New York City, early 1990s: a young, rich, and well-educated Central American man on the run from the police and Colombian drug dealers. He is accused of crimes he didn’t commit. Ready to do what it takes to survive, Pablo ironically embraces the very drug trade that threatened his life in the first place. Who is he? What is he really capable of? The question of identity is at the heart of On The Run. More than a contemporary story of survival, it’s a journey of self-discovery. Pablo’s voice is funny, sometimes mean and merciless. He moves with nightmarish ease from recounting his adventures to recollecting his early life. Not always politically correct, On The Run gives you an insightful, twisted, humorous, and often disturbing view of conflicting worlds and beliefs: North and Latin America; black, brown, and white; rich and poor; rational and esoteric—and shows how they mix, match, and clash. Excerpt: Everything went smoothly. Yes, the whole plan was sound, and the weeks of preparations paid off. There I went, from office to office, from delivery to delivery, in and out in forty-five minutes. I could pass receptionists and secretaries without problems. No questions, no suspicions. “Larry is waiting for you....” “Mr. Silverstein will see you soon....” “Please take a seat. Mr. Roberts is on a phone call right now, could take a few minutes....” “Jim is finishing a meeting, said you should wait in his office....” The clients were all nice. No wonder. I was like Santa Claus bringing them Christmas presents. More than half bought two packages; one even bought three; a lot of unexpected extra revenue. I sold forty-five packages of cocaine that week. Adding the three packages that I had sold to Joe and Peter, the total for December was forty-eight. My income was twelve thousand dollars. It really felt like Christmas. After one of my deliveries, right after the secretary and I had made the next appointment and I was about to leave, she told me, “You must be very good at your work. Bill sounded so different on the phone right now! Before you came, he was very anxious and bitchy. Now he sounded like another guy. He hasn’t been this happy and relaxed in days. What did you do to him?” I couldn’t say that her boss had no more cocaine left when I came, and that was why he was in such a bad mood. He had done a line in front of me. When I left, he was high and happy. I winked and said, “Coaching works! Happy Christmas!” Author Bio
“Make me think, make me laugh, make my day!” That’s why Izai Amorim reads and writes books. He has great interest in the interplay of media, information, and politics in a globalized world and the quest for identity and borders in a worldwide cultural melting pot. Izai was born and raised in Brazil but spent most of his adult life abroad, briefly in the USA, mostly in Germany. He was trained as an architect and worked many years in this profession. But his real passion is story telling. At some point in his life he decided to mix storytelling with architecture, changed professions, and became a branding consultant, something that he loves and has been doing to this day. His first novel, The Games (2013), is a humorous but dark, even mean, political thriller. This mother of all conspiracies shows how information is processed to create and spread the stories needed to establish power structures not accountable to anyone. Links My personal site: http://www.izaiamorim.com/ Book site: http://www.izaiamorim.com/ontherun.html Book on NetGalley: https://s2.netgalley.com/catalog/book/90218 If you are self-published or published through a small press then you are considered an independent author. So you might be interested to know that Alli, The Alliance of Independent Authors, is holding a very exciting FREE online conference today. Successful authors and industry professionals provide the workshops. Their agenda includes sessions on business advice, promotion, and even legal advice. If you’re interested in attending just click on the link below: http://selfpublishingadvice.org/how-to-attend-iaf-1-week-countdown/ The great thing about this conference is that the workshops will continue to be available once the event has ended. I’ve been reading a few of last year’s sessions while I wait for the current sessions to become available in my time zone. I hope you enjoy this access to free information as much as I do.
Ethan Cooke Security and their bodyguard team return to action in Deceiving Bella – book eleven in Cate Beauman’s Bodyguards of L.A. County series.
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Isabella Colby has always yearned for normalcy. Now that she’s settled in LA, she finally has it. Good friends, a pretty home, and her thriving career as the Palisades’ top skincare specialist are a dream come true. Bella is content until she meets her hunky new neighbor, but her attraction to the blue-eyed cutie is the least of her worries when contacting her long-lost father threatens to destroy her happy life.
