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Marie’s Monday Minute
It’s Another Manic Monday.
Take a bookish pause and unwind for a minute.
Hey, friends! Sit back, put your feet up, and take a few deep breaths. Mondays are rough. Thanks for spending a minute with me today!
My Favorite Quote of the Week:
“Don’t let the fear of getting your heart broken stop you from loving. It’s the best thing you can ever do.” ~Gran, from UNTIL WE BREAK by Jamie Howard
My Jam of the Week:
“Stand by You” by Rachel Platten
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwB9EMpW8eY
My Read of the Week:
The Witches: Salem 1692 by Stacy Schiff
In the Works:
Working on a secret project with a sexy cop hero! 😉
My minute is up. Thanks for taking a break with me! See you back here next Monday!
2015, A Year to Remember!
Let’s Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane!
Cheers to 2015! It’s been a great year!
A year of books!
Although I didn’t get to read as many books as I planned to, I can’t complain! 2015 was the year that a long sought after dream of mine was realized, I became a published author!
But even more so than the books, stories, and characters I’ve had the privilege to share with the world, it’s the people I’ve gotten to know along the way.
Over the course of 2015, I’ve met so so many wonderful people!
The writing community is so supportive and helpful and I couldn’t ask for a better group of friends! With 2015 being my debut year, I feel honored having learned from those that blazed a trail before me. And to the friends that I’ve shared a debut year with, my beloved NAC! You are my writing home…my writing family! Without all of you, I would have been a lonely fish out of water this year! Thanks to you, I will “Just keep swimming!”
Even though this isn’t all of NAC, it’s the best I could do. One day, we will all be in the same place at the same time. The world better watch out!
And before I wrap up 2015, I want give my readers a giant THANK YOU! What is a writer if there is no one to read the stories? So, my dear readers, thank you for going on this journey with me. Thank you for choosing my stories to curl up with at night. Thank you for dedicating your precious time to spend with the characters I write. Thank you for giving me and my writing a chance! I am at a loss for words to express how grateful I am for your support! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! ❤
I’ve got a lot more stories planned for 2016, so I hope you continue on this publishing journey with me. I want to share even more stories and more characters with each and every one of you!
Love and hugs!
My year in numbers:
Books read: 39
Books written: 2 (Can’t Go Back & The Turning Point)
New Books Outlined: 2 (Secret Projects)
Books I Hope to Write in 2016: 3 (I want to say 4, but I’m being a realist. I still have a day job!)
My top 10 Reads of 2015 (in no particular order):
- Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon- I’m counting these two titles as one just because! It’s not cheating since it’s my list, right? Right. 2015 was the year I discovered Jamie Fraser, and boy, it was a good year! 🙂 Nuff said!
- Missing Pieces by Meredith Tate- I devoured this title. Tate weaves a story like no one else! With a story that spans a large amount of time, I felt like Trace and Piren were my old friends by the end of the book. This book is a gem!
- Game of Love by Ara Grigorian- I read this title in one sitting. Couldn’t put it down. Andre and Gemma are a dynamic duo of a couple and I loved them! Gregorian is a masterful storyteller and I cannot wait for more books from him!
- The Rearranged Life by Annika Sharma- A love story that blurs the lines between matters of the heart and the cultural boundaries we’re born into. Ms. Sharma tells James and Nithya’s story with sensitivity and heart. Sometimes, falling in love isn’t easy.
- The List by Kate L. Mary- After a traumatic event, Annie’s family has picked up the pieces. Or have they? With Annie’s freshman year of college, she able to spread her wings and learn to fly from under the overprotective arms of her father and brothers. Kate L. Mary writes a compelling character arc for Annie and I loved watching this endearing character grow.
- Run Away by Laura Salters- Holy twist, Batman! This book is a rollercoaster, travel adventure, murder mystery with a twist ending that I did not see coming! Throughout the whole book, I felt all the feels! Ms. Salters is so talented at drawing the reader into the story and not letting you go without taking you on a heart wrenching ride!
- Letting Go by Jessica Ruddick- A lovely, brilliantly told story of loss and finding a way to move on. Cori is a beautiful written character and loved her whole story. Luke is a patient and wonderful love interest and once again, I felt all the feels with this book!
