Saturday, March 16, 2024

Blog Tour: To Break a Dark Cage by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

 




Book: To Break A Dark Cage
Author: Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Pub Day: March 11th 2024
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He was kissing her with a fury that threatened to devour her. She needed this. Needed the wrath and the desire. One last time.

Gwen is a prisoner of the man she loves…

In the battle for Avalon, she sided with Mordred’s enemies and allowed the demon Grinn to grow more powerful than ever.

Passion still burns fiercely between Mordred and Gwen. But the dark prince crushes his emotions and tells Gwen that he is sending her home. That she will never see Avalon—or him—again.

But Avalon has ideas of its own. The magic of the island draws Gwen back and gifts her with stunning new abilities.

Gwen has one last chance to save the island from a devastating war that would destroy everything—and everyone—she has come to love. But can she tame Mordred’s rage and pride? And can a demon ever be trusted?



Continuing a heart-racing series of dark romance and seductive villains that’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova and Danielle L. Jensen, To Break a Dark Cage will transport you to a world of wonder and danger, and leave you breathless.

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MY REVIEW:


To Break a Dark Cage (The Iron Crystal Quartet Book 3)To Break a Dark Cage by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book of a series. I did not read the other 2 books and I feel I should have to know more of what was going on. But I still enjoyed the book. It is a dark fairytale. Had magic, enemies to lovers vibes.
I liked the banter between Gwen and Mordred. He sent her from Avalon but Avalon had other ideas to keep her.
It had a village called Camelot. There was mention of King Arthur and Lancelot. One of the characters we get to know is Ghalahad.
Thank you to NetGalley for the book to review.

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As an USA Today Bestselling Author and award-winning designer, Kat has always been a storyteller. She delights in spinning stories of the sweetest nightmares to delight her readers with her unique twist of fantasy, horror, and romance. With ten years in script-writing for performances on both the stage and for tourism, she has always been writing in one form or another.

Also on her list of skills are artistic direction, scenic painting and props, special effects, and electronics. A graduate of Boston University with a BFA in Theatre Design, she has a passion for unique, creative, and unconventional experiences. In her spare time, she builds animatronics and takes trapeze classes.

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Thursday, March 07, 2024

Book Review: What Beats Within The Tunnels by Ashley O'Donovan

 



421 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 27, 2024
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Can the man who shattered her heart also be the key to saving her soul?Lyra has endured far more than any woman her age should. She has a heart full of scars and a mind teeming with questions that can only be answered in Zomea, the alleged realm of the dead. To get there, she must complete the last ceremony to open a bridge. But her belief that Nyx would be with her on this journey has been shattered.Cast aside, Nyx's absence leaves room for Colton—a maddeningly attractive Fae, whose infuriating demeanor hides a deeper connection. As Lyra and Colton grow closer, they are challenged by the darkness stirring within Lyra, threatening both her and the fate of Eguina. According to a prophecy, only one man can save her, and that man is...Nyx.Will Nyx and Colton be able to work together to save Lyra, and can Lyra heal her fractured heart while putting the fate of the realms before her own desires?Please This book contains sexually explicit content, mature language, and elements of violence. It is intended for mature audiences and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. This is book two in a series.

MY REVIEW:


What Beats Within the Tunnels (What Lies Beyond the Realms Book 2)What Beats Within the Tunnels by Ashley O'Donovan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lyra has gone through a lot and has the scars to prove it, She needs to get to Zomea, the alleged realm of the dead. But her belief that Nyx would be with her on this journey has been shattered. Colton, a fae, is by her side.
As Lyra and Colton grow closer, they are challenged by the darkness stirring within Lyra, threatening both her and the fate of Eguina.
The prophecy says one man will save her and the belief is it is Nyx.
This is the 2nd book of the series. I enjoyed the storyline and had to remember that Lyra is still a teenager and so has some teenager ideas.
I had a hard time putting this book down and I don't alway like love triangles but it works well in this book.
It was well written and I can't wait for the next book.
Thank you to the Ashley O'Donovan for the arc to review.

