Sophie's Encore by Nicky Wells
Its’ time to Rock And Roll in earnest! Yes, Nicky Wells is here to celebrate the launch of Sophie’s Encore. Three cheers for the third book in her Rock Star Romance Trilogy!!!
Says Nicky,
“I’m so excited to share
with you, finally, this third instalment in Sophie and Dan’s epic
romance! Thank you for coming to celebrate with me. Read on for:
Sophie’s Encore — The Blurb
Her rock star is waiting in
the wings, but will he get a second chance?
It’s all change for Sophie Jones—only
this time, there is more at stake than just her happiness.
Rock star extraordinaire,
Dan Hunter, has been her patient and caring friend through the highs and lows
since her wedding day, but now he figures it is time for her to start over. By
stealth, the rock singer draws Sophie into the behind-the-scenes work for his
band’s latest album. Through the days and weeks spent together at the mixing
desk, Sophie discovers whole new horizons for her life, yet before she can even
begin to explore them, she faces the very real threat of losing her rock star
for good.
Join Sophie and Dan in Sophie’s
Encore to find out how their journey will end…
MY REVIEW
Sophie's
Encore is the third and final instalment in the Rock Star Romance series and
follows Sophie from her marriage to Steve. Sophie's life has not panned out
exactly as she had dreamed it would. Life has played a cruel trick on her and
Sophie suddenly finds herself needing her rock star best friend more than ever.
Dan is determined to help Sophie in her hour of need. Will Dan be able to be
the friend Sophie needs him to be? Will
Sophie be drawn once again into the rock and roll lifestyle that had once
intrigued her so much? Or, is there too much at stake this time?
Nicky
Wells has really outdone herself! After reading the second book, Sophie’s Run,
I was desperate to find out what life held in store for Sophie and Dan. I was not
disappointed. Nicky Wells has created such fascinating characters in this
series that as a reader I found myself drawn into their lives. I cried with
them. I laughed with them. I got frustrated with them! I adore Sophie’s take on
life. I love her combined sassiness and vulnerability. And, don’t even get me
started on Dan. Oh lovely Dan. Oh sexy Dan! Dan rocked my world! Where can I
find a man like Dan!?? I fell in love all over again with him. So determined
and desperate was I to find out how the book ended, that I hid in the photocopy
room in work to finish the book!
It’s really that good! I can’t recommend this series highly enough. Sophie’s Encore
was truly wonderful. I’m not sure I will cope if that’s the last we hear from Dan
and Sophie! Bravo Nicky Wells for such a fantastic book. Highly recommended!
Party Time — The ENCORE PARTY!!
Join in the release day fun!! Come on and party with Nicky —
On Twitter — #SophiesEncore
Moreover! In honour of the launch, the first two books in the Rock Star Romance Trilogy are available on Kindle for only $0.99/£0.77 for a limited time only!
If you haven’t already got them, go get them here:
If you’ve already read them, share the joy and spread the word!
GUEST POST BY NICKY WELLS
Nicky Wells Happy, exhilarated, bereft. Or: how it feels to finish a
Trilogy.
It’s done. My third book, Sophie’s Encore, has hit the
virtual shelves. The long-awaited conclusion to the epic romance between my
girl-next-door, Sophie, and rock star extraordinaire, Dan, is written and
published for the world to see. I’m not saying how it’s gonna end but… You
wanted to know how it feels to get to The End. Well, let me see….
The beginning of the end: the writing of Sophie’s
Encore
Monday, 8 October 2012. 9:30 am.
Cup of tea—check.
Laptop at the ready—check.
Plotline tacked to the wall—check.
I start typing. “So
how is Dan?”
To my great surprise, I find that my hands are
shaking. This is it. I’m going to
bring the story to an end. I’m starting on the last leg of the journey, and I’m
frightened. I know where I’m going, of course, but what will I do when I get
there?
Sophie, Dan and me: Long-time friends
For eight years now, Sophie and Dan have lived in my
head. For the past two years, they’ve
been my and my family’s constant companion. Between us, we have talked about them
as though they were real persons. But when I’m done, I’ll have to say goodbye. I
hate goodbyes.
Still, there’s nothing for it but to forge ahead, so I
start writing fast and furiously. As I’m working my way through my meticulous
plan, I make some astounding discoveries.
The devil and the detail and all that…
First of all, chronology matters. Doh, right?
Evidently I’ve planned the Trilogy in great detail, and still things trip me
up. Ages, mostly. Sophie was 28 when the Trilogy started, and Dan was 38. They
had birthdays ‘in between’ books and also quite prominently in Sophie’s Run,
when Sophie celebrates her 30th birthday with astounding
consequences, and Dan his 40th with ditto.
