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THE FORBIDDEN Q&A and Blog Tour

I am thrilled to be participating in the official Blog Tour for Jodi Ellen Malpas’ THE FORBIDDEN! I’ve got all of the details, plus an exclusive Q&A with the author, so sit back and enjoy!

THE FORBIDDEN by Jodi Ellen Malpas (August 8, 2017; Forever trade paperback original; $15.99)

A new story of dangerous temptations from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man trilogy. 

Annie has never experienced the ‘spark’ with a guy – the kind of instant chemistry that steals your breath and blindsides you completely. Until a night out with friends brings her face to face with the wickedly sexy and mysterious Jack. It’s not just a spark that ignites between them. It’s an explosion. Jack promises to consume Annie, and he fully delivers on that promise.

Overwhelmed by the intensity of their one night together, Annie slips out of their hotel room. She is certain that a man who’s had such a powerful impact on her and who could bend her to his will so easily, must be dangerous. But she’s already in too deep. And Jack isn’t only dangerous. He is forbidden.

 

“Every kiss, every sexy scene, every word between this pair owned a piece of my soul.  I could read this book a hundred times and still react as if it was the first time.  The Protector is a top 2016 fave for me.” –Audrey Carlan, #1 bestselling author of The Calendar Girl series

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Q&A With Jodi Ellen Malpas:

 What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your writing career?

Never, ever acknowledge or respond to negativity.

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve looked up in the name of research – or what do you think the government has maybe flagged you for? 

The most embarrassing would have to be escort agencies when researching for One Night. There was one with a live chart, and I accidently clicked ‘chat now’. I ran out of my poffice like they might see me through the screen if I stayed in my chair :-/

Which actor/actress would you like to see playing your main characters from THE FORBIDDEN ? 

My characters are always perfectly clear in my mind, but never based on anyone. I never think of things like who would play them when creating or writing, so I can’t really answer that. Readers like to imagine their very own perfect.

What is an unknown fact or fun trivia about THE FORBIDDEN?

Before Annie was an architect, she was a wedding planner. But I decided it was too cliché. So changed her occupation.

About the Author

Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in the Midlands’ town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her two boys. Working for her father’s construction business full-time, she tried to ignore the lingering idea of writing until it became impossible. She wrote in secret for a long time before finally finding the courage to unleash her creative streak, and in October 2012 she released This Man. She took a chance on a story with some intense characters and sparked incredible reactions from women all over the world. Writing powerful love stories and creating addictive characters have become her passion, a passion she now shares with her devoted readers.

 

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Q&A With Author Sarah Skilton

I am thrilled to be hosting a fabulous author on the blog today with an exclusive Q&A! Sarah Skilton is the author of the amazing new romantic suspense title, CLUB DECEPTION, just released on July 25th, and she has been gracious enough to join us today to answer a few questions about her novel. Sit back and get to know Sarah and CLUB DECEPTION!

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About CLUB DECEPTION:

A glamorous romp through the scandals and secrets of LA’s most exclusive fictional magician’s society, CLUB DECEPTION.

Claire Fredericksson is the beating heart of CLUB DECEPTION, LA’s most exclusive magician’s society. She’s the Queen Bee of Magician WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends), and the genius behind her philandering husband Jonathan’s award-winning magic show. Claire’s life is upended by the arrival of two new women to the closed group of wives-Jessica, a young trophy wife with a secret, and Kaimi, an art expert looking for the long-lost Erdnase papers by posing as a girlfriend. When a magician rivalry erupts into murder, the women must uncover the truth and set things right for the men they love. With a cast of endurance experts, Vegas stage stars, and close-up card handlers, this novel weaves a tale of murder, fame, and many, many illusions.

