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SC STEPHENS ~ Interview & GIVEAWAY

SC STEPHENS ~ Interview & GIVEAWAY

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KELLAN KYLE KELLAN KYLE KELLAN KYLE!!

Easily one of the most popular “book boyfriends” you’ll ever read about!!

The “THOUGHTLESS” series is one of my top top TOP favs EVER!

Its on my 6-star list and I can’t recommend these books highly enough!!

It’s one of those stories that sucks you in, makes your heart race and drop, and doesn’t let you stop turning the pages even for a second.

Scroll down for teasers, a fan Q&A with S.C. Stephens and…
a GIVEAWAY!!

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ENTER TO WIN COPIES OF THOUGHTLESS and EFFORTLESS!!! 

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S.C. Stephens is a bestselling author who enjoys spending every free moment she has creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance.
Her debut novel, Thoughtless, an angst-filled love triangle charged with insurmountable passion and the unforgettable Kellan Kyle, took the literary world by storm. Amazed and surprised by the response to the release of Thoughtless in 2009, more stories were quick to follow. Stephens has been writing nonstop ever since.

In addition to writing, Stephens enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading fabulous novels, loading up her iPod with writer’s block reducing music, heading out to the movies, and spending quality time with her friends and family. She currently resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her two equally beautiful children.

THOUGHTLESS SERIES #1

For almost two years now, Kiera’s boyfriend, Denny, has been everything she’s ever wanted: loving, tender and endlessly devoted to her. When they head off to a new city to start their lives together, Denny at his dream job and Kiera at a top-notch university, everything seems perfect. Then an unforeseen obligation forces the happy couple apart.

Feeling lonely, confused, and in need of comfort, Kiera turns to an unexpected source—a local rock star named Kellan Kyle. At first, he’s purely a friend that she can lean on, but as her loneliness grows, so does their relationship. And then one night everything changes…and none of them will ever be the same.

 

My spoiler-free review of Thoughtless 

 

“What if I don’t choose you, Kellan? What will you do?” 
He looked away, a tear rolling down his cheek. “I’ll leave, Kiera. I’ll leave, and you and Denny can have your happily ever after.” He looked back at me. “You wouldn’t even need to tell him about me. Eventually, the two of you…” his voice broke and another tear fell on his cheek, “the two of you would get married, and have children, and have a great life.” 
I fought back a sob. “And you? What happens to you in that scenario?” 
“I…get by. And I miss you, every day,” he whispered.” 

 

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THOUGHTLESS SERIES #2

After being caught in the middle of a love triangle which led to a devastating betrayal, Kiera pledged to learn from the mistakes she’d made. She was determined to never again inflict that kind of pain on anyone, especially the soulful, talented man who held her heart. But life offers new challenges for every relationship, and when Kiera’s love is put to the ultimate test, will it survive? Love is easy . . . trust is hard.

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My spoiler-free review of Effortless
(6 stars!!)

 

“…you finally get it.”…
… “get what?”…
“That I’m yours… that you can take me… anywhere, anytime, anyway.
That you own every piece of me.”
~ Kellan

 “…but what it all boils down to is three words that don’t mean nearly enough…
I love you.”
~ Kellan

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THOUGHTLESS SERIES #3

“Can love survive when life gets Reckless?”

When the band hits it big, Kiera and Kellan must ask themselves: Can their love for each other survive the constant pressures of superstardom? The friendships they’ve formed, the new family they’ve found, and the history they’ve forged will all play a part in helping them navigate the turbulent waters of the band’s exploding popularity. A greedy executive hell-bent on success, a declining pop star looking for an edge, and a media circus that twists lies into truths are just some of the obstacles the lovers will have to overcome if they are going to remain together. Fame comes with a price-but will it cost Kiera and Kellan everything?

 

TEASER

Looking up at me with an expression that mixed both desire and irritation, he grumbled, “Are you trying to make this last about five seconds?” I laughed and his impish grin returned. “You’re killing me, Kiera.” He kissed my stomach. “You’re actually killing me.”

As his lips wandered down my stomach, I began to believe that he was killing me; the ache pulsing through me was bordering on painful. His eyes softened into an expression filled with love and adoration. “You’re so beautiful…do you know that?”

