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Monday, October 21, 2024

Book Release Spotlight: Nightcaps at The Beach House Hotel by Judith Keim

This morning, I have a romantic, women's fiction novel to share in our book release spotlight! Check out Nightcaps at the Beach House Hotel and learn about author Judith Keim!

The Beach House Hotel, Book 9

Romantic Women's Fiction

Date Published: October 21, 2024

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Another favor can mean another problem for Ann and Rhonda ...

When Ann and Rhonda receive a request from the vice-president to provide a private space at the hotel for a nighttime talk show host having difficulties, they’re worried. Trouble always happens when they do something for her. Sipping nightcaps, they watch Darryl Douglas’ show and decide to allow him to rent one of the guesthouses at the same time their beloved daughter-of -heart, Tina Marks, is renting the house next door along with her personal trainer, Abbie Hathaway. When Darryl’s ex-wife appears at the hotel a lot more than the usual problems appear, leaving Ann and Rhonda to fight for the hotel’s reputation.

A light "beach read" with humor sprinkled in for readers’ enjoyment featuring two women, Ann and Rhonda, whom readers adore. Be sure to read all the books so far in the series – Breakfast at The Beach House Hotel, Lunch at The Beach House Hotel, Dinner at The Beach House Hotel, Christmas at The Beach House Hotel, Margaritas at The Beach House Hotel, Dessert at The Beach House Hotel. Coffee at The Beach House Hotel, High Tea at The Beach House Hotel, Nightcaps at the Beach House Hotel, and Bubbles at the Beach Hotel coming soon. Two more books, Canapes at the Beach House Hotel and Sea Breezes at the Beach House, follow.

Another of Judith Keim’s series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women’s fiction with a touch of romance—beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other delightful books and series that readers adore.

Check out the Complete Series!

The Beach House Hotel Series

Breakfast at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 1

Lunch at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 2

Dinner at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 3

Christmas at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 4

Margaritas at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 5

Dessert at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 6

Coffee at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 7

High Tea at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 8

Nightcaps at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 9

Bubbles at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 10

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About the Author

Judith Keim, A USA Today Best-Selling Author, is a hybrid author who both has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and find love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling books are based, in part, on many of the places she's lived or visited and on the interesting people she's met, creating believable characters and realistic settings her many loyal readers love.

She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their adorable dachshund, Wally, and other members of her family.

While growing up, she loved the idea of writing stories from a young age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid imaginations.

Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm for her stories.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Angela Thompson 7:48 AM 0

Women's Fiction Spotlight: Vices/Virtues by Beatrice DeSoprontu

This morning, I have a women's fiction novel in our book spotlight! Check out Vices/Virtues and learn about author Beatrice DeSoprontu!

Women's Fiction

Date Published: July 14, 2019

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"Simultaneously compelling, intriguing, and effortlessly entertaining read. De Soprontu imparts views on themes of poverty, race, identity, strength, and deliverance, all tightly bound within this intricate psychological opera." KIRKUS REVIEWS

"VICES/VIRTUES is a beautifully written, strikingly moving, look at the interacting lives and diverse backgrounds of women in an unconventional profession" Indie Reader

Cristela had a childhood shrouded in secrets. Ashamed of their circumstances, her mother told lies and encouraged her daughter to do the same. As Cristela grew, she unraveled the lies, but found that deception is a hard habit to break. Now, as an adult, Cristela creates a secret alter ego as the dominatrix Mistress Clara.

By day, Cristela is a good-girl poster child. By night, Mistress Clara masters the hidden erotic realm of an S&M dungeon. With her knack for duplicity things should work smoothly except for one complication – friendship. The quirky array of fellow dominatrices at the dungeon are nothing like the stereotypes she expected. Divided between her affection for the girls at the dungeon and her desire to keep her fetish activities secret, Cristela fears her two worlds are colliding. Can Cristela break her history of deceit? In a world of vices and virtues, salvation isn’t something you find, it’s a path you make.

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About the Author

Beatrice De Soprontu began writing at the age of four, when she scribbled on the walls with a crayon. Now an adult, she mostly scribbles on her home computer surrounded by her noisy children and their less noisy father. Born and raised in New York City, (which includes: Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, maybe even Staten Island – a.k.a. the real New York and not the tourist trap that is Manhattan), she enthusiastically travels the world on a budget whenever she gets the chance.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Angela Thompson 9:24 AM 0

Chick Lit Review: FlightLog: The Adventures of Stewardess Wannabe Who Becomes a Flight Attendant by Suz

Today, I have a coming of age / chick lit novel in our book review spotlight! Check out FlightLog: The Adventures of Stewardess Wannabe Who Becomes a Flight Attendant, read my thoughts on the book, learn about author Suz (Susan Humphrey) and enter the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Book Title:  FlightLog: The Novel Adventures of a Stewardess Wannabe Who Becomes a Flight Attendant by Susan Humphrey
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 338 pages
Genre:  Women's Fiction, Chick Lit, Memoir(ish), Coming-of-age
Publisher:  Majuscule Press
Release date:   August, 2022
Content Rating: PG. A few romantic encounters but light on the details. Reference to tobacco use.

