Ripe For Reader: August 2021

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Release Blitz - ALPHA CEO by M. Robinson

Release Date: August 31

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes a best friend’s baby sister, second chance billionaire romance.

I came from nothing and made something of myself. I’ve only ever loved two things. Cars and her.

I took that passion and built an empire.
Now I’m the CEO.
The alpha.
On top of the world.

I’m not the carefree man she once knew.
That was the problem with being one of the richest men in the world—everyone thinks they know me, but they only know what I want them to.

I’m demanding.
Arrogant.
Controlling.

My company thinks they can change me. Soften my image. Make me more appealing to the public.
Little do they know, the woman they hired was my best friend’s little sister, and the last time I saw her...

I broke her heart.

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3.5 Stars

This is one angst filled best-friends sister, second chance story that will get your emotions running and not always in a good direction. I like the take charge alpha male just as much as the next guy but they can be all that without being a complete asshole in the process.

Julian has come from nothing, living in the system his entire life, except for the love and family he received from his best-friends family. They even made the guy his own bedroom in their home. That is why he knew he has to stay away from her, he tried he really did. Knowing he wasn't the man he needed to be for her he left, all of them as he knew he couldn't be there and stay removed.

Autumn has worked had for her life. Her career as a publicist is skyrocketing because she is strong and doesn't back down. Showing her clients that she knows best and if they follow her lead she will help them achieve their goals. She know going into this job she has her hands full. The past she shares with this client is oblivious to everyone else and has been almost a decade. Surely they can do what needs to be done to make sure the client and herself get what they want out of this venture. She wasn't prepared for him to turn the tables and change the focus.

The lies and secrets between these characters have the power to break one another. But if they can get past the push and pull of the possible reconnection, they could end up with the world. Is there truly a second chance opportunity or are they destine to be apart? Will the hurt and trust issues be too much? Could the truths be what brings them together in the end?

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

M. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author crowned as the "Queen of Angst" by readers around the world.

Dive into her visionary world that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave you wanting more.

She writes everything from contemporary to suspense romance and is best known for her novel, El Diablo.

When M isn't in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.

Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.

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Release Blitz - WILD WITH YOU by J.H. Croix

Release Date: August 31

A brand new firefighter series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!

All bets are off when a hotshot firefighter and a homecoming queen whose crown slipped off meet in the wilds of Alaska.

I don’t have time for romance, much less for prissy Madison Glen. The first time I meet her, I kiss her. The second time I meet her, she's breaking into my neighbor's house. She swears up and down she’s not a criminal. Maybe not, but she is definitely a distraction I don’t need.

I’ve got my hands full with my mouthy daughter and an insanely busy life as a hotshot firefighter. It doesn’t surprise me at all to learn Madison was homecoming queen in high school.

She’s stubborn, impractical, and she’d win the contest for least-likely to survive in small town Alaska. She’s also sultry and sassy. She’s everything I don’t need. It doesn’t matter what I tell myself though. I can’t keep my hands to myself when she’s around, and she kisses like a dream.

Graham & Madison’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, hotshot firefighters, alpha heroes, sassy heroines, frenemies to lovers, hate to love, opposites attract, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, plenty of steam and swoon, and a deeply protective grumpy hero.

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4 Stars

This is the first book in the series and gives you so much too look forward to. A great chemistry between the characters, a great father daughter relationship, and finding yourself after a life disaster.

Madison's life as she knew it blew up from under her when her father was charged with stealing money from clients within his company. As one of the main witnesses against him, she is struggling. Loosing her fiancé just days after everything happens, she quickly sees she was once again used. Deciding a new life is just what the doctor ordered, she jumps ship and heads to Alaska where her Grandfather's home is that he left her. Will she survive the move from Houston to Alaska with her cute little Corgi? Will she miss the hustle and bustle of life as she new it?

