Big sale and giveaway event today through the weekend! Pick up any of my books and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card =) Winner will be chosen and announced on July 26. Good luck!
Free Books July 20 and 21
Deadly Prophecy
Falling for Autumn
$0.99 Reads July 20-23
Pretending Hearts
The Ex Trials
Sale prices and freebies will be on the Amazon and Amazon UK pages. Find them here:
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Book Freebie and Sales Plus Flash Visa Gift Card Giveaway
A whopping three of my books are on sale for $0.99 starting today through April 28. And as an added bonus Falling for Autumn will be free on those dates as well! Both events will be on Amazon.com and Amazon UK. Below is a list of books and links included in the sale along with a giveaway. Don't forget to check out my latest release too: Deadly Prophecy, a Second Sight Spin-Off!
Pretending Hearts: Amazon and Amazon UK
The Ex Trials: Amazon and Amazon UK
The Disappearing Girl: Amazon and Amazon UK
Falling for Autumn: Amazon and Amazon UK
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Pretending Hearts: Amazon and Amazon UK
The Ex Trials: Amazon and Amazon UK
The Disappearing Girl: Amazon and Amazon UK
Falling for Autumn: Amazon and Amazon UK
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Freebie Books and Giveaway Event
My two bestsellers are absolutely free today and tomorrow on Amazon! Don't miss out on downloading the series starters: First Visions and Falling for Autumn. To celebrate the event, I'm hosting a giveaway for a $50 Gift Card to either Amazon or Barnes & Noble (winner's choice).
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Pick up the books here: https://www.amazon.com/Heather-Topham-Wood/e/B0074I2SPQ/
Monday, January 4, 2016
Happy New Year! The Ex Trials $0.99 Sale
The Ex Trials is on sale for $0.99 through Wednesday! Grab your copy on Amazon now!
Summary:
One dream vacation in paradise.
One co-ed bachelor and bachelorette party.
One week marooned with my ex.
Six months ago, Casey Silvers ended her scorching romance with sexy rocker Cole Caldwell. None of her friends know the true reason behind her sudden change of heart. Despite her claim of their chemistry fizzling out, her feelings for Cole had never gone away.
After receiving the invitation to her best friend's co-ed bachelor and bachelorette getaway, Casey knows she must once again face Cole. For one week, she'll be forced to party alongside the man who has come to despise her. The tropical cruise is meant to be a trip to paradise, but Casey is certain it will turn out to be a vacation from hell.
But as the ship leaves port, past secrets are revealed--secrets that could change the fate of Casey's romance with Cole. With forces keeping them together, Cole and Casey soon discover that the passion between them has yet to extinguish.
***Standalone New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations***
Excerpt:
“I’m sorry,” I managed. “I know you probably don’t believe me, but I am so sorry that things turned out the way they did—”
His cheeks reddened and I could instantly tell he hated the pity in my tone. Although I was sincere, Cole would think I was patronizing him. “It’s over and like I said, that’s fine. It would’ve never worked anyway. But I do want us to be friends. I don’t want it to be weird when ever we’re in the same room together.”
“I want that too,” I said hoarsely.
He nodded although his tone remained dry and unfriendly. “You should have fun on the vacation. And if you want to hook up with someone, don’t feel awkward about it… I’m not planning to be a saint on the trip either.”
I could see the knife he had just used to cut out my heart—the serrated edges dripping with fresh blood. Hope had damned me to my own personal hell. Because as tough as I had played it for my friends’ benefits, the god’s honest truth was I had wished for him to see me and feel something again. Like he would look into my eyes and see directly into my heart.
His dangling of our renewed friendship was only a ruse. This was his true purpose. He wanted me to know I’d have to bear witness to him fucking whomever he wanted on vacation. I’d hurt him and he was outlining his plans for revenge against me. For the next seven days, I’d have my heart stomped on each time I saw him with another girl.
“Thanks, but I’ll pass,” I said lifting up my chin. I was certainly at fault for our breakup, but I had to draw the line somewhere. I made mistakes, but I punished myself enough for the both of us.
He frowned. “You pass on what?”
“Your offer of being friends. I considered what you could add to my life as a friend and I’m politely declining,” I said and began to turn away. There had been safety in the fog; why was I allowing his words to penetrate?
His fingers wrapped lightly around my wrist and I stilled. Although I was trying to leave with my dignity intact, I had to admit his hand felt good against my skin. Besides playing guitar, Cole was a union steelworker. The combination left his hands rough and callused. There was something so intoxicating about how masculine his hands felt when he grasped at my bare skin.
“Casey, you were the one who said months ago that neither of us were ready for a commitment. I’m not being an asshole here. I could’ve told everyone about why we broke up, but I didn’t. I let them assume you just wanted to walk away and I didn’t stop you.”
I patted his shoulder heartily. “Thanks for being so grown up about it, Cole. I didn’t know you had it in you.”
He folded his arms across his chest and looked me up and down. I didn’t like the smug look on his face as he caught my eye. His face and posture reminded me of the arrogance that had withered away once we became serious about one another. “Okay, Casey. Game on.”
“What?”
