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The Bedlam Series Book Tour & Giveaway

The Kurdish Connection The Bedlam Series Book 1 by Randall Krzak Genre: Action, Adventure Thriller

KURDISH SCAVENGERS UNCOVER A CACHE OF NERVE GAS IN IRAQ AND OFFER THEM TO KURDISH FIGHTERS IN TURKEY. THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BEDLAM ALPHA TEAM MUST SECURE THE WEAPONS BEFORE THEY CAN BE USED. In their daily struggle for survival, Iraqi Kurdish scavengers uncover a cache of chemical weapons. They offer the weapons to Kurdish rebels in Turkey and Syria to assist in their quest to free an imprisoned leader and create a unified homeland. After receiving a tip from an unlikely source, the newly formed Special Operations Bedlam team is called to arms. Can the team recover the weapons before it’s too late? “The Kurdish Connection—a compelling read. A story of friendship, danger and intrigue.”—Ann Everett, Amazon Best Selling Author. “… Randall’s authentic voice adds a powerful push to keep a reader turning the pages.” —Janet Taylor-Perry, author of The Raiford Chronicles, The Legend of Draconis Saga, and April Chastain Intrigues. “Topical – Engaging – Intriguing – Powerful … A real page turner.”—Rikon Gaites, author of Mummy’s Little Soldier and Darius Odenkirk. “… Randall Krzak brings his wealth of experience living in this troubled part of the world and his military knowledge to bear in this exciting story…”—John L. DeBoer, author of When the Reaper Comes. “… a journey full of history, suspense, intrigue, and action…a MUST READ for all!”—Les Stahl, Retired NSA Executive. “… Readers need to fasten their seatbelts for a fast-paced tale made believable by a writer who knows what he’s writing about.”—Preston Holtry, author of the Morgan Westphal mystery series and the Arrius trilogy (forthcoming). “A behind the scenes story, ripped from today’s headlines deepening the reader’s understanding of an ancient strife … filled with the sights and smells of the market place and secret meetings, the reader is admitted to the secret heart, the desperate longings of those that must fight and win, or see continued subjugation by their masters…”—Oliver F. Chase, author of Camelot Games, Levant Mirage, Blind Marsh, and Marsh Island. Goodreads * Amazon

Dangerous Alliance The Bedlam Series Book 2

United Nations’ sanctions are crippling North Korea. China has turned her back on her malevolent partner. The North Korean military machine is crumbling, unable to function. Oil reserves are minimal and the government seeks new alliances. Cargo and tourist ships are disappearing along the Somali and Kenyan coastline at an alarming rate. Speeches abound, but inaction emboldens Al-Shabab to seek their next prize: Kenya. The terror organization controls land but requires weapons. Bedlam Bravo team leader Colonel Trevor Franklin (Ret.) leads the small international team into East Africa. Tempers flare as the team is embroiled in a political quagmire. The axis must be stopped to avert an international crisis but at what cost? Goodreads * Amazon

Carnage in Singapore The Bedlam Series Book 3

Terrorist groups such as Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah have flourished in recent years with new recruits joining them and ISIS-affiliates at an alarming rate. Blended operations by various Asian countries have forced the groups to work together to identify a new operational base. They seek an island nation to call home, one where they can plot against countries who oppose their ideals. They found a target, a small nation-state, perfect for their needs: The Republic of Singapore. Before anyone can respond, the ambassadors of the United States, Great Britain, and Australia are kidnapped from their residences in Singapore. Right index fingers of each victim are sent as a warning. Any attempt to recover the ambassadors will result in the removal of additional body parts. Bedlam Charlie team leader, Evelyn Evinrude, leads the group to rescue the ambassadors and capture the local leaders of Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah. Can Bedlam succeed or will events escalate, resulting in more deaths? **Releasing Fall 2019!!** Goodreads

