A Secret Worth Keeping Promo: 11/11/13

A Secret Worth Keeping by Lakisha Johnson 

Book Description 

Publication Date: October 2, 2013 

Print Length: 210 pages 

Publisher: Delphine Publications 

Tour Organized by: Everything Marie 

Synopsis:

Shelby is a career woman turned housewife who enjoys the friendships that have been built with her 5 best friends; Camille, Lynesha, Raylin, Kerri and Chloe. They are all career women with different businesses or careers, husbands and even children but something is missing, something they can’t find at home, in a store or even in a book. So, they search for this missing piece in the beds, arms, cars, offices and even in storage rooms of other men who don’t mind paying for what Dem Dam Divas can offer. They enjoy the thrill of sneaking, creeping and even vacationing on someone else’s dime but what happens when it all becomes too much? From being found guilty with no evidence, secretly wanting someone who doesn’t want you, loving only to not be loved back, caught up in a dream that you’re about to be awaken from; will it be worth it in the end? Will their secret lives be revealed and will it become too much to handle? Will they regret their actions or stand by them? Will they finally question whether this secret is really worth keeping?  

Excerpt:

Ray “Good morning, Ray; Mr. Johnson is waiting to see you in his office.”  Thanks Ashley, I said. I knocked on the door that was already slightly open. “Hey, you wanted to see me?” He motioned for me to come in while he finished up a call. Once he hung up, he looked at me with the slight hint of an attitude and said, “Yea, since I didn’t hear from you this weekend!”  “Oh, do I detect an attitude?  Seeing that I am not your wife, I don’t have to check in.”  He said, “You may not be my wife but I pay you like you are!”  “Yea, you pay because it’s worth every dollar and I do the things your wife doesn’t. Now, if you don’t want anything I have some work to do.”   He grabbed me by the arm before I could move and pushed me up against his desk. He pushed the intercom, “Yes, Mr. Johnson;” said Ashley.  “Ray and I will be busy for the next 30 minutes, no interruptions!” he barked.  “Yes sir,” she said.  He pushed up my pencil skirt and ran his fingers between my legs, surprised that I had no panties on as he hurriedly tried to undo his pants.  “Slow down baby, she ain’t going nowhere.”  “I know but dam, she’s so hot and wet!” he said.   “Yea I know but remember we are at work and I don’t need you screaming like a girl!”  He laughed and said, “Then put something in my mouth to shut me up.” I, of course obliged.  I pulled my skirt the rest of the way up, pushed myself back on his desk and spread my legs wide enough for his head to nestle right in between them. I wanted him to get all the glory of my freshly shaved candy box and his tongue hit the bull’s eye on the first try and I was in Heaven. He parted my lips and sucked like he was trying to find how many licks until he got to the tootsie roll center!  “Oh my God!” is all I could say as I grabbed this man by the head.  As I begin to have an orgasm out of this world, he stood and I took every inch of his long, thick cock as I wrapped my legs around his back.  I put my hands on his ass and I pushed until I made sure I had it all.   “Dam girl!” he said as I laid back a little further to make sure he was feeling every bit of me. Oh, don’t get me wrong; I love this sex but I won’t let him see it. I grabbed his arms and rocked with him until we both came together.   “Baby, you will make a man sign over his company for that shit!”  “Yea, I know. Consider that a thank you for our trip this weekend,” I said as I walked out passed Ashley smiling before he even had a chance to respond.    

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About the Author:

 LaKisha Johnson is a girl after God’s own heart; doing what she believes to be her purpose..writing.  In addition to being a self-publised author, she’s also a wife of 15 years, mother of 2 and native of Memphis, TN. She comes from a huge family and has always been the go to girl whenever someone needed a poem written or read, an acknowledgement that would convey just what they were thinking or even an occassion written for that special day. She’s an all-around talented lady that makes everything she touch turn to gold. She has 2 degrees from Southwest TN Community College both in Information Technology and has worked in the corporate field for over 15 years. She is also a dedicated blogger, delivering a devotional blog 5 days per week entitled ”Kisha’s Daily Devotionals.”   LaKisha wants readers of her books to step outside the box and read with imagination.  She wants them reeled in from the front cover to the last word, enjoying every second in between, asking for more.  She doesn’t proclaim to be the best writer or even author in the world..she just proclaims to be blessed because her motto is ”God’s purpose is bigger than any problem!” 

