I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the PLAYING HARD by Beth Pellino-Dudzic Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: PLAYING HARD

Author: Beth Pellino-Dudzic

Pub. Date: April 2, 2024

Publisher: My 3 Girls Publishing LLC

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 331

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/PLAYING-HARD 

THE FATHERS HAVE DECIDED

Rio and Gina Ricci will have legitimate careers—unlike the rest of the family. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll were not part of the plan, but definitely part of their destiny. After all, it’s the 70s. With the help of her cousin Rio, Gina secretly pursues her dream to be a singer—against her parents’ wishes.

Enter Trevor McNaughton, a beautiful, troubled musician. Gina brings Trevor back to her family’s gated estate, where her father tracks every move using security cameras placed throughout the grounds. Before their steamy night is over, cold, career driven Gina is in love … and insanely jealous.

Trevor falls under Gina’s spell and the couple brace themselves for the challenges of life and love on the road. But Trevor ignores Gina’s intuition about the risks to their blissful union and the success they are building together. Gina’s not sure she wants to know exactly how the family plans to help the couple and eliminate threats.

Excerpts:

Thanksgiving

How would Mario receive Trevor? He wasn’t Italian and wasn’t even American. He wore jeans, T-shirts, boots, or sneakers. He had long hair and facial hair. He was a musician. It was okay for Rio to be a musician; after all he was Uncle Tony’s problem. Gina could hear Mario, “He doesn’t shave, and what’s up with that long hair? He’s got a problem.” It would never be enough for her father to tell him she loved Trevor more than anything she could ever imagine. And why isn’t it enough? Her parents loved each other. She needed to talk to Trevor about what to expect.

Moving to Cali

“How can we not be okay? We have a house, new furniture, and a record deal. What is going on in your head right now? Are you asking me if we are going to be okay? If you are, that’s dumb. That’s not even a discussion. We have been together for years.” Gina looked down and didn’t respond. “It’s not about all the women in California again, is it? Stop. Gina, you are beautiful in my eyes, you are the most beautiful woman to me. You are also intelligent and have great business savvy. But baby, you are the only woman I want in my life. Yes, you are a sultry, seductive woman onstage. I get that, but you are my one, remember I found you, above all others. Gina, you always think I want someone other than you, but it has only been you. Come here.”

About Beth Pellino-Dudzic:

Beth Pellino-Dudzic was born in the Bronx, NYC. She spent most of her life in Westchester County. She received a BA in Business Administration and then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where her three daughters were born. She came back to Westchester to raise her girls and worked at IBM upon her return.

Although the story is fictional, it is a tribute to the author’s fond memories of her time in the 1970’s-80’s band scene. The story developed over decades in her head. It was waiting to be written.

She now lives in Pike Road, Alabama, with her husband and their miniature dachshund, Truffle. Beth’s favorite pastimes are cooking, baking, and everything football.

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Giveaway Details: 

5 winners will receive a finished copy of PLAYING HARD, US Only.

Ends August 27th, midnight EST.

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