Writer Wednesday – Lucy Lit

Writer Wednesday – Lucy Lit

Now, Lucy doesn’t know I’m featuring her today so I don’t have a full interview or anything with her, but what I do have for you is a terrific debut book that she’s written, titled 42, Rue du Jardin.

I confess, I bought it partially because its set in Savannah, Georgia and partially because I saw Rebecca Tsaros Dickson’s name on the cover. I’m just starting to follow Rebecca (she’s an author coach/editor/etc) and I wanted to see one of her finished products.

Lucy Lit's Debut Novel

Lucy Lit’s Debut Novel

42, Rue du Jardin is a winning debut, full of charm, relatable characters, and solid storytelling. The two lead characters, Cullan and Royce, are not in the first flush of youth; they are in their vigorous 40s, with good, solid careers. Cullan is navigating life while hoping against hope that she’ll find a man who can make her orgasm like they do in her romance books, while Royce is a businessman and Tantric scholar who loves to love women limp and satisfied before he moves on. The way Lucy brings these two together is so much fun.

Here’s the blurb:

“The streets of Savannah have stories to tell…

One determined (and detached) Alpha male. A woman whose faith in love is shattered. Tantric sex. Could be a disaster or maybe a path to healing.

What happens when your romance novel fantasies collide with your reality?

Forty-something Cullan Davis almost has it all. Loving family, friends, successful business, community activist.

And no sex life.

A chronic, disfiguring skin disease and past abuse left physical and emotional scars that prevent her from believing in relationship possibilities. Resigned to being alone, she compensates by living vicariously through the heroines in her beloved romance novels. When her real-life lust from afar notices her, panic sets in. She cannot possibly get involved. Her scars are too deep. No man wants a self-proclaimed freak, do they?

Royce Jacobson is a wealthy philanthropist, single parent of a twenty-year-old daughter and womanizing player. Practicing his own version of tantric sex, he subscribes to the love ’em and leave ’em satisfied mentality. He wants to add Cullan to his conquest list but discovers vulnerability in her, touching a part of him he didn’t know existed. She’s an enigma. And Royce excels at solving puzzles. He’s convinced tantra can break through her reserves… if only she would cooperate.

When they end up on opposite sides of a high-stakes business venture, sparks fly professionally and personally. How far will Royce go to get what he wants? Can Cullan learn to love herself and trust in a man?

Readers who value older characters proving that romance and sex are timeless will enjoy Cullan and Royce’s journey to the address of 42 Rue de Jardin. A complete novel with no cliffhanger – First in the Sultry Savannah Series.

This romance is for mature audiences only due to explicit content and language.”

Do yourself a favor, and check out this new author.

Find her at Amazon and her website. Tell her Christine sent you, lol!

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Sally Felt on Writer Wednesday – and FLUSHED!

Sally Felt on Writer Wednesday – and FLUSHED!

SallyFeltGoodGirlEnjoy Sally as she takes over the blog today. She’s a friend of mine and I LOVE this story! Take it away, Sally!

When romance calls for augers, wax gaskets and shop vacs. (Oh, the places we’ll go!)

When it comes to book boyfriends, could you go for one who is good with his hands? I sure could. (And yes, I know where your mind went, Christine. I like the way you think!) But when I challenged myself to write a plumber hero, I had a problem. Well, two problems.

The most obvious—I knew nothing about plumbing.

The other—I wanted my heroine to flush her ex’s ring in a rage, then need to get it back. And let’s face it, romance fiction is not the place we expect to hear a lot about toilets. Some delicacy would be required.

Between the Internet and the ever-handy juvenile nonfiction section of the library, I learned enough to write my way around Kim’s job, solving the first problem. But to strike the right balance of what to say and what to forgo, I relied on critique partners.

Never shy, they leapt into the fray.

“She hired him to fix a clogged toilet,” said one Critique Goddess, in reference to how Isabelle meets the hero at the start of the book. “Wouldn’t she be self-conscious, worried he’ll assume she’s the one that clogged it?”

