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12/6/21
Series Spotlight
Book Bustle

12/6/21
Notable Quotable
Chapter Break Book Blog

12/6/21
BONUS Promo
Hall Ways Blog

12/7/21
Author Interview
The Clueless Gent

12/7/21
Notable Quotable
KayBee's Book Shelf

12/7/21
BONUS Promo
LSBBT Blog

12/8/21
Excerpt
It's Not All Gravy

12/8/21
Notable Quotable
Forgotten Winds

12/9/21
Playlist
All the Ups and Downs

12/9/21
Notable Quotable
The Plain-Spoken Pen

12/10/21
Character Spotlights
StoreyBook Reviews

12/10/21
Notable Quotable
Book Fidelity
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WELCOME to DAY 2 of the @ENIGMASERIES
#ShortStory Journey Dec 8th to Dec 15th  
#GIVEAWAYS Available
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​Gifts available for Day 2 are two ebooks of the featured short story plus one ebook of the newest release Hidden Target. That's 3 winners.
 
Author Insights
Julie is a creative member of the R-Group who prefers being behind the scenes.  She is an agile character portrayed as a cyber assassin with an innate ability to identify and neutralize cyber scum or build new identities. We leverage the many sides of Julie, including her endearing smile, throughout the series. This recurring cyber hero is happiest when close to the action and able to make a positive impact. One of her best skills is her ability to think on her feet and cut to the chase—A no-nonsense lady.
Julie appears in several books in the series, however in The Enigma Rising, she is handling our favorite pair of bad boys, Carlos and Juan. She creates a scenario for a quid pro quo exchange. These boys got themselves into trouble and ended up with limited options. We invite you to read this book to learn the whys and wherefores of their obstacles to overcome. 
As you have undoubtedly experienced at some point in your life, friendships and mutual respect can spark something even with unlikely couples. Time and space align in such a way that Juan and Julie unexpectedly share their innermost emotional baggage from their younger years. This exchange pulls them closer. When they drop their façade to protect emotional scars, readers see humans afraid of personal relationships. This snippet is from their first friend date and prompted this short story creation. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/F-CRQFNZTzo
Reviewers have enjoyed this dynamite pair and frequently comment on them. Readers also wanted to know more about Julie’s history. Writing this short story allowed us to flush out details that we removed as unneeded from the novel itself. We believe it is a powerful story that frames Julie’s world view and endears her to fans.
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The Jewel takes the reader to witness the struggle of a young couple in post-World War II Europe. We believe people are defined by what they triumph over.

Haddy and Otto are so in love. They started their family only to learn Haddy could have no more children. Haddy adores her daughter and helps her grow but, over time, slides down the slope of depression.

Otto, refusing to lose the love of his heart, comes to an inflection point. He coaxes Haddy out for the evening to celebrate her birthday, the first time in four years. Using his charm and wit, he plans the evening to court her like before they married.

They both dressed up in their finery for the night of celebration. Their evening progresses better than he hoped when Haddy behaves carefree as she laughs and gests with him. Walking through the alley to the theatre, they are confronted by two no accounts looking to rob them and more.

Otto instantly shifts to the warrior to protect his bride in the blink of an eye. Can one man defeat two practiced thieves and protect his wife? Their destiny is about to change as silence descends into the alley.
Enjoy the story today. https://bit.ly/The_Jewel
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​Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey are co-authors of the award-winning Enigma Series. Their characters demand that their stories are told. The storytelling began with a few heroes, then expanded to those with self-serving motives. We love storytelling and hope readers enjoy learning  more about our shorts. Looking forward to your feedback and reviews of our stories.
 
Breakfield is a technology expert specifically in security, networking, voice, and anything digital. He enjoys writing, studying World War II his­tory, travel, and cultural exchanges. Charles is also a fan of wine tastings, wine making, Harley riding, cooking extravaganzas, and woodworking.
 
Burkey is a 25+ year applied technology professional who optimizes technology and business investments for global customers. She focuses on optimized customer experiences. Rox loves interviewing authors, writing white papers, reviewing books, and loves creating fiction.
 
Together they create award-winning stories that resonate with men and women, young and experienced adults, and bring a fresh new view to technology threats of today. Please visit their website, look around, and grab some free stuff https://www.EnigmaSeries.com.
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In Marlene M. Bell's Scattered Legacy, we get to revisit a couple of our favorites, Annalisse and Alec. In this story, we go across the pond in what should be a getaway trip for the pair to visit Alec's mother's Italian birthplace. But, what should be an enjoyable trip turns into quite something else. 

There are many aspects to this story that are appealing - first of all, and a favorite of mine, is great character development. Having read the last book in the series, I already had a hook with these characters, but even though I had that knowledge of them before, I feel like Bell was able to continue giving me more of their characters' layers. Add to that the action-packed backdrop and, yes, even a little romance, and you have yourself a fantastic story.

​Could I have taken more romance? Yes. I am primarily a romance-read-lover after all. But for those who prefer their action with a smidge of romance, well, this story is definitely for you.

Frankly, with Bell's writing, it is extremely easy to get lost in this story. And this is exactly why the action works so well. I found myself  turning page after page, looking for one more turn...one more scene in this story. It definitely is worth the read for the sheer experience of living a fast and adventurous lifestyle without having to leave your reading nook. 

I definitely recommend interested readers to read the series as it was released. It will help you develop, not only the knowledge of these characters, but the admiration and awe for them too. 

CLICK TO VISIT THE LONE STAR LITERARY LIFE TOUR PAGE
FOR DIRECT LINKS TO EACH POST ON THIS TOUR, UPDATED DAILY, 
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11/30/21
Review
The Plain-Spoken Pen

11/30/21
Review
It's Not All Gravy

11/30/21
BONUS Promo
Hall Ways Blog

12/1/21
Review
StoreyBook Reviews

12/1/21
BONUS Promo
LSBBT Blog

12/2/21
Review
The Book's Delight

12/3/21
Review
Forgotten Winds

12/3/21
Review
Julia Picks 1

12/4/21
Review
Momma on the Rocks

12/5/21
Review
Jennifer Silverwood

12/6/21
Review
Rainy Days with Amanda

12/6/21
Review
Book Fidelity

12/7/21
Review
Bibliotica

12/7/21
BONUS Promo
All the Ups and Downs

12/8/21
Review
The Clueless Gent

12/8/21
Review
Reading by Moonlight

12/9/21
Review
Chapter Break Book Blog

12/9/21
Review
Missus Gonzo
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