In This Issue

·      Signs from Above

·      On the Double Dare Front

·      Happening Now

·      Can't Miss Reads

·      Stuff I Love

Hey there Insider,

Last night, high above the city of Chicago where nearly 20,000 people were marching for justice, I saw a pink moon. I have never seen a pink moon before, but it was a sight to see. It was full, golden-pink and hanging in the sky like a sign from above. While, I love nature, I admit I don’t regularly see omens from Heaven about me. But somehow, this week especially, it gave me a reason to hope for good things to come.

Hoping for good things, of course, is not how we make them happen – personally or collectively. It takes work, communication, the right tools and accurate information.

So today’s newsletter is about hope, tools, communication and information – about life, work and of course, romance. That’s because we are a team too, coming together to make good things happen and providing a little romance and beauty in a demanding world.

Let’s start with hope….

ON THE DOUBLE DARE FRONT

Dare to Hope is finally done! You’ve seen the cover, I have completed the blurb for Amazon and it is set to go out to ARC readers this week. Launch date is set for July 9th but Dare to Hope should be available for preorder a week or two before.

For the 6% of Madison Michael fans who prefer not to buy from Amazon I am trying something different. For the two weeks of preorder and two weeks after launch, Dare to Hope will be available for wide distribution – your chance to purchase Dare to Hope on Kobo, B&N or Apple Books. After that initial period, in order to make it available on Kindle Unlimited, I will move this first book in the Double Dare Romance Series to Amazon exclusively. This is a short window, so mark your calendars.

I have enjoyed rereading and completing the finals edits of Dare to Hope. I may be the author, and slightly biased, but honestly, I found it hard to put down! I think you’ll love this one.

HAPPENING NOW 

ARC copies ready for distribution

On the Dare to Hope front, ARC copies are ready for delivery this week. Watch your mail if you signed up to be an advanced reader for this or prior books. I want to be sure you are still interested before I introduce you Jeremy and Eliana’slove story and the “Crazy Eights.” You’ll get to know the ‘crazies,’ well, as this group of friends forms the foundation for the entire Double Dare Romance series.

Want to learn more about them? I was planning to mini-blog about them on my Facebook Madison Michael VIP Readers page (follow me here) but then it dawned on me that social media preferences are shifting with the winds these days. I wonder if you would prefer short blasts in these emails, a summer blog about the Dare series, or social media mini-blogs?

Social Media and Preferences

I surveyed my Insiders several years ago about their social media preferences and Facebook came out on top. My tendency has been to dabble everywhere but focus on Facebook. However, there has been a lot of backlash against Facebook lately, would you help me understand how effective it is for you?

Take my quick Social Media Preference Survey here.

Free and Discounted Romances

Smoldering Alpha Males and Strong Females is running through the end of June and includes Paranormal, Fantasy, Erotic romances and more

June Swoon Romance Giveaway This Story Origin promotion welcomes all romance genres and ends July 1st.

Summer is for Lovers Hot books for a hot summer runs through August 31st. Come back again and again to pick up a steamy summer read.

CAN'T MISS READS

When Time Stands Still by Sara Furlong Burr

Award-winning romance that recently earned acclaim from the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards and gold at the 2020 Independent Publisher "IPPY" Book Awards.

It’s been nearly a decade since Elle Sloan last saw Luke Hutchins. Close to ten years since she broke up with him over a single phone call, providing him with little explanation. Since the end of their relationship, Elle has done everything she could do to move on, marrying, proceeding forward with her life, almost allowing herself to completely forget about Luke.

Almost.

Save Her by Ariella Talix

Gunnar Dahl is a famous mystery writer with a secret.

He meets Åse Halvorsen at the St. James Court Art Show in Louisville, Kentucky and feels instantly drawn to her.

She may be the woman of his dreams, but will their lives turn into a nightmare?

This is the first book in the Lovers in Louisville Series and has a guaranteed HEA. No cliffhanger. Adult themes and hot, sexy scenes are intended for mature readers only.

Riding Past Midnight by Ella Cooper

When I meet the most handsome man in town, I chalk it up to just one dance with him not knowing then what a big part of my life he would become.

When a big storm rages throughout town is when I realize I can’t run away from every problem I come across.

Content Warning: This story is written for Adult Readers Only. Some scenes are sexually explicit and are intended for mature audience.

Follow The Money : A Tale of Tales (A Collection of Crime Adventure Novellas set in London and New York about Money, Sex and Narcotics) by David Fuentes

‘Follow The Money: A Tale of Tales’ is a collection of immersive Crime Adventure Novellas that follow the lives of different banknotes on their journeys, as they pass from one doomed soul to the next, through London and New York respectively. Both of these banknotes undergo ...A TWIST OF FATE in the second installment of each story that sends them on a completely new journey into the unknown; so fasten your seat belts and brace yourself for the ride of your lives. YOUR JOURNEY AWAITS...

Why This Is Wrong by Monica Bolt

All the reasons why this is wrong:

Reason #1: I thought you were only a one-night stand.

Reason #2: I didn't think that you'd show up as my professor.

Reason #3: I just wasn't... thinking.

This series is so crazy, it’s messed up. Brace yourself for a whole lot of heat, a satisfying HEA, no cheating, and absolutely no cliffhangers.

A Russian Got Me: Vladimir by Just Bae

Young Vladimir is old enough to be my son and he's so cock strong...

I really shouldn't care. Vladimir is my local handyman and his brute smell should be my cue to just run away. But I need some repairs done in my yard. He said he was coming early, but he's late...

Today feels eery, I might flirt with him for once.

Today I might get into some trouble...

STUFF I LOVE

The Balanced Life: Recently I discovered Robin Long and her online Pilates classes at The Balanced Life. Robin offers a 5-day challenge with short workouts, so short I had no excuse to avoid them. After five days I was hooked and joined her sisterhood. Now I am doing pilates, eating healthier and feeling a little less stressed.

Better still, Robin is walking the talk. She sent an email this week about her commitment to women - all women. Here's what she said "We are taking steps as a company to make sure that we create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in and outside The Balanced Life in these three areas: 

1. Our team 

2. Those that we serve within The Balanced Life community 

3. The women that we hope to serve in the future 

In an effort to take action and seek accountability, we will be hiring a diversity consultant to help us as we move forward. "

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Don't forget to engage, speak up and if you haven't already, learn about your local elections and register to vote. Get involved in your community - from school board to city council. Nothing changes if we don't.

Spread a little love.

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