A reasonable question. I made the change.

The Critique Goddess didn’t bat a lash at any of my choices in either of the two key scenes in which Kim demonstrates his competence as a plumber,. However, one of them did remark, “He’s so sexy! She should be thinking it wouldn’t be so bad if he flashed plumber’s crack.”

Did I succumb to peer pressure and do it? You’ll have to read Flushed to find out.

But seriously, I take full responsibility for any errors, and also any detail that could be considered indelicate. I can only assure that I strive to deliver an entertaining read.

Preferably, one that will make you run hot. Perhaps even feel…flushed.

Happy reading!

Sally's Book!!!

Sally’s Book!!!

The blurb:

When it hits the fan, he’s your man.

Kissing her plumber in the middle of her dinner party wasn’t in Isabelle’s carefully-laid plans. But neither had she expected an ambush by her uninvited ex. So when Kim Martin, plumber to the rescue, charms her guests and poses as her new guy to spare her humiliation, she gets carried away.

At first, being Isabelle’s faux beau suits Kim Martin just fine. She’s hot, intriguing and won’t get in the way of his plans to blow town and build a business he’s passionate about. But Isabelle just isn’t cut out to be a good time girl. She gets under Kim’s skin and into his head—and he’s not entirely sure what to do about that.

Isabelle’s been fooled too often to trust a gorgeous flirt like Kim. Yet the more she tries to fit him into a box, the harder he fights his way out of it. Hot, bothered and more than a little flushed, she’s having trouble keeping her hands—or her heart—to to herself.

An excerpt from Flushed:

She sniffed. “Can you get it or not?”

Kim rolled his shoulders and neck. “Let’s find out.” He squatted on the floor by the toilet and looked up at her. “I’ll start simple. Empty the water from the tank. Unbolt the toilet from the floor and have a look underneath. We might get lucky. It could be stuck in the trap right at the floor.” The down view made Kim appear to be all shoulder and leg. And eyes. Those incredible eyes.

She could break furniture with this man. Definitely. She could swing from the ceiling fan with him. And why shouldn’t she? Sure, he was too good-looking to be trusted, but he’d been matter-of-fact enough about his escapades with Jules, or whatever the gym babe’s name was. That meant he wouldn’t lie to her about his other women the way Steven or Daniel had. That was something.

 “If that doesn’t get it, I’ll run a camera down the line and see what we can see.”

He was still talking. She didn’t know why. She’d just decided she would revel in the merely physical—go ahead and take the sex that surely wouldn’t disappoint. “Camera?”

He stood up and she could swear she felt his heat, his energy, brushing hers. She realized her heart was pounding.

 “Don’t get your hopes up. It takes crappy pictures.”

The bathroom became quiet as Isabelle stared at Kim’s lips. He was smiling. Her body throbbed in response. “Kim.”

“Isabelle?” His voice had lost its professional edge, becoming fuzzy and less sure of itself. She’d always thought she wanted a dominant man. Why was hearing this uncertainty in his voice as big a turn on as the way he charged to her rescue? This was no time for such thoughts. She didn’t need a man touching her heart, not now, not him. On the other hand, if he wanted to touch anything else—anything at all, she thought, pulse pounding—she was good to go, especially if she went right now.

His breathing changed. The charge between them was building.

Then she realized what he’d said. Crappy pictures. She burst out laughing. “That’s awful,” she said. She laughed some more, the stress of the last couple of days making it hard to stop. Kim began laughing too, which only made it worse. Soon she was gasping for breath, falling back against the sink, stomach muscles beginning to ache, helpless. He took her elbow to steady her. She found herself in his arms.  Laughing became kissing, which was just as breath-stealing and far more deliciously physical. She couldn’t seem to stop. He didn’t seem to mind.