His eyes were unreadable. “I figured if we were friends, we could show each other some respect. Not rub any hookups in the other person’s face. But since you so rudely swatted away my outreached hand—”
I rolled my eyes. “Were you this annoying when we dated? Because I’m surprised we lasted as long as we did.”
He leaned down and whispered in a low rumble, “You still want me. I know you. I know you. I remember how you get defensive when you want to hide what you’re feeling. I get that your pride will keep you from telling me the truth about what really happened between us. And I know that by the time this boat docks back in port, you’ll be in my bed, asking for a another chance.”
I flushed and said in an affronted voice, “In your dreams, creep.”
“Like I said, Casey, game on.” He planted a quick, affectionless peck on the side of my head before sidestepping around me. He walked away confidently back toward our group. Meanwhile, my legs were unable to function. I was very close to collapsing into a feeble puddle on the deck. How was I going to last a week with Cole? Would I win the worst friend of the year award if I abandoned ship right that second?
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Free Book Weekend: Falling for Autumn and Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
Get your free copy of my New Adult contemporary Falling for Autumn now through Monday! Pick up your copy and enter to win a $20 Amazon gift card giveaway!
Summary:
Autumn Dorey had no problem leaving her hometown of Newpine and the friends there who’d betrayed her. Everyone thought they knew what happened the spring night Autumn’s world fell apart. Vicious rumors about the incident circulated, and she had to be homeschooled the last year of high school to escape her tormentors. All she wants now is to get away from it all and start over at Cook University. She leaves everything but the memory behind—something she swore she’d never forget—and sets off to rebuild what was broken.
Blake Preston is precisely the type of guy Autumn wants to avoid. He’s gorgeous, arrogant and the college’s beloved football star. As much as she believes he’s someone she should steer clear of, avoiding him proves to be impossible. He shows up everywhere around campus, offering her a no-strings attached friendship.
Autumn can’t deny Blake stirs up emotions she thought fled years ago. But things he’s been hiding begin to emerge and collide with her past, leaving her heart ravaged in their wake.
New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Falling-Autumn-Heather-Topham-Wood-ebook/dp/B00JMHTHV0
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Monday, August 31, 2015
New Release and Giveaway: The Ex Trials by Heather Topham Wood
The Ex Trials is finally out in the world! Don't wait and grab your copy today! It will be only $0.99 through September 2 along with the two other standalones in the series: Falling for Autumn and Pretending Hearts. I'm also hosting a giveaway for a $75 Amazon gift card so be sure to spread the word for extra chances to win!
Summary:
One dream vacation in paradise.
One co-ed bachelor and bachelorette party.
One week marooned with my ex.
Six months ago, Casey Silvers ended her scorching romance with sexy rocker Cole Caldwell. None of her friends know the true reason behind her sudden change of heart. Despite her claim of their chemistry fizzling out, her feelings for Cole had never gone away.
After receiving the invitation to her best friend's co-ed bachelor and bachelorette getaway, Casey knows she must once again face Cole. For one week, she'll be forced to party alongside the man who has come to despise her. The tropical cruise is meant to be a trip to paradise, but Casey is certain it will turn out to be a vacation from hell.
But as the ship leaves port, past secrets are revealed--secrets that could change the fate of Casey's romance with Cole. With forces keeping them together, Cole and Casey soon discover that the passion between them has yet to extinguish.
***Standalone New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations***
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ex-Trials-Falling-Autumn-Book-ebook/dp/B014K8ZWO6/
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Excerpt:
“I’m sorry,” I managed. “I know you
probably don’t believe me, but I am so sorry that things turned out the way
they did—”
His cheeks reddened and I could instantly
tell he hated the pity in my tone. Although I was sincere, Cole would think I
was patronizing him. “It’s over and like I said, that’s fine. It would’ve never
worked anyway. But I do want us to be friends. I don’t want it to be weird when
ever we’re in the same room together.”
“I want that too,” I said hoarsely.
He nodded although his tone remained dry
and unfriendly. “You should have fun on the vacation. And if you want to hook
up with someone, don’t feel awkward about it… I’m not planning to be a saint on
the trip either.”
I could see the knife he had just used to
cut out my heart—the serrated edges dripping with fresh blood. Hope had damned
me to my own personal hell. Because as tough as I had played it for my friends’
benefits, the god’s honest truth was I had wished for him to see me and feel
something again. Like he would look into my eyes and see directly into my heart.
His dangling of our renewed friendship
was only a ruse. This was his true purpose. He wanted me to know I’d have to
bear witness to him fucking whomever he wanted on vacation. I’d hurt him and he
was outlining his plans for revenge against me. For the next seven days, I’d
have my heart stomped on each time I saw him with another girl.
“Thanks, but I’ll pass,” I said lifting
up my chin. I was certainly at fault for our breakup, but I had to draw the
line somewhere. I made mistakes, but I punished myself enough for the both of
us.
He frowned. “You pass on what?”
“Your offer of being friends. I
considered what you could add to my life as a friend and I’m politely
declining,” I said and began to turn away. There had been safety in the fog; why
was I allowing his words to penetrate?