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Book Review: The Guest - B.A. Paris

 



304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 20, 2024
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Some secrets never leave.


Iris and Gabriel have just arrived home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them. One of their closest friends, Laure, is in their house. The atmosphere quickly becomes tense as she oversteps again and sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris' clothes, even rearranging the furniture.

Laure has walked out on her husband—and their good friend—Pierre, over his confession of an affair and a secret child. Iris and Gabriel want to be supportive of their friends, but as Laure's mood becomes increasingly unpredictable, her presence takes its toll.

Iris and Gabriel's only respite comes in the form of a couple new to town. But with them comes their gardener, who has a checkered past. Soon, secrets from all their pasts will unravel, some more dangerous than they could have known.


                                                        MY REVIEW:


The GuestThe Guest by B.A. Paris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Iris and Gabrielle have come home from vacation and when they get home there is a guest in their house. Their close friend , Laure has left her husband, Pierre. Saying that he told her he had a child with someone else.
They also meet their new neighbors and their new gardener who comes to help Gabrielle with hs garden.
I wasn't very trusting of the new neighbor for some reason.. She just seemed a little off to me.
If I was Iris and Gabrielle then I would have had to say something to Laure about her staying to long. she was driving Iris crazy. But the ending I did not see coming.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's for the ebook to review.

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                                                                          B.A. Paris


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Genre
Suspense, Fiction

B.A. Paris is the New York Times and Sunday Times Number 1 bestselling author of seven novels including the word-of-mouth hit, Behind Closed Doors and her upcoming thriller, The Guest.

Over 7 million editions of her work have been sold worldwide and her books have been translated into 41 languages. Her novels have been optioned for major screen adaptations with a film of The Breakdown, titled Blackwater Lane, in post production.

Before becoming an author, B.A. Paris worked as a bank trader and teacher in France. Today, she writes from her cottage in Hampshire, England, where she lives with her husband with visits from her five grown-up daughters. She has a newsletter and is on social media @baparisauthor

Friday, March 01, 2024

Blog Tour: Her Feud by Emma Tallon

 






Title: Her Feud

Author: Emma Tallon

Publication day: Fb 27th 2024


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Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love this nail-biting gangland crime thriller from bestselling author Emma Tallon.


Family is everything to Lily Drew and she’s always battled to keep hers together. But following the death of her only daughter, Ruby, and after losing her son, Connor, to a rival firm, Lily feels like everything she’s fought so hard to protect is about to fall apart: and when a turf war between two rival gangs starts on the Drew’s doorstep, Lily must pick a side…

The right choice could take the firm to a whole new level and bring her beloved son back into the fold. But get it wrong and her empire could come crashing down, and all of their lives could be in danger.


When Lily makes a bold decision and goes up against the most powerful firm in the city, she puts all of her men on the case. But the job goes wrong, and when one of London’s most dangerous crime bosses comes after the family, hellbent on revenge, Lily’s heart pounds. Did she just put everyone she loves in danger? And when the bitter feud ends, what will be left of the Drews??


MY REVIEW:


Her Feud (Drew Family #7)Her Feud by Emma Tallon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The 7th book of the Drew family and just as good if not better than the others.
Lily Drew is head of her mob and family. she does not put up with anything. She lost her one son,Connor, to his dad and his business and doesn't think she can forgive him.
Killian , Connor's twin brother, is on his mom's side but wished that his mom and brother can move forward. Meanwhile Killian is getting married.
Scarlett is Lily's niece and also in the family business. She is still getting over what happened to her cousin Ruby,
They may be mob and I don't approve of the things they do, but the fierce loyalty of family keeps me wanting to read more.
Thank you Emma Tallon for another great book and to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC,


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                                                                  Emma Tallon


Born in London , The United Kingdom

Website
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Genre
Crime, Fiction, Thriller




Emma Tallon is a British author of gripping, gritty, organised crime thrillers.