Bio:

Sally Felt writes funny, sexy stories about people who have a thing or two to learn about love. Her mission: write decent-guy heroes who are also dead sexy. She is amazing at starting conversations in elevators and laughing for no reason. If she could be any animal, she’d be an otter, because they play all the time. Or maybe a llama, for their lush eyelashes and ability to spit.

Sally is smart enough to live in Texas, where hot is as much about the men as the weather. Still, she thinks bow ties are cool.

Website: http://sallyfelt.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sallytex

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sally.felt

Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/sallytex/

Find Flushed here…

Ellora’s Cave: http://www.ellorascave.com/flushed.html

Amazon: http://amzn.to/KEXBHW

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1aVvxq5

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1mHv9R

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So glad to have Sally here today. I love this book in part because of her hero’s name – I dated a man named Kim, once long, long ago and before I snagged my man. Do you like the name Kim for a man? Have you ever met any male Kims? Let’s chat!

Writer Wednesday – Meet Laura Drake

Writer Wednesday – Meet Laura Drake

Laura Drake is a fabulous author who is leaving So Cal for Texas. (WHY? One of those totally unanswerable questions, lol.) Those of us here will miss her terribly, but wish her bon voyage.

The Bio

Laura Drake, Author

Laura Drake, Author

Laura Drake is a city girl who never grew out of her tomboy ways, or a serious cowboy crush. She writes both Women’s Fiction and Romance. Her, ‘Sweet on a Cowboy’ Series, set in the world of professional bull riding, is published by Grand Central: The Sweet Spot (May 13), Nothing Sweeter (Jan 14), and Sweet on You (Sept 14). Her Road Home, the first book in her Widow’s Grove series, is published by Harlequin’s Superromance.

Laura resides in Southern California, though she aspires to retirement in Texas. She gave up the corporate CFO gig to write full time. She’s a wife, grandmother, and motorcycle chick in the remaining waking hours.

The Book

Nothing Sweeter, book 2 in the Sweet on a Cowboy series.

Nothing Sweeter, book 2 in the Sweet on a Cowboy series.

Aubrey Madison is starting over. Leaving Los Angeles and everything behind except the scars of her ruined past, Bree sets out for cowboy country. Now she has a new home, a new job-and a new worry: the ruggedly sexy rancher who makes her long for things she shouldn’t . . .

Rough and tumble cattleman Max Jameson has broken wild stallions and faced angry bulls. Yet the redheaded city cupcake who turned up at the High Heather Ranch might be his undoing. Bree has a plan to rescue the ranch from foreclosure that’s just crazy enough to work. But will Max gamble his future on a beautiful stranger?

 

The Review

As those of you who read this feature regularly know, I rarely review the books I showcase here. Not because I don’t love what I read, but because I run out of time! This time around, though, I read devoured the book in one sitting after picking up an ARC from the author herself. Plus featuring Laura was a last-minute decision (that she’s totally unaware of, by the way).

After reading just the first page of Nothing Sweeter, it became a book I was more than happy to sink into. Not a cliche to be found. This is my favorite type of romance; complicated, slow-moving, without a real nasty protagonist (just a guy desperate for some respect). It has a woman running from a past she’d love to forget, a man struggling to keep his ranch and feed his hands, a “bull” market and the color pink, found in the most unlikely place.

The characters are real people; the situation is all-too-believable in this day and age. The way these two rise to the challenges set before them kept me spellbound. I’m so glad this is a series, as now I get to go back and read the first one (The Sweet Spot).

Laura is just bursting in on the romance scene. Do yourself a favor and pick up her books, for this is one writer who will undoubtedly get better and better.

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Writer Wednesday – Meet Nikki Prince and Swagger

Writer Wednesday – Meet Nikki Prince and Swagger

Today I have the FABULOUS Nikki Prince on my blog. She and I became Facebook friends, then met at the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America – and it’s been a love-fest ever since. Sit back, and get to know the woman behind the books.

The Interview

CA: What made you decide to write a novel?

