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Wards of the Women - Book Tour and Giveaway

9/18/2019

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Wards of the Women
by Denise N. Wheatley
Genre: Romantic Suspense  â€‹
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They bought men from a prison to fulfill their every need. What could possibly go wrong with such a simple little purchase?

WARDS OF THE WOMEN introduces three desperate girlfriends who, on the surface, appear to have it all, but underneath are in the midst of various crises. Mysterious deaths, extortion, straying husbands and illegitimate children have suddenly overtaken the lives of Violet Christianson, Shayne Wentworth, and Fifi Gentry. Eventually, when Violet becomes fed up with all of their circumstances, she does what any sensible woman would do—blackmails the state prison warden into letting each of them buy an inmate from the jail for their own personal fulfillment. But never in their wildest dreams did they imagine all the chaos that would ensue from a simple little purchase…



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THE PRETENSE

Chapter One

Violet Christianson was a woman who knew what her name meant to most. Perfection. Everyone either wanted her, wanted to be her, or simply wanted her to go away.

Violet considered herself to be the most beautiful woman on her block, and never missed an opportunity to ponder her stunning image. At five-eight, she kept her lean, size two figure draped in outrageously expensive designer clothing at all times. Her dazzling, widespread hazel eyes were framed with long, lush lashes. Her retroussé nose had finally been perfected after several invasive surgeries. Her soft, plump lips accentuated high cheekbones when they puckered. Her raven hair swung so low that she could practically sit on it.

Violet’s husband, Elliot, was rich. The richest man on the block, to be exact. Elliot worked as a real estate developer and closed more big-money deals than a little bit. As a result, he allowed her to spend his money on whatever she wanted, and whenever she wanted. As he should have, considering how unsightly he was. Elliot’s pockmarked skin, hair plugs, bifocaled eyes, rat-like teeth, pot belly, and squat body were enough to send most into hysterics the moment they laid eyes on him. But Elliot was wise enough to hide his ghastly appearance behind his vast fortune. So by the time people noticed his looks, they’d already been so blinded by his Benjamins that his ugliness became a blur. Which is exactly how he said he wanted it.

Violet’s house was big. The biggest house on her suburban block, to be exact. It boasted a huge great room, six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, an Olympic-size pool, and even a room designated just for gift wrapping. The house had been designed by Jacques Lolique, interior decorator to the stars, which meant that her contemporary décor was nothing short of flawless—as was the house’s appearance, which was constantly being serviced by a small army of workers.

To top it all off, Violet was smart. Smart enough to have earned a doctorate in psychiatry. But rather than open a high-end practice and service the rich and famous, she’d gone with her heart and decided to work with inmates at the local state prison.
Violet Christianson. Beautiful, lucky, and charitable. All the reasons why most people either wanted her, wanted to be her, or simply wanted her to go away.


Chapter Two

Shayne Wentworth loved how the mere mention of her name brought smiles to most faces. She knew she may not have been the most beautiful woman on the block, but she certainly was the sweetest.

Shayne was an ex-pageant queen. Ex, simply because she now had five beautiful children and a wonderful husband to look after. If it weren’t for them, she could certainly still be competing. Because, after all, when she looked at herself, her bright-green eyes still danced. She made sure her straight white teeth still gleamed. And her creamy, clear skin still glowed. As for her shoulder-length platinum blonde locks, all she’d have to do was pull them out of the bun that she usually wore and shake it out a bit. As for her figure, all it would take was a crunch or two to get back in fighting shape. And as for the rest? Nothing a tube of lip gloss and a dazzling evening gown couldn’t fix. So, all things considered, she was still a contender.

Shayne’s husband may not have been the richest man on the block, but he certainly was the most powerful. Russell worked as a criminal defense attorney and had a reputation for being ruthless and cutthroat. At home, however, he was a different man. Russell was a gentle pussycat who worshipped his wife and doted on his children. He allowed Shayne to stay at home while he worked to provide for the family. Which was good for her, considering she knew nothing beyond the world of pageantry.