His fingers wrapped lightly around my
wrist and I stilled. Although I was trying to leave with my dignity intact, I
had to admit his hand felt good against my skin. Besides playing guitar, Cole
was a union steelworker. The combination left his hands rough and callused.
There was something so intoxicating about how masculine his hands felt when he
grasped at my bare skin.
“Casey, you were the one who said months
ago that neither of us were ready for a commitment. I’m not being an asshole
here. I could’ve told everyone about why we broke up, but I didn’t. I let them
assume you just wanted to walk away and I didn’t stop you.”
I patted his shoulder heartily. “Thanks
for being so grown up about it, Cole. I didn’t know you had it in you.”
He folded his arms across his chest and
looked me up and down. I didn’t like the smug look on his face as he caught my
eye. His face and posture reminded me of the arrogance that had withered away
once we became serious about one another. “Okay, Casey. Game on.”
“What?”
His eyes were unreadable. “I figured if
we were friends, we could show each other some respect. Not rub any hookups in
the other person’s face. But since you so rudely swatted away my outreached
hand—”
I rolled my eyes. “Were you this annoying
when we dated? Because I’m surprised we lasted as long as we did.”
He leaned down and whispered in a low
rumble, “You still want me. I know you. I know
you. I remember how you get defensive when you want to hide what you’re
feeling. I get that your pride will keep you from telling me the truth about
what really happened between us. And I know
that by the time this boat docks back in port, you’ll be in my bed, asking for
a another chance.”
I flushed and said in an affronted voice,
“In your dreams, creep.”
“Like I said, Casey, game on.” He planted
a quick, affectionless peck on the side of my head before sidestepping around
me. He walked away confidently back toward our group. Meanwhile, my legs were
unable to function. I was very close to collapsing into a feeble puddle on the
deck. How was I going to last a week with Cole? Would I win the worst friend of
the year award if I abandoned ship right that second?
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Teaser and Giveaway: The Ex Trials by Heather Topham Wood
The official release date of The Ex Trials is August 17! I can't wait to share Casey's story with you all while also wrapping up the journey of Autumn and Blake and their group of friends from the Falling for Autumn series. Check out an unedited except below and enter to win my first giveaway to celebrate my upcoming release!
Excerpt:
Perception. It was a concept I would end up thinking about a lot. What did most people think when they saw me come into the room? What did the women assume about me? How did men react?
I never realized how much the perception of others colored the way I lived my life. The way I dressed, the way I spoke, every bit of my personality was based on how I wanted others to see me. I was the blonde flake. The party girl. The one looking for a good time. The slut.
The problem with being a fraud was that no one truly knew the real Casey Silvers. They thought they did. They thought I was fine with being treated like a disposable piece of garbage. They thought I was okay with being used and misused over and over and over again. As if my enjoyment of sex made me less of a woman. Society hadn’t evolved. We were still separating women into the Madonnas and the whores.
I don’t think anyone realized how much I wanted to fall in love. I needed love, maybe even more so than most. I watched enough daytime TV to know the girls who slept around were the ones most desperate for affection. I was always looking for the one man who made me feel loved and I loved back. And although the faces of my lovers changed over my four years of college, he always proved elusive.
But then one night, I thought I found him. His kiss, his touch—everything about him sent my heart and body into a never-ending tailspin. I resisted, but he broke down my defenses until I felt my heart belonged to him and him alone.
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Friday, June 26, 2015
Cover Reveal and Giveaway: The Ex Trials by Heather Topham Wood
Thanks to Studio22 Cover Designs for an amazing job! Check out more of Caitlin's work here: https://www.facebook.com/Studio22Covers
Summary:
One dream vacation in paradise.
One co-ed bachelor and bachelorette party.
One week marooned with my ex.
Six months ago, Casey Silvers ended her scorching romance with sexy rocker Cole Caldwell. None of her friends know the true reason behind her sudden change of heart. Despite her claim of their chemistry fizzling out, her feelings for Cole had never gone away.
After receiving the invitation to her best friend’s co-ed bachelor and bachelorette getaway, Casey knows she must once again face Cole. For one week, she’ll be forced to party alongside the man who has come to despise her. The tropical cruise is meant to be a trip to paradise, but Casey is certain it will turn out to be a vacation from hell.
But as the ship leaves port, past secrets are revealed—secrets that could change the fate of Casey’s romance with Cole. With forces keeping them together, Cole and Casey soon discover that the passion between them has yet to extinguish.
***Standalone New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations***
One dream vacation in paradise.
One co-ed bachelor and bachelorette party.
One week marooned with my ex.
Six months ago, Casey Silvers ended her scorching romance with sexy rocker Cole Caldwell. None of her friends know the true reason behind her sudden change of heart. Despite her claim of their chemistry fizzling out, her feelings for Cole had never gone away.
After receiving the invitation to her best friend’s co-ed bachelor and bachelorette getaway, Casey knows she must once again face Cole. For one week, she’ll be forced to party alongside the man who has come to despise her. The tropical cruise is meant to be a trip to paradise, but Casey is certain it will turn out to be a vacation from hell.
