Archives for March 2025

* Review * ALWAYS A FAKE BRIDESMAID by Carrie Ann Ryan

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * ALWAYS A FAKE BRIDESMAID by Carrie Ann RyanAlways a Fake Bridesmaid by Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: Clover Lake
Published by Carrie Ann Ryan on March 17, 2025
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four-stars

The moment Ewan McBride entered my life, my world tilted on its axis.
When we part, I promise him I owe him anything for saving my daughter’s life.
What I didn’t expect?
Being his fake date to a wedding—in two days.
It was only supposed to be a favor, but we can’t deny the attraction.
Only he lives a state away and my life is in Colorado with my daughter and the Montgomerys.
This can only be one night that feels all too real.
Yet I know walking away will be the hardest thing I ever do.

**Always a Fake Bridesmaid is a next generation, single mom, grumpy rancher, fake dating romance set in the Montgomery World & Clover Lake series featuring Livvy & Ewan. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**

Livvy Montgomery is Shep and Shea's daughter from Ink Inspired.

 

Kicking off a brand new Clover Lake series with the help of familiar faces from Ryan’s Montgomery Ink Legacy family! Heartfelt and addictive is the only way to describe this fast paced novella taking us on a quick dive into Livvy and Ewan’s relationship. I wanted a bit more set up of his family (names and a tad of their backstory and all that jazz at the very least) to really sink my teeth into anticipating this new series, but I did enjoy Ewan and Livvy for sure along with the humor of her kiddo. Drama, fake dating, single parenthood, friends to more. I’m here for the continuation!

four-stars

* Release Blitz/Review * FORMULA CHANCE by Sawyer Bennett

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Release Blitz/Review * FORMULA CHANCE by Sawyer BennettFormula Chance by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Race Fever #2
Published by Big Dog Books on March 11, 2025
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Nash Sinclair abandoned the world of formula racing after a deadly crash left him injured and on a long road to recovery, both physically and mentally. Even prior to the crash Nash was healing in another way, putting together the pieces of a broken heart. They say time heals all wounds and when Brienne Norcross, owner of the newly acquired Titans Racing team approaches him about a job, he decides it might just be time to reclaim the life he once loved.

Bexley Toliver just joined the Titans’ team as their chief race strategy engineer. As a woman working in a male-centric sport, Bex is no stranger to a man’s eyes on her. Whether it’s in silent awe, not-so-silent disgust, or somewhere in between, Bexley has earned her way. But there is one set of eyes that Bex hasn’t seen in years and when Nash Sinclair walks into the conference room for a team meeting, old memories are hard to ignore. As the heat between them becomes all-consuming, they are unable to resist the temptation to fall once again.

Bex and Nash’s history is…complicated. Young love that turned into the promise of forever crashed and burned long before the race that ended Nash’s career. Years apart dulled the pain of their failed union but some things aren’t meant to be forgotten, no matter how hard one tries. When the same issues that broke them apart re-emerge and spin them full-speed toward a barricade, Bex and Nash need to make a decision—hit the brakes and walk away or race forward to their happily ever after.

 

An exhilarating and emotional reunion! With the second book in her new car racing series, Sawyer Bennett stretches her wings and settles in with a strong heroine who is making her mark on the industry and forging a new path. A surprise reunion with a past love rocks the boat, but can’t keep Bexley down for long. Nash has overcome a lot in the years they’ve been apart and is set to retake his life with a roar if all goes well. The characters both have interesting back stories and loving family support systems and the history between them makes for a fun set up when they first set eyes on each other again. I felt like there could have been a bit more resolution between what happened in the past and a tad more development in their new relationship going forward, but overall I really loved their story and felt fulfilled throughout. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

I equally loved Bex and Nash as they each worked to overcome obstacles in their path professionally and fell quickly back into the foundation of their love for each other once it was possible for them to put past heartache aside and actually forgive. They were both passionate and sweet and I enjoyed them a lot.

I highly recommend this book as well as the previous book in the series to anyone who enjoys sports romance and wants a change from the norm of hockey, football, baseball, etc.

 

 

 

In the second book of New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett’s Race Fever series, she turns up the heat when a familiar name looks to shake up the world of formula racing. Buckle up for this heart stopping, second chance ride in Formula Chance.

Nash Sinclair abandoned the world of formula racing after a deadly crash left him injured and on a long road to recovery, both physically and mentally. Even prior to the crash Nash was healing in another way, putting together the pieces of a broken heart. They say time heals all wounds and when Brienne Norcross, owner of the newly acquired Titans Racing team approaches him about a job, he decides it might just be time to reclaim the life he once loved.

Bexley Toliver just joined the Titans’ team as their chief race strategy engineer. As a woman working in a male-centric sport, Bex is no stranger to a man’s eyes on her. Whether it’s in silent awe, not-so-silent disgust, or somewhere in between, Bexley has earned her way. But there is one set of eyes that Bex hasn’t seen in years and when Nash Sinclair walks into the conference room for a team meeting, old memories are hard to ignore. As the heat between them becomes all-consuming, they are unable to resist the temptation to fall once again.

Bex and Nash’s history is…complicated. Young love that turned into the promise of forever crashed and burned long before the race that ended Nash’s career. Years apart dulled the pain of their failed union but some things aren’t meant to be forgotten, no matter how hard one tries. When the same issues that broke them apart re-emerge and spin them full-speed toward a barricade, Bex and Nash need to make a decision—hit the brakes and walk away or race forward to their happily ever after.

