Guest Post from Jeanine McAdam + GIVEAWAY!!!

Lovelies, you all know how much I love cowboys right? I mean, what's sexier than a cowboy? There are plenty of men that are as sexy, but none sexier ;) Well, today I have Jeanine McAdam on the blog and she's here to talk about Bull Riding! Yep, she writes cowboys. Who's drooling at the thought? ;)

Bull Riding – A Dangerous Sport

Bull Riding has been called “the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.” Logan Cooper the hero of my latest contemporary romance THE BULL RIDER AND THE BARE BOYCOTTER knows that well. He’s handsome, tough and he gets hurt a lot.

While researching bull riding and working to define Logan’s character I kept coming across articles with titles like “Is Bull Riding More Dangerous than____” fill in the blank. It could be hockey, football or boxing.

Bull riders break bones, suffer concussions and dislocate all sorts of body parts. However, if bull riders don’t ride, they don’t make money. The adage among cowboys is “It’s not if you get hurt but when…” Riders compete with arms in casts, knees dislocated and head injuries.

Fifty percent of all rodeo accidents happen during the bull riding competition. However bull riding generates the most excitement, has the most fans and makes the most money. What keeps the cowboy’s coming back to bull riding? The adrenaline rush, the lifestyle and obviously the money, plus there are lots of girls.

When my hero Logan meets Rachel Fox, an animal’s rights protester, he’s nursing a recently dislocated shoulder. He puts that pain aside for eight seconds to ride a bull named Punisher. Then Rachel runs naked into his ring ruining the ride but starting something else between these two strong-willed opposites.

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Excerpt from THE BULL RIDER AND THE BARE BOYCOTTER:

“Would you please stop gawking at me and give me a blanket to cover myself with?” Rachel Fox demanded, cupping her breasts in both hands and shifting on her heels. With a crossed leg she tried to hide her exposed bottom half and almost fell face first into the sod-covered floor.

Good God, why did she let Erin talk her into this?

Honestly, Rachel was more than willing to do anything to save Punisher and the other bulls from the abuse they suffered at the hands of cowboys like the man standing before her. But God help her, she was still shaking from the reaction of that angry mob. And Logan Cooper had no right spanking her. Now, he was denying her clothes. 

 THE BULL RIDER AND THE BARE BOYCOTTER

Animal right activist Rachel Fox is a woman with a mission. The plan is to step into bull rider Logan Cooper’s ring wearing nothing but a poster calling the rodeo a ‘blood sport’. While rescuing this passionate protester from a nineteen hundred pound charging bull Logan decides he likes what he sees. Only problem, he’s got to direct Rachel’s love away from the livestock and onto him. With the press hot on their heels, because who isn’t interested in a story about a bull rider and a naked protester, Logan brings the dark haired, curvy figured Brooklynite to his Montana ranch.

Except, now that he’s got Rachel in his bed he’s nervous his annoying, problematic brothers and surly preteen nephew will scare her off. But when Rachel meets Logan’s deeply flawed family she realizes the bulls aren’t the only ones who need saving, the Cooper brothers need her help too. The only problem is Rachel has a secret, after believing she was infertile, it turns out that this sexy bull rider may have changed her childless fate forever. 

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Blog stop for Talania by Crystal Spears!!

Hello lovelies! Join me in welcoming Crystal Spears to The Lindsay Show! I'll be reviewing her book, Talania, but in the mean time, join me for a spotlight on Talania!

Talania...Buy it Now!

Evelyn Beaumont can't remember anything from the time she was 14 until she was 19. She lost five years of her life because of brain cancer. Now she is a 20 years old survivor and enrolled in college, determined to reclaim her life. There she meets Tristan Monroe, but it isn't the first time they’ve met. In fact, Tristan and Evelyn were once in love. It was a love so strong that it shattered him when, after the three years they had spent together, she never came back to Laguna.

Evelyn wants nothing more than to have her memories back. With the help of Tristan and his brother Drake, they take Evelyn on an emotional journey filled with videos, photos, and memorabilia...a walk down memory lane.

While they stroll down memory lane, Evelyn must learn to deal with Tristan's rock star fame and the ever-present groupies. She struggles to find herself and to learn to love again.

Is their love strong enough to overcome the memory loss? Is it strong enough to survive whatever comes their way? Will all the proof Tristan shares with her be enough to show her how deeply they loved each other? Will love find Evelyn once again?

