15 Brilliant Bedtime Books To Dip Into

Every night before I go to bed, I like to read a few pages of the latest tome I have been persuaded to buy reading the book reviews on Amazon.

These books, I must confess, are usually of the self help variety - an unfortunate addiction I have been unable to kick for many years. Ah, the hours I have spent lurking in the "Mind, Body, Spirit" section of Waterstones, lovingly inhaling the aroma of proper printed books, tinged occasionally with a waft of Costa Coffee.

I have never had the brass-faced cheek, mind you, to plop myself down on the chairs provided and start reading a book cover to cover. Some people obviously don't know their bookshop from their library. And who'd want to buy a book that someone has already thumbed, scuffed or otherwise defaced, however, infinitesimally?

Anyway, the pile has grown to a structurally unsafe mound and I must confess that not all of these books have not actually been read cover to cover. To give you a rough idea of my various current passions, I've listed some of them below and included links to them on Amazon, lest you wish to join me in my odyssey of weirdness.

The Magic by Rhonda Byrne

I know I should probably employ a large dollop of scepticism when reading any of Byrne's work (Author of "The Secret) but, whatever your views on the Law of Attraction, passing your day in a positive frame of mind is usually more productive than being a miserable git.

The Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle

Basically, keep the peace by letting your husband do whatever he wants. (that's Doyle's version). My version is keep the peace by letting your husband do whatever he thinks he wants - after several weeks of subliminal programming (also known in this house as nagging).

Essential Help for your Nerves by Dr. Claire Weekes

I like Weekes' approach to stress management. She explains very well that many of the physical conditions we put up with are created by our own worries and thus simply do not exist. Dr Weekes was a doctor in Australia (she passed away in 1990) and for some strange reason, whenever I read this I hear Dame Edna's voice. ("Pull yourself together, possum).

The Joy of Gardening by Eileen Campbell

A lovely gift from a friend who was instrumental in helping me to get my garden into vegetable and flower bearing shape this year. It's a collection of inspirational quotes and thoughts about gardening to chivvy you along when you realise you can't lift a bag of compost on your own and you don't know your perennials from your elbow.

5:2 Cookbook Recipes For Fasting by Angela Dowden

I did toy with this diet this year but the idea of spending two days a week eating just 500 calories was too much for my delicate, ahem, constitution. Research suggests that this pattern of eating helps conditions such as diabetes and is implicated in longevity so I may yet give it a go but certainly not when it's this dark and cold.

The Misinterpretation of Tara Jupp by Eva Rice

A country girl is whisked off to London in the Sixties to become a pop star. I haven't read this as I have an allergy to "chick lit"- if indeed that's the genre it belongs to. I have tried to like "chick lit" but I normally find the plots so sugary and contrived, I need to go and clean my teeth after a couple of chapters.

Confidence And Success with CBT by Avy Joseph and Maggie Chapman

This is one I bought at another 'temptation location'. It's very glamorous. Brace yourselves - yep, WH Smiths at University Hospital Wales, Cardiff. Damn them with their "Buy One Get One Half Price" offers. Still it's better than a kilo of chocolate for £1 isn't it? CBT, just in case you don't know, is cognitive behavioural therapy. It's a kind of therapy which gets you to talk about and express your issues. Ask yourself probing questions - e.g. why do I always succumb to "Buy One get One Half Price" offers in WH Smiths?

Taking Control of TMJ by Robert O. Uppgaard

This is a very helpful manual for those who suffer from jaw joint problems. You'd be amazed how much jaw pain can blight your life - from headaches, to problems opening your mouth and related dental problems such as tooth clenching and grinding. I'll be posting more about TMJ later this year but if you do suffer, you have my sympathy. I am lucky because the University Hospital of Wales is home to the dental school which has a clinic for TMJ sufferers. Now you know one of the reasons why I lurk in WH Smiths!

Tarot Made Easy by Nancy Garen

Now this one is one of the most thumbed and loved. I brought this original version in 1991 and have kept it ever since. For Tarot buffs, I still like the Rider Waite pack for its clarity and tradition and I find that, as long as you don't overuse them, you can generally get quite an insightful answer to your most pressing questions.

