July 2021 – Page 2 – TBR Book Blog

New Release ~ A High So Sweet ~ by ~ Dani René

Title: A High So Sweet

Series: Thornes & Roses

Author: Dani René

Genre: Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance

Release Date: July 27, 2021

USA Today Bestselling Author, Dani René, brings you a brand new emotional, second chance romance twisted with angst and darkness.

“I lied and ran. But I’m back in Thorne Haven, and all I want is his forgiveness. I know it will be a high so sweet, I’ll never come down.”

I’m a liar. I’m a bad person.

And I know that no matter how many times I apologize, Cassian will never forgive me.

We were best friends once, and then my darkness swallowed me whole.

Now I’m back in his town, and I’m about to find out just what happens when you cross a Thorne.

“Dani René pens a beautiful story that painfully details addiction and the repercussions and devastating effect it has on the people around them. And she does it eloquently and with kindness.” – Kelly (Goodreads Review)

“I can honestly say this is one of Dani Rene’s best books she has written; the words effortlessly flow through the pages. I can’t help but to love the Thorne brothers when these men love a person; it’s with everything they have.” – Crystal (Goodreads Reviewer)

“A beautifully written storyline about fighting through the demons that hold you back.” – Jean (Goodreads Review)

“Dani Rene’s written words come from her soul and it is apparent as you continue to witness the unravelling of Cassian and Kalyn, to their eventual coming together, mind, body and soul.” – Linda (Goodreads Review)

“This book is filled with hope and redemption. Steadfast love. Twists and turns. Heart breaking moments that shatter your heart. Dani breaks us just to put us back together, even stronger than we were.” – M (Goodreads Review)

“The author has skilfully written a heart breaking and inspirational love story that had me in an emotional turmoil throughout…” – Sheena (Goodreads Review)

Dani is a USA Today Bestselling Author of a variety of genres, from romantic suspense to dark erotic romance and even BDSM romance. She loves to delve into the raw, emotional journeys her characters venture on, and enjoys the dark, edgy, and sensual scenes that fill the pages of her books. Dani’s stories are seductive with a deviant edge with feisty heroines and dominant alphas.

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Pre-Order Blitz ~ Loved by Liam ~ by ~ Melanie Moreland

Title: Loved by Liam

Series: Vested Interest: ABC Corp

Author: Melanie Moreland

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Family Saga

Release Date: July 29, 2021

Cover Design: Karen Hulseman, Feed Your Dreams Designs

Liam Callaghan is happy with the way things are.

He has a successful business, a family he loves, and a life he thinks is fulfilling and complete.

Until a favor for his brother brings him to her.

She sparks something inside him. Something he had no idea he was missing.

One touch and he knows Paige Winters is the woman he wants.

She and her daughter become his focus. His world.

He only has to convince her to believe in them.

Liam entered Paige’s life quietly, but from the moment he took her hand, her world exploded.

Larger-than-life, he stepped in, brightening her days and filling her with happiness.

But she has more than her own heart on the line.

Her daughter, Lucy, has to come first.

As much as her soul yearns for him, can she trust his words?

Can the seeds love plants take root and bloom, growing over the past?

If Liam has anything to do with it, they will.

“Oh Melanie Moreland, your words make my heart so full! Liam and Paige’s journey is nothing short of perfect.” its.gottabethebooks

“Loved by Liam is steamy, sexy, sweet, and sensational.” Read Me Romance

“Ms Moreland has given us a story that is riveting, it’s emotional, it’s witty but more importantly it’s written from the heart.” Thelma & Louise Book Blog

New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She’s learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.

Melanie is represented by Flavia Viotti at Bookcase Literary Agency. For any questions regarding subsidiary or translation rights please contact her at  flavia@bookcaseagency.com

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New Release ~ Screwball ~ by ~ Eva Haining

Title: Screwball

Author: Eva Haining

Genre: Romantic Comedy (stand alone)

Release Date: July 27, 2021

When the pitcher becomes the catch, all bets are off…

Major League Baseball pitcher for the Yankees, Anders Verbeck, is blindsided when he meets the star batter for the USA women’s baseball team. He’s at the top of his game, with a host of willing fangirls, but the moment Brooke comes hurling into his life, he only has eyes for her.

Brooke Lexington needs a fake boyfriend for four days, and there’s no one hotter in MLB right now than Anders Verbeck. When their paths cross, it’s too good an opportunity to pass up. With only friendship on the cards, Brooke lets her guard down and finds herself wanting more than a fake relationship.

