Blog Tour Schedule: That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine Sept 23 – 29

That First Kiss is on tour!

The wonderful ladies over at Literati Author Services has put together one heck of a tour filled with reviews, excerpts, and fun facts. There is a giveaway, too! The tour starts today and runs through Sunday. Click here for a full list of stops and easy entry into the giveaway.

 Monday, September 23, 2013

• Book Fanatic ~ Review
• A Novel Affair [book blog]  ~ Promo
• Cruising Susan Book Reviews  ~ Review
• A Cauldron of Books  ~ Promo
• Busy Moms Book Reviews  ~ Review
• Reading is my Time Out  ~ Promo
• Babu’s Bookshelf  ~ Review
• Nette’s Bookshelf Reviews  ~ Promo 

**That First Kiss will be ON SALE for only $0.99 for the duration of the tour!!** 

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Kobo

Ella's Turning What? Birthday Blog Hop ~ Aug. 9-11th

Happy 40th Birthday, Ella!

Now that I am closing in on the big 3-0, I reflect back fondly on my early years. As a young mother, I've enjoyed quite a few happy birthday memories surrounded by my loved ones, but I think the most special has always belonged to my children. It's such a huge milestone to celebrate that 1st birthday, and who better than with the person who changed your life completely? 

My first-born enjoyed his cake like any baby does: smothered in icing. While this took place before digital photos became all the rage, leaving me unable to share that day with you, here is a peek of my little heart-breaker not long after. 

Awwwww!

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Speaking of heartbreakers...

If you aren't already familiar with who I am, my name is Brandi Salazar and I'm the author of fiction spanning a wide range of genres, which can be seen on the sidebar -->. 

I also write romance under the name J.C. Valentine.  

Currently, the focus of my work is being done under my Valentine name. Of the books I have released, That First Kiss is the newest, and I am currently working to finish up the third in the Night Calls series entitled Surrender to Love--Due out November 12th.

To celebrate Ella's birthday, I'm giving you a chance to win an ebook of That First Kiss. This is an INTERNATIONAL giveaway, as the prize will be awarded via email, so everyone is welcome to participate. All you have to do is enter your name into the Rafflecopter.
**Before you leave, make sure to leave a comment if you want to be counted in Ella's $100 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner's choice) Gift Card Grand Prize!**
 Good Luck!

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Pay With a Tweet Campaign!

Hi everyone! I know I haven't posted anything in awhile, at least something that isn't giveaway related. Not that you're complaining, right? By the way, congratulations to those of you who won those giveaways, and a huge thank you to those of you who participated!

Now, about this Tweet thingamagig.

How many of you love books? Romance? Have you wanted to read That First Kiss, but you've been hoping for a sale or giveaway? Well, how about this. 

For the price of a Tweet, you can have That First Kiss for FREE.

It's a give and take. You Tweet about the book, and I'll give you a download of it for free :)

Click here if you own a Kindle: 

Click here if you own a Nook:

Click here if you need a .PDF:

Step 1: Choose which format you need and click the corresponding button. 
Step 2: Choose to Tweet or share with your friends on Facebook about it. 
Step 3: Click "Access Now" and download your file. 
**It's really important that you use the pop-up boxes provided after clicking the link button.**

Sinful Summer Blog Hop

Thank you for participating in the Sinful Summer Blog Hop 

The hop runs July 24-31 so you have plenty of time to visit everyone!
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The best part of summer is enjoying a nice steamy read.

The Night Calls series by J.C. Valentine is guaranteed to steam up your Kindle. Whether you enjoy long, hot, and angsty, or short, tantalizing, and full of passion, I have two books that are perfect for you! Stranded: a short story/novella

Burned, Felix Sinclair has all but vowed never to get seriously involved with another woman as long as he lives. After a long day's work, Felix is looking forward to getting back to his luxury apartment in the city. When he detours onto a road less traveled in order to shave off some travel time, the last thing he expects is to wind up stranded in a roadside ditch in the middle of a downpour-or to fall into the arms of a beautiful woman.

Recently divorced, jobless, friendless and utterly alone, Poppy Montgomery is struggling to convince herself that single life is what she wants-needs. Then a handsome stranger staggers into her life and sparks fly. Riding out the storm together, their instant connection seems like the perfect opportunity to explore a night of passion, but will one night be enough to satisfy their craving for one another?

That First Kiss (a full length novel)

Mercurial and charming, Tate Larson is a rising author and playboy who has a different woman on his arm every night of the week. Focused on his work, Tate has no plans to settle down any time soon. That is until he meets his pretty new assistant, Piper Donovan.

Desperate to escape the promise of backwater living, Piper ditched her Alabama hometown and never looked back. That was almost two years ago. Now that she is out of a job and her bank account is running on fumes, she’s desperate to find a job, fast. She finds the break she is searching for when she lands a position at Bookish Temptations. A little dancing and a lot of drinks with the girls seem the perfect way to celebrate. After a brief but explosive encounter with a man she was never supposed to see again turns out to be the same man she will be bending over backwards to please, her every instinct tells her to run. But when running means leaving the life she has struggled so hard to create, Piper decides her only option is to continue working for the devastatingly sexy Tate Larson...even if it kills her.

