The Bookish Babe: Release Day Event: Love, Laughter and Happily Ever Afters Box Set ~ Excerpt

The Love Laughter and Happily Ever After Box Set is here!

We're thrilled to celebrate the release of this box set, featuring eight full-length novels!

Eight Fun, Romantic Novels by Eight Bestselling Authors

Just in time for summer! An all-star collaboration by some of today’s most popular bestselling romance authors. From the funny and sweet to the steamy and heartfelt, this collection has eight full-length FUN, romantic love stories hand-picked to bring a smile to your face while you’re lounging out in the sun this summer. This limited edition boxed set will only be available until July so get yours today!

Total length is 1,800 pages and at just **$0.99** for eight novels, that’s a $27 savings!

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COLLECTION INCLUDES:

ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAE -- by USA Today Bestselling Author Marilyn Brant

FINDING THE RIGHT GIRL -- by NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Violet Duke

SWEET TO YOU -- by iBooks and Barnes & Noble Bestselling Author Jessie Evans

UNAFRAID -- by USA Today Bestselling Author Melody Grace

LOVE LOVE -- by Amazon Bestselling Author Beth Michele

TEMPTING LOVE -- by Amazon Bestselling Author Melanie Shawn

NOT OVER YOU -- by NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Marquita Valentine

And in her much-anticipated indie debut, Samhain bestselling author Erin Nicholas with the never-before-published novel, GETTING OUT OF HAND.

ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAE by USA Today Bestselling Author Marilyn Brant

A shy dessert cookbook writer reconnects with her longtime crush--an ex-football star turned businessman--when they run an ice cream shop together.

FINDING THE RIGHT GIRL by NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Violet Duke

Tessa Daniels has no idea why she told her friend’s brother she was a fling expert. She's never been flung before and she sure as heck doesn't know where or how to begin flinging a guy like Brian Sullivan. The man’s got as many demons and skeletons in the closet as she does; and worse, he’s got her thinking of the one thing she stopped letting herself hope for years ago. A happily-ever-after.

SWEET TO YOU by iTunes & Barnes and Noble Bestselling Author Jessie Evans

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… When s’mores and whiskey shots lead to skinny-dipping at a singles’ camping retreat, Maddie Whitehouse knows she won't be able to resist another steamy encounter with the sexy firefighter her childhood friend, Jamison, has become...even if he is off limits.

UNAFRAID by USA Today Bestselling Author Melody Grace

Brittany Ray's learned the hard way that some dreams aren't meant for girls like her. Handsome, charming Hunter Covington is one of those dreams. Years ago, they shared one life-changing night together, but Brit walked away before he could break her heart. Now Hunter's back in Beachwood Bay, their reckless passion can't be ignored. But will dark secrets tear apart their new beginning?

LOVE LOVE by Amazon Bestselling Author Beth Michele

Gabby is running from a past that she can’t seem to escape. But what happens when she discovers something unexpected along the way that may just lead her from the shadows? Maybe something magical. What happens when love finds her but her heart has gone into hiding?

GETTING OUT OF HAND, the brand new novel by Samhain Bestselling Author Erin Nicholas

Genius scientist Mason Riley can cure world hunger, impress the media and piss off the Vice President of the United States all before breakfast. But he’s not sure he can get through his high school class reunion. Then he meets the new girl in town. Adrianne Scott loves the sleepy little town of Sapphire Falls—the perfect place to open her candy shop and live a quiet, drama-free life. Until Mason Riley bids four hundred dollars just to dance with her.

TEMPTING LOVE by Amazon Bestselling Author Melanie Shawn

Haley Sloan knew exactly what she wanted out of life. With her designer lingerie business booming, her career was moving forward, but her heart stayed in the same place it had for four years…hopelessly in love with the single father across the street. Former wild boy turned responsible adoring father Eddie Thomas selflessly sacrificed his wants and needs for that of his little girl, meaning he sacrificed his want and need for Haley. Will Haley finally be able to break through to the heart of the man who has had hers prisoner for years?

NOT OVER YOU by NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Marquita Valentine

Take a peek at the excerpt and teasers from Marquita Valentine’s contribution, Not Over You.

Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 6/24/14

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About Not Over You

Summer Holland is set on one thing--convincing her childhood sweetheart *and* local preacher's son, Gabriel Edwards, to marry her so she can get back the daughter she gave up for adoption. She’s always been able to count on him to rescuing her when she needed it most, but this time is different… there’s a new woman in Gabriel’s life. Only, Summer's not going to let a little thing like that get in her way.

It would be a marriage of major inconvenience…

There’s only been one woman for Gabriel Edwards—Summer Holland, the daughter of Holland Spring's most notorious woman. But unless Summer needs cash, food or a place to stay, she wants nothing to do with him. He’s done playing her knight in shining armor. He’s finally found the woman to settle down with—the town’s newest librarian. She’s smart and sweet, and wholly in love with him. Nothing and no one will get in the way of his plans... until, that is, Summer comes home to Holland Springs, and needs his help once more.

Determined to protect her heart, Summer tries to keep Gabriel at arm's length, but with one hot kiss, she realizes that not only did she get more than she bargained for, but she might not be over him.

The sun slipped under the horizon, making his running lights visible along the blacktop. Great. Just great. How was he supposed to find her?

Light glowed from the forest of pine trees by the old Holland place. He slowly braked, put the truck in park, and rolled down the passenger side window, watching as the bugs blinked on and off.

Before he knew what was happening, he’d unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and strode into the forest. He crept through the woods, quiet as a predator hunting his prey, and then came to a sight that stole his breath away.

Summer, all alone in a meadow of spring flowers. Well, if you didn’t count the fireflies dancing around her.

Laughing with pure joy, she waved a hand in the air. The fireflies followed her movements, reminding him of kids playing with sparklers on the Fourth of July.

His gut clenched.

The fireflies continued their dance, moths joining in. Something swept past him. He followed the blur and realized it was a bat, most likely trying to eat the conveniently placed snack.

Summer laughed again, drawing his attention back to her. She threw out her arms and spun around. He felt himself drift closer, like he was one of those moths…and she the flame.

“Summer.” Her name a prayer on his lips. A plea in his heart.

About Marquita Valentine

New York Times Bestselling Author, Marquita Valentine, writes sexy heroes that make you swoon and sassy heroines that make you laugh. She’s the author of the bestselling contemporary romance series, Holland Springs, and the new adult romance series, Boys of the South.

Marquita met her husband aka Hot Builder at Sonic when they were in high school. She suggests this location to all of her single friends in search of a good man—and if that doesn't work, they can console themselves with cheesy tatertots. She lives in North Carolina in a very, very small town with Hot Builder and their two children.