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Friday, February 16, 2018

Cutting ties with Wit and Wonder agency

So, it has come to my attention that there is loads of drama, scandal & hear-say on the Wit and Wonder promotional group & agency. And as you know I have worked with them in the past.
I don't know what exactly is going on- but i can tell you i will not be posting with them any more. I will finish up with any tours i may already have- bc I LOVE supporting the authors & their books. But I will not be taking any new wit & wonder blog posts.
You can always email me at winterwonderlandbooks@gmail.com and i will be more than happy to share any of your info (blog tours, cover reveals, book blitz, teasers, etc).
Thank you for your understanding,
Natasha
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Duel Cover Reveal: Torn and Tattered

Dual Cover Reveal

Title: Torn and Tattered (A Tattered Heart Duet)
Author: Brooke O'Brien

Release Date: Torn ~ March 16th, 2018 | Tattered ~ March 30th, 2018
Goodreads: bit.ly/TornGR and bit.ly/TatteredGR

Cover Designer: Cover Art © Najla Qamber, Najla Qamber Designs

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Hosted By: The Wit & Wonder Agency

Synopsis:
TORN

Ryan Blake is off limits.
She is everything I shouldn't want, but do.
She's my best friend's sister, so feelings for her are out of the question. Her passion and fire trigger a spark in the dark hollows of my heart.
Now she's turning eighteen, and my resolve is starting to wear thin.
I know I don’t deserve her, but I can't walk away.
No matter how my heart aches for her, I know I'll tear her heart in two.

TATTERED

Maverick Night is bad news.
He made me want things I knew I shouldn't but did.
Now my brother's best friend is back, but we are both different people. Time changed us.
I crave the way my heart beat when he used to look at me, how it felt to be in his arms.
Nothing good will come from opening myself up to him.
I just hope my tattered heart can take it if he walks away again.

Giveaway:
To celebrate, Brooke has a $15 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs.
To #ENTER, head to Brooke O'Brien’s author page and click on the original post ~ www.facebook.com/authorbrookeo

Author Bio:

Brooke O’Brien is the author of the Heart’s Compass series. She recently released the second book of the Heart's Compass series, Lost Before You.

Growing up Brooke always had a love of writing; she started out writing poetry when she was young and began journaling her thoughts as she grew older. Diving headfirst into a good book has always been therapeutic for her. Now her two passions have collided.

She believes you can cure any bad day with chocolate. Brooke enjoys going on long drives with no destination in mind. She's found that's when her characters talk to her the most! If she's not reading or writing, you'll probably find her spending time with her family, watching NBA basketball, going to the movies, or collecting signed paperbacks.

Author Links:
Website: http://www.authorbrookeobrien.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorbrookeo
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2C0tUzJ
Bookbub: bit.ly/BookbubBrookeO
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/authorbrookeo
Goodreads: bit.ly/GoodreadsBrookeO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbrookeobrien
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/authorbrookeo
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewsletterBrookeO

Join Brooke's Book Babes Reader Group: bit.ly/BrookesBookBaes

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Release Blitz: Timeless Ever After

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2DcDpc7
Anthology Reader's Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/120021982131626

Genre: Anthology
Hosted By: The Wit & Wonder Agency

Timeless was created to raise funds for Candace's Cause ~ a foundation started to honor the memory of Candace Metten and to help raise funds for research, treatment and a cure for DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma).

At only six years old, Candace lost her battle with cancer, but because of her love of princesses, the idea behind Timeless Ever After was created.

Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CandacesCause/
Website. http://www.candacescause.org/

Synopsis:
Sweet. Sensual. Dark.
Words which only scratch the surface of what lies between the pages of the Timeless Ever After Anthology.

Fifteen titillating novellas, each inspired by a beloved fairy tale, describing just what would happen if the originals weren’t so… pure. Tales not meant for the faint of heart. Where lusts are fulfilled, love is found, and sin lurks behind every corner. Tales not meant for children…

A big bad biker (Lil’ Red), an undercover operative (Ella Uncovered), and a lonely veterinarian (Raising the Wild) are made whole, just as family lies (Tangled in You), forbidden love (Hush), and sadistic stepmothers (Red as Blood), threaten to tear other lives apart. The spoiled prince (Emerald Runs Deep) and spoiled little brat (Satin & Sin), have a change of heart while an alien king stops at nothing to collect his due (Wickedly Golden). One princess is rigorously tested (A Princess for Hans), one tortured by sleep (Upon A Dream), and another finds herself in a desperate battle for her warrior (Tala).
Gypsies (A Beautiful Dream), slaves (Frostbitten), broken vibrators (Sweeter Things)… Oh my!