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“It was 1978. People didn’t have home computers, video players, or answering machines. We rented our telephones from local phone companies and hand-wrote letters. The terms ‘politically correct’ and ‘African-American’ had not been coined. ‘Eating disorders’ and ‘alternate lifestyles’ were not yet common household phrases. Only strippers wore thongs, which made perfect sense to me, as they only caused one to gyrate their hynie in a desperate attempt to dislodge the bothersome wedgie.”

So writes Sherri Van Ness, an unassuming girl from the burbs of Kansas who’s about to embark on the adventure of her life when she signs up to become a stewardess. But it’s much more turbulent than this doughy-eyed 19-year-old ever imagined as she tries to navigate past grouchy passengers, fly-by-night relationships and the unforgiving, relentless, humiliating, monthly weigh-ins. Some dreams come true. Others require a vomit bag.

That’s not to say Sherri doesn’t enjoy herself. Au contraire! There are friends to be made and men to be made and the maid who made up her room in New York is so nice!

Yes, the work is difficult at times and the money isn’t always good, but there are perks: free flights and an endless supply of tiny vodka bottles and salted peanuts (peanut allergies hadn’t been invented yet.)

Like Dorothy Gale sans Toto, Sherri leaves Kansas and finds herself amidst a cast of characters as strange to her as the Scarecrow and the Munchkins were to Dorothy. Her whirlwind journey takes her from innocent, insecure stewardess to mature and confident flight attendant. Or does she?

Book your flight now with this very enjoyable read, put your seat back in the upright position, and enjoy the ride!

My Review

Easy to Read, Easy to Love Characters and Storyline. I love the author's storytelling style. I immediately fell into Sherri's story and the ups and downs she experienced in her new adventures and career. There was a realistic feel to Sherri's small-town girl coming-of-age story. I enjoyed watching Sherri's character grow and adapt to her new world and its characters and challenges.

Interesting Characters and Insights into the World of a Flight Attendant. The author's insight into the career and lifestyle of a flight attendant shines through in this novel, adding to the relatable feel of the story. The training and career path were foreign to me before reading the book--so it gave me some things to learn and consider along the way.

Would I Recommend FlightLog? Sherri faces many challenges, unknowns, and moral dilemmas as she advances through her adventure to reach her goals. While I would have liked to have seen her character face some challenges differently, she met them interestingly and entertainingly, which fit her character's role. The book does end with an open feeling as though there is more to come. If you enjoy a relatable, entertaining chick-lit novel--this is a good one for your reading list.

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Meet the Author

Susan Jo Humphrey, the daughter of a diplomat, was born in Izmir, Turkey where she lived for three years. She also lived in Korea and Thailand, before returning home to the US with her family as a teenager. She has traveled all over the United States, and has called several parts of this country ‘home.’ Her many airplane rides as a child convinced her she must one day become a stewardess. Suz was a flight attendant for thirteen of her twenty-five years with UAL. She began penning FlightLog with the help of the Naperville Writer’s Group, outside of Chicago. There, she published in their annual pamphlet, had a humor piece printed in an online magazine, and contributed many articles to local newspapers. At the time of publication, she is busy working on FlightLog II.

Away from the keyboard, Suz loves yoga, reading, cooking, listening to music and playing her guitar. She still enjoys mapping out travel to faraway places she’s never seen, as well as planning return trips to her favorite spots.

She currently lives in Southern California and has two grown children. Today, she’s in healthcare, where she’s worked since 2014. Suz was the ‘baby’ of her flight attendant classes – and the ‘senior’ student in her nursing classes. She’s eager to write that story as well: a novice baby-boomer RN begins her dream career as a travel nurse – just as a pandemic breaks out!

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Angela Thompson 12:32 PM 0

Women's Fiction Spotlight: Vices/Virtues by Beatrice DeSoprontu

Today, I have a women's fiction novel in our book release spotlight. Check out Vices/Virtues and learn about author Beatrice DeSoprontu.

Women's Fiction

Date Published: July 14, 2019

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"VICES/VIRTUES is a beautifully written, strikingly moving, look at the interacting lives and diverse backgrounds of women in an unconventional profession" Indie Reader

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Angela Thompson 6:53 AM 1

Women's Fiction Spotlight: A Dress the Color of the Moon by Jennifer Irwin

This morning, I have a women's fiction novel in our book spotlight. Check out A Dress the Color of the Moon, learn about the author & enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Book Title:  A Dress the Color of the Moon by Jennifer Irwin
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+), 360 pages
Genre: Women's Fiction
Publisher:  Glass Spider Publishing
Release date: October 30, 2021
Content Rating: PG-13 +M: Though this book deals with sexual addiction, it does not contained explicit sex scenes and the language is tame. The book's focus is on the protagonist's path toward recovery from an addiction.

