#VIRTUALBOOK TOUR #NEWBOOKALERT Reed Family Tour: Broken Heart by Tyora Moody, #Christian #Fiction #Romantic #Suspense @wnlbooktours

Broken Heart: A Novella

In the past year Detective Josephine “Jo” Reed-Powell brought down one of the most notorious serial killers in a decade in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County. When Jo arrives at a new crime scene, something seems very familiar to her. She immediately thinks she may be dealing with a copycat killer. Or is she?

How can she keep her mind on finding a killer when her life is falling apart?  Jo is struggling with her shattered marriage knowing her husband, Bryan Powell, has had an affair.  As Jo questions the twists and turns of her murder investigations, can she let God mend her broken heart?

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Read An Excerpt

CHAPTER 1

Wednesday, August 19 at 8:15 a.m.

 “Go ahead! Answer your phone. You and I both know what’s really important to you.”

No, he didn’t just say that. Detective Jo Reed-Powell barely heard her ringing cell phone as she clenched her fists. She shouted, “Don’t you dare make this about my work! You slept with another woman.” Jo reached for the ceramic bowl on the counter and heaved it towards her husband.

Bryan Powell leapt to the side as the bowl smashed into the doorframe, sending leftover pancake mix and small ceramic pieces flying across the floor. Her husband stared back at her. His emotions warred on his face. Without a word, he grabbed his keys and walked out of the kitchen towards the garage.

Tears streamed down the side of her face as she heard Bryan’s Ford Mustang roar to life. The rage swirling inside her was so overwhelming. Jo closed her eyes and leaned against the kitchen counter for support. She gasped for breath as waves of anger threatened to buckle her knees. Finally, she let out a wounded cry that rose from deep inside and wept. How could you do this to us?

In all seven years of their marriage, Jo had never been suspicious of Bryan’s behavior before. She’d never had a reason to be concerned. But in recent months, he’d become distant. This morning, he had left his phone on the kitchen counter. When Jo heard the tiny bell tone, she picked up his phone to bring it to him, but for some reason felt compelled to look at the text message.

I have no regrets. A.

She knew the text was from Bryan’s co-worker, Alexis Davenport. The text could have been innocent, but it didn’t take any of Jo’s detective skills to recognize the guilt on Bryan’s face when she asked him about the message. Bryan probably would have never confessed the affair if she hadn’t interrogated him about his whereabouts yesterday. It was so unlike Bryan to forget to pick up their son from Jo’s parents’ house. Everyone including B.J. was upset and worried. This week had already been a struggle with the new school year starting for the first-grader.

Besides that was her thing to lose track of time.

Jo lost count of the number of times she was so focused on a case she completely forgot about time. Yesterday, her steadfast husband forgot about his own child because he was entangled with another woman.

Bryan tried to convince Jo that he was ending the affair.

He should have never started the affair.

Her cell phone rang again. She lifted her head from the counter, not sure if she should answer it or not. Jo pulled her phone from the clip on her pants and looked at the screen. It was her partner, Pete McConnelly, no doubt calling about a brand new crime scene. Jo closed her eyes, praying for her voice to sound normal. She answered the phone on the third ring. “What you got, Pete?”

“Everything all right, kid? Usually, you would have answered by now.”

She cleared her throat, trying to shake the emotions clinging to her. “Sorry, Pete. Rough morning. Where do you need me?”

“Pine Woods Park Apartments. You’re not going to like this one, Jo.”

“I’ll be there soon.” Jo frowned after Pete hung up. She clipped the phone back to her side, thinking about Pete’s statement. There weren’t many crimes that surprised her anymore. Bryan’s affair did surprise her and Jo wasn’t sure how she was going to be able to cope the rest of the day.

About the Author

Tyora Moody is the author of Soul-Searching Suspense books which include the Reed Family Novellas, Eugeena Patterson Mysteries, Serena Manchester Series, and the Victory Gospel Series. She is also the author of the nonfiction book, The Literary Entrepreneur’s Toolkit, and the compilation editor for the Stepping Into Victory Compilations under her company, Tymm Publishing LLC.

