Kevin had a dream last week, and when he woke up from it, he was compelled to write it in his journal.
I’m going to share it with you.
Side Note: We’re into philosophy—deep thought-provoking, awe-inspiring, mind-blowing, life-changing, heavy stuff. This isn't that deep, but it's interesting Kevin dreamt it.
The Toad and the Tortoise
I dreamt of a toad who lived with a tortoise inside its shell. The two were a happy pair and much enjoyed each other’s company. The toad thought himself a very clever fellow indeed. He need no longer fear predators and food was plenty. All he had to do in his life of comfort was go where the tortoise wanted.
Some time passed before the toad realized his legs were almost useless to him as he hadn’t used them much in his new life, so he had lost the ability to escape predators on his own. He became entirely dependent on the tortoise for his well-being. The benevolent tortoise didn’t mind because he could come and go as he pleased and always had a friend to keep him from loneliness.
The toad got weaker and lazier until he got very ill. By the time he had died, he hadn’t left the tortoise’s shell for months for fear of birds picking him off. The tortoise tried and tried to push the rotting carcass of his friend out of the shell to no avail, then death finally caught him too.
A riverbed overflowed with silt just a few days later and the friends were buried for what seemed all time, with each other’s remains intertwined. No one could have known that they would both be found, petrified, in the last days of the twentieth century. And now they are an everlasting monument to self-reliance and avoiding a comfortable life.
Only a fool prays for an easy life.
Our struggles define us.
Release Date: March 14, 2018
Cover Design: MadHat Books
Synopsis
For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with Paxton West. I've planned our wedding in my head a million times. What our babies would look like. How we would grow old together and still play our favorite game— Tic-Tac-Toe.
However, we have one problem.
Paxton doesn't believe in true love, soul mates, or happily ever after. Oh, did I also tell you he doesn't want kids? It also means I can't explain to him that he's the only guy for me, or about my—our—current situation.
The past started with a game of X's and O's.
Then came the miles and miles that kept us apart.
Next came tequila shots... They're never a great idea.
Now, more than ever, the future scares the crap out of me. If my plan backfires, I could not only lose my best friend but the love of my life.
Dang those tequila shots.
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About the Author
Bestselling Author, A.M. Willard resides in Savannah, Georgia. She
joined the Peach State many years ago after leaving the crystal blue waters and
sugary white sand behind from the Panhandle of Florida. She's also known for
being a wife, mother, and caretaker for her farm animals. A.M. loves anything
sassy, glittery, and is a sucker for the Hallmark Channel. That last one might
be the reason she believes in soulmates or it could be because she married her
high school sweetheart for twenty years ago.
After releasing her first
novella series back in 2014, A.M. set out on a new goal to bring her readers a
broad range of romantic stories from her desk. This includes Romantic Comedy,
Contemporary Romance, and from time to time some Sexy Romance.
A.M. is an active member of RWA
(Romance Writers of America).
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Title: Mr. Wicked
Author: Maya Hughes
Genre: Contemporary Romance
She's hated me since high school...
Francesca "Frankie" Archer is the smart-mouthed rich girl who worked her way into my heart back in high school. Our one date turned into a nightmare and we've been at each other's throat ever since. Now, she's a club owning hottie who still looks better in shorts and a t-shirt than any woman should.
We need to be civil to each other as co-best men standing up for our best friend at his wedding. How hard can that be? But old feelings, a few cocktails and shared hotel suite later and I'm touching her in ways no other man has.
In the light of day, she's ready to chalk it up to a drunken one night stand, but I'm not ready to end things just as they are beginning again. Maybe I can convince her, if I can show her everything I've learned since we've been apart. I know she'll look amazing with the soft ropes crisscrossed across her body.
Mr. Wicked is a 57,000 word second chance, accidental pregnancy romance. It features a club owner, sweet and sexy alpha and a heaping of steamy nights!