Poirot & Me by David Suchet

I am a complete Agatha Christie buff and my box set of Poirot is constantly played. Suchet is the definitive Poirot as far as I am concerned and I was delighted to get my mitts on a signed copy of this courtesy of the lovely folk at the Chepstow Bookshop. I am hoping The Husband will take me to Greenway, Christie's lovely Devon home this year to see if it will inspire me to finally start writing my own crime fiction.

How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body by Dr David R. Hamilton PhD

More along the general theme of "we are what we think we are". I am fascinated by the body's miraculous ability to heal even the most serious of illnesses and think there's a lot to the Eastern approach to medicine - i.e. treating the body holistically, rather than the Western approach of diagnosing ad hoc and prescribing drugs which usually address only the symptoms and not the cause of the disease. This book contains a list of specific visualizations you might like to try. It certainly makes the point that responsibility for our own health is in our own hands, rather than those of our physician.

The Promise by Graham W. Price

The subtitle to this one is "Never Have Another Negative Thought Again" and while I haven't managed that state of cognitive nirvana, Price does offer a useful view that blaming ourselves for past actions is pretty useless because we can only do what we are able to do with our current level of awareness. In other words, generally we act the way we do because we don't 'know' any better. 'Knowing' here though is deeper than a basic understanding of right and wrong - it refers to how spiritually advanced we are. I obviously know that eating the contents of my children's selection pack is wrong. Sadly, I am not yet spiritually developed enough to put the Curly Wurly back in the fridge. Make of that what you will CBT fans.

Diana Vreeland, Empress of Fashion by Amanda Hamilton

This is a fascinating biography of the late, great Diana Vreeland who worked for Harpers Bazaar and Vogue and made the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1964 (the year I was born). An undeniable style icon, she fascinates me because she seems to have been one of those women who knew what she stood for and radiated power. It's a quality that few women have but one that you definitely know when a woman does not. It's something that, say Helen Mirren, has in buckets but Jennifer Aniston is a thousand haircuts away from.

E2 by Pam Grout

This is my current favourite. Its subtitle is "Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality". Each experiment takes about 48 hours and in it you challenge the universe to prove theories such as the Universe is a benevolent, friendly place which just wants to give you what you want. The catch of course is that you'll (to quote Dr Wayne Dyer), see it when you believe it. I'm having great fun trying to manifest a whole variety of things and if I do, I promise to report back!

I'd love to hear what is lurking in your bed book pile and what you are planning to read this year.

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Beck Valley Book Tour: Hurricane In Paradise by Deborah Brown

Set against the steamy backdrop of Tarpon Cove's sun-kissed, tropical waters, sexy sleuths and best friends Madison and Fab are at it again dealing with the occasional dead body. Hidden just below the surface of the small town lies an underworld, one steeped in deceit, corruption, and deadly secrets. It's only a matter of time before Madison and Fab find themselves on a collision course with the police, who consider them likely suspects in a murder.

Ride along on their adventures when the duo realizes that a family member is missing and pull themselves away from all jobs to track him down. Theories: walked away, freak accident, kidnapped? If so, then why no ransom demand?

Hurricane in Paradise is book ten in the thrilling and humorous provocative Paradise series, which finds the two waist-deep in mystery and romance. It is a smart, adventurous read that delivers heart-thumping, non-stop action. Join Madison and Fab as they solve the most twisted of cases, through unconventional ¬– and highly entertaining – measures… sometimes in flip-flops.

The Paradise series, are Florida Keys mysteries, “great as stand-alone reads, but they're like chips...you won't be able to devour just one!”

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"Deborah Brown's Florida Keys mystery series is highly addictive! The characters are quirky & amusing. The dialogue is snappy. The plot highly entertaining & thrilling. All the oddball cast of characters are back as well as Mad's & Fab's deliciously hunky loves, Creole & Didier." 

"Madison and Fab are so much fun to read about along with their better halves. This time there's murder (of course), a missing family member and a crazy grandma! You'll love this book so much!"

"Once again Deborah Brown has written a wonderful humerous highly entertaining book."

Above reviews from Amazon

About the Author

I've been writing, in one way or another for as long as I can remember; writing poetry, short stories, a romance novel secretly stashed under the bed and sappy love letters. Fiction should be fun. I wanted to create the perfect beach book, to make the reader laugh, cry and cheer... and then run out and tell their friends about it.

