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Guts & Glory: Ryder by Jeanne St. James

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He won’t let her down…
Guts & Glory: Ryder by Jeanne St. James is available now!
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Is saving another’s soul worth risking your own?

Former special forces operator, Ryder, has never backed down from an assignment, and he’ll be damned if he lets a blonde-haired, smart-mouthed, pain in the a** destroy that record. She’s going to get her life together even if he has to drag her kicking and screaming to do so, and he’s not opposed to using a firm hand to yank her from the darkness back into the light.MC born and bred, Kelsea is on a one-way path to rock bottom. Determined to forget the horrible truths revealed about the man who fathered her, she’s drowning in a sea of booze, drugs and meaningless hookups. She has no desire to be “saved,” especially not by a bossy former Army Ranger with deep green eyes and a sexy southern twang.Being locked away at his cabin, cut off from the outside world, deeply buried secrets are rising to the surface and lines between them are starting to blur.The road to redemption is paved with heartache, though, and while Ryder wants to save her from the demons that haunt her, he’s not sure it’s worth the risk of losing himself or his heart in the process. But, in the end, will Kelsea finally learn to save herself?

Note: Ryder is the second book of the Guts & Glory series, a six-book spin-off from my Dirty Angels MC series. While it’s recommended to read both series in order, each book can be read as a stand-alone. As with all my books, this has an HEA, no cliffhanger or cheating.

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Review by Susan:

This is the second book in the series, I do suggest you read previous books as you will get more of an insight into kelsea and why she is acting the way she is.

Ryder keeps getting the unenviable task of finding Kelsea and bringing her home, coming to the end of his tether he takes drastic measures and holds her up in a secluded cabin. Both broken souls, the time spent together helps them both heal and find love and the courage to move on from the past.

I loved Ryder, he was an amazing hero, although dealing with his own demons he helped Kelsea through hers. Kelsea isn’t very likeable at first, but over the course of the book we see her grow thanks to Ryder. This was another fabulous read from this author, I was hooked from the first page. Can’t wait for the next book in this series.

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About the Author:

JEANNE ST. JAMES is a USA Today bestselling romance author who loves an alpha male (or two). She was only 13 when she started writing and her first paid published piece was an story in Playgirl magazine. Her first romance novel, Banged Up, was published in 2009. It was rereleased recently under the title Damaged and became a USA Today bestseller. She is happily owned by farting French bulldogs. She writes M/F, M/M, and M/M/F ménages.

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Can You Hear It by Casey Diam

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Title: Can You Hear It

Series: Alpen Springs #1

Author: Casey Diam
Genre: Mature YA/New Adult Romance
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Blurb
Secrets. 
Deceptions.

Tragedies.

Those were the root of all evil. One of those became the root of mine the day I
lost the love of my life. My best friend. My lover.

Everyone disregarded it, saying, “Let’s face it, Averie, you have the rest of
your life ahead of you.” They were wrong. James Lawrence was my ever after . .
. until Ashton.

If only he didn’t come bearing his own brand of evil.

A secret.

The reason he wanted me to stay away.

I should have listened, and he should have tried harder, but both of us failed.
And if we hadn’t, if he had told me when we first met, would it have altered
the moment I realized that I was falling for him?

The slight variation in the air. The hitch in my breath. The lightness in my
chest.

Impossible to know; I’d already fallen.

I was already ruined.
***A standalone sports romance that takes place in senior year high school. Due
to explicit content, this book is suitable for 17+

 