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Q&A With Sarah Skilton:

Describe yourself in five words.
Idealistic, anxious, loyal, silly, stubborn.
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I’m a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your writing career?
Write the stories you’d most like to read. Don’t attempt to follow trends. 
What do you listen to while you write? Or do you prefer silence?
Usually silence, but if there’s a song that reminds me of a character, I’ll listen to that on repeat while I write the scene he or she is in.
What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve looked up in the name of research – or what do you think the government has maybe flagged you for?
That’s a killer question! For this book, I had to look up poison, and poisoning methods. Didn’t want my husband (who’s a real-life magician!) walking in with that on Google.
What was your favorite part of writing CLUB DECEPTION?
So many things. But if I had to narrow it down, I particularly enjoyed introducing these disparate characters with different agendas and opposing POVs who wouldn’t necessarily have been friends at the beginning, and then showing how their relationships have evolved by the end into a tight-knit, bonded group. Also the love scenes and fight scenes were fun 🙂
Which actor/actress would you like to see playing your main characters from CLUB DECEPTION?
I love playing around with casting, especially since I used to work in that industry as a script reader who wrote descriptions of characters so that actors going on auditions would know what to expect. Here’s my dream list:
Claire: Anna Gunn or Katee Sackhoff
Jessica: Jennifer Morrison 
Kaimi: Grace Park
Felix: Jay Hernandez
Landon: Michael B. Jordan
Cal: Ioan Gruffudd or Tom Hiddleston
Jonathan: Stellan Skarsgard

What is an unknown fact or fun trivia about CLUB DECEPTION?

There really is an association of clowns that will auto-subscribe you to their magazine if you buy their performer insurance. Sadly, I think it’s only online these days but at one point it was a magazine that really did come in the mail.

What are you working on now?

I’m writing a romantic comedy and it’s a blast!

Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?
My hope for this book is that it provides an escape for readers–something that completely takes them out of the stresses of this crazy year. That’s the best possible outcome I can imagine, and I’d be very honored if it makes people laugh, gasp, and turn the pages quickly.
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 About Sarah Skilton:

Sarah is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a fact that came in handy while writing her martial arts-themed debut YA novel, BRUISED (Amulet Books), which received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, and which the Horn Book called “nuanced and honest.” Her second YA novel, HIGH AND DRY (Amulet Books), was called “A dark, well-constructed mystery with a strong voice” by Kirkus.

Sarah and her husband, a magician, live in Southern California with their toddler son. She’s never been sawed in half, but there’s still time. She loves to read coming-of-age novels, effed up memoirs, and edgy non-fiction. Find her on twitter: @Sarah_Skilton.

TOO HARD TO FORGET Blitz & Author Q&A

I am so excited to be celebrating the release of Tessa Bailey’s TOO HARD TO FORGET with this Release Week Blitz! I’ve got all of the details about this amazing book, plus an exclusive Q&A with the Queen Tessa Bailey herself! Sit back and enjoy! 

About TOO HARD TO FORGET:

The third book in New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey’s Romancing the Clarksons series about four siblings on a cross-country road trip, perfect for fans of Gena Showalter and Julie James!

This time, she’s calling the shots.

Peggy Clarkson is returning to her alma mater with one goal in mind: confront Elliott Brooks, the man who ruined her for all others, and remind him of what he’s been missing. Even after three years, seeing him again is like a punch in the gut, but Peggy’s determined to stick to her plan. Maybe then, once she has the upper hand, she’ll finally be able to move on.

In the years since Peggy left Cincinnati, Elliott has kept his focus on football. No distractions and no complications. But when Peggy walks back onto his practice field and into his life, he knows she could unravel everything in his carefully controlled world. Because the girl who was hard to forget is now a woman impossible to resist.

 

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Q&A with Tessa Bailey!

Describe yourself in five words.

Stubborn, driven, skeptical, emotional, buzzed.

 What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your writing career?

It wasn’t advice that was given to me directly, but I read a quote from Nora Roberts once that I remember whenever I feel like slacking off. Writing is a job. Sit down and do your job. I’m paraphrasing, but it went something like that. No excuses!

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve looked up in the name of research – or what do you think the government has maybe flagged you for?

Oh man! What haven’t they flagged me for? This morning, I Googled, “Can you have sex with a broken rib?” That was pretty tame, but still funny!

Which actor/actress would you like to see playing your main characters from TOO HARD TO FORGET?

Ooooh. Well well well. When I think of Peggy, she’s like a blonde Ashley Greene. Very provocative with a lot of intelligence and secrets in her eyes. As for Elliott, this is going to be so hard, because no one really matches the picture of him in my head. But I think the closest I can come is a young Sean Bean. Circa 1998 when he acted in Ronin. Is that confusing enough? I might be persuaded to cast a young Christopher Meloni, too.

