Title: Reluctantly Royal (Suddenly #3)
Author: Nichole Chase
Publisher: Avon, 384 Pages (August 26th, 2014)
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NOTE: This is a "New Adult" novel. Due to mature content this title is recommended for ages 17+

Synopsis: Maxwell Jameson Trevor, prince of Lilaria, hates his royal role. Despising the limelight, he takes solace in his art studio and steers clear of any drama. But when one of the newly discovered royals passes away, Maxwell's brother Alex asks him to break the news to the old man's granddaughter. Though he hates to be the bearer of doom and gloom, he doesn't want the poor girl to find out from the tabloids. For Maxwell knows all too well how devastating that could be.

Coming from a broken home and modest background, newly ordained Lady Meredith Thysmer has seized her chance to make a better life for herself and her son. She's not afraid to use her best assets to get what she wants. But when the unpretentious yet devastatingly handsome Max delivers his news, her plans for the future come crashing to a halt. In the challenging days ahead, Max's compassion, humor, and steadfast loyalty to Meredith and her son win her over. She quickly finds herself doing something she swore would never happen again: falling in love. And yet Maxwell still refuses to completely drop his guard. Somehow Meredith's got to find a way to seduce this reluctant royal.

Interview with David from the Suddenly Series

Nichole Chase: Hi David. Thank you for coming out!
David: Thank you for having me.

Nichole Chase: How are you adjusting to Lilaria?
David: Everyone is so friendly. It’s been easy. Except for the language. Thankfully most of them are willing to speak English or are patient with me as I fumble through Lilarian.

Nichole Chase: Any cultural transitions?
David: Not really. Or I’m just not noticing that I’m doing something wrong. *laughs*

Nichole Chase: I understand you grew up on a farm in the state of Georgia. I currently live in the South. Is there anything you miss from home?
David: Peach cobbler and shorter winters.

Nichole Chase: There is something special about a good peach cobbler. Is there anything you like about Lilaria better than back at home?
David: Things just have a different feel here. I wouldn’t say anything was better, just different.

Nichole Chase: I know you’re currently heading several programs in the Future Bird Trust. Is it weird to be working for Princess Samantha? You’ve been friends for a long time.
David: I don’t know that I work for her, as much as I work alongside her. We’ve speared headed several of the newer programs together. Thankfully, I have more hands on jobs with the animals.

Nichole Chase: I have a few questions to ask you from the readers. Would you mind?
David: Go ahead.

Nichole Chase: Your favorite animal?
David: Owl.

Nichole Chase: Favorite sport?
David: Baseball.

Nichole Chase: Do you prefer movies or books?
David: I love to read, but nothing beats a good zombie movie.

Nichole Chase: Thank you for coming out! Please tell Princess Catherine that we send our regards.
David: Absolutely. And if you ever want to visit one of the FBT programs, let me know.

Nichole Chase: I will! That sounds like fun.

Character Playlist

Little Bird by Ed Sheeran

I’m Yours by Jason Mraz

>>>CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!<<<

Nichole Chase Bio:

Nichole Chase is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Suddenly Royal, Flukes, The Dark Betrayal Trilogy, and several short stories. She is also the instructor of Say What? a dialogue class at the Romance Academy.

Nichole lives in Georgia with her husband, energetic daughter, superhero dog, Sulcata tortoise, and two cats. When not writing, you may find her reading, painting, crafting, or chasing her daughter around the house while making monster noises.

Find Nichole Online:

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Title: Strength (Mark of Nexus – Book 1)
Author: Carrie Butler
Publisher: Sapphire Star Publishing , (March 07, 2013)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Available at: Amazon, Kindle, Barnes and Noble 

NOTE: This is a "New Adult" novel. Due to mature content this title is recommended for ages 17+

Synopsis: When college student Rena Collins finds herself nose-to-chest with the campus outcast, her rumor-laced notions are shattered. Handsome, considerate, and seemingly sane, Wallace Blake doesn't look like he spends his nights alone, screaming and banging on the walls of his dorm room. Hell, he doesn't look like he spends his nights alone, period.

Too curious for her own good, Rena vows to uncover the truth behind Wallace’s madman reputation—and how two seconds of contact had left her with bruises. Of course, there are a few minor setbacks along the way: guilt, admiration, feelings of the warm and fuzzy variety…

Not to mention the unwanted attention of Wallace's powerful, supernaturally-gifted family.

