Monday, September 27, 2021

Virtual Book Tour Spotlight - Something Lost by Bernadette Marie

 

GENRE: Contemporary Romance

 

 


 


Saying goodbye is sometimes the beginning.

Craig Turner was Coach Diaz’s star player, back in the day. He was held in high regard, until he broke the rules and dated the coach’s daughter. Young and stupid, his affection for her lasted until graduation, and then it was time to face the real world--but his love for her would never leave him.

 

Rachel Diaz became who her father wanted her to be, a well educated, well traveled, successful woman, but she holds a well full of secrets from the outside world. As a high school therapist, she uses her past traumas to help others overcome their own.

 

When the Fabulous Five arrive at Coach Diaz’s funeral, to pay their respects, a rekindling happens between them all—and between Craig and Rachel.

 

Is Rachel woman enough to face her demons and is Craig man enough to accept them? Or will their encounter be as brief as the affair they had a decade ago, behind her father’s back?

 




"Dr. Olivia Chasen,” Santa’s jolly baritone popped her mental fuzzy bubble.

 

She stopped as she struggled to whirl around. “Me?” She touched her chest with a dramatic flourish she didn’t know she possessed.

 

A powerful spotlight illuminated her; its heat burned her already flushed face.

 

She pressed a clammy palm to her chest. “How do you know my name?” The haze in her mind was paralyzing all cognitive function.

 

“My dear girl,” Santa chuckled, “you should know by now that Santa knows everything and everyone,” he tapped an index finger to his temple.

 

Santa Claus turned to address the waiting line. “Girls, Boys, Moms, Dads, everyone, if you don't mind waiting for a brief moment, I'd like for Olivia,” he pointed a white gloved finger at her, “to please come up here on stage, and tell me what she wants for Christmas.”

         

She stood dumbfounded as the audience and the people in line clapped and chanted her name, “Olivia! Olivia! Olivia!”

         

Oh no! What was she going to do? She couldn’t possibly go up onto that stage. She was far too shy to address a theater full of people.

         

But if she didn’t go that would be so unexciting and so like the old Olivia.

         

But she wasn't unexciting! She was the new Olivia, and she was exciting! And she wanted to have fun! Correction: She was determined to have fun. Besides, she’d never see these people—her fellow passengers—ever again.





Bernadette Marie

Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie is known for building families readers want to be part of. Her series The Keller Family has graced bestseller charts since its release in 2011. Since then she has authored and published over thirty-five books. The married mother of five sons promises romances with a Happily Ever After always…and says she can write it because she lives it.

Obsessed with the art of writing and the business of publishing, chronic entrepreneur Bernadette Marie established her own publishing house, 5 Prince Publishing, in 2011 to bring her own work to market as well as offer an opportunity for fresh voices in fiction to find a home as well.


When not immersed in the writing/publishing world, Bernadette Marie and her husband are shuffling their five hockey playing boys around town to practices and games as well as running their family business. She is a lover of a good stout craft beer and might have an unhealthy addiction to chocolate.

 

Bernadette Offers Five Tips to Romance in Marriage

 

It’s amazing quickly a romantic relationship can become stale when marriage vows are taken. It’s not that a couple no longer pines for the other, but life quickly will get in the way when a couple wakes each morning together. It’s imperative to remember what made the relationship spark in the beginning and bring that to the marriage. It won’t happen without thinking about it, especially with careers, in-laws, and eventually children mixed in. Here are five great tips to keeping that spark in a relationship, especially after marriage.

 

  1. Remember to use the words I love you in their full context. Love you can easily replace the sentiment, but without the I, it doesn’t apply the same.

 

  1. Always remember, even during an argument, never leave your partner without letting them know how much you care. You never know if those might be the last words you get to say to them.

 

  1. Love notes tucked into lunches, bags, drawers, etc. are always fun to find. It let’s one partner know the other was thinking of them.

 

  1. Compliment your partner every day. It’s important to let them know you notice them.

 

  1. Say Thank you. Yes, chores around the house should be done by both partners equally, but it’s okay to say thank you for the mundane things as well as things they go out of their way to do.