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Author Site - http://authorlakishajohnson.wordpress.com/
Email address – authorlakisha@gmail.com ​

Wild Hyacinthe Review

Wild Hyacinthe by Nola Sarina and Emily Faith

I don't normally read this genre of book- if you follow my Facebook page www.facebook.com/MyFictionalBoyfriend then you know that I read and recommend mostly romance and erotica, not much Paranormal but occassionally I do need a good vampire or werewolf to make me happy. In this instance it was the hot incubus Asher Chain. And boy was he hot! This story made you love him for hating who he was, hate him for being what he did, cry for him for not wanting to hurt anyone else with his inner demon and be happy for him getting what he needs in the end. It was a great book- I enjoyed it very much. 

Synopsis: A deadly lover. His perfect mate. Asher is everything Aria's never dared to imagine: sexy, confident, and rich. But if she convinces him to take her to his bed... her first time may be her last.

Incubus Asher Chain seduces every woman he meets whether he wants to or not, and refuses to let anyone grow close to him. Until the alluring, tattooed waitress Aria Hyacinthe admits she’s been living in her car. Enthralled by her unusual beauty—and terrified he’ll succumb to his deadly, incubus needs—Asher offers her a place to stay.

Living in Asher's loft above his gym, Aria's desire for his body is growing more urgent with every touch. Used to being the backward, shy one, in his presence she becomes fierce, captivating, and breaks down Asher’s walls against all his attempts to keep his distance. She has no clue that if he gives in to her passionate pleas, she won't survive the night, just like all the other women who have fallen victim to his charms. 

But the deeper Asher and Aria fall in love, the harder he must fight the incubus in his soul, demanding her life.

About the Authors:

Nola Sarina

gender

female

website

http://www.nolasarina.com

twitter username

nolasarina

genre

Romance, Paranormal, Horror

Nola is a mother, wife, writer, and giggle-a-holic, living in Canada and raising a pack of kids. She is represented by Michelle Johnson of Inklings Literary Agency. In her spare time she can be found geocaching, guzzling coffee, or tending to her garden.

WILD HYACINTHE, a paranormal romance co-authored with Emily Faith, about the incubus who must resist the girl he wants to save her life, will be published by Crimson Romance in winter 2013.

Nola's VESPER novellas are available on Amazon, with the VESPER novels on submission by her agent to publishers.

Emily Faith

url

https://www.goodreads.com/EmilyFaith

born

in Calgary, Ab, Canada 

gender

female

twitter username

emilyfaith2012

genre

Romance, Paranormal, Poetry

Born in Calgary, Alberta Canada, Emily Faith is a stay at home mother of 6 and a wonderful wife. Emily and her family settled in High River, AB after moving between small towns, After the June 20/2013 flood devastated the town the Faith family relocated to Vulcan, Ab where Emily is currently taking advantage of the small town silence to immerse herself into her writing and editing.

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***COVER REVEAL*** Enslaved by the Ocean by Bella Jewel: 11/8

Title: Enslaved By the Ocean

Author: Bella Jewel

Expected Release Date: December 9, 2013

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets

 

 

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Synopsis

Indigo is running, she has no other choice. She's done something bad, and there only way to escape it, is to flee her home, and her country. She sets out on a luxury Yacht, to take her to another country with her best friend Eric. But she runs into a problem. The Yacht catches fire. She ends up stranded in the ocean, terrified, and scared of the uncertain. Until they show up. The pirates. Terrified, Indigo and Eric have to face the reality that this might be the end for them. These are pirates, they are the criminals of the ocean. What chance have they got of surviving this nightmare? Then she lays eyes on Hendrix. He's the Captain, he's gorgeous, rugged, and mean. He's planning on keeping her to repay his debt to another man, by selling her. Now Indigo has a crazy ex after her, as well as a pirate she can't seem to get out of her head. Come on this heart wrenching, dark, angsty and dangerous adventure as two people so opposite, find something so beautiful.

