* Review * ASK YOUR MOM IF I’M REAL by Lani Lynn Vale

December 10, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Review * ASK YOUR MOM IF I’M REAL by Lani Lynn ValeAsk Your Mom If I'm Real by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: The Heroes of The Dixie Wardens MC #9
on December 10, 2024
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Dixie + Mary

Dixie met Mary in a bar in the middle of nowhere. He knew the moment she served him “whatever the hell she wanted to” that she was the one.

That day, he takes her from her abusive life and gives her everything she’s ever wanted.

For thirty-one years, they’re married. For thirty-one years, he worships the ground she walks on. For thirty-one years, she makes him the happiest man on the planet.

They have babies. They lose babies. They laugh and they love. They’ve fought and they’ve struggled.

But nothing prepares him for the day she leaves him. The day that his life ends, and he goes on existing, waiting for the day that he can join her again.

Join Dixie as he remembers the love of his life in this heartbreaking story that speaks of love and loss and finally, a happily ever after.

Jeremiah+Merriam

Jeremiah Dixon has a way with words.

In the professional hockey world, he’s known as Mr. Suave. The man who always says the right thing and can charm the pants off of anyone.

Of course, when a damsel in distress falls into his arms after practice, he can’t stop himself from pursuing her. Who wouldn’t instantly fall in love with a woman who looked like Merriam Kennedy did?

She was beautiful, fierce, and everything he’s ever wanted in a woman.

They fall in love with each other over wings and beer. But before he can get her number, she leaves and takes his heart with her.

As luck would have it, he runs into her a few days later. She’s still as beautiful as ever, with a sizable bruise on her face and defeat haunting her eyes.

He tries to break through her walls, but she’s adamant that she can make it on her own.

Until, that is, her abusive father threatens her baby girl. Then she has no other choice but to run into a blizzard on Christmas Eve to escape him. And she knows just where to go.

To him. Jeremiah Dixon—the man that her heart and soul know is the one meant to fix all the broken things inside of her.

 

Vale has two heartfelt stories in store for her fans with this release! First we’ll get a look back at Dixie and Mary’s story from The Heroes of the Dixie Wardens MC series and a current catch up with him and his fam as he prepares to be reunited with his one true love, then we get a hockey romance with Jeremiah and Merriam. I love Vale’s MC worlds and always want more, but this dip into hockey was really fun from her and I would love to see these characters again in a full fledged series from some of his teammates too. There is lots of sadness and emotion to wade through in both stories, but the characters are true blue and easy to like. I loved that old glimpse into the MC series again even if it was riddled with sadness. Loved it and highly recommend if you haven’t read The Heroes of the Dixie Wardens MC series that you run and nab those books to catch up!

 

 

 

 

Title: Ask Your Mom if I’m Real
Series: The Heroes of the Dixie Wardens MC #8.5
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Tropes: MC Romance/Hockey Romance
Release Date: December 10, 2024
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Dixie + Mary

 

Dixie met Mary in a bar in the middle of nowhere. He knew the moment she served him “whatever the hell she wanted to” that she was the one.
That day, he takes her from her abusive life and gives her everything she’s ever wanted.
For thirty-one years, they’re married. For thirty-one years, he worships the ground she walks on. For thirty-one years, she makes him the happiest man on the planet.
They have babies. They lose babies. They laugh and they love. They’ve fought and they’ve struggled.
But nothing prepares him for the day she leaves him. The day that his life ends, and he goes on existing, waiting for the day that he can join her again.
Join Dixie as he remembers the love of his life in this heartbreaking story that speaks of love and loss and finally, a happily ever after.