My love of reading began when I was seven, the day I opened the cover of my first Mrs. Piggle Wiggle book. Mrs. P gave lessons to other children in how to behave and to me I learned to love the written word. I live with my family and demon children aka rescue cats in South Florida.

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My Review

Madison and Fabiana are back and so is a hurricane which starts the book by causing havoc and leaving a decided aftermath for the pair to sort out.

All the usual favourites are back, Creole and Didier, Mother and Spoon and the crazy cast of characters at The Cottages.

The pace is full on as usual and there are enough escapades (thanks to the roguish Brick) to keep the girls fully occupied.

This time though one of their cases is more personal than usual as Brad, Madison's brother goes missing and it's a race to find him.

There are laugh out loud moments and the dialogue is punchy.

We know these two so well now that I found myself wishing for a new team member to add a little freshness to challenge the girls' friendship. And it would be great to know a little more about Fab's mysterious French background.

Fans of the series will love this one and Brown's gift is to create stories which stand equally as well alone as they do as a part of a series.

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Win 4 "Her Ladyship" Etiquette Guides By Caroline Taggart

Now obviously being the lady I am (cough), and having what is possibly an unhealthy interest in all things 'posh and polite', I was delighted to receive these lovely guides by Caroline Taggart.

Born in London of Scottish parents, Caroline spent most of her childhood in New Zealand but, nevertheless, thinks of herself as a Londoner.

We actually share something in common apart from our love of etiquette because as an English woman living in Wales since 1969  I have the same dilemma when it comes to which rugby team to support, as does Caroline when it comes to choosing between England and New Zealand.

These four guides are entitled:-

Her Ladyship's Guide to The Art of Conversation

Her Ladyship's Guide to Running One's Home 

Her Ladyship's Guide to The Queen's English (for all us grammar nazis out there)

Her Ladyship's Guide to The British Season

All are written in Caroline's inimitable style and peppered with funny anecdotes and helpful examples.

For example, from "The Art of Conversation"

Am I boring you?  If you have to ask the answer is probably "yes".

and

"A friend of Her Ladyship remembers fondly a snippet she heard in her student days: two Oxford dons were crossing a college quadrangle and one was heard to say firmly to the other "And nineteenthly..". Her Ladyship confesses to considerable admiration for anyone who can follow a train of thought so clearly that they can keep tabs on nineteen points of it."

The Queen's English is a helpful guide to spelling, grammar and pronunciation.  Her Ladyship also lists those cliches and words whose incorrect usage sets her teeth on edge such as:-

at the end of the day

touch base

slip through the net

up to speed

window of opportunity

Whilst being funny, this guide also has the effect of making you think before you open your mouth!

Running One's Home is a title which amuses the Husband no end as he is convinced I am a stranger to a duster and think Mr Sheen was once a famous motorcyclist.  

Obviously this is not true and I have many house spiders who will back me up on that but this guide is a useful collection of tips that even those of us who haven't quite made it to a mansion can use.

There's a housekeeping schedule, advice on spring-cleaning, coping with laundry (it never ends!) and being a good hostess.

Her Ladyship also advises that your cheese course should be served before pudding if you are adhering to "the French way" but you need to make sure you don't overdo the Brie just in case an enormous Eton Mess should appear.  Quite a nice problem to have in my view.

Lastly, there's "The British Season".  Here in Wales we have two seasons - the Rugby Season and the Rainy Season, however, this guide lists the Great British events which get the aristocracy out to sluice down Prosecco whilst wearing tailored jackets.

For example The Chelsea Flower Show, Glyndebourne, Royal Ascot, Wimbledon, Cowes Week and so forth.

It also tells you how to behave giving you, for example, the rules for dressing should you be lucky enough to gain access to the Royal Enclosure at Ascot.

I can but dream.

Her Ladyship's Guides are published by Batsford Books (an imprint of Pavilion Books) at £8.99 each. They are stout little hardback books with a nice, almost cloth covering and would make a great present for Mother's Day too.

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Announcing The Beck Valley Books Reviewers' Choice Book Awards 2016

As you may know, I am a regular reviewer for Beck Valley Books who have just announced their Reviewers' Choice Awards for 2016.  

