~ NEW READ! AND VERY LITTLE DAMAGE WILL BE DONE TO YOUR CHECKBOOK! ~

Howdy! M.J. Schiller and Kissmet Publishing are proud to announce the release of our newest romantic suspense DAMAGE DONE! Love, danger, and the beauty and charm of an Irish setting! What more could you want? Maybe I should have changed my name to M.J. O'Schiller for this release... Here's a blurb:

Blurb ~

When an unhappy youth leaves him damaged,

will Teddy Mckee be able to find love?

“Teddy Passmore McKee was born in Cork, Ireland, with a limp and a chip on his shoulder that threw his balance off all the more.” When he falls in love with the dark haired beauty born of an Irish father and a Spanish mother, will Gabrielle Quinn be able to restore his balance? And what about the charming Sean Hennessey? When Gabby catches his eye, too, will Teddy’s playboy best friend cause his own damage?


Fourteen years later, will Teddy and Gabrielle’s son be able to overcome the damage done to him in his childhood?

“Even through bloodshot eyes he could see she was different.” But can Michael leave behind the bottle, and his womanizing ways, to win over the lovely Tess Flanagan? Tess has sustained some damage of her own. Can she and Michael overcome the terrors of the past and learn how to love each other?


And if they do, will they be able to elude those after them who want to create their own damage?


On the run after an altercation leaves their boss in a pool of blood, will Michael and Tess be able to stay one step ahead of their pursuers? Or is it simply too late to correct the damage that has been done?

Excerpt ~

“Tessie…” He offered again. “We have to get out

of here.”

She remained frozen in her spot, staring blindly over the cliff. He moved a step closer and gently grasped her elbow. “Tess—”

She whirled around and his heart caught in his chest as he stared into her wild green eyes. Tears shone on her damp cheeks, glimmering in the moonlight like trails of scattered diamonds. “Nay, Michael,” she said, her words coming out choked. “I have to tell them the truth. It’s my fault. …I k-killed him.” She sobbed.

He looked at her sadly, begging her, “Let me help you.”

The back door creaked open and light spilled out from the bar across the grass, startling them. He saw Jimmy Flynn’s outline in the doorway. “They’re out here!” he yelled.

Without waiting for a response, Michael took Tess’s arm and steered her along the cliff’s edge. He stepped over the railing and helped her to the other side as well. They stood on a narrow ledge. To the left a trail dropped off toward the sea. He led her skittering down the path, loose rock pebbling the beach far below. He had taken the pathway many a night when he was drunk and feeling particularly reckless. Tonight he hurried over it with only self-preservation and Tess’s safety in mind.

They heard voices above them, coming from every direction as searchers fanned out along the top of the cliff. Their eyes met. They hardly dared to breathe. A flashlight beam ventured over the railing and along the cliff face. She clutched his hand, squeezing it until he lost feeling in his fingers. He tried to flatten himself even more tightly against the rock face, wishing it would somehow melt and absorb them. Several seconds passed and the beam of light was joined by another, and another, each swinging away, and then toward them again.

He grabbed a quick look at the churning sea below then closed his eyes for a second, and his stomach dropped. He took a deep breath before turning his head to look at Tess. Her eyes were closed and her lips were moving fervently, but she emitted no sound. He swallowed, wondering again why the sight of her affected him so. After several minutes a voice called out, “You won’t get away with this, Mikey.” Had someone seen them? He heard Jimmy Flynn mutter, “Wherever they are, we won’t find them tonight.” One by one the lights disappeared until only a solitary beam shone.

Author Bio ~

MJ is a lunch lady in the heart of Central Illinois.

My gosh! Can you get more folksy than that? She met her husband at the University of Missouri-Columbia and now she has a nineteen-year-old (how did that happen?) and seventeen year old triplets! She loves to read, karaoke (where she can pretend she is a rock star) and spends WAY too much time on Facebook. She grew up in St. Louis and still has family there.

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~NEW ZEALANDER ANNE ASHBY IS HERE TO TELL US HOW THE CEO GETS HER MAN~

Hi, I’m a contemporary traditional/sweet/clean

romance writer from New Zealand, published with The Wild Rose Press.  I grew up in a very small coastal town in Southland, New Zealand’s southern-most province. An eagerness to travel, fostered by my mother, led me to join the Royal NZ Navy where I enjoyed a very satisfying career. I have been fortunate to have travelled extensively and lived in Singapore and Maryland USA. I began writing contemporary romances when my youngest child started school. I enjoy including family issues, genealogy, rugby and/or snippets from my past military life in my stories. I have realised my very own dream of bringing something of my beautiful country to romance readers everywhere, so New Zealand always features in my stories, normally as the setting.  When not reading or writing, I find plenty to occupy my time with my family commitments. I currently live in Auckland with my husband and two of our four children.

I'd like to share with you my latest release which is initially set in the southern region of New Zealand before shifting to our capital city, Wellington.