Excerpt

Talania - A trip down memory lane

Excerpt

Past:

 “Hi, I’m Evelyn.” She sticks her beautiful tanned hand out to shake mine. I am dumbfounded, at a loss for words. I mean, I just hit this girl in the head with a volleyball and she is being polite.

“Um, sorry about the volleyball. I’m Tristan.” I shake her hand in return and the air around us crackles and pops. I pull my hand back quickly. What the hell was that?

“Well, Tristan, next time try not hitting a girl in the head with the volleyball when you’re ogling her.” My mouth drops open. I am busted.

“I…I…I’m sorry.” I mean, what the fuck else is there to say?

“It’s all right.” She laughs and it is such a beautiful laugh.

“So how old are you Tristan? You look like you’re around seventeen.” She cocks her head to stare back at me.

“I’m…I’m fifteen,” I stammer out. What in the hell is wrong with me?

“Well, you look older. I’m fourteen. It was nice meeting you Tristan.” She points to a beach house. “That’s where I’m staying if you ever want to visit.” With that, she walks away, her beautiful long chocolate brown hair waving in the wind.

Present: 

I glance down, pulling her hand to me. The air crackles and pops at the first touch of her skin against mine. It’s as if I can breathe again. Four years of air rush into my lungs at once, overwhelming me. I look closely at the symbol on the bracelet. I can’t breathe. This cannot be what I think it is. Tears are stinging my fucking eyes. This cannot be happening.

“This…this is a cancer survivor bracelet,” I whisper.

I look up into Ev's beautiful chestnut eyes and she nods, releasing my grip and lifting her hair as she tilts her head. Three long scars hide underneath her hair.

“Brain cancer. I had a tumor, and it came back three times. I can’t remember the years from when I was fourteen up until nineteen,” she whispers, letting her hair fall back down.

Drake and I gasp at the same time. This whole time I thought she left me, left us, and she was fucking dying of cancer. I cannot breathe. Someone needs to get me some fucking air. I eye the tequila, hesitating before I start downing it straight from the bottle. After I am satisfied, I let the bottle slip from my lips.

Interview with Elodie Parkes!!

Hello lovelies and Happy April Fool's Day!! For those who celebrate Easter, I hope you had a lovely day yesterday <3

Our very first interview of April is with the fantabulous Elodie Parkes!

Before I get to it, however, I'd like to remind everyone of a little change. With a few exceptions, all interviews will now be on Mondays and Thursdays to allow me a little more freedom to post my reviews and other fun stuff throughout the week. Yes, the Queen of Chaos is attempting to bring some order to her blog. Scary, I know :)

Now then, have you got your coffee or tea ready? Today I'm drinking peppermint hot chocolate. So yummy. Let's get started!

Thank you so much for joining me today, Elodie! When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I was about seventeen when I started writing and a few things published in teen magazines around then.


Oh wow, that's so awesome you were published in magazines then! What has been the most difficult part about being a writer?

Marketing without doubt. It’s very hard to reach the reader audience.


Definitely. Marketing has got to be the most important and most difficult aspect for many of us. Who are your favorite authors?

Ruth Rendell, Christine Feehan, are a couple of favorites but I read heaps and from all different genres.


Absolutely love Christine Feehan! What authors inspire you?

People and emotions inspire me to write. The complexity of life spurs me to write. I see emotions in people around me all the time, and often they remain unspoken. I think we don’t share ourselves enough, and are encouraged to hide our true selves. People and their situations inspire me. Meeting people and watching them battle with the love or lack of it in their lives.

Lots of my characters have some foundation from real people who have passed through my life. They are composites of those glimpses of people and my imagination.

I find the world harsh. There’s not enough love in it. Lots of people never find love. I write contemporary love stories with happy endings to spread a little lightness around. I always have graphic love scenes in the close to real life stories, because I like to show the reader how the characters feel about each other deep down. The way they make love always shows their hopes and feelings.

I hope that my books do give the reader a lift and a sense of love.


I think that's wonderful <3 Are you a plotter or a pantser with your writing?

A mixture of both.


That's really how my own style is going now. What type of books do you like to read?

I read lots of different genres and reference books too.


I have to admit, I've never been a big fan of reference books ;) What do you like to do in your free time?

I don’t have much free time but I read, watch movies, walk in the countryside.


