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Cover Reveals + A Giveaway + Book News

September 2, 2022 by ReeseRyan

Happy Friday!

Summer is winding down, and it feels like 2022 is blowing by in a flash. It’s been a rough year for many of us, but there have also been many moments to celebrate. My goal for the rest of the year is to pop in on Fridays and give you a quick update. But today, there’s lots to share.

Cover Reveal: A COWBOY KIND OF THING

This one is for Tripp Noble’s story. You might remember him in his sister’s story, HIS UNTIL MIDNIGHT—my first Texas Cattleman’s Club book.

Here’s what the story is about:

A cowboy and a career-focused city girl can’t agree on anything—until they fall into bed in this latest installment in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: The Wedding.

He’s Texas. She’s Hollywood.
…and together they’re playing with fire!

Dionna Reed is in Royal, Texas, to help plan her starlet bestie’s wedding. But when the bride and groom bail, all the planning falls to Dionna…and the too-hot, too-sexy best man who’s convinced Texas can outdo Hollywood for this wedding event of the year. Well, bring it on, cowboy.

Tripp Noble has one week to convince city-slicker Dionna that Royal is the perfect place for his cousin’s wedding—all the while keeping his hands off the gorgeous maid of honor. But cowboys don’t always follow the rules…

Coming February 2023

Pre-order your copy of A COWBOY KIND OF THING here.

Cover Reveal: RETURN TO HUMMINGBIRD WAY

Return to Hummingbird Way by Reese Ryan (Holly Grove Island Book #2)

We’re finally making our return to Holly Grove Island! I can’t wait for you to read Sin & Rett’s love story, meet his adorable, matchmaking grandmother, and catch up with Dexter and Dakota.

Here’s what the story is about:

Can three months, two planning projects, and a meddling grandmother finally make these high school hate crushes see just how right they are for each other?

Coming April 2023

Pre-order your copy of RETURN TO HUMMINGBIRD WAY here.

Find My Books on Kindle Unlimited

My two marriage of convenience trope stories are currently available on Kindle Unlimited: WAKING UP MARRIED & JUST A LITTLE MARRIED. Click the graphics to download each respective title.

Praise for RETURN TO HUMMINGBIRD WAY & WAKING UP MARRIED

SECOND CHANCE ON CYPRESS LANE on list of 13 Captivating Novels Set in the South — **13 Captivating Novels Set in the South**

WAKING UP MARRIED on the list of 25 Marriage of Convenience Romance Recommendations — **If You Can’t Get Enough of the Marriage of Convenience Trope, Then Check Out These 25 Books**

Reader Giveaway

I’m hosting a signed book giveaway over in The Corner of Smart & Sexy reader group. To enter to win one of two signed 2-n-1 paperbacks, join the group and follow the instructions on the post here.

Just a Little Married & Waking Up Married by Reese Ryan

Until next Friday!

Reese Ryan. Colorful characters. Sinfully sweet romance.

Written with Love by Joy Avery

October 11, 2019 by ReeseRyan

There’s no erasing a destiny written with love!

A couple weeks at a friend’s North Carolina summerhouse is just what romance novelist Zahra Hart needs to get some writing done and forget her broken heart. But then she discovers the man who secretly inspires all her sexy heroes is staying at the estate. Superhot pro football player Gregor Carter is nursing an injury and a bruised ego, and suddenly he and Zahra have to share Lake Lamont. Will fantasy and reality come together?

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ABOUT JOY AVERY

By day, Joy Avery works as a customer service assistant. By night, the North Carolina native travels to imaginary worlds—creating characters whose romantic journeys invariably end happily ever after.

Since she was a young girl growing up in Garner, Joy knew she wanted to write. Stumbling onto romance novels, she discovered her passion for love stories; instantly, she knew these were the type stories she wanted to pen.

Real characters. Real journeys. Real good love is what you’ll find in a Joy Avery romance.

