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Interview with Raven Davenport

Hi everyone and thank you for joining College Sports Network, I’m your host, Jenna Presley. Today, I have a very special guest, Park Hill University’s star quarterback, Raven Davenport.

Jenna: Hi Raven, thanks for joining us today.

Raven: Thanks for inviting me. (He rubs his palms against his thighs and
I have to force myself to look away.)

Jenna: First, I’d like to congratulate you and the team on a terrific season. Twelve wins and two losses is a great record. How does it feel to know that you had an integral part in leading your team to a winning season?

Raven: Honestly? (He lets out a chuckle. Damn he’s so hot.) Pretty good.  We’ve worked hard this season, practicing and perfecting our weaknesses. I just went out there and played. I love football…it’s in my blood and comes naturally to me.

Jenna: So you didn’t set a goal to get PHU to a bowl game?

Raven: (He shifts in his chair. I think I made him nervous.) Of course it was a goal, but I play better when I don’t pressure myself. I wanted the senior players to have a great season and have a chance to play in a top bowl. We supported one another and that’s why we landed a spot in the Lone Star Bowl.

Jenna: How do you feel about your opponent, the Tri-Gold State Eagles? They have an equally competitive record. Do you think PHU can beat them?

Raven: They make a great opponent, and hell yeah, I know we can beat them. (He grins and I feel myself being lured by his contagious smile.)

Jenna: (Gathering my guts, I prepare to ask him a personal question. I hope it doesn’t make him mad.) It’s rumored that you’re dating PHU’s baseball pitcher Collin Norris’ ex-girlfriend, Lexi Thompson. Is that true?

Raven: (His eyes widen in surprise and it takes him a moment to answer.) Yes, we’re dating.

Jenna: (Damn!) I see. I’m sure many women at PHU are disappointed. (Including myself. Sigh.)

Raven: (He shrugs and his lips twist to the side.) I’m sorry, but she’s the only woman I want in my trap.

Jenna: (We’ll see about that.) I’m sure she’s thrilled to be in The Raven’s trap. I wish you two the best. (Not really.) I know this is an off question, but has anyone ever told you look like actor/model Nick Denbeigh?

Raven: (He laughs and I swear his cheeks redden.) Yeah. I’ve been told that before.
Maybe because we’re both of mixed race and workout daily.


Jenna: (I want to ask him to take off his shirt, but I don’t want to lose my job.) Yeah, that must be it. (I catch myself staring a little too long.) I wish you and the team best of luck for the Lone Star Bowl Game, which is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4th at 12 noon. You can catch it live on College Sports Network. Thanks again, Raven.

Raven: Thanks, Jenna. It’s always a pleasure talking to you. (He winks at me and a surge of heat hits my face.)

Jenna: Same here. (Shit! I’m freaking dying to kiss him again!)

Check out Raven Davenport in the University Park Series, now available in a box set, or download, Opposing Sides, book 1, for FREE!!

​​***Best Selling Series***
University Park Series, books 1-3

Opposing Sides, book 1:
College senior, Lexi Thompson, finds herself in a relationship to be wed to the university's star baseball pitcher, Collin Norris. Collin's damn hot, but his lack of spark has Lexi thinking twice before she says 'I Do'. When she's forced to tutor bad boy football quarterback, Raven Davenport, she soon discovers all the things she's missing in her relationship with Collin. Will she succumb to the temptations enticing her, or will Collin be able to convince his sweet, innocent fiancée that his love for her is genuine despite his lack of affection?

The Same Side, book 2:
The engagement's off and with Collin behind her, Lexi has decided that the temptations of Raven Davenport are too strong to be ignored. It doesn't take long for Lexi and Raven to find themselves wrapped in each other's affection, but not without the challenges that life poses. But can she withstand the world he's created or will the forces that are against them rip them apart? Love, faith, betrayal, and heartache ripple through their lives as they fight to be on the same side.

The Winning Side, book 3:
Lexi's determined to keep her word and stand by Raven's side because her love for him is too strong to deny.  As Raven learns to deal with the issues that are destined to destroy him and their relationship, their love is taken to a new level. As doors are closed and new ones are opened, Lexi and Raven find themselves in a heavenly bliss, but not without the challenges from Raven's past. With a true test of love, Lexi and Raven have to decide if they are willing to do whatever it takes to be on the winning side.

