COVER REVEAL: Bourbon Love Notes by Shari J. Ryan

Release Date: January 13, 2020

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Bourbon.
American Whiskey.

When the Barrel House heiress, Melody Quinn, comes face-to-face with single-dad, Brett Pearson, she finds the ex-Marine strikingly attractive, yet all too familiar for her liking, and she can’t figure out why.

Wherever Melody goes, Brett is there, and after each encounter, she starts to remember where she knows him from. The problem is, she can’t get rid of him because he’s now working in The Barrel House, the one place that is supposed to be hers and hers alone.

Brett loves the art of making bourbon, and nothing pleases him more than watching a customer take their first sip. When he goes to work at The Barrel House, he should be pleased, except he’s forced to work with Melody, who doesn’t know neat from on the rocks, and doesn’t understand why there’s corn everywhere.

Bourbon is spilled, drinks are shared, and passion is reignited between these star-crossed lovers.

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How can Dad be thinking about so much when he doesn’t know if there will be a tomorrow? I can’t believe he already hired someone to run the business. I can’t pretend like I ever had intentions of taking over the shop, even knowing Dad wouldn’t be able to run it forever, but the thought hadn’t crossed my mind because Dad is supposed to live well past his retirement age. Nothing has gone as I have planned since I graduated college, and while I have traveled along with the bumps in the road, everything feels like it’s crashing down on me now. 

Maybe I have no business being in The Barrel House, pretending like I know everything there is to know about running a bourbon distillery.

“Melody!” It’s Brett. He’s calling after me. Doesn’t he know when a woman runs out a door, it’s probably best not to follow her?

I turn back toward the firehouse, watching him walk toward me. My instinct forces me to take a step back, which causes me to trip off the curb. I catch myself on a car, thankfully, but the car’s alarm beeps at me just to add an extra dose of humiliation to this moment.

My heart is in my throat, or maybe it’s my stomach. My head is spinning and ... why did he have to come after me?

“I need to get back home. I should be with my dad,” I tell him, looking both ways to make sure I don’t get creamed by a car on top of it all. The coast is clear and I cross the street, finding my way to Mom’s car.

“Wait up for a second,” Brett continues, following me across the street. He places his hand on the door, preventing me from opening it and jumping inside. “Your dad wanted a bottle,” he says, handing me the bottle of Red Apple that Dad did, in fact, request.

“How did you—”

“He called to warn me that you were on your way down, flustered, upset, trying to be a hero, and you’d most likely forget that he requested a bottle of Red Apple.” Brett laughs sweetly, smiling benevolently. “I’m not trying to take over your family business, despite what you might be thinking. My dad has been a barrel supplier for your dad since before either of us were born. I was just asked to come help you guys out.”

“I know.” In truth, I don’t understand much of anything now. I’ve been going a mile a minute since I got that letter yesterday. I’ve been awake since five this morning, and I’m exhausted. “Thank you for coming to help,” I offer sincerely, wishing he would move his hand from my door.

“I’m sorry for what you’re going through. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.” The look in Brett’s eyes triggers more pain in my stomach. I’m losing my dad.

“I don’t know what else to do right now other than help him, and being in his shop feels like the only way I can help,” I explain.

The backs of my eyes burn. I’m supposed to be the strong one, but I’m falling apart. I stare up to the sky, waning away the threatening tears. Keep it together, Melody. My body doesn’t respond to my command. Tears trickle, one by one and I gasp for air as my lungs feel like they are deflating. I place my hands over my face, embarrassed to be crying in front of Brett Pearson of all people, but the pain has been building, and though I let a few tears escape this morning at the airport, it clearly wasn’t enough. “I’m sorry,” I mutter.

Arms envelop me and my head falls against his firm chest. His embrace is tight and though I don’t know the adult version of Brett well enough to feel comfort from a hug, the squeeze is alleviating some of the pressure in my chest.

The rate of my breaths slow and I’m able to stop the tears from falling. Brett must notice that I’ve calmed down because his arms release from around me and he takes a step back. I don’t know what else to say or do aside from searching his worry-filled eyes as if I’d find the answer there.

He presses the pad of his thumb beneath my eye and sweeps away a remaining tear. “Take some time to process it all,” Brett says, sounding wise beyond his years. “I don’t know how long you’ve known about your Dad becoming sick again, but I doubt there’s any length of time that’s long enough to accept or adjust to that kind of news.”

“I’m going to—” I point to the car.

