Let's talk about "Remember My Beauties" by @LynneHugo

Imagine a hawk’s view of the magnificent bluegrass pastures of Kentucky horse country. Circle around the struggling remnant of a breeding farm, four beautiful horses grazing just beyond the paddock. Inside the ramshackle house is the human drama of a falling-apart family. Hack, the patriarch breeder and trainer, now aged and blind; his wife, Louetta, confined by rheumatoid arthritis. Jewel, their daughter, struggles to care for them and the horses while dealing with her own home and job, lackluster second husband, Eddie; and Carley, her drug-addicted daughter. Many days, she’s only sure she loves the horses. But she holds it all together. Until Cal shows up again. The brother Jewel already has reason to hate, throws the family into crisis when he meets up with Carley and gives Jewel reason to pick up a gun.

Every family has heartbreaks, failures, a black sheep or two. And some families end in tatters. But some stumble on the secret of survival: if the leader breaks down, others step up and step in. In this lyrical novel, when the inept, the addict and the ex-con members join to weave the family story back together, either the barn will burn to the ground or something bigger than any character will emerge, shining with hope.

Remember My Beauties grows large and wide as it reveals what may save us.

Available April, 18 -- 2016

Don't miss it because...

If you're interested in getting into the mind of a female character, who has experienced  heartbreaks and joys during her family life, with particular focus on her marriage, you will enjoy this book. Lynne Hugo pays a lot of attention to her main character's thoughts and memories.  In addition to that, if you're curious about Kentucky, let "Remember My Beauties" be your guide to discover it.

Get in touch with the author: http://www.lynnehugo.com/

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#Outlander is back...in less than 2 months!

Outlander will be back in April. Finally, here's the official date!

April 9, on Starz

Have you already watched the new trailer? I think it's stunning! Here it is:

Have a great day!

- Raum 

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A video from G.G. Carver @ggcarver

G.G. Carver is the author of Lucky Numbers and Whiter than White (erotica).

G.G. Carver

This video is for his fans and readers...with a surprise at the end!

G.G. Carver is on

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They're back! #HouseOfCards

Stay tuned for a long, thrilling weekend with Claire and Frank Underwood.

They are back! Here's the official trailer:

This time it's for real, after what happened two weeks ago, when ten episodes from the new season became accidentally available on Netflix for a few minutes.

Are you going to watch the new season? Are you going to watch all the episodes in a single marathon or will you watch one episode per day, or per week?

Your comments are welcome!

- Raum 

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Mark the Day! #GameOfThrones

Just a few weeks before the 5th season of Game of Thrones!

Here's the official trailer:

The season will premiere on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom and Ireland on April 13, 2015.

When my dragons are grown, we will take back what was stolen from me and destroy those who wronged me! We will lay waste to armies and burn cities to the ground! 

(Daenerys Targaryen) 

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Let's talk about "RUE Toulouse" by Debby Grahl

Check Out This Hot and Sexy Book Trailer!

RUE Toulouse

by Debby Grahl

Coming January 15, 2015! Available for PreOrder from  TWCS and Amazon

 The next novel by Debby Grahl

Release Date: January 15 , 2014

Published by The Writers Coffee Shop

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Summary: It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans. Attending a masquerade ball, wealthy fashion designer Caterine Doucette, dressed as a shimmering ice princess, has her cool façade shattered when she encounters Bayou-born ex-cop Remi Michaud, disguised as the darkly handsome pirate Jean Lafitte. Their true identities hidden, the princess and the pirate come together in an explosion of passion and desire. But when fantasy turns to cold reality, Caterine panics and disappears into the night, unaware this man will soon be sent to rescue her from a killer and will capture her heart. Orphaned at a young age, Caterine grew up in the home of her beloved grandmother, Miss Dauphine Doucette. Despised by her Doucette relatives for the devotion she received from her grandmère, Caterine suffered years of envy and disdain. The young Caterine learned quickly how easily the love she had to give could be thrown back in her face. After Miss Dauphine turns over ownership of the century-old fashion house, Ma Chérie, to Caterine, an attempt is made on her life, for there are those in the Doucette family who will stop at nothing to possess what they feel is their rightful inheritance. Not knowing whom to trust, Caterine goes into hiding. Miss Dauphine, convinced someone in her own family is behind the attack, hires Remi, now working for a private security company, to track her down and unmask her would-be assassin. Learning that the affluent Caterine Doucette is the beautiful princess he held in his arms at the ball, Remi is torn between his growing desire for her and painful memories of another rich socialite’s betrayal. Caterine finds herself falling in love with Remi, but old embedded pain leaves her afraid to open her heart. Down in the Big Easy, Caterine and Remi must learn to trust one another if they are to survive in a world of family greed and ruthless revenge.

