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@RoanePublishing Interview: Summer's Sweet Embrace Anthology

 


Summer's Sweet Embrace

 


Michelle Ziegler, Laurie Treacy, Christa MacDonald, Kim Strattford, Jaylee Austin, Niki Mitchell

 


Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Roane Publishing
Date of Publication: August 19, 2015
Number of pages: 275
Word Count: 76,900
Cover Artist: Rebecca Hart

 

Available at the following retailers:
Amazon     BN     Kobo     ARe     Smashwords

Just $4.99 at most major retailers
Summertime love is always the sweetest. These eight sweet tales of summer romance are the perfect companion for a day at the lake or the beach.

Truly Paradise – Michelle Ziegler

Waiting for the right one can be torture.

Too bad for Hailey, impatience got the best of her. Finding Mr. Right in time for a destination wedding couldn’t happen fast enough. Instead of listening to reason, or rather her friends, she’s stuck in paradise alone, again. Nothing ruins a tropical paradise faster than catching your date with another woman.Justin’s ready for a change. He’s been caught up in his own success for too long and is looking to finally settle down. Timing is everything and his cousins wedding is the perfect start of his new life. His luck is changing with the captivating mystery woman on the beach. Now all he has to do is find her, before he agrees to his family’s match making plot.

Ocean Dust – Laurie Treacy

Carly Dawson, 18, is facing her last summer before leaving for college, all alone. Still nursing a broken heart over the loss of her boyfriend, Chase Montgomery, she wants the next two months to be different. A shocking unexpected visitor one night just may offer Carly the excitement she seeks. Her only decision is whether or not to choose what this visitor offers her.

The Beach Rose – Christa MacDonald

Annie Thomas can’t believe her good luck when she inherits the family’s beach house in Oceanside Maine. It’s one of the few places she was truly happy so she sells everything she owns, quits her job, and moves in hoping that her new business, The Beach Rose, will bring in enough money in its first season to let her live up there year round. But on her first day things aren’t as easy or as simple as she’d hoped. To cap it off she discovers that her best new client is actually the boy she had a huge teenage crush on. So much for rekindling a summer romance.

For Craig, Annie was everything he wanted when he was a geeky seventeen year-old. Now that he’s pushing forty and the owner of half the real estate in town, he wants another shot at convincing her that he’s everything she needs. He didn’t count on her owning the business he just signed a contract with though. Craig has to find a way to help Annie’s struggling business without her knowing it since anything else would push her further away and that’s the last thing he wants.

Together they may get a second chance for a summer romance.

When the Sea Swallows the Sun – Kim Strattford

A trip to Clearwater Beach was supposed to be a fun escape from the D.C. rat race for Emma and her boyfriend Sam. Until Sam dumped her, leaving her with a ticket she was too cheap not to use and a resolution to enjoy her time in the sun and get over him. A plan that sputters when Sam’s good friend Rick shows up. Rick, who’s never seemed to approve of her for reasons she’s never understood. Rick, who seems to think he has license to bug her just because he bought Sam’s ticket. Rick, who may be a much nicer guy than she ever realized, and who might have a very good reason for not thinking much of her. Can they make peace in the beautiful Florida sun and surf? Peace—or maybe more?

Love’s Nectar – Jaylee Austin

What if fate pushed you to make a choice between keeping a promise and revealing a truth? After her grandmother’s death, she opens an unexpected letter containing an unwanted request. Isabel feels obligated to honor her grams final wish. In the process she risks losing the man of her dreams.

Six months before their marriage Isabel reveals a time bomb that will forever change their lives. He loves her but the betrayal of not trusting him weighs heavy on his heart. Trust means everything to Seth.

One ring, journal, box, spirit, and flower will teach everyone the power of commitment and the importance of honesty. Secrets left buried will always haunt the living, a life lived truthfully leads to happily ever after. Will Isabel and Seth realize this before they are doomed to replay the mistakes of the past?

Love’s High Tide – Niki Mitchell

Tired of the vacationers hitting on her, surf shop owner, Skye Taylor quits dating. In walks the cocky, Harley Nicholson from Idaho. She’s not open for another summer fling. Can he convinces her to give love a chance?

