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Blog Books are Bigger in Texas – 10th March 2018
I'm going to be signing here and I can't wait. Hope you're able to come and me meet and other wonderful Authors. Event and ticket information listed b...
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Blog Pre-Order Alert – The Wrong Kind of Compatible by Kadie Scott
Today it's my pleasure to share with you a pre-order alert for debut contemporary romance author Kadie Scott. I read the first part of this ...
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Blog New Release – Fighting for Redemption – The Elite Book 4
I'm so excited to share with you the final book in my The Elite series - Fighting for Love. This is Brett Hunter's story and if you've been followi...
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Blog New Release – Coloring Under the Covers Volume 2
PURCHASE ON AMAZON COLORING FOR A CAUSE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ROSE Welcome to the world of Coloring under...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Fighting for Redemption
Here it is the cover for the final book in my The Elite series. Fighting for Redemption is bad boy Brett Hunter's story. You can add it to your...
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Blog Why a Lingerie Owner?
In my latest release "Lace Forever" part of the "At Her Service Anthology" my heroine is Lily Green. Lily has created her own lingerie line and compan...
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Blog RELEASE DAY! At Her Service Anthology – Lace Forever
I'm super excited for another release day. Today my novella Lace Forever releases in the At Her Service Boxed Set. This was a fun project to be part o...
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Blog Australia Day Blog Hop – Winners!
Thank you everyone who took the time to come and visit my blog and website during the 2016 Australia Day Blog Hop hosted by Book'd Out. I'm pleased...
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Blog 2016 Australia Day Blog Hop
Welcome to the Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop! To celebrate Australia Day on the 26th January the lovely Shelley from Book'd Out has ...
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Blog Release Day – Tangled Vines An Australian Rural Romance
Woohoo it's release day for Book Number 13. Yes that's right, I've published 13 books since October 2012. I can't believe it. I still get a rush...
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Blog New Release – Second Time Around
Second Time Around: 10 Reunited Romances Boxed Set Do you love reunion/second chance stories? If you do then this is the boxed set for yo...
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Blog Bound by Their Love
“I want you to design an exclusive collection for the Palazzo Regent. And I want you to be present when we unveil it to the public.” There it w...
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Blog The Hunter Freemasons #2
Dominic Cacciari threw the folder down on his coffee table. The file skidded along the table, spilling its contents across the glass surface. A photo ...
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Blog Cover Reveal & Free Book!
I'm super excited to reveal the cover of my upcoming release 'The Hunter'. This book is the second in my series "The Freemasons". Isn't it pretty? ...
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Blog Whirlwind Romance: 10 Short Love Stories
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Blog New Release – The Victor #1 The Freemasons
I've got a new release! Yay. This is my first foray into indie publishing. It's been a full on journey and one just starting. So sit back and rea...
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Blog A Vacation Affair
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Blog Upcoming Releases
The next four weeks are going to be pretty busy for me and I'm super excited about what is happening. First thing is my Lover's Unmasked series wit...
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Blog The Victor – The Freemasons #1
“Cole, I’m sorry.” Fuck it. I need this drink. He lifted his glass and downed the contents in one swallow. He carefully placed his empty g...
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Blog Lovers Unmasked: The Complete Series
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Blog New Release & Giveaway – The Tycoon’s Wager – Olivia Logan
Today it's my pleasure to feature fellow Crimson Romance author Olivia Logan to help her latest release "The Tycoon's Wager". I read her first book "...
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Blog Release Day Blitz – New York Minute by Melinda Dozier
I'm super excited to once again have the lovely Melinda Dozier on my blog and help her with her latest release from Crimson Romance. This looks like a...
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Blog Emerald Springs Legacy – The Complete Collection
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Blog Cover Reveal – Time Out, Valentine by Melinda Dozier
Time Out, Valentine by Melinda Dozier Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Release Date: January 2015 And here's the amazing Time ...
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Blog Bound by His Desire – New Release & Giveaway!
Bound by His Desire is released!! I'm so excited to share Nick and Pam's story with the world and I'm doing a giveaway. This is a really special day...