Worlds are shattered, secrets uncovered, lives irrevocably altered from one tale to the next, as each set of characters find their own happily ever afters.

Can fifteen different authors each replace your favorite fairy tales with one of their own?

Only once upon a time will tell…

Purchase Links:
Amazon. http://getbook.at/Timeless
B&N http://bit.ly/timelessEABN
Apple http://bit.ly/TimelessEA
Kobo. http://bit.ly/timelessEAKobo

Character Interview:

Neo from Tangled in You by JL Long Author

Thank you so much for joining us today! Please introduce yourself!
Tell us who you are and what you do! - I’m Neo Kingston. I right the wrongs in the world. I do this however it deems necessary to do so. What do you do for a living? - There’s really not a name for what I do. I do the dirty work that no one else wants to do to keep the streets safe. How old are you? - Thirty years old Tell us about your story. What is it about and what role do you play? - My story is I guess you could call sweet. I ended up in a place I never thought I would. I’m the main man in the story. Can you tell us about one of your most distinguishable features? - Mattie would tell you it’s my eyes, but I really don’t know. I’m just a man. Do you have any birthmarks or tattoos? - No birthmarks and I have three tattoos. If you could have a super power what would it be, and why? - Flying. So I can get places faster. I hate riding in a vehicle. What is your biggest pet peeve when dealing with others? - Not getting to the point. I hate when people drag out a conversation. What would I love the most about you? - My personality. I can be a funny guy when I want to be. What would I hate the most about you? - My personality. In that same turn I can be an asshole. What is your idea of a perfect day? - Spending it with Mattie in her place. What’s the best part about being in love? - There’s nothing else like it. It’s like a high you never come down from. What is your greatest fear? - Losing what I hold close to me. Hot weather or cold? - Cold Dogs or cats? - Dogs Who was your first love? - Mattie What’s your number one relationship deal breaker and why? - Never really thought much about it other than not having one. How do you take your eggs in the morning? - Scrambled Someone is secretly in love with you. Who is it and how do you feel about that? - No different and I’m not sure who it would be. It could be a handful of women. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? - Police officer If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today? - Spend every minute with Mattie. What is the one food you can’t live without? - Fried chicken If they turned the book into a movie, who would be cast to play you? - Shit. If I had to choose it’d be Keanu Reeves from John Wick, even though he looks nothing like me. He’s just badass.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Cover Reveal: King: 13 Little Lies

Title: King: 13 Little Lies (Adair Empire 1)
Author: KL Donn
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2BkUhLY
Cover Design: Sensual Graphic Designs
Genre: Dark Romance
Hosted By: The Wit & Wonder Agency

Synopsis:
They’re all lies…
Lies – Everyone tells them. Mistakes – You learn from them. Drugs – Make you feel better. Hate – Consumes you. Family – Will always love you. Life – Is worth living. Fear – Will remain. Cry – Soothes the soul. Prayer – Answers your calls. Laugh – You’ll feel better. Hope – Never dies. Breathe – Like you depend on it. Love – Heals all wounds.
Until they aren’t…

Excerpt:
Drip.
Drip.
Drip.
I could feel my life bleeding away as I stuck the needle full of cocaine in my arm. The freeing feeling was euphoric. For one split second I feel nothing and everything all at once.
Everything falls away. The pain. The hurt. The suffering.
It’s all gone.
I’m no longer Lilith Riley, abandoned child to the foster system, forced to give my new ‘daddy’ blow jobs.
I’m nothing.
I’m free.
Until I’m not.
I’m a junkie. A user. You give, and I take. I don’t care about anything but my next score. You’re no one until I need you.
I’ll tell as many lies as I have to in order to get what I want.
That’s what life is anyways, isn’t it?
A great big lie.
Right?

