Hey, all!
Just wanted to remind you that my absolutely, positively, utterly and completely FREE short story, SURPRISE WEDDING, is up now as a Daily Read at eHarlequin. That means that every day for the next 15 days (five days have already elapsed), a new chapter of a 20 chapter short story will go up.
This story is related to my upcoming sexy contemporary release, 3 SEDUCTIONS AND A WEDDING. In fact, without the hero and heroine of SURPRISE WEDDING, there would be no 3 SEDUCTIONS…and no WEDDING. Here’s the teaser:
Cooper Rush and Bianca Brighton have been inseparable ever since they met back in college. And it’s been ten years since Coop popped the question, and Bianca accepted his ring. But thanks to their globe-trotting lifestyle and demanding careers, they’ve never actually managed to stand still long enough to exchange vows, despite pressure from family and friends. When business and pleasure finds them in Costa Rica, Coop decides he’s finally done waiting. He is ready to make Bianca his wife, right here, right now. After all, if she’s as committed to growing old together as he is, how could she possibly object?
Coop & Bianca appear in the prologue and epilogue of 3 SEDUCTIONS AND A WEDDING, but there story will be told in its entirely and exclusively online. I’d like to show Harlequin that I do have a following…so if you could pop over and read a chapter and maybe post a comment (you don’t have to say you love the story if you don’t! I swear, I’m not taking names!) that would be AWESOME!
I know some people like to wait until the story is all over to read…I get it…but I’d love it if you’d stop over today and read a little bit…just to whet your appetite.
Oh, and I’m giving away a $20 gift card to anyone who comments here today. $25 if you also comment at eHarlequin. (Ah, the sweet smell of bribery…)
Have a GREAT weekend!
By all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold over forty books to four publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her daughter, a spoiled dachshund, a haughty lynx-point Siamese and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.
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I read this blog at every update and have read and enjoyed many of your books. Always glad to read excerpts and ebooks. It’s a guy thing.
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Happy Friday. Headed over to eH now.
Tami B.
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lol @ u trying to bribe us. Well, I was already reading Coop and Bianca’s story….very interesting BUT I really can’t stand the short chapters and all these cliffhangers!!!
LOL!
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Loved it!
And I tried to comment over there, but I wasn’t approved. I’ll have to go try and sign up.
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Hi Julie, I REALLY enjoyed reading your story so far. Can’t wait to know more…
Happy Friday everyone!
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I’d do it even without the bribe!!!
The sun is out and it’s actually warm!!
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Can you post the website link at least once a week please? I tend to forget things and won’t find my way back!!
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This is where I hate technology. I have an account, am signed in and it still tells me I can’t comment. Arrrggghhhhh…..
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Woohoo for Friday! Hope everyone has an awesome weekend. Off to eharlequin now.
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I don’t need to be bribed. I’m heading over to eharlequin now.
Have a great Friday all,
Cher
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I don’t think you need to bribe any of us we are already there. What a great book just enough to keep us on the edge of our seat waiting for the next chapter.
Happy weekend everyone hope the weather is nice where you live, yesterday it was so hot here and then the storms came last night and I think all day today.
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I’ll check out your book later after work. Happy Friday.
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Great prize. Will be heading to eHarlequin. Have a good weekend.
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sounds awesome, I am headed over there. Hopefully, I can find it!
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what’s the link to the other thing. I found the exerpt, but I don’t know where to post! Ack!
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Hope everyone is up for a great weekend! Suppose to be in the 90′s here this weekend.
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Hope everyone has a great weekend. Can’t wait to read your book.
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Have a great weekend!! Hopping over to eH now :)
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Only for you, Julie! Now I have one more stop to make each day.
That said, the story is definitely a keeper!
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Ahh… happy Friday! Great story, Julie, but I can’t stand having to wait to read the whole thing!
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how I love Friday here in the Jungle
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I’ll head over to eHarlequin right away!
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Great Friday and a happy weekend to everybody!
