Sweet Kiss by Judy Ann Davis - A Candy Hearts Romance

My review: A sweet story about a second chance at love and an old jar of candy hearts. Fun, enjoyable read and the story on a whole made me smile and laugh.

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Blurb:

Hard-working Kate Clark opens a thriving coffee shop that quickly becomes the local hang-out for students and the community. Her one wish is to eventually buy out her sister’s share of the old Florida home they inherited. However, Violet is in desperate need of cash and has other plans.

Tappe Vanderberg, Kate’s childhood friend and high school sweetheart, has sold his lucrative internet security business to return to Little Heron Shores and fulfill his dreams of owning a marina. Now the handsome Dutch-born businessman is making waves with single women all over town—including loony, post mistress Eva May Poole who’s in search of husband number three.

But it’s Kate Clark who’s wreaking havoc with Tappe’s heart, not Eva May. Can he find a way to shake the dingbat post mistress and convince Kate to give him a second chance and the sweet kiss he remembers from an earlier time?

Excerpt:

Tappe picked up the grimy jar of candy hearts. “No way! I can’t believe Fay saved your candy hearts.” He twisted off the lid and shook one into his hand.

“Neither can I. Don’t you dare put that into your mouth. Those candies are over a decade old!”

“So? Sugar doesn’t spoil.”

“Okay, go ahead. Eat it. Poison yourself. Why should I care?” Kate said drily. “Just don’t call me in the middle of the night.” With a shake of her head, she turned back to the stove, took out a cold plate from the freezer, and plopped a teaspoon of the liquid from the bubbling pot on it, then ran a finger through the mixture to see if the jam stayed parted and stable, refusing to run together. She removed the pot from the stove, set it on the table, and started filling the pint and half-pint jars.

“You don’t mean that.” He dropped the candy back into the jar, and came up behind her. He started nuzzling her on the side of her neck.

“Do you realize I’m working with hot liquids?” She tried to be stern as she squirmed away still holding the hot pot. She could never quite pull off reprimanding

Tappe, especially when he was on a roll. And he was on a roll.

“Not as hot as you are. Want to make out?”

Kate looked at him askance. “Now? Here? Are you sane?”

“Yes, I’m fairly lucid. But if your answer is a no to making out, then can I lick the pot instead?”

            “If you promise to quit licking my neck.” 

Buy Links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Kiss-Candy-Hearts-Romance-ebook/dp/B018L2U3MS

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About the Author:

Judy Ann Davis began her career in writing as acopy and continuity writer for radio and television in Scranton, PA. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communications and has written for industry and education throughout her career.

Over a dozen of her short stories have appeared in various literary and small magazines, and anthologies, and have received numerous awards.

When Judy Ann is not behind a computer, you canfind her looking for anything humorous to make her laugh or swinging a golf club where the chuckles are

few.

She is a member of Pennwriters, Inc. and Romance Writers of America, and lives with her husband in Central PA.

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Website:                                 http://www.judyanndavis.com

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Amazon Author Page:       

http://www.amazon.com/Judy-Ann-Davis/e/B006GXN502/

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Forget Me Not by Maureen Bonatch - A Candy Hearts Romance

My review:  An interesting story about second chances. I enjoyed the characters and their story. While the story was short, I feel as if I got to know the couple and their story.

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Blurb:

The car accident totaled Sabrina Post’s convertible and reinvented her memories. She can't recall dumping Cole Dawson ten years ago. What her new clairvoyant visions tell Sabrina is he’s her husband. Any practical girl would question her sanity. But if Sabrina wants to make this imaginary future a reality, she'll have to regain Cole’s trust and eliminate her rival, the coffee shop waitress who’s pegged Cole as husband #4. To prove she’s foreseen their destiny, Sabrina stirs Cole’s interest by revealing specifics about him she couldn’t have otherwise known. 

Unfortunately, the one detail he vividly remembers is the pain when she left him and their "rinky-dink" town in her rearview mirror.

If Cole can't believe she's a changed woman, can Sabrina accept the only second chance she has at love exists in her memories?

Excerpt:

  The boxes of candy hearts Julie forgot spilled across the floor.

Cole hunkered down and gathered the papers. His mouth formed a hard line as he glanced at Sabrina’s leave paperwork with the end date prominently circled. He replaced it on the table under the keys.

“No really, I can do it. You stay, Cole. I’ll be right back.” Sabrina caught her reflection in the mirror on the wall. The quest for a coat resulted in her hair looking as if she’d stuck her finger into an electrical outlet. Her appearance matched her desperation. She ran her hands over her head, but the static filled strands resisted smoothing.

“I need to check on Dad anyway, and it’s on my way. I’ll take Josie.” Cole extended his elbow, and Josie latched on like a lifeline, her fingers digging into the leather of his jacket. She skittered across a few of the remaining candies, crushing Be Mine and Love Me on the floor. “Thanks again for dinner, Marge.”

“Cole wait.” Despair leaked into Sabrina’s plea.
            He glanced toward the papers on the table and sighed. “I waited for years, Rena. It’s you who waited too long.”

As the door closed behind him, so did the future with Cole that she’d imagined. Her shoulders fell. She knelt to collect the candy hearts scattered on the floor. Forget Me Not and Hug Me taunted her with their cheerful words. Lacking a garbage bag, she shoved a handful of the candies into her jacket pocket. Several hearts were trodden into tiny pieces, like her own.

