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Thursday, March 3, 2016

The Borrowed Boyfriend by Ginny Baird @GinnyBaird ~ Meet the Characters & Enter Giveaway

BOOK INFORMATION

TITLE – The Borrowed Boyfriend AUTHOR – Ginny Baird GENRE – Romantic Comedy PUBLICATION DATE – March 15, 2016 LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 286 pages (print) PUBLISHER – Winter Wedding Press COVER ARTIST – Dar Albert

THE BORROWED BOYFRIEND ISBN: (e-Book) 978-1-942058-14-4 ISBN: (Print) 978-1-942058-15-1

BOOK SYNOPSIS

A fun romantic comedy and a classic beach romance!

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author GINNY BAIRD, a heartfelt and hilarious tale about two lost souls finding their way to each other.

Allison Murphy spends a week in March with the same group of girlfriends each year. What started as a college spring break tradition morphed into an annual reunion, ultimately encompassing boyfriends and husbands. Only Allison hasn’t brought along a love interest in years, inspiring the others toward goodwill efforts at fixing her up. Faced with the prospect of yet another beach week mismatched with a virtual stranger, Allison’s roommate Kate suggests a shocking alternative. Allison can “borrow” Kate’s handsome and successful boyfriend for the trip. The trouble is Grady O’Brien stands for everything romantic idealist Allison is against. He’s a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to get ahead. What Allison doesn’t understand is just how far Grady is willing to go…

Wine industry entrepreneur Grady O’Brien knows an opportunity when he sees one. Allison Murphy runs a boutique wine label design company, while Grady heads up a firm that buys those sorts of businesses out. When Grady’s girlfriend unexpectedly must attend a conference and their vacation plans are cancelled, she encourages Grady to accompany Allison to the beach instead. Grady agrees to participate in the ruse of playing Allison’s boyfriend with a secret agenda in mind. He hopes to pave the way for acquiring Allison’s Bella Fortuna Wines by winning favor with its pretty owner and her friends. The one thing Grady doesn’t count on losing in the bargain is his heart.

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EXCERPT

The waitress arrived speedily with their check and laid it on the table before hustling away to refill another customer’s coffee.

Grady was quick on the draw with his wallet.

“Here,’” Allison protested. “Let me!” But when she snapped open her purse it tipped sideways on the table then somersaulted onto the floor. Allison stared aghast at the mound of personal belongings that had landed on the carpet by her open bag that gaped wide like a landed fish. There in a heap were her wallet, a pack of tissues, lipstick, sunglasses, a chewing gum container, assorted wrappers, the ibuprofen bottle and…

“Eeek!” She dove onto the grimy carpet and got down on her hands and knees, scraping it all together.

Grady’s head dipped below the table. “Can I help you down there?”

Allison stared in mortification at the blatant box of condoms clutched in her hands, then tried to cover the label with her fingers. “Er, no thanks.”

Grady’s forehead rose. “Looks like you came prepared.”

“These aren’t mine!” she blubbered. “Actually, they’re yours!” Her face steamed. “For you!” That hadn’t come out right at all. What she meant was Kate had asked her to buy them for him, or for Kate and him! Oh, she didn’t know!

Grady grinned and her heart hammered.

“Sorry, Allison. I’m taken.”

CHARACTER BIOS

GRADY O’BRIEN – Wine Entrepreneur – Age 32 Tall, dark and sexy Grady O’Brien doesn’t play games that he can’t win. So when he signs up for a week of playing Allison’s fake boyfriend with a covert mission of taking over her company, he confidently predicts success. Of Irish decent and with slate blue eyes, Grady has faith in his powers of persuasion. He’s made a mint running a huge wine wholesaler, and keeps his 6 ft. 1 in. bod buff by restoring the 1920s Craftsman style house he bought and with rugged hiking and camping expeditions into the mountains. But beneath his tough exterior, Grady harbors an ultra personal secret—one that even his girlfriend Kate doesn’t know. Only the woman who can unlock it can find the way to his heart. Is it possible that person is someone who is his polar opposite? The totally free-spirited, disorganized and emotional Allison Murphy?

