Showing posts with label Debbie Zello. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Debbie Zello. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

A Snow Covered Nightmare Refuge Series Book 2 By: Debbie Zello



A Snow Covered Nightmare

Refuge Series Book Two
By: Debbie Zello

As always, when Debbie Zello puts a book out, I’m there. She’s one of my personal favorites. As you can tell this is book two of the refuge series. Now then, let us begin our journey with the review:

Briah Spencer has witnessed her bosses own murder, which in itself, is a scary and brutal event. Because of this, her head now has a price on it. Fortunately, Briah has been put under the protection of Aiden Baldwin, and he is one of Denvers finest homicide detectives. 

The killer that Briah identified happens to be David Slater, none other than Denver’s biggest crime boss. Knowing all of this, can worry a person sick. Simply put, imagine how Briah must feel.

As I stated, Briah had to be put into witness protection, and the detective was assigned to protect her. With two men after her, the detective felt they would be safe in the mountains, and maybe they could even enjoy some skiing, and relaxation. Maybe this could help Briah and distract her thoughts away from everything that was happening.

Aiden was starting to sink into a whiskey bottle, but apparently his heart had different plans for him. Would Briah stay focused on the snow or on Aiden? Perhaps destiny has intervened. What does the future have in store for these two? That’s for you to find out when you read this book.

Personally, what I liked about this book is how it started right from the very beginning. It didn’t start off slow, everything happened right from the very get go. I like it when a book grabs you right from the start and pulls you in. And that’s what this book did, that’s what all of Debbie’s books do.

I give this book 5 stars and think that you should give it a walk through yourself, because you will not be disappointed. As always, Debbie’s books keep you entertained from beginning to end. If you haven’t checked her out yet you need to.

My questions for Debbie:
1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?
A Snow Covered Nightmare is the second book in the Refuge Series. The series are all independent books from each other but have a reoccurring theme of where is your refuge, your safe place? 

The story practically wrote itself. Briah and Aiden shared their romance with me and I wrote the book in about a month. I've always been a fan of having a place where you can put on your sweats on and feel safe and comfortable. The Refuge Series puts forth four books that will all explore different places.


2. Who designed this beautiful cover? Tiffany Heugal created the cover with the help of cover model Kennedy Gilbertson. Kennedy is also the model for the first book and will be on the next two as well.


3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can share with us?
No photos but Kennedy is very close to Aiden.


4. What are you working on now?
I'm writing an erotic story. A down and out young woman accepts an opportunity for free room and board from a group of Dominate men. The working title is Someplace Like Home, which is the name of the Mansion she consents to live in. She joins eleven other women that have similar backgrounds to hers. Writing this has been fun!


5. What motivates you to write?
For the most part it's the characters. They occupy my dreams and are very persistent that their story should be told.


6. If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for it?
I have experienced a lull or two. I just do something else until the characters start talking again.


7. What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?
Write even if it's just for yourself. Not every story is a book. Some are just short tales. However, getting used to writing will help the short tales to grow into novels.


8. How long have you been writing?
I began in 2012 but my first book wasn’t published until 2014.


9. What are your hobbies?
I love to read. I love movies. I try to do both every week. 


10. Do you put yourself into your characters?
A little of me is in every female character. She might look like me or have my job or my family, but I'll never tell!


11. Where is your favorite place to write?
I do the best job when I'm in front of my desk top. I feel the most regimented there. If I take a laptop and go outside, I'm distracted easily. 



12. Who are your favorite authors and why?
Sylvain Reynard, is probably my biggest favorite. I enjoy AJ Storm, Al Daltry, Ethan Radcliff, and many others.



13. I noticed you write constantly. Do you ever take a break from writing?
I took most of the summer off this year. It was a very nice break. The characters have been sending smoke signals lately. So, I'm sure I'll be back to a daily routine very soon.


14. Please share with us your social media and book links:
Debbie Zello Book list and links 

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#DebbieZello has a book for everyone! There are historic romances to witch hunts waiting for you to grab them and enjoy and remember it’s always nice to leave a review. Like her page to stay up to date on her and she has a mini story there too.  

Follow Debbie Today!!
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Twitter: @ZelloDzello1


A SNOW COVERED NIGHTMARE: THE REFUGE SERIES BOOK TWO by DEBBIE ZELLO

As the sole witness to her bosses murder, Briah Spencer's life would never be the same again. Once she had identified the killer as none other than Denver's biggest crime boss, David Slater, her head had a price on it. 

Aiden Baldwin was one of Denver's finest homicide detectives. His job was to keep Briah safe long enough to testify. His heart had plans of its own. Soon her life and his found that rock and hard place where decisions were impossible and devastating. Briah is sent into witness protection and Aiden to the bottom of a whisky bottle. 