Having worked as a freelance ghostwriter for several years, Emma decided to take the professional leap after the birth of her son and finished the first full novel of her own.

After months of rejection from publishers and agents alike, in December 2017 Emma signed a publishing contract with Bookouture for the first three books in the Tyler Family series. She has since gone on to sign several more contracts with Bookouture and has become an established name within her genre.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Audiobook Review: The Boy Who Cried Bear by Kelley Armstrong

 

Audiobook Expected publication February 20, 2024
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In The Boy Who Cried Bear, New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong keeps readers on the edge of their seats while detective Casey Duncan tries to locate the threat before it’s too late. . .

Haven’s Rock is a well-hidden town surrounded by forest. And it’s supposed to be, being that it’s a refuge for those who need to disappear. Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton already feel at home in their new town, which reminds them of where they first met in Rockton. And while they know how to navigate the woods and its various dangers, other residents don’t. Which is why people aren't allowed to wander off alone.

When Max, the town’s youngest resident—taught to track animals by Eric—fears a bear is stalking a hiking party, alarms are raised. Even stranger, the ten-year-old swears the bear had human eyes. Casey and Eric know the dangers a bear can present, so they’re taking it seriously. But odd occurrences are happening all around them, and when a dead body turns up, they’re not sure what they’re up against.

MY REVIEW:

The Boy Who Cried Bear (Haven's Rock, #2)The Boy Who Cried Bear by Kelley Armstrong
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The narrator for this audiobook had a nice voice and was pleasant to listen to.
It is a mystery set in Canada. Haven's Rock is a town that is hidden for people who need to hide or start over a new life. It is surrounded by a forest and people are asked to not go into the forest or at least not go alone.
10 year old Max said he saw a bear but then said it was a bear with a man's eyes. Then he goes missing. While on the hunt to look for him we find out things about Max's family and why they came to Haven''s Rock. I didn't read the first book and I don't feel like I missed to much except for maybe character development.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmiillan Audio for the chance to review.

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                                                                  Kelley Armstrong

Website
http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/

Genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Thrillers, Young Adult



URL
https://www.goodreads.com/kelleyarmstrong


Kelley Armstrong has been telling stories since before she could write. Her earliest written efforts were disastrous. If asked for a story about girls and dolls, hers would invariably feature undead girls and evil dolls, much to her teachers' dismay. All efforts to make her produce "normal" stories failed.

Today, she continues to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves, while safely locked away in her basement writing dungeon. She's the author of the NYT-bestselling "Women of the Otherworld" paranormal suspense series and "Darkest Powers" young adult urban fantasy trilogy, as well as the Nadia Stafford crime series. Armstrong lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids and far too many pets.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Audiobook review: The Wife's Mistake by Lorna Douneaeva

 

Expected publication February 19, 2024
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I have the life I’ve always dreamed of… but how long will it be until the past catches up with me?

I can’t believe how far my husband, Hayden, and I have come. I never expected that one day I’d be sipping a steaming coffee over our marble countertop or finishing off a humid summer day with a dip in our sparkling pool. But even though we’re living in paradise, I’ve never felt so distant from my husband. I’m certain he’s hiding something from me. Before, I would have confided in my friends and family but in this new life of ours, I’m terrified to trust anyone…

Now, with Hayden out again, my evening is quiet. From our floor-to-ceiling windows, I watch the pool water ripple under the raindrops. But I swear I see movement beyond the garden hedges. I try to shake my fears away, I must be imagining things. That’s what Hayden would say.

But then I find the hand-delivered note and my heart pounds in my chest as I scan the neat words.

You don’t deserve this life.

My blood runs cold. I thought I’d kept all my secrets well hidden, but now as I look out to the still night, I realise it’s only a matter of time until my past catches up with me – a past my husband still has no idea about. I know what I have to do to protect my perfect new life, but those around me have no idea how far I’m willing to go to keep it…

Utterly gripping and full of jaw-dropping twists, fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Daniel Hurst will be completely hooked by The Wife’s Mistake!

