Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.


When Camden gets dressed to go hiking during the family camping weekend, what is the show referenced on her favorite t-shirt?

Friday Fun Fact

So, this one will blow your mind! I'm kind of a "Grammar Nazi", which drives my husband nuts, but my daughter has definitely followed in my footsteps. She was ten while I was writing Only You, but she was my main beta reader. As such, she ended up being my primary grammar editor for my rough draft. When it came time to tweak the manuscript and make final edits, I was able to finish most of it in one day because of all the hard work she did! (This is a kid who scored a tenth grade reading level during her 1st grade standardized testing.) Crazy, right?!

Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.


What is the song that Camden sets as Eric's ringtone?

Friday Fun Fact

Paddy's roommate Johnny Messer has an entourage in Hello, I Love You. They are all based on friends of mine from college. I was a performance theatre major, so most of my friends were either into performance theatre, technical theatre, or film.

I currently have plans for four Hollywood Hearts Series books. The third one will be Johnny's story, and will include his whole gang on a 7-day cruise! And yes, in real life, all those tattooed boys that hang out with Johnny are GORGEOUS with a capital G!

Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.


What is Camden's middle name? (Spelling counts!)

Goodreads Giveaway

I'm giving away 5 signed copies of Only You on Goodreads.com. If you'd like your own print copy of Shane and Camden's story, you can click the enter to win button on the left hand side of this page! Otherwise, you can go to Only You Giveaway to enter on the site directly.  Good luck!!!

<3 Kaleigh

Friday Fun Fact

I wrote the entire Only You rough draft during the month of October 2013. I work a full-time job in corporate America, so on the weekends, my husband would take my kids to the park or on a hike to get them out of the house so I wasn't distracted. While I was TOTALLY jealous of the great time they had and the pics my hubby posted on Facebook, I wouldn't have been able to do it without him.

Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.

What did Daphne do to vandalize Shane's vehicle?

**NEWS! NEWS!**

I got an email from Wattpad yesterday. It made my week! :) They've added It's Always the Quiet Ones to their reading list Romance is Overrated, and they said they loved the story!!! I love validation...lol

You can find it featured on the Wattpad profile, specifically here:
http://www.wattpad.com/list/72397616-romance-is-overrated#.UvVE_vZFqlw

They also made a pretty little collection of it over at We Heart It:
http://weheartit.com/wattpad/collections/18163781-romance-is-overrated

Also, I FINALLY bought a new laptop. Since I won't be sharing computer times with the kids anymore, and since I can hide with my laptop when the house gets too crazy, I should be able to update a little more frequently! YAY! I can't tell you how often I get in a good writing groove, only to be interrupted by needy kiddos.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

<3 Kaleigh

Friday Fun Fact

Only You began as a New Years Resolution. For years, my computer had the beginning chapters of several books, but the books lay forgotten and untouched. My husband constantly encouraged me to finish one, so when we made our 2013 resolutions, my only one was to write a complete book before the end of the year. I didn't even care if I published it at the time. I just wanted to finish something I started.

Fast-forward to October, and I hadn't written the first word of my story, but I had been reading other's works on Wattpad and had fallen in love with the site. I had been thinking of a scene between two estranged people during a family camping weekend, so I decided to flesh out that story, and Only You was born.

Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.

What is the name of the band that plays at Cam's Bar & Grill the night Daphne demands a job from Javier?

Author Spotlight - Jennifer L. Armentrout

So, one of my favorite genres is paranormal fiction, and Jennifer L. Armentrout delivers each and every time. I am obsessed with both her Lux series and her Covenant Series.

The Lux series follows the life of Katy, who has recently moved across the country with her mom, only to meet her very hot, very rude neighbor. Turns out he's an alien, and he doesn't appreciate her being around. Too bad he's drawn to her in a way he's never experienced. Not to mention the big baddies after them, and his sudden need to protect his family and friends, as well as his intriguing human neighbor.

In the Covenant series, Alexandria has been on the run with her mother for years, but she doesn't even know why. When her mother meets an untimely demise, Alex has to run on her own. Unfortunately, she runs right into the arms of the people from which her mother was hiding her. The elite Sentinal fighters take her back to the home she hasn't seen in years, but nothing will ever be the same. This series includes god-like powers, Greek mythology, forbidden love, and more! Check it out!

Jennifer L Armentrout can be found online at http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com/. Be sure to check out her contemporary romance novels as well, penned under the name J. Lynn. They may not be paranormal, but they are hot and fun to read!!!

Friday Fun Fact

Scott is real!!! Okay, so he'd probably kill me if he knew I used him as the subject for my book, but Scott is a based on a childhood friend of mine.

While Lana is definitely not me, her story is. I really did have my own Andrew Cortes, although he answered to a different name. And he really did take another girl to homecoming after claiming it "wasn't his thing" and telling me I could go with Scott as friends. The other girl was someone he had cheated on me with, although I found out after the dance, not before.

In middle and high school, Scott was quiet and unassuming, often overshadowed by his two best friends. When I ran into him years later as an adult, he had blossomed into a gorgeous man, worthy of the cover of GQ. He had become a fireman, as had one of his BFFs. (The other had become a police officer! Talk about men in uniform!)

