Catch of a Lifetime by:Andrew Grey w/ Creative Post & Giveaway

Title: Catch of a Lifetime

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Currently a Standalone Title

Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance

Publisher: DreamSpinner Press

Release Date: April 7 2020

Edition/Format: 1^st Edition/Format ~ eBook & Print

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Some moments happen once in a lifetime, and you have to catch them and hold on tight.

Arty Reynolds chased his dream to Broadway, but after his father is injured, he must return to the small fishing community where he grew up, at least until his dad is back on his feet.

Jamie Wilson fled his family farm but failed to achieve real independence. Arty is hiring for a trip on the gulf, and it’ll get Jamie one step closer to his goal.

Neither man plans to stay in Florida long-term, neither is looking for love, and they’re both blown away by the passion that sparks between them. But on a fishing boat, there’s little privacy to see where their feelings might lead. Passion builds like a storm until they reach land, where they also learn they share a common dream. The lives they both long for could line up perfectly, as long as they can weather the strain on their new romance when only one of them may get a chance at their dream.

“What are we looking for?” Jamie asked.

Arty snickered. “I think the meaning of life is supposed to be out there somewhere. But I never found it.” Not on the sea, or land, as far as that went. He turned to Jamie. “Maybe you will.”

Reginald stood, and Beck did the same. “We’ll be ready to shove off on time,” Reginald said.

“Good. We can meet tomorrow to go over the route plan.”

Reginald shook his head. “That isn’t my expertise. Your father was always the one who had the gift for finding the fish. That was his real talent. You get whatever you can from him, and then we’ll go from there.” Reginald and Beck extended their hands, and Arty shook them. Then they left the restaurant, and Arty sat back down.

“You really want to do this?” he asked Jamie, and for the first time, saw doubt flash in his eyes.

“They seem like good people, and I asked around about you after I saw the flyer.” The corners of his lips turned upward. “They said you were doing this to help your dad. That this wasn’t your life. Everyone talked about you as though you were a saint or something.”

Arty scoffed. “Nope. God knows I’m no saint.”

“Me either,” Jamie said. “But I’d never do for my dad what you’re doing for yours.” His gaze shifted slightly, looking out over Arty’s shoulder. “I need to make some money, and I want to see what it’s like out there.”

A notion occurred to Arty. “Have you ever been on a boat?” God, he should have asked that before. What if Jamie got seasick? Good Lord, just what he needed—a landlubber who spent the entire trip puking over the side.

“Yes. On Lake Michigan with my uncle a few times. But that’s not the same as it is down here. I like being outdoors. I tried working in a restaurant for a while, but got stir-crazy always being inside. Hot or cold, even when it rains, it’s best to be outside where you can see it coming.” There was something so serious in Jamie’s voice that it made Arty wonder just what he was saying. It was as if Jamie didn’t have anyone to watch his back, and that maybe the threat was coming from close to home.

“Okay, then,” Arty said, watching Jamie’s faraway expression. There was more to this man than muscles and a baby face. There was pain behind those eyes, tinged with desperation, both of which Arty was well acquainted with.

“Is there anything else?” Jamie asked, and Arty shook his head. Jamie thanked him and stood to leave the covered seating area of the restaurant. Arty found he couldn’t look away as Jamie strode across the parking area before disappearing behind a stand of palm trees.

Arty realized his heart beat faster and he was sweating under his T-shirt, though it wasn’t that warm. Good God, those eyes were nearly as blue as the clear sky. He had a type, Arty knew that, and Jamie ticked every single one of the boxes. Of course, he had no idea if Jamie was gay or even interested, but that banana joke had sure as hell been suggestive. Arty finished his coffee. He needed to get his mind away from that subject and keep it on what was important. He was here to help his dad, not get involved with guys or form any ties. His life was back in New York, and once this little adventure was over, he was returning back to his life and career… such as they were.

“Something… or someone interesting?” Milton asked as he began clearing the table. When Arty lifted his gaze, Milton winked. “I’ve seen him around a few times, and he’s a real nice guy. I think you did a good thing. And who knows? Sometimes nice guys do get rewarded.”

