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New Release ~ Focus ~ by ~ Naomi Charles

Title: Focus
Series: Focus Series Book 1
Author: Naomi Charles
Genre: YA/NA Crossover Thriller
Release Date: August 11, 2020
Cover Design: Tatum Gargiulo

“I loved this book! It was suspenseful, interesting, and kept me on the edge of my seat.” ~5 Star Goodreads Review

Are our pasts ever really behind us?
 
We all have a dark past… Nicole Smith’s just happens to involve covering up a murder for her ex-boyfriend, Noah, a couple of years ago.
 
But that’s all in the past. 
At least that’s what she thinks when she moves out for college and meets her cute new neighbor, Jason. But when Noah finds his way back into her life again and Jason will do anything to find out what he’s hiding- she finds herself at a new depth of lies and secrets that she never could have imagined.
I walked up to Noah’s door and opened it with the spare key he had hidden for me. It was almost always unlocked, but this time it wasn’t. Then, it was like time had stopped. It was if my brain couldn’t process the image I was looking at. The only noise that could leave my lips was a gasp. Before I knew it, a hand was pulling me into the house and slamming the door closed. Noah’s white t-shirt was covered in the same thing that was pooling on the floor- blood. Right in the middle of it, his uncle- his father’s brother, Reggie. His lifeless body laid there in the middle of the foyer. 
“What the hell happened? What did you do? Is he… is he dead,” I stammered trying to formulate a sentence. 
“Nicole,” he just said.
I didn’t answer. I couldn’t. All I could do was look at the scene in front of me. His body laid face down on the floor. The blood made a drastic contrast against the white marble tiles. It was horrific, but I couldn’t look away. 
“Nicole, look at me,” he repeated, grabbing my arm this time. 
“Is he dead? Answer me right now,” I demanded even though deep down I already knew the answer. 
“Yes… Nicole, look at me,” he said. 
I slowly turned to him. I was starting to put things together in my head. I could feel goosebumps rise on my arm. My stomach was a mess. 
“You killed him,” I asked, taking a step back. 
“He is dead,” he said, not answering my question. 
“That is not what I asked you! Did you kill him,” I screamed. 
“Yes, Nicole! Are you happy now? Yes, I did,” he bellowed back making me take another step back. 
I just stared at him for a moment, holding my breath mainly because I was in shock but also to hold back my breakfast that was coming up. How could my Noah do something like this? He was the most gentle guy I knew. 
“But why,” I asked, but it came out super small. 
“He tried to kill my mother,” his voice shook. 
“Oh my God. No. Noah… you,” I tried to make sense of what I wanted to say.
“I need you to go home,” he let out a deep sigh. 
“What are you going to do? This is crazy. You have to call someone,” I said, patting my back pocket for my phone. 
“No! Are you kidding me? No… stop,” he said jumping toward me and grabbing my phone. 
“What are you going to do, Noah? You can’t just… act like this didn’t happen,” I said. 
“No. You didn’t see a thing. If they ask… I need you to tell them you weren’t here,” he said sternly. 
“Tell who? What? Who is “they”? What are you talking about,” I shook my head trying to get everything to stop spinning for just one moment.
“The cops,” he said. 
“You want me to lie? I can’t lie. They’ll know. Oh my God. I will go to jail too. We-,” I began to panic. 
“Nicole! Focus! You need to focus. We don’t have time! Please,” Noah shook me with fear in his eyes and voice. 
***
I hadn’t realized I was reliving the moment while staring at Noah until he took a step near me. My reflexes made me jump back right into a guy carrying a cup. The drink sloshed out the sides and onto his hand. 
“Oh, sorry,” I said. The sound of defeat in my voice matched my mood to a T.   
“Uh yeah… don’t worry about it,” the guy sighed before walking away. 
I turned to look at Noah who just watched. He was still just looking at me. His eyes were sad. It was as if they were able to see my thoughts and couldn’t help but feel bad for me. It made me beyond uncomfortable. I didn’t want his pity. 
“I’m sorry. I don’t know what to say,” Noah finally said. 
He was right. There was nothing left to say. What could he say? Sorry for screwing you up? Sorry for the nightmares that you have way too many times to admit? There was nothing he could do to fix this; to fix me. 
“There isn’t anything else to say, Noah,” I said before walking away.

