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RELEASE BLITZ – Son of a Peach by Claire Hastings
Son of a Peach by Claire Hastings
Peaches, Beaches, and a whole lot of misunderstanding…this hero has his work cut out for him!
The local chocolatier is his exact opposite and someone he should stay away from, but he can’t. There’s no harm in a little fling, right?
Readers who enjoy instalove and fun in the sun romance will love Son of a Peach by Claire Hastings, a steamy, small town, oppositesattract, grumpy/sunshine romance.
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Blurb:
Peaches are my life.
I’m talking about the sweet, fuzzy fruit that represents my home state of Georgia—not the emoji that most people use for a different peach. If you know what I mean…
When there’s the chance to show off my peaches at a Christmas-themed island for the Peach on the Beach festival, it’s a no-brainer.
Then I arrive in Candy Cane Key.
Turns out, they aren’t celebrating my favorite fruit. Nope. This event is about that other type of peach.
To make matters worse, I can’t stop thinking about the event organizer, the local chocolatier—Tizzy. And that’s exactly what she’s worked my insides into.
The strawberry blonde wild child is my exact opposite in every way. Someone I know I should stay away from. Yet, I can’t.
There’s no harm in a little fling, right?
Son of a Peach is an opposites attract, insta-love, fun in the sun novella about an uptight horticulturist and a happy-go-lucky chocolatier with a guaranteed HEA.
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Excerpt
Copyright 2023 Claire Hastings
“See, not so hard.”
Maybe this isn’t, but my dick…
“It’s not dirt,” I say, repeating the motions, “but I can see how this would be fun.”
“Dirt is not more fun than chocolate.”
I stop dead, chocolate fork held in midair, Oreo precariously perched on it. She cannot be serious. Then again, of course this free spirit of a woman would think that.
“Dirt is basis for all life. From dirt you came and to dirt you shall return,” I paraphrase. I can practically hear the preacher back home from Hickory Hills Baptist rolling his eyes for getting that piece of scripture wrong. The meaning is still there though.
“Maybe, but…chocolate gives life meaning,” she counters.
“Does it though?”
Dipping her finger into the bowl, she scoops out some of the melted goodness before running her finger along her lips, then sucks all the chocolate off. My dick surges and I swallow hard, wishing that were me she was licking.
Fuck, I need to get it together…
“It does. Besides, doing this with dirt is less fun.”
I don’t have time to ask, “doing what.” Tizzy’s too quick with the spatula, flicking it at me, sending chocolate flying. It’s warm as it hits my skin, catching me off guard. I scoff, unable to believe she just did that. Well, two can play this game.
Grabbing the fork, I mimic her movements, splattering chocolate across her face. Tizzy gasps, her smile wide. She clearly was not expecting me to retaliate. I laugh, enjoying her reaction and the playful fight that ensues. Back and forth we go, each one flinging bits of chocolate at each other. I can’t remember the last time I did anything like this. Certainly not with food. Mud, maybe. Mud fights were plentiful as children. Anton and I never passed up a chance to enjoy a good puddle. But it’s been years since we did that. Since I really let loose and played. And then I met Tizzy.
It’s time to up the ante though, the little splatter from the kitchen instruments no longer having the same effect. So I do what any man would do. I go big.
I dip my whole hand into the chocolate bowl, scooping up as much as I can. I hear Tizzy’s breath hitch, like she knows what’s coming. She doesn’t move though, the impish look on her face turning even more devilish the closer I get to her. I’ve wanted to lick this chocolate off her since the moment she spread it on her lips. Time to create my chance.
Only, physics has a different idea.
Stepping forward to close the distance between us, I slip. My legs wobble underneath me and I lunge forward, trying to keep my balance, and fall into Tizzy. The momentum sends us backward into the counter, which thankfully stops us from hitting the ground.
A second later, both of us trying to catch our breath, I pull back slightly, noticing the placement of my chocolate-covered hand.
Smack-dab on Tizzy’s boob.
About Claire Hastings
Claire Hastings is a walking, talking awkward moment. She loves Diet Coke, gummi bears, the beach, and books (obvs). When not reading she can usually be found hanging with friends at a soccer match or grabbing food (although she probably still has a book in her purse). She and her husband live in Atlanta.
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WEEK ONE RELEASES – Cinnamon Roll Savior Collection
Title: Cinnamon Roll Saviors Collection
Genre: Steamy/Spicy Contemporary Romance
Week #1 Authors: Stormi Wilde, Ember Davis, Clarissa Dusk, and Stephanie Renee
Cover Design: CPR Designs
Release Dates: August 7-11, 2023
Week #1 Releases:
Taking Her by Stormi Wilde (TROPES: damsel in distress, forced proximity, instalove, protector)
Burning Love by Ember Davis (TROPES: firefighter, small town, instalove, damsel in distress)
Indebted Angel by Clarissa Dusk (TROPES: undercover cop, damsel in distress, mafia, enemies to lovers)
Have a Little Faith by Stephanie Renee (TROPES: single mom, enemies to lovers, small town)
Taking Her Blurb:
In the small town of Indigo Falls, two broken souls find salvation in each other’s arms in the most unexpected way.
Ocean Gallagher, a reclusive and ruggedly handsome E.M.T, has everything a man could want: wealth, good looks, and a tranquil existence. Yet, he hides a dark secret that tortures him daily—the memory of failing to save the one person who meant everything to him.
Amaya Sinclair, a vivacious and carefree spirit, is the co-owner of a whimsical gift shop and is determined to leave behind her past as a provocative cam girl.
But when Ocean and Amaya collide, an electric chemistry ignites, drawing them together with an intensity they can’t deny.