If you are looking for a new author to follow you're sure to get some great ideas from this list. My personal favourites are the Alex Troutt thrillers by John W. Mefford and the female detective duo, Fab and Madison created by Deborah Brown.  

You're sure to find something you fancy on this list!

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Our wonderful tour reviewers cannot wait to share their top picks from 2016 with you all.

So many awesome reads could be posted here today from so many amazing authors but we can only post the Top 10 Favorite Books and the Top 6 Favorite Series that have been chosen, go here to enjoy all our 2016 tour books.

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Celebrating the Beck Valley Books Reviewers Choice Awards for 2016

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1st PLACE

Tru Blue (A sexy stand-alone contemporary romance) by Melissa Foster 

TRU BLUE is a USA Today bestselling stand-alone novel written in the same loving, raw, and emotional voice romance readers have come to love, and the deeply emotional literary prose women's fiction readers have come to expect, from New York Times & USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Melissa Foster.

He wasn't going to fail them. Not now. Not ever...
There's nothing Truman Gritt won't do to protect his family--Including spending years in jail for a crime he didn't commit. When he's finally released, the life he knew is turned upside down by his mother's overdose, and Truman steps in to raise the children she's left behind. Truman's hard, he's secretive, and he's trying to save a brother who's even more broken than he is. He's never needed help in his life, and when beautiful Gemma Wright tries to step in, he's less than accepting. But Gemma has a way of slithering into people's lives and eventually she pierces through his ironclad heart. When Truman's dark past collides with his future, his loyalties will be tested, and he'll be faced with his toughest decision yet.

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**

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2nd PLACE
Bad Boys for Hire: Nick by Rachelle Ayala

This Christmas, paraplegic Carol Cassidy is caught between the naughty and the nice: a hired Santa and a disabled firefighter.

Carol was an avid mountain climber until an accident left her in a wheelchair. Love is the last thing on her mind until she hires Nick to play Santa. Shocked at the sensations he elicits, she resists him and decides to date a good guy

Nick is drawn to Carol like a magnet to iron, and he sets out to prove that bad boys who hire themselves out can be good boys, too—especially in bed. Carol discovers she’s not dead to passion, but when Nick’s dirty laundry is aired, she regrets choosing the naughty over the nice. Will the spirit of Christmas teach her that sometimes, a huge lump of coal can turn into the brightest diamond of love?

Bad Boys for Hire are fun and exciting stories where love is unexpected, but always delicious. They can be read standalone, but for greater enjoyment, please be sure to check out the other books in the series.

Bad Boys For Hire Series

Bad Boys for Hire: Ryker #1

Bad Boys for Hire: Ken #2

Bad Boys for Hire: Nick  #3

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3rd PLACE

Spring Fling Kitty by Rachelle Ayala (Have A Hart Romance)

Heartbreaker Connor Hart, one of the youngest fire chiefs in the country, is planning on marrying Dr. Elaine Woo, a woman who pretended to cheat on him with his best friend many years ago. She bought him a Dalmatian puppy, he gave her a ring—and the women of San Francisco are about to lose their most eligible bachelor.

Artist and poet Nadine Woo is down on her luck. The cast-off half-sister of Dr. Elaine Woo, she doesn’t measure up, according to her strict and distant father. When Nadine and her mother are about to be evicted from their apartment, she gets an interesting offer from her sister. Seems she’s in need of a little help concerning her relationship with Fire Chief Connor Hart.

As soon as Nadine meets Connor, she knows she’s in for a rough ride. Connor is the fireman who rescued her and her little gray kitten, and she’s never forgotten how safe she felt in his arms.

When Nadine takes her sister’s place at a spring fling weekend with Connor, love ignites, and there’s no going back.

Can a spunky little kitty show Connor and Nadine that doing the wrong thing is sometimes right, especially when it comes to love?

Spring Fling Kitty is Book #3 of the Have A Hart Romance Series. It can be read standalone, although characters from the previous books appear here in supporting roles.