- Delayed Penalty by Sophia Henry- Yes, this is a sports romance. No, it isn’t just about sports. It’s sooooooo much more. Auden is grieving the death of her parents and encounters a hot, cocky hockey player, Aleksander, who is also grieving the loss of his parents. Even though both characters are grieving differently, I loved how they were able to find comfort and a deep connection with each other. I can’t wait for more from Sophia Henry.
- Welcome to Forever by Annie Rains- The hero is a Marine. That’s right, a man in uniform. YES PLEASE! Micah is a loving dad, first and foremost, which makes him even more hot! I enjoyed the interactions between Kat and Micah and how Ms. Rains created such wonderful sexual tension between them. This was a fabulous debut for Annie Rains! I am a fan for life and will one-click anything that bears her name!
- Upside Down by Lia Riley- I didn’t actually read this story, but listened to the audiobook, but it still counts! The narrators of this captivating story are stupendous! I enjoyed Ms. Riley’s wit and narrative. Talia and Bran are gorgeously written characters and I loved spending my time with them. And might I add, having a sexy Australian whispering through my earbuds wasn’t so bad either!
So, there you have it, my top 10 reads of 2015! Here’s to a fabulous 2016 ahead! More amazing lives to lead…all you have to do is open a book!
Happy New Year and happy reading in 2016! ❤
Giveaways Coming to a Close!
Hey, Lovlies!
Did you know there are some super cool giveaways going on? That’s right, ACROSS THE DISTANCE and CAN’T GO BACK are featured in some giveaways floating around the interwebs! But these giveaways are expiring sooooon, so get entered so you have the chance to win cool stuff!
First…
Oh The Book Feels is hosting an awesome ACROSS THE DISTANCE/CAN’T GO BACK Instagram Giveaway which ends on September 30th! To enter, check out their website:
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Have you “Liked” my Facebook Author Page–Author Marie Meyer? When I reach 500 Likes, I will choose a random follower who will win a digital copy of both ACROSS THE DISTANCE and CAN’T GO BACK!
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Thanks, loves! Good luck!
❤ Marie
CAN’T GO BACK in One Week!
In Across the Distance we heard from Jillian, now its time to hear Griffin’s side of the story…
I can’t believe Griffin’s story comes out in a week!!! It seems like yesterday I introduced you to Jillian! Now it’s Griffin’s turn! I loved telling Griffin’s story. Where Jillian’s passion was fashion and design, Griffin’s love is music–just like me. I related to Griffin on a personal level, he and I share so many of the same musical interests. I am so happy to introduce you to him. He may be a badass rocker, but he as a big heart! ❤
Aaaaannndddd…here’s something yummy to feast your eyes upon for Teaser Tuesday!
Giveaway? Did someone say giveaway?
In honor of Griffin’s Book Birthday, I’m hosting a CAN’T GO BACK Book Birthday Giveaway!! Click on the Rafflecopter link below for you chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a CAN’T GO BACK Swag Tote full of goodies! What’s a birthday without presents, right?!
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Hot on the Scene Debut Release Party!
Multi-Author New Adult Debut Release Party!
Join me, Diana Gardin, Ara Grigorian, Kate L. Mary, Jessica Ruddick, Laura Salters, Annika Sharma, and Meredith Tate as we celebrate our New Adult debuts!
When: May 26, 2015
Where: Facebook (in the comfort of your home!)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
We’re talking books, sports, romance, and whatever else comes to mind! Oh, and did I mention giveaways? YES!!! There will be giveaways! So, don’t miss out on the fun and come party with us on May 26th!
Here’s a sneak peak of the ACROSS THE DISTANCE swag I’m ready to give away!
An Interview with Author Ara Grigorian (GAME OF LOVE)
That’s right, I got to interview the rock star debut author, Ara Grigorian! If you haven’t read his new book, GAME OF LOVE, you are missing out! I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of GAME OF LOVE and was honored to review Ara’s outstanding novel. If you missed my review, I’m serving it up here: MARIE’S REVIEW OF GoL.
Okay, now for Ara’s deep, dark GAME OF LOVE secrets…
1. Gemma and Andre are your main characters, who happen to have fabulous names, by the way! How do you choose names for your characters?
