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Sep 8, 2013

BLOG TOUR/ CHARACTER INTERVIEW/ GIVEAWAY: Everything for Us by M. Leighton



LADIES THERE IS A NEW BAD BOY IN TOWN AND HIS NAME IS NASH!



When it comes to passion this hot, it’s all or nothing.

Olivia Townsend’s wealthy cousin Marissa had everything a girl could ask for—a great job, a privileged life, and all the friends she wanted. Or, at least, all the friends money could buy. But one case of mistaken identity has turned her privileged world upside down.

An abduction gone wrong lands her right in the lap of the sexiest, most dangerous man she’s ever met. To Marissa, he’s an enigma, but one to whom she’s irresistibly, inexplicably drawn.

With him comes a new world of freedom and passion, of dark shadows and dangerous secrets, a world where nothing is what it seems—except for the blind passion that Marissa can’t escape—or maybe even survive.

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I am lucky to have Marissa, heroine of M. Leighton’s newest Bad Boys book, Everything for Us, stop by today for an interview and oh my, she is even more beautiful in person! And I see that her boyfriend, Nash, has come along for the ride. Lord above I hope that I don’t trip over my tongue with him in the room!! Please help me give a warm Riverina Romantics welcome to Marissa, who is half of the hottest couple in contemporary romance right now!

Delilah : Welcome Marissa! Thank you for prying yourself out of Nash’s arms for a few minutes to come and chat with us! I give you a lot of credit. I am not sure I could have done that!! Can I offer either one of you a cold drink, a beer perhaps? *blushes as Nash gives me one of the sexiest smiles I have ever seen*

Marissa: *blushes* I think I’ll have wine. I save beer for…special occasions.

Delilah: You have lived through a very traumatic kidnapping. What was going through your mind during that time and what gave you the strength to get through it?

Marissa: It’s strange to think back on those hours. It was a blur of fear and regret and hopelessness. The one thing I can say, without a doubt, is that it changed my life. Almost like a necessary evil, sometimes traumatic events function like a big reset button. And this one did. I was missing out on a lot in life. Important things. So, in a bizarre way, I’m thankful for that night. But I’m also thankful that it didn’t end differently…badly, which it very well could have. *shivers*

Delilah: Let’s face it in the previous books Down to You and Up to Me you were, to put it mildly, not a very nice person. After the kidnapping you came out the other side a different person. How hard has it been to make people understand that you really have changed and why is that so important to you?

Marissa: It’s insane to think you can tell people you’ve changed and expect them to believe you. I’ve seen that over the last little while. But I think when you’ve REALLY changed, it will show. And people will see it. Over time. It’s important to me to prove myself to the people I’ve wronged, to show them that I’m a different person, deep down. I don’t know why it matters. Maybe that’s just part of it, part of the way I’ve healed.

Delilah: Plainly speaking you have come a long way baby! With everything you have gone through what have you been most surprised to find out about yourself?

Marissa: That I have a sense of humor! *laughs* I have never thought of myself as a teasing, lighthearted person, but Nash has helped me to uncover a totally different side of myself, one I never even knew was there. It’s been a lot of fun.

Delilah: In Everything for Us you pair up with Nash and get your lawyer on in a big way! And one of my favorite make-me-sweat interactions between the two of you happens in the library. Did you and Nash ever had the chance to go back and get down and dirty between those stacks at the county law library?

Marissa: *bashful grin* Let’s just say that Nash has shown me a whole new way to love research. He’s very thorough. Goes very…deep.

Delilah: So I have to ask. How does it feel knowing that everyone woman in the world right now is hopelessly in love with your boyfriend?

Marissa: *laughs* It’s a little disconcerting, I’ll admit. But I’m also very proud to have won the love of a man like Nash. It wasn’t an easy road for us, but I think that just makes it much more special.

Delilah: You know I’m going to have to ask this question. Nash darlin’ hold your ears. *motions for Nash to put his hands over his ears and of course he just laughs at that* Marissa for all of us hot blooded women out there I’m begging you to tell us what caresses that fine arse of my new book boyfriend! Are we talking boxers, briefs, boxer briefs or commando? *oh make my dreams come true and please say commando, please say commando!*

Marissa: *winks* On the odd occasion that he has to wear anything, it’s boxer briefs. And let me tell you, he makes them look good! But for the most part, he’s a commando kind of guy. He likes easy access. And he uses it…frequently.

Delilah: If you could pick one song that would best represent either your journey or your current relationship with Nash what would it be?

Marissa: Probably “Beneath Your Beautiful” by Labrinth and Emile Sande (Labrinth – Beneath Your Beautiful) Labrinth – Beneath Your Beautiful.


