Happy Monday, everyone!  I hope everyone had a great weekend, even if it seemed like a rain plus cold snap hit all over.  This morning was met with my body demanding I stay in bed, even with Miss A poking me in the face screaming, ‘eat, mama!’  I couldn’t think of anything better than staying in my cozy bed on this rainy day, and reading Bad Things by R.K. Lilley.
Yes, I know I am SO late in the game, but I was waiting on Lovely Trigger to come out… and then it was UNCAGED release time… but—better late than never, right?   And for the record, I am beyond in love with this book.
I’m going to do my best at keeping this post on track, but let’s be honest—y’all know I have ADD like crazy and more than likely I’m going to go off the rails soon.

This weekend I had the Sweet as a Peach signing in Cumming/Alpharetta, Georgia.  I’m a local girl, but I also hate being away from the thick of things so I drove my hour drive up and spent the weekend and boy am I glad I did.  The whole area of Alpharetta and Cumming is just beautiful and with the weather being slightly chilly, but 100% perfect, all paired to make the best setting for one stunningly beautiful weekend.

Friday night we spent the night, and I mean the whole night, at the Castleberry Ale House in Cumming—if you go DEMAND that Joe is your waiter!  We had a huge, loud, and hilarious group of authors, readers, and bloggers.  Oh, and let’s not forget the husbands that came out.  Sadly, mine had to work L but let me tell you—these men are such good sports.  They don’t even blink when something off the wall is brought up, and can rock Mini Coopers like nobodies business.  And Kim Jones, I love you—but I might love your Donkey just as much after this weekend!  The night was full of, book talk, penis talk, sex talk, a motor boating waiter, good music, and laughter like you wouldn’t believe.  And Dawn Robertson, girlfriend, that birthday shot for my non-birthday was so disgusting.  I’m so getting your ass back soon!  😉

***ALSO, big shout out to blogger Mandy Smith with Raw Books.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY again, lover!  Tailgating was never as kick ass as it was with you!  Hyatt Tailgate 2014!***

I had a blast.  I’m not even sure how late we were there.

Also, thank you to Mr. Felicia Lynn for making sure that we arrived back at the hotel alive in his gray/black car!  LOL!

But every second was brilliant.

Saturday was all about the signing.  Heather Gunter did amazing with this.  The venue was stunning, the space was HUGE, and the AC worked.  Laugh all you want, but there is nothing worse than feeling like a stuffed sausage in too tight pants.  LOL!  All of the proceeds went to the Bert’s Big Adventure, and as a local girl who has listened to The Bert Show for 10 plus years—this charity means the world.

We enjoyed lunch with the VIP, listened to some great music provided by Kim Jones’ table—no kidding, that is the table you want to be next to… I ADORE that woman—and more laughs.  I cheated and was doing some quick work on my Axel re-edits while we waited for the doors to open.

I’m so proud of my home state.  Not only did y’all come out, but you came in large numbers and made this event so much fun.  I think each and every reader that stopped at my table had me smiling one of those cheesy smiles that make you look borderline crazy.  LOL!  I HAD A BLAST!

Once again, those dang sperm went quick.  I saw Dawn’s panties, fan girled myself over the authors attending, got tongue-tied when Colin Wayne came and asked me why Steffen Hughes (my Axel) wasn’t here, and connected with some kickass people.

OH!  And met a real life Cohen.  I kid you not, Cohen is real—and he was at my table this weekend!  Stefanie Lewis—I’m calling you out—wasn’t that your adorable little boy?!  I might need to borrow him for future signings!  Ladies and gents, he stole the show.  The second he started dancing in the middle of the room, I knew I found Cohen!  And I’m totally kicking myself for not getting a picture with his cute little man self!

Saturday night a big group of us went over to Wild Wings Café for some drinking and music enjoyment.

AC/DC cover band?  SIGN ME UP!

I don’t even think I have enough words to explain how much fun this night was.  And let me tell you, drunk men that seduce the air in front of them when they dance are hilarious.  I think my phone is full of videos of all the great people watching.  Creepy?  Maybe… but when I need a laugh, all I have to do is watch one of those.  AND for the record… you know it’s a party when Dawn Robertson’s bra comes off!

Some random man told us his life story, a local birthday girl who had the best ass ever, a velvet wearing guitarist that can play like a music lovers wet dream, almost got puked on, and walked into the largest doorman ever.

Let me tell you.  When you’re too busy watching to cop to make sure none of your friends get arrested and walk into a 6’9, built-like-a-fucking-house, arms crossed over his beefy chest and scowl in place, man… you might piss yourself.  Or come close to it.  Until his stoic face cracks a smile and he says ‘Yo’ in a rumble that is so deep you feel it in your bones.  There’s a good chance that he could have snapped my lush body in half, then used my bones as a toothpick.  But, me being me, closed my gaping mouth and said, ‘You are a huge man, sir!’  At least said giant and said cop found me hilarious, otherwise I might have been in trouble.

