Thursday, January 27, 2022

The Billionaire ~ Marni Mann ~ Cover Reveal

 

Marni Mann has revealed the cover for The Billionaire!

Releasing: March 1, 2022

Cover Design: Hang Le

 

I've always been a good girl.

But the second I walk into the hotel bar, I see temptation.

The man sitting there is delicious. Older. Experienced. Once our eyes meet, I know I'm not walking away unscathed. I've heard about men like Jenner Dalton--richer than God and hotter than sin. He's got heartbreak written all over him.

But it only takes fifteen minutes before we're headed up to his room.

I've never done anything like this before, but something tells me he's worth it. Every swipe of his tongue feels electric, every kiss sets me on fire, and his experience has me begging for more.

And more.

And more.

In one week, I'll return to college in Miami.

He'll go back to being LA's most eligible billionaire.

The miles and years between us are just too many for this to mean anything.

So, between now and then, I plan to spend every moment being anything but good ...

 

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Meet Marni

USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts unique stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotions. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her husband and their yellow Lab. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop, working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling, or devouring fabulous books.

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Pierce Her ~ Kelly Finley ~ New Release & Review



Pierce Her by Kelly Finley is now live!



Falling in love could be the biggest—and best—mistake of her life...
  
Former Marine Charlie Ravenel devotes her life to protecting women. A job that's left its mark on her—body and soul. When she's not working, she's safe hiding in the shadows. Alone. But when a young celebrity finds herself tormented by a dangerous stalker, Charlie vows to keep her safe. 
 
One problem. She'll just have to avoid her client's sexy co-star—the alluring one who seems so intent on breaking down Charlie's defenses...
 
No one really knows Daniel Pierce. They think they do. Millions want him. But no one knows what's beneath his heroic veneer. He doesn't let them. Until her. 
 
Charlie, with her arousing smile and razor blade tongue, attracts him like no other. He'd do anything to ease her pain, to make her his. How can he lure her into giving him a chance?
 
If Charlie has any hope of overcoming the demons of her past in time to save the girl, she'll have to trust her gut...and Daniel. But what if trust is a luxury she just can't afford?
 
PIERCE HER, book 1 in the COME FOR ME series, is a steamy, hot, romantic suspense read featuring a strong, kickass heroine who just happens to fall for Hollywood's sexiest man alive. 




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Meet Kelly Finley



Kelly Finley writes sexy, badass women we all love. A Southern gal whose wanderlust took her many places until it called her home, she scored a few degrees and many years of teaching along the way. She's an expert on powerful, shameless women...so she decided to finally write them into fiction too.
When she isn't smiling over her laptop writing the next sex scene or fight sequence, she's driving her happy husband and grown kids crazy with the next story in her head. Friends in crazy jobs help her scheme life on set, at a crime scene or in the boxing ring. For fun, she tells naughty jokes, is a bad influence and great friend. Trouble may brew over what she writes, but that's okay--she's been a rebel too long to care.

 
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Elizabeth's Review


3.25 stars - Above Average Read

Review Copy Provided by Author


Ms Finley is a new to me author. I picked up this advanced copy because of the romantic suspense element. Overall, I enjoyed Pierce Her, but I didn’t love it.

The good stuff:
Charlie - she is an awesome, take no prisoners leading lady. She strong, she’s been through a lot and she doesn’t let those things keep her down.

Who is the bad guy - Ms Finley does an excellent job of teasing this out so that it really is a surprise at the end.

The okay, but not great:
The balance between the suspense story and the romance story line. It felt as if the suspense story line was taking a back seat.

Daniel - To keep this spoiler free, I won’t go into full details. But, I will say that as much as I liked Daniel and how he cared for Charlie, he committed what I consider to be a relationship cardinal sin…. You have to read to see if you agree.

This is supposedly book 1, but it felt like there was a lot of backstory that we were supposed to know, but don’t. Is Charlie a secondary character from another book or series? I don’t know!

The personal preference, could go either way stuff:
Holy details Batman! There were several Charlie/Daniel scenes that were repetitive. We really just didn’t need to see basically the same thing three times. In addition, Some of the romantic scenes felt over detailed and as if a thesaurus had been thrown at them. This caused me to start skimming and lose focus on where the story was going.

