Monday, July 29, 2024

King of Nothing by Aurora Rose Reynolds ~ New Release & Review



Blurb:
I met him when my ship was sinking, and I clung to him through the storm. Little did I know he
needed me as much as I needed him.
The first time I saw Roman Dante King, he stuck out like an odd puzzle piece that got mixed up
in the wrong box. It wasn’t his blue eyes in the dim light of the bar, the tattoos that covered his
arms and hands, or even his arrogant personality. It was something else—something I couldn’t
see—that told me he didn’t belong in our small beach town on the Oregon coast.
Elora Mazie Barlow reminded me of a hummingbird zipping from one flower to another, never
stopping, never allowing anyone more than a glimpse before she was gone. Never letting
anyone in… until me. Then she gave me her smiles that were more valuable than anything I
ever owned and wrapped me in her peace without asking for anything in return.
Her tragic story sounded achingly familiar to my own.
Our connection is knotted up in loss. The journey we’re on together will eventually come to an
end. But will we be able to untangle the mess of strings that have tied us together?
Will we even want to?

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Meet Aurora Rose Reynolds:
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 King, Shooting Stars,
Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series.
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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Elizabeth's Review


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

Review Copy Provided by Author


Aurora Rose Reynolds is an author that I have read before and enjoyed, that played a big part in wanting to read King of Nothing. My previous reading journeys with Ms Reynolds didn't prepare me for the wonderful book that is Elora and Roman's story. This is a heartwarming journey of two people who start strangers and offer solace and healing to each other without even trying.

Ms Reynolds crafted excellent characters that were incredibly relatable. I wanted to reach into the story and give them big hugs as they got to know each other. One of the things I appreciated about the King of Nothing was how Elora and Roman eased into first a friendship then more.

I'm struggling a little bit with how to capture the emotional impact this story had for me without giving too much away. I don't want to retell the story or be a spoiler for anyone. I wish "go read this book" would be enough....I will say how Roman treated Elora like she was precious and how she maintained her independence while allowing him to open up played a big part in loving this book.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Review Round Up ~ July 24




TBR Reads


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

Oh my dragons!
I have had this sitting on my bookshelf for over a year - I literally bought this a birthday gift for myself in 2023 right after it came out, but because it was a hard back, it sat.
I am kicking myself for waiting so long!
Ms Yarros knocks this out of the park!
Great world building - check
Interesting characters- check
Mystery and intrigue - check
Well crafted drama - check
Dragons - check

I loved watching Violet’s evolution and that of the people around her. I am super curious about book 2 and can’t wait to dive into Iron Flame!

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Copy was purchased

Ms Duvall continues to deliver complex, entertaining paranormal romance with The Renegade Akseli Cyborg. This series installment follows Immortal Guardian Rachel as she is launched into space after the ship she travels on is attacked and what happens next - including finding a hidden planet of Cyborgs.
As always, the characters here are easy to like and root for. Ms Duvall does a wonderful job of making them and their fantastic situations relate to the reader. It's almost like you get to go along with their adventures. There is humor, friendship, action, and adventure all with the spice of budding romance too.
Rachel, Wonik (our Cyborg leading man), and the fantastic secondary cast where woven into a story that I didn't want to put down! This is a sequential book in the Aldebarian Alliance series, so I highly recommend reading these books for the best experience. The complicated back story is woven in here, but these books layer onto each other so well that they add to the richness by being read together. I am curious to see if more of the Earthlings in space will find their happy endings.

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars - Average Read

This is a book that has been on my TBR for a while. It is a sweet read told from the heroine’s point of view.
Annie escaped a bad romantic situation at 20 and has built a good life for herself and her son. Two things happen in quick succession to turn that upside down.

It was sweet to see our hero, Drake, break his own rules to help Annie and her son. Combined with the community around them, this was a well-written evolution.

The big thing that kept this from being a 4-star read for me was the lack of Drake’s POV. Because we only see things from Annie’s side of the street, Drake’s conversion to romance seems very quick. I would have appreciated getting to be in his head a little too.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

The Arrangement ~ New Release and Review

 



The Arrangement by Adriana Locke is now live! 




