Promo Post: Love Lonely by William C Cole

Love Lonely by William C Cole

Series: Love Lonely Novel #1

Release Date: 30th Dec 2014
Publisher: Limitless Publishing LLC

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Espionage, Erotic



When an injury forced David into an early retirement from his professional hockey career, he accepted a position to oversee the operations of his father-in-law’s thoroughbred horse racing division.

 

David’s wife Sandy is referred to as one of the most influential and beautiful women in the world. However, her official role as the family’s philanthropist requires an exhaustive amount of time away from home.

 

Upon her return from a recent trip, Sandy took notice of her husband’s attraction to his assistant trainer Renée, instantly recognizing the magnetism between them.

Renée is a petite young French girl who is suddenly given the opportunity to work closely with David soon after the head trainer is forced to resign.

Now traveling companions, with each passing day, the sexual tension between the two intensifies.

Sandy knows all too well that she is on the verge of losing her husband. Will she be able to alter her existing lifestyle to save him?

Or is it too late…

 

About the Author

 

 



 

Born in Toronto and raised in Northern Ontario, I currently own a small business in the Sudbury region. My wife Diane has been by my side for 34 years, which I believe should propel her directly into sainthood. I have been blessed with an amazing and supportive family.

 

Creativity has always been a part of my journey. Writing seems to be a natural extension to my years in the music industry, where I had the pleasure of listening to songs I penned being played on the radio.

 When not working, sleeping, biking, or writing, I am on the golf course trying to keep up with my son’s Lee and Aaron.

Links: 

Website www.williamccole.com

Twitterwww.twitter.com/_williamccole

Facebook www.Facebook.com/williamccole

Blog  williamccole.blogspot.com

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/33782347-william-cole

Publisher www.limitlesspublishing.com

Linkedin.com/pub/william-cole/a5/76a/779/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Promo Post: Torn by Gilli Allan

Torn by Gilli Allan

Release Date: 14th December 2014
Publisher: Accent Press

Genres: Contemporary Literature

Jess has made a series of bad life choices and all have let her down.
Escaping London, she sets out to recreate herself in the idyllic countryside, and this time she wants to get it right!
She wants to lead a responsible, tranquil life with her young son Rory, but soon discovers stresses which pull her in opposing directions – conflict over a new bypass, between friends, and worst of all, between lovers.

Educated, experienced, and pragmatic, James is a widowed farmer whose opinions differ from, and enrage, Jess. His young shepherd, Danny, is an uneducated and inexperienced idealist. Jess is attracted to them both, and realizes if she wants her idyllic countryside life to survive, she must choose her Mr Right. The only problem is.........which one is he?

About Gilli Allan

 

Love may be a central theme, but the books I write are not conventional romances. I try to write honestly, refusing to romanticise the downsides and the pitfalls in modern relationships. I am now published by Accent Press, but it's been a long and tortuous road to get to this point.
Although my career was as an illustrator, I suspect I've always been a writer. Long before I was capable of committing more than a few laborious sentences to the page I routinely developed long and complex stories in my head, peopled typically with fairies, princes and princesses and the sons and daughters of red-Indian chieftains. I began writing the 'book I wanted to read' when I was ten, inspired by my older sister. She was writing a Regency romance, but through my own teenage I began many rather gloomy, contemporary, stories - never finishing any of them. Doubtless I was compensating, through my romantic fantasies, for my lack of a real love life. I left school at 16 with just enough exam passes to go on to Art College - I now realise that I am on the mild end of the dyslexia spectrum - and eventually got a job in advertising.

When I stopped work to have my son, I started writing again. The first two novels I ever finished were immediately taken on by a new independent publisher, Love Stories, but it failed to achieve the marketing, promotion and distribution necessary to achieve success for itself or for its new authors. It folded after a few years and since those days the world of publishing has changed dramatically. After a period in the wilderness I decided to self-publish my novels TORN, LIFE CLASS and FLY or FALL, but I have now been rescued by Accent, for which I thank them. 

For up-to-date info about GILLI ALLAN:
http://gilliallan.blogspot.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GilliAllan.AUTHOR or https://www.facebook.com/gilli.allan.1
GoodReads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1027644.Gilli_Allan
Twitter - @gilliallan.

        

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Young Author Spotlight: Vartika Singh Sikarwar

My Adventures to the Secret Door by Vartika Singh Sikarwar 

Release Date: 2014
Publisher: Rochak Publishing

Genres: Children's Fiction

Brook Cottage Books is thrilled to welcome the youngest writer we've ever had on the blog! Please welcome 15 year old Vartika Singh Sikarwar from India who is going to tell us a little bit about her book and herself!

