Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Release Day Blitz: Eli's Triumph by Joanna Wylde




From New York Times Bestselling author Joanna Wylde comes ELI’S TRIUMPH, a new novella in her Reapers MC series, brought to you by 1,001 Dark Nights! Be sure to grab your copy today!



About ELI’S TRIUMPH:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanna Wylde comes a new story in her Reapers MC series…

Peaches Taylor spent the last seven years slinging drinks and dodging drunks at the Starkwood Saloon. Some might call it a dead end job, but to her it was an investment—another six months, and she’d have enough money to buy the place.

Life would've been perfect if Eli hadn’t come home.

Eli King is ready to settle down. He stood by his brothers when they needed him, paying the price for their freedom with his own. Now it’s time to claim his reward—the Starkwood Saloon. He’s got the cash to buy the bar, the skills to run it, and just one person standing between him and his dream: Peaches Taylor.

She’s been driving him crazy since they were kids, and not in the good way. When she was six, she shoved a spider down his pants. When he was ten, he locked her in a closet overnight. Then she hot-wired his car at seventeen, and things got ugly…

They’re adults now, and the Starkwood isn’t a toy to fight over—it’s the hill they’ll die on. No prisoners. No compromises. No mercy.

Peaches Taylor and Eli King are going to war.

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EXCERPT:

“Eli?” she asked, sounding confused. “Why are we talking about Eli?”

“He’s been watching me.”

“Um, I think he’s just drinking a beer,”Megan said. “Maybe checking out your boobs a little, but that’s nothing new.”

Hmm… It couldn’t possibly be that simple, but it did give me an idea. Maybe it was time to create a diversion. I shifted my shoulders, expanding my chest.

Disappointingly, his eyes stayed on mine.

“Someday I’m gonna own this bar, and firing his ass is the first thing I’ll do.”

Megan giggled. “That sounded sort of super-villain-ish. Do you have a lair? I wish I had a lair…”

I blinked, caught off guard. I hadn’t realized that I’d said the words out loud. Eli smirked at me, gloating because he’d just won our little pissing contest. Dammit!

“I can’t believe I wrote to him in prison,” I told her, turning my back on the bikers. “Never should’ve been nice to him. He probably thinks that, deep down inside, we’re friends or something. We’re never going to be friends.”

“Didn’t he give you a ride home after work last night?” she asked, her voice light.

“Gus made him,” I snapped.

“And did Gus make him hug you the other day?”

“He caught me and gave me a noogie. And it hurt, too. It’s not a hug if it leaves bruises.”

“He left bruises?”Megan asked, startled. Shit. I might be able to justify a rumor about him not being able to get it up, but telling her that he’d hurt me for real…yeah, that probably crossed a line.

“No,” I admitted. “That was an exaggeration. But he’s still pure evil, so don’t fall for his shit. Or sleep with him. Every time a waitress sleeps with him, she ends up quitting without notice. Then I have to cover their shifts.”

Megan nodded, looking a little uncomfortable. “Okay, then… Um, I think I’ll go check the bathrooms. Make sure there’s no ugly surprises before things start getting busy.”

“Great idea,” I told her, and she scuttled off. Then I reached for a washcloth because I had lemon juice to clean up. Then I’d have to go back over there and check on them. See if they wanted more… Eli would, I could already tell. Not because he was big on drinking, though.

He just wouldn’t be able to resist an opportunity to order me around.











About Joanna Wylde:

Joanna Wylde started her writing career in journalism, working in two daily newspapers as both a reporter and editor. Her career has included many different jobs, from managing a homeless shelter to running her own freelance writing business, where she took on projects ranging from fundraising to ghostwriting for academics. During 2012 she got her first Kindle reader as a gift and discovered the indie writing revolution taking place online. Not long afterward she started cutting back her client list to work on Reaper’s Property, her breakout book. It was published in January 2013, marking the beginning of a new career writing fiction.

Joanna lives in the mountains of northern Idaho with her family.










Monday, May 06, 2019

Cover Reveal: Dark Alpha's Redemption by Donna Grant


Today we are excited to share the cover reveal for Donna Grant's DARK ALPHA'S REDEMPTION! DARK ALPHA'S REDEMPTION is the highly anticipated 8th installment of the Reapers series and it will release on August 6. If you're a fan of paranormal romance, you're going to want to get your hands on this!

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DARK ALPHA'S REDEMPTION by Donna Grant

COMING AUGUST 6! 

About DARK ALPHA'S REDEMPTION:

There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…

My duty to Death drives me forward. I've never once strayed from my path – not even when the future seemed uncertain. However, Maeve's intelligence, cunning and determination challenges me in ways I never imagined. Finding out what she knows is the key to learning how to conquer our enemy. The Dark Fae breathes new life into me unlike anything I've ever know. For Maeve, I will risk trusting the Dark. For her...I will battle darkness itself.


