Tuesday, March 26, 2024

New Release Review: The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves

 

The Trail of Lost HeartsThe Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is SPECIAL! I adore how author Tracey Garvis Graves writes- her descriptions are magnificent, her dialog feels so real, and each book she writes is so unique. Wren's story is both heart-breaking and heart-warming- I got tears in my eyes during the difficult parts and smiled with joy so much as she healed. I appreciated that our male main character, Marshall, was also going through his own difficult journey, and loved seeing Wren and Marshall help each other heal. I hated for the book to end to be honest- I would absolutely love more time with these characters. I just cannot recommend this enough- it's fantastic!

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Cover Reveal: The Pucker Next Door by Sara Ney

 

PUCKER NEXT DOOR

Sara Ney

Release Date: April 29

WILL BE FREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

When a squirrel chews its way through my bedroom wall, I do the first thing any single girl like me would do: run screaming out of the house to the neighbors, begging for help.

I should mention that the house next door is full of hockey players. And when I lock eyes on rough and rugged Brodie Stockhausen—who happens to be outside brooding on the porch—I’m not exactly impressed.

But I’m desperate, in a bathrobe, and needa bit of rescuing.

Soon I’m begging for his help with more than just squirrel duty and DIY projects. I want his attention and his touch—not just his friendship!

I want what every girl wants: him lying in his bed at night, so desperate for me that he’s willing to scale two stories to sneak into my window. Hey, a girl can dream…

But Brodie has a secret; one that leaves me wanting more every time we’re together but has him pulling away…

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Meet Sara Ney:

Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced latte’s, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

New Release: This Much is True by Adriana Locke

 


When celebrity Laina Kelley bolted from her small hometown church on her wedding day, she ran to the first place that came to mind—to the home of the local farrier, a gorgeous playboy who just so happens to be her first love ... and biggest frenemy. 


This Much Is True by Adriana Locke is now live! 


USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a new “sweet and spicy!” standalone romance about a runaway bride who finds herself in the arms, and horse barn, of her deliciously handsome frenemy—who just so happens to be her first love.


This isn’t your average romance. It begins with me in a wedding dress, just not at an altar …


I never expected to be a runaway bride. I also never thought I’d end up on my ex’s doorstep to flee from said wedding. Now that I’m here, it’s easy to find the key in an old boot by the door and let myself inside. It’s not breaking and entering if I have a key, right?


It’s safe to say that Luke Marshall didn’t expect to find me on his couch in my wedding dress, my veil over my face in tears. He has no choice but to listen to my panic-induced plea for salvation. It’s only a matter of time before the tabloids get wind of my disappearing act, and my life is over.


Luke takes pity on me and says I can stay… on one condition.


I can’t sing for my supper—I have to earn it. I have to work in the barn alongside him, up to my elbows in horse manure. Oh—and because there’s only one bed, I get the couch.


This works … in theory. However, when sparks start flying, and the small-town farrier asks me to stay, I’ll have to decide between my life as a pop star or a second chance with my first love.



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My review: 5 stars!

Oh this was perfection! Sweet and sexy small town chance romance checks all my boxes and was just what I needed for a plane ride- I devoured it in one sitting.


Meet Adriana



USA Today and Amazon Charts 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 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.

 

Connect with Adriana 


Website: www.adrianalocke.com

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Cover Reveal: Learn Your Lesson by Kandi Steiner







Kandi Steiner has revealed the gorgeous covers for Learn Your Lesson!

Releasing: April 19, 2024

Model Cover Design: Kandi Steiner

Photographer: Ren Saliba

Discreet Cover Design: Staci Hart, Quirkybird Designs


My mother only wanted me to learn one lesson growing up…

Men are trash.


Her father left her, and then my father left us. Being raised by her and my grandmother, I was surrounded by the reminder to be independent and guard my heart.

After my one and only experience with a boy in college fell flatter than a pancake, I realized they were right — and I was content to live the life of a twenty-six-year-old cat lady.

Until Will Perry blew my quiet world to smithereens.

Starting goalie for the Tampa Bay Ospreys and the kind of hot that scrambles your brain, all I was ever supposed to be to him was his daughter’s kindergarten teacher. Then, in a twist of events, his temporary nanny.

But temporary turns to permanent, and when I move into his pool house, everything changes.

He’s impossibly grumpy and focused on only two things: hockey, and taking care of his daughter. I’m only focused on using this new income to pay back my student loans.

But in that house, I feel his heated gaze beneath that permanent scowl, the way it lingers and warms my skin. And though I know my mother would lose her mind if she knew, my dreams have become midnight fantasies about my long-haired, muscle-lined mystery of a boss.

When the tension becomes too much, we break, and we make a deal.

He still needs a nanny. I still need a paycheck and for my matriarchy to not disown me. But Will agrees to teach me everything I’ve always wanted to learn, and I’m all too eager to be his student.

I can do this. I’m a grown woman. I can explore my sexuality with the hottest goalie on earth and still remain one-hundred percent professional. And I can definitely do it all without catching feelings.

