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Release Day Blitz: Loving Kate by D. Kelly (Book 3 of The Acceptance Series)
Katherine Moore has loved Michael Matthews since they were children. She’s also in love with his best friend. After her world was turned upside down, she made an impulsive choice which may have cost her the loves of her life. Now, as she tries to make amends, she has to choose one of them. But how do you choose between two men who love you unconditionally? Things continue to get even more complicated with the arrival of baby Lucas. In the midst of it all, her college graduation looms on the horizon and her future has never seemed more unclear. When she finally declares which man she can’t live without, he refuses to let Kate back into his heart. Everything seems hopeless until a sudden change of events puts her in day to day contact with the man she loves. As they both struggle to accept their new circumstances, Kate can’t help but hope this will be their second chance at happily ever after. Will the man of her dreams be able to forgive her or will she finally have to accept that she’s truly lost the love of her life? Loving Kate is the third and final full-length novel in The Acceptance Series.
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EXCERPT:
It’s crowded, but since it’s a weeknight, it’s not nearly as packed as usual. Since I’m about to lose my bull riding virginity I’m thankful for the slightly smaller crowd. As promised, Mike goes first but the ride operator isn’t as gentle on the men and he flies off pretty quickly. I think he might have wacked his balls against the hand hold on his way down. He winces a bit as he gets up. “You okay?” I ask him, giggling, but I’m truly worried about his man parts. He pulls me in close, his breath caressing my ear. I’m holding my breath as he whispers, “I think my baby makers are broken.” I laugh as he places a kiss on my cheek. “Good luck, baby, now go ride that bull like you’d ride me.” He says it loud enough for everyone to hear and if I thought I was going to go deaf from the music before that was nothing compared to the whooping and hollering of the crowd. Of course the ride operator uses it to his advantage “What’s your girl’s name?” he yells across to Mike. There’s a devious gleam in Mike’s eyes as he replies “Jessica, but all her good friends call her Jess.” He nods that he’s got it and after I’m straddled onto the bull, he holds nothing back. “Alright, everyone, let’s hear it for our new friend Jess! Now, we all heard her boyfriend tell her to ride our bull like she rides him at home, so I think we’re in for a show.” My cheeks were already flushed from the alcohol, my palms sweaty from nerves, but the embarrassment zinging through me makes my entire body burn. I catch Mike out of the corner of my eyes, laughing and shrugging his shoulders in a semi apology. At least he had the decency to not give my real name. The bull starts off nice and slow, periodically gyrating a few times in a forward motion, but I’m able to hold on with just one hand. I don’t really know how long this goes on, maybe a minute or so, when I hear the announcer tell Mike over the PA system that he’s a lucky man. At this point, he’s done being nice and the bull starts bucking around like crazy. I’m able to hold it together for about another thirty seconds or so before I go flying off. Someone helps me to my feet and I stumble over to Mike as the crowd starts chanting ‘kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss’. Hell, at this point what does it matter? Mike’s eyes seek permission from mine as I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him close. He kisses me and the crowd goes wild. It’s just like the kiss we shared in my bed a few days ago—a little more than just friends, but not exactly like lovers. Whatever it is, I allow myself to feel it and the crowd cheers their approval.
Check out the whole series today!
Breaking Kate (Book 1 of The Acceptance Series) Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo
Catching Kate (Book 1.5 of The Acceptance Series) Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo
Releasing Kate (Book 2 of The Acceptance Series) Amazon | B&N | Kobo
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I'm a wife, a mom and a dog lover. I'm also a taxi, problem fixer, extreme multi-tasker and my kids biggest fan in anything that they do. I love to write, so when my career suddenly derailed I turned back to my love of writing. I married my high school sweetheart... how cool is that? Margaritas and sarcasm make me happy. Chocolate makes that happiness grow exponentially. People who make me laugh are my favorite kind of people. I believe Karma is a bitch who slaps back hard and that mean people suck. I'm California born and raised, I love the beach but hate the sand. The Acceptance Series is my first series with more books to come soon. Follow D. Kelly: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS | AMAZON
Marc’s side of the story
Jack pulls the car up to the curb and I throw my bag in the back and hop in. After last night, I’m happy to be getting away for a few weeks. Hopefully, while we’re gone, Kate will sort herself out and finally tell those two which one owns her heart.
“You look like shit,” Jack says as he pulls away from the curb.
“I’m sure I do. It was a long night,” I reply with a yawn.
“Yeah, well, I took care of Matthews and his friends but he still fucking hates your ass.” That makes me laugh. I think Mike is always going to hate me. Not that I don’t egg him on, because I do and I always have, but he’s the one who started it so he deserves it. I know Kate loves him but he was such a little bitch when we were kids.
“Someday I’ll tell him what I did and maybe he won’t hate me as much. But since I don’t really like him, I just don’t feel the need to go out of my way to ease his pain.”