A walk in the countryside sounds absolutely lovely, especially since I don't even have a countryside lol. Where is your favorite place to vacation?

I have no favorite place and usually my vacation time is taken up with catching things up or I just drive off into the countryside for a few days.


Aww well we must make sure you take a real vacation one day :) If you were stuck on a desert island and could have only three things, what would they be?

My laptop, a portable generator and a satellite link up to the WWW


That is very much what I was thinking lol! Once you have that, you have access to pretty much anything you need :) Why did you choose to write contemporary erotic romance?

I like to write about people and their emotions.


That is the best reason <3 What has been the most fun about working on your books?

The story just unfolding once I have my idea.


That really is an amazing feeling isn't it? What has been the hardest scene for you to write?

I can’t write violence.


I must admit, violence is definitely hard to write.  Do you have any favorite characters? 

I used to think it was August in ‘Millie Reinvented’ because he is so endearing and loving. Then I switched to Dominic in ‘The Horoscope Writer’ because he’s so sexy and yet vulnerable and constant in his love for Cassie. Recently I’m in love with Seth from my new novel soon to be published by Eternal Press. I love all my characters, every one of them. I can’t choose a favorite.


Love it! I think I'd have a hard time choosing my favorite too :)  How did you come up with the premise for The Last Time?

It just dropped into my head the way most of my story ideas do. Although a couple of years ago when I went over to Australia for a holiday, I met this film producer at an Arts festival. She was really nice and told me lots of stuff. She was filming a little indie movie at about the same time as Daniel Radcliff (Harry Potter) was filming The December Boys and invited me on set for the day just to see how unglamorous the whole thing is in real life and how there are all kinds of funny stuff happens :-) Naturally my book doesn't really feature her but she does make one appearance.


OMG that would be so cool to go onto a movie set! This is an interesting role reversal. Usually the man is assigned to protect the woman. What made you decide to do it this way?

The owner of the detective agency Brandt assigned Bethany because she would fit into Seth Carbery’s life better undercover. Also, it’s good to have a woman doing the ‘role reversal’. there are so many women police officers and detectives in the real world they need a spotlight now and then.


I think it was a brilliant move :) Tell us more about Bethany Snow and Seth Carbery.

Bethany Snow is a private detective and works for the Black Agency. Seth Carbery is a movie star. They are both about 24/25 years old. Both of them are looking or hoping for love in their lives and busy with their work.


Ooo definitely sounds intriguing! Tell us more about the Black Agency.

Brandt Black runs it and the detectives are sent on assignments not just in their own city but all over the country.


Very cool! Is this part of a series? If so, what can we expect with the other books?

I have thought about writing another book that features Jake another detective but it’s not a series and I may never write that book.


Aww but I could totally see this being an epicly awesome series *pout* What's next for you?

I’m writing another book. This time there is more of a paranormal slant to the contemporary romance.

I have a book being released in the summer of this year from Hot Ink Press, called The Winter Girl, that’s contemporary erotic romance with a little twist of magic.


I can't wait to see more from you! Anything else you want your readers to know?

I love to hear from readers and you can come by Facebook anytime to comment on the books. I do hope that my books spread a little lightness and love into readers ‘book’ lives.


Thank you again for joining me today, Elodie! 

The Last Time...Coming Soon!

Actor Seth Carbery swears he will never fall in love again, that is until he meets private detective Bethany Snow.

Something strange is going on. Seth and other members of the movie cast and crew are receiving threatening letters,

but no threat has ever been carried out... yet. Bethany Snow is sent on location by the Black Agency to investigate,

and guard Seth Carbery against danger.

The case is not what it first seems and even when Bethany thinks it could be over, a new twist means she becomes a target.

Seth and Bethany find they can’t keep their hands off each other.

Who is sending the letters and why? Does Seth have a secret admirer, or stalker?

With steamy romance, intense and graphic love scenes, and a quirky story of what people do for love, this erotic romance is for adults only.

Meet Elodie!

Elodie lives in Canterbury, United Kingdom. It's famous for the Cathedral, Chaucer, and there is a UNESCO world heritage site, which includes the ancient ruins of St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church. There is also a ruined castle. It's a pretty place too and the coast nearby is great.
She works in an antiques shop and writes. Elodie has two dogs that keep her fit with their need for walks.
Elodie writes romance, contemporary and always erotic with a twist of mystery, paranormal, and suspense now and then. She likes to make the story unusual in some way, by a quirk in the tale

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Interview with Niecey Roy!!

