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* Blog Tour / Excerpt / Giveaway * HEART’S DESIRE by Catherine Lanigan


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*** Premiering as Sweetest Heart on the Hallmark Channel March 17th 9 PM ET ***
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Heart’s Desire
(Shores of Indian Lake #2)
Catherine Lanigan
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 191 pages
August 1st 2014 by Harlequin Heartwarming
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His homecoming is bittersweet…for both of them

Café owner Maddie Strong is finally ready to take her burgeoning cupcake business to the next level. With the help of handsome businessman Alex Perkins, her future’s all mapped out. Until her first love comes home.

At seventeen, Maddie adored Nate Barzonni with her whole heart and soul. But when he asked her to elope, she’d said no—she couldn’t let him throw away his dream of becoming a doctor. Then he vanished from her life for eleven years. Now the cardiac surgeon has returned to Indian Lake asking for a second chance, and Maddie has to choose between her new life…and the man she never stopped loving.

 

 

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EXCERPT

NATE BARZONNI HAD always been a man of single purpose and clear-minded goals. Never once had he thought his mind was incapable of reasoning out the best course of action for the highest possible good. He was a man of honor and conviction. He was a leader, and little swayed him off his chosen course or derailed him from his beliefs. He’d never been drunk, never used drugs, never lied or cheated. His mind was as sharp as a razor and as tight as a trap.

But that day, Nate was sure he’d lost all his senses and the entirety of his reasoning ability when he’d purposefully gone back to that bridal shop to confirm whether what he’d seen was real or a mirage. The shock of seeing Maddie Strong trying on a wedding gown was enough to rip his insides apart. No earthquake under his feet or hurricane at sea had ever unsettled him as much as the sight of her. Even after he’d walked away, when he realized she’d seen him and recognized him, he could barely put one foot in front of the other to get back to his Hummer. Climbing numbly into his vehicle, he tried to catch his ragged breath. His mouth had gone dry. He attempted to rake his hand through his hair and wipe the sweat from his brow, but his hand was shaking too much.

He’d seen beautiful women before, but the moment he saw Maddie in that wedding gown, lights glinting off the flowers in her dress like tiny fairies attending an earth angel, he thought he’d lost his mind and certainly his heart to her all over again.

She’s getting married? Nate stared at his hands as they gripped the steering wheel and his knuckles turned white.

 

 

 

About the Author

Catherine Lanigan is the international bestselling and award-winning author of over forty-five published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile. Ms. Lanigan’s novels have been translated into over twenty-four languages. Lanigan was tasked by the NotMYkid foundation to pen a collection of compelling and informative true stories of teen addicts. Ms. Lanigan’s SHORES OF INDIAN LAKE series for HARLEQUIN HEARTWARMING includes LOVE SHADOWS, HEART’S DESIRE , A FINE YEAR FOR LOVE, KATIA’S PROMISE, FEAR OF FALLING, SOPHIE’S PATH, PROTECTING THE SINGLE MOM, FAMILY OF HIS OWN, HIS BABY DILEMMA, TOO CLOSE TO THE FIRE (2018) and MY RACING HEART (2019).

The Hallmark Channel will air HEART’S DESIRE on March 17, 2018.

Ms. Lanigan is a frequent speaker at literary functions and book conventions as well as inspiring audiences with her real stories of angelic intervention from her Angel Tales series of books. She is an outspoken advocate for domestic violence and abuse and was honored by The National Domestic Violence Hotline in Washington, D.C. She has been a guest on numerous radio programs including “Coast to Coast” and on television interview and talk show programs as well as blogs, podcasts and online radio interview programs. She writes a monthly blog for Heartwarmingauthors.blogspot.com. Visit her at www.catherinelanigan.com, on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter@cathlanigan.com, Pinterest, Goodreads and Google+.

