Love Found In California

This is a stand alone novella that is part of The Washington Triplet Novella's:

The Quiet One
Mikaela Washington, the middle Triplet, has always been labeled the quiet one. Her parents claim her as the introvert or just shy. Of course she was, what other role could she take? All the others had been fulfilled.
Going away to college with her sisters was always the plan until unforeseen circumstances push Mikaela into a dark corner she can’t get out of. Her sisters think she’s just being more unusual than normal and her dad barely notices. The only person she can trust and confide in is her mom.
She stays back and lives at home with her parents. These years are difficult, but she manages to find a career and go to therapy. During this time she learns her family home is not what it seems. She sees and hears things that her sisters know nothing about. Then when her mom suddenly dies she’s left to deal with not only her tragedy, but also the secrets of her family.
Finally Mikaela realizes it’s time… time to move on, live on her own like her sisters and try to start new. When she moves to California she finds the job of her dreams and the man of her dreams attached to it… Ryan Chambers.
To read more about the Washington Triplet's check out Love Discovered in New York and Love Grows in Alaska.  

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Melissa Rolka grew up in the Chicagoland area all of her childhood and has always had a love of writing. She started by keeping a journal at a young age and then in high school she started writing poetry. A couple poems were published anonymously. Then in college she majored in Philosophy, which required lots and lots of writing. After graduating from Marquette University she traveled west to Los Angeles. There she worked for the Writers Guild of America and found herself submerged in the writers world. She worked on small writings, but never pursued them. On the side she became involved with a small theater group. Eventually she made her way back to the Midwest, where her heart belongs, and worked in business for several years. She found love, got married and has two beautiful children. Being at home has allowed her to keep following her love of reading and writing. When Melissa is not writing she is caring for, playing with and loving her two kids. In between taking care of her family and writing she almost always has her nose buried in her Kindle.

 

 

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Facade Release

Title: Facade

Authors: Ker Dukey & D.H. Sidebottom

Genre: Dark Erotic Thriller

Cover Design: Ker Dukey

 

 

 

WARNING! This book is Dark erotica. This book contains situations that some may find offensive. If you are sensitive to graphic violence read with caution. This book also leads into a second book. You will get answers but the story will continue into a final instalment. You have been warned. Enjoy.

You meet someone. You date. You fall in love. You marry. The four simple rules of love…. Wrong! I’m getting married but I’d never met him before now, never dated him, never fell in love. I have no access to the memories of the most magical time of anyone’s life. My mind won’t allow me to evoke the past, I can’t remember those simple stages to lead me to the fourth .

I can’t comprehend why I would have ever wanted to marry someone like Dante. I should never have passed the first stage, although, I may have seen him through the eyes of the woman I once was, this me that lives, breathes here now, can’t understand how we made it to the next stage. I’m not sure, without memories, how I know that this voice inside me, telling me I would never have chosen him, speaks some truth, I just know. He’s controlling, arrogant, callous and violent, and utterly hell bent on humiliating and degrading me – Like watching me falter, watching me struggle to comply and be the woman he asked to marry, powers him- as though he wants to break me piece by piece. Fiber by fiber. Until all that’s here is the shell he created from a soul that I once owned.

Now my memories are slowly returning. And they show me a completely different side to meeting him. Our dates, falling in love. The Dante haunting me in the shadows of my mind is loving, gentle and utterly enamored with me, nothing like the man with me now. And this is what taunts me. My tender lover turned into a debauched, cruel sadist who is determined to consume my life, destroy my mind and murder my spirit.

I am, Star, and just like with some stars in the sky, the light you see is an echo, a façade, I am already gone I am a no one. Especially to him. To him I am the dark in his desires, the corrupt in his depravity. The sin in his immorality

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OH MY ,,, where do I even begin?? This book is one that is totally gonna leave you lost for words ,,, it's on a whole other level ,,, and it is freaking AWESOME ,,, this is a dark book people ,,, if your not into that then don't read but let me tell you your missing out ,,,

This book was written by both DH Sidebottom and Ker Dukey ,,, have you read any of their other work yet? Yes ,,, good coz then you'll know the level to expect ,,, NO ,,, then read this and all their others ,,, yes they are dark but man I man are they good ,,, this book is really gonna test your limits because you will not have a clue what the hell is going on