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Debby Grahl lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with her husband, David, and their cat, Tigger. When she’s not writing, she enjoys biking, walking on the beach, and having a glass of wine at sunset. Her favorite places to visit are the Cotswolds of England, Captiva Island in Florida, New Orleans, New York City, and her home state of Michigan. She is a history buff who also enjoys reading murder mysteries, time travel, and of course, romance. Visually impaired since childhood by Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), she uses screen-reading software to research and write her books. Debby belongs to Romance Writers of America, Florida Romance Writers, Hearts Across History, and Lowcountry Romance Writers. Her first novel, The Silver Crescent, was released January 2014.

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Let's talk about "Wrong Place, Right Time" by Brooke Williams

   Wrong Place, Right Time

by Brooke Williams

A Novella

Release Date: December 9 , 2014

Published by: The Writers Coffee Shop

Genre: Fiction: Romance/General

ISBN e-book: 978-1-61213-289-1

Available from: Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and TWCS PH

Summary: Wrong Place, Right Time is a humorous, light romance about TV traffic reporter, Kate Covington.  After admitting she is in love with her best friend, Brian, Kate barges into a Las Vegas wedding chapel to stop him from getting married.  When the bride storms out, Kate sees that she interrupted the wrong wedding.  The groom, Chad Leida, who needs to marry before turning 30 in order to inherit his family fortune, has an intriguing offer for Kate.  Marry him and spend a year as his wife for a million dollars. 

Kate, who is greatly in debt and believes her friend has already married, considers the offer.

Once Kate makes her spontaneous decision, her life is on the fast track and the real adventure begins.  Caught between two men, she begins to realize that though she turned up in the Wrong Place, she might have arrived just at the Right Time.

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Brooke Williams is an award-winning author and freelance writer. She has written hundreds of articles as well as several novels, including Someone Always Loved You and Beyond the Bars. Brooke has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morningside College, with a double major in Mass Communications and Religious Studies. She has twelve years of experience in radio broadcasting, both behind the scenes and on-air. She was also a television traffic reporter for a brief time. Brooke and her husband Sean married in 2002 and have two daughters, Kaelyn and Sadie.   

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Praise for Wrong Place, Right Time

"Really really fantastic book! I had a very hard time putting my kindle down when my work breaks were over. Loved everything...the plot, the characters, the romance. Definitely recommend. This won't be the only Brooke Williams book I read." - Carrie Goodreads Review

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Cover Reveal: "Ascension" by Lorenz Font @lorenzfont

TheWritersCoffeeShop presents...a Cover Reveal for Ascension

Book 3 of The Gates Legacy Series

by Lorenz Font

 

Release Date: January 8 , 2015

Published by The Writers Coffee Shop

Book 3: Ascension

Rohnert is descended from a long line of pure-blooded vampires ruled by the Vampire Council. Quiet and principled, he is known for his combat expertise and is beloved by peers and students alike. When his former ally, Goran, becomes the Council leader and the killing starts, Rohnert strikes out on his own. The vampire race is in upheaval when he discovers a black book that contains the wisdom and history of his people. Rohnert refuses to support Goran’s tyrannical rule and has no interest in ruling himself, no matter what the book foretells. He allies with freedom fighters led by the indomitable Harrow Gates. However, the prophecies fail to prepare him to handle one passionate and determined human doctor. The last thing Shelly Anderson wanted was to fall in love. After meeting enigmatic and reclusive Rohnert, her resolve quickly crumbles. Their one night together ends in a nightmare. She is determined to carry on without him, but Rohnert’s unexpected reentry into her life derails her plans. While she teaches him how powerful a human’s love can be, Rohnert realizes the lengths he is willing to go to keep her close and safe, even if it means violating a long-standing decree among pure-blooded vampires to keep their bloodlines intact. When Goran begins to kill off the remaining Vampire Council Elders, Harrow’s rebels urge Rohnert to step in. It isn’t until harsh reality comes knocking at his door that his choice becomes clear. Rohnert must do whatever he can to save the people he loves or risk losing them forever. However, the reluctant savior may already be too late to protect the lives that matter most.   

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HAVE YOU READ

BOOK 1, HUNTED OR BOOK 2, TORMENTED?