 

Jeremiah + Merriam

 

Jeremiah Dixon has a way with words.
In the professional hockey world, he’s known as Mr. Suave. The man who always says the right thing and can charm the pants off of anyone.
Of course, when a damsel in distress falls into his arms after practice, he can’t stop himself from pursuing her. Who wouldn’t instantly fall in love with a woman who looked like Merriam Kennedy did?
She was beautiful, fierce, and everything he’s ever wanted in a woman.
They fall in love with each other over wings and beer. But before he can get her number, she leaves and takes his heart with her.
As luck would have it, he runs into her a few days later. She’s still as beautiful as ever, with a sizable bruise on her face and defeat haunting her eyes.
He tries to break through her walls, but she’s adamant that she can make it on her own.
Until, that is, her abusive father threatens her baby girl. Then she has no other choice but to run into a blizzard on Christmas Eve to escape him. And she knows just where to go.
To him. Jeremiah Dixon—the man that her heart and soul know is the one meant to fix all the broken things inside of her.

 

 
 
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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Release Blitz/Review * STICK PLAY by Cathryn Fox

November 12, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * STICK PLAY by Cathryn FoxStick Play by Cathryn Fox
Series: Boston Bucks #4
Published by Foxy Ink on November 12, 2024
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Have you ever met an alpha-hole?

Well, let me introduce you to the ultimate Ash-hole: Ash Wheeler, star defenseman for the Boston Bucks.

He’s got it all—hockey skills, women, fame, looks, and swagger. A real Ash-hole.

I don’t want to be attracted to him. Seriously, I don’t. But every time I’m around him, my body ignites.

I’ve been burned by a guy like him before, and I swear I’ll never go down that road again.

Until I do.

As a single mother who seems to draw men like Ash, I console myself with the knowledge that I know what I’m getting into.

I mean, if I understand the risks, what could go wrong?

A lot, apparently.

I try to keep things casual and vow not to fall for him.

Until I do.

And then I discover his secret and now there’s only one thing left for me to do...

 

Highly entertaining sexy goodness! Cathryn Fox is bringing the adorable with book four in her Boston Bucks hockey series. I’ll admit right off the bat that I loathed the Ash-hole shtick, but everything else was delightfully satisfying! Both characters had a past that made them leery of trusting but their connection was really sincere and played out well. The little family they put together was super sweet. I loved that he was so in from the very beginning and always supportive no matter what. There could have been a bit more hockey and a bit more team camaraderie to bring everything full circle, but I loved it regardless and felt like it was a complete story. I highly enjoyed Gina and Ash and recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a sports romance with lots of heart and passion.

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Stick Play

 

Series: Boston Bucks #4
Author: Cathryn Fox
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Hockey Romance/Friends with Benefits
Matchmaking Father/Protector Hero/Single Mom
Release Date: November 12, 2024

 

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Have you ever met an alpha-hole?

 

Well, let me introduce you to the ultimate Ash-hole: Ash Wheeler, star defenseman for the Boston Bucks.
He’s got it all—hockey skills, women, fame, looks, and swagger. A real Ash-hole.
I don’t want to be attracted to him. Seriously, I don’t. But every time I’m around him, my body ignites.
I’ve been burned by a guy like him before, and I swear I’ll never go down that road again.
Until I do.
As a single mother who seems to draw men like Ash, I console myself with the knowledge that I know what I’m getting into.
I mean, if I understand the risks, what could go wrong?
A lot, apparently.
I try to keep things casual and vow not to fall for him.
Until I do. And then I discover his secret and now there’s only one thing left for me to do…

 

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found Skyping with her son living in Seattle (could he have moved any farther away?) shopping with her daughter in the city, watching a big action flick with her husband, or hanging out and laughing with friends.
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* Release Blitz/Review * YOLO by Lani Lynn Vale

November 1, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * YOLO by Lani Lynn ValeYOLO by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #7
on November 1, 2024
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Garrett Carter knew the moment he saw her years prior that she was the one.

His one, however, had a fiancé. And she was rich. She also lived out of state.

So what other option did he have but to let her go?

Years later, he sees her again at her worst.

Her husband-to-be has stranded her on a hiking trail with a head wound, convinced she’s faking her blindness.

Garrett takes one look at the injured Bindi Howe and knows there’s no way she’s faking it.

Rushing her to the hospital, he gets her there just in time to save her life.

