Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Virtual Book Tour and Giveaway: Megan's Choice by Darci Garcia

Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for Megan's' Choice by Darci Garcia. This book tour was organized Goddess Fish Promotions. On my stop, I have an excerpt from the book as well as a guest post from the author about her favorite romance trope. There's also the tour wide giveaway for a chance to win a $25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card. Be sure to visit the other stops on the tour for more content. Enjoy!
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Title: Megan's Choice
Author: Darci Garcia
Publication Date: March 1st 2022
Print Length: 186 pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Megan Cunningham could never have imagined she would meet her handsome neighbor while chasing her badly behaved Boston Terrier Lucy but that is exactly what happened! After careening headlong into Brice Castillo’s chest and gazing into his icy blue eyes the fireworks began!

Brice is head over heels for the beautiful blonde and cannot help but pursue her. Still, there is something he is holding back that may just keep these two hearts apart forever! They are both determined to find a way and may just have sealed their happily ever after.

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EXCERPT:
Curious to know what it did she pointed it away from herself towards her feet. Instantly, she could hear the sucking sound and knew it went inside your mouth to get rid of the excess water when they were cleaning or doing other procedures. She placed the tube back and picked up the second one. It too had a small button but this one was a bright blue.

Wondering why it was a different color ,she pressed the button, forgetting to point it away. Instead, it was pointed directly in front of her face. The surprisingly strong water stream hit Megan just below her eye. In her panic, she waved it away towards the door. That was the moment her new dentist stepped in, his greeting dying as the water hit him directly on the forehead. Reacting quickly, he turned so that the remaining water hit him behind his ear. Megan was so completely horrified that for the first few minutes it took for her to return the tube to its proper resting place, all while apologizing profusely, she never even looked at the poor man. Quickly wiping the rest of her dripping face ,she turned slightly as he walked fully into the room, facing her directly.

Oh no", Megan thought. "No, no, no.” Closing her eyes briefly , she felt the heat of her embarrassment so acutely, that droplets of sweat formed immediately on her forehead, climbing from her neck to her face. “No, this cannot, absolutely cannot be happening,” she cried inwardly. But, she knew, without a doubt, that it most assuredly was, indeed, happening. Standing directly in front of her, still patting the water from his face and hair was Brice. Beautiful, tall, better looking than she remembered, Brice. Her new dentist.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Darci Garcia is a contemporary romance writer with a penchant for including members of the animal kingdom in her stories. Although she studied business, her first love has always been the written word.

She believes a sense of humor can cure most anything and laughs at herself most of all.

An animal rights activist, she has spent most of her life working behind the scenes assisting in the rescue of dogs.

These days you will find her in sunny Florida, although she was born and raised in New England, which, she maintains, still holds her heart.

She is living out her own happily ever after along with her husband, children and of course her rescues which, at last count, equaled five!

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GUEST POST:
- What is your favorite romance trope?

I would have to say that my favorite trope is friends to lovers...

For me, it really is the most authentic since in real life there is generally an introduction and from there, well, anything can happen and usually does.

I love watching two people push past their differences, quirks, prejudices and egos to meet in the middle...and find love.
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GIVEAWAY:
Darci Garcia will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter. Enjoy!

(All the Ups and Downs is not responsible for this giveaway, its entries, or the prize. Goddess Fish Promotions and the author assume all responsibility for this giveaway.)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

90 comments:

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

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    1. It is interesting! Also funny, quirky and spicy!! Thank you for commenting!

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  2. I love the cover and think the book sounds good.

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    1. Thank you Sherry and I think it is! I appreciate you commenting!

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    1. Thank you so much for hosting!!

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  4. I love the cover! How long did it take you to write it?

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  5. Maria this book took eight weeks to write and I loved every minute of it! Thank you for commenting!

    Darci Garcia, Author

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  6. Sounds like a story I will enjoy.

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    1. Rita, it will whisk you away!!

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  7. Wow! What a generous giveaway! As a single mom and teacher, I love to read with and to my family and Megan's Choice seems like a book we all might enjoy!! (nicole bowers, nicole 2 inspect at yahoo dot com)

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    1. Anonymous I just know you would!!

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  8. I love a good romance. Good work.

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    1. Thank You Paige! I’m so happy to showcase it here!

