Saturday, October 5, 2019

Steals and Deals ~ October 5 - 10


Steals:


The Flight of Hope by HJ Bellus

Don't Be Afraid by C A Harms


Deals:


We Own Tonight by Corinne Michales $.99



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Friday, October 4, 2019

Review Round Up - October 4


From the TBR Pile:


The Curve (Swift Series Book 1)The Curve by Leslie Pike

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

Review Copy Received as a gift

I’ve gone a bit in reverse order with this series and started with the last book instead of the first. After meeting the Swift family in The Cannon, I wanted to know more.

Getting to know Atticus, Charlotte, and Mallory in The Curve was a treat. The book isn’t super long, so there isn’t a deep dive into every nook of past and present, but they were a couple/budding family that was great to watch.

I especially enjoyed how Ms Pike touched in issues of trusting your gut, bullying, and the impact of social media. Not only did she let us see these things, she let us see a healthy response and resolution- a message that is important in this day and age. Add in the fact that Atticus handles dating a single mom with grace and understanding and you have a winner of a book.

Now I am really curious to go back and read Brick’s book!

Amazon


 Work for ItWork for It by Talia Hibbert

4.5 Stars - One of the best

Review Copy Purchased

This is a book I picked up at the recommendation of favorite author (Kennedy Ryan) and after finishing it in one day, I will definitely be seeking out Ms Hibbert's back list.

Work for It is the 4th book in a series, but reads very well on it's own. Olu and Griffin are two characters whom at first glance seem to be so different that they would never work as a couple. Watching them spend time together was like watching a flower bloom. Ms Hibbert did an excellent job of creating situations that allowed them to get to know each other and discover that under the very different exteriors were to people incredibly well matched.

One of my favorite things about Work for It was how Olu and Griff were catalysts for change in each other. Both characters seemed to have been in a state of inertia prior to meeting. Seeing them interact and the introspection that created was refreshing. I enjoyed the sense that even if there had not been romantic interest, these were 2 people who would have been good for each other.

Ms Hibbert addresses a couple of difficult issues in Work for It; particularly depression and bullying. These are handled gently and we see support offered where it's needed, but it's something to be aware of for readers.

After reading Work For It, I am looking forward to reading the books that come before it in the series and getting to know the couples appearing here in secondary roles.

Amazon


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

3.5 Stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Book Free at time of Purchase

This is a book I picked up fairly recently (I think) based on a blurb and I am glad I took the chance.

This was a fun, character driven romance that introduces a family of 6 siblings as book 1 in a series. Landon is a career minded widower and defacto family patriarch, Maddie is a successful landscape designer working for his sister when they cross paths.

I liked both Landon and Maddie. I enjoyed their connections and the way they interacted during the semi slow burn phase of the story. The biggest conflict here was where Landon chose to make his home and the fact that both characters were scared to take the big step of communicating.

Anything for you is a pretty light hearted read. There are some emotional hurdles, but nothing extreme. It was entertaining to see if the issues could be worked out. Ms Hagan does an excellent job of incorporating the Connor siblings into the story just enough that we know them and want to see more without letting them over power Maddie and Landon.

Overall, this book was a win and I am curious about the other Connor siblings’ stories.

Amazon



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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Southern Heartbreaker ~ Jessica Peterson ~ Cover Reveal

