Restrained Desire coming soon

Hi, Everyone
Thank you all for the great messages of love and encouragement while I'm working hard to finish up my last semester in college. It is my beast of burden to carry. LOL. I am at the half way point with a few weeks remaining. I've now started to lose sleep, miss meals and found often dazing off in the distance or staring madly at the computer screen. :) But, I am pressing through.
Well, good news, Restrained Desire, book two of the Hero series will be out soon. I'll be uploading the cover soon for you all to check out.
Better news, I FINALLY HAVE A TITLE FOR BOOK THREE. That's right, you heard it here first. You all remember that unlike some authors, I can't work without a title. The title of a book means something to me. I've had a title changed on me several times by publishers and I bear with it. But, when I'm writing it becomes my banner, the thing that say "Get this story done". The hero and heroine reminding me to tell their story.
Thanks to contest winner: Felicia M. the book three title will be Evidence of Desire. Isn't it great? I love it. When I read it, it just spoke to me. Thanks to the other titles you all sent, very much appreciated. Some of them I will use for other stories because the sparked other ideas.
If you are in Richmond on the 21st, I will be at Virginia Commons Mall again with Jasmine Alexander and will have a excerpt of Restrained Desire (book two).

Thanks again and will talk to you soon.
~Monique

Rising New Author: Jasmine Alexander

Hello Everyone,

I hope your summer has gone well. Time is ticking and school is looming for a lot of us. Whether we are taking classes or our kids and teens are headed back. This weekend in VA was tax free school shopping. So, the malls and stores were packed with a capital P. I didn't get the pleasure of cruising the mall with my pending third grader, because she is attending an academy where they wear uniforms. So, we just take care of that online. However, one great thing that I got to do this weekend is do a book signing in Richmond mall at Walden books with Jasmine Alexander. This was her first book and signing. If you have never heard of J.A. then let me do the honor of filling you in. J.A.'s first book is called Risk the Heart; which is the awesome cover you see before you. ;) Isn't the guy absolutely delicious?? The cover artist has done an amazing job. J.A. is a fellow Parker Publishing author. Readers and customers at the mall loved her cover and glancing at it know you all can see why. Jasmine is an African American contemporary romance writer. I thank all the great people in Richmond who stopped by to purchase their copy, chat, talk about the book and meet her. It is fabulous to be out and about and meet readers. If you all haven't had a chance to pick up her book, stop by your local bookstore or go online to Amazon, Borders or Barnes and Noble and snap it up. Shoot J.A. an e-mail and tell her how much you like the book. So, if you like your books to be romantic with a hot story and a little suspense then Risk the Heart by Jasmine Alexander is for you.

Well, I am back to the grind.

Romancing you,

~Monique

NProgress Consulting, LLC

Hello Everyone,

Just to let you know I am still alive and kicking. ;) I have been doing a lot of book talks/book club meet and mingles. This weekend I had the absolute pleasure of being invited as the guest speaker for NProgress Consulting, LLC network meeting. It was awesome. To meet other local small business owners. There were web designers, podiatry doctor, a small grocery store owner, real estate broker, Mary Kay consultant, Avon consultant, MH Psychologist, Home staging consultant and others. In this day and time with the economy the way it is. It's great to meet small business owners even if you don't have a business of your own. They can assist you with the same GREAT services as large firms, with less cost, negotiable services and one-on-one customer service. Toya Moore the CEO of NProgress made this event happen in a seamless fashion. She saw a need in the community and brought everyone together. Job well done, Mrs. Moore!
Last month I met with W.I.N.E. (Women in Nature Essence) book club. Those ladies are TOPS! I told them they have set the bar high for ANY book club that follows them. They all had read the book. They had questions for me. Most of all they were open and honest about the book. I had a grand time. These women will always be special to me.
Other news on the home front, Caliente has been released in e-book. In a few months it will be out in print for those who want to flip the pages. I thank you all for your support and a special thanks to the ones who sent me book titles. I am dwindling down and believe I may have a title for book three. ;)
Happy Father's Day to my male readers!!

~Monique