Have a Hart Romance Series 

Christmas Lovebirds, Book #1 

Valentine Hound Dog, Book #2 

Spring Fling Kitty, Book #3

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Voted Reviewers Choice Award for 2016
Playing Catch, A Baseball Romance by Rachelle Ayala

On the field and off the field, bartender Jeanine Jewell plays, collecting one-night stands like baseball cards. She doesn’t need a man, except to curl her toes and make her scream. She’s learned the hard way that the one who cares more is the one who gets hurt—and the last thing she can handle is getting hurt, or having anyone discover her shameful secret.

Scoring women is easy for catcher Kirk Kennedy—they don’t call him “Catch and Release” for nothing. He never goes back for a repeat performance. Being traded to a new city is an opportunity for new adventures—until he runs into Jeanine and she refuses to go home with him. Intrigued, Kirk is determined to catch the elusive blonde and keep her to himself. When he proposes a wingman to wingwoman friends without benefits relationship, he’s surprised she accepts.

The no benefits clause soon falls by the wayside when neither Jeanine or Kirk can resist their explosive chemistry together. But despite the sparks between the sheets, they both refuse to acknowledge they’re anything more than friends.


Everything changes when Kirk discovers his past is the one Jeanine is hiding from.

Trigger Warning: The heroine was sexually abused by her foster father and has flashbacks.

Baseball, Rattlers, Romance Series

Playing the Rookie #1

Playing Without Rules #2

Playing Catch #3

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Voted Reviewers Choice Award for 2016
Mistletoe at Moonglow by Deborah Garner

The Timberton Hotel has always provided a perfect Christmas retreat for regular guests, as well as newcomers. But the small town of Timberton, Montana, hasn't been the same since resident chef and artist, Mist, arrived, bringing a unique new age flavor to the old western town.

When guests check in for the holidays, they bring along worries, fears and broken hearts, unaware that Mist has a way of working magic in people's lives. Old-fashioned time spent together, exquisite food, conversation and a snowball or two offer guests a chance to trade sadness for hope. One thing is certain: no matter how cold winter's grip is on each guest, no one leaves Timberton without a warmer heart.

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Voted Reviewers Choice Award for 2016
Bad Boys After Dark: Dylan by Melissa Foster

Bad Billionaires After Dark are a series of stand-alone hot and sexy romances.

Indulge your inner vixen with these sexy billionaires!

Meet the Bad Boys... Four fiercely loyal, sinfully sexy, uber alpha brothers, about to fall head over heels for their leading ladies.

Everything's naughtier after dark...

Sinfully sexy bar owner Dylan Bad has a thing for needy women. He's a savior, a knight in shining armor, and his mighty talented sword has no trouble bringing damsels in distress to their knees. Enter Tiffany Winters, a gorgeous cutthroat sports agent who looks like sex on legs, f**ks like she's passion personified, and wouldn't let a man help her if she were dangling from a ledge and he was her only hope. One night and too much tequila might change their lives forever. The question is, will either one survive?

The Bad Boys are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series.

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**

BAD BOYS AFTER DARK 

Mick 

Dylan

Carson (pre-order available) 

Brett (coming soon)

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Voted Reviewers Choice Award for 2016

Touched by Love by Melissa Foster (Love in Bloom: The Remingtons)

Fiercely independent Janie Jansen has always believed there were worse things in life than being blind, and she's spent her life proving it. She's moved away from her overprotective parents, built a life in New York City, and is one of the top technical editors in her company. That is, until an unfortunate accident turns her life upside down and she's forced to give up the very independence she's worked so hard to achieve.


Firefighter Boyd Hudson pushed past his tragic past and is weeks away from accomplishing his ultimate dream―being accepted into medical school. His intense focus on his goal while working three jobs has taken its toll. With a trail of failed relationships behind him, Boyd is painstakingly aware of his limitations and avoids girlfriends completely―a difficult task given his attraction to one of his co-workers.

When Boyd comes to Janie's rescue, she's forced to accept his help, and Janie discovers there's more to the sexy-sounding office flirt than one-liners. Their connection deepens as Janie heals, but it turns out that Janie isn't the only one who needs healing. Boyd's painful past comes back to haunt him, threatening their relationship and forcing Boyd to reevaluate everything he knows about himself.