I have to.

Otherwise, I’ll end up heartbroken in my mother’s arms while she shakes her head and asks me if I’ll ever learn my lesson.


TROPES:


Pro Hockey Romance


Single Dad/Nanny


Forced Proximity


Spicy Lessons


Grumpy Sunshine


Age Gap


Opposites Attract


Found Family

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Learn Your Lesson is book three in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.


Pre-order your copy today!

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Meet Kandi




Kandi Steiner is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tennessee. Best known for writing “emotional rollercoaster” stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance — in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you’re a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she’s your gal.

An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women’s Studies. Her love for writing started at the ripe age of 10, and in 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her “freedom of press.”

She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.

When Kandi isn’t writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, planning her next adventure, or pole dancing (yes, you read that right). She enjoys live music, traveling, hiking, yoga, playing with her fur babies and soaking up the sweetness of life.

Connect with Kandi


Website:  www.kandisteiner.com

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New Release Review: Euro Dreams by Kate Stewart

 

Euro DreamsEuro Dreams by Kate Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh this was a hoot! Author Kate Stewart has her own brand of romantic dramedy that I just adore. Jane and Lucian have so much chemistry and tension, and the hilarious moments are balanced with lots of heartfelt moments too. Ravenhood fans will love Chapter 35!

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

New Audiobook Release Review: The Almost Romantic by Lauren Blakely

  

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely comes a brand new fake engagement turned marriage of convenience romantic comedy. One-click your copy of THE ALMOST ROMANTIC today!

Amazon https://blkly.pub/TARAmazon
Audible https://geni.us/AlmostRomanticAudio

Narrated in duet by Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton!

 

Single Dad

Fake Engagement

Most romantic fake proposal ever

Marriage of convenience

My wife

Found family

Former pro athlete

Starts with a bang

Possessive Hero


  

About THE ALMOST ROMANTIC:

Fake engagement. Real marriage. Both have an expiration date...

"Marry me."

They were the last words I expected to say to my fake fiancé, but I'm the kind of guy who doesn't back down from a challenge.
Pretend I'm engaged to my gorgeous and talented business partner to secure a business deal?
No problem.
Agree to a no-touch rule even though she's been driving me wild since I met her?
Challenge accepted.
Resist grinning like a damn fool every time that same big-hearted, sunshine-y woman laughs with my little daughter?
Done.
So, yeah, when my fake fiancé's vindictive business rival threatens to expose our make-believe romance, I can handle that too.
I'll prove our engagement isn't fake - by marrying her for real.
A marriage with an expiration date at the end of the year.
But that's when I run smack dab into the biggest challenge ever - not falling madly in love with my wife.

Amazon https://blkly.pub/TARAmazon
Audible https://geni.us/AlmostRomanticAudio

Audio Lovers! 


Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton narrate in duet this sexy, marriage of convenience where he falls first. THE ALMOST ROMANTIC is NOW LIVE in audio, so grab your earbuds and make this your next listen today!

Amazon https://blkly.pub/TARAmazon
Audible https://geni.us/AlmostRomanticAudio

Narrated in duet by Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton! 

My review: 5 stars!

I purchased the audiobook (duet style- my favorite!) on release day and enjoyed it so much! Lauren Blakely is always one of my favorite authors and I love the world she has created and am always excited to read or listen to one of her books. Elodie and Gage were such great characters! The chemistry and connection between them was instant and strong and so fun. It was a delight watching them join forces in business and in life too. I loved that there was no drama between the two main characters and it was a joy to watch their fake engagement/marriage of convenience turn into something undeniably real. Narrators Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton were just fantastic and honestly perfect in their performances.


ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s cute but spicy. Lauren likes dogs, cake, and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Cover Reveal: Burnout by Rebecca Jenshak

 


Rebecca Jenshak has revealed the gorgeous cover for Burnout!


Releasing: April 25, 2024

Cover Designer: Lori Jackson Designs

Illustration: Sarah Jane, Illustrious Jane


He’s the hot, tattooed bad boy that I traded insults with...and now he wants my help?


Knox Holland is in a jam. After an incredible first year on the pro motocross circuit, he should be on top of the world. Instead, his bad reputation has landed him without a team. He’s untouchable and desperate to turn it around.


Which is how he ends up at my gym asking me to train him. As a college gymnast with two Olympic medals to my name, I know a thing or two about the pressure to succeed. Last season I choked and then injured myself before I could show the world that I’m not a twenty-year-old has-been.


Focused on the future, I can’t afford to get distracted. But I recognize the desperation in Knox’s eyes, and I can’t say no to him, either.


It should have been an easy task, but nothing about Knox is easy. One minute we’re arguing, and the next I’m enjoying his shirtless handstands a little too much.

Falling for him would be a mistake…


Burnout is a sports romance with a cocky bad boy, spice, banter, and a happily ever after.



Pre-order your copy today!


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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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Website: https://www.rebeccajenshak.com

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