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* Release Blitz * COEN by Sawyer Bennett

September 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Coen: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: September 27, 2022

Synopsis:

Read the first THREE chapters of Coen

Coen Highsmith was a league star, but he lost more than his team the day the Pittsburgh Titans’ plane crashed. Can he be saved from his downward spiral of guilt and regret to become the man he once was?

I had it all—a successful hockey career, the respect and adoration of the fans, a rotation of beautiful women warming my bed, and a feeling of self-worth and contentment with the direction of my life. But that all changed the day the team plane went down, taking my only chance of redemption with it. Now I’m left with the daily reminder of all my failures and my inability to correct them.

My new teammates are tired of my attitude and following my suspension, I hole up in a mountain cabin to get away from all of it. The isolation is exactly what I need to get out of my own head, and I’m beginning to think I could be content in this quiet forever.

Tillie Marshall isn’t the type of woman who would usually catch my attention, yet she manages to do so for all the wrong reasons. I’m here for the peace and seclusion but the quirky artist is hell-bent on destroying that by cutting down the trees that separate our properties so she can open a pottery studio. If it’s a fight she wants, it’s a fight she’ll get. I have the money and the time and no issues bringing her down through the court system. While I see flashes of steely determination within her, I’ve found that being a jerk comes naturally these days and she won’t be hard to intimidate.

Unfortunately, that gorgeous and somewhat odd neighbor who has been causing me grief is creating another type of feeling within me. And once that spark is lit, Tillie displays a faith in me that for the first time since the crash I desperately want to believe. Now it’s time for me to step up and become the man—no, a better man than I once was.

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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.

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* Review * THE COMEBACK HEIR by Janice Maynard

September 26, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE COMEBACK HEIR by Janice Maynard

The Comeback Heir by Janice Maynard
Published by Harlequin Desire on September 27, 2022
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It was an outrageous favor to ask an ex-lover,

To be the live-in nanny for the baby on his doorstep…

Blue-collar billionaire Wynn Oliver has just inherited a baby and he needs his ex, Felicity Vance, to move in and help him. She knows what it’s like to be without a mother and she knows him—no other nanny will do. It should be as simple as a favor for an old friend, but their sizzling attraction makes it…complicated. Will the secrets that tore them apart years ago come between them again?

Sizzling attraction and heartfelt emotions throughout! I really enjoyed this unlikely reunion between first loves at a point in their life that they never expected to reconnect. The characters are likable and the situation they find themselves in is emotional, yet heartwarming. I loved every minute of their story!

Wynn has closed himself off from the person he was when his teenage self fell in love with Fliss. He’s accomplished and more than successful, but seeing a warmth come into his life with her near is really rewarding.

Felicity is kindhearted and sincere and the fact that she was willing to put her life on hold to do her ex a huge favor spoke volumes about the type of person that she is.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a fast paced, emotional reunion of past loves when life has moved forward drastically and they aren’t expecting it.

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* Review * WYOMING RODEO RESCUE by Carol Ross

September 26, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * WYOMING RODEO RESCUE by Carol Ross

Wyoming Rodeo Rescue by Carol Ross
Series: The Blackwells of Eagle Springs #3
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on September 27, 2022
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Will a Wyoming cowboy…

Rescue her heart?

Famous equestrian Summer Davies travels to Wyoming to escape a scandal…and rescue Levi Blackwell’s rodeo. When she arrives early, the only place to stay is with the ornery—and gorgeous—cowboy. Their commitment to making the rodeo a success, and Summer’s affection for his young daughter, draws them together. When he learns about her past, will he still want her help? Or will he end up chasing her away?

Loving this sweet and sentimental return to the Blackwell family! With the third book in The Blackwells of Eagle Springs series Carol Ross brings us Levi’s story and his adorable daughter Isla steals the show. The characters have great chemistry and have solid back stories to delve into.

Levi is family oriented and loyal and I easily liked him. His devotion to his kiddo was super sweet.

Summer came off as a bit pretentious at first, but as she mellowed out, her true character started to show through. I enjoyed them together.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that likes a close knit family who always has some drama going on behind the scenes as each sibling finds their forever love.

