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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | October 1, 2020 · 5:00 am

Christmas Kisses Blitz

Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge, Book Two

Romance, Holiday Romance, Women’s Fiction

Release Date: October 1, 2020

Publisher: Wild Quail Publishing

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Random circumstances brought them together. Love made them family.

Hailey Kirby plans to spend a wonderful Christmas holiday at the Cedar
Mountain Lodge with her family, celebrating her sister’s wedding as
Maid of Honor. Things go awry when the wedding is called off. Hoping to
comfort her sister, her mother and three sisters decide to go ahead with
their winter vacation plans at the Lodge.

Hailey works in town as the children’s librarian, and under the pen
name of Lee Merriweather is secretly the author and illustrator of picture
books. Young children adore the stories of Charlie and his dog, Zeke,
including Regan, the niece of Nick Hensley, a rock star musician who’s
recently moved back to Granite Ridge. When he reaches out to the author to
seek permission to write songs to go with the stories, Hailey is forced to
confess who she is and the painful reason why she’s been hiding behind
a pseudonym.

As Hailey and Nick put their creative minds together, they form a
friendship that quickly grows to much more. Hailey learns to trust and
discovers some chances in life are worth taking.

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The entire Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge series includes:

Christmas Sisters by Tess Thompson, Tammy L. Grace, Ev Bishop, Violet Howe,
Judith Keim

Christmas Kisses by Judith Keim

Christmas Wishes by Tammy L. Grace

Christmas Hope by Violet Howe

Christmas Dreams by Ev Bishop

Christmas Rings by Tess Thompson

About the Author

Judith Keim enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New
York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their two
dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family.

While growing up, she was drawn to the idea of writing stories from a young
age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library,
or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the
books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid
imaginations.

A hybrid author who both has a publisher and self-publishes, Ms. Keim
writes heart-warming novels about women who face unexpected challenges, meet
them with strength, and find love and happiness along the way. Her
best-selling books are based, in part, on many of the places she’s lived or
visited and on the interesting people she’s met, creating believable
characters and realistic settings her many loyal readers love. Ms. Keim
loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm for her
stories.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 30, 2020 · 5:00 am

Love’s Full Circle Blitz

Contemporary Christian Romance

Date Published: April 27, 2019

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Kayden James may have missed out on her happy ever after. But, as a
successful marriage and family therapist, at least she can help other people
find theirs. Now that her career has taken off, Kayden is finally ready to
put the past behind her. . . until it strolls into her office unexpectedly
one day. The last thing Kayden needs is for her ex-boyfriend to stir up old
feelings. She’d rather stay a single cat lady than let him break her
heart again.

Liam has spent a long time living with one regret—letting Kayden slip
through his fingers. He’s determined to make amends for the way he
treated her all those years ago, but he’s finding it hard to melt her
icy exterior. If he can just convince her to trust him and see that
he’s changed, their love finally has a chance of coming full
circle.

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A combination of relief and confusion washed over Kayden while she
processed the information. Her brain registered a jumbled mess of
contradictory emotions ranging from sadness to anger to happiness.

Liam withdrew his hand. “That’s all in the past,” he
said, reaching for his burger. He took a big bite and stared off into the
distance.

“You said you work nearby. Where?”

“The University of Colorado. I teach computer science at their Denver
campus.”

Kayden let out a low whistle. “I’m impressed. What’s your
area of expertise?”

“Database Management Systems.”

“Sounds complicated.” She finished eating her fries. “It
wouldn’t be my idea of fun, but I bet you find the subject
fascinating.”

He grinned. “Not as fascinating as your job. In my line of work,
it’s extremely rare for a computer to get mad and storm out of the
room.”

Kayden gave him a playful elbow to the ribs. “Very funny.” Her
lips twitched, struggling to contain the laughter, until it burst out and
engulfed them. Soon they giggled like two long lost friends instead of
estranged exes.

Shane cleared away their plates. “Any dessert for you
today?”

“No, thank you,” Kayden answered.

“I’ve got this,” Liam replied as Shane slid the check on
the bar between them. He placed the money he extracted from his wallet on
the counter. “Keep the change.”