The ending….. I’m not going to elaborate, but I will say that there are a lot of loose ends and it left me feeling unsatisfied. Yes, there is a book 2 that appears to pick up where this leaves off, but…..

Like I said, I received this as an advanced copy. I hope that maybe the version I received wasn’t final and there has been some additional editing to streamline things a bit. Pierce Her is an interesting read, but it didn’t quite ring the bell for me. I am a bit curious about the next book in the Come for Me series.

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Hauling Ashe by L.B. Dunbar ~ New Release & Review



Release date: January 27, 2022


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Tagline: Life might be a highway, but the last thing this grumpy silver fox expected was a road trip across the country with a ray of sunshine.


Blurb:

Tucker Ashford has forgotten who he was. The former rock star – Tucker Ashe – turned social media sensation knows exactly where life took a U-turn. Problem is, he’s convinced it’s too late to circle back. When he needs a ride from Chicago to California for his daughter’s wedding, an eight-state journey with a quirky woman is more than he bargained for, but quite possibly the chance he needs to rewind time.


Mae Fox is ready to discover who she is. After two decades of marriage (gone wrong), motherhood (still going), and a not-so-small business (going quite well), she’s looking for the adventure of a lifetime – alone. However, her well-planned escape of come-what-may down the Mother Road is slightly detoured when she’s asked to haul a grumpy silver fox across the country.


The highway is a melody of cheesy sight-seeing stops, nostalgic locations, and a playlist that rocks as two lonely hearts take a road trip down the path of second chances and the possibility of love over forty.


+ + +


Hint: Can be read as a standalone, but if you’ve read After Care, Midlife Crisis, and Second Chance, this is the elusive original band member who left them behind.


Trope: later in life romance; second chance romance; road trip romance; travel; dating after loss; dating after divorce


What to expect:

*Grumpy silver fox

*Ray of sunshine

*Cross country shenanigans

*Second chance

*Love over 40



Elizabeth's Review


3.5 stars  - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy Provided by Author


Hauling Ashe is a stand alone that begins introducing us to the Fox sisters with middle sister Mae as she embarks on a journey along Route 66. Mae ends up with an unexpected traveling companion in Tucker Ashford and the resulting journey changes more than either expect.

Overall, this is a book that I enjoyed, but I feel like I need to review it in two different parts. It's a bit hard to seperate the story from execution/voice, but for me it feels neccessary here.

The story: 4 stars: The journey Mae and Tucker take is evocative and timely. They traverse emotional journeys as the miles go by and their evolutions resonated with me. I appreciated that both characters had issues/baggage that they brought to the equation and needed to deal with. These two fit together well and balanced each other in ways that had me rooting for them to find a way to be together.

Execution/Voice: 3 stars: As much as I enjoyed this book, there were pieces of it that just didn't flow well for me. Some of these are pet peeve type things that really fall under preference, so I am not going to list them here. The one thing I will call out is that while this is a stand alone book, there is a big element of "small world" in the secondary cast (that mainly appear in conversation/memories). The majority of these characters have been main characters in other books by Ms Dunbar. While it was nice to see what these characters are doing now, for me, this distracted from the story of Mae & Tucker.

If you have been a fan of Ms Dunbar's silver foxes and books like After Care, then Hauling Ashe will be something that you enjoy as well.



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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Review Round Up ~ January 26



New or Newer Releases:


3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy Provided by Author

This was a fun, sweet read.

Based on how things started, I expected Max and Kendall to have a bit of an enemies to lovers interaction, but both characters are just too nice for that to happen.

I enjoyed getting to see Kendall and Max get to know each other. The semi isolated setting was perfect for the real people to shine through and I found myself rooting for them to find a way to have a happy ending.

There are a couple of twists to the story that were unexpected and that kept things from being trite. We see a few tidbits from Max’s brother Issac that have me curious about his story and I hope to see that soon!

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TBR Reads:   



My rating: 5 of 5 stars - One of the Best

Review Copy Purchased

My first 5 star read of 2022.
I do have to say that this book wasn’t exactly what I expected based on the blurb.I was expecting something dark and instead found a story that was hopeful and sweet.

Damian and Stella are both interesting characters that come together in an unexpected way. It was fun to watch their initial interactions and the evolution of their relationship. I don’t want to give anything away, but I will say that I appreciated how these characters were the balance to what the other needed and they helped each other grow.
There are important messages here about self esteem, self care, and learning what internal messages to give importance too.