But as the ship leaves port, past secrets are revealed—secrets that could change the fate of Casey’s romance with Cole. With forces keeping them together, Cole and Casey soon discover that the passion between them has yet to extinguish.
***Standalone New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations***
Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25749449-the-ex-trials
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
Falling for Autumn Free Today and Tomorrow!
This may be the only time I put Falling for Autumn on Amazon for free, so please pick it up ASAP! Promotion ends tomorrow.
Summary:
Autumn Dorey had no problem leaving her hometown of Newpine and the friends there who’d betrayed her. Everyone thought they knew what happened the spring night Autumn’s world fell apart. Vicious rumors about the incident circulated, and she had to be homeschooled the last year of high school to escape her tormentors. All she wants now is to get away from it all and start over at Cook University. She leaves everything but the memory behind—something she swore she’d never forget—and sets off to rebuild what was broken.
Blake Preston is precisely the type of guy Autumn wants to avoid. He’s gorgeous, arrogant and the college’s beloved football star. As much as she believes he’s someone she should steer clear of, avoiding him proves to be impossible. He shows up everywhere around campus, offering her a no-strings attached friendship.
Autumn can’t deny Blake stirs up emotions she thought fled years ago. But things he’s been hiding begin to emerge and collide with her past, leaving her heart ravaged in their wake.
New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Falling-Autumn-Heather-Topham-Wood-ebook/dp/B00JMHTHV0
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Falling for Autumn Book News
Falling for Autumn is now available on all sales channels! Pick up your copy at Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Smashwords! The $2.99 price will only be available for a limited time, so pick up your copy ASAP! I'm also including the link to my Rafflecopter giveaway for a $100 gift card to Amazon!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Autumn-Heather-Topham-Wood-ebook/dp/B00JMHTHV0
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-for-autumn-heather-topham-wood/1119199413
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/507487
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/book/falling-for-autumn/id956366987
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/falling-for-autumn-3
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Release Day for Pretending Hearts Plus Giveaway and Promo Sale
Delia Bridges is done living in the shadows cast by her ex-convict father and her football star brother. Attending Cook University will finally give her the chance to be her own person and hopefully find love at the same time. When she meets Wyatt Johnston, she knows immediately he’s the one.
Wyatt fulfills all of Delia’s requirements for the perfect man: he’s rich, handsome, and a talented forward for Cook’s soccer team. However, Wyatt turns out not to be the man she thought. When he dumps her and simultaneously ruins her reputation, she has to start over once again.
Levi Caldwell has every quality Delia doesn’t want in a boyfriend. He has no money, works for the maintenance staff at Cook, and has no problem sharing his judgmental opinions about how Delia is living her life. Despite her growing attraction for the tattooed drummer, Delia tries to avoid Levi. But when a new crisis threatens to destroy all she has rebuilt, she finds Levi is the only person she can trust.
***Standalone New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations***
Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PB84HQE
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pretending-Hearts-Heather-Topham-Wood-ebook/dp/B00PB84HQE
Excerpt:
The rest of the sentence died in my
throat as Levi reached for me. Before I could protest, his lips were pressing
into mine. He kissed me in a way that made me momentarily forget what an awful
idea it was for him to be kissing me at that second. His lips were soft and
warm and I could feel the persistence behind his kiss. He wanted me to respond
and I found myself yielding. I started to kiss him back. Allowing myself to get
lost in the sensation of how good it felt to have his mouth on mine.
He had been a friend at first, but when we kissed, he set my blood on fire. His tongue wrapped around mine and I allowed his taste to consume me. His kiss was full of the promise that Levi would give me everything I always wanted.
He had been a friend at first, but when we kissed, he set my blood on fire. His tongue wrapped around mine and I allowed his taste to consume me. His kiss was full of the promise that Levi would give me everything I always wanted.
Giveaway:
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Authors Supporting Authors Massive Giveaway Event
Win loads of prizes during this amazing event! I'm giving away copies of Falling for Autumn (Giveaway #2)! Best of luck =)
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Teaser Tuesday: Pretending Hearts-Coming in October
Right now, I'm working on Pretending Hearts, the next book in the Falling for Autumn series. The book is a standalone with an ending (I'm over writing cliffs!) and will be about Blake's sister Delia. Delia was first introduced in Falling for Autumn and featured more predominantly in Blake's novella Finding Autumn. Below is the synopsis as well as a teaser (unedited!) from the book. Delia is cynical and unhappy at the start of the book (she's pretty much the antithesis of Autumn), but she goes through a lot of change during her story and I love her transformation.
Summary:
Summary:
Delia Bridges is done living in the shadows cast by her ex-convict father and her football star brother. Attending Cook University will finally give her the chance to be her own person and hopefully find love at the same time. When she meets Wyatt Johnston, she knows immediately he’s the one.
Wyatt fulfills all of Delia’s requirements for the perfect man: he’s rich, handsome, and a talented forward for Cook’s soccer team. However, Wyatt turns out not to be the man she thought. When he dumps her and simultaneously ruins her reputation, she has to start over once again.