 

 

Excerpt

“Please reconsider…” I say, lifting my eyes up to meet his. He crosses his broad arms across his chest, and standing like that, he looks incredibly handsome and powerful. God, he’s dangerous, it’s written all over him. From the way his muscles rip and move when he does, to the way his clothes hug his hard, firm body. His hair is loose this afternoon, and it hangs down to the base of his neck in thick waves. He has the kind of hair any woman would envy. The gold hoops in his ear glimmer. How can he be so beautiful, and yet so completely awful? “All the pleading ain’t goin’ to change my mind. I have debts to pay. Don’t take it personally.” “Don’t take it personally,” I snarl. “You’re selling me to someone who is likely to use me as a sex slave, but you don’t want me to take it personally?” He growls. “Listen, girl. I suggest you stop questioning my motives, and start learning to shut your mouth. I am not beyond hangin’ you off the side of the ship and lettin’ the sharks have a go at catchin’ you.” My eyes widen. His tell me he’s serious. “I don’t want to stay in here with you, let me go back to the cell.” “Ain’t gonna happen.” “I won’t leave my friend, I will make your life a living hell!” I threaten. “Is that a threat?” he growls, uncrossing his arms and stalking over. “No, pirate. It’s a promise. He’s everything to me. I won’t let you leave him down there to rot. Unless you’re going to watch me every second of every day, then you can’t be sure I won’t do whatever it takes to escape this. Including taking my own life.” He takes a deep, ragged breath. “You wouldn’t kill yourself, what sort of friend would that make you?” “You’re selling me to be fucked for the rest of my life, do you really think it hasn’t crossed my mind?” He stiffens as if my words are suddenly a very real possibility. “I will give you one choice here, you either take it or you don’t. If you stay here, keep yourself safe and don’t attempt to run…I will continue to feed your friend. I will give him food and water, and when we stop, I will let him go.” My eyes widen. He’s offering Eric’s freedom, in return for me promising to stay and do as he asks. Basically, it’s my friends life or my own. If I say no, Eric dies. If I say yes, I am basically selling myself. I close my eyes. I already know the answer, I knew it from the moment I decided I would do whatever I could for Eric. I open my eyes and I meet Hendrix’s gaze. “How do I know you’re not lying?” “Pirates code. We make the deal in blood. I don’t break my deals.” “You will swear that he will be fed and given water, and released with no strings. He can go back to his life and live it happily if I promise to do as you ask?” Hendrix nods. I close my eyes and hang my head. “It’s a deal.” He steps forward, and I lift my eyes to see him bring out a knife. He slices it across his palm lightly. A small trickle of blood appears. I cringe, and my entire body begins to throb. I’m about to sign my life away. It’s the only choice. At least with this choice, I know Eric goes free. I can find a way to escape after. I’m sure I can. Hendrix reaches down, and he takes my hand, bringing the knife to my palm. I try to tug it away. “No, I don’t want to blend blood!” I cry. “Everything is sealed in blood, pirates code. You don’t seal it, I don’t promise your friends safety. I don’t have diseases, so stop your crazy and shake my fuckin’ hand.” He makes a line so fine on my palm, I barely feel it. Only a tiny drizzle of blood appears. He reaches his hand out. I hesitate. “How much is your friends life worth to you? If you don’t shake my hand, I don’t make the deal. By blood or by nothing. I don’t break my promises. You hesitate a moment longer, and I will change my mind.” I stretch out my hand. If I die from a disease, so be it. My outcome really isn’t looking too positive anyway. Hendrix reaches his hand out, and just before I touch it, he speaks the words. The words that bind me to him - at least for now. “By the code of the ocean, we make this deal.” I swallow, and I put my hand in his. One of his large hands covers mine, and I find myself shivering at the contact.