Will Brooke and Anders strike out when it comes to a real connection, or will they be able to turn their fake relationship into their very own happily ever after home run?

SCREWBALL is a COMPLETE STANDALONE in the Hall of Fame rom-com series, Anders and Brooke are ready to hit it out of the park in this hilarious addition to the series.

A fake boyfriend, friends-to-lovers, sports romantic comedy.

Goodreads Review – “What a story! It has humor and drama. It pulled me in to the point I couldn’t put it down.” ★★★★★

Goodreads Review – “What an absolute fun read.” ★★★★★

Goodreads Review – “This was a very fun read that had a very big heart.” ★★★★★

I’m happiest when wandering through the uncharted territory of my imagination. You’ll find me curled up with my laptop, browsing the books at the local library, or enjoying the smell of a new book, taking great delight in cracking the spine and writing in the margins!

Eva is a native Scot but lives in Texas with her husband, two kids, and a whizzy little fur baby with the most ridiculous ears. She first fell in love with British literature while majoring in Linguistics, 17th Century Poetry, and Shakespeare at University. She is an avid reader and lifelong notebook hoarder. In 2014, she finally put her extensive collection to good use and started writing her first novel. Now writing in three sub-genres of romance, Eva is currently working on some exciting new projects for 2021.

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New Release & Review ~ A Greene Family Summer Bash ~ by ~ Piper Rayne

Release Date: July 27

Catch up with the Greene family during their annual summer party.

There’s sure to be surprise announcements and unexpected guests!

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Meet Piper Rayne

Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write “heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle” about families, whether that be blood or found.

They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they’re married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they’re both chauffeurs to their kids.

Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

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New Release ~ Save the Last Text ~ by ~ Delancey Stewart & Marika Ray

Save the Last Text, an all new light-hearted standalone rom-com from USA Today bestselling authors Delancey Stewart and Marika Ray is now available!

Their dance video–and their love–is about to go viral… Dalton Cunningham has always been the comic relief in his family. And he’s worried they may never see him as anything else, and that they might be right. It might be too late for his father to see Dalton prove himself as an adult capable of helping build the family business, but it’s not too late to show his brothers and his mom. His tool of choice? Social media. He’s got the marketing down pat, and when he pulls in a classical dancer to build his brand, things really take off. The problem? That dancer is Rae Trask, and she doesn’t appreciate some goofy hot wine guy stealing her dance videos and making a mockery of them. She’s busy trying to save her studio and her dream. Even though no one else seems to believe a dream is something to build a life around. When Rae and Dalton combine forces, they set the app on fire, and find a little heat erupting between the two of them. Can they work together to accomplish their goals? And will their spark burn into something much hotter?

Grab your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited! Amazon: https://amzn.to/36Dngwo Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/SavetheText

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About Delancey Stewart I’m USA Today Bestselling author Delancey Stewart. My contemporary romances run the gamut of settings and setups, but they always deliver humor, heart and heat. It’s a guarantee.

I write from my home in Denver, CO, where I manage a household full of boys and men. Okay, only one man. The hubs. But two boys. I mean, three if you count the hubs. (You see why I do words and not numbers. I was told there’d be no math in this bio. Someone lied.)

I grew up in California and have had more jobs than anyone on earth (personal trainer, pharmaceutical rep, copywriter, tech writer, marketing director, wine seller, elementary school teacher… I’m not kidding. The list. It goes on.) But the one I love the most is writing, in part because I get to meet people who love books and stories as much as I do! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to say hello, and don’t forget to join my newsletter!

Connect with Delancey Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vzxpVv Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t6G0gF Instagram: https://bit.ly/3nAZAka Subscribe to Delancey’s newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/FancyForm Website: https://delanceystewart.com/

About Marika Ray Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author, writing steamy RomComs to brighten your day. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll laugh at least once with every book. Marika Ray spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking the beaches of southern California scoping out the lifeguards, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.

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New Release ~ The Marquess Method ~ by ~ Kathleen Ayers

Lady Theodosia has long been infatuated with the Earl of Blythe so in an effort to secure his affections, she paints a scandalous miniature of herself. When her reckless behavior endangers her reputation, Theodosia knows she must retrieve the miniature. Unfortunately, the miniature is gone and the only thing she finds waiting for her in Blythe’s study is the disreputable Marquess of Haven. Fans of steamy historical romances will devour The Marquess Method by Kathleen Ayers, the next book in her Beautiful Barringtons Series.

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Lady Theodosia Barrington is practically begging to be ruined.