The one thing that this book doesn’t touch on, but I am incredibly curious about, is how Damian ended up in the foster care system to begin with. Based on flashbacks and ages, I have guesses, but would have loved to know the real story.

Western Waves is the third book in the Compass series, I have not read the first two books, but that did not hinder my enjoyment here at all. I am curious about the other books in the series- mainly because I enjoyed this one so much!

Amazon   


My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Purchased

This was an entertaining, semi light hearted follow up to the Lasaran. This picks up almost where The Lasaran left off and tells the story of what happened to Eliana after they were attacked.

The first part of the book has a fairly high tension level smooths out as the action continues. I enjoyed seeing the interactions between Eliana, Dagon, and his crew.

I do wish there had been a little revealed about what happened to some of the other missing women, but I have a feeling those details are in book 3 of the series.



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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Steals and Deals ~ January 25 - 30



Steals:








Deals:





The Devil Wears Black by L J Shen $1.99

Us After You by Claudia Burgoa $.99

The Friendship List: A Novel by Susan Mallery $2.99

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren $3.99

Handle With Care by Helena Hunting $2.99


The Stand by Stephen King $1.99


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Southern Bombshell by Jessica Peterson ~ New Release & Review

 

Southern Bombshell by Jessica Peterson is now live!

 

The Wedding Planner’s Rulebook:

Keep the bride happy.

Keep the wedding party out of trouble.

Never let anyone know you’ve been in love with the groom for years.

I lived by these rules. Until Nate Kingsley.

The Capulets and Montagues have nothing on the Beauregards and Kingsleys. Our families have feuded for centuries, and Nate was always forbidden—which made fooling around with him that much more delicious. But then I fell for him, and he fell off the face of the earth, ghosting me without so much as a goodbye.

Fast-forward two years: as an expert in romance, I’m a wedding planner to the rich and famous. I never expected Nate to show up at my office, least of all with a shiny new fiancée on his arm. She’s got money to burn, and she wants me to plan the most extravagant wedding of my career.

It’s a make-or-break moment for my business. I convince myself I can do Nate’s wedding and keep my feelings for him in check, even if he does look good.

Really, really good.

But when the secrets we buried years ago come to light, what kept us apart suddenly binds us together. Even if my heart belongs to Nate, and his belongs to me, he belongs to someone else. And that’s a rule we absolutely cannot break.

 

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Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend


Review Copy Provided by Author


Confession time:  I had very mixed feelings going into Southern Bombshell. From the blurb we knew that there were forbidden aspects to the story and I was nervous about how those were going to play out - especially since this is a series/family that I have truly enjoyed getting to know. 

I should have known that Ms Peterson would deliver a story where our couple got the ending they deserved in a way that allowed them to both be the stand up, quality people we hoped they would be. I am not going to say too much more about what happens with Milly and her love interest because I think you should enjoy the book, and the twists, for yourself. This is a story that pulled me in and had me rooting for everyone to find a truly happy ending. 

Southern Bombshell is an excellent way to wrap up the series surrounding the Beauregard family. Not only do we see Milly and her softer side, but we get updates on where her brothers and their significant others are in life. This story had just the right balance on focusing on the principal story and exploring the secondary cast. I will miss this family and look forward to seeing what comes next from the author.

 

Meet Jessica

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Jessica Peterson writes smokin' hot romance set in her favorite cities around the world. She grew up on a steady diet of Mr. Darcy, Edward Cullen, and Jamie Frasier, and it wasn't long before she started writing swoon-worthy heroes of her own. She loves strong coffee, stronger heroines, and heroes with hot accents.


She lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband Ben and her smelly Goldendoodle, Martha Bean. She's hard at work on writing her next favorite sex scene. Stay tuned for exciting news on her next release!

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Taste ~ Melanie Harlow ~ Cover Reveal

I’m terrified of falling for him.
But one taste might be all it takes.

TASTE, an all-new enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, surprise pregnancy small town romantic comedy from USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow is coming March 7th, and we have the delicious cover!

The last person on earth I want to be stranded with is Gianni Lupo.

But thanks to the blizzard of the century, I’m trapped in a roadside motel room with that cocky bastard for two straight days.

With one small bed.

