Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends... Lights Out Lucy by Elicia Hyder ~PLUS Giveaway!

  Lights Out Lucy

By Elicia Hyder

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Lucy Cooper isn’t looking for love when she finds it—or slams into it, rather—during rush hour traffic. But her heart, like her car, is a total loss the moment West Adler steps out of his truck to inspect the damage.

West truly is the perfect guy: handsome, funny, rich. The benefactor of not one, but two children’s hospitals. And he’s the main sponsor of the Music City Rollers, Nashville’s championship roller derby team.

When Lucy discovers the Rollers are actively recruiting “Fresh Meat,” she puts her life on the line to catch West Adler’s attention. But will accident-prone Lucy skate off with the heart of Nashville’s Most Eligible Bachelor? Or will she get herself killed in a sport that promises, “It’s not a matter of if you’ll get hurt—but of how bad and when.”

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Lorelei's Thoughts

It’s fresh! It’s fun! It’s fantastic! 

Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommendations for May

Here are my book recommendations for May.

Click on each author's name to view their book collection. This is the best way to search for deals and even free ebooks!

Claudia Connor ~ Debra Webb ~ Gail Chianese ~ Geri Krotow ~ Jane Porter ~ Katie Ruggle ~ Manda Collins ~ Nan Rossiter ~ Patience Griffin ~ Patty Plount ~ Priscilla Oliveras ~ Robyn Carr ~ Roxanne St. Claire ~ Sabrina Jeffries ~ Sarah Andre ~ Suzanne Brockmann ~ Terri Osburn ~ Valerie Bowman ~Katherine Center ~ Megan Ryder ~ Katherine Garbera ~ Elicia Hyder 

Click on the covers to learn more about each book

Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends... Resort to Love by Priscilla Oliveras

Resort to Love

 by Priscilla Oliveras

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Sometimes, going back to the beginning is the only answer.

Paradise Key Resort holds the best and the worst of Sofía Vargas’s adolescent memories of love and heartbreak. Now, she hopes to wipe the slate clean and boost her career from resort manager to owner by winning a quirky town contest. But when an old flame throws his hat into the ring, Sofía realizes that protecting her heart will be the biggest challenge.

Nathan Patrick Hamilton III has played the part of the good son all his life with one exception—indulging in a secret on again-off again relationship with Sofia in high school and college, knowing that family duty would eventually tear them apart.

Years later, Nathan feels like he finally has a chance to win back the girl of his dreams and right the way he wronged her. But Sofía doesn’t trust or forgive easily and it’s going to take more than kooky town hall meetings, an emergency trip back to Key West, stolen kisses and a re-creation of their first date, for him to even be in the running. Is the ultimate prize the resort or winning back Sofía's heart?

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Eileen's Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading Resort to Love by Priscilla Oliveras, book

Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Connie Mann!

*Giveaway!* Easy Entry! U.S. only~Ends 06/03/18

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  Happy Release Day to Connie Mann! To Celebrate, lets learn some fun facts about Connie in this short Q&A. Leave a question on the blog for a chance to win DEADLY MELODY!  

1. What genre(s) do you write?

I write romantic suspense, and love stories that center around families and include lots of nature and the outdoors, especially ones set in Florida.

2. Coffee or tea lover?

Oh, definitely coffee. Mom made me drink hot tea whenever I got sick as a child and to me, tea = sick. Iced tea is a different story. Love that.

3.  Name one thing on your bucket list.   

Looking back at the Debbie Macomber Luncheon April 28th, 2018

 On April 28th, 2018 over 210 fervent fans had the pleasure of attending Debbie Macomber's Luncheon. 

Here are the highlights of a delightful day celebrating Debbie Macomber's 35 years of writing!

 

Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Lenora Bell!

 *Giveaway at the end of this post! Ends 6/3/18 (U.S. only)

On April 26th, 2018 we had the immense pleasure of having USA Today bestselling author Lenora Bell join us via Skype at Lorelei's Lit Lair: Let's Talk Romance: An Avon Romance Extravaganza! in Orlando, FL. Here's her bio and Q & A!

Lenora Bell is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romance novels with Avon Books. Her writing has won numerous awards including the 2014 RWA Golden Heart award for best historical romance and the 2016 RT Book Reviews Best First Historical Romance award. A teacher with an MFA in Creative Writing, Lenora has lived and worked on five continents. She currently shares an old farmhouse in the Pacific Northwest with her carpenter husband and two tiger-striped rescue kitties. She loves to hear from readers! Sign up for her mailing list to hear about new books, sales, and giveaways!

1. When and who inspired you to begin writing, and why historical romance?

Looking Back: April '18 LLL: Let's Talk Romance~An Avon Romance Extravaganza with Lenora Bell & more!

We had a blast in April at the  Lorelei's Lit Lair Presents: Let's Talk Romance-An Avon Extravaganza with special guest, USA Today bestselling author Lenora Bell! Here are the highlights! 

You're invited! Thurs. May 24 '18 Lorelei's Lit Lair Presents: Let's Talk Romance with Elicia Hyder!

 Curious about the Romance genre?

 Looking for new author suggestions and titles? 

Want to win free books?