Joy is married with one child. When not writing, she enjoys reading, cake decorating, pretending to expertly play the piano, driving her husband insane, and playing with her fur baby.

Joy is a member of Romance Writers of America and Heart of Carolina Romance Writers.

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Join Me Online at 8 PM Eastern Tonight in Jules Bennett’s FB Group

September 23, 2018 by ReeseRyan

Hello Lovely Readers!

I’ve been busy working on upcoming projects, but I’m peeking my head out of the writing cave to let you know about an online event I’ll be hosting this evening. I’ll be giving away goodies during an author takeover on fellow Desire author Jules Bennett ‘s Facebook group from 8-9 PM Eastern, and we’d love to have you.

Request access to Jule’s group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/477312292342322/

Can’t be there exactly at that time? No worries! I’m going to run the contests until 7 PM on Monday to give everyone a chance to enter.

See you there!

PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION Release and Final VIP Reader #Giveaway of 2017

December 9, 2017 by ReeseRyan

The year is winding down and we’re on the countdown to the release of my next book PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION–the final book in my Kimani Romance Pleasure Cove series.

About PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION

There’s no safety net in love…

As the reigning queen of competitive beach volleyball, Brianna Evans wants her career to go out with a bang. And what better send-off than a signature tournament sponsored by an exclusive high-end luxury resort? But Bree’s heart could end up on the line. Her partner on the project is the irresistible man with whom she shared one perfect night in London…and never heard from again.

After great UK success, premier event promoter Wesley Adams is glad to be back on his North Carolina home turf. Until he discovers the collaborator on his next joint venture is the flawless beauty he spent an unforgettable evening with more than a year ago. Wes wants to finish what they started, but he can’t risk derailing the project or hurting Bree. And when they finally give in to their growing passion, will a terrible secret from his past and an escalating threat from Bree’s cost them their second chance?

Pre-order your copy of PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION.

The official release date is January 1st. But to celebrate the December 19th arrival of the book on local bookstore shelves, I’m running my final giveaway of the year between now and then.

Enter my VIP Reader Giveaway now through December 19th,
when PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION hits bookstore shelves.

The giveaway includes:

A $10 Winner’s Choice Gift Card (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes or Starbucks)
A Hello Beautiful Mini Happy Planner
A whimsical journal
Scentsational Black Orchid candle
Adorable reader stickers from Carina Press
Cute pencil pouch
Trend STOP! Art Deco pencils and a gel pen

Enter my VIP Reader Giveaway using the widget below or by going here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/0aace53214/?

Good luck!

Free Reads, Release Day Fun, Prizes and a Pampered Reader Giveaway

February 28, 2017 by ReeseRyan

Tomorrow is a big day for me. March 1st is my birthday and the official release date for Playing with Desire, the first book in my new Pleasure Cove series with Harlequin Kimani Romance.

I’m so excited to share this new series with you! To celebrate the big day, I’m saying thank you to readers with giveaways and goodies.

First up, if you haven’t already read it, my short story Baby Be Mine is available in its entirety as a free read here on ReeseRyan.com and on Harlequin.com.

Here’s the skinny on this Valentine’s Day romance–an introduction to the world of my Pleasure Cove series:

When Mitchell Johnston returns to Pleasure Cove for the holidays, he finally gives in to his long-held passion for Monique James–his best friend’s flirtatious little sister. But after their memorable night together, they’re torn apart by the revelation of secrets and lies. Will the unexpected consequences of their night together finally lead them to the love they’ve been longing for?

Just click one of the links above to read the entire story on the site of your choice or via your smartphone using the Harlequin Book Breaks app.

Now for my Pampered Reader Giveaway!

