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Friday, January 29, 2016

#Paramedics Are Not Ambulance Drivers! #NoPromises #99cents #newadult

Happy Friday, friends. I'm still celebrating the release of my New Adult romance, No Promises. Remember, it's available for only 99 cents through the month of January!

Blurb:
A new adult romance by multi published author Nona Raines writing as N. Raines
She never met a stray she didn't love…
In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.
As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken. 
Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.


  

Rick,the hero of the story, is a paramedic. While doing research on his profession I learned a few things I'd like to share with you.

1. Don't Call Emergency Service Personnel "Ambulance Drivers."
Paramedics and EMTs do a lot more than driving the ambulance and running the siren. In my state, paramedics must complete a two year degree program. They're able to give medications and trained in advanced life support. They must be certified and renew their certification every three years.

2. Their jobs are physically taxing.
All the lifting and carrying they do can take a toll. They may have to carry individuals who are heavy, sometimes down flights of stairs. This is especially challenging in an apartment building where there is no elevator. They may have to deal with people who are uncooperative or aggressive due to alcohol, drugs or mental illness. Occasionally, they are even physically assaulted. They have to keep calm and behave professionally at all times while protecting themselves and others.

3. Their jobs are emotionally taxing.
Emergency service personnel are often first at the scene in cases of child abuse. They have to help a child who has been hurt by his or her own parent or caretaker. They are on the scenes of accidents where innocent people have been hurt and killed by drivers under the influence. They see some terrible, heartbreaking sights yet must keep their feelings under control and do their best to help the injured and transport them as quickly and safely as possible. These tragedies may take an emotional toll on first responders and filter into their personal lives.

4. They don't get the pay or respect they deserve.
Emergency service personnel work long hours under difficult conditions to save lives. While they are responsible for keeping people safe and getting them to the hospital as quickly as possible, their assistance often goes unrecognized by the public. They often have to deal the results of society's inability to provide enough care for the indigent, the homeless and the mentally ill. They also have to deal professionally with people who abuse the system, keeping them from those truly in need.

5. They care about people.
Actually, this was one thing I didn't have to learn from reading a book or scouring the web. I've been fortunate enough to speak to several Emergency Service Personnel and their good humor and love of humanity shines through. They don't get much pay or many pats on the back, but they don't complain. Still, it's time we "civilians" recognize everything they do and give them the recognition they deserve. They, along with firefighters and police officers, are the first on the scene when we need help.


Have a wonderful weekend, all!

Nona Raines
Now available: my newest releases, Her Kind of Man  and No Promises


Monday, January 25, 2016

No Promises #Review Tour! #NewAdult #99cents #giveaway @XPressoTours


Happy Monday, friends! Just a quick note here. No Promises, my new adult romance I've published as N. Raines, is entering its second week of publication and still only 99 cents! With the help of Xpresso Book Tours I've sponsored a review tour all this week and I'm offering a $25 GC as well. Please scroll down so you can enter the Rafflecopter. 


Blurb:

A new adult romance by multi published author Nona Raines writing as N. Raines

She never met a stray she didn't love…

In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.

As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken.
 

Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Her Perfect Man #FREE for 48 Hours! @eroticromance #TWRP

Happy Friday, friends! I'm happy to share some exciting news with you today. One of my backlist books, Her Perfect Man, is available for FREE through The Wild Rose Press! The offer's only good for 48 hours, so please grab your copy soon. All you need do is use the promo code perfect at checkout.


Blurb:
Kim Hansen has terrible luck with men. When her sexy downstairs neighbor shows a more-than-neighborly interest in her, she's suspicious. She's been burned too many times, by too many guys. Steamy sex is one thing, but Charlie Keller is smart, hot and successful—so what could he want with her besides a few nights of pleasure?


Though Kim does her best to shut him down, Charlie's not put off by her attitude. He doesn't scare easy. Kim thinks she's clever, using sex to maintain an emotional distance and to keep him off guard. But Charlie sees through her tough exterior to the tender heart beneath.

But Kim needs to be won over. Sure, their bedroom action is awesome, but given her past mistakes, she's convinced Charlie is too good to be true. Just too perfect. But if Charlie has his way, he'll prove that he's the perfect man for her.

