Suspense and Sex Coming to KINDLE VELLA!

Have you joined the fun in reading stories released one episode at a time? Kindle Vella is a great way to test drive a story, meet new authors, and look forward to what's next with characters you can grow to love. Episodes are perfect for people who like to read during their lunch breaks or to wrap up the day but who don't have a lot of time. The stopping point is already decided for you.

In a couple of weeks, I'll be releasing my first Kindle Vella project. Get ready for suspense, romance, office conflicts, and personal growth from characters you met in the Dream Catcher Series. FBI Special Agents Vanessa Long and Steve McDaniels will finally get their love story! But can they make a relationship work when they have different work personas and personal goals?

Blurb:

Love dominates when two strong-willed FBI agents face power struggles on the job. Feeling undermined and diminished by racism and sexism, Vanessa needs the support of her man more than ever. Steve's legendary loyalty to the FBI conflicts with a consuming need to protect and encourage the woman who holds his heart. Can they commit to each other, focus on the growing human trafficking crisis in their state, and survive the clashes between personal goals, bureaucracy, and office politics?

Are You Ready for a New Series?

 

I spent 2019 and half of 2021 writing a "nontraditional" romance series under my pen name. Now it's time to return to creating contemporary, African American romances! A group of urban career women on their annual vacation find surprising love matches with the military veterans who run a secluded ranch. They're going to explore much more than opportunities for peace and balance through fresh air, isolation, exercise, and country chores. 

Look for the Unexpected Love Series in 2022, with the standalone books releasing 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Free Book in Honor of My Birthday

FREE ... FREE ... FREE

Restoring Love is currently at #29 in the free store for Amazon's African American Romance category and #22 for African American Women's Fiction. Don't miss your opportunity to download the ebook Feb 5, 6, and 7.

US link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPNO0CC
UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IPNO0CC
CA link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IPNO0CC

Where to Glimpse Josie Carver's Projects

As some of you know, I also write under a pen name. Josie Carver crafts non-traditional love stories that might be a bit edgy but still have complex characters and happy endings. Currently, Josie is working on a series titled Kendra's Conflict and posting excerpts in advance of the June 6th release of the first book. Those excerpts posted online will also appear on the Josie Carver Fan-Me-Now website under a special tab and in the newsletter. However, only those two places will include uncensored sneak peeks that cannot be posted on social media sites. If you're interested in viewing the tame and explicit tidbits, here are the links.

Excerpts from Kendra's Conflict, Book One: Heartfelt Choices

Signup link for Josie Carver's newsletter

New Year, New Logo, and New Ideas

Hello Readers!

I've got a lot of ideas for 2020 and decided to kick everything off with a new look. 

How do you like the new logo?

While I'm not currently working on a book to release this year under my name, I am writing a trilogy under my pen name, Josie Carver. If you're among my more adventurous readers, the edgy Kendra's Conflict series might be enjoyable. The first book is scheduled for release in June 2020. It isn't being published under my name because the theme is decidedly non-traditional. 

No, this series isn't erotica -- which is what the Josie Carver pen name was created to explore -- but the subject of polyamory might not be palatable for some of my readers who only enjoy traditionally monogamous relationships. So, that's why I decided to write it under the pen name. I do have some traditional projects on the back burner. If all goes well, at least one of them will get published before the end of the year. I'm certainly hopeful that the creative juices will flow freely and this will be a prolific year. For now, I'm back to working on Kendra's story. 

In the meantime, be sure you've checked my catalog and haven't missed any of the novels and novellas already available. Just go to my Amazon page to get started.

As always, thanks for your support!

Happy Holiday Season Booklovers!

Have you browsed my Amazon catalog recently? From short reads to series, there's quite a variety and they make excellent gifts!
www.amazon.com/author/brynetteturner

Getting Back on Track

Hi Everyone!

Yeah, I've been missing in action for quite a while. Life and a few health issues got in the way. But, I'm back and hopefully ready to write. 