Jack ponders my words for a few minutes before responding. “You know, now that you’re older and he really has nothing to lose, he might just tell Kate what a pervy creep you are. You might want to think about explaining what you did to him and why before she loses her shit on you. She’s your best friend. The last thing you want is for her to be angry with you.”
This isn’t anything I haven’t told myself many times before, but he’s right. Now that Mike is back, I probably should be a little concerned about it now. When he was out of the picture it was a non-issue, and when they were together he didn’t dare tell her and risk losing her. But now…he doesn’t have anything to lose but he’s got everything to gain.
Fuck.
Once we board Jack’s private jet, he heads to the small bedroom in the back to get some sleep. Jack needs this trip. The club is his life and he stays up almost all night to ensure things run smoothly for the guests once the club shuts down. I wish he’d finally pick a chick and utilize one of the rooms instead; the boy is wound too tight.
After the plane is in the air, I recline my chair and think back to see if I even remember how my battle with Matthews got started. If I’m going to come clean to Kate, I’ve got to remember the details. The girl has a memory like no other and she’s going to want to know everything. I’m sifting through the memories in my mind as if they are photos I’m holding in my hand. I remember meeting Katie Grace for the first time and how euphoric I was that we were on the same gymnastics training team. She was shy but the smile she graced me with when I started talking to her made me even happier. I’m not even sure why…we couldn’t have been older than six or seven.
Over the years, our moms became good friends. They would chat during practice and at least once a week we would go out for frozen yogurt or dinner. When my mom got sick, Kate’s mom spent a lot time with her and she would usually drive me home from practice while my dad was still at work. After my mom died, Lila always picked me up after school and took me to practice, too. Then a few months later, when she died, my dad and Kate’s dad got us a driver to take us back and forth to our sessions. By then, I was on the boys’ team and she was on the girls’ team but the practices were at the same time. Even all the way back then Kate loved Mike. Their relationship was inevitable and I was admittedly jealous.
I’m not exactly sure when I started thinking I had fallen in love with Kate, maybe not until Matthews dumped her and left her high and dry. But I’d always had feelings for her going all the way back to that first day. Matthews and I hated each other as far back as eighth grade. I know that for sure because that’s when I kissed Kate for the first time. Right after that, the same night if I remember correctly, Matthews asked her to be his girlfriend and successfully crushed my teenage soul.
That’s it. Now I remember exactly what started it all. It wasn’t long after I saw Matthews hugging Riley. Riley was my friend Josh’s sister and she was in love with Mike. When I saw them together, I made a really crude comment about how I was going to fuck Kate and make her mine. I think I was twelve at the time. I knew about sex but not enough to make that kind of comment. Of course, now I know I shouldn’t have used my friend as a way to piss him off but at the time I was angry that Kate liked him and he was leading her on…Riley, too. I was just acting like a badass and I wanted to get under his skin.
It worked, too. I saw the nasty looks he was giving me and I know he wanted to say something about it but since he was all wrapped up in Riley, he couldn’t. After that, he was always glaring at me and trying to keep Kate away from me. Poor Kate had no clue what was going on and I figured that was best. Matthews and I could have our war and she wouldn’t have to be in the middle. Ultimately, she was in the middle anyway.
The time we played Spin the Bottle at Kate’s birthday party was another way I tried to get under his skin. I’ll admit he played the game well; I never stood a chance once he teamed up with Jess. After Jess and I left them alone, we went our separate ways in the hall. I knew I eventually wanted Kate and kissing her best friend would crush any chances I had of that happening. Jess bounced down the stairs while I pretended to use the restroom. When I walked back to Kate’s room, I saw her and Mike kissing and I knew I was going to have to wait for my chance with her.
Imagine my surprise when the very next weekend I saw Mike with his tongue down Riley’s throat. I wasn’t about to let my girl get played like that. I left Matthews with his flavor of the week and went and told Kate. I’ll admit, looking back, that was a really shitty thing to do but back then I just thought I was protecting her. Turned out she already knew, and that might have been the first time I realized Kate was wise beyond her years. Kate explained all about how she and Matthews decided they were too young to be involved if they wanted something bigger between them later. I realized how screwed I really was. If Kate wasn’t mad about Riley, she was going to wait for him forever. I felt bad for her but I was pissed off for myself and determined to make Matthews feel it.
I tried to cool down for a while but it didn’t work; I was still really pissed off. Not because Kate was waiting for Mike, but because Mike seemed all too happy letting Kate wait while he was having fun. Looking back on it now, they were just kids and Kate wasn’t ready. I see that now but I bet Mike was able to see it then. Even though I was one of her best friends, he was hands down her best friend and knew her better than anyone.
Finally, the summer after eighth grade, I got tired of waiting for them to get together and made my move. We were at the movies and she let me hold her hand. When we got inside, I made sure we were in the last row against the wall. I was so nervous. Finally, I got the courage to lean over and kiss her. At first we were just kissing, but as soon as she opened her sweet little mouth to me I accepted the invitation. My heart was racing and her hand quickly reached around the back of my neck. Then, just as suddenly as it started, she pulled back and I knew she was still stuck on him.
