Author Empi Baryeh's Blog

Close your eyes and think about books - the way they feel, the way they smell ... think about how cool it would be to live in a bookshop. sigh. Yes. I confess. I'm one of those readers. I think "new book" should be made into a fragrance for cars. The most compelling argument for paperbacks was from a friend. She said she still prefers reading and carrying them around because people see her reading, which would hopefully encourage them to pick up a book too or strike a conversation. When you're reading from an electronic device, it isn't always glaring that you're reading. So that's one woman's personal mission to encourage reading. My reluctant transition from paperbacks to ebooks happened at a point when I travelled a lot for work and carrying books added to my limited luggage allowance. The lower ebook pricing also meant I could buy more books with the same amount of money. More books is always a good thing for a book lover. In addition, I love the f...

I'm thrilled to announce that Unwrapping Hanie was featured on The Hive podcast this week with three chapters narrated by author, Lucy Eden. She did such a great job of it, I think I need to do an audiobook. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Don't forget to come back and leave me a comment about the reading. Better still why don't you join my Facebook Reader Group and where we can discuss further. Have a great weekend!

TEACH ME BY ALEXANDRIA HOUSE An intoxicating new romance by Alexandria House - available in audio first! Stable, safe, predictable - all words that aptly describe Professor Nadia Day’s life. An existence she’s carefully crafted for herself despite her unconventional upbringing and what, to her, is an unseemly past. More than anything, she wants to forget her unstable history, and the last thing she would ever do is rock the boat when it comes to her life and livelihood. When retired football player and single dad, Nathan Moore, walks into her psychology classroom, all fine and dreadlocked, he does more than rock her boat - he rocks her world and causes her to question her buttoned-up existence. Will the professor give in to her desires and become a student of love? AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE | AMAZON ENTER TO WIN Teach Me audiobook from Alexandria House a Rafflecopter giveaway

FINDING KENNEDY BY JACINTA HOWARD When Kennedy James unexpectedly shows up at her grandma’s house in Tyler, Texas, no one knows what to make of her arrival—including her. The only thing Kennedy does know is that something in her life has to change, and it needs to happen right now. She’s been numb for much too long. Then she meets Travis Broussard, the perceptively cool guitarist of the indie soul band, The Prototype. The timing couldn’t be worse, but their attraction is instant, magnetic, and at times overwhelming, causing Kennedy to question if it’s possible to feel too much. As Kennedy attempts to embark on a new path, she finds herself at a crossroads. But if she chooses to follow her heart, is she prepared to deal with what she might find? AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE | AMAZON ADD ON GOODREADS ENTER TO WIN

Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan Narrated by Jakobi Diem and Mia Ellis A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion. Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad. Cheated on, betrayed, exposed. My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces. The last thing I need is  her . A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist. Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans from the moment our eyes meet. I promised myself I wouldn't trust a woman again, but I've never wanted anyone the way I want Lo. She's not the plan I made, but she's the risk I have to take. A warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator. Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good, looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met. The last thing I need is  him . I’m working on me. Facing my pain and conquering my demons. I've seen what trusting a man gets you. ...