The gorgeous CEO of Brewer Air is my boss and, thanks to a bet, my new husband for six months.

Why? Because I begged.

I have a grandmother to support, a stack of bills higher than my five-foot frame, and as a cherry on top, I need to find a new place to live. Soon.

Sure, Jason Brewer’s bright green eyes and chiseled jawline steal my breath. His smirk makes me weak. The former military hero’s protective nature is as sexy as watching him control a boardroom or fly a plane.  

But none of that matters. I’m desperate—not foolish. I know forever-level commitments aren’t real. This is simply a business transaction with a billionaire.

It’s too bad we didn’t consider all contingencies.

Our first kiss was to seal the deal. The second was in front of an Elvis impersonator. The third kiss led to a honeymoon that was so hot it burned into my memory.

I tell myself it’s okay because there’s an arrangement in place. It’s a—very—enjoyable means to a much-needed end. There’s nothing to worry about.

Except there is …

Jason is determined to prove that we could be more. When he proposes a new arrangement, it changes everything in ways I never saw coming. 


From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a new age-gap workplace romance featuring a former military hero who falls first and hard for his heroine. You will swoon over this spicy standalone romance. 


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Meet Adriana



USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.

She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.

Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.

 

Connect with Adriana 


Website: www.adrianalocke.com

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Elizabeth's Review

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


Review Copy Provided by Author


Pure Fun!
Adriana Locke delivers a fun, sweet read with The Arrangement! We get to see Jason Brewer (brother to Renn and Bianca) in this installment of the series. He is paired with Chloe in a friends to lovers office romance with a twist.

I loved the set up here (you can read it for yourself) and that the characters were genuinely likeable. I found myself rooting for them to get out of their own way to find happiness.

Fans of the Brewer series and Ms Locke in general will see lots of crossover with the secondary cast, so be prepared for a few spoilers if this is your first Brewer book. There is a story line that connects the three books of the series to date, so it’s definitely better to read in order. There is also a scene stealing Mimi that I am a little in love with too!
We get to see a little more of the younger Brewer siblings here, so I wonder who might be up next? All I know is that I want that book.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Review Round Up ~ July 9




New(er) Releases:


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

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

Ms Roberts is an author I have enjoyed for roughly 20 years and this is one of the few 5-star reads. When I go into a book by Ms Roberts, I expect excellent characters and good storytelling. Mind Games delivered that and more!

Our story here focuses on the Lannigan family, specifically Thea. We see them love, deal with tragedy, grow, and blossom. The town of Redbud Hollow and great friends help them navigate all of these events, including finding love in an unexpected place. If Ms Roberts had stopped here, we would have had a solid, interesting book. Lucky for us, she didn't. Thea has a special skill set that adds an extra layer to the story, a special type of intrigue that pulled me in and didn't let go.

Given that the story of Mind Games covers over a decade, I appreciated Ms Robert's craft of taking us through the important events of Thea's life and letting us see her grow and become the woman capable of solving the problems that lurk around her family. This is an example of why she is the popular author she is today!

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TBR Reads


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

Purchased Copy

Susan Elizabeth Phillips is an author that I tend to let linger on my TBR. When I finally grab one of her books. I can’t help but wonder what took so long.
Ain’t She Sweet is an older book, but is timeless in the story it tells.

Rich in characters and community, there is a great redemption ARC (on several levels) plus humor. Add in a great dog and you have a winner of a story.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Steals & Deals ~ July


A monthly list of bargain books.... I will try to remove expired deals, but make sure you check before clicking.... 

Steals:


Bossman by Vi Keeland















Deals:



Always You (Luna Harbor Book 3) by Claudia Burgoa $.99


The Little Flower Shop by Lori Foster $1.99

Outrageous by Lori Foster $1.99

Sweet Trouble (The Bakery Sisters) by Susan Mallery $2.99


Someone Like You by Susan Mallery $.99

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover $2.99


Mr. Hook-up (Hooked Book 1) by Marni Mann $1.99


Flirt (Carmichael Family Series Book 1) by Adriana Locke $2.49 (Kindle Unlimited)

The Liar by Nora Roberts $1.99

Reflections by Nora Roberts $1.99





Other Fun Stuff:










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The One I Stood Beside ~ Piper Rayne ~ New Release & Review

 



The One I Stood Beside by Piper Rayne is now live! 