Once the movie was over, she apologized to me over and over but I assured her it was fine and I understood. And I did; Kate had loved Mike since before they even knew what love meant. But it didn’t mean I liked it and I wasn’t going to make Mike’s life hell. So I continued to go out of my way every chance I could when he was around to make him jealous. I hugged her, spun her around, took her places, tried to out gift him on special occasions, whatever I could.
One day, though, he took things way too far.
We were waiting outside of Katherine’s house for her and Jessica to get back from the mall. It was a few weeks after they had ‘officially’ become a couple. I could tell from the looks he kept giving me he was pissed about something and I’d had enough of his shit.
“What, Matthews? Just spit it out and stop with the fucking glares. You obviously have something to say so just spit it out. What are you pissed off about now?”
“Fine. What the hell are you doing here?”
That’s it? That’s all he’s got?
“I’m waiting for Katherine to get back from the mall with Jessica. What are you doing here?” I know we have plans and she knows we don’t like each other. Katherine would never invite Mike and me at the same time unless it was a special occasion.
“I’m her boyfriend, so I can be here whenever I want,” he said, puffing his chest out as if his scrawny little ass could take me.
“Whatever. We have plans, so why don’t you just go home and call her later? Just because you’re her boyfriend doesn’t make you the ruler of her kingdom. She is allowed to hang out with her other friends.”
“Look, Marc, I don’t know why you can’t take a hint but Katherine is only your friend because you guys both lost your moms. If you didn’t keep using that to your advantage she wouldn’t even be friends with you.”
Hell no, he did not just go there. I jumped up and poked him in that puffed out chest of his with my finger but I really wanted to knock his ass out.
“Listen, fuckwad, I was her friend first. You came along a few months later. So if anyone has rights to her friendship it’s me. You just can’t stand the fact that I kissed her.”
He pushed me and his face got really red. “No, I can’t stand the fact that you’re using her, thinking you’re going to get to fuck her like you told your friends. She’s not like those skanks you hang around with at school.”
His rant was almost comical, especially with that red face. He hasn’t hit me yet because he knows he won’t win. When I can finally speak without cracking up, I do it with confidence. “Have no doubt in your mind, Matthews, when you least expect it I’m going to fuck the hell out of her. I’m going to fuck her so good that she’ll never go back to you.”
I knew as the words flew out of my mouth he was going to hit me and I deserved it. Not that I didn’t want to be with Katherine someday, because I did, but she didn’t deserve to be disrespected at all. Matthews just brought out the worse in me. As his fist connected with my jaw and my head flung back, he screamed at me. “You’ll never get the chance to fuck her because she’s going to be my wife, asshole. Don’t you ever fucking talk about her like that again or I will tell her what a ginormous dick you really are!”
Damn, he hits harder than I could have ever imagined. Maryanne pulled up with the girls as I was wiping away the blood from my mouth.
We ended up telling them Mike accidentally nailed me with a baseball; he didn’t want them to know what happened any more than I did.
After that day, I heard Mike make the dead mom comment a few times too many. Not actually from him but through mutual friends. I’m not sure if it was an easy way for him to justify Kate spending time with me to his friends or what but I’d finally had enough.
A girl I was seeing my junior or senior year of high school went to the same gym Matthews did. I was there with her one day and saw him and expressed my dislike for him. For one reason or another she didn’t like him and asked me if I wanted to play a joke on him. This girl was older and definitely more sexually experienced than I was at the time. She made some crude comments about us fucking and my dick size right in front of Matthews. I knew he heard and I was content with that.
She suggested taking it a bit further. I knew she was kinky because she liked to role play. That wasn’t something I really knew at seventeen. But she was all too happy to teach me. Her plan was for us to have sex in the shower around the time Mike would walk in. She had her friend text her when he was coming so we could put the plan into action. As I came, I called out Kate’s name and said some other things I don’t really remember now. Her friend said he came running out with his hand over his mouth like he was going to throw up.
That was great except I felt like I was going to, too. I didn’t mind messing with this girl and calling her other names, but to bring Kate into it felt sacrilegious somehow. I still feel almost dirty thinking about doing that to Kate. After that, Matthews never looked at me again with anything other than hatred in his eyes and he did whatever he could to keep Kate away from me. Honestly, he did the right thing because if it would have been reversed I would have done the same. I’m not sure why I went along with the plan other than the girl was kinky as fuck and I was being led by my dick.
I hated what I did and I still do. I’m not sure why he never told Kate other than they broke up a few months later and he just never got around to it. Since he was a non-issue, I never confessed but now I need to confess. I know Kate and I know she’ll forgive me, it just might take some time. I’ll call her as soon as I get back into town.
Now you have all the answers you ever wanted about Mike and Marc. I hope you enjoyed learning more about them.
If you want to see more deleted scenes like this, be sure to pick up the Loving Kate paperback. :)
Breaking Kate is FREE
I'm so excited to release Loving Kate next week that I made Breaking Kate, the first book in The Acceptance Series is FREE until 3/20.