About the Author:
Krystal is a proud Canadian girl, hailing from Sherwood Park, Alberta. She has a strong dislike for the winter, and a love for spring. Married to her husband Steve, for 13 years, they have 4 beautiful read headed spawns ranging in ages 5-12. She has a strong love of coffee, sarcasm, and wine. (Not necessarily in that order either.)
She has been a published author for over 2 years now. With 9 full length novels (1 unpublished) and a dozen novellas with 3 published, 3 waiting to go into edits, 2 being rebranded, and 1 being extended into a novel.
Krystal loves to write about instalove between couples looking for love. She has a passion for contemporary romance and springs into menage as often as she can.
Currently, she is working on 2 new series, the Adair Empire (with the first 3 books already written). The Adair’s are a whole lot darker, dirtier, and grittier than what her readers are used to, but boy has she had a ton of fun writing them.
The What Happens When series will begin with Anonymous Bride and continue with untraditional love stories. Bringing you all the good feels, a ton of love, and maybe – if you’re lucky ;) a surprise baby or two!
With the exception of Anonymous Bride, you’ll be able to find all her books on all platforms!

Author Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KLDonnAuthor/
Twitter: @Author_KLDonn
Instagram: authorkldonn
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2rvivDp
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2AfYeEO
Website: http://authorkldonn.wixsite.com/menagequeen
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kl-donn
Readers Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125713731097925/

Cover Re-reveal: Blurred Red Lines

Title: Blurred Red Lines
Author: Cora Kenborn
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2EZNJok
Cover Design: Bite Me Graphic Design
Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense
Hosted By: The Wit & Wonder Agency

Synopsis:
Nothing’s deadlier than sleeping with the enemy. Eden In the wrong place at the wrong time, my life is forever altered when I witness a botched cartel hit. Kidnapped and held against my will, I find myself thrust into a longstanding cartel war as some sick consolation prize. I’ll make it out of here, and when I do, everyone from the drug lord to the bottom-feeding trigger man will fall. That is, if I can stop myself from falling first. For him. I should hate him. He holds me prisoner, but I'm the one who refuses to leave. Valentin My name is whispered in fear. As the heir to the Carrera Cartel, I’m determined to defy my legacy and do things my way. When an innocent man’s death put a witness on my radar, I try to convince myself I’m keeping her prisoner to discover her secrets. It’s a lie. I want her, but this dangerous attraction risks both my empire and our lives. I’ve spent my life in a solitude of my own choosing, but now that I have Eden beside me, I won’t let her go. If we burn…we burn together.

Purchase Links:
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2m2BEY9
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2AxPczg
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/2Cwh0Ge
Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/2EbXn6X

Reviews:

"The suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat and the romance will have you both needing a cold shower and hoping your Kindle doesn't melt while you turn the pages." ~ Dani Rene, author

"Val is ruthless, and you want to hate him, but you just can't...Sexy, hot and suspenseful, with lots of mind-bendingly dark moments." ~ Book Lovin' Mama
"I absolutely loved Eden Lachey, she's a tough feisty heroine with heart and Valentin Carrera is the sexy alpha bad boy that Eden feels will break her heart. Val is the perfect combination of scary dangerous and a loving protective hero." ~ Michelle, reader

Excerpt:
"Rise and shine, Danger."
Val twitched once then fell back asleep, his bare ass uncovered by the blanket I'd just ripped off. Irritated at his lack of response, I climbed onto the bed and straddled his back. Extending my arms, I curled my finger around the trigger and repeated myself.
"Val, wake up before I pop a cap in your ass."
Like a lightning bolt shot down from the ceiling, his eyes flew open and he twisted his body until he lay on his back, facing the barrel end of his own gun. Slowly raising his palms, his throat bobbed with a heavy swallow.
"Eden," he said, drawing out my name slowly. "What are you doing?"
"What does it look like I'm doing?"
"It looks like you're aiming a gun in my face. Why don't you put it down, and we can talk about whatever's wrong?"
Pretending to think for a moment, I quickly shrugged. "Nah. I like this more."
His fingers wiggled, itching to grab the gun out of my hands. "I'm not fucking around, Eden. Give me the gun."
"I'm not either, and no."
"What is it that you want?" His eyes hammered into me as his nostrils flared.
Good. I'd been waiting for those words.
Slackening my elbows, I leaned into his chest, enunciating every word. "I want you to take me to Mexico City."
Taking advantage of my position, Val grabbed my elbows, flipping me onto my back and somehow wrangling the gun out of my hands at the same time. Unloading the ammo, he tossed the gun to the side of the bed and held my hands above my head.
Well, that ended up the exact opposite as I intended.
"What the fuck was that about?" he roared. "You think that shit's funny?"
No. I didn't think it was funny, but for some reason a chorus of laughter fell from my chest. As I fought for air, I shook my head in protest. "No, I don't. But how else was I supposed to get your attention?"
"Well you've got it now, speak."
"Teach me to shoot."
"What?" He pulled back, his eyebrows raising to his hairline.
"You heard me. Teach me to shoot. I know a little, but not enough to protect either of us if things get crazy in Mexico City."
Releasing me, Val sat up, collecting the discarded pieces of his gun. "You didn't seem to have an issue when you almost blew Emilio's dick off." Cursing, he rubbed his thickening beard. "Stop it with this shit. You're not going. Besides, waking me up with a gun in my face doesn't exactly make me want to do anything for you, Eden."
Changing tactics, I moved behind him, sliding my palms up his back and down the front of his chest. "Emilio brings out the violent side in me." A deep throated rumble let me know I was on the right track to getting what I wanted. "Oh, come on, Val, admit it. You got turned on seeing me hold it, didn't you?"
"No."
Pressing my lips against his neck, I drew circles against his skin with the tip of my tongue. "No? Not even a little?"
"Maybe."
"Just think what it would feel like to see me shoot one, to stand behind me and feel me pull the trigger, Val. All that power. All that force squeezed in the palm of my hand."
Another groan and a shudder, and I knew I had him.
Grabbing his pants at the foot of the bed, he shoved one leg in before moving out of my hold.
"Get dressed."

