#MFRWauthor Book Spotlight: KISMET by @Jasmine_Romance Jasmine Hill

Kismet (Part of the Totally Five Star collection)
Jasmine Hill
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Tanvi Sharma has always lived life carefully. What has she done then, to deserve the sentence her

family has subjected her to? What cruel form of kismet has intervened so drastically to change her life, as she knows it?

Working as a contracted accountant to the Totally Five Star, New Delhi offers Tanvi a little solace and removes her from the stifling environment of her father’s business. But she knows it’s only temporary. Soon she has to accept her fate and agree to the marriage her parents have arranged for her, to a man she despises.

She’s all but resigned to her ominous future when a smouldering look from a handsome businessman starts Tanvi’s juices flowing and she allows herself to fantasize about a relationship that could never work. But would a short-term affair be so wrong? Perhaps a no strings attached fling with a handsome stranger is just what she needs before entering into a loveless, passionless union.

When Australian businessman, Alexander Banks spots Tanvi in the hotel restaurant, the exotic and aloof creature immediately intrigues him. Alex, never one to shirk from a challenge, quickly learns that he has his work cut out for him if he wants to get closer to the reserved, beauty.

Alex soon realizes that cultural differences and long held traditions are obstacles greater than he could ever envision and light years away from his Western rational. Just when he expected that a relationship with his Indian beauty might be going somewhere, someone else has other plans and the Totally Five Star hotel becomes a dangerous and risky place for them to be.

EXCERPT“He is sooo hot!” Riya loud-whispered, fanning her face theatrically. “And he’s obviously into you.”
Tanvi glared at her friend. “Will you keep your voice down!”
In truth, Tanvi couldn’t understand why the man seemed so interested in her, particularly when she was sitting with Riya, who looked amazing in wide-legged, navy linen pants cinched tight at the waist and a white silk blouse.
She surreptitiously studied the man from under lowered lashes as she picked at the fruit on her plate. He was really attractive. He definitely took care of himself and she imagined he’d be using the hotel’s gym facilities on a daily basis. Even under his blue dress shirt she could see the definition in his arms and chest and, when he moved, his shirt strained slightly around his broad shoulders. When she’d looked directly at him on her way back from the breakfast buffet, she’d immediately noticed his blue eyes, piercing ice-blue, which were slightly intimidating. He had a scar dissecting his right cheek but, rather than marring what could have been considered a beautiful face it gave him a sexy and dangerous edge. She’d barely been able to contain her shudder of awareness as she’d walked by him. She took another quick peek across at him and decided that he swam a lot—his muscular shoulders and sun-streaked brown hair indicated that he spent time outside and in the water.
Tanvi glanced across at Riya, who was ogling the man blatantly. “Look at that hard jaw!” she whispered. “He just seems so…so masculine.”
Tanvi rolled her eyes. “You’ve been watching too many Hollywood movies.”
“Well, that man could have stepped directly out of a movie set where he’s the sexy, brooding hero,” Riya breathed with exaggerated awe. “He has alpha male written all over him.”
Tanvi laughed. “And what do you know about alpha males?”
“What don’t I know? You’re aware that I’m hardly a blushing maiden.” She smirked. “And I’ve read quite a bit of erotica and, you know, we have some good erotic authors here in India?”

ABOUT Author Jasmine Hill
Jasmine was born in Australia and grew up in Sydney. She currently lives in Madrid, Spain with her husband. She adores reading all genres but in particular she enjoys erotic romance novels and thrillers. Jasmine loves writing and is always looking for new ideas for stories that will provoke inner passions, stimulate the senses and ignite the imagination. Her interests include cooking, traveling, yoga and skiing. She has won some short story competitions and is now excited to have started publishing her erotic romance stories through Totally Bound Publishing.