What is an unknown fact or fun trivia about TOO HARD TO FORGET?

The hero, Elliott, was inspired by my real life crush on Baltimore Ravens coach, John Harbaugh. And when I told my editor, we realized she has a crush on him, too. So we were both super excited for this book to roll around.

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 About Tessa Bailey:

Tessa Bailey is originally from Carlsbad, California. The day after high school graduation, she packed her yearbook, ripped jeans, and laptop, and drove cross-country to New York City in under four days. Her most valuable life experiences were learned thereafter while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend, and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the work force as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention.

She now lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter. Although she is severely sleep-deprived, she is incredibly happy to be living her dream of writing about people falling in love.

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WICKED COWBOY CHARM Blog Tour

Welcome to my stop on Carolyn Brown’s WOCKED COWBOY CHARM Blog Tour! I’m thrilled to share with you all of the details about this amazing book, including an exclusive Q&A with the author! Enjoy!

About WICKED COWBOY CHARM:

ONE BLIZZARD, ONE BUNKHOUSE, AND A WHOLE LOTTA TROUBLE . . .

Josie Dawson is new in town, but it doesn’t take a local to know that Deke Sullivan is trouble—in a smokin’ hot package. He’s sweet, sexy, and has charmed just about every woman in Dry Creek, Texas. Well, Josie won’t be next. She’ll keep her distance, even if he is great with babies and makes a mean cup of homemade hot chocolate.

Deke Sullivan really is a one-woman type of guy. He just had to do a lot of looking to find that one woman. Now he thinks he’s found her and he won’t let a strong, sassy gal like Josie slip away. Just when he’s wondering how to convince her he only has eyes for her, they get stranded in a tiny cabin during a major blizzard. If Deke can melt her heart before they dig out of the snow, he’ll be the luckiest cowboy in Texas . . .

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Q&A With Carolyn Brown:

Describe yourself in five words.

Organized. Bossy (but only a little bit). Sassy. Loving. Kind (on the days my characters are cooperating)

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your writing career?

Write every single day even if it’s only a page and even if it’s bad writing. You can always rewrite something later if it’s not good. The other was to never give up. I had enough rejection letters to wall paper the White House and I mean the one in Washington D.C., not the little one bedroom shotgun house up the street. Twenty years worth of them filed away in a drawer before I finally sold my first book. So keep writing and never give up.

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve looked up in the name of research – or what do you think the government has maybe flagged you for?

If they come looking for me it will be to search my house for guns, I’m sure. (NOTE: I do have my pink .38 pistol tucked away in a purple silk bag so hopefully they’ll think it’s makeup or jewelry). But if they ever come to carry me away in handcuffs it will be for threatening to blow up spell check. A quick story: I was writing a sex scene and I used the word crescendo but alas I misspelled it and when I was doing the spell check just before I sent it to the editor, it corrected it to credenza. Thank goodness I had a good copy editor! There’s money hidden right beside the pistol for bail so please come get me out of jail if that ever happens.

Which actor/actress would you like to see playing your main characters from WICKED COWBOY CHARM?

If we could get Blake Shelton to do some acting, he could be Deke. And Carrie Underwood would be an excellent Josie.

What is an unknown fact or fun trivia about WICKED COWBOY CHARM?

When I started writing this series, I had no idea that Deke would get his own story but my fans kept asking and so here it is. I really love my awesome fans and here’s hoping that they all love Wicked Cowboy Charm!

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 About Carolyn Brown:

Carolyn Brown is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author and RITA® Finalist who has sold more than 2.75 million books. She presently writes both women’s fiction and cowboy romance. She has also written historical single title, historical series, contemporary single title, and contemporary series. She lives in southern Oklahoma with her husband, a former English teacher, who is not allowed to read her books until they are published. They have three children and enough grandchildren to keep them young.

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BOTTOMS UP Blog Tour

Hello, friends! I am thrilled to be participating int he official Blog Tour for Kate Derveaux’s BOTTOMS UP! You’re sure to love this sexy novel as much as I did, so sit back and enjoy a special Q&A with Kate herself, as well as my gushing review! Enjoy!