About the Author:
Cora Kenborn writes twisted romance novels about damaged bad boys, feisty heroines, and unpredictable plot twists. While she may take you on a crazy ride to get there, Cora is a sucker for a happily ever after and will always deliver one for her readers. Raised in North Carolina, Cora grew up on sweet tea and front porches and was taught the real meaning of “bless your heart." She instills the same values in her three children and uses her Southern charm to con her husband into believing Hot Pockets are an acceptable family dinner. Cora proudly admits to being a domestic rebel, is deathly allergic to laundry, and tends to be more dangerous with a hot glue gun than any weapon on Earth. Oh, and she and autocorrect are mortal enemies.

Author Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corakenborn
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/corakenborn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corakenbornauthor
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2DBGKVw
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cora-Kenborn/e/B01M4J2GT6/
Website: https://www.corakenborn.com
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cora-kenborn
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c5O8Cv

Monday, January 15, 2018

Cover Reveal: Heartbreak for Hire

Title: Heartbreak for Hire
Author: Tabatha Vargo & Melissa Andrea
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2ieligj
Photography and Cover Design: Leticia Hassar – RBA Designs : Romantic Book Affairs
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Hosted By: The Wit & Wonder Agency

Synopsis:
I turn trusted housewives into adulterous whores.

Let’s face it, nothing lasts forever. She may have started out as your wet dream, but now she’s your ball and chain. Let me set you free.

I’ll turn your loyal lady into a lecherous liar.

I can give you the uncontested divorce you desire, end your impending engagement, or rid you of that clingy girlfriend.

Either way, you’ll be a free man.

My name is Rift, and men pay me to have affairs with their women. It’s my job to get caught. While unethical, my profession is easy. Hell, most days it’s fun. At least until I fall for the soon-to-be ex of my newest client.

Pre-Order Links:
iBooks: http://bit.ly/heart4hire
Kobo: http://bit.ly/Heart4HireK
Barne&Noble: http://bit.ly/2jgeVt6

Giveaway:

To celebrate the upcoming Cover Reveal and Release of Heartbreak For Hire, Tabatha and Melissa are giving away a $10 Amazon gift card!
#Follow the link to #Enter ( http://bit.ly/2CVpNSh

Be sure to #like the TVMA Books page while you're at it!

About the Authors:

Tabatha Vargo
Tabatha is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for her sexy adult romance Little Black Book.
Tabatha writes in all genres, including adult and new adult, and isn't afraid to venture into the dark side on occasion, as she proved with her dark, prison romance, Slammer.
She's an avid reader of all things smutty and the writer of sexy stories featuring redeemable alpha bad boys and sweet, strong women.
Her other loves include her children, her loving, supportive husband, anything historical, and wind chimes.
When she isn't writing, she's texting book ideas to herself.
Tabatha is represented by Jane Dystel of Dystel & Goderich Literary Management.

