Everything for Us on tour!

All right, kittens, it's time for EFU to hit the road!  Here's a list of where you can find reviews, excerpts, guest posts and character interviews, as well as other goodies out in the blogosphere.  You should stop by all these fabulous locations!  These are some seriously awesome ladies!  Also, be sure to enter the giveaway.  There are signed books, ebooks and a Kindle Fire up for grabs!  *gasp*  So, make your rounds!!!  It'll be fun and maybe even a little bit steamy.  *winks*  And if you haven't picked up your copy yet, what are you waiting for?  I think you should explore your inner #NashtyGirl as quickly as possible.  hehe  Also, a big, heartfelt thanks to everyone who has participated in ANY way in the release of this book, as well as to all of you who have been such wonderful supporters of it. I love you all and I'm truly, truly grateful for everything you've done.

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September 2^nd

I Love Indie Books-Review
Literati Literature Lovers-Excerpt

September 3^rd

Always YA at Heart-Review 

Globug and Hootie Need a Book-Review 

September 4^th

Reviews by Tammy & Kim-Review
Books Over Boys-Guest Post

September 5^th

Into the Night Reviews-Review
Romance Addict-Character Interview

September 6^th

Angie’s Dreamy Reads-Excerpt
Read This Hear That-Review 

September 7^th

Book Bitches Blog-Review 

September 8^th

Crazy Book Chicks Naughty & Nice-Review
A Novel Affair-Review 

September 9^th

Riverina Romantics-Character Interview
Stuck in Books-Review 

September 10^th

Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews-Excerpt

BookNerds Anonymous-Playlist

My Guilty Obsession-Guest Post

September 11^th

Madison Says-25 Facts Interview
Gutter Girls Book Review-Review 

September 12^th

SubClub-Character Interview
The Bookish Babe-Review 

September 13^th

Make My Day Book Club-Guest Post
3 Chicks & Their Books-Review 

September 14^th

Once Upon A Twilight-Dream Cast
All Romance Reviews-Review 

September 15^th

Shh Mom’s Reading-Excerpt
BestSellers & BestStellars-Review 

Everything for Us-- why she can't stay away

This is the last glimpse into Everything for Us before it releases tomorrow.  The excerpt comes along with a song that fits the position Marissa finds herself in when it comes to this strong, sexy man.  She knows, without a doubt, that he's bad for her, but she can't stay away. And part of her doesn't want to.  Something in her wants to get as close as she can to the flame.  Every time I hear this song, I think of how she feels, and why.  It's times like the one below that I think I, too, would have a hard time turning away when it feels so, so right.  

The song, Bad for Me by Megan and Liz, is in my sidebar.  I hope you enjoy it.  And don't forget to pick up your copy tomorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrow!  *twirls in excitement*

“I’d be willing to bet your parts are exceptional.  In fact, now might be a good time to warn you that if we come back to this library, I’ll find out for myself.  In this very spot.  I’ll push you up against the books in the corner and I’ll put my hands on you.  I’ll do things to you.  In the quiet.  And you won’t be able to make a sound.  Not a whimper, not a moan.  You’ll have to bite your lip to keep it all inside.  And you know what?” I ask, reaching up to trace my index finger along her full, trembling lower lip. 

“What?” she whispers, her pupils two dilated dots of excitement.

“You’ll love every second of it.” 

With a wicked grin, I take the books from her arms and turn to walk back the way I came.


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Everything for Us- music and misery

I'm often asked about how music plays a role in my writing.  Although I don't listen to music as I write, music is the backdrop for nearly every word of it nonetheless.  It's always there, setting the tone for where my characters are emotionally, where they've been and where they're going.  In my head, once I write the scene, the music is inexorably entwined with it, like it poured from their souls into notes that I can hear.  This is one example.  If you've ever loved someone you knew was bad for you, someone you knew would hurt you, but you couldn't not love them, then you'll understand this.

The song:  Poison and Wine by The Civil Wars  You can listen to it as you read by clicking the link on my sidebar.

The scene:

“I’m so sorry for the life you had to lead. You were so young,” she says, her voice thick with emotion.  “You didn’t deserve that.”

Her hand splays across my chest as she scatters kisses all over my face and neck.  I feel drops of warm wetness every so often.  I don’t realize they’re tears until one hits my lips and I taste the salt.

She makes her way to my stomach then down my right leg and back up again, dragging her lips and tongue along the inside of my thigh.

It’s not often I see the goodness in people. Or that they surprise me with compassion.  Yet Marissa has.  I just told her I’m a criminal and a killer, and rather than running the other direction, she cried for me.

Something burns deep inside my chest.  I don’t have time to think about it or deny it, or devise a plan to rid myself of it.  Marissa sees to that when her lips close over me.  She makes it so that she’s all I can think about.  She erases all other thoughts with the first swipe of her tongue.  And I’m happy to let them go.