During the craziness, Garrett has no clue it’s her—his one.

He leaves her there with her family and goes back home to his lonely life.

Only fate intervenes for him a third time, and it’s then that Garrett decides that he’s going to go for it.

But, like always, life intervenes, and he’s forced to leave her behind once again to keep her safe.

As luck would have it, fate gives him one last shot, and brings them together one last time, and Garrett refuses to let her go, despite Bindi’s fiancé coming back begging for a second chance.

 

Vale is the rockstar of creating hunky heroes that melt our hearts! Concluding the Carter Brothers series is bittersweet because I love this family so hard! They are sincerely good people with hearts of gold and I have adored getting to know them all. Garrett is the final sibling to find his forever and he does it really well with Bindi. The characters are well developed with a great supporting cast behind them as chance encounters define their path forward until fate decides it’s time for them to be together. The plot is angsty and heartfelt and I loved every minute of their story. Getting to see the whole family together was a heartwarming farewell.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves a family of law enforcement officers who have each other’s backs always and love hard as each sibling finds “the one” and adds to the pack!

 

 

Title: YOLO
Series: Carter Brothers #7
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: November 1, 2024
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Garrett Carter knew the moment he saw her years prior that she was the one.

 

His one, however, had a fiancé. And she was rich. She also lived out of state.
So what other option did he have but to let her go?
Years later, he sees her again at her worst.
Her husband-to-be has stranded her on a hiking trail with a head wound, convinced she’s faking her blindness.
Garrett takes one look at the injured Bindi Howe and knows there’s no way she’s faking it.
Rushing her to the hospital, he gets her there just in time to save her life.
During the craziness, Garrett has no clue it’s her—his one.
He leaves her there with her family and goes back home to his lonely life.
Only fate intervenes for him a third time, and it’s then that Garrett decides that he’s going to go for it.
But, like always, life intervenes, and he’s forced to leave her behind once again to keep her safe.
As luck would have it, fate gives him one last shot, and brings them together one last time, and Garrett refuses to let her go, despite Bindi’s fiancé coming back begging for a second chance.

 

 
 
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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Release Blitz/Review * TALK WICKED TO ME by Melissa Foster

October 30, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * TALK WICKED TO ME by Melissa FosterTalk Wicked to Me by Melissa Foster
Series: The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside #6
Published by World Literary Press on October 30, 2024
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Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.

Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.

Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?

 

Melissa Foster always delivers on steamy, heartfelt and endearing! The next book in her Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside series is Baz’s story and it was all I ever wanted and more. The meet cute was intense, the instant connection (especially on his side) was swoon-worthy and the happily ever after was super heartwarming … I loved every single minute of Baz and Emerson! Well developed characters, relatable drama and awesome follow through.

Baz is one of my fav Foster heroes of late. They are all good, but there’s just something soft and sweet about him that melted my heart.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a tight knit family who loves hard whether it’s family or friends or strangers in need. Steamy and gently angsty stories as each sibling finds their forever love.

 

 

TALK WICKED TO ME
The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside
Melissa Foster
Releasing Oct 30, 2024
World Literary Press

Blurb:

Veterinarian and Dark Knights biker Baxter “Baz” Wicked, the most charming and mysterious of the family, has a career he loves, a brotherhood he trusts, and plans that don’t include settling down just yet. Come along for the unexpected, hilarious, and heart-wrenching ride as Baz discovers that life and love can be messy, and carefully crafted plans can’t hold a candle to ten tiny fingers and toes.

Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.

Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.

Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?

 

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE TRYST by Sawyer Bennett

October 29, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE TRYST by Sawyer BennettThe Tryst by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Bluegrass Empires #3
Published by Big Dog Books, LLC on October 29, 2024
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As the middle son, Trey Blackburn dedicates his days to the family business, working to ensure that they remain at the top of the saddelbred industry. His time away from the farm is another story. Not one to get tied up in a long-term relationship, he’s the love ‘em and leave ‘em sort of guy. But Trey’s hesitation to commit might be deeper than not wanting to put in the time and effort. His reluctance may have more to do with the blond beauty who just blew back into town and the things they left in the past that have been neither forgiven nor forgotten.