“Thanks. You folks enjoy the rest of your day.”

~~~~

Liam followed Kayden out of the restaurant and into the sunshine, feeling a
little less guilt-ridden than when the day had begun. He stepped lightly and
inhaled the aromatic pansies blooming in one of the many large flower pots
dotting the sidewalk along the path to Elway Plaza.

He eased his sunglasses onto the bridge of his nose. While they walked, he
admired the captivating woman beside him and thanked God for the opportunity
to make amends for the way he’d treated her.

“This is my stop. Thank you for lunch.”

“You’re welcome.”

“I guess I’ll see you around.” She turned for the
door.

“Wait!” He withdrew the wallet in his back pocket and pulled
out his business card. “Give me a call sometime. Day or
night.”

Kayden read aloud the name on the card: Liam Pierce, PhD.

He slowly stepped away, wishing he had a camera to capture her radiant
smile. “Goodbye, Dr. James.”

About the Author

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Amazon #1 Bestselling Author ★

Cherry resides in the Mitten State with her husband of 19 years and a tabby
cat named Caden. A true Michigander, she points at the palm of her right
hand when telling people where she lives, drinks Vernors ginger ale when
she’s under the weather, wears shorts and a sweatshirt at the same
time, and measures distance in minutes, not miles. She also cheers for her
favorite football team, the Michigan Wolverines. Go Blue!

A confirmed night owl, Cherry wholeheartedly agrees with whoever said,
“I could be a morning person, if morning happened around noon.”
It’s no surprise then she prefers to write in the evening. She’s
a bit of a pantser writer, meaning she dreams up stories without using an
outline, so every day is an exciting adventure as she waits to see where the
characters lead her next!

A lifelong avid reader, Cherry turned to writing as a creative outlet.
Drawing partly from her own experiences, and partly from her wild
imagination, she weaves romantic tales with a smidgen of religion and a hint
of mystery. Cherry’s first novel, The Fearful Heart, debuted in 2014,
and she has never looked back. She continues to grow as an author, learning
more about the writing craft with each book.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

The Best Doctor in Town Blitz

A Tall Tales from the Hills Novel: Book 1

Mystery

Date Published: November 7, 2019

Publisher: Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.

Set in Southwest Virginia and inspired by actual events and the story of
the small town’s most revered doctor, who may just be a serial killer. A
local police officer with a tarnished reputation, a reporter who manipulated
facts, and the doctor’s chief intern, who may be a thief, have pieces of the
puzzle. Yet no one in authority believes the great doctor could be
responsible. All the while, patients are dying.

About the Author

Shadowed and protected by the mountains of her native southwest Virginia,
Amelia Townsend has lived hither, thither, and yon – mostly between
Virginia and North Carolina. She has worked as a newspaper and TV reporter,
freelance producer and director, writer, and now PR hack. She is a
proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

She has no claim to fame. Further, she is most often bewildered when people
say they are impressed by her work. Her first novel, Keepsakes for the
Heart, was nominated by the N.C. Historical Association for the prestigious
Ragan Old North State Award for non-fiction.

Her favorite avocation is listening to and writing down other
people’s stories, for truth surely is stranger and more beautiful than
fiction. This is where Townsend has found fodder for the stories of the
hills that she wrote with her late writing buddy. Several have come to life
in the form of a novel and a couple of plays in production. The names have
been changed to protect the guilty.

Townsend’s most impressive accomplishments are her children – a
son and daughter – who managed to turn in to fine young adults,
despite her attempts to raise them.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

Aurora’s Cowboy Daddy Blitz

Ranch Rescue Book 1

Western Romance, Contemporary

Date Published: September 30, 2020

Publisher: Blushing Books

Holt Coleman runs the Rescue Ranch with his five brothers. A project
initiated by their parents and supported by the entire family. They rescue
abused women, and abused horses. Two very different ventures with more
similarities than expected, both are suffering from past trauma and have
lost the ability to trust. Currently, the ranch needs a new house mother to
welcome and assist the women who are seeking safety here. When convicted
murderer Aurora Bickman applies Holt’s intrigued by her application
and her past. When he meets her he knows he has to have her, as an employee,
as a lover and as her daddy.

Aurora Bickman was released from prison early given her good behavior and
prison overcrowding. Most people thought she didn’t serve long enough