NP: Sheer craziness in wanting to finish NaNoWriMo. It was a challenge to myself.  Swagger came about as a challenge to me to see if I could write a New Adult novel in first person.

CA: OMG I totally know what you mean. Wow! To have that as your first push – good for you! So what genre do you write in, and why?

NP: I write interracial erotic romances in contemporary and paranormal currently, and plan to expand into other genres.  Why?  I love the heroine to look like me and to be in a relationship that represents my relationships.  I’m a black woman married to a white man and I love to see different cultures together. Beyond that I like to see the world as not just skin tones.  That everyone has something in common.

CA: I SO agree! I love the mixture of skin tones, especially in love scenes. So tell me, is your latest book part of a series or standalone book? If a series, what is the name of this series, and how many books/short stories do you have planned?

NP: This at the moment is just a standalone, although a thought of another book has been in the back of my mind.

CA: Keep thinking, girl! So, if you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

NP: Wow, that’s hard to answer.  I love to travel. Anywhere I lay my head could be home honestly.  I miss traveling.  Maybe one day soon.

CA: I’m SO with you. Love traveling, especially with my hubby. Okay, name me 3 simple joys in your life. (Though I think I’ve got this one pegged!)

NP: My kids, writing and reading.

CA: Yep! Knew it! That’s mainly what you put on your FB feed, lol.  Okay, next question. If you could have dinner with any person, living or dead or fictional, who would it be and where would you go to eat?

NP: I would love to have dinner with Edgar Allan Poe and Martin Luther King…wherever greatness like that would want to eat, that’s where we would go.

CA: Wow! Great answers. I wonder where they’d like to eat in today’s world, lol?! So,if you could give just one piece of advice to a writer starting out, what would it be?

NP: To keep trying and don’t listen to negative talk. Follow your dreams, this is your life, this is your book…dream it and write it.

CA: What do you do when you’re not writing? Do you have a Day Job?

NP: I work in a police station on a Community College in Parking Services.

CA: Really? Do you ever put stuff you learn from work into your books? Never mind, we’ll talk later, lol! Name one thing your fans would be surprised to learn about you.

NP: I am really, really shy until I get to know you.

CA: Seriously? OKay, maybe that first time you were a bit hesitant to hug me when I came running up to you…Is there anything else you’d like to talk about?

NP: I’d like to say thank you so much for having me here Christine. It’s an honor and a pleasure.

CA: Oh Nikki, it’s entirely my pleasure!

The Book

Swagger, by Nikki Prince

Swagger, by Nikki PrinceS

 The Blurb

Nine years, two lives, one love.

We all have dreams. Mine were filled with college and the boy I loved, Cruz Montoya. But all that went up with smoke when he got sent to Juvenile Hall, my sister killed herself, and Dad up and left. My mother, and I use that terminology loosely, became a monster transferring her pains and disappointment, and I became trapped.

Honorably discharged, I’m back in Arlington Heights, the small town that only remembers the black sheep persona of my youth. I could list a dozen reasons for my return, but the only one that matters is Roxanne Waters. I should probably leave her be. I’m not much of a catch, with PTSD and the childhood memories rattling around in my brain. Yet, I can’t walk away. There’s a darkness that surrounds the death of her sister, a secret that’s slowly killing her. I’m going to find out everything. This is the moment of truth: to see if we can make it, or if I’m nine years too late.

Contacts:

Home

Email: NikkiPrince@writeme.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NikkiPrinceAuthor

Amazon.com:  http://www.amazon.com/Nikki-Prince/e/B008LQPIP2/

Twitter: @AuthorNprince

Goodreads.com: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6433724.Nikki_Prince

 The Bio

Nikki Prince is a mother of two, who’s always had a dream to be a published author in the romance genre. Her passion lies in raising her children as readers, gaming, cooking, reading and her writing. Her mother can now breathe easy about the child who used to get in trouble because she was hiding books everywhere and reading when it wasn’t appropriate.

