(Five days before her wedding to a man she admires but doe...)
Five days before her wedding to a man she admires but doesn't love, Katrina Spencer escapes to a private island. There, she can let the sun warm her body as she contemplates a future without the passion she craves. Then she lazily opens her eyes, only to see Brock Denton, muscular, half-naked, the one who got away; the one who makes her body tingle with arousal. How Brock arrived is a mystery, but it's clear he's in danger. Kat faces danger, too, in the arms of a man who is determined to free her from her every inhibition. Kat has five days and five nights to make up her mind; return home to a man she doesn't love, or satisfy her wildest passions with Brock and let herself be swept away.
(It's tough to play it cool on a sultry summer night. The ...)
It's tough to play it cool on a sultry summer night. The perfect daughter. The perfect prom queen. The perfect wife. Jenny Tolliver's been the good girl all her life, and it's gotten her nowhere. Now that her marriage has been busted up by her cheating ex, she's decided it's time to regroup and rediscover herself. This summer she's headed back to her hometown of Destiny, Ohio, to the very lakeshore cottage where she grew up, to figure out what life holds in store for her next. She never dreamed the answer would be Mick Brody, Destiny's #1 hellraiser. He comes from the wrong side of the tracks (or in his case, the lake), and he's landed in hot water more times than he can count. He's exactly the kind of guy Jenny's always kept her distance from, but soon the good girl and the bad boy are caught in a raw heat that's out of control. Too bad Mick's got a secret that threatens to tear them apart and ruin Jenny's perfectly, passionately reckless summer.
(The book brims with the unique delights of small-town rom...)
The book brims with the unique delights of small-town romance, as two people caught in the middle of their families' longtime feud discover passion most unexpectedly.
(Toni Blake takes readers on a third heartwarming trip to ...)
Toni Blake takes readers on a third heartwarming trip to the small town of Destiny, Ohio in Whisper Falls. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Susan Wiggs, and Sherryl Woods will cherish every moment of this richly emotional love story from one of the most exciting voices in contemporary romance - a tale of a luckless young woman and a bad boy biker on the path to love and redemption. Toni Blake brilliantly combines passion and poignancy, heart and heat in Whisper Falls.
(Toni Blake transports readers back to the small town of D...)
Toni Blake transports readers back to the small town of Destiny, Ohio, once again in Willow Springs, as a longtime friendship turns into something oh so much more when the town matchmaker provides some very special for a young fireman haunted by a tragic on-the-job experience.
(A rugged loner and ex-biker-gang member, Duke Dawson is l...)
A rugged loner and ex-biker-gang member, Duke Dawson is looking for some peace and quiet while recovering from an accident. But when Anna Romo comes wandering through his woods and into his cabin, she completely rocks his world. The last thing he expected or wanted was to find himself hungering after a woman whose eyes held hurt even deeper than his own. Running from a troubled past, Anna is building a new life in Destiny. When she first meets Duke, she's terrified - but something about him calls to her very soul. The hard-bodied rebel is soon helping her turn her new home into a bed and breakfast, and close quarters quickly lead them into her bed. Their passion is palpable, but can she convince a man who has turned his back on life to take the biggest leap of faith of all and fall in love?
(Shelby Scott is no damsel in distress - even if she is st...)
Shelby Scott is no damsel in distress - even if she is stranded by the road on the way to her new life in Sassafras, South Carolina. If only she could make her sexy savior, Jason Rose, get that through his thick, handsome head. Now he’s offering her rides to the store, trying to fix up her ramshackle cabin, and - worst of all - turning her nighttime dreams more naughty than nice. Jace is no knight in shining armor, but growing Christmas trees for a living makes it easy to play Santa - especially for a woman who's so determined to celebrate her freedom from a troubled past that she’s made holiday decorations out of simple berries and ribbon. Jace is more than ready to pull her onto his lap and check off every item he suspects is on both their lists, but earning her trust might just take a Christmas miracle.
(Suzanne Quinlan has been through a lot lately, so nothing...)
Suzanne Quinlan has been through a lot lately, so nothing sounds better than a peaceful winter in her cozy cottage on Summer Island. The last thing she wants is a massive lifestyle adjustment -especially when it comes in the form of an injured Zack Sheppard, who is sullen, angry and completely dependent on her. Zack values his independence above all else. But when he falls down his icy steps, he finds himself with a serious leg injury and in need of round-the-clock care. The only person available to help is his ex’s best friend, Suzanne. It doesn’t hurt that Suzanne is far more attractive than he ever realized, but he’s never been one to settle, and he sure isn’t going to start now. As Suzanne and Zack grow closer, they both realize they’re in this thing more deeply than they ever thought, and it’s started to cause tension in their small, close-knit community, too. Will Zack be able to commit this time, and will Suzanne be able to trust him? One thing is certain: come spring, the lives and loves of Summer Island will never be the same.
(Lose your heart to Summer Island, where summers are easy,...)