Right now it is free on Amazon, Kobo, and iTunes.
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/breakingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekobo
I'll be honest, I'm not sure how the International Amazon's work so it may or may not be free on those sites.
Also, Barnes and Noble will not allow or price match a free book. I have made the price 99 cents on Nook. For those of you with a nook I apologize but after a round of emails this was the best I could do.
http://bit.ly/breakingkatenook
Lastly, tomorrow is the last Teaser Tuesday before Loving Kate is released next week. I've got a special excerpt for you all that will be posted to my website. If you've ever wondered what happened with Mike and Marc as kids to make them dislike each other so much, you're about to find out!
I hope you all have an amazing week!
XoXo,
Dee
Loving Kate Cover Reveal
Cover Reveal: Loving Kate by D. Kelly (Book 3 of The Acceptance Series) Release Date: March 23, 2015
Katherine Moore has loved Michael Matthews since they were children. She’s also in love with his best friend. After her world was turned upside down, she made an impulsive choice which may have cost her the loves of her life. Now, as she tries to make amends, she has to choose one of them. But how do you choose between two men who love you unconditionally? Things continue to get even more complicated with the arrival of baby Lucas. In the midst of it all, her college graduation looms on the horizon and her future has never seemed more unclear. When she finally declares which man she can’t live without, he refuses to let Kate back into his heart. Everything seems hopeless until a sudden change of events puts her in day to day contact with the man she loves. As they both struggle to accept their new circumstances, Kate can’t help but hope this will be their second chance at happily ever after. Will the man of her dreams be able to forgive her or will she finally have to accept that she’s truly lost the love of her life? Loving Kate is the third and final full-length novel in The Acceptance Series.
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Photography and Cover Design: Regina Wamba of Mae I Design (Facebook) Models: Daniel Ford & Julia Plan
Check out the whole series today!
Catching Kate (Book 1.5 of The Acceptance Series) Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU
Releasing Kate (Book 2 of The Acceptance Series) Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I'm a wife, a mom and a dog lover. I'm also a taxi, problem fixer, extreme multi-tasker and my kids biggest fan in anything that they do. I love to write, so when my career suddenly derailed I turned back to my love of writing. I married my high school sweetheart... how cool is that? Margaritas and sarcasm make me happy. Chocolate makes that happiness grow exponentially. People who make me laugh are my favorite kind of people. I believe Karma is a bitch who slaps back hard and that mean people suck. I'm California born and raised, I love the beach but hate the sand. The Acceptance Series is my first series with more books to come soon. Follow D. Kelly: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS | AMAZON
Loving Kate + giveaway ending soon!
Hi Everyone!
Just a few quick updates. Loving Kate is with the editor and on schedule for it's March 23rd release day!
You can read the synopsis here: LOVING KATE
And you can add it to your TBR's here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23985129-loving-kate
If you've left an HONEST review on any of my books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, iTunes, or Nook between Nov. 1st and Feb 28th. Don't forget to enter this giveaway it ends tonight!
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/48049d984/?
Last but definitely not least, since Loving Kate is the last book of the series we're going to be partying hard! The giveaways have already started with more to come next week with the Cover Reveal on March 6th. If you haven't already joined the party what are you waiting for?
https://www.facebook.com/events/1547340195515988
You guys are amazing! Have a great weekend!
XoXo,
Dee
57 Ways to Romance Author Hop!
Hey Everyone!
This is just a quick note to let you all know about the 57 Ways to Romance Author Hop!
There are 57 participating authors and 57 prizes!
All you have to do is visit each authors page and they will tell you where the next stop is at and what to do to enter their giveaway. As you go make sure and give each participating authors Facebook page a like.
The author hop runs from 9 AM EST on 1/19 until 9 AM EST on 1/21. That gives you three days to visit all the pages and make new author friends!
My prize winner will get to name a character in my book Just an Illusion that will be out late summer or early fall. They will also receive an autographed copy of the book upon its print release.
You must like and comment on the pinned post on my Facebook page to enter and then confirm those entries via the rafflecopter form. You must also visit Author L. Mertz on Facebook and give her page a like. Those are the mandatory entries but there are a few other optional entries to boost your odds of winning.
https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/48049d985/
Good luck! I can't wait to see who wins!
XoXo,
Dee
Happy New Year!
Hi Everyone!
I hope you all had a fantastic New Year! This is just a quick post with a link to the new rafflecopter giveaway. If you're in my fan group I announced this back in November, but with the book release and the holidays I'm just now finally getting it posted. So sorry for the delay.
I'm hoping most of you have read The Acceptance Series but if you haven't and would like to the links are posted below. ;) Breaking Kate is on sale until January 3rd for $1.99 so it's a great time to start.
This giveaway can only be entered by leaving an honest review for at least one of my books. Here are the details.
You can review one or all three books
Reviews that were posted after Nov. 1st until Feb. 28th will be eligible to win.
Each book has the potential for 5 separate entries. You can review each book if you choose for a total of up to 15 entries.