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Power Divided by S. Behr w/ Interview

Title: Power Divided

Author: S. Behr

Series: The Evolutionaries (Book 1)

Genre: YA, Coming of Age, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Publisher: Behr Ink

Release Date: Jan 21, 2020

Edition/Formats: Digital & Print

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Violet is the princess of Neyr, the third of the Nine Realms of Amera. At least, she was until the day came when Violet was to demonstrate her abilities to the people and solidify her place in Ameran Society. The citizens of Amera have extraordinary abilities, from living on the ocean floor to flying in the air. But no one can turn back time. When the unthinkable happens, tearing her heart and her family in two, Violet flees and is unable to escape a tidal wave of events that brings her face to face with forgotten truths buried for millennia. Only the discovery of a thousand lifetimes may provide the key to her return home. When old enemies arrive on the shores of Neyr, distrust and prejudice resurface. Secrets begin to explode all around Violet, setting her world on fire, and those she loves fall victim to a terrorists' plan to eradicate their enemies. But Amera stands in their way, and with no mercy, the enemy is willing to go through the innocent to get what they want. Violet turns to her best friend Lily, and a few unexpected new friends, who band together to save what they can of her realm, and the rest of Amera. But in the storm that has turned her world upside down, will Violet be able to overcome the nightmare of her past in order to save the future of everyone in Amera, and perhaps the world?

“This first volume in the Evolutionaries series skillfully balances intriguing worldbuilding, whose details are slowly revealed, with well-paced action sequences. It also ably handles Violet’s character development along the way while also offering a diverse, lovable supporting cast whose members become the protagonist’s close friends and allies. The novel effectively addresses themes of cooperation and isolationism as well as autonomy, consent, and moving on with one’s life after learning of long-held secrets.”

“A notable and thoughtful addition to the crowded shelf of post-apocalyptic YA novels.”  Kirkus Review

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How long have you been writing?

So if we take it literally, since I was about three. Ha-ha! Ok, seriously probably about four years. I really have been writing longer than that, but it was by no means anything I would ever want to share which probably means I should light a fire tonight.

Have you always wanted to write or was that something that come later in life?

So that’s a really tough question. I have had a really strange life, I took my first college course at the age of sixteen because I dropped out at fourteen got my GED and went on with my life. I was completely independent by then. I had always imagined I would be in music, so writing was more of a lyrical endeavor in my mind. Then life happens, and you end up where you never expected to.

It took a few years to decide I needed something other than photography to keep my creativity going. I was mentally burning out and writing was therapy.  

Do you plot your stories before writing or does it just flow when you sit down to write?

I do have a general idea of what I am doing before I start, but I usually let myself have free days to just go nuts, then I do a readback every morning before I continue. I have two jobs, so my time is very structured. I only get so much time to write so I try to make it as efficient as possible.

Do you use a Story Board (Notebooks) to keep everything organized for when you write series?

I do, but not in a traditional sense I suppose. I have a murder board for the big rules, and when I feel like I can’t write for the book that day, I go into character bios and make background histories for all the characters no matter how minor.

This actually helps me know them, and how they would react in situations while I am writing, and makes it feel more organic when I am in the thick of things.

What is the hardest part of writing for you character growth or world building?

The hardest part, of The Evolutionaries series, is that there is just too much. I could tell you everything I imagine the world to look like, smell like, down to the food they are eating. So finding the balance between world building and info dumping has been the biggest challenge.

I love a good story, in all artforms. I have been a professional photographer for nearly 20 years and I had to learn to tell a story with a click of a button and capture the layers of emotion in a single image. Little did I know it was boot camp for writing.

Being an author was a childhood dream and as I got older it seemed to be a dream that grew further out of reach with each passing year. But with encouragement from a lot of friends, new and old, my husband being my biggest cheerleader, The Evolutionaries series has begun with Power Divided.

To keep me company during my writing bubbles are my husband and our fur babies. They love whatever I write, even if they can't read it but they don't always love the music I write to. We all have to make sacrifices! And I am still pinching myself ever since I found out, that, recently I became a Featured Author. Power Divided will be in the Feb 15th Issue of Kirkus Magazine.

