Saturday, November 24, 2012

Black Friday Begins

Thanksgiving is over and Black Friday begins the Christmas Season.  Everyone is looking to buy that perfect gift to make someone especially happy at Christmas.  But admidst all the hustle and bustle, sometimes you need to take some time to chill and relax.  My story, My Guardian Angel, is a wonderful, sweet love story.  It's a perfect way to relax, sit back and let your mind forget all the shopping, all the decorating, and all the things you need to get done.  Since it's a novella, you won't have to take several days to read it like you would a novel, so it's a wonderful way to just take some time for yourself.

I've got some great reviews for My Guardian Angel.
Romance Junkies said:  "My Guardian Angel is a truly impressive read...a must buy."
Long and Short Reviews said: "My Guardian Angel is a touching story that definitely pulls at the heartstrings while entertaining the reader."
Erotic Horizons said:  "Simply a wonderful read and I enjoy this one very much."
Between The Lines said:  "This is a wonderful short story... a heart-warming story. I really enjoyed it and know you will too."

 
 
Enjoy an excerpt of My Guardian Angel:
 
Emma felt suddenly shy like a high school girl on her first date.  She scampered towards the house, pausing as she opened the door to look and see if Joe was following her.  He was so close she gasped when his tall lean body brushed up against hers.
 
"Sorry," he mumbled and held the door open.
 
Emma drank in the masculine smell of him, looked up at his full mouth, then ran through the door.  "Have a seat.  Oh, let me take your coat."  She reached quickly and nearly pulled it from his shoulders.  "Would you like some hot chocolate?"  She pushed nervously at her hair, suddenly uncomfortable.  He was a stranger in her house.  She paced, eyes darting over her shoulder to see what he was doing.
 
"Are you uncomfortable with me here?" Joe asked quietly, his eyes never leaving her face.
 
"What?  No.  I...would you prefer I make coffee?" Emma turned towards the sink.  She didn't wait for his reply as she put water in a cup.  Just having him in her home was making her jittery and uncomfortable.
 
"I'd love hot chocolate."
 
"You would?"
 
"Yes, if it's not an imposition."  This time he chuckled at her unease.  "Can I help you with anything?"
 
"Oh, no.  Just have a seat.  Hope you don't mind sitting in the kitchen."
 
He pulled out a wooden kitchen chair with a red-checkered cushion and sat down.  "Not at all."  He noticed the chair cushions matched the bright curtains, thinking it was a very comfortable room.  It fit Emma.  He could picture her serving her family in this room.  A pang of longing filled him.
 
"Here's some cookies.  Wish I could say I made them, but my neighbor brought 'em by."  Emma sat them on the table.  She stood staring at the man sitting in her kitchen, not sure why she felt so nervous.
 
"They're great."  Joe smiled up at Emma.  "Aren't you going to join me?"
 
"Ah, yeah."  Emmna nodded and retrieved the cups of hot chocolate fresh from the microwave.  She glanced uneasily around her kitchen, thinking everything looked a little dated.  Perhaps she should consider some remodeling.  It was something she and Henry had discussed many times but never seemed to find the time or money to do.  She wondered what Joe thought about being in her old kitchen, then pushed the thought from her mind.  Did it really matter what he thought?
 
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Take some time for yourself and give yourself the gift of a great story.  My Guardian Angel is the answer to a great read.  My Guardian Angel is available through The Wild Rose Press, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
 
Happy Reading!  Happy Holidays!
 
For more about my stories, go to my web site at http://krbailey.com
 
 



Sunday, November 11, 2012

Thought For the Week

I love thoughts as you might can tell from my blog.  I'm always looking for new thoughts or cute stories I can share.

I found this on a friend's blog, and I wanted to share it with you.  Don't know who wrote it, but I thought it was great.

Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles,
It takes away today's peace.

Isn't that great? How many times have you ruined the here and now worrying about something that might happen tomorrow?  I think we all have at one time.  It's something I have to work on.  Maybe you do too. Today is too precious to waste. 

 So here's my advice -- take time to enjoy today and let tomorrow take care of itself.
Spend time with good friends and family.  Do things you like to do whether it be taking a long walk, driving through the mountains, walking on the beach or going to a movie. 

And last but not least -- Always find time to read a good book!

http://KRBailey.com

Thursday, November 1, 2012

The Sweetest Romance Awards Contest

There's new contest out for writers of sweet romance.  This contest is for published and unpublished authors and there are great prizes for first, second and third place winners. 

Here's some more information. 

 
Sweetest Romance Awards Contest
If you are a true sweet romance writer, we have the contest for you!

Guidelines:
For published and unpublished authors. (Published entries must be copyrighted 2010 or later.)
Submit your first 10 pages inside the body of your email. (No attachments.)
Entries must be received by December 15, 2012.
Please put SWEETEST ROMANCE AWARDS in subject line.
Cost to enter is $10.00 per entry.
Payment must be made through Paypal.
Winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day, February, 2013.

Prizes
First Place: A $25.00 egift card to Barnes and Noble or Amazon, a critique by the acquisitions editor at Sweet Cravings Publishing (a division of Secret Cravings Publishing), a printed award certificate, your choice of two books by published sweet romance authors, social media promotion, and an award button to display on website or blog.
Second Place: A $15.00 egift card to Barnes and Noble or Amazon, a free critique by one of the judges, a printed award certificate, social media promotion, and an award button to display on website or blog.
Third Place: A $10.00 egift card to Barnes and Noble or Amazon, a free critique by one of the judges, a printed award certificate, social media promotion, and an award button to display on website or blog

Pass the info around.  Be sure and tell your writer friends.  I've agreed to be one of the judges and I'm really excited about this.