Re-Release Date: November 20, 2014

 

Book 1: Hunted

Deep in the heart of New York City’s netherworld, a horrible disease is ravaging the vampire community. The Vampire Council is on a crusade to obliterate those infected, and Harrow Gates is target Number One. The unwitting source of the plague, he suffers from the same nightmarish symptoms as his victims. The world he'd been thrust into was cold, cruel, and intent on eradicating him, and the legions of afflicted vampires he created with his bite. A bounty hanging over his head, satisfying his hunger has become an enormous challenge for Harrow. The less he feeds, the more hideous and painful his lesions become. Constantly running for his life and learning new tricks to survive, Harrow is in no position to refuse when Pritchard Tack offers him a unique opportunity. Pritchard not only gives Harrow a new beginning, but also a purpose and a chance to rectify the chaos he created in the vampire world. However, the multi-billionaire has an agenda of his own. Jordan is a reluctant new vampire and a woman on a mission. After the demise of her family and her own transformation at the hands of Goran, the ruthless leader of the Vampire Council, her only focus is revenge. Constantly faced with one frustrating dead-end after another, a stroke of luck leads her to an underground facility that she suspects is the lair of the monster for whom she is looking. Upon learning more about the truth behind the secret bunker, Jordan must fight against her growing feelings of friendship and concern for the facility’s inhabitants. One man in particular threatens to pull her heart away from her sworn mission. There is something behind Harrow’s dark lenses that unsettles the hardened female. Once again, she trembles and hungers for something other than red-stained revenge. Is love strong enough to override her hate-fueled thirst for vengeance?






Book 2: Tormented 

Within the Tack Enterprises group of underground fighters, Tor Burns is one of the few non-infected vampires committed to saving his diseased comrades from the vicious clutches of the Vampire Council. He is the meanest, strongest and most impulsive member of the team. Having survived a vicious attack in their underground facility, he now has a new purpose: guard the irresistible daughter of their fallen leader no matter the price. Armed with an abrasive personality and fierce loyalty, Tor approaches this new responsibility with serious determination despite his reservations. Infected and hunted by the Council, Allison Tack is unable to do as she pleases. A co-heir of the Tack fortune, this beautiful and timid vampire is guarded by those loyal to her father. A walking target wherever she goes, Allison wants to learn how to protect herself, but no one is listening. Sick of being the helpless one in the company of trained fighters around her, Allison vows to prove that she can fight alongside the best of them. Meanwhile, the harem leader, Melissa, is hell-bent on unraveling any clue about her son Demetrius’ fate. He disappeared without a word, and time has made her desperate. Stepping up her efforts, she seeks the help of Demetrius’ son, Zane. With the additional manpower, Melissa finds the lair of the suspected vampires and wages war against them. Thrown together by necessity, Tor and Allison can’t continue to deny their attraction to each other. Tor wants to give in to his feelings for her, but old demons resurface. Tormented by a dark secret, Tor must confront the past to prevent losing the best thing that ever happened to him. A life must be given for a life taken. Will Tor have to sacrifice himself before Allison pays the price?

Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her vampire novels Hunted and Tormented, the first and second book of The Gates Legacy Series, Indivisible Line, a romantic thriller, Feather Light, an erotic romance and Pieces of Broken Time, a military romance. Lorenz’s perfect day consists of writing and lounging on her garage couch, aka the office, with a glass of her favorite cabernet while listening to her ever-growing music collection. She enjoys dabbling in different genres, with an intense focus on angst and the redemption of flawed characters. Her fascination with romantic twists is a mainstay in all her stories. Lorenz lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. She divides her time between her full-time job and her busy writing schedule.

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Let's talk about "TWELVE" by @TM_Franklin #giveaway

The action-packed conclusion to the MORE Trilogy is here!

Ava Michaels is gifted, powerful, and — whether she likes it or not — part of a plot to take over the world.

It’s only been a few months since Ava Michaels discovered she has ties to an ancient people living in the shadows of the human world, despite their superior gifts and abilities. A select few don’t like hiding, however, and think it’s time to take control.

Now Ava’s caught up in a conspiracy in the works before she was even born. In fact, her birth was an integral part of the plan. She’s one of the Twelve, the most powerful Race ever created, and they were created for a purpose.

Turns out, Ava doesn’t like being told what to do.

All she wants is to start a new life with her boyfriend, Caleb Foster, but before they can even think about that, they must join forces with former enemies, seek out some powerful new friends, and figure out what exactly the Twelve, and their power-hungry leader, are up to.

