New Release Review: Flaunt by Adriana Locke

 

   

FLAUNT BY ADRIANA LOCKE

Release Date: June 2nd 

Genre/Tropes: Roommate-to-Lovers / Blue Collar / Small-Town Romance

FLAUNT IS AVAILABLE NOW!!

Flaunt by USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke is NOW LIVE! Make sure to grab this roommate-to-lovers romance TODAY! 

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Blurb:

 

Looking for a Fake Fiancé

Have you ever wanted to prove someone wrong so badly that you could taste it?

It doesn’t matter if they’re right. The fact that they had the audacity to say it is what counts.

Hi. It’s me. I’m that person.

The man I’ve been casually seeing told me I’m not “wife material” and should “lower my expectations”. Didn’t he realize I lowered them the moment I met him for dinner?

Obviously not.

Am I petty? Maybe. Annoyed? Of course. Determined? Definitely.

I need someone to help me flaunt my new engagement—my fiancé couldn’t wait to pop the question because I’m that amazing—in his face.

The problem? I don’t have a boyfriend, let alone a husband-to-be.

Which brings us to you.

Are you handsome? Successful? A smooth talker extraordinaire?

Are you willing to do all the things that someone madly in love would do?

Putting your hand on the small of my back. Forehead kissing. Acting like I’m a treasure you can’t live without. I need you to be prepared to do all those things … and maybe more.

What do you get out of this? I’m willing to negotiate terms—especially if they include a job and a place to stay. It’s a long story.

One night. One event. Let’s put on one heck of a show.

 

From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author comes a “hot and hilarious!” fake-dating tale between two frenemies that turn into roommates, coworkers, and, ultimately, lovers. Fans of close proximity, one-bed trope, and blue-collar, small-town heroes will fall madly in love with this story.

My review: 5 stars!

Before I dove in to Flaunt, I just knew Banks would be one of my favorite Carmichael brothers, and I am so glad I was right! He is so silly and goofy but still has such a soft, swoony side to him too. He and Sara had such great banter and jokes and I just smiled so much. And I just have to say- I love the Carmichael family! 

About the Author:

 

USA Today Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor. 

She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.

Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty-five years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.

Learn more at adrianalocke.com.

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Website: https://adrianalocke.com

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New Audiobook Release Review: Good as Gold by Sarina Bowen

 

Good as Gold by Sarina Bowen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was so good to be back in author Sarina Bowen's True North world. Good as Gold treats us to Mateo Rossi and Leila Giltmaker's love story, told through both chapters in the past as well as the present. Friends to lovers will always be a top trope for me, and this story was both sweet and heartbreaking and had me rooting for them from the start. I truly felt recently divorced Leila's anxiousness and eagerness to have a child and loved that Matteo was so eager to help. It was refreshing that there really wasn't any awkwardness once they decided on their arrangement and I loved that their attraction to each other slowly turned to lust and more. I got teary with happiness at the end of the story to see it all come together. I listened to the audiobook and Jason Clarke, one of my favorite narrators, did a great job bringing Matteo to life. Lessa Lamb, who performed as Leila, was new to me, but I loved her voice and will definitely be checking out more of her work. Although it was great to see both people and places from other True North books, Good as Gold stands alone and would be an excellent introduction for anyone not familiar with the universe.

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New Release Review: Dumb F*ck by T. Torrest

 

DUMB F*CK by T. Torrest
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh goodness- this is a hoot! There's really no other way to describe it other than the way the author herself did: "Tropey, cliché, and completely absurd, T. Torrest has elevated bad writing to an art form. Bravo." So FUN!

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New Release Review: Best Friends Aren't Forever by Jillian Dodd

 

Best Friends Aren't Forever by Jillian Dodd
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited when I saw that author Jillian Dodd was starting a new series and that it would be the kids of characters from her Keatyn series attending school at Eastbrooke Academy! I jumped at the chance to back the project on Kickstarter. The new characters are so fun and so is the drama, friendships, and romance and even the school itself! The end of the book made me so hungry for the next book in the series- I cannot wait!

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Excerpt Reveal: Flaunt by Adriana Locke

 

   

FLAUNT BY ADRIANA LOCKE

Release Date: June 2nd 

Genre/Tropes: Roommate-to-Lovers / Blue Collar / Small-Town Romance

CHECK OUT THIS EXCERPT!

Flaunt by USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke is coming June 2nd!

 Make sure to pre-order this roommate-to-lovers romance TODAY!

https://geni.us/VE8XNT2

 

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EXCERPT 

“Banks!” Ashley calls, stopping me in my tracks.

“What?” I groan and face her again. “Call someone else. Whatever it is, call someone else to help her. I’ll even pay for it. It’ll be cheaper than the therapy I’ll have to endure after seeing her.”

“She needs help.”

I cross my arms over my chest. “Oh, I know that. I rode with her all the way to Orlando and back to pick up someone’s s$%t when they moved in with Maddox.”

She sighs.

I sigh back at her.

We watch one another. Neither of us says a word. But Sara? Sara says lots of words, many of which can be heard through the phone dangling in Ashley’s hand from across the room.

