Book Release / Anniversary Giveaways

Monday, May 2, 2011



My second novel, Dissolution, will be released on May 20, 2011. My publisher is giving two e-copies of Dissolution for the contest, as well as one e-copy of Contraband (my debut novel). The first place winner gets their preferred book. 

Drawing on May 20, 2011.

Stick around while I tell you how you can win a book for yourself. Note that Dissolution is set in Jamaica and Contraband is set on the fictional island of Xantrope.

So here's how you enter. 
  • Add yourself as a follower, if you aren't already.
  • Leave me a comment on this post, so I know you're in.
  • Tweet this link for another entry (I appreciate every bit of help to get the news out)
  • Like the FB page for yet another entry (not a requirement, just a goodwill gesture to help me promote the book) Link to page is here.


Book blurbs:- 




Sherryn Albright has all the trappings of success; a devoted husband, loving children and a thriving business. Until a secret explodes on her doorstep. Reece has fathered a child outside of their marriage.

Confronted by the physical proof of Reece's infidelity, Sherryn travels through a wasteland of blame and unforgiveness. Long denied issues also conspire to spin her well-managed life off its axis. Her marriage is shattered, her trust in Reece destroyed, and yet she cannot deny her growing concern for his son.

When a murder makes it clear Reece has not escaped the mean streets of Kingston, Sherryn battles her conscience and public opinion to save her family and herself from destruction.




As master of his destiny, Paul Weekes does what is necessary to survive. He makes his own fortune, but his luck nosedives when hijackers target his illicit shipments. He has no proof, but suspects the police officer who facilitates his exports off the island of Xantrope has turned on him. To make things worse, Paul’s ne’er-do-well cousin is accidentally involved in a gang murder, and a hit is put on him.

A budding liaison with the cop's niece adds more complication. Janine refuses to accept Paul’s way of life, but inadvertently becomes a victim of his lifestyle. Thrust into kidnapping, double cross and murder, Paul must choose between a relationship with Janine and staying alive long enough to change the course of his future. See reviews on Amazon.

52 comments:

  1. I'm always up for a contest. I tweeted @gmc511. Congrats on your novel!

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  2. Congrats on your upcoming release day!!! Awesome!

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  3. Congratulations on your upcoming release!

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  4. Congratulations on your upcoming release. Sherryn sounds like a wonderful character. :)

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  5. Thanks so much, guys! Looking forward to May 20.

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  6. Huge congrats on your upcoming release!

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  7. Congrats on your new release! Awesome!

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  8. Thanks Tara and Kathi. Appreciate you stopping in.

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  9. Congrats on your new book, hope to read it soon

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  10. Hey Joy! I haven't been here in a while. Congrats on a great blog!

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  11. Thank you, Sandz.

    Sybil, thanks for dropping in.

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  12. Congratulations on your second book's release!!!

    I need to remember to put this post up on Twitter the next time I log in.

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  13. Congrats on the new release! :-)I'm in.

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  14. Joy, Congrats on your second book! I think it's awesome that you're giving away a copy of Nina Foxx's book! I met her last year when she graduated (we're in the same MFA program.) She's awesome!

    Also, I got your email and I sent you a reply. Thanks again!

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  15. Do you have an FB page for Dissolution? I found a group and joined it. Congrats on your new release. I have Contraband and loved it. Can't wait to read Dissolution too.

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  16. The release date is just around the corner. How exciting! Congratulations on the second book.

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  18. Medeia, thanks ever so much.

    Thanks, Misha. Appreciate you stopping in.

    Racquel, no problem at all. I have more books than I know what to do with and I believe in supporting other writers.

    Amy, yes, I started a page for Dissolution. I need to get it moved from groups to books though.

    Thank you, Cynthia. Yup, May 20 isn't that far away.

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  19. Congrats on your upcoming releases, JL!

    I wanted to let you know too that I have given you the Stylish Blogger Award on my blog, I really enjoy your sites. :)

    http://julieflanders.blogspot.com/2011/05/stylish-blogger-award.html

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  20. Thank you, Julie! I appreciate it.