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Great job Casey! Totally loved it! 5 Stars
Can You Hear It is a sports love story for two high school seniors. One has a secret and the other is broken. Can he save her? Will he share the secret that may cost him his dreams and the girl?
Averie and Ashton are our key characters and you’ll fall in love with them as you read their journey. In the beginning Averie experiences tragedy. So new town, new school and maybe new friends. It’s her senior year will she make it through? Ashton the star quarterback knows what happened to Averie and he has always wanted her but he only has one thing to concentrate on and that’s football. He harbors a secret too.
This story is told from both main characters POV. There is tragedy, laughter and love throughout. Casey gives a bit of insight into what happens in high school as well as the journey of two seniors. Once Averie grips you she won’t let you go and Ashton will have you swooning. Strong, caring and passionate describe these characters. It’s just the beginning of learning more about Alpen Springs.
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Excerpt
CHAPTER 1
I peered into his
caramel-colored eyes, my hands running up his jaw. “You’re going to do great
today.”
A chill breeze passed
around James and me, and I shivered. He tugged me closer, a charming smile
pulling at his lips.
He caught my long
hair in his hands, carrying it over my shoulders to curtain my face as he
leaned against his car. “I love you.”
“Lawrence!” someone
called, and his gaze shifted to the sound while I kept my eyes on him. He
looked uncertain, exhausted almost.
“You okay?”
“Yeah.” He kissed my
forehead.
“Lawrence, come on!
We got a game to win, dude.” Ben winked at me from across the high school’s
parking lot, a lopsided grin on his face and his duffel bag slung over one
shoulder. “You can snuggle with your sweetie later. Hey, Averie.”
Smiling, I lifted a
hand and waved before giving James Lawrence, my number nineteen, one last hug.
He squeezed me. “See
you in a bit. You’ll be getting a winning kiss tonight. I can feel it.” He
grinned, and I chewed on the smile that stretched across my lips as I watched
him go before turning around.
My best friends,
Nicky and Sydney, would be here soon, but as I scanned the nearby vehicles and
the people walking through the gates to the football field, I realized that
they were nowhere in sight. Instead of waiting, I headed to the gates and
showed my student ID to the teacher responsible for the ticketing tonight.
A few people were
already were scattered across the metal seats on the bleachers, most of them
being parents. Once I got there, I climbed up to sit on the far-left side and
pulled James’s hoodie over my head.
The crowd would
multiply soon and everyone would be shoulder to shoulder. Because in Alpen
Springs, Colorado, a small mountain city with a population of about sixteen
thousand, this was one of the main sources of entertainment.
What felt like
minutes later, James ran out onto the field. Moments later, I began to tense.
Our football team
wasn’t the best, but we weren’t the worst either. And as time flew by, the
former was clear, because now, at almost an hour into this game, things weren’t
looking too good for us.
I shifted on the
bench, my feet tapping restlessly as I waited with bated breath for the second
half of the game to kick off.
James was so
competitive and hated losing, so I really wanted our team to win tonight.
We were still down
by fourteen points at the end of the third quarter when it became so noisy I
could barely hear what Sydney was saying to me.
“I . . . didn’t
think . . . catch up . . . win!”
The gist of it was
clear enough—we had a chance. We’d caught up, and everyone on the bleachers was
just as anxious as the players. Night had fallen upon us so fast that
everything outside of the field was dark, non-existent. Kind of like everything
was beyond the finite views that surrounded us due to the mountain peaks and
hills in every direction.
I loved it here.
Alpen Springs was
fresh air and freedom.
I inhaled and caught
a whiff of marijuana.
Damn it.
Regretting the
disturbance of said fresh air, I covered my nose with the sleeves of my hoodie.
The no-smoking rule became muddied at night, because with a crowd like this, it
would be impossible to find the culprit.
As everyone grew
quiet, I glanced at the scoreboard.
With one minute and
forty seconds remaining in the game, we were only down by one point.
Come on.
I bit my lip as the
line of scrimmage formed at the thirty-five-yard line in the Hollis territory,
Alpen Springs North on the offense.
Our quarterback got
the ball and shuffled to the side before hurling the football to James. He
caught it and took off running as a chant broke out behind me, around me.
“Lawrence, Lawrence, Lawrence!”
My eyes followed
James as he ran, did a three-sixty-degree turn, escaping two of the defenses
from the other team who stumbled trying to tackle him. Then he was a lone
figure running down the field and straight into the end zone for a
sixty-five-yard touchdown.
Jumping out of my
seat, I screamed, “Yes! Oh my God!” Barely able to hear myself as the crowd
went wild.
That was exactly how
long the excitement lasted, because in the next
second . . . my life would change forever.
Author Bio
Some years ago,
Casey rediscovered her passion for writing and hasn’t stopped writing since.
She writes sexy, funny, sweet, and emotional stories that are a bit more in
depth, but so much fun to read.
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Devlin by Barbara Freethy

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Winning her heart may be biggest prize of all…
Devlin by Barbara Freethy is available now!