For Andre, I knew I wanted him to be of Spanish decent. When I lived in Barcelona, one of my closest friends there was Andres. He was always kind and went out of his way to help me because I couldn’t speak the language, We were eight, but I never forgot his generosity. Also, my favorite tennis player is Andre Agassi — a misunderstood tennis great. So I linked those two together and now I had my hero’s name.When it came to Gemma, it started with her eyes. I wanted a name that would reflect her eyes which I thought of as gems. I was at work, preparing a cup of coffee, thinking abut her name when I noticed the movie poster for Prince of Persia. The actress’s eyes caught my attention. Beautiful and powerful. I found her name, Gemma Aterton. Gem. Gemma. Beautiful eyes. I looked up the name Gemma. It means gem in Italian. Serendipity at work. I was done.
2. What is the hardest part of the writing process for you?
Letting the story come to me. Sometimes I force the story. I start before the story has really developed in my head. I get excited about the idea and jump in when the water isn’t quite ready yet. I figure if I start the rest will come together and those usually end badly. You see, I don’t really choose the story I write — the story finds me. It is an organic process. I could be in the middle of anything, listening to a random song, overhearing a conversation, and boom! A phrase, an expression catches my eye and the machine takes over. That’s how it was for Game of Love. I had been forcing a mystery novel when I met a tennis pro at a hotel in Paris during the French Open. When I saw a young man staring at her, I started wondering if he’ll approach her and if he did, what would she do? Can a celebrity trust just anyone? The idea grabbed my hair, threw me down on the floor and said, “Write me!” So I did!
3. Do you have a writing ritual? Things that must be done before your muse will come out and play?
Yes! A heaping tablespoon of Nutella, followed by a double shot of espresso. Noise canceling headphones and the playlist for the novel seeping into my brain. No open apps in the background — only Scrivener. But in order for me to hit the ground running, I have done a re-read of the previous night’s work during lunch (not to edit but to put me back into the story world). This way, by the time I’m ready, I have dozens of ideas ready to jump out. My daily goal is 2,500 words but average closer to 4,000 when I’m writing a new story. I have had a handful of 10,000+ days.
4. Are you more of a pantser or plotter?
I’m a plotting pantser 🙂 I have developed a story beats sheet based on Blake Snyder’s Save the Cat! methodology and James Scott Bell’s Super Structure framework (and some others). I write high level ideas for the key story beats. Most of the time I have a good idea through the midpoint. I never know for sure how the story will end although I have an idea. I definitely nail now the characters before I start writing the story. Because once the characters are real to me, then all the situations become natural — they are consistent with the characters I have grown to love.
5. Now that GAME OF LOVE has gone through several drafts and is finally published, you’ve really gotten to know the story and its characters, do you have a favorite line, passage, or chapter from GAME OF LOVE?
Although I have a lot of favorites, one of my favorite parts has to be when Andre and Gemma spend time on the flight to Los Angeles. I loved writing their banter and how she discovers his gifts. This is where they realize the attraction they’re feeling is more than physical – they both have similar stories and challenges. They are kindred spirits and for the first time reader sees that they need each other to survive their crazy lives
6. What advice would you give to aspiring writers who hope to see their book published one day?
It’s not easy. It’s hard. Real hard. At times you’ll wander why even bother? You’ll blame the agents. The publishers. Your sixth grade English teacher. But none of that should stop you. Because the desire to be a writer is a hunger. It is an insatiable need to tell stories. You should write because you can’t stop the need. Feed the beast and put aside all the negativity (self imposed and external). Plant your ass in the seat, close the door, and WRITE! Write and rewrite then rewrite that and then edit it again. Make every scene you write the best you can possibly write. Do the work. Put in the hours. It is the most gratifying thing when what you’ve written is loved and appreciated by complete strangers from the other side of the globe. Just write. There is no substitute for hard work, persistence, perseverance, and passion!
7. I know of your love of Nutella, out of curiosity, what is your favorite Nutella dessert creation?
I wonder why I have built this reputation 😉 Just because it’s my primary food and I even received permission by Ferro USA to use the Nutella brand in my book and any promotional activity for the book, does not make me a fanatic. Okay, it actually does 😉 My favorite recipe is nice and simple — fresh raspberries, you inject a bit of Nutella in the opening (use the tip of your knife to squeeze some in) then pop it in your mouth. Sweet and perfect and good for you! (Note: This statement has not been verified by the FDA or anyone else as far as I know).Thanks for having me!
Well, there you have it, folks! Ara Grigorian, serving up stupendous stories and writing wisdom with a side of Nutella infused raspberries. I don’t know the FDA’s opinion on Nutella and raspberries (although, I will be trying this recipe, regardless), but I do know that GAME OF LOVE is good for you and you need to read it!