Gotta love those Fridays, thanks to you Plotmonkeys!
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I have read the 5 chapters and let me tell you there are SMOKIN!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to read the book when it comes out, seriously, I can’t wait, why won’t time go faster! 
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and enjoy the beautiful weather 
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Ah, ya didn’t need to bribe. Heading to eH, where there seems to be some kind of fire going on…I can see the steam and sparks from here.
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Am in Las Vegas; but have to check my emails, and the net to see what is going on. Heading over to harlequin to see if I can get on.
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Cant find where to post on eharlequin.
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I am going to go check it out! Happy Friday everyone!
Everyone have a great weekend!
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Happy Friday! I’ve read a bit of it and I love it!
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Thank you for the free read! Have a nice weekend everyone.
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Only for you! Congrats. I will do my part to make a good showing for youl.
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Please enter me!
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Teasing always helps……
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Thanks Julie. I was eHarlequin yesterday but didn’t get a chance to start reading your story. Hopefully I can get over there today to catch up on the online read.
Everyone have a great weekend. We are headed for a week of sunshine & beautiful weather.
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I read the first chapter! So far so good :)
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Enjoy the weekend all!
Guess I will hop over to eharlequin…
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Have a gret weekend everyone! I’m off to eharlequin
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I’m back from commenting on the eHarlequin site! I’m enjoying the story so far and the suspense is killing me.
Have a great weekend all!
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Story sounds great. Can’t wait to read it. Happy weekend everyone!
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Happy Friday. I will have to go over to Harlequin and check out your story, unforunately I will have to wait until I drop my kiddies off at grandmas. LOL She has yard work for them.
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Have a great weekend all. Finially a summer weather weekend!!
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TGIF!!
Hope you have a great weekend.
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I’m a fan of that type of novella. I’ve read a few from different authors and loved the concept. Your story sounds really good !
Happy friday
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Happy Friday. No bribing necessary.
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10 years is a long time! Looks like a good read.
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Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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I love the short reads on this website, and you are correct I normally wait until the full story is up so that I don’t have to wait for the ending. But just for you I will pop over today.
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It sounds great so far. I will be commenting on eHarlequin but I forgot my password and I am having it emailed to :spider: me so I can comment
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Love free reads!
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Have a great weekend everyone…suppose to be a wet one here in the midwest… heading over to eHarlequin to see if I can get through. :rain:
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Happy Friday to everyone! Looking forward to your ongoing story Julie, the storyline sounds fun.
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Hey Jules, thanks so much for the reminder. I completely spaced, and I haven’t been here everyday, so I missed. I will defo check out your e-story. I need to catch up. See you over there.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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Okay, Jules, I am back. You don’t have to count me in for the contest. I love Surprise Wedding. You had me from the first line. I can’t wait to learn more about Bianca and how Coop gets her to finally give in. Girl, I can’t wait to read 3 Weddings either. It should be a fun ride. I am so glad that you got to write this online read because I would have wanted to know what happened before.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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TGIF!! It’s also the 5th Friday, right?? I’m one who likes to wait for the book, won’t even look at trailers. I did RT your post for you on Twitter though. Have a good wk-end everyone!! Sue
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Happy Friday! How cool about the free read!
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Add me to the hat for this. . .happy weekend, and off to visit the online read as soon as I can! :)
Lois
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I’d do it even without the bribe!!!
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I just read what is posted so far at eHarlequin and now I am hooked. Now I can’t wait to read more. Great contest today! Have a great weekend everyone!
cherierj
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Thanks for the sneak peek and for the contest!
Happy weekend, everyone!
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I’m enjoying the quiet before the storm! Five of my grandchildren will
arrive shortly to spend the evening with the “grands” and their Uncle
Dave, who will also be arriving soon. We’re having a pizza party and
will enjoy a movie!
Happy weekend to all!!
Pat Cochran
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I’ve loved the story so far. It’s unusual to have the heroine NOT want to marry, but the hero to want to do so. I’m looking forward to see how Bianca’s attitude can change. It appears she never thought he’d leave her if she didn’t go through with it. Lesson, one can’t take anyone’s love for granted.