As the second Blackthorne son, Devlin usually likes to stay out of the family drama, but with his family suddenly falling apart, he has one way to bring them back together. He wants to win the Southern Maine Sailing Invitational, like his father and uncle before him. He has built the fastest boat, he has planned for every contingency, except one…a beautiful blonde determined to beat him and avenge a family betrayal.

Hannah Reid is tired of watching the Blackthornes win races on boats built by her dad, especially after the family patriarch fired her father. She has only one way to get revenge, win the race. Unfortunately, Devlin Blackthorne is standing in her way. She wants to hate him, but Devlin’s love of the sea and brave, adventurous spirit mirrors her own, and she begins to realize that this sexy, charming man is hurting, too.

As they race to the finish, battling not only betrayal, but also strong winds and unexpected storms, Hannah and Devlin wonder if winning each other wouldn’t be the greatest win of all…

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Meet the Blackthorne men, each one as hot, fast, and smooth as the whisky that built the family fortune, and yachts and race cars that bear their name. From proud Scottish stock, Blackthornes never lose. But, one by one, the seven sexy men in this family are about to risk everything when they fall for strong and beautiful women who test their mettle in life…and love.

Don’t miss these sexy, heartwarming, emotion-filled books by seven bestselling authors: Barbara Freethy, Julia London, Lynn Raye Harris, Cristin Harber, Roxanne St. Claire, Christie Ridgway and Samantha Chase.

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Review by Candy:

Great read! This is outside my normal  romance (dirty, erotic) but totally worth reading. This is my first read by Barbara and to had me from the beginning. 5 stars!
Every word flowed and was easy to follow. Barbara knows her skills in writing. There’s drama, humor, sadness and love.
Devlin is a workaholic but that’s because he loves boats. Hannah had come home for her father to give him support when he’s fired. Hannah gives Devlin a piece of her mind since Devlin is the one in charge. Devlin agrees that her dad should still be his employee, but it was his dad (owner) that made the decision. Will these two stay enemies or become friends while trying to fix what’s been broken between their fathers? She’s simple but fiesty. He’s handsome and simple. Opposites but the same. You’ll love Hannah and Devlin in this romance by the sea.

 

About the Author:

Barbara Freethy is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 68 novels. Traditionally published for many years, in 2011 Barbara began self publishing and has sold over 8 million ebooks. In 2014 she was named the Amazon KDP bestselling Author of ALL TIME! Twenty-three of her titles have appeared on the NY Times and USA Today bestseller lists.

Barbara writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense and women’s fiction. She is known for writing emotional and compelling stories that include love, mystery, family, secrets, and often a little suspense.

Popular series include the newest series: WHISPER LAKE that begins with ALWAYS WITH ME!

If you love family romance series, check out THE CALLAWAYS and CALLAWAY COUSINS!

If you like romantic suspense, you’ll want to read OFF THE GRID: FBI SERIES beginning with PERILOUS TRUST and/or the LIGHTNING STRIKES TRILOGY beginning with BEAUTIFUL STORM.

I also have 17 standalone romantic novels and some connected duos.

Please visit my website at http://www.barbarafreethy.com for more information.

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Ten by Jane Blythe

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Title: Ten
Series: Count to Ten #10
Author: Jane Blythe
Genre: Romantic Suspense/Thriller
Release Date: August 1, 2019

 

Blurb
They say time heals all wounds.Tessa Micah is snatched from her bed in the middle of the night. She manages to
make a phone call to her best friend, the partner of her deceased police
officer husband, before she disappears. Tessa has a complicated past and as the
widow of a decorated cop, there are a long list of suspects. Retired detective,
Skylar Wyatt, is determined to find her and honor the promise he made to his
partner; to protect and care for his wife should anything ever happen to him.

Then people connected to Tessa start getting murdered. The cops don’t know who
from her past is targeting her, or if it has something to do with her dead
husband’s cases. With time running out, and more bodies falling, vocations will
be questioned, futures reassessed, and not everyone will survive.

