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Blurb:
YOU NEVER KNOW…

Bleeding Vengeance’s drummer, Roderick Powell knows he’s a sod for feeling glum, especially after moving into a beautiful new home in a smart Denver suburb. But all his mates are partnered or married, and dreadfully happy. It’s enough to make a rockstar rethink his options. And even though his sexy neighbor has given him the brush-off, he’s decided to have another go – at this point he has nothing left to lose, apart from his heart.

WHAT LIES BENEATH

Gwen Mason’s romantic past has been bumpier than most – twice divorced by thirty, she’s had enough of broken promises. An ER nurse who keeps a brutal schedule, she’s happy to become known as the neighborhood crazy cat lady. But…the most delicious man has moved next door. He’s British, he’s famous, he’s a rockstar. And, hard as she tries, Gwen can't keep Rod Powell from breaking all her rules, and suddenly she sees a future she never believed possible.



Excerpt:
Gwen’s eyes widened. “Do you think all five of them are moving into the place?”

“Lord, I hope not.” Mrs. Kersh’s lips thinned like a junior high schoolteacher’s. Suddenly she gasped. “The first one is coming this way.”

Sure enough, Mr. Hotness was striding up Gwen’s lawn with a smile that made her breath hitch. “Cheers, new neighbors. I’m Roderick Powell. I thought I’d introduce myself to you lovely ladies and get the rundown of the neighborhood.”

He had a British accent. Gwen nearly melted in her seat. It wasn’t fair. Her belly fluttered like an infatuated teenager’s as she rose on shaking legs and shook his hand.

“I’m Gwenda Mason.” Oh God, his grip was so warm and strong, and some delicious scent radiated from him. She fought to keep her head straight and not stammer. “I’m your next-door neighbor.” She cringed as his brow lifted with amusement at her stating the obvious. “I mean, ah…” She pointed at her other neighbor to clarify. “This is Mrs. Kersh. She lives across the street from me.”

Mrs. Kersh stiffened on the bench swing and gave him a stiff nod instead of a handshake. “Where are you from, Mr. Powell?”

“Los Angeles.” At her suspicious frown he added, “But I was born in Lancashire, England.”

“And what do you do?” she demanded, casting a baleful glare at one of his speaker cabinets being hauled up his walkway.

“I’m a drummer.” He confirmed their suspicions. “But don’t worry, I’m installing sound-proofing panels in my music room, which will be in the basement.” Roderick tossed the question back. “And what do you do, Mrs. Kersh?”

“I’m retired.” Mrs. Kersh said primly. “Are those others going to be living here as well?” She pointed at the other gorgeous men and the beautiful women beside them.

Roderick shook his head. “No, they’re only helping me move.” At Mrs. Kersh’s loud sigh of relief, he chuckled and turned to Gwen. “And what do you do, Gwenda?”

Her skin flushed under his gaze. “I’m a nurse.”

His grin broadened, revealing gleaming white teeth. “Hellooo, nurse!”

A startled laugh escaped her lips. “Did you just make an Animaniacs reference at me?” She’d grown up with that cartoon. For a moment she wondered how he knew about that old show, but then realized that it was probably streaming online somewhere.

He nodded, still grinning. “Sorry, luv. That was cheeky. Couldn’t help it.”

Mrs. Kersh sniffed in disapproval while heat flooded to Gwen’s face at the casual endearment. She should disapprove as well. Her young neighbor shouldn’t address her with flirtatious terms. That would get them off to a bad start. Yet she didn’t have the heart to reprimand him. Besides, it could be a Brit thing. It probably didn’t mean anything more than other English terms she’d heard like “ducky.”

Gwen changed the subject. “So you’re going to be living in that big house all alone?” At first it seemed like an odd thing, but then she remembered that she’d done the same. Yes, she’d been awarded the house in the divorce, but she could have sold the place and had a much smaller mortgage. For her, keeping the house was a matter of pride, comfort, storage, and the unspoken hope to maybe have room for someone else.

“I’ve had bigger,” he answered with a wink, though for a moment there was a flicker of pain in his gray eyes.

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About the Author:

Formerly an auto-mechanic, Brooklyn Ann thrives on writing Romance featuring unconventional heroines and heroes who adore them. After writing historical paranormal romance in her critically acclaimed “Scandals with Bite” series and urban fantasy in her “Brides of Prophecy” novels, she now explores the chaotic realm of heavy metal music— a difficult world to find love in.

She lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with her son, her cat, and a 1980 Datsun 210.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

I’ve been waiting for today, since it’s one of my favorite holidays. I get to let my Irish flag fly, which I love to do. I know this is considered a big drinking and party holiday, but for me it’s more about celebrating my heritage (I’m already rocking the green with my nails). Oh, and the awesome food. Corned beef, fish and chips, boiled cabbage, mash and bangers, leek soup, potato pancakes (which I absolutely love). Not to mention the fantastic music. My favorite band is Flogging Molly, though I also enjoy The Cranberries and of course, U2. All in all, today is a fun day to celebrate a part of my cultural background, and for those who celebrate, I hope you enjoy yourselves. And on that note, here are my favorite songs from the top three bands. Enjoy!

(Though Ode to My Family is a close second).

Happy New Year!

The beginning of a new year is all about firsts. The first song you hear, the first movie you see, the first big news you have, the first big event, etc. It seems to hold a bit of magic at times. For me, I love seeing what my inadvertent firsts are, especially my musical firsts. For example, the first song I heard in 2016 was New York, New York by Frank Sinatra. It’s the song I’ve started quite a few years with, as it’s played after the ball drop in New York. It’s a bit of familiarity, as well as a promise of the start of a new year. I also like to see what other musical firsts happen to me. For example, Gwen Stefani was the first performer I saw this year (singing my favorite song of her’s coincidentally). And on the way home from my New Year’s Eve party, I heard a song on the radio that has apparently been out for over 6 months already, yet it was the first time I’d ever heard it. The song (Once A Day) perfectly summed up the feelings I have about going into a new year, and I’m taking it as a good sign.

So here’s to a new year, full of exciting opportunities and surprises. I hope yours is wonderful, prosperous, and safe, with lots to look forward to (more on that tomorrow). Enjoy 2016!

Holiday Party - Christmas Carols

Since we are now a week away from Christmas, I decided to share my favorite Christmas song - Carol of the Bells. I absolutely love this song and could listen to it on repeat all holiday season. I not only love the iconic music, but I also love how many different versions of the song exist. This is one of those songs that people can easily add their own twists to, while still being recognizable as the traditional Carol of the Bells. These are just three of the versions I’ve found that I love listening to. All three are unique and different, yet they also all share similar elements. Enjoy :)

What’s your favorite Christmas song? Is there a certain version of a Christmas song that you absolutely love (even if it’s unorthodox)? Share links or titles below, I’m always looking for new songs to listen to during the holidays. One lucky commenter will win a $5 Amazon GC, so be sure to leave your email address in your comment. 

Also, don't forget to enter the grand prize giveaway as well!

Holiday Party - Hanukkah/Chanukah

Today marks the beginning of Hanukkah/Chanukah (though it technically started yesterday at sundown). Last year, I shared three of my favorite songs, and while they were fun songs, they didn't really explain what Hanukkah was about. However, I recently discovered a wonderful a capella group on YouTube who originally formed at Yeshiva University and now perform together. They do a pretty awesome job of mixing fun lyrics and their heritage, and so I think I'll them explain. Here are...The Maccabeats!

Hoffman Academy Online Piano Lessons Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Get a jumpstart on your homeschool curriculum or new year's goals by trying out our fun and engaging online piano lessons and supplementary materials.  Help your readers start the year off right by introducing their families to the power of a musical education.

How it works:  Our series of 60 FREE piano lessons are carefully sequenced to build ability and understanding. No prior experience required.  Then, as your family's needs and budget allow, make the most of your lessons with learning activity pages, MP3 tracks, and sheet music, available for purchase from our store.

The Complete Materials for Unit 1 include everything you need to get the most out of your Hoffman Academy piano lessons:

Music Theory Worksheets & Activity Pages (36 PDF pages)

Song Sheets with Practice Instructions (5 PDF pages)

Piano Listening CD MP3s

Practice CD MP3s

Parent’s Guide

My Review:
4.5 stars

Now, I'm a bit hopeless when it comes to playing musical instruments. I sing and I play a mean tambourine, but that's about it. However, my mother loves the piano and has always wanted her kids to be able to play, so when I heard about this, I decided to give it a try.

This was a very good beginner program. It is geared more towards kids, but I took it as a "Dummies Guide" on how to play the piano. The materials started with explaining musical terms, and then continued on with fun and engaging lessons that made it much more entertaining and easier for me to learn.

And not only did you get the sheet music and the instructions, they also included MP3s of what the music you were playing was supposed to sound like, which really helped me out. Plus, I was also able to play along with the tracks, which also helped.

The materials also included an informative parent's guide to encourage and help their children learn, which I liked.

All in all, this was a very good program at a very reasonable price, and I would highly recommend it for children and even adults who want to learn how to play the piano.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.