I Am Thankful For...featuring Mandi Beck

Welcome to Day Four of "I Am Thankful For..." Today we are featuring Mandi Beck and we've got a love letter from Deacon to Frankie.

Want more Deacon & Frankie? Check out the Caged Love series.

Even when she won’t fight for us, I’ll go to war for her…


Inside the Octagon, I have no fear. I’m at home, in my element, inflicting pain onto men trained to hurt me just as badly. Making them submit, knocking them out, maiming them, because it’s them or me. And I choose them.

Outside the Octagon, my only weakness is a five-foot-two, classy as f*ck woman that I’ve loved for most of my life. She’s the one that brings me to my knees, fills my arms, my heart, and one day soon, my bed. She makes me reckless. Volatile. I drink too much and try too hard to f*ck my way out of feeling—all because of her.

Frankie De Rosa is my girl, my best friend. I haven’t earned her yet, but I won’t stand by and let anyone take her from me. She will be the greatest fight of my life, but she’s worth the battle.

Love hurts, but anything worth having does, right?

I’m Deacon “The Hitman” Love—Welcome to the Cage.

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Love.

It’s my name. It’s what I fight for. It’s Frankie.

I’m a fighter. Trained to always keep my cover. To anticipate, see the next hit coming. I never expected her past to come at us swinging like it has.

I’m about to take on two of the most important fights of my life. My girl and the belt. I know that I can handle it. That I’ll never stop fighting. But what do you do when your life, your love is threatened and you can't take the hits-she has to? You shut your eyes and f*cking pray like hell that she’s strong enough, fierce enough to come out on top.


I went to war for her. Now it's her turn.

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I Am Thankful For...featuring Mandi Beck

Welcome to Day 6 of my second annual "I Am Thankful" blog feature. Find out what some of your favorite book boyfriends (or girlfriends) are thankful for this holiday season. 

Today we are featuring the incredible Mandi Beck, author of the Caged Love series, the Wrecked series and more. Definitely check her out if you haven't met any of her swoony men.  

Read on to find out what Frankie is thankful for this year and be sure to meet her and Deacon in Love Hurts and Love Burns which are both currently on sale for a limited time!!

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Even when she won’t fight for us, I’ll go to war for her…

Inside the Octagon, I have no fear. I’m at home, in my element, inflicting pain onto men trained to hurt me just as badly. Making them submit, knocking them out, maiming them, because it’s them or me. And I choose them.

Outside the Octagon, my only weakness is a five-foot-two, classy as f*ck woman that I’ve loved for most of my life. She’s the one that brings me to my knees, fills my arms, my heart, and one day soon, my bed. She makes me reckless. Volatile. I drink too much and try too hard to f*ck my way out of feeling—all because of her.

Frankie De Rosa is my girl, my best friend. I haven’t earned her yet, but I won’t stand by and let anyone take her from me. She will be the greatest fight of my life, but she’s worth the battle.

Love hurts, but anything worth having does, right?

I’m Deacon “The Hitman” Love—Welcome to the Cage.

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Love.

It’s my name. It’s what I fight for. It’s Frankie.

I’m a fighter. Trained to always keep my cover. To anticipate, see the next hit coming. I never expected her past to come at us swinging like it has.

I’m about to take on two of the most important fights of my life. My girl and the belt. I know that I can handle it. That I’ll never stop fighting. But what do you do when your life, your love is threatened and you can't take the hits-she has to? You shut your eyes and f*cking pray like hell that she’s strong enough, fierce enough to come out on top.

I went to war for her. Now it's her turn.

Mandi Beck has been an avid reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an adult she was further submerged into the book world through book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a proper computer.

A wife, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys, and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her time with her husband and boys in Chicago where she was born and raised. Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when her deadlines are not met. 

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Release Blitz - Love Burns by Mandi Beck

I'm very excited to be a part of the release blitz for Love Burns by Mandi Beck. This is book two in her Caged Love series and the conclusion to Deacon and Frankie's story, which began in Love Hurts. 

Love.


It’s my name. It’s what I fight for. It’s Frankie.

I’m a fighter. Trained to always keep my cover. To anticipate, see the next hit coming. I never expected her past to come at us swinging like it has.

I’m about to take on two of the most important fights of my life. My girl and the belt. I know that I can handle it. That I’ll never stop fighting.

But, what do you do when your life, your love is threatened and you can't take the hits – she has to?

You shut your eyes and fucking pray like hell that she’s strong enough, fierce enough to come out on top.

I went to war for her.

Now it's her turn.

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Mandi Beck has been an avid reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an adult she was further submerged into the book world through book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a proper computer.