Join my Playing with Desire Release Day Party on Facebook tomorrow night from 7-8 PM Eastern for a chance to win my Pampered Reader Giveaway which includes:

An OliaDesign Diary String Key Leather Bound Notebook
A full-size Early-Harvest Raspberry Body Butter from The Body Shop
An Everyday Luxe Peony Gardens Home Fragrance Candle

There will be fun, games, music and prizes offered by authors like Deborah Fletcher Mello and Joy Avery. Don’t miss out on the party. RSVP now for this interactive online event. Then join us tomorrow evening for a chance to win more prizes.

Happy reading!

Please note: Physical prizes sent to U.S. mailing addresses only. International winners are eligible for a gift card instead.

Her Kind of Man by Elle Wright — Launch Day

April 27, 2016 by ReeseRyan

Happy Launch Day to fellow author Elle Wright! Check out Book #3 in Elle’s Edge of Scandal series…Her Kind of Man. Get the skinny on Elle’s latest book, find out where to grab a copy, check out an excerpt and enter her contest for your chance to win the entire series. The contest widget is below.

ABOUT HER KIND OF MAN

When Mr. Right is oh so wrong

I’ll never let you go . . . Allina had always dreamed of hearing those words. But when her fiancé, Isaac, utters them, it isn’t a promise-it’s a threat. Scared and confused, with only moments before the wedding, Allina knows what she must do. Forget walking down the aisle; it’s time to run. Back to Michigan. Back to Kent.

Kent has loved Allina for longer than he can remember. Out of respect for their friendship, he’s never crossed the line, but when she turns up on his doorstep wearing her torn, tearstained wedding gown, the fire inside him ignites. He’ll do whatever it takes to make Allina feel safe-like the beautiful, desirable woman she is. But as Kent and Allina grow closer, and their passion pushes deeper, it’s clear that something bigger than a botched wedding still lingers between them . . .

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ABOUT ELLE WRIGHT

Born and raised in Southeast Michigan near Ann Arbor, Elle learned the importance of reading from her mother. It was also her mother who, later on in her life, gave Elle her first romance novel: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins. From that moment on, Elle became a fan of Ms. Jenkins for life and a lover of all things romance. An old journal she wrote back in college became her first book (which she still wants to publish one day).

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HER KIND OF MAN by Elle Wright

Forever / On Sale: April 26, 2016

HER KIND OF MAN Excerpt

Allina got up and carried her dishes over to the sink. She turned on the faucet and filled up the basin with water. “I’m going to clean up and get ready to go to the store.”

He finished up his plate and joined her at the sink. Not thinking, he dropped his mug into the dishwater, splashing the soapy water on Allina. She screeched and stumbled back. He reached for her, sensing she was getting ready to fall. Instead of preventing her fall, she ended up pulling him with her and they both landed on the floor, her on her back and him on his side.

“Ouch,” she groaned from her where she lay on the tile. “That hurt.” She wiped her face and pushed her hair back, leaving a few suds on her face.

He chuckled. “That was . . . clumsy.”

She laughed then. “It was crazy. How did I fall? There was no water on the floor.” She pointed at him. “It was your fault.”

He grabbed her finger. “It was not my fault you can’t stay on your feet.”

She flicked some remaining soap on him. It was a running joke with their crew. Syd was dramatic, Cali had no filter, and Allina was clumsy as hell. It didn’t matter where they were or what they were doing, Allina always seemed to get hurt.

Before he knew it, they were both laughing in earnest. She turned to him. “I needed this.”

He tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. “Glad I could help. I’ve never met anyone who is more accident-prone than you.”

She grinned, her eyes gleaming. “Hey. Don’t say that.”

He stood up and held out a hand to her. When she placed her tiny palm in his, he pulled her to her feet.

Brushing off her clothes, she murmured, “My body is al- ready sore from that run. Now my back is throbbing.”

“Maybe you should go lie down for a little bit before we go to the store,” he suggested. “I have a heating pad some- where if you need it.”

She waved him off. “I’m good.” Peering up at him, she smiled again. A wide grin. “I need to keep moving.”

Kent observed her. Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes dancing and he found himself inching closer to her. A piece of her hair was stuck to her forehead and he pushed it to the back.