Holland Rhodes may not have been born into the Blackburn name, but she was once considered part of the family. Having a less-than-ideal home life, Holland spent as much time as she could with the Blackburns, the quintessential dynasty full of love and southern hospitality. Dubbed an honorary member, Holland thought their connection would last a lifetime, but one shocking revelation changed everything.

Having left Shelbyville for a fresh start, Holland has limited her time back in Kentucky for the past decade, avoiding both of her families—the one into which she was born and the one into which she was welcomed. But the death of her father and the uncertain future of the family business has brought Holland back to face her past, one Blackburn at a time.

With old feelings reignited and ready to move their relationship forward, everything crashes to a halt when tragedy strikes. Their painful history in danger of repeating itself, Trey and Holland may find that even true love can’t overcome the darkest days.

 

Deeply emotional and heartfelt! The conclusion to Sawyer Bennett’s Bluegrass Empires series is guaranteed to take your breath away as revelations and unexpected turns change the playing field for the entire family. Great characters, angst and turmoil to keep us riveted, and so much love and family spirit. The ending, while sweet and touching, was a little lacking for me. I wanted a glimpse into the family settled in and healing a few years down the road, and maybe even some closure on Gabe’s family drama. Overall though, this was a really great series and I enjoyed it whole-heartedly.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a loyal family who has to rally around one sibling after another as drama is met and overcome and true love is found time and again.

 

 

 

 

New Release from Sawyer Bennett
The Tryst (Bluegrass Empires, Book #3)

Synopsis:

As the middle son, Trey Blackburn dedicates his days to the family business, working to ensure that they remain at the top of the saddelbred industry. His time away from the farm is another story. Not one to get tied up in a long-term relationship, he’s the love ‘em and leave ‘em sort of guy. But Trey’s hesitation to commit might be deeper than not wanting to put in the time and effort. His reluctance may have more to do with the blond beauty who just blew back into town and the things they left in the past that have been neither forgiven nor forgotten.

Holland Rhodes may not have been born into the Blackburn name, but she was once considered part of the family. Having a less-than-ideal home life, Holland spent as much time as she could with the Blackburns, the quintessential dynasty full of love and southern hospitality. Dubbed an honorary member, Holland thought their connection would last a lifetime, but one shocking revelation changed everything.

Having left Shelbyville for a fresh start, Holland has limited her time back in Kentucky for the past decade, avoiding both of her families—the one into which she was born and the one into which she was welcomed. But the death of her father and the uncertain future of the family business has brought Holland back to face her past, one Blackburn at a time.

With old feelings reignited and ready to move their relationship forward, everything crashes to a halt when tragedy strikes. Their painful history in danger of repeating itself, Trey and Holland may find that even true love can’t overcome the darkest days.

The Tryst: A Blackburn Novel is an enemies to lovers novel within the Bluegrass Empires series. All books in the series can be enjoyed as standalones.

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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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* Release Blitz/Review * TIME TO BOUNCE by Lani Lynn Vale

October 8, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * TIME TO BOUNCE by Lani Lynn ValeTime to Bounce by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #6
on October 8, 2024
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Loneliness is overwhelming in its intensity.

There are times you think you can cope, that you can make it despite the hollow feeling in your chest. Then there are the times when you realize you can’t breathe through the pain of loss.

When Gable Buchanan Carter walks into Athena’s life, it’s like a light is switched on inside her chest. Suddenly she can breathe.

But just as much as she wants him, Gable just as much wants nothing to do with her.

It’s like a cold stab of ice right to the gut at the knowledge that the person you want, that you love, wants nothing to do with you.

At least, that’s what she thinks.

In reality, Gable wants Athena Grace Murphy with every piece of his soul.

But how can he confidently say he’s doing the right thing by bringing her into his life when it’s so dangerous? She’s already lost every person she loves, how can he put her through the possibility of losing one more?