Nikki’s a multi-published author with several epublishing houses. She loves to write Interracial romances in all genres, but wants to let everyone know to not box her in, because there is always room for growth.

Nikki’s also a member of Romance Writers of America National chapter (http://www.rwa.org) and OCC/RWA local chapter (http://www.occrwa.org) and is a member of the board as Co-Programs Director.  She is also a member of the online chapter Passionate Ink RWA, The Beaumonde RWA, and the Rainbow Romance Writers (RRW).

Questions for Nikki? Leave them below!

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Writer Wednesday – Robin Bielman and Samanthe Beck

Writer Wednesday – Robin Bielman and Samanthe Beck

These two authors are, I’m proud to say, a part of my Los Angeles Romance Authors chapter of Romance Writers of America. I’m also proud to say that before they sold, I had partnered them each with a mentor; and both, within a year or so, had sold their first novel.

So sit back and enjoy as I introduce you to two of my favorite people.

My First Guest is Robin Bielman

Robin Bielman. Photo by Christine Rose Elle

Robin Bielman. Photo by Christine Rose Elle

Robin Bielman is your sunny, sweet girl next door. She rarely wears makeup but I swear, she doesn’t need it. Her stories are just like her; sweet, hopeful, and brimming with passion (but the passion is behind a closed door). She writes for the Bliss line of Entangled Romance. Here’s what her Amazon Page says about her: “Award winning author Robin Bielman lives in Southern California with her high school sweetheart husband, two sons, and crazy-cute mini Labradoodle, Harry (named after Harry Dresden from Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files books). When not attached to her laptop, she can almost always be found with her nose in a book. She also likes to run, hike, and dip her toes in the ocean. Filled with wanderlust, she longs to visit many different places and fulfill her curiosity. She wouldn’t mind indulging her sweet tooth in every location either. She’s a lover of Post-it notes, cable television shows and café mochas. Writing is a dream come true, and she still pinches herself to be sure it’s real.She loves to connect with readers! Find her on her website at robinbielman.com, on Facebook at RobinBielmanWriter and on Twitter at @RobinBielman.”

Robin's latest two novels.

Robin’s latest two novels. Both of these came out in 2013.

Her latest novel is Kissing the Maid of Honor (which is absolutely terrific – I just finished reading it yesterday. Woo boy! You want this novel. No, really. You do.) Here’s the blurb:

Kissing her best friend’s brother never felt so right…

Sela Sullivan is resolved to be the best maid of honor ever, even if it means tolerating the best man. Insufferable, too-handsome Luke Watters is not only the guy who humiliated her at a kissing booth in high school, but he also happens to be her best friend’s older brother. Positive he’s the same arrogant jock, Sela vows to focus on her duties and steer clear of the frustrating—and frustratingly tempting—Luke.

As a world-renowned extreme-sports photographer, Luke is used to undertaking life-risking adventures. But risking his heart for the beautiful Sela Sullivan, who clearly still hates him for his rejection all those years ago? He didn’t see that coming. Sela inspires a passion he’s never known, and the more time they spend together, the more he craves her. But can he prove to the maid of honor he’s become a man of honor?

My Next Guest is Samanthe Beck

Samanthe Beck, Author

Samanthe Beck, Author

Samanthe Beck is an ex-lawyer, but don’t hold that against her! She’s a sweetheart who prefers to write hot and sexy and I can tell you, with total honesty, she delivers on the sexy!  Here’s what her Amazon Page has to say about her:

“Award winning author Samanthe Beck lives in Malibu, California with her husband, their son, Kitty the furry Ninja, and Bebe the trash talkin’ Chihuahua. When not writing fun, sexy, contemporary romances or lazing on her beach towel with her face snuggled to her Kindle, she searches for the perfect ten dollar cabernet to pair with Ambien.

Connect with Sam via her website at www.samanthebeck.com to check her progress on that never-ending quest, or to get the latest on her upcoming books.”