But time’s moved on. More birthdays have been had and
other life-changing events have transpired. I find myself referring back to
Sophie and Dan’s early romance as having been seven years ago. Oh, hang on,
wasn’t it eight? Or maybe nine? *Cue nail-biting* Turns out that counting back
in years yields a slightly different
answer than counting back in ages.
My solution? More planning. I make a large table with
twelve columns for months and several rows for years passed. I mark birthdays.
I make the start and end of each book. I mark key events. I figure it out.
Next up, I’ve
grown. My outlook has changed, and my perspective on Sophie and Dan’s fate has
changed. Moreover, narrated time between books has passed, so Sophie herself
has grown. I decide to tackle that issue head-on by having Sophie, Dan and
Rachel reflect on how things are different for them, now.
I get so involved in fine-tuning these last details
that I completely forget about the pain of goodbye as I feverishly approach the
finishing line.
Done, done, done!
It’s end of January 2013 by the time I finish Sophie’s
Encore. While I don’t exactly write the words, “The End”, I definitely know
that this is the end, and do you know what? I shed a little tear or three. Happy tears, I hasten to add. And proud
tears. I feel bereft and exhilarated at the same time.
Onwards and upwards
To stem the floods, I move on immediately. I start
planning book 4; a new book, a new story, new characters, a fresh start. I mock
up a cover for Sophie’s Encore. I launch Sophie’s Run. I conceive of a
completely unscheduled mini-project that gets planned, written and completed in
the space of four or five weeks. I edit Sophie’s Encore. I start writing book
4. See? There’s no standing still here, the only way is forward. I’ve dried
those tears and launched myself headlong into new adventures.
So watch out, here I come! I have a surprise for you
later this year, and my fourth full-length book, Fallen For Rock, is scheduled for release in the summer of 2014. Meanwhile,
happy reading of Sophie’s Encore! I’d love to hear what you think!!
ROCK ON!
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The fantabulous giveaway!
1 x signed Sophie’s Encore Poster
2 x Sophie’s Encore Mugs
1 x Sophie’s Run Mug
1 x $10 Amazon Gift Voucher (or equivalent currency)
2 x Sophie’s Encore Key Ring
1 x Sophie’s Run Key Ring
2 x “Swag Pack” featuring 2 postcards (1 signed) each for all three Rock Star Romance books, and 2 bookmarks each for Sophie’s Turn and Sophie’s Run
The giveaway closes 30 September at 12 midnight BST. Entrants must be 18 or over. Giveaway is open internationally.
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About Nicky Wells
Nicky Wells is your ultimate rock chick author. Signed to US Publisher, Sapphire Star Publishing,Nicky writes Romance That Rocks Your World, featuring the rock star and girl next door.
Nicky’s books offer glitzy, glamorous contemporary romance with a
rock theme ~ imagine Bridget Jones ROCKS Notting Hill!
Born in
Germany, Nicky moved to the United Kingdom in 1993 and currently lives in
Lincoln. In a previous professional life, Nicky worked as a researcher and
project manager for an international Human Resources research firm based in
London and Washington, D.C. Like her leading lady, Sophie, Nicky loves
listening to rock music, dancing, and eating lobsters. When she’s not writing,
she’s a wife, mother, occasional knitter, and regular contributor to The
Midweek Drive show on Lincoln’s Siren 107.3 FM. Rock on!
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*Nicky
waves*
Whoa!
What a party! I hope you enjoyed yourself. Thank you again for stopping by Brook Cottage Books today to help me
celebrate. Happy reading and rock on! And don’t forget to say ‘hi’, I’d love to
hear from you and I will come back to
chat later!
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Does being in a relationship make you a hot commodity in the eyes of would-be suitors?
Chloe Lane is about to find out. When her childhood pal, Ethan Webster, asks her to play the part of his girlfriend in order to test this theory, she reluctantly agrees. As a work-crazed fashion designer, boutique owner and soon-to-be reality show judge, Chloe has no time for a real boyfriend, but being part of a faux pair will do just fine. Not that she has any intention of trying to attract someone else.
However…
Opportunity unexpectedly knocks when Chloe meets fellow reality judge, William Shannon. Super successful and super sexy, this high-powered entrepreneur inspires Chloe to test Ethan’s theory herself. Now, on top of keeping her fashion business productive, carving out a new role as a television personality, maintaining a fake relationship and attempting to lay the groundwork for a future relationship, she’s lying to William, lying to her friends, lying to her family and quite possibly lying to herself. Will Chloe be able to keep it all together, or are things about to explode?
Chloe Lane is about to find out. When her childhood pal, Ethan Webster, asks her to play the part of his girlfriend in order to test this theory, she reluctantly agrees. As a work-crazed fashion designer, boutique owner and soon-to-be reality show judge, Chloe has no time for a real boyfriend, but being part of a faux pair will do just fine. Not that she has any intention of trying to attract someone else.