Delilah: I can see that Nash is getting restless so oblige me with one more question for all of us hopeless romantics out there. While you are alone with Nash at night, lying in his arms and staring into his eyes, what thoughts are running through your mind?

Marissa: That I’m the luckiest girl in the entire world. Somehow, when I deserved happiness less than anyone I knew, I managed to catch the eye of the most handsome, protective, genuine, sexiest, most passionate men on the planet. There are times when I can’t imagine that he could possibly love me as much as I love him. But then I’ll see a flash in his eyes and I’ll think maybe…just maybe he does. And that’s when it hits me. There is nothing more I need in life except Nash. Nothing.

Delilah: Thank you for Marissa for stopping by today for some good old fashioned girl talk! I wish you and Nash all the best!

Marissa: Thank you so much for having me!!!! <3

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About the Author....

M. Leighton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Wild Ones and The Bad Boys romance trilogies. She is a native of Ohio, relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she lets her mind wander to romantic settings with sexy Southern guys much like the one she married and the ones you'll find in her latest books. When her thoughts aren't roaming in that direction, she'll be riding horses, swimming in ponds and experiencing life on a ranch, all without leaving the cozy comfort of her office.

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There is an amazing INTERNATIONAL Giveaway going on for the Everything for Us Blog Tour! There is a Grand Prize of either a Kindle Fire or Nook (winner's choice), sets of Down to You and Up to Me ecopies along with ecopies of The Wild Ones as well! You don't want to miss out on scoring these unbelievable goodies! For your chance at this totally awesome tour giveaway just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck everyone!

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Many, many thanks to my dear friend M. Leighton for including Riverina Romantics as part of this incredible Everything for Us Blog Tour! And kudos to Kelly at Ink Slinger Blog Tours for making this such a wonderful experience!



Aug 21, 2013

BOOK SPOTLIGHT/ TOUR EXCERPT/ GIVEAWAY: Joan Swan's Rush Virtual Tour


Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to welcome back to Riverina Romantics triple RWA Golden Heart finalist as well as double Daphne du Maurier finalist Joan Swan! Today she is stopping by as part of her Virtual Tour for her upcoming release, Rush, the third book in her outstanding Phoenix Rising series which is due out on August 27th. Well executed plots, strong heroines, sexy heroes and snappy dialogue along with a paranormal kick make Phoenix Rising one of the best romantic suspense series around! And today we are lucky to have an exclusive Tour Excerpt from Rush as well as some great giveaway opportunities for you all! Many thanks to Joan Swan and Tanya from Lit Connect for having Riverina Romantics on board for yet another exciting Phoenix Rising tour!! Delilah xo


RUSH
Phoenix Rising #3
by Joan Swan

Genre: Romantic Suspense (with paranormal elements)
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Elements/Tags: romance, suspense, paranormal abilities, conspiracy, remote viewing, rescue, firefighters, escape, amnesia, reunion, lobbyist, Washington DC
Publisher: Kensington
Publishing Date: 8/27/13
Series: Phoenix Rising, 3
Format: Print and Ebook
Words: 110k







Jessica Fury, Washington lobbyist, has money, connections, and her own firm. But five years ago she had something better: happiness. Her firefighter husband, Quaid, was handsome, courageous, and crazy about her. Then one day he walked into a chemical inferno—and never walked out. Jessica has been through hell to get back on her feet. And then a rumor surfaces that could bring a miracle or shatter her world – again.

Q has been a prisoner forever. He’s honed his mind and body into weapons. He’s developed abilities no one else understands. But he’s still at the mercy of a cabal of ruthless men, who blank his memory, test him like a lab rat, and tell him lies. Although his past has been erased and his future looks grim, instinct tells him he has a woman to live for. What his mind can’t remember, his body can’t forget…

The heat is on.

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Owen’s anger built like steam in a kettle. “They were exposed to classified chemicals in a fire that altered their DNA, resulting in paranormal abilities. One man died. The others recovered from their injuries and all but one left the fire service. All are intelligent and skilled and formidable. I know they have agents assigned to shadow them, to monitor them and their powers as they develop. And I know O’Shay’s and Ransom’s powers are enhanced when they’re together.” His gaze dropped to the files. “Sure as hell not enough information to fill all those.”

Schaeffer pushed himself from his chair with enough effort to make the spectacle an uncomfortable one to watch, and then paced in front of the windows. “I’ll give you the highlights. You take those folders back to your office and get yourself up to speed on the details tonight. This is a matter of national security.”

Owen’s brow fell. National security? Like hell. Who the fuck did this guy think he was talking to? Before Owen let his temper loop a noose around his own neck, Schaeffer said, “The firefighter that supposedly died—”

“Quaid Legend. Jessica Fury’s husband.”