"This first volume in the Evolutionaries series skillfully balances intriguing world building, whose details are slowly revealed, with well-paced action sequences. It also ably handles Violet’s character development along the way, while also offering a diverse, lovable supporting cast whose members become the protagonist’s close friends and allies. The novel effectively addresses themes of cooperation and isolationism, as well as autonomy, consent, and moving on with one’s life after learning of long-held secrets." excerpt from Kirkus Review about Power Divided.

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STEPHANIE BEHR

It took a long time to realize that being half Chinese and half Filipino, (the country I was born in), then growing up in Texas from the time I was less than a year old, made me a child of many faces, traditions, and ideologies. Needless to say, it was confusing. But it was also amazing, and I am the person I am because of all the places my life has taken me so far, and the people I have met along the way.

When I met my husband, he was a rock star, and I was his biggest fan. His first gift to me was a camera, and without the support of Pushmonkey (his band), I might not have learned how much I love photography and made a career full of priceless moments. Now, Howie is my biggest fan. With photography, we got to work together, and it has taken us around the world. Who would have thought that would happen when I opened that gift, my very first camera?

Photography is the study of light. To capture a story in a moment and freeze emotions with a single click. To commemorate memories for future generations. I learned how to tell a story with a single image. Little did I know it would also be what started me down the path of wanting to tell stories with the written word.

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Above and Beyond by: Andrew Grey w/Giveaway

Title: Above and Beyond

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Bronco Boys Book 6

Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance

Publisher: DreamSpinner Press

Release Date: April 10 2020

Edition/Format: 1^st Edition/Format ~ eBook & Print

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When Salvatore Adruccio finished his time in the military, he moved on to a life of good friends, cold drinks, and hot men. His job as a bouncer at Broncos is fun and drama-free, at least until sexy but secretive server Elliot Hastings catches his eye.

On the run and in possession of evidence that could expose his stepfather for the dangerous and powerful criminal he is, Elliot doesn’t want to draw anyone else into his troubles. But when a thug catches up to him and Salvatore fends him off, he decides Elliot needs his help, even if he won’t admit it. Attraction quickly heats into passion, but Elliot is wary of commitment when he might have to drop everything and run at any moment. The only way they can be together in all the ways they want is to take out the threat posed by Elliot’s stepfather and his underworld ties.

And Salvatore intends to do just that.

“Roderick Young,” Elliott said. “He works for my father. Does the kind of jobs that my father will only trust to him.” He sounded small and frightened, his voice quivering a little. “He isn’t going to tell you anything, and I suspect that there will be a lawyer at your station within the hour.” Elliott sighed. “I thought I had managed to get away from him.”

“Your father?” Salvatore asked.

“Yes.” The others all turned to him. Elliott seemed to respond to his questions. “Well, my stepfather, anyway.” Elliott shivered.

“Why does he want you to come home so badly that he’d send an armed man to get you?”

Elliott sighed and didn’t answer. Instead, he looked at each person around him. “I don’t want to put all of you in the line of fire, okay? This is a fight between the two of us, and I moved here to get away from him. I didn’t tell anyone, and I don’t use anything electronic. My phone is one of those you can get at Walmart  and have to load minutes on. I do it in cash. I don’t have credit cards or even a bank account. Everything is cash.”

“But your name? You used your name.”

Elliott blushed a little. “I had to use a fake last name. When I decided to try to disappear, I got a new identity. My father isn’t the only one who knows people who will do just about anything for a little money. And then I disappeared and came here to try to start over. I needed a chance to have a life of my own.” Elliott swallowed. “For all your sakes, just let me go and I’ll disappear once again.”

“How?” Salvatore asked quietly.

“You think I only got one identity? Why get one when you can get two for the same price?” So Elliott had a sense of humor under all that fear. He turned to Grant. “You all have been nice to me and gave me a chance. I’m sorry I’ve been as jumpy as a cat and all, but it’s best if you all just go on with your lives, let me go, don’t ask too many questions, and forget you ever saw or knew me. You can tell Roderick that I did a rabbit, and he’ll go back to my stepfather and they can try to find me again.” He sighed. “At least all of you will be safe.”