“By the code of the ocean,” I whisper. “We make this deal.”

 

 

About the Author

Bella Jewel is an Aussie girl through and through. She spent her life in Western Australia, growing up in many different areas of the state. She now currently lives in Perth with her husband, children and mass amounts of pets. She's crazy, fun, outgoing and friendly. Writing is her passion, she started at the young age of 18 but finally got the courage up to publish, and her first novel Hell's Knights was released in August 2013.  

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Giveaway

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****COVER REVEAL**** J.L Berg's When You're Ready

When You're Ready Book Blurb: Years after suffering the tragic loss of her husband, Ethan, which left her alone to raise their young daughter, Clare Murray still holds the last letter he wrote with the words "When You're Ready" written in his familiar messy handwriting, unable to break its weathered seal. Ready for what? He was her entire world, and Clare had accepted a life without him, without love. Until years later, fate brings her to an emergency room, and face to face with a stormy-eyed doctor intent on changing her mind. Son of a billionaire, Logan Matthews has spent his life trying to make his absentee father proud. Without a family to depend on, all he’s ever wanted is a place to call home. After a failed marriage, Logan believes he’s unworthy of love…until he meets a woman who awakens his spirit and transforms his entire life in an instant. But how far are Clare and Logan willing to go for love? Can his love mend the pieces of her grieving heart? When their love is tested, is Clare ready to put her whole heart on the line again? Can Logan learn the true meaning of love, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness? When a second chance at love is given, Clare and Logan learn you are never truly ready until you're ready to risk it all.



Author Bio:

J.L. Berg is a California native living in the South. She's married to her high school sweetheart and they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she's not writing, you can find her with her nose stuck in a romance book, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC.

Contemporary Romance Author

Website: www.jlberg.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorjlberg

Twitter: @authorjlberg

Goodreads:  www.goodreads.com/authorjlberg

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Touched By You- TH Snyder

Title: Touched By You 

Author: T.H. Snyder 

Genre: New Adult Romance 

Release Date: October 31, 2013 

Hosted By: Love Between the Sheets 

CARRIE'S REVIEW

I was happy to get to read Touched by You because I really enjoyed Touch Me. This is Chloe and Derricks story. 

Let me just start out by saying I had a love/hate relationship with Chloe! She seriously had me yelling at my kindle a time or two. I couldn't get past how self centered she was! Her selfishness really bothered me. She did redeem herself toward the end but be warned she will tick you off throughout the book. 

Derrick- oh my! What a wonderful man! HOT! Caring! Patient! He is everything you could want in a BB and more. Derrick really loved Chloe to put up with some of her selfish ways. 

I loved we also get a look at what is going on with Riley and Char from Touch Me book one. I always love seeing how past characters are doing in a series. 

Derrick and Chloe have a few road blocks along the way! Moving, job opportunities come about and other issues that need to be worked through. 

I give Touched By You 5 stars! It was a wonderful story! It had angst, heat,and leaves you wondering is love really enough? Will they be able to get through this time in their lives and be together? Read it and find out! I loved it from start to finish. 

SYNOPSIS 

Chloe and Derrick have spent most of their lives together as friends and as lovers; they have formed a connection that few couples can make last. This duo is bound by one thing that no one can destroy. They have been touched by one another and no one can take that away.  That is until one of them is forced to make a decision and their lives take on a different path.  Can these two withstand the reality of what lies ahead? Are they able to hold a relationship together with just the mere fact that they may love each other? Is it possible to maintain a bond that no one else has been able to touch? Chloe and Derrick may have the relationship others dream about, but sometimes things do get in the way and it can be impossible to forgive and forget.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18210722-touched-by-you