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Bottoms Up
a Sexy, Naughty Cock Tale Book

By: Kate Deveaux

Released January 2, 2017

About BOTTOMS UP:

Love best served shaken not stirred…one naughty drink at a time.

A bartender with a special talent for picking the perfect cocktail meets his match when down-on-her-luck Lexi walks into Bottoms Up. Well known for creating drinks with very naughty names, Justin whips up a cocktail especially for Lexi, hoping to ease the pain he sees in her soulful eyes.

With each sip Lexi realizes she’d much rather stay in Bottoms Up with the sexy, tattooed barman who seems to know just how to heal her broken heart.

Night after night, Lexi is drawn back to the bar to explore Justin’s list of naughty drink recipes in more detail–after hours. One deliciously dirty creation after another unleashes her extreme fantasies when he shows her how to let go of her inhibitions.

One tantalizing drink recipe at a time.

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Miss Riki’s Review:

You guys, I loved this book!

It’s full of super sexy moments, but is not without some serious heart. Our heroine, Lexi, is having some really tough times. She’s lost the love of her life and just gotten out of a relationship with a very abusive man, and to top things off has lost her job. When she stumbles out of the hot Arizona heat into Bottoms Up Bar and meets sexy bartender Justin, all bets are off. This girl needs some Sexual Healing, like- pronto- and thankfully he has just the thing. (A drink….get your mind out of the gutter!)

But not too far out of the gutter, because in addition to the wild cocktail concoctions with seriously sexy names comes some seriously sexy behind the bar action. I loved Justin and Lexi together! They have off-the-charts chemistry, and the way he gives her a chance to remake her life and just falls for her little by little warmed my heart. These two are dynamite in bed, but there’s a sweetness to their relationship that is intriguing and lovely.

If you’re looking for a quick escape into a super sexy read- look no further. Bottoms Up is hot, hot, hot- but also emotionally fulfilling. You’ll adore this book.

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Q&A With Kate Deveaux:

Can you tell us a little about your book? 

Bottoms Up is a sizzling romance between a broken hearted heroine and a bartender who concocts cocktails with very naughty names at his bar. Through the sexy drinks Justin mixes for Lexi, he heals her broken heart as he teaches her how to make those dirty drinks by acting them out with her. Night after night. From  ‘Pop My Cherry’ to ‘Sex On The Pool Table’ it’s one erotic lesson in lovemaking after another. Filled with dirty drink recipes, I hope you’ll enjoy this Naughty Cock Tale Book, Bottoms Up!

 

What types of scenes are your most favorite to write?

Hands down, I love to write the scenes where they characters reveal their vulnerabilities. In my stories these scenes are almost always the sex scenes. These scenes are the most intimate interaction between the hero and heroine. The explicit sexual descriptions and sensual tone are merely the vehicle that I hope transports my reader into the very moment when one character exposes their deepest fears, hopes, and expectations to their lover as the scene evolves. These scenes are thrilling and challenging to write, but so fun too!

 

If you could have dinner with any three authors (alive or dead), who would you choose and why?

Number one, I would want to have dinner with Charlotte Bronte. For me, she is one of the quintessential role models of an author writing about social conventions in both day-to-day life and romance. Number Two, Danielle Steele. Her prolific swathe of work over the past thirty years is not only remarkable, but inspiring to me as an author. She was one the first authors I ever read as a young adult and loved the scandalously sexy stories she told. I’ve been a fan ever since! Third, I’d love to meet Colleen McCullough. Thornbirds is one of my favorite books filled with sensual writing and the gut wrenching agony of social conventions and forbidden love.

 

What are you favorite types of stories to read?

I read contemporary fiction mostly. Romance, sexy and non, and general women’s fiction. I also enjoy reading biographies. I just finished ‘Victoria, The Queen’ by Julia Baird. An inspired read of the lesser known details of Victoria’s love affair with Albert and her robust desire for sexual pleasure and her humanity was delightful to read about. An empowered woman, Queen Victoria continues to inspire through Baird’s writings.

 

Is anything in your book based on real life experiences or purely all imagination?