 

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Review by Paula:
Wow what a ending to a amazing series! This book has so many characters from the past books you really have to pay attention! Of course like always it’s very intense and had me glued to the pages not wanting it to end. Intense, heartbreaking thrill ride that finally came to a close for everyone and damn did it end in a bang! 5/5 stars
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Author Bio
Jane has loved reading and writing since she can remember.
She writes dark and disturbing crime/mystery/suspense with some romance thrown
in because, well, who doesn’t love romance?! She has several series including
the complete Detective Parker Bell series, the Count to Ten series, the
Christmas Romantic Suspense series, and the Flashes of Fate series of
novelettes.When she’s not writing Jane loves to read, bake, go to the beach, ski, horse
ride, and watch Disney movies. She has a black belt in Taekwondo, a 200+
collection of teddy bears, and her favorite color is pink. She has the world’s
two most sweet and pretty Dalmatians, Ivory and Pearl. Oh, and she also enjoys
spending time with family and friends!

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Depraved by Trilina Pucci

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Savagery. Sin. Depravity—-these are my virtues.

My religion.

Depraved, an all-new sexy and gritty mafia romance standalone from Trilina Pucci, is available now!

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My name is Dante Sovrano, head of the Chicago Mob,

and I run this city.

Everyone bows down to me.

Except her.

The moment I saw Sarah, I knew she’d be trouble.

She’s fiery and cutthroat, wrapped up in a lickable package.

But there are dark secrets hiding behind those gorgeous blue eyes.

And I plan to know them all because she’ll have to make a deal with the devil to solve her problems.

Too bad the devil always takes your soul.

And I’ll be keeping it—

Because Sarah London is mine.

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The newest ALPHA in A Sinful Series is the definition of depraved. Dante Sovrano is ruthless and knows exactly who and what he wants. Good luck standing in his way.

Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

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Review by Paula:

One word to describe this book is HOT! So hot it gave me goosebumps and left me wanting to take a cold shower! The chemistry between Dante and Sarah is like being a blazing fire that never ends. Every page had me hooked and I couldn’t stop reading it and even at the end I wanted more.  I absolutely love Sarah her feistiness and strength just makes you wanna be her. Then Dante he is the alpha male that at one glance has you on your knees just wanting him to touch you! I love all the brothers but Dante is my favorite. 5/5 stars

 

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Excerpt:

“You look good in my chair.”

I grin at his deep timbre and let my head fall to see him enter the office, “I feel like a boss.”

My brows give a little wiggle to accentuate my flirting.

“Mmm” he gravels as he walks toward the desk. “You wanna be the boss?”

The way he looks at me. Fuck. Like he’s stripping me bare down to exactly where he wants me, it makes every part of my body light up.

“Yeah.” I purr, rubbing my crossed ankle up my other leg slowly and then back down.

Dante sits against the desk, pressing a finger against the paper I’m tracing and pulls it until it’s too far for me to touch. He pulls it up, folding and putting it in his pocket.

“What would you order first? And remember, you have to be specific or shit gets lost in translation.”

He might be letting me take the reins, but we both know that in this game, Dante always runs the show. Just the way I like it.

“Take off your shirt.” I level, tilting my head and biting my lip.

He reaches over his shoulder and drags the t-shirt off his body, smirking as he does, tossing it onto the chair next to him.

Fuck, he really is gorgeous. My eyes take in all the colorful swirls and patterns on his hard chest and arms. His body alone is intimidating but it’s the accessory to his intention. That’s what really makes him the man he is.

“You like what you see.” he states, appreciating the compliment my eyes are giving him.

“I was just thinking that tattoos make good men look dangerous.”

His head lifts as his thumb skims across his lip, “I am fucking dangerous. So, what do they make me?”

“Authentic.”

About Trilina

Trilina is an author, wife, and mama to three rowdy kiddos. When she isn’t making grilled cheese sandwiches, she can be found writing saucy novels that titillate and excite her readers.

Pucci’s journey started impulsively. She wanted to check off a box on her bucket list. But what began as fulfillment has become incredibly fulfilling. And now she can’t see her life without her characters, her readers and this community.