That’s right, he can’t.

So he’ll stay away from her. Even if it kills him.

 

This family is my favorite! It’s starting to get bittersweet because this is the next to the last book of the series and I love every single minute of their lives so I’m going to be sad to see them go … but what a ride each and every book has been! Gable is the brother we’ve seen the least of previously because of all of his undercover work, but he isn’t any less intense and commanding. I loved seeing him give Athena the connection that she so desperately needed to feel like she mattered. The characters are attention grabbing, the plot is easy to follow and well developed and the background of his family surrounding them anytime they need it is super heartwarming. I can’t wait for Garrett’s story!

Athena will break your heart a little bit, but seeing her heal and prosper with Gable’s love surrounding her will make it all go away. She’s special and she’s one that everyone will be able to see just a smidge of themselves in.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves a fast paced, addictive book that has a whole lot of heart, so much angst and heart wrenching love galore!

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Time to Bounce
Series: Carter Brothers #6
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: October 8, 2024
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Loneliness is overwhelming in its intensity.

 

There are times you think you can cope, that you can make it despite the hollow feeling in your chest. Then there are the times when you realize you can’t breathe through the pain of loss.
When Gable Buchanan Carter walks into Athena’s life, it’s like a light is switched on inside her chest. Suddenly she can breathe.
But just as much as she wants him, Gable just as much wants nothing to do with her.
It’s like a cold stab of ice right to the gut at the knowledge that the person you want, that you love, wants nothing to do with you.
At least, that’s what she thinks.
In reality, Gable wants Athena Grace Murphy with every piece of his soul.
But how can he confidently say he’s doing the right thing by bringing her into his life when it’s so dangerous? She’s already lost every person she loves, how can he put her through the possibility of losing one more?
That’s right, he can’t.
So he’ll stay away from her. Even if it kills him.

 

 
 
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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Release Blitz/Review * RAGS TO ROYALS by Erin Nicolle

October 2, 2024 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Release Blitz/Review * RAGS TO ROYALS by Erin NicolleRags to Royals by Erin Nicolle
Series: Royals Gone Rogue #3
Published by EN Fiction, Inc. on October 2, 2024
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A small-town single mom like me has no business believing in fairy tales.

But the very handsome, charming, dirty-talking prince (yes, seriously) I met nineteen months ago now has his fine ass and panty-melting grin planted on my front porch.

He’s been searching for me ever since I snuck out after our hot, fantasy-filled weekend together.

And, dammit, that’s a little romantic.

Now that he’s found me, he wants to pick up where we left off.
Because he thinks he’s in love with me.

Oh, and because he needs to get out of the marriage his grandfather, the king, has arranged for him.

Right. Even if I hadn’t lied to him about everything but my first name, the carefree, adventurous woman he burned up the sheets with for three days doesn’t exist.

I'm actually a stressed-out mechanic back in my small hometown, raising a sassy fifteen-year-old daughter, and trying to make amends for my mean girl past.

I just don’t think my grease-streaked work boots scream princess material.

Of course, he won’t take no for an answer.

Shocking, I know.

Instead, he proposes a deal: I give him nineteen days to get to know the real me.

Then he’ll either get over me, go home, and marry someone else.

Or I’ll walk down that aisle.

Rags to Royals is a modern royal romance with a feisty single mom, a golden retriever prince who falls first and hard, and lots of delicious dirty talk and spice on the page. It is the third book in the Royals Gone Rogue series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

 

Dirty talking royalty just pushes ALL the right buttons! Fans of Erin Nicholas’s Bayou hunks will feel right at home devouring her Royals Gone Rogue series under her Erin Nicolle pen name and this book will have a few cameos for you to sink your teeth into back in Autra! The premise to the book is simply delightful because this powerful prince fell hook, line and sinker for his weekend fling almost two years ago and has NOT been able to get her off his mind no matter how much of a dead end his search for her seem to hit. There’s angst, there’s humor and there’s so much steamy goodness you just won’t know what to do with yourself. I adored everything about them!