Sam has had three books out in 2013 alone; her latest one is called Falling for the Marine, and looks to be Hot Hot Hot! It’s on my Kindle, just waiting for me to dive in.

Here’s  the blurb for the book (which you really, really want):falling for marine

Pretending to be in love has never felt so sexy.

USMC helicopter pilot Michael McCade has two goals: Get his damn back into alignment and keep his nose clean until his ultra-conservative commanding officer clears him to fly again. The doctor-recommended massage therapy seems like a necessary evil if he’s to return to the cockpit, but when his too-hot-to-handle neighbor turns out to be his masseuse, he strays from the straight and narrow in a major way.

Former military brat Chloe Kincaid is looking for an ego-boosting, no strings attached hook up. But when her positively panty-melting neighbor (aka Major Hottie) shows up on her massage table, their off-the-charts chemistry overrides her no-military-men policy until they’re caught. Now they have to fake an engagement to avoid the fallout, but can a girl who runs from attachments pretend to be in love with a straight-arrow soldier without falling hard?

I hope you enjoyed this installation of Writer Wednesday. What good book have YOU read lately?

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Maggie Marr on Writer Wednesday!

Maggie Marr on Writer Wednesday!

Maggie Marr

Maggie Marr

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Maggie through the Los Angeles Romance Authors chapter of RWA. She’s funny, terribly smart, and very nice. Please welcome the lovely and talented Maggie Marr!

CA: What made you decide to write a novel?

MM: I’m not sure I ever made a conscious decision to write a novel.  I have been a writer since I was 8 years old.  I’ve heard characters in my head telling me stories since I was a little girl.  I grew up in the Midwest and the children who aren’t so good in math, but are really good with words are often steered toward ‘The Law’.  Meaning a legal career.  I didn’t grow up knowing any writers.  I didn’t even think of writing as a potential career path.  I kind of thought everyone heard these stories in their head.  It wasn’t until after law school that I realized that maybe I could do something with all these stories I heard in my head.

CA: Wow. A law career. That’s using both sides of your brain, isn’t it? So what genre do you write in, and why?

MM: I write Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romance and New Adult Contemporary.  I’ve discovered the common thread in all three is sex.  Lots and lots of sex.  The Women’s Fiction books, I love writing because they are often about female friendships as well as a love interest.  My women friends have been the solid foundation upon which my life was built.  So I love writing about how those female friends often save my characters.

CA: Is this a series or standalone book? If a series, what is the name of this series, and how many books/short stories do you have planned?

MM: Hollywood Hit is part of the Hollywood Girls Club Series; however, it is a standalone book.  Every book in the series includes Cici Solange and her cadre of close friends so while all three books inform each book it isn’t necessary for the reader to have read any one of the Hollywood Girls Club books to understand any book in the series.  Hollywood Hit is the most romance oriented of the titles and introduces a completely new character in Nikki Solange, niece of Cici Solange.   I think there will be 4 our 5 Hollywood Girls Club books total.

CA: Where would you live, if you could live anywhere in the world?

MM: I’d like to city hop.  Three months in London, three months in Paris, three months in Berlin, Tokyo, Hong Kong–try them all.  Then ultimately find a lovely little house, in the mountains, with a view of the ocean, with a lovely yard and a chair and a table in the lovely little yard on which to write.

CA: Name 3 simple joys in your life.

MM: 1. My family.  2. The time from 4am – 7am when I write.  3. Hot coffee.

CA: If you could have dinner with any person, living or dead or fictional, who would it be and where would you go to eat?