 

Though some of my tips might not seem romantic, knowing your partner thinks about you and appreciates you is key to keeping that romance in a marriage. 

 




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Monday, September 20, 2021

Trailer for King Richard Staring Will Smith

One of the greatest honors as an actor is to be able to celebrate someone’s legacy while they are still here creating it. Will Smith has gotten to do it a few times in his career playing Chris Gardner and Muhammad Ali, and every time it is a fulfilling and expansive experience beyond compare. So now, he is proud to show you the entire first trailer for King Richard, the story of the man who introduced the world to @Venus Williams and Serena Williams. The origin story for some REAL DEAL superheroes!! Thank You Venus, Serena, Isha, Lyndrea, Yetunde, Oracene and Richard for letting us share your story with the World! See you on Nov 19 in theaters and @HBO Max!

In theaters and @HBO Max! on November 19, 2021

Monday, September 13, 2021

News for Travelers

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How Well Do You Know These 7 Little-Known Caribbean Islands? - There are multiple other Caribbean islands you may never have heard of that deserve some shine as well. See how many you know on this list and consider them for your next getaway.at to speak to the victim again. Learn More→

 


Rent A Private Swimming Pool This Summer Using This App - No pool? No problem. Swimply is a marketplace that allows owners of underutilized swimming pools to rent them out for an hourly fee. Learn More→

 


There's A Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Shuttle Near Austin, Texas And It Goes To 18 Wineries For Less Than $40 - In order for more people to enjoy their day without worrying about transportation, this company created a route that visits each of the 18 wineries and vineyards in the area. Learn More→

 


8 Over-The-Top Luxury Villas In Mexico For A Girls' Trip - As far are you're concerned, 2020 didn't count. Nope. You're wiping it from memory. You want a do-over. A fresh start. And you've decided it's time for a girl's trip, and the best place to facilitate that is in Mexico. Learn More→

 


Skip The Flamingos And Do These Activities When In Aruba - While most flock there to snap their Instagram worthy photos with the flamingos, we wanted to put you on to a few other visit-worthy attractions on the island. Learn More→

 


Where To Find African And Caribbean Food in Mexico City - If you're curious about how African and Caribbean cuisine takes shape in Mexico, try any one of these popular restaurants that can be found in the country's capital. Learn more →   

 


Visiting Mexico? Try These Traditional Mexican Desserts - Dessert is also a huge part of the Mexican gastronomy scene. From Arroz con Leche to sopaipillas, here are some of the Mexican desserts you won't want to miss out on while on vacation. Learn more →   

 


State Of Tennessee Giving Away 10,000 Flight Vouchers Through Tourism Campaign - Tennessee will pay for 10,000 flight vouchers in an effort to boost tourism to the state as part of its Tennessee On Me initiative. Learn More→

 


You Can Experience An African Safari In Atlanta, Here's How - Visitors will be able to see zebras, rhinos, giraffes, elephants, and lions up close inside of a 30,000-square-foot venue designed to provide the full African safari experience. Learn more 

 


Looking To Impress? These Are The Perfect First Date Locations In Atlanta - There's a science to picking out the perfect first date location. You need to ensure the vibe is right yet romantic, that it's exciting but not too loud, and that there's something to keep the conversation going just in case nerves settle in. That's why ATL is perfect. Learn more → 

 


15 Of The Best Caribbean Restaurants in Atlanta - If you're looking to enjoy some island cuisine, we've compiled a list of some of the best Caribbean restaurants in Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Learn more →   

 


Rio Carnival Is Returning In 2022, Everything You Need To Know - After months of discussion, Rio de Janeiro Carnival, one of the world's most popular party events, will resume in 2022. It is scheduled to be held between Feb. 26 and March 1. Learn More→

 


5 Of The World's Most Beautiful Blue Cities To Visit - There are several amazing azure-hued cities around the world, some you may not have heard of. These are the must-see blue cities on our list. Learn More→

