I’m excited to host the Because of You by Jessica Scott Blog Tour today. This is the debut release for the Loveswept digital line. I’ve read this military romantic suspense and I really enjoyed it. Full of angst, and tons of action and what comes to be a sweet romance. The supporting characters in this book are great too. I’ll be posting my review soon. I’m already dying for book two ;)
Today, you have the chance to learn a little more about the book and the author, Jessica Scott as well as a chance to win the book.
THE COMING HOME SERIES – by Author, Jessica Scott
Title: Because of You
Setting: Fort Hood Texas/Iraq
Subgenre: Contemporary Romance
Hero: Shane Garrison
Heroine: Jen St James
One sentence summary: The toughest battle Shane Garrison will ever
face is loving Jen St James.
Scene you like most and would never cut: The scene where Jen finally
trusts Shane enough to be comfortable with him unclothed. Although BECAUSE OF YOU is very sexy, Jen resists total nudity during their intimacies.
Tell us something unique about your hero? Shane is bald.
Heroine: She is a breast cancer survivor.
What is your heroines occupation: Jen is a nurse at Fort Hood’s main
Hospital.
What is your heroes occupation: Shane is an Army infantry sergeant
What you think readers will like best about this book: The emotional struggles the characters deal with, as well as, getting a glimpse into army life. The relationship is hot & volatile which propels you through the story.
What’s next: Back To You, a book about learning how to be a husband again after coming home from war, and after that, Until There Was You, where the characters also are healing from the scars of war. THE COMING HOME SERIES, deals with the emotional demons soldiers deal with when they return home, which can range from adjusting to family situations to dealing with physical disabilities – the series delivers it all & lots of sex too!
About Jessica:
1. What’s your favorite movie of all time? Super Troopers or maybe Heartbreak Ridge.
2. What’s your favorite kind of story to get lost in? a good post apocalyptic journey that shows mankind at its worst and still, goodness triumphs
3. What’s the first book you remember reading? Fish is Fish
4. What’s your favorite fairy tale? I don’t think I have one. If I had to pick one, it would be the Boy Who Cried Wolf.
5. What’s your favorite cartoon character? Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon
6. What’s something you’d like to tell your readers? my life is chaos but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world
7. What would your occupation be if you were no longer a writer? an army officer. I’ve got two of the best jobs in the world: I love them both
8. What do you do to unwind and relax? um, relax? What is this relax you speak of. Command takes everything I’ve got and then I’ve got to get home and do it all again with the kids. But to relax, I either go to the bookstore or get a massage
9. Tea or Coffee? And how do you take it? Coffee. Any way I can get it, but preferably with chocolate protein powder and andes candies for a protein shake
10. What does love mean to you? Love doesn’t come with a but. It means through good times and the bad.
11. Which era would you least like to have lived in, fashion-wise and why? Most? Post Bellum South. Corsets anyone?
12. What name have you been dying to use as a lead character, but haven’t found the right fit yet? Reza. Though I think I may have found the story for him.
13. Dog person or cat person? Both. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. My family is insane.
Keeping his men alive is all that matters to Sergeant First Class Shane Garrison. But meeting Jen St. James the night before his latest deployment makes Shane wonder if there’s more to life than war. He leaves for Iraq remembering a single kiss with a woman he’ll never see again—until a near fatal attack lands him back at home and in her care.
Jen has survived her own brush with death and endured its scars. And yet there’s a fire in Shane that makes Jen forget all about her past. He may be her patient, but when this warrior looks her in the eyes, she feels—for the first time in a long time—like a woman. Shane is too proud to ask for help, but for Jen, caring for him is more than a duty—it’s a need. And as Jen guides Shane through the fires of healing, she finds something she never expected—her deepest desire.
For a chance to win this book, just leave a comment. The contest is open to everyone, and it will be a digital book you receive.
I really have to have this book. I can’t wait. I have been waiting for a military romance and this one sounds perfect. I live not far from Fort Hood and am very proud of the military.Ms.Scott thank you for your service. I know I will love your book so much so I wish the send book would come out at the same time as the first.
Nice cover, can’t wait to read this book :)
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This book sounds great! I haven’t read any of your books yet. I’d like to change that! Thanks for the giveaway!
New to this site and new to this author. Really looking forward to picking up this new story.
I am really interested in this book, because my husband and I were stationed at Fort Hood and I am familiar with the main hospital there. I am also intrigued by the interesting main characters. I wish this author tons of success with this series!
This book sounds great Jessica. I enjoy military romance books a lot- maybe because the extra testosterone floating around ;-)
Congrats on the release.
I’d love to read anything by someone I’ve not yet had the opportunity to enjoy.
This book looks great! Thanks for introducing me to a new author, I read so fast the publishing industry just can’t keep up!
I love the cover!!! And I cannot wait to read this book!!! Whether I win this or not I will be buying it!! blessings to you and have a great week!!
