Monday, April 18, 2022

Release Blitz & Review - HIGH STAKES by Freya Barker

 


High Stakes
(High Mountain Trackers #2)
by Freya Barker


When her sister, Pippa, goes missing, Nella Freling tells her boss she’s taking time off from her job as a research librarian, hops in her sensible van, and heads south of the border to Montana. However, local police don’t seem too concerned about a missing woman living in her motorhome. So Nella will have to look for Pippa by herself, unless she can convince a highly recommended tracker to help her, but sadly the rude and angry cowboy won’t even listen to her at first.
But Nella can be persuasive.

The first time High Mountain Tracker, Fletch Boone, laid eyes on Nella, her ass was stuck in his grocery cart. The next time was at the ranch; she was wearing mud, head to toe. But when he catches sight of her a third time, hanging off a cliff, he can’t turn his back again. What Nella lacks in survival skills she makes up for in sheer determination. Unfortunately, neither of those is enough protection when bullets start flying.
Fletch has no choice but to jump in before the woman gets herself killed.
And that would be a damn shame.

Friday, April 15, 2022

Blog Tour & Review - BDSM BLASPHEMY SERIES by Laura Kaye

 

 

Laura Kaye is returning to her BDSM BLASPHEMY Series this summer! Now is the perfect time to start the series with a free series starter!


A Note From Laura:

Dear Readers,   Welcome to the world of Blasphemy, a BDSM club filled with steamy romance, hawt sex, found family, and alpha Doms just waiting to steal your heart! The Blasphemy series is about the 12 Masters of the club, and I invite you to watch them fall one by one in the six existing books in the series and the two new ones to come in 2022! You can try the first book, Bound to Submit, for free on all retailers. I hope you enjoy! xx Laura Kaye

   

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Release Blitz - BET ME by Allie Everhart

 

Sawyer Kanfield
Smoking hot. Sexy as hell.
And the one person who could put me out of business.

Bet Me, an all-new steamy enemies-to-lovers standalone romance in the Kanfield Brothers Series from bestselling author Allie Everhart is live now!

Sawyer Kanfield
Smoking hot. Sexy as hell.
And the one person who could put me out of business.

If he thinks he's going to run me out of town for opening a microbrewery that competes with his, he's in for a fight.

And I'm going to win.

The Kanfield name will get him a few customers, but he knows my beer is better than his. That's why he keeps trying so hard to get close to me.

Flirty comments. Dinner invites. A kiss. He can do all that and more, but I'll never give him my secrets.

I admit I'm attracted to him, but I won't let that distract me. The stakes are too high. I put everything I have into this brewery and if it doesn’t succeed I’ll be left with nothing.

In a town this size, only one of us will survive and it's going to be me.

Except I'm starting to really like the jerk...

Is it possible to have both my brewery and Sawyer? Or will I be forced to choose?

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Release Blast & Review - SHOW ME FOREVER by Layla Hagen

 


Release Date: April 12

I moved to Chicago six months ago, determined to finally open my own bakery. My landlady was this sweet woman who treated me like her granddaughter.
Then she sold the house. Now the devil himself is my landlord and neighbor since I live in the guesthouse on his property. Declan Maxwell is moody, unreasonable, and takes himself far too seriously. Unfortunately for me, he’s also damn sexy.


When he shows up on my doorstep in the middle of the night ordering me to turn down the music, I give him hell. Secretly, I’m also checking him out. We go toe to toe like this almost every night.
The man is impossible. But here’s the thing. I need a place to stay while I save for my business and this place is a steal. So, I need to put up with this handsome devil, though from a distance—because he’s far too gorgeous.


Then one day I come home injured from work and he surprises me by taking care of me.
And kissing me.
And just like that, all my best intentions go up in smoke.


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4 Stars

This was a fun story to read. Mr Stuffy Divorce Lawyer meets free dance to her own music, follow my dreams beauty. Will Liz and her sweet treats bring some life back into his blocked heart?

The scare of one event has pushed Liz into action, moving away from her family and giving herself a deadline to open her new bakery. She is a heart worker fill of drive for success. But burning the candle at both ends to meet her goals is hard on the body. Will she be able to pull this off? Depends if she can survive the new grumpy landlord.

Declan is a Maxwell deep to his bones. He has worked his way to the top as a successful lawyer aside from the family money that he was born to. But being a divorce lawyer had it's disadvantages. You can become a little jaded on the topic of love. But when the old lady left his a wonderful surprise distraction in the guest house he wasn't prepared.

This was a fun read, watching Liz slowly pull Declan from his busy working, stuffy suits to a likable business man with more to look forward to. The author did a good job of bringing out the best of Declan for us all to love.

Another great addition to the series. 

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




Welcome! My name is Layla Hagen and I am a Contemporary Romance author.

I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later. I write romantic stories and can't wait to share them with the world. And I drink coffee. Lots of it :-D

I am represented by Louise Fury (The Bent Agency)
 



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Release Blitz & Review - ONLY ONE FOREVER by Natasha Madison

 

Release Date: April 12

From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new stand-alone sports romance. The eighth installment of the Only One Series. A spin-off from the Something So Series and This is Series

Dylan


My dreams came true when I was adopted at ten.

I was the best on the ice. Living the life of what every kid dreams of.

We’ve been best friends since then. Even when she was the annoying little sister following us around.

I would do anything for her.

It is another family vacation; except this time it feels different. Everything feels different.