MY REVIEW:


The Wife's MistakeThe Wife's Mistake by Lorna Dounaeva
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This audio was good. I liked the narrator and the storyline. There really wasn't any characters that I liked except for Marianne.
So many lies, cheating, and secrets kept from family and friends, People they all supposed to love.
Thank you to NetGalley for the audio to review.

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                                                                    Lorna Dounaeva


Born in London, The United Kingdom


Website
http://www.LornaDounaeva.com

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Genre
Thriller, Suspense, Mystery



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Lorna Dounaeva is a politics graduate who worked for the British Home Office before turning to crime fiction. She writes dark domestic thrillers and is especially fond of female villains. She lives in the Orkney islands with her Ukrainian husband and his parents, three children, a crafty cat and a happy dog.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Blog Tour: The Whisper House by Dawn Merriman

 

Expected publication February 13, 2024 by Second Sky
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In a haunted mansion, ghosts are not the only danger…I’m Rylan Flynn. I hunt for ghosts and restless spirits, and solve the mysteries that make them haunt the living.My ex-boyfriend Declan never believed in my abilities. Now he thinks his home is haunted and he’s pleading for my help. Declan lives in a huge mansion, full of history and secrets.When I arrive at the house, I find a dying woman in the gardens. It seems like the spirit in Declan’s house may be the only witness to a murder.For the first time, Detective Ford Pierce asks for my help. Inside the mansion, we find mysterious locked rooms and shattered windows, but the ghost stays hidden. Why won’t it speak to me?I’m almost ready to give up when my best friend, Mickey, is snatched from her home in the middle of the night. The killer has her, and time is running out.I’ll do anything to bring Mickey back. But will my desperate search for clues uncover the truth, or lead me right into the killer’s hands?The Whisper House is the third book in Dawn Merriman’s thrilling and addictive Rylan Flynn series. With twisting mysteries and a touch of romance, it’s perfect for fans of Wendy Wang, Heather Graham and Dean Koontz.

MY REVIEW:



The Whisper House: A totally addictive paranormal mystery with a twist (A Rylan Flynn Mystery Book 3)The Whisper House: A totally addictive paranormal mystery with a twist by Dawn Merriman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a cozy mystery with a ghost whisperer theme. Rylan can see and talk to ghosts and has a ghost hunting show. Her best friend is the camera person and behind the scenes. I did not read the other 2 books and I don't think I missed anything but would love to read them sometime.
Rylan's mother lives with her but is a ghost. Her mother doesn't realize that she is a ghost. Rylan is also a hoarder and I think some of the problem is to fill a void. Her father is a big part of her life and her brother is a the DA or ADA. She has a crush on the cop.
This story takes place at her ex boyfriend's house and they find a murdered woman and it goes from there with her best friend being kidnapped and ghosts helping her.
Thank you to NetGalley and Second Sky for the ebook to review.

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                                Dawn Merriman


Dawn Merriman writes creepy small town murder mysteries from her small farm in northeast Indiana where she lives with her husband and teenage children. You can often find her with muck boots on her feet and a story in her head. She enjoys animals, auctions, snorkeling and archaeology.

Dawn Merriman grew up a small town farm girl, on a small time pig farm in Indiana. She spent her young adulthood sitting on her bedroom floor scribbling stories in notebooks. She won the "Northeast Indiana Young Writers" award as a sophomore in high school.

After battling severe depression, she wrote her debut novel "How Murder Saved My Life" as therapy, mixing her love of murder mysteries and farming with climbing out of the darkness of illness.


