* 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
BLURB

 

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

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* 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
BLURB

 

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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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
BLURB

 

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
BLURB

 

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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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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* Release Blitz/Review * ENTICING HER LOVE by Melissa Foster

August 21, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * ENTICING HER LOVE by Melissa FosterEnticing Her Love by Melissa Foster
Series: The Steeles at Silver Island #6
Published by World Literary Press on August 21, 2024
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four-half-stars

Pro: Stuck sharing a bed with my hot, broody boss
Con: He’s trying to get me fired

Discovery Hour reporter Sutton Steele spends her days trying to keep her job, while her insanely hot, infuriating boss, Flynn Braden, would love nothing more than to see her gone. When their assignment goes awry and they’re stuck in a remote location with only one bed, the only thing hotter than their emotions is their explosive chemistry. Come along for the fun, sexy ride as Sutton and Flynn discover there’s a fine line between love and hate.

 

Melissa Foster always delivers on heart-string pulling drama and characters we love like family! The final book in the Steeles at Silver Island series was fun-loving, sexy and emotionally riveting! I loved every single minute of this family throughout this series, and while this particular one wasn’t one of my favorite locations (cue rainforest creepy crawlies), I loved Sutton and Flynn’s connection and heartfelt emotions they poured out on each and every page and I was hooked on them instantly. The flow was easy and fast-paced and the emotion level was intense and inspiring. Lots of steaminess to sink your teeth into, and all the feels pouring out galore as we reconnect with her amazing family and get an adorable meet cute on his that I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of in another series down the road. Highly entertaining and enjoyable!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a steamy love story with a backdrop of a close knit family pulling for each sibling to find their forever love!

 

 

 

ENTICING HER LOVE
The Steeles at Silver Island
Melissa Foster
Releasing Aug 21, 2024
World Literary Press

 

Blurb

Pro: Stuck sharing a bed with my hot, broody boss

Con: He’s trying to get me fired

Discovery Hour reporter Sutton Steele spends her days trying to keep her job, while her insanely hot, infuriating boss, Flynn Braden, would love nothing more than to see her gone. When their assignment goes awry and they’re stuck in a remote location with only one bed, the only thing hotter than their emotions is their explosive chemistry. Come along for the fun, sexy ride as Sutton and Flynn discover there’s a fine line between love and hate.

If you love dislike-to-love, forced proximity romances, you won’t want to miss Enticing Her Love. Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless. Fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles. They have a penchant for pranks, a passion for loyalty, and a trunk full of secrets. All Steele novels may be enjoyed as standalone romances.

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205837614-enticing-her-love

 

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Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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* Release Blitz/Review * UNBREAKABLE LOVE by Stacey Lynn

August 15, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * UNBREAKABLE LOVE by Stacey LynnUnbreakable Love by Stacey Lynn
Series: The Kelley Family #3
on August 15, 2024
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four-half-stars

I don’t think anyone would’ve chosen to be a single dad before their driver’s license even arrived in the mail, but that was the curveball that life threw at me. While my classmates were partying it up at football games and Prom, I was dealing with ear infections and learning how to be the best kind of dad like my father was to me.

I all but gave up on trusting a woman again and finding love as I had more important
responsibilities: being a proud girl dad to Josie, helping my family out on their ranch, and starting my own construction business.

Then Penelope Pesco shows up and kills my resolve to remain alone. She’s not only the most alluring woman I’ve ever met, but a forbidden one too: She’s my daughter’s new teacher.

She’s also my new neighbor.

Sweet Penny is pure temptation in one gorgeous package with her sunflower blonde hair and beguiling sky-blue eyes, and I’m having a hard time staying away. Keeping myeight-year-old daughter from falling in love with her is hard enough. We both don't need to fall in love with her and end up with our hearts broken.

Then tragedy strikes my family in an entirely shocking way, and reality hits. Life’s too short to keep running and living in fear. This is my chance and I’m grabbing it with both hands.

I can only hope I haven’t screwed everything up. Hopefully, there’s a chance I can fix what
I’ve broken. Josie and I love and adore Penny and can only hope that our unbreakable love isn’t shattered beyond repair.

 

Adorable and easy to love! The third book in Stacey Lynn’s Kelley Family series is revolving around Gaven and his sassy daughter Josie. She is a trip and a half and really brought the humor to life for the reader. I enjoyed seeing him fall hard for teacher Penny no matter how much he fought it along the way. The characters were all easy to like and the plot was fast moving and action packed. I felt like the ending came really abruptly with a lot of things happening that got glossed over and summarized that I really would have enjoyed some more development on. Overall a solid read and I’m looking forward to the next in the series!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a close-knit family who always has each others backs as each sibling falls for their forever love.

 

 

 

Unbreakable Love by Stacey Lynn is now live! 

 

A small town, single dad, forbidden romance from bestselling author, Stacey Lynn.