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Tour Schedule

March 5th:
Launch
Reading Is My SuperPower
It’s All About the Romance
Busy Bumble Bee Book Reviews
March 6th:
Mello & June, It’s a Book Thang!
The Power of Words
Heidi Reads…
March 7th:
Remembrancy
I Am A Reader
March 8th:
Christian Chick’s Thoughts
Nicole’s Book Musings
March 9th:
Rockin’ Book Reviews
Hearts & Scribbles
Thoughts of a Blonde
March 12th:
Book Reviews & More by Kathy
Paulette’s Papers
underneath the covers
Katie’s Clean Book Collection
March 13th:
Among the Reads
Wishful Endings
March 14th:
Inside The Mind of an Avid Reader
Faithfully Bookish
Locks, Hooks and Books
March 15th:
Brooke Blogs
Janice’s Book Reviews
March 16th:
Teatime and Books
Cafinated Reads
Becky on Books
March 17th:
Grand Finale
Sweetest Heart on the Hallmark Channel 9 PM ET

 

Tour Giveaway

1 winner will receive a $50 Amazon eGift Card
Open internationally
Ends March

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* Blog Tour / Excerpt / Giveaway * BEAUTY AND HER BOSS by Jennifer Faye


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Beauty and Her Boss
(Once Upon a Fairytale #1)
by Jennifer Faye
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 256 pages
March 1st 2018 by Harlequin Romance
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An innocent beauty, a scarred hero…

Could she be the one to open up his heart?

Handsome but guarded former Hollywood star Deacon Santoro prefers the confines of his mansion since an accident left him scarred both inside and out. But he promised to protect sparky beauty Gabrielle Dupre, his new PA. Can Gabrielle convince Deacon that love will give them the fairy-tale ending they deserve?

 

 

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EXCERPT:

The first set of doors she came to had frosted-glass inserts. One door stood ajar. She peered inside, wondering if at last she’d come face-to-face with Deacon Santoro, the larger-than-life legend. But the room appeared to be empty—except for all of the books lining the bookshelves.

Her eyes widened as she took in what must be thousands of titles. She stepped farther into the room, finding the bookcases rose up at least two stories. Like a bee to honey, she was drawn to the remarkable library. There was a ladder that glided along a set of rails to reach the top shelves. And a spiral staircase for the second floor of shelves with yet another ladder. It was truly remarkable.

She didn’t know whether she had walked onto the set of My Fair Lady or the library of Beauty and the Beast. She’d never seen anything so magnificent. She moved to the closest bookshelf and found an entire row of leather-bound classics. It was then that she noticed the thick layer of dust and the sunshine illuminating a spiderweb in the corner. Who would neglect such a marvelous place?

Gaby ignored the dust and lifted a volume from the shelf. She opened the cover to find that it was a first edition—a signed first edition. It was probably priceless or at least worth more than she could ever pay.

And then she realized that if it was so valuable, she shouldn’t be holding it in her bare hands. When she reached out to return it to the shelf, she heard footsteps behind her. She paused, not sure what to do. She moved the book behind her back. The time had come to face Mr. Santoro and suddenly she was assailed with nerves. It probably wouldn’t help her case to be found hiding a collector’s item. Her hand trembled and she almost dropped the book, but with determination, she gently placed it back on the shelf.

She leveled her shoulders, preparing for a hostile confrontation, and turned. The man had just entered the library and caught sight of her at the same time she had spotted him. He wore jeans and a long-sleeved shirt, which struck her as odd considering it was warm outside. And then she realized he was the man she spotted the first day that she’d arrived. He was the mysterious man from the rose garden.

“Who—who are you?” She didn’t take her eyes off him.

 

 

About the Author

Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming contemporary romances with rugged cowboys, sexy billionaires and enchanting royalty. Internationally published with books translated into nine languages. She is a two-time winner of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award, the CataRomance Reviewers’ Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous other awards.