Harley sees Skye shooting through the Huntington Beach Pier on her surfboard. Mesmerized by the woman’s connection with the wave, he sets out to meet the brazen surfer. He bets his cousin that before he leaves in three weeks, she'll be his.

Skye’s life is kept busy running the Epic Surf Shop and training for annual surfing contest. The handsome, buff Idahoan interests her, but she doesn’t want another disastrous summer fling. Harley charms her into giving him a surfing lesson, woos her with moonlight strolls, and coaxes her with sweet gestures. Skye discovers Harley’s betrayal. She refuses to see him or hear his explanation.

Miserable, Harley must do something monumental to win her back. Will Skye ever forgive Harley?

Linger – Melissa J. Crispin

Tracey Thompson isn't like most twenty-year-olds. She's looking forward to settling down and marrying her soul mate, Noah Martin. Even though their love bloomed when they were just little kids, they never doubted it and never looked back.

When a tragic accident separates Tracey from Noah, she struggles to go on without him. As the days wear on, she becomes aware of a chance for them to be together once again. All she needs to do is understand what tore them apart in the first place. But, overcoming this is harder than it seems. Will she be strong enough to find her way back to him?

Above Reproach – Sheryl Winters

Executive Secretary, Margaret Simms should have had it all. An apartment on the beach and a job at Reynolds Ad Agency, working for her best friend and business mogul, Garrett Reynolds.

A one night stand leads to a pregnancy and a re-evaluation of her life goals. In reality, Margaret's always hated her office job and culinary school is her life dream. But that too is ripped away from her when Garrett, her best friend and father of her child, develops cancer.

Obligation forces her back to the work she hates. When office espionage threatens her life, Margaret finds she must make a choice. Stand up for what she truly believes in or lose all she's ever wanted.

Interview: 

What is your Dream Summer Vacation Destination?

 

Michelle Ziegler:
I would love to go to Bora Bora. So many movies have been set here that I have put this location as my bucket list. The water is clear, and the beaches look unblemished. The idea of seclusion, for a little while, is appealing.

Laurie Treacy:
My dream destination, anytime of the year but especially for the summer, is Ireland. A cottage or castle overlooking the Irish Sea.
Thank you.


Christa MacDonald:
Scotland. I've wanted to go for years, but we keep putting it off. I'd love to see the heather in bloom, hear the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and sip some whiskey. There's a remote little loch in the highlands with a guest house right at the water's edge I've been dreaming of for ages. And the hubster in a kilt is an inspiring sight .

Kim Strattford:
Vail Valley, Colorado. It’s gorgeous, it’s not too hot, there are tons of things to do, and my body seems to be happier at elevations of 7,000 feet or higher (no dizziness, very few migraines). I’d move there year round except I don’t want to deal with winters at that altitude.

Jaylee Austin:
Australia is my ultimate dream vacation. I’d love to take the Aboriginal culture tours. Visit Queen’s land and see the Daintree rainforest. Visit the beautiful beaches and swim around the barrier reef.

Niki Mitchell:
My dream summer vacation would be to stay in Hawaii, Tahiti or any tropical island. I can see myself relaxing on the beach, drinking a Mai Tai with an umbrella swizzle stick, or snorkelling, or island hopping inside a sailboat.

Melissa J. Crispin:
I would LOVE to take a two week cruise to the Caribbean. I have taken one week cruises to the Caribbean before, and each time I end up wishing it was longer. For me, it seems like the perfect way to pass the time. First, you get waited on hand and foot on the boat, not needing to lift a finger. There's plenty to do if you feel like it, and there are places to chill if you just want to relax.

Then, after being spoiled, you hop off at various ports, seeing different sights and catching sun on some of the most gorgeous beaches around. What could be better than that? Sign me up, please!!


Sheryl Winters:
There is a hotel on the beach in Homer Alaska called 'Lands End.' My dream vacation would be a room on the second floor. I could write to my heart's content peeking out the window every now and then at Kachemak Bay. The hotel has tiny balconies where you can sit and watch the Eagles swoop by. Boats drift into the harbor, seagulls fly, it's the most beautiful place I've ever been to.