Website: www.jasminehillromance.com
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Be Enticed on #Thursday13 by #MFRWauthor Chanta Rand

#MFRWauthor Chanta Rand is a history junkie, a Walking Dead fan, and a recovering shoe addict. She never met a stiletto she didn't like! If you still want more, check her out at www.ChantaRand.com or email her at Chanta@chantarand.com.

Genre Contemporary, erotic, multicultural, romantic comedy
Blurb
Action star, Lucas Stone isn’t afraid of anything—except commitment. When he butts heads with plus-size photographer, Nyla Maxwell, he thinks he may have finally found his real-life leading lady. Too bad she can’t stand his guts. 
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13 Items I never go on vacation without

1. Passport (I like collecting those stamps)
2. Kindle and charger
3. Cell phone and charger
4. IPod and ear buds (For tuning out those chatting folks sitting next to me on the plane).
5. Sinus meds (Sadly, this nose can attract pollen from fifty miles away)
6. Rubber flip flops (For the hotel shower and the beach)
7. Chap stick
8. Sun shades
9. Beer bottle opener (I’ve got one on my keychain—you never know when you might be stranded with a cold beer and no way to open it!)
10. Tampons (Aunt Flow has been known to show up unexpectedly)
11. Pashima (It can double as a shawl or a sarong, depending on the climate)
12. Flashlight (I hate waking up in total darkness in those cruise ship rooms)
13. Switchblade (Just in case I get tied up and thrown into the back of someone’s trunk—I know, I’ve been reading too many suspense novels!)

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#MFRWauthor BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Life and Love in Vivid Color by Rhonda Jackson Joseph @rJacksonJoseph

MFRW Author Rhonda Jackson Joseph recently released Life and Love in Vivid Color, a Mainstream Contemporary Romance, with Tea and a Tome Publishing.

Enjoy the romantic journey with these colorful characters as they experience life and love, in vivid color. Walk with Rosalind Davis as she realizes getting a chance at love later in life can be more than a bother. Come along with Eva Grant while she and Santos help one another heal from the death of her husband, his friend. Laugh at Melanie Durst navigating the dating scene with a relationship of her own devising. Root for Daria and Maurice James as their loving marriage takes a hit from tragedy. Wish for Tisha Randall to get what she wants from Brian, when he comes into her store unsure of what his deepest wishes are. Urge Aliyah and Andre to build on their childhood friendship and make a go of a proper relationship. Warm in the sunshine that Jasmine brings for Lemond when she smiles.

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EXCERPT

"Bad idea. Terrible. Rosalind Davis kicked herself inside for attending the speed dating event that called itself “Mature Mingles”. She’d had no idea when she’d signed up that “mature” actually meant “looking for a caregiver with benefits or a spouse who would become a caregiver”.
She should have known that trying to make a romantic connection at her age would be difficult. Rosalind had only just decided she even wanted companionship and there she was, in a huge mess.
Her lips were exhausted from the effort she had to put into the tight, polite smile. Ring, buzzer. I’m ready to go.
She sighed in relief and closed her eyes. Only one more to go. She should have indicated that she was interested in meeting females, too. That way she might have at least gotten a good tennis partner out of the deal.
“I’m not trying to get married.” The words tumbled from her mouth before the last man could take the seat across from her.
He sat down and held her gaze. “That’s a relief. I don’t usually propose until the first real date.”
Rosalind flicked her gaze over the ID tag the man wore.
“Sorry.”
“No apology necessary. I’m Darren.”
“Rosalind.”
“I’m glad this is the last stop tonight.” He continued to look directly at her.
She felt the heat rise in her face at his intense gaze. “Me, too.”
“I’m glad for your beautiful mouth.”
“Excuse me?” Rosalind straightened in her chair and glared. She would get a bold pervert for the last contact of the night.
“I only meant that if you had to paste that little fake smile on one more time, your lips might crack and fall off.”
The indignant anger leapt out of her and Rosalind laughed, the first genuine chuckle she’d emitted that evening.
“In that case, thank you. You’re right.”
He shrugged. “It would be such a shame to lose it. You might need your mouth later on. To eat or laugh or something.”
She confirmed his observation with another giggle. He joined in, and she noticed how he laughed from his depths, and his smile completely reached his eyes.
“Nice to meet you, Darren.”
“The pleasure is all mine.” Darren held his hand across the table and Rosalind grabbed it. He firmly shook and then released her.
A part of her wanted him to hold onto her a bit longer.