This is Book 3 in The Man Series.

To read Her Perfect Man for free, click this link. Remember to enter the code perfect at checkout!

Monday, January 18, 2016

#BookBlitz: No Promises #newadult #newrelease #giveaway @XpressoTours



Good morning friends! What better way to start the work week with the possibility of winning a prize? No, it's not the Powerball, unfortunately. But you do have a chance to win a $25 GC by entering the No Promises Book Blitz sponsored by XPresso Book Tours.

Please enter using the Rafflecopter below. Everyone is allowed one free entry! Thank so much and have a wonderful week. :-)



A new adult romance by multi published author Nona Raines writing as N. Raines.

She never met a stray she didn't love…

In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.
As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken. 

Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.

Still 99 cents for a limited time!







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Friday, January 15, 2016

#New! No Promises Releases Today! #NewAdult #Romance #99cents @nonaraines

Happy Friday, friends! I'm super excited to announce the release of my first New Adult romance No Promises, written as N. Raines.

There's a book blitz as well, courtesy of Xpresso Book Tours! And a $25 gc giveaway! Please check out the Rafflecopter link below.


Blurb:

She never met a stray she didn't love…

In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.

As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken. 
Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.





Excerpt:

The kitchen door creaked softly, signaling their departure. Sam held her breath and waited in silence for the coast to clear. When she heard no other sounds, she emerged from the broom closet. She stepped into the kitchen and froze. Rick was still there, leaning back on the counter and taking a pull from a bottle of beer.
She could only think wow. If he'd been hot five years ago, now he was positively scorching. Time had improved on what nature had given him. Six-plus feet of solid muscle, from his broad shoulders to his hard chest that tapered to a taut middle. His tight T-shirt didn't hide much. She was sure his jeans didn't either, though Sam didn't let her gaze drift lower for fear of passing out.
If she'd been a cartoon character, her eyeballs would have popped from their sockets and pinballed across the room while her tongue unrolled and flopped to the floor. Her heart would have boinged right out of her chest, dangling from a spring.
His eyes widened in surprise before narrowing in a glare. Deep brown eyes sat above a strong Roman nose. He wasn't handsome in the way of pretty-boy movie stars, but strong-featured and completely masculine. "Where did you come from?"
"Uh—" She took a step back. For a moment she lost the power of speech. Ugh, what was her problem? He'd been a jerk to Britt, and here she was, practically drooling over him. "In there." She tilted her head toward the closet. "I'm just cleaning up." She lifted the broom and dustpan as proof, then realized how dumb she looked. She let her hands fall to her sides. "I'm, uh, I'm Sam. Britt's cousin?" She winced. Why'd she say that last part like she wasn't sure? Dumb, dumb, dumb.
"I know who you are." He cut to the chase. "How long were you in there?"
Her mouth twisted. The jig was up. "A few minutes. Sorry."
"You make a habit of listening in on people's private conversations?" He lifted the bottle to his lips and took another swig.
Sam bristled at the question and his insulting tone. But worse was the way his gaze flicked over her and dismissed her. Fine, so she wasn't tall and willowy like Britt, nor did she have killer curves like Morgan. No, Sam was small breasted and narrow hipped, and with her short hair had more than once, from a distance, been mistaken for a boy.
But she got tired of guys giving her that you're-not-worth-my-time look.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Yummy #CandyHeartsRomances from @kaydenclaremont @MoniqueDeVere @willablair #TWRP #ValentinesDay


Red Hot (A Candy Hearts Story)
by Kayden Claremont

Will the sparks of passion fizzle or burst into Red Hot flames?

Contemporary Humorous/Romantic Comedy
Imprint: Scarlet (erotic)
Page Count: 55
Digital Price: 1.99 


Blurb: 

Treena Stanton, artistic coordinator of Sierra’s Cowboy Theme Park, wants to exact revenge on Clayton Wagner. She had a crush on him in school, but he never acknowledged her existence. Revenge is sweet but not as sweet as the pleasure of his touch.


Strategic accounts manager Clayton Wagner lost a bet and has to work the next twenty-four hours at his buddy’s theme park. But when his "boss for the day" with mouth-watering curves demands he wear a cowboy costume, all he can think about is finding out what's under her petticoat. But when the truth is revealed about their past, will the sparks of passion fizzle or burst into Red Hot flames?