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* Review * IDLE by Arell Rivers

September 26, 2022 Leave a Comment

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IDLE by Arell Rivers
Series: Sins of the Fathers #4
Published by Tarnished Halo Publishing LLC on September 22, 2022
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A home renovation show brings them together ~ will they update more than an apartment?

Paige

I need my independence.

My parents’ apartment is a battlefield, and I can’t wait to escape. So, when my brother’s best friend asks me to partner with him on a home renovation reality show competition, I’m all in.

The fact that I’m wildly attracted to him and he seems determined to friendzone me is irrelevant. It’s not like I need a new romance.

Or so I thought…

Jesse

I’ve been living someone else’s life.

When my sister died, I fulfilled her potential. I never really focused on my own.

Until now.

With Paige’s help, I have a shot at finally making my dreams come true. I know I have what it takes to be a great carpenter.

But do I have what it takes to keep my mind—and hands—off Paige?

Seems unlikely…

They’re complete opposites with nothing in common but a little forced proximity, and an incredibly inconvenient attraction. Will competition bring them closer to happily ever after—or heartbreak?

An unlikely pair sizzles with chemistry! A quirky take on a brother’s best friend trope with a reality TV spin to it. I liked the characters and their main portrayal, but I find the background continuation of this series to be a bit weak and not keeping us on the edge of our seats enough through the possibly criminal father drama. I need a little more to fully engross me.

Paige is underappreciated and at her wits end from still living at home with her battling parents. Seeing her find a way to shine is heartwarming.

Jesse is a sweetheart, but he’s living his life for all of the wrong reasons and seeing him finally get the recognition he needs to be himself is rewarding.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that likes a bit of family drama in the background as each sibling/cousin finds their happily ever after.

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* Review * LONG SHOT by Kat Mizera

September 26, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Long Shot by Kat Mizera
Series: Lauderdale Knights #3
on September 20, 2022
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Welcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter.

Jace:
I never expected to make it up to the big leagues. But now that I’m here, I’m never going back down. I will out-work, out-train, outdo every other guy on the Knights if that’s what it takes. Not even a shark attack will get in my way… but the sexy surfer chick who rescues me just might.

Tawny:
Losing my soulmate taught me that life is short. And I’m going to spend the rest of mine becoming one of the top surfers in the world. I refuse to be distracted by some hotshot hockey player who is my polar opposite. No matter how good it is between us. Deep down I don’t want to lose this thing we have going, but one wrong move and he just might pull me under.

Delectably dashing! With the third book in her Lauderdale Knights hockey series Kat Mizera is turning up the heat with an amazingly fresh meet cute, and I was hooked from that point forward. The characters are both intriguing with connectible personalities and have quite the connection throughout the story that keeps you turning page after page in delight. I’m looking forward to more to come in the series.

Jace is a down-to-earth type of guy that is easy to like and seems to go with the flow as he chases his dreams.

Tawny is a unique character that really had me hooked me.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a hockey romance with a likable group of players that razz each other all the time but are steadfast in their friendship and dedication to the loves of their lives as each one settles down and falls in love.

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* Review * ALL IS BRIGHT by RaeAnne Thayne

September 22, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * ALL IS BRIGHT by RaeAnne Thayne

All Is Bright by RaeAnne Thayne
Published by HQN Books on September 20, 2022
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Sage McKnight is an ambitious young architect working at her father’s firm who takes on her most challenging client in Mason Tucker. The former pro baseball player is still healing from the physical and emotional scars after a plane crash left him a wheelchair-using single dad, and he’s determined not to let anyone breach his emotional defenses. Sage knows her work on Mason’s new home in Hope’s Crossing is her best work yet, and she won’t let her grumpy client prevent her from showcasing her work personally.

With Sage’s gift for taking broken things and making them better, the matchmaking talent of the quirky locals and a generous sprinkling of Christmas cheer, Mason doesn’t stand a chance against the power of this magical holiday season.

A generous dose of sweet and sentimental holiday cheer! RaeAnne Thayne is giving long time fans the gift of returning to the fan favorite setting of Hopes Crossing this holiday season. The characters are endearing and easy to like, there is love and laughter but also heartache and angst in the mix as Sage and Mason and Taryn and Charlie figure out what life has in store for them if they can see past the pain from their past. I enjoyed every minute of ALL IS BRIGHT!

