Carmen DeSousa

Sometimes you want something so badly you are willing to abandon everything you've ever known--including yourself. This excerpt we start on chapter two of Split Decisions , but you can catch up here if you like; there’s a link that will bring you right back. Excerpt: From his vantage point on the restaurant’s second floor, he could see everything Caycee did. She was sitting alone, but she wouldn’t be for long. A new man had already noticed her and got up to make his move. It happened the same way every time. They’d see her, recognize her, and then move in for the kill. Of course, they could never appreciate the woman she was, the woman she could be if only she would recognize what true love was. Yet here she sat, dressed to kill, looking for love in all the wrong places. Split Decisions can be read as a stand-alone novel, but it's a follow-up story to the romantic-suspense bestseller She Belongs to Me . For more information on either novel, follow l...

HIGH TIDE Maureen A. Miller   U.S. Geological Survey expert, Nick McCord, cannot account for the strange phenomenons plaguing the Windward coast of Oahu. Breaking waves on a windless shore. Dead fish washing up on the sand. The only viable culprit for these anomalies is the new housing development, Manale Palms, and its attractive contractor, Briana Holt. Try as he might to find blame with Briana and her site, the truth remains a mystery. Briana Holt portrays herself to the outside world as a woman in charge. In reality she is burdened with insecurities, and one of those insecurities is over six-feet tall. Intent on defending her property from Nick's suspicions, she starts to dig deep into the peculiar episodes along the coast. Nick and Briana's mutual curiosity makes them allies, and their mutual attraction makes them lovers. Now, as they narrow in on the source of the mystery, they find themselves in a struggle to protect the coast...and their lives. A fa...

Split Decisions is a follow-up novel to the romantic-suspense bestseller She Belongs to Me . While you do not have to read the first book to enjoy the second, we believe you should have the option, so click here to avoid spoilers. If you’re still here, read on for a first peek at Split Decisions   Book Description: Sometimes you want something so badly you are willing to abandon everything you’ve ever known—including yourself. Eighteen years ago, Jaynee Monroe married the man of her dreams, became the mother of four, and fulfilled her career goals. About to turn forty, she senses something is missing from her idyllic life. While Googling her name in an attempt to find herself, she unearths something so impossible, she contemplates her own sanity. Seeking answers, she embarks on a journey to discover the truth, only to end up abducted by a deranged stranger who insists on calling her Caycee. Caycee took the road less traveled. Rejecting a marriage proposal f...

Yep, I'm the one who said that … every time I publish a book. But also, a million other things run through my mind as I'm heading to the ER … I mean, while I'm waiting for my book to launch . I haven't been around as long as Nicholas Sparks or Nora Roberts, but this isn't my first rodeo either. 5 Prince Publishing just released my ninth book. And I can't help but sit here and wonder … Am I good enough? Will this one turn out okay? Do I have what it takes to send my baby out into the world? Will my baby make it in the big ol’ world ? And a million other questions plague my mind… But again, just like being pregnant, it doesn't matter. It’s time for that baby to come out! And no matter how much preparation I've put into its arrival, no matter how many times I've done it before, when the day comes, I'm scared to death. Creatus  Rogue   is book two in my  paranormal romantic-suspense series  Creatus . Book ...

It is a rare event when you are fortunate enough to be a part of releasing a piece of history to the public. While conducting research for a historical novel, Ashley Fontainne had a chance meeting with Daisy McDonald, the widow of former Dallas Police Officer Maurice N. “Nick” McDonald.  Mr. McDonald had written his memoirs about how his life was impacted from the moment he arrested Lee Harvey Oswald at a movie theater in Dallas. Sadly, Mr. McDonald passed away in 2005 and his heartfelt, 300+ page story sat unread inside a thick binder. Ashley met Daisy McDonald in Hot Springs, Arkansas in April of 2013 after a speaking/fact finding engagement. After the meeting, Daisy approached Ashley with questions about her experiences in publishing. They immediately hit it off and talked several times over the course of the next few weeks when she offered Fontainne the unimaginable: she wanted Ashley's Press, RMSW, to publish her husband’s work. So, it is with humility, thankfu...

