Gift Ideas for readers

I'm sure most of you have friends and family that love to read. I've made up a list of some fun and unique gift ideas for those readers on your Christmas lists. Make sure to check out the last one *wink wink*

Personal Library
Cost: $16

I think this is an adorable library set! I don't loan out books too often because I read a lot of ebooks, but it's a great gift for people who still buy paper backs.

 



Book shaped plates and serving platters
Cost: $6 - $18

When I first saw these, I thought they would be perfect for ladies who hosted a book club. Even if you don't go all the way with plates and everything, the platters and coffee sets are super cute.

 

 

iPevo Pad Pillow

Cost: $25



I love this pillow. I have a rubber "spider" that I received as a gift that holds up my phone. I've loved it, but some of the legs have broken. This pillow would be the perfect replacement. And I think if you give this, you should give two, because I can totally see my husband stealing this from me!

 

 

Bibliophile charm necklace

Cost: $13.95

There are a ton of reader type charm necklaces on sites like etsy.com. I like the simplicity of this one. Although, I think I'd prefer a different chain. But for $14, I could get it and swap out the chain with a nicer one.

 

Famous author dolls

Cost: $43

Just kidding! Crreeepy!

 

And last but certainly not least:

A book gift basket.

Cost: $30

This basket comes with a "Reading is Sexy" coffee mug, a bag of gourmet coffee beans or tea (your choice), a bag of godiva chocolates and a digital copy of Lucky for Him. The basket comes with instructions on how the recipient can download their gifted copy of the book. They can download it onto any reading device! There's also a coin just like in the book tied to the basket.

 

 

You can also purchase this basket. The only difference is the mug says "Shhhh I'm reading."

 

If you're interested in purchasing a gift basket for yourself or as a gift, email me at { tinleyd @ hotmail dot com }.

 

I hope this lists helps with your holiday shopping!

 

Lucky for Him ARC Give-a-way!

Today is my anniversary and I thought the best way to celebrate is to do a give-a-way! I'm in a lovey-dovey mood and what better way to spread the love, than to raffle off a romance novel.

You can get up to 14 entries, so check out the form below! Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Cover Reveal!!!

I am so excited to show off this new cover!  It took a while to get it to all come together, but thanks to several people, it's finally here.

The original concept for this cover came from Tessa Konen with  Royal Script.  She had the idea for the layout and worked with photographer Tim Davis to create the image that was used.  Once she came up with this concept, I just couldn't get it out of my mind.

Next I worked with the team at 99designs.com to bring it all together.  I am thrilled with how it turned out and I think it screams romantic suspense, which is exactly what I was going for!

So without further adieu, here it is:

 

 

And for all you ebook addicts out there, here's one for you.

 



 

I also just found out that our publication or release date is going to be October 1.  So save me a spot on your book shelves:)

 

I'ld love to hear your thoughts on the new cover.  Comment here, or visit my facebook page.

 

 

Character Inspiration: Ryan and Austin

 

Here is the inspiration for the main characters of Lucky for Him.  Meet Austin Sanders and Ryan Taylor.  

 

Here's the overview for my upcoming book:

 

When Austin Sanders shoulder injury threw him out of the line up for the Kansas City Royals, and he had to start his life over at thirty one, he did what he had always done and fell back on the luck of an ancient coin that had been passed down through his family for a generation.  But when that coin is ripped from his life, threatening everything he believes in and the people closest to him, will he be able to stop the threat and begin making his own luck?

Austin and his two best friends were each given an ancient coin by their father’s when they entered adulthood.  These coins each blessed the owner with a specific type of luck.  Money, love and longevity based on the legend that they had been told by their fathers who stumbled upon the coins on a trip to China many years before.

As Austin tries to rebuild his life and figure out the kind of man he wants to be, he meets marketing executive Ryan Taylor.  As she helps Austin start his new business venture, she becomes drawn to him.  But she’s also drawn to his secrets.

When Ryan’s curiosity gets the best of her, she hunts down the answers she’s been looking for.  But her search puts her between a murderer and the coin he covets.

Lucky for Him is a story of hope, of loss, of love, of digging deeper that you thought possible and in the end, of making your own luck.  This is the first novel in a two-part series.