She currently resides in Northern California with her Italian stallion and her feral children, where the days are slow and easy and wine pours are heavy. (just kidding…maybe)

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DRUMMER GIRL by Ginger Scott

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We’re celebrating the release of DRUMMER GIRL by Ginger Scott! One-click your copy on all platforms today!

 

Drummer Girl by Ginger Scott

Mature YA/New Adult Contemporary Romance

Release day: July 30, 2019

Drummer Girl

A mature YA/New Adult contemporary rock star romance by Ginger Scott

Arizona Wakefield was a beat without a melody. Living a half-breathing life in a half-finished neighborhood with parents who always wore half-hearted smiles, the high school senior only had one thing that let her color outside her family’s perfectly drawn lines—her drums.

Jesse Barringer was a song without a chorus. The son of a washed-up rock star who’s also one hell of a deadbeat dad, he was given two things from his father—musical genius and a genetic link to the bipolar disorder that drives him mad.

One night in a garage at the end of a cul-de-sac in the middle of a bankrupt California neighborhood, Jesse’s melody found Arizona’s rhythm. An angry boy with storm-colored eyes found a blonde angel in Doc Martens with missing lines in her own story. Where her rhythm stopped, his words took over, and together, they wrote one hell of a story.

** Drummer Girl is a mature YA/New Adult romance that touches on mental health, drug abuse and includes mature sexual situations.

EXCERPT:

Drummer Girl, Copyright Ginger Scott 2019“That’s the first time I’ve played that song. I like it. We should add it to our set,” he says, pulling the strap from around his neck before setting his guitar at the foot of his bed. “What do you think?”

He twists so our knees are touching and our shoulders are squared.
“I think you’re a showoff, one. And two…I totally think we should close with that at our gig. People love retro shit like that at shows.” I don’t really know what people like at shows because the only kinds I’ve ever been to have been for high school marching nerds or jazz geeks. I probably don’t even deserve to utter the word gig yet. I’m a gig virgin. I do know movies, though, and if this life was a movie, our band would close with that.
Jesse’s eyes linger on my face, making me warm.
“Okay then,” he says, finally. “And I’m not a showoff.”
His lips pucker with his smirk and mine follow suit until a laugh seeps through.
“You so are!” I shove at him playfully, and his hands wrap around my wrists and shove back gently but don’t let go.
“No, I’m a great example. That’s a totally different thing,” he says, pulling me toward his chest until my fingertips meet the hard surface of his pecs under a well-worn white T-shirt.
“I’m pretty sure it’s just a synonym for showoff how you’re using it. In fact, now you’re just being arrogant!” I gripe back through laughter, a wry smile playing at one side of my mouth. Jesse remains quiet, though. His head leaned a tick to the right. My lips vibrate with this sudden change in atmosphere, and without even helping myself, I bite my bottom lip. There is just enough light in the room to see these small things we’re doing, these…signs. At least, I’m giving a sign. I hope I’m not imagining Jesse’s.
At least three full breaths pass between us without words. I count mine, and I guess how many he takes because really, I can’t see much beyond the dark centers of his eyes and the top curl of his lip. I wait for him. Even though I’m dizzy and happy and excited, I don’t want to be eager and desperate. I wait for him to move closer…to do something.
I wish for him.

 

“Would it be okay if I kissed you now?”

 

Review by Paula:

I’m writing this review with happy tears. Arizona is a beautiful seventeen year old girl who has a great best friend and parents that love her. Arizona meets Jesse the new neighbor and she is intrigued by him instantly. Thing is though Jesse has darkness and is complicated but Arizona sees the real him and Jesse brings out her confidence. A deep story that touches your heart and makes you feel the characters. It’s a book that will stay with you and see a side of mental illness in a different light. 5/5 stars

 

 

About the Author:

Ginger Scott is an Amazon-bestselling and Goodreads Choice Award-nominated author of several young and new adult romances, including Waiting on the Sidelines, Going Long, Blindness, How We Deal With Gravity, This Is Falling, You and Everything After, The Girl I Was Before, Wild Reckless, Wicked Restless, In Your Dreams, The Hard Count, Hold My Breath, and A Boy Like You.

