Friday Chat: Pacing

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

Happy Friday everyone! What's everyone planning for the weekend? My in-laws are coming (I can't even think that without having a minor Paul Revere moment in my head--hehe!), which should be fun. One hopes :)

So, here's what I'd love to chat about today: pacing. I have managed to devour in the last week all of the Lux books by Jennifer Armetrout and holy frick it's been nearly impossible to put those books down! And I received some awesome feed back on one of my books about pacing, and the need to ramp it up (something I'd thought I'd managed, but apparently things are far more interesting in my head than to anyone else). I'm digging back into this book and hopefully can get that ironed out.

I'm curious as to what makes a book un-put-down-able for you? What makes it just utterly up-til-the-middle-of-the-night?

One of things that I do notice and work on myself is chapter endings. They absolutely must leave things on a bit of a cliff hanger that makes the reader want to go on. Constant tension, either in outside danger, romance, or some internal tension, gets exhausting for me though. I kind of like a bit of introspection and calm times to absorb what's going on thrown in from time to time. The balance is where the heart it though--and mixing the two is tricky.

I'm curious what you think on this, and how you've noticed it either while reading or writing!

And, because it's Friday:

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After Reading: COME WHAT MAY by Faith Sullivan

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

Adam is through with love.

He unravels blaming himself for what happened with Katie.

His final moments with her echo through his nightmares.

She owns him body and soul.

To dull the pain, Adam invites a string of women into his bed. Fueled by alcohol and desperation, his meaningless hook-ups provide little comfort. When he closes his eyes, it's Katie he sees.

The only one who helps to ease his guilt somewhat is Jada. But as his new ambulance partner, Adam considers her off limits. He doesn't want to get seriously involved with anyone, much less her. Yet he can't stop fantasizing about the feel of her caramel skin against his.
Despite his intentions, Adam's bond with Jada deepens as they respond to a series of emotional calls. Their mutual attraction becomes undeniable. But how can he give his heart to Jada when it still belongs to Katie? (Goodreads)

Have I mentioned how much I love Sullivan's work? Not enough, that's for sure! Her books are amazing and just so much fun to read! And the endings, holy frick, they always get me :) Come What May was no exception--I was completely drawn into this story and couldn't put it down. Adam is going through all kinds of hell and Jada just captured my heart. I will also never sit in a hair salon chair without a particular scene going through my head! (Hawt!!) I liked getting to see more of their on-the-job drama in this book, and was totally drawn into the world of paramedics. After a horribly car accident I was in a few years ago, I have nothing but respect for those who are able to do this job!

Only trouble with this book? Waiting for the third one! Eeep! What an ending!

Have you had a chance to check out Come What May, or Heartbeat?

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Teaser Tuesday from Surrender the Sky (Sary book #3)

By: Meradeth Houston on 8:46 AM

It's been ages since I've done this, but how about a little teaser from the next Sary book? I settled on a tittle after all the awesome help everyone offered: SURRENDER THE SKY. Like it?

Okay, here's a bit from the opening (which hasn't been edited to within an inch of its life yet). This one starts off a bit on the crazy side:

I knew the day was not going to end well as soon as I saw the gun. It bulged in the outside pocket of his backpack, unseen unless someone was looking for it. And of course I had to be the one looking for it.

Chad kept his head down in class, his pen scratching dark lines of some doodle across his paper. I couldn’t drag my eyes away from him.

He brought a gun. Damn it. He was going to follow through with this.

I was so focused on the knot of guilt in my stomach and tangle of plans to stop Chad that Bea kicked my chair to alert me class started. Of course Bea had to be in this class with the crazy kid I was supposed to be helping.

I did a quick head-count. It was Friday, last period, and next week was Spring Break. Most everyone had ditched already. There were thirteen students, including me and Chad, and our teacher.

Just enough of the students were on Chad’s list. 

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RUBY'S FIRE by Catherine Stine launch and book blitz!

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

If everything about you changes, what remains?