You can enter by leaving an HONEST review on any or all of the following sites. Amazon, B&N, iTunes, Goodreads, and Kobo.
All you have to do is copy and paste your review link into the rafflecopter form.
That's it!
There are going to be great things to come this year so keep an eye out. If you've read Releasing Kate you know there is probably a little more back story to Mike and Marc's feuding. Those of you on my mailing list are going to hear about that soon so make sure you're signed up!
Loving Kate will be out on March 23rd
AND
Jake and April's Christmas novella should be out around Thanksgiving
Just an Illusion which is the first book in The Illusion Series will be out in July - you can read the synopsis and add it to your TBR here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23481130-just-an-illusion
That's all for now! I hope you all have a happy and blessed 2015.
XoXo,
Dee
Releasing Kate blog tour kick off
Happy Holidays!
This year has just flown by hasn't it? Today we kick off the Releasing Kate blog tour hosted by Hype PR. I'm really excited to share this book with you guys and from the messages I've been receiving this book is evoking some strong emotions from the readers. If you need a support group to join after you've read it you can join us here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1566396653592292/
Please do not request to join until you've read the book.
If you haven't seen my Facebook posts lately I'm running a 12 days of giveaways. Today is day five of the giveaways and will be a TSU only entry method. Facebook is blocking so many posts that I really want to give TSU a try and so far I'm loving it over there!
If you're on TSU friend or follow me, and if you're not on TSU yet what are you waiting for? They even pay you to use it!
Here's my TSU link: https://www.tsu.co/Dee_Kelly
Come and find me :)
Very quickly I want to mention the reading order of the series. These books are designed to be read in order. I know some people have skipped Catching Kate and gone straight to Releasing Kate. Please don't read Releasing Kate without reading Catching Kate first you'll miss a huge piece of the story if you do.
Reading Order:
- Breaking Kate ~ Book One
- Catching Kate ~ Book 1.5 A Novella
- Releasing Kate ~ Book Two
- Loving Kate ~ Book Three coming March 2015
Buy Links:
Breaking Kate
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/breakingkatenook
http://bit.ly/breakingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekobo
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00J7FCML4
CA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00J7FCML4
AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00J7FCML4
Catching Kate
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/catchingkatenook
http://bit.ly/catchingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekobo
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LKSISDC
CA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00LKSISDC
AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00LKSISDC
Releasing Kate
http://bit.ly/releasingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/releasingkatenook
http://bit.ly/releasingkatekobo
U.K. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Q3BN76O
CA http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00Q3BN76O
AU http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00Q3BN76O
Don't forget to enter the blog tour rafflecopter giveaway!
Lastly, a few weeks ago I shared a teaser with you guys with a photo from Bookshop Images. They are amazing and I have a feeling we're going to see a lot more from them in the future. I'd love it if you can go give their Facebook page a like and tell them that I sent you. :)
https://www.facebook.com/bookshopimages
I hope you all have a very blessed holiday season, thank you so much for being a part of this journey with me.
Xoxo,
Dee
Breaking Kate Black Friday Sale!
Hi Everyone!
I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving Day.
If you guys are like me you LOVE to find good deals on Black Friday. Since I love deals so much, I thought I would offer one to you :)
Breaking Kate has been reduced to 99 cents for today only. This is a great time to start The Acceptance Series if you haven't already. It's also the perfect time to get your friends to start or gift a copy for the holidays.
Breaking Kate
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/breakingkatenook
http://bit.ly/breakingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekobo
Thank you guys so much for taking this journey with me. Stay tuned later this weekend for a new giveaway and updated news on the iTunes release of Releasing Kate.
XoXo,
Dee
Today is Release Day!
Happy Day!
Today is release day for Releasing Kate!
Barnes and Noble went live first and here is the buy link: http://bit.ly/releasingkatenook
Last night Breaking Kate broke 100 reviews on Amazon! 70 out of 100 are 5 star reviews! I am beyond blessed. To celebrate today in the Releasing Kate party I will be doing a giveaway that will be open for the next few days for an Amazon gift card. If you haven't joined us already please come and join the fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/555967637869565/
Make sure and pay special attention at the end of Releasing Kate for an excerpt of my new book Just an Illusion coming out this spring. You can add it to your TBR here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23481130-just-an-illusion
Also, as a special treat there is an excerpt from Nina Levine's book Destined Havoc which is book one in her Havoc series and is free for the next two days!
Get yours here: http://amzn.to/1y5shp8
Just a few quick reminders.