Levi Caldwell has every quality Delia doesn’t want in a boyfriend. He has no money, works for the maintenance staff at Cook, and has no problem sharing his judgmental opinions about how Delia is living her life. Despite her growing attraction for the tattooed drummer, Delia tries to avoid Levi. But when a new crisis threatens to destroy all she has rebuilt, she finds Levi is the only person she can trust.
***Standalone New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations***
Wyatt fulfills all of Delia’s requirements for the perfect man: he’s rich, handsome, and a talented forward for Cook’s soccer team. However, Wyatt turns out not to be the man she thought. When he dumps her and simultaneously ruins her reputation, she has to start over once again.
Levi Caldwell has every quality Delia doesn’t want in a boyfriend. He has no money, works for the maintenance staff at Cook, and has no problem sharing his judgmental opinions about how Delia is living her life. Despite her growing attraction for the tattooed drummer, Delia tries to avoid Levi. But when a new crisis threatens to destroy all she has rebuilt, she finds Levi is the only person she can trust.
***Standalone New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations***
Excerpt:
I believed in the
power of love. To clarify, I believed in the destructive power of love.
Firsthand, I’d seen the path of broken souls left behind in the wake of true love. Hearts mangled because two
people believed being in love was more important than anything else in the
world.
True love was a
joke. How could love be sacred if it betrayed everything else that person stood
for? What if love squeezed out every other important part of the person’s life?
When was it enough? When did it get
to the point where walking away from love was the only logical thing to do?
I had wanted love
once. I had wanted that one great love every girl was promised by her mommy and
daddy. I wished to stumble upon the one person who would make me happy for the
rest of my life and love me in the same way my dad loved my mom. But then I
grew up and found out the ugly things love could bring.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Release Day Sale and Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! Finding Autumn (Falling for Autumn 1.5)
Summary:
Two years earlier, Blake Preston received a phone call that would change everything. His stepfather—a man he trusted and admired—had been accused of sexually assaulting one of his students. His stepfather declared his innocence and Blake chose to stay loyal to the man who had raised him as his own.
Cook University is the one place Blake can keep his anonymity. No one knows about the scandals surrounding his stepfather’s arrest and subsequent conviction. To his friends, he is merely the star running back for the college team and an NFL hopeful. But the life he has built at Cook is threatened when Autumn Dorey locks eyes with him at a campus party.
Getting entangled with Autumn is a mistake. Yet Autumn is the only person who can answer the one question that haunts him: is his stepfather a monster?
Blake conceals his identity and starts a friendship with Autumn under false pretenses. What begins as a way to uncover the truth about his stepfather changes as he grows close to Autumn. His relationship with her calls into question everything he thought he knew about his family. Against all odds, he falls in love with the one girl he’s forbidden to have feelings for. But can their love last once Autumn finds out who Blake Preston really is?
***Not a standalone. Falling for Autumn from Blake's POV. Includes bonus chapters set after the events of Falling for Autumn.***
a Rafflecopter giveawayCook University is the one place Blake can keep his anonymity. No one knows about the scandals surrounding his stepfather’s arrest and subsequent conviction. To his friends, he is merely the star running back for the college team and an NFL hopeful. But the life he has built at Cook is threatened when Autumn Dorey locks eyes with him at a campus party.
Getting entangled with Autumn is a mistake. Yet Autumn is the only person who can answer the one question that haunts him: is his stepfather a monster?
Blake conceals his identity and starts a friendship with Autumn under false pretenses. What begins as a way to uncover the truth about his stepfather changes as he grows close to Autumn. His relationship with her calls into question everything he thought he knew about his family. Against all odds, he falls in love with the one girl he’s forbidden to have feelings for. But can their love last once Autumn finds out who Blake Preston really is?
***Not a standalone. Falling for Autumn from Blake's POV. Includes bonus chapters set after the events of Falling for Autumn.***
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22451579-finding-autumn
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Teaser Tuesday: Finding Autumn (Falling for Autumn 1.5)
Summary:
Two years earlier, Blake Preston received a phone call that would change everything. His stepfather—a man he trusted and admired—had been accused of sexually assaulting one of his students. His stepfather declared his innocence and Blake chose to stay loyal to the man who had raised him as his own.
Cook University is the one place Blake can keep his anonymity. No one knows about the scandals surrounding his stepfather’s arrest and subsequent conviction. To his friends, he is merely the star running back for the college team and an NFL hopeful. But the life he has built at Cook is threatened when Autumn Dorey locks eyes with him at a campus party.
Getting entangled with Autumn is a mistake. Yet Autumn is the only person who can answer the one question that haunts him: is his stepfather a monster?
Blake conceals his identity and starts a friendship with Autumn under false pretenses. What begins as a way to uncover the truth about his stepfather changes as he grows close to Autumn. His relationship with her calls into question everything he thought he knew about his family. Against all odds, he falls in love with the one girl he’s forbidden to have feelings for. But can their love last once Autumn finds out who Blake Preston really is?
***Not a standalone. Falling for Autumn from Blake's POV. Includes bonus chapters set after the events of Falling for Autumn.**
Available July 15, 2014
Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22451579-finding-autumn
Two years earlier, Blake Preston received a phone call that would change everything. His stepfather—a man he trusted and admired—had been accused of sexually assaulting one of his students. His stepfather declared his innocence and Blake chose to stay loyal to the man who had raised him as his own.