*** THE REMINGTONS are part of the LOVE IN BLOOM series by New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. This 6-book hot contemporary romance series features alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. While each book may be read as a standalone, you might enjoy reading the entire Love in Bloom series (The Snow Sisters, The Bradens, Seaside Summers & The Ryders)

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**

The Remingtons Series

Game of Love #1

Stroke of Love #2

Flames of Love #3

Slope of Love #4

Read, Write, Love #5

Touched by Love #6

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Voted Reviewers Choice Award for 2016

Crushing on Love by Melissa Foster (Love in Bloom: The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor)

Steve Johnson is living his life’s passion watching over the Colorado Mountains as a ranger and wildlife consultant. But his peaceful life is upended when overzealous and insanely beautiful Shannon Braden flits back into his life after returning from a brief trip home to Maryland. He thought his attraction to her was under control—after all, she’s only in Colorado temporarily, and he doesn’t do casual affairs.

Shannon’s return to Colorado has as much to do with the game of cat and mouse she and Steve have been playing as it does the data she’s been hired to collect. But despite her efforts to explore the undeniable heat simmering between them, Steve’s intent on keeping his distance. 

When a ranch abutting the national park goes up for sale, Steve will do whatever it takes to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. And when all his attempts fail, he’s left with no alternative but to follow Shannon’s guidance into the online world he abhors in order to raise the funds. The more time they spend together, the deeper their attraction becomes, and a game of cat and mouse turns into an unstoppable connection. But when Shannon’s assignment comes to an end, will it mean an end to them, too?

CRUSHING ON LOVE is part of the Love in Bloom series. While this can be read as a stand-alone novel, for even more reading enjoyment you may want to read the entire Love in Bloom series in series order.

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**

Love in Bloom: The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor

Healed by Love #1

Surrender My Love #2

River of Love #3

Crushing on Love #4

Whisper of Love #5

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Voted Reviewers Choice Award for 2016

Executed in Paradise by Deborah Brown (Paradise Series)

When a body turns up at the Cottages, Madison and Fab are on the case. But when the killer makes a habit of discarding bodies on Madison’s property… it’s personal.

While on the hunt for the killer, the duo track down a double-crossing bail jumper, repossess a Lamborghini, and Madison lands her first case.

As more bodies pop up, the cops are eager to name a suspect. When a close friend is arrested as the prime suspect, Madison and Fab will stop at nothing to prove her innocence, but will they be too late?

Executed in Paradise, the ninth book in the scorching Paradise series about best friends who maintain the peace in the paradise of Tarpon Cove through unconventional ­– and highly entertaining – measures.

The Paradise series, are Florida Keys mysteries, “great as stand-alone reads, but they're like chips...you won't be able to devour just one!”

Paradise Series

Crazy in Paradise #1

Deception in Paradise #2

Trouble in Paradise #3

Murder in Paradise #4

Greed in Paradise #5

Kidnapped in Paradise #6

Revenge in Paradise #7

Swindled in Paradise #8

Hurricane in Paradise #9

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Voted Reviewers Choice Award for 2016
Seaside Whispers by Melissa Foster (Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers)

Voted Beck Valley Books Reviewers Favorite Mini Series from the Love in Bloom Series in 2014

Featuring a group of fun, sexy, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They're funny, flawed, and will have you begging to enter their circle of friends. 

In Seaside Whispers
Having a mad crush on her boss's son, Matt Lacroux--an intriguing mix of proper gentleman and flirtatious bad boy--is probably not the smartest idea for single mother Mira Savage. Especially when the company, and her job, is already on shaky ground. But as a Princeton professor, Matt's life is hours away from Mira's home on Cape Cod, keeping him safely in the fantasy-only zone. And as a single mother to six-year-old Hagen, with a floundering company to save, fantasies are all she has time for.

With hopes of becoming dean off the table, and too many months of longing for a woman who lived too far away to pursue, Matt's publishing contract couldn't have come at a better time. He heads home to Cape Cod on a brief sabbatical, intent on starting his book, and finally getting his arms around sweet, seductive Mira. 

A surprise encounter leads to white-hot passions and midnight confessions. The more time Matt and Mira spend together, the deeper their relationship grows, and the love and attention Matt showers on Hagen is more than she has ever dreamed of. But Matt's sabbatical is only temporary, and Mira's not saving his father's company so she can leave it behind. Will their whispers of love be enough for one of them to change their life forever?