Brett backs away, slipping his hands into his back pockets. I close myself into the car, rest my head back, and close my eyes for a minute before starting the engine.

A knock on the window startles my eyes to reopen. Brett is standing outside of the car holding up the bottle of Red Apple. I roll the window down and retrieve the bottle. “Thank you,” I tell him. “For everything.”

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Shari is happily married to her own superhero--a former Marine who has inspired many of her stories. Together, they have two beautiful little boys.

Shari's active imagination allows her to create characters with depth and raw emotion as they journey their ways to a happily ever after.

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RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Milkman (Man Cave #5) by Shari J. Ryan

Release Date: January 17, 2019

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Synopsis

 
It all started when I got a new job, which came with a new guy. That’s when I managed to cause an unforeseeable disaster, which took down an entire company in less than a week.

The new job, the new guy and a big mouth led to another giant mistake. Then, one more for good measure.

Flash forward a couple of weeks, and ... I’ve got milk ... because I’m dating the milkman, and yes, milk did his body good.

Not only do milkmen still exist, but I’ve come to learn that some women hire a milkman to deliver more than just milk.

I’m not the sharing type, but I also don’t like to cry over spilled—you get my point. So, I can either have a cow or search for greener pastures.

Depending on my decision, though, I need to ask myself if I’m prepared to tell my future children that their father is, in fact, the milkman.

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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

Madelyn needs something good to happen. In an act of desperation she takes a job without really getting any information about it and ends up in a very unique situation. A very terrible and offensive situation. The only good thing about the job is that is where she meets Wesley. 

Wesley is also looking to catch a break. Growing up as a model wasn't his idea of a great childhood and now he needs to figure out what he is going to do with his life. Madelyn and Wesley meeting is the catalyst for both of them to discover what they want to do. 

Each story in this series has been so unique. I honestly don't know Shari comes up with her plot ideas, but I'm glad she does. Just like the previous books in this series, this book is funny and full of heart. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times because Madelyn and Wesley find themselves in the craziest situations. But I also felt some feelings because while the story is funny, it still had some really sweet moments.

 

 

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COVER & EXCERPT REVEAL: Milkman by Shari J. Ryan

Release Date: January 17, 2019

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Synopsis

Everything in life was going perfectly, but then my luck expired.

It all started when I got a new job, which came with a new guy. That’s when I managed to cause an unforeseeable disaster, which took down an entire company in less than a week.

The new job, the new guy and a big mouth led to another giant mistake. Then, one more for good measure.

Flash forward a couple of weeks, and ... I’ve got milk ... because I’m dating the milkman, and yes, milk did his body good.

Not only do milkmen still exist, but I’ve come to learn that some women hire a milkman to deliver more than just milk.

I’m not the sharing type, but I also don’t like to cry over spilled—you get my point. So, I can either have a cow or search for greener pastures.

Depending on my decision, though, I need to ask myself if I’m prepared to tell my future children that their father is, in fact, the milkman.

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EXCERPT

I make it through the front doors and hop into the elevator, thankful I escaped the madness, unscathed, even if it’s just for today. These kinds of days that feel like forty-eight hours long will eventually give me premature gray hairs, and I didn’t sign up for that deal.

With my phone in hand, I type out a quick message to Layla.

Me: Vino? Is there any in the kitchen and is there enough to cure a bad day?

Layla: Hold, please.

Cue the Jeopardy music as she stops to taste test whatever we have.

Layla: Three bottles—should be enough, but that depends on how bad your day was.

As much as I like the idea of forgetting about my day while guzzling wine, I can’t get blitzed on a work night. Unlike Layla, I can only handle a few glasses, or I’ll wake up with a horrendous hangover. Layla just stays awake all night, and the hangover never hits her. I’m beginning to wonder if that’s key to drinking responsibly.

I would respond to Layla’s text, but my phone is about to end up on the pavement as a hand grabs my elbow from behind.

Not tonight of all nights; I can’t take any more today. “Stop, asshole! I have pepper spray!” Does yelling this phrase really work? From what I can see, none of the other pedestrians bother to look over.

The problem is, I do not own pepper spray, but I’m hoping whoever has a hold of me will let go in fear of getting sprayed by my invisible weapon.

“Is the pepper spray inside your phone or your empty water bottle?” he asks. That voice—I recognize his damn voice, so I drop my arms and release my nut-kicking stance that wouldn’t have done much to the assumed perpetrator behind my back. I’m slow to turn around, feeling not-so-eager to face the idiot who thought it would be smart to grab my arm while I’m alone on a city street.