To get started, I'm doing NaNoWriMo again. If  you've never heard of that, it's National Novel Writing Month. The challenge is to write a 50,000-word novel during the 30 days of November. This book is going to be written under my erotica pen name, so unfortunately that's not exciting news for fans of my contemporary romances. The great thing though, is that I'm writing again and do have plans to release books under both author names in 2020.

Well, wish me luck. Drop me a message at btromancewriter@gmail.com or on Facebook if you have a minute. Take care and thank you for remaining my loyal readers! I love each of you.

Great sale for Premonitions January 15 through 19th

This sale ends on Saturday night! Now is the perfect time to start this series about an undercover FBI agent and a psychic who fall in love and have to figure out how to keep each other safe. I won 2015 Thriller & Suspense Author of the Year from AuthorClassifieds for this series and it was a recommended read on USA Today's Happy Ever After blog. You can start reading the first book at a 67% discount by grabbing your copy at http://bit.ly/btpremonitions.

SNEAK PEEK at Kendra's Conflict

Somehow, the idea of a three-way relationship stuck in my head and bounced around for several months. I'm not just talking about wanting to write a menage scene, I'm talking about wanting to write a full-blown love story where three people are equally committed to preserving the relationship. This has nothing to do with fidelity versus loyalty, although those topics are discussed. This isn't an open relationship and there isn't any cheating in the traditional understanding of those terms. This story line deals with the many ways that people are connected and how we handle the fact that some connections may not follow conventional definitions. 

Follow along as Alonzo, Kendra, and Carlos explore their emotions and reasons for the choices they make and the paths they ultimately take. Will they try the unconventional? How will their family and friends respond? What will their journey look like, and what will it uncover about each of them? 

Kendra's Conflict is developing into a duet, with the first book scheduled for publication in late spring 2019. Here is an unedited snippet from the portion written during NaNoWriMo. Stay tuned for more excerpts in the coming months!

SNEAK PEEK

She rested her lips against his throat. Her breasts pressed into his hard chest. “Do you remember the conversation we had about me sending the wrong signals?”

“Yes.” His hands moved lower, off the top of her hips and clearly onto the curve of her ass. He pulled her against what she could tell was a growing erection. “I remember saying that you aren’t responsible for my feelings. However, you might be responsible for this boner.”

They both laughed. But Carlos didn’t miss a step as he wickedly rolled his hips against hers while appearing to others to just be dancing. It caused Kendra to nearly falter before she recovered her rhythm.

“As I was saying,” Kendra continued, “I think it’s the wrong signal for me to let you see how you affect me when there’s no way to do anything about it.”

“Because it would betray Alonzo?”

“Yes.”

“There’s a lot that wouldn’t betray him, that would actually fall within what he wants for you.” Carlos leaned back slightly. “For example, he doesn’t mind if I kiss you.”

Kendra thought about that for a moment.

“No, I guess he doesn’t.”

“He doesn’t mind if I hug you or put my hands all over you—like I’m doing right now. If he did, he’d be out of that booth in a heartbeat.”

Again, Kendra was silent.

“If we can behave like this in front of him, are we betraying him if we behave this way when he’s out of town?”

“I suppose not,” she said and was surprised at how relieved she felt.

“So, you see, there are no wrong signals. We just have to know how far is too far.” He kissed the side of her face.” The song ended, and he took her hand to lead her back to the booth.

I Won NaNoWriMo!

For those of you who don't know, NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month. The month of November is set aside for a 30-day challenge to write a 50,000-word novel.

#NaNoWriMo2018 is officially over. This was my first year participating and I exceeded my personal expectations in addition to exceeding the contest goals. However, the book is nowhere close to being finished! Kendra's Conflict will be a duet at the very least. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that because a book has never flowed quite like this one. I optimistically anticipate being able to release both books within the first half of 2019. While this is very much a love story, it's also quite erotic, so will it be released under my name or my pen name? We'll have to wait and see. Stay tuned ...

My Newest Novella

While I will be working on my next novel during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), I'm happy to offer this 99 cents novella in the meantime. With a release date of November 7, 2018, you don't have long to wait, but you can Pre-Order at 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNBYV4K.


Here's the blurb:

Sometimes the biggest storms in life are the ones raging inside—the turmoil that shapes us, haunts us, and has the power to destroy us.