A sucker for a good romance, Ginger’s other passion is sports, and she often blends the two in her stories. (She’s also a sucker for a hot quarterback, catcher, pitcher, point guard…the list goes on.) Ginger has been writing and editing for newspapers, magazines and blogs for more than 15 years. She has told the stories of Olympians, politicians, actors, scientists, cowboys, criminals and towns. For more on her and her work, visit her website at http://www.littlemisswrite.com.When she’s not writing, the odds are high that she’s somewhere near a baseball diamond, either watching her son field pop flies like Bryce Harper or cheering on her favorite baseball team, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ginger lives in Arizona and is married to her college sweetheart whom she met at ASU (fork ’em, Devils).

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The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart

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We’re celebrating the release of The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart! Fall in love with Theo and Laney today!


Contemporary Romance/Romantic Dramedy
Stand Alone

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Blurb:

Strike One-My mother named me Theodore after her favorite chipmunk.

Not cool, Mom.

I‘ve spent most of my life answering to Teddy, because I couldn’t make Theo work.

Except for here. College. The place where all bets are off, and I’ve managed to redeem myself.

There’s only one problem, my new roommate, Troy, is football royalty and looks like he stepped off the set of an Abercrombie shoot.

Doesn’t matter, I cook a mean breakfast for his panty parade, and we get along well.

And anyway, this year I got the girl. And she’s perfect.

That’s right. Theodore Houseman, former band geek, now marching band rock star has finally landed the girl of his dreams.

Everything is perfect.

That is, until Troy takes a good look at her.

I’m not going down without a fight. As a matter of fact, I’m not going down at all. As glorious as these days may be for my all-star roommate, Laney is my end game.

I may not know much about play strategy, but I’ve been the good guy my whole life. I’ve been listening and I know exactly what women want. Framed in a picture standing next to me, Troy may seem like Mr. Perfect, but he’s underestimating the guy on the right.

Spoiler alert: In this story, the underdog is going to win.

 

Review by Paula:

This is one of the books I would love to become a movie. Yes it’s that amazing. A comedy romance that had me laughing out loud and crying the next minute loving and swooning so hard. Theo is in college in his eye the average guy and is tired of his pretty boy roommate. Laney is tired of the pretty boys and decides to give up with boys. Until one dark night at party things change for both of them.

This book is the perfect college romance seriously hands down my favorite I’ve ever read. Emotions made me feel raw and so filled with love for the characters.  The cover is so unique and so perfect

too. Looking for a friends to lovers romance that will melt your heart look no further. I’m crying with happy tears writing this review! It’s that epic! 5/5 stars I wish I could give it a 10 in my top 2019 reads

 

 

 

 

About the Author:

A Texas native, Kate Stewart lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. She pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense because it’s what she loves as a reader. Kate is a lover of all things ’80s and ’90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.Contact Kate- Email-authorkatestewart@gmail.com

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Until December by Aurora Rose Reynolds

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Title: Until December

Series: Until Her #5

Author: Aurora Rose Reynolds
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: July 30, 2019

 

Blurb
Gareth Black is drawn to December Mayson the moment he spots her across
the room at her cousin’s wedding. When he approaches the beautiful woman, she
captivates him with her shyness and wit, making him crave her.
With a pull so strong it’s impossible to ignore, December knows there’s
something between her and Gareth. She just hopes they’re capable of jumping the
hurdles ahead of them.
Two boys, an ex, a surprise that will change everything, and a
disgruntled co-worker, guarantee these two will have their work cut out for
them if they are going to find their happily ever after.

 

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Review by Susan:

I love this author and series so couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book, it doesn’t disappoint. Although it is the 8th in the series it can be read as a standalone as not many of the previous characters make an appearance, but the other books are awesome so I highly recommend you read them!

This is December and Gareth’s story, although it has the Boom, the start is not smooth sailing for this couple and they both have to fight the past to make this relationship work. There’s some angst but not to much, a meddling ex and 2 adorable boys, I loved catching up with November and Asher as theirs is one of my favourite books in the series. This was another great read and a fabulous addition to this series, can’t wait to see who gets their BOOM next! 4.5 Stars!

