Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing (Hautboy Series Book 3) by Anne Berkeley

Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing

(Hautboy Series Book 3)

By Anne Berkeley

When Anne first gave me this book to read, I instantaneously fell in love. It started off all medical like, and in a hospital, and a musician, a big protective family, I just could not put it down. It was like no other book I had ever read, it had so much going for it.

Paisley and her beautiful violet hair, and her siblings who have names that all start with the letter P. Her brothers, who are all so protective. And Paisley’s current, but not for long: boyfriend: Henry.

I cannot help but love when Paisley catches the soon to be ex-boyfriend Henry in bed with ‘Hagatha’ um—I mean Agatha. I laughed so hard. And then, she takes his Hospital over coat, that has his phone in it, into the clothes chute. No one at the hospital can now reach him. Because of this stunt, sadly, Paisley, ends up reprimanded, and then fired.

Fortunately, she has money put away for a planned vacation, which she can now, not take.

To Paisley’s advantage, she has made an impression on the pregnant patient who is carrying Tate’s baby, and told to stay off her feet. She felt comfortable around Paisley. And because they already have one child, they feel that Paisley would be a perfect fit. And when a woman is pregnant, you try and keep her happy.

Jake Whalen is a member of the band, and he just seems to be toying with her emotions. And she is just not sure what it is he truly wants. She thinks she loves him, and she wants him to love her, and she can’t help herself when she is around him. She just melts, and cooperates with his every whim, even when she doesn’t want to.

Her brothers protest their relationship, but eventually they grow to liking him, and even get involved in the band themselves. Coop and Tate try to give Paisley their advice, and even try to talk some sense into Jake.

Eventually Jake is convinced he is truly in love with Paisley Shaw, and he wants to treat her as his queen. He wants to give her a night out on the town. He takes her on the plane, and attempts to sexually appease her needs on the plane, and because she is in fear, as to what could happen when ever they get where they are going, Paisley gets sick. Jake assures her, she has nothing to worry about. Paisley calms down, and the night continues, into complete and utter greatness…..

This is a beautiful and astounding five star book. I enjoyed this book, I laughed and I yelled a few times, and I even melted. There was so much happening in this book, I was completely entertained. And then the end of the book just made it even better. I loved every minute of this book, “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” is worth reading over and over again! I loved it, and I loved being introduced to Miss Berkeley as well! She truly loves to keep the reader on the edge of their seats wanting and needing more! She is an excellent writer!

My Questions for Anne:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take?

“Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” took me approximately nine months.  Though it was released one year after “Breaking the Habit”.  I wish I could write faster, but with working full time, my commute,  and having a house to keep doesn’t allow the creative time I need. I refuse to slap a story together for the sake of a quicker release. I’m meticulous with my dialog, and there’s a lot of it.  So if it takes a bit longer to publish, so be it. I won’t skimp quality for numbers.

“Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” was a bit of a challenge for me.  I’m shy and a bit of an introvert. Having people read my work is extremely nerve racking.  I really pushed my comfort zone with a few scenes in this book, those of coughcough sexual coughcough nature. Lol. Not that I think my other books aren’t racy enough, but Jake had certain predilections, especially when it came to Paisley. And let’s face it, repetition is boring.

2. Do you have any photos or descriptions of these characters?

Yes and no.  I always shop for inspiration so that I can visualize my characters. They might not always end up as the final characters, but fairly close. Unfortunately, the stock sites don’t always have the perfect image, so I try to make do.  My Paisley is a stock image, but I was unable to find the original image and I couldn’t use it without purchasing the license. Jake, he was all in my head. I have an image of him, but could find nothing close.

3. Out of this book, who is your favorite character?

I could never pick just one.  I love all of them, including the villains. I have side stories planed out for all of them, at least a basic plot. Are they redeemable? Will Marshall ever find his match? What will Levy be like when he’s an adult? Whatever happened to Garrison?  Matthew, who you barely know, I have something tragic planned for him. Maybe I’ll do a spin off on the security team. ;)

4. What drives you to write these books, I mean they are so in depth, and sexy, and romantic, you can't put them down. I simply admire your work. So what is it that drives you to write these amazing stories for us, your fans and readers?