So… there you have it.  An amazing weekend with some beautiful minds.  Thank you again to Heather Gunter for all of her hard work.  <3

To all of the readers that came out, thank you for making this event such a success.  I know Heather got a good donation for Bert’s Big Adventure.  To the authors that made the event so wonderful, you rock.  And to all the people who I’m blessed to call friends, I love you!

Until next time.

Harper out.

To find out more about how you can help BBA, please click here-  www.bertsbigadventure.org

 

 

Hey y’all!

My excitement levels are pretty much through the roof right now. This project has been in the works for a few weeks now and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with y’all.

First I need to say thank you to Katie Price with Priceless Designs for making this amazing site. You are amazing.

To Danielle Calcote for taking this project on and handling all of the behind the scenes homework. Yup. I would be an even hotter mess without you.

I hope y’all enjoy this site as much as we do. I know it’s hard to keep up with all my comings and goings on Facebook so hopefully this site will be beneficial to all of my readers – all my upcoming events, how to order books, more info on books to come and newsletters.

Anyway. Let me not bore you with the technical stuff. I’ll leave this with how much I love y’all and your love for my boys makes me so happy – I stand by my belief that I have the best readers in the world. So to thank you for being so damn awesome… I’ve got one Maddox Locke sized surprise for you.

Photography by Michael Stokes Photography

Cover design by MGBookCovers and Designs

 

Note from the author–This book is intended for a mature reading audience and isn’t suitable for younger readers.

Greg Cage’s life is more fulfilling than he ever could have imagined. He’s married to the love of his life, has an amazing son, and in a few short months, his family will grow again with the birth of his twin girls.

The past year has been a tough one for the Cage family, but they are now on the road to healing by learning to let go of the past and looking forward to their future.

When situations beyond his control threaten to take away so much of what Greg holds close to his heart, he has to learn that he doesn’t always have the control he tries to maintain in their lives. Will he be able to handle the stress of knowing his wife and newborn daughters are beyond his protection?

Join the Cage family as they embark on yet another one of life’s journeys with a rambunctious four-year-old, pregnancy complications, and the fear of the unknown.

Will the love that Greg and Melissa share hold true as they fight to overcome the obstacles that face them?

UNCAGED is not a standalone. It is a continuation of CAGE. It is recommended that you read the first 3 books in the series before UNCAGED.

 

Note from the author–This book is intended for a mature reading audience and isn’t suitable for younger readers.

DEE
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.

But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.

All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.

So I did the only thing I know how to do.
I run.
But he just won’t let me go.

BECK
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.

To make her mine.

She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.
She’s it for me and she knows it.
She’s just too scared to admit it.

 

Note from the author–This book is intended for a mature reading audience and isn’t suitable for younger readers.

Greg Cage was born to protect. While growing up, he was his mother and sister’s shield against the world… until he failed. For the last decade, he has carried that guilt and need for vengeance around… until it was stripped from him. Now, with his best friend getting married and no longer needing his protection, he is even more lost, completely adrift, and desperate for some control. All he has ever known was how to protect: his family, his friends, and his country. Can he go against everything he has ever known, and give up that control?

Melissa Larson will never let anyone hold the reins in her life. She has been the rock in her family for more years than she can remember, and the fight to keep them together is her main priority right now. She has always been fiercely independent and proud. The last thing she will ever do is ask for someone else’s help. But when that choice is out of her control, forcing her to rely on others to save her and her family, and pick up the pieces that are left, will she be able to let someone else be her strength?

The second Greg locks eyes with Meli, he knows that she is someone he needs. Someone he craves. Meli knew the second she met Greg that he would be nothing but trouble and heartache. Her life takes an unexpected turn, and that bitch Fate is back to wreak more havoc on another member of the Corps family.

All hell breaks loose, leaving Greg no choice but to call in a favor. He hooks back up with his old friend Braxxon Breaker from the Breakneck MC. Together, they make sure that nothing threatens anyone Greg loves again.

 

Note from the author–This book is intended for a mature reading audience and isn’t suitable for younger readers.

Fate hasn’t always been friends with Isabelle West. In fact, fate has been a downright bitch. Isabelle has learned the hard way how hard life can be when fate isn’t by your side. It can hand you dreams on silver platters, but it can snatch them right back and hand you nightmares. One thing Isabelle knew for sure fate was consistent with was taking away everything she ever loved.

For the last two years Isabelle has been slowly clearing the clouds of her past. Happiness is finally on the horizon. She has a thriving business, great friends, and her life back. All she has to do is jump over the last hurdle…her ex-husband. When problems start causing her to fear her new life, and memories that are better left forgotten start rushing to the surface the last thing she needs is a ghost from her past to come knocking on her door.

Axel never thought he would look into the eyes of Isabelle West again, and he wasn’t sure he wanted to now. He’s carried his anger for so long he isn’t sure he can just turn it off, but when he is faced with protecting her and an unexpected desire to have her again, life gets a little more complicated.

How will Axel and Isabelle deal when all their cards are put on the table and everything they thought was true blows up in their faces?