Thursday, April 30, 2020

The Summer of Us ~ Melanie Moreland ~ New Release

  THE SUMMER OF US (Mission Cove Book 1) by Melanie Moreland 
Release Date: April 30th 
Genre: Contemporary/Small Town/Second Chance Romance     
  AVAILABLE NOW!! FREE in Kindle Unlimited!! 
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2x1xZlQ      
  Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/TheSummerofUs     
  Blurb: She was the light in my dark life. The sunshine that warmed me and made me smile. We had one summer. One perfect summer, until the day it ended. Years later, she walked back into my life. Older. Sadder. More beautiful than ever. How can I prove to her that summer was real? How do I make her see that boy that loved her then, still loves her now? How do we get back to the summer when we were us? 
    
  About the Author: New York Times/Wall Street Journal/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them. While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip. Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story. Melanie is represented by Flavia Viotti at Bookcase Literary Agency. For any questions regarding subsidiary or translation rights please contact her at  flavia@bookcaseagency.com   

  Connect w/Melanie: Facebook: http://bit.ly/MMAuthorFacebook 
Melanie’s Minions (FB reader group) http://bit.ly/MMReaderGroupFB
United By Romance Goodreads Group: http://bit.ly/UBRGoodreads        

Elizabeth's Review


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


Review Copy Provided by Author


The Summer of Us is the expanded version of a previously published anthology contribution.

We first meet Linc and Sunny the summer they are 17 and in love. Even at that tender age, their road hasn’t been easy, but it was sweet to watch.
Even sweeter was seeing them reconnect 10 years later. One of my favorite things about this story was that the conflict was never really between Sunny and Linc, but centered on the emotional battles that Linc faces while dealing with internal demons.

As with any Melanie Moreland book, this is well written and enjoyable. Linc seems to fit the mold of slightly alpha/wounded hero who finds his emotional center with Sunny.
The secondary cast is fairly small, but I am curious to come back to Mission Cove and see what happens next.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Rafe ~ Sawyer Bennett ~ Blog Tour


We are beyond excited to celebrate this release from Sawyer Bennett with you today by participating in the blog tour! RAFE is part of her Arizona Vengeance series and it is releasing as part of 1001 Dark Nights. Check out an excerpt and book trailer from the title below. Click here to grab your copy now.

 

Purchase your copy of RAFE today!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

 

About RAFE:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett comes a new story in her Arizona Vengeance series… I was living my dream until one phone call changed everything. As the second line center for the Arizona Vengeance, my mind has been on one thing—helping my team bring home a championship. But that all changed when I found out my dad had cancer and only months to live. In that moment, nothing mattered more than getting home to North Carolina to be by his side. That meant asking for the unthinkable—a trade to the Carolina Cold Fury. Now I’m home and when I’m not on the ice with my new team, I’m helping care for my dad. And in the midst of my grief, I find comfort from the one person I never expected. Calliope Ramirez stole my heart at a very young age. The beautiful, smart, headstrong girl next door, she was my first… everything. She has never forgiven me for leaving her, believing that I chose hockey over a future together. What she doesn’t understand is that every decision I made was for her, and I’ve never given up hope that one day we’d be together again. Watching my dad slip away is a harsh reminder of how short life can be, and having Calliope by my side makes me realize I was a damn fool before. That changes starting right now. Calliope Ramirez is mine and I’m not going to waste the second chance that I’ve been given. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**  
Add RAFE to your Goodreads TBR here!