Hello my lovelies! Man this blog has been hopping lately hasn't it? Don't miss out on any of the fantabulous giveaways I have going on!!

I hope you all had fun yesterday with Valentine's Day and if you didn't, just remember that one advantage to that Hallmark Holiday is the fact that TONS of candy will be on sale now :D Today on The Lindsay Show, I have with my the amazingly awesome Niecey Roy!! So excited to have her joining me :) Grab your chocolates, your coffee or tea, and fasten your seat belts because today we're talking about what happens when 2 people get into a little Fender Bender ;)

Interview

Thank you so much for joining me today, Niecey! I love the concept of this book :) When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I always knew. Well, as soon as I learned to read, I was caught up in the world of fiction. I guess you could say I was a born bookworm. Reading gave me a profound respect for writers. I was amazed at the idea of weaving one’s imaginations into words and brought to life on paper. I was in grade school when I decided I wanted to write my own stories for the world to see. 

I love that! I was born a bookwork too lol. What has been the most difficult part about being a writer? 

It was never difficult to write when I was younger; that is, while still in school. After high school graduation, I had to venture out into the real world and got caught up in every day life (a.k.a. bills). I was married and had my first child by the age of 24, so finding writing time since then has been very difficult. I’ve become very skilled in the art of exhaustion. Ha!

LOL I know exactly how you feel :) Who are your favorite authors?

This is a tough question for me to answer because I am a fan of all genres, and I read a lot. I have a few choice authors whose books I will always pick up, even if I know I won’t be able to read them for months or even years. The idea of not owning their new release is unbearable. Those authors are Patricia Cornwell and Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child. I’ve also been a huge fan of Christopher Pike all of my life, since childhood. I don’t go out specifically to pick up his books, but I almost always come home with one when I visit a bookstore. You’ll notice I write romance and I haven’t named any romance authors. It’s because I love too many equally the same and I make it a habit to not read in the genre of my current WIP.

That's always a really tough one for me to answer too. What authors inspire you?

All authors inspire me. I know this is a vague answer and it’s because I’ve really met so many in the last couple of years that inspire me daily.

I can totally relate to that. There are so many inspiring authors out there that really, it's nearly impossible for me to pick just a few. Are you a plotter or a pantser with your writing? 

Depends on the story. I do better as a pantser, but there are times that plotting is necessary.


Fair enough lol. What type of books do you like to read?

All genres. I’m not a book snob :)


That's awesome! I, unfortunately, am a bit of a book snob. Or rather, I just enjoy certain genres more than others haha. What do you like to do in your free time?

I like to read in my free time, but I also enjoy cooking (I sometimes throw up recipes on my blog, so check it out if that interests you) and I love to garden, though I’m not great at it, ha! Spring is my favorite season, just because I get to see my yard blossom. It’s really filled out in the last four years since we moved to this house.


Ooo I'm definitely going to be checking out your blog for some recipes :) Where is your favorite place to vacation?

I wish I could say something amazing here, but the truth is I don’t get to vacation, like, ever. During the summers we spend a lot of time at my dad’s house. He owns property on the river and we go camping, fishing, and airboating. It’s very fun. Someday, I’ll get to travel to all my bucket list destinations. For now, I’m content to be a Nebraskan bumpkin.


You need a vacation! I vote for somewhere warm, sunny, and with sexy men to wait on you hand and foot. What’s your best Valentine’s day story?

I don’t really have a best story… I guess it’s because I married young and those Valentine’s Days before my husband are a blur. Now, our Valentine’s Days are always spent with our kids and that’s by choice. My hubby is sweet and he tries to cook for us sometimes. That gets interesting :)


LOL I have the same problem. My husband and I met when we were freshmen in college and have been together ever since. He still manages to surprise me sometimes <3 He has yet to attempt cooking though! Why did you choose to write contemporary romance?

I didn’t really choose to write contemporary romance; it chose me :) I’ve written a historical (which might never see the light of day. At least, not until I have the time to type my handwritten pages into the computer). But contemporary flows for me. My stories almost always write themselves, and as long as that’s happening, I’ll keep writing contemporary romance :)


That is pretty much what happened with me and paranormal romance haha. What has been the most fun about working on your books?

