New Release Feature: Excess Baggage by Laura Barnard

cesI am pleased to announce a great book release by Laura Barnard, an author I met during my journey! Her romantic comedy, Excess Baggage, officially released today!

Yay! That’s awesome! Congrats on your new release! 😉

When a new book comes out, it’s always an exciting time for an author!

Laura is giving us a look at her modern romantic comedy, Excess Baggage, today.

Such a great cover!

This is the blurb for Excess Baggage:

Stuck in a dead-end relationship, Erica Bennett finds herself daydreaming of her first holiday romance. She was fifteen, it was exciting, new and full of possibilities…and Jack Lawson was hot as hell. That kind of thing leaves a mark.

So when her friends suggest a girls holiday to Luna Island, it’s exactly what she needs to take her mind off things. What she doesn’t expect is to spot Jack – a much older, hotter version of him – across the hotel lobby.

Their attraction is still there and it isn’t long before sparks fly, but fifteen years is a long time. They aren’t the same people they were back then and besides, it’s only a week, right?

Is it a second chance at something real or will their excess baggage ruin their shot at love after they leave Luna Island?

And here are some teasers to entice you with.

What people are saying about this book:

“An absolute must read this summer!” – Lady Living in Bookland

“Quintessential British humor; I felt like I was on a girls holiday with my own chicks.” – Perusing Princesses Book Blog

“Almost made me pee myself, I laughed so hard!” – Shelly’s Book Corner

Goodreads Reviews

Purchase Links:

Universal Amazon link:  myBook.to/ExcessBaggageLB

B&N:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/excess-baggage-laura-barnard/1126290214

BAM:  http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Excess-Baggage/Laura-Barnard/9780995655423

Kobo:  https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/excess-baggage-10

iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/excess-baggage/id1231279481?mt=11

Wow! Love the hotness here. ♥♥♥

 

Thank you for telling us about your book, Laura! I know I can’t wait to read this romance! 🙂

Win a SIGNED PAPERBACK and Amazon voucher (details below)…

♥♥♥ EXCESS BAGGAGE RELEASE DAY GIVEAWAY! ♥♥♥

Head on over to Laura’s Facebook page to enter her release day giveaway, and have a chance of winning a signed paperback of EXCESS BAGGAGE and a $5/£5 Amazon gift card!

Woo hoo! Sounds great! 😀

Readers, don’t forget to pick up a copy of this awesome book!

Author Bio

Laura Barnard lives in Hertfordshire, UK and writes romantic comedy or ‘chick lit’ as it’s so often described. In her spare time she enjoys drinking her body weight in tea, indulging in cupcakes the size of her face and drooling over hunks like Jamie Dornan, Ryan Gosling and Leo Dicaprio.

​She enjoys wearing yoga pants and reading fitness magazines while sitting on the sofa eating chocolate. She’s a real fan of the power nap, loves setting her friends up together and, of course, READING!

​She writes not to get rich or famous, but because she LOVES writing. Even if one person tells her they enjoyed her book it makes the midnight typing worth it!

​She’s an Amazon best seller and also the winner of Favorite British Author 2016 – Two Peas in a Pod Reader’s Choice Awards and Favorite Romantic Comedy Author 2016 – Obsessed with Books Indie World Awards.

​Author Links

Website:  http://www.laurabarnardbooks.co.uk/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/laurabarnardbooks

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BarnardLaura

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Barnard/e/B00E4WTI26/

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3490836.Laura_Barnard

Pinterest:  https://uk.pinterest.com/barnardlaura/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/laurabarnardauthor/

 

Thanks again, Laura! We hope to see you back on ILRB sometime. 

Happy reading, everyone!🙂

A Short But Sweet 5 Stars!

Awesome news! I just stumbled across a great review for one of my books on Amazon. On March 20th, Azia had some wonderful things to say about short contemporary romance, Second Chance Heart:

“A great short Romance story. I really enjoyed reading this one. Looking forward to reading many more by this author! :)”

Wow! Thanks, Azia! Hope to hear from you again! ♥♥♥

Readers, here are some teasers from SCH to give you a peek…

Purchase Links:

Amazon Universal link: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B01593TDO6

myBook.to/SecondChanceHeart

myBook.to/SCH

Smashwords:  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/576453

Barnes & Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/second-chance-heart-marie-lavender/1122651302

Kobo:  https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/second-chance-heart

And here is the trailer…

I hope you all get a chance to check out this book! Get it a great sale price of 99 cents! 😉

Thank you again, Azia, for your kind words! 🙂

New Release Feature: With One More Look At You by author Mary J. Williams

I am pleased to announce a great book release by Mary J. Williams, an author I met during my journey! Her contemporary romance, With One More Look At You, officially released today! Yay! That’s awesome, Mary! Congrats on your new release!