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Blog Release Day – Sexy in the City Boxed Set – 99c
Sexy in the City 9 Glamorous, Globe-trotting Contemporary Romances only $0.99 for a limited time. Amazon Barnes & Noble Crimson Ro...
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Blog Bound by His Desire
Pam was reaching out to open the door when someone grabbed her arm and turned her around so quickly she gave a little yelp in surprise. She found hers...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Start Me Up by Kristina Knight
Today I'm thrilled to be part of the cover reveal for a fellow Harlequin author Kristina Knight. She's writing about a sexy Hollywood Star - now tell ...
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Blog Obsidian Collection – Book Blitz Tour
The Obsidian Collection Release Blitz - @XpressoTours #BoxedSet #Anthology Nine authors. Nine dark-love novellas. The wicked have never looked s...
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Blog Modern Love Bundle $0.99 – Crimson Romance
My publisher, Crimson Romance, is doing a "Modern Love" Bundle. There are some fabulous books in there. Check out the excerpts. You won't be disappoin...
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Blog RT Round Up – Part 1.
Wow it's hard to believe that three weeks ago I was getting all excited to head to New Orleans for the annual RT Booklovers Convention. It kind of doe...
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Blog Mid Week Tease: Daniel’s Decision #NewRelease #MWTease
It's been a while since I've done a midweek tease but here I am, back again and excited to be back too. Today I'm giving you a tease from my brand ne...
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Blog Release Day & Contest – Daniel’s Decision
Happy Release day to me! Today marks the release of my 8th title, Daniel's Decision. It's hard to believe two years ago I didn't even have anything ...
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Blog Cover Reveal – The Obsidian Collection
I'm so thrilled to be part of this venture. I'm working with some wonderful authors and we're all excited for our release on 1st July 2014. But first ...
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Blog Release Day Blitz – Lingerie for Felons by Ros Baxter
Hi Everyone, it's my pleasure today to be part of fellow Escape Artists - Ros Baxter's release day blitz on my blog. Ros is one super, lovely Aussie c...
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Blog The Emerald Springs Legacy: Daniel’s Decision
Daniel was late. Rochelle never thought he would stand her up. Then again he’d been cold towards her when she’d been in his room. She looke...
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Blog Mid Week Tease – #MWTease
I know for the last few Wednesday's I've done a mid-week tease. I haven't this week cause I've been slammed by edits. But that doesn't mean you ha...
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Blog Mid Week Tease – Bound by Her Ring #MWTease
It's that time again! Time of a tease. I hope you've been enjoying the teases and have found some new books and authors to add to your TBR pile! Th...
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Blog Mid-Week Tease – Trapped by Cupid #MWTeaste
It's that time again - time for a mid week tease. This is so much fun. I'm reading a whole lot of great teases and finding new books to add to the...
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Blog Mid-Week Tease – Seducing Phoebe #MWTease
I enjoyed my visit last week with the mid-week tease I thought I'd visit again - did you read the teases? They were hot! This week's tease comes from...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Grasping for Freedom by Debra Kayn
It's lovely to be able to reveal the cover from my great author friend Debra Kayn. This book continues her series with the Bantorus Motorcycle Club an...
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Blog Mid Week Tease – Tango Love #MWTease
The lovely Evie Knight told me about the lovely Sandra Bunino and her Mid Week Tease so I thought, why not I want to be a part of this fun! So here...
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Blog I am an Australian Author
Funny heading you say considering nearly everyone knows I'm an Aussie - I'm pretty open about letting everyone know. If you follow me on Facebook you'...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Shot Through the Heart by D’Ann Lindun
Today I'm pleased to have Contemporary Western Suspense Author, D'Ann Lindun visiting me. She's revealing her brand new cover for her novel "Shot Thro...
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Blog Australia Day Blog Hop
I'm very excited to be part of another blog hop and this one is close to my heart - it's celebrating my home country Australia. The "Australia Day Blo...