About My Adventure To The Secret Door

My adventure to the secret door is a story about a 13 years old girl Amaya. She used to live happily with her family.She always used to think of adventures. She has a lovely pet boxer dog. One day something very strange happened to her, when she woke she found that she was in another world. That was a very unusual world. She was both very scared and excited about it. Once she got what that place is about and after the meeting the princess of that place she actually 
started her wonderful adventure that exists behind the secret black door. But, she didn't know whether she was alive or Dead......
Read and find about her thrilling adventure!!!!



About Me

I am narcissist. But I am not selfish. I love to read, write and sing. I wrote my first novel when I was 12. But I got published when I was 15. (It was a little hard time). I just love to connect with new people through their writing. Two women in my life who inspire me most are My Mom, and J.K.Rowling. There are the great source of inspiration in my life. I Just Love both. I am working on my two other books, along with getting on with my school life.

Links
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http://cyberwit.net/publications/678

 

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Review: Fairy Tale In New York by Nicky Wells

 

Fairy Tale In New York by Nicky Wells

Release Date: 10th November 2014

Genres: Contemporary Romance



Book Blurb

New York. A restaurant near Park Avenue. It’s early evening, and dusk is falling. So is the snow. Jude and Carrie are merely killing time while they wait for their return flight to London. They don’t know yet that their life will never be the same.

When rock star Jude gets stranded in New York with his family on Christmas Eve, he has no idea that he is setting in motion a chain of events that will turn their Christmas into the most magical one yet…

No good deed goes unpunished, or so it seems to Jude and Carrie on the morning of the twenty-fourth of December. The previous day, they gave up their London-bound flights to someone in crisis. And now, a spectacular whiteout is grounding all planes, and Jude, Carrie, and baby Maya are stuck far from home.

Tired, hungry, and just a little panicked, Jude loads his family into a cab and returns to their hotel. But there’s no room at the inn, and not even a platinum credit card will make a difference. Snow is falling heavily, and the family is facing a very bleak night indeed.

How do you celebrate Christmas with no place to stay, no food, and no presents? Join Jude, Carrie, Maya and a cast of colourful characters in this fairy tale story of Yuletide in New York.

When I was a kid I used to love watching old Christmas movies. They got me in the mood for Christmas and made me feel all warm inside. Well, it’s not very often a book does this but Fairy Tale in New York is that surprise in your Christmas stocking. It’s the icing on the Christmas cake! It’s the fairy on top of the tree! It’s so good it should be made into a Christmas movie!It was great to meet the characters from Nicky's previous Christmas Novella 'Spirits of Christmas', although this book can be read as a stand-alone novella. 

 

 

After an act of kindness leaves Rock and Roll star Jude and girlfriend Carrie, along with their baby daughter, stranded in New York over Christmas, it seems like it may be the worst Christmas ever! Desperate to get home and with nowhere to go as New York turns white under a blanket of snow, it appears that nothing can save Christmas for them. However, hidden amongst the pages of this book is a little bit of Christmas magic where miracles do happen and the kindness of strangers gives new meaning to the spirit of Christmas. Jude, our gorgeous rock star hero is also every inch the rocker with a big heart throughout this story and I’d have been happy to find him in my Christmas stocking this year!

I read this novella in one sitting and could not put it down. It made me smile. It made me cry with happiness and most of all, it made me want to go haul my Christmas tree out of the garage and dust off the Christmas baubles! It’s so lovely to read a story with a real feel good factor. Highly recommended to brighten your spirits and fall head first into a modern fairy tale sprinkled with rock star romance!

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Review, Guest Post + Giveaway: Warrant For Love by Sheryl Browne

Warrant For Love by Sheryl Browne

Release Date: 1st August 2012
Publisher: Safkhet

Genres: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance

Blog Tour: Warrant For Love - Sheryl Browne + Giveaway!

Join in the fun as laugh-a-minute author Sheryl Browne sets off on tour with her arresting read, Warrant For Love. We'll be heading to some of the biggest and brightest blogs within the book community for reviews, excerpts and guest posts. Plus, there's a giveaway running for the duration of the tour that you won't want to miss!

What they say: "Life for Paul sounds like your typical country song. He comes from a broken home, his wife is divorcing him, he's got no place to live, he's losing custody of his son, and his sergeant, who's sleeping with his wife, is a loud-mouthed braggart who won't let up on him – not even at work. Leanne's caught her (now) ex cheating on her again, but before she can give him the what-for, she's wrongfully arrested for soliciting – by Paul and his partner. One thing leads to another and things could be looking up for Paul, except for Leanne's friends – quarrelling mom Nicky and financial goddess Jade – have it out for her ex. Leanne wants closure, Paul wants a home, and Nicky and Jade want revenge. Blackmail, lies, adultery, entrapment. Will it all work out in the end or will Paul uphold the law? It sounds like he needs a Warrant for Love." 

