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* Release Blitz/Review * BROKEN HEARTS by Chelle Bliss

January 14, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * BROKEN HEARTS by Chelle BlissBroken Hearts by Chelle Bliss
Series: Open Road Series #5
Published by Bliss Ink LLC on January 14, 2025
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four-half-stars

Eagle lived for one thing…the club. But when the Disciples MC became defunct, he felt lost. Needing to hustle and make more money, he took a side-gig at a swanky event center to work security. The money was decent, but the boss…she was everything Eagle always wanted in a woman. He stayed for her and no matter how hard he tried to resist her; she had a pull over him like no other ever had. And when another man goes a little too far, he’ll do anything to keep her safe.

Lacey’s had one too many broken hearts. She decided she needed a break and wanted to focus on her work. She had her dream job, and everything started to go her way. Until her last boyfriend, who lied about being married, tries to get her fired. As her personal and business life collide, everything spirals out of control. Lacey’s doesn’t have much hope in men when a biker she’d hired steps in, having her back like no one else.

And what should’ve stayed a professional relationship takes them on a path they never expected, but neither one could stop. Can two broken hearts find love again?

Broken Hearts is the last book in the Open Road Series. It's a romantic suspense, opposites attract, later in life romance.

 

Temptingly delicious! The final book in Chelle Bliss’s Open Road series is filled with angst and drama as a sexy, forbidden connection draws our attention quickly and keeps us turning page after page to see if Eagle is going to get his happily ever after. The main characters are both super easy to like and the plot is intriguing while leaving ample attraction in the forefront to tempt us. I would have loved to see a bit more development of his relationships with the MC guys and showcasing who he is at heart, but overall I enjoyed both characters a lot. The ending was satisfying and a fitting wrap up for the series.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a steamy love connection between two characters who put their heart and soul into living the life they’ve been handed and sweetening the pot as time goes by.

 

 

Broken Hearts by Chelle Bliss is live!

 

Eagle lived for one thing…the club. But when the Disciples MC became defunct, he felt lost. Needing to hustle and make more money, he took a side-gig at a swanky event center to work security. The money was decent, but the boss…she was everything Eagle always wanted in a woman. He stayed for her and no matter how hard he tried to resist her; she had a pull over him like no other ever had. And when another man goes a little too far, he’ll do anything to keep her safe.

Lacey’s had one too many broken hearts. She decided she needed a break and wanted to focus on her work. She had her dream job, and everything started to go her way. Until her last boyfriend, who lied about being married, tries to get her fired. As her personal and business life collide, everything spirals out of control. Lacey doesn’t have much hope in men when a biker she’d hired steps in, having her back like no one else.

And what should’ve stayed a professional relationship takes them on a path they never expected, but neither one could stop. Can two broken hearts find love again?

 

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four-half-stars
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* Release Blitz / Review * RAFFERTY by Sawyer Bennett

January 14, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz / Review * RAFFERTY by Sawyer BennettRafferty by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Pittsburgh Titans #15
Published by Big Dog Books on January 14, 2025
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five-stars

Rafferty Abrams has been having the time of his life since joining the Pittsburgh Titans, but a poorly thought out one-night stand is about to cause unwanted drama with potentially serious repercussions.

As a member of the Pittsburgh Titans, I’m afforded a certain level of leniency in my behavior. The perks of being a celebrity, I suppose. But a run-in with my “one-night stand turned borderline stalker” has me crossing all sorts of lines with a beautiful but unsuspecting grocery store employee. When I surprise the complete stranger with a giant kiss and quiet plea to help a guy out, she not only plays along but gets my blood racing like I’ve never experienced before. Score one for Rafferty Abrams.

Temperence Martin isn’t just the stunning girl in the international foods aisle. Tempe is also a devoted daughter taking a break from college to help her mother as she heals from a serious accident. That includes making sure her younger brother stays on track with school and keeping everything running at home. To say she’s burning the candle at both ends is an understatement, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t see the spark in her eyes after our spontaneous make out session. That’s exactly what has me coming back for more, even if I use that pesky stalker as my excuse.

As we get to know one another, I realize a fake relationship just isn’t going to work. I want something other than a ruse, something real, and lucky for me, so does Tempe. But when my mistake of a hookup starts telling lies in retaliation for my alleged betrayal, things get messy. For me and for Tempe, who has found herself embroiled in a love triangle that doesn’t even exist. I can only hope Tempe isn’t scared away by the baggage I unintentionally brought to our relationship because the truth is, I saw my happily ever after with her the first time our lips met.