Purchase your copy of RAFE today!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

BOOK TRAILER

 
“Each time I read a new book in this series, I have a new favourite, they just keep getting better and better. This was an entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed.” ~ Erin, MI Bookshelf
"Is it weird that I want to give this book a standing ovation? It was just...so perfectly done. So beautifully written and so emotionally fulfilling. It was absolutely everything I was hoping for and my heart is overflowing with feels." ~ Shelly, Bookgasms Book Blog
"This series is by far eclipsing any other I have read by this author. This is the story of Dax and Regan. Brother's best friend, friends to lovers, hockey romance, and just a great read about two people who deserve to be happy together. " ~ Suzi, Obsessive Reading Disorder
“The writing was observantly insightful and sneakily emotive. . . . The storylines were briskly paced, well plotted, written with my favorite dual POV, and kept me continually entertained with a pleasantly engaging romance while also tickling my curiosity as I waited for the looming threat to arise.”—Books and Bindings
“Add together an incredibly sexy story and a swoon-worthy hero with the intensity of a hockey player and you have an absolute winner. Sawyer Bennett has long been an instant one-click author for me, and Erik’s story is a fantastic addition to the Arizona Vengeance series.”—Stacey Lynn, author of Knocked Up
“Forbidden fruit always tastes better! With the kick off of a new hockey series, Sawyer Bennett introduces us to the Arizona Vengeance team and brings us Bishop’s story. The characters are quick to grab attention, and keep us entertained throughout.”—Thoughts of a Blonde
 

Elizabeth's Review


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


Review Copy Provided by Author


This was a quick, well written visit to Sawyer Bennett’s hockey worlds. Rafe is a character that we have met briefly in the Arizona Vengeance series and due to family issues he is now with the Carolina Cold Fury.

His return home also reunites Rafe with his first love Calliope. It was a pleasure to see these two reconnect, first as friends, then as more. I appreciated that Calliope was willing to be Rafe’s friend even when she was still angry with him. The message that friendship outweighs everything and to not waste chances resonated in the story.

If you have followed both series, you will recognize many of the names that pop up. New readers can easily pick up this book because Rafe’s story is independent of what’s come before. Due to the length of the book, previous series stars really do just pop in, but there is a bit more of a tease for Wylde who will have a book soon.

This was the perfect read for me right now. I’ve been in a bit of a funk and Ms Bennett has me looking forward to reading again.



About SAWYER BENNETT:

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both. Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.   Connect With Her: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Twitter | Bookbub
 


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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Rafe: An Arizona Vengeance Novella by Sawyer Bennett ~ New Release and Review


We are beyond excited to be sharing this release from Sawyer Bennett with you today! RAFE is part of her Arizona Vengeance series and it is releasing as part of 1001 Dark Nights. It just went live today! Check out an excerpt and book trailer from the title below. Click here to grab your copy now.

 

Purchase your copy of RAFE today!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

 

About RAFE:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett comes a new story in her Arizona Vengeance series… I was living my dream until one phone call changed everything. As the second line center for the Arizona Vengeance, my mind has been on one thing—helping my team bring home a championship. But that all changed when I found out my dad had cancer and only months to live. In that moment, nothing mattered more than getting home to North Carolina to be by his side. That meant asking for the unthinkable—a trade to the Carolina Cold Fury. Now I’m home and when I’m not on the ice with my new team, I’m helping care for my dad. And in the midst of my grief, I find comfort from the one person I never expected. Calliope Ramirez stole my heart at a very young age. The beautiful, smart, headstrong girl next door, she was my first… everything. She has never forgiven me for leaving her, believing that I chose hockey over a future together. What she doesn’t understand is that every decision I made was for her, and I’ve never given up hope that one day we’d be together again. Watching my dad slip away is a harsh reminder of how short life can be, and having Calliope by my side makes me realize I was a damn fool before. That changes starting right now. Calliope Ramirez is mine and I’m not going to waste the second chance that I’ve been given. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**  
Add RAFE to your Goodreads TBR here!

