Friday, November 28, 2014

MY NEW FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR ~ A LEAGUE OF HER OWN




I am a big fan of this author.  Anybody who asks me who my favorite Adult Contemporary Romance Author is will have the pleasure of me going on for hours about Karen Rock and WISH ME TOMORROW.  So needless to say, I was ecstatic when I got the invitation to partake in her book release blitz; maybe even squealed a little when the e-arc of A LEAGUE OF HER OWN hit my inbox.

This book is exactly why Karen Rock ranks top of my author list. I devoured this book in one night. Literally poured myself a glass of wine, climbed into bed, and opened my e-reader.  I didn't put it down once...didn't even glance away to drink my wine.  It. Is. That. Good!!! 





He was attractive, talented…and way off limits. 

Heather Gadway may have been a world-class college pitcher and a top university coach, but she's a rank amateur when it comes to managing the Falcons, her father's struggling minor league team. And when it comes to managing her aggravating attraction to Garrett Wolf, their talented new pitcher. It's going to be difficult enough to make it as the first female manager in the league and prove to her overly critical father she's worthy. No distractions. No missteps. And certainly no romances with players. Everything stands between them—including their troubled pasts—even as Heather's world falls apart and Garrett's the one who's there to catch her…



PRE-ORDER


“What else do you want?” The question came from a part of her she didn’t recognize. Asking a man like Garrett a flirtatious question was playing with fire.

Garrett groaned, longing sharpening his features. “You.”

Without waiting for her response, his lips captured hers. She knew she should push him away, but instead her head fell back, her pulse leaping in her throat. The pressure was exquisite as he nibbled and explored. Soft. Warm. Gentle. His lips moved slowly, gradually exerting more pressure.

This felt incredible. Better than the last time. She had to stop this, but need seized her, shoving aside her good intentions.

Her body hummed and a fuzzy sensation filled her head, making it hard to focus on anything but the feel of him, the evergreen scent of the forest and his aftershave heightening her senses.

His hands gripped her waist as she swayed against him, holding her as his mouth sampled her lower lip, then put pressure on the top. Nerves sent small shock waves through her chest, and her hand rose to stroke the back of his neck, making him tremble against her.

Suddenly his kiss intensified, growing fierce and demanding. His lips moved fast against hers, their tongues tangling, causing warmth to explode in her body, melting every piece of her.

She moaned and Garrett’s arms tightened, bringing her closer still. Her lips maneuvered against his in response, loving his sweet taste. Garrett shuddered, curling his fist into her hair with a groan. She loved how her touch affected him, how it affected her.

At last his lips let her go, and he looked down at her tenderly, pleasure in his eyes, his chest rising and falling hard.

“I wasn’t getting involved with anyone. Planned to focus only on baseball,” he said when his breath came easier. “But I can’t stay away from you. You follow me, even in my sleep. Your eyes.” He kissed each lid. “Your smile.” He pressed his lips to each corner. “These freckles.” His warm mouth brushed her cheeks.

Her chest expanded, taking in his beautiful words. This incredible moment. And then it hit her, reality a cold shower.

She opened her eyes and scooted away. “Garrett. I don’t know.”

His eyes moved out over the falls, tracking the sprays of water as they hit the jutting rocks and tumbled to earth. “You don’t trust me.”

Her mouth opened and closed. He was right. While he touched a chord inside that’d never sounded for anyone else, she still couldn’t put her heart in harm’s way again. And she knew without a doubt that if Garrett let her down, he’d devastate her as much as her mother had. Even more. She’d loved and lost too many times to try again, especially with her father gone so recently.

“I’m sorry,” she said inadequately as he stood and helped her to her feet.

His blank expression gave little away. She wondered if, deep down, a part of him was relieved they weren’t taking things further. He’d said he hadn’t wanted distractions. And now she wouldn’t be one.

“I can’t make you believe in me, Heather.” His voice was steady and strong. “I need someone who’ll give me a chance to earn her trust.”


Karen Rock is an award-winning YA and adult contemporary author. She holds a master’s degree in English and worked as an ELA instructor before becoming a full-time author.  With her co-author, Joanne Rock, she’s penned the CAMP BOYFRIEND series with Spencer Hill Press under the pseudonym J.K. Rock. She also writes contemporary romance for Harlequin Enterprises. Her wholesome romance, Heartwarming novels have won the 2014 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence and the 2014 Golden Quill Contest. When she's not writing, Karen loves scouring estate sales for vintage books, cooking her grandmother's family recipes and hiking. She lives in the Adirondack Mountain region with her husband, daughter, and two Cavalier King cocker spaniels who have yet to understand the concept of "fetch" though they know a lot about love. To find out about her upcoming releases, appearance and latest news, visit http://www.karenrock.com or follow her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/karenrockwrites or Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/karenrock5!
She’d love to connect with you!

Friday, November 21, 2014

CREED LAUNCH PARTY -- The Day That Was Four Years In The Making!


Finally....It took me four years, three manuscripts and more patience then I ever knew I had to get to this day, but it is finally here. And I would love for y'all to celebrate it with me!!!



Thursday, November 20, 2014

UP FOR GRABS -- EVERY SINGLE TITLE IN FLUX'S FALL LINE!!!


Want to win a copy of EVERY. SINGLE. TITLE in Flux's Fall Line? Well, here's your chance!


Let's play Where's Waldo CREED Style!


Elijah Hawkins, the charismatic leader in CREED, has a reach that extends far beyond the picturesque town of Purity Springs. The question is…does he have a hold on your town too?

Starting today, snap a picture of CREED in your local bookstore or library and post it to any social media along with your state (tagging me or Lindsay) and we will enter you into a raffle to win a grand prize pack that includes EVERY SINGLE TITLE in Flux's Fall 2014 line:



Prize package includes:

SWEET UNREST by Lisa Maxwell
THE LONELY by Ainslie Hogarth
THE LAST CHANGELING by Chelsea Pitcher
OF STARS AND STARDUST by Andrea Hannah
ALL THOSE BROKEN ANGELS by Peter Solomon
WORDS AND THEIR MEANINGS by Kate Bassett
NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW by Amanda Grace
And of course….CREED by Trisha Leaver and Lindsay Currie


Winner will be chosen either when all states in the US have checked in with a picture, OR on December 15. Remember…you don’t need to purchase CREED to be entered. Simply take a picture of it in your local bookstore or library. If they don’t have it, suggest they carry it!

Monday, November 17, 2014

YOUNG ADULT FALL FICTION PANEL


I get to spend Wednesday evening with some of my favorite authors. First chance for my local friends to get a signed copy of CREED!  Hope to see some of you there.




Sunday, November 2, 2014

Six days and counting!!!!!!!


It is officially launch week.  Six days until CREED hits shelves!