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 Review ~ Hate the Player ~ by ~ Max Monroe

From reading the synopsis, you’d think ok playboy actor who is a manwh*re yada yada. But no. Just no. Andrew is NOT what you are expecting. Which if you’ve read any Max Monroe books, you know these ladies do nothing you expect, except that you will laugh your pants off!

Andrew and Birdie are nothing like you’d think. Every Max Monroe character seems to have sass in spades and Birdie absolutely does and Andrew LOVES and LIVES to drive her to sass master. Plus you will recognize the secondary characters from other Max Monroe books.

Yes, Andrew was a cocky manwh*re. He freely admits that, but it’s his actions that truly helped define him. Even when he was being super arrogant, he was taking care of Birdie and making sure that she was ok. So you can’t really hate the guy.

One book I should not have stayed up reading because it was too funny but I have insomnia anyway so oh well :).

5 stars!!

Book Tour ~ Love Bites Anthology

Title: LOVE BITES: A Paranormal Romance Anthology

Authors: Autumn Archer, Belle Harper, CR Robertson, Kay Elle Parker, Nicky Fox, Rachael Tonks, Renea Porter and Kayla Jules

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: June 16, 2020

LOVE BITES: A paranormal romance anthology full of bite!

Explore your wild side with these sizzling stories.

A paranormal romance anthology by 8 incredible authors!

This anthology contains short stories ranging from romantic, action-packed, to HOT!

Filled with Vampires, shifters, demons, witches and more, this collection of fantasy romance stories will make you blush and have you begging for more.

Fans of dark fantasy, paranormal intrigue, and romance will devour these stories.

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Cover Reveal ~ The Bad Girl ~ by ~ A.D. McCammon

Title: The Bad Girl

Series: Westbrook Three

Author: A.D. McCammon

Genre: High School Bully Romance

Release Date: July 16, 2020
Cover Design: Pink Elephant Designs

Arwen Sullyvan is a real nightmare.

Callous. Cold. Calculating.

And the first girl I ever loved. She’s the bad girl of Westbrook high, and I’m their precious golden boy.

For years, she’s delighted in punishing me. All because I’d fallen for her. And, like a fool, I still want her.

Then a drunken confession slipped through those plump lips, and I saw fear swirling in her stormy eyes.

Aidan Shaw is the bane of my existence.

Charming. Gorgeous. Noble.

He’s everything I never knew I wanted, and it scares the hell out of me. I’ve tried to keep my distance and bury those feelings.

But one stupid mistake—one moment of weakness in the face of temptation—was all it took to turn our flame into a fire.

He’s intent on loving me, but not even his golden touch can change my black heart.

He thinks he can break me.

But a savage can’t be tamed.

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New Release ~ Raised On It ~ by ~ Lisa Shelby

Title: Raised on It

Series: A Between the Pines Novel

Author: Lisa Shelby

Genre: Small Town Contemporary Romance

Release Date: May 18, 2020

From bestselling author, Lisa Shelby comes the second book in the Between the Pines Series.

It all happened so fast.

A week ago, romance writer, Mason O’Brien was at a party on the Upper Eastside. Tonight, she’s eating alone at the only bar in the tiny town of Eastlyn, Oregon.

A spur of the moment decision to swap houses with a new friend landed Mason in Smalltown, USA in search of inspiration for her latest story.

As if she’d landed between the pages of one of her books, the town of Eastlyn came complete with a charming sandy-haired farm boy with a reputation. Mason has known men like Miles Montgomery before and she has no intention of becoming another notch on his or anyone else’s bedpost.

When Miles makes it his mission to be Mason’s unofficial tour guide she finds her walls beginning to crumble as she discovers what lies beneath his charming exterior. If she’s not careful she’ll be leaving Eastlyn with a broken heart three months from now.

Lisa Shelby is an ever-so hopeless romantic and self-professed love geek. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and proud to call Oregon home. It’s here that she resides with her husband, son and two dogs dogs. Reading has been her obsession and writing had been her secret passion. It was that passion that led her on my journey to write a book for her husband. What began as a gift turned into an inspiration of love and the desire to share that love with everyone. With the encouragement of her husband and the support of her family and friends, she began her journey and published her debut novel, “You & Me” in September 2016 and hasn’t stopped since.

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Cover Reveal ~ Collision ~ by ~ Karen Frances

5_4 - Collision by Karen Frances

TBRsynopsis

Karen Frances’ Collision is a fast-paces, steamy, contemporary romance

written in K. Bromberg’s Driven World Project.

Scottish Formula One hotshot Ryan Jackson has always lived life on the

edge. Fuelled by adrenaline, it’s hardly surprising the controlled,

confident, and hugely successful driver has the world at his feet. He

could have anything or anyone just by snapping his fingers.

By comparison, Ellie Cooper’s life has never been easy. Everything she

has she’s worked damn hard for, including her career as a newspaper

reporter. Not bad for a girl who has fought for survival all her life at

the hands of a neglectful drug addict mother.

Little did Ellie know that, by rubbing elbows with the rich and famous,

she would gain insight to the private side of Ryan Jackson that few

people rarely see.

But when hidden desires lead to dangerous collisions, could it lead to a

happy-ever-after?

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Cover Reveal ~ Chemistry ~ by ~ J.P. Nicholas

5_4 - Chemistry by J.P. Nicholas

TBRsynopsis

J.P. Nicholas’ Chemistry is a heartwarming, sexy, contemporary romance written in K. Bromberg’s Everyday Heroes Worlds project.