I felt my cheeks heat and I averted my eyes. I was…cute, sure, but words like beautiful were reserved for my exotic sister. Kellan removed his shoes and shorts and crawled into the bed with me. Lying at my side, he grabbed my chin and turned my head towards him. “Do you know that?” he repeated.

Since I had no words in me, I shook my head. Kellan sighed, and ran his fingers through my hair. “Well, I do,” he whispered.

 

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Release date : March 5, 2013

 

Here are a few questions our readers wanted to ask SC Stephens.

Louisa M    ~   Did you know from the beginning that Kellan would be the one that Kiera would choose?
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S.C.  ~   No, I actually wasn’t sure who she was going to end up with at first. And my original ending to the story didn’t have her ending up with either boy. 🙂

Kelly Q   ~    Is there a chance you will be writing these books from Kellan’s POV??? PLEASE?!?
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S.C.  ~    I’ve considered writing the first book through Kellan’s eyes. We’ll see if I do though. He’s so beloved, I wouldn’t want to mess that up.
         Lisa C   ~    Did you originally plan this as a trilogy or did it start out as a standalone to you that you decided to take further?
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S.C.  ~ Hmmm, well, I planned a trilogy for the original ending (and I even wrote a sequel for it), but when I changed the ending, I was content to leave it as a standalone. I got a lot of requests for more though, and, just for my own amusement, I started adding onto it. I wasn’t planning on releasing it, but then I wrote the omelet scene. It cracked me up, and I decided to share it, because I didn’t want to be the only one laughing.

        Denise – Do you already have plans for what you will write after Reckless or are you waiting until after it is released to think about that?
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S.C.  ~   I have a backlog of older stories that I’ll be publishing in the next year or two, but while I’m doing that I’ll be busy writing the sequels to Conversion: The Next Generation and Not a Chance.
Kristen M   ~    Do you write every day? If so, how long usually? And with or without music?
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S.C. ~  I try to write every day. I’ve been surprisingly busy lately, so I haven’t been able to write as much as I wish I could. I typically write 3-4 hours a day, and almost always with music. Unless the music takes me somewhere I don’t want to be—say inside Kellan’s head when I’m writing about other characters. 😉
 Holly K   ~    Your books have such a wonderful flow to them!! Do you ever get ‘stuck’ while writing? And if so, what are your tricks for getting back on track?
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S.C. ~   I do get stuck sometimes. When that happens, I’ll reread older sections, look through my notes, or step away from it for a while. I find that doing monotonous things helps clear my head, so I’ll go for a walk or clean the house. Because of that, you would think my house was really, really clean…but no, not really. 😉
 Pat H  ~  Kellan, what is your dream vacation like?
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Kellan ~  Someplace warm, quiet, where it’s just my girl and me.
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Comments

  6. I finally got Thoughtless and had it read in a day. I’ve not yet had the chance to read Effortless, but I’m thinking it might be the time to do so. I feel like I’m missing out on so much about Kellan, but honestly Kiera was such a….yeah. I don’t even know how I feel about her.
    Thanks Aestas for another great giveaway!

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  9. Girl I have to tell you the giveaways, author interviews and your blog ROCK.. I loved Thoughtless & Effortless and I’m counting down to my pre-order of Reckless arrives although the title of the book scares me to death LOL

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  10. I’ve read Thoughtless and Effortless 3 times on my Kobo, but had to buy Thoughtless paperback the day it came out. Love these books and cannot wait to get the paperback copy of Effortless. Even more so the wait for Reckless has been so agonizing. Thank you SC Stephens for sharing Kellan Kyle with us!

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  11. Iv read these books 5 times over and over love kellan and the d bags 🙂 would love a paper back version so I can read them again xxx

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  15. I’d like to be gready and say both… but either would be find.. I fell in love with Kellan in book1 and fell more in love in book 2….

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  19. Would so love to win Thoughtless in paperback…I have both on my kindle and have re-read them many times, but the feel of the physical book in my hand would be amazing! Plus I would be able to let a few people I know borrow it and love the story too 😉 Thanks for the giveaway.

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  24. I read Thoughtless because of your previous review/post. I truly loved, loved, loved it. I’m going to read Effortless & then Reckless when it’s released. S. C. Stephens is a new author to me & I am so thankful for the day I found your blog. Wishing you a season of much joy!

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  25. Thoughtless and Effortless are my favorite books EVER!! S.C. Stephens is so brilliant and gifted. I can’t believe we have to wait till March for Reckless.

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