Series reading order:Breaking Kate
Catching KateReleasing KateLoving Kate - Final novel in the seriesChristmas novella 2015
All books must be read in order. Here are the buy links for the first two books if you haven't started the series yet. :)
Breaking Kate
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/breakingkatenook
http://bit.ly/breakingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekobo
Catching Kate
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/catchingkatenook
http://bit.ly/catchingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekobo
If you can please take a minute and join in on the Thunderclap campaign please do so.
http://thndr.it/1xVV9A7
It's that time again! Please take a few minutes and nominate your favorite indie books for the 50 must read books of 2014. If it's one of mine that's awesome, but if not that's okay too! Just make sure to vote for you faves!
http://www.readfree.ly/50-best-indie-books-2014-nominations/
Lastly, have you guys seen the Breaking Kate If List campaign? I would love if you could click on the link and support it. You can even pick your dream cast! How cool is that? http://iflist.com/stories/breakingkate#
Okay I think I've chatted enough! I've got a party to attend :)
Thank you all so much for your continued support and for being a part of my journey.
XoXo,
Dee
Releasing Kate comes out on Monday.
Hi Everyone!
I've got a ton of random misc. info. to share with you today :)
Releasing Kate comes out on Monday and I'm so excited to share this book with you guys! Because this book is going to give you a lot of *spoiler alert* type of information, I have created a Facebook discussion group for it. After you've read the book you can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1566396653592292/#
If you haven't already joined the release day party please come join us for some fun. There are already giveaways posted too, we're getting started early. The party is Monday the 24th. https://www.facebook.com/events/555967637869565/
Have you seen the new teasers I posted this week? I'm especially in love with this one from Bookshop Images. They are a new cover, background, and teaser photo company and they are amazing! Check out their Facebook page and give them some love.
https://www.facebook.com/bookshopimages
Now for some really exciting news! Breaking Kate hit 100 reviews on Goodreads this week! Out of those 100 reviews 60 of them are 5 stars! I can't even begin to tell you how blessed I feel right now. We are only 3 reviews away from 100 on Amazon.
My plea to you is to please go into whatever platform you use and leave your reviews if you've read the books. Amazon, Goodreads, B&N, iTunes, or Kobo. Honest reviews are the biggest compliment a reader can pay an author. If Amazon hits 100 reviews for Breaking Kate by Monday, I'll do a special giveaway in the release day party. If Catching Kate hits 60 by next week I'll do another special giveaway. :)
I could probably share information with you guys all day long because my mind is full of random tidbits of information today LOL. I'll just share one more thing and let you get back to your day.
It's not too late to join in the release day blitz or blog tour! If you're a blogger or an author I'd love to have you share in on my big day! There is a review opportunity for the tour if you'd like a chance to read the books and haven't already.
Release Day Blitz (Nov. 24th) -
Blog tour (Dec. 15th - 21st) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DBci9xsmgJwpZt4H7YXQh2uQAbUOa1B-wtFY6ilPLr8/viewform?edit_requested=true
Thank you guys so much for subscribing and being a part of my journey.
XoXo,
Dee
Releasing Kate Cover Reveal!
I'm so excited to share the cover for Releasing Kate with you all that you get it an hour before anyone else!
If you love it as much as I do make sure and leave a blog post comment :)
Release Date: Nov. 24, 2014
The Releasing Kate release day party was announced today click here to join us for the fun!
Over the next few weeks there will be giveaways and more leading up to the event!
If you haven't started The Acceptance Series yet I'm including the buy links so you can catch up before Nov. 24th! Don't forget to add Releasing Kate to your TBR's!
Breaking Kate
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/breakingkatenook
http://bit.ly/breakingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekobo
Catching Kate
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/catchingkatenook
http://bit.ly/catchingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekobo
Have a great weekend everyone!
XoXo,
Dee
Happy Halloween Week
Hey Everyone!
I'm sorry it's been so long since I've had something to say. We'll that's not really true, I always have something to say I've just been really swamped lately. So I will do my best not to overwhelm you but I've got lots to share. :)
#1 - Releasing Kate should be out on Nov. 24th! You can read the synopsis here on my site and while you're there make sure you click the goodreads button and add it to your TBR.
#2 - Remember that mailing list only giveaway I was telling you about last month before life got crazy? Well it's live and open until Halloween so be sure to get your entries in! Not on the mailing list yet? Make sure to click that link above that says mailing list to sign up!
#3 - Keep your eyes open on November 7th for the Releasing Kate cover reveal!
#4 - Did you know I have a Facebook fan group now? Since Facebook blocks so many posts now groups are a great way to see all the current info. from your favorite pages.
#5 - I'm looking for about five new members for my street team. If you like to actively promote your favorite author's without spamming anyone I'd love to talk to you. You can send me a message on Facebook or use the contact button above if you're interested or would like more information.
#6 - If you're a blogger and would like to participate in the Cover Reveal, Release Day Blitz, or Blog Tour with a review opportunity please shoot me a message on Facebook or use the contact button above and I'll happily send you the sign up links. I would love to have you join in on the fun!
#7 - I'm going to be signing at the Love and Fifty event in Sacramento on Feb. 13th 2015. After the event we're going to see Fifty Shades of Grey. If you'd like to come to the signing and possibly the movie after you can get all the details about ticket options here: http://loveandfifty.blogspot.com/p/ticket-info.html
I would love to see some of you there!