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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Book Review:Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

 


Expected publication February 13, 2024
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Wells Whitaker was once golf's hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his "promising" career is a killer hangover, a collection of broken clubs, and one remaining supporter. No matter how bad he plays, the beautiful, sunny redhead is always on the sidelines. He curses, she cheers. He scowls, she smiles. But when Wells quits in a blaze of glory and his fangirl finally goes home, he knows he made the greatest mistake of his life.

Josephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous, grumpy golfer, even when he didn't believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy, help him turn his game around, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine's professional and personal life is in shambles, she could really use the cash...

As they travel together, spending days on the green and nights in neighboring hotel rooms, sparks fly. Before long, they're inseparable, Wells starts winning again, and Josephine is surprised to find a sweet, thoughtful guy underneath his gruff, growly exterior. This hot man wants to brush her hair, feed her snacks, and take bubble baths together? Is this real life? But Wells is technically her boss and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous... right?


                                                         MY REVIEW:


4Stars

Cute Golf romance. Josephine owns a golf club house and she is also a big fan of Wells who plays progolf. When they finally meet you know that they will have a chemistry. He is brooder and hot tempered. She need to keep a calm life without stress since she has diabetes. Then he hires her to be his caddy and that's when it becomes such a fun read,
I hadn't read anything with golf in it or with anyone who has diabetes.
Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for the ARC.



                                                                   Tessa Bailey

Born in Oceanside, California, The United States

Website
http://www.tessabailey.com

Twitter
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Genre
Romance, Contemporary, Humor and Comedy




New York Times Bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn, fictional blue collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island avoiding the sun and social interactions, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk,” by Entertainment Weekly, Tessa writes with spice, spirit, swoon and a guaranteed happily ever after. Catch her on TikTok at @authortessabailey or check out tessabailey.com for a complete list of books.

Saturday, January 06, 2024

Blog Tour: The Couple's Revenge - Daniel Hurst

 

    First published January 4, 2024
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How far would you go to protect your child?

I knew something was wrong. It’s a mother’s instinct.

I could tell when my son started hiding things from me. He used to walk to school with a mischievous grin on his beautiful face. Now he avoids eye contact and keeps his head down.

Since I discovered he’s being bullied by a classmate, I’ve spent every day worrying, my stomach churning with anxiety from the moment he leaves the house to the second he walks back through the door.

Everyone keeps telling me I’m overreacting, but I won’t risk my child’s safety. My husband and I try to talk to the other boy’s parents, but it only makes things worse…

Then our precious child is hurt. Enough is enough. It has to stop. Even if that means taking matters into our own hands.

Because we know the truth about the family targeting our son – it’s not the first time they’ve done this.

So the question is, exactly how far will we go to get revenge?

A nail-biting, page-turning psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor’s Wife. If you love Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, you’ll be hooked on The Couple’s Revenge.


MY REVIEW:

4/5 stars


A story of a bully who had 1 young girl commit suicide. Nothing was done to the bully or parents except he was expelled from the school and allowed into another school. We find out the parents of the boy don't care and don't think it is anyone's fault, much less their son that the girl commited suicide. Well now he is bullying someone else and these parents are not going to give up until the boy and his parents are held accountable, The one thing I didn't like s how it always seems like the victims are more to blame than the bully and the police and school don't listen. Sometimes the parents protecting their own children don't know where to turn to next I would have given this book 5 stars because the story had me so riveted but the ending left me hanging with questions. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ebook to review.



Daniel Hurst writes psychological thrillers and loves to tell tales about unusual things happening to normal people. He has written all his life, making the progression from handing scribbled stories to his parents as a boy to writing full length novels in his thirties. He lives in the North West of England, returning to his roots after several years away exploring the world and garnering plenty of ideas for future books!