Bull stepped forward, stopping Elliott with a glare. “I think it’s time you quit your running and told us all what’s going on. This isn’t helping you or anyone.”

“Who is your stepfather?” Officer Tom asked.

Elliott sighed loudly. “Antonio Losquaro.”

The name meant nothing to Salvatore, and it didn’t seem to register with Bull either. Officer Tom seemed confused. “Should we know him?”

“No. That’s the issue. My stepfather controls a lot of things in Pittsburgh, including trucking and garbage collection, stuff like that. He also has his hands in real estate, ladies of the evening, drug distribution, and God knows that else. But no one knows about it. He hides behind a number of associates and entities. Like a modern-day gangster, but with corporate shells and holding companies that make following his path nearly impossible.” Elliott stood.

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Fire and Onyx by: Andrew Grey w/ Creative Post & Giveaway

Title: Fire and Onyx

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Deputies #5

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: Jan 14, 2020

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

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A Carlisle Deputies Novel

Undercover sheriff’s deputy Evan Whittaker is close to infiltrating a vicious local gang. He just needs to find an opening. Instead, he finds Wes Douglas, a web designer who is raising his irresponsible brother’s son. Wes agrees to help with a stakeout, but he pays the price when his home is destroyed in a shootout.

Evan’s always been a loner, but when he invites Wes into his home, living together feels right, and the two men only grow closer as they adapt to each other’s lives and rhythms. A future as a family looks brighter by the day, but all of that could collapse when Wes’s brother—and his connection to the drug dealers—crashes into the life they’re carefully building.

The Carlisle Diner, where his mother worked, was three blocks to the west of where they lived, and he walked in that direction. The food was inexpensive, and Wes knew most of the people who worked there. All the servers loved Greyson, and they usually gave him free apple juice. Wes also knew that he was just as likely to not receive a bill when he ate there, and that went a long way with his budget.

“It’s going to be getting too cold to make this walk pretty soon,” Wes told Greyson as the stroller rolled along the sidewalk. Greyson’s eyes were already drooping as they reached the diner and went inside.

“Isn’t he just precious?” Nadine said as she rushed up, leaned over the carriage for a second, and then met Wes’s gaze. “We’re packed tonight. I don’t have a table right now, but hopefully I will soon.” She hurried away, and it seemed everyone in the restaurant was being run off their feet.

The door behind him opened, and Wes turned to determine who it was, surprised to see the deputy from earlier.

“They’re a little busy right now,” Wes said, and he nodded.

“Still out for a walk?”

“I took Greyson home to feed him, and now I need to eat myself,” Wes explained as Nadine returned.

“You can have that booth.” She took him to a table two in from the door. Wes sat down and got Greyson out of the stroller and set him in the high chair next to him with a teething cookie.

The deputy was still standing by the counter, and as far as Wes could tell, the tables weren’t turning. “God, we’re busy,” Nadine said when she stopped for his drink order.

“I’ll have a root beer and some water. And if he wants to join us, that would be fine,” Wes said, indicating the deputy.

She went to the desk and spoke with him briefly, and the deputy came over and slid into the booth across from him.

“Thank you,” he said, smiling.

“I’m Wes.”

“Evan,” he said.

Nadine brought his drink and asked Evan what he wanted. He answered quickly, and she hurried away. Wes knew what he wanted but noticed that Evan didn’t open his menu. He seemed to be looking over Wes’s shoulder, but Wes wasn’t sure if he should also look or not. Once Nadine returned, he ordered, and Evan just asked for the same and finally broke eye contact with whatever was so fascinating.

“Sorry.”

“Is this a stakeout or something?” Wes asked.

“No. Everything’s fine.” Evan smiled at Greyson, who handed his cookie across the table. “Is that good?” Evan asked, and Greyson shoved the cookie back in his mouth with a grin. Evan lifted his gaze, and once again he seemed intent on what was going on behind Wes. This time Wes glanced around and then turned.