MM: The restaurant is easier than the person-I would like to try The French Laundry–I hear it’s the meal of a lifetime.  As for the person…that is tough…I think Shakespeare.  Here’s why–I love writers.  I think writers are amazing.  I have the best time with writers.  When I’m with a group of writers, I am, I think, my best self.  Plus, Shakespeare was a bit of a mischievous rogue.  I think Will could party.  Throw back a few.  Tell some outrageous stories.  Perhaps I take my latest manuscript and ask him for writerly advice?  So maybe not the French Laundry– me and Will would get thrown out on our asses from the French Laundry for sure.  I like a good night out — maybe just a local pub like The Local Peasant.  I know everyone there, they will make sure I get home (can even call my hubs if Will and I get really out of line.)  Yes–that’s it.  A Friday night, with William Shakespeare at The Local Peasant.

CA: If you could give just one piece of advice to a writer starting out, what would it be?

MM: Write.  Sit down in the chair and write.  You can’t be a writer unless you write.  It doesn’t matter if the first draft sucks, first drafts are meant to suck–that is their job.  Don’t be afraid of a sucky first draft.  Your job is to get the sucky first draft out and then use your craft, your skill, and your hard-won knowledge to turn that sucky first draft into a beautiful book.

CA: What do you do when you’re not writing? Do you have a Day Job?

MM: When I am not writing I am practicing law and trying to get movies made.  As an attorney I represent some publishers, some authors, some screenplay writers and some entrepreneurs.  I also work with Dahooma Productions trying to get a few independent films into production.  In the evenings I freelance as chauffeur for two kidlets.

CA: Name one thing your fans would be surprised to learn about you.

MM: My memory is atrocious.  Truly.  I stack things so I don’t forget about them or put items in a ‘special’ place so that I will remember where they are and then…absolutely can’t remember where the ‘special’ place is that I put the item.  I’ve recently resorted to placing sticky notes on the bathroom mirror so that I might remember things I need to know for the day.  And yet…I can tell you in great detail events and characters that were in books I read when I was a child.

CA: Is there anything else you’d like to talk about?

MM: Thank you for reading my books.  I love writing them and I want each book to be better than the last.  I feel so much gratitude that people actually buy my books and spend hours reading them.  Thank you.

 Here’s the Blurb for Hollywood Hit:

Being the niece of the biggest star in the world isn’t easy–especially when someone is

Hollywood Hit by Maggie Marr

Hollywood Hit by Maggie Marr

trying to kill you.

Nikki Solange is a small town Tennessee girl. When she hits Hollywood and tries to become a movie Producer, she’s in for the culture shock of her life–and finding a D-list actor turned up-and-coming director floating face down in the his swimming pool is the least of it. Now Nikki must walk the gauntlet that is Hollywood and try to stay alive because someone from Nikki’s hard-scrabble past is out to make sure that she ends up dead.

Pretending to be a Hollywood playboy film producer is easy when one of the world’s richest men is backing you.

Ex Marine sniper Rush Nelson is back from his final tour in Afghanistan and is now a security specialist for one of the world’s richest men, media mogul Tedd Robinoff. Backed by his boss, Rush has a solid cover-story that includes some serious Armani threads, a pulse-pounding car, and a limitless expense account. All to protect Robinoff, his business interests, and Robinoff’s family, which includes Ted’s superstar wife Celeste ‘Cici’ Solange and her pain-in-the-ass niece Nikki. Rush must achieve his directive without ruining his cover. Easy–except for one problem–Nikki Solange. Rush is falling for her.

The number one rule not to break when your mission is to protect.

Maggie’s Bio:

Maggie Marr is an attorney, an author, and an independent producer. Hard Glamour, the first book in her New Adult Glamour Series, publishes January 14, 2014. Hollywood Hit, the third book in Maggie’s much loved Hollywood Girls Club Series published December 17, 2013. As with any Hollywood Girls Club book, all names have been changed to protect both the innocent and the guilty, but if you read closely enough, you can sort out who you are…Maggie lives and works in Los Angeles.

Maggie’s Amazon Page

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out Maggie Marr’s latest novel, Hollywood Hit.

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Remember to take time for yourself as you rush around this holiday season. Breathe, enjoy the bustle, and be good to yourself.  Cheers, my friends!