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Blog RELEASE DAY – TANGO LOVE
Woohoo it's here release day for Book 5!! Here is all the details about Tango Love and a little excerpt for you. A sexy short story a...
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Blog Goodbye 2013 – Hello 2014
Wow did you see that? That was 2013 how quickly did it fly by? It seems like yesterday I was writing my recap and here I am again! This year's reca...
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Blog On Sale! Love and Other Games – Only 99c
The sexy winter Olympic anthology, Love and Other Games, has a new cover. To celebrate, the ebook is only 99 cents for a limited time! Pick up this ...
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Blog Release Day Blast – Concealed by Selena Laurence
Two years ago, Gabe Thompson stood in the desert of Afghanistan and watched the love of his life drive away. When his tour of duty ended...
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Blog Concealed – Book Trailer
My lovely writer friend Selena Laurence is releasing her third book "Concealed" in the Hiding from Love Series on Wednesday December 18th. I featured ...
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Blog Guest Post – Leslie P. Garcia
Today I have the pleasure of having fellow Crimson Romance Author Leslie P. Garcia join me at my blog today. She's got a brand new release coming Dece...
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Blog Cover Reveal – The Saint’s Devilish Deal by Kristina Knight
Today it's my pleasure to have visiting my blog the lovely Kristina Knight. Kristina is re-releasing her book "The Saint's Devilish Deal" - which soun...
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Blog Melt My Heart Anthology – Trapped by Cupid
“So are you ready for the rush this evening?” Lisa looked up and saw Emergency Registrar Dr. Alex Scavoni, leaning casually against the counter...
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Blog Coastal Romance Blog Hop – Favourite Romance Location!
The fantastically talented author Annie Seaton, who also runs the terrific Coastal Romance Facebook page has organised an incredible give away be...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Concealed by Selena Laurence
It's my pleasure to once again have the wonderful Selena Laurence back on my blog today. She's writing some wonderful best-selling novels and if you h...
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Blog Blog Stop – Ariel’s Song by Evie Knight
HI everyone! I'm so excited to have a wonderful author and friend Evie Knight visit my blog today. I met Evie in May at RT and I'm so glad I did. Sh...
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Blog Seducing Phoebe Release Day!!
Hello!! Today is release day for my 4th title, Seducing Phoebe. Yes that's right number 4 and my third Crimson Romance title. It was this time la...
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Blog Camouflaged by Selena Laurence – Blog Stop
Today I'm really happy to have my good author friend Selena Laurence stopping by with details of her brand new release "Camouflaged". This is a novell...
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Blog Love and Other Games Collection – Blog Stop
Hi there! The Winter Olympics are just around the corner, I'm very excited to present a brand new anthology based around 4 athletes competing at th...
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Blog HAPPY RELEASE DAY! Starstruck in Seattle (plus bumper giveaway)
Juliet Madison is celebrating the release of her third book with Escape Publishing, STARSTRUCK IN SEATTLE, a contemporary romance novella with a touch...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Sefton Manor by Cait O’Sullivan
Phew I'm doing a lot of cover reveals at present but it's fun. Here's one from fellow Author Cait O'Sullivan. Looks great doesn't it! Sefton Manor, a...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Seducing Phoebe
I'm so excited to share with you the cover of my 28th October 2013 release "Seducing Phoebe". You can add it to your "To Be Read" shelf in Goodreads, ...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Aching to Exhale – Debra Kayn
Today I'm very happy to share the new cover for my good friend Debra Kayn, for her new novel "Aching to Exhale". Great title and what a hot cover! Do ...
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Blog Tango Love
“What’s a pretty girl like you sitting at a bar all by herself?” That voice. So smooth, like warm chocolate sauce sliding down your throat. S...
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Blog Review Tuesday – Seductively by Debra Kayn
*Sigh* and I'll say it again *Sigh*. I read this book in one day - I didn't want it to end. I loved Dominic in Ms Kayn's first book in the series W...
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Blog Review Tuesday – Lost Without You by Heather Thurmeier
This is the third and final book of Ms Thurmeier's Reality TV series. In this book we once again see the mysterious Zoe Oliver. In the second book,...
