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Title: Unfinished Business
Author: Roisin Black
Cover Designer: Susan Garwood from Wicked Women Designs
Love is a tricky business – especially when left unfinished.
Liberty Rose – world famous television reporter, best-selling novelist and philanthropist returns to the west of Ireland, the place where she grew up, for the wedding of her daughter.
To the outside world it appears she has it all – international career, good looks, wealth, two children and a happy marriage. However, all is not as it seems and her success has come at a price.
Now, the emotional upheaval of her daughter’s wedding throws a harsh spotlight on her own marriage and unavoidable truths must be faced. But matters are complicated by the presence of the only other man she has ever loved. A man she hasn’t seen in twenty-eight years and with whom she still shares a raw chemistry.
He makes it clear he wants to deal with their “unfinished business” but is getting tangled up with her past any good for her future?
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Author Interview
When or at what age did you know you wanted to be a writer?
I was always a storyteller and as I grew up I realised I could marry my ability with the English language to all the stories roaming around my head and get them down on paper. At about ten years of age I was producing little homemade “books” and at fourteen I even “launched” a local magazine! I didn’t think of writing as a viable career until my mid-twenties when I became a journalist but that didn’t provide enough of an outlet for my imagination, so I eventually decided to focus on writing books.
What is the earliest age you remember reading your first book?
My earliest memory is of reading Robin Hood. I remember the description of him being dressed in “lincoln green” and wondering what sort of green that was! I was most troubled by this. I’d say I was about seven at the time. The book was a present from Santa Claus and it was my first book with no pictures. I can’t tell you how disgusted I was at Santa for bringing me a book with no pictures!
What genre of books do you enjoy reading?
Traditionally I love crime fiction and I always thought that would be what I would write so no-one is more surprised than me that I have written nothing to do with crime fiction! In recent years I have been reading a lot of romance and romantic suspense – which I really enjoy. I also love the classics – anything by Jane Austen, The Bronte sisters, Thomas Hardy etc. I adore beautifully written books so will often have a look at the writers listed for big international literary prizes and check out the books. This is how I came to read Atonement by Ian McEwan, one of my favourite books. I also love reading collections of poetry – Yeats, Kavanagh, Seamus Heaney.
What is your favourite book?
- Book? Do I have to pick just one? Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams. The Hunger Games trilogy and The Twilight series. Some recent favourites are Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan, Consolation & Conviction by Corinne Michaels and The Love By Numbers series by E.S. Carter.
You know I think we all have a favourite author. Who is your favourite author and why?
I love Ian McEwan for the richness of his prose and imagery. Kaylea Cross for her tight plots, thorough research and great sex scenes. Suzanne Collins for her brutal and unflinching subject matter. Thomas Hardy for his beautiful imagery, George R.R. Martin for his incredible world-building and Stieg Larsson for Lisbeth Salander. Mia Sheridan, Corinne Michaels, Kristen Ashley and E.S. Carter for their wonderful characters, great storylines and depth of character.
If you could travel back in time here on earth to any place or time. Where would you go and why?
I’d go back to London 1938 and tell, the then British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain just how Adolf Hitler and Nazism were going to pan out and that he needs to abandon appeasement and take action.
When writing a book do you find that writing comes easy for you or is it a difficult task?
Finding the time to write and being able to get into the right headspace is difficult – never the writing itself.
Do you have any little fuzzy friends? Like a dog or a cat? Or any pets?
Oh Yes! I’m a dog nut! I adore my dogs! I’m still grieving over the loss of Miss Billie – a lab collie cross and a huge character – loved by all who met her. She died just before Christmas. I still miss my old girl Zara, an amazing German Shepherd who was in my life for over ten years.
What is your “to die for”, favorite food/foods to eat?
Oh this is easy! Fresh Atlantic lobster plucked from the pristine waters of the west of Ireland, served with lemon or garlic butter. New potatoes freshly dug from my dad’s garden along with his carrots and my mother’s scones and apple pies are unbeatable.
Do you have any advice for anyone that would like to be an author?
Not to be all “famous sport’s brand” about this but just do it! I’d also say don’t waste your precious time with traditional / legacy publishers. Indie publishing is the way to go – if you are a success then the legacy publishers will come looking for you and that’s the way to have them.
Róisín Black comes from the West of Ireland, a place where storytelling is a way of life. She’s a dreamer, a wanderer and a writer. In amongst extensive wandering and dreaming she has managed to carve out a successful career as a journalist, hold-down a marriage, produce two amazing children and spend her time with some pretty cool dogs. She currently lives in Queensland, Australia.
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Title: Draw Play: A Sports Romance
Genre: New Adult/College (Steamy Contemporary)
Author: Tia Lewis
Release Date: September 5, 2016
Jake
I can’t believe my coach assigned me a tutor. I dominate the field and between the sheets—who cares about grades?
But Claire doesn’t treat me like I’m stupid. When we’re not busy arguing like idiots, she actually encourages me. Something no other woman had done before. And with those sexy curves of hers, I know just how to thank her. And thank her thoroughly.
Claire
I hate football players, but I need the money. Jake is just as cocky and arrogant as the worst of them … but his touch sets me on fire.
I have to believe he’s different, that he won’t use me and break my heart. Because I can’t stop wanting him. I just hope I survive the ride.
Draw Playis a steamy standalone, full-length football sports romance novel. It’s only recommended for audiences 18+. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed HEA.
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Tia Lewis is a romance author from the Midwest who writes about smart, sexy, sassy women and hot, possessive alpha males. Her favorite bad boys to write about include sports players, mafia, bikers, billionaires and the bad-ass next door. You can find her cooking, reading, or traveling when she’s not busy working on her next release.
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A town with a dark secret. A detective digging for the truth. A discovery that leads to an unthinkable sacrifice.