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  21. You must be so excited JL. I will be back to gather some more details but just now I'm flying through to announce a new writers group that you may be interested in. Check it out on my blog or on the link below.

    Denise<3

    Join the new Romantic Friday Writers Group.

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  22. So many giveaways! I'd love to read your books - I'm sure they are fabulous. Now if your publisher ever gives away a free holiday in Jamaica... put me in for that too!!! :-)

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  23. Thanks, Denise. Will check that out.

    Hi, Cass, thanks for dropping by. I'll keep an eye out for any holiday announcements. ;)

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  24. Hi, J.L., I tweeted this and posted it on my blog as well. Congratulations on publication of a second book. Your new book looks like a gripping read.

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  25. Hi JL. Congrats on the impending release of your book. I wish you good luck with it. The story sounds really compelling.

    Thanks for dropping by my blog.
    Cheers
    Tony

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  26. Great contest. I tweeted but not sure how to show u still new to all that and went to your FB and asked to join. Congrats on the release this is awesome!!

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  27. Congratulations on the eminent release of your second book! The only difficulty will be when your first-place winner must choose between the two titles, as both look to be equally outstanding. I am looking forward to reading both and wish you much success with future sales. I especially enjoy doing book reviews this time of year, as people are looking for good summer reads. Again, congratulations on Dissolution!

    Michelle
    http://michellefayard.blogspot.com

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  28. I second Michelle. The choosing would be the difficult part. Off to do the tweeting and Fbing of the book :)

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  29. Thanks, Josh. Not to worry. Worry on fixing the page so it's an open page again.


    Awww...Michelle and Damyanti. Thanks ever so much for participating and spreading the word. Tallying up the entries!

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  30. Congrats on your upcoming release!

    I'm definitely going to have to scroll back through your A to Z Challenge posts since I really enjoyed the ones I saw. I have a Versatile Blogger award for you at my blog!

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  31. Your books look like such amazing reads. I'm in!

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  32. Congratulations on your newest release! And you're the second place winner in my Celebration Blogfest at In the Shade of the Cherry Tree. After L. makes her choice, I'll let you know by an email. Then you get to choose and I'll ship it to you.

    BTW, you live in my favorite place ever! We've been to Jamaica 9 times. ; )

    Zan Marie
    zanmariess [at] gmail [dot] com

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  33. Thanks, Sarah. Appreciate that!

    Lydis, so noted.

    Zan, thanks much. I'll wait to hear from you. You really love Jamaica to have visited 9 times. :D

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  34. Your book sounds awesome! I'm here late, but I'll tweet about your book on Monday. Can't wait to read it. :-)

    (((HUGS)))

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  35. Congrats on your new book!
    I'm following, tweeted and will check you out on FB. (=

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  36. Congrats to you! That's fantastic.

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  37. Thanks, Robyn and Jo. I appreciate your help.

    Thanks, Langley!

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  38. Congrats on your new release...I'm in!

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  39. Exciting stuff! Good luck with it all + looking forward to reading your Romantic Friday Writers stories!
    Lx

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  41. Congratulations on your upcoming release! All the best!

    I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/NasDean/status/67468277860925440

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  42. Congratulations on you upcoming release! I look forward to reading this one, because I absolutelyLOVED 'Contraband'. :) Best of luck with it!

    Love the new look on your blog, too.

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  43. Wow both books sounds terrific!! A must read. Yay! Congrats on the new release, so exciting to have a newbie!!!!

    Plus, I must say, your blog looks fab! I've been gone for a spell, but to come back to all these flowers was a real treat.

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  44. Eek! I almost missed entering! Congratulations on your release!

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  45. I 'like'd your page on Facebook, but haven't tweeted (probably won't because Twitter & me don't seem to mix too well :P)

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  46. Count me in. And thanks for the follow on my blog.

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  47. Congrats, and count me in, please. Love to win a copy of either book, and to read more of your work.

    Writing in Flow

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  48. Thanks guys, not ignoring you. I've just had a hectic couple of days.

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