November 30, 2023

Release Blitz & Review: The Lovely Return

 




Title: The Lovely Return
Author: Carian Cole
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Age Gap/Second Chance/Small Town
Grumpy/Sunshine
Release Date: November 30, 2023


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What if death doesn’t do you part?

They say be careful what you wish for. But on December 5th, Alex Fox makes a wish in the midst of a devastating tragedy. Little did he know, that wish would come true.

Six years after that fateful day, a little girl wanders into Alex’s studio. With her quirky personality, endless questions, and adorable smile, Penny Rose becomes an enchanting, yet bittersweet, distraction.

Penny Rose was an odd girl—at least, that’s what her parents said. Penny herself didn’t feel particularly odd; she simply felt misplaced. As if somehow, in some way, she was living in the wrong place. In the wrong life.

As the years pass, Alex and Penny develop a friendship. But it becomes harder and harder for them to ignore their undeniable chemistry, no matter how forbidden it is.

Alex believed he’d never find love again, let alone fall for a girl half his age. But Penny is everything he could ever want or need. Not only is she caring, witty, and beautiful, but she accepts the past that haunts him.

Penny couldn’t be happier. She’s been head over heels for sexy, brooding artist Alex Fox since she was six years old. But when her childhood dreams start resurfacing again—dreams of a life with Alex way before they ever met—she starts to think they’re not dreams at all.

They’re memories.

Penny’s revelation to Alex threatens to tear them apart, making them question the impossible and unbelievable.

Can love truly transcend time and death, giving them a second chance at their happily ever after? Or is Penny battling a broken mind that has led her down a path of heartbreaking delusion?





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I was interested in the premise of this one. I enjoyed the 1st 3rd of the book until Penn moves in to Fox's house.  From there, the story just dragged for me.  There was a lot of back and forth. She would have a vision--say something weird. He was having feelings for her.  It just got strange. 

I was able to skip ahead about 20 chapters and still got the gist of the story. I have read this author before and enjoyed her stories. This one seemed to need some major editing. The pages were filled with beautiful words but it didn;t advance the story fast enough. 

Just ok for me. Unique premise, but could have been better. 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own


 
AUTHOR BIO

Carian Cole has a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls who try to tame them and win their hearts. 

Born and raised a Jersey girl, Carian now resides in beautiful New Hampshire with her husband and their multitude of furry pets. She spends most of her time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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November 21, 2023

Release Blitz & Review: Tango

 




Title: Tango
Series: Dark Water #3
Author: J.L. Drake
Genre: Military Romantic Suspense
Release Date: November 21, 2023


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Major Ty Beckett

A ghost returned with one of our own.
A rescue has been made.

Ivy and I fight to stay strong while the team leans on one another and goodbyes are laid to rest.
Missing pieces to an old puzzle form a picture that will send a shockwave through the house.

I return for one last mission on familiar ground to bring justice to light.
Then I focus on one of the biggest fights Blackstone will ever face.

We call in every favor we are owed because it’s time for revenge.

Eric Noah

I am a ghost with a recognizable face racing to cross the border unseen.

Once on home soil, I’m met with confusion and doubt.
There’s a lot to explain.

I gather information and continue to watch those who feared me.
Secrets spill as tempers rise and the truths start to surface.

I can’t change the past, but I can help mend the future.

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Spectacular conclusion to the Dark Water series!  So much action in this one!  Plot twists. Humor. and of course the growing passion with Ty and Ivy. 

Not much to say without giving things away. You will need to read the 3 previous books and the story line runs through them all.  Great group of the men and the strong women who stand with them in the hard work that they do.  

So happy to have read this series.  Loved how the author pulled in characters from her other books to help support the team! 

Great read! 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
B&N / KOBO / APPLE BOOKS
UNIVERSAL


AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
B&N / KOBO / APPLE BOOKS
UNIVERSAL




AUTHOR BIO


Author J.L. Drake was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, later moving to Southern California where she lives with her husband and two children. 

When she's not writing she loves to spend time with her family, traveling or just enjoying a night at home. One thing you might notice in her books is her love for the four seasons. Growing up on the east coast of Canada the change in the seasons is in her blood and is often mentioned in her writing. 

An avid reader of James Patterson, J.L. Drake has often found herself inspired by his many stories of mystery and intrigue.

She hopes you will enjoy her stories as much as she has enjoyed writing them.


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Release Blitz & Review: Bain

 

NEW RELEASE! Bain (Pittsburgh Titans, Book #9) Sawyer Bennett


 


  Bain Hillridge is new to the Titans and he’s building relationships with his new team, both on and off the ice. If only he could keep his hands off his teammate’s little sister. 

 I loved playing for the Arizona Vengeance but I’m stoked to be part of the legacy the Pittsburgh Titans is building. A team that has risen from the ashes, I’m eager to help them achieve their goal of winning a championship. I’m also looking forward to becoming part of a new hockey family. A night out with my new mates introduces me to the little sister of our goalie, Drake McGinn, and I’m powerless to resist her. Keira and I have an instant and insatiable attraction and it doesn’t take long before we find ourselves tangled up in one another. 

