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New Release & Review ~ More Than Enough ~ by ~ Moni Boyce

When recently divorced Lexi Campbell walks into Ezra Benedict’s life, all bets are off. Lexi might be out of his league, but when she hires Ezra for a job, he can’t fight the pull between them. Fall for this hard-working hottie in More Than Enough by Moni Boyce, a Fling into Romance, the final book in the Blue Collar Romance Series.

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From Moni Boyce comes a fling to forever romance packed with redemption, heat and happily ever after.

Her whole life, Lexie Campbell has played by the rules and lived up to everyone else’s expectations, never once stepping out of her comfort zone or putting her needs or wants first.

Divorced and ready for a little excitement in her life, she makes a playful bet to kiss the next guy who walks into the bar where she’s out on the town with her girlfriends. She wasn’t expecting that guy to be bad boy Erza Benedict himself.

Ezra has a reputation. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, he’s never been able to outrun his troublesome past no matter how hard he works to redeem himself.

As far as relationships go? Lexie is so far out of his league, but that doesn’t stop him from wanting more than one kiss or a one-night stand.

When Lexie comes back into his life by grand design and hires him to landscape the homes she has listed on the market, Ezra knows this is his shot. Unlike their one night together before, Ezra won’t settle for hiding their relationship for long.

Together they’ll have to learn to forget everyone else’s expectations and live (and love) for themselves.

Welcome to Oak Bend, where these blue-collar hotties work hard and love even harder, especially when it comes to landing their happily ever after.

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Excerpt

I called Ox. “Change of plans. Bender’s isn’t going to work…” I floundered on an alternative. Ox was really hoping to celebrate. It took a second, but I remembered The Rox. A little upscale for my taste, but it would have to do for tonight. “Meet me at The Rox.”

I was already heading towards my truck. “And don’t laugh. I already know what you’re thinking. You’re the one who wants to celebrate, so beggars can’t be choosy.” I ended the call.

It was a short drive to reach the nightclub. The parking lot was packed, but I managed to find a space. As I walked towards the entrance, I hoped the place didn’t have a dress code. I’d cleaned up from earlier, but I was still rockin’ just jeans and a t-shirt.

When I stepped through the door, I was about to look around for a spot to hole up and wait for Ox, when some woman grabbed my face and crushed her lips against mine. I was about to pull away, but shit, if those weren’t the softest, sweetest lips I’d ever tasted. I shut my eyes and went with it. Whoever she was, she was hard and soft in all the right places, and the woman could kiss. She may have started things, but it wasn’t too long before I mastered her. My tongue swept in to explore the sweetness of her mouth. She tasted of lime and salt.

Catcalls and whistles broke us apart. She pulled away before I did. When I laid eyes on who my kisser was, I was stunned. Lexie fucking Campbell? What had gotten into her? Miss Goodie Two Shoes herself. In high school, we hadn’t run in the same circles. She’d been unattainable: respected and well-to-do parents, head cheerleader, student body president, girlfriend to Daniel the Dickwad, captain of the football team. Every guy wanted to fuck her, including me.

For a moment she seemed to sober when she looked at me. Realization shown in her eyes. Just as quickly, she doused the flicker of sobriety, and licked her lips in a sexy, suggestive manner. I was sure she knew who I was, but she didn’t acknowledge it.

Lexie looked over her shoulder at the bar, still a bit unsure, despite the kiss she’d laid on me.

Over her shoulder, I glanced in that direction. Two women stared at us, and I remembered the girls they used to be. Lexie’s girlfriends. In high school you rarely saw one without the others. The one with the short hair glared at me.

“Your friends?” Needing something to say, I asked the question, even though I already knew the answer.

Lexie whipped back around to face me. It was clear the alcohol was her liquid courage. Nice girls like her didn’t pull stunts like that.

Suspicion clawed its way into my brain. I narrowed my eyes at her, wondering if this was part of some prank, joke or dare. Well, if it was, I was calling her bluff. I wasn’t gonna let her back down. Stepping closer, I put my arm around her waist and pulled her into my body. Her swift intake of breath was followed by her tilting her head back to look up at me.

My gaze roamed over her face, taking in those beautiful, luscious brown eyes, her warm brown skin, and the beauty mark that sat at the curve of her top lip. The mess of curls that framed her face made me ache to feel the texture, but I knew better than to put my hands in her hair.

For a second, I lingered over her plump lips, remembering how they’d felt pressed against mine.

I wanted more of her.

My gaze snapped back up to meet hers, daring her to chicken out. This was a dangerous game she’d started, and I intended to finish it.

Her body trembled slightly. I half expected her to flee back to her friends. Lexie swallowed and licked her bottom lip. “Let’s grab a drink.”

I was so into Ezra. He made me so sad with his upbringing and how he felt about his place in the town of Oak Bend. And Lexie. Oy I can definitely see her struggling with her history and reputation in Oak Bend. But for a completely different reason than Ezra.

Lexie is a good girl, does what is expected of her and she’s ready to shed her good-girl persona, at least for 1 night. Which is when she meets up again with Ezra. She’s drinking and throwing caution into the wind, and flirting insanely with Ezra.