However…
Opportunity unexpectedly knocks when Chloe meets fellow reality judge, William Shannon. Super successful and super sexy, this high-powered entrepreneur inspires Chloe to test Ethan’s theory herself. Now, on top of keeping her fashion business productive, carving out a new role as a television personality, maintaining a fake relationship and attempting to lay the groundwork for a future relationship, she’s lying to William, lying to her friends, lying to her family and quite possibly lying to herself. Will Chloe be able to keep it all together, or are things about to explode?
Release date is Sept. 5th (AMAZON.COM) (AMAZON.CO.UK)
chick lit/women's fiction
The cover was designed by Sue Traynor: http://suetraynor.com/
Author Bio
Born and raised in the Midwest, Anna Garner's adventurous spirit kicked in after graduating from high school, and she's since lived in Boston, NYC and London. For several years, Anna worked in fashion--first as a journalist and then as a shopkeeper, and for a while she dabbled in design. Although chick lit was her first love, Anna started writing quirky romances, and her first one, Fashioning a Romance, was published in May 2012 under the name of Libby Mercer. This was followed by two more quirky romances: Unmasking Maya and The Karmic Connection. Since Lying to Meet You is written in old school chick lit style and isn't a clear cut love story, Anna decided to publish it under her real name. She currently lives in San Francisco and spends most of her time cranking out more stories.
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Brook Cottage Books is thrilled to be sharing exciting news. Kathryn Brown has released a new book called Bedknobs and Bachelors. Let's find out a bit about her new book.
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Blurb
Gary Stringer seems to have it all: a great job, fantastic friends, a love for the night-life and a penchant for sex. However, upholding his reputation as a ladies’ man isn’t quite that easy when, at twenty-seven, he still hasn’t cut the apron strings.
What Gary wants more than anything is his own bachelor pad – a place where the ever-increasing notches on his bedpost can be noisily etched, far away from the watchful eyes of his mother. But can he afford it? More to the point, is he actually ready to take that leap and, for once in his life, wash his own socks?
As Gary ponders his dilemma, he’s faced with yet another when two beautiful women enter his life within a matter of days. Will his reputation precede him? Will he make the decision to string along two women? Or will he finally admit that the feeling in his heart is a little more than just indigestion? Will it be Janice or Lisa? And will Alfie and Jez – his lifelong bachelor friends – be a help or a hindrance?
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Twitter: www.Twitter.com/CrystalJigsaw
Promo Post - Captured Love by Jane Lark
Jane Lark’s Novella telling the story of two subsidiary characters from
the novel Illicit Love is free on kindle from 1st
– 5th September
Captured Love
By JaneLark
Rupert Stanforth, Earl of Morton, is missing his cousin’s company. He
has too many burdens weighing down his shoulders, including the task of finding
his sister, Rowena, a husband.
Meredith Divine has one friend in all the world, Lady Rowena Stanforth.
She clings to their friendship as though it is a rope, when she is drowning in
a lake of social isolation. Even Rowena’s elder brother cannot stand Meredith.
Everyone judges her poorly, simply because her father is in trade. But despite
Lord Morton’s constant rejection, Meredith’s heart still favors Rowena’s proud,
judgmental brother.
Lord Morton would break the friendship his sister has with Miss Divine
if he could, but the more he disparages Miss Divine, the more Rowena favors the
girl. He’s ceased his complaints, in the hope the friendship would wither and
die, believing the girl would make a wrong step soon. He just did not
anticipate what that step might be...
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Author Bio
Jane is a writer
of authentic, passionate and emotional love stories.
She began her
first historical novel at sixteen, but a life full of adversity derailed her as
she lives with the restrictions of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
When she finally
completed a novel it was because she was determined not to reach forty still
saying, I want to write.
Now Jane is
writing both a Regency and Contemporary New Adult Romance series for and she is
thrilled to be giving her characters life in others’ imaginations at last.
You might think
that Jane was inspired to write by Jane Austen, especially as she lives near
Bath in the United Kingdom, but you would be wrong. Jane’s favourite author is
Anya Seton, and the book which drew her into the bliss of falling into
historical imagination was ‘Katherine’ a story crafted from reality.
Jane has drawn
on this inspiration to discover other real-life love stories, reading memoirs
and letters to capture elements of the past, and she uses them to create more
realistic plots. And as for her New Adults, well these were inspired by a trip
to America in May 2013.
‘Basically I
love the feeling of falling in love; it’s wonderful being able to do it time
and time again in fiction.’
Jane is also a
Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development in the United
Kingdom, and uses this specialist understanding of people to bring her
characters to life.
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