“I must look crazy,” she said, smoothing a hand over her hair.

One of the things Kent found so attractive about Allina was her sultry, deep voice. She talked like she was singing a lullaby. It was low, even, and sexy as hell. And what made it even better was she had no idea it could have an effect on a man.

As if he had no power or control to stop himself, he leaned closer. She peered up at him and froze. Instead of retreating, she stayed where she was, her eyes on his.

The air changed in that instant. He brushed her cheek with his thumb and she gasped. Their noses were almost touching. He knew he should step back, walk away, but he couldn’t. His body had a mind of its own.

His nose bumped into hers. Her breath still smelled like the honey from her tea. It was warm against his skin. He wanted to kiss her, more in that moment than ever before. Then her lips brushed against his. It wasn’t a full-on kiss, but enough to make him want more. He framed her face with his hands and kissed the corner of her mouth, enjoying her sharp intake of breath. She squeezed his biceps, her nails digging into the sensitive skin.

“Kent,” she whispered. “Are you sure you want to do this?”

“Do you want me to?” he asked, unable to keep his eyes off her mouth. It was amazing how one simple touch had opened up the box that labeled them “very close friends.” He imagined how it would feel to really taste her, to feel her tongue against his, to touch her the way he wanted.

But then where would that leave them? Confused and awkward around each other? Allina wasn’t just any woman. He couldn’t do her first and ask the hard questions later, be- cause she deserved better than that. They had never really talked about sex with each other before, but knowing her the way he did, he figured she was careful about who and what she did. Being with her, or even kissing her, was a game changer. But, damn-it, I want to.

Sighing, he stepped back. He scratched his head. “I’m sorry. This isn’t right. We better get going.”

Then he left her standing there in the kitchen.

#Reader #Giveaway — Journal and Handmade Jewelry Giveaway Winding Down

July 24, 2015 by ReeseRyan

Happy Friday Dear Reader!

Hope your week was absolutely fantastic. Today’s note is just a quick one to remind you that if you haven’t already entered my reader giveaway of a very cool journal and a handmade jewelry set I call Midnight Butterflies, you have just seven days to do it. The jewelry is part of a new line I’ll be releasing in my online shop, Sinfully Sweet Handmade. Stay tuned for the launch coming in the next few weeks.

If you’re already registered for the contest, you can score a few more entries each day you tweet about the contest. So share the love and get a little extra love for yourself.

Have a great weekend!

Gypsy Girl Guide to the Outer Banks and Gift Card #Giveaway

May 10, 2014 by ReeseRyan

It’s gotten much warmer here in North Carolina and it looks like the never-ending winter has finally come to an end. I love the mild weather in spring and watching all of the flowers bloom. Right now I smell honeysuckle every time I step outside of my door.

Most of us are beginning to focus on summer and vacations. If you’ve ever considered going to the Outer Banks, or you’ve been there before but would like to experience a different part, I’ve got just the thing for you.

My recent post over on All Things Girl, the Gypsy Girl Guide to the Outer Banks, explores Duck, North Carolina. It has no public beaches, so it’s not nearly as crowded as more popular areas of the Outer Banks. Plus, the Atlantic Ocean is on one side of the street and the Currituck Sound is on the other. It’s pretty tough not to get a room with a view in this town. Duck is definitely worth checking out for anyone who loves the ocean or just wants a quiet, peaceful place to relax.

Also, I wanted to give you a quick reminder that there are just a few hours left in my current giveaway of a $20 Amazon Gift Card and a $10 Starbucks Gift Card. The contest has been extended through Mother’s Day. So be sure to enter now and pass it on to a friend. Enter below:
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Once you’ve entered the giveaway, I’d love to see you over to All Things Girl. See pictures and get highlights of my trip to Duck, North Carolina in the Outer Banks.

Hugs!

Sanderling Aerial View courtesy of Sanderling Resort.