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He was the bad boy I fell for in college. Now he’s a sexy single dad and Charleston’s most successful venture capitalist. Dominant and decisive, Ford Montgomery is used to getting what he wants. And he just set his sights on me...
Southern Heartbreaker, an all-new standalone contemporary romance in the Charleston Heat series by Jessica Peterson is coming October 24, 2019!
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Ford Montgomery was my first everything.
First love.
First guy I slept with.
First heartbreak when he dumped me without explanation.
A decade later, it’s just my luck he’s the first guy I run into after moving back to my hometown of Charleston. Three piece suit, tie, and a watch worth more than my car--being a mogul looks good on Ford. So does being a doting dad to his adorable four-year-old daughter.
I tell myself I can resist him. But one impulsive, ill-advised kiss later, and Ford is in hot pursuit. He’s determined to make up for his past mistakes, and convinces me to give him a second chance.
What started out as fun between the sheets gets really serious, really fast. Problem is, I swore I’d never give up the dreams I worked so hard for to settle down and do the family thing.
But seeing Ford light up around his daughter--seeing how he’s chasing his ambitions while rocking fatherhood--is making me rethink what I want out of life.
It doesn’t help that behind his corporate veneer is the bad boy I fell in love with. And bad boys aren’t afraid to play dirty...or break hearts.
Southern Heartbreaker is part of the Charleston Heat Series, which is a series of interconnected standalone novels set in the steamy southern town of Charleston, South Carolina.
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Coming October 24, 2019 to Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!
Add to GoodReads: http://bit.ly/2xsfTGu
Cover Designer: Najla Qamber of Najla Qamber Designs
Photographer: Dany Fantoni
Cover Model: Marco Boscolo
About Jessica:
Jessica Peterson writes smart, sexy romance set in her favorite cities around the world. She grew up on a steady diet of Mr. Darcy, Jamie Frasier, and Edward Cullen, and it wasn’t long before she started creating irresistible heroes of her own. She loves strong coffee, stronger heroines, and heroes with hot accents.
She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband Ben and her smelly Goldendoodle Martha Bean.
Connect with Jessica:
The City Girls, Jessica’s Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PetersonsPupils/
Instagram: @JessicaPAuthor (https://www.instagram.com/jessicapauthor/)
Email: jessicapauthor@jessicapeterson.com
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Down To Deep ~ J Daniels ~ Excerpt Reveal




DOWN TO DEEP
Dirty Deeds Book 4
BY J. Daniels
Release Date: October 8

Two single parents and three adorable kids are about to have a summer they'll never forget in this sexy, heartwarming new novel of the New York Times bestselling series.

Following the sudden death of his wife, Nathan Bell has spent nearly two years burying himself in work and neglecting his biggest responsibility: his daughter. Overcome with guilt, he wants to connect with little Marley, but he doesn’t know how to do it alone. And then Jenna Savage throws him a lifeline.
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A single mom of twins, Jenna is more than capable of taking care of Nate’s adorable two-year-old, and wants to help Nathan however she can. Soon, attachments are made, forcing Jenna and her kids into new territory. And the closer everyone becomes, the more right it feels.
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Falling in love forces Nathan to face his biggest fear, and when hearts, both big and little, are on the line, the only thing scarier than needing someone is losing them all.

Buy Links:
☆ Amazon ➜ https://geni.us/downtoodeep
☆ Apple Books ➜ http://bit.ly/dtd_ibooks
☆ Nook ➜ http://bit.ly/dtd_nook
☆ Kobo ➜ http://bit.ly/dtd_kobo

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
J. Daniels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Alabama Summer, Dirty Deeds and Sweet Addiction series.

Best known for her sexy, small-town romances, her debut novel, Sweet Addiction, was first published in 2014 and went on to become an international bestseller. Since then, she has published more than ten novels, including the Dirty Deeds series with Forever Romance.

Daniels grew up in Baltimore and currently lives in Maryland with her husband and two kids. A former full-time Radiologic Technologist, she began writing romance after college and quickly discovered a passion for it. You'll still catch her in scrubs every now and then, but most of her time is spent writing these days—a career she is eternally grateful for.

Always an avid reader, Daniels enjoys books of all kinds, but favors Romance (of course) and Fantasy. She loves hiking, traveling, going to the mountains for the weekend, and spending time with her family.

To receive an email when she releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! http://bit.ly/jdaniels_newsletter

NEXT RELEASE: All We Want, book six in the sexy and hilariously charming Alabama Summer series. Now LIVE!

