The Australian by J.O Mantel

Title: The Australian

Series: Men of the World

Author: J.O Mantel

Genre: M/M Romance Standalone

Release Date: January 31, 2020

Twelve countries. Twelve men. Twelve million dollars!

When Deacon Brady scored his dream job as the lead actor in an award-winning daytime soap opera, he had the entire world at his feet. Racking up an impressive list of awards and voted People Magazine’s sexiest man alive, the world was his oyster, and he was living it to the fullest at the top of the A-list.

But then everything changed ...

The latest Global Financial Crisis, and the crash of Wall Street, not only leaves Deacon bankrupt, but single, depressed and millions in debt.

But when a TV producer approaches him on the street, he arranges a private meeting and makes Deacon a proposition too good to refuse.

With Deacon struggling to make ends meet, the producer offers him an opportunity that will not only pay off his debts, but provide a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that his daredevil heart can't ignore.

The deal - Appear in the new reality TV show, Tainted Love. Travel to twelve countries, meet twelve sexy, single guys, and be paid twelve million dollars. 

But the deal of a lifetime doesn’t come without a price.

He can't allow himself to fall in love, or he risks losing not only the twelve million dollars, but his heart, in the process. 

First stop - Sydney, Australia.

$1 from every ebook sold will be donated to the Australian Red Cross bushfire appeal.

Join J.O Mantel on release day, Friday January 31st @ 9pm AEDST for this HUGE release day auction.

I will be doing a LIVE auction, which will run for 3 days, with proceeds being donated to bushfire relief here in Australia. Some items up for auction are as follows.

* BOOKS EVER AFTER BOOK BOXES

* Signed paperbacks from local Australian and international authors, Lisa Edward, Lilliana Anderson, Lesley Jones, KM Golland and MANY, MANY more.

* Tickets to Perfectly Published Perth in July

And MUCH, MUCH more.

Join us on January 31st for this great cause, and help our Australian wildlife and bushfire relief efforts!

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Wicked Warden by Lynn Burke

Title: Wicked Warden

Series: Vicious Vipers 1

Author: Lynn Burke

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: January 14, 2020

He’s the only man my father can trust when the cartel attempts to take us out. A vicious motorcycle gang member, he’s deadly with his fists and firearms.

He’s also the bastard responsible for my mother’s death.

I’m the one who’ll make him pay. A too-young, too-innocent woman he lusts after but refuses to touch.

He might believe he’s strong enough to withstand my plans for retaliation, but I will bring him to his knees and have my revenge.

Even if my heart dies along with his.

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“We have to go.” Dad tugged me toward the exit. “Stick to my heels—don’t look at anyone, don’t speak to anyone.”

I nodded dumbly, using my free hand to swipe tears from my cheeks in an attempt to be the strong woman he wanted. If only he’d have offered a quick hug—the thing I always longed for and never received—the fortifying sense of having firm ground to stand upon, to depend upon outside of monetary means.

“The car’s at the end of the alleyway. You’ll get in the back, lay down, and stay down until I say.”

I nodded again, knowing to never argue with Dad’s commands.

One last quick scan of my face and he turned, grasping the exit door’s handle. Dad peeked out head moving left then right. “Stay close,” he whispered, pulling the door open far enough for us to slip through.

I stepped out into the dark after him, my breath loud in my ears as cold bit at my exposed, over-heated skin. Dad’s dress shoes slapped on the sidewalk, my heels clicking as we hurried up the alleyway.

A crowd still stood at the front of the club, but Dad pushed through, people closing back in behind us as we fought to get to the car.

I kept my focus on his tense shoulders rather than scan the crowd for faces I might recognize—my guards, or his men from the compound I’d called home. Every muscle inside me trembled, shaking my limbs. The second we escaped the throng, he headed toward a tan car I didn’t recognize, his head in constant motion as he scanned the immediate area.

Dad grasped the car’s back door handle.

Pop!

“Get in!” he shouted as people began screaming behind us.

He yanked open the door, and I dove in headfirst, my heart in my throat.

Oh fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck…

I curled up on the cloth seat, hugging my knees to my chest, trembling from fear as much as the cold.

Another gunshot sounded, and Dad slammed the door behind me.

Please be okay… I clenched my eyelids shut.

A third shot sounded through the ringing in my ears, and I bit my lip to keep from shrieking, curling even tighter into myself. Tears rolled down my cheeks, and I held my breath … waiting. Needing Dad to be okay. Needing him to get in the car and take me far away from the shit.

The driver door tore open, and a quick peek revealed Dad hopping in.

“Fuck!” He pulled away from the curb like a bat out of hell, tires squealing beneath us, and I clenched my eyes shut again, trying to still my breathing and calm the fuck down. Rather than spew a million questions and distract Dad as he muttered curses and sped down one road after another, I kept quiet except for sniffles when my nose threatened to drip.

Violence came with Dad’s line of business. I’d learned that first hand, and the aftermath of that war had left me without a mother, left my father broken and shut down toward his only living relative—me.

