Super Sweet Romance Sale!

 

Fire up your E-readers!

Entangled Publishing is having a super wide imprint sale on all their Bliss books!     ( including mine! )

All sweet romances are 99 cents all week!

Grab them while you can!

SPRING FLING ROMANCE AND MORE GIVEAWAY

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Hi, all

Hope everybody is staying home and healthy.

To combat the quarantine blues, I've gathered forces with several other authors to give away a Grand Prize designer Coach Tote filled with books and swag, ebook prize packs, including award winners and New York Times and USA Today Best Sellers! 

All you have to do is follow me and others on our social media accounts. The more profiles you like and follow, the more times you’re entered. Easy peasy!

Good luck and happy reading!

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Wrong Brother Right Match Sale Blitz!

Two brothers. One Christmas. One matchmaker's mistake…

Wrong Brother, Right Match

Anyone But You #3

Jennifer Shirk

Entangled Bliss

Matchmaking guru Kennedy Pepperdine’s life is perfect. Perfect job. Perfect friends. Perfect boyfriend. Except...when she gets trapped in an elevator with a handsome stranger, she accidentally confesses a secret: maybe her perfect boyfriend, Justin, isn’t so perfect for her after all. But a matchmaker should be able to successfully match herself, right? Thankfully, she’ll never see the handsome stranger again. Until she heads home with Justin for the holidays and learns that the sexy stranger is none other than Justin’s older brother, Matt.

Matt Ellis is trying to be on his best behavior for his mother—it is Christmas, after all. But when he recognizes the beautiful woman from the elevator—the one he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about for months—his best behavior is being held by a thread. Matt’s always sacrificed for his family, and nothing is more important than their happiness, but the more time he spends around Kennedy, the more he wonders if her supposed "right match" might just be the wrong brother.

Praise for Wrong Brother, Right Match

"Wrong Brother, Right Match is basically a Hallmark Christmas Movie in book form and I love it!" - Stephanie's Book Reviews

If you want to be swept away into a sweet read that will keep you glued to the page then this is the book for you. There was just something about this storyline that was the right amount of sweet, romance and fun that made it unputdownable."- The Sub Club Books

 Wrong Brother, Right Match WON the 2017 ©Desert Rose RWA® Golden Quill Contest- Sweet Traditional Category 

EXCERPT

Kennedy grew silent again. She began chewing her bottom lip. His eyes automatically dropped to her mouth, and for the forty-eighth time since being trapped together, he thought about kissing some sense into that anxious brain of hers.

“You’re right.” Her words were so soft, he wasn’t sure she’d spoken them. “He’s wonderful. Really awesome. But honestly…” She gave him a sharp if slightly tipsy look. “I’ve never said this to anyone, so you can’t tell a soul.”

He gave her a droll look. “Who am I going to tell?”

She stared him down for several seconds as if judging his sincerity. “Cross your heart?”

“Cross my heart,” he repeated, making the motion against his chest.

“Okay.” She bit her lip. “It’s just that…sometimes I doubt we’re meant for each other.”

“Really?”

 “Yes. I know it’s crazy,” she murmured. “Especially since I can’t afford for my software to be wrong.”

 Before he could respond, the lights overhead flickered. Her head whipped up toward the ceiling. “Thank God!” The elated expression on her face reminded him of a child watching fireworks go off. “We’re finally going to get out of here,” she squealed.

“Yeah…awesome.” Matt swallowed hard. He should be happy, too. Why the hell wasn’t he happy? He’d finally be out of this cramped elevator and away from this anxiety-ridden woman with her boyfriend issues. But instead, all he could do was bank down a strange sense of disappointment at the thought of her walking through those elevator doors and him never seeing her again.

He stood first then held out his hand to help her up. Her palm met his, and he tugged just as the elevator began to move again, causing them to lose their balance. His back slammed against the wall, and she fell into his arms.

“Nice catch,” she said with a laugh, obviously still feeling the effects of the champagne.

Matt held on to her, his heart beating wildly. Having her in his arms ignited all kinds of thoughts, all kinds of feelings. Naughty thoughts. Good feelings. His gaze captured hers for a long moment until eventually her smiling face grew serious, too. Then his conscience tapped him on the shoulder.

What the hell do you think you’re doing? it said. You’ve both been drinking. And she has a boyfriend.

 He’d always hated his conscience.

“Matt?”