If Sara had called and asked for my help, I wouldn’t answer. The woman is hell on wheels. She’s headstrong and thinks she knows everything. Her aversion to physical labor is astounding.

If I’m water, she’s oil—oil that hasn’t been changed in a hundred-thousand miles. And I’m basically holy water, so it’s a no-go.

But it’s not Sara who’s asking for my help. It’s Ashley. And Ashley is family. 

Oh, f$&k my life.

I blow out a long, hasty breath.

“I’ll let you come over for dinner tomorrow, too,” Ashley says, luring me in with her fluttery lashes. 

Still, I hold strong and think it through. 

Even if I put up an argument and do my best to resist her pleas for help, I’ll give in. Arguing will only delay the inevitable. At worst, Ashley will call Maddox, and he’ll call me, asking me to go. And I can’t say no to Maddox because he never says no to me.

Except for the spiders.

“Three dinners,” I say. “And movie nights with you guys every Saturday for a month.”

She grins and thrusts the phone my way.

I take it, glaring at her. It only makes her giggle.

I sigh again, just to set the stage. Can’t let Sara think I’m happy about this.

“Hi, giant pain in the a$$,” I say.

“Thinking about my a$$ again, I see.”

This is gonna suck. 

       

Blurb:

Looking for a Fake Fiancé

Have you ever wanted to prove someone wrong so badly that you could taste it?

It doesn’t matter if they’re right. The fact that they had the audacity to say it is what counts.

Hi. It’s me. I’m that person.

The man I’ve been casually seeing told me I’m not “wife material” and should “lower my expectations”. Didn’t he realize I lowered them the moment I met him for dinner?

Obviously not.

Am I petty? Maybe. Annoyed? Of course. Determined? Definitely.

I need someone to help me flaunt my new engagement—my fiancé couldn’t wait to pop the question because I’m that amazing—in his face.

The problem? I don’t have a boyfriend, let alone a husband-to-be.

Which brings us to you.

Are you handsome? Successful? A smooth talker extraordinaire?

Are you willing to do all the things that someone madly in love would do?

Putting your hand on the small of my back. Forehead kissing. Acting like I’m a treasure you can’t live without. I need you to be prepared to do all those things … and maybe more.

What do you get out of this? I’m willing to negotiate terms—especially if they include a job and a place to stay. It’s a long story.

One night. One event. Let’s put on one heck of a show.

 

From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author comes a “hot and hilarious!” fake-dating tale between two frenemies that turn into roommates, coworkers, and, ultimately, lovers. Fans of close proximity, one-bed trope, and blue-collar, small-town heroes will fall madly in love with this story.

        

About the Author:

USA Today Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.

 

She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.

Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty-five years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.

Learn more at adrianalocke.com.

Connect w/Adriana:

 

Website: https://adrianalocke.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoradrianalocke

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/booksbyadrianalocke

Twitter: https://twitter.com/authoralocke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authoradrianalocke

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New Release Review: How to Win the Girl by Sara Ney

 

How to Win the Girl by Sara Ney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Each Colter I meet becomes my favorite, but I don't know if anyone can top Drake. (Looking at your Drew!) And maybe it's because I married a college football player, but I found Drake just adorable and dreamy and SWOONY. The banter and text messages between Drake and Daisy was top notch and so darn funny. I loved that he called her Sassy! He's just so darn charming and I will readily admit to highlighting quite a few things he said that were just darling.

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New Release Review: Scoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak

 

Scoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak is now live!

Valley U’s hottest QB has heard in detail how I want to climb him like a tree.

One viral video and my life as a wallflower is over.

Felix Walters knows exactly how I feel about him—so does everyone else on campus.

It was supposed to be a private conversation between friends.

Now I’m the butt of every joke and everywhere I turn all eyes are on me.

It’s every shy girl’s nightmare.

Except now the hottest guy on campus wants to be my fake boyfriend.

Six weeks. Just pretend.

I’m a wallflower fake dating Valley U's hottest player.

 

Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!

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Narrated by: Jason Clarke & Erin Mallon

 

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My review: 5 stars!

If you know me, you know I'm a bit of a wallflower myself, and married a college football player, so I can so relate to the Campus Wallflowers series. Scoring the Player was just delightful and I enjoyed Dahlia and Felix's story so much. Fake relationships are always fun, and it was so great to see them truly falling for each other as they got to know each other better. Felix was just so kind and sweet and just an all-around great guy- swoon! I loved that Dahlia was a college athlete too and it was neat to see her play a sport we don't see that much in the romance world- golf. I listened to the audiobook and Jason Clarke's growly voice was just perfect for Felix, and Erin Mallon always gives such great performances, so she was a great voice for Dahlia.

Meet Rebecca

Rebecca Jenshak is a USA Today bestselling author of new adult and sports romance. She writes sexy, feel-good stories with lots of swoon-worthy moments.

Rebecca lives in Arizona. When she isn’t writing, you can find her cheering on local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, or curled up with a good book.

