On The Brink of Bliss ~ A L Jackson ~ New Release

 

On the Brink of Bliss by @aljacksonauthor is now LIVE!

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A sizzling single mom, fake marriage, heroine in danger romance from New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, A.L. Jackson

The last thing I expected when I found the trespasser bathing in my river was for it to be her…

Daisy Adair has always been my dream girl. From when we were best friends in high school to finding her now.
A gorgeous mother who shows up on my property with three kids in tow.
But I became a recluse for a reason.
The life I chose is full of wickedness and peril. The last thing I need is the object of my every fantasy invading my space and risking her life because of me.
Only when she tells me she’s on the run from her ex, I promise to do anything to keep them safe, even marry her to protect her kids.
That single kiss at the altar rips through every barrier, our passion unleashed.
Now, living under the same roof blurs the lines I’ve drawn.
Each glance of her down the hall and I am splintering.
Each brush of her hand and I am brought to my knees.
Our future—bright, hopeful, and almost within reach—hovers on the edge of becoming real…
Until we discover the threat surrounding her is grimmer than either of us imagined.
Now I’m fighting to save her and her children before our second chance at forever is burned to the ground…

What to Expect in On the Brink of Bliss:

Single Mom
Fake Marriage
Grumpy Recluse x Sunshine Wallflower
Morally Gray Hero
Heroine on the Run
Roommates-to-Lovers
Mutual Pining
Ex-Motorcycle Club
Found Family
Small Town
Secret Society

Review Round Up ~ January

2025 Releases:

Rebel Bride by Kate Meader

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend

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I’m going to be honest and say that I wasn’t sure about this one going in - the idea of one player pairing up with recent ex of another was almost more than I was ready for. BUT- Ms Meader handled this so well that I found myself sympathetic and liking Summer and Hatch.

I appreciated the fact that this book was focused on growth and had people taking accountability for their actions. This was a bit of a slower read, but I did find myself invested.

This is also a book that does a lot of work on the world building front. We are introduced to secondary characters that will play major roles in future books of the series. I am curious to see what happens next for the Rebels.

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New(er) Releases:

Heaven Forbid: A Devils Historical by Rosalind James

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

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Heaven Forbid finishes the three book arc focused on “Princess” Alix and her grandmother, Marguerite.
We’ve seen modern day Alix fall in love with her footballer and then take Oma back to Dresden for the first time.
We’ve seen Marguerite survive the terrors of late WWII Germany, meeting a Jewish GI, and falling in love.
In this installment, we see wha happened in between Marguerite meeting Joe and Alix meeting Sebastian.
Ms James has a way of shining lights on things. Sometimes these are light hearted and sometimes these are whoppers. Heaven Forbid continues this tradition in her signature style.
I truly appreciate the ability to make me sit with ideas that may be uncomfortable while also falling in love with these characters.
Now that we’ve met the whole family, I’m curious to see what Ms James has for us next!

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Just Breaking The Rules ~ Lauren Blakely ~ New Release and Review

There are rules in life, just like there are rules in the rink.
The “don’t date your business partner” rule.
The “don’t fall for your best friend’s sister” rule.
The “stop kissing each other over the cookie batter” rule.
And we’re breaking every single one.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the first standalone hockey romance in her brand new Hockey Ever After series, JUST BREAKING THE RULES! This sexy, single dad, opposites attract hockey workplace romance is filled with spicy baking sessions, love letters, and all the feels, spice, and heat! JUST BREAKING THE RULES is now available in all formats including the special edition hardcover and free to read in Kindle Unlimited! Check out the excerpt below and one-click your copy today!

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About JUST BREAKING THE RULES:

Everyone knows the golden rule of business—don’t bang your business partner.
Especially if he’s your brother’s hot-as-sin, hockey-star best friend.

But when the sexy single dad athlete saves me from a cake contest catastrophe—and shows me how good he is with his hands—I blurt out the world’s worst business pitch: Want to invest in my bakery?

With no loan or backup plan, this is my last shot at proving I’m more than my past mistakes, and shockingly, he says yes.

We set one rule: don’t mix business with pleasure.
Except Corbin Knight’s impossible to resist.

When he’s not scoring goals, he’s staying up late with me to test tempting recipes.
Braiding my hair before we bake like it’s foreplay.
Giving me his jersey to wear to games.

I try to keep a professional distance from the bossy, possessive and dangerously flirty hockey player, but soon we’re testing the limits of the kitchen counter.