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About DONNA GRANT

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas.


Sunday, May 05, 2019

Book Review: Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich

Tricky Twenty-Two (Stephanie Plum #22)

Stephanie Plum might not be the world’s greatest bounty hunter, but she knows when she’s being played. Ken Globovic (aka Gobbles), hailed as the Supreme Exalted Zookeeper of the animal house known as Zeta fraternity, has been arrested for beating up the dean of students at Kiltman College. Gobbles has missed his court date and gone into hiding. People have seen him on campus, but no one will talk. Things just aren’t adding up, and Stephanie can’t shake the feeling that something funny is going on at the college—and it’s not just Zeta fraternity pranks.

As much as people love Gobbles, they hate Doug Linken. When Linken is gunned down in his backyard it’s good riddance, and the list of possible murder suspects is long. The only people who care about finding Linken’s killer are Trenton cop Joe Morelli, who has been assigned the case, security expert Ranger, who was hired to protect Linken, and Stephanie, who has her eye on a cash prize and hopefully has some tricks up her sleeve.

                               MY REVIEW:


Tricky Twenty-Two (Stephanie Plum #22)Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another funny laugh out loud Stephanie Plum book. This time there is a fraternity called Zeta and the Dean is trying to shut it down. Gobbles supposedly beat up the Dean and was arrested and then split. Stephanie keeps looking for him and as she investigates she seems to think something is going on at the college. Then Linken is gunned down and her and Ranger have to do security. All kinds of shennanigans go on in this book of course. With the grandmother being in date sites online and using Stephanie's photos as being her and of course Stephanie's crazy sidekick, Lula, you just have to read it all in one sitting.


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Book Review: St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier

St. Patrick's Day Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #14)

Not many people in Tinker's Cove, Maine, knew Old Dan Malone. The grizzled barkeep's social circle was limited to the rough-hewn lobstermen and other assorted toughs that frequented his bar, a derelict main street dive called, appropriately, the Bilge. But when his body is found bobbing in the town's icy harbor, Lucy Stone, ace reporter for the Pennysaver newspaper, makes getting to know more about Old Dan a priority. And apparently, there's lots to learn.

Like the fact that local musician Dave Reilly insists Old Dan conned a winning lottery ticket worth five grand from him. And that handyman Brian Donohue claims that Old Dan stiffed him for repair work he'd done at the bar. There are even whispers about some connection to the Irish Republican Army. The confusion surrounding the death is only compounded by the arrival of actor Dylan Malone, Old Dan's brother and a prominent, if fading, attraction of the Dublin stage. Dylan has come to direct the production of "Finian's Rainbow," the featured event at Our Lady of Hope's annual St. Patrick's Day extravaganza. He's also come to help his brother renovate the Bilge, turning the dingy tavern into an authentic--if decidedly upscale--Irish pub.

Was Old Dan killed by someone he'd cheated, someone he'd loved, or someone who just couldn't stand the idea of losing their favorite watering hole? While Lucy can't be sure, one thing is abundantly clear--the stage is set for a murder mystery with a killer ending!
 

                              MY REVIEW:


St. Patrick's Day Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #14)St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lucy Stone is a journalist and whenever a murder happens in her town she always seems to be in the middle of it. This time a body is found in the water and is the bar owner, Dan, of a dive called The Bilge. According to Dave, Dan had conned Dave out of a lottery ticket. Brian, the handyman says Dan stiffed him for repair work. Then Dan's brother, SIL and niece come into town. Dylan and his wife are actors and are putting on a play in town. The SIL and niece tell all these Irish stories that make Lucy's daughter scared. Not to mention that the 2 girls end up missing but they were really taken by the SIl. The SIL was a piece of work and I never liked her. I also did not trust her husband. 


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Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Blog Tour: Ignite by Donna Grant


Today we are celebrating the release of Donna Grant's IGNITE, the 15th book in her Dark Kings series.

You can purchase your copy now. 

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About IGNITE: 



Every inch of him was molded as if from granite…and her blood ran like fire...

For centuries, V has waited to awaken from his doomed sleep and reclaim his destiny. But this Dragon King—one among a legion of legendary warriors sworn to protect the human race from darkness—must first find a way to win back his sword. Wield its power. And try not to fall prey to his own illicit desires.

Claire may possess the beauty and soul of a goddess but V knows better than to mess with a mere mortal. Still, he instinctively knows that Claire is The One who can help him regain the use of his sword and restore his place at Dreagan. But if she learns the truth about who—and what—he really is, her memories of him would be erased forever. How can V love Claire truly, madly, deeply…and protect her from the forces of fire and darkness that could destroy them both?

