Recovering from The Stand-In release day party

Whew!

If you know me, you know I’ve written a few books. Exact count: 13 published + the two freebie anthologies with the ladies of Love, Lust and Laptops. I have a couple on the go at any given time and another submitted right now. However, last night was my first release day party!

 

The party was held on Facebook to celebrate the release of The Stand-In, my brand new contemporary romance. The book is now at http://www.lsbooks.com/the-stand-in-p990.php as well as Amazon, B&N, ARE, and Kobo.

It took place from 3-9pm and showcased some of my besties as guest authors. I had a blast. There was some pretty man candy, giveaways and games and I think all had a good time. I was able to connect with some new readers and I hope my guests were able to do the same. All told, 160 people signed up- not bad for a first go.

Would I do it again? Absolutely! Would I do it differently? I would have even more coffee.

The readers were awesome! Quite a few stuck it out until the bitter end and one of these readers, Barbi, will be immortalized in one of my upcoming books. That’s right, she’ll have a character named for her…although Barbi is a sweet lady, I’m getting a villain vibe…what do you think, Barbi? 😉

All in all, it was a great night. Thanks to all who attended and very special thanks go to KaLyn Cooper, Monette Michaels, Parker Kincade, Tami Lund and Emilia Mancini for entertaining the troops.

My next book Vice comes out in the next few months. We may just have to host another party…

The Stand-In available for preorder

Whew! I never thought I’d make it to this day.

When you craft a book, taking care with each detail, it can seem ages roll by before you make it to release day. That’s how it’s felt for me and my journey with The Stand-In, my new contemporary romance.

Now, we haven’t quite made it to release day yet…that comes Feb. 9. However, we have officially made it to preorder day! Yay! The Stand-In is now available for a discounted preorder exclusively at Liquid Silver Books at http://www.lsbooks.com/pre-order-coming-soon-romance-books-c322.php

Do take advantage of this special price. Come Feb. 9, the book will be available at Amazon, ARE, Kobo and will follow at iTunes and B&N. I appreciate your support and hope you fall in love with these characters.

Here’s a teaser:

Failed actress Winn Busby is at the end of her rope. With no money and no prospects, she accepts the one job she never thought she’d see on her résumé. Professional bridesmaid. It should be easy. If only the idea of weddings and vows didn’t give Winn a case of the hives. Her role becomes more challenging when she’s told a reporter will shadow her work for a men’s magazine article.

Working for Player Magazine is Patrick Lincoln’s worst nightmare. A former political journalist, he used to write thoughtful columns for one of Toronto’s most respected papers. That is, until he was blackballed for allegedly sleeping with the boss’s wife. Overnight, Patrick becomes the city’s most reviled bad boy. And now he’s forced to write a seedy expose on, of all things, a bridesmaid.

Patrick begrudgingly accompanies Winn to a series of strange weddings. As they are forced to work together, he learns there is more to the stand-in bridesmaid than puffy dresses and pretty speeches. She, in turn, begins to question whether or not Patrick actually deserves the derision of his peers. As much as they fight their attraction, it begins to threaten their work and their sanity.

For so long, Winn has felt second-best. A stand-in. She finally meets a man who believes in her value. But can she let go of the past and accept him?

Excerpt:

He frowned and shook his head. “I’m not a very good date, am I?”

“Oh, you’ll do. You’re taller than I am, which makes for good dancing dynamics, and you bring me drinks at regular intervals. Oh, and you’re tolerable in your tux.”

He stepped closer, a little too close for her comfort. “Just tolerable? I tried really hard tonight. Showered and everything.” His gaze dropped to her lips.

“Well,” she replied, clearing her throat. “I suppose you look good in the tux. Does that appease your ego?”

He ran a finger over her bare shoulder and down her arm. Her skin flushed with goose pimples at his touch. Already too deep for her peace of mind, his voice grew husky with desire. “Winn, I’m nowhere near being appeased.”

He leaned in. He was going to kiss her again, and she already knew she’d allow it. God help her, she’d kiss him back with everything in her. Lips, tongue, teeth, foolish heart.

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24309704-the-stand-in