They’re a bloodline divided by opposing ideals, two soon-to-be warring factions that live in secret among us. When Rena ends up caught in their crossfire, Wallace has no choice but to save her by using his powers. Now they’re really in trouble. With war on the horizon and Rena’s life in the balance, he needs to put some distance between them. But Rena won’t let go. If fighting is what it takes to prove her own strength and keep Wallace in her life, then that’s what she’ll do—even if it means risking a whole lot more than her heart.

Character Profiles

Heroine Basics
Full Name: Rena Elizabeth Collins
Personality: Spitfiery
Age (in STRENGTH): 21
Birthday:  November 30th
Hometown: Clayhaven, OH
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Heroine Physical
Height: 5'2
Weight: 120
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Green (Jade)
Body Type: Petite
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Heroine Education
School: Wilcox College
Year: Third/Junior
Major: Social Work
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Heroine Misc.
Drives: Silver Sentra Se-R, Spec. V.
Gabby-given Nickname: Ree
Hobby: Spending quality time with a punching bag

Hero Basics
Full Name: Wallace Edwin Blake
Personality: Wary
Age (in STRENGTH): 22
Birthday: February 27th
Hometown: Scion, OH
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Hero Physical
Height: 6'4
Weight: 223
Hair Color: Dark/Raven
Eye Color: Blue (Cerulean)
Body Type: Athletic
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Hero Education
School: Wilcox College
Year: Third/Junior (He started late and some credits didn't transfer.)
Major: Accounting
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Hero Misc.
Drives: Ford F-150
Gabby-given Nickname: Ace
Hobby: Running

About the Author: 

Carrie daydreamed her way through college—until they thrust a marketing degree into her hands, slapped a summa cum laude seal on the corner, and booted her out into a less-than-stellar job market. Instead of panicking at the prospect of unemployment, she used her Midwestern logic to steer into the skid and point her life in the direction she really wanted to go: writing out those daydreams.

Where to find Carrie:

WEBSITE  |  BLOG  |  PUBLISHER  |  TWITTER  |  FACEBOOK  |  GOODREADS  |  GOOGLE+

Where to find Strength:

BOOK PAGE  |  GOODREADS  |  PUBLISHER  |  FACEBOOK  |  PINTEREST  |  BOOK TRAILER

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Title: Ashes and Wine
Author:Taryn Elliott
Publisher: Entangled Publishing (Ever After), 190 Pages (June 28th, 2012)
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NOTE: This is an adult title intended for readers 18 years and older.

Synopsis: Before Tessa met Royal Andreas, her bookstore was on the verge of sinking. And before Tessa met Royal Andreas, she didn't mind being single. But Royal brings in business with monthly wine tastings featuring his family's signature vintages--and brings Tessa's heart to a standstill with intense gray eyes that look on her with nothing but cool indifference.

Yet one searing kiss between the stacks gives Tessa a glimpse of the passion smoldering beneath--and a secret pain further revealed when Royal fills in as the musician at a tasting event. Every note of Spanish guitar tells a story of family tragedy, loss, and ongoing suffering that's made Royal afraid to lean on anyone...even if he needs Tessa's sweet flavor more than the richest wine. Only her strength can save him when his world crumbles to ashes. But has Royal learned trust too late to claim Tessa as his own?

Characters Bio's:

HERO: Royal James Andreas III

Nickname: RJ
Age: 32 yrs
Body: 6'2, 200lbs, muscular
Hair: Dark brown, shoulder length-wears in a ponytail
Family: Eldest of six sons.
Parents: Married, Royal James Andreas II and Shelby Andreas
Job Title: Head of Andreas Winery, Long Island, NY
Prized Object: His grandfather's Spanish Guitar
How Does He Dress: Dress shirt and slacks, dark colors--no tie, in the winery...Carhartt pants and t-shirts
Most enduring trait: loyalty
Most annoying trait: thinks he knows what's best for everyone

HEROINE: Tessa Winter

Nickname: Tess
Age: 28
Body: 5'3, 120lbs, slim, dancer's body
Hair: Red, long and curly-tends to wear it up so Royal has to take it down (of course)
Family: Middle of three. One older sister, Lana & one younger brother, Blake
Parents: Married - Paul and Marybeth Winter
Job title: owner of As You Wish bookstore in SoHo, NY
Prized object: Carving with a quote from The Princess Bride on it made by her best friend, Mercy.
How Does She Dress: bohemian flair - boots, corduroy skirts and sweaters
Most enduring trait: stubborn
Most annoying trait: can be pushy

Taryn's inspiration board for Ashes and Wine and her characters, check out her Pinterest >>>HERE<<<

Find Taryn Online:

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Amazon | Barnes and Noble

Taryn, thanks for sharing the character bio's in today's tour post. Looking forward to reading the book even more!