Cook University is the one place Blake can keep his anonymity. No one knows about the scandals surrounding his stepfather’s arrest and subsequent conviction. To his friends, he is merely the star running back for the college team and an NFL hopeful. But the life he has built at Cook is threatened when Autumn Dorey locks eyes with him at a campus party.
Getting entangled with Autumn is a mistake. Yet Autumn is the only person who can answer the one question that haunts him: is his stepfather a monster?
Blake conceals his identity and starts a friendship with Autumn under false pretenses. What begins as a way to uncover the truth about his stepfather changes as he grows close to Autumn. His relationship with her calls into question everything he thought he knew about his family. Against all odds, he falls in love with the one girl he’s forbidden to have feelings for. But can their love last once Autumn finds out who Blake Preston really is?
***Not a standalone. Falling for Autumn from Blake's POV. Includes bonus chapters set after the events of Falling for Autumn.**
Available July 15, 2014
Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22451579-finding-autumn
Excerpt:
Delia
and my mom had matching expressions as they gazed at me: profound
disappointment. They looked at me as if I was the villain—and not the man five
feet away from where I stood who had stolen everything
from Autumn.
I
needed to run. I needed to run away from them all. I felt myself falling back
into old behaviors that I had worked hard to overcome. I was letting Thomas win
again. Again, he was making me feel all of those dark feelings that had been
pushed away when Autumn had come into my life. I couldn’t be the broken
fatherless boy again that needed salvation.
Without
a second’s hesitation, I ran away from my family. They screamed out to me, but
I couldn’t face them. They wanted too many things from me. They wanted me to be
their son, their brother, their hero. But I couldn’t be who they wanted any
longer because I couldn’t be those things with Autumn by my side.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Book Release Updates and Finding Autumn Teaser
Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer so far! I've been crazy busy with my boys being off from school and trying to fit in editing for Finding Autumn (Falling for Autumn 1.5). The good news is the release is still on track and the book will be available as an ebook and paperback on July 15!
My next projects will be the standalone Pretending Hearts (Falling for Autumn #2/Delia's novel) and the Second Sight spinoff Deadly Prophecy (Declan's point of view). I've written a portion of each and I hope to have the first draft of Pretending Hearts completed by the end of summer and Declan's book finished soon after. Once there both completed, I'm going to write the two Memory Witch sequels back to back. Wow, I'm feeling exhausted just talking about my plan.
Hope you all enjoy Blake's book! It was really fun to write Falling for Autumn from his point of view and share what happens to him and Autumn following the end of the book. Enjoy the teaser :)
My next projects will be the standalone Pretending Hearts (Falling for Autumn #2/Delia's novel) and the Second Sight spinoff Deadly Prophecy (Declan's point of view). I've written a portion of each and I hope to have the first draft of Pretending Hearts completed by the end of summer and Declan's book finished soon after. Once there both completed, I'm going to write the two Memory Witch sequels back to back. Wow, I'm feeling exhausted just talking about my plan.
Hope you all enjoy Blake's book! It was really fun to write Falling for Autumn from his point of view and share what happens to him and Autumn following the end of the book. Enjoy the teaser :)
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Cover Reveal for Finding Autumn: A Falling for Autumn Novella Plus ARC Giveaway!!!
Summary:
Two years earlier, Blake Preston received a phone call that would change everything. His stepfather—a man he trusted and admired—had been accused of sexually assaulting one of his students. His stepfather declared his innocence and Blake chose to stay loyal to the man who had raised him as his own.
Cook University is the one place Blake can keep his anonymity. No one knows about the scandals surrounding his stepfather’s arrest and subsequent conviction. To his friends, he is merely the star running back for the college team and an NFL hopeful. But the life he has built at Cook is threatened when Autumn Dorey locks eyes with him at a campus party.
Getting entangled with Autumn is a mistake. Yet Autumn is the only person who can answer the one question that haunts him: is his stepfather a monster?
Blake conceals his identity and starts a friendship with Autumn under false pretenses. What begins as a way to uncover the truth about his stepfather changes as he grows close to Autumn. His relationship with her calls into question everything he thought he knew about his family. Against all odds, he falls in love with the one girl he’s forbidden to have feelings for. But can their love last once Autumn finds out who Blake Preston really is?
***Not a standalone. Falling for Autumn from Blake's POV. Includes bonus chapters set after the events of Falling for Autumn.**
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Cook University is the one place Blake can keep his anonymity. No one knows about the scandals surrounding his stepfather’s arrest and subsequent conviction. To his friends, he is merely the star running back for the college team and an NFL hopeful. But the life he has built at Cook is threatened when Autumn Dorey locks eyes with him at a campus party.
Getting entangled with Autumn is a mistake. Yet Autumn is the only person who can answer the one question that haunts him: is his stepfather a monster?
Blake conceals his identity and starts a friendship with Autumn under false pretenses. What begins as a way to uncover the truth about his stepfather changes as he grows close to Autumn. His relationship with her calls into question everything he thought he knew about his family. Against all odds, he falls in love with the one girl he’s forbidden to have feelings for. But can their love last once Autumn finds out who Blake Preston really is?