Sometimes you want something so badly you are willing to abandon everything you've ever known—including yourself... This sample we get a first peek at the ‘Book Description’ for Split Decisions . If you haven’t read the first book, you can download She Belongs to Me here . If you’re still here… First look at Split Decisions: Eighteen years ago, Jaynee Monroe married the man of her dreams, became the mother of four, and fulfilled her career goals. About to turn forty, she senses something is missing from her idyllic life. While Googling her name in an attempt to find herself, she unearths something so impossible, she contemplates her own sanity. Seeking answers, she embarks on a journey to discover the truth, only to end up abducted by a deranged stranger. Caycee took the road less traveled. Rejecting a marriage proposal from the only decent man she ever knew, she ventures to California to become famous. Eighteen years later, success has left her alone and m...

The Merry-Go-Round Donna Fasano     When Lauren divorces her husband, she has one thought on her mind...stepping off the merry-go-round. However, her life quickly turns into a three-ring circus: her hypochondriac father moves in, her ex is using her shower when she’s not home, and her perky assistant is pushing her out into the fearsome dating world. She also has to decide if the dilapidated barn and vintage merry-go-round she was awarded in the divorce settlement is a blessing or a bane. As if Lauren’s personal life isn’t chaotic enough, this slightly jaded attorney is overrun with a cast of quirky characters who can’t stay on the right side of the law. What’s a woman to do? She can allow life to spin her in circles forever. Or she can reach out and grab the brass ring. With over a hundred reviews averaging four-plus stars and always priced 'less than a latte', you don’t want to miss this fun and lighthearted summertime read. Download  The Merry-Go-...

Until Darkness Comes Melynda Price A guardian angel - A forbidden love Eternal consequences… Olivia Norton was born with a gift—a gift heaven has sworn to protect, and hell is bound to destroy. Her perfect world is turned upside-down when two handsome strangers, Max and Liam, step into her life. Olivia soon discovers that her 'Mr. Perfect' is actually a perfect nightmare. The rules of engagement have changed and Liam, Olivia's guardian angel, is forced to cross dimensional borders or risk losing the woman he’s sworn to protect. Suddenly, thrust into a world unlike anything he’s never known, Liam isn’t prepared to come face to face with the young woman whose life he holds in his hands. But nothing is as it seems, and secrets abound that will ultimately force him to choose between two impossibilities. Max will stop at nothing to finish what he's started, and Olivia is soon plunged into a battle between good and evil. Her very life hangs in the bal...

If you are familiar with RaffleCopter, you know they give contestants several ways to win. I gave readers an easy way to win that I thought would also let me know they read Book One without making them jump through hoops. What I got back in response brought tears to my eyes. Here are seventeen of the comments left by readers of She Belongs to Me who wanted to win a copy of Split Decisions . What lovely readers I have. They make what I do worth the fifteen-hour days. J Jo R:  The story kept my interest! The love scenes were just enough without going overboard lol, I am so glad that you did a sequel as I have often thought about what happened with Jayne and Jordan. Hopeless romantic that I am!! Wendy N:  The love, suspense everything couldn't put the book down now that I see that you have Split Decision coming out, I can't wait to get it. I have been looking every day. Tessa J:  I loved everything about this book. I love the story & I enjoyed tha...

This is the last excerpt of chapter one for the follow up novel to the romantic-suspense bestseller, She Belongs to Me . There are a couple spoilers, so if you haven’t read the first book, clink here for more information.  If you’re still here but missed the first excerpts and want to read the full first chapter, click here .   Last week Jaynee was wondering who she was...what she wanted...and decided to Google an answer that didn't exist... Or at least she thought... Excerpt: She attempted another entry, Caycee Jaynee Evans, her entire maiden name. But before she could put the second ‘E’ on Jaynee, Google’s drop down box filled with suggestions for Caycee Jayne. Ever inquisitive, she clicked return without putting the last ‘e’ on her name, allowing Google to run its search. The page exploded, stating millions of results were available. After clicking on the first link, Jaynee gasped. For more information or to download, follow links: Amaz...

Meet Michael Sykora in Three Hit Thrillers No Justice Beyond Salvation and Killing Instinct   How far would you go to right a wrong? For Michael Sykora, killing started as blind rage. Then it became something he's good at. To most of those who know him, Michael is a software designer, a smart but average guy with a workaholic nature. To a chosen few, Michael is a part-time hit man whose specialty is eliminating hard-core criminals. A hit man who kills for justice, Michael bends the rules of the system… This five-star rated thriller series starts at only .99 cents, or you can download the entire series for only $6.97. That’s less than a drive-thru meal. So READ UP and enjoy! Amazon US Amazon UK Thanks for stopping by, please visit my  bio  for more information about what I write and what I like to read and share.  Until next time, happy reading! Carmen DeSousa