Shayne may not have had the biggest house on the block, but the one she did have was bursting with energy. Her sixteen-year-old son, Matthew, was following in his father’s star-studded footsteps by playing football at Russell’s high school alma mater. Her fourteen-year-old daughter, Sloane, was a straight-A student who’d managed to skip two grades and was taking accelerated courses in high school. Her twelve-year-old son, Ryan, already knew he wanted to be an attorney, so he spent every possible moment with his dad at the law firm. Eleven-year-old Cadence was carrying her mother’s torch by competing in statewide beauty pageants and winning numerous trophies and prizes. And Basil, Shayne’s ten-year-old son, was simply brilliant. His wit, intellect, and cunning sense of humor amazed all who knew him.

Shayne Wentworth. Nurturing, fortunate, and fulfilled. She may not have had the best on the block, but at least she had her family.


Chapter Three

Fifi Gentry knew that the mere mention of her name meant only one thing to most. Business. And while she may not have been the sweetest woman on the block, she certainly was the feistiest.

Fifi was a go-getter. A five-foot dynamo. A twenty-eight-year-old spitfire who was too busy fighting for the rights of others to worry about trivial things. Like looks, for instance. Fifi would much rather spend her time amending proposals than getting a makeover. She did, however, put forth an effort to appear presentable, considering she wanted to be taken seriously.

Fifi never missed her monthly hair appointments to have her sleek brown bob, which complemented her almond-shaped eyes, dyed and trimmed. She cleansed her flawless olive skin with plain water and smoothed Vaseline over it every night, which was her secret to keeping it radiant. She followed a strict macrobiotic diet and practiced Ashtanga yoga to help keep her enviable size zero in shape. And she did take the time to lengthen her lashes with mascara, brighten her cheeks with blush, and accentuate her lips with gloss every day.

Fifi may have been the only woman on the block without a husband, but her boyfriend certainly was the most influential man in the state. Senator Edward Hynes was Fifi’s current beau, and the buzz amongst politicians was that he’d be the one to beat during the next presidential election. And even though Fifi and Edward didn’t share many of the same political views, she couldn’t have been prouder of him.

Fifi’s house may not have been bursting with energy, but at least it was all hers. She still lived in the home she’d grown up in, which her parents had been kind enough to give to her. She hadn’t changed much by way of décor because she loved having the feel of her parents and memories of her childhood surrounding her. And the house would be perfect for raising a family in, which she was definitely looking forward to doing one day.

Fifi may not have the goods to compete in beauty pageants, but her advocacy work more than made up for that. Fifi worked as a lobbyist assistant, fighting to have bills passed that would enforce tougher child protection laws. She was currently lobbying to have convicted child molesters serve harsh, mandatory jail sentences, then once they were released, have electronic tracking devices implanted inside their bodies so their whereabouts could be traced at all times. More importantly, she was working to have a bill passed that would force child molesters to undergo physical castration.

Fifi Gentry. Purposeful, altruistic, and unrelenting. She may not have had the most on the block, but at least she had a mission.


THE TRUTH…


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Denise N. Wheatley is a lover of romance, happy endings and the art of storytelling. She’s best known for her chick lit novel I WISH I NEVER MET YOU, which was published by Simon & Schuster in 2004. She has since traditionally published several novels and novellas, including contemporary, suspense and paranormal romance. She strives to creative characters who are strong, colorful and relatable, and tell entertaining stories that embody matters of the heart.

Denise received a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the city where she was born and raised. She’s written screenplays and ghostwritten for some of your faves, and when she’s not sitting behind a computer, you can find her in a movie theater, on a tennis court, watching true crime television or chatting on social media.



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47 Comments
lynn clayton
9/18/2019 11:14:35 am

oh i can not wait to read this looks really good

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/18/2019 07:03:20 pm

Thank you so much, Lynn! I hope you enjoy it!

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Rita Wray
9/18/2019 11:26:39 am

I enjoyed the excerpt.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/18/2019 07:04:27 pm

Thank you so much, Rita! Glad you enjoyed it. :-)

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Calvin
9/18/2019 03:01:03 pm

Quite a cool book. Cheers.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/18/2019 07:05:30 pm

Thank you so much, Calvin!