   

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Guest Post by Sheryl Browne

Warrant for Love was a long time in the writing. It was one of those books where, even though I’d almost reached that stage myself, the characters simply refused to give up. I therefore thought it fitting to invite two of the main characters – on whom love refused to give up – along to chat. I’m now super-pleased to welcome Police Constable Paul Davis and Leanne Curtis! They’ll be in shortly. Um, Lee? Paul? I take a step towards the office door, from behind which I hear hushed whispers. Lee: Honestly, Paul… There’s nothing to feel awkward about. Sheryl’s seen everything there is to see, hasn’t she? Paul: She has?! Lee: She knows all about your little problem, Paul. She’s not going to embarrass you. If you get stuck, just do that thing you do that renders women speechless. Paul: Er, right. And that would be? Lee: Smile, Paul. It usually works. I choose that appropriate moment to open the door. Me: My, don’t you two look the happy couple! Lee: We are. *blushes becomingly and rushes in to waggle her… ring finger!*. Me: OMGod! You’ve done it! He’s proposed?! Properly? Hearts and flowers and everything? Lee: Uh-huh. *beams, as I admire her engagement ring*. Paul smiles that killer-shy smile, and, boy, can I see why Lee is smitten. Lee: He couldn’t get down on one knee, of course. He got shot, you see, but you’d know that, of course. I was really worried about him, you know? I even thought he might, um… Lee blinks tearfully and glances down. I look at Paul a little tearful myself, but he has eyes only for Lee. His arm goes around her shoulders to ease her gently towards him. Me: It’s a beautiful ring, Lee. I’m really pleased for you. Congratulations. And well done, Paul, on finally getting the words out right. Paul: Thanks. Bit small, though, isn’t it? Me: Ooh, I don’t know… Lee: It is not! All the best things come in little packages. Paul: No they don’t. It should be bigger. Make more of a statement. I’m saving up for another one. I thought maybe for our first annivers— Lee: Oh, no you are not. Paul: Lee, I am. Lee: No, you’re not. You can’t afford it. You’ve got little James to support, and borrowings to pay off. In any case, I love it. It’s pretty and it’s perfect size-wise, so there. Paul: Right. *Mouth twitches into a smile* And so are you. Lee: You don’t need to prove anything to me, PC Paul Davis. I can’t imagine why you’d think you do, after all you’ve already done: Making sure that slimy weasel, Richard, got his comeuppance, even though you were so poorly. He did, you know? He was really impressive. Richard nearly wet himself. Paul: *sighing*. Lee… Lee: Bonding with my son, despite his ‘teenagers don’t do talk’ attitude. Getting yourself shot. You nearly died, for God’s… Pardon? Paul: I said, you’re perfect. Lee: Oh. Right, well… Um… Me: I think you’re both perfect. And I think it’s amazing. Truly. Lee: It is, isn’t it? Who’d ever have thought it, when he started out thinking I was a prostitute. Paul: *Glancing at me and then swiftly down* Lee, I didn’t. I… Lee: *Laughs* You did, too. You arrested me. Paul: Yes, but I didn’t think you were— Lee: For soliciting. Paul: Ahem. *Loosens his tie* Lee: And then you stalked me. Paul: I did bloody not. Lee: *Unhitches herself from his arm* You did! You were spying through my bedroom window. Paul: *Looks for hole in floor to conveniently disappear into* Christ, Lee, you’ll have everyone thinking I’m a pervert. I said I was sorry. Lee: Eventually. You also asked me out and forgot to say you had a wife. Paul: I didn’t have a wife… technically. Lee: Right. But you did have a son… technically … whom you also neglected to mention. Paul: Lee, do you think we could do this some other time. It’s— Lee: Communicating, Paul. It’s what couples do. Paul: *Quietly* Seems like we’re arguing to me. Paul glances awkwardly at me, and… uh, oh …Lee’s noted the look Lee: Right, well, I’m sorry if I’m embarrassing you. I’ll just go, shall I, rather than embarrass you further? Lee heads for the door. Paul shrugs apologetically and turns to go after her. Lee: No, you stay. I’m sure you’ll manage a whole sensible conversation - as long as it’s with anyone but me! Paul: Lee, don’t. Come back. Lee..? Paul removes his cap and rakes a hand despairingly through his hair as Lee strops on out. Paul: Lee, for Christ’s… I love you, Lee! You know I do. I’d die for— Lee: Nooooo! Lee charges back in – to Paul’s chest. Lee: Don’t say that! Don’t… Paul: Sorry. I didn’t mean… Sorry. Awww. I tiptoe past as Paul folds her into his arms. Interview over, I suspect. Paul’s a little, um, tongue-tied.  

