I'm offering a special 25% off coupon on each of my 2009 releases exclusively at Smashwords for the Holiday season.
These multi-format ebooks go great with the new ereader, iPhone, or computer Santa might be bringing down the chimney or as a way to relax after a hectic race to grab sale items at the local store. To purchase at this reduced price use the following link for each book then enter the corresponding coupon code during checkout.
Surviving With Love use code RN86M to receive 25% off. Sale prices are good at Smashwords.com from Nov 22 thru Dec 31, 2009 and apply only to the designated book. If there is any problem with the code or the links please contact me at booksbyrebecca@yahoo.com
We enjoyed Miss Mae's novel, When The Bough Breaks, so much that I asked her to share a bit about herself and what she is up to with us. Here is her most gracious response:
Hello to one and all, and thank you, Becca, for allowing me this opportunity to appear at your blog!
To those who may be unfamiliar with my work, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m known as Miss Mae, the Pure Southern Genteel author. I write romantic mysteries. The “G” in Genteel means my romance is strictly G-rated. Each scene is guaranteed to leave you blush-less (is that a word?), and the “southern” stands for…you guessed it! Miss Mae ain’t no Yankee.
My mysteries range from a Jack-the-Ripper whodunit set in Victorian London (“See No Evil, My Pretty Lady”), to a mixed-bag-of-tricks contemporary tale involving a heroine with unusual “talents” (“Said the Spider to the Fly), and a 1960’s story dealing with a hunky playboy and secrets surrounding a big house in a small town. (“When the Bough Breaks”). I’m happy to announce a publisher has offered a contract for a fast-paced, bizarre scavenger hunt story (“It’s Elementary, My Dear Winifred”). I won’t say too much about this one, except if anyone is a Sherlock Holmes fan, you’re sure to be entertained!
Also, I do some free-lancing from time to time. Some of my non-fiction articles have appeared in The Front Porch Magazine, Good Old Days,Writers Weekly, and others. Plus, I write for the ezine, American Chronicle. AC is a source I use for when I feel like writing about things in whatever way I want to say them in! For instance, I have free reign with my character I.B. Nosey. He’s a bit of a smart-aleck, an official unofficial reporter, who interviews celebrities like Mother Goose, Mister Ed, Little Red Riding Hood, and—gasp! Even Miss Mae!
“Mishaps of Gumdrop Island” is a mini-series. The famous explorer, Sir O. Yuri Wiseguy-eh, while sailing in his Good Ship Lollipop, happened upon a lost lass stranded at the tropical island of Noplace in Particular. He brought her to his home of Gumdrop Island. Here, she’s introduced to some unique personalities, shall we say.
Hmm, what else would folks like to know about Miss Mae? Well, I’m the moderator of The Sweetest Romance Authors. We’re a group of authors and readers committed to the clean/sweet romances. No one will find any bedroom scenes in our books, and you won’t be embarrassed to introduce us to Mama! Besides our Yahoo group, we invite readers/followers of our blog (http://thesweetestromanceauthors.blogspot.com). We have a permanent home in the Java Junction of Coffee Time Romance Forum.
(http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=1096). Starting the second Thursday in January 2010, we’ll have a public chat here. We hope people from all across the net will come over and join us. If you’re a fan of sweet romance, you’re bound to find some delightful refreshing reads, and if you’re new to sweet romance, then you’re in for an eye-opening surprise! On the fourth Thursday of each month, we invite a special guest to our chat room (http://sweetestromancechat.blogspot.com/). We hold a scavenger hunt and the lucky winner becomes the proud owner of the #1 Sweetie award! Also, we encourage everyone to sign up for our Sweetest newsletter at thesweetestromance@gmail.com
Anyone is welcome to keep up with what’s going on in my sweet corner of the world by visiting my blog (http://missmaesite.blogspot.com) or my site (http://www.missmaesite.com). I’m also on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and various social networks. Please leave comments. I love to hear from readers!
*Miss Mae glances at her watch *…Thank you so much for having me, Rebecca, but I’m cooking up a batch of my grandpappy Beauregard’s special lemonade, so I do need to scram. It mustn’t scorch, you know. What’s that? Oh, no, no need to call a cab. There’s Yuri coasting in on Mother Goose now. We really must fly. Toodle-doo!
When The Bough Breaks by: Miss Mae Genre: Sweet Romance, Mystery, Fiction-Young Adult Publisher: Whimsical Publications LLC/paperback Length: 194 pages Publication Date: Oct. 2009 Price: $11.95 ISBN-13: 978-1-936167-01-2 Buy Link: Whimsical Publications
Reviewed by: Rebecca J. Vickery November 2009 Rating:(5 Twists)
Blurb: Darlene Moore’s reason for shunning Parker Shane has nothing to do with his reputation of being a playboy. She even dates him before the death of her mother forces her to move away.
After a two-year absence from Dalesville, she returns home to find Parker exchanging wedding vows with her sister. Two months later, her sister dies.