 

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Author Bio
Aurora Rose
Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling
author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her,
Underground Kings and Shooting Stars.
Her writing
career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in
her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her
stories with readers all over the world.
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Release Blitz · Review

Watch Me by Ker Dukey & K. Webster

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IT’S LIVE!

From international bestselling authors,

Ker Dukey & K. Webster

comes a fast-paced, hot, insta-love standalone lunchtime read from their KKinky Reads collection!

 

I like to watch.

It’s a compulsion I can’t stop.

Now, my desire is centered around one woman.

My obsession borders on stalking, but the glass wall keeps me in check.

She can’t see my face, yet she dances in an intensely erotic and intimate way that feels designed just for me.

She likes when I watch her.

But things are about to change when she waltzes out of that room and into my tattoo parlor, turning my world completely upside down.

There’s no glass wall this time.

This is a steamy, kinky romance sure to make you blush! A perfect combination of sweet and sexy you can devour in one sitting! You’ll get a happy ending that’ll make you swoon!

This is not a dark romance.

 

 

Review by Paula:

Another sexy as sin kinky romance by these two amazing authors. I love second chance romances and this one is very unique and so hot! Breezy works at a club and has a stalker who likes to pay her a lot to watch her. Lucca is now alone and still worrying about his sister but loves to go to the club and watch a certain dancer that turns him into a puddle. Sexy, intense and I didn’t want the story to end. I’m loving all these kinky reads but so far the last two are my favorite. 5/5 stars

 

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SHARE ME
They have one job.

Keep me safe.

But none of us are safe against the allure we have when we’re together.

Control and professionalism used to be something they prided themselves on.

But now that we’re secluded and alone, lines blur and control quickly loses to need.

Someone is trying to snuff out my life, but they may not get the chance if I’m devoured whole by my saviors first.

This is a fiery-hot mfmmm romance sure to make you self-combust! A perfect combination of sweet and sexy with a smidgen of suspense! You’ll get a happy ending that’ll make you swoon!

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CHOKE ME

I had a plan.
Make Ren Hayes pay.
But plans don’t always turn out the way we want them to.

He was found not guilty of murdering my best friend.
But that doesn’t make him innocent.
In my eyes, he’s guilty.

Guilty of charming everyone around him into believing his innocence.
Guilty of being so intoxicating I forget who he is—what he is.
And guilty of awakening parts of me I never knew existed before his touch.

I know eventually, I’ll succumb.
His allure beckons me.
Keeping me on the edge of madness between lust and hate.

In the end, it’s me who’s guilty.
Guilty of allowing him to take my breath away.

This is a super steamy romance sure to take your breath away! A perfect combination of sweet and sexy with a smidgen of suspense that you can gobble up in just an hour or two! You’ll get a happy ending that’ll make you swoon!

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DADDY ME

Dreams are supposed to be encouraged.
Not mine.
My brother likes to keep me on a tight leash, tethered to an unexceptional life.
But when Ronan Hayes walks into our family-owned bar, he opens my cage and offers me freedom.

Ronan wants to give me the world.
A chance to take flight and soar.
He sees something special in me, and I want nothing more than to be that for him.
Special.

He’s my dream maker.
My shot. My hope. My everything.

Ronan craves to take care of me.
A protector. A confidant. A provider. A lover.
He wants to daddy me.
And I want to let him.

This is a steamy, kinky romance sure to make you blush! A perfect combination of sweet and sexy you can devour in one sitting! You’ll get a happy ending that’ll make you swoon!

This is not a dark romance.

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Wait For Me by K.L. Grayson

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Wait For Me by K.L. Grayson

Release Date: July 23, 2019

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Wait for Me, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by USA Today bestselling author K.L. Grayson.

My life is a mess. Literally.

I’m a single dad, which means If I’m not cleaning up spilled milk or changing a diaper, I’m pulling gum from my daughter’s hair. I barely have enough time to eat—let alone sleep.

And women? Forget about it. That ship sailed two years ago along with my ex-wife. My brother says I need to get laid. I say, screw that. I’m content with my life, until pop star Nora Hayes walks through my best friend’s front door and flips my world upside down.

She’s beautiful, famous, and completely off limits.