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Tour Schedule

March 5th:
Launch
Nicole’s Book Musings
Jorie Loves A Story
Mello & June, It’s a Book Thang!
Paulette’s Papers
March 6th:
I Am A Reader
Rockin’ Book Reviews
Brooke Blogs
March 7th:
Wishful Endings
Becky on Books
Among the Reads
March 8th:
Book Reviews & More by Kathy
Bookworm Lisa
underneath the covers
Simply Kelina
March 9th:
Teatime and Books
Inside The Mind of an Avid Reader
Thoughts of a Blonde
March 10th: Grand Finale

Tour Giveaway

1 winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card, Lindor Truffles, Beauty & Her Boss mug, Beauty & the Beast Adult Coloring Book, colored pencils, Lindt Chocolate, candle, roses, stickers, pen, book magnet and bookmarks
US only
Ends March 14th

* Review * MAKE ME WANT by Katee Robert

* Review * MAKE ME WANT by Katee RobertMake Me Want by Katee Robert
Series: Make Me #1
Published by Harlequin Dare on March 1, 2018
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four-stars

“I want everything.”

She’s taking control. And it’s driving him wild!

Lucy Baudin’s ex did a number on her self-esteem, but it’s time for her to regain control. In her job as a lawyer she’s bold, confident. But in the bedroom she needs inspiration to reawaken her inner seductress. Asking her friend Gideon Novak for help seems wrong…yet so deliciously right!

 

Deliciously decadent! A delve into a quirky friends-to-lovers type of story that takes us from the lows of past love to the highs of awakening a whole new life with each other. The characters are flawed enough that they keep the strife fairly high. The overall plot is enjoyable and brings us a fitting happily ever after to enjoy!

Attorney Lucy Baudin needs some excitement in her life, and she thinks she’s found the perfect way to get it! She’s in a rut and knows it, but when an idea comes to her, she looks up an old friend to put her plan into motion.

Headhunter Gideon Novak isn’t so sure about Lucy’s plan, but if it puts her in close proximity, he’s more than willing to help out! Will they part as friends when it’s over, or will he convince her once and for all that he deserves more than she’s offering?

four-stars

* Review * UNDONE BY YOU by Kate Meader

* Review * UNDONE BY YOU by Kate MeaderUndone By You by Kate Meader
Series: The Chicago Rebels Series #3
Published by Pocket Star on March 5, 2018
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five-stars

Dante Moretti has just landed his dream job: GM of the Chicago Rebels. And screw the haters who think there should be an asterisk next to his name because he’s the first out managing executive in pro hockey. He’s earned the right to be here and nothing will topple him off that perch—especially not an incredibly inconvenient attraction to his star defenseman, Cade “Alamo” Burnett. Cade has always been careful to keep his own desires on the down low, but his hot Italian boss proves to be a temptation he can’t resist. Sure, they both have so much to lose, but no one will ever know...

As Dante and Cade’s taboo affair heats up off the ice and their relationship gets more and more intense, they’ll have to decide: is love worth risking their careers? Or is this romance destined to be forever benched?

 

Irresistible temptation! With the next book in her deliciously steamy Chicago Rebels hockey series, Kate Meader brings us Dante and Cade’s story. One is a successful leader, openly living his life regardless of what it cost him … the other is a superstar on the ice, but hiding his heart and soul from the world. Both men have powerful stories that resonate with the reader throughout. The story line is fast paced and rich with sexual tension, strife and happily ever afters! Loved it!

Dante Moretti has worked hard for many years in the NHL and has recently landed his dream job of being the General Manager of the Chicago Rebels. He’s riding high and living life, but a new city and new temptation is bringing a whole new whirlwind into play. He’s the only openly gay executive in NHL, but ogling his new star defenseman isn’t his brightest move!

Cade “Alamo” Burnett is as closeted as they come, but the draw he feels towards this sexy Italian may be just what he needs to go after what he wants for a change. He’s lived his life achieving hockey glory while at the same time denying himself the freedom of being his true self. The feelings that Dante are making come alive show him what life can be like if he can just find the strength to reach out and grab it!

five-stars