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Tuesday, November 07, 2023

Blog Tour: Husband and Wife by K.L Slater

 


We promised to keep each other’s secrets. Until they found the body…
The Wife:
My husband and I are fighting for our lives in hospital after a terrible car accident. But despite my pain, all I can think about is what our families will find behind our front door. The scarf that has been all over the news, belonging to a dead young woman with honey-coloured hair. I have to speak to the police before my husband can…
The Husband:
I’m drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. I know I’ve got a temper. That I’ve not always been faithful. Will they think I killed her?
I think of my wife’s jealous streak, of the lies she’s told our loved ones. But if I tell the whole truth, they’ll look into her past. And that will destroy me, too…
Two people fighting for their lives. Two people with secrets to hide. Who will you believe?
A completely compelling and twisty page-turner from number 1 bestselling author K.L. Slater. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will be hooked by Husband and Wife.


                                                      MY REVIEW:




Husband and Wife: A completely gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller with a shocking twist by K L Slater 


Shelleen Toland's review
Nov 06, 2023 ·
A husband and wife, Luna and Parker seem to have marital problems and then it seems that Parker got in over his head and is in trouble. Luna's parents are snobs, have money and seem to control their daughter's life along with Parkers. Parker's parents are the opposite but he isn't close to his dad, just his mom. An accident happens which causes and effect you would not believe. The twist at the end was a little bit more than I had expected but there was one twist I wasn't really surprised. Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the arc.





Sunday, November 05, 2023

Book Review: Filthy Rich Vampire - Geneva Lee

 

                                                                  First published May 24, 2022

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Julian Rousseaux has a problem. He’s single, and for the world’s wealthiest vampires, the social season is about to begin. Julian would rather stake himself than participate in the marriage market. But as the eldest eligible Rousseaux, he’s expected to find a wife before the season ends―whether he likes it or not.

When cellist Thea literally stumbles into his life at a gala, he knows she's the last person he could ever fall in love with. She's too innocent, too kind, and way too human. But now that she knows about his world, she's also a walking target. She needs protection. He needs a fake girlfriend to discourage overzealous vampire matchmaking.

So, Julian makes Thea an irresistible offer: pretend to be his lover and he’ll change her life. For one year, they’ll attend the season’s social events together in exchange for his protection and a way out of her mother’s crippling medical debt.

She can’t say no. But the vampire world is impossibly decadent and darker than Thea ever imagined, and Julian’s filthy rich vampire family wants her out of the way. But with each moment they share, new dangers emerge: a desire as forbidden as their stolen touches, an awakening of a long-dead heart, and secrets that could tear them both apart.

Sensual, dangerous, provocative ― step into a daring new world of dark magic, primal attraction, and breathtaking romance.

                                                               MY REVIEW:


Filthy Rich Vampire (Filthy Rich Vampires, #1)Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julian Rousseaux is single and very rich, oh yeah and a vampire. When cellist Thea literally stumbles into his life at a gala, he knows she's the last person he could ever fall in love with.
I loved these 2 together and she didn't seem to weirded out to find out he is a vampire. His family wants hm to settle down and have babies, with a witch. Thea isn't good enough for him according to his family. He also has brothers and his best friend is the one they wanted him to marry but they never had feelings with each other. This is the 1st book of series and I really want to read the rest of the books.

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                                                                    Geneva Lee


Website
http://www.genevalee.com

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Genre
Romance


Geneva Lee is the New York Times, USA Today, and internally bestselling author of over a dozen novels. Her bestselling Royals Saga has sold over one million copies worldwide. She is the co-owner of Away With Words, a destination bookstore in Poulsbo, Washington. When she isn’t traveling, she can usually be found writing, reading, or buying another pair of shoes.

Book Review: The Sweetheart Crush by Miranda Liasson

 

                                                               published October 23, 2023

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Photographer Viv Montgomery’s dreams were bigger than her small hometown of Blossom Glen. Following them meant leaving everything and everyone behind—including her sweet and funny best friend, Logan Matthews. Now, twelve years later, the town’s “sweetheart” is back, broke, and…well, working in the town’s famous Christmas store until she figures out her next move.