“You,” I growl.

“Me.”

“What do you want? Oh, and you’re welcome for not attacking you. Don’t grab people from behind.”

“I didn’t mean to scare you. I was yelling your name, but I guess you didn’t hear me.”

“Nope, no I didn’t.”

“Okay, well now that I have your attention, can I ask you for some help?” He has my attention for multiple reasons at the moment, and I’m not sure which one requires help.

“It’s tempting, but I’m pretty sure I can’t help you,” I tell him while scratching the skin beneath my nose.

“Look, I’m in a lot of trouble with this campaign, and if it leaks anywhere, my career is over.”

“I’m sure someone will overlook your troubles to drool at your beautiful features,” I tell him, unfazed by his plea and reason.

Wesley rolls his eyes and stares up toward the darkening sky. The silence lasts longer than a natural pause, so I consider walking away, but one stupid part of me is itching to find out what he will say next. I’d also like to tell him he looks like an idiot, but I’ll hang onto that confession for a bit longer.

“My attorney is working on a retraction, but that guy you work for seems like a real dick,” he says.

“I wouldn’t go with the word ‘real,’ but he is a dick, yeah.”

“When did you start working—” A bus speeds by, drowning his words in the rumble. “How long—” Another bus.

I check my watch, for no real reason other than to be a jerk to the jerk who was a jerk to me earlier. A stereotype might dictate that certain types of models appear like they never have time for anything, but I don’t like to assume anyone is part of a type, so I will try not to judge at this moment. Although, I imagine when Wesley Moon needs something, he probably thinks everyone should stop what they are doing and help. He had a confident strut when he walked in this morning, and then he was snippy, but I wasn’t helping much

“I didn’t hear what you said,” I tell him.

“Can I buy you a quick drink so we can go somewhere quieter?”

I glance at my watch again. I’m a busy woman, and there are bottles of wine waiting for me at home. Pursing my lips to the side, I look back up, finding distress in his eyes and stress lines parting his forehead—that can’t be good for a pretty face. My God. Why do I become soft around needy men? It’s like I have a gift for attracting this type of man. Except, these men seem to need attention when in reality they only want to gain full control, which then causes me to feel needy. “I don’t know. I should get home.”

“Sure, yeah, I understand,” he says. “Thanks for the heads up today. I’ll be more careful when the next job comes up.” He’s giving me puppy dog eyes—he can’t be serious. Did his pupils just get bigger too, or is that my imagination?

No, I don’t need this in my life.

I am happy without drama.

I am happy with nothing but my career.

No, no, I’m not. I’m bored, and I’m lonely, and my roommate is my only friend, and she’s not the greatest.

“Wow, you’re really milking this situation for sympathy, huh? Fine, one drink, then I have to get home to my couch—the poor thing has been alone and waiting for me all day. I need to feed and warm it up.”

“First, I’m not ‘milking’ anything, but thanks for the jab. Second, I don’t want to keep you from your—ah—couch, which is why I simply said, ‘I understand.’” Wesley raises a brow as if he needs to appear confused by my statements, but I know better. I’m familiar with the game.

“Yeah, that’s all you said out loud, but it’s apparent you are well versed in talking with your expressions too. Let’s go, pretty boy.” The poor guy has no clue how much worse his day can get.

He sighs but doesn’t argue as he places his hand on the small of my back to lead the way toward wherever he has in mind.

“The place over there,” he points to the corner of the next block, “is quiet until the later hours, and it’s close by so I won’t need to keep you from your couch for too long.”

“Good. I like quiet. I can rest knowing the staff will hear you scream if I need to use my pepper spray.”

He doesn’t respond, but I’m sure he “fears” me like most men do when I use my threats.

We enter a small, modern looking bar with empty booths and plenty of free stools at the bar-top.

“Sit wherever you’d like,” the man behind the bar says.

I take the lead and sit in front of the bartender, and Wesley takes the seat beside me. “What can I get you to drink?” Wesley asks.

If he’s buying, I’ll skip the wine. “Captain and Coke,” I tell him. “Oh, and with a cherry, please.”

“Two Captain and Cokes, hers with a cherry,” Wesley tells the bartender, who stares at us curiously for a long second before walking away.

“What did you need to ask me?” I cut to the chase while helping myself to two cardboard coasters from behind the bar. I slide one over to Wesley and place the other in front of me.

“How long have you worked at Virtual Generation?” he asks.