Seventeen year-old Ruby, long-pledged to the much older Stiles from the Fireseed desert cult, escapes with only a change of clothes, a pouch of Oblivion Powder and her mute little brother, Thorn. Arriving at The Greening, a boarding school for orphaned teens, she can finally stop running. Or can she? The Greening is not what it seems. Students are rampaging out of control and as she cares for the secret Fireseed crop, she experiences frightening physical changes. She’s ashamed of her attraction to burly, hard-talking Blane, the resident bodyguard, and wonders why she can’t be happy with the gentler Armonk. She’s long considered her great beauty a liability, a thing she’s misused in order to survive. And how is she to stop her dependence on Oblivion to find a real beauty within, using her talent as a maker of salves, when she has nightmares of Stiles without it?

When George Axiom, wealthy mogul of Vegas-by-the-Sea offers a huge cash prize for the winner of a student contest, Ruby is hopeful she might collect the prize to rescue her family and friends from what she now knows is a dangerous cult. But when Stiles comes to reclaim her, and Thorn sickens after creating the most astonishing contest project of all, the world Ruby knows is changed forever. This romantic fantasy set in 2099 on earth has a crafty heroine in Ruby, and a swoonworthy cast, which will surely appeal to the YA and new adult audience.

Grab a copy: Amazon illustrated paperback or Amazon Kindle or B&N. Ruby’s Fire on Goodreads.

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Catherine Stine

Catherine Stine writes YA, New Adult and middle grade fiction. Her YA futuristic thriller, Fireseed One, illustrated by the author won finalist spots in both YA and Science Fiction in the 2013 USA Book News International Book Awards. It was also granted a 2013 Bronze Wishing Shelf Book Award and a 2013 Indie Reader Approved notable stamp. Her YA Refugees, earned a New York Public Library Best Book. Middle grade novels include A Girl’s Best Friend.

Fireseed One sequel, Ruby’s Fire is earning advance praise from reviewers and authors:

“Ruby's Fire, returns to the sun-scorched earth of Fireseed One. In this long-awaited sequel, Stine delivers a thrilling adventure led by a new and exciting cast of characters. Ruby, Armonk, Thorn and Blane are memorable, and the romance is really well handled. Favorite quote: " It feels wrong to lean on Armonk right now with Blane staring at me, a hungry, lonely look in his eye. It’s as if he’s never been hugged, never been fed, never been loved..." ”  -YAs the Word

More and more, Catherine enjoys writing speculative tales where her imagination has wild and free reign. She has taught creative writing workshops at the Philadelphia Writing Conference, Missouri University Summer Abroad, The New School and in her own ongoing NYC writing workshop. She loves her readers, and enjoys blogging.

Catherine’s author page on Facebook: Twitter: Catherine’s blog: Catherine’s website.

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Kara Leigh Miller's Birthday Blitz Celebration

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

I stood to the side of the pool table and held my breath. The only ball left on the table was the eight ball and it was Brody's shot. He leaned over, lined up, took aim, and let it go. The ball rolled effortlessly and perfectly into the right corner pocket. "Yeah!" I shouted with glee. We'd won. I couldn't believe it. Ten minutes ago we'd been four shots behind Jimmie Allen and Shelby.

Brody tossed his pool stick on the table and hugged me, laughing and spinning me around. "Kayla will be picking you up shortly, so we'll have to hurry."

I should've known Kayla would be involved in all of this. She loved to plan parties and surprises. I could only imagine what she was going to do or where she was going to take me.

"See y'all later." Brody waved over his shoulder and led me outside. I started toward his truck, but he stopped me. "Nope, we're walking."

"We are?"

He simply nodded and took off around the side of the bar. I had to run to catch up with him, and even once I did, I had to jog to keep up his pace. "Jeez, Brody, you think you could slow down a little?"

"How about we stop?"

I drew a deep breath and nodded. I didn't know why I was breathing so hard. I was in good shape. Maybe it was because that one can of beer was already affecting me. I felt a little dizzy as I looked around. We were standing in a small clearing with four wooden benches organized in a semi-circle. In the center was a statue of a man holding a rifle, and I grinned.

"Remember this place?" he asked.

"I do now." I laughed. A year after the Corbins had moved away, Brody and I dated for a few months. This is where he brought me on one of our first dates. It was also the place I had my first kiss—ever. If anyone had told me at the start of my freshman year of high school that Brody Nash would be my first kiss, I would've had them committed. "Did you bring me here so you could kiss me again?"