Reed McKinley is more than ready to forget the past. His seven-year stint as an NYPD detective nearly got him killed. His wounds have healed and he’s starting over as Ethan Cooke Security’s latest recruit. With sixty-hour workweeks and little time to himself, the last thing on his mind is a relationship. Then he bumps into the gorgeous woman next door. Reed and Bella become fast friends. Before long, Reed discovers that Bella is keeping dangerous secrets. Bella may have the answers to decades-old questions he’s been searching for. Reed will risk it all to uncover the truth, but he soon realizes that the deeper he digs, the direr the consequences. The Inspiration Behind Deceiving Bella: It’s no secret that I’m a crime television junky. I love watching anything that might bring about an idea for another story. Several months ago, I found a series on Netflix about La Cosa Nostra—or the five mafia families of New York. I was immediately drawn to the information I was observing. Within minutes, I knew I wanted to weave together an adventure that would bring Isabella Colby and Reed McKinley face to face with organized crime. I hope you’ll enjoy reading Deceiving Bella as much as I loved writing it. Read an excerpt from Deceiving Bella: Should we get started?” Bella gestured to the kitchen. “After you.” She walked in front of Reed, hurrying to the table to pull out a chair. “Does this work?” “Yeah, it’s fine.” He sat down. She immediately draped him with the black cover, wanting to get to his hair while it was still wet. “So, what are we doing here, exactly?” “Just a cleanup, especially on my neck.” “Sure.” She grabbed the sheers and took her place by his side, sliding her fingers though his short hair and stopped. “Oops.” His shoulders tensed. “What?” “Just kidding. A little haircutting humor.” He tilted his head up, meeting her eyes. “A comedian.” She laughed as he smiled. “I haven’t even started cutting yet.” She gave him a bump. “Try to relax. I promise you’re in good hands.” “Chop away.” “Thanks.” She combed her fingers through his hair once more, using small snips to freshen up his look. Silent seconds ticked by as she breathed in the masculine scent that was Reed. He didn’t seem to wear cologne or use any fancy shampoos, but he smelled good just the same. “So, how was your day?” “Not too shabby.” She worked her way around his head, finding his cut a breeze to clean up. He easily could have gone another week without any problems. “What did you do?” “Worked a little. Boxed.” “Fascinating.” “I could make up something about stopping a bank robbery in progress or rescuing a cat from a tree.” She smiled. “The truth is fine, thanks.” “What about you?” “It was pretty much a normal day at the office—a second-session tattoo removal, a microdermabrasion, two stretch mark reductions, the usual stuff.” “What’s the tattoo of? The one you’re taking off?” “A woman’s name. Genevieve. The relationship didn’t work out.” He winced. “Ouch.” “Triple ouch. Tattoo removal is not a pain-free procedure, nor is it cheap—and he went pretty ornate with Genevieve. Hopefully next time he’ll pick a woman with a shorter name or abstain from getting himself tatted up altogether.” He laughed. She grinned, loving that sound. Did he have any idea how gorgeous he was when he smiled like that? She picked up the clippers off the table and let her knees rest against his as she leaned in and gently lifted his chin, evening out his sideburns. She swallowed, feeling his breath on her skin and his eyes studying her face. Licking her lips, she met his gaze. “You better hope I get this part right, or you’ll have to tilt your head for the next four days.” He sent her another one of his pulse-pounding smiles. “You’ll have to help me decide if I should lean more to the left or right.” Oh, this cutie had the potential to be trouble. Her eyes darted to his mouth mere inches from hers as his five o’clock shadow tormented her sensitized fingers. She took a step back and a steadying breath. It was a good thing they were just friends—currently the only relationship status she was interested in. Did you enjoy the excerpt? You can read the first chapter on my website, www.catebeauman.com, or you can finish the whole book with the links below! Amazon | Kobo | Nook | iBooks
The Unofficial Deceiving Bella Soundtrack
I love music! I can’t imagine a world without catchy tunes playing, especially when I’m writing. Music is inspiration. Melodies, beats, and the mood of each song help me portray emotions and feelings as I tell a story. It’s a rare day when I don’t have my headphones in place, bopping my head, while my fingers race across the keyboard. You can listen to the “soundtrack” for each book on my website www.catebeauman.com. The soundtrack, of sorts, for Deceiving Bella:
About the author:
International bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her full-length, action-packed romantic suspense series, The Bodyguards of L.A. County. Her novels have been nominated for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award, Writers Touch Award, and have been named Readers Favorite Five Star books. In 2015, JUSTICE FOR ABBY was selected as the Readers' Favorite International Book Award Gold Medalist, while SAVING SOPHIE took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was also selected as the 2015 Readers Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and FALLING FOR SARAH received the silver medal for the 2014 Readers' Favorite Awards. Cate makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack. Currently Cate is working on her twelfth full length romantic suspense novel. Follow Cate Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Cate-Beauman/e/B00A05KHVM/ BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cate-beauman Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/catebeauman Social links: Twitter: @CateBeauman www.catebeauman.com www.facebook.com/CateBeauman www.instagram.com/cate_beauman_author