As a literary-focused entrepreneur, she has assisted countless authors with developing an online presence via her design and marketing company, Tywebbin Creations LLC. Popular services include virtual event planning, book covers and book trailers.

To contact Tyora about book club discussions or for book marketing workshops, visit her online at TyoraMoody.com.

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#NewRelease Hitting the Right Note Virtual Book Tour with Rhonda Bowen

About the Book

JJ Isaacs’ dream of becoming an R&B star has come true, and it’s all thanks to Rayshawn, her amazing producer–and secret lover. But as JJ enters the spotlight, the relationship gets harder to disguise. And the more she hides the truth, the more distant she feels from her faith, and from her family’s approval. But support may come from an unexpected place…
When JJ finds herself helping her estranged sister-in law, Sheree, through a difficult pregnancy, she discovers a surprising ally. But she also becomes enthralled with Sheree’s doctor. Simon Massri is world renowned–and scheduled to leave the country. The more time JJ spends with Simon, the more she questions her choices–in love and in work. Now she’ll have to face some tough decisions. Can she make peace with an uncertain future–if her heart is in the right place?

About the Author

Rhonda Bowen knew she would be a writer as early as eighth grade when she wrote her first novel with a classmate in a dollar notebook. While waiting for the day to come, she spent a lively childhood growing up in Kingston, Jamaica and later attaining her Bachelor of Arts at the University of the West Indies. Not long after, her family moved to Toronto, Canada where she has worked in several areas including, public relations, event planning and now youth work, which is her main focus. Throughout this time however, her desire to write stayed constant. She eventually completed her first novel, Man Enough for Me, which was released under Kensington Books’ Dafina imprint in February 2011.
Since then she has published several other novels including One Way or Another and Get You Good. Her newest release, Hitting the Right Note, will launch on March 25, 2014 in bookstores everywhere. Rhonda is excited for this new title and for the path that God has for her life. You can find her online at www.rhondabowen.com and facebook.com/RhondaBowenBooks. You can email her directly at Rhonda.bowen@yahoo.com.

Excerpt

“Good show?” Rayshawn Forbes asked with a chuckle, when they finally broke away from each other.
“You tell me,” JJ said, settling her arms around his shoulders. “Weren’t you watching?”
“I got there late from my meeting,” he said apologetically. “Only caught the last part of the performance.”
JJ pouted, and he kissed her upturned lips briefly. “From what I saw it looked great, though.”
He paused, and JJ watched as his deep brown eyes roved over her face. “I’m so proud of you, babe.”
She ran her hand over his smooth, nut-brown skin, touching his strong, angular jaw, catching her finger in the dimple in his cheek, feeling the stubble of his goatee and razor-thin mustache beneath her fingertips. She smiled. She had always thought he looked more like an R & B singer than a talent manager. But he was a manager. And he was hers.
“Thank you. I couldn’t have done any of it without you.”
Her eyes floated closed as his lips met hers again with gentle, soft kisses that she had come to get used to over the past few months. She had always thought it a bad idea to mix business and personal life, but when she first met Rayshawn several months earlier, the attraction between them had been immediate and undeniable. She had met him at Lost and Found, the little jazz bar she used to sing at. That first night, when he gave her his card, she had passed it off as a pickup line. But then he showed up the next night, and the night after that with two other associates, one of whom invited her to audition for backup vocals for Deborah Cox. She never got that gig, but the things she learned through the process were priceless. In a matter of weeks she had signed on with Rayshawn to manage her, and in turn his agency, Franklin and Forbes, provided her with a vocal coach, a demo CD and a press kit and everything she needed to get her foot in the door of the music industry. By the time she got around to auditioning for Jayla’s team, she was ready.
During that whole time they had done their best to keep things entirely business. But once she got the Jayla Grey gig, all that changed. All it took was an unplanned kiss at a celebration dinner and it was all over.
He pulled her closer as his kisses deepened. She melted into him, glad to finally have a few moments together. They were both traveling in Alberta, Rayshawn for some business meetings, and JJ for a weekend concert blitz for Jayla Grey. But so far their schedules had allowed them barely any time together. This was the first occasion they’d had to be alone in the past three days.
Rayshawn’s hands gently traced her shoulders, her back, the curve of her spine, and then edged lower. JJ gently pulled away, putting some distance between them.
“Our food’s getting cold,” she said, trying to slip out of his embrace.
“Let it.” He pulled her back, capturing her lips for a brief moment.
“Shawn . . . ,” she murmured against his lips, pulling away again.
He knew what that meant. He sighed and released her. “JJ, you’re going to kill me one of these days,” he grunted, releasing her. “Go get some plates.”
“You started it,” JJ threw back slyly as she headed over to the single cupboard above the sink to look for dishware. “What did you get us?”
“Cheap Chinese food,” he said, opening the cartons in front of him. “I know you love that. Plus I picked up two movies. Do the Right Thing and Inside Man.”
JJ smirked. “Another Spike Lee night, I see.”
Rayshawn grinned. “I’ll let you pick which, babe.”
She brought the plates over and put them next to the food containers.
“I’m gonna let you get away with that tonight,” she said, her wagging finger a mock threat. “You’re lucky I’m in a good mood.”
Her good mood continued to stretch through the evening as they lounged together, watching Inside Man and picking at their food. Rayshawn stretched his arm around her shoulders and she snuggled deeper into his embrace. This was nice. This was how life should be.

