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New Release & Review ~ My #MNGirl ~ by ~ A.M. Brooks

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I was hidden so we could be safe.

I survived so I could reclaim my life.

Now, everything has been destroyed by the same evil always lurking in the shadows.

Time is running out and my world keeps unraveling.

All I can do is put my trust in the boy with the messy blond hair, icicle eyes and lips that tell lies.

Can the Midwest Boys protect me?

The body count around town would suggest otherwise.

My job was simple. Keep her alive, make sure she follows the rules and keep her out of trouble.

I’ll win back her trust and keep her safe no matter what it costs me.

The girl with the purple hair and eyes that flare to life when I’m near are my undoing.

She used to be my enemy.

Now death and destruction are following her and loyalty has been stained by spilled blood.

Someone waged a war against Rogue. It’s time to answer back.

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I had not heard about this series before but yes, you do need to read book 1, #MNGirl first. This book picks up where that book left off. Saylor, Ciaran, Kai and Silas have definitely changed since we met them in book 1. And I’ve tried for both books to figure out how to say Ciaran and I’ve got nothing. I’m thinking Ci is like “Cee” or “Sy”? I could go either way. You tell me what you think.

This book, well this series, totally took me for a ride. I was not expecting what I read, but that isn’t a bad thing. There is romance, suspense, mystery, intrigue, and so much more. I will be re-reading this book again because I’m sure there are things I’ve missed that I will pick up the next time I read it.

I can’t wait to read more of this series. I need Silas and Kai’s stories STAT! Silas definitely intrigues me and I cannot wait to see his future.

5 stars!

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I tell myself I can have three days. Three days to stay under my covers, eyes closed, be numb and drown out the world, before I need to make plans. Everything I thought I knew is gone. The pain in my chest roars and pushes against my organs, until I let a silent scream escape. My whole body hurts. It’s unbearable to do nothing, and yet, I have no energy to get up. I don’t want to face my reality. She was just sitting here, smiling and making plans for a future. Their faces are all I see when my eyes close. Those images on the screen at Rogue are all I see when my eyes are open. I can’t escape and that thought takes my breath away. I’m trapped.

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AM Brooks is an author with a variety of stories; Contemporary Romance, New Adult, and mature YA Her writing style is suspenseful and sometimes leads to heart-wrenching conclusions. With a background in forensic psychology she really goes for those investigative, dark and twisty feels. And of course, lots of love!

Brooks enjoys reading as much as writing. Television shows such as Criminal Minds, Scandal, and One Tree Hill are her go-to binge worthy series. She loves spending time with her friends and family with a good glass of beer or wine. If she isn’t reading or writing, Brooks is Pinteresting future home projects for her wonderful husband to accomplish.

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New Release ~ Cowboy Bikers MC #3 ~ by ~ Esther E. Schmidt

NOW LIVE: Cowboy Bikers MC #3
standalone, cowboy/biker romance, short story

99c Buy Links: Books2read.com/CowboyBikersMC3

Genre: Cowboy/Biker Romance
Author: Esther E. Schmidt
Cover Design: Esther E. Schmidt
Release Day: August 18, 2020

When eyes meet and make two hearts beat as one, there’s no holding the reins. Lust will take a turn and gallop toward love at full speed, taking on any danger it might face along the way.

Decker – I’m a biker in an MC located at a huge ranch which breeds both longhorns and quarter horses. I’m not just a biker, a cowboy, an ex-FBI agent, or a rancher, but I am a man of many trades and talents. And one of those is to protect the one who captured my attention at first glance.

Muriel – My life revolves around country singer stardom until a stalker forces me into hiding. My newfound protector steals my heart, putting the both of us at risk. He fights to save me but in the end, I might not be the only one who needs saving.

**WARNING; each book in the Cowboy Bikers MC series is a standalone short story featuring a new couple and can be read together or separately. Includes: Love at first sight. Off the charts chemistry. HEA. And each story will leave you wanting more cowboy bikers!**

Book Tour ~ My Perfect Girl ~ by ~ Meghana Sarathy

Title: My Perfect Girl

Author: Meghana Sarathy

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 18, 2020

My Perfect Girl,

I need you by my side, now more than ever. I’m growing weak with every passing day, and my control is slipping. If I were as stubborn as before, no matter how badly I wanted to, I wouldn’t allow you to come to me as a reprieve I desperately sought. I would be content with just hearing stories of your success and watching you on TV. Remember what I had told you the first time we met? I would give you flight and watch you soar high. I would never become the wings that would one fine day become the dead weights to bring you down. I did live up to my words.