Enter her former best friend who she hasn’t seen or talked to in years. Only the cute, funny guy she remembers is gone—replaced by a famous, bestselling author who seems aloof, jaded, and is much, much hotter than any book nerd she’s ever seen. Seeing him in the news is one thing, but up close and person? Whewf, it’s warm in here.

Now he’s offered her a job she desperately needs (blissfully free of Santas), and suddenly it’s like no time has passed at all. Their friendship is just like it was…with one very unexpected difference. Because somewhere between the blossom festival and snuggling in front of a crackling fire, their friendship is definitely turning into something more. Only, Logan’s been hiding the secret of his enormous success…and the sweetheart of Blossom Glen is about to read all about it.

Each book in the Blossom Glen series is STANDALONE:
* The Sweetheart Deal
* The Sweetheart Fix
* The Sweetheart Crush

                                                       MY REVIEW:


The Sweetheart Crush (Blossom Glen #3)The Sweetheart Crush by Miranda Liasson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with the characters and the small town. Viv came back to town after a long time
Her best friend is Logan who is now a well known author. She is mad at him and they never got over each other and something is smoldering there.

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                                                          Miranda Liasson



Born
September 17

Website
https://mirandaliasson.com

Twitter
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Genre
Romance, Contemporary, Humor and Comedy





Miranda Liasson is a bestselling author who writes about the important relationships in women’s lives. Her heartwarming and humorous romances have won numerous accolades and have been praised by Entertainment Weekly for the way she “deals with so much of what makes life hard . . . without ever losing the warmth and heart that characterize her writing.”
A proud native of Northeast Ohio, she and her husband live in a neighborhood of old homes that serve as inspiration for her books. She is very proud of her three young adult children. And though every day she thinks about getting a dog, she fears a writer’s life may bore the poor animal to tears. When she’s not writing or enjoying books herself, she can be found biking along the old Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath trails in the beautiful Ohio MetroParks.
Miranda loves to hear from readers!

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Book Review: Hell of An Angel by Christi Barth

 

                                                               Published October 24, 2023

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Raised in Hell. Living in Buffalo. And on the verge of accidentally destroying both realms…

Dark angel and actuary Evangeline Thayer hates taking unnecessary risks, but she knows becoming human will be worth it. All the creatures in Hell have bullied her about her negligible ‘power’ her whole life. And don’t get her started on why she has wings if she can’t even fly?!? She just needs a teensy bit of help with removing her power…which is where a very hot, very flirty, and absolutely infuriating Nephilim comes in.

Half-angel Gideon Durand has been fighting demons a long time, but he’s never heard of a dark angel. Least of all one this gorgeous, stubborn, and with the power to completely nullify evil. Maybe in Hell, that’s a weakness—but with an unknown evil on the loose and murdering Nephilim?—that’s a damned useful skill. So Gideon strikes a deal with Evangeline: he’ll scratch her wings…if she’ll scratch his.

Now good and evil are—temporarily—working together. And might even be having steamy fun…if it wasn’t for a rather inconvenient threat trying to unleash the apocalypse, once and for all.

Each book in the Unlocking His Heart series is STANDALONE:
* Imperfect Angel
* Hell of an Angel

                                                 MY REVIEW:

Hell of an AngelHell of an Angel by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked Avangeline and Gideon. The spark between them was great.

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                                                                  Christi Barth


Website
http://www.christibarth.com

Twitter
christi_barth

Genre
Romance, Contemporary, Paranormal




USA TODAY bestselling author Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance, including the Naked Men and Aisle Bound series.

Christi can always be found either whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!) or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the world.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Blog Tour: Please Take My Baby - Emma Robinson

 



328 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication October 17, 2023
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As I hand my newborn baby to my mother, I see the softness in her face as she gazes down at the tiny, helpless girl in her arms. And I feel my heart shatter as I say the words that will change all our lives… ‘Please, take my baby.’

I know she will be better off without me.But as I leave her behind that dark night, I wonder, will I ever see my baby again?