 


World's Best Airlines 2021: Qatar Airways Number One, American Airlines Misses List - Qatar Airways ranked first as world's best airline company, beating out previous winner Air New Zealand, which has topped the list six times over the past several years. Learn More→



The Maldives' Soneva Fushi's Signature Activities Should Be On Your Bucket-List - The Soneva Fushi experience is an otherworldly getaway where families and adult friend groups can expect the dream bucket-list vacation of a lifetime. Learn More→

 

The Inside Scope from Harriett Lewis

 

Top 10: Most popular 2022 adventures for solo women travelers - Already, 24,000 solo travelers have made reservations for 2022. To accommodate demand, we have increased our single space by 76% over 2019.  Find out which adventures are the most popular with solo travelers—and see how many solo travelers have reserved each one.

 

Monday, September 06, 2021

Featuring the New Release - Not a Fling by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, International Best Selling Author

Not a Fling is a BWWM Sexy Romance Story

Genre: Contemporary/Interracial/BWWM/African-American

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Not a Fling is the love story that begins when Gavin, a ruthless and cocky billionaire orders the arrest of Moyowa, a small-town, big curvy woman, he has no clue he is about to fall...hard, deep, and fast as all hell, break loose in this heart-jerking romance.





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~ A Flirty & Feisty Romance Novel: Love for Real ~

 

“We date, we don’t marry. We stand, we don’t fall. We are The Billionaire Brothers.”

 

He was about to fall…further, harder, and deeper.

 

Smug and unforgiving Gavin Ross, the eldest of three sexy-hot billionaire brothers has his walls up so high, he even wrote down his die-hard commitment to remain a bachelor in gold letters. But things flow from familiar to dramatic when he orders the arrest of a woman he just met.

 

She conceals her truth…

Not going down without a fight, Moyowa, a big, curvy, small-town woman vacationing on Rhodes Island at the time is bent on revenge. She gets it and disappears from Gavin’s life as quickly as she made an appearance. But not before chemistry ignites with every heated glance.

Yearning for the woman he once shunned, Gavin is in hot pursuit…flying around the world to Warri. But is the solid-block-of-muscle, cocky billionaire ready to abandon bachelorhood, jump over hurdles to write his name on the heart of the woman who wants to humble him?

And will Moyowa hold his attention longer than a fling, or will she teach Gavin a lesson in love?

 

~ From the Author of Mr. Stranger: A BWWM Curvy Girl Romance ~

 

This is an enemy-to-lovers story of two longing hearts coming together for the adventure of their lives.


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Tickled by his plan, she pulled him closer by his polo shirt collar and teased his wildly exotic-juiced lips with her tongue. He palmed her waist and drew her flush against his hardened body in the way she had dreamt about from the day she had been locked up in jail on his instruction.

“I’ve forgiven you,” she mumbled, ending their kiss.

Darkening his eyes, he sighed. “About what?”

“Locking me up!”

He smacked her butt cheeks and captured her chin with one hand. “I’ll buy you whatever you want. All I ask is for you to never mention that incident again. I regret it.”

Giggling, she twerked his nipple between her fingers through his shirt before breaking loose from his arms and taking cover behind the couch.

“All the money in the world can’t buy me what I really want.”

Laughing, he chased after her. “Try me.”

Sprinting ahead while laughing, she ended up in the bedroom.

“Give me your heart, Gavin. That’s what I want.”

Grinding to a halt at her demand, reality seemed to hit him.

“We date, we don’t marry. We stand, we don’t fall. We are the Billionaire Brothers.

“Those quietly murmured words of yours are they written somewhere?”

“No. Each word is carved in gold letters on my wall at home and on my heart. Those words mock me now. My brothers and I have lived by my words for years. Damn! My heart hasn’t been part of any deal I’ve had with any woman in the last ten years or more?”

“However, as you know, Moyowa Boyo isn’t any woman.”

Staring into her eyes, he nodded. “You’ve wormed your way into my world, dominated my thoughts and you’re now framed within my heart.”