Ezra has had a crush on good girl Lexie since high school and he’s now got a chance with her. Well ish. And I absolutely loved that. He wants his chance with Lexie, and he’s going for it. So go Ezra!

4 stars!

About Moni Boyce

Moni Boyce is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance, a filmmaker and a poet. After working in the film industry for fifteen years, helping others bring their visions to life, she now creates characters and worlds of her own. She considers herself a bookworm, film buff, foodie, music lover and an avid world traveler having visited 34 countries and counting. She currently lives in Virginia but considers Los Angeles her hometown.

About The Blue Collar Romance Series

Escape to Oak Bend where blue-collar hotties work hard and love even harder.

From broody carpenters to sexy electricians, these eight standalones are packed with small town feels, heat, and heartwarming happily ever afters.

Enjoy your favorite tropes written by an amazing group of authors: Jaymee Jacobs, Alexa Rivers, Evelyn Sola, Kate Carley, Tracy Broemmer, Mila Nicks, Claire Wilder, and Moni Boyce.

Fall head over heels for swoon-worthy book boyfriends who aren’t afraid of a little hard work for that happily ever after.

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Cover Reveal ~ More Than Enough ~ by ~ Moni Boyce

We are so excited to share the cover reveal for More Than Enough by Moni Boyce, the final book in the Blue Collar Romance Series. Keep reading for more details about this sexy, friends to lovers romance.

Title: More Than Enough

Author: Moni Boyce

Release Date: 10/29/2021

Genres: Contemporary Romance

Trope: Fling to Love Romance, Blue Collar Romance, Small-Town Romance, Diverse Romance

From Moni Boyce comes a fling to forever romance packed with redemption, heat and happily ever after.

Her whole life, Lexie Campbell has played by the rules and lived up to everyone else’s expectations, never once stepping out of her comfort zone or putting her needs or wants first.

Ezra has a reputation. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, he’s never been able to outrun his troublesome past no matter how hard he works to redeem himself.

As far as relationships go? Lexie is so far out of his league, but that doesn’t stop him from wanting more than one kiss or a one-night stand.

Together they’ll have to learn to forget everyone else’s expectations and live (and love) for themselves.

Welcome to Oak Bend, where these blue-collar hotties work hard and love even harder, especially when it comes to landing their happily ever after.

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Add to Goodreads Here!

About Moni Boyce

About The Blue Collar Romance Series

Escape to Oak Bend where blue-collar hotties work hard and love even harder.

From broody carpenters to sexy electricians, these eight standalones are packed with small town feels, heat, and heartwarming happily ever afters.

Enjoy your favorite tropes written by an amazing group of authors: Jaymee Jacobs, Alexa Rivers, Evelyn Sola, Kate Carley, Tracy Broemmer, Mila Nicks, Claire Wilder, and Moni Boyce.

Fall head over heels for swoon-worthy book boyfriends who aren’t afraid of a little hard work for that happily ever after.

New Release ~ More Than Enough ~ by ~ Kathryn Shay

Title: More Than Enough

Series: Sisters of Fire #1

Author: Kathryn Shay

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 13, 2021

Cover Design: Shelley Kay Webcrafters Design

Hardened firefighter, Trish “Mac” Mackenzie rappels off buildings, saves kids in a car accident and carries victims out of raging fires. But her personal life is a mess. Can Mac fight her way out of abuse and insecurity with the Sisters of Fire, a skilled counselor, and good-guy, kindergarten teacher Nathan Mitchell at her side?

Goodreads Review – “What a great start to the new Sisters of Fire Series.”

Goodreads Review – “I couldn’t stop reading this story, and was frequently moved to tears.”

Goodreads Review – “Once again Kathryn Shay has out done herself!!!”

Nathan smiled out at his kids, now sitting in a circle on a mat on the floor, waiting for him to read them a story. He loved this job. Thankfully, his previous experience had given him the chance to work here.

Dropping down on his own pillow, he said, “We have three books to choose from.” He tried to give the kids options even though they were kindergartners. “I think half of you already had a Pick Day. Only those who haven’t can raise your hand.” He propped up the three books. “Pig Will and Pig Won’t. The Giraffe Dance. Mogli in the Jungle.”

Several hands shot up

A shy little girl had her head down so he couldn’t see her face behind her long dark hair.

“Mary, what’s your pick?”

She glanced up. “Me?”

“Which book would you like?”

“Pig Will.” She spoked softly, like she always did.

“Pig Will it is.”

He read the book about the cooperative pig who helped harvest the food and cook it. Pig Won’t refused to do any work. When it came time to eat, Pig Won’t didn’t get any food. It was a bit preachy but had a valuable lesson and appealed to kids.

They sat attentively for most of the book, then they started to fidget. “Now, let’s talk about why Pig Won’t didn’t get any food.”

“‘Cuz he didn’t help.” Surprisingly, Mary spoke again.

“Do you all help at home?”

“My brother doesn’t…”

“I do…”

“I do…”

They volunteered until there was a knock at the door. “Ah, I’ll bet that’s Mr. Simpson coming to get you for Exercise Time.” He got up and opened the door.