 Matt didn’t move. The elevator was going to open soon. They would be free to leave separately or leave together. There was still a choice. Growing up, he had always been the one to toe the line. Do what was right for everyone else in his life. But so help him, he didn’t want to do that this time. Maybe it was the alcohol, but he wanted her. True, the woman had a boyfriend—a neglectful boyfriend—but still, there were rules for that sort of thing, weren’t there? Like what if…

Screw it.

He kissed her.

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From Fake to Forever sale!

Hi, all!

Just a little side announcement here...

Have you read Ben & Sandra's story yet?

If not, you're in luck because From Fake to Forever is now on sale for 99 cents until Sunday, May 7th.

So grab me wile you can! :-)

Here are some things nice people have said:

4 STARS  "I sucked up the feelings in this book in one sitting and could not get enough. I absolutely enjoyed every minute of it." -Melissa P, Goodreads review 

5 STARS  "Really enjoyed!! Laugh out loud and tender-hearted moments as well." -Heather, Goodreads review
5 STARS  "Great writing, incredible characters, and a storyline that touches your heart make this one a perfect lazy afternoon read. I highly recommend it." -Bette H., Goodreads review
5 STARS  "Jennifer Shirk has written a beautiful sweet romance which made me laugh plenty of times." --Anniek, Goodreads review 

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How Do You Choose Your Next Read?

WHAT'S JEN LISTENING TO NOW: I am obsessed with the song "Echo" by Jason Walker.



Hi, all!

Guess what? I'm over at my Critique Group's Blog--
THROUGH HEART-SHAPED GLASSES.

I'm talking about books and how we choose what we read.

Come over and share your thoughts.

I'd love to know!

Black Friday Sale!

Hey, all!

Not my typical blogging day, but since I'm HOME shopping, I figured I'd stop in to let you know that my publisher, Entangled Publishing is having a Thanksgiving Small Town Romance book sale!

Lots of great books on sale. So if you like sweet romances--including my own

WEDDING DATE FOR HIRE--check them out HERE.

Also, we are 10 days away from release of my new Christmas romance

WRONG BROTHER, RIGHT MATCH!

Have you pre-ordered your copy yet?

Have a great rest of your holiday weekend!

A Few Things

Happy Monday, all!

Three things this week:

1) I'm still on a bit of a blog tour for the next two weeks.

April 28: Dori Lavelle

April 28: For the Love of Bookends
April 29: Harps Romance Book Review
April 29: The Snarkology
April 30: JM Stewart--Contemporary Romance Author
April 30: Book 'Em North Carolina
May 1: Novel Moments
May 1: Read Your Writes Book Reviews
May 2: Long and Short Reviews
May 5: Booklover Sue
May 5: #BookNerd
May 6: Sarah Says Read Romance
May 7: Delighted Reader
May 8: Ever After Romance Book Blog
May 8: Nana Prah
May 9: Katherine Givens

 

If you happen to stop and comment at any of the stops, I will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B&N GC plus an ebook of my first Bliss romance book: Kissing Kendall to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour! 

 

(Not too shabby, huh?)

 

2) While looking for marketing places for my book, I stumbled upon The Fussy Librarian.

 

It's a pretty cool site that can help you look for specific things in books.

For instance, I know a lot of my readers do not want language or sex in books they read. Well, you can sign up and choose from 40 genres, select content preferences such as the amount of sex and violence, and www.TheFussyLibrarian.com emails you daily deals.

Cool, huh?

Check it out!

 

3) Also, I wanted to say THANK YOU again to everyone who bought and also reviewed Fiancé by Fate.

It's been hovering here all week:

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,207 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

• #13 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Romance > Holidays
• #41 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Romance > Series
• #46 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Romance > Romantic Comedy

It'll be interesting to see those stats once my book goes back to full price.

But for right now, I'm thrilled! :)

 

And that's it for me.

 

Have you heard of The Fussy Librarian? Are there any other book advertising sites you like?

 

 



Fiance by Fate is Released!!

Happy Monday, all!

I'm THRILLED to announce that my fun romance Fiancé by Fate is now available!

Here are what nice people on Goodreads are saying about it already:

I absolutely loved this book. It was lighthearted, witty, charming, engaging, and at times had me smirking at the banter between the hero and the heroine. 

What a fun story! I fell in love with the characters from the very first pages with the witty banter between Sabrina and her best friend Maddie.

If you want a fun read, something that will make you smile and laugh out loud in places (which I did), then read this book. I've already recommended it to several people.

Isn't that sweet?

And best of all, for the next two weeks it will be at a low price of 99cents!
So grab it while you can!



And if you haven't already grabbed this one, A Little Bit Cupid will be FREE for the next two weeks too!

