Curled Up With a Book

It's unusually cold here today in the south. I had an unexpected day off from work as both of my boys are sick. The temperature has consistently dropped and it actually feels like snow in our neck of the woods- not a common occurrence but it does happen.

I used the unexpected day to get caught up on some work related to my upcoming releases and somewhere in the middle of it all, I fell asleep on the sofa. With one sick child curled up in bed playing on his Kindle and another sitting at the table working on an assignment his science teacher emailed to me, the house was quiet and invited a nap.

The cold weather just sucks the life out of me!

At least winter is a great time to get a little reading done. There are so many books being released this month from Breathless Press that I can't help but get excited.

Two books from the same line as mine, the covert line that are being released in print this month have my Witness Protection in good company.

Released last week was Jinn and Toxic by Frannie Armstrong. This is next up on my to be read list.

'Toxic Tango Troop' is an elite team of soldiers tasked with halting the illegal shipment of drugs from Mexico. For a team that doesn't officially exist, someone across the border knows their every move. They were betrayed by one of their own and captured by the very people they were sent to terminate.
Jinn Dennison, and her twin Julie, are a military secret weapon, sharing a unique psychic ability that links them. When Julie disappears, Jinn covertly takes her place in order to find her before time runs out.
At least, that was the plan...Tab 'Toxic' McIntosh has one of his own. His sister was taken by the Iceman, a notorious drug runner, and he wants her back no matter the cost. Using Jinn as bait seems like the only reasonable method to save his sister.
Things don't always go as planned, especially when Jinn and Toxic fall in love. Can they battle against all odds to win the day, or will they die trying?

Order your copy here!

Don't forget to join me for debut author month on Saturday January 17th when I visit Romancing the Genres and discuss why I write romantic mysteries.

Romancing the Genres Blog

They have a great post today about the impact of the Baby Boomer generation on book sales.

Whether you love to read or to write or both, keep warm and be blessed.

Book Release! Making Waves by Juliet Chastain

January is cold. Making Waves is Hot. Check it out!

 

 

 

 

About the Book

Passion combusts at seaside, with hot and heavy love-making in the sand, in the ocean, and even in the bedroom.

What's a shy fourth grade teacher to do when she is washed up at the feet of a hot young surfer? Nathalie burns with desire for Kai, but fears he will find her too old. Can she let her inner cougar roar?

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This is how the story begins:

The surfers call it the green room. A wave catches you. Down you go and around and around as though you were inside a washing machine. Not nice. I tumbled over and over, no idea of what was up or what was down, desperately holding my breath while what felt like gallons of seawater pumped painfully into my sinuses.

And then bang! I slammed head first into the shore and a pair of sun-tanned legs.

I lay stunned, my face on someone's foot and the rest of me on a bed of tiny prickly seashells.

A pair of hands pulled me to my feet as a masculine voice said, "Better get up before the next wave catches you." I couldn't have agreed more.

One quick glimpse of sparkling blue eyes before the next wave shoved me into him real up-close and personal. We rocked slightly, but thanks to the sturdy stance of my rescuer it didn't knock us over. Lucky, as I hadn't caught my breath yet.

He turned us around, so the waves slammed into his back instead of mine as he danced me out of the water while I noisily sucked air, happy to know which end was up, glad to be alive.

I became conscious of being held tightly against a solid male body. A very solid, mostly naked, male body. I was under-dressed myself.

He released me, saying. "You're all safe now." I looked up, still a bit dazed, into a movie-star gorgeous face. Wide, sensual mouth, strong chin, dark straight brows, and heavy lashes, which—be still my beating heart—curled. To add to the effect, the low sun behind him made a halo of his damp, dark blond curls. I figured I'd drowned in the green room and gone directly to heaven, although not exactly the one they'd told me about in Sunday school. This heaven would be a whole lot more fun.

 

And, indeed, Nathalie has a whole lot of steamy fun with her surfer boy.

 

A warm and sunny romance that is guaranteed to heat up the cold winter months. Available in the following locations right now!

To buy Making Waves go to Breathless Press, All Romance e-books, julietchastain.com, Amazon, Nook, etc.

 

Sign up for Juliet's mailing list to get special offers, sneak peeks, etc. http://eepurl.com/Ihio1

 

Preditors and Editors Reader Poll Voting is Open!

The Preditors and Editors Yearly Reader Poll is open and looking for your votes!

There are nominees in every category, many of them from the incredible talent at Breathless Press. Some of the nominees (poster compliments of author Torie James)

You can choose from the books listed or add others- just scroll all the way down the voting page in a category and add the nominee there.  Just click the link below and scroll until you reach the voting section:

Readers Poll Voting

There is nothing an author enjoys more than to know readers like their books so take a moment and cast your vote or nominee.  Now, go read something!

In other news...

If you are waiting for the paperback version of Witness Protection, don't forget it is currently available for pre-order on the BP website (release date is January 20, 2015)

Pre-order Witness Protection here!

I hope that all of you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for a fresh start in 2015!

Cyber Monday Sale!

Looking for some great gifts for the romance readers in your life? Check out the Breathless Press and Lycaon Press (Young Adult titles) Cyber Monday sale for deep discounts on all print and ebooks. Witness Protection is currently $2.60!

                                                            www.BreathlessPress.com

There are hundreds of titles by very talented authors- a little something for everyone!

In the Spotlight

Witness Protection is in the spotlight today on the blog of romance author JM Powers!

She is the amazing author of several books including Jewel of Ramstone, a delightful historical romance I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing last month. Check out her blog at:

JM Powers Romance

Remember, release day for the ebook of Witness Protection is Friday, November 28th-Black Friday! If you waiting for the paperback, January 20th is your day.

My publisher, Breathless Press (www.breathlesspress.com) offers something called "flirts"- short stories that are just long enough to read before bed (Ha! Bedtime Stories!) Last night I was looking for something quick to read so I picked up a copy of Spencer Dryden's "Love Above See Level" about your average, ordinary beach bum who falls in love with a six foot, seven inch tall woman.  have been meaning to read this one for a couple of weeks and I am so glad that I did. As a teenager I was always the tall girl- not THAT tall by any means- but I remember being the only one no one wanted to partner with during the dreaded square dancing unit in gym class so I found the story sort of relatable. I If you want to check it out, click here:   Love Above See Level

The cover art says it is erotica but if you are concerned, don't be. Other very popular books (you know which ones I mean!) are far more explicit than this one.                                                       

All flirts are $.99.