I’m a notorious daydreamer, to a fault.  I really need to focus at times to keep my mind on my task at hand.  With all the ideas floating around my head, I decided to put them down on paper. I started writing as a challenge to myself, just to see if I could do it. It’s really my reader comments that keep me going. That said, I savor my reviews, even the star ratings. 

5. What are you currently working on? And will it leave us wanting more?

I have two projects at the moment.  The last book of the Hautboy series.  Carter, of course. I’ll be taking my time with this one, no doubt. He needs to be perfect. I’m channeling my inner smart ass.  Lot of fast paced music playing in the background for this one to keep the momentum going.

My second, is the last book of the Wild Hunt Series. Unfortunately, I’ve been having some major PC issues lately. I lost my 40,000 page start of the novel. Fortunately, a friend had a copy on her kindle and she’s been sending me screen shots so that I can retype it.

6. Do you visualize as you write your books, and/or do you become any of your characters?

My characters are much braver than I am. They’re more outgoing. Don’t get me wrong, once I get to know someone, I’m a little more open, but on first impressions, I’m a watcher, taking everything in, sizing everyone up.  Once I’m a little more comfortable, that’s when my sarcasm comes out. It can tend to get you in trouble if your acquaintances don’t have a sense of humor. So, yes to both accounts. I tend to use first person as my point of view. I get a better feel for my characters.

7. Did you do any research for this book? I am asking because you referenced a lot of medical terms and hospital information, and I found that your terminology was spot on. So I can't help but wonder!

Um, yes, I did a lot of reading online about nursing. If I was unsure, I asked Danielle Renee. But I always go a bit overboard when doing research. Shit’s interesting. Lol. I have an extensive list of links in my favorites on my browser for each book. Sometimes I’ll do hours of reading and end up with one sentence. I always think it’s worth it, though. I think of it as a learning experience.

8. What all education have you had?

High school degree, but I’m sort of the jack of all trades. I went to school for Landscape design/horticulture/floriculture, and cosmetology. My passion was always with art. What design work I do in Photoshop is self taught. I sold digital art a few years back for digital scrapbook sites. Even now, I do my own cover art and make my own swag. I crave creativity and feel stunted without it.

9. What can you suggest to anyone wanting to become a writer? Do you think it is an easy job?

Not easy at all. At times,it’s a second job. I try really hard to keep in mind that I do it for fun.  If I make a job out of it, I won’t enjoy it anymore. So I try not to sweat the small stuff. I don’t count on the income, so if it’s not there, I won’t be disappointed. The fact is, most of the income I’ve made since I started, I invest back into expenses like my Office and Adobe subscriptions, stock photo sites, editing, signing events, swag, postage, and advertising. 

That said, it can be a lot of fun.  You meet great people. And when you get a good review, there’s nothing better.

10. Please provide us with your book links and social media links:

www.anneberkeley.com

https:/facebook.com/anneberkeleybooks

Twitter - @aberkeleybooks

http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Berkeley/e/B00E25QPJ4

Thank you!

Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing by Anne Berkeley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Anne first gave me this book to read, I instantaneously fell in love. It started off all medical like, and in a hospital, and a musician, a big protective family, I just could not put it down. It was like no other book I had ever read, it had so much going for it.

Paisley and her beautiful violet hair, and her siblings who have names that all start with the letter P. Her brothers, who are all so protective. And Paisley’s current, but not for long: boyfriend: Henry.

I cannot help but love when Paisley catches the soon to be ex-boyfriend Henry in bed with ‘Hagatha’ um—I mean Agatha. I laughed so hard. And then, she takes his Hospital over coat, that has his phone in it, into the clothes chute. No one at the hospital can now reach him. Because of this stunt, sadly, Paisley, ends up reprimanded, and then fired.

Fortunately, she has money put away for a planned vacation, which she can now, not take.

To Paisley’s advantage, she has made an impression on the pregnant patient who is carrying Tate’s baby, and told to stay off her feet. She felt comfortable around Paisley. And because they already have one child, they feel that Paisley would be a perfect fit. And when a woman is pregnant, you try and keep her happy.

Jake Whalen is a member of the band, and he just seems to be toying with her emotions. And she is just not sure what it is he truly wants. She thinks she loves him, and she wants him to love her, and she can’t help herself when she is around him. She just melts, and cooperates with his every whim, even when she doesn’t want to.

Her brothers protest their relationship, but eventually they grow to liking him, and even get involved in the band themselves. Coop and Tate try to give Paisley their advice, and even try to talk some sense into Jake.