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Prudence Aldrich is a sex addict. Five weeks ago, she checked into the Serenity Hills rehab center to prevent that addiction from ruining every important relationship in her life. Now Prue must face the trail of destruction she left behind, including mending the broken bond with her teenage son, finalizing the divorce from her husband, Nick, and using a newly learned set of skills to ward off her insatiable cravings for male attention-a compulsion that puts her friendship with lifelong pal Lily to the test.

Adding ever further complications to the hurdles in her path is the arrival into town of Alistair Prescott, her in-rehab romantic obsession, and the one person in the world most capable of throwing Prue off her recovery. Meanwhile, Serenity Hills counselor Mike Sullivan is undergoing a crisis of his own-one that will drive him to the rediscovery of a lifelong passion . . . and causing him to cross paths again with Prue, his former patient.

A Dress the Color of the Moon tracks the rocky and sometimes disastrous path to recovery-a recovery that will require Prudence and her friends to face down the demons of their pasts while learning to accept the fearful uncertainty that comes with living life on your own two feet.

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Meet the Author

Jennifer Irwin’s debut novel, A Dress the Color of the Sky, was published in 2017 and has received rave reviews, won seven book awards, and was optioned for a feature film. Jennifer’s short stories have appeared in numerous literary publications including California’s Emerging Writers: An Anthology of Fiction. Jennifer is represented by Prentis Literary and currently resides in Los Angeles.

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Angela Thompson 6:43 AM 0

This Book Belongs to Book Release Blitz & Book Tour Giveaway

Today, I have a women's fiction novel in our book release blitz. Check out This Book Belongs To and learn about author Nick Levy--and take a few minutes to enter the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Women's Fiction

Date Published: 01-17-2022

Publisher: Cecil Press

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While trekking across South America, Ellie Bartlett finds a mysterious guidebook that changes the course of her journey—and her life.

Ellie dreams of a life away from the sharp edges of New York City. Away from her creepy boss, shoebox apartment, and nights spent alone eating ice-cream. She’s desperate to find happiness and love.

After losing out on yet another promotion, Ellie quits her job and buys a ticket to South America. Arriving at her hostel as a first-time backpacker, she finds a mysterious guidebook filled with cryptic messages about life and love. Intrigued, Ellie contacts the previous owner, Bella, who wrote her name under the heading THIS BOOK BELONGS TO.

Her email lands in the inbox of Jerry Townsend, an architect and widower living in San Francisco. Jerry is barely keeping his life together as he juggles raising three daughters alone and construction of a museum in memory of his late wife—Bella.

Ellie and Jerry start messaging, sharing their fears, hopes and desires. Following Bella’s advice, Ellie embarks on a six-month solo adventure across South America, and over the course of emails, texts, phone calls and video chats, Ellie and Jerry’s pen-pal friendship develops into something more…

But can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met?

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About the Author

Nick Levy loves traveling and writing to understand the world and our place in it. An award-winning scriptwriter and novelist, he has lived in dozens of countries, including Australia, the USA, Singapore, Mexico, Peru and Thailand. His passion for adventure has taken him from the highlands of Scotland to the coral reefs of Belize, and from the pyramids of Egypt to the tea plantations of Sri Lanka. With degrees in English, History and Education, he has taught in schools on three continents. His writing, directing and producing work in movies has crossed the genres of comedy, drama, thriller and action. Inspired by his parents’ love of travel, film and books, he enjoys taking readers on a journey of discovery so they can appreciate our incredible planet and its fascinating inhabitants.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Angela Thompson 5:22 AM 0

A Mt. Moriah Christmas Book Blitz

Today, I have a women's fiction / romance novel in our book blitz spotlight! Check out A Mt. Moriah Christmas, book three from the Mt. Moriah series, and learn about author Kim Smith!

Book Three in the Mt. Moriah Series

Women’s Fiction / Romance

Date Published: October 15, 2021

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The marriage of Hope and Joe caused such a stir. Especially when the lead singer of their wedding band, Sarcastix, seduces Jenny Jones with his magic. What was once a beautiful relationship with Jeremiah Collins is destroyed by Jenny’s irrational decision to leave town. Just before Christmas, Jenny returns to Mt. Moriah wishing she’d listened to everyone’s admonitions about Brandon Daniels as she is now homeless and penniless. Jere hasn’t forgiven her yet but gives her a job anyway. The problem, in the tiny town of Mt. Moriah, is Jere’s new girlfriend. She’s out to get a husband, and she’s got a big secret that will change their lives forever.

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