ALLISON MURPHY – Wine Label Designer and Small Business Owner – Age 29 Pretty and talented Allison Murphy has long blond hair, bright blue eyes and an artistic bent. She runs her own wine label design company, and due to some personal history has an extreme dislike of all things “big business.” This includes people like the very arrogant, yet admittedly hot, Grady O’Brien, who is obviously used to getting his way both on and off the job. Still, she’s in a pinch so agrees to let him play her boyfriend for the annual beach week she spends with her overly eager matchmaking girlfriends. They’re always trying to fix her up, but Allison doesn’t believe true love can be orchestrated that way. When the right guy comes along—as delivered by the fates—she’ll just know it. What Allison never expects is to find herself developing real feelings for the object of her pretend affections: the strong, sure and temptingly attractive Grady O’Brien.

AUTHOR BIO

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling Author Ginny Baird has published novels in print and online and received screenplay options from Hollywood for her family and romantic comedy scripts. She writes heartwarming contemporary romance about single women facing everyday challenges. Known for featuring holidays and family themes in her work, Ginny frequently portrays the struggles of single parents or others who've given up on finding true love.

Ginny has two novella series, The Holiday Brides Series (holiday romance) and The Summer Grooms Series (summer romance), a Romantic Ghost Stories series (paranormal ghost romance), and additional single titles available. She is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, a Top 10 Best Seller on Kindle, NOOK and iBooks, and a #1 Best Seller in several Romance and Women's Fiction categories. Visit Ginny's website www.ginnybairdromance.com to learn more about her and her books.

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Saturday, June 6, 2015

My Best Friends Bride by Ginny Baird @GinnyBaird ~ Author Interview and Rafflecopter #GIVEAWAY

BOOK INFORMATION

TITLE – My Best Friend’s Bride

AUTHOR – Ginny Baird

GENRE – Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy

PUBLICATION DATE – June 9, 2015

LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 72K

PUBLISHER – Winter Wedding Press

COVER ARTIST – Dar Albert

BOOK SYNOPSIS

From New York Times Bestselling Author GINNY BAIRD, a new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy...

Relationship expert Jillian Jamison is in a bind. While her first book was a successful bestseller, her second tome tanked. Now, her publisher wants a spin on the third book, Married Love: Keeping Those Home Fires Burning, that's up close and personal. With financial pressures mounting and sole responsibility for her aging grandfather, Jill feels forced into wedlock. But it's only for a year and she's devised a plan with her long-term friend. When Brad backs out, Jill fears she'll be left standing at the altar. Then Brad offers a solution: Jill can marry the one man on earth she despises...his handsome best friend.

Hunter Delany is a confirmed bachelor and that's how he likes it. When his best friend Brad approaches him with an unusual contract, he's determined to run for the hills, especially since the name on the paperwork is international celebrity Jillian Jamison, the woman who spurned him in high school. Hunter would rather do anything than spend twelve months of his life saddled with her. But he has a soft spot for Brad who's in a predicament, so Hunter agrees to consider Brad's proposal. When Hunter learns he's getting passed over for a job promotion, because the client only wants to work with those in a family way, this clinches the deal.

Hunter is "in" for as long as he can stand it. Jill is not thrilled with the arrangement either. But really, what choice does she have? Even if it has to look authentic on the outside, between her and Hunter it's just pretend. Besides, she reasons rationally, she's already got the dress...

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EXCERPT

Before Jill knew what was happening, he reached for her and clamped her against his chest in a big bear hug. His frame was rock solid and he smelled of musky cologne. Hunter’s arms wound around her securing her at the waist. “Sorry bud,” he whispered to Brad, “the press is watching.”

Jill stared up at him, her mind whirling. “Hunter! Just what are you doing?” She didn’t know why, but her knees felt weak and her mouth went dry. She was probably in a state of shock. It wasn’t like she recalled that old longing she’d held, when she’d hoped to be in Hunter’s arms, so many years ago. Then, she’d imagined him to be a different kind of guy…the sort who could really care for a girl, and sweep her off her feet with one kiss. Not that she’d let him try, especially after learning what sort of guy he really was. The type who was only in it for the moment, and wouldn’t have given her a second thought once she’d completely given him her heart. His dark eyes caught the sunlight as he dipped his chin toward hers.

