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summer of irreverence: the rock star
Book 1 in The New York Artists SeriesStandalone
Straight-laced, veterinary surgeon, Summer Wynters is ready to break the rules. And who better to break them with than the most irreverent of all men, mega rock star Malcolm Angel? With one last summer free from work obligations, Summer moves to New York City, and at the coaxing of her friend, pretends to be a model so she can spend one wild night with Malcolm.
Rock star, Malcolm Angel, tortured by a dark past, may be the poet laureate of romance, but he, like science-minded Summer, has never believed in romantic love. How could he? With his history, he doesn't deserve to be loved.
When Summer's honesty, kindness, and exuberance for life changes his perspective, the two discover they are in deeper than either dreamed possible. But when Malcolm discovers Summer's been perpetuating a lie, will he forgive her? Even if forgiveness is possible, can a man immune to love teach someone else to believe in it? "This book was beautiful. It had its funny moments and it had its sad moments... Amazingly written and well portrayed!" -Haddie's Haven "Love this... A wonderfully written touching story..." -Books are Love "It was the perfect blend of sexy and entertaining, and I could not turn the pages fast enough!" - Riddle's Reviews audiobook Amazon apple books b & n
Rock star, Malcolm Angel, tortured by a dark past, may be the poet laureate of romance, but he, like science-minded Summer, has never believed in romantic love. How could he? With his history, he doesn't deserve to be loved.
When Summer's honesty, kindness, and exuberance for life changes his perspective, the two discover they are in deeper than either dreamed possible. But when Malcolm discovers Summer's been perpetuating a lie, will he forgive her? Even if forgiveness is possible, can a man immune to love teach someone else to believe in it? "This book was beautiful. It had its funny moments and it had its sad moments... Amazingly written and well portrayed!" -Haddie's Haven "Love this... A wonderfully written touching story..." -Books are Love "It was the perfect blend of sexy and entertaining, and I could not turn the pages fast enough!" - Riddle's Reviews audiobook Amazon apple books b & n
To Be or Not To Be: The Actors
Book 2 in The New York Artists SeriesStandalone
Jenna Joyce has the opportunity of a lifetime: to play Ophelia in an off-Broadway production of Hamlet starring the hot daytime drama bad boy, Trevor Hughes. She desperately needs this job to save her family and herself. The problem is Jenna can’t stand Trevor.
Trevor Hughes is tired of his villainous Caspian Locke character and flashy soap opera life. He’d love to give it all up and go back to his gritty acting roots, but he can’t, his sister and nephew rely on him to pay their exorbitant medical bills.When Trevor and Jenna manage to build an offstage relationship, the futures of their families as well as themselves are threatened and Jenna panics. But even if Trevor can overcome his challenges, can he free Jenna from hers? And will he ever be able to prove to her that, despite all obstacles, their love is meant to be? "It’s a fun read, a very real feeling romance, with barriers on both sides, and yet they can't seem to keep away. I could feel that magic pull between them and love that. It wasn't a clothes off, sex on in second chapter romance, but a slow burn one where for much they are nothing more than friends secretly attracted to each other, and then friends who admit attraction but understand it can't go further....til it does ;-) " -Netgalley Review "Totally enjoyed this book of the novice actor in her first paid production in an off-Broadway play of Hamlet. I give this: 5 stars!" - Netgalley Review Amazon apple books b & n
Trevor Hughes is tired of his villainous Caspian Locke character and flashy soap opera life. He’d love to give it all up and go back to his gritty acting roots, but he can’t, his sister and nephew rely on him to pay their exorbitant medical bills.When Trevor and Jenna manage to build an offstage relationship, the futures of their families as well as themselves are threatened and Jenna panics. But even if Trevor can overcome his challenges, can he free Jenna from hers? And will he ever be able to prove to her that, despite all obstacles, their love is meant to be? "It’s a fun read, a very real feeling romance, with barriers on both sides, and yet they can't seem to keep away. I could feel that magic pull between them and love that. It wasn't a clothes off, sex on in second chapter romance, but a slow burn one where for much they are nothing more than friends secretly attracted to each other, and then friends who admit attraction but understand it can't go further....til it does ;-) " -Netgalley Review "Totally enjoyed this book of the novice actor in her first paid production in an off-Broadway play of Hamlet. I give this: 5 stars!" - Netgalley Review Amazon apple books b & n
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The Risk of Happiness: The Punk Rocker
Book 3 in The New York Artists Series Standalone
Bad boy punk rock star Reale Lynxx never expected to see his ex-girlfriend, Amanda Simmons, again. And after she'd stomped on his heart and walked out on him six years ago, he's not so sure he wants to. Certainly Reale never imagined he would rescue Amanda and her son, Johnny, from drowning. But all it takes is one evening with her and Reale is ready to leave the past behind and try again.