Great cover!! Sounds like an awesome book!
This book sounds so good, with lots of romangst and smexyness. I hope I win a copy. Regardless, I’ve added it to my TBR list.
I have been looking for a good military contemporary to sink my teeth into.
I have seen a lot of buzz about this book and I really want to read it! Congratulations on your debut, Jessica!
I have seen a lot of buzz about this book and I really want to read it. I love a good military romance and the emotionally-charged characters are a bonus. Congratulations on your debut, Jessica!
I like books that are “real.” This should be a good one.
Where did you hear the name Reza?? I have never heard of it, but it sounds interesting. :)
Agreed! The cover is perfect. The story sounds good. Nice review – thanks.
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What an interesting hero and heroine. Am intrigued and must say that I have not read many stories with a breast cancer survivor heroine.
I really enjoyed the interview. I think the book sounds like something I would really enjoy. Thanks for the chance.
This entire series sounds really good. I’m so excited for it!!! Thanks for the giveaway! :)) And I must say, the cover caught my eye.
This book sounds like something I would like to read and I love the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!
Toothless all the way! Congrats Jess!
This is a new author for me and would love to win and read this book. I love the cover. Love his tatoo, very sexy. I have seen this book reviewed a couple of times and have wanted it from the beginning. Great interview. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
I can’t wait to read this book. Congrats on your debut release Jessica. I like Toothless too by the way. Cute and cuddly. lol
Lisa B
Ho’omaika’i (congratulations) to Jessica! She is a RomVet (Veterans who write romance) and we have followed her writing career on our Yahoo Group!
Sligthly off topic, Hau`oli Lā Hānau (happy birthday) to the United States Marine Corps – the “always faithful” are 236 years young!
You are a new author to me, but I already love the cover and the story sounds really interesting – would love to read it and I will def keep it in mind :)
wish you all the best, Melanie
I’ve heard a lot about this book, thanks for the chance to win it!
I’ve heard so many buzz about it online, I want to finally read it! Love the cover and the whole set-up!
It’s great being introduced to new authors and imagine Ms. Scott’s books will have a unique point of view with her career. Thanks for the head’s up. Loved the interview questions. Fun!
Love the cover & sounds like a great read.
I’ve heard so many great things about this book. I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the giveaway!
I want this book! :D sounds interesting!
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Wow what a great turn out! I’m so excited y’all are so excited for Shane and Jen! They’ve been a real joy bringing to the page and I’m so happy you get the chance to read them!
I’ve had this on my watch list for a while. Can’t wait to finally read it!
Because of You sounds good. I like the cover. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Book sounds great and I really liked the interview….its always greayt getting to know the author :)
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Enjoyed the interview and I’m looking forward to reading the book.
I’m looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it for free.
this books sounds so good. Love a military hero.
This looks good and is being added to my TBR pile. I’d love to win it!
As an active duty spouse I am always curious to see how others view a military romance, or the military lifestyle for that matter, and having an author with personal military experience great. I look forward to reading about Jen and Shane.
Congrats on the book release!!
Thank you for your service; all you do is appreciated.
I love military romances and look forward to reading this series. Thanks for the chance to win it.
I’m new to this author but the story sounds interesting. I would love to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Sounds like a winner, count me in. As a Texas resident, I’m really interested in the Fort Hood setting. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway.
This book sounds like something I would really enjoy. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Great cover, great concept-awesome hero & heroine. Can’t wait to check it out. Thanks for the interview and giveaway.
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I’m definitely looking forward to reading Because of You and I’d love to win a copy.
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This book sounds intense. Can’t wait to read it.
This sounds like a great, original read. I love the cancer survivor and military angles.
This looks like a great book, please enter me in the giveaway!
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sounds like a great read and i love the cover !!
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I love the cover too, but I guess the publisher was confident the book would sell with a bald hero on the cover. I guess they never heard of Sean Connery, Dwayne The Rock Johnson or Jason Stratham.
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This looks like a great read. Love military books!!
What a gorgeous cover!! This looks AND sounds like a great book! Thanks so much for the giveaway:)
I just read a long interview on a different blog, and really liked it. As I do this interview, totally different information :) I would love to win the book,thans for the chance.
Great interview and good sounding book. I’d love to read ot. Thanks for the giveaway.
I loved this interview. This book is going into my TBR pile. I am interested to see how the author portrays her heroine. I am also a breast cancer survivor and intimacy can be awkward now!
I would love to win a copy of this book. It sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sounds like a five star to me since I love warriors and their healers. I hope I will win this.
I really want to read this book. And just look at that cover!
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Thanks for the interview, I enjoyed it!
I’d love to read this book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Please count me in, this sounds like a great read.
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I love military romantic suspense! Great interview!
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I love military romantic suspense! Great interview!
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This series sounds wonderful! I haven’t read it yet…so if I was lucky enough to win it I would have to buy the first one and start there!
Thanks for the chance!