Maya has always loved romance novels, one look at her Kindle will confirm that. She started writing her first romance novel while pregnant with her third child. One of her best friends said she should go for it and she hasn’t looked back. Now her romance writing addiction has replaced her romance reading addiction.
You can find her writing on her foldable keyboard and phone anytime inspiration strikes. Her stories range from sweet and sexy to dark and dirty contemporary romances with even more on the way. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her three kids, running errands or vegging on the couch with the love of her life and biggest fan, her husband.
Title: Under The Influence
Author: Nikki Belaire
Genre: Romance
I hate him.
But, I’m tough. I can handle being dumped. What I can’t handle is him acting like I meant nothing to him
when he knew he was my everything.
I’m over it. I’m over him. I’ve moved on and have everything I’ve ever wanted. I’m finally happy.
At least I should be. I want to be. I pretend to be.
Now he’s back. With reasons for leaving that I don’t understand or believe. But, I don’t care anymore what he says or does. I can't trust him. No matter how hard he tries to win me back.
I’ll never forgive him.
She hates me.
My girl’s tough. She put up with all my bullshit until I had to let her go and act like she wasn’t the only good thing in my life.
I never got over it. I never got over her. But I pretended like I did to keep her safe. Until she tried to move on with some bastard who thought he could have her for himself. Could make her happy again after I almost destroyed her.
Now I’m back. I know her secrets, and she knows mine. What kills me is that she doesn’t believe me. Doesn’t care what I say or do. But I’ll prove to her she can trust me. No matter what it takes, I will get her back.
She’ll forgive me.
And, even if she doesn’t, she’ll still be mine.
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Nikki writes contemporary romantic thrillers and admits to a weakness for alpha males and bad boys, especially ones who can't live without the strong women they love. She spends more time in her characters' lives than her own. But, when she's in the real world, her passions include reading, wine appreciating, running, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Title: Under The Influence
Author: Nikki Belaire
Genre: Romance
I hate him.
But, I’m tough. I can handle being dumped. What I can’t handle is him acting like I meant nothing to him
when he knew he was my everything.
I’m over it. I’m over him. I’ve moved on and have everything I’ve ever wanted. I’m finally happy.
At least I should be. I want to be. I pretend to be.
Now he’s back. With reasons for leaving that I don’t understand or believe. But, I don’t care anymore what he says or does. I can't trust him. No matter how hard he tries to win me back.
I’ll never forgive him.
She hates me.
My girl’s tough. She put up with all my bullshit until I had to let her go and act like she wasn’t the only good thing in my life.
I never got over it. I never got over her. But I pretended like I did to keep her safe. Until she tried to move on with some bastard who thought he could have her for himself. Could make her happy again after I almost destroyed her.
Now I’m back. I know her secrets, and she knows mine. What kills me is that she doesn’t believe me. Doesn’t care what I say or do. But I’ll prove to her she can trust me. No matter what it takes, I will get her back.
She’ll forgive me.
And, even if she doesn’t, she’ll still be mine.
Amazon US
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Nikki writes contemporary romantic thrillers and admits to a weakness for alpha males and bad boys, especially ones who can't live without the strong women they love. She spends more time in her characters' lives than her own. But, when she's in the real world, her passions include reading, wine appreciating, running, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Title: Reckless
Author: Michelle Horst
Genre: Romance
I was in love with the boy. I’m obsessed with the man.
Logan is my older brother’s best
friend.
My teenage
years were spent dreaming about our future
together.
He taught me how to kiss. He stayed up late with me while I
studied. He escorted me to the prom.
But he is one of the Screw Crew and they only have one rule. I’m
off limits.
I went to college and he started working. The secret messages
stopped and I lost my first love before it even had a chance.
I’ve spent the past four years
trying to forget the only man I’ll ever love. Just as I start to make a life for
myself, guess who comes barging back into my life?
Michelle Horst is a Bestselling Romance Author who likes her books hot, dirty, and with a touch of darkness. She loves an alpha hero who is not scared to fight for his woman.
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