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1OsCnGh
Kobo:  https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/red-hot-14
Goodreads: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/red-hot-14

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Kiss Me Again by Monique DeVere
A Candy Hearts Romance

A Humorous/Romantic Comedy
Rating: Spicy (PG13)
Page Count: 86
Digital Price: 2.99 


She backs into his sports car, reorganizes his home office, spills coffee in his lap....then...steals his heart.

What can be more romantic than a Valentine’s Day wedding?
 A Valentine’s Day wedding on a Caribbean beach!

The last thing Riley Flynn wants is to be present at her ex-fiancé’s wedding—which should have been hers—but she refuses to give him the satisfaction, despite the nosedive her life has recently taken. Now, if she can only find a plus one to prove she isn’t a complete failure.

All Sam Rutherford wants is a peaceful life, but his zany neighbor is making it impossible. The woman is a menace to herself, and anyone in her path—he has the dent in his car to prove it. But when she raises those big amber eyes and confides in him, how can he say no to anything she wants? Soon she’s invading his life and bungling her way... into his heart.



Sweetie Pie by Willa Blair

Contemporary Fantasy Romance
Pages: 73
Price: $1.99
Heat Level: Spicy

Can the island magic in Makenna’s heritage save their romance, or will Tom’s secret tear them apart?

Blurb

Makenna Stewart flees Scotland for the Big Island of Hawaii intent on making real a cherished dream–a bakery of her own. Hard work and long hours leave Makenna craving some fun in her life. Her best customer, Greek-god sexy surfer Tom may be just what she needs, but she suspects there’s more to him than board shorts and a devastating smile.

Retired professional surfer and real-estate multi-millionaire Tom Bensford is there when she opens every morning, but he’s not craving her magical Morning Glory muffins. Fascinated by the dark-haired, blue-eyed wahine with the creamy Celtic skin and devastating Scottish accent, he’s never met a woman like her. Too bad he’s about to destroy her dreams.

To him, it’s just business. To her, it’s the kind of betrayal she fled Scotland to escape. Can the island magic in Makenna’s heritage save her dream and their romance, or will his secret tear them apart?

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Monday, January 11, 2016

New #CandyHeartsRomances Released Today! #ValentinesDay #TWRP @Sydneystclaire @No1Bitchmaster @stephaniekepke




You’re Tops by Sydney St.  Claire
Series Name: Candy Heart Romances
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press 
Genre: Romance, Contemporary
SubGenre(s): Erotica, BDSM
Rating:  (R)  
Page Count:  76

Digital Price: 1.99
  

Regina is a romance writer in need of research. Tucker is a Dom with a spanking bench. Who tops whom? Find out in You’re Tops

Trailer: https://youtu.be/qTGX9zMDLN0

Blurb
When her husband ran off with a perky, much younger woman, Regina Cox got the house, a decrepit car, and her freedom. Divorced, she plans to remain man-free and focus on her career as a writer. Trouble is, the skinny boy next door who used to tease her about her braces is now a handsome hunk and features as the hero in her latest romance novel.

Tucker Owen is a Dom with his eye on the new divorcee next door. His fantasies center around draping Regina over his spanking bench. Too bad she’s a strong woman and not submissive in the least. But when he learns she writes erotica romance and is having trouble getting the research right, he offers a week-long tutorial that’s bound to teach them both a few things.

Regina can't refuse all the research she could ask for and no strings sex on top. And with the sassy sub, Tucker soon discovers the pleasure that comes when the topper is topped.

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Be Mine by April Hollingworth
Series Name: A Candy Hearts Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Theme(s): Small Town, Humorous/Romantic Comedy 
SubGenre(s): Holiday, Contemporary
Rating: Sweet (PG)
Page Count: 55
Digital Price: 1.99


Blurb:
Beth has always loved Mark. He was the boy of her dreams even though she was nothing more than his little sister's best friend. Now he's back from the military and looking at her differently. Though that could be the plate of lasagna she dropped in his lap.
A series of mishaps gives Mark opportunity to spend time with her. He is sure that he is the man for her but experience has taught Beth not all men can be trusted. Can he convince her that he wants her to be his for Valentine's Day and ever after?