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https://geni.us/FormulaChance

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Meet Sawyer Bennett:

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 * HEARTBREAKER by Elise Faber and Kat Mizera

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* Review * HEARTBREAKER by Elise Faber and Kat MizeraHeartbreaker by Elise Faber, Kat Mizera
Series: Gamebreakers #2
on March 10, 2025
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four-stars

She was just supposed to be a one-night stand…

But then she became my world.

Once, I was the lead guitarist of the hit rock band, Midnight Sun. Then a tragic accident took everything from me. I can no longer play guitar, my wife left me, and the future I worked so hard for is slipping away.

All I am now is a grumpy, infamous, former rockstar.

So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I’m not in the market for a woman, especially not Jade Cantrell—who’s as beautiful and talented as she is sweet.

Then the media pounces on a story about the two of us, and suddenly we’re zipping off to a mountain retreat and writing an album together.

I can’t keep it strictly business—no matter how hard I try.

And the more I get to know her, the more I know I don’t have any hope of keeping her out of my heart.

One night will never be enough.

I'm going to keep her forever.

When the Game Breakers meet more than hearts will be broken…

They’ll claim, protect, and...maybe just rock their women's worlds.

 

Fast paced and attention grabbing! The second book in the Gamebreakers collaboration between Elise Faber and Kat Mizera dives right into the heart of the matter as rocker Royal Ewing is foisted back into the musical scene he’s been hiding from with a blast. There’s emotion, heartache, joy and love all mixed together into one delicious story. I loved his family of best friends and how they quickly included her into the mix. I wanted more history on what exactly happened between him and his band, and I wanted a bit more of a deep dive of development into their relationship as a whole, but I really enjoyed them together and the gist of their story as a whole. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

I loved the wholesomeness of Jade and her life with her grandma. Her warmth is what made it easy for Royal to connect and let his guard down. My favorite part about Ewing was his love for his niece Frankie. They were simply adorable together.

I recommend this book as well as the previous one in the series to anyone who enjoys easy to like characters who aren’t afraid to work towards finding that forever after when it crosses their path.

four-stars

* Release Blitz/Review * WALKING RED FLAG by Lani Lynn Vale

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* Release Blitz/Review * WALKING RED FLAG by Lani Lynn ValeWalking Red Flag by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Semyonov Bratva #3
on March 4, 2025
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five-stars

Life isn’t fair.

If anyone on Earth should know that, it’s Milena Semyonov.

She’s suffered blow after blow, and the hits just keep on coming.

Just when she’s sworn off being happy, that maybe being numb is the better way to navigate life, she meets him.
Cutter Carson Clayborne.

The man that finally shows her how a real man is supposed to treat her.

Just when she didn’t think life could get any worse, the man that abused her as a young, impressionable teen is back, showing her that life can, in fact, get worse.

When she’s ready to quit, Cutter is there, making sure that she knows that he’ll be there, whether she wants him there or not.

He is her husband, after all. And the unlikely pair have an understanding that they’ll stay married for two years, make a baby, and join two crime syndicates in unholy matrimony.

Cutter has other plans, though. He only agrees to the original plan to make her his.

He won’t ever give her up. What’s his stays his. And there’s not a man on the earth that’ll ever touch Milena again. Not with Cutter alive and able to take out anyone that tries.

 

High octane goodness! Vale is shining bright with the character development in her Semyonov Bratva series! There’s not a huge amount of family business happening on the pages, but there’s a heartwarming connection between the siblings that is really endearing to see and lots of drama along the way as one after another falls for their forever love. It’s Milena’s turn this time and a terrifying introduction turns into true love when Cutter saves the day. His family back story is really good as well and I hope we might see a spin-off series down the road for his siblings because they have some huge stories to tell! Maybe another MC series in our future? I’m crossing my fingers!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a heartwarmingly sexy series of siblings that will do anything for one another with the hint of danger always in the background due to their upbringing. Close knit and heartwarming as well as suspenseful and heartfelt. Great series!

 

 

 

Title: Walking Red Flag
Series: Semyonov Bratva #3
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Mafia Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/OTT Hero
Release Date: March 4, 2025
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Life isn’t fair.

 

If anyone on Earth should know that, it’s Milena Semyonov.
She’s suffered blow after blow, and the hits just keep on coming.
Just when she’s sworn off being happy, that maybe being numb is the better way to navigate life, she meets him.
Cutter Carson Clayborne.
The man that finally shows her how a real man is supposed to treat her.
Just when she didn’t think life could get any worse, the man that abused her as a young, impressionable teen is back, showing her that life can, in fact, get worse.
When she’s ready to quit, Cutter is there, making sure that she knows that he’ll be there, whether she wants him there or not.
He is her husband, after all. And the unlikely pair have an understanding that they’ll stay married for two years, make a baby, and join two crime syndicates in unholy matrimony.
Cutter has other plans, though. He only agrees to the original plan to make her his.
He won’t ever give her up. What’s his stays his. And there’s not a man on the earth that’ll ever touch Milena again. Not with Cutter alive and able to take out anyone that tries.

 

 
 

 

 

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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