Giveaway: 

 

 

 

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Valentine's Day Romance Anthologies
Valentine's Day Is Killing Me - MaryJanice Davidson;Leslie Esdaile;Susanna Carr
Confessions of a Secret Admirer: A Valentine's Day Anthology - Jennifer Ryan,Candis Terry,Jennifer Seasons
Valentine Kittens (Zebra Regency Romance) - Jo Ann Ferguson,Valerie King,Cynthia Bailey Pratt
Be My Texas Valentine - Jodi Thomas,Linda L. Broday,Phyliss Miranda,Dewanna Pace
Valentine's Dream: Love Changes EverythingSweet SensationMade in Heaven - Sandra Kitt,Carmen Green,Felicia Mason
Jinxed! - Jill Shalvis,Jacquie D'Alessandro,Crystal Green
Who Needs Cupid?: The Max Factor/A Valentine for Rebecca/Lucky in Love - Debra Salonen,Molly O'Keefe,Susan Floyd
Valentines: A Trio of Regency Love Stories for Sweethearts' Day - Barbara Metzger
Accidental Valentine - Claire Gillian,Katrina Sizemore,S.L. Hughson,Jaylee Austin,Wendy Sparrow
Sinfully Sweet (Harlequin Blaze Series, #234) - Janelle Denison,Jacquie D'Alessandro,Kate Hoffmann

How about Valentine's Day Romance Anthologies? This is about as close to a box of chocolates as I can get for you.  I thought I would slip it to you early. 

 

I hope you are surrounded with love everyday and of every kind! 

 

My lists are never in any particular order.  Enjoy 

 

1. Valentine's Day Is Killing Me by MaryJanice Davidson, LESLIE ESDAILE, and SUSANNA CARR

 

A delectable serving of romantic tales gone bad_then even badder. A woman whose blind date shows up cuffed to a dead body only leads to uncovering a lot more than mystery. A party featuring dangerously naughty favors brings the cops a knocking-and not just on the door. And the overworked employee with a dead boss and an ex-boyfriend who happens to be the most insensitive, non-romantic, completely irresistible alpha male she's ever laid-ahem-eyes on...

 

2. Confessions of a Secret Admirer by Jennifer Ryan, Candis Terry, and Jennifer Seasons 

 

Waiting for You by Jennifer Ryan

 

Rancher Grant Devane has waited for Taylor Larson’s return to Fallbrook for more than ten years. Now that the fearless beauty has come home on her terms, he’ll do anything and everything necessary to win back her heart.

 

Sweet Fortune by Candis Terry

 

Sarah Randall is tired of being invisible to the opposite sex. So when a leap of faith sends her to Sweet, Texas, and into the path of ridiculously hot Deputy Brady Bennett, she’s determined to catch his eye … even if it means staying hidden just a little bit longer.

 

Major League Crush by Jennifer Seasons

 

Professional baseball player Drake Paulson can’t help wanting to know more about his cute, shy neighbor. But when he discovers her deepest secret and she flees, it’ll be up to him to win her trust—and her love—one gift at a time.

 

3. Valentine Kittens by Jo Ann Ferguson, Valerie King, and Cynthia Pratt

 

Just in time for Valentine's Day, three beloved Regency authors deliver a charming collection of stories in which kittens bring together lords and ladies of the ton.

 

4. Be My Texas Valentine by Jodi Thomas, Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, and DeWanna Pace

 

Out on these rugged plains, love never comes easy. And four daring ladies will do whatever it takes to capture the hearts of four irresistibly sweet-talking Texans. . . When a quiet foreman comes to the aid of a mystery lady, they'll find that this perfect starlit night is made for courtin'.... A determined heiress gambles high to reclaim the rancher she's never stopped wanting. . .. When a spirited lady and a go-getter mayor compete for their town's future, it's two dreams for a lifetime. . .. And to attract a lonely doctor's attention, a shy young woman needs courage--and two unlikely matchmakers. . ..

 

5. Valentine's Dream by Sandra Kitt, Carmen Green, and Felicia Mason 

 

Love Changes Everything by Sandra Kitt
Carter Morrison is a changed man. Grace Haley never imagined that her late husband's best friend would turn into the improved man she now sees. And when he asks her for a little Valentine's Day advice, she'll discover a longing deep in her heart….