Some women might thank Mother Nature for delivering a polar vortex that maroons them with six feet of solid muscle, those deep blue eyes, that sexy grin--but not me. I’ve known Gianni Lupo all my life, and he’s never brought me anything but bad luck and trouble.

So when the tension between us explodes with enough fiery heat to melt my icy defenses, I should have known what the disastrous end result would be--

A big fat plus sign.

After the snow melts, I’m left with more than just memories of the night we spent keeping each other warm. And he might be a rising star on the culinary scene, but he’s got no idea how to handle this bun in the oven.

He says he wants to do the right thing, but I’m not about to spend the rest of my life feeling like someone settled for me.

But just when I think I’ve got Gianni Lupo all figured out, he gives me a taste of the man he could be, of the family we could become, of the way he could love me if I let him.

I’m terrified of falling for him.

But one taste might be all it takes.

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Photographer: Michelle Lancaster @lanefotograf
Model: Chase Mattson

About Melanie Harlow

USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like Ted, Lasso, Schitt’s Creek, and Fleabag. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.

Melanie is the author of the BELLAMY CREEK series, the CLOVERLEIGH FARMS series, the ONE & ONLY series, AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, and the FRENCHED series. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Review Round Up ~ January 18



New or Newer Releases:


My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Received from Publisher via Net Galley

Sophie Sullivan is a new to me author and I picked this book up off of Net Galley based on the blurb and I am glad I did!
 
Grace and Noah were both interesting characters to get to know. We meet them when both are at a cross roads and after a bumpy start, it was a pleasure to see them navigate new waters together as friends then as more.
 
Both are people who came to the situation with baggage that colored their reactions. I appreciated that both were willing to seek help/advice from friends on how to move in the directions they wanted to go.
The secondary cast here is interesting and I am curious about several of them. Noah’s brothers play a big part in his story, so I am definitely interested in knowing if they have their own stories to tell.

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Unforgettable In Love (The Maverick Billionaires, Book 7)Unforgettable In Love by Bella Andre

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy Provided by Author

This is a solid, entertaining read in the Maverick Billionaire world. Lyssa is the younger sister/foster sister/sister-in-law of the 6 men who have anchored the series so far. In this book we see her come into her own both personally and professionally as she is paired with Cal.

I enjoyed Lyssa and Cal. They had an excellent working relationship that flowed naturally into more. I appreciated the weight that they both gave their differences and the work put in to move past them. The focus on family and maintaining relationships with the larger secondary cast also spoke well of both characters.

The thing that kept this from being a full 4 star read for me - that large secondary cast. This is book 7 in a series and all 6 of the previous main couples make appearances here. At times that can be a bit distracting and keeping track of who belongs to who and what the back story is made it harder to focus on the action related to this book.

If you have followed the series to date, I think you will enjoy seeing Lyssa and getting updates on her brothers. There are also hints in the epilogue that we may not be done with the Mavericks just yet. I am curious to see if the series will continue or if certain secondary characters might launch something new.

Amazon

TBR Reads:   


My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to Friend

Review Copy Purchased

Stop! If you have not read the first book, just stop…. This book picks up right where the first book leaves off, so this won’t make sense unless you have read the first book.

My other disclaimer here is that the 4 star rating is for the two books together and the complete story they tell.

The conclusion of Jack and Darcy’s story is full of push/pull and conflict that honestly flirts with being over the top, but stops just short of crossing that line.

My one frustration with Jack and Darcy (in book 1 and here) is that while they talk to each other a lot, they never seem to listen to each other or really communicate.

Together, the It’s You books weave together an interesting story and had me actively rooting for our main characters to figure things out. I am also curious about some of the backstory hinted at surrounding the town - I definitely wouldn’t say no if the author were to revisit the genre.

Amazon   


My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Purchased

Dianne Duvall is an author I have enjoyed before and for some reason drfited away from. The Lasaran has been on my TBR list for a long time and I am so glad that I finally made time for this entertaining read.
 
This is the first book in a new series, but it definitely intersects with Ms Duvall's Immortal Guardian world. I would strongly suggest that to fully appreciate this book, the reader should have some familiarity with who the Immortal Guardians are.
 
I enjoyed meeting the characters featured here and returning (at least tangentally) to the Immortal Guardiand I have met and liked before. Reading The Lasaran has spiked my interest in the books I have missed from Ms Duvall and well as the books that are hopefully coming in this series as well.