Purchase your copy of RAFE today!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

Excerpt:

“You look like a fairy sea princess,” I tell her truthfully.
She blinks, waterdrops fall.
I can’t help it... I start laughing.
Immediately, I snap my mouth shut and bite down hard on my tongue. “I’m sorry.”
Calliope blinks again and then her lips part.
I snicker.
Then snort.
Her beautiful eyes narrow on me, and the next thing I know, she’s sending a wave of nasty pond water right at me. It catches me full in the face, hits the back of my throat, and I choke on it. I deserve it.
When I clear my eyes, Calliope is bent over, laughing hysterically, her shoulder dipping down into the water. The sound of her lilting voice is music to my ears, and I don’t want it to stop.
So what’s a guy to do?
I splash a wall of water back at her. She sputters and looks stunned for only a moment before her palms slap at the pond’s surface, and I’m caught full in the face again.
Then it’s on.
We both go at each other, laughing and splashing. Calliope comes up to her knees. She wobbles in the sucking mud but gets better leverage on me. I’m entirely doused by wave after wave. I hold up my arms, trying to protect myself, and suddenly realize I need to go more on the offensive.
I lurch up, lunge at her, and grab her wrists to stop the inundation. She’s laughing so hard she barely has any strength left to fight against me. Her face is flushed despite the chill, and I can’t fucking help myself.
I crash my mouth down on hers, feel her freeze in shock for a moment, and then gobble down the sultry groan that warbles out of her. It heats me to my bones, and then we’re clawing at each other.
Grabbing, fisting clothing, attacking each other with our mouths. My hands make their way back to her face, intent on holding her still so I can consume everything she has to offer.
The kiss is atomic, off-the-charts hot, and filled with so much emotion I don’t know whether she’s coming at me with hate or something else.
Doesn’t matter.
I’m not stopping.
Then something comes over me...a calm that feels like a steadying hand. I slow myself, make an exploring and leisurely swipe of my tongue against hers, and she melts into my body. An arm around her waist, I pull both of us to a standing position, the water lapping at my lower legs. I haul her into me and kiss her with all the regret I’ve been carrying around in my soul for years—a sincere apology.

BOOK TRAILER

 
“Each time I read a new book in this series, I have a new favourite, they just keep getting better and better. This was an entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed.” ~ Erin, MI Bookshelf
"Is it weird that I want to give this book a standing ovation? It was just...so perfectly done. So beautifully written and so emotionally fulfilling. It was absolutely everything I was hoping for and my heart is overflowing with feels." ~ Shelly, Bookgasms Book Blog
"This series is by far eclipsing any other I have read by this author. This is the story of Dax and Regan. Brother's best friend, friends to lovers, hockey romance, and just a great read about two people who deserve to be happy together. " ~ Suzi, Obsessive Reading Disorder
“The writing was observantly insightful and sneakily emotive. . . . The storylines were briskly paced, well plotted, written with my favorite dual POV, and kept me continually entertained with a pleasantly engaging romance while also tickling my curiosity as I waited for the looming threat to arise.”—Books and Bindings
“Add together an incredibly sexy story and a swoon-worthy hero with the intensity of a hockey player and you have an absolute winner. Sawyer Bennett has long been an instant one-click author for me, and Erik’s story is a fantastic addition to the Arizona Vengeance series.”—Stacey Lynn, author of Knocked Up
“Forbidden fruit always tastes better! With the kick off of a new hockey series, Sawyer Bennett introduces us to the Arizona Vengeance team and brings us Bishop’s story. The characters are quick to grab attention, and keep us entertained throughout.”—Thoughts of a Blonde
 

Elizabeth's Review


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


Review Copy Provided by Author


This was a quick, well written visit to Sawyer Bennett’s hockey worlds. Rafe is a character that we have met briefly in the Arizona Vengeance series and due to family issues he is now with the Carolina Cold Fury.

His return home also reunites Rafe with his first love Calliope. It was a pleasure to see these two reconnect, first as friends, then as more. I appreciated that Calliope was willing to be Rafe’s friend even when she was still angry with him. The message that friendship outweighs everything and to not waste chances resonated in the story.

If you have followed both series, you will recognize many of the names that pop up. New readers can easily pick up this book because Rafe’s story is independent of what’s come before. Due to the length of the book, previous series stars really do just pop in, but there is a bit more of a tease for Wylde who will have a book soon.

This was the perfect read for me right now. I’ve been in a bit of a funk and Ms Bennett has me looking forward to reading again.