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Blog Finding Your Soul Mate God’s Way
June is the month of weddings and the beginning of marital bliss...or is it? Have you ever heard the expression, "The Honeymoon is over?" Finally, au...
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Blog Visitor Tomorrow – Finding Your Soulmate God’s Way
Tomorrow I'll be a part of a blog-wide visit by Ron Mumford. Here is Ron's Author Bio. Make sure you come tomorrow to check it all out. Ron M...
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Blog Review Thursday – Wildly by Debra Kayn
Ok so it's usual that I do reviews on Tuesdays but I just finished this book and couldn't wait to tell you about it on Tuesday so I'm telling you now ...
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Blog A Year On!
So today is my "Emailiversary" - 20th June 2012 at 12.15pm I opened an email that set me on a new path. It was the day I became a contracted Author wi...
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Blog Cover Reveal – “One Wicked Night” by Emily Quinn
I am extremely thrilled to reveal my good friend Emily Quinn's cover for her July 15th 2013 release. Isn't it stunning!! The book sounds fantastic t...
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Blog Review Tuesday – Destination Wedding by Robyn Neeley
Today I have a review of another brand new Crimson Romance Author - Robyn Neely. I simply loved "Destination Wedding" it was so much fun! She's also...
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Blog Rescuing Dawn is on Tour!
Goodness me release day has arrived. Let me tell you it's just as exciting the 3rd time as it was the 1st. I'm sure today I'm going to be totally unpr...
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Blog Release Day – Tomorrow!!
I can hardly believe that my third book will be out tomorrow. The release is kind of special too because it lands on the week where I actually sent my...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Hidden by Selena Laurence
I'm very excited to be able to reveal the cover for Selena Laurence's upcoming New Adult novel - coming July 2013. Talk about a hot cover! HIDDEN �...
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Blog Review Tuesday – Kiss Me Katie by Monica Tillery
Today I'm reviewing a brand new author and great friend - Monica Tillery. Her debut book "Kiss Me Katie" released yesterday. Have you got it yet? You ...
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Blog Guest Post – Lea Griffith talks Forgiveness
Today it's my absolute pleasure to have Lea Griffith on my blog. I met Lea through twitter. We share the same quirky sense of humour. We forget things...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Breaking the Rules – Melinda Dozier
Today I'm happy to have fellow Crimson Romance author Melinda Dozier reveal the cover of her July 8th 2013 release. Find out all about her new relea...
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Blog Crimson Romance – Hot Hero Face Off!
Crimson Romance Authors Heat Things Up! Let's get ready to rummmmmmbbbllleeeeeeeee!!! Crimson Romance authors love their leading men and are w...
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Blog Cover Reveal – Plotting to Win by Tara Chevrestt
Today I'm very excited to have fellow Escapee Artist - Tara Chevrestt reveal her upcoming Escape Release! I love the concept. and the cover is fantast...
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Blog Review – Urgent – One Nanny Required by Olivia Logan
As promised here is my review of Olivia Logan's debut book "Urgent-One Nanny Required" I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book in ret...
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Blog Visitor Day!! Olivia Logan Crimson Romance Author
Today I have the very lovely Olivia Logan visiting my blog today. She lives in England and has as cool an accent as me ;-) Olivia is a Crimson Romance...
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Blog Alone? Not me!
I've read many acknowledgements where the author says "Writing is a solitary job" - while that may be true for some I've found that during my journey ...
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Blog And Yes, I’m Still Here
I'm sure those that follow my blog would've thought I'd forgotten all about my blog. I haven't I've just had trouble keeping up with everything that I...
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Blog Seducing Phoebe: Book 3 in the Lovers Unmasked Series
Phoebe Fitzgerald turned and looked at herself in the mirror of the bridal store fitting room, and butterflies multiplied by the dozen in her belly. H...
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Blog Rescuing Dawn: Book 2 in the Lovers Unmasked Series
CHAPTER 1 Dawn looked at the empty waiting room with a sense of trepidation. She had a feeling the peace the ER was experiencing was going to be shor...