Sage and Mason both have come through a lot to get to the point where they are right now. She is sweet and sincere in helping every person she can in life while living with the sacrifice she made long ago. He’s grumpy, yet loving with his adorable daughter and looking forward from the pain of the past the best he can.

Taryn is hoping against hope that Charlie will finally be able to forgive himself for the past and move forward with her in the future that she’s always dreamed of. Both characters are kind and fulfilling and seeing them overcome their challenges is heartwarming.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a bit of turmoil mixed with their romance while holiday festivities blossom around town.

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* Review * BRATVA TREASURE by Sabine Barclay

September 22, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * BRATVA TREASURE by Sabine Barclay

Bratva Treasure by Sabine Barclay
Series: The Ivankov Brotherhood #3
Published by Oliver Heber Books on September 20, 2022
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She has no idea what she agreed to…

My printsessa thinks she’s taken a regular job for a regular lawyer.

She doesn’t know the devils that lurk below the surface now that she’s in my world. The bratva world.

Innocent, sweet, and trusting.

All the things I am not. All the things I never knew I wanted.

But I do now. And she’s mine.

Let someone try to take her. I’ll burn the world down around them to keep her. She’s my soulmate.

She doesn’t know her limits yet. I’ll take her there, then bring her back with my touch and my love.

Their instant connection steams up the pages! With the third book in the Ivankov Brotherhood series Sabine Barclay is bringing us Nikolai’s story. The characters are easy to connect with and I was hooked quickly by the plot and intrigue. I enjoy this family and their drama a lot, but the same old Daddy/Baby Girl kink from every single brother is becoming a true bore.

Niko is commanding and self-assured, but his heart is pure when it comes to his loved ones.

Anastasia is sweet and sincere, but her family secrets reveal how sheltered she has been.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a mafia romance showcasing power and showdowns as each brother finds their forever.

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* Release Blitz/Review * INTO THE DARK by Jessica Ames

September 20, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * INTO THE DARK by Jessica Ames

Into the Dark by Jessica Ames
Series: Royal Bastards MC: Liverpool, England #3
on September 20, 2022
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Marleigh

One night was enough to change my life. I was taken, plucked out of my life and forced into hell. Gaining my freedom didn’t unshackle the chains around me. It made them tighten. I’m fueled by my need to avenge the wrongs done to me and those I was forced to leave behind. I’ll stop at nothing to achieve that.

I don’t need a brave knight riding a motorcycle and wearing leather to save me. He doesn’t agree. He thinks I’m a damsel in distress, but I’m focused on my task—destroying the man who ripped my world apart.

Machete

Marleigh needs to realize I’m not walking away and leaving her to face these demons alone. This fight is mine as much as it’s hers. We’ve been tracking the men who are operating in our city without our permission and we’re ready to bring them down. We’ll stop at nothing to return safety to our streets, but Marleigh seems determined to get in my way at every turn. She needs to back off before she gets hurt. She’s under my skin and as much as I want to deny it, I want to claim her as mine. The problem is she’s walking into danger and I’m not sure if I can save her.

*Warning : Contains dark emotional scenes that may trigger some readers.

Raw and exhilarating! With the third book in the Royal Bastards MC: Liverpool, England series we dive into the heart of the trafficking ring as the guys jump in to aid shutting it down. The characters are intense and easy to connect with. I feel like a lot was left hanging and felt a bit incomplete, but I enjoyed Marleigh and Blake and their resolution. Looking forward to more to come in the series.

Marleigh tugged at my heartstrings immediately and is easy to like and understand her heartache. She never expected to feel anything for a man again, but Blake is special.

Machete is tough and intense, but Marleigh brings out a soft side of him that no one has ever seen before.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that likes a tough and gritty MC series that takes on intense topics and weaves characters into our heart left and right.

Title: Into the Dark
Series: Royal Bastards MC

Liverpool, England #3

Author: Jessica Ames

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: September 20, 2022

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Marleigh

One night was enough to change my life. I was taken, plucked out of my life and forced into hell. Gaining my freedom didn’t unshackle the chains around me. It made them tighten. I’m fuelled by my need to avenge the wrongs done to me and those I was forced to leave behind. I’ll stop at nothing to achieve that.

