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Monday, February 4, 2019

Chronicles of a Hero Series by Jaime Buckley


Prelude
to a Hero
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 1
by
Jaime Buckley
Genre:
YA Fantasy

Nerd.
Introvert. He was the hero they never knew they wanted.







All
Wendell hoped for was a decent job, a hot new car and a girlfriend to
match.





What
he got was the mantle of a legendary hero, the heart of a girl who
had no idea who he really was…and a diamond bigger than his
fist.


What
could possibly go wrong?

Prelude
to a Hero is book one in the Chronicles of a Hero series, by Jaime
Buckley. If you enjoyed Tiffany Aching, Harry Potter or Hitchhikers
Guide to the Galaxy, then you’ll love this humorous, original epic
fantasy, packed with magic, mystery and sharp kicks to the funny
bone.

"I'm
already a HUGE fan of fantasy fiction, this book appealed to me as I
felt it would be something new and unique... I wasn't left
disappointed!"




**only
99 cents**




Race
to Til-Thorin
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 2

Dream
girls. Fried snails. A 30” bodyguard with pink ponytails.



Being
a hero comes with learning curves.







The
curve of a hip. The curve of a sword. The curve of a sucker punch as
it connects with your face.




It
wouldn’t be so bad if Wendell had professionals to help
him.

Instead,
he’s stuck with a feisty gnome, a senile old wizard and a green
skinned, cigar-smoking babysitter to guide him.

Is
it too late to quit?

Fans
of epic fantasy will cheer Wendell on as the Chronicles of a Hero
series continues in book two. Those who enjoy the world building
skills of J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling and Brandon Sanderson will
surely get addicted to this original new world.

Feed
your fantasy needs and grab your copy today!

"I
have not laughed so hard in a long time. I don't KNOW how long it's
been. Just when the tension is about to make my heart pop, Chuck or
Dax or a situation will pop up and make you laugh."






Into
the Fire
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 3



Stranded,
alone…with a tree sticking out of his bellybutton.







Wendell’s
task is simple: get to Til-Thorin Keep.





No
problem.


Add
to that no map, no help and no flippin’ idea where he is and you
have a day in the life of our hero.

Oh
wait—we forgot to add the army of cannibals now nipping at his
heels.

It
just might be the death of him.

Elemental
magic and nail-biting action are what you can expect in book three of
Chronicles of a Hero. Fans of Dragonlance and The Hobbit will love
this new addition to the series.

Don’t
wait to grab your copy—buy one today!

"I
think this book will be well-liked by those who like Harry Potter,
but I think it goes to a new level where those who didn't like Harry
Potter can still love this book!"






Trench
Wars
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 4

Wizards.
Elves. Giant Robots with Automatic Weapons.



Wendell
is dying for a change of scenery, but Clockworks City has a ban on
all outsiders.







It’s
a law punishable by death.







So
how does a 5’ 10” human hide among 1.5 BILLION gnomes?







By
competing in the #1 televised extreme sport in the country, of
course.












Enjoy
bullets, babes and a bowl of mushroom soup as this series jumps from
humorous fantasy to comical science fiction! If you enjoy a good
laugh, intense action and unexpected endings, you’ll love book four
in the Chronicles of a Hero series.





Grab
your copy and keep the epic buzz going!







"(got
yelled at by mom to put my Nook away all week....*sigh*) It was that
good." 








Second
Chances
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 5



Fame.
Fortune. Thrown into the City incinerator.



Wendell’s
chance at the title was always a long shot.




Since
then he’s been on TV, Radio and even has the attention of The
Church.


Fact
is, he’s more popular than ever.


So
why are people trying to kill him?

(It’s
the cheesy goatee, isn’t it.)










Second
Chances is book 5 in Jaime Buckley’s Chronicles of a Hero series.
Laugh, cheer and bite your nails as this epic fantasy takes you on a
crazy ride, twisting down ramps and out a back window! 





Pick
up a copy today!







"You
know you have found a great book when you want to slap the author and
give the author a hug at the same time, when you take some of the
plot turns personally." 