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To celebrate the launch of Deceiving Bella, Cate is giving away an Amazon Echo to 1 lucky winner! To celebrate my upcoming release, Married for His Convenience, I'm giving away (5) copies of my first book, No Conventional Miss. To enter to win, just join my newsletter list! Five subscribers will be chosen at random on November 1, 2016. Amaryllis Gibson is an unlikely debutante. She favors fact over fashion, cares not for “proper” conversation and is haunted by ghostly visions which could land her in the madhouse! Marriage is definitely the last thing on Rilla’s mind… But when she’s caught in a compromising position with Viscount Wyburn, suddenly she finds herself betrothed! And worse, his powerful presence only increases her visions. By shedding light on the viscount’s past, can Rilla gain his trust and win him round to her more…unconventional traits? Enjoy an Excerpt From No Conventional Miss “They came earlier. I directed them to change horses and proceed to London as we’re leaving tomorrow.’ Paul sipped his wine. ‘We are? But we were supposed to stay a week.’ Rilla laid down the massive fork with a clatter. ‘I altered our plans.’ ‘Without talking to me?’ ‘I do not make decisions about my household in committee.’ ‘“In committee”? We are not in Parliament. I am your wife and you’re moving me around like so much baggage!’ Anger blossomed, although it was less about his autocracy and more about that tiny unacceptable frisson of relief. ‘I would not use that unflattering description,’ Paul said. ‘But, yes, I will make the travel arrangements for my household as I see fit.’ ‘Perhaps I don’t want to go to London.’ ‘I thought you’d be glad.’ ‘Because…’ Her stomach lurched. The incident sprang huge between them. ‘I thought Wyburn not salubrious to your health.’ His admission made her angrier. She balled her hands to fists. Her jaw tightened. ‘My health is robust. Besides, my parents discussed—’ She stopped. Her parents spoke about everything—village doings, their children, their hopes and dreams. But this was no such union. ‘We are not your parents.’ His voice, though soft, cut. ‘No,’ she said. They continued eating in an uncomfortable silence, broken only by the clinking of knives and forks. Irritation at him and at her own vulnerable relief tangled in Rilla’s mind. She wanted to leave this place. Yet his choice to do so perversely annoyed. Edison refilled their glasses, cleared the plates and served a sweet, fluffy concoction for their pudding. Then he left and silence again enclosed them. ‘I think I will retire and leave you to your port,’ Rilla said at last, rising from her chair. Paul stood, but made no effort to detain her. ‘Rest well. We leave after breakfast. I hope that is convenient.’ “She nodded. He offered her his arm and she placed her hand on his sleeve, conscious of taut muscles under the cloth and the smell his cologne. They moved towards the door, stopping at its threshold and she was suddenly aware of their solitude, of the warmth of his breath and the height and strength of him. He fastened his gaze on hers, placing his hand against her cheek. She tingled at this touch. Her anger dwindled, turning into something else. She bit her lip. His breath quickened. With a quick, almost violent movement, he possessed her mouth with heat and power and need. Stepping back abruptly, he allowed his hands to fall from her. ‘I apologise. That was not appropriate.’ ‘We’re married.’ ‘And therefore must restrain ourselves in the dining room.’ ‘Perhaps you are too ruled by restraint,’ she said softly. ‘Or you are too swayed by emotion.’ She flinched at the words. Was it always to be thus—this guarding of words and actions? This fear of sentiment? ‘Rather that than to be a statue,’ she retorted. As she left, she glanced back. Paul stood by the fireplace. He gripped the mantel with both hands, his head bowed low, a solitary figure. About Eleanor Webster Eleanor Webster has a passion for many things, the most ardent likely being shoes. But she’s also passionate about a story well told. With the help of some debutantes and viscounts and a twist of the unknown, Eleanor’s stories weave a tale of enchantment, hope, and most importantly, love. When not writing, you’ll find Eleanor dreaming of being a world traveler, reading, running, reading, hiking in the wilds of British Columbia, where she makes her home with her husband and two daughters, and – did we mention reading? Connect with Eleanor Website: https://eleanorwebsterauthor.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ewebsterauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eleanor-Webster/1457032624594046?fref=ts/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eleanorwebs0086/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/eleanorwebsterauthor More Giveaway InformationEnter to Win a Paperback Copy!
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