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New Release ~ Touch of Secrets ~ by ~ Kyra Fox

 

Title: Touch of Secrets
Series: Peak Securities #1
Author: Kyra Fox
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: December 22, 2021

 

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She’ll trust him with her life, but never with her heart.

 

 

When a routine job puts cybersecurity specialist Maddie Jenkins in the sights of a ruthless crime lord, her only hope of survival is past flame and former SEAL Commander Sawyer Abernathy.

 

The duo must put aside their differences and join forces in order to keep Maddie safe from the nameless and faceless man hunting her down.
As their time together draws out, the stakes grow higher, not only on Maddie’s life but also on both their hearts.
Can they work together to eliminate the threat before it’s too late?

 

**Touch of Secrets is the first book in the Peak Securities series. While each novel in the series tells the story of a different couple, this book ends with a cliffhanger and they should be read in order.**

 

 

 

 

 

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EXCERPT

 

Sawyer’s eyes drop to my lips, and he pushes himself off the ropes before stepping between them and jumping down. He turns to face me, and my pulse jumps when I’m confronted with the darkened blue of his eyes.

 

With a swift stride, he’s caging me between his arms with my back against the raised platform. We stand there breathless, salty beads of sweat rolling down Sawyer’s diamond-cut chest and abs, drawing my gaze down, down, down. I imagine how good his skin would taste as I follow the trail with my tongue. I’d trace the tribal wolf howling at the moon inked over his left peck, nipping at his abs on my way to the waistband of his boxer shorts.
The traitorous muscle flicks out to lick over the seam of my upper lip before I lift my gaze to meet the hunger in his eyes.
“I can’t kiss you, Maddie,” he whispers in that same deepened voice that promised to see me to the other side of this, the sound licking heat up my spine.
“But you want to?” I ask with as much teasing intent as I manage to muster, beating down the hope bubbling into my words.
Sawyer smiles, his knuckles gliding up my arm to my cheek, fingers fanning out when his hand returns to my neck, then slides to my nape before his soft touch firms. He pulls me to him, drawing a sharp gasp, his night-sky blues swirling with desire at the sound.
His jaw is locked in a tense tick, the war painfully visible on his rugged face.
“Do it,” I issue the dare. Please. I don’t have the courage to vocalize the plea.
“I can’t kiss you,” he repeats with a tense jaw, hand dropping to his side as he turns and heads for the locker room, leaving me worked up and panting, with a hairline fracture in my heart.

 

 

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Releasing February 9
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Kyra is the author of steamy and emotional love stories with a whole lot of passion perfectly paired with intimacy.

 

A firm believer in “words create reality,” Kyra aims to break the taboo around women’s sexuality and toxic masculinity by writing sex-positive romance full of strong women, beautiful female friendships, and alpha cinnamon roll men (aka – #alpharoll heroes).

 

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New Release ~ Toasted ~ by ~ Tracy Broemmer

Instead of getting married, Grant Gerritsen nurses his broken heart by sharing one night of flirty, fun adventure with supposed-to-be bridesmaid Zoey Voss. Will romance spark between the two, or are their escapades just a New Year’s Eve fling? Readers who love Emily Griffin and Lexi Ryan, will enjoy Toasted by Tracy Broemmer, a one night fling, runaway groom, contemporary romance.

Blurb

Instead of getting married at St. Andrew’s Church, runaway groom Grant Gerritsen is throwing back shots at the Whistling Dragon to forget his bride-to-be. He’s nursing his angry, broken heart alone in the New Year’s Eve crowd… Until supposed-to-be bridesmaid Zoey Voss shows up at the Whistling Dragon desperate for a phone to call a cab to get back to her hotel. When Grant saves his ex-fianceé’s childhood friend from an unkempt stranger at the bar, a night of flirty, fun adventure begins. Will Grant and Zoey kindle a friendship of their own or are their escapades just a New Year’s Eve fling?