The
Truth About Lies
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 6

Caught.
Tortured. Scheduled for execution. Any Questions?.



Wendell
and Dax are exposed and the gnomes of Clockwork City are freaking
out. 







Are
they spies? Is this an invasion? Was this all just a terror tactic to
get gnomes to pay their taxes?







Now
with Wendell under arrest and Dax under armed guard, it’s going to
take a pardon from President Shrub to set them free.







Good
thing Chuck’s planning to kidnap his kids.












The
Truth About Lies is book six in the Chronicles of a Hero series by
Jaime Buckley. The series that makes you laugh, squirm, grit your
teeth and has you begging for more.





Make
sure to grab yourself a copy!







"I
loved this book because it takes a misfit who was never really liked
or appreciated and it shows the beginning of the process of him
unlocking his potential and becoming something greater than anyone
would have imagined for such a small, insignificant person."








The
Price of Fame
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 7



Honest
Politicians. Humane Terrorists. Religious Devils.


Then it gets
confusing…







Wendell’s
learned that gnomes are just as irritating and dangerous as
humans…they just come in smaller packaging.







Citizens
are rebelling, the government’s collapsing, the Church is selling
off the poor and Dax’s head on the chopping block.







All
Chuck needs to get everyone home is a city wide diversion, a flying
S.L.A.G., four lawyers, a hand grenade…and a tiny bit of
string.







It
feels good when a plan comes together!












The
Price of Fame is book seven in the Chronicles of a Hero series by
author Jaime Buckley. If you love a good laugh and incredible plot
twists to keep you guessing, this book will curl your toes and put a
smirk on your face!





"…packed
with wild imaginations and inspirations. It’s a rarity that a YA
book contains the combination of those three things but Wanted: Hero
has them. Seriously, you don’t want to miss reading this book in
your lifetime."










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Jaime
Buckley married young, winning the heart of a beautiful Samoan
princess and together, they had 12 amazing children.

One of the original
‘lost boys’ of Peter Pan, Jaime never truly grew up. Though he is
respected as a traditional father figure, he still enjoys late night
conversations with Santa Clause, flirting with the Tooth Fairy and
has an occasional beer with Bigfoot. Wizards and warriors seek
his counsel while monsters tremble at the mention of his name.
An accomplished
writer and illustrator of all things fictional, Jaime has a passion
to entertain and uplift. He loves God, his country, his family and
continues to expand his influence and friendships by stepping
onto the Twitch platform as a Creative streamer. Jaime can always be
found through Wanted Hero, his greatest project, and
passion.





Staying Motivated by Jaime Buckley
Here we are, entering 2019! 
I’m feeling pretty good, how about you? 
Have you started working on those writing or reading challenges you set for yourself this year? 
Finding the days events fluctuating...wearing you down? 
As a writer, illustrator and dad of 12 (soon to be 13) I always think it’s a good time to cover staying motivated.
No, I’m not saying you’re having problems and yes, I know that this is a book blog tour, but everyone needs a little motivation from time to time, so HERE I AM BABY. 
Circumstances can change in an instant. So why not look ahead and prepare for the pot holes and avoid them altogether? 

 Create Checkpoints 
One of the best ways to stay motivated while writing Chronicles of a Hero is a checkpoint strategy. This is where you take that huge goal and chop it up into tiny bit-sized pieces so it’s more manageable. 
Look at it like a marathon race. 
No one dashes out and runs as fast as they can all the time. They pace themselves and focus on the checkpoints—so they can leave their minds in the zone and focus on progress. 
Focus on what IS being accomplished, not what is lacking. That’s a vacuum you should avoid. 