“—didn’t die,” Schaeffer finished. “He was the first on scene. The one who got hit with a double dose of the chemicals. Which made him the best research candidate.”

Owen stiffened. “The best . . . what?”

“He’s been housed at the Castle since the incident, his abilities developed and utilized to gather military intel from all over the world—Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Hong Kong, China, Egypt. His intel comes in at ninety-eight percent accuracy.

“The recent arrests of eleven al-Qaida-linked terrorists with bombs ready to blow up the Western Diplomats’ Conference? Legend. The Hezbollah cell arrested in Mexico with truck-loads of C-4 meant for the Golden Gate Bridge and smuggled into the States through undiscovered tunnels? Legend. Rescue of eight Marines in Afghanistan scheduled for beheading? Legend. Rescue of the Atomic Energy Coalition’s CEO from terrorists with plans for a dirty bomb? Every single one of those happened because Legend gave us the intel we needed.”

“Holy. Fuck.”

Schaeffer glanced over his shoulder at Owen’s stunned face. His mouth barely turned, but a condescending smile played at the corners of his eyes. “And those are only a sample of the ops he’s been involved in. He’s saved an untold number of American lives, both here at home and overseas, civilian and military.” Owen didn’t know what to make of this. The information was probably true. The incidents were too high profile for Schaeffer to pull them randomly. He’d know Owen had the clearance to find out if he was telling the truth.

But Schaeffer was painting a rosy picture. Owen had been around too long to forget the flip side of every op. Things no one liked to talk about. Things like how many people died for the information Legend pulled in. Like what Legend did or said to gain access to such sensitive information. Like what else Legend was doing that didn’t necessarily benefit the American people, only Schaeffer specifically.

“How?” Owen asked. “How is he performing these miracles from a cell in Nevada?”

Schaeffer turned back to the window and clasped his hands behind this back. “That’s classified as need-to-know, colonel.”

Owen clenched his teeth. Fine. He’d find out on his own. “So what about him? If he was at the Castle, isn’t he dead?”

“He was getting ready for transport to another facility for testing when the chopper hit the lab. We got him out, detoured him to a safe house in the mountains of Utah with a transport team until we get this mess settled.”

Owen narrowed his eyes, a hot stream of alert sliding down his chest. “Transport team?”

“Four of our best agents are on him.”

Owen waited for more security details, but got nothing. He wasn’t sure why he had the inclination to laugh. There was a prisoner out there—a powerful, skilled prisoner—inadequately guarded, and yes, that did make Owen’s skin tighten with the urgency to act. But he just sat there with the irony blooming in his chest until he couldn’t stem a smile and the shake of his head.

“That’s it?” Owen asked.

“What do you mean, ‘that’s it’?”

“I mean, that’s the extent of your security on a high value prisoner?”

Schaeffer thrust his shoulders back. His mouth tightened. “That’s why I’ve called you in, Owen. You’re the expert, not me. Take whatever measures you feel necessary to secure him.”

“And what budget am I using, sir?”

“The black budget,” Schaeffer said.

This was a black op. Fine. Owen had done his share of black ops. But there was something very wrong about this one.


Meet Author Joan Swan

Joan Swan writes sexy romantic suspense for Kensington (Phoenix Rising Series) and independently (Covert Affairs Series). She also works as a sonographer at a top medical facility in San Francisco and lives in magnificent wine country on the central coast of California with her husband and two daughters.

You can connect with Joan on her:

Website / Facebook Profile / Facebook Page / Twitter / Twitter Giveaways





Joan Swan's
RUSH
Virtual Tour August 19th - September 6th

August 23: The Book Whore
August 26: Books-n-Kisses
August 27: Grave Tells
August 30: The Jeep Diva
September 2: The Reading Cafe
September 3: So Many Reads
September 4: Under the Covers
September 6: Urban Girl Reader



There are several ways for fans to score some pretty awesome prizes during the Rush Virtual Tour! Listed below are the goodies you can win by entering the Tour Wide Giveaway on Joan Swan's Facebook page and the Per Stop Giveaway you can enter at all the fabulous Virtual Tour stops from August 19th thru September 6th!!

Tour Wide Giveawayfound on Joan Swan’s FB Page:

      (3) Designer purses filled with lots of goodies.

Per Stop Giveaway:

      (1) print copy of either FEVER (#1) or BLAZE (#2) per the number of tour stops (15 Total) – US/Ca Only.

      (1) digital copy of FIRST TEMPTATION by Joan Swan per the number of tour stops (15 Total)

      (1) digital copy of RECKLESS by Skye Jordan per the number of tour stops (15 Total)


Please follow the Rafflecopter widget to enter to win at each stop. Then visit Joan Swan’s FB page to enter to win one of three designer purses filled with a variety of goodies! (Full Terms & Conditions located on the widgets.)

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