Release Blitz & Review: Wilde Flame

 

Tropes - Enemie to Lover Small Town Cowboy Romance Grumpy/Sunshine Cowboy With a Guarded Heart Surprise Pregnancy Book Blurb Lilibeth When I moved to River Falls, Colorado, falling for the town’s broody, tight-lipped cowboy was not part of the plan. Yet somehow, every run-in with Caden Wilde turns into a battle of sharp words and stolen glances. We argue like we’re at war, but my pulse never gets the memo. He’s stubborn. Infuriating. Impossible. And the most breathtaking man I’ve ever seen. When a twist of fate forces us to spend a few days alone together, the line between enemies and something far more dangerous begins to blur. Beneath the scowls and sarcasm, I see pieces of the man he tries so hard to hide. There’s just one problem. Caden doesn’t believe in relationships. So, I agree to his rules. A few days. No promises. No expectations. We’ll walk away as friends when it’s over. Simple. Until my heart refuses to play by those rules. ​ Caden Two years ago, the woman I planned to marry shattered my future with a single word. Since then, I’ve kept my life simple, my ranch, my routine, and no room for anything that could wreck me again. Then Lilibeth Asher blows into town like a Colorado storm. She’s sunshine where I’m shadows. Hope where I’m hesitant. Too kind, too bright, too tempting for a man who swore he was done believing in forever. From the moment we met, she’s challenged me, pushing my buttons, breaking through my silence, and making me feel things I buried long ago. When a snowstorm traps us together, I convince myself I can handle it. A temporary truce. A few nights in my bed. No strings attached. I’ve survived heartbreak before. I can survive this. But Lilibeth isn’t temporary. She slips past my defenses, tearing down the walls I built piece by piece. And when life throws us a curveball neither of us sees coming, walking away is no longer an option. Now I have a choice to make. Smother this spark before it roars out of control. Or surrender to the wild flame she’s ignited inside me—a fire fierce enough to burn away my past and powerful enough to light the rest of my life.

Review

I have been excited to see Caden's story since the series started. So grumpy and so serious! Loved seeing the Wilde family rally around him in hopes his heart was healed and could truly love.

I love this small town and all the characters. Lilibeth fits in perfect. Caden and Lili had a lot of a barriers to overcome before that HEA. I loved seeing the layers pulled back and Caden have his aha moment. Once he was all in he was such a romantic. Good riddance to that old ex. Lilibeth will spend her life being showered with his love.

Wonderful addition to the series! I can't wait to see who is next!


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

About  the  Author

Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings.

Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few.

Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings.

To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website.

www.kellyelliottauthor.com

Release Blitz & Review: Crosby

Blurb:

She’s here to expose hockey’s biggest flaws. He’s the complication she never planned on. Neither one is prepared for the sparks that fly every time they collide.

Juno Paxton has built her award-winning documentary career dismantling institutions people blindly worship. Her latest assignment is her most high-profile yet: immerse herself in the league’s newest hockey expansion team—the Portland Wildfire—for an entire season and create a behind-the-scenes film the league can parade around as “authentic.”

Juno doesn’t buy it. Not the hype, not the hero worship, and definitely not the polished personas of pro athletes. She expects egos, theatrics, and plenty of manufactured grit.

What she doesn’t expect is Crosby Hale.

The Wildfire’s starting goalie is stoic, meticulously focused, and infuriatingly camera-shy. He wants nothing to do with her film, her questions, or her insistence that he “show some personality.” Unfortunately for him, the league wants Juno’s documentary to center on the enigmatic goaltender who refuses to cooperate.

But the more time Juno spends with Crosby, the more she glimpses the steady, thoughtful man beneath his guarded exterior. He isn’t the stereotype she’s built her name exposing—he’s better. The more she learns about him, the harder it becomes to keep her documentary, and her heart, objective. And for Crosby, letting Juno in feels less like a mistake and more like the beginning of something worth fighting for.