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Excerpt

Copyright 2021 Tracy Broemmer

“You sure you wanna do this?” He bumped her arm with his. She had slipped his coat back over her shoulders, and now she held the coat tightly around her middle. “I want to do this.” “Do we have a story?” he asked as they hurried up the two steps and the sidewalk to the front door. Through the windows, Grant saw rooms crowded with people of all ages and sizes. The current song was something by Elvis. A Christmas tree lit up the corner of the front room. Several people held Solo cups. “Think there’s a keg?” she asked quietly. “Maybe.” He leaned close to the window to see better. “Doesn’t look like an all-college crowd, though.” “College kids don’t have the corner on kegs.” She shrugged. “Do we have a story?” he asked again. “Let’s wing it.” She tugged at his arm and pulled him to the door. Seconds after Grant rang the bell, the door swung open. Zoey peeked up at him as a young kid leaned around the door with a sloppy grin. He didn’t particularly look of age, but he did look smashed. “Hey! C’min.” The kid backed up and threw a hand out in welcome. “Zip’s in the kitchen, man. Grab a drink.” “Great.” Grant ushered Zoey inside and then closed the door. Small groups of people everywhere yelled to be heard over the deafening music. Grant reached for Zoey’s hand, pleased when she linked her fingers in his and followed him. The kitchen was obviously in the back of the house, so Grant led her that way. The wooden door swung closed behind them. More people gathered around the island counter, but the music was a bit quieter in here. “Hey.” A tall bald guy nodded at them. Since he was surrounded by people—four girls and two guys—Grant decided he might be Zip. “How ya doin’, Zip?” he asked with a knowing smile. “Where’ve you been, man? Haven’t seen you in ages.” Zip stepped forward and offered Grant his hand. “No kidding.” Grant shook his hand. “Been around. Same old same old.” “Ain’t that the truth.” Zip nodded enthusiastically. “Grab a drink. Catch up. I think Doug’s out back. Bet you haven’t seen him in years.” “I haven’t!” Grant suppressed a laugh when Zoey squeezed his hand. “Remember Zoey?” He pulled her in close to him. “Hey, yes!” Zip left the group he had been talking to and approached them with open arms. He swallowed Zoey up in a big hug and then gave Grant a bro hug, complete with a slap on the back. “Fancy digs, guys.” He stepped back to eye Grant’s vest and Zoey’s dress. “Well.” Grant aimed a sheepish grin at Zoey. “We eloped tonight.” “Say what?” Zoey looked at him with wild eyes, as if she seconded what Zip had said.

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About Tracy Broemmer 

An only child, Tracy Broemmer grew up with a wild imagination. An avid reader from a young age, she spent a lot of time with her nose buried in books and a lot of time making up her own stories. She penned her first book in grade school and hasn’t stopped writing since then. When she’s not writing, you might find her with a book in hand, or maybe a glass of wine, or maybe a book in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling with her husband of twenty-eight years, music, NFL, and MLB. Tracy is the author of the Lorelei Bluffs women’s fiction series, the Williams Legacy, and several stand-alone women’s fiction novels. She has recently dabbled in contemporary romance, as well. Tracy’s books have been called gripping, emotional, and timely, and readers describe her characters as real and relatable.

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Pre-Order Blitz ~ Gaia’s Oath ~ by ~ Elin Peer & Pearl Bacon

Gaia’s Oath by Elin Peer & Pearl Beacon releases on December 26th! https://geni.us/GaiasOath Preorder Available Now

How do you hide your powers and pretend to be human when your anger alone makes the windows freeze over? Thousands of years ago when humans still lived in caves, Gaia took an oath to keep humans connected to nature. At the time it seemed like an easy promise to make but much has changed. Desperate to get humans back on track, Gaia goes down to earth and enrolls at a Scottish boarding school where four old souls have the potential to become historical change-makers. How will Gaia react when one of them turns out to be a soulmate from a previous life with whom she has unfinished business? Can she steady her heart and keep her focus? If she doesn’t get these four flawed human beings to step up and share their talents, will she run out of what little patience she has left and accidentally unleash another Ice Age? Gaia’s Oath is the second installment in the thought-provoking trilogy called Ancient Souls. It’s written by Elin Peer and Pearl Beacon, the mother/daughter team behind several best-selling series such as Men of the North and Clashing Colors. Get your copy in pre-sale today.

About the Author:

With a background in life coaching, Elin is easy to talk to.

Her fans rave about her unique writing style that has subtle elements of coaching mixed into fictional love stories with happy endings.

Elin is curious by nature. She likes to explore and can tell you about riding elephants through the Asian jungle, watching the sunset in the Sahara Desert from the back of a camel, sailing down the Nile in Egypt, kayaking in Alaska, river rafting in Indonesia, and flying over Greenland in a helicopter.