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EXCERPT 

Waiting to board a plane back to Boston, I sit here wondering if I made the right choices in life. Did I follow the path that would take me in the right direction? Could I have done something different that would change the outcomes I’m faced with right now? I haven’t seen or spoken to him in four months. Four long, torturous months dealing with what I did to us and our happily ever after. I know I’ll run into him soon, but when I do I’m not sure how he’ll react. He could accept me in an embrace or turn the corner and run the other way. What did I do? The choices I’ve made changed my life in only a short period of time and I fear I may have lost him forever. At one time he was all I ever knew. The two of us were so in sync with the other no force field could tear us apart. I can hear him whisper in my ear. “Chloe you and I will stand the test of time because I was touched by you and only you.” I, Chloe Taylor, am faced with a decision I may not like myself for in the next few hours. Only time will tell what is meant to be and for now I have a much bigger weight on my plate than that of my love life.

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ AUTHOR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS  

T.H. Snyder is a 33 year old mother of 2. She has been an avid romance and paranormal reader for well over a year and felt it was about time to explore her creative side and write her own book.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorthsnyder
Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7152850.T_H_Snyder
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thsnyder4
Website: http://www.thsnyder.com/

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MJ Fields Blue Love Review

Title: Blue Love 

Author: MJ Fields 

Hosted By: Romance Addict Book Blog 

Kellie's Review: Tessa and Lucas' beginning story was nothing but turmoil and drama. I felt exhausted by the end with the constant back and forth with I love you, I hate you, I want you, I don't. And for a virgin Tessa sure moved fast with all three guys she was with in this book. It was frustrating to read but I was still drawn into the story and now have to read the rest to know where Lucas and Tessa end up. If Sadi really is pregnant I'll eat my shirt. I want everyone to get their HEA- except maybe Sadi......lol! Oh, and MJ? It's Blue October, not Blue December that sings Hate Me. They're my favorite band from my hometown so I noticed that typo right off. ;) Kellie 

 Hate Me Video:
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Synopsis In this New Adult / College, Coming of Age story Tessa Ross tries to fight her attraction to bad boy Lucas Links. He is hot, arrogant, and has a sexual past that most boys his age could only dream of, (If they even knew they could dream of such things). Lucas, the star quarterback seems to have it all, super star athletic abilities, expensive clothes, cars, and women who literally stop just to watch him walk by. On the outside he appears to have it all. Tessa is a young woman who lives her life always doing what is right to make everyone else happy. She tries desperately to hold herself accountable to the demanding expectations of her family and everyone around her. Is Tessa as innocent as she appears? Is Lucas just a spoiled young man who seems to have what every male, and female wants? If you Love an emotional story that is full of spicy hot goodness. If you Love to follow a story from beginning until the bitter sweet end. If you are often left wondering what happened next... get your tissues and lip balm ready you are in for the read of your life. As we all know, you should never judge a book by it's cover.

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17698190-blue-love

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 MJ Fields

I am a very new self published writer. I will tell you I have always had a very vivid imagination. Starting at age 3 (as it states in my Baby Book). Sigma was my very first love (imaginary boyfriend). He lived about fifteen miles from my childhood home, (a farm). I took him chicken noodle soup every night on one of our families snowmobiles, (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring). Apparently he was very ill and "Thank God" I was able to take care of him. Next was my very first self publishing gig. At eight my cousins and I (and yes I was the president) wrote a newsletter and sold it to our family members. Years later I decided to put it back into print to entertain my cousin as she was on an aircraft carrier on 9/11 (Kick ass cousin BTW) and very far away from home during a very scary time for our country, (protecting our butts). Fast forward to 2012. I read 50 shades and thought, I can do that, (meaning writing). I have two complete series The Love Series, and Wrapped. I have two new series Burning Souls and Men of Steel. Ten books in 13 months. CrAzY and wonderful. I love love! ( I would love to reference Pinks new song here, however I am not sure if that would cause copyright issues.)I also tend to enjoy watching people grow and change with self realization and moments of clarity that just sneak up behind you and smack you in the head. I love people and have always been able to see both sides of a story. Each person that comes into our life leaves us with something it is what we choose to do with it that helps us grow. I live in central New York in the middle of nowhere and am surrounded by family and friend most the time. I run a small business out of my home and spend time reading and doing the typical Mommy things. Our house is full of pets and friends and noise ninety percent of the time, and I would have it no other way. I love people,music, laughter, hugs, and books.