 

Did I mention I hate surprises?
Naomi Charles is the author of Focus. She was born, raised, and still resides in New York City. When Naomi isn’t writing she is working on her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to a good audiobook, traveling, and getting too emotional over a sappy movie that she has already seen a bunch of times.

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New Release ~ Only One Night ~ by ~ Dani Rene

Title: Only One Night: A Fusion Universe Novel

Author: Dani René
Genre: Steamy Romance
Release Date: August 10, 2020
Cover Design: Kari March

 

USA Today Bestselling Author, Dani René, brings you a steamy romance written in the Fusion Universe of the New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristen Proby.

 

Elisabetta has been running from her past for far too long, but when she lands in Portland, she’s ready to start fresh. Her love of cooking brings her to a place she can call her own. She’s determined not to get involved with anyone. Her focus is the bakery. But one meeting with realtor, Rome Donovan, knocks the breath from her lungs. No man has ever affected her like he does.
 
The more she pushes, the more he pulls, until finally, the beautiful baker relents and agrees to a date. 
 
It’s only one night. 
That’s all it can ever be.
 
 

 

Ilikebooksbest.com – “A feel good romance with some Mafia ties!”


World of Books 65 – “Sizzling, Sassy, Scorching Hot. I dare you not to fall in love with Rome and Elisabet.”

BookHavenBookBlog – “A sensually delightful must read in the contemporary genre from biblio extraordinaire, Dani Rene!”

 

 

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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New Release ~ A Date to Play Fore ~ by ~ Heidi McLaughlin & LP Dover

Title: A Date to Play Fore

Series: The Dating Series
Authors: Heidi McLaughlin & LP Dover 
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 11, 2020

 

New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover come together for a sexy new series that delivers romance for every season!

 

Tee up for the long drive, it’s golf season!
After winning the U.S. Open, Greyson Jennings couldn’t help but take playful jabs at the expense of his prime competition, Bryan Nelson. His snarky claims during the press junction may have burned off like fog on the green, if a week later they hadn’t found themselves at the same golf resort.
Hungry for a little payback, Bryan challenges Greyson to a grudge match: Grey and his best friend versus Bryan and his sister, Leah. Turns out, Leah is a ringer with a swing—and curves—that turn Grey’s thoughts to a hole in one of another kind.
Unfortunately, Leah’s opinion of him has been formed by the many stories Bryan has shared. That may hurt this golfer’s handicap, but he’s nowhere near ready to give up. It’s game on as Leah agrees to meet Grey on the green and go head to head with the hole as the goal.
Can Greyson prove there’s more to him than an impressive club and a carefully crafted bad boy persona? Or will the sting of Leah’s rejection leave him in need of some alone time and a good ball washer?

 

 

“You have got to be kidding me,” Bryan growls.

Heart racing, my eyes snap open. “What?” I gasp.

He points toward the fairway. “Look who it is.”

There’s only one person it could be to earn such a hated look from my brother. And of course, when I focus on the guy about to hit his ball, I recognize his stance. Greyson Jennings has his own style when it comes to golf. I hate the guy, but he’s one of the best. You can’t help but admire how talented he is.

Bryan fumes and clenches the steering wheel. “Of all places he could be, why in the hell is he here?” I’ve been wondering the same thing. Greyson never answered when I asked him. It wouldn’t surprise me if he did it on purpose. The only way he could’ve found out would be through my social media.

Bryan hops out of the cart and reaches for his driver. Eyes wide, I can feel my heart pounding harder. “Bryan, what are you doing?”

He tees up his ball and smiles. “Just having a little fun, sis. If I knock him out, he deserves it.”

This is going to be a disaster. I just know it. The sound of his driver connecting with the ball is so loud it echoes in my ears. I watch it sail through the air, right in the direction toward Greyson. He doesn’t even yell fore, and I’m too shocked to even speak. The ball starts to drop from the sky and when it lands, it’s only about three feet away from Greyson and his best friend, Eli. He jerks around and throws his arms up in the air. Bryan bursts out laughing and flips them both off.