 Learn and Adhere to your RULES 
I’m a writer. Love saying that—because it took me these 14+ years to finally accept it. I’m a writer! 
Written 30 books so far and three of them were novels over 500 pages each. Yes, I am most certainly a writer. That being said, there are simple, yet specific rules to follow if you’re a writer. 
The number one rule isn’t voice or prose or spelling. 
It’s writing. 
You heard me. The #1 Rule to writing is WRITING. 
Sit your butt down in that chair and pound out that book, article or game outline. 
Whatever you write, get to it. 
Correct it and refine it after you have it in your hand. Nothing will come of your efforts until you make that effort. 
What are the rules you’ve set for yourself so that you can met that goal you’re trying to achieve? 

 What others think DOES matter 
This is a double-edged sword. 
While we don’t want to let what is said about us pull us down or influence our work for the worse—we should also take the time to allow compliments feed our soul. 
We all can use a pick-me-up from time to time. There are also people who love us and want to see us succeed...so let them. 
If you’re a writer, there are few things more powerful than a fan contacting you to tell you how much they loved your work. 
I cannot express the energy and drive I feel after such a conversation. 
It’s all a balance—and a key to staying motivated is holding onto the positive and letting go of (or ignoring) the negative. 

 Remember what you WANT to be 
Keep a clear view on the target here. Not just on what you’re trying to achieve, but who you’re trying to become. That way, each and every step you take will make subtle shifts in your life and help you further down the path. 
My own habit is to create goals that are just beyond the furthest distance I have reached before. Just enough to make me stretch. 
Knowing I want to be a best-selling author alters the choices I make.
Knowing I want to build to one million readers also alters the choices I make.
Not only do I have to write—I must write well, consistently, create draw and build relationships with readers, critics and associates. 
It requires a business sense I don’t yet have, so I study, learn and practice—which in turn affects every other aspect of my life as a professional. 
Here’s what so many new authors don’t seem to realize or accept: 
You are GOING to screw up. You really are, but it’s okay, because it’s called success in motion!

 Be careful what you say 
Words have power. 
I know—it’s my profession AND I’m a father of 12 (+1)—but that’s not what I mean in this case. 
I specifically mean be careful what you say out loud, to yourself. 
Words have the power to discourage, corrupt and derail you from your path. 
Cease from using the word “if,” when describing your goals. Use “when” instead. 
Don’t say “need,” rather than “want,” which is more proactive. 
Every word you use isn’t just affecting those you speak to—but your own spirit and subconsciousness as well. 

 Remind yourself of where you’ve been 
Sometimes what it takes to keep going is looking back. 
Being an Indie Author has so many challenges to face and overcome. So many things to learn, do and endure—but in the end it’s always been worth it. It’s always proven to make me a stronger person and has granted me the blessed opportunities to be of help to others. 
I take time weekly to sit quietly and ponder what I’ve already experienced. 
Who I have met along the way and been able to help—or been helped by. I pray God to bless them for their willingness to help a soul like me along my course, especially when it felt near impossible to take another step. 
At the same time, I take the time to list what has been accomplished. 
The steps I’ve taken that were said to be impossible. 
They weren’t. 
They were simply steps others were unwilling to take themselves. 
That makes this journey that much more to me. 

 Your friend,

Jaime Buckley

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the tour HERE
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Three amazing prizes!!!

#1)A one-of-a-kind full
color HD character sketch from the books--of ANY character the winner
wants, created in a live stream session and autographed to the winner
by name. (a $300 value)

#2) a
PDF copy of the first 5 unedited chapters of Chronicles
of a Hero, Book 8: Howling Shadows
(scheduled
to be released fall 2019)


#3) A digital copy of
'An Unsolvable Problem' (any format)--the Origin Story of Dax, one of
the main characters of the Chronicles of a Hero story (not available
for sale). 














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Bayou Vows The Bayou Bachelors #3 by Geri Krotow


Bayou Vows
The Bayou Bachelors
#3
by Geri Krotow
Genre: Contemporary
Romance



Pub
Date: 1/8/2019

Not even
the wildest Bayou Bachelor of all can resist the right woman.