Praise for the Dark Kings series:

“Provocative [and] sizzling.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“A must-read.”
—Night Owl Reviews



                                 MY REVIEW:


Ignite (Dark Kings #15)Ignite by Donna Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really want to read this whole series. This is the 15th book of a series and I really enjoyed it and was able to understand what was going on but I know it would help if I read the other books.
V had been in a deep sleep and just woke up. He is a dragon king and must find a way to win back his sword. He meets Claire and the sparks between them starts. He had vowed never to have a mate but he can't seem to get enough of Claire and she is human. He feels that she is The One though. There is a force that could destroy them and they feel their love can win. She is also keeping a couple of secrets and needs to tell him and her best friend.
I received this from Inkslinger for an honest review.


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About DONNA GRANT

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Release Day Blitz: Ignite by Donna Grant


Today we are celebrating the release of Donna Grant's IGNITE, the 15th book in her Dark Kings series.

You can purchase your copy now. 

Kindle  |  Nook  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  GooglePlay

Print: Amazon  |  BAM  |  BN  |  IndieBound  |  Powells

About IGNITE: 



Every inch of him was molded as if from granite…and her blood ran like fire...

For centuries, V has waited to awaken from his doomed sleep and reclaim his destiny. But this Dragon King—one among a legion of legendary warriors sworn to protect the human race from darkness—must first find a way to win back his sword. Wield its power. And try not to fall prey to his own illicit desires.

Claire may possess the beauty and soul of a goddess but V knows better than to mess with a mere mortal. Still, he instinctively knows that Claire is The One who can help him regain the use of his sword and restore his place at Dreagan. But if she learns the truth about who—and what—he really is, her memories of him would be erased forever. How can V love Claire truly, madly, deeply…and protect her from the forces of fire and darkness that could destroy them both?

Praise for the Dark Kings series:

“Provocative [and] sizzling.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“A must-read.”
—Night Owl Reviews

Purchase your copy of IGNITE today!

Kindle  |  Nook  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  GooglePlay

Print: Amazon  |  BAM  |  BN  |  IndieBound  |  Powells

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About DONNA GRANT

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas.

Monday, April 29, 2019

Book Review: Kindred In Death by J.D. Robb

Kindred in Death (In Death, #29)When the newly promoted captain of the NYPSD and his wife return a day early from their vacation, they were looking forward to spending time with their bright and vivacious sixteen-year-old daughter who had stayed behind.

Not even their worst nightmares could have prepared them for the crime scene that awaited them instead. Brutally murdered in her bedroom, Deena's body showed signs of trauma that horrified even the toughest of cops; including our own Lieutenant Eve Dallas, who was specifically requested by the captain to investigate.

When the evidence starts to pile up, Dallas and her team think they are about to arrest their perpetrator; little do they know yet that someone has gone to great lengths to tease and taunt them by using a variety of identities. Overconfidence can lead to careless mistakes. But for Dallas, one mistake might be all she needs to bring justice.
 

                           MY THOUGHTS:


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another great book for the series. As Eve is supposed to be getting ready for her friend's wedding another murder pops up. This is a 16 year old who is brutally murdered in her bedroom. Her parents came home early from vacation and found her. You could feel the grief of these parents and the book goes into detail of her rape and murder. It makes you want to reach through the book and hold the parents. The murderer is very clever and seems to have many identities which makes it hard to catch him. But Eve never gives up and as a hard nosed bitch of a cop she lets no one and nothing get to her. Also the sex between her husband makes the pages sizzle. No matter how tired or how mad they are their love seems to hold them up. 

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Book Review: When A Duchess Says I do by Grace Burrowes

When a Duchess Says I Do (Rogues to Riches #2)An enchanting Regency romance with a fairy-tale twist from an always witty and delightful New York Times bestselling author who Tessa Dare calls "a romance treasure."

Duncan Wentworth tried his hand at rescuing a damsel in distress once long ago, and he's vowed he'll never make that mistake again. Nonetheless, when he comes across Matilda Wakefield in the poacher-infested and far-from-enchanted woods of his estate, decency compels him to offer aid to a lady fallen on hard times. Matilda is whip-smart, she can read Duncan's horrible penmanship, and when she wears his reading glasses, all Duncan can think about is naughty Latin poetry. 

Matilda cannot entrust her secrets to Duncan without embroiling him in the problems that sent her fleeing from London, but neither can she ignore a man who's honorable, a brilliant chess player, and maddeningly kissable. She needs to stay one step ahead of the enemies pursuing her, though she longs to fall into Duncan's arms. Duncan swears he has traded in his shining armor for a country gentleman's muddy boots, but to win the fair maid, he'll have to ride into battle one more time.