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You & Me by Stephanie Kepke
Series Name: A Candy Hearts Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press 
Theme(s): Family Life/Oriented, Scarred Hero/Heroine, Friends to Lovers
SubGenre(s): Holiday, Contemporary, Women's Fiction
Rating: Spicy (PG13)
Page Count: 59
Digital Price: 1.99

Alex had sworn off love - until Candy Hearts mysteriously arrive in her mailbox.

Blurb:

Forty year old Alex Spencer has given up on love. Having escaped five years earlier from the verbally abusive and two decades older, Trent Peterson, her life revolves around her daughter, sixteen-year-old Josie, even if Josie wants nothing to do with her.
But with Valentine’s Day looming, Alex’s high school sweetheart, Billy Leibowitz, whom she kicked out of her life twenty years earlier thanks to Trent’s demands, has been invading her thoughts. Alex searches for Billy in vain—it seems as if he’s simply disappeared. Suddenly, Candy Hearts, which Billy sent to Alex every Valentine’s Day, start arriving in the mail. Is Billy sending the Candy Hearts? Will this finally be her chance at happily ever after?

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Friday, January 8, 2016

An Exclusive #Excerpt from No Promises! #NewAdult #preorder #99cents


Welcome friends! I'm jumpy and excited because my New Adult romance, No Promises is going live exactly one week from today! In honor of that, I'd like to share with you a special sneak-peek excerpt for your eyes only. I hope you enjoy!

A new adult romance by multi published author Nona Raines writing as N. Raines.

She never met a stray she didn't love…

In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.

As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken.
 
Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.



Excerpt:

A small, frightened squeak greeted her as she entered the dark garage. Once again she'd forgotten her flashlight, but Sam followed the pitiful mewling sound to the Havahart. A tiny black-and-white kitten huddled inside the trap. It scrambled to the back of the cage and hunkered down when Sam bent to look at it.
"Take it easy," she murmured. "It's okay. We'll have you back with Mom and the rest of your family real soon."
Heavy footsteps neared her, then stopped. Rick gave a disgruntled huff. "Thought I told you to wait for me."
"I'm fine." She lifted the cage. "And looks like we got our last little guy here."
Rick peered at the kitten, who flattened its ears and hissed. Tiny though it was, it had a mighty heart.
Rick laughed. "Hey there, buddy. Chill out."
"Let's get him back to the truck."
Rick took the cage. "I'll carry him."
Sam led the way. She unlocked both doors and slid into the driver's seat. Rick opened the passenger door and deposited the Havahart onto the jump seat behind the front seats. But the cage was empty.
Sam's mouth fell open in dismay. "What happened? You didn't let him go!"
Rick climbed into the cab. "Nah." He gave her a sheepish grin. "I just borrowed him." A lump wiggled in the front pouch of his hoodie. A furry little head emerged from the opening.
Rick cradled the kitten in the crook of his arm, and surprisingly, it didn't put up a fight. "Poor little guy. Got no mom, no friends. The last lonely one of the litter."
Sam started the truck. "He'll see them soon enough. We'll get him all fixed up."
She hesitated as she watched the kitten snuggle against Rick. Such a contrast, the tiny ball of fluff and the large, muscular man. But Rick was gentle as could be, stroking the kitten's tiny head with one finger.
Aww. So cute. Sam put the truck in park, grabbed her phone, and took a picture.
"Hey!" He scowled.
"Oh, come on. It's nice." She showed him the shot she'd taken of the kitten snuggled in his arms.
His expression didn't change. "That's not going up on Instagram or something, is it?"
"Why, are you embarrassed?" She relented when she saw he wasn't amused. "No. I just thought…it was sweet."
"Sweet." He rolled his eyes.
When they'd been driving a few minutes, he asked, "Can we stop somewhere for a while? Get coffee or something?"
"We should get our friend to the vet," Sam answered, indicating the kitten.
"Just for a little while. Hit the drive-through at the doughnut place."
That was strange. He'd never asked to stop before. Then it hit her: he wanted to hold on to the kitten a little while longer.

"Sure. I guess we can spare the time."

****

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