Greyson and Eli jump in their cart and head toward us. This is not what I want. “Just great,” I grumble. “Now look what you did.”

Bryan comes over to me and leans against the cart. “The fucker deserved it. It’s time he knows I’m back in the game.”

The last thing I want is to get in the middle of a testosterone match. I don’t care about seeing who has the bigger balls. When Greyson gets closer, his snarl turns into a smile when he notices me. Definitely not what I want. Bryan steps forward, driver in hand.

“Sorry about that,” my brother taunts, “I didn’t exactly hit what I was aiming for.”

Greyson bursts out laughing and steps out of the cart. “You never do. You obviously don’t know how to handle your shaft.”

Here we go. Groaning, I smack a hand to my forehead. “Really? This is what I’m going to have to put up with today?”

Greyson smirks at me, his gaze roaming over my bare legs before settling back on my eyes. “It’s good to see you again, Leah. I didn’t know you played golf.”

Busted. Bryan’s going to be pissed I didn’t tell him. His shoulders tense but he doesn’t look at me. Instead, he moves to the front of the cart to block Greyson from looking at me. “How about we play teams? My sister and I against you and your caddy.”

The day just got worse. I’m going to kill my brother. Then again, maybe we can teach Greyson a lesson. 

“Bryan, no,” I snap. “I suck at golf. We’ll lose.”

His eyes meet mine for the briefest of moments. Even though he can’t read my mind, we have a connection. Bryan stands up straighter and turns back to Greyson. “No worries, sis. I’ll play good enough for us both.”

“What are we playing for?” Greyson asks, moving to the side so he can see me. “Money? A date?”

I roll my eyes. “You can forget that.” I hop out of the cart and join my brother. “How about a thousand dollars?”

Greyson and Eli look at each other and I can see the outright arrogance on their faces. That’s their downfall. Greyson holds out a hand to my brother. “Deal. A thousand dollars.”

Bryan shakes his hand, the muscles in both of their forearms clenching. “Deal,” Bryan agrees.”

Greyson tips his hat at me and smiles. “I’m happy you’ll be playing with me.”

I grab my driver out of my bag. “I’d rather play with myself.” He finds it hilarious, but I see it as a jab. The guy is an insufferable tool.

Since Bryan already drove his ball to hit Greyson, it ends up being my turn. I tee up my ball and swing. It slices to the right, completely out of the fairway and into the rough. Greyson and Eli chuckle under their breath as they drive away while Bryan glares at me.

“Please tell me you did that on purpose?”

My lips pull up into a smile. “Of course, I did. Think about how much fun it’s going to be when we kick his ass.”

Bryan grins wide. “Let’s show him what we can do.”

Hole after hole, we’re neck and neck with only one stroke between us. It’s a close match, but I’m holding my own, especially for a female in a mostly male dominated sport. It all comes down to the eighteenth hole. It’s a par three with water all around the green. We all managed to get across the water, and now, it’s time to putt. It’s all down to me. If I can birdie my putt, my brother and I will win. If I don’t, we’re screwed. I can’t let Bryan down. He needs this win, and Greyson needs to be taken down a notch.

Taking a deep breath, I look over at the hole and then down at my ball. It’s about an eight-foot-long putt. I breathe in and out and close my eyes. Come on, Leah, you can do this. I open my eyes and tap the ball. It rolls across the green … and right into the hole.

Bryan yells and scoops me up into his arms. “Hell fucking yeah. You did it!”

He swings me around and I laugh. Greyson and Eli both seem impressed. Greyson walks over and pulls out a wad of cash from his wallet. Bryan sets me down and Greyson hands him the money. “Good job. It’s about time you won at something. I hate it had to be because of your sister.”

Bryan narrows his gaze. “But at least she kicked your ass cocksucker. You got beat out by a girl. Wait till everyone finds out about this.”

Greyson shrugs and Bryan walks over to the cart. Before I can turn, he lightly grabs my arm. “I’m impressed. Guess it’s not a surprise since your father’s a legend. He taught you well.”

“Yes, he did.”

His eyes search mine. “Go out with me tomorrow. I think we could have some fun.”

I snort. “I can do that without you.” My smile grows wider. “Besides, I’ll be busy spending that thousand dollars.”