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New Release Review: The Troublemaker by Jessica Peterson

 

The Troublemaker by Jessica Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Greer and Brooks were an absolute delight! It was so refreshing to see characters deal with relationship and family issues like adults can have the capability to do, and thank you to the author for sparing us the typical breakup at 80%! I loved the Greer was so driven and such a hard worker, and to see Brooks supporting and encouraging her was everything. Greer helped Brooks deal with some trauma from his past and aided him in opening up, which helped his whole family heal. Together they were fantastic. I am enjoying this series so much! (The Troublemaker would read just fine as a standalone, but characters from the first book appear and you'll want to read their story, promise!)

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Cover Reveal: Flaunt by Adriana Locke

 

   

FLAUNT BY ADRIANA LOCKE

Release Date: June 2nd 

Genre/Tropes: Roommate-to-Lovers / Blue Collar / Small-Town Romance 

Cover Designer: Kari March

CHECK OUT THIS SEXY COVER!!

 

Flaunt by USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke is coming June 2nd!

Pre-order this roommate-to-lovers romance TODAY! https://geni.us/VE8XNT2 

    

Add to Goodreads https://geni.us/FlauntGR

    

Blurb:

 

Looking for a Fake Fiancé

Have you ever wanted to prove someone wrong so badly that you could taste it?

It doesn’t matter if they’re right. The fact that they had the audacity to say it is what counts.

Hi. It’s me. I’m that person.

The man I’ve been casually seeing told me I’m not “wife material” and should “lower my expectations”. Didn’t he realize I lowered them the moment I met him for dinner?

Obviously not.

Am I petty? Maybe. Annoyed? Of course. Determined? Definitely.

I need someone to help me flaunt my new engagement—my fiancé couldn’t wait to pop the question because I’m that amazing—in his face.

The problem? I don’t have a boyfriend, let alone a husband-to-be.

Which brings us to you.

Are you handsome? Successful? A smooth talker extraordinaire?

Are you willing to do all the things that someone madly in love would do?

Putting your hand on the small of my back. Forehead kissing. Acting like I’m a treasure you can’t live without. I need you to be prepared to do all those things … and maybe more.

What do you get out of this? I’m willing to negotiate terms—especially if they include a job and a place to stay. It’s a long story.

One night. One event. Let’s put on one heck of a show.

 

From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author comes a “hot and hilarious!” fake-dating tale between two frenemies that turn into roommates, coworkers, and, ultimately, lovers. Fans of close proximity, one-bed trope, and blue-collar, small-town heroes will fall madly in love with this story.

           

About the Author:

 

USA Today Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.

She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden. 

Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty-five years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.

Learn more at adrianalocke.com.

Connect w/Adriana:

 

Website: https://adrianalocke.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoradrianalocke

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/booksbyadrianalocke

Twitter: https://twitter.com/authoralocke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authoradrianalocke

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8379774.Adriana_Locke

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ivy7xd

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New Release Review: Runaway Love by Melanie Harlow

 

Runaway Love by Melanie Harlow is now live!

Yes, I'm a single dad who needs a nanny for the summer.

But hire the stranded runaway bride who shows up on my doorstep in a wedding gown with no references, no skills, and no experience?

No one is that desperate.

Except within twenty-four hours, down-on-her-luck Veronica Sutton manages to charm my kids, my family, and half the population of Cherry Tree Harbor into believing she's perfect for the job.

And for me.

It's not that I can't see the appeal-those baby blue eyes? The endless legs? That mouth made for trouble? But I've got enough on my plate, raising two kids on my own and keeping the family business alive. I don't have the time or the inclination to fall for an outspoken city girl.

So I should have kept my hands to myself.

Holding her in my arms was a big mistake. Even worse? Spending the night together. She ignites a possessive fire in me that I'm finding hard to snuff out.


But the most unforgivable? Growing attached to the sound of her laugh, the scent of her skin, and the way her body wraps around mine in the dark.

At the end of the summer, she'll be gone.
And if I'm not careful, she might run away with my heart.

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Narrated by: Sebastian York & Sophie Daniels

 

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My review: 5 stars!

I adore it when a grumpy hero meets a sunshiny heroine! In this case, Austin, a single dad to the cutest young twins, was grumpy because of all the years of putting others before himself and just needed to meet the spunky Veronica to see how he could be happy and have it all. I laughed and smiled and swooned and loved this start to author's newest series, Cherry Tree Harbor. I'm so looking forward to a book for Austin's brother Xander!

Meet Melanie

USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. If she's not writing or reading, she's probably at Orangetheory or watching Schitt's Creek again. She lifts her glass to readers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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Audiobook Review: Fluke by Adriana Locke

 

Fluke by Adriana Locke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fake dating is always such a fun trope, and I love that Fluke did a twist on that trope and made it even more fun. Each and every Carmichael brother we meet is even more swoon-worthy than the one before. Jess is just dreamy. I'm super invested in this family and am dying to know who is sending the random texts and I am so excited for a book on Banks! I also listened to the audiobook and Samantha Brentmoor and Ryan West did such a great job- they were perfectly cast as Jess and Pippa. I really enjoyed their narration.

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