Warm, witty, and unexpectedly emotional, CROSBY launches the Portland Wildfire series with a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance between a skeptical filmmaker and the goalie determined to stay out of her spotlight… until she becomes the one thing he can’t turn away from.

Buy Link:

https://geni.us/SB_Crosby

Tropes:

🏒Hockey Romance

🔥Forced Proximity

🏒Reluctant Hero

🔥Slow Burn

🏒Workplace Romance

🔥Opposites Attract

🏒Found Family

🔥Emotionally Guarded Hero

🏒Bold, Unapologetic Heroine

Review

Great start to a new Hockey series. And wonderful easter eggs from previous series for fans of the author! I can't wait to see where this expansion team goes. For starters, the owner better get his own book--he is a unique character for sure.

But Crosby comes on tot he team with a lot of playing history and life history. He doesn't like the limelight at all. Juno is hired to follow the team and document their inaugural year. They are bound to clash. But behind those push and pulls is a true attraction. I do like that this one was a little bit of slow burn. And I like even more that they both had realistic expectations from the start. Honesty is key folks!

Great group of players rounding out this team. I am looking forward to learning more about each one. Crosby may be the glue keeping the team together, but the other guys have value and heart for the game. A little dram with an ex but otherwise, a great read!

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

About  the  Author

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.

If you’d like to receive a notification when Sawyer releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter (sawyerbennett.com/signup).

Connect with Sawyer Bennett:

https://geni.us/SawyerBennett

Release Blitz & Review: The Rulebreaker

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BLURB:

I’m the coach’s daughter. Falling for one of my father's players was never the plan.
Especially not Decker Davis.
Chicago Colts third baseman.
Dependable. Steady. The guy everyone trusts.
And the man who’s spent years keeping his distance—especially from me.
We have history. The kind that ten years and a thousand miles can’t touch.

So, this time, I promised myself I'd be smarter.
No getting attached. No blurred lines. And definitely, no falling.
He broke every last one within the first week.

Because Decker doesn’t just show up for me. He shows up for my daughter.
Because he fits into our lives like he was always meant to be there.
Because he looks at me like I was never something he wanted to lose.
And suddenly, the walls I've spent years building don't feel nearly as solid as they used to.

But if I let him in, I’m not just risking my heart—I’m risking hers too… and I already know what losing him costs.

I won’t let my daughter pay that price.

Buy NOW!!  

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GYFNVVSL?tag=books2read02-20

Review

This is Decker Davis' story. We met his estranged twin Foster in the book prior to this one. I just knew Deck would have lots of layers to him. 

This is a second chance sort of and a single parent book.  Decker and Penelope have been friends since they were little. There was so much tension between these two. So much unsaid words and true feelings.  Pen's daughter may play one of the biggest parts in this story just by being a sweet little girl. Everyone wants the world for her and it brings Deck and Penelope together. 

I loved  the therapist POV and the time the brothers spent working on their relationship. It was a great way to tell the story of what happened in their lives that got them to this point. 

I loved Pen/Slugger's relationship with her dad. Loved seeing the rest of the team both on and off the field. 

Great addition to the series. It can be read as a stand alone but the team shows up on all the books. 

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

About the Author

Piper Rayne is an Amazon Top 50 and USA Today Bestselling Author duo who believes in soft places to land, big laughs, and happily-ever-afters.

Piper’s the one who turns up the heat and humor—spinning tension, spark, and steam into moments that make you blush into your pillow and grin through the next chapter.

Rayne’s the one who tugs on your heartstrings—mixing locker-room laughs, brotherhood banter, and the kind of heart-punch moments that hit when you least expect them.

Together, they create stories that feel like family—sometimes found, sometimes blood—but always the kind that stays with you long after the final word.

At the end of the day, Piper and Rayne write love stories that they hope feel real, funny, with just the right amount of steam… ones that make your heart race and your world a little warmer.