It’s the classic story—best friends since childhood agree to a fake marriage, thinking they can pretend to love each other without their relationship changing.


Jude would do anything for me. He’s stood by my side since we were six, and I’ve done the same for him.


When my father dies, leaving our family farm drowning in debt and on the brink of being auctioned, I’m not surprised Jude steps in to help. I just never dreamed he’d fall to bended knee and devise a plan for us to fool everyone into thinking there’s more than a lifelong friendship between us.


Soon, I’m moving into his house, we’re planning a wedding on his family’s ranch, and we discover a new side to our relationship. I keep reminding myself it’s not real—it’s only to secure a loan to save the farm.


I’ve secretly loved Jude all my life, and now that I know how good we are together, I’m not sure we can return to being just friends.



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Audio Narrated by: Troy Duran & Rose Dioro


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Meet Piper Rayne



Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write "heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle" about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they're married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they're both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

 

Connect with Piper Rayne


Website: www.PiperRayne.com

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Elizabeth's Review

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


Review Copy Provided by Author


I love this series! The Houghton brothers are fantastic with a great relationship and it was so fun to spend time with the oldest brother Jude and his best friend, Sadie.

The One I Stood Beside is a well-written friends-to-lovers series with a twist. Jude and Sadie are both great characters that I enjoyed getting to know and watching them struggle with getting in their own way of happily ever after.

This story pulled me in and didn't let go while we watched them navigate the bumpy waters of their evolving relationship. Between how Jude and Sadie handled things, the input of the other Houghton boys, their friends, and the town made things flow quickly. I don't want to say too much, but I think Jude might just be one of my favorite leading men in a long time!

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Hold Me Until Morning ~ A L Jackson ~ New Release & Review

 




Hold Me Until Morning by A.L. Jackson is now live! 


I should have known I’d be playing with fire when I found the sexy as hell woman moving in next door...


It was pouring rain, so I figured the neighborly thing to do would be to lend a hand.


I nearly dropped to my knees when I realized who she was.


Hailey Wagner.


It’s been six years since I’ve seen her, and she’s always been the one person on earth who is off limits.


My past sins I’ve kept like an ugly secret made sure of that.


Too bad this single mom with the soulful eyes still makes my pulse speed the way it did back then, and I soon find our chemistry is just as strong.


When I find her ex threatening her, I insist on staying with Hailey and her little girl until I’m sure they’re safe.


I thought I could handle being under her roof. Only the tension between us strains, and with one forbidden kiss, all restraint is lost. We collide in a lightning bolt of greed, the two of us locked behind her door night after night.


Falling so hard I know there will be no coming back from it.


But being with Hailey exposes the past I’ve been trying to hide, and I’ll do anything to protect her from it. Because if I don’t? We’re both going to pay the consequences…



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Meet A.L. Jackson 



A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.


If she's not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.

 

Connect with A.L. Jackson


Website: www.aljacksonauthor.com

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Elizabeth's Review

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


Review Copy Provided by Author


Cody Cooper has been in the background of the Time River series as we have seen his friends and family find their happy ever afters. Now, it's his turn to find the woman who turns everything on its head!

Hold Me Until Morning finds him reconnecting with Hailey. She was the one he couldn't go near when she was 18 and life forced them to drift apart before they could come together. They both have baggage and think they need to be apart, but life has other plans.

Ms Jackson pulled us in and weaved a story around them as they reconnected and shared their lives. This is a multi-layered story. Individually Hailey and Cody both have issues they are afraid to share and it was sweet to see them start to trust and lean on each other. Cody's friends/family embrace Hailey and bring her into the fold. Add those emotional elements to a great intriguing story that keeps the reader on their toes and we have a book that won't let go.

The secondary cast includes Ms Jackson's trademark scene-stealer kiddo. Ms Maddie was so cute and she fit right in with the other Time River couples. I don't know if this wraps up the Time River series (I think it might), but if it does this is a great way to do that.



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