Jeb DeVillier has a lot of explaining to
do. True, he did steal millions from the sailboat business he ran
with his partner, Brandon, and disappear to South America. But Jeb
has a good reason—Brandon’s sister, Jena Boudreaux. A decade ago,
she broke his heart when she chose career over their relationship.
Still, when he learns she’s being held for ransom by drug dealers,
he doesn’t hesitate. He’ll save her life, no matter what the
danger.
When Jena called Jeb out of the blue, it
was to ask him to give her last words to her family. She knew the
risks when she took one final mission for the CIA. Suddenly, Jeb’s
riding to the rescue like her own personal Cajun knight. Yet now that
they’re both safe in New Orleans, he refuses to give her a second
chance.
That’s not good enough for
Jena. Because when you find someone crazy enough to risk everything
for you, the only sane thing to do is to hang on tight . . .











Bare
Devotion

The Bayou Bachelors #2



Sweet
and sultry, hot and wild…that’s desire, Louisiana-style. And
there’s no one better to explore it with than one of the Bayou
Bachelors…
Returning to her
flooded New Orleans home to face Henry Boudreaux, the man she jilted
at the altar, is the hardest thing attorney Sonja Bosco has ever
done—even before she discovers she’s pregnant. Sonja backed out
of the marriage for Henry’s sake. He wants to be part of his
father’s law firm, and his parents will never approve of an
interracial marriage. Better to bruise his heart than ruin his life.

Henry can’t forgive
Sonja, and doubts that he can trust her again. But learning that
they’re going to be parents means there’s no avoiding each other.
Springtime on the bayou is already steamy enough…now they’re
living in the same small space while their damaged house is repaired.
And with each passing day they’re getting a little more honest. A
lot more real. And realizing that nothing—not even New Orleans at
Mardi Gras—glows brighter than the desire they’re trying to deny…





Fully
Dressed
The
Bayou Bachelors #1

There’s
nowhere hotter than the South, especially with three men who know how
to make the good times roll. But one of the Bayou Bachelors is about
to meet his match…
New
York City stylist Poppy Kaminsky knows that image is everything,
which is why she’s so devastated when hers is trashed on social
media—after a very public meltdown over her cheating fiancé. Her
best friend’s New Orleans society wedding gives her the chance hide
out and lick her wounds...
Brandon
Boudreaux is in no mood to party. His multi-million dollar sailboat
business is in danger of sinking thanks to his partner’s sudden
disappearance—with the company’s funds. And when he rolls up to
his estranged brother’s pre-wedding bash in an airboat, a
cold-as-ice friend of the bride looks at him like he’s so much
swamp trash.
The
last person Poppy should get involved with is the bad boy of the
Boudreaux family. But they have more in common than she could ever
imagine—and the steamy, sultry New Orleans nights are about to show
her how fun letting loose can be…
“New
Orleans serves as a strong supporting character in Fully
Dressed as
Krotow gives an inside view on the sights, sounds, and tastes of the
bayou.” —RT
Book Reviews











Geri
Krotow is the award winning author of more than thirteen
contemporary and romantic suspense novels (with a couple of WWII
subplots thrown in!). While still unpublished Geri received the
Daphne du Maurier Award for Romantic Suspense in Category Romance
Fiction. Her 2007 Harlequin Everlasting debut A Rendezvous to
Remember earned several awards, including the Yellow Rose of Texas
Award for Excellence.
Prior to writing, Geri
served for nine years as a Naval Intelligence Officer. Geri served as
the Aviation/Anti-Submarine Warfare Intelligence officer for a P-3C
squadron during which time she deployed to South America, Europe, and
Greenland. She was the first female Intel officer on the East Coast
to earn Naval Aviation Observer Wings. Geri also did a tour in the
war on drugs, working with several different government and law
enforcement agencies. Geri is grateful to be settled in south central
Pennsylvania with her husband.






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Shattered Reflections by Reily Garrett

Title: Shattered Reflections
Author: Reily Garrett
Genre: Romantic Thriller
Release Date: February 3, 2019



Strong-willed and stubborn, Kathryn Nugle enters a man’s profession, untested, inexperienced, and determined to solve a decade-old puzzle.