Website: http://mjfieldsbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MJ-Fields-books/514446948612589
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjfieldsbooks
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7023103

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Fall of Darkness Promo with Excerpt & Giveaway

Title: Fall of Darkness Author: Elle Bright Series: The Darkness Chronicles #1 Publication: July 5th, 2013 Category: Adult Genre: Paranormal Romance

Synopsis: One woman, the fate of the world in her unknowing hands. One man, sworn to destroy her. A love so strong it defies nature. In a world of obsession, deception and betrayal, the line between good and evil fades, but one truth remains absolute. Darkness must fall. For centuries, werewolf, Dominic Ridolfi, has battled the demons of the night, upholding the sacred pact to protect man from vampires. Yet when sent to destroy the long lost Cacciatori heiress, the vampire prophesied to free her kind from the curse of darkness, he finds himself reluctant to complete his task. The innocent beauty awakens his humanity and Dominic finds himself not in the role of assassin, but savior. Swept away in a whirlwind romance, Kate loses herself in Dominic’s mysterious world of opulence and seduction. But Dominic has a secret. He knows the truth about Kate’s past, and her future, truths with the power to destroy them both. Only in her dreams does Kate sense the growing darkness within. Dominic saved her once, but can she save herself from the darkness within?

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Excerpt: At last, the time had come. Soon the blood of evil would stain the earth. Soon the reign of darkness would fall. The end was near. A knock sounded at the door. Ah, that would be him. Salvatore swiveled in his chair, turning his back on the wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and the warmth of the late afternoon sun. “Enter,” he called, his voice the brittle rasping of dry leaves, even to his own ears. He may not look his five hundred and eighty-two years, but he felt the toll of each and every one of them. His son, Dominic, swaggered into the light of his office, full of youthful arrogance and casual impunity. But, Salvatore knew all too well appearances could be deceiving. Behind the younger wolf’s mocking eyes and lazy smile lurked a keen intelligence and fierce determination. This man was tarnished steel, tempered by a life of violence and suffering. Hard to the very core, Dominic was the greatest warrior their kind had ever known. Sharp. Deadly. Unstoppable. Halting to stand before the desk, Dominic waited in silence, black brows drawn together in question. Salvatore cleared his throat. “The time has come.” A flicker of surprise crossed his son’s face and the solid mask of indifference fell back into place. “The prophecy?” Dominic asked softly. Salvatore inclined his head in acknowledgement. He slid a thick file across the smooth surface of the desk. Dominic stopped its progress with one deft finger. “Confirm her identity. Destroy her. For your family and for your kind.” Dominic gave a sharp nod of acceptance. Salvatore watched the hope of their race leave in silence. Ah yes, the end drew near. * * * Turbulence played paddle ball with the Gulfstream as the jet sliced its way through the angry night’s sky. The flight had been jostling and uneven thus far, but it would take far more than a patch of rough weather to break his concentration. Alone in the section of cabin he used as his office, Dominic rolled up his shirt sleeves and spread the papers from the file on the desk in front of him. Heart pounding, his blood coursed with anticipation as he contemplated his task. Revenge would be his at last. Kate Murdock… Katerina Cacciatori, he turned the two names over in his mind with unbridled loathing, the suffering of generations calling to him for retribution. His baby sister, Caprice… and so many others. The losses were grievous, but he would avenge them all. He reviewed the file with adept precision, siphoning information to assist the pursuit of his query. Everything lay at his fingertips. Photographs, a copy of her driver’s license, school transcripts, employment records, lists of friends and acquaintances, habits and routines, every detail of her life was neatly catalogued in a single file. “Who are you really, Kate Murdock?” a Rafflecopter giveaway