“Making us public,” he said with a grin. At once, Jill felt transported in time and she was all of seventeen again, helplessly under Hunter’s spell. The next thing she knew, his mouth was on hers, all hot and heavy, his tongue sweeping in to taste hers. Jill sagged in his arms and he tightened his embrace. This was wrong. This is insane… But Jill found herself kissing him back, just a little at first—and then a lot. He felt so good and smelled so fine, she nearly forgot they were standing at the edge of a parking lot. Jill’s temperature spiked as her tennis racket crashed to the ground. Oh man, he was good. Better than good. Hunter’s skill was top-notch. Excellent. Why oh why, had she waited so long? Or perhaps it was good she’d waited, until the fruit of her desire had ripened to perfection. Was it Jill’s imagination, or was Hunter just as ravenous for her? Somehow her arms were around him, her wrists overlapping at the back of his neck. It was almost like she was enjoying this, wanting more of him... What? Hunter? Jill called herself up short and broke away, stepping back with a gasp. At least she hoped she was gasping and not panting. Whoa.

Hunter saucily cocked an eyebrow and spoke with a husky rasp.

“Can I take that to mean you missed me, too?”

CHARACTER BIOS

Jillian (Jill) Jamison – The heroine from My Best Friend’s Bride, Jill Jamison, is a thirty-year-old relationship expert. She has shoulder-length brown hair and warm brown eyes with hints of honey around the irises. Jill’s first book, Love Like You Mean It, was an international bestseller. Her second tome, Long-term Love: Making It Last, tanked. Now, Jill’s under pressure to produce a third book, Married Love: Keeping Those Home Fires Burning, that’s up close and personal. The trouble is—though she’s experienced at giving others advice—Jill has never had luck in the boyfriend department herself. She has several ex-boyfriends, including Isaac who gave Jill her dog Fifi. Jill also has a Tom cat called Mimi. When hero Hunter hears about Fifi and Mimi, he refuses to live under the same roof with pets having such ridiculous sounding names. This makes Jill steamed, as does everything else Hunter says and does. When he unexpectedly lays a hot kiss on her while seeing her for the first time in twelve years, Jill’s absolutely furious! She’s also angry with herself for reacting so eagerly to Hunter’s advances. He’s the guy she’s hated since high school. Surely, a fake marriage will never fly with a dyed-in-the-wool womanizer like him! Forget that he’s more handsome than ever, and has that lop-sided smile that still makes her weak in the knees. And never mind that her deadline for marrying is only a few weeks away. Jill can’t imagine making things work with the type of cad she warns women about. Not Hunter Delaney! No way!

Hunter Delaney – Hero Hunter Delaney is also thirty and works for an advertising agency. He’s back in town after being away for more than a decade, during which he’s developed his skills on the job and failed at his numerous encounters with women. Hunter has his own reasons for guarding his heart, so emotionally he keeps females at bay. Ultimately, they become frustrated and walk out on him, just like Sabrina did when she almost clobbered him on the head with the three-inch high-heeled shoe she lobbed in his direction. Hunter has dark hair and eyes, a buff frame, and stands over six feet tall. He’s been Brad’s best friend since prep school, and has repeatedly come to Brad’s rescue by getting him out of trouble. This time is no different, except it involves that stuck-up brunette Jill Jamison, who was too good for Hunter in high school and now believes she’s better than the rest of the world. Okay, so Jill’s held up pretty well over the years and still has those pretty brown eyes Hunter mooned over as a teenager. But, deep down, she’s still an “ice princess” with that same chilly heart. At least, that’s what Hunter thinks until Jill’s fiery hello kiss has him believing she’s experienced a deep thaw…

Cassandra Evans – Cassandra Evans has been Jill’s nemesis since high school. For as long as Cassandra’s known Jill, Jill’s been a pain the neck, besting Cassandra again and again at every competition. Cassandra wanted to write novels, but instead she’s stuck working for a gossip magazine. And just look at Jill with her worldwide celebrity! Though Cassandra’s sneakily discovered that little-miss-prissy Jill isn’t always as successful as she claims to be. Cassandra takes pride in being the one who brought Jill’s second book down by publishing her exposé on the “fact behind the fiction” of Jill’s real dating life. Now, suddenly, looky here! Jill’s getting married! Not once, but twice! First, to her childhood friend Brad, which smelled fishy enough. Next, to famed womanizer Hunter Delaney, which stinks to high heaven! If anyone smells a rat, Cassandra does, and she’s extra good at getting to the bottom of things. Thank goodness she’s tall, blond and leggy, and has a way of influencing sources. She’s also got the wardrobe for tackling any undercover operation. A fact that comes in handy when she meets a nerdy—yet increasingly attractive—private investigator engaged in the same mission.