Then, they have to find a way to stop them.

Add TWELVE to your Goodreads Shelf!

 

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes |  TWCS Publishing House

If you haven't read the first two books, now is the time - all three books are ON SALE for a LIMITED TIME on select platforms! 

 MORE - Amazon | TWCS | iTunes

The Guardians - Amazon | TWCS | iTunes

  

T.M. Franklin started out her career writing non-fiction in a television newsroom. Graduating with a B.A. in Communications specializing in broadcast journalism and production, she worked for nine years as a major market television news producer, and garnered two regional Emmy Awards, before she resigned to be a full-time mom and part-time freelance writer. Her first published novel, MORE, was born during National Novel Writing month, a challenge to write a novel in thirty days. MORE was well-received, being selected as a finalist in the 2013 Kindle Book Review Best Indie Book Awards, as well as winning the Suspense/Thriller division of the Blogger Book Fair Reader’s Choice Awards.

In addition to MORE and its sequel, The Guardians, Franklin penned the Amazon best-selling short stories A Piece of Cake and Window, which also won a Blogger Book Fair Reader’s Choice Award for Short Story/Fantasy. Her new YA romance, How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with You, is Franklin’s first love story without a paranormal or fantasy element, although she believes love is the best kind of magic.

TWELVE, the final installment in the MORE Trilogy will be released October 9, 2014.

Connect with T.M. Franklin

Website | E-mail | Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | Goodreads 

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Happy Birthday, #CriminalMinds! #video

The first episode of Criminal Minds aired exactly nine years ago! It premiered September 22, 2005, on CBS.

Do you follow it?

I've been following it since the first episode, and it inspired some parts of my Twilight fic, Snare (although Snare isn't a crossover). 

Who's your favorite character?

I'm very fond of Dave Rossi. 

In this video, you can see all the different opening credits through the last nine years!

 

All the best,

- Raum 

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This week, you're invited to Yorkshire #DowntonAbbey

Downton Abbey's new season is starting this week (in the UK).

Here's a preview:




And if you need to wait for the new season to be aired in the US, you can listen to the main theme song (beautiful piano performance) to get back into the right mood.



All the best!

- Raum 

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Cover Reveal: "Wrong Place, Right Time", by Brooke Williams

Wrong Place, Right Time, by Brooke Williams. Welcome to the Cover Reveal!

As the bumbling town TV traffic reporter, Kate Covington is a constant source of entertainment, but Kate sticks with her dead end job because of her love for news anchor Brian Schaffer. When Brian spontaneously runs off to marry his high school sweetheart, Kate panics and quickly follows.  

She finds herself in a Las Vegas wedding chapel, desperate to tell her best friend how she feels before he makes a huge mistake and marries the wrong person. The mistake, however, is all Kate’s. As the scorned bride runs back down the short aisle, Kate quickly realizes she just interrupted the wrong wedding.  

The would-be groom, Chad Leida, explains the predicament Kate has caused him…he needs to marry before turning 30 in order to inherit his family fortune…and he no longer has a bride. When Chad asks Kate to marry him and promises her a million dollars for a year of her time, Kate isn’t sure what to do.  

She has a great deal of debt to her name due to caring for her ailing grandmother, but she also doesn’t want to let go of the idea of love and marriage going together. Kate’s impulsive decision changes her entire lifestyle…and her ideas about love.  

From Las Vegas to San Francisco and even to the Midwestern city of Omaha, Kate learns that even when she turns up in the Wrong Place, sometimes it is at just the Right Time.  

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Release Date: December 9 , 2014

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Brooke Williams is an award-winning author and freelance writer. She has written hundreds of articles as well as several novels, including Someone Always Loved You and Beyond the Bars. Brooke has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morningside College, with a double major in Mass Communications and Religious Studies. She has twelve years of experience in radio broadcasting, both behind the scenes and on-air. She was also a television traffic reporter for a brief time. Brooke and her husband Sean married in 2002 and have two daughters, Kaelyn and Sadie.  

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"Twelve"'s Trailer Reveal! @yaReads @TM_Franklin @twcs_pubhouse

Welcome to Twelve's trailer reveal!

Goodreads page:

• https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22754818-twelve

Here are the trailers and buy links for the first two books:

• MORE
  

Buy links - Amazon | Barnes & Noble | TWCS | Kobo | iBooks | Goodreads

• The Guardians -
  

Buy links - Amazon | Barnes & Noble | TWCS | Kobo | iBooks | Goodreads

Summary

Ava Michaels is gifted, powerful, and — whether she likes it or not — part of a plot to take over the world.