The only daughter.

The only heir to the fortune and empire he’d built from running drugs with a cartel I wished I didn’t know anything about.

“Shaun!” Dad barked. “Get your seat belt on. Now.”

He swerved, and a car sped alongside us as I sat up. Two men sat in the front, neither of which I recognized.

The one in the passenger seat raised a gun.

“Gun!” I shrieked, and Dad slammed on the brakes.

Lower lip between my teeth, I slid out of the shoulder strap and laid back down, curling up as tight as I could.

Dad stomped on the gas again.

Metal scraped—the car shifted.

Dad cursed low and long…

We sped up. He slammed the brakes again enough to tumble me off the seat had I not had the belt across my lap. More speed, more metal screeching—tears and snot mingled on my face, but I couldn’t be bothered to care.

I’d always thought keeping my eyes closed as a child meant no one could see me, that I hid in my own little world. Untouchable. Invincible.

I’d learned the day Mom died, the closing of one’s eyes couldn’t shield one from the horrors in life.

The car suddenly shifted—spun.

I bit my lip, tasting blood as I whimpered.

Sounds of screeching—metal smashing—a loud explosion.

Our car came to a standstill, silence engulfing the air around us.

© Lynn Burke 2018

Lynn Burke is a full time mother, voracious gardener, and scribbler of spicy romance stories. A country bumpkin turned Bay Stater, she enjoys her chowdah and Dunkin Donuts when not trying to escape the reality of city life.

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Boardroom Sins by J. Margot Critch

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Title: Boardroom Sins (Book #1 of the Sin City Brotherhood)

Author: J. Margot Critch

UK release date: April 23, 2018

North America release date: May 1, 2018

It’s just business… Until it becomes deliciously personal In college, Rebecca Daniels and Brett Collins had a hot rivalry—with sexy benefits. Brett’s company has competed with the Daniels family business for years. And with Rebecca back in town as CEO, Brett has initiated a hostile takeover…just after they share a seriously naughty encounter! Now the battlefield is in both the boardroom and the bedroom. But sometimes the line between love and hate is thinner than you think…

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J Margot Critch is a best-selling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She currently lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland with her husband, Brian, and their two furry little buddies, Simon and Chibs. When she isn't writing, J spends her time listening to true crime podcasts and Jimmy Buffett, the while trying to decide if she wants coffee or a margarita.

 

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It Was Always You by S.L. Sterling

Title: It Was Always You

Author: S.L. Sterling

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: March 28, 2018

Synopsis

Fresh out of an abusive relationship, Tatum packs up and goes to live closer to her brother, and to make a fresh start. When Parker, the biggest regret of her life, comes back around, she’s immediately divided between giving their relationship another try and protecting her heart. Parker hasn't been able to get Tatum off his mind since the night he walked out of her life. Eight years of one night stands and many sleepless nights, the pain of losing her has virtually faded. When he finds out she is moving to town all the emotions from the past come crashing back into his heart. Reluctant at first, he sets his sights on making it work out with the only woman he has ever loved. Just when Tatum is settling into her new life and relationship her ex-boyfriend becomes obsessed with getting her back, threatening everything they hold dear. Will Tatum and Parker’s love be strong enough to get them through their worst battle yet or will their worlds come crashing down once again?

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Excerpt

"I'm sorry that I watched you walk way. I wanted to call you, to come to you after you and tell you what a mistake I'd made." "Why didn't you?" "I didn't think you would want to hear from me." He bent down and placed his lips on mine, kissing me hard. "How could you think that? Walking away from you was the hardest thing I've ever done. My God, Tatum, I was in love with you." Tears escaped my eyes as he kissed me again, his hands running down the length of my body. They settled on my ass, and he pulled me into his body. I wrapped my leg over his hip, so he could pull me closer to him. It didn't take long for me to feel his arousal against me; he was so hard and seemed much bigger than earlier. As his hands ran back up my body, they grazed the side of my breast, causing a soft moan to escape from my throat. "Make love to me, please," I moaned as he continued to kiss along my collarbone. He stilled. "I'm not sure that’s a good idea, Tatum." He looked from my eyes to my mouth and back again. I lifted my head from my pillow and kissed him. "Please, show me what it’s like to be loved."

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S.L. Sterling was born and raised in southern Ontario. She now lives in Northern Ontario Canada with her best friend and soul mate and their two dogs.

An avid reader all her life, S.L. Sterling dreamt of becoming an author. She decided to give writing a try after one of her favorite authors launched a course on how to publish your novel. This gave her the push she needed to put pen to paper and her debut novel It Was Always You was born. When S.L. Sterling isn't writing or plotting her next novel she can be found with a cup of coffee, a blanket and the newest romance novel on her e-reader. Her favorite authors include Kendall Ryan, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Lauren Blakely, Alessandra Torre and Willow Winters. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking and spending quality time with family and friends.