Brody laughed. "Do you want me to?"

"Oh God, no!"

"Ouch!" He clasped his hands over his chest and stumbled back as if he'd been wounded. "That's harsh, Ali."

I laughed. "Brody, I'm sorry, that's not what I meant." Boy did I feel like a jerk, but I did not want him kissing me. It was bad enough that Levi and Tucker were both kissing me whenever they felt like it.

"I know. I'm just teasing." He walked toward the statue and waved for me to join him. "Let's get a picture."

We stood in front of the statue and Brody took a picture of us with his cellphone. He showed it to me. "Not bad. Send me a copy?"

"Yup. Now, c'mon, we've got to get back before Kayla arrives. You know how she hates to wait."

"Thanks for this, Brody. It was fun," I said once we made it back to the bar. Kayla pulled in a second later.

"No problem, Ali."

"Let's go, girl. I've saved the best of last." Kayla's green eyes sparkled with mischief.

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The Georgia Corbins by Kara Leigh Miller  

Ali Philips never thought anything could be more devastating than the day Levi and Tucker Corbin, her two best friends—her only friends—moved away. Three years passed without a single phone call, text message, or email from them and she’s resolved to the fact that she will probably never see them again. Until one morning when she comes face-to-face with Levi Corbin in physics class. 

Little does she know, the Corbins have returned to Haldeen with only one thing on their minds: winning Ali’s heart. Ali soon finds herself in the middle of a love triangle she doesn’t want any part of. As she tries to reclaim the friendships she’s lost and to adjust to the unfamiliar feelings she’s having, she struggles with making the one decision that will forever change their lives: Levi or Tucker Corbin? 

She’s always had a special bond with Tucker and feels most comfortable when she’s with him. But Levi brings her to life in a way she didn’t think was possible and makes her feel things she didn’t think she would ever feel. Torn between the two, Ali is certain of only one thing–by the time it’s over, she’ll lose one of her best friends.

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Friday Chat: book marketing

By: Meradeth Houston on 8:38 AM

First, a photo I snapped (ugh, cell phone) in San Francisco last night. Looking out over the water down by the end of the warf. Pretty! I went into the city with my mom & sister and it was a lot of shopping and girl time! (And a debacle over $80 lulu lemon workout pants--who pays that much for workout clothes?!? Okay, they're cute and I would if I were rich, but I'm not :)

Okay, marketing: the topic itself can pretty much make me break out in stress hives lately. With school out I've had more time to spend attempting to work on it, but I swear I always feel an hour late and a dollar short. Is that normal? Does everyone feel that way?

I want to be sure and say a MASSIVE thank you to those people who have helped me out with everything I have tried. Seriously, the support so many of you have shown is amazeballs!

I'm kind of at a loss as to what I should be doing. I pop over to Amazon and look at other books and their trillion reviews, and am annoyed with myself for not doing more to get reviews/comments/responses. Seriously, how does someone get 100+ reviews on Amazon? (I'd settle for one more right now :) I've contacted reviewers, read everything I can get my hands on about the subject, and it just doesn't seem to be enough.

I could whine about this for ages, so I'll stop :)

So, here's my question: what do you find works best to get your name and book out there? What things have you tried that worked well (and maybe didn't work so well?). I'm seriously curious!

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After Reading: IF I SHOULD DIE by Amy Plum

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

I will not lose another person I love. I will not let history repeat itself.

Vincent waited lifetimes to find me, but in an instant our future together was shattered. He was betrayed by someone we both called a friend, and I lost him. Now our enemy is determined to rule over France’s immortals, and willing to wage a war to get what they want.