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Barnes and Noble:

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Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/forget-me-not-93

IBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/forget-me-not/id1067612795?mt=11

About the Author:

Maureen writes stories in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania that boast laughter, light suspense and something magical in the hope of sharing her love of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary world. She writes Paranormal Romance and Fantasy.

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Guest Post: Charm Me by Tena Stetler

Today I welcome Tena Stetler who will be talking about her book Charm Me part of the Candy Heart series by The Wild Rose Press

Tell us a little about yourself.

I’m a paranormal romance author with an over-active imagination.  To my mother’s chagrin, I wrote my first vampire romance at the age of twelve. My friends loved it, their parents, no so much. I was the weird kid in school, know what I mean?  Writing as always been a passion, but life intervened and I spent a good portion of my adult life as a Paralegal in criminal and general law practices.  Colorado is home, I share with my hubby of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-year-old box turtle.  Any winter evening, you can find me curled up in front of a crackling fire with a good book, a large mug of hot chocolate and a big bowl of popcorn. 

What do like the most and the least about writing?

What I like most is crafting a story that whisks readers away from their normal lives into a fantasy realm of paranormal romance and intrigue.  My heroes are ruggedly handsome alphas, my heroines are smart, determined women. Both have a strong belief in right and wrong. 

My least favorite is probably edits.  I’m always anxious to write the next book, find out what the characters in my head are going to do next. LOL

Give us a peek into your latest published work?

Charm Me – A Candy Hears novella from The Wild Rose Press available for preorder now, release date of January 6, 2015

Summer Dawn Riley is an extraordinary elemental witch whose troubled past haunts her. She’s created a calm life for herself teaching yoga and keeping people at a distance. Her life takes a one eighty degree turn when she enrolls in a women’s weapons class and meets ruggedly handsome Devlin Sawyer. Devlin, a former Navy Seal, has sworn off women after two long-term failed relationships, but there is no denying his attraction to Summer. She intrigues him like no other woman ever has. Despite her attempts to ignore him, Summer is drawn to Devlin. His magic signature is strong, but he’s no warlock. Will Valentine’s Day magic find them a future together?

What’s next on the writing horizon for you?

Edits on A Witch’s Journey, my novel that was contacted in November then polishing A Vampire’s Unlikely Alliance, the second book in the Demon’s Witch Series.  I’d like to finish my nano project A Wedding For The Holidays and get it ready for submission in time for Christmas 2016.  We’ll see how it all works out. 

Is there anything you want to tell readers?

Let them know that if they are ever wondering what’s next for me, check my website at: http://www.tenastetler.com . Or sign up for my quarterly newsletter, link is on my website.  Readers can contact me at:

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Excerpt for Charm Me:

Getting to her feet, she brushed the dust from her black yoga pants, tugged at the bottom of her bright orange tunic, and flipped the light switch on. A soft glow of florescent lighting flooded the large room, soothing Summer’s nerves. Guess she would never be the same carefree individual she was before the incident. Oh, shake it off. You’re safe and it’s time to get on with life. “Come on Pip, let’s get this place open.”

A massive stone fireplace towered in the corner.  She picked up an arm full of wood and flung it in the general direction. Logs landed in the fire pit and neatly arranged themselves in a tepee shape. With a magic flick of her finger toward the hearth, flames raced up the aspen logs. “That’s better.”

She raised her arms, about to send the yoga mats back to their proper place when the heavy wooden front door creaked open. Piper rushed toward the door, teeth bared and a growl rumbled in her throat. Summer whirled around and yelped as Devlin ambled into the room, black hair tousled and glistening with melting snowflakes. His nonchalance at the dog’s approach surprised her as he slowed to a stop. Piper sniffed around him, backed up a few inches, then stood at alert in front of Devlin.

“You scared the bejeebers out of me.” Summer held her hand to her chest as her heart thundered.

“What are you doing here?”

“Call your guard dog off and I’ll tell you.” The corners of Devlin’s mouth curved up into a smile, a faint light twinkled in the depths of his dark eyes.

“Piper, leave it…come.” The dog gave Devlin a last sideways glance, trotted back to Summer and sat at her side.

Buy Links or preorder links

Amazon http://amzn.com/B018L2U904

The Wild Rose Press 

http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=195&products_id=6579

New Contract - Melt My Heart

I just signed my 8th contract with The Wild Rose Press for my book Melt My Heart.  It will be part of the Candy Hearts series releasing next year.

I had a lot of fun with this book, which includes a Golden Lab puppy, appropriate because my heroine is a veterinarian. 

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I’ll share more when I know more.  But I’m excited to have another contract.

Have a great week.

Another book turned in

I've been staying very busy on the writing front, I just turned in Melt My Heart - which I hope it will be part of the Candy Hearts series by The Wild Rose Press.

This was a fun book to write, I really enjoyed Lexi's sensual journey, and Gabriel's need to help her understand giving up her control wasn't such a bad idea.

I'll announce more when I have news.  In the mean time, I have a revise and resubmit from my editor on two more books she was reading.  It's not a bad thing, she wants me to to lengthen one book and add a bit more BDSM to the other.  All doable, now to just find the time.

And I've been outlining my newest book, which I hope to be part of the Real Men Wear Kilts series coming out from The Wild Rose Press next year.  It is only in the Scarlet line, so you can be assured there will be lots of kink going on.

I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer.  Even if it is a bit to warm here in Western Washington.