Recommended age: 18 years and older for language and sexual situations. These books contain no explicit content.


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About the Author:
CM Doporto



Born and raised in the United States of America in the great state of Texas, CM Doporto resides there with her husband and son, enjoying life with their extensive family along with their Chihuahua, Mexican Red Head Parrot and several fish. She writes Young Adult and New Adult swexy (sweet+sexy) stories about ordinary women who do extraordinary things, become a heroine, and find love along the way. CM is a member of Romance Writers of America, where she is associated with the Young Adult Special Interest Chapter. To learn more about her upcoming books, visit www.cmdoporto.com  and sign up to receive email notifications. You can also like CM Doporto’s fan page on Facebook and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

***GIVEAWAY***
Comment on this post for a chance to win 1 of 4 ebooks from any of my series or 1 of 2 ultimate University Park Series swag packs which includes:


o   Signed paperback of Opposing Sides, book 1 in the University Park Series
o   Book mark and trading cards from the series
o   Can cooler to keep your drinks cool in the summer heat
o   Magnet to remind you that Raven has your heart
o   Tattoos to cover your body with Raven’s number
o   Keep Calm button for those days when you just can’t wait for A Different Side to be released
o   Purple football stress ball to squeeze as you read the weekly teasers for A Different Side
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Hey, Everyone! Kelly Anne Blount, USA TODAY Bestselling author, here! Before I get started, I wanted to send a HUGE thank you to my friend, Apryl Baker! She is such an amazing writer, host, and friend! Thanks for everything, Apryl!

I also want to give a special shout out to my Wattpad friends and fans! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post! Wait, did you just say, “What’s Wattpad?” Okay, after reading this post and picking up your free copy of Grishma, stop over and visit me on the best website, app, and platform in the whole wide world for readers and writers! I have two complete books posted on Wattpad, Captured, which has been read over nine million times and Grishma, as well as my current work in progress, Under.

Back to the topic at hand! So, I thought long and hard about what to share with you and with a bit of help from Apryl, I decided to write a journal from Brooklyn’s point of view. Wait! Who’s Brooklyn? Well, she’s one of two main characters from my novel, Grishma. 

In case you haven’t read Grishma, you can pick it up for free on Amazon (click here)! In the meantime or for a quick refresher, Grishma is an epic tale of love, deceit, and revenge. Intrigued? Check out the full synopsis after reading Brooklyn’s diary entries below and don’t forget to pick up your FREE copy from Amazon! 



May 25th
Only ten days to go… Ten days until my Junior year is over. Ten days until Kai graduates. Why does it feel like everything is moving so fast and so slow all at the same time? Grrr! I’m lost… 


June 3rd
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Summer break here I come! T-Minus 65 days until Kai leaves for college. Ugh…


June 4th
It’s official. I’m a Senior and I’m going to THE PARTY of the century! Too bad it’s at Jocelyn MacIntyre’s house. She is such a brat! At least Parker and Taliyah (picture below is from spring break – they’re a mess) will be there. OMG, what am I going to wear tonight?



June 4th
Part Two: My brother Jax is the life of the party… As always! I’m going to miss him next year. Will he come home to visit?


June 5th
My life has changed. Everything is different. I went to stupid Jocelyn’s party, found out my best friend has been hooking up with Kai behind my back, got lost in the woods, ran into an exchange student named Ryder (literally), was chased by a terrifying monster, and ended up in Necoh (another world). I must be dreaming. There’s no way this is real. I’m scared. I hope I wake up from this nightmare soon. 


June 6th
It isn’t a nightmare. It’s real. Ryder isn’t an exchange student… He grew up in a world called Necoh. He travels between his world and mine by drinking some indigo colored liquid and jumping under moonbows. Yeah, as in a rainbow at night. Grishma is real too. Ryder told me that when he was a boy, Grishma killed his father and kidnapped his mother and sister. He’s be tracking Grishma ever since. He wants to kill the beast and find his family. Ryder is going to help me get home. I still can’t believe this is real…

June 8th
I’m shaking so hard I can barely write. I didn’t make it home. Grishma found me and took me. I managed to get away by jumping in the Swive River. A huge octopus like thing attacked me and I almost drowned. I’m so scared! I just want to go home. I want to hug my parents and my brother. I want to go to sleep in my bed and forget this ever happened! 