  

 Author Bio: 

 I’m an author, as you might have gathered, I work part time in my own business and I’m a school critique partner. I’m also a foster parent to disabled dogs, one or two of whom have featured in my books, Snoops aka Rambo, for instance, who starred in Recipes for Disaster. You can find out more about my dogs, including my Pets as Therapy dog, who was rather unique, on my 'Furry Friends' page. Deciding the balls I was already juggling weren’t humungous enough, I also embarked on an MA in Creative Writing at the City of Birmingham University. I’m pleased to say I have just finished my Final Project, completing my stage-play around my book, A Little Bit of Madness. Did I mention that scenes have already been work-shopped on stage at the Birmingham Rep, my leading man being Dan Hagley from BBC Radio 4’s, The Archers? I did? Oops. I’m a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, “formed over fifty years ago in order to ‘raise the prestige of romantic authorship and generally to encourage and foster the writing of romantic works’, a contributing editor at Loveahappyending Lifestyle magazine, and have recently signed with publishers Choc Lit. I also have a bit of penchant for men in bite-the-buttons-off blue uniforms, having been rescued by one such white-knight-in-blue when my car self-combusted on the motorway. 

Author Links

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MY REVIEW

 

Take 3 lovely ladies - Leeanne, Jade and Nicky. Leeanne is very unlucky in love having the odious Richard in her life. He knocks her self-confidence, he spends her money and treats her pretty shabbily. Just when Leeanne thinks things can't get worse, those tell-tale footprints on Richards car windscreen alert her to the fact that snake in the grass Richard has been doing more than just driving in his car! And, just when Leeanne thinks can't get any more complicated, they do! Cue the lovely PC Davis, the 'white knight in blue,' to make Leeanne go weak at the knees and infuriate her all at the same time.

Nicky is having problems at home. Her marriage is on the rocks and all lines of communication are well and truly down! Battle lines are drawn and her marriage becomes a war zone. Having 3 kids and an opinionated mother in law doesn't help either. But, determined to be a good sister to Leeanne, Nicky drops everything to help Leeanne over yet another broken heart.

Jade, the ice queen, is a strong, sophisticated woman and a ruthless lover. Despite all that, she would walk on hot coals for her two friends Leanne and Nicky. Determined to help Leeanne extract sleazeball Richard from his ill-gotten gains, she attempts to come up with a plan to help with this. However, is there someone that can melt Jade's heart? Will she break her own relationship rules?

This is the second of Sheryl's books I have read, the first being Somebody to Love  I loved it so much I didn't think Sheryl could top it! But, with Warrant for Love, she has again proven herself to be a fantastic writer. You just can't help falling in love with our boy in blue, PC Davis. He sounds absolutely divine! He has a chequered past that adds to his bad boy come good character. He certainly had me swooning! All of the characters have wonderful, interesting personalities and this certainly lends to the dynamics of the book.

This is a great story that will make you mad, happy, sad and go awwwwwwww all rolled into one! Sheryl Browne has managed to take the stories of the 3 female lead characters and make them all merge and fit together wonderfully. The three all have a common theme - a history of terrible or failing relationships! There are plenty of laugh out loud moments within the book and lots of frustrating ones too when you would love to bang everyone's heads together! And, move over Mr Grey but the men in this book made my toes curl! Ohhh la la. Helloooooooo boys!

 The situations that the characters get themselves into made me laugh so hard as I was able to picture the scenes so clearly! Bravo to Sheryl Browne for yet another fantastic romantic comedy!

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Author Spotlight: Rosemary Smith

Darkwood by Rosemary Smith

Release Date: 21st October 2014
Publisher: Endeavour Press

Genres: Historical Fiction

Brook Cottage Books is thrilled to have Rosemary Smith on the blog to tell us a little bit about herself and her new book Darkwood. Just look at the amazing cover!

About Rosemary Smith

I was born in London in 1946. Our stepfather moved us to Devon in 1959. Have been here since, and always think of Devon as home. While at school I always loved English Literature, and writing essays.

When I was younger, I did write a lot of poetry, some poems were published. But never expected in later life to be writing Victorian Romantic Suspense novellas! It was when I had a brain tumour removed in 1998, and my neuro surgeon advised me to keep my brain active, that I started writing tales set in Victorian times. First for DC Thomson, and the past few months Endeavour Press have put all my stories on kindle on Amazon. If I am allowed to have a favourite, it is Darkwood .