That’s the assumption of the Marquess of Haven after spying Theodosia at a house party given by the Duke of Granby. After his father left him little else but a title and a crumbling estate, Haven is in desperate need of an heiress. Not only is Theodosia rich as Croesus and beautiful, but she’s also a Barrington. Her brother is Leo Murphy, owner of Elysium and the man Haven holds responsible for ruining his father. Theodosia is the solution to all of Haven’s problems. Lady Theodosia has long been infatuated with the Earl of Blythe. In an effort to prove her affection and perhaps induce him to offer for her, Theodosia paints a scandalous self-portrait of herself for Blythe as a birthday gift. The small token of affection is incredibly improper. Her behavior reckless. She regrets gifting the miniature to Blythe immediately. Desperate to save her reputation before it can be destroyed and escape humiliation, Theodosia makes another rash decision. Retrieve the miniature from Blythe’s study. Except the miniature is gone. And the only thing waiting for her is the Marquess of Haven. And her own ruination.

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Excerpt

It was becoming difficult for her to breathe with Haven and all his near-naked magnificence. Yes, she found Haven handsome. Appealing. But now, looking at the way the firelight played over the hard ridges of his body, Theo felt as if she was heating slowly from the inside out, her skin sensitive to the brush of every bubble in her bath. They stared at each other, a haze of desire winding over them both. Haven wrapped the curling strands of her hair around his wrist and pulled her close. “Are you going to ravish me?” Theo whispered. “God, yes.” His lips fell on hers, urgent and hot. “I have such hunger for you, Theodosia.”

About Kathleen Ayers Kathleen Ayers is the bestselling author of Regency and Victorian romance with strong, witty damaged heroes who can’t help falling for intelligent, sassy heroines. An avid reader, Kathleen fell in love with historical romance as a teenager after picking up a copy of Sweet Savage Love. She reads everything, from romance to thrillers, Stephen King and fantasy. When her nose isn’t stuck in a book, Kathleen tries to garden (with mixed results), works on perfecting her charcuterie board skills and enjoys a good wine tasting. A Texas transplant, Kathleen shares a backyard swimming pool with her husband, son and two very spoiled dogs.

Cover Reveal ~ Boys of Summer Books 5 & 6 ~ by ~ A.M. Williams

Join us for the cover reveal of the Boys of Summer, Books 5-6 by A.M. Williams. Fans who love Sports Romances will sink their teeth into these sexy, small-town romances. Keep scrolling for more details about these sexy covers. Based in fictional Somerville, North Carolina, the Boys of Summer is a small-town baseball romance series that follows the lives of the coaches and players of a minor league baseball team. Follow the Boys of Summer as they work to win the championship and find love. If you love men in tight pants and the sassy women they fall for, this series is for you.

Books 5-6 include:

The Slider is book five in A.M. Williams’ Boys of Summer baseball romance series. It’s a mistaken identity, single-parent romance with a recently divorced baseball player and an aunt that is now struggling to raise a teenager. The Slider releases on August 10th. Pre-Order on Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3vwlIzg Add to The Slider to Goodreads -> https://bit.ly/3fv9hhG The Curveball is book six in A.M. Williams’ Boys of Summer baseball romance series. It’s a second chance, friends-to-lovers, holiday romance with a grumpy baseball player and a blast from his past. The Curveball Releases on September 14th. Pre-Order on Amazon -> https://amzn.to/3fA46x3 Add to The Curveball to Goodreads -> https://bit.ly/3yK9TaK

About A.M. Williams

A.M. Williams is just a simple girl from the south that found herself living abroad. When she’s not annoying her cat or reading, she’s spending time with her husband and traveling as much as possible. She has a serious case of wanderlust and wants to go as many places as possible while she can. She loves Cheerwine, sweet tea, and North Carolina (eastern style) BBQ as well as those crystal clear waters on the North Carolina coast.

Cover Reveal ~ Sevyn ~ by ~ Renee Dyer

Sevyn by Renee Dyer is releasing August 9th! Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance / Dark Romance Trope: Mafia/Dark Romance/Second Chance Romance

Cover Designer: Designs by Dana

Add it to your TBR on Goodreads: https://bit.ly/SevynTBR

Born into rival drug cartels, Kevyn Zozlov and his best friend Esperanza Torres defy the odds, finding laughter in a world full of pain. Ripped away from her at a young age, Kevyn has to learn the difference between family, loyalty, and obedience. Fear keeps him focused each day. Memories fill his dreams at night. Torn between the death he sees daily and what he believes is right, he struggles to decide the kind of man he wants to be—until a promise he makes to his mother, the person he loves more than anyone, changes everything.