Unable to deny their growing attraction, they struggle to keep their distance in a relationship that requires anything but.

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Summer of Love Giveaway Hop

 Welcome to my stop on the Summer of Love Giveaway Hop!

As an author of romance, I spend a large portion of my days and nights delving into love and relationships and bringing couples together. Like many of you, I am in love with love, but I also love the journey it takes to get there. Since real life is fraught with struggles and misunderstandings, I have infused those elements in my fictional worlds where the women are hot-headed vixens and the men are hard-headed and as mouthwatering and delicious as a giant box of gourmet chocolates! 

For the hop, I am offering up the first two books in my Night Calls series. I'll warn you now, Stranded and That First Kiss are hot enough to set your Kindle on fire, so this giveaway is intended for adults 18+ that can handle couples with strong attitudes, colorful language, and melt your socks off sensual encounters. 

Entry is easy. Just plug in the information requested in the Rafflecopter!

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Don't forget to check out these other awesome bloggers! 

 

4th of July Giveaway Celebration!

Hey, all! Welcome to the 4th of July Giveaway! 

For those of you who didn't see my earlier post, I am throwing this giveaway in celebration of my novel That First Kiss' recent success. It has truly blown me away, and as thanks, I wanted to give you something in return.

The celebration kicks off today, July 1st and will run through Friday, July 5th. 

A few things to note before we begin: This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL, however, due to  shipping costs, the First Place prize pack will be held for US RESIDENTS ONLY. Second place will receive a fully digital prize pack, however, I WILL ship the swag where ever it needs to go anywhere in the world. I'm sorry to anyone this may disappoint, but I have most of the prizes already in-home so I am responsible for any and all shipping and handling costs.

  Now let's celebrate!! 

There are (3) prize packages up for grabs and (3) winners. Here is what will be given away:

First Prize:

A Kindle Fire

a stylish ereader carry case by Verso (compatible with most ereaders)

ebook of Stranded by J.C. Valentine

ebook of That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

ebook of Bliss by Maven West 

swag pack

Second Prize: 

$25 Amazon Gift Card

ebook of Stranded by J.C. Valentine

ebook of That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

ebook of Bliss by Maven West 

small swag pack

Third Prize: 

ebook of Stranded by J.C. Valentine

ebook of That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

ebook of Bliss by Maven West

To sweeten the pot, July 3-5th I am offering up the Night Calls series at half price on Amazon from July 3-5th, so if you miss out or simply can't wait to see if you've won, you can pick up Stranded and That First Kiss for at total of just $1.98!

Alright, I've said my peace. Let's get this party started!

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Upcoming 4th of July Celebration!!

Hey, all! In light of this year's unexpected but very welcome success on the writing front, I am throwing a big 4th of July celebration to show my deep appreciation to all the readers and blogger out there who have helped me and lent me their support along the way.

The celebration will kick off on Monday, July 1st and run through July 6th. 

To start off the celebration, I will also be hosting a Rafflecopter giveaway here on the blog. There will be (3) prize packages and (3) winners. Here is what will be given away: 

First Prize:

A Kindle Fire

a stylish ereader carry case by Verso (compatible with most ereaders)

ebook of Stranded by J.C. Valentine

ebook of That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

ebook of Bliss by Maven West 

swag pack

Second Prize: 

$25 Amazon Gift Card

ebook of Stranded by J.C. Valentine

ebook of That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

ebook of Bliss by Maven West 

small swag pack

Third Prize: 

ebook of Stranded by J.C. Valentine

ebook of That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

ebook of Bliss by Maven West 

To sweeten the pot, July 3-5th I am offering up the Night Calls series at half price on Amazon. This means you can pick up Stranded and That First Kiss for at total of just $1.98!

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Let's make this week a HUGE success! 

Make sure to come back here bright and early Monday morning to enter the giveaway. 

Share the love and tell your friends. 

Tweet it and tag me @brandellavanela.

Weekend Writing Warriors 8 Sentences~ That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

Faint snoring drifted from behind his closed bedroom door, and Piper felt some of the tension lift from her shoulders at the knowledge of not having to endure his temper tantrum over a few lost minutes.

            Entering his room, she found him lying on his stomach, the blankets bunched in a mound at his feet. She approached the foot of the bed and paused to take in the sight of him. Wearing a pair of black BVDs that made his ass look round and firm like an apple, and nothing else, he was simply mouth-watering to look at. Lost in sleep, what she could see of his face revealed its usual scowl was absent, making him seem almost boyish in a youthful, angelic way. She almost felt bad for having to wake him up.

            Almost.

            Slapping the bottom of his bare foot, she shouted into the room, “Rise and shine!” 

