Release Day Launch + Giveaway: 3 Seconds by Bethany Lopez

3 Seconds (Time for Love #6)
Author: Bethany Lopez

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 25, 2015

Description:

A lot can happen in 3 Seconds. It's the space of time between walking onstage and stepping up to the mic. It’s that moment when your eyes meet across a crowded room and the chemistry between you is undeniable.

Bronagh has accomplished a lot in her thirty-five years. A successful pub owner and happy divorcée, she's learned to enjoy life, but have realistic expectations. Her past has taught her that it's best not to depend on others, but that doesn't mean she won't sample a tasty morsel when it's right in front of her.

After taking a break from culinary school to travel abroad, Brendan is back and eager to finish what he started. Although he relishes the nights he gets to play with his brothers in their band, and enjoys their healthy supply of groupies, he's ready to start acting like the twenty-something that he is…a fact he craves to prove with Bronagh.

What starts as a one-night-stand becomes more when Bronagh and Brendan realize that they can't walk away. But can a younger man who's prone to late nights and scantily-clad women convince a woman who's been hurt that age doesn't matter, and he's the man she needs?  

 

Award-Winning Author Bethany Lopez began self-publishing in June 2011. She's a lover of all things romance: books, movies, music, and life, and she incorporates that into the books she writes. When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with her husband and children, traveling whenever possible. Some of her favorite things are: Kristen Ashley Books, coffee in the morning, and In N Out burgers.

Bethany Lopez is represented by Marisa Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency.

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Cover Re-Release: Stories About Melissa Series by Bethany Lopez

Author Statement:

When I released Ta Ta for Now! In June of 2011, I had no idea what I was doing. I used Createspace's Cover Design for that cover, as well as xoxoxo. For Ciao, I decided to do something different and had a photo shoot with my sister and brother in law. Now, over two years later, I'm excited to re-vamp the series leading up to the release of book 4, TTYL. I'm so grateful for Kelsey at K Keeton Design for doing a mass photo shoot for all four covers, and to Allie from B Design for the cover design. I love how fresh and fun she made them. I hope you love them too!

Books in the STORIES ABOUT MELISSA Series:
Ta Ta For Now!

xoxoxo

Ciao

TTYL

 

Book One (Ta Ta For Now!) Summary:

Melissa begins her freshman year with one goal in mind, getting Brian Jackson to be her boyfriend. She will soon learn that things don't necessarily turn out the way you plan them, the value of true friendship, and the importance of family.

 

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Final Book (TTYL) on Goodreads

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Cover Reveal: Indelible by Bethany Lopez

Indelible

Author: Bethany Lopez

Expected Release Date: July 9, 2013

Genre: New Adult Contemporary

Cover Designed by: B Design alliebbooks.wordpress.com – Photo by Kelsey Kukal-Keeton

Cover Reveal Organized by: AToMR Tours

Book Description:

After a year of partying, Sam decides to buckle down and focus on college. Things are going great until a one-night stand leaves her pregnant and alone. Raising a child while going to school isn’t easy, but Sam is determined to be strong for her daughter. She doesn’t have time for guys or relationships, and takes great care to protect her child and her heart.

Judd doesn’t fit the mold of a college ballplayer. His long hair and tattoos may fit the life he’s created for himself, but baseball is the one thing he takes seriously. When he meets Sam, he’s immediately drawn to her curves and refusal to put up with his crap. When Judd learns the truth, can he handle the responsibility that comes with loving a single mother?

Sam yearns for the fire that Judd fuels in her, but her child’s needs have to come first. Can two people at different stages in their life find a way to make a life together?

Bethany Lopez began self-publishing in June 2011. Since then she has published various YA and NA books. She is a lover of romance, family, and friends, and enjoys incorporating those things in what she writes. When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with her husband and children, traveling whenever possible.

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Webpage - www.bethanylopez.blogspot.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/BethanyLopez2
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Nissa Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway

Nissa
Author: Bethany Lopez
Genre: YA Contemporary Fantasy
Release Date: April 23, 2013

Buy Link: Amazon

Description:

At 900 years old, Nissa is finally ready to follow her mother's path and become the best Fairy Godmother she can. She’s not thrilled when her first assignment turns out to be a teenage human girl with self-esteem issues, but she knows she has to start somewhere. Her assignment has dealt with bullies since her freshman year and they haven’t let up. If Nissa can’t help her regain her self-confidence her future is bleak.