About SAWYER BENNETT:

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both. Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.   Connect With Her: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Twitter | Bookbub




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Monday, April 27, 2020

LIFT 4 Autism Auction! Bidding Now Open

LIFT 4 Autism Auction!

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Bidding is open NOW!

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Since 2015, LIFT 4 Autism has raised approximately $140,000 to benefit ASD families. All proceeds go to non-profit organizations serving the autism community. Now more than ever, we as a global community are uniting, even as we stay apart to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Auction organizers authors Ginger Scott and Kennedy Ryan, along with Kulture City, this year’s charitable partner, wanted to respond to the real needs of autism families during this incredibly challenging time. Kulture City will direct proceeds from the 2020 auction to a scholarship program for autism families struggling during COVID-19.
The online auction features signed paperbacks, hardcovers, full series sets, out-of-print covers, foreign editions, personal one-on-one Skype calls with some of your favorites . . . and MORE, all donated by authors, publishers, bloggers, readers. Just people who wanted to be a part of something to help autism families. In the past, some of our highest bidding items were tickets to sold-out author signings and in-demand book events. Of course, with social distancing, those have all been cancelled. To possibly compensate, several amazing authors, narrators and publishing professionals are auctioning off virtual chats! We’re hoping many readers will be enticed to bid on virtual chats with authors like LJ Shen, Tarryn Fisher, Beverly Jenkins, and Kristen Ashley, to name a few. To chat with all-star narrators like Zachary Webber, Shane East, Erin Mallon and more. Not to mention critiques and video chats with agents and editors. These are just a few items up for bid. We are incredibly grateful for every single item donated.
You can bid here NOW: charityauction.bid/Lift4Autism2020
Bidding closes Friday, May 1 at 5pm EST.
And if you don’t win your bid or want to bid, you can STILL be involved!
  1. Make a tax-deductible “no amount is too big or too small” donation to our Kulture City Fund: http://bit.ly/LIFT202Give
  1. Buy LIFT Gear like t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, mugs, etc… (Proceeds to Kulture City)
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Here’s some FAQ about the auction and the bidding process that may prove helpful
Winning bidders will be emailed with payment instructions.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Steals and Deals ~ April 25 - 30


Steals:

An Indecent Invitation (Spies and Lovers Book 1) by Laura Trentham

Gypsy King (Tin Gypsy Book 1) by Devney Perry

Collide (a Collision novella) by L B Dunbar

C.A. Harms Starter Set by C A Harms (Thats FOUR free Books)

Off The Hook (Fishing for Trouble Book 1) by Laura Drewry

All We Were (Ex-Factor Duet Book 1) by Elisabeth Grace and Michelle Lynn

Spring Romance: NINE Happily Ever Afters by Tessa Bailey, Devney Perry, Kennedy Fox, and more

The Yesterday Series: Books 1-3 by HJ Bellus

Hometown Hope: A Small Town Romance Anthology by Erin Nicholas, Stefanie London, Bethany Lopez, and more

Their Kidnapped Bride (Bridgewater Series Book 2) by Vanessa Vale

Don't Let Go (The Invisibles) by Michelle Lynn

Rumor Has It (Limelight Book 1) by Elisabeth Grace

Book Funnel Free Sports Romance

The Neanderthal Box Set: A Workplace Romance, 2020 Revised and Expanded Edition (Knitting in the City) by Penny Reid

Operation Mayhem Boxed Set: Military Romance boxed set Books 1 - 3 by Lindsay Cross

Men of Inked Books 1-3 by Chelle Bliss

Summer Lake Romance Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by SJ McCoy

Say You'll Stay (Return to Me Book 1) by Corinne Michaels

A Pinch of Salt (Three Sisters Catering Book 1) by Bethany Lopez

Tessa Ever After: A Best Friend's Little Sister Romance (Reluctant Hearts) by Brighton Walsh




Deals:

