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DC Renee’s “The Beauty Beneath” is on super-sale today, so she’s sent over an excerpt, a Five Fun Facts + we’re having a giveaway!

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<—BLURB JOLT ALERT!! OMG YES PLEASE!! When the author told me about her books (they all sound amazing – there’s even a bully one!!) this one (The Beauty Beneath) stood out to be me BIG TIME!! So I’m thrilled that she’s this week’s newsletter sponsor. I love her incredible enthusiasm and zeal, and I’m so happy to have found out about her. Her stories sound right up my angsty alley! 😀

So all that to say, she’s put her book on super-sale and to celebrate, she’s giving away a signed copy, some swag AND she’s sent over some “behind the scenes” peeks about her book… and about her!! TEN fun facts!! 😀 read more

Reader Question – The book where he draws on her with special markers for skin…

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Carrie needs our book help and I love the sound of this one!! It sounds warm and uplifting, and now I must know it too!

Carrie: Maryse, I need some help with finding a book.

All I can remember is the H drawing on the h w/ special markers for skin, & she eventually gets some of his drawings tattooed. I believe he’s a tattoo artist.

And the drawings help her heal/help her body image… Is this ringing any bells?? Did I dream this story line? Thanks!!

Jackie: I remember this as well but I can’t remember the title.. 😑 read more

Reader Question – Sonia is looking for books with the "Sweet Gum Tree" feel…

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Sonia is looking for anguish, heartache, slow-burning, love stories. Reunited and it feels so good… 😉

She asks:

Hi Maryse.

It’s me again.  I’m looking for a book that has a couple that reunited.

A book like  The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred But not the exact same. Like this book is like one with 100% love & anguish feels to it .
I liked the Sweet Gum Tree because of the character development.  Slow romance but not too slow. The love between the characters.

The anguish, abuse Nick faced then the anguish Alix faced later on, the sacrifice Nick did… the separation. Then Nick groveling or more asking for forgiveness. read more

Reader Question – Looking for book recommendations where the heroine goes on a weight loss journey for her second start…

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Elke is looking for genre recommendations! I’ve read a few that I’ve loved, but let’s make a list!! 😀

She asks:

Hello, I reed a lot and lately am a little picky, trying to find a book about a certain subject and would like to know if you have any suggestions.

You see, I would love to read a book where the h goes on a weight loss journey in order to find a second start.

I know you will probably think that it shouldn’t have to matter whether big or small, but you see, I find them inspiring. read more

Final Excerpt from Leylah Attar’s “Mists of the Serengeti” Prologue + book giveaway!!!

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Okay guys. I just finished this one late last night, and cried my eyes out. Big fat ploppy tears that I couldn’t even see through, forcing me to take a break, but the minute I got a hold of myself, I was right back in. Don’t be scared. It’s an AMAZING book (I promise!!!! Okay? :D!!! ). This is definitely a 5-star read AND will absolutely make my TOP 2017 list. Oh HECK YES. In fact, I’ll be posting my review shortly, and I’m SO excited to release my feelings into words. read more