Monday, June 15, 2020

Beyond The Surface Book Blast and Giveaway

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Welcome to my Third hosting with Goddess Fish Promotions!!

This is Trisha Ridinger McKee's DEBUT NOVEL!!!!!
And, Holy Crap does it sound like it's going to be AMAZING!
I cannot wait to get my hands on this one - I'm not usually into romances but this novel (from the few excerpts that I read through to pick one to post on here for you all to sample) sounds like it's going to be a realistic, relatable romantic suspense :D

Below you will find a synopsis, an excerpt, an about the author and a giveaway!!

Enjoy and Good Luck!!


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Published May 14, 2020
290 Pages
Genre: Romantic Suspense


Ella is a middle-aged woman with a stagnant career, an exasperated teenage daughter, and a husband that has left to make a new life with another woman. Her first attempt at dating is a disaster, and in an attempt to refocus her life and rediscover her joy, Ella goes fishing. It is here that she meets Dennis, the older, captivating man that ends up saving her life and stealing her heart. But Dennis has a history, and Ella might just be in for the biggest heartbreak of her life if she can not get her emotions under control and face the demons from her own past.

Ella noticed he kept a distance, his gaze flitting around the room. She felt huge and plain in a cotton dress that made it easy to move around the still, humid air.

“You okay?” He was close again, his lips near her cheek, and she stepped away, unable to keep it all straight.

“Forget it.”

“El-” 

“This was a stupid dress to wear!” she cried out. 

Slowly, Dennis nodded. “Such a stupid dress to wear.” And he was right behind her, his hands drawing her against him. Leaning down, he whispered, “Because I can’t think straight seeing you in that dress. You look young and beautiful, the color brings out the green in your eyes. The fabric is thin enough that all I can think of is how very little is between us when I am against you like this. And when the sun hits you just right… the dress… El, the dress is a little see-through.” 

She spun around, colliding into him, her large eyes seeking his in a panic. “What? Dennis, I was out running errands -” 

“I know.” His lips teased the tip of her ear, stifling her words. “And I bet all the men that crossed your path are still trying to recover. So, when I suddenly get quiet and move away, it’s because I’m doing my best, El, to be a gentleman. Because something about you drives me crazy, and I forget myself. I forget how to be a civilized male, a proper adult.” His lips were suddenly on her neck, and her knees buckled.


Trisha Ridinger McKee resides in a small town in Pennsylvania where there is not much to do ... except write. When she is not twisting words into stories, she enjoys fishing, reading, binge-watching true crime or cheesy horror, hanging out with her bulldogs, and finding new hobbies. She shares her world with a patient hubby and an amazing daughter. She finally gained enough courage to send out her writing in April 2019. Since then, her work has appeared or is forthcoming in over 50 publications, including Tablet Magazine, The Oddville Press, Crab Fat Magazine, Kzine, Commuterlit, J.J. Outre Review, ParABnormal Magazine, 4Star Stories, Black Hare Press, Thirteen Press, and more. She won Story of the Month from 50-Word Stories. Her short story Where We Meet has been nominated for Best of the Net Anthology 2019. Her debut novel Beyond the Surface is now available on Amazon.


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Tour runs from 06/15/20 - 06/19/20, Single Entry, Open WW, Age of Majority
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46 comments:

  1. Thank you for hosting! You are right - this is more than just the average romance. This is about thriving after life kicks you down. It is about family drama and learning to navigate the differences after years of struggles. This is even about coming of age. So much going on in this fantastic summer read!

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  2. I like the cover. It has very nice artwork.

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  3. This cover is absolutely beautiful!!

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  4. The cover is really sweet.

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  5. Thank you, everyone! I let the designer know about the characters, and she really nailed it in the cover. It was the first design she showed me and I just fell in love. No other design would do!

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  6. Thanks for the opportunity to win! Sounds like an outstanding romance. I am in love with the cover

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    1. Thank you for stopping by! It is a great romance, but there is more to it than just that. It is about family struggles, generational rifts, and settling the past to embrace the future. I hope you will check it out!

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  7. David Hollingsworth6:07 PM, June 15, 2020

    The cover is pretty melancholy.

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    1. Hi! Thank you for stopping by! Yes, parts of the book can be a bit melancholy so the cover fits. I hope you'll check it out.

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  8. A great romance along with suspense - yippee!
    And I love the cover.
    Thank you for sharing this review.

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    1. Thank you, Barbara, I hope you get a chance to read this book and if you do, I'd love to know what you think!

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  9. The book sounds great! Thank you for the giveaway!

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    1. Thank you, Debbi, it is available on Amazon - with Kindle Unlimited, it is free!

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  10. Thank you! I fell in love with it and it really depicts the characters.

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  11. Book looks amazing

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  12. Sounds like it would be a captivating read.

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    1. Of course, I think so. It's gotten great reviews, so I hope you get a chance to read it.

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  13. Really well done book! Cheers on the blast.

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    1. Thank you so much Calvin! Have you had a chance to read it?

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  14. My daughter would enjoy this book

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    1. Hi! I hope you can get it for her then! It has gotten great reviews.

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  15. Nice book cover and the book sounds interesting.

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  16. Looks like an interesting book.
    Thanks for the contest. 

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    1. THank you! I saw the cover and it was among several choices. I knew immediately this was the one!

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  18. This book is totally my genre!!

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    1. Oh wow, Mya! Please check it out and let me know what you think!! I really believe you'll enjoy it.

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  19. The cover is very pretty. My question is where did you get the pictures of the people?

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    1. Hi Lauren. The truth is, I don't know. I was given several possibilities of covers to choose from, and I saw this and knew it was the right one for Beyond the Surface.

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  20. Hi! You know, I try to. It helps. It definitely just sets the mood and can clear my head. But a lot of the times, I'm writing while the family is listening to the television, and my daughter needs help with a paper and my husband needs help finding something. It is all about writing when I can. But I love listening to the Carly Simon Pandora station when I can.

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  21. Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to read it.

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    1. Thank you. It really seems to sum up the relationship between the main characters.

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  23. Looks really good and a job well done on the cover

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  24. Sounds like a wonderful read and I really like the book cover.

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    1. Thank you. I hope you get to read it. If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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  25. This book looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thank you, I hope you get a chance to read it.

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  26. It sounds great. I love the cover.

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