Torn Between Two Box Set: A Rockstar Love Triangle Romance by Mia Kayla $2.99

Cowboys of the Flint Hills: The Sinclaire Brothers: Volume 1-3 Boxed Set by Tessa Layne

In the Heart of the Fire (Nameless Book 1) by Dean Koontz $1.99

A Tiger's Claim (Shifters of Ashwood Falls Book 2) by Lia Davis $.99

The MacKenzie Family 9 books prices from $.99 to $1.99 by Robin Covington, Avery Flynn, and more

The Summer of Us (Mission Cove Book 1) by Melanie Moreland Preorder $.99

Vested Interest Box Set: Books 1-3 by Melanie Moreland $9.99

Shameless King (Kings of Rittenhouse Book 1) by Maya Hughes $.99

Play to Win: A Wynn Hockey Novel by Kelly Jamieson $1.99

Holding Hailey (Alaska Blizzard, Book 2) by Kat Mizera $.99

International Guy Volumes (4 book series) by Audrey Carlan $.99 each

The Cole Brothers: Collection Books 1 - 3 with bonus short-story (Cole Brothers Series) by Diana A Hicks $.99

The Legacy Collection Box Set: Books 1-6 y Ruth Cardello $1.99

A Date for Midnight (The Dating Series Book 1) L P Dover & Heidi McLaughlin $.99 (NEW RELEASE)

Wicked Horse Vegas Boxed Set Books 1-3 by Sawyer Bennett $9.99

Wicked Horse Vegas Boxed Set Books 4-6 by Sawyer Bennett $9.99

Second Chance (4 book series) by Jessica Lemmon $.99/each

The Best Man (The Blue Heron Series Book 1) by Kristan Higgins $2.99

Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan $1.99

The British Are Coming: George by Nancy Warren $.99




Other Fun Stuff:


*Prices are accurate at the time of posting, please double check before one clicking. All links belong to E-Reading After Midnight and we may be compensated. 

Review Round Up ~ April 25


Coming Soon:


Asking for TroubleAsking for Trouble by Amy Andrews

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy provided by Publisher via Net Galley

In Asking For Trouble, we return to Credence, CO with Della and Tucker as she begins to spread her wings.

I enjoyed getting to know these two characters better. Della has already put so much effort into her healing process that it was sweet to see her take the next steps. There was a great element of push pull with these two and I appreciated that Tucker was sensitive to Della’s past and worked to ensure her happinesses.

The secondary cast here is a lot of fun and contributes to some of the more emotionally engaging moments. I loved the crew at “The Old Folks Home” as well as Della’s brother, Arlo. I am definitely curious to see what happens next in Credence.

Amazon


TBR Reads:


The MisterThe Mister by E.L. James

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Paperback Copy Purchased

This book has been sitting waiting for me to read it for close to a year (since I met Ms James at a signing) and while I enjoyed it, I didn’t love it.

The characters are interesting. Our hero is a reluctant earl who just inherited the title; his leading lady is an Albanian refugee in England illegally. I liked both Maxim and Alessia. His conversion from a complete playboy to a devoted boyfriend is refreshing, especially since he doesn’t see if coming. We also saw her blossom from a timid cleaner to a brave young woman who could hold her own.

Plot wise, The Mister has a good story. There are multiple layers and lots of potential twists. The thing that kept me from giving this higher rating was that as interesting as the plot was, there were sections that seemed to drag.

I have to admit I am curious to see what happens next. Do these two get to keep their happy ending? How does the former countess/best friend handle the change in situation? While these questions don’t have to be answered- I love to see if they were!

Amazon




 Curvy Attraction: Aiden & Cecelia (Untouchable Curves, #1)Curvy Attraction: Aiden & Cecelia by Christa Wick

My rating: 3 of 5 stars - Average Read

Copy Purchased for Free

If you are looking for a plot driven, in depth book- this is not it. If you are looking for a quick and steamy distraction, then you will definitely find that with Curvy Attraction.

I liked Cecilia and Aiden and even found the idea of her hiding a crush on the older man while he waited for her to mature sweet. Unfortunately, there isn’t a ton of story in between the hot steamy scenes.