“Get out of here and find Esperanza. Promise me.”

Now, Kevyn has to figure out how to make his way to the only friend he ever had—the one person who understands his damaged world. Will she welcome him back with open arms, or turn him away, leaving him more lost than he already is?

With time against him, can he find Esperanza and his happiness, or will he be another casualty of the drug war, buried in an unmarked grave with no one to mourn his loss?

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/SevynTBR

MEET THE AUTHOR

From a young age Renee Dyer had a love of writing, starting with a doodle pad at age four that soon turned into journals and later computer documents. Poetry became short stories and short stories became a novel.

Although she’s surrounded by males all day having three sons, a husband and a hyperactive chocolate lab, she still finds time to be all woman when she escapes into the fantasy of reading and writing romance. That is, until she needs male perspective and garners eye rolling from her husband.

She’s a true New Englander. You’ll find her screaming profanity at her TV while the Pats play and cuddling under blankets during the cold seasons (which is most of them) reading a good book. To her snow is not a reason to shut things down, only a reason to slow down and admire the beauty. Ask her questions and she’ll answer them. She’s an open book, pun fully intended.

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Cover Reveal ~ Hellbent Hero ~ by ~ Naomi Porter

Title: Hellbent Hero

Series: Knight’s Legion MC #3

Author: Naomi Porter

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: August 6, 2021

Cover Design: @trcdesignsbycat

Tara. My Roja.

Together, we will rise from the ashes.

As Sergeant at Arms of the Knight’s Legion MC, I am the protector. I face death head-on, holding the memory of my loved ones close.

Until a striking pair of doe-eyes and crimson hair makes me rethink my death wish. Question whether I’m deserving of a second chance.

Roja has her secrets. I see through her smart mouth and attitude.

She’s like me. Broken and alone.

Guilt overrules my newfound hope after a soul-binding weekend together. I destroy the woman I can’t live without, sending her spiraling into darkness.

But I hold on with a death grip, refusing to lose another woman I love. Hellbent on claiming her. Roja is mine.

This series contains dark elements and possible triggers. Reader discretion advised.

Naomi Porter always had a knack for storytelling, and she’s finally putting pen to paper to share with you, the reader. Whether she is trying to stay warm in the freezing winter weather or cool in the sweltering heat, she’s pounding away at the keys of her laptop to bring you the latest gritty motorcycle club romance or decadent billionaire saga, or an outlandish, heart-stopping sexy drama.

No matter what story she’s telling, you can bet it has sexy as sin men, sassy and confident women, and plenty of sizzling passion. Enter Naomi’s naughty world today!

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New Release ~ Laugh Lines & Lost Things ~ by ~ Brenda Trim

MYSTICAL MIDLIFE MADNESS CONTINUES… Laugh Lines & Lost Things by Brenda Trim is live!!!

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BLURB: I’m ditching my Spanx, owning my laugh lines and ready for anything.

I’ve been asked to find a missing ghost and her enchanted sewing machine. Myrna is still out there causing problems and killing witches. And a member of my new coven is missing. Of course, I’m expected to fix it all.

I’m a middle-aged mom and multitasker extraordinaire, so this should be easy. I want to throat punch whoever made that saying up. There is nothing simple about tackling ten problems at once, even if they’re mundane ones.

Before I can get to my growing to-do list, I’m smack dab in the middle of a demon invasion. And, just my luck, the sexy son of Hades is back in the Underworld and not there with his mystical mojo.

To stop the Tainted from destroying my town, I’ve got to face my fears and leap without a safety net. But, don’t worry. I’ve got this. After all, I’m raising a teenaged daughter on my own.

There is no sign that things will settle anytime soon. Apparently, the new status quo is being in the thick of it again and again with turmoil at every turn. I’m going to need another glass of wine.

About Brenda: Brenda loves everything paranormal. She has co-authored over twenty-five books in the best-selling Dark Warrior Alliance series, as well as the Hollow Rock Shifters series. She also has best-selling solo titles readers are raving about. Brenda created worlds that feature dangerously handsome heroes and feisty heroines. With the help of popcorn and candy, she takes dragons, fairies, witches, vampires, and so much more and brings them to life. She lives in Texas with her husband and three kids who fuel not only her heart but her life. If she’s not writing, she’s reading, traveling, or knee-deep in projects with her husband and five sisters. She encourages readers to Dream Big. If your dreams don’t terrify and electrify you then they aren’t big enough!

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