Thank you for stopping by, Ara! It was an honor to host you on my blog!
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OUT OF LINE Series Blog Tour and Giveaway!!
OUT OF LINE Series Blog Tour & Giveaway
I am thrilled to be one of the stops on Jen McLaughlin’s OUT OF LINE Series Blog Tour!!! I’m a huge fan of this series and it’s an honor to help Jen promote her fabulous stories!
Yesterday, Jen’s OUT OF LINE Series Box Set was released and during release week only, you can get a signed ebook edition of the OUT OF LINE Box Set for only $2.99!!
Buy Links
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1rlAx18
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/WcNsbf
Read on to learn more about the OUT OF LINE Series, with a special excerpt from book three, OUT OF MIND!
BOOK BLURB:
All three OUT OF LINE books in one volume.
PLUS two bonus scenes AND the original ending to OUT OF TIME!
OUT OF LINE
I always follow orders. My job, my life, depends on it. I thought this job would be easy, all the rules were made crystal clear, but when I met Carrie Wallington, everything got muddy. She’s a rule I know I shouldn’t break, but damn if I don’t inch closer to the breaking point each time I see her. I’m ready to step out of line. And even worse? I’m living a lie. They say the truth will set you free, but in my case…
The truth will cost me everything.
OUT OF TIME
Being Carrie’s bodyguard was one thing. Being her boyfriend is another. Every day she’s mine is a day the sun shines in my life. Yet our time together is running out. Her father will never think a tattooed Marine will be good enough, so I’ll do whatever it takes to be worthy of her love. But the road will take me away from the girl who makes me feel alive–the girl I can’t live without.
Time only gets us so far…
OUT OF MIND
All I wanted was to be worthy of Carrie. One mission, just one, and I’d be able to give her the future she deserved. Then everything went wrong, leaving me tainted and broken. Carrie wants me to be who I was, but all that’s left is what they made of me. I’m no good for her. No good for anyone like this. I have to figure out how to move forward. Alone.
Sometimes love isn’t enough…
Buy Links for individual books:
OUT OF LINE (Book #1)
Amazon – http://amzn.to/17HLrFu
B&N – http://bit.ly/17hfkvi
OUT OF TIME (Book #2)
Amazon – http://amzn.to/1daxXYL
B&N – http://bit.ly/1g7hPas
OUT OF MIND (Book #3)
Amazon – http://amzn.to/1pUPjhY
B&N – http://bit.ly/1mSkmpP
OUT OF MIND EXCERPT
EXCERPT ONE:
“Don’t let me die…Please don’t let me die…”
Explosions boomed in my ears, shooting me upright into a sitting position in bed, gasping for air and crying out into the empty bedroom. Gunshots still echoed in my head, along with the gurgling of Dotter’s blood as it poured out of his body until there was nothing left. I looked down at my hands, half expecting to find them bloody. They weren’t.
But metaphorically? That was a whole other fucking story.
Trembling, I rose to my feet, my broken arm casted and hanging uselessly in a sling. My body was coated in a light sheen of sweat, and even my sheets were dampened and dark. Blinking at the sunlight that crept through the closed curtains, I tried to remind myself where I was. I wasn’t fighting for my life. Wasn’t watching people die. I was safe.
As safe as I was going to be, anyway.
Pushing the curtains back, I squinted outside. After spending a couple of weeks in a hospital in Germany, followed by another couple of weeks in a hospital in D.C., it was nice to be in a home. But instead of the sandy beaches and hot weather of California, I saw a foot of snow reflecting the sun, blinding me. And we were supposed to get even more tomorrow night. Fucking ridiculous. I studied the position of the sun in the winter sky. Damn, what time was it now? Last thing I remembered, I took a few pills and zonked out. It had been…morning? Maybe? Now, judging from the sunlight streaming through clouds, it was mid-afternoon.
I’d missed a whole day.
Sure. I could act shocked about this, but that happened more often than not lately. I slept away the day, high on painkillers and drunk from whiskey. When I woke up, I swore I wouldn’t touch another drink. I’d last an hour or two.
Then I’d do it all over again.
I ran my hand over my shaved head, wincing at how rough it felt. I’d been back in the good old USA for a couple of days now. I still felt like I was trapped in the fucking desert. Instead, I was in the winter wonderland from hell. Carrie’s parents’ house.