 Lorelei’s Lit Lair will offer recommendations and discuss all things romance, including contemporary, historical, romantic suspense and women’s fiction with romantic elements. 

We'll have awesome book giveaways, swag and lots of fun!

Exciting News!

 Bestselling author Elicia Hyder will be joining Lorelei’s Lit Lair Presents: Let’s Talk Romance. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Elicia in person to talk about her latest release Light Out Lucy and answer questions from the audience.

  

Join us this Thursday, May 24th, 7:00 p.m. at the Alafaya Branch, in Orlando FL.

This is a free event open to the community, but seating is limited. 

 

*Special Thanks to St. Martin's Press and Montlake Romance for providing books and swag for this event!*

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Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Claudia Connor!

GIVEAWAY! Easy entry!
Four (4) lucky readers can win one (1) iBooks code each of LOVE AT LAST by the fantabulous Claudia Connor!

U.S. only~Ends 5/13/18

Before you enter the giveaway below, learn some fun facts about Claudia Connor in this short Q&A. 

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1.What genre(s) do you write? 

Contemporary romance

 

2.Coffee or tea lover? 

I switch back and forth every 9 mos or so. I’m on coffee now

3.Name one thing on your bucket list.

Skydiving

4.Do you have pets? 

Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends...Recipe For Disaster by Tracy Solheim ~ Plus Giveaway!

Recipe for Disaster 
By Tracy Solheim

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Men of the Secret Service series Book 1 ~Tule Publishing

Secret Service Agent Griffin Keller always gets his man. And, his woman. In pursuit of an international counterfeiter known only as "The Artist", Griffin stumbles across paintings that have been unknowingly stolen from the White House and swapped with forgeries. His only clue to the thief's identity, a dish towel from the White House kitchen.

White House pastry chef Marin Chevalier desperately needs a date to her cousin's society wedding. Unfortunately, her busy schedule and lackluster social life leave her little opportunity to meet eligible men. When a sexy Secret Service agent shows up in her kitchen—and just about everywhere else she goes—Marin believes she's finally met the perfect date. But as a series of frightening accidents and near misses begin to occur around her, Marin finds herself relying on Griffin as more than just her "plus-one".

The more dead bodies that pile up around Marin, the more Griffin is convinced she is the link to The Artist. Too bad he can't convince his libido. The curvy chef has gotten under his skin like no other woman. When the clues finally fall into place and Griffin realizes Marin is not the suspect, but instead the target, he'll risk everything in his arsenal to keep her safe. Even his heart.

Buy links for Recipe for Disaster

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Eileen's Thoughts

WOW! I loved reading Recipe for Disaster by Tracy Solheim, the first book in her Men of the Secret Service series. The

Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends... Until There Was Us by Samantha Chase

   Until There was Us 
by Samantha Chase 

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 He'll have to play his cards just right for her to take a chance on him...

Megan Montgomery has always been careful...except that one time she threw caution to the wind and hooked up with a sexy groomsman at her cousin's wedding. But that was two years ago—so why can't she stop thinking about Alex Rebat?

Alex has been living the good life. He loves his job, has a great circle of friends, and doesn't answer to anyone. The problem? There's only one woman he wants and she ran out on him after one amazing weekend. But now that Megan's coming back to town, Alex hopes he can convince her to take another chance on him...and on a future that can only be built together.

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Eileen's Thoughts

Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Samantha Chase!

*Giveaway!* Easy Entry! U.S. and Canada only~Ends 5/13/18

Today’s featured author is the amazing Samantha Chase!

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 Learn some fun facts about Samantha in this short Q&A. Leave a question on the blog for a chance to win a signed copy of Until There Was Us! 

1. What genre(s) do you write? 

I write sweet and sexy contemporary romances.

2. Coffee or tea lover?
I’m sure an angry mob is going to come after me for this, but…neither. LOL!! If I drink anything hot, it’s hot chocolate. Makes me husband crazy!!

3. Name one thing on your bucket list.

Author Spotlight Q&A and Excerpt: A Duke Like No Other by Valerie Bowman!

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First comes love, then comes marriage. Unless it’s the other way around. . .

General Mark Grimaldi has sacrificed everything for his military career, working his way through the ranks without the benefit of a nobleman’s title. Now, his years of dedication are about to pay off—with an offer for a prestigious promotion to Home Secretary. There’s only one condition: Mark must be married. Aside from the small matter of not actually wanting to be wed, Mark faces another troubling problem: he already has a wife.

Nicole Huntington Grimaldi has spent ten contented years in France without her husband—and without regret. When Mark asks her to return to London and play the part of his beloved wife, she sees her chance. But neither of them is prepared for news that will throw Mark’s future into chaos…nor the undeniable desire they’ve rekindled. Maybe happily-ever-after can happen the second time around in A Duke Like No Other, the next Regency romance from Valerie Bowman.

Valerie Bowman’s Playful Brides novels are:

“Wholly satisfying.”—USA Today

“Smart and sensual…readers will be captivated.”—RT Book Reviews

"Smoldering.” —Booklist

Buy Links:
Amazon
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Books-A-Million
Indie Bound
Powells

Q&A with Valerie Bowman