It shouldn’t be possible, none of it should be, but this is my reality. I know Vincent is somewhere out there, I know he’s not completely gone, and I will do anything to save him.
After what we’ve already fought to achieve, a life without Vincent is unimaginable. He once swore to avoid dying—to go against his nature and forsake sacrificing himself for others—so that we could be together. How can I not risk everything to bring my love back to me? (Goodreads)

I don't know if I'm the only one who does this, but sometimes when the last book in a series I've loved releases, I kind of hesitate to pick it up. Not because I'm not dying to know what happens, but because I don't want it to be over! I like thinking that the series will go on forever. Well, considering a huge chunk of my favorite titles have ended this last year, I should just get over it, but this was one of the worst when it came to putting-it-off-so-it's-not-really-over. Still, I did pick it up, and I loved it. I knew I would. Even though I'd seen the "twist" coming from book one, I still enjoyed it. It probably has something to do with the setting in Paris (I seriously, seriously want to go back to Paris...with Vincent :). Other than the romantic love story, which is just yummy, I particularly love the relationship between Kate and her sister and grandparents. It's so sweet, and rather refreshing actually. Anyhow, I've gushed about this series before, and I definitely recommend picking them up if you get a chance!

Have you read any of the Revenant books?

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Book Bliz for ROMANCING THE RA

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

Romancing the R.A. (Campus Romance #1)

by Ashelyn Drake

Release Date: 05/28/13

Summary from Goodreads:

Noelle Buckman is looking forward to making a fresh start in college, one that doesn’t involve immature high school boys. The second she steps on campus for freshman orientation, she can sense the possibilities. Especially when she spots Andy, a resident advisor who’s not just hot but also thoughtful enough to open doors for a girl. 

And Andy has his eye on Noelle. Even when her nerves take control and she thinks she comes off as a hillbilly with no direction, Andy can see what she’s really like and he’s more than a little interested.

But orientation is less than two full days and there’s an entire summer between Noelle and Andy. Will her attempt to romance the R.A. be as short-lived as college orientation?

 
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***Excerpt***

He’s stunned at first and doesn’t move. I start to pull away, thinking I’ve made a huge mistake, but then I feel Andy’s hand on my lower back, pulling me closer. His lips part, and he deepens the kiss.

Every inch of me is on fire. Andy’s an incredible kisser, but the position we’re in is awkward. I reach my hands up and bury my fingers in his hair, which prompts him to lift me onto his lap. Much better. Our bodies are pressed so close I can feel every inch of him. My lungs are screaming for air, but I’m not willing to give in to them. I’ve been dying to kiss Andy ever since he first smiled at me, and I’ll be damned if I’m backing away that quickly.

His hands move up my back to my hair, and he pulls my head back gently exposing my neck. His lips trail down my jaw and to the nape of my neck. I bite my lip to stifle a moan, but it manages to slip out anyway. Andy slowly eases off, opening his eyes to see my reaction. I debate pulling his lips back to mine, but for the moment I drape my arms around his shoulders and just stare into his baby blue eyes.

“Wow.”

He can say that again. “Yeah.”

“I can honestly say that’s the first time I didn’t have to make the first move.”

“And it’s the first time I ever made the first move.”

           

He smiles. “Then I’m honored.” He leans forward and places a single kiss on my neck. His hips rise under me, and I know exactly where he’s hoping this is going to lead. My body is screaming for his touch, but I don’t want to be that girl. The one who goes off to college and sleeps with the first guy she meets. As much as I want Andy, I can’t do this right now.

About the Author

Ashelyn Drake is a New Adult and Young Adult romance author represented by Lauren Hammond of ADA Management. Look for her debut New Adult romance, Romancing the R.A., from S.B. Addison Books!

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A visit to the zoo; AKA home

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

Just for fun, a few random shots from my time back home in Cali. Can I just say I miss it here--badly? It's been incredibly nice catching up with family, friends, and enjoying the summer. I hope everyone had a great weekend, father's day, and that this week is an excellent one!

The creepy haunted house from Midtown Sacramento. It just screams "write a story about me", doesn't it?

Last year my family's emu hatched out three chicks. Now we have 5 emu, who endlessly enjoy sneaking up, soundlessly, behind me and when I turn around, give me this look. It doesn't help that they're easily taller than I am.

Niels Bohr, my pet goat. I love this guy, and feel a tad bit of pride that I had pet goats long before Maggie Stiefvater made it cool. (Oh, who am I kidding? [don't mind that pun, I can't help it] There's no competing with Maggie's coolness factor....)

Wherein I wish I had photo editing software handy so you could better see Niels' funny lips as he tries to eat the entire mulberry tree.