Patricia
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I stopped over earlier in the week and tried to leave a comment and was never able to. I’ll need to go back because I want to know what happens.
I enjoyed what I read.
Hope everyone has a great weekend
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Michelle B. aka Koshkalady
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Great contest! It wouldn’t let me comment though!
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Here I am and here I go to eHarlequin! Love Fridays!
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Have a great weekend! Will go to harlequin and check it out!!
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HAPPY FRIDAY AND HAPPY WEEKEND!
Wow two giveaway! I likey!
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Happy Friday! Going over to eHarlequin now
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I’ve read the first 3 chapters, can’t wait to go back and read some more.
Have a good weekend everyone!
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Happy Friday Everyone!! Thaks for the awesome contest!
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Wow, you got me wondering what’s next in your story. A great read!!
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Have a wonderful weekend!
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I checked out the story and left a comment there (as Amy555). So far, I really enjoy the story- I think it’s great to see the guy really want to get married and the woman is kind of holding out instead of the other way around. Can’t wait to see how it all ends :).
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Okay, I’m heading over to read it now.
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Love your story so far! Have a great weekend!
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omg JULIE!!
that. I like seeing how the other people are handling stuff, b/c u never know what really “is going on behind closed doors” as they say.
ok, several things but I’m really giddy right now so I hope everything I write makes sense later!lol I get excitable when I’m left with cliffhangers!!!
I did read the 1st chapter when I first saw it available on facebook post but then wasn’t planning to come back till they were ALL posted cuz like u said above, I like to read the whole story together usually.
But I went today cuz u said it would help and got sucked in
And I was vibin’ with Bianca’s concerns and ticked off that Coop ambushed with the chapel stunt, and is it me or does this sound like I’m too vested in this??
Anyway, I finish chapter 5 and I’m dying for tomorrow!
And i read where u said What the friends don’t know is that while they’re home planning a ceremony (and getting involved in some sexy pre-wedding activities!) Bianca and Coop are dealing with issues of their own. That’s this story. I
ps–my moniker there is Miss.Scarlett
and yeah I know my name, well my nickname (real btw)is already the same as another book character (and I liked her too) but I love Scarlett o’Hara! lol! I actually wanted Katie-Scarlett as my handle but it was taken! :*&#!:
ok, I’m rambling again…peace out
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Happy Friday!! Have a great weekend. It sounds great. Going to go check it out.
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Sounds like an interesting story.
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Sounds great I’ll head on over to Harlequin and look around.
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Happy Friday everyone and good luck!
Great story and I love the cover!
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I went to Harlequin but it would not let me comment.
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Hi Julie,
I had to work at 7 yesterday so I missed blogging here. I’m on my way to E Harlequin right now! Coop and Bianca sounds like it’s time to get them together for good. I’ve heard that Costa Rica is so green and lush!
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I love Plot Monkeys! Heading to eHarlequin! I enjoy Weddings!
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Hope I’m not too late. Love Amazon gift cards… more books!
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Everybody loves a wedding story. thanks for the heads up on the free read.
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Thanks for the free read, Julie. Can’t wait to read more…
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wow, thanks for the great read and contest!
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Thanks for the great free read. I tried to comment on eHarlequin but it refused to let me.
Julie Swaney
jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com
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I went to eH. As I said there that is a very interesting premise.
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its finally warm but today its raining I just can’t win happy weekend all!
Donna
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Thank you. Heading there now too.
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Awesome Julie as usual,
cheers for Julie. Now Mondays are everyday, right?!? 
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Of course you have a following, Julie . . . I love the eharlequin read so far. As I said in my comment there, I’m waiting for the next chapter (very impatiently, too, I might add).
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Awesome excerpt! I will go over and comment once I’m done here.
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I can’t wait to read Three Seductions And A Wedding. I always enjoy your Blaze’s.
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Ty for the tidbit!