Author Links:
Check out Tabatha's blog: www.tabathavargo.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tabathadvargo
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tabathavargo
Amazon Page: http://amzn.to/2wqq5hv
Website: www.tabathavargo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabathavargo21/
Readers Group: http://tinyurl.com/opbtves

Melissa Andrea
New York Times Bestselling Author
Passionate Book Nerd
Coffee Abuser
Chaos w Lipstick
I'm really a Mermaid

Author Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissaandeaink/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissa_andreaa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaandreaink/
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2EuSRjQ
Website: melissaandrea.com
Readers Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/andreasaddicts/

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Cover Reveal: Captive Beauty

Title: Captive Beauty
Author: Natasha Knight
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2zwrHKq
Cover Designer: Clarise Tan | CT Cover Creations
Model: Jonny James
Genre: Dark Romance
Hosted By: The Wit & Wonder Agency

Synopsis:
Cilla
The Beast had Belle.
Killian Black has me.

How I got here doesn’t matter, even though he says it does. Says it was my choice. He doesn’t get it, though. It wasn’t ever a choice for me.

And now, he’s changing the rules.

The agreement was one month. For thirty days, I’d be his. He’s no longer satisfied with my body alone, though. He wants my soul, too. Wants every part of me. And even though I can pretend I’m safe when I lie beneath him, this man does something to me. Something wicked.

A thing that will break me.

Killian

People suck at consequences.

Cilla made the choice. She offered the deal. I just took her up on it. So what if I changed the rules half-way in? I’m not apologizing for it.

See, Cilla and me, we’re the same. She’s dark. As dark as me. Something happened to her. Something bad. It damaged her.

But it’s not a hero she seeks. It’s an avenging angel. A dark knight. That, I can do. I’ll slay her dragons, but it’ll cost her, because in return, I want everything. And I’ll take it.

She’s mine.

** Read an extended preview FREE exclusively on iBooks: http://apple.co/2AW6KH3 **
***Author’s note: Captive Beauty is a standalone romance. Think Beauty and the Beast, but twisted and dark in the best, dirtiest ways***

Pre-Order Links:
Amazon: Coming Soon!
iBooks: http://apple.co/2AW6KH3
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2zXK9M9
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2je0QsN
Google Play: Coming Soon!

Reviews:
“I was unable to put this book down, it’s tantalizing and gripping. Another great one by Natasha Knight. 5 stars.”—Carolyn for Book Haven Book Blog
“Dark and sensual, Natasha Knight will make you believe redemption is possible for even the most damaged of souls.” ~ Tarina Deaton, author of Combat Hearts Series
“The storyline and plot are thrilling and stunning! I recommend Captive Beauty to all Ms. Knights’s fans and I highly recommend this book to all those who love dark reads.” - Hanan, Goodreads Reviewer

Author Bio:
USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, Natasha Knight specializes in dark, tortured heroes. Happily-Ever-Afters are guaranteed, but she likes to put her characters through hell to get them there. She’s evil like that.

Author Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natashaknightauthor/
Twitter: @natashaknight13
Instagram: @natashaknight13
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/dashboard
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2FamOHg
Website: www.natasha-knight.com

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Release Blitz: Ever After

Title: Ever After (Dirtshine Series)
Author: Roxie Noir
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2kUGRQo
Cover Designer: Coverlüv
Model: John De Wall
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Hosted By: The Wit & Wonder Agency

Synopsis:
Once upon a time, a girl saved my life.
I was piss-drunk, high as a kite, and about to jump from a bridge.
She stopped me. I told her to fuck off.
Exactly how all great love stories start.
A year later, I met her again. Sober this time, after yet another stint in rehab.
She’s still pretty, still a spitfire, still lights up a room when she walks in.
And she doesn’t realize I’m the guy from the bridge.
Frankie doesn’t know anything about me or my past. She doesn’t know I’m a former rock star or an ex-junkie.
She doesn’t know that two years ago, someone died because of me.
She doesn’t need to know. She’s got problems of her own, and they’re what keep her coming back to see me time and again, even when we both know she shouldn’t.
I should be staying far, far away from this girl, but it’s like telling water to flow uphill. Can’t be done.
Frankie and I may be going down in flames, but we’ll be going down together.

