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Secondary Characters

Posted September 7, 2017 By Linda

Are secondary characters important in a story? Heck yeah 😀 Just as important as the second and third (especially the third) child. Drop by author Beverley Bateman’s blog to find out why I think so. It’s HERE

Perfectly Honest  (Perfectly Series Book 1)

You never know where your words will take you…

When Mikaela Finn agreed to be Sam’s ‘fiancée’ for a weekend, she probably should have told him that she’s a doctor. Sam O’Brien, aka ‘Dr. Eye Candy’, is trying to shed his playboy reputation and convince a small town hospital that he’s ready to settle down. But when his ‘fiancée’ helps deliver a baby in the middle of the meet and greet, it’s a bit of a shock. If he’d known the whole truth, he might have done things a little differently because somehow his ‘fiancée’ ends up stealing his job and his heart. Not exactly the change he wanted. Lies and deceit – it’s a match made in heaven!

Perfectly Planned Spotlight!

Posted September 7, 2017 By Linda

Perfectly Planned is in the spotlight until Sept. 21 with other Uniforms and Emergency Responder stories! And you can enter to win a Kindle Fire! How hot is that! Click HERE

 

She has it all Perfectly Planned . . .

Chloe Keay is on the hunt for the perfect sperm donor, but who knew it would be this hard? So many things to consider in a father – sure height and hair color are important, but what about the real issues. How does he feel about bagpipe music? Does he buy the extended warranty? Skittles or M&Ms? She doesn’t want an average Joe. She’s narrowed it down to two candidates and has the perfect plan to pick the heir and the spare.

Staff Sergeant Rip Logan, head of the elite Tactics and Rescue Unit, has a gut feeling that Chloe Keay is trouble. She’s a sexy little spark plug who radiates innocence, but it doesn’t jibe with her suspicious behavior and probing questions. The fact that he’s attracted irritates him. What exactly is she after? And should he go with his gut or follow his heart?

Planning for love – what could possibly go wrong?

Cover Reveal!

Posted September 4, 2017 By Linda

I’m excited to reveal the cover of Perfectly Crazy in Love! It’s the next Perfectly novella that will be part of the Sultry Nights Boxed Set due for release November 7th!!

Dr. Patty Kelt is trying to get Dr. Ken Marshall’s attention. They’ve been friends for four years, and it’s time to turn it up a notch. She wants him to see her as smart, competent, strong, and sexy. So far she’s just managed crazy.
Ken’s used to solving problems and giving advice. Crazy he could handle. But dealing with crazy in love? That’s entirely new.

Perfectly Crazy in Love…it’s not as easy as it looks.

Cool idea!

Posted August 25, 2017 By Linda

The very talented and creative Karen Marcotte hosted a bridal shower (which was really fun), and she needed clipboards for everyone. Instead of getting the run-of-the-mill boring ones, this is what she made – a cutting board and bag clip!!

How awesome is that!! They were colourful and super cute – and the best take-home thank you gifts! She attached a pen too – I think the people who were given the yellow pens were the luckiest 😀

 

Spotlight Madison Michael

Posted August 24, 2017 By Linda

I’m delighted to welcome author Madison Michael back to my blog, and she has the perfect idea to make this summer weekend hot! 😀

Let me try to beguile you. I could start with a trio of sexy, steamy, fun books. I could add a touch of suspense, a modicum of glamour and a lot of romance. Would that do the trick? What if I made one of them free and told you a trick for getting another for a deeply discounted price?

Ah, now I have your attention. This weekend only, August 24-26, Beholden, book 2 of the Beguiling Bachelor Series, is free on Amazon. That’s right, completely, totally free. And if you pre-order Sultry Nights, a limited time collection, you can get book 3 Bedeviled, for only 99 cents – way less than a cup of coffee for two romances.

Just think of it – curling up in bed with a hot hunky millionaire, watching him struggle to win the heart of a sassy lass. Imagine luxurious accommodations and wandering the excess and glamour of Chicago’s elite world.

Now’s your chance!

About BEHOLDEN ~ 

She’s Lost Everything. He Has Everything…

Sloane Huyler is approaching 30 with the world at her feet – filthy rich, stunningly beautiful, engaged to Chicago’s most eligible bachelor. Then scandal rocks her family and she loses everything – including her reputation. When no one is willing to be seen with her, self assured, sexy Randall Parker seizes the moment.

