Release Day

Loving Yourself

January 7, 2020 by Mary

January is always the time of year when the pressure is on to lose weight. Gyms are more crowded than any other month, people sign up for every weight loss program available, and we feel just a little more guilty for eating that extra piece of candy.

But January is just another month.

Maybe it’s because we just got through the holidays, or maybe it’s because so many people set goals that start in January, or maybe it’s because we want to do better, but it all boils down to wanting to change. There’s something we don’t love about ourselves, something that we have decided needs to change, so we make a new commitment to doing something different.

What if instead of changing our bodies we decided to change our minds and love ourselves a little more?

I’ve struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I lost a ton of weight a few years ago, but I gained it all back. I felt better, and I liked the way clothes looked, and I still want to lose the weight again, but more than that, I want to love myself.

The people I love aren’t perfect. I could pick apart little things about everyone I know and love. But I love them, so I don’t. I wish I did that about myself, and that’s one of my goals for 2020. To be kinder to myself, to love myself more, to celebrate the things my body has done for me instead of regretting the things it hasn’t.

Are you with me?

Falling for my sister’s best friend was not my best idea. But she was the kind of woman I couldn’t help but love. Everything about her made me crave more of her. And from the moment I held her in my arms, I knew I’d do whatever it took to make her mine. Even lying to her.

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Devil vs. Angel is here!

March 5, 2019 by Mary

There are some books I write that I love. That from the very first word, I knew it was a book that was going to grab me and pull me along. Devil vs. Angel was not that book!

That’s not what you want to hear, but I’m all about telling the truth here, so I’m admitting it. I never really hit a stretch of time with this book where I could sit down and sink my teeth into it. Through writing and editing, I was pulled in so many different directions, I barely knew which way was up. I’d prefer to write a book, then go back and edit it later. That definitely didn’t happen the way I hoped!

In the end, I love this book. It was one I had to fight for, to make it something I was proud of, and I am. Alvin and Briella were sweet, and Kyle was so much fun to write. I guess all those snow days my kids had paid off with a little inspiration coming out on the page!

Sometimes I think these books are better, because I had to work for them. I had to analyze every word and think about every page. I hate it when I’m going through it, but once it’s over, I know it’s a damn good book because I worked hard to make sure it is. I hope you agree!

Excerpt from Devil vs. Angel

“Alvin,” she breathed, her eyes going wide as her chest rose and fell rapidly.

I skimmed my hand up and down her back and turned her so she was shielded from the road if anyone drove by. I settled my hand on the small of her back and pressed her closer, letting her feel exactly how much I wanted her.

With our gazes locked, I leaned in slowly, savoring every flutter of her breath, every hitch in her chest, every pulse of her need. Her eyelids eased shut, then blinked open. She wanted to watch this as much as I did.

Our lips finally brushed. Still, we watched each other. Her eyes were bright and beautiful, staring into mine as I licked my way into her mouth. Her hands slid up my chest and found their way around my neck. She opened for me, her tentative tongue stroking alongside mine.

I stepped closer, unable to resist pressing against her. She sucked in a sharp breath and her eyes fluttered closed once more. She pried them open, catching my gaze again. I pulsed my tongue into her mouth, then swept it around and stroked slowly against hers. Her entire body trembled.

Her nails sank into my shoulders, urging me on. I had to touch her. To feel her soft skin under my fingertips. I was still cognizant of where we were, but there was a part of me that didn’t give a shit. This woman made me lose my mind. I had a singular purpose, and it centered around what she needed.

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Sealed With A Slap, release day!

January 8, 2019 by Mary

I feel like today snuck up on me. With the holiday season, I was lost in the midst of decorations and travel and spending time with family and completely lost track of how close it was getting to the release day for Sealed With A Slap!

But it’s here! And I’m so excited to share my new enemies to lovers romance with you. Sean is a single dad who’s had to do it all on his own for thirteen years. He knows he doesn’t have all the answers, but he doesn’t appreciate Erin offering him advice, especially when he doesn’t know who she is!

Erin is a child psychologist who always wanted to help parents who were doing their best but needed just a little more help. She can’t stop herself from offering advice, even to complete strangers. Unfortunately, her advice isn’t always welcome.