Cian O’Grady is the epitome of what you want in a romance hero. He’s sweet, he’s sincere, he’s sexy as all get out and he absolutely fell in love on the spot and never waivered all those months ago! I loved getting to know him and watch him fall harder for Scarlett with each passing page.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a modern day fairy tale with the prince sweeping the commoner off her feet and storming the castle to defend her honor. I can’t wait for more to come in the series!

 

 

 

 

Title: Rags to Royals
Series: Royals Gone Rogue #3
Author: Erin Nicholas writing as
Erin Nicolle
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Royal Romance/Single Mom/Small Town
Golden Retriever/He Falls First/He Falls Hard
Release Date: October 2, 2024
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A small-town single mom like me has no business believing in fairy tales.

 

But the very handsome, charming, dirty-talking prince (yes, seriously) I met nineteen months ago now has his fine ass and panty-melting grin planted on my front porch.
He’s been searching for me ever since I snuck out after our hot, fantasy-filled weekend together.

 

And, dammit, that’s a little romantic.

 

Now that he’s found me, he wants to pick up where we left off.
Because he thinks he’s in love with me.
Oh, and because he needs to get out of the marriage his grandfather, the king, has arranged for him.
Right. Even if I hadn’t lied to him about everything but my first name, the carefree, adventurous woman he burned up the sheets with for three days doesn’t exist.
I’m actually a stressed-out mechanic back in my small hometown, raising a sassy fifteen-year-old daughter, and trying to make amends for my mean girl past.
I just don’t think my grease-streaked work boots scream princess material.

 

Of course, he won’t take no for an answer.

 

Shocking, I know.
Instead, he proposes a deal: I give him nineteen days to get to know the real me.
Then he’ll either get over me, go home, and marry someone else.

 

Or I’ll walk down that aisle.

 

 

Rags to Royals is a modern royal romance with a feisty single mom, a golden retriever prince who falls first and hard, and lots of delicious dirty talk and spice on the page. It is the third book in the Royals Gone Rogue series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

 

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Free in Kindle Unlimited

 

COMING SOON

 

Releasing February 5
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Erin Nicolle is the new pen name for NYT and USA Today Bestselling romance author Erin Nicholas. While Erin Nicholas is known for her blue-collar book boyfriends and big, boisterous found families in small towns, Erin Nicolle writes rich and royal rogues. But they both love a dirty talking cinnamon roll, a grump who is reluctantly wrapped around a feisty finger, and a gruff, protective guy who falls first and hard.
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* Release Blitz/Review * SOME LIKE IT HOT by Emma Foxx

September 13, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * SOME LIKE IT HOT by Emma FoxxSome Like It Hot by Emma Foxx
Published by Blake Wilder Books, LLC on September 13, 2024
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I’ve always been the feisty side-kick who’s up for anything. I don’t need to be the main attraction. I’m fine being the fun girl who always has a hot take on a good time.

For instance, the night I sneak into the Chicago Racketeers New Year’s Eve Party, I find myself trapped in an elevator with a gorgeous grump of a hockey player, before we’re rescued by a sexy fireman who catches Mr. Hockey’s hand in my . . . shapewear.

Talk about hot.

But the temperature only rises from there.

Turns out, the grouchy goalie needs a fake fiancée to earn his inheritance. I’m not real girlfriend material (my ex was clear about that), but I agree to help him out with the temporary farce.

Then I run into my ex-boss—the one I shared a steamy kiss with just before I quit. I’d forgotten how devastatingly dirty and charming the British golden retriever billionaire can be. And that cinnamon roll firefighter? He wants me too.

Did I mention he and my billionaire are also into each other?

Each of them makes me feel desired and adored, but when it’s all four of us together we’re absolutely on fire.

Good thing this is only until the inheritance is finalized and my billionaire goes back to London. This could never last for long without someone getting burned.