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That First Kiss was released on June 18th and is already taking off like wildfire! If you'd like to check out more of Tate and Piper's story, you can find it at the following online retailers: 

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Kobo

Smashwords

Be sure to check out the rest of the Weekend Writing Warriors!

Dirty Birdies Flock Hop

Welcome to the Dirty Birdies Flock Hop – happy to have you here!

This is a hop for authors, publishers, bloggers… basically anyone who loves dirty books!

The hop runs from 25th – 27th June, and the theme is eye candy. 

For my part, I am sharing a dirty little excerpt from my hot new release That First Kiss. It is currently climbing the Amazon ranks, so make sure to check it out! 

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“Do you like that?” he asked, though he knew she did. With their eyes locked, he crooked his fingers inside her, and she nearly shot off the couch. “You do,” he crooned, repeating the motion. “Mmm, just think, if my fingers feel this good, how good my cock will feel. Do you want that? Do you want me inside you, Piper?”

            She nodded, and he was happy to see that he already had her panting for her release. “Tate, I need…I need…”

            Well, he aimed to please. “Don’t worry, baby, I’ll take care of you.” Leaning back, Tate slipped his fingers free of her eliciting a small whimper. Hooking her panties with his thumbs, Tate drew them down her legs and tossed them aside. “God, look at you,” he told her. “You’re so beautiful.” Laying there, her face flushed, her lips swollen from her biting them, she looked good enough to eat.

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I am also giving away an ebook copy of That First Kiss to (1) lucky winner! Don't worry, this giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter  below :)

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3.	Cassandra Carr	4.	Kay Berrisford
5.	Erotica With Snark	6.	She Likes it Verbal
7.	Tara Lain erotic romance	8.	Pauline Allan
9.	Charley Descoteaux	10.	Malia Mallory
11.	Amanda Young	12.	Amber Kallyn
13.	Alyssa Linn Palmer	14.	Morticia Knight
15.	Jennifer Lynne erotic romance	16.	Jorja Lovett
17.	Lea Barrymire	18.	Mary Quast's Romantic Interludes
19.	Rose Anderson's Ancillary Muse	20.	Jocelyn Dex
21.	Jane Leopold Quinn	22.	Eva Lefoy
23.	Lily Harlem	24.	Leigh Ellwood
25.	PJ Adams	26.	Jessica Freely
27.	Allyson Lindt	28.	The Modesty Ablaze Diaries
29.	Tory Richards	30.	Dirty Birdies Flock - The Hop on Strings
31.	Anna Zabo	32.	Angelia Sparrow, The Den of Debauchery's Garden Gazebo
33.	History in the Hot Lane	34.	Dianne Hartsock
35.	Gladiator Eye Candy at W.M. Kirkland's Place	36.	Rosalind Smith-Nazilli
37.	Viki Lyn	38.	Victoria Blisse
39.	Louisa Bacio -- Love Knows No Bounds	40.	Trista Ann Michaels
41.	Elyzabeth M. VaLey	42.	Kelly Gendron ~ Erotic Romance
43.	Iyana Jenna	44.	R. Brennan
45.	Kelli Scott	46.	elodie parkes erotic romance
47.	JoAnne Kenrick	48.	Angela R Sargenti
49.	Courtney Sheets	50.	Gemma Parkes
51.	Kharisma Rhayne	52.	Eden Connor
53.	Twisting Minds One Word at a Time (INT)

My Sexy Saturday ~ That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine

Welcome to my stop on the My Sexy Saturday hop! In celebration of my brand new release, I am sharing 7 sexy sentences from That First Kiss. Enjoy!

You want me. Tell me you do, Piper.”

            “No.” She shook her head, her hands coming up to push against his chest.

            “You do,” Tate insisted. He suckled her neck, running his tongue up and down the soft column of flesh. She gasped, and the hands that had pushed him away were now gripping his shirt, pulling him closer. 



This is a Blog Hop!

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1. Lynn Crain's XtraOrdinary Romance	2. Sabrina Devonshire	3. Mary J. McCoy-Dressel Sexy Seven
4. Elodie Parkes erotic romance	5. Carrie Pulkinen	6. Rose Anderson's Calliope'sOtherWritingTablet
7. Jane Leopold Quinn-Love with Scorching Sensuality	8. Ellen Cross - Romance on the Wild Side	9. #MySexySaturday Streetlight People
10. Jennifer Garcia, Author	11. texas hold 'em - nora snowdon	12. Kay Phoenix
13. Fingers To The Keys	14. Lisa Bilbrey	15. Krista Ames
16. Kay Dee Royal Paranormal & Erotica Romance Musings	17. Arlene Hittle: Love & Laughter	18. Confessions of a Working Girl by Jina Bacarr
19. Julie Lynn Hayes - Full Moon Dreaming	20. A Little Bit of Naughty	21. The Blog of King-Galaxius
22. Twisting Minds. . .

For more sexy teasers, check out the full list of participants on the hop at My Sexy Saturday.