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Blog Review Tuesday – If You Give a Rake a Ruby by Shana Galen
Oh yes I know I'm very slack with my reviews - it's been, wait - far too long, since I last did one. But today I'm giving a review of a great new book...
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Blog Guest Post – Eliza Daly
Hello everyone today on my blog I have the very lovely Eliza Daly visiting. Eliza is a fellow Crimson Romance author and she has a brand new book rele...
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Blog Bad Boy vs Good Boy Blog Event
Welcome to the Bad Boys Vs. Good Boys Blog event hosted by: Taryn of My Secret Romance, Dawn of Daydrmzzz Blog, Autumn of The Autumn Review and Ka...
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Blog The Great Escapade Begins!
I'm an Escape Artist and I love being part of the Escape Publishing Family. The term Escape Artist came up just after Escape launched. It was decide...
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Blog RELEASE DAY!!!!
WoooHooo today is release day for my second book "Bound by Her Ring" but my first book with Escape Publishing. It's very exciting and a bit surreal...
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Blog COVER REVEAL!!
I'm so excited to share my brand new cover for my brand new release with Escape Publishing! Here is the cover for "Bound by Her Ring"! Isn't it th...
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Blog Pondering things…
In my last post I was reflecting on all the things that happened during 2012. After I posted it I realised there was so much more I wanted to say but ...
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Blog Bound by Her Ring
“The deal’s done, Luc.” A sense of satisfaction filled Luciano Morelli. “Excellent, I’ll speak to you soon.” “Wait, Luc.” Luc...
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Blog The Year that Was…..
Today is the last day of 2012, something I've always done is a a recap of my year. I've spent the last few minutes re-reading my previous recaps. It's...
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Blog Merry Menage Blog Hop Winners!
I'm pleased to announce the following as the winners for my giveaway as part of the "Merry Menage Blog Hop" Congratulations to Megan &...
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Blog Merry Menage Giveway Hop! Happy Holidays!!
Come join our Merry Menage Giveaway Hop hosted by Day Dreaming, My Secret Romance and The Book Tart! I'm having a little giveaway for this blog ho...
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Blog Winter Wonderland Blog – Thanks on Last Day!
Well today is the last day of the blog hop, have you had fun with your blog hopping? I want to thank everyone who came and visited my blog and who t...
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Blog Winter Wonderland Blog Hop – Excerpt “Rescuing Dawn”
Is everyone having a great time on the hop? I hope you've been leaving messages as you hop from blog to blog. Don't forget to leave your email in the ...
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Blog Winter Wonderland Blog Hop – Excerpt from Masquerade!
The Winter Wonderland Blog Hop continues - have you visited everyone? If you haven't make sure you do! I will list down all the places you can visit...
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Blog Your Dream World – Winter Wonderland Blog Hop
Welcome to the Winter Wonderland Blog Hop for Crimson Romance Authors. If you'd like to visit other bloggers of the next 4 days, click here or the Win...
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Blog Winter Wonderland Blog Hop – STARTS TOMORROW!!
Tomorrow marks the start of the "Winter Wonderland Blog Hop" with some of the wonderful authors from Crimson Romance. The blog hop goes from the 17...
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Blog Celebration!! Another Sale
Hello my friends! I'm sorry it's been so long since I posted. I have been busy writing and promoting Masquerade, all the while trying to work and l...
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Blog The Next Day!
Today is the day after release day and yes there is that little bit of a let down from experiencing the wonderful high of finally having your book out...
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Blog RELEASE DAY!!!!
After much anticipation and still with a touch of disbelief my debut novel is here! It's a short blog, just a quick one to say thanks and click here...
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Blog T-Minus Hours & Counting
Well in the space of a few hours finally Masquerade will be live. As promotion for my book I'll be conducting a Blog Tour. The fabulou...
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Blog T-Minus 1 Day & Counting – What’s Next?
So now that I'm a couple of days away from release what happens next? What happens after my baby hits the virtual shelves. To be honest - it will be b...