While Drake has declared his sister off limits, I’m not deterred because I always go for what I want. I refuse to heed Drake’s warnings and take great pleasure in goading him every chance I get. It’s become one of my favorite hobbies, outside of making his sister scream my name. As things with Keira get hotter, feelings start to develop making it a little more complicated than we intended. But a bucket of ice-cold water is tossed on our relationship and we’re forced to reprioritize everything. Neither of us were looking for more than a hot fling but fates get twisted all the time. Faced with tough decisions, Keira and I know that no matter what choices we make, our lives are never going to be the same. 

  Bain contains subject matter that may be sensitive to some readers. If you would like additional details, please https://bit.ly/TW_Bain.

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This is the 9th book of the series about the rebuilding of a hockey team that was killed in a plan crash.  Blain is newly traded to the team and we have met Kiera in previous books.  She is sister to the team's goalie. 

Neither one of these two people want anything more than an good time. They try their best to keep things that way.  They do try to keep their distance and keep their hearts from becoming involved. Yeah--that doesn't work well for them. As often happens with secrets, when they leak out, there is fallout.  I was glad to see Bain stand up for Kiera and what they had together. 

There is some angst toward the end. They spend some time trying to figure things out. Overall a great addition to the story. I look forward to reading more from this franchise. 

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.



 


New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs. 

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November 20, 2023

Release Blitz: Flame



Flame by Adriana Locke is now live!


RSVP to my Marriage of Convenience

I swore I would only get married if my life depended on it. Oh, the irony.

Many things have happened over the last few weeks that I didn’t see coming. My family imploded. Our business was turned upside down. And someone threatened to harm me if I didn’t make good on my father’s promises.

But the biggest thing I didn’t see coming?

Foxx Carmichael demanding marriage.

He’s doing it out of loyalty to my brother. I know that. But I can’t help but think if, through that deliciously hot, grumpy exterior, my bodyguard doesn’t have ulterior motives.

There’s no denying the fire in his touch or the heat in his blue eyes. He protects me with a ferocity that leaves me breathless. He makes me rethink many things I thought I knew for sure—like my position on marriage.

But how we dance around our fake relationship makes me wonder what part of this is pretend. None of it matters if he doesn’t admit he feels the same way.

Our sham wedding will fall apart as soon as the threat is contained. But what happens if the flames between us burn everything to the ground first?


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USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.

She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.

Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.



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November 15, 2023

Cover Reveal: The Five Year Lie






RELEASE DATE: MAY 14TH, 2024

On an ordinary Monday morning, Ariel Kelly’s phone buzzes with a disturbing text message. Something’s happened. I need to see you. Meet me under the candelabra tree ASAP. The words would be jarring from anyone, but the sender is the only man she ever loved. And it's been several years since she learned he died.

Seeing Drew’s name pop up is heart-stopping. Ariel’s gut says it can’t be real. But she goes to the tree anyway. She has to.

Nobody shows. But the text upends everything she thought she knew about the day he left her. The more questions she asks, the more sinister the answers get. Only two things are clear: everything she was told five years ago is wrong, and someone is still lying to her.

The truth has to be out there somewhere. To safeguard herself—and her son—she’ll have to find it before it finds her. And with it, the answer to what became of Drew.

For fans of Laura Dave and Julie Clark, but with a heart-stopping romance that only Sarina Bowen can execute, The Five Year Lie is a page-turning, spine-tingling thriller that will have you guessing until the very end.




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November 14, 2023

Release Blitz & Review: The Stand-in







The Stand-In by Kristen Proby is now live!


From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes THE STAND-IN, the newest novel in her beloved Single in Seattle series, featuring Drew Montgomery!



I don’t like my new boss. Not at all.

London Ambrose is a spoiled billionaire’s daughter. And now she’s the new co-owner of the Seattle football team, but that doesn’t mean that she knows diddly squat about football.

There’s nothing I hate more than having someone micromanaging me, shadowing my every move, and giving me their two cents on Every. Little. Thing. as I coach MY defensive line.

I don’t care about new team jerseys and branding or answering her million and one questions about how I do my job. But, I can’t help but come to her defense when an old flame shows up and starts harassing her. I’m a Montgomery. We don’t let anyone mess with women.

Now, I’m suddenly in a fake relationship, pretending to date the gorgeous billionaire and learning so many surprising things about this captivating woman that I just can’t seem to stay away from her.

When the lines between our fake relationship and real relationship blur, and my initial distaste for her turns into desire, I find myself coaching the most important game of my life - do I let my guard down or do I let London Ambrose walk away forever?



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This is the 5th book of the next gen spin off series.  As always, we get to catch up not only on this generation but we get to see a fair bit of the OG couples as well.  You just can't go wrong with this family.  

This is Drew's story. His sisters already have their HEA. He just wants to work coaching on the NFL team in Seattle. He doesn't  plan on being so attracted to the new owner. And he really could not have guessed that he would step up to her defense and pretend to be her date.  

London is a working single mom and really has no time for dating. But something about Drew and how wonderful he is with her son, just has her keeping her attention. Great swoony moments with this couple. Loved Caleb as well. 

Always wonderful when girls night and guys night happens. Great fun and great conversation.  Wonderful addition to this series.  Loved the set up with cousin Erin for the next series by this author. 

Great read! 


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.







Kristen Proby is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over seventy published titles. She debuted in 2012, captivating fans with spicy contemporary romance about families and friends with plenty of swoony love. She also writes paranormal romance and suggests you keep the lights on while reading them.

When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, relaxing with embroidery, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.


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