Goddess Fish: “Summertime Dream” by Babette James Super Book Blast

By Ruth on February 10, 2014 in book, giveaway, promo
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Summertime Dream BannerSummertime Dream

by Babette James

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Summertime Dream CoverBLURB:

 

The Fourth of July is over, but for these summer lovers the fireworks have just begun.

 

An unexpected inheritance brings business consultant Christopher Gordon from Los Angeles to quaint Falk’s Bend. He’s carved a week from his demanding schedule to list his great-grandparents’ house for sale and explore his roots. However, disturbing family secrets and the sweet temptation of writer Margie Olsson derail his plans, challenging him to seize the elusive dream missing from his hectic life — love.

 

A recent brush with death shook Margie’s life, but not her dreams and she’s ready to move forward. Only, standing up to her loving, over-protective family isn’t easy. Helping Christopher explore the derelict mansion and unravel his grandmother’s mysterious past should be a harmless fun taste of independence. But when her experimental summer fling ignites into unexpected love, how can her small town dreams work with his big city life?

 

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Excerpt:

 

She tippy-toed after him up the side porch steps, careful to avoid putting the high heels of her sandals through the old wood. “We’re not wearing the best exploring clothes.” She smoothed her hands over the skirt of her dress. Both of them were dressed more for church or a dinner date.

 

He regarded her from beside the boarded front door, his steady gaze pausing on her mouth before flinching upward. “You look great. Really pretty in that peach color.” A flush rose in his cheeks, and he focused on sorting through the neatly labeled ring of keys.

 

Her own cheeks burned. Was he also remembering those kisses yesterday? “Thanks.”

 

Christopher removed the padlock and swung open both panels, revealing the screen doors and the original ornamented and leaded glass double entry doors, both curving into a graceful peaked arch like a church door.

 

“Oh, all the glass is safe. Isn’t it beautiful?”

 

Christopher nodded as he fit an old-fashioned key into the ornate brass lock. He gripped the doorknob and took a deep breath. “Ready?”

 

The hinges whined and creaked as he pushed the door inward. Daylight wedged into the short entry vestibule, revealing another doorway formed by elegant leaded glass sidelights and transom, and faded across the hardwood floor into the gloomy grand entry hall. Disturbed dust floated through the sunlight.

 

Christopher flicked on the flashlight and stepped into the once-majestic hall. Margie followed, nose wrinkling at the musty stale air. He swung the light upward, revealing an elaborate lamp fixture hanging from a plaster medallion, the crystal pendants festooned with spider webs. “Our very own haunted house, huh?”

 

 

 

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Babette JamesAUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Babette James writes sweetly scorching contemporary romance and loves reading nail-biting tales with a satisfying happily ever after. When not dreaming up stories, she enjoys playing with new bread recipes and dabbling with paints. A teacher, she loves encouraging new readers and writers as they discover their growing abilities. Her class cheers when it’s time for their spelling test! Born in New Jersey and raised in Southern California, she’s had a life-long love of the desert and going down the shore. Babette now lives in New Jersey with her wonderfully patient husband and extremely spoiled cats.

 Special  Promotion:  This book is free on Amazon for the duration of the tour!

Summertime Dream on Amazon.com Kindle: http://amzn.com/B00HJDS3E6

 

Summertime Dream on all other Amazon venues: http://viewbook.at/SummertimeDream

 

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Babette will award a $10 Amazon GC to two (2) randomly drawn commenters during the tour, and a $10 Amazon GC to one (1) randomly drawn host.

You are encouraged to follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here:

 

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

9 Comments

  1. Babette James February 14, 2014 Reply

    Hi, Emily, thanks! Hope you enjoy it!
    Babette James recently posted…Happy Valentine’s Day! – Summertime Dream FREE on Kindle Tour Day ThreeMy Profile

  2. Emily W. February 13, 2014 Reply

    Can’t wait to read it, sounds like a good book!

    tiger-chick-1(at)hotmail(dot)com

  3. Babette James February 12, 2014 Reply

    Nice seeing you here, bn & Natasha. Thanks for stopping by.
    Babette James recently posted…Finally Free! – Summertime Dream FREE on Kindle Tour Day OneMy Profile

  4. Babette James February 12, 2014 Reply

    Hi, Booklady, thanks! Hope you enjoy the story. 🙂

    GOOD NEWS, Amazon has fixed the problem and Summertime Dream is now free as it should have been. Thanks for your patience. http://viewbook.at/SummertimeDream
    Babette James recently posted…Finally Free! – Summertime Dream FREE on Kindle Tour Day OneMy Profile

  5. Natasha February 11, 2014 Reply

    Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win!
    Sounds really good!!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

  6. bn100 February 11, 2014 Reply

    Interesting story

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

  7. BookLady February 11, 2014 Reply

    Congratulations on the publication of Summertime Dream! It sounds like a wonderful mystery/romance. Thanks for the great giveaway.
    bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

  8. Babette James February 11, 2014 Reply

    Hi, I’m so glad to visit here today. Just wanted everyone to know that Amazon has had a glitch, so if Summertime Dream is not showing free for you yet, please be patient, it is definitely meant to be free through Saturday, February 15. Thanks so much.
    Babette James recently posted…Lie Catchers by Rolynn AndersonMy Profile

  9. Goddess Fish Promotions February 11, 2014 Reply

    Thanks for hosting!

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