I sigh and look up at the ceiling, using my fingers to count. “Three full days.”

“Shit,” he says. “I didn’t realize you were that new.”

“Yup, and so far it’s the most amazing job I’ve ever had.”

Wesley shakes his head runs his hand down the side of his face. “If that’s the case, you may want to consider a career change.”

“Already on it,” I tell him.

A couple minutes of silence isn’t awkward like I would have expected, and Wesley seems more down to earth than I gave him credit for earlier even if my speculation is due on his apparent interest in the game on TV.

The bartender places our drinks down and drops a cocktail straw in each of our glasses, giving Wesley a sidelong glance.

“Why wouldn’t you read the fine print on the contract?” I ask Wesley, pulling his attention away from the TV.

“The milk thing has gotten so old, I figured it was a boilerplate type of contract for another milk distributor. It never crossed my mind that someone would want to use me of all people for a breast milk ad.” I don’t know why, but I find it attractive that he’s speaking about the subject maturely after witnessing the behavior from the other men in the office.

“Do you think it’s because you have a nice set of man boobs?” I lift my glass and push the straw to the side to take a quick sip. My question might need a moment to soak in, anyway.

“Wow, you’re not quitting today, are you?”

“I’m just saying ... when you’re a model, you do things you don’t always agree with, right?”

“How does that relate to man boobs?”

“It doesn't. I was just stating a fact.”

“You’re a funny one,” he groans before downing half his glass.

“Yeah, but I’m not the one walking around with a permanent looking milk mustache.”

Wesley drops his glass and covers his mouth, realizing he never cleaned that crap off his face, which has probably dried like cement over the last few hours. I’ve been trying my best not to laugh or make a face at him for the past twenty minutes, but it was my way of paying him back for scaring the shit out of me on the street. However it occurs to me, he must be so self-centered that he probably figured people were staring at him because of his good looks, rather than the fact that he’s sporting a sweet milk mustache. That’s cute and sad. “I’ll be right back,” he says. 

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5 Star Review: Man Buns by Shari J. Ryan

I got out of the Marine Corps to give my daughter a better life. I’m a strong and capable single dad. I got this, right? Not so much.

The one thing my daughter wants is the hardest to find—a mom. It’s not like they’re selling hot intelligent women at Walmart these days, and with the amount of baggage I’m carrying around, I might be out of luck.

Yeah, so.

We moved from Oahu to Maui. I needed a job, a place to live, and to get us settled. I thought it would be simple, but let’s just say . . . mistakes have been made.

· Mistake #1: I took the first job I was offered. (Should’ve probably asked a couple more questions about the required uniform.)
· Mistake #2: I flirted with Kai, the first attractive woman who crossed my path. (So far out of my league she might as well be a Hawaiian princess.)
· Mistake #3: I fell head over heels for that woman. (See Mistake #2.)

Now I’m standing here showing my butt—no, literally. It's the required uniform at Man Buns, the restaurant I’m working at. (See Mistake #1).

In any case, I can tell you one thing—it’s damn near impossible to convince the woman I can’t live without to take me seriously when I’m serving up burgers, half-naked, and women are constantly ogling my assets.

I’ve gotta try, though. Because Kai is the woman for me, and she’s perfect with Aya. I’ve just gotta get these man buns in gear and figure out how to win her over.

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Denver’s time in the Marine Corps is up and now he can focus on his daughter, Aya. That means moving from Oahu to Maui (sounds rough, doesn’t it?) where he has a place to live and a job lined up. Unfortunately for them, there is a snag with the housing and they end up having to stay at a hotel for a few days. It’s at the hotel where Denver meets Kai, the women who would turn his life upside down.

After her parents unexpectedly passed away ten years ago, Kai has been raising her younger sister. But it is time for Kai to get back to her own life. When Denver and Aya show up at the hotel pool where she lifeguards, Kai and Denver immediately click. Sure their back and forth is like 95% high entertaining sarcasm, but you could cut the sexual tension with a knife! Denver knows he has met his match and it doesn't take long for him to realize he will do anything to keep her around. I'm such a fan of great banter and this book has plenty of it! 

But I'm not going to lie. My favorite character in this book was Aya. Sure she is a 7 year old, but that little girl was hilarious and made me laugh multiple times. Kai couldn’t help but fall in love with her (and of course Denver) and I don't blame her. Besides, if it wasn’t for her wish for a mother, Kai and Denver may have never met.