Will I have the chance to explain to little Erin why I had to go? Even if I do find the strength to return, what will my mother have told her?

Only one person really knows what happened, and why I had to do what I did.

I know the truth will come out some day. I don’t expect forgiveness. The only thing I hope is that my family can survive the fallout…

A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting tale about the sacrifices mothers make for their children, this story will make you hold your loved ones tight. Perfect for fans of 
Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt.





                                                          MY REVIEW


by 

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really liked it


I enjoyed meeting Erin, her daughter and mother. Erin works in a hotel and lives with her mother so she can take care of her. I could not stand her ex husband and how he handled things that was going on in his life and including the daughter without talking to Erin first. He seems to be a very selfish and controlling person.
When Erin finds out her mother isn't who she thought she was I was just as invested in learning the truth myself.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC.




Emma Robinson is the author of several women’s fiction novels. She also blogs about the funny side of parenting and has contributed to podcasts such as Funny Women. Whilst her early novels are humorous, her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming. Emma enjoys writing stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances.

Emma currently lives in Essex with a husband, two children and a small black dog.

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Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Blog Tour: The Shadow Girl by Shannon Hollinger

 

Book: The Shadow Girl
Author: Shannon Hollinger
Pub Day: September 1st 2023
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Ever since I tried to escape, he’s been keeping me in the dark. My bones ache with the cold. The longer I sit, trapped alone with just my thoughts, the more I worry… What if this is it? What if I never get to leave?

The sun is rising on another cold winter’s day in Coyote Cove when Chief Maggie Riley finds an unmarked envelope on the steps of the police station. Inside is a photo of a teenage girl, bound and bruised. Maggie’s heart constricts at the terror in her tear-filled eyes. Who is she? What has happened to her? Who would have left this photo, but done nothing else to help?

Maggie moved to Coyote Cove for a quieter life after her beloved young brother went missing five years ago. And this case feels as personal as anything she’s worked on since then. With no one reporting the girl missing, seemingly unloved and forgotten, Maggie vows to rescue her, and bring whoever hurt her to justice.

As Maggie mines the photograph for clues to hunt down the girl and her captor, her search takes her deep into the seedy, dangerous underbelly of the secretive logging camps. Hidden away in the woods, a law unto themselves, Maggie is in uncharted—and deadly—territory.

Then she finds the body of a girl who was said to have run away years ago, one with ties of her own to the loggers. And Maggie knows she’s on the right track. But as her search for the truth intensifies, Maggie’s own safety is threatened. Can she save an innocent girl’s life and get out alive herself, or could this be the one investigation she won’t survive…?

A dark and totally gripping crime thriller, perfect for fans of D.K. Hood, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Regan.

MY REVIEW:


The Shadow Girl (Chief Maggie Riley #3)The Shadow Girl by Shannon Hollinger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Maggie moved to Coyote Cove for a quieter safer life than the city. She didn't plan on missing girls and murders. She is also a one woman show so she hires a partner. When he comes into town people don't like him. Maggie isn't well liked either.
Maggie has a picture put on her windshield of a girl beaten up. When she asks the mom for her help then Maggie is told the girl is at her Uncle's house. Things don't sir right with Maggie and she is lke a dog with a bone and doesn't give up looking for this girl.
I really like Shannon's books and always look forwards to a new release.

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Author Bio


With degrees in Crime Scene Technology & Physical Anthropology, Florida author Shannon Hollinger hasn't just seen the dark side of humanity - she's been elbow deep inside of it! She finds writing to be a much cleaner way to spend her time than the autopsy suite. Most days it smells better, too.

Her debut novel, the psychological thriller Best Friends Forever, is the first of a five-book deal with publisher Bookouture.

Her short fiction has appeared in Suspense Magazine, Mystery Weekly, and The Saturday Evening Post, among a number of other magazines and anthologies, and her story Lady Killer was a finalist for the 2021 Al Blanchard Award sponsored by the New England Crime Bake.
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