Facade starts out with a nice happy scene ,,,, then bam ,,, something happens ,,, What? You won't know for a LONG time ,,, you will be left guessing trying to work out just what it is that's going on ,,, what is it all for? Simply just Why? ,,, this book is like when you sit down to do a1500 piece puzzle ,,, you know you have all of the pieces but they don't quite make sense ,,, they move you move forward the more that is revealed ,,, right until you are almost complete ,,, leaving only 10 or 20 more pieces for it to be complete ,,, let me worn you this is where the book finishes :( ,,, your left with a bit of a cliffhanger people ,,, but it's worth it

This book will ignite fear, curiosity and excitement ,,, it's a total mind messer ,,, every turn of the page messing with you just a little more ,,, making you want a whole lot more ,,,, just wanting some answers ,,, just when you think you might have an idea what is going on you'll be wrong

I'm so grateful for being given the opportunity to read this book ,,, I absolutely love both of the authors previous work ,,, unleashing the dark side in us all ;) ,,, this book is the both together so clearly was just gonna be the bees knees :) utter brilliance ,,, bring on Cadence (Book 2) ,,, can't wait

HIGHLY RECOMMEND to everyone ,,, especially those of us with a sadistic or depraved minds :) I'm sure you'll love it just as much as I did ;)

 

 

 

 

I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters. I wanted to be an actress growing up so I could live many roles but I learned early on that my mind was too active... I would want to change the script.I would watch films and think of ways they could of improved the story if they took another direction so i thought it best that i tell my own.

My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light, some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.

When I'm not lost in the world of characters I love spending time with my family. I'm a mum and that comes first in my life but when I do get down time I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.

You can find me on Facebook where i love interacting with my readers.

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Author of The Heart of Stone, Room 103 and Shadows of Sin series, and the new Blue Butterfly series.

D H Sidebottom is a fulltime mum/author. She lives in Derbyshire, England with her children and two dogs. She is an avid reader and her tastes range from horror to erotic, but she loves to help new authors get into the ‘scene’. She loves rock music and tattooed guys, and has a weakness for coffee, wine and Belgium buns

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First Encounters Anthology Release

Do you remember your first encounter with love?

 

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PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT A GREAT AND WORTHY CAUSE.

 

 

The books included in this anthology are:

 

 

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Living Again by L.L. Collins

**DUE TO ADULT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE, 18+ only, please.

Kayley Carson thought she had it all...married to the love of her life, a great job, and a baby on the way. Then one day, her life changes forever when she loses her husband in a tragic accident. No longer sure how to navigate life after her enormous loss, Kayley clings to her newborn baby, her family, and her friends to keep herself living. When she meets someone that challenges her belief that she's better off alone, she has to decide if she is capable of letting him in after swearing she was never going to love anyone the same way again. She's not the only one with a painful past. He is struggling with trust issues after a previous relationship went horribly wrong. After a terrible misunderstanding brings out both of their insecurities, will the painful memories of the past keep them both from living again?

 

Alluring Turmoil by Skye Turner

Alexia  Sloane is  the  twenty-six year  old  owner  of  the highly  successful Louisiana  coffee  shop/bakery,  Java  and  Sweeties.  The  past  couple  of years  have  been  all  she’s  dreamed  of  and  her  business  takes  all  of  her  focus, all of her heart. Jude Delecroix is the lead singer of one of the most famous rock bands in the country, Bayou Stix, and the man who broke Lexi’s heart. Lexi and Jude have a past. When Jude comes back to town eight years after leaving to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a famous musician and comes face to face with Lexi, forces collide, old hurts are brought to the surface, and life as these two have been living it will never be the same. There are two sides to every story, and what happens when the things you believed to be concrete suddenly crumble like ash and fade away?  What happens when two people afraid to face the past, become involved in the present? Can they hope for a future? Welcome to Louisiana where humidity and passion are high and things are not always what they seem.