MY REVIEW:


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I couldn't get into this book. Was slow and a little drawn out. I also did not feel anything between Duncan and Matilda. All i felt was a friendship. No chemistry what so ever. Even when they kissed I did not read the chemistry that should have been there.
This is the 2nd book of the series.
Matilda saves Duncan from Poachers on his land but she is also trespassing on his land. Then he takes her in and puts her to work and she ends up staying. She has a fiance looking for her and a father that is a disgrace of a father. I liked the storyline and the characters but I was disappointed in the romance.
I received this from Forever for review.


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Book review: The Highland Commander by Amy Jarecki

The Highland Commander (Lords of the Highlands #2)She cannot resist the man behind the mask...

As the illegitimate daughter of a Scottish earl, Lady Magdalen Keith is not one to partake in lavish balls or other frivolities. Yet at her father's urging, she agrees to dance with the battle-weary officers at this year's holiday masquerade. It's practically her civic duty! But when one such officer—whose dashing good looks cannot be disguised by a mere mask—sweeps her off her feet and into his arms, the innocent lass can't help herself. Her lips are his for the taking.

But will he betray his country for a kiss?

Navy lieutenant Aiden Murray has spent too many months at sea to be immune to the charms of this lovely beauty. Even after he returns to his ship, she lives in his dreams. But when he discovers Maddie's true identity—and learns that her father is accused of treason—will the brawny Scot risk his life to follow his heart?
 


                               MY REVIEW:


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It took me a little bit to get into this book but once I did then I couldn't put it down. Loved the relation ship between Aiden and Magdalen. The friendship turning to Romance and even after time apart they can't be out of each other's thoughts. Magdalen's father I wasn't fond of. And her stepmother was a piece of work. She had always made things hard for Magdalen growing up. The Queen also could have learned to ask questions and investigate before putting all the blame on someone. I can't wait to read more of this series.


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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Teaser Blitz: Ignite by Donna Grant


 


We are beyond excited to be sharing some teasers from Donna Grant's IGNITE with you today! IGNITE is the 15th book in the Dark Kings series. 

You can pre-order your copy now. It releases April 30th. 

Kindle  |  Nook  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  GooglePlay

Print: Amazon  |  BAM  |  BN  |  IndieBound  |  Powells
 




About IGNITE: 



Every inch of him was molded as if from granite…and her blood ran like fire...

For centuries, V has waited to awaken from his doomed sleep and reclaim his destiny. But this Dragon King—one among a legion of legendary warriors sworn to protect the human race from darkness—must first find a way to win back his sword. Wield its power. And try not to fall prey to his own illicit desires.

Claire may possess the beauty and soul of a goddess but V knows better than to mess with a mere mortal. Still, he instinctively knows that Claire is The One who can help him regain the use of his sword and restore his place at Dreagan. But if she learns the truth about who—and what—he really is, her memories of him would be erased forever. How can V love Claire truly, madly, deeply…and protect her from the forces of fire and darkness that could destroy them both?

Praise for the Dark Kings series:

“Provocative [and] sizzling.”
—RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“A must-read.”
—Night Owl Reviews

Pre-order your copy of IGNITE today!

Kindle  |  Nook  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  GooglePlay

Print: Amazon  |  BAM  |  BN  |  IndieBound  |  Powells

 


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About DONNA GRANT

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas.




Monday, April 22, 2019

Release Day: Pirate's Pleasure by Lisa Kessler

Pirate's Pleasure (Sentinels of Savannah, #3)No one steals from this pirate... 

John Smyth has survived mutinous pirate crews, wars, and the passage of centuries by keeping his life as he did his ships, organized and well stocked. But when his crew is tasked with stealing Pandora's Box for the government, it opens a door to destruction, and her name is Harmony Andrews.

A risk-taking investment broker by day, and a thief by night, Harmony is a member of the underground Digi Robins crew. Stealing relics to sell on the dark web, they donate the money to people without insurance who need life-saving medical treatments.

What she doesn't realize is the box she just stole is the very one her boss is looking for––the boss who just happens to be an immortal pirate. And as their adventure heads into the danger zone, she doesn't know what's more dangerous: the risk to her life or the risk to her heart.


                                MY REVIEW:



My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. It takes you to the character's of Captain Hook's men and it is many year's later. They have drunk from the Holy Grail and can not die. John Smythe own his own business and has a woman named Harmony working for him. His crew is asked to steal Pandora's box for the government and that is where Harmony comes into play. Harmony is also a thief and works for the underground world called Digi Robbins. She steals relics to sell and then gives the money to people who have no insurance and need life saving medical treatments. Once John finds out who she really is he is also losing his heart to her. He can't decide if he should keep his heart safe like he always has or give it to Harmony.
I loved hearing the names of the pirates. Plus the agents involved and how one has also drunk from the Holy Grail and trying to save a family member who he has watched from afar.
This is the 3rd book of the series and I would love to read the other 2 books.
I received this from Entangled for review.


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