Release Date: August 31, 2016
The Facilitator by Tracie Podger

It started as a game.
Two adults, both lonely; one an expert, the other learning on the quick.
He thought he was giving her what she desired. She hated herself for loving it.
Lauren Perry thought her life was fine. She knew what she wanted and where she was going. That was until her husband left her.
Mackenzie Miller thought his life was fine. He knew what he wanted and he took, always. That was until he broke his own rules.
What would you do if someone gave you the opportunity to experience all your fantasies?
Lauren Perry decided to find that out.
Contemporary romance for readers over the age of 18
Contains scenes of F/F, M/M/F & light BDSM
Amazon UK – http://amzn.to/2azliT1
Amazon US – http://amzn.to/2alpRPx
iBook – http://bit.ly/TheFacilitatoriBook
Nook – http:// bit.ly/TheFacilitatorNook
Kobo – http://bit.ly/TheFacilitatorKobo

I was given a copy in exchange for a review.
I enjoyed this book,so much so I went and re-read it before doing this review!
What can I say…without giving away much detail?
This story was well written,great character’s not only in the two leads of Lauren and Mackenzie,but other’s featured were just as important to the flow,and I would love to see more of not only our leads,but them too! (no pressure Tracie!!)..The ‘scenes’ were pretty H.O.T.(the book blurb refers to the nature of what they are) I got into the story quickly,having an idea of who Mackenzie would turn out to be,after the first meeting of both him and Lauren-where to her-he was just a ‘stranger in a bar’ (leading to Hot sex with a ‘stranger’ fantasy-Oh MY!!)
Lauren,30-feels ‘worthless,inadequate,lonely'(due to the fact of her husband Scott’s on going affair in their place of work-resulting in him leaving her 6 months prior to when we begin) after her encounter with her ‘Stranger’-then the discovery of who he actually is…he comes to her with…
‘I have a proposition for you…’
As the story continues,there is much going on (again am not going into it as you would be better to read it!) But what I feel about this is really Lauren has a journey of self discovery-having been with one person for a period of time-being hurt by their actions,moving on from that to a whole other world of experience that Mackenzie introduces her to..
‘For that few hours,she came to life,she became empowered,she wanted something and she took it’
‘I want you to love yourself again,to explore and discover who you really are’
‘Mackenzie Miller should have been a class A drug.He was addictive,as powerful,and as damaging…’
OH INDEED!! Cue yet another Book Boyfriend on an ever-growing list!!!
Congratulations Tracie on creating yet another awesome story-and I hope it is not the last we see of them (again no pressure!! lol)
Reviewed for Rock Hard Romance by Vicki RHR Rating 5*
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Title: Draw Play: A Sports Romance
Genre: New Adult/College (Steamy Contemporary)
Author: Tia Lewis
Release Date: September 5, 2016
Jake
I can’t believe my coach assigned me a tutor. I dominate the field and between the sheets—who cares about grades?
But Claire doesn’t treat me like I’m stupid. When we’re not busy arguing like idiots, she actually encourages me. Something no other woman had done before. And with those sexy curves of hers, I know just how to thank her. And thank her thoroughly.
Claire
I hate football players, but I need the money. Jake is just as cocky and arrogant as the worst of them … but his touch sets me on fire.
I have to believe he’s different, that he won’t use me and break my heart. Because I can’t stop wanting him. I just hope I survive the ride.
Draw Playis a steamy standalone, full-length football sports romance novel. It’s only recommended for audiences 18+. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed HEA.
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WARNING: SPICE LEVEL – HOT!
A few minutes later my phone vibrated on the table, and I read a text message that sent shivers down my body. I want you, Claire. I’ll make you beg. I’ll fuck you until you can’t feel your legs. Whisper in your ear to come for me while you dig your nails into my back.
“Oh my God,” I blushed uncontrollably as his hand made its way back onto my legs. “Jake, stop!”
“Do you really want me to?” he whispered, moving steadily upward. “Tell me you really want me to, and I will.”
I should have. I knew that I should have. I should have made Jake stop. We were in the library, for crying out loud. People studied there. And we weren’t alone.
I looked around. I didn’t see any cameras. At the same time, that sneaky hand reached the inside of my thigh. I gasped, closing my eyes.
“I’ll stop. I will.” His hand disappeared up my skirt.
I opened my legs slightly, aching for his touch.
“Hmm,” he whispered, “I think you want me to keep going.”
Tia Lewis is a romance author from the Midwest who writes about smart, sexy, sassy women and hot, possessive alpha males. Her favorite bad boys to write about include sports players, mafia, bikers, billionaires and the bad-ass next door. You can find her cooking, reading, or traveling when she’s not busy working on her next release.
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Title: He Owns Me
Author: J.L. Ostle
Release Date: September 5, 2016
Warning: this book contains disturbing situations, strong language and sexual scenes, recommended for ages over 18.
I have a party mouth.
People see me as the girl who sleeps around.
I am known as his girl.
But things aren’t always as they seem.
I hide behind a charade that I created to keep people at arms length, even to the ones close to me.
No one knows who I really am, not even my best friend Jonny Stone, the guy that saved me years ago. We both have messed up pasts on which we are not willing to share.
He says I’m his light in his darkness, but I feel he’s pulling me more into the shadows.
We play games, we like to push each other to our limits but what if our limits are lines that should not be crossed?
Am I willing to face my past? To finally give the man who owns me all of me?
Will the girl I created be strong enough for what’s to come?
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J.L. Ostle was born in Antrim, Northern Ireland, now living in Carlisle, England. J.L. Ostle is a full time mother looking after her cute, active little boy.
When she she hasn’t got her head stuck in a book or writing, she’s watching movies, or doing activities with her friends and their children.
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Release Date: August 20, 2016
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