Isn't he a cutie? Also, he loves oak trees. I love taking him for walks in the arboretum, because I can imagine it's like an international buffet for him :)

Strange pets tend to run in my family. My brother just got the coolest chameleon that I'm totally jealous of. (It changes color people--and has one of those awesome little coiled tails!) I'd love to hear: what's your favorite pet?

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Cover Reveal for MARK OF THE DRAGON by

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:00 AM

I am back in the land of sunshine and my pet goats :) (I will probably have to torment you all with photos at some point!) But also the land of slower-than-mud-running-uphill web. So, yeah. Anyhow, post today to reveal a great cover! Check it out and leave some comment love :)

We are so excited to be able and show off our cover to the first book in our Mysts of Santerrian series, Mark of the Dragon. It has been a fun journey writing together to create this story. We are a father and daughter team who write on our own, but meshed our voices together to give you this exciting story about dragons.

We look forward to sharing this story with you July 18^th, 2013!!!

Mark of the Dragon

In a land of warriors and dragons, everything is about to change...

Countries are divided and war is raging, but none of that matters to Andra. She is destined to be a dragon rider. There has never been a woman rider, but that doesn't matter to her. After her father's death, she trains harder than any man to be a worthy candidate. Even when the Aquastrian leader wants her dead, she fights back. Can she over come traveling hundreds of miles on foot, surviving hunger, bandits, assassins and wild carnivores?

Liam is just another warrior who hopes he is worthy of the Mark of the Dragon. He must endure the long trek from Aquastra to Santerrian, avoiding all people, especially those who may be hired to kill him. Meeting Andra along the way changes everything. He admires her willful spirit and is inspired to do even more as a warrior and stop the war. He fights to help her, kills to protect her, but will it be enough to get them both to their dragons before it's too late?

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Blog Tour: DEATH OF A WATERFALL by Kara Leigh Miller

By: Meradeth Houston on 4:30 AM

Yay! I love promoting authors of awesome books and today I have a treat for you all from Kara Leigh Miller!

TITLE: Death of a Waterfall

AUTHOR: Kara Leigh Miller

GENRE: Contemporary Romance / New Adult

PUBLISHER: Rogue Phoenix Press

RELEASE DATE: June 10, 2013

BOOK BLURB: Teghan Jacobs didn't think anything could be worse than learning she's pregnant by a man she's been dating less than six months. Boy, was she wrong. Her mother, whose drowning in the river of denial, refuses to take a side on the issue. And her overbearing, manipulative father threatens to disown her and cut her off from her trust fund if she doesn't have an abortion.

Donnie Marks couldn't be happier. The woman he loves, the woman he fought so hard to be with, is going to have his baby. Life has never been better. But when she shows up in his dorm room, sobbing and heartbroken, he learns the horrible truth of what happened. He vows to get revenge on the man who's responsible: Teghan's father.

Bonus Scene: On the witness stand – Rob vs. Donnie

In my newest novel, Death of a Waterfall, Teghan Jacobs is dating a man named Donnie Marks, and it's no secret that Robert Jacobs (Teghan's father) doesn't like Donnie. Why? Well, because Rob has a feeling that Donnie is a pawn sent to fuck with Rob's life and his daughter's; that Donnie is a method of revenge employed by a scorned ex-mistress. Needless to say, Rob is paranoid and goes out of his way to find out all he can about Donnie, but Donnie is reluctant to open up to Rob.

It was a lot of fun writing the interactions between Donnie and Rob, and I'd always thought it would be fun (and revealing) if Rob put Donnie on the witness stand. Unfortunately, there was no place in the book to actually do that. So, I've written a bonus scene exclusively for Meradeth's Write Stuff blog!

Chapter Eight Excerpt:

Rob shoved his hands in his pockets and fumed about Donnie's vagueness. This kid was hiding something. But what? And why? He was going to make it a point to find out first thing tomorrow. "What're you studying at CIT?"

"I haven't made up my mind yet, but I'm leaning toward computer animation."

"What kinds of jobs are available with that type of degree?"

Donnie shrugged. "I don't know. I could do animation for movies or television."