A nursing student, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys, and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised. Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when her deadlines are not met.

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Spotlight Sunday - Mandi Beck

Welcome to Spotlight Sunday, a new feature on the blog where I spotlight authors, bloggers, and more each week. 

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Today the spotlight is on author Mandi Beck! Mandi released her debut novel, Love Hurts, in January. Love Hurts features an MMA fighter and the woman he would do anything for. 

Be sure to read on and check out the spotlight interview and giveaway! 

Even when she won’t fight for us, I’ll go to war for her…

Inside the Octagon, I have no fear. I’m at home, in my element, inflicting pain onto men trained to hurt me just as badly. Making them submit, knocking them out, maiming them, because it’s them or me. And I choose them.

Outside the Octagon, my only weakness is a five-foot-two, classy as f*ck woman that I’ve loved for most of my life. She’s the one that brings me to my knees, fills my arms, my heart, and one day soon, my bed. She makes me reckless. Volatile. I drink too much and try too hard to f*ck my way out of feeling—all because of her.

Frankie De Rosa is my girl, my best friend. I haven’t earned her yet, but I won’t stand by and let anyone take her from me. She will be the greatest fight of my life, but she’s worth the battle.

Love hurts, but anything worth having does, right?

I’m Deacon “The Hitman” Love—Welcome to the Cage.

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Stephanie: What would you say is your interesting writing quirk? 

Mandi: I don’t know about interesting but I have to have music on and it has to be in headphones only. I can’t concentrate if it’s playing out loud on the speakers. Also I don’t write in chronological order. I write in scenes and piece it all together and then fill in the missing pieces.

Stephanie: What was the hardest part of writing your book? 

Mandi: Finding the time! Between my classes and my boys my day doesn’t start until midnight most days.

Stephanie: If your book was made into a movie, who would play your Deacon and Frankie? 

Mandi: Ohhh, I don’t know! It’s so hard because no one is really the right Frankie or Deac for me but I think if you were to ask my readers they would say either Brock O’Hurn or Jason Momoa as Deacon and Julianne Hough for Frankie.

Stephanie: If you had a theme song, what would it be? 

Mandi: My theme song? I’m not sure but I know that it would be something sassy and a little bad assy!

Stephanie: If you had a superpower, what would it be? 

Mandi: Time travel! No mind reading! No time travel. Or maybe flying. Lol I might be a little indecisive tonight.

Mandi Beck has been an avid reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an adult she was further submerged into the book world through book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a proper computer.

A nursing student, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys, and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised. Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when her deadlines are not met.

Love Hurts is her debut novel and she is currently working on the next in the series along with whatever other voices are clamoring for attention in her mind.

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New Release - Love Hurts by Mandi Beck

Ahhh!!! Mandi Beck released her debut novel, Love Hurts, early!!! You want to meet Deacon. You really, really do. Frankie, she is pretty awesome too! 

Gah, isn't that teaser amazing?? 

Get it on Amazon now!

It will be live on other platforms soon. 

Even when she won’t fight for us, I’ll go to war for her… 

Inside the Octagon, I have no fear. I’m at home, in my element, inflicting pain onto men trained to hurt me just as badly. Making them submit, knocking them out, maiming them, because it’s them or me. And I choose them. 

  Outside the Octagon, my only weakness is a five-foot-two, classy as f*ck woman that I’ve loved for most of my life. She’s the one that brings me to my knees, fills my arms, my heart, and one day soon, my bed. She makes me reckless. Volatile. I drink too much and try too hard to f*ck my way out of feeling—all because of her. 

Frankie De Rosa is my girl, my best friend. I haven’t earned her yet, but I won’t stand by and let anyone take her from me. She will be the greatest fight of my life, but she’s worth the battle. 

  Love hurts, but anything worth having does, right? 

  I’m Deacon “The Hitman” Love—Welcome to the Cage. 

Mandi Beck has been an avid reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an adult she was further submerged into the book world through book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a proper computer.

A nursing student, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys, and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised. Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when her deadlines are not met.

Love Hurts is her debut novel and she is currently working on the next in the series along with whatever other voices are clamoring for attention in her mind.

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Cover Reveal - Love Hurts by Mandi Beck

I'm so excited to help bring you the cover of Mandi Beck's debut novel, Love Hurts. 

I can't get over how much I love this cover and I can't wait for y'all to get this book on January 23rd! But you have a chance an Advanced Reader's Copy below.