June 9th
I met some… creatures (I guess that’s what they are) today from the Tribe of Topher. They welcomed me to their village and gave me food. They said they’d help me. I’m nervous it’s all an act. What if they want to roast me for dinner? The strangest thing isn’t their appears though… it’s that they keep calling me Princess Sophie. Apparently I look like someone in the royal family down here. I hope they can help me find Ryder again. I don’t know if anyone else besides Grishma knows how to help me get home. What if I’m stuck here forever? What am I going to do?



June 10th
Things have gone from bad to worse! One of the tribesmen who goes by the name of Laro drugged me and brought me to the King of Sumner. Everyone keeps calling me Princess Sophie! I’m stuck in the castle. I don’t think I’ll be able to write any more without getting caught. Please, please, please, let me wake up from this nightmare!


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I hope you enjoyed Brooklyn’s diary entries! To find out more about Grishma, check out the full synopsis below and better yet, after reading it, pick up your free copy from Amazon!


Grishma Synopsis:
In the world of Necoh, everyone fears Grishma, a hideous murderous beast responsible for ruining or ending the lives of anyone who dare cross her.

As a young boy, Ryder lived with his family, deep in the caves underneath the Kadin Forest, unaware of the horrors of the world. His simple world was turned upside down one horrible night when Grishma attacked his family, killing his father and kidnapping his mother and younger sister.

From that night on, Ryder devoted his life to killing Grishma. He tracked the monster from Necoh, to our world, and back again. Unfortunately, during his quest, he accidentally transported Brooklyn, a high school junior into his tumultuous world, where she is mistakenly identified as Princess Sophie, the missing princess of Sumner.

Days after Princess Sophie’s return, Grishma plots and manipulates the King into drugging and marrying off his only daughter to Prince Algid of Dratun. Desperate to save Brooklyn, who now believes she is the long lost princess, his mother, and his little sister, Ryder embarks on the deadliest part of his quest.

Will he save Brooklyn? Will she ever regain her memory? What will become of his mother and sister?

Through epic adventure, loss, and love, GRISHMA depicts the strength of the human spirit and the tight bonds formed by the unique creatures of Necoh.

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Hope you enjoyed reading the synopsis! If Grishma sounds like your kind of book, I’d be honored for you to pick up a copy and leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, and/or Barnes & Noble.




Cold Mark – The Complete Saga
by Scarlett Dawn


Q: What is Cold Mark about?
A: Cold Mark is a Scifi Romance story. 18-year-old Braita Valorn is thrust onto a barbaric planet. The fighting may be scorching on Triaz, but the men are even hotter. Braita’s life changes in a heartbeat, but two men ultimately claim said heart.

Q: So this is ménage story? With aliens?!
A: Yep. It’s sizzling with action—of all types.

Q: Um…do the aliens have an appropriate anatomy? *envisions a plastic Ken doll*
A: The ‘goods’ are all good. No worries. ;)

Q: Tell me a little about Braita.
A: Braita is a badass. She fights for her life. She battles for her freedom. Ultimately, she uses her own cunning to live as she wants. Even if she finds herself in sticky situations caused by her new adult age.

Q: Do these aliens she fights have special powers?
A: Yes. They’re fast. Like, blurring fast. They’re stronger than a human. They don’t mind ripping the heart right from a man’s chest. And they prefer the dark—sensitive eyes.

Q: Is Cold Mark already released?!
A: Yes. It’s available on Amazon. You can find it here: http://mybook.to/ColdMark



About Scarlett

New York Times bestseller and award-winner, Scarlett Dawn is the author of the Forever Evermore new adult fantasy series, the Cold Mark new adult science fiction saga, and the Lion Security contemporary series.

She lives in the Midwest, adores her music loud, and demands her fries covered in melted cheese.

Find Scarlett

Website: http://www.scarlettdawn.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorScarlettDawn
                           Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ScarlettDawn

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