Enter the Love Me Not Blog Tour Grand Prize #Giveaway

January 9, 2014 by ReeseRyan

The Love Me Not Blog Tour has been great fun these past two weeks. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of this wonderful journey! All of your tweets, comments and shares are greatly appreciated!

Since I can’t give you all a big hug (and I totally would, I’m a notorious hugger), I’m giving away a bundle of goodies to one lucky person. If you haven’t entered to win the tour grand prize, outlined below, you still have a few hours today and then all of tomorrow to enter to contest. If you have already entered, remember, you can enter each day by tweeting about the giveaway or commenting on a blog post.

GIVEAWAY

$25 Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes Gift Card
$10 Starbucks e-Gift Card
Digital copy of Love Me Not by Reese Ryan
Digital copy of Making the First Move by Reese Ryan

Visit any of the tour stops listed below to get in your last-minute entries. Not sure which stop to visit? If you’d like to know more about the story behind Love Me Not, visit:

Just Contemporary Romance to discover why Love Me Not deals with some serious dysfunctional family drama.
Carina Press Blog to find out why I’m slightly obsessed with characters keeping secrets.
Dr. Pepper Diva where I talk about the perils of writing about not-so-perfect heroines.
The Pen & Muse to learn why secondary characters always play an important role in my contemporary romances.
The Brunette Librarian to find out what happens when a secondary character decides she has a story to tell.
Kwana Writes to discover why my characters tend to be a bit…complicated.

Wanna see what reviewers are saying about Love Me Not? Visit:

Want to get to know a little more about me? Grab a cup of coffee and let’s get acquainted. Visit author interviews at Characters Behaving Badly & The Pen & Muse.

See book highlights and excerpts at these blogs:

If you haven’t already, consider joining my mailing list (the form is to the right, at the top of the sidebar) to stay tuned for future giveaways and sneak peeks. I love hearing from readers, so if you have a question or comment about a character or an element of the story, feel free to contact me here.

Good luck on your entry and best wishes for a happy new year!

***The Love Me Not tour is being coordinated by Irresistible Reads Tours.***

Love Me Not Release Day

December 30, 2013 by ReeseRyan

I honestly can’t believe it’s finally here. The day I get to say that I’m a multi-published novelist. I’ve been grinning so hard that I think I strained a jaw muscle and I’m pretty sure I twisted an ankle breaking out my tragically-awesome Snoopy dance. (Picture Snoopy with a busted ankle and a lot more hips.) Today is release day for my second novel, which also happens to be the second book in my Bad Boys Gone Good series published by Carina Press.

When it comes to fiction-writing, I’m a bit of a rule-breaker. (Which is odd, because I cling fanatically to rules in other areas of life. But, c’est la vie. ) So in this series you won’t find syrupy-sweet heroines clinging to perfection with nary a broken fingernail. My heroines don’t always follow expectations, and in the case of Jamie Charles, the heroine of Love Me Not, they sometimes give established rules the finger. But these women are very human, deal with very real issues and find a way to be happy despite them. As P!nk would say, they’re wrong in all the right ways.

To celebrate the release, I’m doing the Love Me Not Blog Tour from December 30th – January 10th which includes a fun giveaway. Get details on the giveaway below. Check out the full tour schedule here. Then visit other stops for more chances to enter the contest.

Thank you to all of the wonderful readers and authors who have supported my journey as an author. Lots of love and Happy New Year to you!

About Love Me Not

Tortured artist, Jamie Charles’ life is a careful balance between flashes of brilliance and self-loathing. Her art is as dark and dramatic as her painful past. Her resentment of the biological parents—who were too preoccupied with their addictions to bother with her—fuels her ambition to succeed as an artist, but also takes a heavy, personal toll.

Miles Copeland climbed to the top of his advertising agency because he isn’t afraid of taking risks and because he has something to prove to the father who betrayed his family. But when he falls for a moody, Gothic beauty with zero interest in anything but a purely physical relationship, he finds himself in dangerous territory.