You’ve met both our heroine, Elise Starling, and one of the heroes, Racketeers goalie, Blake Wilder, in previous Emma Foxx books, now it’s their turn to heat things up (with two other sexy, charming heroes, of course!) If you like your romance with extra spice and lots of laughs, then Why Choose with Some Like It Hot!

 

Every so often you just need a sassy, humor and steam filled multiple partnered romance book to cleanse your palette and reset your mojo and Emma Foxx ALWAYS delivers! In a rut? Bored with your TBR? Need a little excitement in your bones? Elise and her gaggle of men is sure to please! Humor, warm fuzzies and tingly goodness awaits as Elise meets not one, not two, but three guys who push her buttons and make her want to cuddle up and enjoy them all. The characters each have their own unique background that makes each interesting and easy to like and when they start to get to know each other and click, it’s all the more humorous and fun. Fast paced, believable and heartfelt!

I highly recommend this book as well as the other books that have a foot in the Racketeers hockey franchise to anyone that enjoys poly romance with steam, emotional connections and happily ever afters for all!

 

 

 

 

Title: Some Like It Hot
Author: Emma Foxx
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Tropes: Why Choose/Hockey Player/Firefighter
British Billionaire/Fake Engagement/Age Gap
Release Date: September 13, 2024
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I’ve always been the feisty sidekick who’s up for anything. I don’t need to be the main attraction. I’m fine being the fun girl who always has a hot take on a good time.

 

For instance, the night I sneak into the Chicago Racketeers New Year’s Eve Party, I find myself trapped in an elevator with a gorgeous grump of a hockey player, before we’re rescued by a sexy fireman who catches Mr. Hockey’s hand in my . . . shapewear.
Talk about hot.
But the temperature only rises from there.
Turns out, the grouchy goalie needs a fake fiancée to earn his inheritance. I’m not real girlfriend material (my ex was clear about that), but I agree to help him out with the temporary farce.
Then I run into my ex-boss—the one I shared a steamy kiss with just before I quit. I’d forgotten how devastatingly dirty and charming the British golden retriever billionaire can be. And that cinnamon roll firefighter? He wants me too.
Did I mention he and my billionaire are also into each other?
Each of them makes me feel desired and adored, but when it’s all four of us together we’re absolutely on fire.
Good thing this is only until the inheritance is finalized and my billionaire goes back to London. This could never last for long without someone getting burned.

 

You’ve met both Elise and Racketeers goalie, Blake Wilder in previous books, and now it’s their turn to heat things up (with two other sexy, charming heroes, of course!) If you like your romance with extra spice and lots of laughs, then Why Choose with Emma Foxx!

 

 

 

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Emma Foxx is the super fun and sexy pen name for two long-time, bestselling romance authors who decided why have just one hero when you can have three at the same time? (they’re not sure what took them so long to figure this out)! Emma writes contemporary romances that will make you laugh (yes, maybe out loud in public) and want more…books (sure, that’s what we mean ). Find Emma on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Goodreads.
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* Release Blitz/Review * RENT FREE by Lani Lynn Vale

September 10, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * RENT FREE by Lani Lynn ValeRent Free by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #5
on September 10, 2024
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five-stars

Fuck me for choosing the wrong sister.

Atlas Carter was a protector. He was a police officer, had spent years in the Air Force, spent his entire teen years as a volunteer firefighter.

Being a protector was in his blood.

It was his dream.

So when a woman was in a dangerous situation, it was his every instinct to protect her. To shield her. To watch over her.
Only, that woman had played him.

She’d set him up.

She’d made sure that he only saw her.

Then, when the real woman who should hold his heart, the sister, comes into his life, he doesn’t see past the hatred of her to know that she’s only trying to protect him in return.

He spends the next year terrorizing the woman who’s supposed to be his. When the dust finally settles, and he can see clearly once again, she’s no longer there waiting for him.