She loves meeting and interacting with her readers. Visit her website to see where you can find her! www.authorjdaniels.com

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Excerpt
Marley kept whining. She stomped her foot and shook her head at her father when he held out a stuffed giraffe. Nate swapped it out for a book, turning to a page and pointing at one of the pictures. She wasn’t interested. Marley fell back onto her butt as tears hit her cheeks. Her legs kicked against the floor with fury.
Nate pinched his eyes shut, ran a hand through his hair, and looked down at her. He appeared lost, and possibly on the brink of a melt-down himself.
He was overwhelmed, that was clear.
“Has she eaten dinner? Maybe she’s hungry,” I said, walking over to the play yard. On instinct, I bent over the gate and held out my arms. I wanted to soothe her somehow. I at least wanted to try. I hated seeing this sweet thing so upset.
Marley immediately stood up and came to me. When I got her on my hip, she settled down and played with the chain around my neck again.
“I don’t know what she is,” Nate replied. He held up his glasses and rubbed at his eyes. “I guess she could be hungry.”
“If you want, I can take her out there and she can eat with us. It’s just me and my kids.”
“Really?”
“Sure. What does she like off the menu?”
He looked at Marley, thinking hard on that question. “Normal two-year-old stuff?” Our gazes met. I saw the embarrassment in his eyes before he looked down and away. “Sorry. I really don’t know what she likes. I haven’t spent much time with her.” He gripped the back of his neck, mumbling, “I’m sure that’s obvious right now.”
His shame was palpable.
Something about the way Nate spoke, the humiliation in his voice, the rejection—he wanted to know his daughter. He wanted to have the answer to any question I could ask him about her, and he didn’t know how.
Everything inside me that made me who I was, wanted to help him.



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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Steals and Deals ~ October 1 - 3


Steals:






Deals:




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Single in Sitka by Katy Regnery ~ Cover Reveal





SINGLE IN SITKA by New York Times bestseller Katy Regnery will be here on OCT 8th and you can preorder it for $.99 









** This will be a full length novel

A single Dad. A personal ad. What could possibly go wrong?

When Seattle journalist, Amanda McKendrick, pitches a new story about the increase of bear attacks in Sitka, her newspaper sends her north for two weeks. While there, she answers the personal ad of single dad, Luke Kingston, looking for a little no-strings-attached fun to pass the time.

But the sweet, widowered father of three—who just happens to be a smokin’ hot state trooper—turns out to be a lot more than Amanda bargained for. As the days go by, she wonders if it’ll be possible to return to Seattle without leaving her heart behind.















New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katy Regnery started her writing career by enrolling in a short story class in January 2012. One year later, she signed her first contract, and Katy’s first novel was published in September 2013.

Over forty books later, Katy claims authorship of the multititled New York Times and USA Today bestselling Blueberry Lane Series, which follows the English, Winslow, Rousseau, Story, and Ambler families of Philadelphia; the seven-book, bestselling ~a modern fairytale~ series, including Katy’s “Beauty and the Beast” story, The Vixen and the Vet, 
which was a 2015 RITA© nominee; and several other stand-alone novels and novellas, including the critically-acclaimed, 2018 RITA© nominated, USA Today bestselling contemporary romance, Unloved, a love story.

 Katy’s books are available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Turkish.

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2019 Favorites ~ Part 3

The "Favorites" post is one of the most fun things I get to do. This is my personal list of 5 star (or really close) reads so far this year.  These are listed in the order that I read them, not necessarily when they were published, and newer reads will be at the top. 


Work for It by Talia Hibbert
Goodreads ~ Amazon

How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Byrne
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Dare by S L Scott
Goodreads ~ Amazon

One Year Home by Marie Force
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Life and Other Inconveniences by Kristin Higgins
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Letter to Molly by Devney Perry
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Choose Me by RC Boldt
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Kiwi Rules by Rosalind James
Goodreads ~ Amazon (KU)

Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan
Goodreads ~ Amazon

With a Hitch by RC Boldt
Goodreads ~ Amazon

The Beach in Winter by Leslie Pike
Goodreads ~ Amazon

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros
Goodreads~ Amazon

Think Twice by Stephanie Rose
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Just Come Over by Rosalind James
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Wicked Knight by Sawyer Bennett
Goodreads ~ Amazon

The Military Wife by Laura Trentham
Goodreads ~ Amazon



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