I think all stories authors tell are hinged somewhere in experiences we may have had and people that we have met. These experiences cannot help seep into our writing. For myself, although some of the subject matter might be fantasy — or not,  the reactions to the actions in the book are almost always something tangible that I can relate to from personal experience. I like to tell as story as if I am living it.

 

Can you tell us about your upcoming book?

My next book that is coming out soon is ‘Fit to Be Tied’ part of the Bimini Bound series. The rubenesque heroine, Liz, leaves behind her dreary Seattle office to attend a work outing in the Bahamas aboard the boss’s mega yacht. Liz quickly finds herself in the middle of a very sexy case of mistaken identity, with the added thrill of ménage romance when she is seduced by the sexy guest on board and his sidekick. A voyeuristic hero with a taste for bondage and ménage,  Fit to Be Tied is a curvy romance full of mistaken identity and sexual fantasies that I hope will have you eager to hop on board!

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About Kate Deveaux:

Kate Deveaux is a contemporary erotic romance writer and die-hard romantic author of sexy romance with heroines who are no shrinking violets and heroes who make your heart skip a beat. A former wedding planner, Kate has always been “in love” with love! When Kate is not busy writing, she can be found on the tennis court –yes, there’s even ‘love’ in that game too.

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HOME RUN Release Week Blitz & Author Q&A

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Welcome to the official Release Week Blitz for Heidi McLaughlin’s HOME RUN! I’m excited to share all of the details about this awesome book, as well as an exclusive Q&A with the author herself! So, sit back and enjoy!

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About HOME RUN: 

LOVE ISN’T A GAME . . .

I’ve given up everything for the chance to play major league baseball. Everything. Now I’m so close I can practically hear the crowd chanting my name. There’s nothing that could take my dream away from me . . .

Unless I lose focus. And Ainsley Burke is the most beautiful, distracting woman I’ve ever met. When I’m with her, I can’t think of anything else.

But no matter how much I want Ainsley, there’s no room for love in my game plan. I can give her a quick tour of the bases, but that’s it. Then I have to let her go. If she wants to think I’m a love ’em and leave ’em player, fine.

All dreams require sacrifice. I just wish this one didn’t mean tearing out my own heart.

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Excerpt from HOME RUN:

“Can I call you, sometime?”

Ainsley looks down at the ground and crosses her arms over her chest. “Listen, I’m sure you’re a nice guy and all, but I don’t date baseball players. You guys all come in here, acting sweet and caring about the kids, but will be gone in two months. We’re forgotten all about until next spring training.”

From her spiel, I can tell someone has hurt her in the past, but I’m not willing to give up. There’s no way I can now. “Whoa, why the one-eighty?”

“Excuse me?”

“I mean, a second ago I sort of thought… never mind.” I shake my head and start to walk away, only to turn back. “I don’t know about the other guys. I only know me, and I’m not like that. I’d like to prove myself. Just one date to show you that I’m genuine?”

She shakes her head no again, but there’s a glint in her eye that tells me she’s thinking about it. “I’m sorry I can’t.”

Ainsley is walking away before I can even think to form a rebuttal. Our left fielder is there to pick up the pieces and remind me that I just had the first strike out of my major league career. Wonderful.

I drag my sorry ass out toward the waiting bus with my head hanging in shame. I thought for sure I’d at least get her number and be able to convince her that I’m not an epic douche like some of the other guys.

Just as my foot touches the bottom step, my name is called from behind. In a heart-stopping moment, I think it’s Ainsley, only to find another female worker running toward me. I step away and wait for her to get to me.

“Here,” she says, slipping a piece of paper into my hand. When I look at what’s written on it, I’m surprised to see Ainsley’s name and what I’m assuming is her number. “She’ll kill me if she knew I did this, but it’s her cell. Sweep her off her feet. She deserves it.” The woman winks before running back toward the zoo.

Our catcher slaps me on my shoulder. “Well, you lucky dog.”

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Q & A with Heidi McLaughlin:

Describe yourself in five words.

Mom, author, dedicated, fanatic, adventurous.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your writing career?

Don’t give up!

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve looked up in the name of research – or what do you think the government has maybe flagged you for?