Cover Design and photo by Perrywinkle Photography

Even when she won’t fight for us, I’ll go to war for her…

Inside the Octagon, I have no fear. I’m at home, in my element, inflicting pain onto men trained to hurt me just as badly. Making them submit, knocking them out, maiming them, because it’s them or me. And I choose them.

Outside the Octagon, my only weakness is a five-foot-two, classy as fuck woman that I’ve loved for most of my life. She’s the one that brings me to my knees, fills my arms, my heart, and one day soon, my bed. She makes me reckless. Volatile. I drink too much and try too hard to fuck my way out of feeling—all because of her.

Frankie De Rosa is my girl, my best friend. I haven’t earned her yet, but I won’t stand by and let anyone take her from me. She will be the greatest fight of my life, but she’s worth the battle.

Love hurts, but anything worth having does, right?

I’m Deacon “The Hitman” Love—Welcome to the Cage.

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Mandi Beck has been an avid reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an adult she was further submerged into the book world through book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a proper computer.

A nursing student, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys, and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised. Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when her deadlines are not met.

Love Hurts is her debut novel and she is currently working on the next in the series along with whatever other voices are clamoring for attention in her mind.

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12 Smart & Savvy Days of Christmas - Day 9 - Interview with Mandi Beck

Happy New Year! I hope yours was great. Did you make any resolutions, goals or plans for 2015? I've got a few in the works, both personally and professionally and can't wait to start working on them. For Day 9 today, debut author Mandi Beck stopped by for a fun interview. Welcome Mandi!

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What is your funniest holiday memory?

It’s not a Christmas memory but Thanksgiving. My brother in law came in (he wasn't my brother in  law yet) for Turkey day and I was cooking. Made the whole shebang, turkey, ham, sweet potatoes etc. Everyone is fixing their plates and the two Beck boys aren't taking sweet potatoes so I call them out on in and they immediately pile some on their plates. About half way through the meal they ask why I’m not eating any sweet potatoes to which I reply, “Ewww! I hate them!” They were so mad! LOL Apparently they  hate them too and were just trying to be polite! That was the last time that I made sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving.

What are your favorite Christmas traditions? Do you have any unique ones?

I love everything Disney! My Christmas tree (yes I call it “my”) is all Disney (white lights, black and red balls ala Mickey Mouse) so every year I buy everyone in our family a Disney ornament that we open on Christmas Eve along with our Christmas jammies and then we add the new ornaments to the tree. It’s my favorite part of Christmas. Unique huh? Not really. My family is Catholic Italians so we don’t eat meat on Christmas Eve. It’s all seafood and pasta for us. Then on Christmas morning we eat homemade sfogliatelle (flaky ricotta filled Italian pastry) while we drink our coffee and open our presents. It’s by far my favorite holiday.

What are your must watch holiday movies and/or Television specials? 

I am totally crazy about the 25 days of Christmas on ABC family! I love Christmas movies! I love the new as well as the classics. I think that A Christmas Story is my number one must watch still though. I watch the marathon probably longer than I should!

Holiday music - love it or hate it and why?

I drive my husband CRAZY with holiday music! I am one of those a$$holes who starts playing it November first and doesn’t stop til Mid January at the earliest! I love everything about it!

What is the funniest and/or weirdest thing a reader has ever asked you?

Technically I don’t have readers yet, but when I get some, I’ll let you know ;)

Which book of yours would you want to see made into a movie or tv series and who would you want to play the lead roles?

Tough one! ;)  I’ll go with my debut because, one: It’s the only book I've written and two: I think it would make a pretty awesome movie! LOL I’m not biased or anything! I don’t know who I would have play my characters though! I have yet to find someone who fits the mold perfectly.

What are your must-haves when you write?  Do you have any quirks like something you like to eat or drink while writing?

I have to have coffee, seltzer water and I prefer Mambas but I have a hard time finding them so anything sweet and fruity will do! I also have to listen to music but it has to be through headphones and not the speakers because then it distracts me. Weird, I know.

What three books would you bring with you if you were stranded on a desert island?  Why those books?

I’d rather pick my favorite child than try to narrow it down to three books I can’t live without! LOL

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Thanks for stopping by, Mandi! Love those answers. Check out the cover reveal of Love Hurts here.

To enter for a chance to win a $5.00 Amazon Gift card, comment below and tell me what you are most looking forward to in 2015.

Note: All winners will be announced on January 6th.

Book News - First Look at Love Hurts by Mandi Beck

 

Upcoming author Mandi Beck has released the first teasers for her debut novel, Love Hurts, which is set to release in Early 2015. I absolutely can not wait for this book to be released. If you want to stay up-to-date on all the news, be sure to head on over to Facebook and give her a like.

 

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