Briah felt safe in the mountains. They were her refuge from life's realities. She could lose her cares on the slopes with the wind blowing them past her. Will the mountains hide her from the two men that want her? Can the snow help her to forget Aiden? Is there a future in her new life?

Amazon US

Amazon UK



✨✨✨SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER The Refuge Series Book One✨✨✨


If Cheri Winslow Gates had been able to see into the future, she would have never married David. Unfortunately, she didn't have that gift.

Divorced and navigating life solo, had just begun to feel normal, when an extremely fascinating man, rented the cottage next door. Gareth Marshall certainly wasn't looking for any entanglements three thousand miles from home, but then he didn't know about the enchanting lawyer a few feet away.

They fit perfectly together in every way. They spend the fading summer wrapped in each other and happily agree to meet back there next September. Unfortunately, Cheri's ex-husband has different plans for her.

Amazon US

Amazon U.K.



WHY WE DON'T DIE IN DREAMS

With his personal life in turmoil and dreams shortening his sleep, he struggles to keep his world in operating order. He distracts himself by having an encounter with a frequent lover. Then fate steps in when a woman is found naked and dead, in a dumpster.

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Barnes and Noble 

iTunes
Inktera
Kobo


ROMANCING BROADWAY 

Romancing Broadway is filled with strong women, romantic men, travel and humor. If you enjoy reading those things, you will find them in this book. Romancing Broadway has a duel ending. You will have the opportunity to pick for yourself as both are in the book.

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Barnes & Noble


THE MIDDLE OF MY BRIDGE

Bestselling romance author, Grace Lilith Watts, is caught in the middle, between her past and future. Unable to move forward and powerless to change what was, she goes from lover to lover.

Amazon US

Amazon UK

B&N

SHADOWS OF HIM

Shadows of Him takes the love story of Alexzander Blackburn and Aisling Coutier from the present into the past. Zan, as he calls himself, is bewitched by a Salem sorcerer, and forced to travel through time.

Amazon US

Amazon UK

B&N

ELIZABET...UNDER THE BACK STAIRCASE

Elizabet learned early on in her life, to know her place in her world. As an illegitimate child of the wealthy owner of the house and his cook, she had to learn how to have one foot on the front stairs and one on the back.

Barnes & Noble 

Amazon US 

Amazon UK


THE VISCOUNTS VICES:THE LOVE STORY OF BROOK AND WILLIAM

Brook is a flight attendent and William is a professional photographer when they meet. With fun and interesting circumstances, they fall in love. For Williams Love is told through Brook's eyes and takes their romance through their courtship to meeting William's family in England.

Barnes and noble:

US Amazon:

Amazon UK:

RAISING REN AND COWBOYS:THE SEQUEL TO WILLIAM AND BROOKS LOVE STORY

Raising Ren is the sequel to The Viscount's Vices. The story begins with the childhood of Allison and her twin Amy. With the death of their parents, the two girls are separated, with Allison going to England to live with her maternal aunt

Barnes and noble:

Amazon US:

AmazonUK:



LOVES LABYRINTHINE:FIVE SHORT STORIES ABOUT LOVES TUIST AND TRUNS 

In Love’s Labyrinthine, author Debbie Zello presents a collection of stories that explore the theme of love from many angles and situations.

Barnes and Noble:

Amazon US:

AmazonUK:


THE KISS ME CHRONICLES:FOUR SHORT STORIES ABOUT FALLING IN LOVE

Exploring the excitement of budding relationships and the wonder of falling in love, author Debbie Zello presents four short stories of romance in The Kiss Me Chronicles.

Barnes and Noble:

Amazon US:


Amazon UK:



15. Anything to add::
I just finished the edits on Mercy the Deadliest Sin, which is the prequel/sequel to Why We Don't Die in Dreams. So it will hopefully be released in the next month or two. 
Thank you for all your support for me and every other author. Without people like you, Deneale, getting our work read would be very difficult. 


A Snow Covered Nightmare: Refuge Series Book TwoA Snow Covered Nightmare: Refuge Series Book Two by Debbie Zello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always, when Debbie Zello puts a book out, I’m there. She’s one of my personal favorites. As you can tell this is book two of the refuge series. Now then, let us begin our journey with the review:

Briah Spencer has witnessed her bosses own murder, which in itself, is a scary and brutal event. Because of this, her head now has a price on it. Fortunately, Briah has been put under the protection of Aiden Baldwin, and he is one of Denvers finest homicide detectives.

The killer that Briah identified happens to be David Slater, none other than Denver’s biggest crime boss. Knowing all of this, can worry a person sick. Simply put, imagine how Briah must feel.

As I stated, Briah had to be put into witness protection, and the detective was assigned to protect her. With two men after her, the detective felt they would be safe in the mountains, and maybe they could even enjoy some skiing, and relaxation. Maybe this could help Briah and distract her thoughts away from everything that was happening.