A knock sounded on the door, and I dropped the curtain. I glanced down at myself. I had on a muscle tank and a pair of black basketball shorts. Decent enough, I supposed. “Come in.”
The door cracked, and the red hair I’d recognize anywhere appeared before the face I needed so damn much did. “You’re up?”
“Yeah.” I tugged on my tank and crossed the room. “You can come in.”
Carrie entered, shutting the door behind her. She hesitated, looking torn. Her blue eyes were sober and crystal clear, while I was a fucking drunken wreck. I’d been snapping at her lately. Pushing her away. I hated myself for it, yet I couldn’t seem to fucking stop.
“Did you sleep good? I thought I heard you cry out.”
I fingered the puckered wound on my head. It was still sensitive to the touch and ugly as fuck. Not as ugly as the rest of my scars. Inside and out. “I had another nightmare. Same old thing.”
She approached me slowly. “Anything I can do to help?”
“Yeah.” I met her eyes. “You can come hug me.”
She gave me a smile. “Anytime.”
Within seconds, she was in my arms. Well, my arm. I glowered down at my broken arm, knowing it was as marked up as my head. You just couldn’t see it right now. I closed my arm around her, burying my face in her neck. “Fuck. I missed you.”
She tilted her face up to mine. “I missed you, too.”
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About Jen
Jen McLaughlin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sexy New Adult books. Under her pen name Diane Alberts, she is a multi-published, bestselling author of Contemporary Romance with Entangled Publishing. Her first release as Jen McLaughlin, Out of Line, released September 6 2013, and hit the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal lists. She was mentioned in Forbes alongside E. L. James as one of the breakout independent authors to dominate the bestselling lists. She is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent Agency.
Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal-clear water. Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal-clear water. She lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with her four kids, a husband, a schnauzer mutt, and a cat. Her goal is to write so many well-crafted romance books that even a non-romance reader will know her name.
Website: http://dianealberts.com/
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/DianeAlberts6
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianeAlberts
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6921962.Jen_McLaughlin
Jen’s OUT OF LINE Series Blog Tour continues on these other great blogs:
| Wednesday, July 16th | I Dare You To Read | http://idareyou2read.blogspot.com/ |
| Wednesday, July 16th | In Between The Pages | http://pagesbetween.blogspot.com |
| Thursday, July 17th | LuLo Fangirl | http://www.lulofangirl.com |
| Thursday, July 17th | Short and Sassy Book Blurbs | http://shortandsassybookblurbs.blogspot.com/ |
| Thursday, July 17th | kimberlyfaye reads | http://kimberlyfayereads.comb |
| Friday, July 18th | Books, books, and more books | http://deerereadergirl.wordpress.com |
| Friday, July 18th | Crawling Over The Pages | http://couchpotatoism.blogspot.com/ |
| Friday, July 18th | Short and Sassy Book Blurbs | http://shortandsassybookblurbs.blogspot.com/ |
| Friday, July 18th | SnoopyDoo’s Book Reviews | http://myreads.booklikes.com/ |
| Saturday, July 19th | Kats Read | katsread.blogspot.com |
| Saturday, July 19th | Adventures in Writing | http://thhernandez.com |
| Saturday, July 19th | Avid Reader Musings | http://www.avidreadermusings.com |
| Saturday, July 19th | guilty indulgence review site | http://guiltyindulgencebookclub.blogspot.com |
| Sunday, July 20th | Romance Obsessed Book Blog | http://romanceobsessedbookblog.blogspot.com |
| Sunday, July 20th | RhiReading | http://www.rhireading.com |
| Sunday, July 20th | Breathless Ink | http://www.breathlessink.com |
| Sunday, July 20th | The Wonderings of One Person | http://thewonderingsofoneperson.wordpress.com |
| Monday, July 21st | I Read Indie | http://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com/ |
| Monday, July 21st | Tissues and Tomes Book Blog | www.tissueandtomes.com |
| Monday, July 21st | Broadway Girl Book Reviews | http://broadwaygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com |
| Tuesday, July 22nd | Romance Bytes | https://www.facebook.com/romancebytes |
| Tuesday, July 22nd | Living in a Bookworld | http://livinginabookworld.blogspot.gr |
| Tuesday, July 22nd | Born To Read | http://borntoread-bookblog.blogspot.com/ |
| Tuesday, July 22nd | What I’m Reading | http://sillymelody.blogspot.com |
| Wednesday, July 23rd | RhiReading | http://www.rhireading.com |
| Wednesday, July 23rd | WOrkS of FiCTioN<3 | bkwrm29.wordpress.com |
| Thursday, July 24th | My Favorite Things | http://heffroberts.blogspot.com |
| Thursday, July 24th | Heather Young-Nichols | heatheryoungnichols.com |
| Thursday, July 24th | Reading Is My Superpower | http://readingsuperpower.blogspot.com/ |
| Thursday, July 24th | Sexy Bibliophiles | http://sexybibliophiles.blogspot.com |
| Friday, July 25th | Sexy Book Reviews By Shelly & April | http://sexybookreviewsbyshelly.blogspot.com |
| Friday, July 25th | grownupfangirl | http://www.grownupfangirl.com |
| Friday, July 25th | The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club | http://theunofficialaddictionbookfanclub.blogspot.com |
| Friday, July 25th | Read-Love-Blog | www.Read-Love-Blog.com |
The OUT OF LINE Box Set Releases Today!!