Graham is a wonderful single father, raising Allie since she was a month old alone. Her mother deciding a month into things that motherhood and Alaska just weren't for her. Thanks to his parents and great friends/co-workers he has been able to be what she needed. He often worries about her not having a woman figure in her life and tries so hard to be what she needs, its cute to see him struggle with the girlie things. A new promotion leaves him even less time for things like relationships and finding a partner.

When Madison and Graham have a chance meeting outside of town, they both expect they will never see each other again. Man did karma have so much more in store for them. But as much as neither are looking for more, they are drawn to one another, a little girl thriving for a friend, and a cute little pup certainly don't help they keep the distance. The town and atmosphere just add to the story and draw you in. Overall a nice sweet romance for a relaxing read. A strong set up for the next book to keep you wanting more.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

USA Today Bestselling Author J. H. Croix lives in a small town in the historical farmlands of Maine with her husband and two spoiled dogs.

Croix writes steamy contemporary romance with sassy women and rugged alpha men who aren't afraid to show some emotion. Her love for quirky small-towns and the characters that inhabit them shines through in her writing.

Take a walk on the wild side of romance with her bestselling novels!

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Release Blitz - TIN QUEEN by Devney Perry

Tin Queen by Devney Perry is now live!

No promises. No expectations. No names. That's what Emmett Stone agreed to with the woman who caught his eye two months ago. After years of drama following the end of the Tin Gypsy Motorcycle Club, a no-strings fling with a mystery woman is exactly what he needs. Except as they find themselves together more and more, it's impossible for him to keep his feelings at bay. She's clever and sassy. She's gracious and kind. She loves riding on the back of his bike every Saturday afternoon and lazing in his bed every Sunday morning. She's the perfect woman.
Except she's Nova Talbot, the daughter of his archenemy--the man who murdered his father.
Her identity will cost her the man who's captured her heart unless she can convince Emmett her feelings are true.
Before he learns the reason she proposed their fling in the first place.

Title: The Aristocrat

Author: Penelope Ward

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 30, 2021

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.

The one that got away. Every girl has one, right?

Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer.

From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit.

Then I noticed his housemate staring back at me with binoculars of his own—watching me watching Leo.

That made for an interesting conversation starter when I inevitably ran into them.

Turned out, the handsome Brits were only renting that house for the summer in my seaside town.

Leo and I formed an instant connection, even though we were technically opposites by all appearances. I taught him how to dig for clams, and he taught me that not all wealthy and powerful guys are pretentious.

Despite knowing he was totally wrong for me, I couldn’t seem to stay away.

It was a wild and crazy few months. And before I knew it, we’d fallen in love.

We both had one wish: more time together.

But Leo had obligations back home. He lived a life I’d never fit into. And I was going to law school. So, we decided to end it and never look back.

A part of me always felt like I’d let my soulmate walk away.

I believed our story was over.

Until five years later when he sent me a letter that shook me to my core.

I’d thought my world was turned upside down that first summer?

Well, I knew nothing yet.

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Release Blast - RISQUE by Elena M. Reyes

Risqué by Elena M. Reyes is now live!

I'm the new KING of London, but it's her body I crave to CONQUER.
Her enemies have become my own. Her body is my favorite toy.

We were never supposed to meet, but then there she was across the bar sitting beside my cousin's newest obsession. A small little beauty with a grin on her sweet lips and a low-cut top meant to tease--to destroy a man's self-control. She didn't see me, but I took in every sensual inch while placing a target on her head.

Our paths will cross, and she'll fight, but I'm a man of my convictions. My vow is unbreakable.

I'll be back for you, my Venus.

Release Date: August 30

An action-packed mafia romance about secrets, arranged marriage, and redemption by USA Today Bestselling author Amy McKinley.

Max’s endgame is clear—take back what’s rightfully his and punish those who have wronged him.

Under the guise of assassin Matteo Trambino, Max infiltrates a vital arm of the Chicago Mafia to protect his Sicilian mentor’s granddaughter, Liliana, from her dangerous father. What should be easy changes when they come face-to-face, and he realizes he can never walk away.