My life is a headline waiting to happen. Literally.

It all started with fishnet stockings and ended with a baseball bat to boyfriend’s Porsche, putting me on the front page of every newspaper and gossip magazine in the country.

My life is spiraling out of control and I’m ready to make some serious changes. What I’m not ready for is a hunky man to strut his jean clad tush into my life. Grayson Calhoun is as rugged as he is sweet. He’s also way in over his head with his kids, and I have an offer I’m hoping he can’t refuse.

What starts as an agreement, turns to a friendship, and quickly escalates to stolen kisses and heated nights spent wrapped in each other’s arms. What we have is temporary. I promise him that I won’t fall in love.

But I make that promise already knowing it’s a lie.

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Review by Candy:

Loved it!! A must read! 5 Stars
To me this was a love at first sight for Nora and love at second sight for Greyson. Nora a celebrity and Greyson a single father of three children, can these two make it or will they fail?
K. L. did a great job bringing this story to life. It flowed and easy to follow along. It’s a great romantic story with adult and child humor. Once you start reading you won’t want to stop.
Hot sexy single dad and a beautiful lead female. Three adorable kids that will have you laughing or crying. Amazing characters that are strong and sensitive with big hearts.

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Excerpt:

What is all of this?” she asks, flipping through the pages of my chicken scratch.

“Ideas from Marnie.”

“Who’s Marnie?”

“The manager I spoke with. Keep up, Jessa.”

“Sorry. Tell me about her.”

“There isn’t much to tell. She was nice. We talked about what went wrong with Becky, where my career has been, and the direction I want to take it. And get this, she outlined a plan for making it happen. We video conferenced for almost three hours, and I’m really impressed with her.”

“So, what happens now?”

“I told her I’m not ready to go back to LA, and she agreed. I’m going to spend the summer working on some of my own songs for the next album. She’s going to talk with the music execs and make sure they’re on the same page as us.”

“And if they’re not?”

“Then we’ll go somewhere else. They aren’t the only label in town. Anyway, Marnie thinks it’s a good idea to lay low after what happened with Todd—let the media interest die down while she works on putting our plan in motion, and when I go to Todd’s premiere, Marnie and I will meet in person.”

“You still have to go to Todd’s premiere?”

I groan and drop onto the bed beside Jessa. “Unfortunately.”

“That sucks.”

“It is what it is. I shouldn’t have bashed the hell out of his Porsche or stolen his BMW, although it felt great. Lesson learned. Next time I’ll beat up the guy, not the car.”

“Let’s hope there isn’t a next time. I thought your brother was going to lose his mind when you called and told us what happened. He was ready to hop a plane and hunt Todd down.”

I smile at the thought. Nick isn’t a fighter, but I know he’d go head to head if it meant protecting Jessa or me. “Thank you again for letting me crash here.”

“Stop thanking us. You’re family. This is your home too.”

I rest my hand on hers and squeeze it gently. “Love you, Jessa.”

“I hate to break up the chick fest,” Nick says, appearing in the doorway, “but I’m starving.”

“What are you doing home from work?” I ask.

“Didn’t you hear me? I’m starving. I was hoping one of you would make me lunch.”

I give Jessa a nudge. “He’s your husband.”

Nick holds out his hand and pulls Jessa into his arms. The way they look at each other, with stars in their eyes, is absolutely adorable, and also a little disgusting.

They kiss, and Jessa melts. I want what they have.

When Nick deepens the kiss, I throw a pillow at their heads.

“Can you take that into another room, please?”

The two lovebirds laugh and stumble out, but the giggling doesn’t stop. I hear another door shut and then a thump, followed by a moan. I cover my ears and flop back on the bed.

This is going to be a long summer.

About K.L. Grayson

K.L. Grayson resides in a small town outside of St. Louis, MO. She is entertained

daily by her extraordinary husband, who will forever inspire every good quality she

writes in a man. Her entire life rests in the palms of six dirty little hands, and when the

day is over and those pint-sized cherubs have been washed and tucked into bed, you can find her typing away furiously on her computer. She has a love for alpha-males,

brownies, reading, tattoos, sunglasses, and happy endings…and not particularly in that

order.

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