but they also didn’t know her sentence began shortly after she married
her deceased husband. Feeling as though she’s imposed on her best
friend’s hospitality long enough, and even though she’s scared
beyond belief, she is ready to start her life over on her terms. Surprised
she has an interview and worried she’ll be rejected, she pushes the
feelings aside and takes a chance at the Rescue Ranch. When she sees the
gorgeous ranch and meets the handsome Holt Coleman, she feels as if her
dreams have a chance to come true. In more ways than one.

This is book one in the Rescue Ranch series and can be enjoyed
independently.

Publisher’s Note: This sexy, Daddy Dom, cowboy romance contains
elements of danger, adventure, mystery, sensual themes and power exchange
and is intended for adults only. If any of these offend you, please do not
purchase.

About the Author

Melinda Barron loves to explore Egyptian tombs and temples, discover Mayan
ruins, play in castles towers, and explore new cities and countries. She
generally does it all from the comfort of her home by opening a book.

Melinda loves to lose herself between the pages of a book. The only thing
she loves more is creating stories from the wonderful heroes and heroines
that haunt her dreams and crowd her head. She believes love is for everyone,
not just those who are a size 2. Her books are full of magic, suspense and
love, in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Mel currently lives in the Texas Panhandle, with two cats, and a file
stuffed with new ideas to keep her typing fingers busy, and your heart
engaged.

She also writes as Maura McMann.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 29, 2020 · 5:00 am

Snatch 2&20 Blitz

A Satirical Romp through the Wall Street and Silicon Valley Swamps

Satire, Literary Fiction

Published: April 2020

Would you sell your soul to a sociopathic hedge fund titan for tens of
millions in dirty cash? What about your sexy wife? What if it meant cozying
up to a neurotic and lecherous tech entrepreneur while risking your freedom,
and maybe even your life?

Snatch 2&20 is a satirical memoir parodying the author’s past
life as a hedge fund manager. It should not only be of interest to the fans
of the hit TV shows Billions and Silicon Valley, and books like The Wolf of
Wall Street and Liar’s Poker, but to anyone who wants an
insider’s take on the rotten core of our delusional plutocracy in this
second Gilded Age.

If you just say no to innuendo, then please enter with caution (as the
strumpet said to the stiff). But just remember that, in this case, the only
thing more offensive than the jokes is the truth they pillory- the
corruption of our financial elites and the system that enables them, the
ludicrous hype surrounding technology companies and their founders, and the
blatant hypocrisy of pretty much everyone. It is also, perhaps, one
man’s journey to find a grain of meaning in the castle of sand that is
his life.

Praise for Snatch 2&20:

“Snatch 2&20″ is a remarkable debut novel by Luke
Fellows and one I highly recommend. If you’re looking for an entertaining
escape and enjoy a little zing in your reads, this one scores off the charts
in originality, entertainment value and excellent writing. Well done…Among
the top stories I’ve read so far this year.” – Reader Views

“A raucous story told by a brilliant mind becomes something both
satirical and insightful in Snatch 2&20 by Luke Fellows…the novel
sings like a satirical sword cutting through the worlds of finance and the
realms of human folly, making Snatch 2&20 a timely caper that is both
amusing and insightful from start to finish.” -Self-Publishing Review.
4 stars out of 5.

“In this gloriously sardonic book…the descriptions and dialogue are
consistently pithy and snarky…Overall, this novel will be a riotous ride
for readers…Fast-paced and often hilarious fiction” – Kirkus
Reviews

“Complex, witty, dramatic, thought-provoking, and filled with business
and social inspection…Snatch 2&20 is engrossing, unexpected, and hard
to put down…” -Midwest Book Review

“Snatch 2&20 is just wild enough to support its destructive,
incongruously wholesome conclusion…a clever, cynical novel about the
absurdities of capitalism and the people who prop it up.” 4 Stars out
of 5- Foreword Clarion Reviews.

About the Author

Luke Fellows is a forty-something recovering hedge fund manager. Born in
London, and educated at St. Paul’s School and Oxford University, he
sacrificed his love of Classics for a Wall Street career, moving to New York
City in 2000. After a sojourn at Harvard Business School, he made the leap
to Silicon Valley, where, in 2008, he co-founded a technology-focused hedge
fund, retiring as soon as his partners could practicably get rid of him.
Despite his best efforts to escape the bubble, he still lives with his wife
and three daughters near Palo Alto, CA. Snatch 2&20 is the first novel
he is admitting to.

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