I don’t think anyone would’ve chosen to be a single dad before their driver’s license even arrived in the mail, but that was the curveball that life threw at me. While my classmates were partying it up at football games and Prom, I was dealing with ear infections and learning how to be the best kind of dad like my father was to me.

I all but gave up on trusting a woman again and finding love as I had more important

responsibilities: being a proud girl dad to Josie, helping my family out on their ranch, and starting my own construction business.

Then Penelope Pesco shows up and kills my resolve to remain alone. She’s not only the most alluring woman I’ve ever met, but a forbidden one too: She’s my daughter’s new teacher.

She’s also my new neighbor.

Sweet Penny is pure temptation in one gorgeous package with her sunflower blonde hair and beguiling sky-blue eyes, and I’m having a hard time staying away. Keeping myeight-year-old daughter from falling in love with her is hard enough. We both don’t need to fall in love with her and end up with our hearts broken.

Then tragedy strikes my family in an entirely shocking way, and reality hits. Life’s too short to keep running and living in fear. This is my chance and I’m grabbing it with both hands.

I can only hope I haven’t screwed everything up. Hopefully, there’s a chance I can fix what

I’ve broken. Josie and I love and adore Penny and can only hope that our unbreakable love isn’t shattered beyond repair.

 

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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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* Release Blitz/Review * CLAP BACK by Lani Lynn Vale

August 6, 2024 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Release Blitz/Review * CLAP BACK by Lani Lynn ValeClap Back by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #4
on August 6, 2024
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Being a twin is great.

What isn’t great is having the hots for the same woman your twin does.

Been there, done that, have the t-shirt.

Since Auden Carter made that mistake in his teens, he’d promised himself never to do that to his brother again.

Hence why he’s tried so hard to stay away from Maven, the sexy bakery owner that seems to have been put on this planet to tempt him.

After months of watching his brother never make a move, Auden’s had enough. He tells his twin to either shit or get off the pot. Only, come to find out, his twin was never on the pot. He’d never had the hots for Maven at all, but her cute little assistant.

Unfortunately, at this point, he’d done his level best to appear undesirable to Maven, and had gone out of his way to make it very clear that he wasn’t interested.

He has a lot of work to do to convince her that he’s not the guy he’d been acting like for the last few months.

Luck is on his side, though, and soon Maven needs his help, giving him the perfect opportunity to worm his way into her life…and her heart.

But that help she needs turns into a desperate plea for protection, and all he has to do is quit his beloved job to give it.
It’s not every day that you are in love with your boss’s daughter, who just so happens to be the chief of police of Dallas, Texas—your beloved police department that you’ve worked at for your entire career.

It’s also not every day when that boss pulls out every stop, and ruins your life to the point where you’re not sure you can find your way out of the downward spiral he’s forced upon you.

There is one thing Auden knows for certain, though. Maven is worth it. He’ll fight the chief of police, or the entire world, putting his life on the line to do it, as long as it keeps her safe.

 

Vale is always a sure thing for action packed drama! The fourth book in the Carter Brothers series is continuing the reign of unputdownable goodness as Auden takes center stage and sweeps bakery owner Maven off her feet. The romantic connection between the two of them is sweet and steamy and once the mystery starts unraveling and one crazy thing after another takes place, you’ll be hooked for sure! The characters are quick to catch a reader’s attention and the plot, while a little far fetched here and there, is riveting and very entertaining. I am loving this series and can’t wait for the next sibling to meet his match!

 

 

 

Title: Clap Back
Series: Carter Brothers #4
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: August 6, 2024
BLURB

 

Being a twin is great.

 

What isn’t great is having the hots for the same woman your twin does.
Been there, done that, have the t-shirt.
Since Auden Carter made that mistake in his teens, he’d promised himself never to do that to his brother again.
Hence why he’s tried so hard to stay away from Maven, the sexy bakery owner that seems to have been put on this planet to tempt him.
After months of watching his brother never make a move, Auden’s had enough. He tells his twin to either shit or get off the pot. Only, come to find out, his twin was never on the pot. He’d never had the hots for Maven at all, but her cute little assistant.
Unfortunately, at this point, he’d done his level best to appear undesirable to Maven, and had gone out of his way to make it very clear that he wasn’t interested.
He has a lot of work to do to convince her that he’s not the guy he’d been acting like for the last few months.
Luck is on his side, though, and soon Maven needs his help, giving him the perfect opportunity to worm his way into her life…and her heart.
But that help she needs turns into a desperate plea for protection, and all he has to do is quit his beloved job to give it.
It’s not every day that you are in love with your boss’s daughter, who just so happens to be the chief of police of Dallas, Texas—your beloved police department that you’ve worked at for your entire career.
It’s also not every day when that boss pulls out every stop, and ruins your life to the point where you’re not sure you can find your way out of the downward spiral he’s forced upon you.
There is one thing Auden knows for certain, though. Maven is worth it. He’ll fight the chief of police, or the entire world, putting his life on the line to do it, as long as it keeps her safe.