So that was the real reason he'd come to California. Why hadn't he just said so? "Hayden Falls is no Hollywood, boy." He wondered if Teghan knew Donnie's real intentions for being here. He'd raised her to be smart enough to know better than to get involved with a man who wanted to draw cartoons for a living. His daughter deserved to marry a lawyer or a doctor. Hell, even a politician would be an improvement over Donnie.

"I know that. I'm also considering computer programming or networking."

Rob nodded. "What about your parents? What do they do?"

"My mother is an ER nurse."

Now that was the most respectable thing about this kid. "That's not an easy job. What hospital does she work at?"

"She recently switched hospitals so that she could be closer to home," Donnie said.

Rob was getting increasingly annoyed with Donnie's answers, or lack thereof. He normally didn't have trouble getting answers from people. In fact, he was known for his hard ass, take-no-prisoners approach when questioning witnesses in the courtroom.

Bonus Scene:

If only Rob could get Donnie on the witness stand—he wouldn't get away with being so evasive then. Rob smiled and imagined what his day in court would be like…

Rob straightened his jacket and smoothed his tie down the front of his shirt. He approached the witness stand. The courtroom was silent, the judge and jury in awe of his presence, the spectators waiting with bated breath to see Rob's performance. "Please state your full name for the record."

"Donnie Jameson Marks." His voice was tight and controlled.

"Donnie…is that short for Donald?"

"No."

Rob nodded and rested his elbow on the corner of the witness box. "Where are you from, Mr. Marks?"

Donnie rolled his eyes. "I told you already, Pennsylvania."

Somebody snickered and Rob glared around the courtroom. "Where exactly in Pennsylvania?" Rob studied his fingernails as if bored with Donnie's answers. "Never mind. Strike the question from the record." Rob could find out those answers easily. "Are you dating my daughter?"

"Yes." Donnie smiled with satisfaction.

Rob wanted to slap the smug expression from Donnie's face. Rob straightened and glared at Donnie. "Did your mother coerce you to come to California? To find me and date my daughter? Don't forget, you're under oath."

"And don't forget that you're psychotic," Donnie said with a dirty look. "Why the hell would my mother have anything to do with me dating Teghan? My mother doesn't know anything about Teghan."

"Does your mother know me?" Rob clasped his hands behind his back and paced in front of the jury box.

Donnie shrugged. "I don't know. Does she?"

Rob stormed up to the witness stand and slammed his palms on it, his face inches from Donnie. "Do not get snotty with me, boy! Answer the damn question. What is your mother up to?"

"I have no idea what my mother is up to, but I can tell you what I'm up to." Donnie stood. "I'm getting the hell out of here. You're crazy!"

Rob stood, stunned, unable to comprehend how Donnie had gotten the best of him. Or, maybe it was simple: maybe Donnie was telling the truth. Rob laughed. Yeah, right. That kid didn't have an honest bone in his body.

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AUTHOR BIO: Born and raised in the small town of Mexico, New York, Kara was an only child

who was forced to find ways to entertain herself. Playing make believe with her Barbie dolls and stuffed animals was her first real taste of storytelling before she became old enough to develop a love affair with the written word. In early 2010, Kara picked up her very first erotic romance novel, and she was instantly hooked. She loves to write contemporary romance, erotica, and young adult romance.

She's the author of several erotic novellas, The Georgia Corbins, a YA romance, and a handful of short stories. Kara is an active member of the CNY Writers Haven and the CNY Romance Writers. In addition, she's an Associate Editor at Entranced Publishing.

Today, Kara resides in New Haven, New York with her husband, five kids, three cats, and two puppies. When she's not reading or writing, she's thinking about reading and writing. And when she's not doing that, she's spending time with her family and friends.

AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.karaleighmiller.com

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OTHER BOOKS BY KARA:

The Georgia Corbins – Young Adult Contemporary Romance

Love by Number (Aurora Island Resort #1) – Contemporary Erotic Romance

Love on the Rocks (Aurora Island Resort #2) – Contemporary Erotic Romance

Love at the Edge (Aurora Island Resort #3) – Contemporary Erotic Romance

Never Date a Cop – Contemporary Erotic Romance

The Valentine Voyeur – Contemporary Erotic Romance

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