YAY!







Also, you can follow the blog tour of Fiancé by Fate!
Some lucky commenter will win a FUN prized-filled gift basket of items that inspired the book plus a $10 Amazon GC on top of that!

 April 14

Book reviewed at Hanging Off the Wire

April 15

Interviewed at Review From Here

April 16

Guest blogging at Ex Libris

Book featured at A Book Addict’s Delight

April 17

Book reviewed at She Hearts Books

Book featured at 3 Partners in Shopping

April 18

Book reviewed at Sleepless Nights Filled with Endless Books

Book featured at Confessions of a Reader

April 21

Book reviewed at What’s on the Bookshelf

Book reviewed at Lisa Loves Books

Book reviewed at Becky on Books…and Quilts

April 22

Book featured at Romantic Reads and Such

April 23

Interviewed at Romance for Every World

Interviewed at I Am A Reader

Book reviewed at Ramblings of a Book Lunatic

Guest blogging at Books Over Boys

April 24

Book featured at My Devotional Thoughts

April 25

Book reviewed at Steam Guys After Dark

Book reviewed at Books to Get Lost In

Book reviewed at Ramblings from this Chick

Book reviewed at Living Between Books

Whew! Peace out!

I'm actually going on break this week, but will return Easter Monday.
Have a great holiday!

I'm FREE!

Hey, all!


Yes, not my usual blog day, but exciting news gets an exciting new post.

First a new cover and now a new price!

For a limited time, my sweet and funny (if I do say so myself) novella A Little Bit Cupid is FREE!!!

So please, don't be shy. Grab it now while you can and while you're at it, tell a friend. :)

And now, to set the mood, please enjoy one of my favorite Soup Dragon songs "I'm Free". LOL

Free Sampler

Happy Monday, all!

Guess what?

Entangled Bliss has something special for readers this February. Download the Bliss Sampler which is absolutely free and contains sample chapters from every single Bliss title (including MINE!)
 

PLUS...
 

Take a peak inside two of the upcoming March Bliss releases, Her Summer with the Marine by Susan Meier and Stealing the Groom by Sonya Weiss.
 

Also included are never-before-seen deleted scenes from Robin Bielman, Cindi Madsen, Tracy March and Roxanne Snopek!

 

Pick up your free copy of the Bliss Sampler and fall in love one small town hero at a time.
 

Happy downloading! See you next week!

Wishing for Rain with Rula Sinara!

Happy Monday, all!

Hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Christmas! (I did!!) But it was exhausting. On Christmas Day, I went to bed at 8PM and woke up at 7:30AM the next day. I think the last time I slept that long, I was in college! LOL

Anyhew, I'm so happy to have one of the nicest bloggy pals I know here today:
Rula Sinara.

In just a few days she will be a published author with Harlequin. Yay!! I'm so proud of her!

Take it away, Rula!

Jennifer, thanks so much for having me here today!

I’m feeling a bit nostalgic, being here on the eve of New Year’s eve…a day symbolic of endings and new beginnings. You see, everyone, I ‘met’ Jennifer when I started blogging the summer of 2010. She was already a successful blogger and I was a newbie nobody, yet she reached out. I was blown away by how warm, welcoming and loyal she was to both her readers and fellow bloggers. I’ll never forget that she was there when I began that adventure.

And now here I am, ready to embark on a new one. Tomorrow night my life as an unpublished writer comes to an end and, on New Year’s Day, my debut Harlequin Heartwarming, The Promise of Rain, will be released.

Of course, I’m thrilled, but change—even the good kind—can be a scary thing.

Change forces an individual out of their comfort zone…out of the emotional, mental or physical sanctuary they’ve established for themselves. In The Promise of Rain, my hero and heroine both witnessed, at a young age, the death of a loved one. That kind of emotional trauma is devastating and not easily forgotten, even for the children of other species, like the baby elephants my heroine rescues when they’re orphaned by poachers. That kind of baggage can either hold a person back or it can motivate them to take action.  To make a difference. To step outside their sanctuary and dance in the rain.

Rain.

A catalyst for both life and death…but most importantly, it brings new life.

When it rained on my high school graduation day, my mother promised me it was a good omen. That rain symbolized both the washing away anything bad from the past, as well as a new beginning or phase of my life. A ‘fertile future’, as she put it.  I did end up with three kids, LOL. I know what she meant though. A new beginning with wonderful things to come.

So for 2014, I wish you all rain.

I love this! That is so sweet!!! Thank you, Rula!