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wendy hutton
9/18/2019 04:18:33 pm

very hot cover, thanks this sounds like a great read

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/18/2019 07:07:07 pm

Thank you so much, Wendy!

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SHERRY
9/18/2019 05:22:05 pm

This sounds like a very good book.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/18/2019 07:08:11 pm

Thank you so much, Shery! I appreciate that!

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Dale Wilken
9/18/2019 06:48:02 pm

I loved the excerpt thank you.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/18/2019 07:09:08 pm

You're so welcome, Dale, and thank you!

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/18/2019 07:10:30 pm

Thank you so much for hosting me, Maia! I appreciate you, as always!

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Kelly D
9/19/2019 10:24:46 am

I like the cover, it is original.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/19/2019 02:51:02 pm

Thanks so much, Kelly!

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Stephanie
9/19/2019 04:01:24 pm

These seems like extremely unusual stories.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/25/2019 10:01:30 pm

Thanks, Stephanie! If you give my book a read, I hope you enjoy it!

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jeanette h sheets
9/19/2019 10:32:23 pm

WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THE COVER,BUT HOT!!VERY EXCITED TO READ!

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/25/2019 10:02:53 pm

Thank you so much, Jeanette! I hope you enjoy it!

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aaron r
9/21/2019 05:31:20 pm

Love the lipstick kiss and think that he's a great looking cover thanks for sharing.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/25/2019 10:04:01 pm

Thanks, Aaron! I love the lipstick mark as well.

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Kelly Nicholson
9/24/2019 10:44:44 am

What do you think of the book or the cover?

prefer topless chick on covers instead,but thats just me

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/25/2019 10:08:33 pm

Ha! Understood, Kelly. I think for the subject of this book, the cover is fitting. This hunk of a man represents the inmates that my main characters purchase from the prison, and while he's strong and capable, he's also at their whim, hence the chain around his wrists.

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Beyond Comps
9/24/2019 01:08:52 pm

Nice cover!

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/25/2019 10:08:57 pm

Thank you!

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lynn clayton
9/26/2019 10:07:39 pm

love the cover looks like a great read

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/27/2019 08:17:52 pm

Thank you, Lynn! If you give WARDS OF THE WOMEN a read, I hope you enjoy it!

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Terri Quick
9/26/2019 10:45:48 pm

Very sexy cover

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/27/2019 08:09:12 pm

Thank you so much, Terri!

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Mya Murphy
9/28/2019 01:01:00 pm

Delicious cover!! 😍😍 Any recipes? Lmfao... Banana split, perhaps?

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/30/2019 12:58:08 am

Ha! Thank you, Mya!

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heather
9/28/2019 02:37:47 pm

This so sounds like my kind of read and I love the cover too. Good luck on the tour.

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/30/2019 12:59:12 am

Thank you so much, Heather! I really appreciate that and hope you enjoy it!

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Lydia Goodman
9/28/2019 07:43:16 pm

verrrrry nice cover! sounds like a great read

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Denise N. Wheatley
9/30/2019 01:00:03 am

Thank you so much, Lydia! So glad you like it!

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Ann Fantom
10/4/2019 07:26:59 am

I like the cover. It is very sexy!

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Denise N. Wheatley
10/5/2019 10:15:08 am

Thank you so much, Ann!

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Jennifer L.
10/5/2019 09:55:33 pm

What a great cover. It certainly gets my attention!

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Tracie Cooper
10/9/2019 11:26:15 am

I am very excited about the character of FiFi!

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Victoria Scott
10/9/2019 02:45:40 pm

Thank you for sharing!

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Piroska
10/12/2019 12:21:04 am

Sounds very intriguing! Hot cover!

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samantha
10/12/2019 11:07:25 am

The guys body on the cover makes me want to rip open the book and read ! I cant wait for this one.

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Francine Anchondo
10/14/2019 11:19:37 am

Nice cover

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Daniel M
10/17/2019 06:57:06 pm

like the cover

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Mood Reader
10/17/2019 11:04:30 pm

Looks great! :)

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Heather Kaufman
10/18/2019 06:08:30 pm

WOW, the cover model is hot!

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Jerry Marquardt
10/18/2019 11:32:19 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Wards of the Women, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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