After traveling the world and living in different countries, Elin recently moved back to her home country Denmark after spending ten years in Seattle, USA.

She now lives in a cozy, yellow, witch’s cottage where she writes books with her talented daughter Pearl Beacon.

Want to connect with Elin? Great, she loves to hear from her readers. Find her on Facebook (Author Elin Peer), connect with her on Goodreads or simply go to her website www.elinpeer.com and send an email.

New Release ~ Fated Under the Moon ~ by ~ Abby McCarthy

Title: Fated Under the Moon
Series: Destined by the Fates #1
Author: Abby McCarthy
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: December 21, 2021

 

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Ariel

 

After I lost my dad, my roommate, with his tighty-whitey, pizza eating, gaming habits, wasn’t worth staying in Seattle for. So when I’m offered a job at an upscale mansion in the middle of Bum-Fuck-Ohio, I take it. I mean, what do I have to lose?
The answer?
Everything.
Not only do I discover that my exceptionally good-looking, albeit moody, landlord is a werewolf, (A-Freaking-Werewolf!) but get this… and it’s the real kicker, we’re fated mates! The lust I feel for him is off the charts, which is odd since I’m human and humans being fated to werewolves is basically unheard of. There’s also the fact that I keep passing out and having these crazy dreams that scare Ryker half to death.
Then, I find out that it’s no coincidence that my boss hired me. It seems everyone knows more about me and the fact that I might not actually be human after all, than I do.
As I learn more about what I am, I’m left with more questions than answers. I do know that if left untrained, I’m dangerous for both Ryker and his pack. I have to fix that and fast!

 


 

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Somehow, with a speed and strength, I’d never possessed, I flipped him over and rode him. I could tell he was caught off guard by the way his body locked.

 

I paid no mind to it. It was about him and me, connected. I needed it, and I needed more.
I rode him.
I bit him.
I scratched my nails down his back.
I was wild, nearly feral.
He came again and again, and I didn’t let up.
“Ariel,” he called. It sounded far off. I needed to fuck him. “Ariel,” he grabbed my legs, trying to slow my movements. I batted his hand away. I had to have him.
More. I needed more.
I rocked back and forth fervently. I had no other thought than my need to make him orgasm again.
“Ariel,” he yelled again, and the strangest thing happened. He began to change. I lost him inside of me, and I fought to get him back, but he was strong and fast, then he was a wolf pinning me down and snarling at me.
I blinked in surprise, seeming to come to, unsure of what just happened.
I scrambled back on the bed, and even in his wolf form, I could see the scratches and smears of red along his coat.
“Oh, God. What have I done?”

 

 

 

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Abby McCarthy is an Ohio born reader and a lover of words. She is a blogger turned author and released her first novel in May 2014. She is a mother of three, a wife, and a dog person. She has always written, sometimes poetry, sometimes just to vent about failed relationships, however in parenthood she has found her voice to help keep her sanity. She loves to write and read romance because isn’t that something we all yearn for? Whether its flowers and hand holding or just the right tug on your hair. Isn’t that what life is about? The human connection?

 

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New Release ~ Death by Reaper MC: The Complete Collection ~ by ~ Esther E. Schmidt

OUT NOW: Death by Reaper MC: The Complete Collection with a special release price of $6.99. Four books for the price of two!! ($9.99 four days after release.)!

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Genre: Paranormal Biker romance
Author: Esther E. Schmidt
Cover Design: Esther E. Schmidt
Release Days: December 21, 2021

Dive into the complete collection of Death by Reaper MC and submit to the sentimental truth that crawling into the darkness might be the only good this world has to offer. Four standalone paranormal romance books in one. Each book is a complete standalone story featuring a new couple and a biker chapter of the Death by Reaper motorcycle club.

This collection contains the entire series: Hellhounds (book 1), Vampires (book 2), Demons (book 3), Dragons (book 4).