***Not a standalone. Falling for Autumn from Blake's POV. Includes bonus chapters set after the events of Falling for Autumn.**
Publication Date: July 15, 2014
Thanks to Mayhem Cover Creations for the amazing job they did on the cover! I love it =) And below is a sneak peak of Finding Autumn!
Unedited Excerpt:
I had thought the night had turned around and was improving, but I understood it wasn’t to be as I returned to the table from the Valley Amusement’s bathroom. Autumn had pulled me out of my funk as soon as we arrived at the bowling alley. Touching her and kissing her was exactly what I needed to chase away all of the other dark feelings. Autumn Dorey absolutely and positively consumed my entire being.
Kissing her did funny things to me. It made me hope for things—things that I probably had no business hoping for. It made me want to come up with outlandish schemes to stay forever inside this bubble I had created for us.
Walking up and seeing Autumn surrounded by three guys had me seeing red immediately. She may not have been mine for good, but she was mine for the moment—and no one was taking her from me without a fight. Moving closer, I was able to make out the discomfort on Autumn’s face and it made me want to hit first and ask questions later.
“What’s going on?”
Autumn gave me a stricken look and I wondered what was going on with her and these three jackasses. They looked like complete tools—tall and skinny with almost a matching uniform of jeans hanging off their asses and Abercrombie t-shirts.
One of the douches came up behind me and slapped my back as if we were old friends. Before he even opened his mouth, I was ready to end him. “Is Autumn your girl? No judgment here, dude. We’ve all been there, done that.”
“I’d watch what you say next. Because unless I hear an apology to Autumn, your teeth will end up on the floor.”
It didn't take me long to put it together that Autumn went to high school with the three losers. I didn’t know the guys, but I knew their type. There were always the big talkers in the locker room who liked to brag about how much “tail” they got. Most of us knew the truth—the only action they were getting involved stealing a bottle of their mom’s lotion and turning on Cinemax after midnight.
The tall blond faced me and he puffed up like a peacock. It was an intimidation tactic and I almost rolled my eyes. If he thought I was backing down, he was out of his mind.
“I’m not sure what you know about Autumn, but I’ve known her for a long time. I was her boyfriend and the bitch fucked around on me the entire time we were together…”
Fuck me, I thought. No wonder Autumn’s parents were overprotective. The guy had crazy eyes and by the way he spoke, he sounded like he was still bitter over their breakup.
“If you’re her ex, then you definitely deserve at least a punch in the face.”
Thanks to Mayhem Cover Creations for the amazing job they did on the cover! I love it =) And below is a sneak peak of Finding Autumn!
I had thought the night had turned around and was improving, but I understood it wasn’t to be as I returned to the table from the Valley Amusement’s bathroom. Autumn had pulled me out of my funk as soon as we arrived at the bowling alley. Touching her and kissing her was exactly what I needed to chase away all of the other dark feelings. Autumn Dorey absolutely and positively consumed my entire being.
Kissing her did funny things to me. It made me hope for things—things that I probably had no business hoping for. It made me want to come up with outlandish schemes to stay forever inside this bubble I had created for us.
Walking up and seeing Autumn surrounded by three guys had me seeing red immediately. She may not have been mine for good, but she was mine for the moment—and no one was taking her from me without a fight. Moving closer, I was able to make out the discomfort on Autumn’s face and it made me want to hit first and ask questions later.
“What’s going on?”
Autumn gave me a stricken look and I wondered what was going on with her and these three jackasses. They looked like complete tools—tall and skinny with almost a matching uniform of jeans hanging off their asses and Abercrombie t-shirts.
One of the douches came up behind me and slapped my back as if we were old friends. Before he even opened his mouth, I was ready to end him. “Is Autumn your girl? No judgment here, dude. We’ve all been there, done that.”
“I’d watch what you say next. Because unless I hear an apology to Autumn, your teeth will end up on the floor.”
It didn't take me long to put it together that Autumn went to high school with the three losers. I didn’t know the guys, but I knew their type. There were always the big talkers in the locker room who liked to brag about how much “tail” they got. Most of us knew the truth—the only action they were getting involved stealing a bottle of their mom’s lotion and turning on Cinemax after midnight.
The tall blond faced me and he puffed up like a peacock. It was an intimidation tactic and I almost rolled my eyes. If he thought I was backing down, he was out of his mind.
“I’m not sure what you know about Autumn, but I’ve known her for a long time. I was her boyfriend and the bitch fucked around on me the entire time we were together…”
Fuck me, I thought. No wonder Autumn’s parents were overprotective. The guy had crazy eyes and by the way he spoke, he sounded like he was still bitter over their breakup.
“If you’re her ex, then you definitely deserve at least a punch in the face.”
