Blurb
A fantastical romance involving a girl, the music that
fuels her, and her Ouija board.
Rosalyn possesses a sunny
personality that is laced with quirks. Although she seeks acceptance in a world
where she lives out of time, what she gets is ridiculed for her eclectic
wardrobe and unconventional music collection.
One fateful night, Rosalyn
bewitches Niles, a stylish man whose offbeat character perfectly complements
her own. Unfortunately, he possesses a critical flaw that means relationship
suicide for him and pretty much anyone.
While under the influence of
insomnia-impaired judgment, Rosalyn summons Rock ‘n Roll deity Peter Lane back
from the dead. Not only does he spin her hormones into a frenzy, Peter is also
the precarious puzzle piece that brings sense into her world. When Niles learns
that he can overcome his life-long challenge by helping Peter avenge his death,
how far will he go to secure Rosalyn’s heart?
Author Bio
Enjoying
San Francisco as a backdrop, the ghosts in Diane’s 150-year old Victorian home
augment the chorus in her head. With insomnia as their catalyst, these voices
have become multifarious characters that haunt her well into the sun’s crowning
hours, refusing to let go until they have manipulated her into succumbing to
their whims. Her experiences as an actress, business owner, artisan cake
designer, software project manager, Internet radio disc jockey, vintage rock n’
roll journalist/fangirl, and lover of dark and quirky personalities influence
her idiosyncratic writing.
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Excerpts
PETER
May 13, 1966 was a day that most
wouldn't give a turnip over. Take a look at this picture. You see that guy? The
smarmy, dark-haired young businessman sitting behind that big wood desk? That's
Ben Stoddard, or as he likes to call himself, Big Ben. I refer to him as Mr.
B.S. He's the one who took me. I mean he took everything—my career, my
happiness, the girl I loved, and my life.
Now look to those four young lads sitting across from him—the ones that
seem as if they've never had a penny to their names. The ones eager to sign on
that dotted line. That handsome devil with the sandy blonde hair and the stupid
grin—that's me, Peter Lane; singer, guitarist, huge chump, and idiot
extraordinaire. I was on top of the world at that moment. We all were. You know
that witticism about how you have to be careful that you don't sign your life
away? It's no joke because that's exactly what I was doing.
We had just been given a new car, a swanky apartment, and unlimited credit
at all the fancy boutiques on Carnaby Street. You've heard of Carnaby, right?
The place where every self-respecting mod paid too much for clothes he couldn't
afford even if they had been offered at fair prices. We were told to dress like
we owned the world because we soon would. A tour was being planned so we could
conquer America just like The Beatles had. All we had to do was sign on that
little piece of paper you see on Mr. B.S.'s desk. We signed it in blue ink from
a fountain pen—but had we known whom we were dealing with we would have pricked
ourselves and used blood.
Two years later I was hovering above my casket, watching people lower my
body into a dark, dirt hole, and cringing at how the once beautiful man had
become broken, burnt to a crisp, and about to be devoured by worms.
Everyone thought it was an accident.
Then
and there I vowed revenge. Plotting it was easy, but finding my way back was
another story.
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From Diane Rinella:
Instead of spending money to promote this giveaway, I'd like to promote change. If my fellow book lovers will help spread the word, I will give my promotion budget for this event to charity. Thus, for every 500 entries I will give $5 to St Jude's Children's Hospitals. Please support this event by liking, sharing, and entering. http://
Facebook is in no way responsible for this giveaway.
There is a $20 limit on this donation.
Open to US residents only. If the winner is international he/she will receive an ebook.
Thank you, Hunter. I appreciate your time and support. Much love and wishes for success to you.
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Thank you Diane! You are fantastic to work with & a true talent. Continued success to you!
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