I’m a U.S. Army veteran and retired senior civil servant, spending thirty years in Europe, Africa, Central America, and the Middle East. My residency abroad qualifies me to build rich worlds in my action-adventure novels and short stories. Familiar with customs, laws, and social norms, I promote these to create authentic characters and scenery. My first novel, The Kurdish Connection, was published in 2017, and the sequel, Dangerous Alliance, was released in November 2018. Both placed in the 2018 Global Thriller Book Awards sponsored by Chanticleer International Book Awards, with The Kurdish Connection finishing as a semi-finalist and Dangerous Alliance being selected as one of seven first in category winners. I recently signed a contract for the third novel in the series, Carnage in Singapore. Work on my fourth novel in the series, Ultimate Escalation, is underway, as is the first book in a new series, A Cartel’s Revenge. I also penned A Dangerous Occupation, a winning entry in the August 2016 Wild Sound Writing and Film Festival Review short story category. I hold a general Master in Business Administration (MBA) and a MBA with an emphasis in Strategic Focus, both from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. My wife, Sylvia, six cats, and I currently reside in Dunfermline, Scotland. I’m originally from Michigan, while Sylvia is a proud Scot. In addition to writing, I enjoy hiking, reading, candle making, pyrography, and sightseeing. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for exclusive content and a giveaway! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Road Trip Game Ideas

As a family of 6 we tend to travel domestically and only where we can drive. Flying just runs into too much money for us especially when you add in food, accommodations for 6, etc. Two things we’ve learned over the years, be prepared for just about anything, and the kids handle road trips better if they’re engaged and entertained.

That’s why I wrote this article for Rotolo’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for spur-of-the-moment road trip games to play in the car.

These are some of our favorites. They don’t require extra items, almost everyone in the family can play, and the rules are fairly simple.

Am I missing any? What are some of your favorite road trip games?

Summer Driving Safety Tips

When most people think about seasonal driving hazards, most people think of winter. But there are unique safety concerns for each season. Summer brings it’s own set of concerns especially with road trips and outings planned.

Since 4th of July is tomorrow I wanted to bring attention to the article I wrote for Reedman Toll Subaru of Exton, PA . Summer Driving Safety Tips

Do you have summer driving concerns unique to your area? Animal you need to be more aware of?

Once Upon a Death Book Tour & Giveaway

Once Upon a Death Days of Death Series Book 1 by Dzintra Sullivan Genre: Cozy Mystery

I never chose death—death chose me. Now I choose change. Kaah Maah had been the reaper for over a millennia. The mundane repetition of collecting souls night after night from an ever-increasing population was beginning to grind on him. Kaah had witnessed an ocean of unique faces, all confronted with their final moments on earth. Though different in appearance they all showed one final emotion—fear. Kaah wanted a change. He craved quiet serenity, where he could perfect his yoga poses while listening to his favorite singer Michael Bublè. Kaah wanted nothing more than to retire and become a ‘no one special’ in a ‘nowhere special’ town. When strange things began happening in Deadend, Ohio, the question had to be asked. You might be able to take the reaper away from death, but can you ever actually take death away from the reaper? Goodreads * Amazon

My name is Dzintra Sullivan and I am an international best selling author based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. I fell in love with books as a young girl, reading Judy Blume and Enid Blyton. Progressing onto loving the supernatural genre as a teenager and never left. I write paranormal romance, romantic comedy and cozy mysteries. I love to laugh and making my readers laughsnortfart is my primary goal. I won’t apologise for who I am, I was born to stand out. Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

“All I want is some peace and quiet,” Kaah whispered with a renewed hope that the small-town life is
precisely what this reaper needed.
Rork loaded himself up with bags and left.
Kaah took a final look around his office and nodded. “Thanks for the memories.” He then silently wished
his replacement luck as he shut the door on his old life…
What Kaah walks into is more than a Deadend

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From Geek to Greek Billionaire Book Tour & Giveaway

From Geek to Greek Billionaire by Gloria Silk Genre: Contemporary Romance

5 stars – Gripping story of true love, forgiveness and happily ever after! Did he deserve her second chance? Could he love a woman with secrets? Olivia Moore is thrilled to renovate her best friend’s beach house in Wrightsville Beach. But she is mortified when she literally bumps into her teen crush, the enigmatic and sexy Greek geek, Alexander, who heroically tackles her onto the hot sand. Nearly ten years ago she fell for him hard and fast but he broke her heart. Now he’s her best friend’s brother-in-law and seems to appear everywhere she goes? Still sorry he walked away from the only woman he ever loved the shy bachelor is determined to earn a second chance with the unique and spirited Olivia. Begging her to help him boost his confidence to woo a special, secret woman—her—will his convoluted plan win her over or lose her trust forever? Refusing to let her secret past—or any man—distract her from proving herself as the most talented designer in the industry Olivia resolves to stay away from Alexander and focus on her work. But her generous nature prevails. She is over him so why not help the shy geek win his mystery woman? So why is she curious to see what Alexander will look like after his makeover? And why risk being hurt and rejected again by entertaining foolish dreams that he might take her to beautiful Santorini instead of the secret woman he craves? Once the truth inevitably comes out, will Olivia and Alexander get their second chance to forever? Or will both their hearts and lives be destroyed? Add to GoodreadsAmazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo

USA Today Bestselling author, Gloria Silk, loves writing sensuous, uplifting and unforgettable romance and women’s fiction. Her powerful stories are filled with passion without cultural borders, which will take you to various exotic locales around the world. Her books focus on the many facets of romantic relationships with strong and complex family bonds. Born in Russia, her love of travel was ingrained within her from a very young age, as she has lived in various parts of Europe and the Mediterranean. Some of her favorite visited places are Austria, France, the Middle East, Hawaii and Hong Kong. Her next planned excursion is to Australia and New Zealand. England (where she was brought up) holds a very special place in her heart with all its history and lush, green landscapes. Her background in English literature, writing and psychology help her create well-rounded, unique characters. After spending many years in London, England where she met and married her own loving hero, she now lives – and happily writes – in Toronto, Canada. For a very special reward of a custom book gift set go to gloriasilk.com/booksWebsite * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram Bookbub * Pinterest * Amazon * Goodreads

Prologue
Nine and a half years earlier

Olivia hadn’t imagined that her first time would be in a large walk-in linen closet, even if it
was in a five star hotel. One tentative kiss from the shy, sweet Alexander had changed
everything.
Both of them were shaking in each other’s arms, the napkins they had come for lay strewn
beside them by their feet.
Alexander’s touch stole Olivia’s breath. Everything seemed to move in slow motion. The
inevitability was mesmerizing.
This shouldn’t be happening…We’ve only known each other a few weeks. Six whole
wonderful, romantic weeks.
But no words would come out.
Was that romantic music playing only inside her head?
Within minutes their world turned into a grown up paradise where only love and pleasure
existed.
Enveloped within those large muscular arms, Olivia welcomed the heat in her pulsating
body as she tried to control her erratic breathing.
She smiled under Alexander’s stare, grateful that he also looked as shaken up as she was.
“Olivia, wow.” His low voice surrounded her in their cocoon. She loved the delicious scent
of his understated cologne mingled with the smell of lemony fresh laundry.
“I…I’m sorry, Olivia. Are you OK? Did I hurt you?”
When she shook her head he sighed and added, “Good. I couldn’t help myself, I love
you…so much.” He kissed her again and she wanted to cry from his sweetness. Her heart
thrummed even faster as she looked up into his frank, green eyes. They were filled with awe as if
he hadn’t realized the intensity of what he felt until the words had come out.
Their incredible bond of having given each other the gift of their virginities could never be
broken. She felt it in her bones and saw it clearly in his face that Alexander was in the same
exact nirvana.

2 Excerpts from From Geek to Greek Billionaire By Gloria Silk
As if psychic, he whispered into her temple, his warmth breath sending shivers of delight
through her body, “You know I love you very much, right, Olivia? So much…it hurts. This isn’t
just…”
She nodded and smiled, blinking tears away to enjoy the vision of the adoration in his
eyes. In his arms she felt absolutely beautiful, not overweight or clumsy, or geeky.
Everything felt so perfect, so right.
She could imagine meeting his large family, those Anderson boys and the parents. She
visualized how much her parents and her younger sister, Lisa would love this humble, shy yet
amazing guy.
But there was no rush for any of that. At eighteen she was still in college to pursue interior
design, and he was considering his options right here in Wrightsville Beach or in his birth
country, Greece.
“I can’t wait to show you off at the gala tomorrow.” Alexander’s deep slow laugh
reverberated within his chest straight into her heart.
“You make me so happy, Olivia. I could never imagine feeling like this about anyone in
the world.” His lips trailed her temple to her ear, then from her cheek to her mouth.
Another kiss to seal their love. It was magical.
She was about to admit her love for him when the loud knock on the door jarred her.
“Hey, Alexander, are you there? Where’d you disappear to?” Brittany’s nasal voice broke
through their haven.
Cool air met Olivia’s exposed upper body, making her shiver.
Alexander sighed and with a regretful expression let her go. “Be there shortly.” He called
out. Then he helped her with her with her blouse before adjusting his own clothing.
“This summer, today, they’ve been the most important times of my life. You’re
unforgettable. My Olivia.”
She felt her lower lip tremble again as she kept her happy tears at bay and smiled. They
would see each other later and she would tell him that she loved him too.
It would all work out, she just knew it.

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