To complicate matters Nissa experiences all the signs that she's met the being fated for her. This impossibility distracts her from her purpose. After all, fairies and humans aren't meant for each other. How can her heart believe otherwise? Can Nissa successfully complete her first assignment as a Fairy Godmother? Will the fates allow Nissa and Levi to be together? And even if they do, will Levi believe Nissa once she reveals the truth?  

Nissa is a fun and light-hearted young adult contemporary fantasy novel that centers on our main character - a 900 year old fairy named Nissa. She has decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and becoming a Fairy Godparent. After years of schooling and training, Nissa is finally ready to complete her first assignment - a teenage girl named Vicky who has problems with bullies at school and self esteem issues. Nissa feels sure she can handle her first project until she meets Vicky's older brother, Levi. Immediately, Nissa feels a connection with Levi that's more than just a crush. She feels the tell-tale signs that a fairy experiences when they have met their eternal mate. But there's just one problem - Levi's a human, and no fairy has ever been Fated to be with a human before. Knowing in her heart the Levi is the one she's meant to be with, Nissa travels home to implore The Fates if they may be allowed to be together. Will The Fates condone their love? And if they do, will Levi even believe Nissa's true identity?

This book was a really light and easy read - I actually read it in a couple of hours. The writing was well done and the book flowed easily, so I had no problem falling right into the story alongside the characters. Nissa was a fun lead - she was a fairy, which is always awesome, but she was kind and sympathetic, with some definite quirks. Levi is the perfect guy, of course, and they experience the kind of instalove that some readers don't care for. I did find it a bit cheesy and hard to believe that they would fall so in love with each other after only a couple of weeks, but in the end, I'm a sucker for romance - so I ate it all up with a smile. It did feel like parts of the book went super fast and it could've been drawn out a bit more, but overall the pacing worked well throughout the story. I really liked reading about the fairies and their lives. I thought it made the story really unique and added a great depth to the plot that wouldn't have been there otherwise. Overall, this was a quick and fun book that fans of YA romance will absolutely devour.

Bethany Lopez was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and San Antonio, Texas. She went to High School at Dearborn High, in Dearborn, Michigan, which is where she has set her Young Adult series. She is married and has a blended family with five children. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force as a Recruiter in Los Angeles, California. She has always loved to read and write and has seen her dream realized by independently publishing her novels through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords. 

Author Links:
Website: http://www.bethanylopez.blogspot.ca/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5021061.Bethany_Lopez

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bethany-Lopez/214630865247702

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyLopez2

Tour Grand Prize: (1) Signed Copy of Nissa + Swag - Open Internationally!

 

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Trust in Me Book Blitz & Giveaway

Trust in Me (Friends & Lovers #3)
Author: Bethany Lopez
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 28, 2013

Description:

Roni’s dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer were smashed under the brutal rage of her ex-husband's fists. Getting divorced and starting over at the age of twenty-two was never her plan, but maybe in Texas, she'll find her path. When the town's local player, Rich, opens a Rec Center, she sees a way to rekindle her dancing dreams...and maybe have a little fun with her sexy new boss.

Rich never expected to fulfill his dreams in the town he planned to leave behind, but that's just what he's doing. His reputation as a noncommittal ladies' man might make it challenging to earn respect in the business world, but he's willing to prove that he's serious. In fact, when it comes to pursuing Roni, he's more than willing. But she's taking a page out of his book, not wanting to risk another relationship. Can he convince her that his playboy days are over and that she can trust him with her heart?

When she walked in, his breath caught and his entire body seemed to stiffen.
            Her hair was piled on top of her head, black boy shorts showcased her long, lean legs, and a small black tank molded to her slender form. Her feet were bare. For some reason that last bit of bare skin made Rich feel like he was going to lose his mind.
She padded softly across the wood floor to the radio and hooked her iPod in. She stretched languidly in front of the mirror, seeming to have forgotten Rich’s presence.
            With each stretch, Roni became more limber, and Rich became harder. He was starting to think this audition was a terrible idea.
Terribly awesome.
When she was finished stretching, she pressed play on her iPod and positioned herself in the center of the room. As Christina Perri’s voice filled the room, Roni began to move.
Rich couldn’t have uttered a sound if he wanted to. He was completely, and utterly mesmerized.
            Her body seemed to be made for this. The movement was so natural, so sensual, Rich had to focus on keeping himself in the chair… his entire body seemed to scream at him to get up and go to her.
            As the music stopped, Roni turned to him, her chest heaving as she fought to catch her breath.
            “That’s the contemporary. It’ll be for the advanced classes. I can show you the basic ballet and tap steps for the younger classes if you’d like.”
            Rich tried to speak, but squeaked instead.
            He felt his face grow warm as he cleared his throat and tried again, “Um, no. That won’t be necessary.”
            Roni stretched a bit as she walked towards him, a puzzled smile on her face.
            “You okay?”
            Rich stood, willing his legs to hold him as he tried to look cool and unaffected. “Yeah, I’m great.”
 