Amanda never meant to hurt Reale and happily jumps heart-first into rebuilding their relationship. But when she confesses she left him to secretly raise their son, Reale grows livid, fighting her and gaining custody of Johnny…
When Reale realizes he was wrong for taking Johnny away, he tries to win Amanda back. But can she forgive the man who took her son? And can she ever trust Reale again, no matter how much she loves him? "If you’re looking for a great story of forgiveness, second chances, and what it means to be a family, this book has your name on it. I was given an arc of this story for an honest opinion of the work and can I just tell you it’s wonderful in every way? Because it is! 5 well deserved, emotional stars from me!" -Goodreads Review, Author Peggy Jaeger
"Goldstein has the knack for creating well-developed characters, who are so vividly portrayed they seem like real people, and by the end I was rooting for these two to get their happy ending. I really enjoy Goldstein’s writing style, her characters and descriptive settings are really well done. I felt like I’d taken a trip to New York City by the time I’d finished The Risk of Happiness, and it was with a hot punk rock star too––what could be better?" -Goodreads Review, Author Donna Simonetta Amazon apple books b & n
Amanda never meant to hurt Reale and happily jumps heart-first into rebuilding their relationship. But when she confesses she left him to secretly raise their son, Reale grows livid, fighting her and gaining custody of Johnny…
When Reale realizes he was wrong for taking Johnny away, he tries to win Amanda back. But can she forgive the man who took her son? And can she ever trust Reale again, no matter how much she loves him? "If you’re looking for a great story of forgiveness, second chances, and what it means to be a family, this book has your name on it. I was given an arc of this story for an honest opinion of the work and can I just tell you it’s wonderful in every way? Because it is! 5 well deserved, emotional stars from me!" -Goodreads Review, Author Peggy Jaeger
"Goldstein has the knack for creating well-developed characters, who are so vividly portrayed they seem like real people, and by the end I was rooting for these two to get their happy ending. I really enjoy Goldstein’s writing style, her characters and descriptive settings are really well done. I felt like I’d taken a trip to New York City by the time I’d finished The Risk of Happiness, and it was with a hot punk rock star too––what could be better?" -Goodreads Review, Author Donna Simonetta Amazon apple books b & n
Where Birds Fly: The Sculptor
Book 1 in The New York Artists Series...After DarkStandalone
On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Kimberly Rayne, “O,” moves to New York City to take her shot at becoming the painter she’s always dreamed she could be. But her desires run deeper; this is O’s chance to finally be with the one man she has loved since she was twelve-years-old, her older sister’s best friend and world-famous sculptor, thirty-eight-year-old, Douglas Craven.
For all those years “Cray” had never thought of himself as anything more than a mentor to O. Why would he? She was just an extremely talented kid who needed guidance. But lately, he can’t even look at her without thinking more…
Driven by his demons and taboo feelings, Cray sinks deeper into darkness. Terrified of a past that haunts her, O controls her life by abusing diet pills. As their lives plummet downward, they find their paths are inextricably linked. But can Cray ever overcome his oppressive guilt to find a life with O? And will O ever end her self-sabotage to be with Cray and become the artist they both know she can? "I loved the book for quite a few reasons - I love the writing style! It flows so well! The character development is great - loved the character of O." - Hailey M., Advanced Reader Copy
"I really enjoyed this book! I liked O from the first page (I liked knowing that she isn't perfect), I also love Cray...what woman wouldn't?...the ultimate artistic yet strong male... " -A.G., Advanced Reader Copy amazon
For all those years “Cray” had never thought of himself as anything more than a mentor to O. Why would he? She was just an extremely talented kid who needed guidance. But lately, he can’t even look at her without thinking more…
Driven by his demons and taboo feelings, Cray sinks deeper into darkness. Terrified of a past that haunts her, O controls her life by abusing diet pills. As their lives plummet downward, they find their paths are inextricably linked. But can Cray ever overcome his oppressive guilt to find a life with O? And will O ever end her self-sabotage to be with Cray and become the artist they both know she can? "I loved the book for quite a few reasons - I love the writing style! It flows so well! The character development is great - loved the character of O." - Hailey M., Advanced Reader Copy
"I really enjoyed this book! I liked O from the first page (I liked knowing that she isn't perfect), I also love Cray...what woman wouldn't?...the ultimate artistic yet strong male... " -A.G., Advanced Reader Copy amazon