Back Blurb of "The CEO Gets Her Man"

Ensuring her company's success is Debra Laurie’s life. But when she goes undercover to investigate a failing hotel in southern New Zealand, she finds her confidence crumbling. Masquerading as a waitress is a disaster—especially when the hotel’s assistant manager is a former rugby star she once had a crush on.

Jase McEwan is struggling to keep the hotel afloat. An unpredictable manager, ridiculous demands from the head office, and employee unrest are problems enough. Now a haughty new waitress is causing mayhem in the restaurant—and in his heart.

Determined to be impartial, Debra sets out to discover if Jase is responsible for the hotel’s drastic situation. But the more she investigates, the more she likes his work—and the more their attraction sizzles. Before long, Jase has turned Debra’s world upside-down. But what happens when he learns the new waitress is really his CEO?

Excerpt

Continually jabbing at the lift button probably wouldn’t make it come any faster, but Debra tried anyway. Every second counted. About to dive for the stairs instead, the ding of the lift stayed her movement. Bouncing from foot to foot while the doors inched open, Debra burst through the widening gap and punched the down button.

Thank goodness no-one was around. She should be able to keep out of sight of the reception staff if she stuck close to the wall and nipped around the corner. Then a dash across the dark car park to the staff quarters and she’d be safe.

Slinking out of the lift she did exactly that. Hugging the wall she backed cautiously around the corner, pausing when she neared the staff doorway to take a relieved breath. Grinning at her achievement of exiting the VIP suites without being seen she spun around to leap for the door--and ploughed into a dark blue brick-like wall.

The “wall” barely budged despite the whack exploding every last ounce of breath from her. Warmth tingled the hand inadvertently slipped beneath the blue telling her this was no ordinary brick wall. Her fingers registered a steady thump-thump-thump.

With a winded ache of rising panic imprisoned somewhere deep in her chest her eyes crept upwards...past the crisp white shirt with its perfectly Windsor-knotted blue tie...past a thick brown column of skin...past the closely shaven squarish chin and slightly crooked nose. She absently wondered if that nose was a result of a rugby injury, some permanent physical reminder of his playing days.

Her mind flew back but so many years had passed since she’d even thought about the hunky All Black she couldn’t remember whether his photos showed that bump on his nose or not. She trembled as she found herself where she’d once dreamed of being--in his arms.

An interview with Debra Laurie, the Heroine of "The CEO Gets Her Man"

      

(Recorded before her arrival at Riversleigh Resort  - and before her arrogant haughtiness begins to take a beating)

 Tell me about yourself?  

I'm single, in my thirties.

The interviewer looks at her strangely, waiting, in vain, for more

            

Ahh, what is your occupation?  

My brother and  I run a multi-national company dealing in real estate, hotels, restaurants etc

             

What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses? 

Strengths, my single mindedness, determination, dedication to my company.

Weaknesses? weakness isn't tolerated in business, especially not by a woman.

What’s your family like and how does your upbringing affect you now? 

My brother and I are twins so we work well together. My father was a very astute business man and a major influence in my life. I strive to follow in his footsteps and continue to expand the business he left us.

What about your mother? 

My mother is a social butterfly who enjoys shopping and meeting friends for coffee. She is quite involved with varying charities, though.

You're not close to your mother? 

No. We have nothing in common.

What is your earliest childhood memory? 

My most pleasant early memories are of visiting my father's office.

But your earliest memories? 

Warm and fuzzy moments, you mean? I have no time to indulge in early fantasies.

What tangible object would symbolize you? 

(shrugs) My office, my computer, my blackberry

Describe your hero. What was your first impression of him and did it change over time?

When I was a silly teenager I used to watch Jason McEwan playing rugby. He was very good, you know and probably every girls' ideal man. I used to fantasize about meeting him and...(an uncharacteristic blush coloured her cheeks) ...What was your other question?

Did your first impressions change? 

Oh yes, most definitely. Whoever was silly enough to employ a broken down rugby player as the Operation Manager of one of my hotels, (shaking head and clicking her tongue with disapproval). His ability to do his job is not the only thing I doubt. His honesty is also now under scrutiny.             

Is there anything about your hero that you would consider a flaw? 

Other than him possibly being a thief? (eyebrows shoot upwards) His inability to help run my hotel without the need for outside assistance is definitely a flaw, and that alone is a likely reason to terminate his employment.

What is it that you want out of life? 

What do I want from life? Exactly what I have, a successful  career, a respected business.

Has life handed you any major disappointments? 

(A very distinct pause) - not any that matter            

If you had an unexpected free day, what would you do with it? 

I don't have free days.

But what if you did, what would you do? 

Go into the office, of course.

What CD is in your CD player right now? 

CD? Music? (she glares at the interviewer in astonishment) I don't have time to listen to music. And even if I did, it would be sure to disrupt my thought processes.

But all Debra's preconceptions are about to get knocked to smithereens.

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Book is available in both print and digital from:

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