“Hey, there. Are my kiddies ready for ET?” He liked Ed Simpson’s mild-mannered way.

“They are.” To the class, “All right, line up.”

After some juggling, the students left with Ed.

Nathan decided to get some coffee on his thirty-minute break and headed down the hall. Someone else was walking down the corridor. Holy cow, it was Trish, Marcy’s sister-in-law, again.

He jogged to meet her. “Hey, there.”

She was out of her uniform today, wearing white cropped pants and a blue blouse. Her hair was down around her face. Coming toward him, she seemed surprised. “Hi, Nathan.”

“Well, here we are again.”

She chuckled.

“We have to stop meeting like this, Trish.” His voice was stern, making her smile. “What are you doing here?”

“I’m meeting with your principal about the fire prevention program at the school for next year. I’m the CCFD liaison. I’m out of uniform because it’s my day off.”

“Terrific. I think the curriculum needs some updating.”

“I do too.” She watched him through huge blue/gray eyes. “I can’t believe that after the past two years of seeing you at Marcy’s house, I never asked what you did.”

“Teacher. Kindergarten.”

“Wow. Where do you get the patience?”

“I’m not sure some days.”

“Ha.”

“And don’t feel bad. We didn’t have many parties with both families.”

“I guess.”

“Let me walk to the principal’s office with you. It’s past my classroom and down another hallway.”

“Thanks.”

The door to the reception area of the principal’s office was open and the secretary peered up at them. “Oh, hello, Nathan.” She transferred her gaze to Trish.

“I’m Firefighter Mackenzie. I have a meeting here.”

“I’m afraid Jay is running late. He’s at the administration building. He’s not in control of his time when he goes there. He texted me to take you for coffee and he’d meet you in the Teacher’s Lounge.” She pushed back her chair to get up.

“I’m going down to get coffee,” Nathan put in easily.

“Oh, would you mind accompanying her?”

“If it’s okay with Firefighter Mackenzie.”

“I guess.” Was that shyness or aversion. He couldn’t tell.

“Let’s go then.”

It was a short distance to the lounge where he poured them coffees out of a pot on the counter and they both sat at a table. The room was empty.

“So, firefighting, huh? Are there very many females in the Crystal City Department?”

“Out of two hundred firefighters, 67 are women. We’re also working on more diversity, which is only 20 percent.”

“Wow! I never knew.”

“Do you like your job?”

Her expression seemed confused. “Yeah, of course. A lot.”

“What do you like most about it?”

“The work we do helping people.”

He lifted his cup. “To me you’re all heroes.” He clinked the mug with hers.

“Most of us don’t think of the job that way.”

“All the more admirable of you. How long have you been one of America’s Bravest?”

“Over ten years. How long have you been a teacher?”

“About the same. Only two years in Crystal City, though.”

“What do you like best about being a teacher?”

“The kids, of course.”

“I can see why. Kids are so much nicer than adults.”

He cocked his head. “Are they?”

She blushed, heightening the color in her cheeks. “You’ll have to excuse me. I work with burly men who forget their manners. A lot.”

“Any other women on your…what do you call it?”

“My group.”

“Working on your group?”

“Yeah, a paramedic. We spread the women out. We still need 33 more to make up half of the department, though.”

“You went to socialize with some of those women the night we met.”

A genuine smile now. “Yeah, they’re great. We all started in the same recruit class ten years ago.”

“That is so sweet.”

“How did you know where I went?”

“Rick told me.”

Her face went cloudy at the boyfriend’s name.

“Tell me about them.”

“The women? Why?”

He shrugged. “I’m totally unfamiliar with firefighters. Especially female ones.”

“Huh. Well, there’s six of us…”

He watched her as she talked. Her eyes lit now. Her wary face became animated. She gave him a detailed rundown on the women which he thoroughly enjoyed. She’d finished and he was about to comment, when the principal walked through the doors and approached their table. “I am so sorry, Firefighter Mackenzie. I’ve wasted almost half an hour of your time.”

“It wasn’t wasted,” she said tossing a glance at him. “I got to spend some time with Nathan.”

He delighted in the comment.

Jay asked, “Shall we stay here or go to my office?”

“You can stay here.” Nathan stood. “My class is coming back to the room in five minutes.” He got Jay coffee then reached over and squeezed Trish’s arm. She stared at his hand on her. “Nice to see you again, Trish.”

“You too, Nathan.”

He left. And whistled all the way down the hall.

A NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author, Kathryn Shay has been a lifelong writer and teacher. She has written dozens of self-published original romance titles, print books with the Berkley Publishing Group and Harlequin Enterprises and mainstream women’s fiction with Bold Strokes Books. She has won many awards for her work: five RT Book Reviews awards, the Bookseller’s Best Award, Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year and several “Starred Reviews.” One of her firefighter books hit #20 on the NEW YORK TIMES list. Her novels have been serialized in COSMOPOLITAN magazine and featured in USA TODAY, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL and PEOPLE magazine. There are over ten million copies of her books in print and downloaded online. Reviewers have called her work “emotional and heart-wrenching.”

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