This was a free read and I honestly feel like it was priced right. Given the length and lack of story, I think I would have felt a bit cheated.

Amazon ~ Kindle Unlimited


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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Catch Me When I Fall ~ AL Jackson ~ Cover Reveal

Catch Me When I Fall

A Falling Stars stand-alone romance from A.L. Jackson

Coming June 1st



Cover: LJ Designs
Photo: Wander Aguiar
Model: Forest


DETAILS: 
TITLE: CATCH ME WHEN I FALL
RELEASE DATE: JUNE 1ST, 2020

Synopsis

A Falling Stars STAND-ALONE NOVEL from NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author, A.L. Jackson . . .

Sometimes trying to catch a star will light your whole world on fire…

Emily’s entire existence was wrapped up in touring with her country-rock band Carolina George.

What she never expected was to spend a passionate night with a gorgeous, tattooed stranger.

Their chemistry was combustible.
Their attraction irresistible.

It was never supposed to follow her into the light of day.
    
Royce’s night with the lead singer of Carolina George was the worst mistake of his life. He needs the band to sign on to his record label or his family will pay the price.

He knows falling for her will threaten his carefully laid plans.

Royce’s past is littered with mistakes and heartache—will he overcome or will his love for Emily just be one more tragedy…

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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.

Her bestselling series include THE REGRET SERIES, CLOSER TO YOU, BLEEDING STARS, FIGHT FOR ME, CONFESSIONS OF THE HEART, and FALLING STARS novels. Watch out for her upcoming stand-alone, CATCH ME WHEN I FALL, releasing June 1st.

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.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The Lasaran ~ Dianne Duvall ~ Blog Tour

We are beyond excited to be celebrate this release from Dianne Duvall with you today by participating in the release day blitz! THE LASARAN is the first novel in a thrilling new sci-fi romance series full of action, intrigue, humor, and happily-ever-afters!  Keep reading to find out more about the title below. Click here to order your copy today!




The Lasaran
Book #1 Aldebarian Alliance
By Dianne Duvall
April 21, 2020

New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall brings readers the first novel in a thrilling new sci-fi romance series full of action, intrigue, humor, and happily-ever-afters.

Taelon searches the galaxy for his younger sister, who mysteriously disappeared while on a diplomatic mission. When an ally reveals that she was seized and is being held prisoner on Earth, Taelon descends upon the blue planet, intent on freeing her and exacting vengeance. However, all does not go as planned. Before he can find her, Taelon is captured and becomes the subject of torturous experiments. For what feels like an eternity, all he knows is pain and fury… until a mind tentatively touches his own and a woman’s voice forever changes his world.

After suffering tragic losses, Lisa is finally beginning to carve out a future for herself when chance sends her to the Anomalous Cognition Research Institute. What at first appears to be a benign organization seeking participants for a psychic study instead turns out to be a government facility harboring a much darker intent. Lisa discovers this too late and soon becomes the unwilling subject of a terrifying experiment. Just as fear and desperation threaten to consume her, a deep, compelling voice penetrates the looming insanity and lends her hope.

Having seen only the worst of humanity, Taelon is shocked when Lisa risks everything to free him. Together the two make their escape, and Taelon finds himself fascinated by the small human woman who—despite all she’s suffered—can still laugh and tease and lure smiles from him. Friendship swiftly grows between them as they work together to evade soldiers intent on capturing them and find themselves hunted by mystifying preternatural beings. Through it all, Lisa steadfastly remains by his side, stealing more of his heart each day while she helps him unravel the mystery of his sister’s fate. Can they find his sister before the hunters find them? If they survive their quest, will Taelon have to bid Lisa farewell… or can he coax her into leaving her planet and joining him for the adventure of a lifetime?
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The Immortal Guardians Series:



ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians series and The Gifted Ones series. Reviewers have called Dianne's books "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly), "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews), "extraordinary" (Long and Short Reviews), and "wonderfully imaginative" (The Romance Reviews). Her books have twice been nominated for RT Reviewers' Choice Awards and are routinely deemed Top Picks by RT Book Reviews, The Romance Reviews, and/or Night Owl Reviews.