Giveaway:
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Works in Progress Updates and Deadly Prophecy (Second Sight Spinoff) Book Teaser
Here are my current works in progress:
Finding Autumn (In Edits)-Release Scheduled for July
Pretending Hearts (Falling for Autumn #2) (In Progress)
Deadly Prophecy (Second Sight Spinoff) (1/4 Complete-In Progress)
The Memory Witch 2 (In Progress)
I'm not going to post official release dates for the rest of the books since I still have a large chunk of them to write. I will give you a teaser though (unedited) of Declan's spin-off book. This will have spoilers if you haven't read the final Second Sight book.
Before he could ask
Kate her opinion on the case, she shoved him hard. His back slammed into the
brick siding of the restaurant. He glared down at her as she twisted her lips
into a hateful expression. “What the hell was that?”
“What are you
talking about?” He held up his hands in front of his body. “I told you what she
wanted. Not every case is going to be about someone missing.”
“That’s not what
I’m talking about and you know it. You’ve been a bastard since yesterday and
just embarrassed me in front of a client.”
“You’re the one
who kicked me and made a scene. I was joking with you, it’s how we always are.”
Kate opened her mouth to retort, but he rallied on. “I don’t know why you’re so
sensitive about getting married to Jared. Maybe it’s a mental problem. Have you
talked to your mom about it? Maybe your parents’ divorce has given you
commitment issues.”
“Or maybe you’re
just a dick. Yes, we always rag on each other, but this was different. You
called me fat and made fun of my ring.”
“You act like such
a girl sometimes. I always tease you about how much you eat and your
relationship with Jared. Stop being so uptight.”
“We’ve been
friends for a while now and I know you, Dec. I know when you’re messing with me
and when something else is going on. You’re not happy about the engagement.”
“Christ Kate,
leave it alone. My life doesn’t revolve around you and your convoluted love
life. I said I’m happy for you. What else do you want? Should I throw a parade
in your honor? Offer to give you away at the wedding?”
Kate took an
uncertain step away from him. “No. I thought you would be my friend and Jared’s
friend. I thought you would be a decent human being and realize I’m finally
happy after almost losing Jared. I can’t change what happened between me and
you, but if you can’t deal with it, then maybe we should reconsider a
partnership.”
Declan stared over
her head into the parking lot. “We’re good. I swear. Maybe my jokes were
tasteless, but I didn’t mean anything by then. We make a good team and it would
be stupid to walk away from what we started to build together.”
Kate stared at him
for a long moment, apparently weighing whether to accept his half-hearted
apology or walk away for good. “Fine, but our business needs ground rules.”
“What kind of rules?”
“For one, no
sleeping with the clients.” Declan’s jaw dropped as Kate continued on. “Don’t give
me that look. I saw the way you were looking at Jenna and picturing her with no
clothes on. We can’t have you scorning women who have come to us for help.”
Declan thought it
was a stupid rule, but his relationship with Kate was shaky at the minute. He
would give her this to appease her. Making their business a success was more
important than sleeping with the clients.
“Fine. My rule is
to stop hitting me. If we’re working together, I can’t be worried about your
violent urges.”
Kate rolled her
eyes. “What can I say? You bring out the worse in me.”
Friday, May 23, 2014
99 Cents Book Sales
Here are some sale books to grab for the weekend (including Falling for Autumn!!!) The books were 99 cents at the time of posting, but make sure you double check the price on Amazon before you one click.
Falling for Autumn-Buy on Amazon
Emma's Story Series Box Set-Buy on Amazon
Finding Us-Buy on Amazon
Abducted-Buy on Amazon
Devour Anthology-Buy on Amazon
Dark and Deadly Collection-Buy on Amazon
Mid Life Love-Buy on Amazon
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Teaser Tuesday: Finding Autumn (Falling for Autumn #1.5)
Finding Autumn is coming along and I expect the novella to be released in July. Finding Autumn will be Blake's POV of Falling for Autumn. It will also include bonus chapters taking place after the final pages of the book. Below is an unedited excerpt BUT proceed with caution. MAJOR SPOILERS if you have yet to read Falling for Autumn.
“Were
you crying?”
She
swiped her hands across her face before narrowing her eyes. “Yes, and my
tolerance for your bullshit is at an all time low tonight. I don’t know how you
got the idea that I’ve given you an open invitation to come to my dorm room
whenever you like. It’s rude to me and my roommate.”
“Do
you want to tell me why you’re crying?”
“No.”
She
didn’t have to say it because I already knew. She had found out about Thomas’s
release. As I looked at her, stared at this beautiful girl crying, a dark rage
built inside of me. I hated my stepfather—hated that he had done something so
horrible to someone who was so impossibly
good. I had been a fool to believe my stepdad’s version and I could admit
it to myself now. Autumn was never a liar. She had trusted Thomas in the same
way I had and paid the price for her kindness.
“Do
you want me to leave?”
Please say no,
I silently begged as an innate need arose inside my core to help her. I may not
have broken her, but I had to shoulder some responsibility for her pain. I’d
been one of her accusers—believing the worst instead of facing the truth. Loving
someone evil was a small burden compared to what she’d faced.
A
hiccupped sob escaped her lips and I could see the way she was trying to keep
it all in. In the past two years, how many times had she been forced to hold
back her emotions? She had been vilified despite the fact she was the victim. She
needed to know my truth—but not tonight. Tonight, she needed a friend.
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