 

Highly entertaining and addictive! The fifth book in Lani Lynn Vale’s beloved Carter Brothers series centers around Atlas and Pepper and man was it good! I had no idea they would pack so much angst and drama when they got together, but I loved every minute of it. The backstory is developed well that gets her to where she is when they meet and then they begin their relationship along with lots of family strife along the way. The momentum of the book is fast paced and there’s never a dull moment. The ending was emotional and brings out all the feels and more. I loved them so hard and can’t wait for the next brother to tear my heart out!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves a steamy alpha man who falls desperately hard for his woman and does everything in his power to sweep her off her feet and keep her forever. Great family camaraderie in this series!

 

 

 

 

Title: Rent Free
Series: Carter Brothers #5
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: September 10, 2024
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Fuck me for choosing the wrong sister.

 

Atlas Carter was a protector. He was a police officer, had spent years in the Air Force, spent his entire teen years as a volunteer firefighter.
Being a protector was in his blood.
It was his dream.
So when a woman was in a dangerous situation, it was his every instinct to protect her. To shield her. To watch over her.
Only, that woman had played him.
She’d set him up.
She’d made sure that he only saw her.
Then, when the real woman who should hold his heart, the sister, comes into his life, he doesn’t see past the hatred of her to know that she’s only trying to protect him in return.
He spends the next year terrorizing the woman who’s supposed to be his. When the dust finally settles, and he can see clearly once again, she’s no longer there waiting for him.

 

 
 
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Releasing October 8
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AUTHOR BIO

 

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Release Day Blitz/Review * FOREVER FOR US by Carrie Ann Ryan

August 26, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Day Blitz/Review * FOREVER FOR US by Carrie Ann RyanForever for Us by Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: The Wilder Brothers #8
Published by Carrie Ann Ryan on August 26, 2024
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The moment I found out my ex-wife was cheating with my former best friend I knew I’d hit rock bottom, and it was time for a change. With the freshly signed divorce papers in hand, I want nothing to do with my old life as I start my new one with my brothers and our new distillery and bar on the Wilder Retreat.

Only when I see my former best friend’s ex, Ava, in need of a job, I can’t say no. Not when she has their eight-year-old daughter in tow and nowhere to go.

Now I’m forced to work with the woman from my past I’d rather forget. We both want to move on, but every time we’re near each other, the fire hadn’t known we could have burns between us even brighter.

We should say no. The complications would break us. Yet we can’t walk away.

Even when it would be safer for all of us if we do.

 

So adorably satisfying! Carrie Ann Ryan always steals my heart with her hunky Wilder men, but this time it was the precocious kiddo in the story that melted my heart the most. Don’t get me wrong, Wyatt is all that and a bag of chips, but the connection Ava’s daughter had in the storyline was a real heartstring puller. I loved Wyatt and his ability to put his issues on the back burner while he stepped in to help when it was really needed. The character’s back stories are developed enough to satisfy the reader while still leaving a little mystery there, the plot was fast paced and held my attention and the little twist was a nice touch to give us that little oomph of a shocker. I loved every minute of Wyatt, Ava and Faith’s story!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves to see a close knit family who are all coming together to forge family run businesses side by side while each sibling and then cousin finds healing in their new surrounding and finds their forever love. Highly emotional and heartwarming with lots of spice, laughter and love!

 

 

 

It should have been one night. Then a second. Now they want forever.

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The moment I found out my ex-wife was cheating with my former best friend I knew I’d hit rock bottom, and it was time for a change. With the freshly signed divorce papers in hand, I want nothing to do with my old life as I start my new one with my brothers and our new distillery and bar on the Wilder Retreat.

Only when I see my former best friend’s ex, Ava, in need of a job, I can’t say no. Not when she has their eight-year-old daughter in tow and nowhere to go.

Now I’m forced to work with the woman from my past I’d rather forget. We both want to move on, but every time we’re near each other, the fire hadn’t known we could have burns between us even brighter.

We should say no. The complications would break us. Yet we can’t walk away.

Even when it would be safer for all of us if we do.

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Enemies to Lovers
Single Mom
Workplace
Boss/Employee
One Night Stand
Oops…more than once.
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