You’ve always wished to hear these words from me but I never gave them to you, afraid that you would never leave me. It’s time you learn the truth about my feelings. We’ve known each other for twenty years now but have spent more time apart than together. Staying away from you, meeting time and again only to walk away on different paths? It hurt more than I could ever put in words. My feelings for you can’t be encompassed in the mere four letter word. It transcends time and space. I could never let my feelings for you die, so I chose to set you free to build your life without me in it. Though I couldn’t always be with you, I’m glad that I was there to save you when you needed me the most. Despite us not being together, remember that our lives will always be intertwined, bonded by our unique love. You’ll forever be my perfect girl.

I think it’s time for us to meet again. Yet, I’m hesitating to send you this letter. It’ll just cause you more heartbreak, when all I want is to see you happy.

For the first and last time, I’ll leave this decision to fate. Even without this letter, I know you’ll come for me.

Yours truly,

Ayden

My Perfect Girl is a standalone contemporary romance. It’s an emotional and angst filled story of two star crossed lovers. It also deals with heavy subject matters and sexual content. Recommended for readers who are 18+.

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“I owe you an explanation,” he started and the bird of hope started flapping its wings rapidly. “And yet, testing your responses is fun. So, maybe I’ll make you wait a little more for it.” I wasn’t particularly pleased hearing that. I was enticing enough for him to put me through his ‘tests,’ but I was unsure of whether my heart could take it. And yet, I met his challenge head-on.

“What do these tests entail?” I asked unsurely. Without saying another word, he took a step closer. In such proximity, his magnificent aura diminished my presence. Despite being just an inch away, he felt out of my grasp. He was at a level that would probably take me years to reach. He would have surely left by then. Why would he wait?

“Pursuit of answers is what spoils the fun,” he whispered. “The secret of enjoying life is simple. Don’t go searching for answers, the kind of choice you make when reacting to situations forges into answers. It’s not right or wrong. They are simply yours and that’s more than enough. Get it?” This is what I meant. He was on another plane altogether. But even as I wrapped my head around his words, my thoughts aligning with his thinking, I caught a glimpse of a bridge that would take me to his plane or horizon. The excited and love-struck part of me was all ready to jump on that bridge unsure of what it was even made of. Even if it turned out to be a hanging bridge, I wouldn’t hesitate. But the logical part of me won out and I just stood gazing up at him, realizing that the wait to crossover would be a very long one indeed.

Meghana Sarathy is from Bangalore, India. She is an avid reader and also a writer. She writes Adult and New Adult romance, and also wishes to try her hands at dark and psychological thrillers. She especially loves reading and writing love triangles, taboo romance, and angst filled stories that are quite complex and unconventional. Her books tend to involve protagonists who are flawed, far from perfect, and as real as they can get. Her all-time favorite characters are her very own characters- Jennifer, Brandon and Linden. She tends to fall hard for boys who are either cocky, bossy or good flirts and total charmers.

She spends most of her free time reading, writing, watching anime or studying. Her favorite genre are Psychological Thrillers, Teen Drama and Sci-fi (especially time travel stories). Being an IT professional, she is totally plugged into Cloud Technology, specializing in Cloud Networking and Security. When she’s not writing, she is studying for technical certification courses. She is a crazy fan of Dragonball Z and can be seen watching the episodes in repeat. Vegeta is her all-time favorite anime character. Steins Gate and Monster come second in the list of her favorite anime, and currently Dark is her fav non-anime series.

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New Release ~ Kyle, Jack & Ryan: Devil Souls MC Novellas ~ by ~ LeAnn Ashers

Kyle, Jack & Ryan: Devil Souls MC Novellas by LeAnn Ashers is releasing August 18th!

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– KYLE –
The second my eyes met hers, the world as I knew it stopped. All I could see was her. She took over my life and gave me everything I never even imagined I needed.

But her demons haunt her.

Luckily for her, I am a devil himself and demons are mine to handle.

– RYAN –
She came face-to-face with an entire club to protect her daughter.

I never expected to fall in love with her or to love her daughter like my own. But one thing is certain…

I will do anything to keep them safe, even if I have to kill every single member of the Satans Rejects MC to accomplish it.

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I knew it the second I saw her crazy smile—she was for me. I put her on the back of my bike and brought her home with me, claiming her on the spot.

Someone from her past resurfaces and tries to take her from me.

Little does he know, he’s digging his own rave because to get to her, he needs to get through me.

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Meet the men of the Devil Souls Motorcycle Club, the most notorious MC in Texas in this four-book bundle! This collection includes Torch, Techy, Butcher, Liam.

