Blinded by Love: A Superhero in Disguise by Gladys Cross - Book Tour - Book Sale - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hey, lovelies!!  It gives me great pleasure today to host Gladys Cross and her new book, “Blinded by Love: A Superhero in Disguise,” here on FAB!!  For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Gladys and to increase your chances of winning!!

This eBook is on SALE for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!!  See below for more details.

Thanks for stopping by!!  Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Blinded by Love:

A Superhero in Disguise

by Gladys Cross

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GENRE: Romantic Comedy, (RomCom), Contemporary

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BLURB:

Kassie knew she was in trouble when her matchmaking best friend announced she’d gotten professional help in time for Valentine’s Day. Her friend’s attempts had always been hilariously ridiculous and never in a million years was Kassie expecting a hunky firefighter to show up on her doorstep.

Her online dating profile said she was looking for a superhero, and Declan couldn’t help but believe it had to be fate. But fate was a fickle mistress who left him to wonder who he was behind the mask. He’d been hiding in plain sight for long enough that he wasn’t sure if he even knew the answer. And until he figured that out, he had nothing to offer the world, let alone Kassie.

Love had already ended in tragedy once for Kassie, and she feared that history was doomed to repeat itself unless Declan could learn to trust her with his secrets. This time around, would it be enough to harden her heart for good, or would his deception restore her faith in second chances?

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EXCERPT ONE:

Excerpt from Kassie:

“When was the last time you went on a date?” Tiffany asked, leaning over the back of the sectional.

“That would be the time you set me up with your cousin Phil.” I shuddered and gave my her a bitchy glare. “I’m still not recovered.”

She rolled her eyes. “How long ago was that?”

“Six months ago,” I grudgingly admitted.

My best friend was a horrendous match maker, yet she continued to subject me to these dating rejects every time I was single. Not that she kept the good ones for herself. Oh no, there was the guy who manufactured meth, the one who left her to watch his baby while he got drunk, and my personal favorite, the one who removed all his natural teeth in favor of a gold grill not knowing he could get a snap on. Dumbass.

“Exactly,” she said with a smirk. “Besides, this time it’s different. I sought professional help.”

Wait a second, what did she just say? And more importantly what sort of fresh hell was she planning on subjecting me to?

“What do you mean, exactly, by professional help?”

She winced, her button nose scrunching up. “I may have created a dating profile for you on LookingforLoveOnline.com.”

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GUEST POST:

Where Do You Find Inspiration?

At the time I wrote This Thing of Ours, I had a bit of a mafia obsession thanks to Netflix that spawned a dream about Vonni and Rachael meeting at a diner. My next book, Trinity, also started with a dream, but this one I can’t blame on TV. It came out of left field and it’s still crazy to me how Rhone in the woods with Jade turned into the Order Bound Series.

Occasionally I come across a picture that I just can’t get out of my head, don’t ask me why. For Devil’s Secretary, it was a couple embracing on a rooftop with city lights twinkling below. In my mind’s eye, he had black angel wings sprouting from his back and I pondered if it was possible for a love story to start with death.

With Inked, I was asked to write a piece for a woman’s day anthology centered on overcoming obstacles. The only problem was that Emily Rose’s story begged to be told in all its ugly glory, and as the tale unfolded, it no longer fit with the anthology. Despite the tale’s darkness, it was too beautiful not to share, so I had to release it.

The idea for Blinded by Love came from my own funny and unconventional love story. While cute, it did lack some dramatic flair, which is where my better half came in. To make things interesting, I let him choose Declan’s abilities. Let me tell you, that was a challenge that I hope you enjoy.

Vivid dreams, pictures, and random ideas aside, if I had to narrow down my greatest source of inspiration, it will always be my mom. She’s the best sounding board a girl could ever hope for. Sometimes she listens while I lament the fact that I’ve shot a character and don’t know what’s going to happen next, and other times she spits out epic advice.

Readers are my favorite people and I’d love to hear what inspires you!

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AUTHOR BIO:

Books transport us to a fantasy world where anything can happen, and once I overcame my difficulties in learning how to read, I was hooked. My mother always carried a Harlequin Romance with her, so it was only natural that I was drawn to that genre. There was something magical about the concept of eternal love and as I grew older, my tastes within the genre broadened to include everything from historical to dark.

My writing blossomed in much the same way. The first story I wrote was the Vanderbilt Affair, which was inspired by a field trip. Back then, I was fortunate enough to have an English teacher willing to nurture my love of writing by becoming my editor after school.

The writing bug stayed with me, but over the years, life got in the way, and it wasn’t until my early forties that I published my first short story in a Christmas Anthology. From there, I began writing and publishing across many sub-genres, with each book carrying some element of the unexpected.

When I’m not up to devious pursuits, like shooting a character, you’ll find me curled up with a book next to my dog, watching TV with my better half, or engaging in random water gun fights with my daughter and the neighborhood kids.

Stalk me at the links listed below!!

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CONNECT WITH GLADYS:

Email:

gladyscrossauthor@gmail.com

Facebook Fan Page:

https://www.facebook.com/authorgladyscross

Facebook Personal Page:

https://www.facebook.com/april.peace.77398

Facebook Group – A Cross the Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3772742262760749

Twitter:

https://www.twitter.com/Author_Cross

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gladys.cross.author

TikTok:

http://tiktok.com/@authorgladyscross

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2102530.Gladys_Cross

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59853897-blinded-by-love

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3uv378X

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:

**The Blinded by Love: A Superhero in Disguise eBook is on SALE for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!!**

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3HDRPD2

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09LD4WSJN

Amazon UK Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LD4WSJN

Amazon AU Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09LD4WSJN

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Gladys will be awarding a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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