“Has someone done something wrong?” Wes asked. “They don’t want any trouble here. This is where my mother works, but she’s off today.” He realized he was talking just to talk, but he was a little nervous now. What if something happened and he and Greyson were in the middle of it?

“Not yet. There are some people that I’d like to see, but I don’t necessarily want them to know what I do for a living.”

Wes nodded. This was exciting. “Sort of an undercover assignment,” he said quietly. “Okay. I can do that since I owe you for earlier. Just pretend you’re with us.” What could it hurt? At least if something did happen, he was with his very own policeman.

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The Not-So Dead by: Isaiyan Morrison w/ Creative Post

Title: The Not-So Dead

Author: Isaiyan Morrison

Series: The Dead Trilogy (Book 1)

Genre: Adult/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy/Dark Fiction

Publisher: Self Published

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All Faye wants is another chance at being normal: hanging out with friends, playing video games, reading the latest Manga... As a wraith, her craving for a normal existence seems forever out of reach. When she makes the move to the small town of Hueman, Texas with her not-so dead nomadic family, she prays this fresh start will be the one that sticks.

Until... one of her kind is murdered by a mysterious man in a black mask.

With only Carter, an unlucky human witness, by her side, Faye must find a way to prevent the body count from rising and protect her family’s secret identity. As the man in the black mask lurks in the shadows waiting to strike again, her choice becomes a matter of life and death.

In the face of true evil, being normal is overrated.

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Full Name:  Salome Roth

Age: 32 years old

General physical description: Shoulder length inky black hair, smoky gray eyes.

Hometown: New York

Type of home/ neighborhood: As a human, Salome was raised in an upper middle-class family. When she turned 18, she married a rich business man by the name of Percy.

Relationship status: In a relationship with Dusk

Current family: Salome is considered the matriarch of the family. She only wishes to protect them. She is also Dusk’s mate, so she is loyal to him and usually agree with everything he does and says.

Dusk: Salome’s partner, her sire, and her lover.

Faye: Faye is new to the wraith life and doesn’t quite understand what it is to be one. She still yearns for human companionship and her life before she became what she is. She loves to play video games and is pretty current with anything technological.

Tristan: He is the second oldest and considered the muscle of the family. He was made a wraith in the early 1880s. His human past consisted of being an outlaw and robbing banks. It was Dusk who broke him from this behavior and taught him what being a wraith truly is thus Tristan is loyal to Dusk, to an extent.

Maddy: The third oldest of the family, Maddy has never been able to adapt well into her wraith life. She doesn’t like being part of the family and one day, she dreams of leaving the family and going out on her own.

Essie: The only human in the family, Essie keeps the family safe by constantly searching for new places for her family to relocate to.

Family background (parents, previous marriages, etc.): Salome was married to Percy before becoming a wraith. Percy, a rich business man.

Dress style: Salome leaned toward the typical housewife clothing from the 1960s.

Favorite pastimes: Gardening

Hobbies: Gardening has always been Salome’s favorite past time although she wasn’t very good and keeping her plants alive.

Strongest positive personality trait: Melancholic people and characters are the opposite end of the spectrum: They dwell more on the past and are more the ‘glass half empty’ types. They’re more sensitive to life’s knocks.

Will readers like or dislike this character, and why?: I do believe that readers will be attracted to Salome’s motherly behavior. She is a sensitive woman who has been through a lot. At one point in her life, she didn’t have the power to do what she wanted. Now, she has all the power in the world and instead of abusing what was given to her, she still treats those around and her and the people she loves with contentment.

A veteran of the Armed Forces, Isaiyan Morrison was born and raised in Minneapolis.

Her passions include writing, reading, and researching historical events. She also spends her time gardening, playing video games, and hanging out with her three cats and beloved Pitt bull.

She's the author of The Deamhan Chronicles, The Deamhan Tales, The Brotherhood Files and the novel, Old Farmer's Road. 

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Deamhan (#1)

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Essie (The Not-So Dead) Story by: Isaiyan Morrison

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