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Steals and Deals ~ January 17 - 23



Steals:










Deals:


The Mixtape by Brittainy Cherry $1.99

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover $1.99




Getting Schooled by Emma Chase $.99

Waiting on a Cowboy (McGrath Book 1) by Jennifer Ryan $1.99




Rewrite by Stephanie Rose $.99


Maybe We Will (Silver Harbor Book 1) by Melissa Foster $1.99

The Real Thing (Sugar Lake Book 1) by Melissa Foster $1.99

Call Her Mine (Harmony Pointe Book 1) by Melissa Foster $1.99


Welcome to the Cameo Hotel by K I Lynn $.99

Love Hurts (Caged Love Book 1) by Mandi Beck $.99


The Wish by Nicholas Sparks $2.99




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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Steals and Deals Jan 12 - Jan 16



Steals:








Frenched (3 book series) by Melanie Harlow










Deals:


Talk Hockey to Me by Kelly Jamieson $.99

Into The Fire - Books 1-4 by J H Croix $.99

The Winning Hand: The MacGregors by Nora Roberts $2.99

Catch of the Day (Gideon's Cove Book 1) by Kristan Higgins $1.99

A Lie for a Lie (All In Book 1) by Helena Hunting $1.99

Messenger of Truth: A Maisie Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear $2.99








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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Baden by Sawyer Bennett ~ New Release & Review

Baden (Pittsburgh Titans, Book 1) Sawyer Bennett Release Date: January 11, 2022

 

Synopsis:

After suffering a horrific injury that threatens to end his career, Baden Oulett is about to learn that sometimes a fresh start is just what the doctor ordered. I worked my whole life to achieve one goal—play professional hockey. As part of the defending Cup champion Arizona Vengeance, I was living my dream until one split second decision destroyed it all. Instead of lacing up my skates and hitting the ice, I’ve spent my days in rehab and physical therapy just so I could walk again. When a coaching opportunity with the Pittsburgh Titans is presented to me, I find myself with a career I had never considered but which allows me to continue being part of the sport that I love. While my injuries are physical, the same can’t be said for the woman I rescued. Suffering from wounds that can’t be seen, Sophie Winters has withdrawn from the world in fear and guilt. I didn’t know Sophie before that fateful night and have only met her once since, but I refuse to let her face her demons alone. Determined to be a friend, I support Sophie in the only way I know how… by simply being there. Through our shared trauma, Sophie and I begin to find peace within one another. As we grow closer, what started as friendship becomes more intimate until our broken pieces become one. But can a love born of anguish endure, or will the pain of our past prove too much to overcome?

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About the Author:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs. If you’d like to receive a notification when Sawyer releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter (sawyerbennett.com/signup).

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Elizabeth's Review


My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Provided by Author


As a book, Baden has a lot going on!
This is the first book in a new series about the Pittsburg Titans, so there is world building and a whole cast of characters to introduce. But, as Baden is coming from another team where he was an active secondary character, this book has to straddle that world just a little too. We also see the closing of one “chapter” and the beginning of another. All of this to say that the potential was here for a giant hot mess - it speaks to Author Bennett’s skill that Baden is exactly the opposite! This is a well crafted story that balances all of the different pieces just right.

Baden is paired romantically with Sophie- initially I wasn’t sure about this choice, but the more time I spent with them the more I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else for either of them!

This is not a “traditional” book. There is no one big conflict scene that then has to be resolved, there are smaller challenges and struggles peppered through the story. Seeing how our characters react to and address these issues is one of the things that makes me like and root for them to find happy endings.

I enjoyed getting to meet a few of the other Titan players and I am incredibly curious to see how this team evolves and see how their stories play out.

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Juniper Hill by Devney Perry ~ New Release & Review

Juniper Hill by Devney Perry is now live!

Memphis Ward arrives in Quincy, Montana, on the fifth worst day of her life. She needs a shower. She needs a snack. She needs some sanity. Because moving across the country with her newborn baby is by far the craziest thing she's ever done.
But maybe it takes a little crazy to build a good life. If putting the past behind her requires a thousand miles and a new town, she'll do it if it means a better future for her son. Even if it requires setting aside the glamour of her former life. Even if it requires working as a housekeeper at The Eloise Inn and living in an apartment above a garage.
It's there, on the fifth worst day of her life, that she meets the handsomest man she's ever laid eyes on. Knox Eden is a beautiful, sinful dream, a chef and her temporary landlord. With his sharp, stubbled jaw and tattooed arms, he's raw and rugged and everything she's never had--and never will. Because after the first worst day of her life, Memphis learned a good life requires giving up on her dreams too. And a man like Knox Eden will only ever be a dream.