I don’t need a brave knight riding a motorcycle and wearing leather to save me. He doesn’t agree. He thinks I’m a damsel in distress, but I’m focused on my task—destroying the man who ripped my world apart.

Machete

Marleigh needs to realise I’m not walking away and leaving her to face these demons alone. This fight is mine as much as it’s hers. We’ve been tracking the men who are operating in our city without our permission and we’re ready to bring them down. We’ll stop at nothing to return safety to our streets, but Marleigh seems determined to get in my way at every turn. She needs to back off before she gets hurt. She’s under my skin and as much as I want to deny it, I want to claim her as mine. The problem is she’s walking into danger and I’m not sure if I can save her.

*Warning : Contains dark emotional scenes that may trigger some readers.

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* Release Blitz/Review * GOAL CHASER by Stacey Lynn

September 20, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * GOAL CHASER by Stacey Lynn

Goal Chaser by Stacey Lynn
Series: Las Vegas Vipers #6
on September 20, 2022
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When my ex-wife walked out our door, she didn't just take her belongings with her, she took my heart.

I was pretty sure it would never work again, but that was before my sister’s best friend showed up at my door. Beaten. In need of serious help. And my sister sent Emmersyn to me, knowing I’d do whatever I could to help.

Except doing whatever I can means getting married. Again.

We both know the score though, which means Emmersyn knows I’ll never love her. I can help protect her and our marriage secures her inheritance, but love? I’ve already ruined one woman. I refuse to hurt another.

We say I do, and almost immediately I realize spending this much time around Emmersyn will be my downfall.

I might be breaking my promise to her already.

Turns out, when it comes to love and women, I’m wrong about a lot of things.

Captivating from start to finish! With the next book in the always entertaining Las Vegas Vipers hockey series, we are taking a jump into a marriage of convenience trope with a vengeance. The characters are both super easy to like, the development of their relationship is spot on and though there were a few plot holes that could have been filled in a bit better, I wholeheartedly enjoyed Kane and Emmersyn’s story!

Kane is an all around great guy and I enjoyed seeing him get his happily ever after that he deserved. I wanted to know more about what went wrong with the ex though, that was left a bit vague.

Emmersyn is easy to like and sympathize with. She’s a bit naive in some of the things she did in the past, but I enjoyed who she was with Kane.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a hockey romance with a great group of guys meshing on and off the ice as each finds their forever love while enjoying great friendships.

Goal Chaser by Stacey Lynn is now live!

When my ex-wife walked out our door, she didn’t just take her belongings with her, she took my heart.

So when my sister’s best friend needs help and they decide a fake marriage is the best way to save her, I volunteer. I’ve had no interest in relationships since my divorce. No interest in women. I will never fall in love again… so what’s the harm? A few months of living together and we go our separate ways. At least that’s what I thought. Turns out, when it comes to love and women, I’m wrong about a lot of things.

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Meet Stacey

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

The author of over thirty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on sports romance and emotional, small-town romance, she also loves stretching herself in different genres. Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Together with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, she has four children. Her life is a chaotic mess that fights with her Type-A, list-making, neurotically organized preferences and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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* Review * DEAD ON ARRIVAL by Nichole Severn

September 19, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Dead on Arrival by Nichole Severn
Series: Defenders of Battle Mountain #3
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on September 27, 2022
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A bomb-strapped body
A rookie cop caught in the inferno

After barely escaping a deadly explosion, Officer Alma Majors has one clue to identify the victim and solve the case: a sliver of bone. But it’s going to take more than shrapnel to expose the culprit. Bomb expert Cree Gregson will risk everything to protect his neighbor from a killer determined to avoid exposure. Protecting his heart may prove more difficult…

High intensity intrigue! With the third book in the Defenders of Battle Mountain series we are quickly thrust into the middle of danger and the action is intense throughout. I wanted more relationship development and a bit more details in their back stories would have been ideal, but the impact of the mystery and danger was top notch.

Alma is sincere and kind and looking to turn over a new beginning for herself in a new town, but she doesn’t expect her first case with Battle Mountain PD to overtake her life so much.

Cree is adept and knowledgeable in ways that are in demand even though he’s only passing through Battle Mountain.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a fast paced mystery filled with action, danger and a hint of romance.

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