ABOUT Rhonda Jackson Joseph
Rhonda Jackson Joseph was born in Richmond, Texas. Her earliest foray into writing was during junior high school when she produced romance short stories. The stories were circulated and garnered quite a following, confirming that romance writing came natural to her.

Rhonda is on the steering committee for the National Black Book Festival in Houston. She earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University.

Rhonda currently lives in Pearland, Texas, with her four children. She has perpetual works in progress and also teaches college English courses. Otherwise, she can be found wrangling kids or reading—a lot.

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#Thursday13 Things #MFRWauthor @YolandaAshton Loves

Yolanda Ashton visits MFRW for Thursday13.

Yolanda is the alter ego of a thirty-something mother of three. Throughout daylight hours she's an educational professional and during the nights (when she's not daydreaming, reading and/or watching vampire drama) she's writing, hanging with family and trying to recover from a day spent with middle school students.

My two favorite things to do in the world (outside of family) are reading and writing-I fell in love with words at an early age. I love creating worlds with them and entering new worlds designed by them. Throughout my life I've always felt the epitome of a great ""me"" day is one spent reading a book or creating one.

Thirteen Things I Love (besides my family)...
1. The Vampire Diaries (Damon Salvatore…need I say more)
2. The Originals (Loving Klaus in all his bad-ass glory)
3. Chopped
4. Iron Chef
5. Butterflies
6. Pop music
7. Marvel Super Hero Movies
8. Reading New Adult Romance
9. My Amazon Fire Phone
10. Reading Young Adult
11. McDonald's french fries
12. HEA's
13. The crow Mikael Lockridge had to eat as he asked Lanya to help him........ (find out the reason why in my novella A Will for Love)

A Will for Love

Erotic Contemporary, Multicultural, New Adult Romance

Soulmate Publishing

Lanya gave her love and trust to a man, only to find out their relationship was a lie. Shattered, she decides she’s never give her heart to anyone again. But when her ex, Mikael LockRidge, offers her a proposition she can’t refuse, Layna finds being with him makes it impossible to resist the sensual pull between them. 

Blackmailed to commit an act that still haunts him, Mikael accepts his current loveless relationship as karma. But when he receives unexpected help from the grave, Mikael realizes he wants back what he lost. He just has to convince the ex he hurt to let him back in her life and her heart.

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EXCERPT

Layna hurried in, her eyes connecting with Mikael as soon as his apartment door closed behind her.
“I came as soon as I got your message.” Concern etched her face. “What’s wrong? Your message said it was important.”
Layna’s heart rate had skyrocketed when she received the text from Mikael telling her it was an emergency and to come to his apartment as soon as possible.
Expecting to see chaos as soon as she entered, Layna stopped and took a deep breath noticing for the first time that everything looked calm, including the sender of the text.Something was not right here.
“Mikael, what’s wrong?”
His blue eyes were chilly and his usually messy black hair was styled perfectly giving him a debonair look. She asked as she realized he was dressed in business attire. Mikael’s usual style was rocker meets prep. He left her and other girls drooling when he wore his trademark tight black tee and faded blue jeans. Although the black suit fit his lean, muscular six–foot-plus frame nicely it also made him look cold and detached. She had jokingly referred to it as his LockRidge armor. He only wore his ‘armor’ when he had to deal with his father.

