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February 26, 2026

Release Blitz & Review: Obsidian Empire

 


Obsidian Empire by Elizabeth Hunter is now live!


The ruler of an immortal empire.

The rising voice of an ancient clan.

The relationship they've hidden from everyone.

Tatyana Vorona was just a bookkeeper until she made a bargain with a powerful vampire that lead to her death and a brand new life of blood and brutality. She tried to run. She tried to hide. But Oleg Sokolov is a man who gets what he wants.

Oleg has the ability to manipulate fire, the power to command an empire, and a will that cannot be broken. But political upheaval and blood loyalties have kept him from publicly claiming the woman who owns his heart.

For five years, they’ve loved in private and played rivals in public. Tatyana has come into her own as a leader of an ancient immortal clan. And Oleg is a breath away from stomping out the brother who betrayed him. If he can play the right pieces in this political game, he might win the ultimate prize— publicly marrying the woman who is already his wife.

The conclusion to an unforgettable vampire fantasy trilogy—OBSIDIAN EMPIRE is packed with heat, heart, and high stakes action. Elizabeth Hunter continues her own empire of stellar romantic fantasy!




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Review


This is the final book of this Firebird and the Wolf trilogy and it wraps up the story line nicely. You will have to have read the precious books in order to follow the story. 

This one takes place a few years after the 2nd book. Tatyana and Oleg are very much in love but they are still hiding their relationship and missing each other terribly. 

There is lots of scheming and planning and vampire pomp in this.  It touched a just a bit too political for me but such is the world of the vampire kings. I did love Oleg and Tatyana together.  I love the setting and all the side characters. 

Great way to finish out this story line.  Nice little easter egg hidden in this one for fans of her other work in this world. Grab all 3 and enjoy getting to know the vampires of Russia. 

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

About the Author 


ELIZABETH HUNTER is an eleven-time USA Today bestselling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in Central California and Addis Ababa, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family.

She has published over fifty works of fiction and sold over two million books world-wide. She is the author of the Elemental Mysteries, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs Mysteries, and other works of fiction.

January 27, 2026

Release Blitz & Review: The Things We Do

 




Blurb:

Layne left her childhood sweetheart behind in exchange for the perfect life, but that didn't quite go as planned.

After her husband's murder, she's forced to return to her hometown with her young daughter to start over. Soon, her past catches up with her. There's only one man who can protect her and her daughter, but can her heart handle it?

Kyler is vice president of the Folsom Renegades Motorcycle Club. When Layne left, she took a piece of his heart with her. But now that she's back, he needs to know if she's safe. Against his father's orders, he starts investigating her husband's death.

When it turns out that someone is after her, he risks everything to save her. Even if it means putting not only himself but also his MC in danger.



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Review

This is the first book by this author in this genre. I love a single parent trope and well as a good MC book. This one leans dark so be sure to read the content warnings. 

Layne witnesses the horrible murder of her husband and then decides to pick up her daughter and move back to the town she grew up in. With no parents to support her, she is at least looking for familiarity. Unfortunately in her mind, her past is tied to the MC. 

Kyler remembers all the things about Layne and is willing to pick right back up. But she needs to trust again and her trouble may have followed her to their small town. 

Great first book in the series.  You get a good sense as to how the MC is run. We don't see too many old ladies but Kyler's mom is a sweetie.  I like that Kyler is patient with Layne's feelings but not with her safety. I like his good friends and his brother. I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series. 

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

About the Author


Mariel Blaze writes the kind of stories your heart warns you about but your soul craves. Grit, heat, and irresistible bad boys collide in addictive worlds of dark romance, biker brotherhoods, and rock gods with scars.


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January 20, 2026

Release Blitz & Review: Wilde Cowboy



Wilde Cowboy by Kelly Elliott is now live!






Book Blurb


Ladd

As the son of a third-generation cattle rancher, it's expected that I would follow in the footsteps of my father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and work the family ranch just as they did.

However, that wasn't my dream, and thankfully, my parents stood behind me when I told them I wanted to open a sporting goods store in our hometown of River Falls, Colorado. That's my plan. My endgame, and nothing is going to distract me from that goal.

Then, I met Vivianne Pennington. It soon becomes clear to me that Vivianne is now a part of my dreams, and when I bring her home for Christmas, my entire family and the town of River Falls fall head over heels in love with her.


Vivianne

I've gone and found myself in love with a cowboy from a small town in Colorado. When Ladd's mother and father insist that I come and spend Christmas with them on the family's cattle ranch, I'm both excited and nervous.

It becomes clear to me that Ladd's family has deep roots in the community and a family bond I've never experienced before. Estranged from my own parents, I long to be a part of the Wilde family and start to see myself living on the ranch and being a part of the community.

But I'm keeping a secret from my past. A secret that I'm terrified will destroy the future I envision, and I'm scared to lose the wild cowboy who has stolen my heart.


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Review

Such a sweet story.  So truth facts--I didn't read the full description of the book.  I like this author and was happy to read the start of anew series.  I am reading along and thinking--is this going to flash forward to present time?  What is happening here? Well no--that was not what this story was. 

This is the first book int he series but nicely, the author decided to share the VERY beginning with us FIRST instead of as a follow up book once the series completed.  So we meet Ladd and Vivianne and all of Ladd's family. We get settled in their small town and learn some of the history. I am invested!  I love the characters and where this series may go. 

The epilogue is the clue to the rest of the stories.  Love is a Cowboy series will follow Ladd and Vivianne's children and they grow and find their HEA. I am so looking forward to seeing all of that unfold. 

Fantastic way to get things going in this new world.  Great read! 

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. Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Lost Love, and Never Enough, to name a few.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, Gus, her chocolate lab, four cats, and endless wildlife creatures. When she's not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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

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