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Blog T-Minus 2 Days & Counting – Excerpt
With only two days until release day I thought I'd share a bit of an excerpt for you all. Don't forget to enter my contest! Click the pretty butto...
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Blog T-Minus 3 Days & Counting – Thank You!!
This is a post that probably should go after I've released but I want to take time out before release to thank everyone that has helped me on this...
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Blog T-Minus 4 Days & Counting – The World is Smaller
So when I started this countdown release day seemed days away and now it's almost upon me. I've spent the last few days organising my calendar ...
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Blog T-Minus 5 Days & Counting – Review Tuesday
Today I'm reviewing "The Man With the Locked Away Heart" by Melanie Milburne. This was released in April 2011 - yes my TBR pile is that big! It w...
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Blog T-Minus 6 Days & Counting – Thick Skin
So this time next week my book will be live and people will have parted with their money to purchase my book - to those people that have pre-ordered i...
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Blog T-Minus 7 Days & Counting – Conference Wrap Up
In a week's time my baby will be LIVE, not up for pre-order but live! YAY! Don't forget to leave a comment and enter my contest! I've got plenty o...
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Blog T-Minus 8 Days and Counting
Well today I'm at the Northwest Houston RWA Lonestar Conference. This is the third time I've been to their conference and the quality of speakers an...
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Blog T-Minus 9 Days and Counting
Ok I know I put the giveaway up last night and I think I might have confused a few of you. Trust me I was confused myself, you should've seen the emai...
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Blog T-Minus 10 Days – Giveaway!!!
Yes that's right, there is only 10 days until my debut title, "Masquerade" hits the virtual shelves. So in celebration of this momentous occasion I'...
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Blog Review Tuesday – Only in Texas by Christie Craig
This is the first book in Christie Craig's brand new trilogy called "Hotter in Texas". The three main characters are ex-cops who have been convicted f...
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Blog Review Tuesday – Incandescent by MV Freeman
So I've been a bit behind in my review Tuesdays, I'm so bad, but I'm back and I will be more prolific with them! I had the privilege to have a twit...
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Blog Cover Reveal
I know it's Tuesday and I've started to do "Review Tuesday" which I missed last week because of reasons I couldn't control. Anyway I'm so excited to s...
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Blog It’s a Roller Coaster Ride
Well the picture isn't on a roller coaster but it's still the stomach dropping feeling - Splash Mountain Disneyland Anaheim. And it's a lovely pic...
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Blog Review Tuesday – A Season for Sin by Vicky Dreiling
Let me start off by saying - I love Vicky's work. She is a friend and a fantastic author. Her "A Season for Sin" is the prequel to her brand new se...
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Blog Review Tuesday – When You Give a Duke a Diamond
I've decided to start something new on Tuesday's and that's reviews of books I've read in the last week or two. Thought it might be a bit fun to do ...
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Blog Romance Writers of AUSTRALIA Conference
The reason for the capitals is so you don't get confused with Romance Writers of America conference since I've been chatting about that. Two weeken...
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Blog RWA – Awards Night
Well while I was worrying about the family, whose plane was late, I was also getting excited for the RWA Awards ceremony. This is where the RITA's a...
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Blog RWA Conference – Last Day
Well the last day dawned bright and early. My roommate Vicky, no matter what time she gets to bed she always wakes up early - which is a good thing....
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Blog RWA Conference – Day 4
My conference experience was almost over. The anticipation for the event is so huge that you want to cram as much in as possible and it flies by so qu...
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Blog RWA Conference – Day 3
Well Thursday 26th July was the first official day of conference, it was also my Sports Dude's 8th birthday. I was proud of my little boy that he wa...
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Blog RWA 2012 Conference – Day 2
Well Day 2 was a quiet day for me. Vicky had to dash off to the Beau Monde conference as she was presenting so I decided to do what any sane person ...
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Blog RWA 2012 Re-Cap
Well the conference has been over for 3 weeks but I'm only now expressing my experiences. Had a nice vacation with the family at Disneyland and LA. ...