I really enjoyed this book. It made me laugh out loud more than once, but there were also these really sweet moments that moved me to tears. If you want a sweet, funny read, go 1-click this book!

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Shari J. Ryan is an International Bestselling Author of heartbreakers and mind-benders. Shari was once told she tends to exaggerate often and sometimes talks too much, which would make a great foundation for fictional books. Four years later, Shari has written eleven novels that often leave readers either in tears from laughing, or crying.

With her loud Boston girl attitude, Shari isn't shy about her love for writing or the publishing industry. Along with writing several International bestsellers, Shari has split her time between writing and her longstanding passion for graphic design. In 2014, she started an indie-publishing resource company, MadHat Books, to help fellow authors with their book cover designs, as well as assistance in the self-publishing process. While Shari may not find many hours to sleep, she still manages to make time for her family. She is a devoted wife to a great guy, and a mother to two little boys who remind her daily why she was put on this earth.   

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Release Date: March 28, 2018

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Scarlett

Blytheville, South Carolina—have you heard of it? No? Yeah, neither had I, until today. Want to know why? It’s in the middle of nowhere, and I’ve been given the ultimatum of either living on the street in Boston or accepting a job transfer down to this blank spot on the map where people say things like: “Bless Your Heart,” “Over Yonder,” and “I reckon.” Oh, and they don’t cuss, which makes survival a bit challenging for me with my flavorful vocabulary.

I’ll cut to the chase. On day one of my new Southern lifestyle, I land myself in the hospital and meet Austin, one of the two nurses on staff. I would consider this guy absolutely gorgeous if I were into the whole tanned, smokey-blue eyes, and messy sex-hair look, but I’m … not. Okay, I’m lying. If Austin wasn’t my type before, he definitely is now. However, I was sort of rude to him. While I’m sure my first impression was probably my last, maybe I can turn on a little Southern charm (if I can figure out how to do that) and change his mind.

Austin

This chick is crazy, hot as hell, and more wound up than a taunted wild animal. I might be out of my mind, but I’m intrigued by her short temper and lack of filter.

She thinks I’m just funny and sweet as pie, which I know annoys her, but she hasn’t spent time with me outside of work yet, so she doesn’t know I can dish out more than she can take. Miss Scarlett thinks she’s tough and intimidating because she’s from big, bad Boston, but she’s about to learn how things really go down in the South.

The question is, will Scarlett and Austin ever see to eye-to-eye, or will they give up the fight long enough to see what they’ve been missing?

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When Scarlett, a life long Bostonian, gets fired from her job, she is given an alternative. Move to Blytheville, South Carolina and take a job at a sister hotel there or face the unemployment line. She isn’t happy about it but she makes the move and brings her best friend with her. To say she goes into culture shock upon arrival is an understatement and it doesn’t take Scarlett long to get acquainted with locals after she ends up in the hospital with a wrist injury.

One of those locals is Austin. He has lived in Blytheville his whole life and he knows everyone. So color him surprised when a very cranky city gal, aka someone he doesn’t know, ends up in his ER. He is immediately intrigued by Scarlett. She is gorgeous, mouthy and definitely unlike anyone he has met before. Fortunately for him Scarlett is equally intrigued about him and despite some hesitation on her part she decides to give him a chance.

I really enjoyed this book. I had a few hours on a train, so I picked it up and before I knew it, I was done. I laughed out loud more than once which made my seat mate give me a strange look. Oh well. That’s what happens when you read in public!

This is the 2nd book I’ve read this week that featured a very sweet and sexy southern gentleman. I’m pretty sure at this point if a guy called me “darlin’” or “sugar” I’d marry him. Okay, maybe not, but I’d definitely think about it.

 

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About the Author

 

Shari J. Ryan is an International Bestselling Author of heartbreakers and mind-benders. Shari was once told she tends to exaggerate often and sometimes talks too much, which would make a great foundation for fictional books. Four years later, Shari has written eleven novels that often leave readers either in tears from laughing, or crying.

With her loud Boston girl attitude, Shari isn't shy about her love for writing or the publishing industry. Along with writing several International bestsellers, Shari has split her time between writing and her longstanding passion for graphic design. In 2014, she started an indie-publishing resource company, MadHat Books, to help fellow authors with their book cover designs, as well as assistance in the self-publishing process. While Shari may not find many hours to sleep, she still manages to make time for her family. She is a devoted wife to a great guy, and a mother to two little boys who remind her daily why she was put on this earth.  

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