Intuition flagged her client’s deception but didn’t explain the mystery of his jacket’s crimson stain, yet blood doesn’t lie. When the victim leaves damning evidence behind, fate throws her into a cascade of events that will challenge her survival skills.

Mathew McAllister is the eldest of six siblings, all current or former detectives. Practical jokes and pranks are part and parcel of his daily life. The newest addition to the family fold is a wisecracking hacker who mangles his strained equanimity and tests his patience in Morse code, security breaches, and invasion of his cherished privacy.

When a vicious assassin paints a target on one of their own, the McAllisters close ranks to ferret out the twisted intentions of a serial killer. For fans of Sandra Brown and Lee Child, Shattered Reflections is an exciting thriller with a romantic twist.








Indistinct shadows slithered along the ground to capture Denny’s attention, their fluid movements chipping away at his prospects for survival. The long-abandoned playground had inspired a certain insipid blandness during daylight, so contrary to the invisible fingers now tapping out death’s toll along his vertebrae. Its steady beat echoed the blood roaring in his ears. The few minutes of procrastination at the building’s corner permitted observation of the men waiting to greet him.


“About time you showed up. We’ve been standing here with our thumbs up our asses. Damned ironic you’d select this abandoned school… a nerd to the last thread.” Condescension entwined with impatience forced a new sentiment to infiltrate the atmosphere. One not associated with that voice in prior years.



“Larry? The past decade has been kind to you. Didn’t know you were brining Mitch...” Denny swallowed hard and stepped farther from the building’s dubious concealment. Fragmented swaths of moonlight playing hide-and-seek with the clouds illuminated his contact’s eyes, narrow and calculating.



“Wouldn’t miss this for the world, D. Didn’t want you spooked by the desolate setting and the two of us.” Mitch’s attire matched his counterpart with the exception of the long trench coat. Leather wings flapped about his calves in the strengthening breeze. The larger shadow glided on the extension of arrogance to stand abreast of Larry.



Years of disuse and neglect splintered paint on the once colorful roundabout separating Deny from whatever fate awaited. The thick metal disk had warped over time, its handles covered with rust and bird droppings. Decades ago, he’d played on this very structure with these men who’d shared his childhood dreams. His girlfriend had suggested the location to rekindle old feelings.



Long leather jacket in late August. He’s concealing weapons. “Why would I feel spooked among friends?” Swelling anxiety more accurately descried the gnarled, twisting apprehension snaking through his gut.



“Hmm.” Larry latched onto the u-shaped bar and gave the carousel a spin, the kaleidoscope of tainted colors blurring, distracting. “You’re not exactly the corporate spy type. Do you have the finished formulas? My contacts are anxious to measure the devastation and parameters of your weapon.”



“It’s not on me. You were supposed to bring cash, and yet I see no duffle bag.” Denny back-stepped, his intuition warning him to placate the predators while assembling a plan B. The hunters knew his nerdy brain compartmentalized data in neat little boxes, so might anticipate his moves.



“Cash is in the van. Shall we? I’m ready for a vacay on some sunny, remote island in the South Pacific.” Larry extended his right arm to indicate the lone vehicle along the deserted road behind him. “After you’ve inspected the payment and give us what we came for, we part ways.”



They intend to kill me. “Sounds good. I’m ready to leave these shores and never look back.”



Larry nodded his agreement.



Mitch’s flehmen reaction mimicked a horse’s curling upper lip exposing straight white teeth, the difference being a slight whistle instead of a deep inhalation. The swath of black hair escaping its elastic and drifting across his face couldn’t conceal the innate evil dwelling within his gaze. Decades of hard living had molded the bygone acquaintance into a formidable brick wall. They’d grown up brutal and remorseless.



“Now, you’ll be a rich man able to go anywhere and do anything you want. I should’ve known you’d find a way to weaponize the generation of liquid solar fuel.” Mitch scanned the perimeter, his restless gaze taking in everything, dissecting, qualifying, evaluating.



“It wasn’t my intention from the beginning.” His audible gulp boomed in his ears.