New Release ~ Saving Dare ~ by ~ J.E. Adams

Title: Saving Dare

Series: Flawed Hearts #1
Author: J.E. Adams
Genre: Small Town Romance
Release Date: December 21, 2021

 

A captivating small-town romance where timing is everything.
Kaylyn Shaw knows what it means to start over. After her husband’s trial, she changed everything about herself: new identity, new job, new city. But, her trust issues persist.
Darren “Dare” Watkins thought he’d hit rock bottom when his combat injury forced him to be medically discharged from the Navy. Slowly but surely, he’s managed to piece together a new life.
While volunteering as a swim official, Dare meets Kaylyn. Sparks fly for him, but she isn’t as easily impressed. Just when things start to change between them, Dare stumbles upon confidential information about Kaylyn’s past.
He wants to protect her – to keep her safe. Kaylyn has other ideas. Will her trust issues prove too strong, or will Kaylyn be able to take a chance on love?
Saving Dare is a stand-alone contemporary romance. It features strong steamy scenes and intense imagery. Trigger warnings include suicidal ideation in a main character, threat of rape, descriptions of violence, combat injuries, and PTSD.

 

 

 

 

JE Adams was born and raised in a small town in northern Illinois, but you’ll now find him in the beautiful mountains of northeast Georgia. The scenery that surrounds him invokes his soul in ways that allow him to freely appreciate and explore all that nature provides. Creative thoughts seem easy to come by with the idyllic backdrop of America’s finest rural countryside as inspiration.
 
Being a Navy veteran who likes to explore the intricacies of military romantic relationships through honest and compelling characters, Jim is pleased to present his first book in the Always and Forever series. This story will captivate the reader and open their eyes to how our uniformed men and women traverse through the complications of love and patriotic duty.
 
When not reading or writing, you’ll find JE enjoying classic movies, exploring the numerous jeep/hiking trails in the area, and officiating swim meets. He never fails to find something to fill his days and entertain his spirit.

 

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Surprise Announcement ~ The Girl in the Mist ~ by ~ Kristen Ashley

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes an all new thrilling romantic suspense guaranteed to have pulses rise, and readers begging for more.

The Girl in the Mist releases January 4th and we have the drop dead gorgeous cover!

Renowned author Delphine Larue needs a haven. A crazed fan has gone over the deep end, and she’s not safe. Her security team has suggested a house by a lake. Secluded. Private. Far away. In a beautiful area of the Northwest close to the sleepy town of Misted Pines. It’s perfect. So perfect, Delphine has just moved in, and she’s thinking she’ll stay there forever.

Until she sees the girl in the mist.

After that, everything changes.

Delphine quickly learns that Misted Pines isn’t so sleepy. A little girl has gone missing, and the town is in the grips of terror and tragedy. The local sheriff isn’t up for the job. The citizens are up in arms. And as the case unfolds, the seedy underbelly of a quiet community is exposed, layer by layer.

But most importantly, girls are dying.

There seems to be only one man they trust to find out what’s happening.

The mysterious Cade Bohannan.

Pre-order your copy today! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EaWYA6 Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/Thegirlmist AppleBooks: https://apple.co/3J6uxH2 Kobo: https://bit.ly/3Je88rE Nook: https://bit.ly/3mitutZ Amazon Print: https://amzn.to/32ckVtv Barnes and Noble Print: https://bit.ly/3yHfJdk

About Kristen Ashley Kristen Ashley is the New York Times bestselling author of over sixty romance novels including the Rock Chick, Colorado Mountain, Dream Man, Chaos, Unfinished Hero, The ’Burg, Magdalene, Fantasyland, The Three, Ghost and Reincarnation, Moonlight and Motor Oil and Honey series along with several standalone novels. She’s a hybrid author, publishing titles both independently and traditionally, her books have been translated in fourteen languages and she’s sold over three million books.

Kristen’s novel, Law Man, won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award for best Romantic Suspense. Her independently published title Hold On was nominated for RT Book Reviews best Independent Contemporary Romance and her traditionally published title Breathe was nominated for best Contemporary Romance. Kristen’s titles Motorcycle Man, The Will, Ride Steady (which won the Reader’s Choice award from Romance Reviews) and The Hookup all made the final rounds for Goodreads Choice Awards in the Romance category.

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Book Tour ~ Wild & Bright ~ by ~ Skyler Mason

Title: Wild and Bright
Series: Toxic Love Series
Author: Skyler Mason
Genre: Rock Star Romance
Release Date: December 11, 2021
 

 

Five years ago, I broke the boy-next-door’s heart.
Now Camden Hayes is a rock star. He’s every bit as seductively beautiful as he was years ago, and yet he wants ordinary me to pose as his live-in girlfriend for the next six months. If I agree, I’ll walk away with enough money for my little girl and me to live comfortably for years to come.
The catch? He still hates me. This is only a temporary arrangement for him.
I can’t let it become more for me.