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  9. Megan is beautiful. Attractive cover! I enjoyed reading the excerpt.

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    1. It only gets better!! ❤️❤️

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  10. Fun excerpt! Sounds like good humor!

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    1. Thank You! 5PrincePublishing only offers the best!!

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  12. Congrats on the book release. Sounds like a great book.

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    1. Peg42, thank you!! I have to say I think it’s pretty wonderful!

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    1. Thank You! I love it too!!

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  14. Great guest post and I enjoyed the excerpt, Megan's Choice sounds like my kind of book! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a fantastic day!

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  15. Sounds like a great book. I love the dog on the cover.

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    1. Thank You Christy! It’s based on one of my rescues!!

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  16. Thank you Stormy Vixen!! You as well!!

    Darci Garcia, Author

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  17. Sounds like a great book. I like the cover.

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    1. Right?! 5 PrincePublishing nailed it! I love it too!!

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  18. Do you have any advice for new writers?

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    1. BELIEVE in yourself. Not just a little, not just 50%, but 💯💯💯…and write every single day. Doing this teaches discipline as well as making you a better writer!

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  19. David HollingsworthMarch 2, 2022 at 4:37 PM

    This sounds like a great read.

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    1. I like to think so! I personally loved it! 😂 Thank you for commenting!

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    1. The credit goes to 5PrincePublishing’s amazing team of incredible talent!!

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  21. This so so so sounds like my kind of read and one that will keep me interested and I love the cover too.
    heather
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  22. Awwww! Oh I hope you love it and that it makes you smile! My goal with every book I write!!

    Darci Garcia, Author

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  23. Sounds like a great read. Looking forward to reading the book.

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  24. Nice book cover and the book sounds interesting.

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  25. Tell me about the craziest day that ever happened to you.

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  26. Contemporary Romance - I love this along with the hot romantic cover!
    Thank you for sharing this.

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  27. The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

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  28. I'm asking my library to carry your books.

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  29. I enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  31. This book sounds very interesting. Nice cover!

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  32. Do you listen to music when you write?

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  33. David HollingsworthMarch 4, 2022 at 12:46 AM

    Do you have a place to go where you need to relax?

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  34. The cover makes me wonder what he is saying to her.

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  35. What, to you, are the most important elements of good writing?

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  36. Do you prefer regular books, ebooks, or audiobooks?

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  37. What inspired the idea for your book?

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  38. David HollingsworthMarch 5, 2022 at 7:02 PM

    How did you come up with the story?

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  39. What author do you most admire?

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  40. I think I would have a hard time putting this book down after starting to read it.

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  41. David HollingsworthMarch 6, 2022 at 6:20 PM

    Happy Sunday!

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  42. What's the craziest thing that's ever happened to you?

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  43. Do you have characters living in your head?

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  44. What good deed are you doing this week?

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  45. I’m adding this to my to be read soon list.

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  46. David HollingsworthMarch 7, 2022 at 8:17 PM

    I need to read this book, pronto!

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  47. What was your favourite book as a kid?

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  48. How many books have you written and which is your favorite?

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  49. You are so creative and amazing

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  50. David HollingsworthMarch 8, 2022 at 6:15 PM

    You seem like a wonderful author!

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  51. Do you set an alarm so you don't write for too long at a stretch?

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  52. Tell me about your favourite piece of art in your house.

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  53. David HollingsworthMarch 9, 2022 at 6:52 PM

    What are your favorite hobbies to do when not writing?

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  54. If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?

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  55. When did you discover you have the gift of writing?

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  56. sounds like a fun one

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  57. David HollingsworthMarch 10, 2022 at 7:34 PM

    Do you speak multiple languages?

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  58. Looks like a really good book.

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  59. Are you glad when a book is finished?

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  60. LAST DAY
    Thanks for the contest.

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  61. So what is it "holding him back, exactly? Is he owned by a cat, possibly? That may complicate things.

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  62. Where do you get your ideas for writing?

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  63. I enjoy reading contemporary romance. Thanks for sharing!

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  64. How do you "flesh out" your characters?

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  65. This sounds like a fun romance book and I always appreciate a dog as a character in the storyline.

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  66. David HollingsworthMarch 11, 2022 at 5:40 PM

    Happy Friday!

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  67. What rewards have you given yourself this week?

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