It’s only been a few months since Ava Michaels discovered she has ties to an ancient people living in the shadows of the human world, despite their superior gifts and abilities. A select few don’t like hiding, however, and think it’s time to take control. 

Now Ava’s caught up in a conspiracy in the works before she was even born. In fact, her birth was an integral part of the plan. She’s one of the Twelve, the most powerful Race ever created, and they were created for a purpose.

Turns out, Ava doesn’t like being told what to do.

All she wants is to start a new life with her boyfriend, Caleb Foster, but before they can even think about that, they must join forces with former enemies, seek out some powerful new friends, and figure out what exactly the Twelve, and their power-hungry leader, are up to.

Then, they have to find a way to stop them.   

About the Author:

T.M. Franklin started out her career writing non-fiction in a television newsroom. An Emmy-Award winning Seattle TV news producer, Franklin is the author of the award-winning YA adventure, MORE, and its sequel The Guardians. In addition, Franklin penned the Amazon best-selling short stories A Piece of Cake and Window. Her new YA romance, How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with You, is Franklin’s first love story without a paranormal element, although she believes love is the best kind of magic.

TWELVE, the final installment in the MORE Trilogy will be released October 9, 2014. 

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The Trailer:

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Something Funny about "Downton Abbey" #DowntonAbbey

I love Downton Abbey because of its fascinating historical setting and because of Maggie Smith's perfect interpretation of Lady Violet.

Here's something funny while we wait for the new season. The first episode is expected to be aired within a few weeks in UK (September 2014).

• Downton Abbey Personality Quiz: 

http://www.weta.org/tv/program/downtonabbey/quiz

Aren't there many fabulous characters to choose between?

• Memorable Quotes by Lady Violet: http://downtonabbeyonline.com/countess-dowager-violet-grantham-quotes/

One among many pearls: “Don’t be defeatist, dear, it’s very middle class.”

• Downton Abbey season 5 sneak peek:

Season 5 - What do we know so far? http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2014-06-17/downton-abbey-series-5-what-do-we-know-so-far

Enjoy!

- Raum

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"House of Thrones" #HouseOfCards #GameOfThrones (video)

This might be the perfect crossover.

Game of Thrones meets House of Cards in Frank Underwood's new hit "House of Thrones." Who lives? Who dies? You got to watch this toasty video to find out! 

 

Have you watched both House of Cards and Game of Thrones? Which is your favorite? 

Your comments are welcome,

- Raum 

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#GameOfThrones and #Frozen

What do Game of Thrones and Frozen have in common? Winter, sure.

A blonde main character with a beautiful blue dress:

And then...this video will open your mind to new (funny and musical) possibilities:

Have you found other parodies of Game of Thrones or of other TV-shows/movies you like? Feel free to share!

- Raum 

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#GameOfThrones 4x9 - a recap through pictures

- You all plan to die here tonight?
- No, Ser! 

Here's a recap through animated gifs:

http://meilleurcafe.tumblr.com/post/88384701779/you-all-plan-to-die-here-tonight-no-ser

Are you ready for the last episode of the season?

Here's the promo video:


Enjoy!

- Raum

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Game of Thrones - promo 4x9

I'm scared just thinking of the upcoming episode.

Three seasons of Game of Thrones taught us that awful events happen in the 9th episode...and we're getting there!

1x9

2x9

3x9

Meanwhile, here's the promo video:

 

Enjoy!

- Raum

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#GameOfThrones "An anatomy of Tyrion's trial" and promo 4x08

The next episode of Game of Thrones, with the fight between The Mountain and The Red Viper, is quickly approaching.

In the following video, you can watch the steps that brought to this pivotal scene:

Here are two promo videos for the next episode, while we wait for Sunday night.

Unofficial, with The Rains of Castamere:



Official:



Enjoy!

- Raum

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#GameOfThrones 1x6 and 4x6 #TyrionLannister (and 4x7 preview)

The similarities between the following two scenes [click on the link below] are evident. I'm curious about the outcome of the second one. It's (at least) the second time someone tries to frame my favorite character.

Tyrion Lannister - trial: http://minariveraff.tumblr.com/post/85610992343

Will the next episode give us more answers? For sure, the preview is intriguing.

Your comments are welcome!

- Raum

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