OUT OF LINE Series Box Set Release
By Jen McLaughlin
BOOK BLURB:
All three OUT OF LINE books in one volume.
PLUS two bonus scenes AND the original ending to OUT OF TIME!
OUT OF LINE
I always follow orders. My job, my life, depends on it. I thought this job would be easy, all the rules were made crystal clear, but when I met Carrie Wallington, everything got muddy. She’s a rule I know I shouldn’t break, but damn if I don’t inch closer to the breaking point each time I see her. I’m ready to step out of line. And even worse? I’m living a lie. They say the truth will set you free, but in my case…
The truth will cost me everything.
OUT OF TIME
Being Carrie’s bodyguard was one thing. Being her boyfriend is another. Every day she’s mine is a day the sun shines in my life. Yet our time together is running out. Her father will never think a tattooed Marine will be good enough, so I’ll do whatever it takes to be worthy of her love. But the road will take me away from the girl who makes me feel alive–the girl I can’t live without.
Time only gets us so far…
OUT OF MIND
All I wanted was to be worthy of Carrie. One mission, just one, and I’d be able to give her the future she deserved. Then everything went wrong, leaving me tainted and broken. Carrie wants me to be who I was, but all that’s left is what they made of me. I’m no good for her. No good for anyone like this. I have to figure out how to move forward. Alone.
Sometimes love isn’t enough…
RELEASE WEEK SPECIAL:
**Special introductory price. This is the cheapest you will EVER find these books! Will go up to full price after release week!**
**For release week only, get a SIGNED eBook edition!!**
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1rlAx18
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/WcNsbf
BONUS CONTENT:
The OUT OF LINE Box Set contains 2 bonus scenes from Finn’s POV and the original ending of Out of Time. One scene is a never-before-released scene and the other is a scene that takes place between Out of Time and Out of Mind! Plus, the box set ebook comes SIGNED by Jen (for a limited time)!
Buy Links for individual books:
OUT OF LINE (Book #1) Amazon – http://amzn.to/17HLrFu B&N – http://bit.ly/17hfkvi
OUT OF TIME (Book #2) Amazon – http://amzn.to/1daxXYL B&N – http://bit.ly/1g7hPas
OUT OF MIND (Book #3) Amazon – http://amzn.to/1pUPjhY B&N – http://bit.ly/1mSkmpP
About Jen
Jen McLaughlin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sexy New Adult books. Under her pen name Diane Alberts, she is a multi-published, bestselling author of Contemporary Romance with Entangled Publishing. Her first release as Jen McLaughlin, Out of Line, released September 6 2013, and hit the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal lists. She was mentioned in Forbes alongside E. L. James as one of the breakout independent authors to dominate the bestselling lists. She is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent Agency.
Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal-clear water. Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal-clear water. She lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with her four kids, a husband, a schnauzer mutt, and a cat. Her goal is to write so many well-crafted romance books that even a non-romance reader will know her name.
Website: http://dianealberts.com/
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/DianeAlberts6
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianeAlberts
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6921962.Jen_McLaughlin
Stop by tomorrow when Jen begins her OUT OF LINE Series Blog Tour!!
Marie Meyer 