It's been a while since I've posted any updates. I've been terribly busy writing and promoting and conjuring up new ideas for more stories.

I have to tell you, I am blown away by the response to Tapout. You all loved Jami and Ally so much that I've been getting all kinds of wonderful messages asking about future books in the Wayward Fighters Series. So, let me tell you what I told them. YES! There will be at least one more book. It will center around Spencer and Olivia with cameos from our beloved Jami and Ally, as well as the ever-grumpy Don haha. I don't have a timeline for this one. Best I can project is early 2015, but of course I will keep you all in the loop!

In other news, while you all were busy reading Tapout, I was busy putting the finishing touches on a new story. It's a standalone novel entitled Raine and it's coming Oct. 7th, so mark those calendars!! It's already been sent off to my editor and a COVER REVEAL is set for TUESDAY, August 26th. I'm sure you're all anxious for teasers, and I assure you, they will be out shortly.

Of course, there will be giveaways and all kinds of fun stuff going on next month, so make sure you visit me on my author page.

In the meantime, I am preparing to reenter my writing cave to begin yet another top secret project, so if you have any questions regarding my books, please stop by the FAQ page!

I am so excited for Tapout to get here. Are you?
Not too long ago, I was complaining that it was just too far away, and now we have less than a month to go.

Let me repeat that.

WE HAVE LESS THAN A MONTH LEFT!

My, how time flies.

That being said, here is a list of locations you get pre-order your copy.

*Kindle users- Amazon does not yet allow for pre-order for most indie authors like myself. You will be able to purchase Tapout on July 8th OR you can pre-order through Smashwords by selecting the .mobi format. It's the same difference, just different sellers.

Don't forget, buying a pre-order means one less thing for you to have to remember. Jami will just pop up on your ereader like a hot, muscly alpha male should ;)

B&N: http://bit.ly/1kxM5fJ
iTunes: http://bit.ly/1oWihfS
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1io7bfI
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/1neWRaS

Book Title: Tapout
Author: JC Valentine
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions

Synopsis:

History brought them together. Circumstances may them apart.

Alyson Blake’s past left her with scars. Scars that she tried to fix the only way she knew how—by helping others. But actions have consequences, and Alyson is about to find out that being naïve is no excuse.

Fighting is Jamison Weston’s passion. Alyson is his obsession. Despite the past and a few lingering concerns, their relationship is as solid as ever. Until a shocking lie is uncovered and all of his plans begin to unravel. Now, Jami is rushing to pick up the pieces, but as relationships are put to the test, will he be strong enough to keep it together, or will it all just fall apart?

Meet the Author:

Best selling author J.C. Valentine is the alter-ego of Brandi Salazar, whose enjoyment of tales of romance spurred her to branch out and create her own.

She lives in the Northwest with her husband, their wild children, and far too many pets. As a university student, she studies literature, which goes well with her dream of becoming an editor. Brandi entertains a number of hobbies including reading and photography, but her first love is writing fiction-in all its forms.

Excerpt:

Tonight, as Alyson left the locker room with her gym bag hitched over her shoulder, she came to a sudden stop, the breath sucked from her lungs.

“What is all this?” she breathed, noting the soft amber glow of flickering candles creating a path leading to the boxing ring at the far end of the room where Jami stood waiting. He was dressed in crisp black slacks, a black tie, and a white button up, holding a single red rose at his side. His hair was damp from a recent shower, and the smile he wore was heart-stopping.

Following the given path, she stepped carefully over the crimson rose petals, reaching out to take Jami’s hand so he could pull her into the ring.

“This,” he said, exchanging her gym bag for the rose, “is me attempting to romance you.”

Social Links:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6571021.J_C_Valentine
http://www.jcvalentine.com/
https://twitter.com/AuthorJCV
https://www.facebook.com/JCValetineAuthor
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21529248-tapout

Book Information:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/J.C.-Valentine/e/B00A1A3E9S/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/j.c.-valentine
Kobo- http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/knockout-15
ARe- https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-knockout-1440966-344.html
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/425087
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/knockout/id853938217?mt=11

You are cordially invited...

Hey, all! I am venturing into the unknown and hosting a release day party for Tapout. My goal is to be able to give away as much author/blogger swag as possible in order to make this a super cool and amazing event for everyone who comes by to party with me.

If you are a blogger or author and would like to donate to the party, please fill out this form. If we can collect enough donations, there will be a Kindle Fire HD Giveaway! This is a great opportunity to gain more fans :)

To all my party people. Stop by the event page and let me know you're coming, and be sure to invite all your friends! The more the merrier <3

Add Tapout to your Goodreads TBR!

With less than two agonizing weeks to go, I can't help reflecting on my journey since starting this business of being an author. It has been such an incredible adventure. Honestly, when I started writing, I never expected it to be more than a fun hobby to pass the time with. I didn't expect people to read my work, much less enjoy it. But they did, and they do. It continues to amaze me each time I find a new review and someone says they enjoyed my work. Why? Because I still have trouble reconciling that it's MY work, and that someone actually considers it to be good.Bizarre? Maybe, but no one ever claimed that authors were reasonable creatures ;)

So, with Knockout well on its way, I am considering what I want out of this deal. There's the obvious: I want everyone to love it. I want readers to fall in love with Jami and Ally, to fall in love with love, to experience that ache in their gut when they kiss, or they have a fight, or just when that subtle look passes between them that says without words that they can't imagine it being anyone else. You know the one. Then there is the dream. That ultimate dream I think every author fantasizes about: becoming a best seller.

Before it is all said and done, I want to be able to claim that readers loved my books enough to put them in front of the world. I dream of seeing my books on the shelf at Target (Because I love Target. They're wonderfully addictive.) I dream of one day sitting down at a table across from a smiling fan and signing a book for them and knowing that I was able to make them feel as amazing as they make me feel. It's a partnership of sorts, I think. A give and take, because as much as I'd like to say I write for me, I also write with YOU in mind. I want to give you that story that makes you FEEL something amazing, and I want to see and hear and read about it, because that is my motivation to continue creating.

So, I'll make a deal with you. When April 8th rolls around, please pick it up and tell your friends. Help me spread the word, and in return, I'll keep trying my best to put that smile on your face. Together, I think we can rock this baby out and make it something special!

In the meantime, teasers! This is one of my favorites :)