Rula's new sweet romance fascinatingly enough is called THE PROMISE OF RAIN.  

Here is a little bit about it:

He wants to take her child out of Africa…

The Busara elephant research and rescue camp on Kenya's Serengeti is Anna Bekker's life's work. And it's the last place she thought she'd run into Dr. Jackson Harper. As soon as he sets eyes on her four-year-old, Pippa, Anna knows he'll never leave…without his daughter.

Furious doesn't begin to describe how Jack feels. How could Anna keep this from him? He has to get his child back to the States. Yet as angry as he is with Anna, they still have a bond. But can it endure, despite the ocean—and the little girl—between them?

Available here: Amazon –B&N – Harlequin -

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Find Rula HERE:

Website: www.rulasinara.com

Blog: www.awritersrush.blogspot.com

Twitter: @RulaSinara

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/RulaSinara

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Thanks so much, Rula! I don't think anyone has ever wished me rain before. LOL!

I wish you all a great week and a Happy New Year!

Any big plans for the New Year--either New Year's Eve night or the upcoming year?

Author Justine Dell and a Giveaway!

 Happy Friday!

 I'm so thrilled to have bloggy friend and author today: Justine Dell

 

 A little bit about Justine:

 Justine lives in the Midwest, happily catering to her family, which consists of a horse obsessed teenage daughter, four dogs, and a husband who is too good to be true. She's never moved from her hometown, but hopes to grow old in a much warmer climate.

During the day she works a normal job with college students who try their best to keep her young. They've done a good job thus far. At night, said teenage daughter and her horse require mounds of love and attention. The weekends belong solely to her and her writing. That's when she morphs into a sticky bug, unable to leave the confines of her computer chair.

She started writing four years ago after seeing a movie that set off a chain reaction she couldn't have stopped if she'd wanted. It's not a hobby for her; it's an obsession. One she loves and one she loves to share. Her debut book, Recaptured Dreams and her newest release, All-American Girl, are available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever book are sold.

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Justine has a new romance out called All-American Girl that sounds fantastic!
I thought it'd be fun to get to know her book with some fun questions.

                              Title: All-American Girl

 

 

 

 

 Hero: Lance Cummings

 Heroine: Samantha Moore

 

  1) describe your hero in THREE words

 

 -determined

-rough-n-tumble-sexy (truly, that’s one word…heh)
 -stubborn

 2) What is the best personality trait of your heroine? Worst personality trait?

            -The best personality trait is that Samantha knows she’s broken and desperately wants to be the girl that people remember her as being. So she tries so hard.

            -The worst is her temper (but like I said, she’s working on that!)

 

 3) Give us the 140 character TWEET description of your book

            -Broken, tempered girl + Mr. Hot-Fix-It-Guy = Roller coaster romance that leaves you breathless

 

 4) What kind of car does or would your hero drive?

 Oh, he’s a construction man, so only a pick-up truck will do.

 

 5) Name one thing your heroine would not leave home without.

 Hand sanitizer. (She’s a little OCD)

 

 6) What would you pick for your book's theme song?

 One of the gals at Literati Literature Lovers sent me a message on Twitter while she was reading the  ARC. She said Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” would be perfect for Sam and Lance. I would have to agree. (Never mind that it’s for Twilight).

 

Thanks so much, Justine!
I'm a little OCD too and carry hand sanitizer always. LOL

Now that you know the main characters, here is a little about the book:

BLURB:

 

At the age of thirty, with two failed marriages and a tanking writing career, Samantha Moore deals with the world with the only tool she had left: anger. And she’s tired of it. When her grandmother's near-death sends her rushing back home to Vermont, she hopes for the chance to overcome the rage ruling her life.

Once she’s home, Lance Cummings becomes a constant source of indigestion. Lance is a single father who learned first-hand the devastating effects of a damaging relationship. He sees through Samantha’s nasty temper—straight to her cry for help. He wants to help her, but he also wants to know why Samantha ran from him—and their future—twelve years before.

Taking care of her Grams, dealing with an alcoholic brother, and getting Lance to remove his annoyingly attractive nose from her business is draining on Samantha. And she’s only got three weeks to finish her stagnated novel or her publisher will drop her. No pressure. To top it off, pretending to hate the man she actually loves makes each day in Vermont harder than the last. Especially when Lance turns up the heat

 

 We’ll give away an ebook copy of All-American girl to a lucky commenter TODAY!

***And don’t forget to stop by Justine’s blog for a chance to win a signed paperback copy, a fancy smancy swag pack, or one of four other romance books.
(including one of mine: KISSING KENDALL!)

