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December 10, 2014

Pleased to Announce—“Chasing Jenna” by Micki Fredericks

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Today on the blog I would love to share one of my new favorite authors and also my new friend—-Micki Fredricks. She lives right here in Mason City and is an amazing woman all packed into a small package.  I am privileged to announce her latest book today and allow my readers to join in on a giveaway (at end of the post). I have also added my review on Goodreads here.CJ tour banner

Title: Chasing Jenna

Author: Micki Fredricks

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: November 27, 2014

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Synopsis

Twenty year old Jenna Clausen has one chance to change her life… and she’s going to take it.

Leaving the darkness of her life two hundred miles behind her, Jenna arrives at the one place that could save her…college. Pushing her fears aside while gathering all of her courage, she steps out into her new life, and right into the sights of Cale Davis.

Cale is part of the most elite house on campus simply called, The Brotherhood. It’s an exclusive house with one rule for membership, either you are born into The Brotherhood or you’re not. Cale makes it a priority to get what he wants…and he wants Jenna. He sets a plan into motion to make Jenna his.
There is however, one flaw to Cale’s plan, Ryan Kitson. Also a fellow Brother in the House, he is a Cale-approved study partner for Jenna. But when her feelings for Ryan start to grow, Jenna has another decision to make….one she couldn’t possibly have understood the dangers of.

She suddenly finds herself engulfed by a lifestyle so dark and twisted she can’t find a way out. On the run and unsure who to trust, she spirals deeper and deeper into her nightmare. Jenna struggles to put all the pieces together until it finally becomes clear… The decision she made to save her life, might actually be the one that ends it.

**This book is a Romantic Suspense for mature audiences, 18+ due to dark topics with references to both sexual and violent situations.*

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Excerpt

“Yes?” I asked, trying to encourage him to speak. He stopped and turned toward me, running his hand over his face while a frustrated growl escaped his mouth.

“Awkwardness doesn’t suite you.” I teased as I pushed on his hard chest just enough to make him sway. “What do you want to say?”

He smiled and looked away, obviously trying to choose his words. When his eyes returned to mine, his expression turned serious.

“I’m really sorry about Saturday night.”

Oh shit. I almost choked on my own tongue; or maybe I had unknowingly swallowed a tennis ball because that’s what it felt like. Was he really going to talk about this? Right here? Now? I might die if this conversation continued. I looked anywhere but directly at him, hoping to develop a quick escape plan – maybe fake a heart attack.

He continued, even though I internally begged him to be quiet. “I really didn’t have any intentions of trying anything … out of line.” He sighed nervously, it was adorable. My insides instantly softened. This magnificent man was standing in front of me, offering something I’m sure, he rarely offered to anyone, an apology.

I tilted my head and smiled, recognizing in this moment, a small-town girl that stood a good eight inches shorter than him, might have a little power over Cale Davis, once again.

“Really?” I linked my arm around his and started walking. “You mean you didn’t intend to sweep into my life like Prince Charming with the intention of stealing my purity?”

He bumped me with his elbow, leaned in and whispered into my ear, “I said that wasn’t my intention, but once I got there and saw you in those sexy sweatpants, well, every guy has his limits.”

He was teasing, his voice low and sensual making my whole body tingle. I glanced up at his lips–remembering how soft they were and quickly looked back down. Power shifted back to the rightful owner.

 

 

About The Author

Micki

If they’d known about ADHD when I was little, my Ritalin dosage would’ve been OFF THE CHARTS!!

It goes without saying; I spent A LOT of time by myself after the teacher moved my desk out into the hallway. ** Silver lining** With all that alone time on my hands, I used my imagination to make the world interesting.

When I was little, people said I had an “active imagination”. In elementary school, teachers called me a “daydreamer”. My high school counselor said I needed to “learn how to focus” and my college professors warned me to “buckle down”. Before I knew it, it was time to “grow up”.

So that’s what I did. I grew up, got married and had five kids. I work as a full time nurse, active in my church, part of the most amazing book club, blog about books with my best friend and cart small humans to school, football, theater, dance etc. Oh yeah…and write a bit when I can and now people say I’m “talented”.

Moral of my story: Hug your kids, embrace their differences… love them for who they are. Someday, the traits you think are struggles now…Might be what makes them the happiest!

Micki lives in small town Iowa with her husband, kids and a fat Cocker Spaniel named Joey. She is the author of Winds of Darkness, released in February of 2013 and Chasing Jenna, to be released Thanksgiving Day, 2014.

 

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11 Comments

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  1. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    December 10, 2014 at 07:25 am

    I don’t really read romance. But this book sounds intriguing enough that I would. Thanks for showcasing a local author.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      December 10, 2014 at 07:31 am

      It has enough mystery in it to make it much more than a romance. I quite honestly loved it. Plus the author is an amazing lady to boot so it is very easy to show her some love. Thanks, Audrey, for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Gibber
    December 10, 2014 at 11:23 am

    The book sounds good. 🙂

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  3. sincerelyjenni2014
    December 10, 2014 at 01:19 pm

    Wow, this sounds like a great book! Adding it to my list now!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      December 10, 2014 at 01:37 pm

      Plus she is soooooo nice!!! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  4. Sandy Evans
    December 10, 2014 at 05:42 pm

    This book sounds like it would be a ‘great read’. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. jenieats
    December 10, 2014 at 08:19 pm

    This looks intriguing. I also don’t read much romance literature, but this sounds suspenseful. Hopefully we can meet Micki sometime.

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  6. kzemek
    December 11, 2014 at 05:34 am

    I liked this book so now will try getting her other one, “Winds of Darkness.”

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    1. kzemek
      December 11, 2014 at 05:39 am

      I just posted the review of “Chasing Jenna” today: http://ourstack.blogspot.com/2014/12/chasing-jenna-by-micki-fredricks.html

      Reply
      1. Beth Ann
        December 11, 2014 at 06:51 am

        Thanks, Karen! I will let Micki know you came via my blog!!! I appreciate it!!! Can’t wait to read what you thought!

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    2. Beth Ann
      December 11, 2014 at 06:51 am

      Her first book is totally different from Chasing Jenna but she is such a great writer that I bet you will like it as well. Thanks so much1

      Reply

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