Dianne loves all things creative. When she isn't writing, Dianne is active in the independent film industry and has even appeared on-screen, crawling out of a moonlit grave and wielding a machete like some of the vampires she creates in her books.

For the latest news on upcoming releases, contests, and more, please visit DianneDuvall.com. You can also find Dianne online . . .

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Tour-Wide Giveaway:

- (1) $50 Amazon Gift Card
- (2) An Aldebarian Alliance, Immortal Guardians, and The Gifted Ones by Dianne Duvall Prize Pack

*Please be aware, that should conditions worsen due to COVID-19, the author reserves the right to substitute an Amazon.com gift card of their choice amount for the prize pack. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. 

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Monday, April 20, 2020

Here With Me by Tia Louise ~ New Release and Review


Release Date: April 20


Sawyer LaGrange.
He’s my best friend’s older brother.
He’s quiet, brooding, sexy as sin
Dark hair, a scruffy square jaw, and deep lines of muscle I trace my fingers along slowly, followed by my lips…
He always does what’s right.

Until me
They say you get in life what you have the courage to ask for.
Well, I’m brave.
And I want him.

Secrets.
Everybody has them.
Big, small, innocent… forbidden.
Mindy was a line I should never have crossed.

But I did.

She was beautiful… sassy and tempting,
And rules were made to be broken.
We broke them all.

Now I’m home, released from service with hidden scars.
Now my secrets are the demons that grow stronger every day.
I try to send her away, but I can’t let her go.
She’s my reason to fight, and I’ll walk through hell to be the man she deserves. 
To give her a reason to stay here with me.

(HERE WITH ME is a STAND-ALONE best friend’s older brother, second-chance, military romance. No cheating. No cliffhangers.)

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Meet Tia Louise

Tia Louise is the USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of When We Touch, the “Bright Lights,” “One to Hold,” and “Dirty Players” series, and co-author of the #4 Amazon bestseller The Last Guy.
After being a teacher, a book editor, a journalist, and finally a magazine editor, she started writing love stories and never stopped.
Louise lives in the Midwest with her trophy husband, two teenage geniuses, and one grumpy cat.

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Elizabeth's Review


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


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Here with Me is the third (or second depending on how you look at) book about Marines who returned home with baggage and have worked to heal. The focus for this book is Sawyer (brother of Noel from Wait for Me) and Mindy, the younger sister’s friend/unrequited love interest.

This book is by Tia Louise, so I don’t need to tell you it’s well written that is pretty much a given. The story line isn’t super unique, it’s a plot arc most readers have seen before. So what made this a 5 star read?

This was a 5 star read for me because Ms Louise hit on a couple of messages that I think people need to hear. The first - that even when we love someone, they will treat us to the standard we allow. Sometimes we have to do the hard thing and create a higher bar for them to reach - I was so glad to see Miss Irene help Mindy get that message.
The second piece for me was that mental health care is important and we need to do a better job for our veterans in helping them make sure they are healing the way they need to when they come home.

Sawyer and Mindy’s love story had ups and downs, but in the end it was a sweet story about finding your path, healing, and finding your anchor.

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

Steals and Deals ~ April 18 - 24


Steals:

An Indecent Invitation (Spies and Lovers Book 1) by Laura Trentham

Gypsy King (Tin Gypsy Book 1) by Devney Perry

In To Her by JA Huss

Love Stings Series: Books 1-3 by Evan Grace

Your French Kisses (Boyfriend Material Book 4) by Lauren Blakely

The Start of Us (No Regrets Book 1) by Lauren Blakely

Fever Claim: A Wolf Shifter Romance (The Sigma Menace Book 1) by Marie Johnston

Kiss a Girl in the Rain (Take a Chance, Book 1) by Nancy Warren

Ride Baby Ride (Thompson & Sons Book 1) by Vivian Arend

Driven (The Driven Series Book 1) by K Bromberg

Their Kidnapped Bride (Bridgewater Series Book 2) by Vanessa Vale

On A Night Like This (Callaways Book 1) by Barbara Freethy

Hometown Hope: A Small Town Romance Anthology

Your Perfect Year: A Novel  by Charlotte Lucas

His Wicked Heart (Secrets & Scandals Book 2) by Darcy Burke

Royal Bully (Mafia Royals) by Rachel Van Dyken

Maid for the Billionaire (Book 1) (Legacy Collection) by Ruth Cardello

Paper Fools (Hearts and Arrows Book 1) by Staci Hart

Last Resort (Grayton Series Book 1) by Jill Sanders

Unbroken (A Beachwood Bay Love Story Book 2) by Melody Grace

Random Acts of Crazy: Opposites Attract Small Town Romantic Comedy (Random Series Book 1) by Julia Kent

Crazy Love - Krista & Chase (Crossroads, Book 6) by Melanie Shawn

Back-up (The Back-up Series Book 1) by A M Madden

Good Girl: A Rockstar Romance (Wicked Book 1) by Piper Lawson

The Power to Break (The Unbreakable Thread Book 1) by Liza Suzanne

Collide (a Collision novella) by L B Dunbar

C.A. Harms Starter Set by C A Harms (Thats FOUR free Books)

Baby Mine (Hunter & Lennon duet #1) (Roommate Duet Series) by Kennedy Fox

Off The Hook (Fishing for Trouble Book 1) by Laura Drewry

All We Were (Ex-Factor Duet Book 1) by Elisabeth Grace and Michelle Lynn

Anything For You (The Connor Family Book 1) by Layla Hagen

Country Heaven (Dare River Book 1) by Ava Miles

Full Tilt (Full Tilt Duet Book 1) by Emma Scott



Deals:

Torn Between Two Box Set: A Rockstar Love Triangle Romance by Mia Kayla $2.99

Hat Trick (Shots On Goal Standalone Book 1) by Kristen Hope Mazzola $.99

Hold On My Heart by Tracy Brogan $.99

Blindfolded Innocence (Hqn) by Alessandra Torre

How to Catch an Alpha (3 book series) by Aurora Rose Reynolds $1.99 to $3.99

Fluke My Life (4 book series) by Aurora Rose Reynolds - each book $.99

The Blythe College Complete Series Box Set by Rochelle Paige $.99

Breakaway (The Rule Book Collection) by A M Johnson $.99

The Boy Friend: A Friends to Lovers Romantic Comedy (Platonically Complicated Book 1) by Mika Jolie $.99

My Life as an Album (Books 1-4): A small town, southern fiction series by L J Evans $3.99

Just One of the Groomsmen (Getting Hitched in Dixie Book 1) by Cindi Madsen $.99

Rebel (Women Who Dare) by Beverly Jenkins $1.99

Sensual Surrender (romantic suspense) (The Serafina: Sin City Series Book 2) by Katie Reus $.99

Finding Alexei by Kendall Ryan $.99

It's Only Love (A Green Mountain Romance Book 5) by Marie Force $1.99

Shameless King (Kings of Rittenhouse Book 1) by Maya Hughes $.99

Debase (Elite Bratva Brotherhood Book 1) by Rachel Van Dyken $.99

A Kiss to Tell by W Winters $.99

Lone Wolf Cowboy (A Gold Valley Novel Book 7) by Maisey Yates $1.99

Plain Jayne (Friends First Book 1) by Laura Drewry $.99

The Aussie Next Door (Patterson's Bluff Book 1) by Stefanie London $1.99

Bad Bachelors Bundle by Stefanie London $3.82 (for 3 Books)

Sexy Liar: A Dirty Little Secrets Duet (Dirty Hacker Book 1) by Stacey Kennedy $.99

The MacKenzie Family (11 books) Various authors including Avery Flynn - Prices range from .99 to $1.99



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