Then Richard Ryan, head of Dalesville’s wealthy, prominent family, and Parker’s employer, goes missing. Could there be a connection to his disappearance and Parker’s unexpected promotion?
Danger and questions a plenty barrage Darlene with the deadly speed of a six-shooter. Who called down a representative from a Washington agency? Who later assaulted him? Who attacked Darlene at her friend’s apartment? And will Parker’s scandalous brand of playboy be changed to one of murderous culprit?
Or, in the moment of Darlene’s greatest need, might he become her rescuing knight?
Review: Everyone who follows me knows that I enjoy my romance with a twist. There has to be something besides just a run-of-the-mill, boy-meets-girl, fall in love, happy ever after story. I was not disappointed by When The Bough Breaks. Though a sweet romance is essential to the tale, it is far from the entire story. There were enough twists and surprises to keep me turning page after page to find out what would happen next. Miss Mae once again had me guessing, incorrectly I might add, as to where the story was headed. I’m afraid to say too much as I don’t want to include spoilers so I’m keeping my character descriptions and story details to a minimum. But following the heroine, Darlene, as she grew from a teenager into a young woman while watching her fall for and lose Parker was entertaining, emotional, and irresistible. The timing and setting of the book brought back my own memories of living and dating in a small town. When Darlene returns to town a few years later, the intrigue and suspense held me in its grip. Nothing is as it seems and secrets abound in this book. Sweet enough for a teenager, but sophisticated in its own way, I definitely recommend When The Bough Breaks for anyone who enjoys their “romance with a twist” and gave it the maximum rating at my site of 5 twists.
Also great news: A new deal with CreateSpace will soon see my books in print at a much better, more affordable price (and I get to use the beautiful covers designed by Laura Shinn). Hopefully they will be available before Christmas. To get a preview take a peek at the following pages:
I have seriously missed chatting with all of you. Both my computer and I have had a virus. I'm feeling a bit better than my computer as it now needs a hard drive transplant and thankfully the medicines have worked for me. The techies have us temporarily back up while we wait for parts.
To see what all I've been up to lately please hop over to Susan Whitfield's blog as she interviews yours truly on Monday, Nov 2nd. Here's the link: http://www.susanwhitfield.blogspot.com/
This was the first book I've read by this talented author, but it won't be the last. I now intend to read her other stories about these Travers brothers and their adventures in finding and keeping their women.
Back of the Book:
Hannah was about to lose her ranch. Rusty was her reluctant hero. He'd just lost the only woman he'd ever loved, he wasn't about to fall for this Hannah gal. There was only one way to protect his investment...he'd have to marry her. After all, Texas was a community property state! He couldn't lose. Or could he? She'd share everything but her heart with him. And then suddenly everyone was calling him Hannah's Man.
Review:
In Hannah's Man, following true cowboy style, Rusty Travers sees a woman in distress and reluctantly goes to her rescue. Hannah has secrets and one of them is that her ranch is mortgaged to the hilt. In order to save her home, she has to rely on this cowboy she doesn't know and has no reason to trust. A great play on the cowboy coming to the rescue theme by Ms. Hestand.
Then Rusty and Hannah begin to find a lot of traits they like and respect in each other. But that's only after some very entertaining interaction. Ms. Hestand balances the conflict and the attraction expertly and has you turning pages to see what could possibly happen next.
And just when you think the problems are all wrapped up and this couple is on the way to riding off into the sunset, there's a surprise call for Rusty from home that might change everything.
This story was extremely entertaining and provided a welcome escape after a hard day. I loved it and would highly recommend it. I gave this book 5 stars and will save it to read again. I am definitely looking forward to Ms. Hestand's other works.
(This book was purchased and this review was neither requested nor paid for in any way. The opinion expressed is the reviewers who was not compensated in any manner.)
Already on the romance bestseller's list at Smashwords!
Surviving With Love is back from vacation. Reformatted and re-edited, it is available once again and better than ever. A great introductory price, too. If you missed this romantic adventure the first time around, please be sure to check it out.
Available at WordClay in print. (Different cover but same bestselling adventure.)
Please visit Romance With A Twist (Titles Page) to find out more about the books I am currently working on.
Back of the Book: Romantic adventure with a twist... Sparks fly when Stacey Parker meets ex-military hostage rescuer, Cord McConnell. She begins to wonder if they will survive this assignment in the wilderness without killing each other. Cord McConnell felt someone step from the woods. He wasn’t prepared for the sight of a young female with a wild mane of strawberry blond curls who claimed to be his tracker. “I won’t wait on you if you fall behind and I don’t like whiners. I’m in charge and you do exactly as I say, regardless. Understand?” Refusing to back down, she answered, “I won’t wait on you if you fall behind either, and whining is for dogs. You’re welcome to be in charge and I’ll follow orders when I agree with them,” She walked from the clearing without waiting to see what this macho jerk would do next. And just when they think the mission is over, fate steps in...
Rebecca J. Vickery and Michele Montgomery answer questions about being INDI Authors at Discussion Points on Erotic Horizon. To see what they have to say and to share your opinion please drop by: Erotichorizon.blogspot.com
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