Look, she started it—twice! Once at the car repair shop when she wouldn’t stop staring at me. That’s right, I noticed. It wasn’t by any means subtle. And once again when she backed her cute, perky a** into me in sync to some girl group tune blaring on the radio. Sure, she didn’t know I was there that time—probably. But in my defense, the bakery was still open. So really, you can’t blame me for that one either.

Both times, her cheeks flushed the most curious shade of pink I have ever seen. And I can’t help but wonder if that blush creeps further south, if you catch my drift. Now I can’t stop thinking all the naughty thoughts that run through my mind whenever she’s around and I really have to—no seriously, I HAVE TO! Turns out she’s my new student’s mother.

Imagine my surprise when that same woman who I can’t seem to get off my mind showed up in my Chemistry class and presented me with an offer my big heart couldn’t refuse—to tutor her son.

I know, I know. I’m supposed to be tutoring her son…so then why does it feel like I’m the one being schooled in Chemistry?

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Cover Reveal ~ Dark Heart ~ by ~ Ella James

DARK HEART by Ella James
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Blurb:

I thought he was the white knight. Looking back, it makes sense. I was young and needed saving. Luca was my strength. He could take on anything—the world, for me. They say first love cuts the deepest. Ours became a blade that bled me out. It turns out I didn’t know a villain when he held my heart in his hands. Now it’s darker—more like his.

Elise was my whole world—until my world burned, and I destroyed her with me. Some betrayals you can’t undo, no matter how much you wish you could. I can’t help who I am now, and why would I want to? I run this city. No one’s going to take me down—not even the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. I heard they’ve got a file eight inches thick on Don Galante. But dodging bullets is my business. They play dirty, but there’s no one dirtier than me.

The DA learns the hard way who’s in charge; he’s out. It should be time for celebration. There’s just one problem: his heir. Or should I say heiress? Elise O’Hara wears a crown of lies, a gown of red, and a fat diamond on her left hand. Now it’s me and her. Or her and me. Only one of us will be left standing when the story’s over.

This is how you write a tragedy.

About the Author:
Ella James is the USA Today and Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of twenty teen and adult love stories. She’s an angst-a-holic who loves exploring difficult situations and the emotions of the people caught up in them. Also, smut. But always, always romance.

Ella is an Alabama native who makes her home near Boulder, Colorado, with her writer husband, three young children, and hyperactive dog. When she’s not writing, she can be found hiking the foothills, taking nature photos for her Instagram account, and swilling vanilla cream soda.

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Cover Reveal ~ The Land Where Sinners Atone ~ by ~ V.F. Mason

The Land Where Sinners Atone by V.F. Mason

Release Date — May 15th

Join us for this enemies-to-lovers dark romantic suspense!

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#DarkRomanticThriller #RomanticSuspense #DarkSuspense #EnemiestoLovers

Once upon a time she became mine.
Mine to destroy. I used to have it all.
Successful career.
Loving husband who adored me.
A future full of possibilities.
A perfect fairytale nothing could break.

Until one day, life as I knew it was crushed into tiny little pieces.
I was charged with a murder I didn’t commit.
And no matter how much I begged for justice, no one believed me.
Least of all the man who promised to stand by me through anything.

And the husband of the woman I allegedly killed?
He vowed for me to live in a hell on earth–and even then it wouldn’t be enough to atone for my sin.
His words rang in my ears every single day as life became an endless nightmare.
With time, I grew to hate him so much my heart burned from it.

Until three years later new evidence was found.
And everyone believed my truth.

I might be free but I’m still part of a twisted game the monster is playing.
And the only way I can survive in it?
Trust a man who I promised to hate till my last dying breath.

About the Author:
V.F.Mason always loved reading books and had quite a few fights with her momma over the genre she liked (romance, duh!) She studied filmmaking and thought that would feed her desire for stories, but that didn’t happen. Finally, when she was tired of all those voices in her head, she sat down and wrote a book. It was a huge decision to make and she thanks her friends and family for supporting her in it. When she is not writing, she can be found with her friends doing all sorts of crazy things or reading recent romance books that were written by her favorite authors.

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New Release & Review ~ The Summer of Us ~ by ~ Melanie Moreland

The Summer of Us is NOW LIVE and available on Kindle Unlimited!

☀ABOUT THE SUMMER OF US☀

Can we let go of the past?

The Summer of Us is the new small-town, second- chance romance from NYT/USAT Bestselling Author Melanie Moreland.

She was the light in my dark life. The sunshine that warmed me and made me smile.

We had one summer. One perfect summer, until the day it ended.

Years later, she walked back into my life. Older. Sadder. More beautiful than ever.

How can I prove to her that summer was real?

How do I make her see that boy that loved her then, still loves her now?

How do we get back to the summer when we were us?

FREE with Kindle Unlimited subscription

Amazon Universal: http://mybook.to/TheSummerOfUs

I absolutely loved Linc and Sunny’s story. It wasn’t too angsty but you could feel the love they have for each other. They had each other for a Summer, at least that’s what they planned on, until they didn’t. Fast forward some years and they’re unexpectedly brought back together.

This story was such a ride from when Linc and Sunny and teenagers with their first love and then when they run into each other years later. And then them navigating their lives as adults and trying to navigate through their new personalities and their relationship.

I could not put the story down – well I dropped it but that’s what happens when you read in bed before sleep. I had to know how Sunny and Linc would get together and steer through their relationship from 10 years later.

5 stars!

New York Times/Wall Street Journal/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of thirty-one-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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