Aiden was starting to sink into a whiskey bottle, but apparently his heart had different plans for him. Would Briah stay focused on the snow or on Aiden? Perhaps destiny has intervened. What does the future have in store for these two? That’s for you to find out when you read this book.

Personally, what I liked about this book is how it started right from the very beginning. It didn’t start off slow, everything happened right from the very get go. I like it when a book grabs you right from the start and pulls you in. And that’s what this book did, that’s what all of Debbie’s books do.

I give this book 5 stars and think that you should give it a walk through yourself, because you will not be disappointed. As always, Debbie’s books keep you entertained from beginning to end. If you haven’t checked her out yet you need to.



View all my reviews

 

Monday, July 17, 2017

See You in September By: Debbie Zello



See You in September
Refuge Series Book 1

By: Debbie Zello

The cover of this book is quite an eye catcher, a gorgeous hunk sitting there with bare arms, and white shorts, and a tattoo on his shoulder. 

Onto the review: Cheri Winslow’s life was just starting to return to normal, finally her and David were through, and she could move on. 

One Summer, Cheri was at her cottage, and managed to meet a fascinating neighbor next door. Gareth Marshall. She found him exciting and fun to be around, and he couldn’t resist her charms, even though he wanted to.

Cheri and Gareth spent a lot of time together, and eventually they had to return home. But that didn’t stop them from agreeing to meet back at the cottage in September for more passion and fun.

Wouldn’t you know it, the jealous ex-husband David decided he would interfere with their plans, and ruin everything. The man has every intention of ruining Cheri’s happiness, and attempting to prove to her that she made a mistake. 

The question is, will Cheri and Gareth teach David a lesson, or will David over power them both? What do you think could happen in this five-star book that at first, seems like is going to be a romance, until in September, it appears to be a thriller? Will you, the reader be able to keep up? Will you vote for the bad guy, or the good guy? Whose side are you on? So many twists and turns, right up until the end, that you will not be able to put this amazing book down. As always, Debbie Zello, will make your head spin with her amazing five-star, stories! She is one fantabulous writer!

Here are my questions for Debbie:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?
As with nearly all of my books, the characters gave me this story. Cheri began telling me and Gareth wove his in between. I spend about a month on this one. The revision took another few weeks.



2. Who did this gorgeous cover?
The cover model is Kennedy Gilbertson. This is his first cover and he will be on the cover of all four books in the Refuge Series. Tiffany Huegele is the cover artist. Thank you for liking it!


3. Do you have photos or descriptions of Cheri, David or Gareth?
Cheri is a petite woman in her early 30s. She doesn't see her beauty and just thinks of herself as a regular woman. Gareth is a big man. Cheri asks him how he got so big. He's a former Marine and took his service to his country very seriously. David is ugly on the inside but blessed on the outside.



4. What are you working on now?
I'm writing a young adult story. Yes, I'm taking the plunge. The working title is I Don't Think Were in 2017 Anymore. It's about Dorothy, from The Wizard of Oz, great granddaughter, Dee. Dee finds Dorothy's shoes and goes on fantastic adventures. It's a funny and historical journey. 
The other three stories in the Refuge Series are finished and in various stages of publishing. The next one, A Snow Covered Nightmare, will be out in October. Followed by, Found in Understanding and The Masters Wife.



5. What makes you desire to write?
I ask myself that all the time. It's an expensive art. You have to have a thick skin. There is an enormous amount of competition. Still, the voices won't stop, so I write on, hoping that someone will enjoy where I take them for a few hours.



6. What led you to become the fabulous author you are today?
Well, aren't you the sweetest person! Thank you for that. I put my faith in the readers. I'm praying they find me and give me a chance.



7. Have you ever had writers block? Whether or not you have- what do you suggest to bypass it?
I have stopped from time to time. I just go with it. Fighting to write makes a terrible story. Relaxing and allowing the creativity to flow even if it's not on my timetable is best. I tell new authors the worst thing you can do is say the book will be done on a certain day. That's too much pressure. It will be done when it's finished.



8. What is your favorite thing to do OTHER than writing?
I love to read. That's how you learn to be a better writer.


9. Do you put any of you in your characters?
Yes, I do! In fact, Cheri is the most like me so far.


10. What are your hobbies?
I used to paint folk art. I don't have the time anymore. I love watching old movies.


11. Share with us your media links and book links:
Debbie Zello Book list and links 

💫💫💫🌟🌟🌟🌟💫💫💫

#DebbieZello has a book for everyone! There are historic romances to witch hunts waiting for you to grab them and enjoy and remember it’s always nice to leave a review. Like her page to stay up to date on her and she has a mini story there too.  