#8 - Last but certainly not least...I love Halloween!!!!!! So much so that I've put The Acceptance Series on sale for the entire week! You can pick up either copy for just $1.99. So if you haven't read Catching Kate yet or haven't started this series at all now's your chance. I've listed the links so you can get right to them. :)
Breaking Kate
http://bit.ly/breakingkatepaperback
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/breakingkatenook
http://bit.ly/breakingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/breakingkatekobo
Catching Kate
http://bit.ly/catchingkatepaperback
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekindle
http://bit.ly/catchingkatenook
http://bit.ly/catchingkateitunes
http://bit.ly/catchingkatekobo
Goodness! I told you I had lots to cover! Thank you all for reading and taking this journey with me!
XoXo,
Dee
Releasing Kate Coming Fall 2014!
Hey Everyone!
I've got some exciting news for you! I know you've all been waiting for a release date for Releasing Kate. It's going to be a Fall release! I know you really weren't looking forward to a winter release. Right now the tentative release date is November 23rd. I say tentative because we all know that due to unforeseen circumstances dates can change. I love the idea of a Thanksgiving week release so I'm going to do my best to keep that date firm. The last book in the series is set with a March release date and that won't change.
In the next few days I'll be sending out an email with information about pre-orders and upcoming book releases. I'm also doing a mailing list only giveaway, so if you're not on it yet now is the time to sign up! Just click on the link at the top of this page that says mailing list and sign up. It's super easy.
For the past few days we've been sharing our hearts out on Facebook in exchange for an extended teaser from Releasing Kate. I was going to share a Connor and Kate preview but decided since you already read a scene with them at the end of Catching Kate maybe you would want Kate and Daniel instead. Sorry #TeamMike but you did just get a whole book of him. :)
Excerpt from Releasing Kate (subject to final editing)
“Kate, baby, can you please come out and talk to me?”
I swing open the door and he immediately pulls me into his arms. My home, my comfort zone, the only place I thought I would ever want to be. I don’t want to feel like this. I want him with every fiber of my being and yet, I want Mike, too. It’s so much better this way, being forced to push them both away. I don’t want to have to choose between them. They both mean too much to me. Even so, there’s nothing better than the feeling of being wrapped in Daniel’s arms. When he kisses me on the forehead I want to melt into him. Instead, it’s my cue to pull away.
“Talk to me Kate.” His voice is pained
“It was awful, Daniel, just so awful. It broke him, like it broke me. But in a way, it was almost worse, so much worse. I was on the outside looking in and yet I felt every shatter of his heart encompassed in my own.”
“I’m sorry you guys had to go through that. I wish… I wish things were different and I could help Mike get through this. That we could separate our feelings for you from our friendship, but I just don’t see that happening.”
I sigh softly; it’s a relief knowing that he sees it too.
“I’m glad you understand, maybe that will help make this easier.”
He looks at me shocked.
“Kate. I CHOOSE YOU. Always. Last night, you said you chose me too. And today…today you’re all over the place. We have to talk about Vanessa, and Mike, and work through…”
“Mike kissed me!” I blurt out
I will never forget the look of rage and pain that crosses his eyes in this instance. It’s seared into my soul.
“HE DID WHAT?”
I put my head in my hands as I feel the tears coming and I whisper softly, “Mike kissed me.”
Daniel begins pacing back and forth across the room, not saying anything to me but slowly counting to ten each time he crosses the floor.
“Did you want him to?” he asks sadly
“No.” I only answer with one word because I don’t want to volunteer any information. But I told him I would never lie to him and I won’t.
“Did you kiss him back?” He struggles with the last word and I know he doesn’t want to hear the answer he’s going to get.
“Yes.”
“Fuck!” More pacing and more counting, I can’t help thinking he must have learned the counting from his mom.
“I need to know the context of the kiss Kate. I need you to explain it to me.”
“Daniel, I don’t know if that’s a good idea.”
“Damn it Kate! Your lips were on mine less than twenty four hours ago. Until this morning, I thought we had a future together. At the very least you owe me this much.”
He’s right. I owe him this, and so much more.
Thank you all so much for reading and following along! I love you more than you could ever know. If you haven't done so already please consider leaving a review for the books on Amazon and Goodreads. Or your favorite place to leave reviews. Both of my books are available on Amazon, B&N, iTunes, Kobo and Createspace
Catching Kate Blog Tour
Title: Catching Kate (Acceptance, #1.5)
Author: D. Kelly
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis
After almost four years, Michael Matthews has come face to face with the love of his life. To say it didn’t go quite as he envisioned is an understatement. Never in a million years would he have imagined that his best friend, Daniel, is the new man in Kate’s life.Once their explosive evening concludes and everyone goes their separate ways, Mike takes the time to calm down and plan his next move. If there’s one thing that calms him it’s Kate, even if it’s just memories of her. Mike has four hours before he sees her again and gets to plead his case. Instead of sleeping, he spends his evening remembering every detail of their relationship from the beginning.