Greyson chuckles. “You do that. Maybe next time.”

I walk backwards toward the cart. “Not gonna happen.”
Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.
 
Originally, from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs.
 
In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.
 
When writing isn’t occupying her time, you can find her sitting courtside at either of her daughters’ basketball games.
 
Heidi’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018.

 


New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Everything’s sweeter in the South has always been her mantra and she lives by it, whether it’s with her writing or in her everyday life. Maybe that’s why she’s seriously addicted to chocolate.
 
Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, including a children’s book with her daughter. Her favorite to write is romantic suspense, but she’s also found a passion in romantic comedy. She loves to make people laugh which is why you’ll never see her without a smile on her face.

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New Release ~ Treasure You ~ by ~ Crystal Perkins

Title: Treasure You: A Fusion of Universe Novella

Author: Crystal Perkins 
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 10, 2020
Cover Design: Kari March

Tira
Everyone has always told me I’m the best baker. My family, my friends, my town. Going on a televised baking competition should have been a dream come true, but it turned into my worst nightmare. Now, I need to start over in a new town, and with an old friend. 
 
Dario Wells was once honest with me, and I punished him for it. I’m getting a second-chance at making things right–and falling back in love with him. But I need to believe in myself before I can believe in a future for us.
 
Dario
I worked hard to become a successful businessman, but there’s always been something missing. Or someone. When Tira Coulson needs me, how can I say no? She hasn’t talked to me in six years, but I’ve never stopped loving her. 
 
It’s time for me to prove to both of us that I can be the man who treasures her above all else–and maybe get her to bake for me again.

 

 

 

“I loved everything about this read, the characters are wonderful, the story believable and the banter is perfect.” Thelma and Louise book blog

“Loved it. Cute, sweet and hot.“ Charlene, Goodreads review

“It was heart warming to watch as Dare works to convince Tira to take a second chance on him and his love. ” Erin Lewis, Goodreads review

“ Treasure You is second chance / small town romance at its best, it will appeal to a wide audience and it’s a book I highly recommend.” Jackie Wright, Goodreads review

“I want the house in the woods, I want to shop at Dare Thee Well, I just want it all.” Julie, reviewer

“So cute! Just what I needed in quarantine” Page and Pout on Instagram

 

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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New Release ~ GoodKnight ~ by ~ Giulia Lagomarsino


Title: GoodKnight
Series: Reed Security Series – Series Finale Part 2
Author: Giulia Lagomarsino 
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 10, 2020
 
I f*@ked up when I killed that senator. I thought I was uncovering some dirty secrets.
 
But the things I uncovered could kill millions. 
 
Lives are at stake, but none of that matters to me.
 
Not when they’ve taken my wife.
 
They held a gun to her head.
 
Now they’ll all die.
 
I won’t stop until I take them all out. Until she’s back in my arms.
 
Then I have to walk away. My family isn’t safe as long as I’m in their lives.
 
Sometimes to protect the ones you love, you have to walk away.

 

 

Goodreads Review – “One Heart Wrenching Rip Roaring Slam Bang Emotional Roller Coaster Series Finale ~~ Loved it!!!”

“OMG what a rollercoaster of a journey.” – Goodreads Review

“HOLY!! This series really keeps you on your toes!! It’s a roller coaster of emotions….” – Goodreads Review 

Sinner (Reed Security Series #1)
Cap (Reed Security Series #2)
Cazzo (Reed Security Series #3)
Knight (Reed Security Series #4)
Irish (Reed Security Series #5)
Hunter (Reed Security Series #6)
Whiskey (Reed Security Series #7)
Lola (Reed Security Series #8)
Ice (Reed Security Series #9)
Burg (Reed Security Series #10)
Gabe (Reed Security Series #11)
Jules (Reed Security Series #12)
Sniper (Reed Security Series – Book 1 of a 3 Book ARC)
Jackson (Reed Security Series – Book 2 of a 3 Book ARC)
Chance (Reed Security Series – Book 3 of a 3 Book ARC)
Phoenix Rising (Reed Security Series #16)
Alec (Reed Security Series #17)
Storm (Reed Security Series #18)
Wolf (Reed Security Series #19)
A Mad Reed Security Christmas (Reed Security Series #20)
Rocco (Reed Security Series #21)
Coop (Reed Security Series #22)
TNT (Reed Security Series #23)
Nightingale (Reed Security Series #24)
Parker (Reed Security Series #25)

 
 
I’m a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, “No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book.” I didn’t think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn’t already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven’t been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
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New Release & Review ~ I Crave You ~ by ~ C.C. Wood

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I Crave You release event!