Lose your heart to Summer Island, where summers are easy, winters are cozy and friends welcome you with open arms Summer Island has always been home to Meg Sloan. She runs the Summerbrook Inn, like her grandmother did, and she loves the laid-back pace of life and the close-knit community the island offers. Meg also loves Zack Sheppard, but what she doesn’t love is Zack’s refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship. Seth Darden arrives on Summer Island in search of summer work, but also in search of something else - his past. There are secrets buried at the Summerbrook Inn, secrets that forged the path of Seth’s life. But he wasn’t counting on falling for the lovely innkeeper, Meg. When Meg meets Seth, she can’t ignore the sparks that fly between them, even though she feels like her heart has been torn in half. But if Zack won’t commit, should she take the leap with Seth? And can she even have a future with him if he can’t reckon with his past?
(Lila Sloan wonders why she ever thought house-sitting for...)
Lila Sloan wonders why she ever thought house-sitting for her sister Meg on the remote Summer Island was a good idea. And to make matters worse, local real estate developer Beck Grainger is trying to cut down the beautiful trees that line the property. Lila can’t let this happen; Meg will never forgive her. Beck can understand Lila’s anger - sort of. The trees are actually on the neighboring property, and the land was zoned for development months ago, so his plans were no secret. But he dislikes being at odds with his friend’s sister, especially because Lila is appealing in every way: loyal, quick-witted and completely stunning. Lila hates that she’s so attracted to Beck, who seems like a genuinely good man, despite his tree-murdering tendencies. And their chemistry is off the charts. She just wishes he’d let this development go. As Summer Island counts down to a snowy Christmas, Lila and Beck will have to strike a compromise that seems impossible for them both - or risk losing the best thing either of them has ever had.
Toni Brewsaugh Herzog is an American bestselling author of over twenty novels, published in numerous languages. Her heartfelt and sensual stories are known for taking readers on an emotional journey. Her novels appear under the pseudonym Toni Blake.
Background
Toni Brewsaugh Herzog was born on October 16, 1965, in Covington, Kentucky, United States, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio. She is the daughter of Talc Brewsaugh (a construction worker) and Rita Brewsaugh (maiden name Blevins, a homemaker).
Her early childhood was spent in the Northern Kentucky area. When Toni was around seven, her family moved south to a more rural area in Grant County, Kentucky, where Toni acquired many cats and dogs, and quickly learned to despise farm work. Being an only child in the country left lots of time for imagination to grow, and so it was at the age of ten when Toni decided she wanted to be a writer. She won an essay contest in the fifth grade. Soon after, Toni Brewsaugh penned her first novel, nineteen notebook pages long. By the time Toni entered high school, she'd written countless short stories and would soon complete a novella.
Education
At high school, Toni Brewsaugh joined the yearbook and newspaper staff as a Freshman, and by her Sophomore year, she shared co-editorship of the yearbook and had been promoted to editor-in-chief of the newspaper.
Brewsaugh excelled in high school, but college was another matter. She attended Northern Kentucky University from 1983 to 1984.
Toni Brewsaugh Herzog worked as a secretary and a mutual funds accountant before returning to her first love, writing. In the years that followed, Toni tried her hand at literary fiction and penned numerous short stories, some of which saw publication and one of which garnered her a nomination for the prestigious Pushcart Prize in 1996. In that same year, she was the recipient of the Kentucky Women Writers’ Fellowship. Toni has had more than forty short stories and articles published in literary, youth, and writing publications, and The University of Cincinnati has added a number of her short stories to its Social Inequalities curriculum.
In early 1996, a good friend and fellow writer suggested that Toni consider writing romance novels, and she shoved a couple of Jennifer Crusie's first Harlequin Temptations into Toni's hand. Though Toni hadn't read a romance in many years, as soon as she tried these, she was hooked and suddenly understood what she was supposed to be writing. Joining her local chapter of the Romance Writers of America, Toni committed herself to learning as much about the romance industry as possible and began to write her first romance novels, targeting them toward Harlequin Temptation.
In 1998, Toni sold her first three novels, all romantic comedies, to Kensington’s Precious Gems line. She was featured as an "up and coming author" in the 1999 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, and soon after served by special invitation as a writing instructor for Northern Kentucky University.
In early 2000, Toni made her first sale to Harlequin Temptation, and went on to expand into Harlequin's Duets line. Toni’s Harlequin novels have been distributed widely all over the world, in twenty-four languages. Since then, Toni has gone on to write for Warner Books, NAL/Signet Eclipse, and Avon Books.
Toni Brewsaugh Herzog became a bestselling author of over twenty novels. She also has more than forty short stories and articles published. She received Fellowship for Kentucky women writers, The National Readers Choice Award and Booksellers Best Award.
(It's tough to play it cool on a sultry summer night. The ...)
2009
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Striving to give her readers heroines they can relate to and heroes they can fall in love with, Toni Brewsaugh Herzog hopes her writing encourages women to embrace their sensuality. She essentially thinks of her books as being "super sexy with touches of sweetness and humor." There's nothing more gratifying for Toni than to find out someone enjoyed one of her books. For her, that's what writing is all about - making a connection with others.
Membership
Romance Writers of America
Interests
genealogy, scrapbooking, cross stitch embroidery
Sport & Clubs
snow skiing
Connections
Toni Brewsaugh married Blair Herzog on September 23, 1989.