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Tycoon's Temporary Bride @AnaERoss #MFRWauthor

The Tycoon's Temporary Bride (Book Four)
Mainstream Contemporary Suspense / Multicultural Romance
by Ana E Ross
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Since he was left standing at the altar, Adam Andreas has been bride-shy, until the day he meets Tashi Holland. One look into Tashi’s eyes and Adam begins to dream of Happily Ever After again.

Following the instructions of the FBI Special agent who rescued her from a New York City human-trafficking kingpin, Tashi Holland arrives in Granite Falls, New Hampshire. Without the identity of the man who’s to protect her, Tashi feels scared and vulnerable, so when she bumps into a man in a café, and finds herself locked in his arms, she panics and runs.

When a near-death experience brings them together again, Tashi begins to trust Adam, and eventually tells him about New York City. Will Tashi’s fears that Adam might suffer the same fate as the FBI agent who died rescuing her keep her from accepting his offer of protection by becoming his temporary bride?" Rescuing damsels-in-distress is something Adam Andreas swore never to do again after one left him standing at the altar. But when he bumps into Tashi Holland, a woman who’s running from some really bad guys, Adam can't resist offering her protection as his temporary bride. Will she accept or refuse, to protect him?

ABOUT Ana E Ross
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Ana E Ross, a native of the island of Nevis in the West Indies, resigned from the classroom in 2013 after thirteen years of teaching high school Writing and Literature.

Ana now self-publishes steamy contemporary romance novels, featuring sexy alpha heroes and feisty heroines who challenge them within a hairsbreadth of insanity. So far, her works include three short stories and four novels in her Billionaire Brides of Granite Falls series.

Ana lives in New Hampshire, and enjoys traveling, yoga, meditation, everything Italian, and spending time with her daughter.

Connect with Ana

Website: http://www.anaeross.com

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Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B006UNSSD2

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: His Source @YolandaAshton #MFRWauthor

MFRW Author Yolanda Ashton released a Contemporary Multicultural Romance, His Source,

on March 18, 2014.

Love is the best revenge.....
Devastated after an emotional break-up, Alexis decides to finish her fall semester and leave East Brook College and the town of East Brook forever, certain starting over in a new place will soothe her wounded heart. Her plans are derailed when her ex-lover returns wanting another chance. Despite the chemistry between them and their sensual history, should she risk her heart again for a man who told her she wasn’t good enough for him or his tribe?
Bowing to tribal pressure, Sean Yonah was forced to hurt his best friend and lover, the one woman he couldn’t get enough of. Now the Spirits say she may be his “other.” Sean knows what he did was deplorable, but if he doesn’t convince Alexis to forgive him, he’ll lose a lot more than the love of his life.

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Book Spotlight ~ You Can't Plan Love

Author:  Synithia Williams

Book:  You Can’t Plan Love

Release Date:  August 20, 2012

Publisher: Crimson Romance

ISBNs: 10: 1-4405-5426-9, 13: 978-1-4405-5426-1, 10: 1-4405-5427-7, 13: 978-1-4405-5427-8

BUY LINK/S:  Crimson Romance ; Amazon

Genre: Contemporary, Multicultural Romance

Heat Level: R

Format: E-Book

Author Website: www.synithiawilliams.com

Blog:  http://synithiawilliams.com/blog/

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/synithiaw  

Knowing firsthand the heartbreak that comes when desire and emotion rule a relationship, Kenyatta assumes marrying Brad Johnson will lead to a stable life. But as much as she believes she can plan her future, it’s hard to ignore the way her boss, Malcolm Patterson, ignites her passions with just one look. After Malcolm learns of her engagement, he makes a play for her heart and reminds her that passion between a man and a woman has its perks… but also its costs. When Brad suspects there’s more than work between Kenyatta and Malcolm, he works harder to keep Kenyatta by his side. Torn between her promise to marry Brad and her irrepressible longing for Malcolm, Kenyatta must decide if she can live her life in a passionless marriage of convenience or once again trust her heart. Yet Brad isn’t as perfect as he seems, and by the time Kenyatta realizes this it may be too late.