This bakery is my chance to finally get my life right, so I fight the messy feelings.
Until one night, he shows up after closing and admits he can’t stop thinking about me.

Suddenly I’m ready to break every rule—no matter the cost to our dreams.

And breaking the rules has never tasted so good.

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READ THE EXCERPT:

Corbin

Those last two words echo like a warning—working together. 

We are definitely working very closely together, and this—kissing, touching, f*&king—

is a recipe for failure.

But when she looks at me like that, lips wet, eyes dark, I can’t bring myself to care about

consequences. Not when she’s right here in my arms and I need her so damn badly.

I make quick work of the apron strings, undoing them at her neck as I crush her lips with mine.

Her mouth feels so good, soft and pliant. She moves with me, our tongues skating together.

Our moans mingling.

 “It feels like forever since I kissed you,” I mutter as I briefly break the kiss, frantically

tugging down the apron, exposing the collar of the dress that I bought her.

“A day is a long time,” she teases.

“I didn’t kiss you yesterday.”

She seems to think about that for a few seconds. “You should keep making up for that.”

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

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Elizabeth's Review

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

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Ms Blakely has introduced us to the San Francisco Foxes (and rival Sea Dogs) in the past. We have also met to town of Cozy Valley before too. In this series “starter” we spend time with Corbin and Mable, both previous secondary characters, as they see if they can have it all.

I liked both Corbin and Mable as leads and found myself invested in them finding their way both personally and professionally. The core secondary cast of kids, siblings, friends and teammates were interesting. The larger cast of the town and situations added flavor too! The recipe for this book worked!

As much as things worked, I also struggled just a tiny bit with the amount of side work this story seemed to be doing. Because we’ve been in these worlds before, there are a lot of previous main characters poppy up. But, since this is the beginning of a new series we are getting closer looks at the individuals who may be featured in future books. That’s a lot of different threads to have going at once and at times it seemed like Corbin and Mable got a little lost.
Those are probably me issues, so this is a book I can easily recommend.

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Cage by Tia Louise ~ Release Blitz and Review

 

Cage by Tia Louise is now live!

Sometimes fate sends a sign, and sometimes it sends a bloodhound with a hot hockey player holding its leash, dragging her off you.

Owen Stone is not your usual hockey player. He’s a six-foot-two single dad with dark hair, ocean eyes, and muscles for days. He’s also a last-minute trade trying to find a home for his seven-year-old daughter, his psychic sister, and his adoring bloodhound. Naturally, my hockey-star cousin tells him to move in with us, and I’m a sucker for a good dog. 

Gina Bradford hits me right in my weakness. She’s tall for a girl, with strawberry-blonde hair, bright green eyes, and a sweet smile. She’s also a champion dog groomer, judge, and owner of a pure-bred show poodle, who is also a notorious towel thief. 

When my new teammate invites me to be their roommate until I find a home for my crew, I should’ve said no. I’ve survived the worst, and I’ve achieved my dream of playing in the NHL. 

My focus is on winning games and taking care of my daughter, not romance. 

Until our dogs start acting like fated mates whose sole purpose is to push us together. And a charity calendar forces us to work closely. And a highway accident strands us overnight in a hotel with only one room… and only one bed.

 

We said it was just once. We’ve both been hurt. But once is never enough. 

My daughter loves her, and even my psychic sister predicted the girl of my dreams would be holding a dog.

It takes a little faith and a lot of courage, but what we’ve found is more than a cage. It’s a love that shows up, even when you’re not looking for it. 

(Cage is a hockey romance with a broody single dad, an FMC obsessed with dogs/not love, roommates-to-lovers, close proximity, “just once,” chosen family, and loads of spicy fun. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and no third-act breakup.)

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Audio: Coming February 6th     

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Meet Tia Louise

Tia Louise is the USA TODAY best-selling, award-winning author of super-hot and sexy romances. All her heroes are alphas with hearts of gold, and all her heroines are the smart, sassy ladies who love them.

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Elizabeth's Review

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

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It took me a hot second to realize just who Owen Stone was, but once I did, I was so glad to see the cross over between such fun families in the world of Tia Louise!

This is a feel good read for two people who need to set baggage aside and let love in. I enjoyed getting to know Gina(Gigi), Owen, and Maddie. Add is a heavy dose of secondary characters and this is a winner of a book.

This is technically a standalone read, but it’s heavily connected to Haddy’s story and is a set up for Mav’s book next. The series is heavily connected and reading in order adds to the enjoyment. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this entertaining crew!

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