 

A feisty meet-cute leads to sexy seduction at it’s best! Bennett continues to delight her hockey fans with one hunky hero after another who manage to stumble upon the ideal woman for them and with her always entertaining Pittsburgh Titans series. This particular book had a playboy hero who fell fast once the right woman crossed his path. I really enjoyed Tempe and her family interaction. The characters were easy to like, their storyline was both fun and flirty and tinged with mischief and danger. I couldn’t have enjoyed them more and always look forward to another visit with this team!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a tight-knit hockey team who have lots of angst behind them as each player finds his “one” and settles in to his happily ever after.

 

 

 

New Release
Rafferty (Pittsburgh Titans, Book #15)
Sawyer Bennett

Synopsis:

Rafferty Abrams has been having the time of his life since joining the Pittsburgh Titans, but a poorly thought out one-night stand is about to cause unwanted drama with potentially serious repercussions.

As a member of the Pittsburgh Titans, I’m afforded a certain level of leniency in my behavior. The perks of being a celebrity, I suppose. But a run-in with my “one-night stand turned borderline stalker” has me crossing all sorts of lines with a beautiful but unsuspecting grocery store employee. When I surprise the complete stranger with a giant kiss and quiet plea to help a guy out, she not only plays along but gets my blood racing like I’ve never experienced before. Score one for Rafferty Abrams.

Temperence Martin isn’t just the stunning girl in the international foods aisle. Tempe is also a devoted daughter taking a break from college to help her mother as she heals from a serious accident. That includes making sure her younger brother stays on track with school and keeping everything running at home. To say she’s burning the candle at both ends is an understatement, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t see the spark in her eyes after our spontaneous make out session. That’s exactly what has me coming back for more, even if I use that pesky stalker as my excuse.

As we get to know one another, I realize a fake relationship just isn’t going to work. I want something other than a ruse, something real, and lucky for me, so does Tempe. But when my mistake of a hookup starts telling lies in retaliation for my alleged betrayal, things get messy. For me and for Tempe, who has found herself embroiled in a love triangle that doesn’t even exist. I can only hope Tempe isn’t scared away by the baggage I unintentionally brought to our relationship because the truth is, I saw my happily ever after with her the first time our lips met.

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E-Book | Audio | Signed Paperback
(narrated by Aaron Shedlock and Mackenzie Cartwright)

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Audio is a WIDE live release on 1/14!

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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five-stars
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* Review * TRACK HER DOWN by Melinda Leigh

January 14, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * TRACK HER DOWN by Melinda LeighTrack Her Down by Melinda Leigh
Series: Bree Taggert #9
Published by Montlake on January 14, 2025
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For Sheriff Bree Taggert, a gruesome double murder exposes the secrets of the dead in a shocking novel of suspense ...

A teenager returns home from work and finds her parents shot to death in their bed. Responding to the call, Sheriff Bree Taggert realizes the crime wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. The couple was executed. The sole survivor: their traumatized teenage daughter, Claire Mason.

Bree teams up with investigator Matt Flynn to work the case, but together they uncover more questions than answers. When Claire is stalked at the park, it’s clear the killer isn’t finished—and she’s the next target.

As Bree and Matt sift through the past—suspect by suspect—a tangled web of deception emerges, and the truth becomes harder to see. Because the victims’ entire lives were a lie. And the only way to protect the vulnerable girl is to unravel her parents’ secrets.

 

Addictive and filled with exhilarating drama and heart! The ninth book in Leigh’s Bree Taggert series does not disappoint as the Sheriff is handed an epic mystery with twists around every corner. The case they are entrenched in this time hits close to home for Bree as memories from the past keep tormenting her as she races against time to keep a teen safe and figure out exactly what the motive in this madness really is. I wanted a smidge more from the home connection that is always so endearing in this series, but overall I really enjoyed the depth of emotion and strife throughout this story and look forward to more to come from Bree Taggert.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a strong feminine lead in a law enforcement storyline with a cast around her that always has her back and feels like family.

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* Release Blitz/Review * STAY TOXIC by Lani Lynn Vale

January 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * STAY TOXIC by Lani Lynn ValeStay Toxic by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Semyonov Bratva #1
on January 7, 2025
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five-stars

There was right, there was wrong, and then there was the in-between.