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   Thanks so much, Justine!
Don't forget All-American Girl is available on Amazon, B&N, and Omnific

Special Guest Blogger L. Diane Wolfe!

Happy Friday!
I hope everybody had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

 

I'm very excited to have author and speaker, L. Diane Wolfe
from her blog Spunk on a Stick.
She has a new book called HOW TO PUBLISH AND PROMOTE YOUR BOOK NOW.

Since every author can use a little help in the promo department (especially ME), I thought it would be great to have her here on my blog to talk about some insights she gives in her book.

 

So please give her a warm welcome!

 

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                                              Pitching the media

Media exposure can do so much for an author's career. We have so many possibilities: radio, TV, newspapers, magazines, and the various online versions of each. How do we secure an interview or feature and place ourselves in front of our target audience though?

 
Before we go any further, we need to understand media pitches. What is the media seeking? Let's begin with what the media does not seek:
 
I'm an author and this is my new book.
 
Here's a tip: The media doesn't care. We are just one of thousands of authors who have released a book today— big deal! Even if the program focuses on authors, or it's our local newspaper or TV broadcast, we've got to come up with a more compelling reason for them to interview us.
 
Here's what the media is looking for: Experts. They want expert advice and information for their audience. Remember, we researched and wrote a book. We are experts in one or more areas. The media wants to talk to us about those subjects not about our book.

So how do we pitch ourselves to the media? What's our approach? Here are some suggested angles:

 

·                     Educate the audience on a hot topic
·                     Expose vital new information
·                     Provide expert advice by tying in with a current event
·                     Show people how to solve their problems
·                     Show people how to be healthier, younger, or sexier
·                     Show people how to make or save money
·                     Tie in with political or charitable organizations
·                     If applicable, provide any of the above with a dose of entertainment

The media is looking for ways to educate their audience. We give them what they want, focus on the topic, and will be rewarded with an opportunity to mention our book. If it's obvious promoting our book is our only agenda, the media will look elsewhere.

 

Start brainstorming today.
Select an angle the media just can't resist!

 

L. Diane Wolfe

Professional Speaker & Author

 

Known as “Spunk On A Stick,” Wolfe is a member of the National Speakers Association and the author of numerous books. Her latest title, “How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now,” covers her publishing seminars in depth and provides an overview of the entire process from idea to market. “Overcoming Obstacles With SPUNK! The Keys to Leadership & Goal-Setting”, ties her goal-setting and leadership seminars together into one complete, enthusiastic package. Her YA series, The Circle of Friends, features morally grounded, positive stories. Wolfe travels extensively for media interviews and speaking engagements, maintains a dozen websites & blogs, and assists writers through her author services..

 

www.spunkonastick.net

http://www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com

www.thecircleoffriends.net

 

 

HOW TO PUBLISH AND PROMOTE YOUR BOOK NOW!

BY L. DIANE WOLFE

Publishing and promoting made simple!

 Have you always dreamed of publishing a book but didn’t know where to begin? This book walks you through the steps of identifying markets, budgeting, building an online presence, and generating publicity. Get the whole story on:

 
·           Traditional publishing
·           Self-publishing
·           Print and e-book setup, formatting, and distribution
·           Finding your target audience
·           Generating reviews and media interest
·           Networking and developing an online presence
·           Promotional materials and appearances

 

Uncover your ideal publishing path and numerous marketing options before you begin. Writing is your dream. Give it the best chance for success!

Publishing/Marketing, 214 pages

$14.95 Trade paperback ISBN 978-0-9827139-5-2 Amazon

$4.99 Ebook ISBN 978-0-9827139-9-0

Available in all Ebook formats: Barnes and Noble, Amazon

 

“She gives an unbiased take on the advantages and disadvantages of traditional publishing and self-publishing and publishing paths that combine the two… It's the perfect book for those who want an overview to begin the decision-making process.”

- Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning series of how-to books for writers http://howtodoitfrugally.com/

“A must-read for writers planning on self-publishing or any writer who wants the ultimate how-to on promoting. Tons of links, advice, and how-to, whether you're going for print or e-publication.”

- Helen Ginger, author of Angel Sometimes http://helenginger.com/

 

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I never think of the media, because I'm usually so concerned with my small little blogiverse. 
 
Wonderful advice! 

So thankful she stopped by today!


Have you read L. Diane's book yet?
Does the aspect of approaching the media give you the hives?
If you are an author, is that an avenue of promo that you have pursued or neglected?

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