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Book Trailer:

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Against the Gates of Hell Virtual Book Tour

 May 7, 2012 –June 11, 2012

 About the Author

MYLOW YOUNG is a native of Philadelphia and has struggled with drug addiction for more than half of  his life. After several stays at Bethel Colony of Mercy and even serving in that same ministry, consistency in his life was not to be found. After totally surrendering his life to Jesus Christ and discovering his identity in Christ, he has found newness of life. 

Mylow and his wife Sondra attend The Connection of Statesville Church where Mylow serves as a Deacon. Mylow is available for speaking engagements at your church, youth group, Sunday school service or recovery group and can be contacted at gaitsofhell1@gmail.com.

MYLOW YOUNG is a graduate of University City High School in Philadelphia and attended the Basic Bible Institute of Pennsylvania. He is a licensed minister and deacon at the Connection Church in Statesville, N.C. where he currently resides with his wife Sondra. For more information visit: mylowyoung.com.

About the Book

He had always looked down on those who partook and pedaled drugs which claimed the lives of many in the streets.  Now Kerby Wilson finds himself held captive by his own pride and going down a very desperate path of his own.  Distraught over the death of his parents and, the murder of a fellow police officer, Kerby alienates those closest to him, pushing them away—his wife, brother, police force buddies and old friends. As the bottom falls out of his life and darkness consumes his soul, his life is spent seeking an elusive state of peace.

Junior, Kerby's identical twin brother is angry with Kerby for turning on his family, friends, and the police force and for going down this destructive path. As his heart hardens and he is caught up in his own battle of resentment and bitterness, he tries to shut Kerby out. But Rene, his God-fearing wife won't allow that to happen. Instead she continually appeals to his conscience, reminding him of God's unfailing love and Kerby's need for his help.

After Kerby's latest antics, Junior and the rest of their family and friends are challenged to push past their struggles with Kerby's addiction to help him.  Will Kerby accept the help of his family and friends? Will he stop running and turn to the only one who can save him and give him the power to stand against the gates of hell?

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BOOK TRAILER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40d_A4dJv_o

For More Information

Visit the author online at:

www.mylowyoung.com

View the blog tour schedule at: 

http://www.tywebbin.com/blog-tours/authors-on-tour/2012-tours/