***Contains graphic sex and language. Not for young readers.***

***Alluring Turmoil is a second chance love story and is nothing like a love story when strangers meet.

 

 

Unsettled by S.C. Ellington

WARNING: This novel contains content suitable for readers 18+

**Debut romance author S.C. Ellington knocks it out of the park with this steamy contemporary romance.

After a horrific breakup with her longtime boyfriend, Brooklyn Caldwell is completely disenchanted with the notion of mingling with the opposite sex. Damon Williams had been everything she thought she wanted...until he wasn’t. In an attempt to escape her heartbreaking past, Brooklyn seeks refuge in bustling Washington, D.C. where she folds into the fast-paced society unnoticed...until she meets a young entrepreneur, Logan Colton.  Brooklyn is surprised to find that while she has been successful in keeping the opposite sex at bay, somehow she is defenseless against Logan’s confidence and charm—and it doesn’t hurt that he is absurdly beautiful. As much as Logan didn’t plan on pursuing her, he is drawn to Brooklyn’s muted beauty and her witty persona. For all his success, Logan is ensnared in the coveted world of unequivocal wealth and power, but behind closed doors is taunted by his own demons and an undeniable need to atone for a monumental mistake. As the two embark on a tumultuous obstacle course saturated with unknown twists and turns, Brooklyn is left to question whether she can endure the journey ahead.

 

Touch Me by T.H. Snyder

Recommended for readers 18 + years

Char is a focused and driven career woman who's had a relationship she would rather choose to forget, but can't. Riley is a pure gentleman who can easily leave the past where it belongs, behind him. Some people believe in fate where others deem it a coincidence. Char and Riley are meant to be together, so life just happens to make sure they are in the right place at the right time. But is that enough? You’ll be falling in love with this dynamic duo as they find out who they are and why fate keeps making sure their lives are intertwined. Their differences are what make them all too similar, and throughout the course of their journey there is one thing that always brings them back together...the need for each other's touch.

 

 

Needing You by T. Renee Fike

Harper is an independent girl who’s never relied on anyone but herself. She does what she needs to get by and doesn't have time for friends let alone a boyfriend. She’s determined to push people away, but there’s one person who’s eager to get to know her. Tuck is a sexy bad boy who doesn't do relationships and makes no apologies for his own actions. He sets his eyes on the strong, independent Harper and will not take no for an answer. Will Tuck be able to change his bad boy ways to show Harper who he really is? Does he want to or does he only want her as another notch on his bedpost? Both Harper and Tuck have secrets that they’d rather hide and forget but secrets always have a way of coming out. Will Tuck and Harper be able to deal with their personal demons or will it rip them further apart? Will everything Harper worked so hard for crumble to the ground or will she realize that needing you is all she has ever really needed?

**This contains graphic sexual content and situations suitable for readers 18+.**

 

 

Unexpected Chance by Joanne Schwehm

When that unexpected chance comes, take it. Don't let it pass you by. You never know what you could be missing. Always wanting to be a writer, but not having much experience with men or romance, Aubrey sets out to find her inspiration with the help of her best friend. Just when she thinks all hope is lost, she meets Alex Logan. He’s beyond handsome, well dressed, and is known to be a player—perfect for the role.  The unexpected happens and Alex becomes more than just an inspiration to Aubrey, but a misunderstanding leaves her heartbroken. Before an opportunity arises to straighten things out, tragedy strikes, and Aubrey’s world is turned upside down.  While Aubrey is trying to cope with her new life, a new chance at love arises. Can she find it in her to trust again? Will Alex be able to win her back? Or will she take this new unexpected chance at  love?

**Adult Content** 18+ is recommended

 

 

Klay by Regina Bartley

**Recommended for ages 18+ due to graphic language, sexual content, and mature subject matter.**

Klay Rosen has had one dream, and that was taking over the family business. There had never been time for anything or anyone else. His parents were the only thing standing in the way of him getting what he wanted. They believed that status and wealth were the most important things in life and that Klay should marry someone equally as high up on the ladder of status.  When Klay finally made an attempt at love, an unexpected attempt, he was faced with the most difficult decision. He had to decide if he could stay with Caroline and give up on the only dream he had ever had... Rosen Enterprises. His parents said that she wasn't good enough for him. They'd stop at nothing to keep them apart, even if it meant sabotaging the woman that he loved. He knew what he wanted and how far he'd go to get it. It was time everyone else knew as well. 

**This book is part of a series, but it is a stand-alone novel.**

An excerpt of, A Home For Caroline (Which is the next book in the series and Caroline's POV) is located in the back of Klay. Enjoy!!

 

 

Letting Go by J.M. Witt

Volume 1 in the Anchored Hearts collection.

