<— Congratulations to Michelle Mankin on her latest book release, Outside (Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances #1). It just went LIVE!!! Rock stars AND surfers? YES PLEASE!!! And guess what? Michelle is going to give away one ebook right here on the blog to one lucky commenter. Tell me this book doesn’t sound awesome!
Here are a few “fun facts” about it… I love an author that “lives” her books (even if just a little). 😉 P.S. *waggles eyebrows at her hot instructor*
- I wasn’t planning on writing it. I was supposed to be working on the next book in my paranormal rock romance series with my dream falcon BUT inspiration struck and I had to write these characters.
- After I had the rough draft written I went on a 5 day whirlwind revisit of SoCal and walked out all the band’s footsteps etc…
- and of course I had to have a surf lesson. I stood up on the board on my first lesson.
- Here’s my instructor. Maverick master Conor.
- And I put my Havanese in the story…write what you know and all of that…
Michelle’s adorable Havanese!
About the book?
When handsome California surf god Lincoln Savage suddenly rolls into Ocean Beach like a rogue wave, shy beauty Simone Bianchi’s foundation is shaken. No longer under the thumb of her domineering father, she’s made a simple quiet life for herself and her fluffy fourteen pound Havanese pup running a surf shop in her hometown of OB. Long ago she gave up her dreams for a future with Linc.
But now the notorious lead singer of the Dirt Dogs has returned, and Simone is reluctant to admit that she’s still vulnerable to his killer dimpled smile and easy charm. She finds that although she’s stowed away the mementos, it hasn’t been as easy to erase the memories of their epic summer love.
It seems he hasn’t forgotten, either. Is the recording contract he’s offering merely a pretense? Or does he have something more in mind? Does he really believe that they can just pick up where they left off, despite all the bad luck and heartache? And is she willing to risk everything again for one last chance at love?
Now for the giveaway:
Michelle is giving away and ebook copy of Outside (Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances #1)!!
How to enter for a chance to win? Just leave a comment below, and by TONIGHT at 10pm, I will randomly select ONE winner for the prize above.
The winner will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond verifying their email address, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. This book will be sent to the winner directly by the author.
Open to everyone!
Sounds like a fun book!
Rock stars and surfers?! Sounds like a sexy combination!!! 😉
Oooh surfing and rock stars!!!!!!! Yay!!!
Lived in CA for 10 yrs! Love surfers and Rockstars…and surfing Rockstars!!!
does the “inspirational” instructor surfer dude come with the book? : )
Looks like a fun read! Loving all these recommendations!
Looks great
Sounds good and who doesn’t love a guy with dimples.
Speaking of surfers, did you see that video of the surfer in South Africa attacked by a shark during a live competition? The whole thing on film. CRAZY. Anyhoo…. thanks for the chance to win this book!
Love surfers, grew up in a beach town so I know I will love this book!
Thanks for the chance! Michelle’s a great writer & pretty cool chick!! 🙂
cute dog
Rock stars?! Wow, so neat! ^_^;
Love Havanese dogs.
I was just thinking about seeking out a surfer book after seeing the shark attack at the surfing competition in South Africa. I’m in!
I love new books!
A book about a Rock Star….what could get any better?
Thanks for the chance
Yay!! Thank you for the chance to,win this book. It would be a great read to take with me when we head to,the beach on Friday. Thank you again
Sounds Awesome!! Can’t wait to read
love athletes books
i just got back from the beach and would love to relive it through a good book, throw in rock stars and I am hooked!
Ooh, this sounds good. Thank you for the giveaway! Good luck to all.
Thanks for the giveaway……..
Sounds like fun! 😀
Congrats on this release! Looks like a nice read. Thanks for the chance to win a copy 😉
Want to read!!! 🙂
Wow, Maryse! It sounds like an epic series!! Sure does have potential, now let’s read and see! 🙂
Oh I know I’ll be reading this one.
Ok so if I do win it il be buying it anyway! It has caught my attention!
Thanks for the chance!!! The book sounds great!!!