Writing The End and sitting back to say, “I did it.”


OMG that's like the best feeling ever, isn't it? What has been the hardest scene for you to write?

Sex scenes! The thing is, I stress about them, but mostly when I’m not actually writing the scene. When it’s time to sit down and do it, usually the characters take charge and I’m like a backseat driver. But the thought of writing the scenes always make me nervous. Maybe it’s because I’m worried about my parents and my husbands parents reading them, ha!


Those were definitely the hardest for me to write! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has struggled with those lol. Do you have any favorite characters?

In Fender Bender Blues, my favorite character was Rachel, the female protagonist. I love her. Mostly because she reminds me a lot of myself.


Love it! If your character has a little bit of yourself, it'll be that much more real in my opinion. How did you come up with the premise for Fender Bender Blues?

I was in a fender bender with a hot guy who was really very nice (it was his fault). But I got to thinking, what if it was the other way around? What if the fender bender had been my fault and the guy had been a total jerk (a total hot jerk). I went home and began Fender Bender Blues.


Oh, that's awesome haha. Your blurb mentions they toilet paper the trees of a high school nemesis. I’m intrigued now lol. Tell us more about Craig, Rach, and their antics.

Craig is a very put together guy. He’s successful, career driven, responsible—until he meets Rach. And Rach, well, she was just like Craig until something at work really threw her off track. Now she’s surrounded by chaos, and Craig seems to bring out the brat in her. There’s lots of bickering, a lot of sizzling attraction and a lot of things standing in the way of their relationship. I think it surprises everyone, including themselves, how they so easily join forces to wage what Rach likes to call “yard wars.”


You do realize this is making me dying to read this book, right? Love how this sounds! Will Fender Bender Blues be part of a series? If so, what can we expect from future books?

I never meant for Fender Bender Blues to be part of a series. However, I fell in love with some of the characters so much that I just can’t let them go. Be prepared to see a few familiar characters in my next books.


YAY! I always love when authors revisit old characters. I always wonder what happened to characters after the book is over ;) If you got into a fender bender with a sexy, wealthy man, what would be your reaction?

Well, I’m married, so I’d do what I did the day I was inspired to write Fender Bender Blues, I’d giggle while taking down his insurance information. Ha!


Seriously, I love that real events inspired you. I’ve got to ask. Do you have any funny crash stories?

Oh Lindsay…I have the worst luck with vehicles! If I’m not locking my keys in my vehicles, I’m breaking off a side mirror on my garage while backing out. I think it’s why my husband keeps making excuses when I mention I want a new vehicle. Ha!


LMAO! I have the worst luck too lol, as I'm sure you saw from my reports about my accident a few weeks ago. According to my brother, I'm now the worst driver in the family. I dispute that, however, and maintain he's the worst one ;) What's next for you?

Sky’s the limit and I’m not done reaching. I should be finished with the next contemporary romance by the end of February. At least, that’s what date I promised it to my editor by. Pressure is on, yikes!


You'll be able to do it! Anything else you want your readers to know?

My dream has become a reality due to the people giving my book a chance. I’m sincerely grateful to every reader, and I enjoy hearing from you. So if you pick up my book and you’d like to share your thoughts with me, please find me on Facebook and drop me a line. http://www.facebook.com/NieceyRoyRomanceAuthor


Thank you so much for joining me Niecey! It's been such a blast :) For a chance to win Fender Bender Blues, stop by Niecey’s blog where she’s dishing about her Dateless Valentine’s Day for the Valentine’s Day Hop, hosted by Release Day Diva. February 16 is the last day to enter the Rafflecopter. Every blog stop has a giveaway, so check out the other blogs participating in the Valentine’s Day Hop. http://www.nieceyroy.com/a-dateless-valentines-day/

Fender Bender Blues...Buy it Now!

"Classic cars, garden gnomes, and steamy romance? My kind of book!"

~Bestselling Author Kate Perry

FENDER BENDER BLUES

Her life took a wrong turn. He's driven by success. They didn't count on crashing into love...

Rachel Bennett loved her job until the day she finds herself doubting her choices. Now she's hunting for a new career, but starting over isn't easy. Her plan is simple—no distractions until she finds her dream job. She didn't plan on fate throwing her a curveball in the form of a fender bender with a sexy guy in an expensive suit.

