Book Information Title: Taking Control Author: Jen Frederick Release Date: September 8, 2014 Genre: Contemporary Romance Summary The hotly anticipated sequel to Losing Control. I thought I needed only one thing in my life–the money and power to crush one man. But the moment I laid eyes on Victoria Corielli, my thirst for revenge was replaced by my craving for her. No rule would keep me away; no obstacle too large to overcome. Not her will, not our differing social positions, not my infamous past. When she lost everything, I helped her pick up the pieces. When she trusted me with everything, she sealed her fate. I’ve convinced Victoria she can put her heart in my hands. Now I have to protect it–from her shady stepfather and my business rivals, from enemies known and hidden. I’ll do anything to keep her. And I might have to prove it, because now Victoria's risking more than her heart to be with me; she’s risking her life. Excerpt I want us to get married. Soon. Do you want a big wedding?” “Married? I mean, I guess I thought you were serious but I figured…I don’t know.” Her voice trails off. “That my proposal of marriage was somehow insincere? I’ve never wanted anything more. I just didn’t want to pressure you because of all the emotional upheaval you’re experiencing now.” Rolling over so she can see me and judge the sincerity for herself, I declare, “I want you to be my wife. The mother of any children we have. My partner in life. I want that to happen now so that I can introduce you as Mrs. Ian Kerr.” Her eyes close for a moment and beneath the lids, silent tears leak out. Her words, though, are classic. “Maybe you should take my name. You can be Ian Corielli and I’ll introduce you as Mr. Victoria Corielli.” “As long as it means you’re mine in the eyes of the world, I’ll be Mr. John Smith.” She wraps her arms around my neck and clings to me. This time the shudders I’m soothing are from maybe, possibly, hopefully joy for our future. “I’m okay with Victoria Kerr,” she chokes out. “You better give me a big rock and lots of flowers since you’re proposing to me while we’re naked.” “I proposed to you when I first took you to the house on the Long Island Sound.” “You didn’t propose. You said that you wanted me to be your wife and fill your big house with lots of little people.” “That’s a proposal.” “It was a demand.” “It was a request couched as a demand.” Her body is shaking with laughter. “You’ve been in charge for too long. That was no request.” Pushing to my knees, I reach into the nightstand and retrieve the box I bought before Sophie died. Her eyes grow huge and her hands come up to the cover her mouth. I flip the box lid open, pluck the ring out and toss it aside. Lifting her shaking hand in mine, I slide the ring down her finger. “When I was fifteen I made a hundred different stupid vows. I’d avenge my mother. I’d rise to the top of Wall Street and smite everyone down. I’d crush Richard Howe beneath the sole of my boot. I’d win at everything. But I never wished for happiness because I didn’t know what it was until you came into my life. How could I want something I didn’t know was missing? Now, everything I’ve achieved pales in comparison to having you love me. When I say that you’re my heart, my everything, those aren’t just words. They are the only truth in my world. I’d give up money, revenge, success, as long as I could lie down next to you at night and wake up with your face beside mine. There is no greater achievement in my life than having you fall in love with me and I recognize on some mysterious level that is pure luck. I need you to marry me and be my wife. I need you to be the mother of my children. I need you because without you I am nothing. I am a pile of bones and flesh filled with misery. You bring me to life. Love me, marry me, be with me in this life and into all the ones we live from this point ever after.” “Well, since you put it like that, I guess I must.” She rises and kisses me. Our mouths sealing the promises we’ve made to another one another. I make love to her again then, slowly. We barely move. I just slide in and we rock together and allow the strength of our emotions to carry us into the heaven. Author Biography Bestselling author Jen Frederick lives with her husband, child, and one rambunctious dog. She's been reading stories all her life but never imagined writing one of her own. Jen loves to hear from readers so drop her a line at [email protected]. Social Networking Links Website: http://jenfrederick.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6995972.Jen_Frederick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenFrederick Twitter: https://twitter.com/JensFred
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WATCHING OVER YOU COVER REVEAL I'm so excited to reveal the cover for my upcoming book Watching Over You. The cover was designed by Louisa at LM Creations. You can add Watching Over You on Goodreads!! Read the blurb for Watching Over You below: Sabrina Moss was ten years old when her father disappeared without a trace. It was no surprise to her mother when she moved to London as soon as she graduated from college. Sabrina wanted to pursue her love of the theater and find out more about her father’s English roots. She wasn’t looking for love, but as soon as she met Ellis Cook, he awakened in her emotions that she never knew existed. Ellis Cook is a man with no past and no future. He lives his life with one goal and that is to stay alive. The day he bumped into Sabrina Moss was the best and worst day of his life. There’s a vulnerability in Sabrina that captivates him, but also angers him. He tries to fight his emotions, but she brings out the light in his darkness. They can’t help but be attracted to each other, but neither one of them knows that there are hidden secrets bubbling underneath the surface waiting to take them both down. Add me on Facebook here Join the JS Cooper Mailing List to receive updates about the book here. What do you think of the cover? By Kasidy Blake Release Date: August 21st, 2014 Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22667375-who-i-was?from_search=true Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00MW5SDQ4 Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id911005607 Synopsis: Lillian Jacobson was a very happy four year old. She had two loving parents and an older brother who put all other brothers to shame. Everything changed one horrible night when her entire world was savagely torn apart. Her parents were brutally murdered in front of her eyes and she was left with a bullet wound in her shoulder as a constant reminder of the tragedy. Now she and her brother are living their lives in constant fear; every day a fight for survival. After years of relative safety under witness protection, their situation turns from bad to worse. Betrayed by a man who swore to protect them, her brother is taken by the same people who ended her parents lives years before. She is moved to a secure location under the protection of two agents, but a complication arises that she never saw coming. She begins to fall for both men, who are also falling for her. When a letter arrives bearing the ultimatum, “Surrender yourself or your brother dies,” she must find a way to suppress her desires or she may never see her brother alive again. Book Trailer Giveaway: Prize (2) 25.00 Amazon Giftcards up for grabs!! About Kasidy:
Kasidy is a pen name, however her identity isn’t that much of a secret. She has been married for 10 years this year to her high school sweetheart. They have two wonderful children. Kasidy currently works full and part time but she loves it all. When she isn’t doing any of those things she is either reading or writing! Her friends and family are super supportive and she knows she would be nothing without them. Who I was is her Debut Novel. With Who I Became following shortly behind! Stalk Kasidy: Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/KasidyBlakeAuthor Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004790475930&fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kasidyblake Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/25138570-kasidy-blake https://www.facebook.com/KirstiesPassionateAboutReading
In case you didn't know, Facebook limits some of your page views. So to make sure you don't miss any notifications, reviews and giveaways, please follow these steps: - Hover over the LIKED button beneath the cover picture. - Click on the "Get Notifications" option. - Also add my page to your interests too. Publication Date: August 18th 2014 Synopsis via Goodreads: ~New Adult Contemporary Romance -- recommended for mature readers~ Girls like me donât get happy endings. I know what I am. At worst a cliché, at best a cautionary tale. I put an international border between me and my past, only to wind up working in a low-end titty bar. Even my excuse is as lame as it gets: Iâm paying for college, getting my art degree from Montrealâs most prestigious school. Although some days it becomes confusing: am I just a student who moonlights as a stripper, or a stripper who masquerades as a student? But the inevitable happens and my two lives collide. And now thereâs one other person who knows both the quiet, antisocial Hannah and the sensual, shameless Alicia. One person who keeps my secret. Heâs beautiful, heâs sophisticated. He comes from the other side of life, the one where Iâm not wanted or accepted. But he calls me la petite Américaine, and his hot, hot hands on my skin promise me things I long ago gave up on. The problem? He teaches my Classic Photography class. This is a standalone novel, no series, no cliffhanger. Nina Lemay is a YA writer by day and author of sinfully twisted New Adultâ¦well, also by day. She loves all things dark and edgy and never tires of tormenting her characters. While Nina is a fan of all things scary, Gothic, and fantastic, she doesnât shy away from a gritty contemporary romance when the muse strikes. She lives in Montreal, a city that never fails to inspire, with her partner and her dog. ninalemay.com | twitter.com/NinaLemay Guest Post ================ Thank you so much for helping me launch SHAMELESS into the world. Being a writer, especially an indie debut author, is often lonely and occasionally scary. All the support Iâve had with SHAMELESS just blew me away. You guys are amazing! SHAMELESS is set in Montreal. Why Montreal, you ask? Montreal was the perfect setting for many reasons. First⦠well, Iâve never read a New Adult novel set in Montreal. Actually, I havenât read that many novels set in Montreal at all. Itâs always a big city in the US, New York or LA or Chicago, and when the story needs a touch of exoticism, New Orleans. So I said to myself, how is Montreal worse than New Orleans? At least here we actually speak French, you know? Montreal is a Canadian city, kind of on the small side (give or take 2 million people) and yes, it speaks French. French is the only official language of the province of Quebec, but in the heart of Montreal you can usually get by in English too. Montreal is known for a kind of libertine attitude and what we call joie de vivreâyou gotta, when itâs freezing nine months of the year. I took this picture in the middle of April, after I woke up to a surprise snowstorm (surprise!). Good music (Montreal is home to the giant outdoor Jazz Festival and several others throughout the summer), good food (and I donât just mean poutine) and good nightlife is what itâs known for. It also has a sort of European feel to it. This is from when I lived on the Plateau, aka the French-speaking hipster neighborhood par excellence: Coffee shop on the Plateau: In the downtown core, the area is more English and more touristy. And I didnât exaggerate: there really are strip clubs all along Ste-Catherine, the main shopping street of downtown Montreal. Hereâs one right above a teen clothing store! Quebec City, where Hannah and Emmanuel go for the long weekend, is one of the oldest settlements in North America and the provincial capital. About three hours by car to the north of Montreal, Ville de Quebec has the look and feel of a majestic European city. I went to university with many people who moved across the continent to go to school here, and I always admired (and was kind of envious of) the courage it takes. So when I wrote Hannah, a girl whoâs desperate to escape her high school years no matter the cost, I thought, what better place to run away to than Montreal? |
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