Jamie prefers living hard and fast without the complications of love, but finds it impossible to resist the stunningly handsome, yet incredibly sweet man who is determined to have every piece of her–including her heart. Miles shows Jamie the beauty of being loved madly and deeply, but is it enough to make her finally learn to love herself, and open her heart to him?

Love Me Not Excerpt

“You’re not the only person who can read people, mister.” She crossed her arms and stared at him.

“Okay, so maybe I can afford pricey shoes and—”

“A black BMW.”

His mouth gaped open. “How’d you—?”

“It’s a gift,” she said proudly, leaning in a little closer. “I could tell you were a BMW guy two minutes after we met. Took me another fifteen minutes to figure out you’d probably go for classic black, probably a high-end five series…maybe the six series. Definitely not the seven, ’cause that’d just be flaunting it.”

He let out a low whistle and ran his fingers through his hair. “No way. The valet must be acting as your secret informant.”

“Nope. I told you, it’s a gift.” She rested her elbows on the bar and leaned even closer to him. Her voice was a husky whisper. “Don’t look now, but the older guy coming in the door with the chick in the tiny sequin skirt who’s young enough to be his granddaughter…bet he drives a wee little Corvette in some wildly inappropriate color like lemon yellow.” She backed away from him and headed to the other end of the bar to refresh another customer’s drink. When she was done she returned to Miles and whispered, “So whadya think? You think I’m right?”

He had that ridiculously sexy grin plastered on his face again, the wattage decidedly turned up a notch. “That guy is staying at my hotel. You’re only half right, though. He drives a nineteen sixty-five Corvette Stingray, but it isn’t yellow, it’s Incredible Hulk green.”

Jamie shuddered. “Even worse. And the guy should be taken behind a woodshed and beaten for mutilating an American classic like that. Not to mention the fact that he’s corrupting a minor.”

“Agreed.”

They giggled like naughty schoolchildren making fun of the substitute teacher’s ten-buck toupee, and something about it felt good. Familiar. Like having an inside joke with an old friend.

“You’re a bad influence on me.” She swiped underneath her eye with the heel of her hand, careful not to ruin her makeup. “I shouldn’t be making fun of the customers.”

“You’re telling me you wouldn’t have slammed that guy’s superhero-inspired midlife crisis on wheels if I wasn’t here?” He smiled at her. “Then I’m really glad I came. Face it, you might not want to talk about it, but you needed a good laugh tonight.”

About the Bad Boys Gone Good Series

Love Me Not explores the story of Jamie Charles and Miles Copeland. When these characters were introduced in Book #1–Making the First Move–they were already a couple, and Jamie had undergone a transformation. In that book we were given glimpses of what led to that change. Love Me Not steps backward, to tell the story of how Jamie met Miles.

If you haven’t already read Making the First Move…don’t. Read Love Me Not first.

Comment on this post, follow this blog, or choose one of the other available options to enter the Love Me Not blog tour contest below for your chance to win a $25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card, a $10 Starbucks e-Card and both books in the Bad Boys Gone Good series to date–Love Me Not & Making the First Move.

Bio:

Reese Ryan writes sexy, contemporary fiction filled with colorful characters and sinfully-sweet romance. She secretly enjoys torturing her heroines with family and career drama, reformed bad boys, revealed secrets, and the occasional identity crisis, but always rewards them with a happily ever after.

Born and raised in the Midwest, she now resides in Central North Carolina where she has happily declared herself a Bohemian Southern Belle. Visit Reese online at ReeseRyan.com. Follow her on Twitter @ReeseRyanWrites. Connect with her on Facebook or Goodreads.

Love Me Not Blog Tour Grand Prize

$25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card
$10 Starbucks e-Card
Digital copy of Love Me Not by Reese Ryan
Digital copy of Making the First Move by Reese Ryan

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