***Adult content, language, strong sexual content. 18+ please***

When your past threatens to destroy your future, how long will you hang on before Letting Go? Cassidy Charles has faced a terrible tragedy and is trying to put the pieces of her life back together. She's managed to leave everything to do with that horrible night in the past. When James comes crashing back into her world it's the last thing she expects, but could be everything she needs. Can she put aside the blame she's placed on him for all of her pain and give in to the pull between them? She  quickly falls into a world that she's only dreamt about while rediscovering parts of her past she's managed to conceal for many years. James Benedict III, local playboy and successful real estate investor, hasn’t stopped thinking about Cassidy since the horrific events that occurred several months ago. Now that she's back in his life, how long will she stay? He's worked hard to get her back, but will it all be for nothing once their demons come head to head? More  often than not, it seems as though his world is destroying hers, no matter how hard he tries to protect her.  Is the love between Cassidy and James strong enough to survive, or will the efforts of those out to destroy them prevail?

MEET THE AUTHORS

J.M. Witt

I'm a stay-at-home mom with four young children and one extremely supportive husband. We've been married for nine years and reside in Metro Detroit, Michigan. I've dreamed of writing romance novels since I was little. After having baby #4, who may or may not have been fathered by Christian Grey, I decided it was time to pursue my dreams. When I'm not volunteering at the schools of my children, running to various appointments, enjoying time with my friends and my book club, dating my husband, or avoiding cleaning my house, I'm writing! I love music and believe that books and music can't exist without the other. My goal is for you to read more than a good book, but for you to have an experience!

Regina Bartly

Regina is a contemporary romance writer from Kentucky. She lives there with her husband, kids, and cat. She can be found behind her computer, a good book, or watching sports. She loves to hear from her fans. You can find out what's coming next if you follow her on facebook at , read her blog , or follow her on twitter @regina_bartley.

Joanne Schwehm

Family and friends are the most important things to Joanne. She enjoys meeting new people, traveling, reading, relaxing on a beach and shopping. She has an addiction to Coffee and Diet Coke; you may want to stand clear if she hasn't had her daily intake! Writing has been something that has been private and not shared until the day she decided to publish Unexpected Chance. Waking up one morning to the voices of Alex Logan and Aubrey Ryan changed everything!! She is an avid sports fan especially when it comes to the New York Yankees. She also enjoys playing and watching golf. She firmly believes when that unexpected chance comes, take it. Don't let it pass you by. You ever know what you could be missing.

T. Renee Fike

I'm a born and raised country girl from Pennsylvania. When I'm not writing, I'm either working a full-time day job, or pursuing my Master's degree. Aside from work and school, I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading a good book, watching football, (GO EAGLES) or hanging out with my nieces and nephew.

You can follow me on Twitter  | Facebook | Goodreads

T.H. Snyder

t. h. snyder (1979) was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. For six years she worked in the field of higher education while earning her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Management from University of Phoenix. She's a single mother to two children. She became an avid reader in spring of 2012 and since has read over 250 books. Her genre of interest ranges from Romance to thrilling Paranormal. This is more than just a hobby for her, it's a passion to read the words of great authors and bring life to their stories with her reviews and character castings. She started writing her first novel in June of 2013 and is anxious to see where this journey takes her!!

 

S.C. Ellington

S.C. Ellington is an up and coming author who enjoys expressing her creativity through frequently writing adult, contemporary romance novels that readers can relate to, but more importantly, enjoy. Aside from writing, Ellington enjoys curling up with her e-reader and absorbing herself in novels loaded with emotion, desire, and passion. She also likes to spend sunny, wistful afternoons, in her hammock thinking up new ideas for great stories. Ellington currently resides on the west coast with her beautiful family and loving friends.

Skye Turner

Skye Turner is an avid reader and an editor turned writer. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and Louisiana State University where she majored in Mass Communications, centering her studies in Journalism. Unfortunately life intervened and she made the choice to leave her studies. She lives in small town Louisiana with her husband, 2 children, and 5 fur babies. When she's not chained to her laptop pounding out sexy stories she can usually be found playing Supermom, reading, gardening (playing in the dirt), listening to music and dancing like a fool, or catching up on her family oriented blog.

L.L. Collins

LL Collins is a teacher who loves spending her days in the Florida sun with her husband and boys, reading, and writing. Her love of writing has found a home in the self-publishing world. Living Again, Reaching Rachel, and Guarding Hearts are available on Amazon Barnes & Noble, Kobo and iBooks, in both eBook and paperback. LL has been writing since she was old enough to write. Always a story in her head, she finally decided to let the characters out and start writing and try to make her lifelong dreams of becoming an author come true. She has been a teacher for over ten years, a wife for 15, and a mom to two boys, 12 and 10.