Eventually Jake is convinced he is truly in love with Paisley Shaw, and he wants to treat her as his queen. He wants to give her a night out on the town. He takes her on the plane, and attempts to sexually appease her needs on the plane, and because she is in fear, as to what could happen when ever they get where they are going, Paisley gets sick. Jake assures her, she has nothing to worry about. Paisley calms down, and the night continues, into complete and utter greatness…..

This is a beautiful and astounding five star book. I enjoyed this book, I laughed and I yelled a few times, and I even melted. There was so much happening in this book, I was completely entertained. And then the end of the book just made it even better. I loved every minute of this book, “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” is worth reading over and over again! I loved it, and I loved being introduced to Miss Berkeley as well! She truly loves to keep the reader on the edge of their seats wanting and needing more! She is an excellent writer!

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Outbreak by Sherry Robinson

Outbreak

By Sherry Robinson

When I first met Sherry, it was because she was advertising in the facebook book groups, about her book: “Sins of the cloth.” I read the blurb, and ask her if she would be interested in an honest read, review, and interview. And she was, and from that point, we became friends, and now we even work together.

As I was editing her newest release “Outbreak” I instantaneously fell in love right from the start. This book is everything everyone has always thought to be true, and is always afraid to mention.  And in the long run, you will see why, people are afraid to come forward with their own, ‘conspiracy theories’ because low and behold if they do, you know how the Government gets.

Sherry Robinson, brings in the perfect Mother character, Kate Carmichael, who has twin daughters. One ends up sick, but not the other, least wise not at first. Kate lives close enough to the Hospital to walk to and fro, and ends up seeing the reality this flu, or whatever it may be, is having on the people around town. Kate is a curious person who wants answers. Not just because she has a daughter who needs medical care, but because she thinks this is all too odd. Especially when the doctors have no real answers, and she even over hears what they are saying. 

Kate decides to do some of her own investigations on her laptop, once she gets home. She finds a few clues, and puts them together, and then searches out a reporter, and shares her own insights with him.

In the meantime, her other daughter starts showing signs of the illness too, and her initial daughter is not getting any better. Kate is scared to death that her daughters are at risk of death. But this doesn’t stop her from wanting the things she has found, publicized. 

Once she gives the information to the reporter, he too does his own research. He just can’t print something without first doing his own research. Said reporter believes there is a story here, and does check out everything. And eventually he does find out that not only is there something, but it was being hidden, and covered up quite well. 

After all of his P’s and Q’s are in order, the reporter decides to air his story. His Editor, questions his intentions, making certain that this is what he wants to do, assuring him that this will have some certain recourse. Without a doubt, he assures his Editor to release the story.

Once the story is released, the Feds start following the Reporter, questioning him, and even trying to get information out of him. They want the story retracted. The reporter refuses, stating he will not retract what he has found, because he knows it to be true. The feds get angrier, and start lashing out.

This is where I will leave you. I don’t wish to blow the entire story out of the water, although I have not given you every detail, trust me. I have left out quite a lot. 

I do want you to know that this is an intense read, and you will not be able to put this book down, not for one minute. Because if you set the book down, you will worry about these characters. You will wonder if while the book is sat down, will these characters be ok. This book is just that intense!

This book, “Outbreak” by Sherry Robinson is a big time five star read. You will enjoy it every step of the way! It is a very thrilling and entertaining read! It is very fast paced, and something that will make you think twice about things like the ‘bird flu’, and the ‘common cold’. I mean how many times have you been inoculated for the flu, and then managed to get the flu, and it was a flu that was not part of the inoculation that you received? So how are you safe? This book will definitely make you think about the true ‘conspiracy theories!’ Grab your copy today, before the next “Outbreak!”

Interview Questions for Sherry:

1. What made you decide to write "Outbreak" and how long did it take you? Outbreak is a story that came to me one day. I didn't have any intention of writing this, but the more I wrote the more interesting the story became.



2. Did you do any research for this book? No I didn't do any research for this book. It is all fiction.




3. Do you suspect the government as concocting the bird flu and other miscellaneous diseases yourself? (Be honest now!) I do kind of suspect that the government is instrumental in a lot of things that is being released into the population.



4. What do you think when you get the flu or a cold now yourself? When I get a cold or flu I hope it is just that, but who knows.