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Blog Friday 13th – Great Day!
Exciting day today - Friday 13th July was the day I got confirmation of my title for my upcoming release with Crimson Romance. My debut release will...
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Blog A Week On….
So it's been just over a week since I got the email which made me an author. I have to say sometimes I feel like a deer in headlights. I've been inv...
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Blog I’ve Sold!!!!!
Recently when I was reading about so many people signing new contracts I felt that I would never get the chance to write that line in a post. But he...
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Lessons you learn
You learn some of life's lessons from places you least expect it. It could be overhearing a conversation, you don't mean to eavesdrop but the people a...
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Blog I did it!
It's so very hard to press the 'send' button. Your finger hovers over the left click button on your mouse. You know the moment you click it, you can't...
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Blog Squeezing Everything In
Life, like that dress you bought a while ago, can squeeze you in all the wrong places. And as much as you want to deny that maybe you need the next dr...
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Blog New Plans
With a new website comes a new plan. Opportunities are turning up and I need to take advantage of those opportunities. In the last twelve months ...
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Blog Recent Series I’ve Read
I'm a huge fan of series, where we follow characters for 3, 4, 5 or more books. I particularly liked the Dynasty series that Desire puts out every yea...
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Blog Plots and other such things.
It's my turn to blog over at the WinkGirls blog. Each month we now have a topic of discussion, this month it's all about plots and how they hit you...
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Blog Sometimes you just want to go back!
It's Sunday night and after a great weekend of ripping up the front yard (well hubby did the hard work) it was time to settle down in front of the tv ...
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Blog Send/Receive Addiction
Go on admit it! You can't deny it! We ALL do it! Yes we do. Say it.... say it.... say it. OKAYYYYY!! My name is Nicole and I'm a Send/Receive Addict...
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Blog Why does it seem so hard?
So it's getting to the end of February and I'd hoped to be a better blogger. Seriously I did. I open the computer but then I get sucked into Twitter o...
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Blog My Turn
I've blogged over at WinkGirls about New Year's Resolutions and goal setting. If you set goals this blog may scare you!!!...
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Blog 2012 Has arrived!
Well before I start let me brush the cobwebs away from the blog. Where did the time go in the last two months that I didn't blog - to be honest I don'...
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Blog Did my child really say that?
Totally off writing today as I just had to share something my daughter said to me the other day.With songs on the radio today there is a lot of produc...
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Blog Why I love Romance Writers
On Saturday 1st October it was the Australian Rules Football (AFL) Grand final, between Collingwood and Geelong. AFL is one of the main sports in Aust...
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Blog The Blank Wall
We've all been there. It's that avenue where there's nothing and I mean nothing but blank walls surrounding you. It could be at the beginning of a ma...
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Blog Doubts
Is it possible to talk yourself out of things? Is it possible to do everything in your power to muck up your opportunities?In some respects I think it...
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Blog My Journey Continues.
It seems like yesterday I was in New York attending my first RWA conference but in fact it's coming up to 3 months ago! I can't believe it. But it's ...
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Blog Time Passes So Quickly
When I was growing up I often heard the question "Where were you when JFK was assassinated?" Or "Where were you when man landed on the moon?". All ico...
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Blog Why Big Bad Shifters All Envy The Were-Gerbil
It's true, readers are a discerning crowd. None moreso than Romance fans. They demand that you get your facts straight, that you keep your world-build...
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Visitor Coming
I'm very excited to say that tomorrow I'm going to have a visitor on my blog. The fabulous Dee Tenorio awesome author with Samhain Publishing an...
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New York Adventure
So I promised I would let you know about my experience at conference. It's hard to believe it's been a month since I was surrounded by a fantast...
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You’ve Got to Dream
On 28th June 2011 one of my dreams came true, to attend a Romance Writers of America annual conference. My desire to attend one of these confere...
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I’m Featured
Long time no post - me so bad!Anyway today I'm featured on the Romance Writers of Australia blog. Here's a link to it http://bit.ly/qMbXQsI hope...
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Blog Weirdest Thing
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