Love Discovered In New York

Synopsis

The Rebel

Mya Washington is a rebel. Or at least, that’s what her family has always said. As the youngest of a set of triplets, she has always been the more rebellious of the three…even though she never considered herself a rebel.

Outspoken? Yes.

Rule Breaker? Sometimes.

Trouble Maker? Nev—occasionally.

Growing tired of being typecast and misunderstood, Mya moves to New York looking for a fresh start away from the life she grew up in and out of the shadow of her older sisters. Striking out on her own may have put a strain on the family dynamic, but it's the new beginning Mya was looking for.

But after the unexpected death of her mother, she is blindsided yet again by a wedding invitation she didn’t see coming. Her father’s upcoming marriage only cements the wall she’s put up around her heart. Because if her father could be such an utter disappointment, why should she even attempt to open up to any man?

Enter Colton Davis.

Review

Let me begin by saying just how pleased I was to see that three of my favourite authors have come together and joined forces to create the Washington Triplets series ,,, I think this is an awesome idea and love that I've been able to read the first book already

Book one is this ,,, Love Discovered in New York and written by Danielle Allen ,,, this is the rebellious triplet ,,, Mya ,,, she is a triplet and although they may be identical in their appearance they are far from it in their personality ,,, she speaks her mind, stands up for what she believes is right, she has a feisty streak and knows the difference between right and wrong ,,, BUT she feels like she is lacking in some way ,,, always referred to as rebellious and her sisters were the more quiet and reserved in comparison ,,, however when she has been referred to throughout her life the terms used could be taken in more than one way ,,, is it possible that when she felt like the failure, the disappoint, that in fact she wasn't?

,,, unfortunately she is also aware of loss ,,, and of betrayal ,,, this comes in the form of her father ,,, the betrayal she has witnessed has left her closed off more so than she already was ,,, when you've grown believing in a strong relationship and to see how easily it can be moved on from causes a lack of faith in relationships and love ,,, she doesn't do love ,,, or relationships ,,, hell no to a spooning no matter how hot he is ,,, na ah ha ,,, not this chica ,,, she gets what she wants and what she needs and so easily walks away ,,, she has no time for all of those extras

AND THEN ,,,, Carlton rolls in to her work place and the sparks will literally be flying all around ,,, sparks? ,,, make that fireworks ,,, seriously these two together could put a display to shame ,,, it's smoking ,,, H.O.T ,,, Carlton is the first person that can see Mya for who she is ,,, not who they want her to be ,,, not 1 of 3 identical people ,,, not who she pretends to be ,,, HE SEES HER ,,, and she is in a place she never expected to be EVER ,,, so what will she do?

Don't think that things are all sweet in this story ,,, there is a bitch ,,, there's always a bitch that follows these hotties and annoys the panties off us girlies ,,, she is one you'll wanna sock in the face ,,, once ,,,, or twice

You find out a little about the other two sisters too giving you a little insight as to what they are like too

This book is written really well ,,, it flows real nice ,,, an easy and enjoyable read that you'll struggle to put down ,,, AWESOME ,,, and I highly recommend :)

Meet Danielle

I am a married event planner and life coach. My awesome friends and family and my amazing husband make my life sweet. I love to have fun and enjoy the life I’ve been blessed with. I love shopping and football with equal fervor. I’m an amateur movie critic (i.e. my husband and I watch and critique a lot of movies for fun). I love to read and I enjoy sharing my love of books with anyone who will listen. I love music. A good lyric with a good melody can paint a vivid picture and invoke such a range of emotions. I have a soft spot for most mediums of creative, artistic expression.

With degrees in psychology, human services, and marriage and family counseling, I have a unique perspective on life, love and the pursuit of happiness. As an author, I combine an active imagination and life experiences to create stories that are easily relatable and intentionally intriguing. I want to offer you a peek into someone else’s life and for you to get lost in their story, their trials, their triumphs. My ultimate goal is to create a character or a story that stays with you long after you’ve put the book down.

So in a nutshell: I plan. I teach. I read. I write. I watch. I critique. I shop. I play. I love.

To know me is to love me.

Stalk Danielle

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*Goodreads (For the entire The Washington Triplets Series):*

Love Discovered in New York
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22853418-love-discovered-in-new-york

Love Grows in Alaska

www.goodreads.com/book/show/22890233-love-grows-in-alaska

Releases September 15, 2014

Love Found in California
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22889939-love-found-in-california

Releases October 1, 2014