I had to do a lot of research about drug use for another novel I wrote and Googled the effects of cocaine, male genitalia and sex… fun times.

Which actor/actress would you like to see playing your main characters from HOME RUN?

Brian Pruett and Scarlett Johansson

What is an unknown fact or fun trivia about HOME RUN?

The original story wasn’t going to be about Cooper but Steve Bainbridge and I changed it at the last minute.

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About HEIDI McLAUGHLIN:

Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper beagle/Jack Russell, Buttercup, and a Highland West/mini schnauzer, Jill.

When she isn’t writing stories, you’ll find her sitting court-side during either daughter’s basketball games.

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SPLIT Release Week Blitz & Author Q&A

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I am thrilled to be sharing the love for an exciting new release from author JB Salisbury today! Along with all of the dentils about the book, I’ve got a sneak peek excerpt and an exclusive Q&A with the author! Sit back and check it out!

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About SPLIT:

New York Times bestselling author JB Salsbury makes her Forever debut with a stand-alone unforgettable new novel, with a twist no one will see coming . . .

 

What do you do when you wake up with no memory of what you did last night?

Lucas spent the first half of his life protecting himself from others, but now his own mind is his biggest enemy. He doesn’t know what happens when the blackouts overtake him, but he can recall the feelings—the rage, the confusion, the fear. Thankfully the quiet life he’s found in Payson, Arizona has kept the darkness at bay. Until his boss’s estranged daughter shows up in town, asking questions she shouldn’t and sparking a desire Lucas can’t control. Getting close to Shyann is the best thing that’s ever happened to him, but when his blackouts return, unleashing the truth he’s battled so long to hide, he may just lose her forever . . .

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Q&A With JB Salsbury:

Describe yourself in five words.

Loyal, ninja, inappropriate, germaphobic, and I find myself to be hilarious. 


What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your writing career?

Do not read your reviews. Ever. 


What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve looked up in the name of research – or what do you think the government has maybe flagged you for?

Vajazzling. 


Which actor/actress would you like to see playing your main characters from SPLIT?

I’ve always seen Lucas as Ryan Guzman and Shyann as model Mariah Watchman.

What is an unknown fact or fun trivia about SPLIT?

It was inspired by Phantom of the Opera.

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Excerpt from SLPIT:

“You can’t jump.”

She narrows her eyes on me. “Of course I can.”

“Is it safe?”

My grip on her grows tighter and she steps close enough that I can feel the heat of her breasts brush against my ribs. “Lucas, do you trust me?”

“No.” The word comes out on a shaky whisper.

A gentle grin softens her face and with both her hands she works to relax my hold enough for her to slip free. Seconds later she turns, takes four long strides, and disappears off the rock cliff.

A holler that can only be described as guttural exhilaration echoes off the canyon walls and slices through the trees.

I race to the edge and there’s nothing but a circle of white bubbles marring the once shimmering pond.

I wait for her to surface, and just when I’m about to jump in and rescue her, her head pops up out of the water with a feral howl.

“That was amazing!” She waves at me. “The water is perfect!”

With adrenaline coursing through my veins, I allow myself a moment to wonder what it would be like to be as free as Shyann. Everything I do is weighed against the danger of doing it. The threat of blacking out always pulling me back to walk the safer, less risky side of any situation. But something about her makes me want to try harder, makes me want to take a risk like other twenty-five-year-old guys. The sound of her squealing lights a fire in my chest that has me wanting to jump.

Risking a blackout might be worth the few seconds of euphoria I haven’t felt since…I can’t remember.

I think of backing away and yelling for her to meet me at the truck, but something pulls me toward her. Part of me wonders if it’s nothing more than wanting to be close, to keep her safe, because she belongs to Mr. Jennings and I owe him. But even as the thought enters my mind, so does another.

I want her to like me.

I want her to see me as brave.

I want to know what it’s like to be normal.

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About the Author:

New York Times bestselling author JB Salsbury spends her days lost in a world of budding romance and impossible obstacles. Her love of good storytelling led her to earn a degree in Media Communications. Since 2013 she has published six bestselling novels in The Fighting Series and won a RONE Award. JB Salsbury lives with her husband and two kids in Phoenix, Arizona.

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