Purchase Links:

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2m0Vfav
Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/2m54Gpv
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2qAjhPg

Get the first Dirtshine book for just 99¢ → http://amzn.to/2l9FZ9q

Review:
“I’m really impressed with this authors writing. Everything I’ve picked up from her has really taken me by surprise. She just has a natural ability to take ordinary characters and make them extraordinarily. I really can’t wait for what she brings us next!” ~ Mindy Lou’s Book Reviews.

Excerpt:
“Is this where I order?”
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
The moment she opens her mouth I know exactly who she fucking is. Frankly, I was hoping to never see her again.
“It’s the bar, isn’t it?” I ask.
She smiles. It’s just like an American girl to pretend I’m being polite when I’m not.
“I’m just never quite sure,” she says with a little laugh. “Everywhere seems to have slightly different rules, you know? I’ve just starting asking so I don’t offend anyone.”
It’s the girl from the bridge.
That night.
That girl.
The one who stopped her car a year ago, the one who fucking talked me off a ledge and watched while I walked away.
Someone who saw me at my lowest point — well, all right, one of the lowest points, there’s been a fair fucking few — and who I really hoped I’d never see again, because the only thing worse than being seen like that is being seen like that by a pretty girl.
She blinks, and she’s got big hazel eyes framed with long lashes, some kind of eye makeup on but fuck me if I know what, but I know one thing: she’s trying to charm me by being friendly.
And it’s working. She’s even prettier now, in the pub, than on the verge of tears last year and since I’m stone-cold sober at the moment, I’m in far better shape to appreciate such.
Still doesn’t mean I want her here. I don’t think she recognizes me and I’d prefer she move on before she does.
“Right, it’s the bar, you order here,” I say. I don’t move from where I’m leaning, and I don’t uncross my arms. “But I’m fresh out of cosmopolitans, appletinis, lemondrops, or anything a girl could drink enough of to start making a scene, so that’s what you’re looking for I recommend you look elsewhere.”
Just leave. Please just leave.
Of course she doesn’t. She laughs. As if I was joking.
“This crowd drink you out of appletinis?” she asks, glancing around at the scattered old men each individually nursing a pint in silence.
I look back at the football highlights on the telly.
“Right.”
“What do you have?”
“Beer, cider, whiskey, gin. It’s a pub, love.”
“Then give me a pub beer.”
“We’ve got bitter and stout, and none of that shite with an orange slice. American girls usually don’t like it.”
She hops up onto a bar stool, flops her purse onto the stool next to her, and wriggles out of her jacket, pushing her hand through her curly hair.
It’s one hell of a wriggle. It’s a wriggle to make a man forget he wants this nosy, pushy American to leave his pub.
“I’ll take a pint of bitter,” she says.
“You sure?”
She pauses, gives me a quick, annoyed glance up and down.
“Yeah, I’m sure,” she says. “Are you going to let me exchange money for beer or what?”
I could refuse, of course. I can refuse to serve anyone for any reason, but as much as I really want her to leave I also don’t, because she’s fucking pretty, she’s giving it right back to me, and maybe she’ll wriggle back into her jacket.
I pour her the beer, put it down in front of her.
“Three pounds twenty,” I say. She hands me a five pound note, and as I’m handing her change back, something on her left hand catches the light.
It’s a diamond ring.
No: it’s a diamond ring the size of a small lorry. Fucking wonder that she can lift her hand with that thing on it. Clearly someone else has been enticed by her wiggle, someone with quite a lot of money and a need to show it off.
That’s all it is, obviously. A ring that can be seen from orbit fucking smacks of insecurity and the desire to impress one’s friends more than it does of love, right?
She takes a sip, watching me, and I realize I haven’t moved. That I’m still standing in front of her, like I’m expecting to converse or something.
“It’s no appletini, but it’s not bad,” she says.

Author Bio:
I love writing sexy, alpha men and the headstrong women they fall for. My weaknesses include: beards, whiskey, nice abs with treasure trails, sarcasm, cats, prowess in the kitchen, prowess in the bedroom, forearm tattoos, and gummi bears. I live in California with my very own sexy, bearded, whiskey-loving husband and two hell-raising cats. Get my romance novella Dirty Sweet FREE when you join my mailing list! http://www.roxienoir.com/newsletter

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Saturday, January 6, 2018

Teaser: Ever After

Ever After by Roxie Noir

Once upon a time, a girl saved my life.
I was piss-drunk, high as a kite, and about to jump from a bridge.
She stopped me.
I told her to fuck off.
Exactly how all great love stories start.

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