Alex

All my memories have Dylan in them. From the first time I fell off my bike, to the time I got my heartbroken for the first time.

He’s always been my protector, but it’s time to let the dream of being his go.

One last family trip, one last goodbye.

Except fate steps in and has other plans.


At the end of the day, you only get one forever.
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5 Stars

I love and hate when we get these characters that we see here and there throughout the series because it is usually means the end of a series. But as always the author has saved us the best for the last. Natasha Madison fans have come to love the Stone and Horton families like their own. Alex and Dylan are the icing on top of the cake.

Alex and Dylan have grown up together, shared most of their lives together, became best friends that nobody ever questioned. That sudden "ah ha" moment when you realized that there is a reason something is missing and what it is, it takes your breath away. But you are left trying so hard to figure out how to move forward. For some it is simple, for others it could be devastation in the making, or maybe just maybe it is what was always meant to be.

Will Alex and Dylan be brave enough to open their hearts to the world of love as one? Will their families be willing to stand by their side and hold them high? Could this be the epic love story of all times? Swoon worthy Dylan certainly has my vote. The love and emotions just roll of the pages as you read this book. 

Hockey camp is the best and one little star steals the show, just a little bit but.... melt my heart all the same time. Life is about to come full circle for Dylan and he is about the be the best thing that happens this his little buddy. 

A must read story as far as I am concerned.

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





When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...




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Friday, April 8, 2022

Release Blast & Review - FOLLOWING MAGGIE by Melanie Moreland

 

Title: Following Maggie
Series: Coming Home Series
Author: Melanie Moreland
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: April 7, 2022


A snowstorm, an unexpected delay, and a caring stranger are all it takes for Sebastian Ruggers to change the course of his life.

Instead of pushing paper and living a life he dreads, he follows his heart and the girl he meets to a new city.

A different life.

Maggie Andrews is heading back to the only town that ever felt like home.

When she meets Sebastian, somehow she knows, together, they’ll find a life together sweeter than the ones they are leaving behind. She can help him find his future. He can be the person she needs.

They only have to say yes.

Sometimes you discover home isn’t only a location on a map—but the person you share it with.

Release Blitz - HIDDEN AFFAIRS by Gwen Parks

 

Title: Hidden Affairs
Author: Gwen Parks
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Cover Design: Lori Jackson



 


Details.
They’re what every good detective needs to solve the mysteries of the darkest crimes.
I’m a details guy. I see all the little things that make up the bigger picture.
Give me a puzzle and there’s nothing I can’t solve.
Until her.
She’s thrilling, mysterious.
Captivating.
Suddenly she’s everywhere. She’s filling all the free space in my head and lining my veins with something so addictive I can’t get enough.
Falling for her is like quicksand.
She’s become one puzzle I can’t solve. So many secrets and promises she can’t contain them any longer. But will she share them with me?
All I saw was the bigger picture with her and this details guys missed what was there all along until it was too late.
We spend time together, but do I really know who Wilder is? Will she ever reveal herself to me?
And if she does, will I be ready for it?

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Release Blitz & Review - CEASE FIRE by Marie James

 

 Release Date: April 7


Making something off-limits will always make that thing more appealing.

Jules Warren, my sister’s best friend, was no different.

She has been the leading lady in every fantasy I’ve had since I was a teenager.

There was no way I was turning her down when she invited me to her room.

Those fantasies? They had nothing on the real thing.

I was given the weekend to make my dreams come true.

The ramifications, however, will last a lifetime.

Keeping a secret is one thing.

Living with the lies is impossible.


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4 Stars

This is the ninth installment of the series but can read as a standalone. I like that the brotherhood that these men have is so strong and protective. Kit needs to call on his friends and they don't hesitate to be there for him. Kit and Jules are full of many ups and downs, angst and heartbreak but the chemistry sizzles off the pages. 

Kit Riggs had his dream job, a wonderful group of friends, a fabulous big family but as of late his mind has been wandering to hopes of finding something more. Watching his team find more happiness as they are slowly pairing off has sparked some wants within. His big problem is the one person he has loved for years is off limits. His sisters best friend, they once had a great connection and Kit broke it by trying to push for more many years ago. He has tried to find someone else but nobody seems to compare.

Jules is so happy for her bestie who has found her true love and is getting married, but she is worried that she is slowly going to be left behind. Since her mothers passing all those years ago she has relied on Beth and her family. She has decided that she wants to have a baby but with no perspective partner that might be difficult. There are ways but that is costly, and she has another idea. Fingers crossed this doesn't backfire on her because life could get very lonely very fast.

Will Jules get everything she was looking for with this baby? Will lies be forgiven or will they be too much too bear? Will Kit be the next Blackbridge guy off the single list?

Biting my nails waiting for the next book.

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




Let's see...where to begin...

I'm inching up on the BIG 4-0. The gray hairs are doubling what seems like daily, and the wrinkles and laugh lines are more pronounced than ever.

I have an amazing husband (Married just over 15 years.)

We have two boys we're doing our best to raise as respectful gentleman.

I have a master's degree in criminal justice which I used to work as a juvenile probation office until deciding to write full-time in June of 2019. So that means there's usually always some criminal/law element to my novels.

If I'm not writing; I'm reading.

My favorite genres recently are bully/reverse harem and enemies to lovers. Maybe I'm reliving my traumatic teen years through the girls who actually end up with the boys. (Not that I would change my history since it's gotten me exactly where I need to be!)

I love coffee. I miss carbs. Music is LIFE. I try not to be too serious.




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