Craig Larsen is a wealthy, successful business owner with a plan of his own: survive his current PR nightmare and stay away from his overly determined ex-girlfriend. His need for control and personal success is turned upside down when he meets Rach, a sassy redhead who can't drive.

Soon they find themselves battling with Rach's grumpy old neighbor, toilet-papering the trees of a high school nemesis, and fighting over the last slice of pizza. Can two very different people plus one fender bender equal a chance at forever?

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EXCERPT:

“Now what?”

“Nothing.”Rach sniffed.

Craig shifted to eye her warily. “Since when do you answer me with single words?”

“Since I decided I’m not talking to you,” she answered with a shrug, crumpling up the white paper wrapper from her sub.

Craig leaned his face in close to her neck and enjoyed the startled jerk of her shoulders. Her eyes opened wide in surprise. His breath shifted a few strands of hair at the nape of her neck as he whispered, “Why, because you want me?”

“You’re incorrigible,” she said, breathless, her cheeks flushed.

She’s enjoying this. The thought pleased him. Rach was on her back beside him now, her eyes closed. He glanced around the park to see if anyone was watching. No one was. He could swoop in for a kiss and no one would catch him. No one would care, he told himself. She won’t mind…

“I can feel you staring.”

Craig smiled down at her. “So what.”

She peeked at him with one green eye. “So stop it.”

“And if I don’t?” Maybe she’d tackle him, push him down on the blanket and…

She didn’t. She promptly closed her eye and went back to pretending indifference. “I’ll hit you, that’s what.”

“Not if I do this, you won’t.”

He’d only meant it to be a short kiss, but the pleasure of touching his lips to hers kept him there longer. Her tongue was velvet soft and warm against his and the slow mating of their mouths quickened his heartbeat even as he told himself, It’s no big deal, just a kiss.

She nipped his bottom lip and sent heat sliding through his body. The woman could kiss.

She whispered soft against his lips, “Now why don’t you admit that it’s you who wants me.”

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Interview and Review with Kim Carmichael + GIVEAWAY!!

Hello lovelies! I have a special treat for you today on The Lindsay Show :) Just in time for Valentine's Day, I'm interviewing the fantabulous Kim Carmichael who's romance novella, Eternity, involves....Cupids! What could be better? :) Who's ready to get started?

Be sure to leave a comment! FIVE lucky commenters will win some trading cards from Kim!!

Interview

Thank you so much for joining me today, Kim! When did you know you wanted to be a writer? 

When I was reading something on-line and thought that I could do the same thing. A story popped in my head and the rest is history.

Love it! What has been the most difficult part about being a writer? 

Staying on track and not getting distracted when another WIP pops in my head.

Haha, yes I can definitely see how that would be a challenge! Who are your favorite authors? 

Isaac Marion, VC Andrews, Johanna Lindsey

Those are some great authors :) What authors inspire you? 

Isaac Marion because he took a really twisted idea and made it into something amazing and Johanna Lindsey because she is pure fun.

I've never read anything by Isaac Marion but I'll definitely check him out! Do you like to plan your scenes out or do you just wing it? 

I do a loose outline so I make sure all my characters have GMC's and an arc, etc., but then I let the scenes come organically.

That sounds like a great method :) What type of books do you like to read? 

Romance and Erotica – I am true to my genre.

Those are two of my favorite genres lol. What do you like to do in your free time? 

Write, but if I'm not writing I like to shop (yeah, don't judge me).

OMG, I adore shopping! Where is your favorite place to vacation? 

Palm Springs because I don’t have to get on a plane and there is awesome shopping.

Hmmm, never been there but I wonder if I can talk my hubby into taking me lol. What’s your best Valentine’s day story? 

My husband and I never really celebrated Valentine's day, and then one year out of nowhere for no reason he got me flowers and chocolate. He really surprised me, which is hard to do. Now he does it every year, I would be so disappointed if he didn't.

Aww, that's so sweet!! Why did you choose to write contemporary romance? 

I think it is fun and I like to push the boundaries in modern day.

I couldn't agree more :) What has been the most fun about working on your books? 

I think dreaming up scenes that push the limits and putting my characters through hell.

LOL! I love it! What has been the hardest scene for you to write? 

Honestly, I had a scene in my current novel that when I was with a tutor she sort of ran me over the coals. I had skipped over the scene while writing the novel and then was going to add it in edits. When the teacher berated me, I stopped editing and went on to write several other stories. For some reason I had a block at that point. I think because of the drama. Also, I thought the characters wanted to do one thing when they clearly wanted to do something else. I listened to them and finally wrote the scene.