SEASIDE WHISPERS is part of the SEASIDE SUMMERS series, and part of the "Love in Bloom" family. Each book may be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series.

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**

Seaside Summers

Seaside Dreams #1

Seaside Hearts #2

Seaside Sunsets #3

Seaside Secrets #4

Seaside Nights #5

Seaside Embrace #6

Seaside Lovers #8

Seaside Whispers #9

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1st PLACE

Bad Boys After Dark by Melissa Foster 

Meet the Bad Boys... Four fiercely loyal, sinfully sexy, uber alpha brothers, about to fall head over heels for their leading ladies.  

Bad Billionaires After Dark are a series of stand-alone hot and sexy romances.  Indulge your inner vixen with these sexy billionaires!

      

More After Dark books available now...

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About the author

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance (M/F, M/M, F/F), romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook or her personal website.

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2nd PLACE

The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor

Love in Bloom by Melissa Foster 

Meet the Bradens of Peaceful Harbor. Hot, sexy, & wickedly naughty second cousins to the Weston, Colorado Bradens.

The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor are part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection by New York Times Bestselling author Melissa Foster. They can be read as stand-alone novels or as part of the series.   Characters from each sub-series appear in future books.

            

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3rd PLACE

Bad Boys For Hire by Rachelle Ayala

Bad Boys for Hire are fun and exciting stories where love is unexpected, but always delicious. They can be read standalone, but for greater enjoyment, please be sure to check out the other books in the series.

       

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About the author

Rachelle Ayala is a bestselling author of dramatic romantic suspense and humorous, sexy contemporary romances. Her heroines are feisty and her heroes hot. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope. 

Rachelle is an active member of the California Writer's Club, Fremont Chapter, and a volunteer for the World Literary Cafe. She is a very happy woman and lives in California with her husband. She has three children and has taught violin and made mountain dulcimers.

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Voted Reviewers SERIES Choice Award for 2016

Seaside Summers

Love in Bloom by Melissa Foster 

Voted Beck Valley Books Reviewers Favorite Mini Series from the Love in Bloom Series in 2014.

Featuring a group of fun, sexy, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They're funny, flawed, and will have you begging to enter their circle of friends. 

Seaside Summers are part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection by New York Times Bestselling author Melissa Foster. They can be read as stand-alone novels or as part of the series.   

                    

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Voted Reviewers SERIES Choice Award for 2016

Alex Troutt by John W Mefford

All of the Alex Troutt novels can be read as a stand-alone, although there is a connecting thread in the  Redemption Thriller Collection, which Alex Troutt is part of,  that will be unveiled over time. For a more fulfilling reading experience, books should be read in order: Alex Troutt, and then Ivy Nash. More series will be added into the collection shortly.

    

    

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About the Author

A veteran of the corporate wars, former journalist, and true studier of human and social behavior, best-selling author John W. Mefford has been writing novels since he first entered the work force twenty-five years ago, although he never put words on paper until late 2009.

John writes novels full of intrigue, suspense, and thrills, but they also evoke an emotional connection with the characters.

When he’s not writing, he chases three kids around, slaves away in the yard, reads, takes in as many sports as time allows, watches all sorts of movies, and continues to make mental notes of people and societies across the land.

John lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife, three opinionated kids, and a feisty fat cat who rules the world.

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Voted Reviewers SERIES Choice Award for 2016

Paradise Series by Deborah Brown

The Paradise series, are Florida Keys mysteries that will take you on a high-speed thrill ride through non-stop action, steamy romance, and dark intrigue, and leave you begging for more.

“great as stand-alone reads, but they're like chips...you won't be able to devour just one!”

                

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About the Author

I've been writing, in one way or another for as long as I can remember; writing poetry, short stories, a romance novel secretly stashed under the bed and sappy love letters. Fiction should be fun. I wanted to create the perfect beach book, to make the reader laugh, cry and cheer... and then run out and tell their friends about it.

My love of reading began when I was seven, the day I opened the cover of my first Mrs. Piggle Wiggle book. Mrs. P gave lessons to other children in how to behave and to me I learned to love the written word. I live with my family and demon children aka rescue cats in South Florida.

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