 

 

 

I Crave You

When life gives you lemons, put them in your bra and make you tatas look bigger. If I had done that at fourteen, maybe I would have avoided the unfortunate nickname of “Flatty Cami.”

It all started when I met Brody Murphy. I was eight years old and it was love at first sight.

Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on your perspective, he showed me his true colors six years later. We argued every time I saw him, which was a lot since he was my brother’s best friend. The hostility became outright hate when he coined that nickname I mentioned—the one that I didn’t leave behind until I graduated high school.

The day he got married and moved away was probably the luckiest day of my life and since then, I graduated college, started a business, and grew boobs so the whole nickname thing shouldn’t still bother me. Yes, I know it shouldn’t, but some grudges are worth holding.

Now, Brody’s back in town, divorced, and with his adorable daughter in tow. But he’s not the same boy I once knew. He’s a hot single dad who makes me laugh and it’s getting harder and harder to remember all the reasons I should hate him.

And way too easy to fall in love.

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WILD FOR YOU

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Wild for You

There’s one thing I’ve learned in life: men may come and men may go, but pizza is forever. Particularly when you have a problem.

Mine is that I can’t fall in love. Unless you count pizza. Because I definitely love me some pizza.

What was I saying? Oh, yeah, that’s right. My little problem.

After my latest failed attempt at love—with a man, not food—I needed a break, not just from dating, but from my life. What better time to take a vacation than when you realize you’re defective?

That’s how I ended up visiting my best friend, Cam. And how I found Ben Murphy. For the first time in my life, I felt more yearning for a man than I did for a deep dish supreme with extra cheese and it was scary as hell.

But unlike a pizza, Ben has the ability to break my heart.

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Without reading the synopsis, I just knew that Cam and Brody were the main characters. Their hatred for each other (although I hesitate to call it hatred) was so combustible. You could feel their chemistry leaping off the page, to the point, it made me uncomfortable for the people around them. That’s some tension!

The whole group of people in this story and series make me laugh. From Cam and her family, to Brody and his brother, to the nosy townspeople who watch and report on Cam and Brody.

My favorite character might have to be Gary. Just because I like animals and Gary gives zero effs about people. Except for Cam when she is supposed to have fed him. And he will let her know if she’s late. Cam has a good heart, even if she says that it’s the neighborhood who feeds him when it’s actually her who takes care of Gary.

I can’t wait for Sierra’s story. She has such an interesting background and philosophy on life that I must know more! Plus, I want to meet more of Ben.

5 stars!

 

About the author Born and raised in Texas, C.C. Wood writes saucy paranormal and contemporary romances featuring strong, sassy women and the men that love them. If you ever meet C.C. in person, keep in mind that A self-professed hermit, C.C. loves to stay home, where she reads, writes, cooks, and watches TV. She can usually be found drinking coffee or wine as she spends time with her hubby, daughter, and two beagles. Represented by Stephanie Phillips at SBR Media. Contact stephanie@sbrmedia.com for inquiries. many of her characters are based on people she knows, so anything you say or do is likely to end up in a book one day.

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New Release ~ 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. 

Collapsing on top of me, Nick nuzzles my neck as his labored pants tickle my skin. “God, I’ve missed that.”

Our chests heave with exertion as we come down from our highs. Lacing our fingers together, I run my thumb over his knuckle. “I haven’t gone anywhere,” I remind him.

Groaning, Nick eases from me and drops the used condom into the trash. “I know, I’m sorry. I’ve been a shitty boyfriend lately.” He kisses my forehead and helps me up. “I’ll make it up to you, I promise.”

Locking my arms around his neck, I bring him down for a kiss. “I don’t need you to make it up to me, babe. I know you’re busy and your jobs demanding.” My fingers play with the hair on his nape. “Just remember I’m here, okay? That’s all I ask.”