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The woman who betrayed me is in desperate need of money. Lucky for me, I have a lot of it.
Since the band’s world tour is cancelled, I’ll be living in San Diego for the first time in years. It’s the perfect opportunity to finally get over this irrational longing for Lauren Henderson. For the next six months, I’ll spend every waking moment getting everything I’ve ever wanted from her.
The catch? At the end of this, I have to let her go.
No matter how badly I want to hang on.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Skyler is a romance novel reader first and foremost. Her books feature strong heroines who sometimes make their heroes cry, but only because they deserve it. After all, if romance isn’t angsty, is it even worth it?

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Book Tour ~ Etched in this Moment ~ by ~ Calla Zae

 

Title: Etched in this Moment

Series: False Identity 
Author: Calla Zae
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 15, 2021

 

The law has failed her; men have failed her, but I won’t.
“Every moment with you is precious time ticking life into my heart.”
Sofia (Tia)
The holidays are here, and I’m feeling hopeful until an anonymous text message arrives, reminding me of why I’m in hiding. I go by “Tia,” but that’s not my real name. I stay away from men, especially cops. But Theo—an attractive and determined detective—fascinates me. I’m afraid my desire for him might be the end of me.
Theo
The last thing I need is a distraction that takes me away from my recovery from a deadly wound. But as the mystery unravels around Sofia, so does danger, and so does my heart. The need to protect her pulses in me, becoming a priority. She’s mine, and I always protect what’s mine.

 

 

I love writing contemporary and otherworldly romance novels. I’m an artist, and I love to create visuals to convey my stories.
 
I live in Massachusetts with my husband who keeps me grounded to Earth and two creative children who think I have my own secret planet. They’re onto something…

 

 

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Series Tour ~ Love in #’s series ~ by ~ Andie Bale

 

Series: Love in #’s Series Book 4

Author: Andie Bale
Brooke Baxter is living it up in the city of Chicago, not looking for love, but definitely open to it. Meeting her best friend’s nemesis throws her for a loop. She wants to stay loyal to the friendship, but she also wants to explore her attraction to the man she’s banned from speaking to.


Ridge Montgomery is done with women, at least for now. Meeting his employee’s best friend changes his mind. The inexplicable connection he feels with Brooke doesn’t make any sense. Relationship hopping is not his thing, yet here he is. Taking a risk has never felt this good.

Miranda Bryant is not looking for a permanent relationship, and she already knows that kids are not in her future. She is happy to spend her free time with her cat and hang out with her friends.

 

 
Jackson Pitt loves being a single dad but is not opposed to finding a life partner who would love his daughter as much as he does.
 
Emmy Pitt is an almost four-year-old little girl who just wants a cat. And a mommy.

 

Lexi Connors is the perfect socialite on the Chicago scene. Until she’s not. Her first priority now needs to be finding ways to support herself, and definitely not how to fall in love with her ex’s best friend.


Marco Cavalli has been in love with Lexi ever since he first laid eyes on her. Unfortunately, his best friend got to her first. When life throws Lexi in his path, one thing is for certain. She will be his. Forever.

 
Maci Roberts is trying to forge her own path away from the only support system she’s ever known, her family. She recently graduated college, she’s a freelance writer, and now she just scored a very well paid job as a nanny. The only thing she wishes she could forget about is meeting the guy who blew her mind on her very last spring break as a college student.

 

Damian Stone is a well-respected attorney whose life is fairly simple. Until a trip to the beach turns his entire existence upside down. Meeting Maci is the best and also the worst thing that could’ve happened to him. What he thought was a very well thought-out plan ends up being a life choice he never expected to have to make.
***This story has heart, humor and lots of heat that’s intended for readers who are 18 or older***

 

 

Andie Bale lives in Ann Arbor (Go Blue!), Michigan, with her husband, daughter and awesome four-legged baby. Her love of reading started at a young age when sneaking her mother’s romance books to read was the highlight of her day. Now, I am beyond grateful and excited to be able to bring the characters in her head to life.

 

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