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Book Blast and Giveaway. Author is giving away $10.00 Amazon Gift Card, One signed autograph copy and one ebook copy of When Ice Melts.   Rafflecode: a Rafflecopter giveaway Paperback: 294 pages Publisher: Al Tonya Washington (January 3, 2014) ISBN-10: 0989145557SBN-13: 978-0989145558 Genre: Romantic Suspense/ Women Fiction Age group: Adult 18+   About The Book Icia Graham’s love affair with Rakim Transou had the makings of a fairy tale romance with the happily ever after ending, until the night of Rakim’s college graduation party. For Icia, it was the night her life was forever changed. So desperate to escape the horrific memories she’d suddenly been saddled with, Icia left school and the man she loved. The years passed and; in that time, both Rakim and Icia reached goals that carried them to the heights of success. For Rakim it was a powerful advertising agency that brought h...

There are writers who draw you into a story so deeply that when you reach the last page, you want cry, scream and kick! Why? Because the book was over too soon! ALTonya Washington is one of those writers. The award winning author of more than 30 books is back with another tale of family drama with Taboo Tree . Rivalries, secret romances and scandals fed the feud between the Gwaltneys and Augustines for decades. The two families shared an uneasy co-existence, until terrible tragedy touched the Gwaltneys. Years later, the two eldest Augustine children, chose to chart their family history. In doing so, they made a devastating discovery. Their family shared more than hatred with the Gwaltneys. They shared blood. The kids decided to cover the explosive revelation. The decision would have consequences none of them could have foreseen. Many years later, tragedy struck again. History would repeat itself as new romances bloomed amidst the pain of the loss and vows for revenge....

It's time for the 2011 Shades of Romance Readers Choice Awards. For the past 11 years, LaShaunda Hoffman has been promoting authors through Shades of Romance , an online magazine that offers readers and authors to connect in a significant way. Hoffman is great at what she does and is a friend to readers and writers. I dare you to log on and not find a new author to follow. Here are the 2011 nominees! Cast your vote by clicking the link above! Voting for the SORMAG's Reader's Choice Awards are open.  Please vote one time only.  Voting will close September 30th.   1. SORMAG Author Of The Year Featured on SORMAG Nikita Lynette Nichols Nikita Lynette Nichols Lawanna Lynn Campbell Lawanna Lynn Campbell Chicki Brown Chicki Brown AlTonya Washington AlTonya Washington 2. Romance A...