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Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell & Jason Clarke

 

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Meet Devney


Devney is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her family. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she's discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop.

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Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend


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With Juniper Hill, Author Perry returns us to Quincy, Montana and the Eden family. This time we are getting to know the second oldest, Knox, the chef behind the family restaurant.

Knox comes to the unwilling aid of his sister by providing a place for her new employee to live temporarily- little did he know the change Memphis would bring with her!

I enjoyed getting to know both Memphis and Knox. Their connection was instant and the fact that they tried to resist made their budding romance all the more real as they had time to get to know each other as people first.

Even though Knox is the connection to the Eden family and a major player here, this really feels like Memphis’ story and evolution. She pulled into town on her 5th worst day and then proceeded to pull herself up by her bootstraps. It was a treat to see her begin to understand what family really means and how she might fit into that.

As the second book in the Eden series, there is more world building that goes on in terms of getting to know the secondary cast better. All of Knox’s siblings pop in at some point - some more prominently than others. The timeline here is sequential to the first book in the series (featuring Griffin and Winslow) so there are updates for where they are now. Reading this series in order would add to the enjoyment factor of this book, but it isn’t necessary to love meeting Knox and Memphis.

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Monday, January 10, 2022

Review Round Up ~ January 10



New or Newer Releases:


My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Provided by Author

In The Family You Make, we meet the town of Sunrise Cove (set near Lake Tahoe), the Cutler Family, Jane Parks, and a small group of the doctors and nurses who make up the community’s emergency services.

The focus here is on Jane and Levi (who meet under less than ideal circumstances) and Charlotte and Mateo (neighbors and coworkers).

It was entertaining as well as heartwarming to watch these two couples navigate the roadblocks to becoming the people they are meant to be.

Ms Shalvis once again used humor to tackle some serious issues and gave us a community that I am glad to have met and am looking forward to getting to know better.


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My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy picked up as a free Read

Holy cliffhanger batman!
Yes, when you dive into this book, be prepared for a cliffhanger, but the story is worth it.
Jack and Darcy are interesting characters who are easy to like. The paranormal aspects of their story are fascinating and I enjoyed watching them form their bond and seeing how things played out from each point of view.
I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the conclusion to the story!

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Purchased

I have a confession to make….
I read the first two Bellamy Creek books and loved them, then I got bogged down and missed the last two books. I still haven’t read book 3 (Enzo), but was glad to get caught up with Beckett here.

Beckett is a secondary character I remember meeting, but he was a bit of a mystery man. It was nice to get to know who he really is and discover that I really liked him too.
He is paired with Maddie (a high school friend/crush 15 years later). I liked her as well and enjoyed seeing their friendship blossom.

One of the things I enjoy about Ms Harlow and her writing is that she incorporates timely social issues into her stories in a way that shows the strengths of her characters. That is definitely true in the case of Beckett and Maddie.

If you have been following the Bellamy Creek series, you will be thrilled to catch up on the 4 friends central to the series. Don’t worry, if you are new to the series this will work as a stand alone too!

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

A Chance for Us ~ Corinne Michaels ~ Cover Reveal

 

Corinne Michaels has revealed the cover for A Chance for Us!

Releasing: February 8, 2022

 

Photographer: Sandra Holzfuß

Cover Model: Kevin Lütolf

Cover Design: Sommer Stein

 

My marriage started as a lie.

But some lies are worth telling.

My father's dying wish was to walk me down the aisle, and I'd do anything for him.

Even marry a man I don't love.

So when my fiance jilts me only days before the ceremony, I turn to my college friend, Oliver Parkerson, and convince him to marry me.

My family hasn't met either man, so I'm confident we can pull this off.

But the feelings, our touches, the way my heart beats for him... none of it feels pretend. The way he holds me at night and carries me through loss tells me he's not acting either.

I didn't mean to fall for my fake husband, but real love was the one thing I couldn't predict.

Except, nothing built on lies can last--I know that better than anyone.

But the truth might tear us apart forever.

 

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Meet Corinne


Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed--reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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