On the other hand, life wasn't so kind to my ex, and he looks pretty ragged these days. I always wondered why all us girls went crazy over my ex, but overlooked Scott. Thus, the idea for this book was born. Scott, buddy, if you ever realize I based a book on you, I hope you forgive me. You have always been an awesome guy, and I just want to tell you that you are a sexy beast! LOL

Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.


What is the full name of the old man who finds Shane asleep in his field?

Only You Now Available in Paperback!

For those who prefer a nice hard copy vs. an electronic one, Only You is now available for purchase in paperback at Amazon.com. :) The print edition is $14.99, but you can still get the ebook for only $2.99 at major online retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Diesel, etc.)

I've been showing off my proof copy at work, and my husband said he finds it surreal to have a book in the house with my face on the back! LOL

Here's the link to the print copy, if you are interested in having your very own copy!

Only You Print Edition

As always, thank you all for your support!

<3 Kaleigh

Author Spotlight - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

Mimi Jean Pamfiloff has a neat spin on paranormal in her Accidentally series. The first book starts with a heroine who hears a voice in her head...a sexy, male voice. She's heard him for years, and he has a lot to say, especially about the guy with whom she is currently on a date. Curiosity and adventure lead to mayhem, and she finds the voice in her head is actually a real, live god. This is just the first in the series, and each book highlights a different god. You'll meet the God of War, the Sun God, the Goddess of the Underworld, and more. The characters are great, and I really liked the storylines.

Check out Mimi Jean on her website at http://www.mimijean.net/index.html. You won't regret it!

Friday Fun Fact

Only You was originally supposed to be a stand alone book, and Melia was supposed to be the "other woman" that was the villain. Instead, I found that I fell in love the the entire Shepherd family and their crazy group of friends. I also found that their was more to Melia's story, and voila! Daphne was born, and Melia got a back story.

I was SOOO excited when I began thinking about the stories of Brody, Eric, Javier, Melia, and crew, that I knew the Shepherd Family Saga must be told. I currently am planning books 2-4 of the series, and I am super excited for what is in store for the group.

Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.

When did Shane first know that he loved Camden?

Author Spotlight - HP Mallory

If Kristen Ashley was the first to inspire me to try my hand at being an indie author, HP Mallory was the one who gave me the "know how." My friends can tell you that I will read just about anything you put in my hand, but my favorite books are usually fiction. I love to read for entertainment, but I don't narrow the category. You can find me reading contemporary romance, paranormal fiction, murder or suspense novels, young adult fiction, historical romance... You get the idea.

HP Mallory is an author of paranormal fiction who got her start as an independent author. She is known for her Jolie Wilkins series and her Dulcie O'Neil series. I've read both complete series, and I have to say I really liked them a lot. In fact, I LOVED the Jolie Wilkins series.

HP also wrote a helpful book called Quit Your Day Job for aspiring indie authors with tons of tips and information. It was worth every penny I spent to get it.

HP Mallory can be found online at http://hpmallory.com/. Don't miss out on this great author!

Weekend Sale

In celebration of the long weekend, Only You is available on Smashwords.com through Monday for only $0.99!!! Just use coupon code XJ39F at checkout to get your discount.

<3 Kaleigh

Friday Fun Fact

The character of Patrick, from my in progress book Hello, I Love You, is loosely based on my friend's brother (pictured). I have only used his name/nickname and occupation, as I have only met him two or three times. He is currently a working actor in LA, and can be seen in various movies and TV shows. The actual character of Patrick/Paddy is completely from my imagination, as are all the other characters. Mia is not based on his sister, and Kylie is not based on anyone, either. **Check out my rough draft as I post it at Hello, I Love You on Wattpad.com.

Trivia Tuesday

Be the first person to respond with the CORRECT answer, and you will receive a coupon code for a free copy of my ebook Only You on Smashwords.com.

The night Melia wakes in a panic because of a noise from downstairs, she checks on her son before going downstairs. How old is her child at the time?

Author Spotlight - Kristen Ashley

She was the indie author that started it all for me! Kristen Ashley is one of my writing heroes. I absolutely love her books, and I wait with baited breath each time I know a new one is set to release. She is known for her Rock Chick series, her Dream Man series, and her Chaos Motorcycle Club series. She has several other series, as well as stand alone books. Her heroines are bad-ass, and she definitely knows how to write an alpha-male!

The first book of hers that I ever found was Mystery Man in her Dream Man series. Hawk Delgado was nothing short of delectable, but the book had other tasty men, too, and each book in her series highlights one of these fabulous, muscled men.

After finishing her Dream Man series, I backtracked and read her Rock Chick series. I've also read the first Chaos novel, as well as her Unfinished Heroes series.

Kristen can be found at http://www.kristenashley.net/.

Only You

It's finally happened!!! Only You is available for purchase as an ebook on Smashwords and Amazon for only $2.99!!! It should be available at other major online retailers in the next week or so.

Stay tuned for news about the print version. I'm still working with Amazon for cover approval.

Also, check out my in progress rough drafts on wattpad.com.

Thanks for helping dreams come true!

Kaleigh <3