Millionaire Randall Parker III, stepped aside years earlier and relinquished Sloane to his best friend. Well aware that the brash beauty is a handful, he knows what he wants – a handful of her. His friends warn him off, but Randall is confident he can manage Sloane’s high and mighty ways. Using his power and influence to salvage her reputation, Randall sets out to lure Sloane straight into his arms – and right into his bed.

When Randall throws his money and his weight behind resurrecting Sloane, sparks fly. The pair have an undeniable attraction, but has Randall misjudged Sloane? Will the icy beauty cool their fiery passion when she learns she is Beholden…

This is no wimpy heroine. Meet Sloane, prickly and tough, desperate for love. Meet Randall, drowning his troubles until Sloane gives him a reason to sober up and fall in love. Beholden is a sexy, romantic romp set in the glamour of Chicago’s elite society.

Free eBook Buy Link: Amazon.com

 

About BEDEVILED ~

With Deceit on Both Sides, is their Love Bedeviled?

Charlotte Roche escaped dangers lurking in Boston by accepting a job in Chicago. A new name, a new beginning – all built on lies. Thinking she is safe, Charlotte drops her guard and sets her sights on her elusive, wildly sexy running partner, Alexander Gaines. Can she advance their relationship from the track to the bedroom and still maintain her charade, or will Alex’s probing questions pierce her carefully rehearsed story?

Ruggedly handsome Alex, a successful millionaire with unrevealed secrets of his own, struggles to hold the irresistible Charlotte at arm’s length. But when Charlotte sustains a suspicious injury Alex seizes the opportunity to cuddle up to the sassy beauty. If he let’s her close will she destroy the life he has built? Does he dare risk his reputation, his fortune, his friends, and his heart without knowing the truth?

With exposure imminent, they appeal to their friends for help. Join Alex and Charlotte, along with characters you’ve met and loved in Bedazzled and Beholden, as they tackle the maze of half-truths and cover-ups threatening the lovers.

If you love a suspenseful, steamy romance you will love Bedeviled, the third novel in the Beguiling Bachelor Series.

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About Madison ~ Madison Michael is the author of the Beguiling Bachelor Series, smart, sexy novels with complex characters set against the backdrop of Chicago’s elite society. Maddy loves exploring her native Chicago to discover new sites, new restaurants and new elegant events for future stories. You can follow Madison on Facebook or read more about her writing on her blog.

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Thanks so much for dropping by Madison! I can’t wait to get my copy of Beholden and Bedeviled. They sound fantastic! 

I’ll be joining Madison in the Sultry Nights Boxed Set with Perfectly Crazy in Love, a Perfectly novella! Stay tuned for the big cover reveal!  😀 

This is exciting!

Posted August 21, 2017 By Linda

If you’re looking for a laugh, I’ve got a short quip published in the September 2017 issue of Reader’s Digest! It’s in the Life’s Like That section (on page 13 :D).

 

Five on Friday

Posted August 12, 2017 By Linda

I’m visiting Mary E. Thompson with Five on Friday. I’m talking about 5 things that provide the inspiration behind my stories! Check it out HERE

You never know where your words will take you…

When Mikaela Finn agreed to be Sam’s ‘fiancée’ for a weekend, she probably should have told him that she’s a doctor. Sam O’Brien, aka ‘Dr. Eye Candy’, is trying to shed his playboy reputation and convince a small town hospital that he’s ready to settle down. But when his ‘fiancée’ helps deliver a baby in the middle of the meet and greet, it’s a bit of a shock. If he’d known the whole truth, he might have done things a little differently because somehow his ‘fiancée’ ends up stealing his job and his heart. Not exactly the change he wanted. Lies and deceit – it’s a match made in heaven!

FREE until Aug 6

Posted August 4, 2017 By Linda

Excited to share that Perfectly Honest and Perfectly Reasonable are FREE until August 6!!

Thinking INSIDE the box :D

Posted August 4, 2017 By Linda

What’s it like being an author in the Tropical Tryst Boxed Set? I’m visiting author Stacy Hoff talking about just that. It’s HERE

Visiting Discrete Divas

Posted August 3, 2017 By Linda

I’m visiting Discrete Divas with a fun interview and a spotlight on all the Perfectly Series books and Tropical Tryst! It’s a writing celebration! Check it out HERE