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LeAnn Ashers is a blogger-turned-author who spends her days reading and writing. She released her debut novel early 2016, and can’t wait to see where this adventure continues to take her. LeAnn enjoys writing about strong-minded females and swoon-worthy, protective alpha males who love their women unconditionally.

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Cover Reveal ~ Running Forward: A Quick Snap Novella ~ by ~ Crystal Perkins

Title: Running Forward: A Quick Snap Novella

Author: Crystal Perkins

Genre: Sports Romance

Release Date: September 14, 2020

Cover Design: Kari March

Nothing annoys Karli Jensen more than her nerdy, condescending neighbor. He smirks at her short skirts, mocks her food delivery choices, and steals her mail. Okay, maybe the pizza coupons had part of the townhouse number cut off and got delivered to him by mistake, but they both know he never orders pizza. It’s infuriating, and so is he. Luckily, she only has to see him at home…until he shows up on the football field she calls her second home.

Alec Flynn gave up his shot at an NFL career when his family needed him, choosing to use his brain instead of his braun to succeed in life. He built a tech empire, but then he got bored and gave it all up. Going to the combine, and getting picked up by his friend’s team is a dream come true, until it’s not. Turns out the ridiculous neighbor he loves to spar with is not just a ditzy junk food-aholic. Oh no, she’s also his Assistant Coach.

Sparks fly on and off the field as these two continue to butt heads, and eventually, hearts. But, giving in to their desires could mean the end of at least one of their careers. Is the risk worth the reward, or will winning the game cause them to lose at love?

Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She’s now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller awards. She’s currently living in North Dakota to be closer to her family, but she still considers Vegas to be her home city. When she’s not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick.

She loves Star Wars AND Star Trek, but if pushed to choose, it will always be Leia and her crew who come out on top. Her love of all things nerdy comes through in her book characters, no matter the genre. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

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Book Tour ~ The Rival’s Protector ~ by ~ T. Steele

Title: The Rival’s Protector

Series: The Silent Family

Author: T. Steele

Genre: Erotic Romance/Mafia Romance

Release Date: August 12, 2020

I’m known as Zoya. But I’m an imposter in my own body. A robot, if you will.

Calm.
Collected.
Obedient.

But it’s a mask, because when you grow up in the Russian mafia under one of the cruelest men to ever exist, you learn how to play the game very quickly.

I thought I had found my break—saving the daughter of one of the most influential mob bosses in Detroit, escaping by her side.

I thought I would be in the good graces of The Silent Family, but of course, just like anything with the mafia, things aren’t that simple. The new boss doesn’t trust me, because I’m still a rival in his eyes. And when he places me under Ryder’s watchful eye, I know it will only get worse.

Ryder, who’s healing from a gunshot wound that my now-dead betrothed gave him.

Ryder, who wants revenge against the Russians more than anything.

But when he looks at me, there’s something in his dark eyes. Something carnal. Something hungry.

He can’t fight the way his body responds to mine, and even with all the odds stacked against us, I don’t know if I can either.

But when old enemies return, will The Silent Family be forced to put their trust in me and see me as one of them?

Amazon Review: “Everything you could want in a Mafia Romance!”

Amazon Review: “Intriguing love story about crossing lines in the dark, dangerous mafia world.”

Amazon Review: “Some Fierce Protecting!”

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T. Steele writes about tortured alphas and the women that bring them to their knees. She’s also always drinking coffee to help her keep up with the chatty characters in her brain. Her nicknames are Taytay, Tdawg, Tmoney, and The Chaos Queen.

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Book Tour ~ Damaged Elite ~ by ~ Waverly Alexander

Title: Damaged Elite

Series: The Darlington Elite

Author: Waverly Alexander

Genre: College/New Adult Romance

Release Date: August 12, 2020

Amazon Review: “Welcome back to Darlington Elite my darlings , were the boys are hot and the girls are badasses.”

Amazon Review: “This was perfect! Flawless!”

E&A Book Blog: “I absolutely loved this book.🖤”

Zachary Masters

For almost two years, Kennedy has been my best friend—she’s laughter and comfort, everything I need but don’t deserve. I’m not boyfriend material—not with a past like mine, I’m too much like my father. So I’ve kept those lines firmly drawn in our relationship. But when the Elite became the target of some shady happenings on campus, I had no choice but to move Kennedy in with me. Now, the closer we get, the more protective I feel, and it scares me. I’ll keep her safe though, even if it means agony for me. Even if it means keeping her safe from me.

I’ll make her hate me before I hurt her.

