Friday, February 12, 2016

Valentine Gifts for Your Guy: Guest Blog and Giveaway with GL Ross






Manly Gift Ideas for Your Guy

Roses, chocolates, and perfume are easy gifts for a man to give his gal, but what on earth do I buy him?
Here are ten gift ideas to please the manliest of men.

1.   Agree to attend his choice of action movie. You buy the popcorn with extra butter just the way he likes it.
2.   Buy him a new game with lots of guts and blood: Assassin’s Creed Chronicle, Resident Evil Zero, The Walking Dead, and Firewatch, to name a few.
3.   Anything with Bacon! Chocolate-covered bacon, bacon brittle, or perhaps you covered in bacon. (That would definitely bring a smile to his face)
4.   Buy him the cologne that drives you crazy…a gift for both of you.
5.   A Couple’s massage—sign me up, now!
6.   A new grill or grill set. Every man loves to prove he can grill a great steak.
7.   His favorite beer accompanied by your choice: The book, The Art of Growing a Beard, or a grooming kit – The Art of Shaving by Fusion.
8.   Are you tired of his torn whitey-tighties? Buy him those sexy boxer briefs you’ve been dying to see him model.
9.   The guys guide to jewelry…SUNGLASSES. Buy him the pair he has been drooling over since last year. Can you say, “Tom Cruise Ray Bans?” Yummy.
10.       Last, but definitely not least YOU…in a hot bubble bath, with chilled champagne and strawberries dipped in chocolate. I guarantee he will not return this gift.


Happy Valentine’s Day! XOXOXO

The Strength of Love
G.L. Ross

Genre: Contemporary Romance,
Inspirational Romance, General Fiction

Date of Publication: December 14, 2015

ISBN: 978-1518643743 Print
ISBN: 9781311464309 EBook
ASIN: B017WLD5GU

Number of pages: 224
Word Count: 66,300

Cover Artist: James at GoOnWrite.com

Book Description:

Thankfully, some love stories are so strong they never die. "The Strength of Love" is a tale of love, loss, and second chances. This inspiring love story shares how several men influenced one woman’s life and showered her with love in different ways. Experience love, friendship, faith, suspense, tragedy, humor, and a super-natural element...always and forever.

A tale of love, loss, and second chances. This inspiring love story shares how several men influenced one woman’s life and showered her with love in different ways. Experience love, friendship, faith, suspense, tragedy, humor, and a supernatural element…always and forever.

Always the bridesmaid, but never the bride, Rachel Thompson is ready to give up on love, before rodeo cowboy Brooks Reynolds rides into the arena and lassos her heart. His smoldering looks and strong yet tender nature sweep her off her feet.

Life is pinch-worthy and picture-book perfect, except on the eve of her wedding Rachel’s love story is ripped from the pages. After two months of grieving, she discovers her nightmare is never-ending. In order to escape her heartbreaking past, the middle-school counselor relocates to a new city for a fresh start and a second chance at happiness and perhaps even love. Through her faith and the support of her family and friends she discovers sought after answers during an unexpected journey.

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“As a blogger I read a lot of books, but I can honestly say that I have never read a more compelling and beautiful story than this one." ~
Tabitha Stokes, Amazeballs Book Addicts.

Excerpt:
More teams compete, until finally team ten enters the starting box.
“This is them, Rachel. Oh, my gosh, aren’t they smokin’?”
Rachel’s eyes shoot in the direction of the commanding man sitting tall in the saddle. His jet-black hair curls slightly against the collar of his royal blue western-style shirt. The short sleeves are rolled to fit snugly against his massive, bulging biceps. It’s obvious where he spends his free time, from the fine-tuned muscles and the dark tan encompassing his fit frame. Oh my, she mumbles as he sits his buck-colored hat firmly on his head. He secures his boots in his stirrups. His long fingers toy with the coiled rope. Sam acknowledges him with a nod and the steer is released. They’re off. Like bullets the three of them skillfully dart one after another. The steer runs for its’ life as Sam’s rope lunges into action. He twirls his lasso with the style and grace of a ballerina demonstrating pirouettes. As if he has mind reading skills, Brooks instinctively releases his rope. The twisted twine skims perfectly under the steer’s hooves and is brilliantly tightened to prevent the two hundred plus pound animal from moving forward. The two riders face each other backing their horses until the steer is air born. Everything is magically timed and over-the-top exhilarating. The ladies are on their feet screaming as the announcer exclaims team number ten has the best time of eight and a half seconds, with only one more team left to compete.
Sam waves his hat at Courtney who shouts and blows him a kiss. Brooks’ eyes dart toward the high-pitched squeal. Even from the distance, Rachel notices the brilliant blue eyes aimed her direction. Her chest heaves as though she ran a half-marathon. She catches her breath and continues applauding the skilled ride. How could a sporting event be so exhilarating and sexually satisfying? Brooks tips his hat toward her, with a crooked grin, and follows Sam to the exit.
With bated breath, Rachel and Courtney watch the next ride. The team is quite skilled, but can’t beat team ten’s ride. The guys are victorious. All eleven teams enter the arena. Team ten smiles proudly as they are awarded their trophy and belt buckles. Sam hurdles the wall and makes his way into Courtney’s welcoming arms. Brooks laughs at his exuberant teammate and hollers for him to get his ass back to the stables. Once again the announcer broadcasts congratulations to team ten the new Smith County team-roping champions. Rachel enjoys the view of the faded jean clad butts exiting the arena. She’s savoring one fine set of firm ass cheeks when the beholder glances back over his shoulder catching her in the act. He winks. She blushes, prior to catching her breath and smiling. Brooks relishes catching her in the act. He turns and tosses an arm over his partner’s shoulders. Sam lifts the trophy into the air. They turn the corner and disappear. Courtney proudly exclaims, “Team ten wins!”

Rachel smiles and says, “A ten—yes, he definitely is a ten.


About the Author:

G.L. Ross is a proud, sixth generation, native Texan. As a true Southern Belle, G.L. has always dreamt of the “happily ever after,” the prince riding in on the white horse sweeping her off her feet. She hasn’t found “Prince Charming” – yet (always an optimist) – but finds him every time she writes about her characters’ “happily ever after” endings.

Her motto in life is to “always find the good” in every person and situation. Whether through laughter, prayer, music, or a glass of wine or vodka, G.L. finds the good in life and shares her sense of humor, love, faith, and adventure in her stories.

Experience family, faith, and love in The Strength of Love. Take a steamy flight with Lance & Lisa in Turbulent Passion, and continue their sexy journey in Burning Desire. Crosswind, book three, in the Flyboy Trilogy will release in 2016. You must also meet hunky rancher, Graham Gaskin, in A Rose Has Thorns…He’s smokin’ hot!

Twitter: @GayleL4



Website: www.GLRoss.com

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2 comments:

Unknown said...

Thank you for having me as a guest and hosting my tour. I hope your readers take advantage of my Valentine's Day treat good through Monday .99 cent ebook format of "The Strength of Love." Happy Valentine's Day!

Linda Moffitt said...

Thanks for the giveaway Great Prize I'd really like to read the book looks Great Thanks