“Is that a bad thing, Gav?”

He turned crimson and set his mouth in a hard line.

“What’s wrong, Gavin?” She tugged his arm. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

“It’s nothing,” was all he muttered.

“Don’t say that. We were laughing a minute ago and suddenly, you switched off. Was it anything I said?”

“It has nothing to do with you, Moyo.”

“But it’s something and I want you to tell me because it bothers you. What bothers you, bothers me. You rescued me when I asked you to because what bothered me became your problem.”

She took his hand and led him to sit on the bed in the vast, well-furnished bedroom. He followed but his mood grew downcast. Shutting his eyes, he grunted.

“I’m trying to shake off the eerie feeling creeping into my head.”

“I’m listening. I’ve told you a lot about me. It’s your turn to let me inside your heart, inside your head. I want to know what makes you who you are, Gavin. Why do you have that slogan about not falling?”

“I’m not sure you want to hear this.”

“I’m telling you I’m ready to listen. Wait ooo! You haven’t killed anyone, have you?”

“No.” His mouth twisted.

Ehen! So, what has upset you?”

Searching him with her eyes, she caressed his jawline and ran her fingers along his brow.

“I can’t love you, Moyo.”

Her smile slipped and faded as she let go of his face. It was as if he had cut open her chest, punched her in the face, and stamped her head to the ground. Dumbfounded to the point she fell back on the bed, she blinked back hot tears. Was she dreaming? Drawing in a pool of air, she jolted upright again.

“Excuse me? What did you say?”

“It’s complicated, Moyo.”

“Then, uncomplicate it for me, Gavin. Be quick about it because you can’t fly all the way from America to Warri, whisper sweet things in my ears all night and, tell me you want to be with me. Then, you add the fact you want to see my dad to make it official. You get me all happy and then you drop this on me? Are you a sadist? A narcissist? Pick one.”

“No! No! It’s not what you think.”

“What are you doing, breaking my heart like this, Gav?”

“It’s not that simple for me, Moyo.”

“What are you saying? That you’ve been wasting my time and lying to me?”

“No.”

“Then what?”

“I’m saying, we can be together. I’ll give you every material thing you want but I can’t give you, my heart.”

“Then, keep it for the woman you can love.” Tears peeped into her eyes, peeked out at the corners, and threatened a teary storm. “You’re talking crazy.”

“That’s the problem. I can’t love any woman.”

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Check out all Flirty & Feisty Contemporary and Interracial Romance Books by Stella:

Not a Fling

Mr. Stranger

Hot Chase

Choose Me

Longing for You

Irresistible Driver

Get Undressed

Christmas Desire

Tempted by the Princess – Book 1

Tempted by the Princess – Book 2

Hooked by one Curvy Girl – Book 1

Hooked by one Curvy Girl – Book 2

Naughty Promise

Christmas Seduction

Irresistible Passion

“Shocking Affair”

Guilty of Love

Your Christmas Gift

All of Me

“You’re Mine”

Enticed Forever

Naked Attraction

Indecent

His Ring

Forbidden Dance (Forbidden Series #1)

Red Velvet Rose (Forbidden Series #2)

Tempting Desire

Seduced Hearts

Lust

Stolen Kisses (Books 1 & 2)

Wild Whispers

Love at Christmas

Husband to Rent

Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series #1)

Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series #2)

Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1)

His Choice (Cowries Series #2)




Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

I am Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, International Bestselling Author & Publisher of 36 Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels. I started writing & publishing my love stories in 2010. I have been married to my sexy & gorgeous hubby for 21 yrs. We have two grown-up children and our home is in LondonUK.

My sexy adventurous romance stories will make your heartthrob and you will laugh, cry & pant as my characters tease your senses on their journey through exotic places across AmericaCanadaEurope and Africa. If a racing pulse, elevated heart rate, laughter, and an emotionally intense happy-ever-after is what you want, start reading now.  I dare you to read every one of my sizzling stories. I would love to hear from you.

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