Victoria is half a continent away from her family, but even that isn’t enough to make her free. Tortured by their influence and a lifetime of self-doubt, she feels trapped and unable to commit to the one man who seems perfect.

Matt doesn’t know everything that haunts Victoria, but none of that matters to him. Believing that patience and love can get them through anything, he is determined to be the rock in the midst of her uncertainty. Neither of them can anticipate how crucial that will be.

Looking Forward ...

Hello Everyone!

I'd like to start off by apologizing for being away from this page for so long. Life issues simply got in the way of my being able to write, promote, and stay on top of all of the related requirements. But, I'm happy to say that those issues are resolving themselves and I'm getting back into the literary swing.

I'm working on two new projects! Although I can't give any details at this point, it really brings me joy to let you know that  you can expect my next romance novel in early 2019. Stay tuned!

Read and Relax in this New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR! As you're recovering from this past holiday season, grab a book and relax. You can either purchase or read these romance and romantic suspense novels for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Simply go to www.amazon.com/author/brynetteturner to get started.

A New Nomination!!

OMG!! I came home from a weekend-long camping trip to find out that The Lovers' Retreat was nominated for an award in the Short & Sassy (Novella) category in one of my book clubs! I'm truly honored. If you haven't checked out that book, you can find it at http://bit.ly/2btloversretreat.

FREE for Mother's Day Weekend

In Honor of Mother's Day ... these two novellas will be FREE on Saturday and Sunday (May 13th and 14th). Be sure to get your copy! 

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00KMBJVRU









As It Should Be (blurb)

When Jacqueline walked out of the apartment she shared with Michael, it was because she was ready for a family and he wasn’t. Neither of them knew she was pregnant, but it wouldn’t have made a difference to her. Michael had made it clear that he wasn’t going to put anything or anyone ahead of building his real estate business.

Now, three years later, she’s back at the front door with twins and asking a favor. Marquia and Michael Jr. are the spitting image of their father—and they need him.

Will he help them? Can Jacqui afford the price he’s going to demand? Will everything work out the way it should? Or will she leave once again broken-hearted?


A Home for Her Heart (blurb)

Trey had been watching Regina for a long time, and he wanted her with every passing day that they worked together. But he’d also seen the tell-tale signs that something was off about her relationship with the boyfriend who often picked her up from work or visited in the office. The man was possessive, but not in a good way. There was abuse, of that Trey was certain.

When Gina didn’t show up for work, Trey knew something was wrong. He got her address from the personnel file and arrived at her house to find her battered and bruised and distraught. Michael, her abusive live-in boyfriend, had beaten her and taken their child.

Getting the baby back was only the first step to rescuing Gina from an abusive relationship. Convincing her that she was lovely and loveable would take slightly more effort. But Trey was convinced that he could do it—after all he was in love with her and willing to try anything to make her happy.

Follow this couple as they deal with her demons, her ex-boyfriend, and a growing love that was bound to transform both of their lives.

"Short and Sweet" is Doing Well!

These short reads are doing remarkably well! Have you checked them out yet? You can purchase or read for FREE at https://www.amazon.com/Brynette-L.-Turner/e/B00KMBJVRU.

Please vote NOW!! Only a couple of days are left for me to try to win this.

Cover of the Month The Lovers' Retreat My book has been nominated for Book Cover of the Month on AllAuthor.com. It would be greatly appreciated if you could take a moment to vote. Vote Now »

Thank you for your support, Brynette L Turner

The Lovers' Retreat is at #351 in African American Women's Fiction in the Kindle store within hours of its release! Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered and who is already reading it for FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Check it out at http://bit.ly/2btloversretreat

Book blurb:

Ramona’s life was about to change. Not only was she going on a dream vacation instead of to a work-related conference as the assistant to her company’s Chief Financial Officer, she was unknowingly going to be met there by a man she’s been fantasizing about for years. Except for the fact that her boss has kept his feelings a secret and coordinated this ruse as a way of getting them alone, what could possibly go wrong?