Caught in the shadows like a mouse awaiting the falcon to swoop low and spear him with sharp talons, Denny expected the hounds of hell to descend when the grind-squeak of the carousel pitched lower then fell silent. The toy of old coming to rest signaled the time for loitering over. He should have purchased a gun.



All remained quiet.



Hesitant steps carried no sound in circumventing the obstacle. He stopped outside of Larry’s reach.



“Let’s go.” Mitch’s sly murmur crackled in the silent night.



Frigid chunks of icy fear formed a barrier between thought and action. It wasn’t until falling into step behind Larry that a defensive strategy began to form. Like the squid skirting the jaws of a hungry shark, he’d propel himself just out of reach.



Mitch paced him from behind, staying outside of striking distance. Neither predator would expect the mollusk to grow such sharp teeth.



Unlike modern jungle gyms constructed from sturdy resins, PVC, and rope—metal pipes and plank wood shaped the old fortress which had filled his life with adventure so long ago. Decay and termites weakened the castle to the point several rotten stakes lay strewn in grass long overdue a trim.



A vestige of innate self-preservation forced Denny to dive for a wooden picket once part of the balcony’s railing as a whoosh sounded overhead.



Mitch’s hands closed on thin air.



The hyperextension of two fingers didn’t alter Denny’s focus despite pain shooting into his hand. Gymnastics had never been the nerd’s strong suit, but his southpaw grip on the crude weapon held tight through his tumble. Timeworn and jagged, it made the perfect lightweight weapon, a spear.



Fear focused his attention on the final outcome. Survival. He could feel it now, the hate that flowed from old friends. It tasted foul on the back of his tongue and coiled low in his belly.



A snort of disbelief escaped Mitch after the clumsy evasive maneuver. “Death doesn’t have to be slow and painful, but I can make it that way.” Moonlight gleamed off the blade extending from his hand, slicing the atmosphere in a figure-eight motion. “You were never one to buck fate. Why start now?”



A subdued guffaw from Larry preceded the admonition, “Not until we get the details, Mitch.” Cold, clipped words, so foreign to his previous demeanor.



“Not in this lifetime, you shits.” A snap kick to Mitch’s knee yielded a satisfying crunch and gasp along with his blade dropping to the ground.



“Ahhh...” As the leg buckled, Mitch windmilled his arms for counterbalance. Shock mingled with anguish hardened his jaw and squeezed his eyes shut.



In a daring move belying lack of fitness, Denny jammed the jagged edge of wood into Mitch’s stomach, both relieved and horrified with the resultant blood spilled. Crimson rivulets defined gravity’s path, following a line of least resistance over shaking hands as Denny stifled dry heaves. The sour taste of vomit filled his mouth. He was a chemist, not a contract killer.



Mitch grabbed the picket, preventing more than superficial insertion, his face a mask of hatred, rage, and promise of revenge. Like sociopaths, he viewed laws as basic guidelines.



Larry started forward but crashed to the ground with a forceful leg sweep. The horrific scene solidified into a future nightmare even as Denny reached for the discarded blade and stood. It flitted through his slippery fingers twice before he locked it tight in his grasp.



“Pricks. I knew I shouldn’t have trusted you. Now, you’ll get nothing. I have another buyer lined up.”



Larry jumped to his feet and circled to approach his partner who balanced on one leg and clutched the crude spike impaling his gut. “Fool. You’ll never live to spend a cent. We have the backing to track you anywhere, through any country.”



“No.” A soft, frightened sound filled the space between them. It took several heartbeats to realize the small-animal note came from Denny’s own throat.



The click of a switchblade heralded Larry’s determination to see his threat complete.



“Your backing won’t like it if you leave a bloody trail linking to them.” Denny stepped back, his fingers slipping on the wet knife. He nodded toward the groaning partner. “How long do you think it would take them to find you once his body is discovered? Won’t they eliminate any threat to their motives and actions coming to light?” Point to the biggest nerd.