Experience Mike and Kate’s love story from the start, all from Mike’s point of view. Find out why he left Kate in pieces and learn just how far he’ll go to make her fall in love with him all over again.
Excerpt
She snickers at me, “You’ve always been a domineering prick, haven’t you? I used to think you were protecting Katie Grace, helping her cope and deal. You unilaterally brought her back from Lila’s death and she’s been under your thumb ever since. She’s right where you wanted her, right where you like her, enraptured by you and your love. But now that the tables are turned, she’s not allowed to fix you, to help you heal. Maybe you’re right, Michael, maybe we’ll both be better off without you. Just mark my words, I’m going to make it my mission to find her a man that will treat her as an equal and not make decisions for her. Who knows? Maybe it just might even be Marc.” She looks at me smugly, knowing that he’s my weakness, but I won’t let her know she got to me. She has to believe this is the end. If she believes it, she can convince Katherine of it, too. I nod my head at her, getting ready to lie to her for the very first time in my life. “You’re right, Jessica, I’m a domineering prick. Just ask Riley, she’s all too used to my domineering ways. I had to have someone to fuck on the side who could take it rough. Katie Grace needed to be made love to gently, slowly, and passionately, but Riley let me fuck her like a real man. Now I don’t have to juggle them and the relief from that is liberating. If Marc wants her, he can have her, but from what I’ve heard about him, she’s a little too timid for his tastes. You never know, though, maybe he’ll change for her or figure out how to bring out her inner freak, God knows I never coul…” Before I finish my sentence, she slaps me across the face. I absolutely deserve it, but the look on her face says it all—I have effectively closed the door with her. “You bastard!”
Breaking Kate (Acceptance, #1)
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Giveaway!
Catching Kate Release Day
Title: Catching Kate (Acceptance, #1.5)
Author: D. Kelly
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Blurb
After almost four years, Michael Matthews has come face to face with the love of his life. To say it didn’t go quite as he envisioned is an understatement. Never in a million years would he have imagined that his best friend, Daniel, is the new man in Kate’s life.Once their explosive evening concludes and everyone goes their separate ways, Mike takes the time to calm down and plan his next move. If there’s one thing that calms him it’s Kate, even if it’s just memories of her. Mike has four hours before he sees her again and gets to plead his case. Instead of sleeping, he spends his evening remembering every detail of their relationship from the beginning.
Experience Mike and Kate’s love story from the start, all from Mike’s point of view. Find out why he left Kate in pieces and learn just how far he’ll go to make her fall in love with him all over again.
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Breaking Kate (Acceptance, #1)
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Giveaway!
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Sale alert!
I hope you all are having a fantastic holiday weekend. We are just 2 days away from the release of Catching Kate.
For those of you who haven't read Breaking Kate yet, take this opportunity to get it for $1.99! If you've read it and loved it, please share the sale with your friends.
*Please note International pricing is based on currency exchange rates and may be higher or lower than the sale price*
You can purchase Breaking Kate at the following online retailers.
If you haven't seen the HUGE rafflecopter giveaway that is going on here's the link:
http://www.dkellyauthor.com/blog/2014/6/30/catching-kate-release-day-event-giveaway
Lots of authors and bloggers donated for to the giveaway to make it extra special for you guys :) be sure to check it out.
There are currently 5 giveaways going on in the Catching Kate Release Day Event and it's not even release day yet. Come and join us for the fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/796904970340921/
I know this is the 2nd email you've received this week but you have my word after the release day email on Monday it will be a while before you hear from me again.
XOXO ~ Dee
Catching Kate Cover Reveal
Catching Kate
Release Day - 7/7/14
Designer - Mae I
Design and Photography
Models – Matt Hansen
and Julia Plan
Synopsis -
After almost four years, Michael
Matthews has come face to face with the love of his life. To say it didn’t go
quite as he envisioned is an understatement. Never in a million years would he
have imagined that his best friend, Daniel, is the new man in Kate’s life.
Once their explosive evening
concludes and everyone goes their separate ways, Mike takes the time to calm
down and plan his next move. If there’s one thing that calms him it’s Kate,
even if it’s just memories of her. Mike has four hours before he sees her again
and gets to plead his case. Instead of sleeping, he spends his evening
remembering every detail of their relationship from the beginning.
Experience Mike and Kate’s love story
from the start, all from Mike’s point of view. Find out why he left Kate in
pieces and learn just how far he’ll go to make her fall in love with him all
over again.
About the Author
I'm a wife, a mom and a dog lover.
I'm also a taxi, problem fixer, extreme multi-tasker and my kids’ biggest fan
in anything that they do. I love to write, so when my career suddenly derailed
I turned back to my love of writing. I married my high school sweetheart... how
cool is that? Margaritas and sarcasm make me happy. Chocolate makes that
happiness grow exponentially. People who make me laugh are my favorite kind of
people. I believe Karma is a bitch who slaps back hard and that mean people
suck. I'm California born and raised, I love the beach but hate the sand. The
Acceptance Series is my first series of books with more to come soon.
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