Bethany Lopez was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and San Antonio, Texas. She went to High School at Dearborn High, in Dearborn, Michigan, which is where she has set her Young Adult series. She is married and has a blended family with five children. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force as a Recruiter in Los Angeles, California. She has always loved to read and write and has seen her dream realized by independently publishing her novels through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.

Author Links:
Website: http://www.bethanylopez.blogspot.ca/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5021061.Bethany_Lopez
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bethany-Lopez/214630865247702
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyLopez2

PURCHASE: 

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Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFFDEKW
Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/284786

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Giveaway: (1) ebook copy of any book in the Friends & Lovers series! Open Internationally!

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Release Event & Giveaway: Trust in Me by Bethany Lopez

Trust in Me (Friends & Lovers #3)
Author: Bethany Lopez
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance Novella
Release Date: February 28, 2013
Event Organized by AToMR Tours 

Description:

Roni’s dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer were smashed under the brutal rage of her ex-husband's fists. Getting divorced and starting over at the age of twenty-two was never her plan, but maybe in Texas, she'll find her path. When the town's local player, Rich, opens a Rec Center, she sees a way to rekindle her dancing dreams...and maybe have a little fun with her sexy new boss.

Rich never expected to fulfill his dreams in the town he planned to leave behind, but that's just what he's doing. His reputation as a noncommittal ladies' man might make it challenging to earn respect in the business world, but he's willing to prove that he's serious. In fact, when it comes to pursuing Roni, he's more than willing. But she's taking a page out of his book, not wanting to risk another relationship. Can he convince her that his playboy days are over and that she can trust him with her heart? 

She pushed the door open and peered inside. Her jaw dropped and her eyes seemed to freeze open at the site before her.
There was a makeshift bed in the corner, boxes strewn about the room, and a door that led into a small bathroom. In the center of the room Rich stood in nothing but basketball shorts. His very toned and naturally tanned body glistened with sweat as he worked the speed bag before him, his fist moving rapidly as they punched.
The quick curl of lust in her belly shocked Roni. She’d never had such an intense and immediate reaction to a man before. Even more shocking was the fact that it was Rich that caused her body to suddenly feel infused with liquid heat.
He hadn’t heard her enter. The music was too loud, and he was totally focused on pounding the bag.
Roni couldn’t look away. She felt a visceral need to touch. As the muscles rippled under his skin with each movement, her hands itched to feel.
Roni shook her head briefly. What was she thinking? This was Rich. A player. A Flirt. The exact opposite of the kind of guy she needed in her life.
Someone needed to explain that to her legs, she thought. They were about to give out.
Suddenly she realized that the movement before her had stopped. She shouted out, “Hey,” to get Rich’s attention, before he turned and caught her staring at him. The last thing she needed was for Rich to think she thought he was hot!
Rich wiped at his brow and turned, a grin spreading across his face when he saw her in the doorway. He held up a finger, to tell her to give him a second. He crossed the room and bent to turn down his iPod.
Roni stifled a grown at the sight of his ass as he bent over. Who knew a man’s ass could be so freakin’ tight? And his back… Good Lord!
Roni composed herself as he turned back towards her, but couldn’t help the jitters of happiness in her stomach, when he didn’t reach for a shirt.
“What’s up, Roni?” He seemed truly happy to see her.
“Hey,” She responded, trying to focus on his face. His brown hair was curling at the ends, damp with sweat. She didn’t understand why she found that so attractive. Maybe it had been too long since she’d had sex. It shouldn’t feel like she had to make a concerted effort not to throw herself at him. “Um, not much. I hope I’m not intruding.”
  

Bethany Lopez was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and San Antonio, Texas. She went to High School at Dearborn High, in Dearborn, Michigan, which is where she has set her Young Adult series. She is married and has a blended family with five children. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force as a Recruiter in Los Angeles, California. She has always loved to read and write and has seen her dream realized by independently publishing her novels through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords. 

