C.C. Gibbs's Blog

The Wedding Etc.

Rafe and Nicole’s happily-ever-after is finished.

And Nyssa is getting THE WEDDING, ETC. ready for publication on December 12.

My original plan was to write a novella…just a lovely, lush, sweet and sexy wedding story. But in the time-honored fashion of weddings, the guest list grew and grew and grew. That meant the characters in my story mushroomed from initially, the bride, groom and immediate families, to—figuratively speaking--a cast of thousands. So, in consideration of the really, huge wedding, I included a guest list in the front of the book for everyone’s edification.

In addition to my novella plan that went awry, the past few years have seen a world more chaotic than usual, including the terrible pandemic we all have been living through. Not only has escape to the fantasy land of writing romance been personally satisfying for me in these difficult times, I wanted to offer that same escapism in this story of two lovers being good to each other. Caring for each other. Being kind and affectionate. And above all, loving.

There are detours, of course. Things that go wrong, even disastrously wrong.

Life isn’t always fair.

But Rafe and Nicole are eminently capable of overcoming challenges big and small.

Not only are they well-grounded and intelligent, their love is HUGE, also crazy and charming, sweet and intense, and don’t forget that once-in-a-lifetime feeling that warms clear down to your toes.

So, their happily-ever-after is guaranteed.

Although, they could have told you that the first day they met.

Discover their Reckless journey...

Rafe and Nicole are about to entertain you again in various formats in various countries with the usual confusion of titles and publishing schedules.

Schedule for the Reckless series:

US/North America
Book 1: Power and Possession - currently available in ebook format, print format available September 1st
Book 2: Seduction and Surrender - will be available in ebook format December, print format available March 2016
UK/International
Book 1: Pushing the Limits - currently available in ebook and print formats
Book 2: Breaking the Limits - ebook and print formats will be available September 3rd

I hope you enjoy Rafe and Nicole’s story in whatever format you read it. In celebration of the upcoming release of Book 1 print format in the US I am running a giveaway where you have the chance to win one of two signed copies of Power and Possession or one of five $10 USD Amazon gift cards!

The giveaway closes 8/17 at midnight CST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I'm participating in our local RWA chapter panel and book signing on May 12 at the library in Wyoming, MN.

6:30- chat with authors.
7:00- author panel.
7:30- book signing.

Come talk books :D

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
The International Print Edition of Pushing the Limits goes on sale May 7.

To celebrate the first print edition my Goodreads fan group is having a giveaway for MEMBERS ONLY. Be sure to join the group then visit the discussion thread for more information on how to enter to win 1 of 2 signed copies of Pushing the Limits.

Go and preorder here:
UK
Amazon UK
WHSMith

Australia
Booktopia
QBD

US
Wordery

I'm busy writing Book 2 in the Reckless series and hope to finish it next month. Rafe and Nicole are keeping me entertained. They're both young and wild and not entirely sure hot lust can evolve into sweet, tender love. They're exploring the possibilities...

I've decided to celebrate Throwback Thursday by reflecting on some of my previous novels. This week, originally released as Gorgeous as Sin by Susan Johnson. It was rereleased internationally as Desire Laid Bare by CC Gibbs.

To chat with other fans about this novel and all my others, swing by the CCGibbsFANS group

As promised, the extra scene from Book 1 in the Reckless scene: http://bit.ly/NicNRafe

This covers the first time Nicole met Rafe and how fate intervened. I can't say enough how great it is hearing from fans and reading reviews. You guys have been a huge influence on the next part of their adventure (which I am STILL writing!!). I hope you enjoy this small treat and have a great weekend.

Be sure to join the CCGibbsFANS group and let me know what you think !


XOXO
CC

I've been so pleased to read all the lovely comments and reviews that my books and characters have received. The Dominic Knight Trilogy captivated readers around the world and the first book in the new Reckless series featuring Rafe and Dominic's niece Nicole (Pushing the Limits - International/Power and Possession - North America) is currently available in ebook until the print copies debut on May 7 International/September 1 North America.

Thank you so much for reading my books and telling your friends about them. I always get a huge Cheshire grin reading all your brilliant feedback. I'm so grateful to readers for your passion and support that I'd like to share an extra scene of Nicole's first undeniably-hot glimpse of Rafe. On Friday March 13 I will be posting that snippet on my website as a thanks to all of you.

You can stop by CCGibbsFANS group to talk all things Dominic and Rafe with other readers!

To celebrate Valentine's Day I am giving away 2 $50 USD Amazon gift cards so you can buy something special for that special someone (and its just fine if that means YOU!!!)

It will go live 12am February 11th CST and close 12am February 14th.

One of the ways to enter is comment on this post! Now, I'm not 100% sure I have this formatted right, but be sure to visit my website and follow the comment link so your comment counts.

I want to know what formats and retailers you use to get your hands on new stories and which one is your go to!

So - do you read paperback, kindle, nook, iBook, or...?

Do you buy from Amazon, B&N, Waterstone, Kobo, iTunes, or...?

And what combination makes the majority of your purchases?

Thanks, and Happy Valentine's Day!

The first book featuring Dominic's niece, Nicole, is now available in electronic format worldwide!

Here are the links to purchase for Kindle & Nook:

North American edition titled Power & Possession
B&N http://bit.ly/1Bsftfc
Amazon http://bit.ly/1HBEoPc
Amazon Canada http://amzn.to/15M59T7

International edition titled Pushing the Limits
Amazon UK http://amzn.to/1BvqRni
Amazon Australia http://bit.ly/1HmauSD

I am currently writing book 2, titled Seduction and Surrender in the US/Canada (international title still pending). I am flying to northern California for the month to help focus and make progress. We have a small cabin in the woods with fewer distractions than at home :) The release date is still tentative, depending on when I finish writing! We are shooting for late summer/early fall. This should be the final book in the Reckless series, assuming the characters cooperate and I'm able to finish the story by the end...

I hope you enjoy Nicole and Rafe's story! I'm taking question from readers this week in honor of the release, visit my author page to submit yours.