The place where normal people reside, understanding that there are two sides to every coin. People that do bad things for good reasons. People that do bad things for bad reasons.

First, I knew that Shasha Semyonov was a bad man. One that did bad things for bad reasons. That didn’t mean that I was rational when it came to him.

He was toxic to my health, yet I wanted him anyway.

They say the first step to healing is admitting when you have a problem.

My problem happened to be six feet two inches tall, two hundred and twenty pounds, and bearded to perfection.
Oh, and he was also the scariest guy I knew.

Meanwhile, I was the laughingstock of the city.

The woman who was cheated on by her boyfriend with her best friend, and it was captured live while a band played in the background, perfectly accenting the humiliating video.

There was no way that Shasha Semyonov would notice me.

Right?

Wrong.

I’d definitely been noticed.

 

Dangerous and delectably tempting! Lani Lynn Vale is bringing a familiar face to life as a new series kicks off with Maven’s found family the Semyonov Bratva and I loved every minute of it! The groundwork was already laid if you’re familiar with Vale’s most recent Carter Brothers series when Auden fell for Maven and we learned of her childhood kidnapping and reconciliation with her birth family. This series is bringing that family into the forefront and we’re learning who they are. The plot was attention grabbing from the start and I already liked Shasha from seeing his interaction with Maven. He’s large and in charge and yet has a soft spot for his family that no one sees … ever. Watching him fall hard for a local teacher is rewarding and sentimental. I can’t wait to see what this series holds in store for us! Great depth of danger lurking all around as we see the good girl fall for the bad boy to the delight of all. I want more depth into learning about his sibs but I’m sure some of that will come as the series builds. Overall, fast paced and very enjoyable!

Shasha is electrifying on the page. We already saw him be gentle with Maven even though we knew he had connections and held power, so watching him endear himself to Brecken was easy to believe and fun to watch. I really enjoy the heart he shows when no one is watching.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a cut throat hero who protects what is his without mercy, yet has a depth of warmth beneath for those he holds dear. I can’t wait to see what his sibs have in store for us as this series develops!

 

 

 

 

Title: Stay Toxic
Series: Semyonov Bratva #1
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Mafia Romance
Tropes: Forced Proximity/Antihero
Release Date: January 7, 2025
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There was right, there was wrong, and then there was the in-between.

 

The place where normal people reside, understanding that there are two sides to every coin. People that do bad things for good reasons. People that do bad things for bad reasons.
First, I knew that Shasha Semyonov was a bad man. One that did bad things for bad reasons. That didn’t mean that I was rational when it came to him.
He was toxic to my health, yet I wanted him anyway.
They say the first step to healing is admitting when you have a problem.
My problem happened to be six feet two inches tall, two hundred and twenty pounds, and bearded to perfection.
Oh, and he was also the scariest guy I knew.
Meanwhile, I was the laughingstock of the city.
The woman who was cheated on by her boyfriend with her best friend, and it was captured live while a band played in the background, perfectly accenting the humiliating video.
There was no way that Shasha Semyonov would notice me.
Right?

 

Wrong.

 

I’d definitely been noticed.

 

 
 
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Releasing February 4
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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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five-stars
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* Review * SEE HOW THEY HIDE by Allison Brennan

January 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SEE HOW THEY HIDE by Allison BrennanSee How They Hide by Allison Brennan
Series: A Quinn & Costa Thriller #6
Published by MIRA on January 7, 2025
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four-stars

No matter how far you run, some pasts never let you go…

Two people were murdered—at the exact same time, in the same gruesome manner, bodies covered in the same red poppies…but on opposite sides of the country.

With Detective Kara Quinn investigating in Oregon and Special Agent Matt Costa in Virginia, the Mobile Response Team digs deep to uncover more about each victim. What is the link between the two, and why were they targeted?

Yet their search unearths more questions than answers—until they meet Riley Pierce, the only person still alive who might be able to help them find the killers.

Soon, it becomes clear this case is nothing like they’ve seen before as their investigation leads them to the hallowed grounds of Havenwood—an eerily beautiful place rooted in a terrifying past.

As more bodies turn up, all tied to the same community, Kara and Matt are desperate to piece the puzzle together before Havenwood’s leader sacrifices everything to keep her secrets buried.