Born into one of the most powerful families in the Cosa Nostra, Liliana Brambilla is a pawn in her father’s bid for power, unable to leave until he sets her free. The only means of escape is trading one prison for another in the form of her father’s choice of husband.

When her father assigns a new bodyguard, her trust is tentative. She thinks he’s her enemy. The truth is, Max is her savior.

Cover Reveal - MY SISTER'S FLITRY FRIEND by Piper Rayne

Release Date: November 2

I broke the cardinal rule and slept with my sister’s best friend.

Granted, I’d just found out that I was now a single father to a three-year-old little girl and was low on willpower.

It should also be noted that there’s been sexual tension between us for years. There’s no way it would be a surprise if anyone in our small town found out. That is if we were telling people, which we’re not.

We’re in agreement to keep our affair a secret, especially since neither one of us do relationships.

You’ve probably figured it out already, but things didn’t go as planned.

Isabel Jolie has revealed the cover for First Light!

Releasing September 28, 2021

He could be my savior...or my downfall...

I am living a lie.

No one knows who I really am. Letting someone in could be devastating for my family.

For the most part, isolation isn't a hardship. I haven't been looking for love or any kind of serious relationship.

But then I met Logan.

I tried to keep my distance. He won't let me.

Logan is gentle, kind, and loving. Everything I never knew I needed in my life.

He's also a cop--exactly the kind of man who'd never understand my truth.

So, while he has shared his deepest, darkest secrets, I keep mine hidden.

Too bad I can't keep my heart locked away, too.

Because now I'm falling for a man who can never be mine. Not truly, anyway.

How can I ask him to be my future when I can't even let him help me survive my present?

Release Blitz - WILDER by Anna Brooks

Release Date: August 26

I was too young to understand the beauty of what I held in my arms when she crashed into my world.

Frankie Young was never far from my mind, so when she came back into my life after nearly a decade, it was as if no time had passed.

After we reconnected in more ways than one, there was no denying what we had was extraordinary and, I thought, forever. But when she discovered something I’d been hiding, she gave up on us without giving me a chance to explain.

My lies broke her heart, but her walking away shattered what was left of mine. I thought that was the end for us… until Frankie and I found ourselves bound together for life. While we navigated our new found destiny, not only did we have to fight for each other, but we had to protect our future from someone who didn’t want us to have one together.

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4 Stars

This is a fabulous young love gets a second chance, slow burn romance. As Frankie and Wilder get a chance to navigate the lies of the past that kept them apart, can they find a place together in the future?

Frankie has always been the good girl, doing everything she can to keep peace in the house while growing up. Working hard to create her business that lets her do the two things she loves the most, baking and drawing. She has made a great name for herself. Always being there for her family when they need her. She has one regret from her past that she can't forget, the young man she met so long ago, their instant connection was something you only read about in books.

Wilder is a hard working man that does everything he can for the family ranch business. Working along side his brothers and caring for his family are high on his priorities. Still affected today by the loss of his mother when she left. He knows exactly what he wants and when the opportunity comes knocking on his doorstep, he is willing to do anything to make it happen.

Will Frankie and Wilder get their true second chance? Or will the secrets that just keep popping up ruin all that for them?

A book full of emotions to pull at your heartstrings as these wonderful characters navigate a reunion.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

The first time Anna tried to read a romance novel, her hair caught on fire when she leaned over a candle to sneak a peek at her mom’s Harlequin. She thinks being hit on the head with a shirtless Fabio until the smoke cleared is what sparked the flame for her love of romance.

Anna was born in Wisconsin, but currently lives in Texas with her husband and two boys.

She writes sexy romance that always has a happy ending and loves bringing characters back for cameos. Less than six degrees of separation connects any of her novels.

When she’s not writing or reading, she’s watching reruns of her favorite romcoms, talking to her dog and cat like they’re human, eating carbs, or practicing hand lettering.

She loves to hear from readers and can be found on social media as @annabrooksauth everywhere.