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Everything for Us Giveaway Bonanza # 2

**Winner Kathryn V has been notified via email 9/24**
**The first winner, being a member of my street team and already getting an ARC, has decided to pay it forward and give someone else the chance to win.  A second winner was drawn.  Heather L has been notified via e-mail 9/24**

Welcome to the second giveaway and the second excerpt from Everything for Us, book 3 in the Bad Boys series, due out September 3.  For today, I have more tasty pics from the fabulous minxes for you to choose from.  It only runs today and tomorrow, so hurry!  Same rules apply.  Pick your poison, share it on Twitter and/or Facebook with the caption over there in the Rafflecopter link.  Those both count for 2 entries. You can also gain an entry by following me on FB and/or Twitter if you don't already.  Up for grabs?  Another signed ARC of Everything for Us and a #NashtyGirl t-shirt.  Wahooooooooooooo

On your mark, get set, pick your pic and gooooooooooooooooooooooo!

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Everything for Us Giveaway Bonanza #1

The winner was chosen this morning via Rafflecopter and BarrieMac has been notified via email.  Congratulations!

Okay, so I referenced this in my previous post, and today is the first of a series of giveaways.  I'm calling it a bonanza.  I like saying that.  Bonanza.  BOnanza.  BoNANza.  BonanZA. Monday fun right there, am I right?  *snickers*

Is anyone else remembering the Electric Company show right now?

Anyway, I'll be doing them right up until the Tuesday it releases (September 3).  That one will be a doozy!  But for these, I'll be posting a series of different pictures with excerpts from the book. You choose the picture you like best and share it on FB and/or Twitter (details on what to post are in the Rafflecopter on my sidebar) and voila!  You're entered!

Wait, that sounded bad.

;)

But I digress.  Entering is easy peasy.  Up for grabs is a brand new, shiny and lovely ARC of Everything for Us, as well as a #NashtyGirl t-shirt in either apple or mandarin (pictured at the bottom), and a Cash shot glass.  I'll draw a winner on Thursday morning (9-22) then post different pictures and start this all over again.  I'll rinse and repeat on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week and then a different, bigger, better, stronger, faster, bionic-ER giveaway will start on Sunday, September 1st.  If you don't remember all this, don't worry. I'll be doing a post about it on all of those days:)  YAY!

So, recap:  Pick the graphic you like best, share it on FB/Twitter with the post listed in the Rafflecopter, repeat as desired:)

So, the first round of graphics are below. Pick your poison and get on out there!  And, as always, thank you for being awesome.

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This is a pic of the t-shirts, not a pic to post.  hehe

Just an update...

...because I rarely ever do them.  Obviously, I'm not much of a blogger.  Evidently I spare y'all from having to sift through all the random things I do, say and think throughout the day.  You should thank me.  And my husband.  God bless him, the hubs to witness each and every one.  LMAO  Now you feel sorry for him, don't you?  :)

Okay, so tomorrow morning I leave for Las Vegas.  What what!  I'll be attending the Naughty Mafia book signing with a long list of super awesome writer rock stars that will make me feel all dazzled and speechless.  I can't wait.  It's not often I'm speechless.  It goes against nature.  Like white Oreos or blue grass or a cat on a leash (no, I will never, ever, ever get over that).  Anyway, it's entirely possible that I will come back with scandalous pictures. If I have any to share, rest assured I WILL share them.  Probably on Monday.  Thennnnnn, after that, I'll be starting a little celebration for the upcoming release of Everything for Us on September 3rd.  It's a giveaway bonanza!  Yep, that's what I'm calling it, mainly because I've never used the word "bonanza" before and I'm very much looking forward to saying and typing it a million times over the next two weeks.  All I'll tell you about it, other than it's called "bonanza" (<----see?  Already loving this!) is that it will involve tasty excerpts, yummy pics, signed books and brand new swag.  And I can't wait to get started!  Wahooooooooooooooo!

In the meantime, y'all have a wonderful weekend. I'll see ya on the flip:)

xoxo

If You Leave by Courtney Cole

Y'all, I am so, so excited to be typing this message!  It's surreal and amazing to watch someone you love so dearly as she realizes her dreams and takes the world by storm.  And that's exactly how I feel right now.  I'm here  to announce the much-anticipated release of my bestie and crit partner, Courtney Cole's new book, IF YOU LEAVE.  It's number 2 in the Beautifully Broken series and I hope y'all go right out and get addicted to these stories.  Book 1 is called If You Stay and it is AH-MAZING!  If you haven't read it, start there.  Then, I assure you, you'll be begging to read the next one:)

Here are the details:

26-year old Gabriel Vincent is a badass hero. Or he used to be, anyway. As an ex-Army Ranger, Gabe never thought he needed anyone. But after one horrible night in Afghanistan scars him in a way that he can't get past, he needs someone who can help him heal...even if he doesn't realize it.

25-year old Madison Hill doesn't need anybody...or so she thinks. She grew up watching her parents' messed-up abusive relationship and she knows there's no way in hell that she's ever letting that happen to her.

They don't know it in the beginning, but Gabriel and Madison will soon develop a weakness: Each other.

But Gabriel's got a secret, a hidden monster that he's afraid Maddy could never overcome... And Maddy's got issues that she's afraid Gabe will never understand. They quickly realize that they need each other to be whole, but at the same time they know that they've got demons to fight.

And the problem with demons is that they never die quietly.

Sounds delish, right? Well, it is.  And here is where you can get your Kindle copy or your Nook copy. You can thank me later:)