5. How long have you yourself been writing? I have been writing since high school, but I didn't become published until September 2014.



6. What made you choose me (Deneale) as your Editor and did I satisfy your needs as an Editor and would you refer me to others? (Again be honest!) I chose you Deneale as my editor, because I respected your honesty with my previous book. I was satisfied with the way you read my book "Outbreak" in a timely manner and returned it back to me. I didn't have to keep calling, or inboxing you to see if you had finished reading it or not. You kept me informed every step of the way, and I appreciate that.....



7. What all education have you had? I have a high school diploma, and I have a medical assistant degree. Then I went to college for a year and a half and studied Psychology. 

8. What are your future book plans? I am currently writing a book called "The Lies That Bind Us", and I am also working on a book called "GPS".



9. Who designed the cover &/or where did you get the picture from? I get my pictures from over seas, but I tell them what I want and then they design it according to my specifications.



10. Please provide for us your links to your social media & books so that we can follow you: https://www.facebook.com/sherryrobinsonmeettheauthor/?ref=hl

http://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Government-Experiment-Gone-Wrong-ebook/dp/B01D5BPK1O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458391128&sr=8-2&keywords=Outbreak+by+sherry+Robinson

11. Anything extra to add? I just hope everybody get a chance to read this book, because this is the type a book that would make someone question the way certain sickness, viruses, and different illness come about every year, and how do they come up with the names of these diseases.

Outbreak: A Government Experiment Gone Wrong by Sherry Robinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first met Sherry, it was because she was advertising in the facebook book groups, about her book: “Sins of the cloth.” I read the blurb, and ask her if she would be interested in an honest read, review, and interview. And she was, and from that point, we became friends, and now we even work together.

As I was editing her newest release “Outbreak” I instantaneously fell in love right from the start. This book is everything everyone has always thought to be true, and is always afraid to mention. And in the long run, you will see why, people are afraid to come forward with their own, ‘conspiracy theories’ because low and behold if they do, you know how the Government gets.

Sherry Robinson, brings in the perfect Mother character, Kate Carmichael, who has twin daughters. One ends up sick, but not the other, least wise not at first. Kate lives close enough to the Hospital to walk to and fro, and ends up seeing the reality this flu, or whatever it may be, is having on the people around town. Kate is a curious person who wants answers. Not just because she has a daughter who needs medical care, but because she thinks this is all too odd. Especially when the doctors have no real answers, and she even over hears what they are saying.

Kate decides to do some of her own investigations on her laptop, once she gets home. She finds a few clues, and puts them together, and then searches out a reporter, and shares her own insights with him.

In the meantime, her other daughter starts showing signs of the illness too, and her initial daughter is not getting any better. Kate is scared to death that her daughters are at risk of death. But this doesn’t stop her from wanting the things she has found, publicized.

Once she gives the information to the reporter, he too does his own research. He just can’t print something without first doing his own research. Said reporter believes there is a story here, and does check out everything. And eventually he does find out that not only is there something, but it was being hidden, and covered up quite well.

After all of his P’s and Q’s are in order, the reporter decides to air his story. His Editor, questions his intentions, making certain that this is what he wants to do, assuring him that this will have some certain recourse. Without a doubt, he assures his Editor to release the story.

Once the story is released, the Feds start following the Reporter, questioning him, and even trying to get information out of him. They want the story retracted. The reporter refuses, stating he will not retract what he has found, because he knows it to be true. The feds get angrier, and start lashing out.

This is where I will leave you. I don’t wish to blow the entire story out of the water, although I have not given you every detail, trust me. I have left out quite a lot.

I do want you to know that this is an intense read, and you will not be able to put this book down, not for one minute. Because if you set the book down, you will worry about these characters. You will wonder if while the book is sat down, will these characters be ok. This book is just that intense!

This book, “Outbreak” by Sherry Robinson is a big time five star read. You will enjoy it every step of the way! It is a very thrilling and entertaining read! It is very fast paced, and something that will make you think twice about things like the ‘bird flu’, and the ‘common cold’. I mean how many times have you been inoculated for the flu, and then managed to get the flu, and it was a flu that was not part of the inoculation that you received? So how are you safe? This book will definitely make you think about the true ‘conspiracy theories!’ Grab your copy today, before the next “Outbreak!”

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