“I wouldn’t want you anywhere else.”

We haven’t officially moved in together yet, but I’ve started migrating over some of my clothes and books and things that I use every day. It only seems right when I spend practically every night in his bed anyway.

When I finish work in the evening, the last thing I want to do is go back to my cold and lonely apartment. Plus Nick never seems to have a problem with it. If anything, he’s urging me to move more things in. I want to, I really do. I want to fall asleep in his arms every night and wake up to his sweet kisses every morning. But, I also want to give Gabby time to get used to us being together. She didn’t exactly take the news very well when we told her, and I’m afraid how she’ll react once we tell her we’re moving in together. She’s my only friend and I don’t want to lose her, but I don’t want to lose Nick either. It’s a no-win situation. I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place.

I want to move on and plan a future with my boyfriend, but I’m terrified of losing my best friend.

“I don’t plan on being anywhere else.”

“Better fucking not,” Nick growls, swooping me up into his arms and carrying me into his bedroom. “This is our home. You’re my woman. And I’m going to make love to you on our bed.”

Falling into the mattress, a giggle bursts from my lips. “It’s nice to know your priorities are in the right place, Mr. Clayton.”

Winking, he settles between my legs. “Always.” He licks my nipple. “Now, I believe you had something that needed my attention?”

God, yes.

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New Release ~ Can’t Help Falling in Love ~ by ~ Samantha Chase

Samantha Chase is taking you back to Magnolia Sound with the release of CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE. If you love single dads and small town romances, make sure to get your copy today!

About CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE

Hunter Jones will do whatever it takes to make the best life possible for his son. Unfortunately, part of that requires relying on his now ex-wife—a woman who admits motherhood isn’t for her—to pull her weight for the sake of their boy. Yet when one of her erratic moments results in a missed daycare pick up, Hunter’s the one who gets accused of being a bad parent. He has nothing to prove to the opinionated stranger with the sassy smirk who openly berated him. Still, he finds himself irresistibly compelled to prove himself to her…

After growing up in the foster system, Violet Drake has zero patience for poor parenting. However, she’s the first to admit she was too harsh on Hunter when he arrived late to pick up his son… and that’s only partially because he’s insanely hot. It should have been an easy no when he asked her out. She’s constantly traveling for work, plus getting mixed up with a single dad is a monumentally bad idea. But the idea of spending time with him is too tempting to resist.

Their timing is wrong. They want completely different things. So why do they feel drawn to each other with each glance?

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About SAMANTHA CHASE

Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than forty titles under her belt! When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Scrabble or Solitaire on Facebook, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 25 years and their two sons in North Carolina.

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New Release ~ The Marinara Theory ~ by ~ Kristin O’Ferrall

 

Title: The Marinara Theory
Author: Kristin O’Ferrall
Genre: Chick Lit/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Blurb
Meet Ashley
Whitaker, a twenty-six-year-old advertising associate, who considers herself a
modern-day Mary Tyler Moore. Filled with moxie and a contradicting wealth of
insecurities, Ashley uses all her coping mechanisms to deal with the minefield
of dating.After being dumped via text message, Ashley decides to focus her energies on
her aspiring advertising career, becoming a Taekwondo badass, and funding a
trip to Europe with a part-time waitressing job.

It’s only when she discovers the magic of the Marinara Theory that her life
takes a surprisingly positive turn upwards. Suddenly it seems as if the heavens
have opened up and populated the universe with available bachelors seeking her
affection. Even her ex (AKA Mr. Text Dumper) is susceptible to the Marinara
Theory’s magic and wants Ashley back.

The Marinara Theory also lands Ashley the role of manager of a lucrative new
advertising account. But can Ashley rise to the challenge? It doesn’t help that
tongues are wagging at work about a juicy rumor. There’s also office politics
and her own self-doubt that she must overcome in order to lead her creative
team and please the client.

Will the power of the Marinara Theory dissipate like Cinderella’s glass slipper
at midnight or will Ashley recognize the secret to sustainability? The answer
can be found in the pages of The Marinara Theory, which humorously
chronicles Ashley Whitaker as she searches to find self-empowerment and, with
any luck, her Prince Charming.