I do a lot of research for my books. And I remember my sister Ruth, taking me to Dartmoor to do my research for Darkwood . we visited Brentnor Church, which became Culmoor Church in my story. Also Wistmans Wood, which gave me my inspiration for the wood in this story.
I do have a lively imagination, and am an incurable romantic!

Apart from my writing, I am a huge fan of Elvis Presley. Love reading, films and opera. I collect bookmarks, and now have quite a collection of them. I live with my husband in a lovely little village in Devon, where Sir Walter Raleigh was born. We have a beautiful black Labrador/retriever named Alfie. Between us we have 3 daughters (one sadly deceased) , 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons.
Although I can't go out alone, I have a wonderful life, with great family and friends. I'm also a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, and hope very much to attend their Summer Party next year. If anyone reads my books, I hope you will enjoy. This, is the reason I write, for people to enjoy ......

DARKWOOD

In Spring 1865, Silvia Harvey travels to Dartmoor to enter into an arranged marriage with her cousin Gareth.
Arriving at Darkwood , Silvia finds Gareth inattentive! Is he really captivated by the lovely Estelle Benedict?!
And what of her cousin Jared?
While the ghost of Samuel Hunter still rules Darkwood , Silvia ponders the fate of her beloved Grandmother Lizzie, as she strives to lay bare the secrets of Darkwood , and the beautiful bluebell wood ........

This story was originally published in large print as The Bluebell Wood. And for people with poor eyesight, can be borrowed from large print sections of libraries across the UK ........

        

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Promo Post: Mr Write Trilogy by Cassandra P. Lewis

Mr Write Trilogy

Release Date: 2014
Publisher: Limitless Publishing

Genres: Contemporary Romance

**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content.

MR WRITE Trilogy: 

Meeting Mr Write | Me & Mr Write | Marrying Mr Write

Author: Cassandra P. Lewis

Series Genre: Contemporary Romance

MEETING MR WRITE

Series: Mr Write Trilogy, Book #1

~ SYNOPSIS ~

Rosie Alvez is a romance writer with writers block…

Well she has just been dumped…On her wedding day!

Jackson James is a travel writer, and the perpetual bachelor…

He has absolutely no intention of ever settling down. Why would he? He’s living the life he’s always dreamed of. A different beautiful woman in his bed each night, a different incredible destination each week, he didn’t even realise there was anything missing.

Until he met Rosie…

After a chance meeting, Jackson sets his sights on Rosie, much to her annoyance. She might be attracted to him, but can’t stand him!

While the two search for inspiration in Thailand, a romance blossoms, but it’s a rocky road. Rosie needs to be loved, but struggles to trust it. Jackson wants to give in, but is terrified of his strong feelings for the fiery redhead.

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ME & MR WRITE

Series: Mr Write Trilogy, Book #2

~ SYNOPSIS ~

After a whirlwind romance, Rosie & Jackson are in love, engaged and ready to create a life together…

Or are they?

Rosie still has some trust issues and now Jackson has to return to Thailand. This doesn’t help her insecurities, but she’s willing to fight her own demons for the sake of their relationship.

Jackson has some of his own fighting to do, however, when he’s faced with an old flame, who has set her sights firmly on rekindling their fire…

The rocky road to happiness continues as Jackson tries to learn how to be in a relationship, and Rosie tries to learn how to fully trust her feelings, and the man she loves.

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MARRYING MR WRITE 

Series: Mr Write Trilogy, Book 3 

~ SYNOPSIS ~

After a rocky few months of trying to save her relationship, Rosie Alvez lies unconscious in a hospital bed, fighting for her life…

Meanwhile, Jackson, her fiancé prepares himself to fight for her.

The ups and downs of the past year have taken their toll on the young couple, but the trials are far from over.

With deadlines, insecurities, and past conquests hanging over the two like a dark cloud, they wonder if they’ll be able to weather the storms that are looming…

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~ TEASERS ~

~ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ~

Cassandra P. Lewis

Cassandra P Lewis was born on 1st June 1984 in Birmingham, England.

The youngest daughter of Pauline & Alan Lewis, the family relocated to Staffordshire in 1999 to run a pub.

Cassie always harboured a passion for creative writing but was held back by a lack of confidence, inspired by her father's terminal cancer in 2012, she decided that life was too short for regrets and set about writing her first novel, Meeting Mr Write.

Cassie lives in Derbyshire with her fiance Aaron and their dog Busby.

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