Julie Bale – Vanessa Kelly, Author

Are you a fan of New Adult romances? Do you like sports romances, too? I’ve got a wonderful book to recommend that combines the best of both. It’s The Stillness of You, by Julie Bale. It’s gritty, emotional, sexy, and beautifully written, and it’s book one in Julie’s Beautifully Damaged Series.

Here’s the blurb:

“Ben Lancaster had just tattooed himself onto my soul and the thing about tattoos? They’re painful to remove.”–Georgia King

Georgia King is trying to survive after spiraling into a darkness that nearly took her life. In therapy with her college dreams on hold,she’s trying to get healthy. Trying to still the craziness inside her. She has no room for someone like Ben Lancaster,and if he was smart he’d stay away. Because everyone knows Georgia is bad news–she ruins people–and if Ben isn’t careful, he’ll be next in line.

Ben Lancaster is a young, hot shot hockey player on his way to the top. Newly signed to the Philadelphia Flyers, he’s living the dream. The girls. The money. The fame. He thought he had everything he wanted until he met Georgia. Suddenly he wants more–he wants her. He’ll do whatever it takes to get her and Ben Lancaster always gets what he wants.

But the girl who’s different from anyone he’s ever known is hiding secrets. And as the dog days of summer pass, only time will tell if Georgia’s secrets can be healed. Or if her bruised soul is strong enough to resist Ben Lancaster…

Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? Trust me when I tell you that Julie is a wonderful writer. You’ll want to pick up The Stillness of You before her next book in the series comes out. That’s The Chaos in Me, which will be on shelves this summer. Check out this gorgeous cover!

You can read an excerpt from The Stillness of You on Julie’s website.

For my readers today, Julie is giving away a Kindle copy of The Stillness of You. Do you like angsty, emotional romances? What are some of your favorites? Tell me all about it for a chance to win Julie’s wonderful book!

I’m thrilled to have my pal Juliana Stone on the blog today. Juliana writes in several genres, including critically acclaimed paranormal romance and young adult. But she also writes fantastic contemporary romance that’s sexy, entertaining, and also incredibly emotional. Her new book, The Summer He Came Home, just came out. It garnered a starred review from Publishers Weekly and was also named one of their top ten picks of Spring 2013.

Let’s have a little chat with Juliana, shall we?

You write both paranormal romance, YA, and contemporary romance. Did you find it difficult to switch between genres? Do you prefer one over the other?

Good question, Vanessa! For me, this is something I don’t have a problem doing and that’s probably because I have a lot of voices and ideas in my head that need to get out! LOL. That being said, not every writer can write in multiple genres; you have to have the voice to make it work, but fortunately for me, I was able to get it done.

As to whether I prefer one genre over another, it’s hard to say. They’re different beasts for sure. I find that paranormal can be a little exhausting. The world building is incredibly intricate, so at the moment I’m finding writing contempt are somewhat soothing to the soul and when I dive back into the paranormal world, I’ll be really excited to do so.

You’ve called your new book, THE SUMMER HE CAME HOME, the book of your heart. Why is that and what can you tell us about the story?

The Summer He Came Home is a book that I’d been dreaming of writing. It features a hero who is a rocker, and I had so many people tell me I’d never sell a romance with that kind of guy, that I was determined to make it work. I love everything about my hero, Cain Black. He’s a combination of my love of Jon Bon Jovi and Nikki Sixx, and because music is such a huge influence in my life, when I found out I’d sold this series I was over the moon!

This book is about family, healing, redemption and the power of love.

You’ve got another contemporary romance coming out in May, and other projects on the burner. How do you manage to be so productive and not go insane?

Oh my God, I am busy but I love it. I think it’s more the question of, how keeping busy keeps me sane. I have so many stories inside me, that I’m grateful to be able to get them out there for my readers. The Barker Triplets have been a blast to write, and the third book, CONCEAL releases in late May. Along with the YA and my Bad Boys books, those voices and stories in my head are getting some mileage!

What’s up next in the Bad Boys of Crystal Lake world?

Book 2 in the series, THE CHRISTMAS HE LOVED HER, will be out October 1, 2013. It features Jake Edwards, brother to the twin whose funeral in book 1 was the catalyst for all the boys returning home to Crystal Lake. He’s dealing with a lot of demons and boy does he need an HEA! The third book will be released in April 2014!

We’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series! Readers, Juliana is graciously giving away one of her books today – one commenter will win either a digital copy of one of Juliana’s Barker Boys books, or a signed copy of The Christmas He Loved Her when it comes out in October. Just tell us what you love about contemporary romance – or what you don’t love – for a chance to win.

Julie Bale & Giveaway!!

Guest Author: Juliana Stone & Giveaway!!