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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Release Blitz - THE LOBSTER TRAP by Heidi McLaughlin & Kassidy Maye

Title: The Lobster Trap (The Seaport Series, #1)

Author: Heidi McLaughlin & Kassidy Maye

Genre: Sports Romance/Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 13, 2023

From the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl: The Motion Picture, Heidi McLaughlin takes you to the classic New England Coast for a summertime beach romance that leaves you yearning for love, a boat . . . a cup of clam chowdah!

After graduating from Yale, Caroline Taylor embarks on a summer long vacation in the small beach town of Seaport before she starts her corporate career at Goldman Sachs.

Dune Carter, boat captain at Blue Lobster Adventures, and notorious heartbreaker is all fun and games until he meets the one tourist who turns his head in more ways than one.

Despite her initial resistance to his charms, Caroline finds herself drawn to Dune, and his idyllic life on the island. From the endless sunny days, warm nights, sunset boat cruises, and cobblestone roads—Caroline begins to fall in love with Seaport and the boat captain.

However, turmoil strikes their dreamy island relationship, and Dune must attempt to conquer life off the water in the ways he has always conquered the ocean and show Caroline why he’s worth staying in Seaport.

Release Blitz - DARE TO FALL by J.H. Croix

DARE TO FALL

J.H Croix

Release Date: June 12

A small town, billionaire romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!

There’s only one rule: Hands off.

That’s my personal rule when it comes to Fiona Blake. She’s uptight, delectably distracting, and she works for my family.

Once, just once, I break my own rule. After that, she becomes my secret. When the past she’s running from finds her in Fireweed Harbor, I’ll do anything to protect her.

Blake & Fiona’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, tangled family ties, broody/grumpy heroes, sassy heroines, opposites attract, single mother, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, oodles of swoon, and a billionaire protective hero who will do anything to win the heart of the woman he loves.

*A full-length, standalone romance.

Release Blitz - PLAYBOY IN A KILT by Kait Nolan

PLAYBOY IN A KILT

Kait Nolan

Release Date: June 9

A notorious former playboy

As heir to Ardinmuir, Connor MacKean had one job: fulfill the marriage pact that's held his family captive for three-hundred years. Except his sister's the one who took the plunge, and now there's nothing standing in the way of him finding a real and lasting love. Nothing except the fact that the object of his affections has never seen him as anything more than her best friend's little brother.

A hard-working Cinderella who doesn't need a prince

The last thing Sophie Cameron has time for is a man. Her days are full keeping her flower shop afloat, expanding the event planning business she opened with her best friend, and keeping the promise she made to her late father to take care of her stepmother--even though Lorraine is more like a stepmonster.

A fake engagement that's more real than either of them bargained for

The little white lie Connor told a former fling to escape his playboy reputation becomes a necessary reality when she shows up as maid of honor to plan a wedding at the estate. As a huge social media influencer, she could make or break Ardinmuir as a wedding destination, so Sophie agrees to pretend to be Connor's fiancée. But as the lines between fiction and reality blur, Sophie begins to wonder if he's the answer to the fairy tale she doesn't think she deserves.

Release Blitz - IN THE GRAY by B.B. Reid

In the Gray by B.B. Reid is now live!

ATLAS

I know what they say. Grief makes you do things.

After the year I’ve had, I’m bathing in it.

Dad’s dead.

Mom is…mom.

My boyfriend and best friend are too busy screwing to comfort me.

When a letter arrives with no return address telling me where to go for a new start, I

don’t hesitate.

I pack some clothes and what’s left of my life and run.

But I didn’t expect the fire waiting for me when I arrived. I didn’t count on the burn.

Rowdy Wray.

They call him the lion of Idlewild.

Me…I call him boss.

He’s the key to my past and the path to my future.

What happens next is our twisted secret.

ROWDY

Who is this girl?

Atlas Beck.

This damaged young thing shows up at my place of business and tells me she’s my new

receptionist.

I should have fired her.

I would have fired her if she hadn’t begged so beautifully.

Atlas told me not to let her go, but she didn’t know what she was asking. And now?

It’s too late to put the crazy back in its cage.

Pre-Order Blitz - SAVAGE INTENT by Jordan Marie

Title: Savage Intent

Series: Kingdom of Sin #2

Author: Jordan Marie

Genre: Contemporary Mafia Romance

Tropes: Age Gap/Forced Marriage/Secret Baby

Release Date: June 14, 2023

Melina gave me her body and ran away.

She can run, but she can’t hide.

I needed to lose myself in a woman.

It was just supposed to be one night.

She gave more than either of us bargained for.

I claimed her innocence and she disappeared.

She has no idea the lengths I will go to find her.

I won’t allow her to get away again.

I’ll track her down. Nothing will keep me from her.

I don’t care what I must do.

Even if I have to declare war to keep her,

Melina will be mine.

Standalone Romance
Characters were introduced in Book 1 Carnal Vows

ADD TO GOODREADS

Release Blitz & Review - CHERISHED ENOUGH by Kelly Elliott

Cherished Enough by Kelly Elliott is now live!

Morgan Shaw is my soulmate. She has no idea how much I desire her to fill the needs I crave. I've dedicated the last four years to learning everything I could about her. If my desire for her ever came to light before she realized how much she loved me, I would be labeled a stalker.

Some might find it a little creepy how I watch her every move. I find it exhilarating. I've even uprooted my entire life for her. Now this man has come into the picture and is not part of my plan. I see the girl's heads turn as he walks by, but Ryan Marshall has nothing on me and my love for Morgan. My obsession with her goes to my soul's deepest, darkest depths. If I can't have her, then no one else can.

It's almost time, Morgan, to be together forever. - The Ringmaster

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4 Stars

Kelly Elliott has outdone her self this time. Not only did we get her signature love story and fabulous couple but the added suspense to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Sizzling chemistry and some pretty hot scenes were an added bonus.

Morgan and Georgina are working to open their new store. Morgan is busy working on designs for their signature line. It is not secret that she has crushed on Ryan who is her older brothers best friend and should be off limits. Now that she is back home in Hamilton and starting her life, she just might be ready to let Ryan know how she feels.

Ryan has spent so many years watching over Morgan from afar, not feeling like she was something he could let himself have. Even after her brother put it all together and gave him his blessing. When he looks back now, he can see that he has shaped his life like Morgan in mine. When she return from school and is starting her busniess, they start spending more time together. Seeing each other more and getting to know each other better.

When it is clear that Morgan has a stalker, Ryan is the first one to step up and be her protector. Will they finally cross the line they have been dancing over for so many years? Could this be their chance? Will they find the stalker before someone gets hurt?

I am excited for what is to come in the series. Are you ready for Hunter's story?

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

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.
www.kellyelliottauthor.com