Author Links: 
IAN - http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/bethany-lopez.html 
Webpage - www.bethanylopez.blogspot.com 
Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/BethanyLopez2 
Facebook - http://on.fb.me/LypEaO 
Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/bethanylopez2/

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Trust in Me (Friends & Lovers #3)

Author: Bethany Lopez

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance Novella

Expected Release Date: March 5, 2013

Cover Design: b design

Cover Reveal Organized by AToMR Tours

 

 

Description:

Roni’s dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer were smashed under the brutal rage of her ex-husband's fists. Getting divorced and starting over at the age of twenty-two was never her plan, but maybe in Texas, she'll find her path. When the town's local player, Rich, opens a Rec Center, she sees a way to rekindle her dancing dreams...and maybe have a little fun with her sexy new boss.

Rich never expected to fulfill his dreams in the town he planned to leave behind, but that's just what he's doing. His reputation as a noncommittal ladies' man might make it challenging to earn respect in the business world, but he's willing to prove that he's serious. In fact, when it comes to pursuing Roni, he's more than willing. But she's taking a page out of his book, not wanting to risk another relationship. Can he convince her that his playboy days are done and that she can trust him with her heart?


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About the Author:

Bethany Lopez was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and San Antonio, Texas. She went to High School at Dearborn High, in Dearborn, Michigan, which is where she has set her Young Adult novel. She is married and has a blended family with five children. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force as a Recruiter in Los Angeles, California. She has always loved to read and write and has seen her dream realized by independently publishing her contemporary Young Adult series, Stories About Melissa. Ta Ta for Now!, xoxoxo, and Ciao are available now. Bethany is currently working on a Contemporary Fantasy YA and a Contemporary New Adult Trilogy. 

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I Choose You Promo Event & Giveaway

I Choose You (Friends & Lovers #2)
Author: Bethany Lopez
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Release Date: December 27, 2012
Event Organized by AToMR Tours

Buy Links:   Amazon    Barnes & Noble

Description:

Up until now, Nicole's life has been mapped out for her. She'd go to college, marry Jake and become the upstanding minister's wife. When she leaves that life to begin again in a small town in Texas, she finally has the freedom to live as she chooses. There, she meets Kent, a guy whose charm and passion make it hard to stick to her morals. 

Dodging his father’s fists and protecting his twin sister made Kent into the man he is today. He learned by watching his mother stay by his father’s side that it’s better to keep relationships simple. Then he meets Nicole. Her sweet smile and genuine response to him land like punches to his resolve. After a lifetime of learning to protect his heart, can he finally let down his guard? 

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They hit the trail hard. Nicole used the time to clear her head and to reflect on what Kent had told her about his childhood.
They’d led very different lives, and Nicole couldn’t imagine the obstacles he’d dealt with growing up, but she was very impressed with the man he was today.
Kent made sure they did some cool down stretches before getting back in the car.
He’d worried briefly that Nicole would look at him differently when he’d told her a little about his upbringing, but he was happy that he had. He wasn’t ready to tell her everything yet, but he was comfortable with what he’d told her.
He drove her back to her apartment and walked her to the door.
“Do you want to come in?” Nicole asked him, her face was flush from exertion and glistened prettily.
Kent felt a strong urge to gather her in his arms and take her to her room, kissing and stroking her gloriously toned body along the way. He imagined carrying her into the shower and lathering her up.
He shook his head, trying in vain to calm his raging hormones. He felt like a teenager again: unbearably horny and unable to find release. Well… At least not the way he wanted to.
“Um, no,” He replied gruffly. “I’d better not. You have to get ready for work and I have some stuff to do at my house. I’ll give you a call later.”
He leaned down and gave her a kiss on the forehead, then turned and jogged down the stairs, leaving her there staring off after him, the confusion she felt apparent on her face. 

Bethany Lopez was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and San Antonio, Texas. She went to High School at Dearborn High, in Dearborn, Michigan, which is where she has set her Young Adult novel. She is married and has a blended family with five children. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force as a Recruiter in Los Angeles, California. She has always loved to read and write and has seen her dream realized by independently publishing her contemporary Young Adult series, Stories About Melissa. Ta Ta for Now!, xoxoxo, and Ciao are available now. Bethany is currently working on a Contemporary Fantasy YA and a Contemporary New Adult Trilogy.

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