When a new book comes out, it’s always an exciting time for an author!

Mary is giving us a look at her modern romance, With One More Look At You, today.

Wow! Great cover!

This is the blurb for With One More Look At You:

WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE, SOMETIMES IT TAKES THE HEAD YEARS TO DISCOVER WHAT THE HEART HAS ALWAYS KNOWN

Forbes Branson was a young man ready for something new. A senior in high school, he was the golden boy. Heir to a fortune, he knew what his life was going to be. But he wanted adventure first. A year of freedom before college to do and go where he wanted. However, an unexpected betrayal would change everything.

Sophie Lipton was fifteen the first time she set foot on the Branson ranch. Dragged from one place to another, never having more than one pair of shoes or enough to eat, the moment she saw the wide open spaces, she felt she could breathe for the first time in her life. It was the home she always dreamed of. But her happiness came at a price.

To stay in her new home, Sophie had to keep somebody else’s lies. Lies that would eventually tear apart a family. And tear apart her friendship with Forbes.

Coming home is never easy—especially after twelve years. Forbes isn’t the same young man. He found his adventure—and more. Weary, he’s ready to settle into a slower, calmer life. Working on his family’s ranch and taking the job as Chief of Police sounds like a piece of cake after the things he had seen and done.

Sophie isn’t the quiet girl Forbes remembers. She’s grown into a strong, confident woman. A woman used to being in charge. The Branson ranch is her territory now. If Forbes thinks he’s going to waltz back in and take over, he’s going to find out fast that Sophie is no pushover.

Twelve years ago, they shared one goodbye kiss. More sweet than passionate. Now, as adults it’s a whole new game. The attraction between them is undeniable. Just as they begin to move forward, the past has other ideas.

Secrets rarely stay buried forever. Lies. Betrayal. Maybe even murder. Before Forbes and Sophie can think about the future, they will need to deal with the past. Together.

And here is an excerpt from With One More Look at You to tease you with.

Forbes didn’t know why, but he took Sophie’s hand. It was something he had never done. For a moment, he thought she would pull away. Instead, she curled her fingers around his. Something happened with that brief touch. A connection. An intimacy that he had neither the time nor inclination to analyze. The need to sneak away in the middle of the night had already heightened his emotions. That was his only excuse for what he did next.

Forbes brushed his lips across Sophie’s. Surprise flared in her eyes. But she didn’t punch him. So, he kissed her again. A little longer. There was nothing sexual in the gesture, though he felt a familiar stirring in his blood. Raising his head, he smiled, touching her cheek ever so lightly with the pad of his thumb.

“Well, I’ll be damned,” he breathed, backing away.

Sophie didn’t speak. Or move. She looked confused, a frown furrowing her brow. Her first kiss. Forbes was sure of it. There were a hundred other firsts she would share with other men. But this would always be his.

Forbes turned when he reached the trees. He waved, taking one last look at his home—at Sophie—before disappearing into the dark.

Check out the book trailer:

Purchase Links:

Universal Amazon link:  https://bookgoodies.com/a/B06XKW7PPY

B&N:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/with-one-more-look-at-you-mary-j-williams/1125988457

BAM:  http://www.booksamillion.com/p/One-More-Look/Mary-J-Williams/9780997616170?id=6842447479054

CreateSpace:  https://www.createspace.com/6878420

♥♥♥ It looks like quite the story!😉

Thank you for telling us about your book, Mary! I know I can’t wait to read this romance! 🙂

 

Readers, don’t forget to pick up a copy of this awesome book, free with Kindle Unlimited or you can get it at a special introductory price today!

Author Bio

Writing isn’t easy. But I love every second. A blank screen isn’t the enemy. It is the opportunity to create new friends and take them on amazing adventures and life-changing journeys. I feel blessed to spend my days weaving tales that are unique—because I made them.

Billionaires. Songwriters. Artists. Actors. Directors. Stuntmen. Football players. They fill the pages and become dear friends I hope you will want to revisit again and again.

Thank you for jumping into my books and coming along for the journey.

Author Links

Website:  http://www.maryjwilliams.net/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-J-Williams/1561851657385417

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/maryjwilliams05

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Mary-J.-Williams/e/B00V041ET6/

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5648619.Mary_J_Williams

Newsletter:  http://www.maryjwilliams.net/ (‘mailing list’ on the home page)

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/maryj0675/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/2015romance/

Bookbub:  https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mary-j-williams

 

Thanks again, Mary! We hope to see you back on ILRB sometime. 

Happy reading, everyone!🙂