 

Sweet Sensation by Carmen Green
Nessie Claiborne only wants to make her firm's annual Valentine's Day charity extravaganza a success. But the moment she tries to work with handsome, sensible executive Craig DuPont, she finds her impractical ideas and his hidden longings are producing a love affair neither expected.

 

Made in Heaven by Felicia Mason
Val Sanders doesn't believe in romance or love at first sight. Then she receives a gift certificate for a dating service and meets Eric Fitzgerald, the sexy bachelor owner. Has Eros loosed an arrow…one headed straight for Val's heart?

 

6. Jinxed! by Jacquie D'Alessandro, Jill Shalvis, and Crystal Green 

 

Blame It on Karma by Jacquie D'Alessandro Coffee shop owner Lacey Perkins scoffs when a fortune-teller informs her she's destined to fall for her arrogant, but definitely hot, property manager Evan Sawyer. Lacey figures she'd rather be jinxed—until she's cursed with a case of uncontrollable, insatiable lust.…

 

Together Again? by Jill Shalvis Accountant Chloe Cooper can't help but laugh at the prediction that her life is about to be transformed by true love. But that was before Chloe walked straight into her former lover, FBI agent Ian McCall, and he showed her just how thrilling things could get.…

 

Tall, Dark & Temporary by Crystal Green Candy shop owner Erin Holland isn't convinced when she's told that Ryan Wes, an infamous playboy, is "The One." Erin is going on a cruise with the gorgeous day trader for one reason only: sex. But her decadent plans keep getting mysteriously, frustratingly, thwarted.…

 

7. Who Needs Cupid? by Debra Salonen, Molly O'Keefe, and Susan Floyd 

 

Down with Cupid!

 

Elle Adams, Rebecca Potter and Lucky Morgan all have valid reasons for distrusting Cupid. And with February 14 coming on fast, they decide to take matters into their own hands. If the plucky little cherub can’t do his job, they’ll sweeten the odds.

But it looks as if Cupid wasn’t out to lunch. He was just waiting for the right moment to make things interesting. Now find out what happens when he finally launches those arrows.

 

8.  Valentines: A trio of Regency love stories for Sweethearts' Day!  by Barbara Metzger

 

BALD LIES

Audrina is desperate to ensure that Lord Blanford not only notices her beautiful cousin but marries her as well. However, Max's head is beset by larger worries than matrimony--though he is curiously diverted by the antics of the flame-haired matchmaking minx. . . .

THE LAST VALENTINE

Exiled into obscurity by her odious father, Martine can only assume the romantic love notes on her doorstep are a mistake--intended for another. Who could it be? Only Cupid knows--as mischief and merriment mark the countdown to Valentine's Day. . . .

LOVE AND TENDERNESS

Few blushing brides have their wedding night ruined by a ghost only they can see, but Senta's hysterics send her groom running. Reconciling these stubborn newlyweds is no easy task--even for a handsome, oddly dressed apparition who calls himself the King . . .

 

9. Accidental Valentine by Claire Gillian, Katrina Sizemore, S.L. Hughson, Jaylee Austin, and Wendy Sparrow 

 

Falling in love on Valentine's Day is the happiest of accidents.

 

10. Sinfully Sweet by Janelle Denison, Kate Hoffmann, and Jacquie D'Alessandro 

 

Does chocolate put you in the mood? ...The owners of Sinfully Sweet, an upscale sweets shop, want to test their theory that chocolate is the ultimate aphrodisiac. So they conduct an unorthodox study, disguised as a Valentine's Day promotion. When the unsuspecting customers start grabbing up the chocolates -- the experimental results go right off the charts!

 

WICKEDLY DELICIOUS by Janelle Denison: Sensible Rebecca Moore impulsively decides to take up the offer of millionaire playboy Connor Bassett to have a wildly erotic fling.

CONSTANT CRAVING by Kate Hoffmann by Uptight Daniel Montgomery and free-spirited Carlie Pratt find out that opposites don't just attract, they set the sheets on fire!

SIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS by Jacquie D'Alessandro by Kel Martin and Darcy Scott, who shared a one-night stand five years ago, are suddenly back in bed together -- and they can't get out!

 

Have a wonderful Valentine's Week! 

 

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