Will this beautiful, cinnamon-skinned, natural hair wearing assistant be willing to start a secret affair with her sandy-haired, hazel eyed, white boss? The no-fraternizing regulations make the idea risky enough without adding the interracial component to complicate the potential relationship. What will people think if they find out—that she slept her way into the position she is more than qualified to hold? It wouldn’t be the first time an attractive black woman has been viewed that way.

Caleb has been in love with Ramona for as long as she has been secretly dreaming about him. He’s guessed her feelings without revealing his, but all the cards are about to be put on the table. He’ll gamble that they’ll have this opportunity to take their working relationship to an intimate level.

But will he win?

NEW RELEASES . . . The Rescue Me Series

NEW RELEASES . . . a trilogy of romance and unpredictability

Who doesn't love a hero? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we either don't know how to handle, don't know how to get out of, or don't even realize they're wrong for us. Enjoy these easy reads about women who are rescued from their own choices by men who would give them the world.

As It Should Be (blurb)

When Jacqueline walked out of the apartment she shared with Michael, it was because she was ready for a family and he wasn’t. Neither of them knew she was pregnant, but it wouldn’t have made a difference to her. Michael had made it clear that he wasn’t going to put anything or anyone ahead of building his real estate business.

Now, three years later, she’s back at the front door with twins and asking a favor. Marquia and Michael Jr. are the spitting image of their father—and they need him.

Will he help them? Can Jacqui afford the price he’s going to demand? Will everything work out the way it should? Or will she leave once again broken-hearted?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS46KHM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XS46KHM

A Home for Her Heart (blurb)

Trey had been watching Regina for a long time, and he wanted her with every passing day that they worked together. But he’d also seen the tell-tale signs that something was off about her relationship with the boyfriend who often picked her up from work or visited in the office. The man was possessive, but not in a good way. There was abuse, of that Trey was certain.

When Gina didn’t show up for work, Trey knew something was wrong. He got her address from the personnel file and arrived at her house to find her battered and bruised and distraught. Michael, her abusive live-in boyfriend, had beaten her and taken their child.

Getting the baby back was only the first step to rescuing Gina from an abusive relationship. Convincing her that she was lovely and loveable would take slightly more effort. But Trey was convinced that he could do it—after all he was in love with her and willing to try anything to make her happy.

Follow this couple as they deal with her demons, her ex-boyfriend, and a growing love that was bound to transform both of their lives.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSBY1SD
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XSBY1SD



An Unlikely Engagement (blurb)

It didn’t take Diana Thomas long to understand that the sexy, wealthy, and handsome businessman André Markinson wasn’t giving any consideration to the engagement ring on her left hand. He wanted her and was determined to win her affection. While she denied their attraction and was loyal to her fiancé, she couldn’t escape the truth for very long.

On her 30th birthday—that her fiancé totally forgot about—André surprised her with a party in her honor and made his intentions perfectly clear. He wanted her to leave her undeserving fiancé and come to him. The problem was that she was a loyal woman, and her promise meant something special to her. How could she walk away from the man who had relocated to be with her and had put a ring on her finger?

André had asked, “Does he crave you when you’re gone or feel complete when you’re with him?”

Do I crave Jarrod? Crave him the way I’m craving André right now? Diana silently asked herself those more relevant questions, instantly knowing she didn’t like the truth.

With the passionate and determined man pressing her—how long could she resist?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSDGVTN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XSDGVTN



All of these books are available to purchase or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited.

Coming Later this Year . . . The Best Laid Plans

I'm doing research on the plight of black veterans after World War I and gaining a greater appreciation for the secrecy in the South. My book about the reason my great grandfather, William Thomas, deserted and stayed hidden, and why our family fiercely protected the secret until nearly 20 years after his death, is going to have as much historical accuracy as possible. Consider the high rate of lynchings and other violence directed at black men, veterans who had proven their worth but returned to a country ruled by Jim Crow laws and white supremist views. Consider the importance of hiding the truth and the impact on families. Consider how never being free from bigotry and oppression has worked to suppress black pride and vital storytelling. Yes, I'm writing a romance, but it will be so much more. 

The Best Laid Plans will be the book title, and it's coming in December as a gift to honor my family.