Kennedy Prescott
I heard about Zach and his penchant for parties and wild nights long before he stumbled past my dorm room looking for a quick escape from a puck bunny. He’s one of the Darlington Elite—the kings of the campus, and I’m the sarcastic, vegan girl who thought the Elite boys were nothing but arrogant, entitled jerks. And they are, to outsiders. But I’m one of them now, and we look out for each other like a family. Zach and I shouldn’t be best friends, but some forces of nature are unavoidable. He pulled me into his world only to push me away.

If he thinks I’m playing this game, he’s in for a rude awakening.

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New Release ~ Protecting Anna ~ by ~ Julia Jarrett

Title: Protecting Anna

Series: A Lucky Strike Lovers Novel

Author: Julia Jarrett

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 13, 2020

Cover Design: J.M Walker of Just Write Creations

A snowstorm brought them together, but her past might tear them apart…

Bartender Ryan Carlisle is ready to leave his playboy days behind. He used to believe commitment was something to be wary of but watching his best friend fall in love and get engaged has him starting to think differently. His path to finding love won’t be easy, since the first and only woman to stir his protective instincts and make him dream of forever, is running scared and looking for a place to start over.

When Anna Thorn comes into his pub, desperate for a safe harbor, the last thing either of them expects is the thrill of instant attraction. They’re both trying to move on from their past and find happiness in their future. Together, they must learn to trust, and ultimately, to love.

As Anna’s past catches up to her, their relationship – and her life – will be thrown into jeopardy.

Julia Jarrett is a busy mother of two boys, a happy wife to her real-life book boyfriend and the owner of a rescue dog. She has a passion for writing contemporary romance novels that are full of relatable heroines and the men who fall in love with them. If she isn’t writing or chasing kids, she’s most likely drinking tea, reading a book and dreaming of a sunny vacation.

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Cover Reveal ~ Impossible Odds ~ by ~ Jill Ramsower

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Title: Impossible Odds

Series: Book #4, The Five Families

Author: Jill Ramsower

Genre: Mafia Romance

Release Day: October 21, 2020

Photographer: Byron L. Keulemans

Model: Craig Le Roux

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He was a vision of power and privilege.

Ruthless arrogance personified.

A total stranger and an irresistible challenge.

I approached him in a busy casino and felt the sting of his brutal rejection.

Then I did something incredibly brazen. Impulsive. Reckless.

I stole from him.

The object was inconsequential, only worth a handful of dollars.

I didn’t do it for the money; it was about making a statement.

I went back home thousands of miles away without giving him a second thought until I spotted those quicksilver eyes glaring at me across a busy nightclub.

It was too impossible to be a coincidence.

Yet, there he was, seething with a violent promise of retribution.

He thought he’d intimidate me.

Hunt me down and make me pay.

What he didn’t realize was I don’t scare easily.

My name is Giada Genovese, and I’m a goddamn mafia princess.

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Within a year of self-publishing her first book, Jill Ramsower quit her job as an attorney and dedicated her days to churning out romantic adventures. She likes to think of her books as contemporary romance with a touch of fantasy—at its core, her writing is about the connection between two people. Sometimes that connection involves a little magic…

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

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Book Tour ~ Promise Me Forever ~ by ~ C. Standing

Title: Promise Me Forever

Series: Nick & Holly, #2

Author: C Standing

Genre: Erotic Age Gap Romance Novella

Release Date: August 10, 2020

Nick

I’m fourteen years her senior and she’s my kid’s best friend.

Everything about us is forbidden and wrong, but the closer we became and the more time we spent together, I knew I wouldn’t be able to walk away. Holly was like a force of nature, and I didn’t stand a chance. Falling for her was inevitable.

When an accident leaves her in an induced coma, fighting for her life, I knew she was where I belonged and I’d fight heaven and hell to keep her by my side.

Now, almost a year later, we’ve defeated the odds and we’re stronger than ever. Or so I thought.

We’ve been following the natural progression of our relationship, but when it’s time for us to take the next step, Holly’s hesitant and I don’t know why.

All I know is, she’s my forever, but am I hers?

Holly

Nick’s my forever.

I knew that the second I laid eyes on him, and the months we’ve been together have only solidified that.

My worry is Gabby, Nick’s daughter.

She’s my best friend–my only friend–and I don’t want to lose her.

But I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place, because I don’t want to lose Nick either. We want to move forward with our relationship, but her disapproval of our being together has put a dampener on my happiness.

That isn’t fair to Nick. I want to give him everything, but holding back isn’t what he deserves.

All I want is my friend’s blessing, but I won’t risk losing the man I love in the process.

Something’s got to give.

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