Follow Debbie Today!!
Amazon author page link
Facebook @
Twitter: @ZelloDzello1

SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER 

If Cheri Winslow Gates had been able to see into the future, she would have never married David. Unfortunately, she didn't have that gift.
Divorced and navigating life solo, had just begun to feel normal, when an extremely fascinating man, rented the cottage next door. Gareth Marshall certainly wasn't looking for any entanglements three thousand miles from home, but then he didn't know about the enchanting lawyer a few feet away.
They fit perfectly together in every way. They spend the fading summer wrapped in each other and happily agree to meet back there next September. Unfortunately, Cheri's ex-husband has different plans for her.

Amazon US

Amazon U.K.


WHY WE DON'T DIE IN DREAMS

With his personal life in turmoil and dreams shortening his sleep, he struggles to keep his world in operating order. He distracts himself by having an encounter with a frequent lover. Then fate steps in when a woman is found naked and dead, in a dumpster.

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Barnes and Noble 

iTunes
Inktera
Kobo


ROMANCING BROADWAY 

Romancing Broadway is filled with strong women, romantic men, travel and humor. If you enjoy reading those things, you will find them in this book. Romancing Broadway has a duel ending. You will have the opportunity to pick for yourself as both are in the book.

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Barnes & Noble


THE MIDDLE OF MY BRIDGE

Bestselling romance author, Grace Lilith Watts, is caught in the middle, between her past and future. Unable to move forward and powerless to change what was, she goes from lover to lover.

Amazon US

Amazon UK

B&N

SHADOWS OF HIM

Shadows of Him takes the love story of Alexzander Blackburn and Aisling Coutier from the present into the past. Zan, as he calls himself, is bewitched by a Salem sorcerer, and forced to travel through time.

Amazon US

Amazon UK

B&N

ELIZABET...UNDER THE BACK STAIRCASE

Elizabet learned early on in her life, to know her place in her world. As an illegitimate child of the wealthy owner of the house and his cook, she had to learn how to have one foot on the front stairs and one on the back.

Barnes & Noble 

Amazon US 

Amazon UK


THE VISCOUNTS VICES:THE LOVE STORY OF BROOK AND WILLIAM

Brook is a flight attendent and William is a professional photographer when they meet. With fun and interesting circumstances, they fall in love. For Williams Love is told through Brook's eyes and takes their romance through their courtship to meeting William's family in England.

Barnes and noble:

US Amazon:

Amazon UK:

RAISING REN AND COWBOYS:THE SEQUEL TO WILLIAM AND BROOKS LOVE STORY

Raising Ren is the sequel to The Viscount's Vices. The story begins with the childhood of Allison and her twin Amy. With the death of their parents, the two girls are separated, with Allison going to England to live with her maternal aunt

Barnes and noble:

Amazon US:

AmazonUK:

LOVES LABYRINTHINE:FIVE SHORT STORIES ABOUT LOVES TUIST AND TRUNS 

In Love’s Labyrinthine, author Debbie Zello presents a collection of stories that explore the theme of love from many angles and situations.

Barnes and Noble:

Amazon US:

AmazonUK:


THE KISS ME CHRONICLES:FOUR SHORT STORIES ABOUT FALLING IN LOVE

Exploring the excitement of budding relationships and the wonder of falling in love, author Debbie Zello presents four short stories of romance in The Kiss Me Chronicles.

Barnes and Noble:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:




12. Anything to add:
Thank you, Deneale for your continuing support of authors. You are a wonderful friend to all of us. 

See You in September : The Refuge Series Book OneSee You in September : The Refuge Series Book One by Debbie Zello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The cover of this book is quite an eye catcher, a gorgeous hunk sitting there with bare arms, and white shorts, and a tattoo on his shoulder.

Onto the review: Cheri Winslow’s life was just starting to return to normal, finally her and David were through, and she could move on.

One Summer, Cheri was at her cottage, and managed to meet a fascinating neighbor next door. Gareth Marshall. She found him exciting and fun to be around, and he couldn’t resist her charms, even though he wanted to.

Cheri and Gareth spent a lot of time together, and eventually they had to return home. But that didn’t stop them from agreeing to meet back at the cottage in September for more passion and fun.

Wouldn’t you know it, the jealous ex-husband David decided he would interfere with their plans, and ruin everything. The man has every intention of ruining Cheri’s happiness, and attempting to prove to her that she made a mistake.

The question is, will Cheri and Gareth teach David a lesson, or will David over power them both? What do you think could happen in this five-star book that at first, seems like is going to be a romance, until in September, it appears to be a thriller? Will you, the reader be able to keep up? Will you vote for the bad guy, or the good guy? Whose side are you on? So many twists and turns, right up until the end, that you will not be able to put this amazing book down. As always, Debbie Zello, will make your head spin with her amazing five-star, stories! She is one fantabulous writer!

View all my reviews