AUTHOR BIO

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling Author Ginny Baird has published novels in print and online and received screenplay options from Hollywood for her family and romantic comedy scripts. She writes touching, often humorous, contemporary romance about single women facing everyday challenges. Known for featuring holidays and family themes in her work, Ginny frequently portrays the struggles of single parents or others who've given up on finding true love.

Ginny has two novella series, The Holiday Brides Series (holiday romance) and The Summer Grooms Series (summer romance), as well as additional single titles available. She is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, a Top 10 Best Seller on Kindle, NOOK and iBooks, and a #1 Best Seller in several Romance and Women's Fiction categories. Visit Ginny's website www.ginnybairdromance.com to learn more about her and her books.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Date of Birth: June 6th

Date of Interview: May 20, 2015

Place: Muffy Wilson Blog (author lives in Virginia)

The Book: My Best Friend’s Bride

Tell us about your newest release.

My Best Friend’s Bride is a really fun story about two people (the hero and heroine) who had a falling out with each other during high school, and now—twelve years later—find themselves in a position where they’re getting married! It’s a marriage of convenience story with a romantic comedy feel. The heroine is a celebrity “relationship expert” who secretly can’t keep a boyfriend of her own, while the hero is a dyed-in-the-wool womanizer. Talk about opposites attracting! Although in the beginning there’s a lot of friction of the negative kind. The heroine Jill dislikes the hero for being the type of man she disapproves of (and the kind she warns other women about), and the hero Hunter believes Jill to be stuck-up and cold-hearted. That is, until Jill surprises Hunter (and herself!) by giving him a totally steamy kiss. It’s all for the benefit of the press who’s watching. At least that’s what Jill tries to tell herself…

What genre do you enjoy writing the most? Why?

I really love writing romance, because I’m a big believer in happy endings. I enjoy stories that leave me feeling hopeful and uplifted, so those are the kinds of books I like to write.

What is your most treasured possession?

My most treasured possession is my engagement ring. My husband had it made especially for me by setting the diamond on an heirloom wedding band that had been in his family. The band had belonged to his great aunt who was very special to him.

If you could only tell us one thing about yourself, what would you want us to know most?

I’m a really fierce Mama Bear. I’d do anything for my kids.

Who or what has been the greatest love of your life? Why, How?

My husband is, absolutely. When we met, I was a single mother of four and honestly never thought I’d find love again. I’m delighted he proved me wrong. My husband is caring, kind, intelligent, handsome and loyal, and his smile still gives me butterflies. You can’t ask for more than that!

If you could choose to be a character in a book, who would it be? Why?

I’d love to be Winnie the Pooh and eat all that honey! Plus, he had some really great friends.

What quality do you most admire in a woman/man, lover/spouse or influencer/boss?

In a woman/man -Intelligence and wit.

In a lover/spouse -Stability and kindness.

In an influencer/boss -Tact and integrity.

Besides writing, what other interests do you have?

I enjoy cooking and biking with my husband. We like to do both of those things together. I also like working crossword puzzles and playing family games like Scrabble.

How can readers connect with you online?

They can find me at my website:

http://www.ginnybairdromance.com

On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/GinnyBairdRomance

And on Twitter:

@ginnybaird

What are your Top (10?) Writing Tips? Writing Advice?

1) Write from the heart.

2) Believe in your story.

3) Listen to your editor.

4) Remember writing is a business.

5) Pay to advertise.

6) Respect your readers.

7) Honor your friendships.

8) Get out of the house.

9) Take time for yourself.

10) Have fun!

Can you tell us what is coming up next for you?

I’m very excited to be working on a new holiday trilogy. It’s a series of novellas that will come out in fall 2015.