Together, Ocean and Amaya must summon the courage to confront their deepest fears and insecurities, daring to embrace love’s intoxicating allure. But will the scars that trample their souls keep them imprisoned in a world devoid of true happiness?
Burning Love Blurb:
HAILEY
Growing up and living in Sweetwater Valley is both a blessing and curse. Everyone is in your business, but there’s a community here that I’ve been part of my entire life. I have a few good friends and I know what to expect. The kids I teach keep me on my toes and that’s enough for me.
Knowing everyone around isn’t great for my love life, but I really can’t complain. I’m content with what I have until a small kitchen fire has the new firefighter in town coming to my rescue. While Wesley puts out the fire, he’s stoking flames in me I didn’t know existed.
Wesley is determined to make sure I know how he feels and never doubt him or his intentions. He’s not just my savior or hero, he’s the perfect man for me.
WESLEY
Being the new guy in town is always a little daunting, but moving to a small town where everyone seems to already know each other makes it even worse. I’m lucky that there’s a brotherhood I’m accepted into the moment I slip on my gear at the firehouse. It makes me think that Sweetwater Valley is exactly the place I’ve been looking for.
When I respond to a call with my crew and meet Hailey, I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be. She’s the woman I’ve been looking for. It’s no surprise I couldn’t find her in the city.
Hailey is all sweet smiles and cozy moments and I’m going to show her that fate brought us together. She calls me a hero, her savior, but she’s the one who saved me by giving me a home.
Indebted Angel Blurb:
I’m running out of money and time, and the mob are knocking on my door.
When my dad died, he didn’t leave me an inheritance. Instead, I inherited his debts to dangerous people, and I’ve been paying them for years. Their patience for my slow payments is growing thin, and when I lose my job I’m scared of what they’ll ask for now I’m out of money.
Except the man who turns up to collect isn’t what I expect.
He’s kind, sweet, and doesn’t seem like he should belong to the mob at all.
Is there more to Jesse than meets the eye? Can I trust him to save me, or will he disappoint me like everyone else?
Have a Little Faith Blurb:
Cinnamon Roll Hero (sin-a-mon roll he-ro): ( n ) a hero who is too sweet for this world…but will fight to the death for the people they care about
Nick: My job has always had its challenges. When you come into a failing business and tell the owner all the changes they should make, tensions always run high. But Faith may take the cake on the most difficult—which is fitting since I’m helping her struggling bakery. She’s hard-headed, stubborn, and a sharp pain in my side. Despite how obnoxious she may be, she somehow has taken up permanent residence in my mind. I find myself doing things I normally wouldn’t just to try get on her good side. I wonder what it would be like to kiss her hard enough to make her drop the attitude—or if that’s even possible.
Faith: Nick Winters is infuriating. I don’t care how good looking he is; I won’t have a stranger come in and try to change the bakery where my grandma built her legacy. Between running a business and taking care of my five-year-old daughter, I don’t have time for all of this. But since my investors deemed it necessary for this man’s help, I guess I have to play ball. Unfortunately, I really, really hate sports.
Collection Information:
Cinnamon Roll Hero (sin-a-mon roll he-ro): (n) a hero who is too sweet for this world…but will fight to the death for the people they care about.
Join twenty of your favorite romance authors on our journey to prove that cinnamon rolls can still be steaming hot! These sweet, sexy heroes (and heroines!) are here to save the day, whether it’s by rescuing their partner from the ghosts of their past or just showing them that they deserve to be loved, cherished, respected…and, of course, pleasured.
Universal Link for information: https://carmenrichterwriting.com/cinnamon-roll-saviors-series
Coming Soon in the Collection:
August 14th: Second Time Lucky by Mia Coco Lanner (TROPES: second chance, sports, small town, fake relationship, secret baby, protector, damsel in distress)
August 15th: Sidelined by Sarah Everly (TROPES: football romance, secret identity, vacation fling turns into more)
August 16th: Keeping Her Safe by Lyric Nicole (TROPES: DV survivor, protector, hidden identity, small town, instalove)
August 17th: Safety by JS Mercier (TROPES: small town, single guardian, guarded heart, protector)
August 18th: Only to Save You by Shannon O’Connor (TROPES: F/F romance, small town, opposites attract, looks can be deceiving)
August 19th: Power Play by Merissa Bartlett (TROPES: hockey romance)
August 22nd: Matched with the Billionaire by Sara Hurst (TROPES: found family, rich vs. poor, secret billionaire, damsel in distress, surprise baby)
August 23rd: Running After You by Cristina Lollabrigida (TROPES: age gap, single guardian, small town, he falls first)
August 24th: It Had to Be You by Danielle Jacks (TROPES: F/F romance, slow burn, coming home, forced proximity, friends to lovers)
August 25th: Guarding Her Heart by Tamrin Banks (TROPES: grumpy/sunshine, instant chemistry, damsel in distress, small town, former cop with PTSD)
August 26th: One Night With a Rock Star by Eve London (TROPES: rock star romance)
August 28th: Protecting What’s His by Aletta Faye (TROPES: abuse survivor, second chance, single mom)
August 29th: Falling for My Sweet Saviour by Clarice Jayne (TROPES: millionaire, abused damsel in distress, slow burn)
August 30th: Patient 247 by Carmen Richter (TROPES: chronic illness, nurse/patient in hospital, instant chemistry, he sees what’s beneath the surface)
September 20th: Inked Temptations by Storie Devereux (TROPES: MFM interracial romance [Black woman/white men], plus size bibliophile FMC, beefcake tattoo artists)
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