A small seed of doubt flourished in Larry’s eyes as he reached to steady his bleeding partner. The gravely snarl torn from Larry’s chest silenced when Mitch started to crumble.



“Not now, Larry. We can track him later. I need help.”



A calculated gleam crossed Larry’s expression, fleeting but indicative of a mind weighing options.



Denny backed away, knife at the ready. After ten steps and seeing his path clear without pursuit, he turned and raced for the copse of trees where he’d hidden his car. The night hadn’t turned out as planned, but he could work out another strategy.


Reily is a West Coast girl transplanted to the opposite shore. When she’s not working with her dogs, you can find her curled up with a book or writing her next story. Past employment as an ICU nurse, private investigator, and work in the military police has given her countless experiences in a host of different environments to add a real world feel to her fiction.

Over time, and several careers, many incidents have flavored the plots of her stories. Man’s cruelty and ingenuity for torment and torture is boundless, not contained by an infinite imagination. Witnessing the after-effects of a teenager mugged at knifepoint for a pair of tennis shoes, or an elderly woman stabbed repeatedly with a screwdriver for no apparent reason, left an indelible impression that will forever haunt her subconscious. In counterpoint, she has observed a woman stop her vehicle in severe, snowy weather to offer her own winter coat to a stranger, a teenager wearing a threadbare hoodie. Life’s diversities are endless.

Though her kids are her life, writing is Reily’s life after. The one enjoyed after the kids are in bed or after they’re in school and the house is quiet. This is the time she kicks back with laptop and lapdog to give her imagination free rein.

In reading, take pleasure in a mental pause as you root for your favorite hero/heroine and bask in their accomplishments, then share your opinions of them over a coffee with your best friend (even if he’s four-legged). Life is short. Cherish your time.





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Valentine Countdown Blitz The Woman with No Name Kelly Nelson Day 1









Kelly Nelson graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree. She worked in public accounting for four years before starting a horse-boarding business so she could be more involved in raising her family. As an avid book lover, she later decided to pursue a career in writing. Her published works include The Keeper’s Saga, a young adult fiction series, Love’s Deception, an LDS romance, and The Woman with No Name. Her newest novel was selected as a finalist in the romance category for the 2018 writing contest of the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association. She resides Cornelius, Oregon with her husband, four children, and a herd of horses.






Losing her memory might lead to finding happily ever after.

Sworn bachelor Colton Murdock gets more than he bargained for on the elk hunt when he finds an injured woman in Utah’s high country. She must have a history, but she wakes up to towering pines and the clap of a thunderstorm with no recollection of her name or how she came to be there. Colt brings her to the safety of his camp, trying to ignore the first stirrings of his heart since the tragic death of his fiancée six years ago.

The young woman can’t help falling for her ruggedly handsome rescuer, who calls her Skye for her blue eyes. But her life goes into a tailspin when she is recognized as Lily Vanasche, fiancée of a popular TV news anchorman, and Colt is arrested for a series of crimes—including her abduction. After the real kidnapper leaves a death threat in Lily’s ransacked house, the clock starts ticking. Can she remember her past before it catches up with her?

Praise for The Woman with No Name:
Kelly Nelson writes sweet romance that tugs at your heartstrings. —Susan Hatler, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author 





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Another officer began searching Colt for weapons. “We’re taking you down to the station for questioning.” The cop’s hands continued roving. Down one leg and then the other. The hunting knife was pulled off Colt’s belt and his wallet and keys were removed from his pockets.
            With four pistols trained on his chest and no indication that the officers would change their minds, Colt started to worry. “Why? What’s going on? I haven’t done anything wrong.”


            The cop who had taken Colt’s keys and wallet piped up. “Then you’ve got nothing to worry about. But you just showed up in town with the missing victim, and you match the description of the suspect, so for now—” The officer paused, looking through the wallet. “Mr. Murdock, you’re under arrest for the armed robbery of the One National Bank, assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated kidnapping of Lily Vanasche, and the attempted first-degree murder of a bank employee.”









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