AUTHOR FOLLOW LINKS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE – WEBSITE – BLOG – FACEBOOK – TWITTER – GOODREADS

GIVEAWAY PRIZES

Five Copies Of The Calendar Brides by Ginny Baird (ebook edition: choice of Mobi or ePub)

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

My Best Friend's Bride by Ginny Baird ~ NYT Best Selling Author and Rafflecopter #Giveaway

BOOK INFORMATION

TITLE – My Best Friend’s Bride

AUTHOR – Ginny Baird

GENRE – Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy

PUBLICATION DATE – June 9, 2015

LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 72K

PUBLISHER – Winter Wedding Press

COVER ARTIST – Dar Albert

BOOK SYNOPSIS

From New York Times Bestselling Author GINNY BAIRD, a new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy...

BUY & TBR LINKS

AMAZON KINDLE US – AMAZON KINDLE CA – AMAZON KINDLE UK – KOBO - ITUNES – GOODREADS

EXCERPT

Before Jill knew what was happening, he reached for her and clamped her against his chest in a big bear hug. His frame was rock solid and he smelled of musky cologne. Hunter’s arms wound around her securing her at the waist. “Sorry bud,” he whispered to Brad, “the press is watching.”

Jill stared up at him, her mind whirling. “Hunter! Just what are you doing?” She didn’t know why, but her knees felt weak and her mouth went dry. She was probably in a state of shock. It wasn’t like she recalled that old longing she’d held, when she’d hoped to be in Hunter’s arms, so many years ago. Then, she’d imagined him to be a different kind of guy…the sort who could really care for a girl, and sweep her off her feet with one kiss. Not that she’d let him try, especially after learning what sort of guy he really was. The type who was only in it for the moment, and wouldn’t have given her a second thought once she’d completely given him her heart. His dark eyes caught the sunlight as he dipped his chin toward hers.

“Making us public,” he said with a grin. At once, Jill felt transported in time and she was all of seventeen again, helplessly under Hunter’s spell. The next thing she knew, his mouth was on hers, all hot and heavy, his tongue sweeping in to taste hers. Jill sagged in his arms and he tightened his embrace. This was wrong. This is insane… But Jill found herself kissing him back, just a little at first—and then a lot. He felt so good and smelled so fine, she nearly forgot they were standing at the edge of a parking lot. Jill’s temperature spiked as her tennis racket crashed to the ground. Oh man, he was good. Better than good. Hunter’s skill was top-notch. Excellent. Why oh why, had she waited so long? Or perhaps it was good she’d waited, until the fruit of her desire had ripened to perfection. Was it Jill’s imagination, or was Hunter just as ravenous for her? Somehow her arms were around him, her wrists overlapping at the back of his neck. It was almost like she was enjoying this, wanting more of him... What? Hunter? Jill called herself up short and broke away, stepping back with a gasp. At least she hoped she was gasping and not panting. Whoa.

Hunter saucily cocked an eyebrow and spoke with a husky rasp.

“Can I take that to mean you missed me, too?”

CHARACTER BIOS

AUTHOR BIO

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling Author Ginny Baird has published novels in print and online and received screenplay options from Hollywood for her family and romantic comedy scripts. She writes touching, often humorous, contemporary romance about single women facing everyday challenges. Known for featuring holidays and family themes in her work, Ginny frequently portrays the struggles of single parents or others who've given up on finding true love.

AUTHOR FOLLOW LINKS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE – WEBSITE – BLOG – FACEBOOK – TWITTER – GOODREADS

GIVEAWAY PRIZES

Five Copies Of The Calendar Brides by Ginny Baird (ebook edition: choice of Mobi or ePub)

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

The Borrowed Boyfriend by Ginny Baird @GinnyBaird ~ Meet the Characters & Enter Giveaway

BOOK INFORMATION

BOOK SYNOPSIS

BUY & TBR LINKS

EXCERPT

CHARACTER BIOS

AUTHOR BIO

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Saturday, June 6, 2015

My Best Friends Bride by Ginny Baird @GinnyBaird ~ Author Interview and Rafflecopter #GIVEAWAY

BOOK INFORMATION

BOOK SYNOPSIS

BUY & TBR LINKS

EXCERPT

CHARACTER BIOS

AUTHOR BIO

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

My Best Friend's Bride by Ginny Baird ~ NYT Best Selling Author and Rafflecopter #Giveaway

BOOK INFORMATION

BOOK SYNOPSIS

BUY & TBR LINKS

EXCERPT

CHARACTER BIOS

AUTHOR BIO

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