These two become explosive in a hurry and were so much fun to write! I hope you love their story!

Excerpt from Sealed With A Slap

“You’ve made it clear you don’t want to have anything to do with me—”

He snorted.

“What?”

Sean stared straight ahead. “Nothing.”

“No. Tell me. What did I say that was funny?”

Sean waited a beat, then turned back to her. He moved closer, close enough that she could feel the heat of his breath on her face. His hand cupped the back of her neck. His eyes blazed with desire so strong it sucked all the heat out of the car and deposited it between her thighs.

She wanted to pull back, to turn away, but all she could do was sit and wait for him to decide what he was going to do, because she was fresh out of thoughts. Except the one begging him not to stop. To keep going and press his lips, then every other part of his body, to hers.

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Forgotten is HERE!!!

November 13, 2018 by Mary

I was so excited when Forgotten was the book chosen as the second story in the F-BOMB series. I loved Jaymes, and he really earned his happily ever after. Kelsea was a fun character to get to know. She’s smart and passionate and wounded. She’s also scared, and needs someone to validate her fears. But she’s tough. Tougher than even she realized.

These two work well together. They’re hot and cold and frustrating and heart-warming. They made me want to shake them at times, but in the end, they made me so happy. I hope you love them as much as I do!

Excerpt from Forgotten

Kelsea stared up at him. She’d never been all that shy with the men she dated, but she rarely made the first move. As she stood there, looking up at him, she remembered why.

It sucked getting shot down.

The longer he looked at her, the more she realized the emotions and desire swirling around the room were all coming from her. He didn’t want her. He wanted to keep her safe, but that had nothing to do with wanting her.

She felt so stupid.

She ducked her head and swallowed the hurt. She went to step back, but he grabbed her arms. Lightly, but enough to get her to look up at him again.

“Don’t.”

“Don’t what?”

“Don’t walk away. Let me see you. All of you, Kelsea. Just let me look at you for a minute.”

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Freedom is here!

May 22, 2018 by Mary

Writing this book has been a struggle, the best kind of struggle. I never thought I’d write a romantic suspense, but this series, this book, pulled at me for so long that I knew I couldn’t ignore it any longer. I’m so happy I took this leap.

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Better vs. Worse, release day

March 20, 2018 by Mary

I’m so happy this book is done and out there for you to read! Kapena and Ada made me struggle a bit. Neither of them wanted to do what I told them they should do. They really frustrated me a lot. But we got through it.

I know their story is better now, even though I had to give in and do what they told me. I had to go back to the drawing board with them more than once. It’s one of my biggest issues at times, when I have to replot a book. This one had me going back to the drawing board more than once. I love it now, for all its frustrations!

Excerpt from Better vs. Worse

“Hey, Kapena,” she said with a grin.

“What the hell are you doing?”

She shrugged. “I needed to use the bathroom. I didn’t realize you’d have a problem with that. You do like to be in control.”

She smirked again and my cock rose to the taunt.

“What happened between us was a one time thing, Ada. It’s not going to happen again.”

She nodded. “I know. That works well for me because I’m going to have some fun. No more relationships for me.”

“You’re fucking kidding me, right?”

She shook her head, smiling. “Why would I joke about that? All the men I’ve dated have broken up with me for one reason or another. It all ends with them wanting someone other than me. So I’m going to take a break and enjoy sex and not worry about getting serious.”

I saw red. Blinding, painful, angry red. I wanted to knock out the teeth of every guy who’d ever hurt her. The ones who said they wanted her, then ditched her for another woman who was never half the woman Ada was. She deserved better than that.

And casual sex was not going to happen.

“You can’t fuck random men.”

She snorted. “Why not? Everyone else I know sleeps with whomever they want. Including you. Why do I need to behave differently than everyone around me? There’s nothing and no one stopping me. Is there?”

It was a challenge. I knew it. She knew it.

The heat between us should have set the hallway on fire. It sure as fuck set me on fire. I wanted to drag her back into the bathroom and show her exactly why she couldn’t screw someone else.

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