 

Pulse pounding adventure! Quinn and Costa are at it again when a few familiar looking cases catch their eye and let them know they have a connection on their hands to explore across the country. From the first page the drama is high and we go along for the ride as more pieces fall into place to show that each scene is connected and how. Once the core group is uncovered and we begin to learn the set up, it really gets intriguing. I really enjoyed the case and the outcome. I liked seeing the Quinn and Costa connection as always, but felt like it was a little light this time. We saw them thinking about each other and their life together more than we actually got to see them in the same room. I look forward to more to come from these two as their relationship deepens and life continues.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a cop procedural with gritty crimes occurring as they race against time to solve the case.

four-stars
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* Review * A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS ROMANCE by Anna J Stewart

January 7, 2025 Leave a Comment
* Review * A HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS ROMANCE by Anna J StewartA Hawaiian Christmas Romance by Anna J. Stewart
Series: Hawaiian Reunions #4
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on December 24, 2024
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five-stars

Is opening her heart…

The best gift of all?

Hawaiian sunsets with her good friend and next door neighbor Wyatt Jenkins help Tehani Iokepa get through each day as a single mom. With his lighthearted nature and touching bond with her son, Wyatt always lifts Tehani’s mood. But as two-month-old Kai’s first Christmas approaches, memories of her husband are everywhere. Working together to save the Santa Surfing Championship makes Tehani realize she’s ready to create new memories…with Wyatt. But guilt and loyalty keep them both from sharing their true feelings. Can their hearts take the leap from friendship to love this Christmas?

 

Sweet, sentimental and addictive! With the book we’ve all been waiting for in her Hawaiian Reunion series, Anna J. Stewart brings us Tehani’s emotional story. I’ve been invested in this series from the very beginning and knew that Tehani would be a tear jerker. We have gotten a feeling of who she and Remy were throughout the series, but in this book we get to truly see who she is beyond what she was with Remy. I loved seeing her shine and loved seeing her accept that life isn’t always perfect, but loving herself and her accomplishments is. Wyatt is the perfect man for her. He truly saw the superstar that she is and delights in letting her be center stage. The characters are endearing, the emotions are spot on and the love and camaraderie that this group of friends have for each other is heartwarming. I loved this series!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a sweet romance that revolves around a close knit group of friends who rally together through thick and thin to overcome loss, celebrate love and support one another throughout it all.

five-stars
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* Review * THE FOREVER RULE by Carrie Ann Ryan

January 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE FOREVER RULE by Carrie Ann RyanThe Forever Rule by Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: The Cage Family #1
Published by Carrie Ann Ryan on January 6, 2025
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five-stars

What happens when the man you’d thought could be the one turns out to be your new boss?

Blakely
The moment I met Aston Cage, I knew my life had changed. A single dance later, we’re both all in. Until he ghosted me.
Then my boss fires me for dancing with the enemy.
Three months later, working for the Cages is my last resort. Now I’ll work beside him day by day, trying not to let my feelings take control. It’s heaven and hell. Except I’m starting to think there’s a part of this story I’m missing…

Aston
I made myself walk away from Blakely after my family’s dirty laundry hit the news. My father’s secret family complicates everything. In order to keep our inheritance intact, we’re forced to do monthly dinners with both sides of the family—the brothers I grew up with and the new set of siblings we never knew about.
An additional obstacle: Blakely is my new sister’s best friend.
Meaning the moment I give into temptation, I not only risk the woman I’m falling for, but the family legacy just starting to reveal itself.
But Blakley is worth it. I just have to prove I am as well.

**The Forever Rule is a missed connection, workplace, big city meets small town romance featuring Aston and Blakely. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**

 

Highly addictive and exhilarating! From the adorably humorous meet-cute to the ghosting turmoil to the sexy reconnection, Carrie Ann Ryan’s brand new Cage Family series is drama filled, riddled with sexy goodness and most of all packed full of family love and all the feels! I loved every single minute of getting to know Aston, Blakely and his family. The characters nabbed my attention from the very first page and held on throughout. The story line is emotional and seeing their attraction develop as he’s having to come to terms with the past he knew nothing about is heartwarming. I can’t wait to see what his siblings have in store for us as the series continue!

Blakely was my favorite character in the book from the very first sighting of her on the scene. She was a good sport and didn’t let her heartache stop her from keeping an open mind to letting amends in and reconnecting with potential. I enjoyed her wholeheartedly.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an endearing romance that has a close knit family in the background and drama around every corner.

five-stars
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