Oh yes, that definitely sounds like it was a very hard scene to write. Do you have any favorite characters? 

I absolutely love Jason in my upcoming novel, Trifecta, because he learns so much during the story and he has long bangs that I love!! I am also in love with Riley from Closure because she tries to be so tough but she isn't.

I have to say I loved Therin so now I can't wait to read Jason haha. How did you come up with the premise for Eternity? 

 The call for subs were for cupid stories, and I didn't want my cupid to be a little person with an arrow, I wanted the more sexy version. Then I just started thinking what a cupid would be like in modern day.

I for one love the way you approached Cupids. Tell us more about the world in Eternity. Besides Cupids, are there other supernatural elements?

Well as a cupid he has certain powers, like the ability to see things through a crystal, and he is immortal.

I seriously wanted one of those crystals for myself lol. Therin is a Cupid. Tell us more about him and what it means to be a Cupid.

In this day in age they are calling the Cupids Facilitators in they help the humans find love rather than force the issue. Arrows and other "fake" means are forbidden. They take on more the roles of counselors.

I must admit that I giggled when I saw they were given a more politically correct name :) Will Eternity be part of a series?

 This was a stand alone, but it is the first book in the Keith Publications Hearts and Arrows line which is pure romance! It was pretty exciting to be the flagship story. I hope to have another story in that line.

Aww, I was hoping we'd get to see more from Lucy and Therin. If you had the chance to live for eternity, would you? Why or why not? 

That is an excellent question. In the words of Lucy from Eternity – "Infinite can be as terrifying as finite."

You know, she definitely has a point lol. What's next for you? 

I have a story releasing at the end of February – The Promise, and my novel, Trifecta, will be coming out in Spring/Summer from Hot Ink Press. I just had my 1Night Stand story accepted by Decadent Publications, so that is more than exciting! After I hit send on the edits for Trifecta I am starting my first series! I am in the process of mapping it out.

Wow you are busy! Well, we are out of time so is there anything else you want your readers to know?

Never give up no matter what naysayers try to bring you down!!

Alright my lovelies, believe me when I say you MUST read Eternity! It's so good! Now to see just how good :) Let's jump to my review!

Review of Eternity

About the book:
Publisher: Keith Publications, LLC
Price: $3.99

Genre: Contemporary  romance

Description (from Amazon.com):

Therin Athan faces a choice…eternal salvation or eternal damnation.

After centuries of pining away for a love never realized, Therin's last assignment as a Cupid depends on helping the lonely, shy Lucy Carlton. The mission's success or failure will determine where he is transferred. He can study the heavens or be condemned to hell.

Lucy Carlton spent her life searching the stars for answers, but finds them in the form of a gorgeous man who comes in her dreams. Therin shows her the joys of physical pleasure and encourages her to try to find love. She wakes with a new found confidence, but soon her timid nature takes over and she retreats back to the comfort of her home…alone.

With only a week to decide his fate, Therin breaks every rule. What starts as a job to save himself, becomes a love that can never be…except maybe in eternity.

What I liked:

I loved the premise! It felt very fresh and it was a neat concept. I REALLY loved Therin lol. This was a sexy book but there was plenty of plot in there as well. I'll be honest, sometimes straight romance bores me but this kept me very interested. I wanted to know how it was going to end and couldn't put it down!

What I didn't like:

I wanted it to be longer! Then again all novellas I want to be longer but really, I hated having to say goodbye to Therin. I'd have liked a little bit more to the ending, maybe a mini epilogue or something. The ending got a tad confusing for me with how everything worked out in the end. It's hard to go into specifics without giving anything away but let's just say I'd have liked a tad more explanation and a few extra pages to help tell the tale :)

Overall Verdict: 4.5/5 Blue Duckies!!

Yes, there are 5 duckies there when I rated it 4.5. Seriously though, could YOU cut one in half? No? Didn't think so.

I thought this was very fresh and loved the premise. Therin is damn sexy and I adored Lucy. My only beef was the ending felt just a tinge lacking in explaining everything. I still HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone!

Meet Kim!

Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her need for graphic sex scenes and love of happy endings inspired her to create her own. She has a weakness for bad boys and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running. When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.

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