 

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Excerpt
Not in person. Not by phone. Not even by email. Text. 
Are you kidding me? 
That is how I, Ashley Whitaker, was dumped by my boyfriend
(AKA guy I was dating).   
Don’t think it’s going
to work out. Please take care. 
That was it!  No
explanation. No apology.
I really liked him too—at least, I think I did. No, what am
I saying? Yes, I did like him. And, I thought he liked me too.  Case in point: his last text to me – the one
before the last text – seemed so
promising.
“I’m really looking
forward to seeing you tonight.”
It didn’t say “see you tonight” or even “looking forward to
seeing you tonight”.
It said “really”.  “I
am really looking forward to seeing you tonight.”
I mean, really?
And our date in retrospect also seemed great. We had gone to
dinner and then to the movies. At dinner, he held my hand across the table and
laughed at all my corny jokes. While waiting in line for the movie, he put his
arms around me. I remember thinking: This
is good. We’re now at the stage where PDA is acceptable. 
I remember coyly looking up at him, and when I did, he
smiled back as if we were sharing a moment.
My stomach actually had butterflies.
And then, it happened. I opened my mouth and impulsively
spewed, “So, would you consider me your girlfriend?”
I never did get an answer—the ticket lady conveniently asked
for our tickets right at that moment. I also never got another date or another
“really looking forward to” text.
Oh, right. I guess that was my answer. No, he didn’t
consider me his girlfriend.
I need chocolate.
Praise for The Marinara Theory
This novel
was a delightful read. It was everything you want in a book. Characters you
love and can relate to and an engaging plot. I highly recommend this book.
Perfect for reading on the beach or anywhere. If you are looking for a fun book
that will entertain people of all ages, The Marinara Theory is perfect.
I
absolutely LOVED reading this book!!! I recommend it to any book lovers in
search of something timeless, funny, honest, and riveting.


O’Ferrall truly understands the everyday comedy AND tragedy of being a female
in our current society. Such a wonderfully relatable and hilarious read. I’d
say more, but I don’t want to spoil the plot.

 

 

 

I recommend The Marinara Theory to any and all readers, male or female! You
won’t be disappointed.

 

Love this
book! Hard to put it down! I highly recommend it!
Author Bio
Kristin
O’Ferrall is a creative at heart who has incorporated writing throughout her
career as a grant writer, marketer, blogger, and author. Her first writing job
was at eleven years old when Kristin was regularly commissioned by her mother
to write pithy words of inspiration for her sales newsletters.
Kristin’s
debut novel Marianna Mestre: Nothing’s As It Seems is the first in the middle-grade mystery
series, Marianna Mestre. The sequel
will be coming out later this year.
To learn
more about Kristin O’Ferrall, be notified of future releases, or to sign up for
her newsletter, visit https://linktr.ee/KristinOFerrall.

 

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New Release ~ Savage Kingdom ~ by ~ C. Lymari

Title: Savage Kingdom
Series: Sekten Series 

Author: C. Lymari

Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense
Release Date: August 7, 2020
The Sect does not forgive.

 

 
The Sect does not forget.
 
Keeper of secrets and dealers of lies.
 
We bow to no king, nations, or men.
 
Crossing us is certain death.
 
• • • • • •
 
He was a mercenary, and I a slave. 
 
He wanted to save me, but I liked the pain. 
 
We stole, cheated, and lied. Through a savage kingdom, we found a divide. 
 
He betrayed me, but so did I. 
 
In this wicked game who will survive?
 
Author’s Note: The Sekten Series is a dark romance series that needs to be read in order. It is intended for mature audiences since there is a lot of graphic content, and scenes that make you uncomfortable and it might not be suitable for you if you are easily triggered. Some books will be darker than others, but all are triggering none the less. This is a dark world, so read at your own discretion.

 
Claudia lives in the Chicagoland suburbs, and when she’s not busy chasing after her adorable little spawn, she’s fighting with the characters in her head. After not being able to keep up with them, she decided enough was enough and wrote her first novel. C. Lymari writes both sweet and dark romances that will give you all the feels. Her other talents include binge watching shows on Netflix and eating all kinds of chips.
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