 

 
 
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Releasing September 10
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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 * THIRST TRAP by Lani Lynn Vale

July 9, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * THIRST TRAP by Lani Lynn ValeThirst Trap by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #3
on July 9, 2024
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four-half-stars

Toxic: very harmful or unpleasant in an invasive or sinister way.

One word. Two consonants. Five letters. Two people.

Quinn James Carter met Solei Shayne Rodriguez his senior year of high school.

At first, he tried to stay away from her. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and if there were two people in this world who were meant to be together, it was Shayne and him.

Sadly, life doesn’t work out like you plan.

A single, brash, knee-jerk reaction has them both deciding that their relationship is never going to work. A cop and a notorious criminal’s sister can’t have a happily ever after, can they?

Consequently, they go their separate ways.

They live their lives.

And time after time, they come right back to each other, giving the term ‘toxic relationship’ a new meaning.

Anger, jealousy, hurt, and pain run hand in hand with their persistent need to stay in each other’s lives, no matter if it’s in a healthy way or not.

But eventually, time catches up to them.

Fate decides their path for them, and one of them has to wind up nearly dead for them to admit that they can make it work if they want to. They only have to try.

 

An angsty reconnection of first loves! Lani Lynn Vale always delivers on yummy heroes who fall hard when they meet the one and cherish them forever, so it’s no surprise that the latest Carter Brother is still carrying a torch for his first love who he tore the heart out of when he chose his career over her teenage heart. I adored Shayne and Quinn earned his way back into my heart as well, but I did enjoy that she made him work for it. Lots of drama, heartache and turmoil as true love finds a way to outlast even the biggest divide. Well developed characters and plot. I’m really enjoying the Carter Brothers series and am looking forward to more to come!

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Thirst Trap
Series: Carter Brothers #3
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: July 9, 2024
BLURB

 

Toxic: very harmful or unpleasant in an invasive or sinister way.

 

One word. Two consonants. Five letters. Two people.
Quinn James Carter met Solei Shayne Rodriguez his senior year of high school.
At first, he tried to stay away from her. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and if there were two people in this world who were meant to be together, it was Shayne and him.
Sadly, life doesn’t work out like you plan.
A single, brash, knee-jerk reaction has them both deciding that their relationship is never going to work. A cop and a notorious criminal’s sister can’t have a happily ever after, can they?
Consequently, they go their separate ways.
They live their lives.
And time after time, they come right back to each other, giving the term ‘toxic relationship’ a new meaning.
Anger, jealousy, hurt, and pain run hand in hand with their persistent need to stay in each other’s lives, no matter if it’s in a healthy way or not.
But eventually, time catches up to them.
Fate decides their path for them, and one of them has to wind up nearly dead for them to admit that they can make it work if they want to. They only have to try.

 

 
 
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ALSO AVAILABLE

 

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

 

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

 

COMING SOON
Releasing August 6
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

 

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 Blitz/Review * REFRAIN by Gillian Archer

May 30, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * REFRAIN by Gillian ArcherRefrain by Gillian Archer
Series: Tin Gods Rock Stars #2
on May 30, 2024
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What happens on tour doesn’t stay on tour. Not when she’s your best friend’s little sister.

Ella Robinson

I’m kinda the definition of a flake. I’m on my—one, two three—fourth career. And I’ve had to ask my brother for help navigating through all of them. I thought I’d have my life together by now. But here I am, still leaning on my big brother. He’s hired me to be his social media photographer while he’s on tour with his band, The Tin Gods. The last thing I need right now is complications. Enter Jesse Mala.

Jesse Mala

She’s the definition of forbidden—my best friend’s little sister. I’ve known her since she was in kindergarten. She was always a pest to Chase, but it made me feel good to look out for her. Until her graduation party when I almost stepped over that invisible line. Since then I’ve done my best to put distance between us. Ella is just too damn tempting.

Good thing she’s going on tour with us. And following us around with her camera. And sleeping on our bus.

No way is this gonna end well.

 

Gillian Archer is delivering forbidden love in all it’s glory! The second book in her Tin Gods Rock Stars series brings us Jesse’s story of falling for his best friend and bandmates little sister. The connection is electrifying and super sweet between Jesse and Ella and the background of the book taking place during a tour makes it even more attention grabbing. I really enjoyed the characters, the plot and the emotional depth. Looking forward to more in the series!

I highly recommend this book as well as the first in the series to anyone who enjoys a good rock star romance with lots of drama, tons of emotion and a sexy happily ever after.

 

 

 

Title: Refrain
Series: Tin Gods Rock Star #2
Author: Gillian Archer
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Rock Star Romance/Best Friend’s Sister
Forced Proximity/Forbidden Romance
Release Date: May 30, 2024
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What happens on tour doesn’t stay on tour. Not when she’s your best friend’s little sister.
Ella Robinson
I’m kinda the definition of a flake. I’m on my—one, two three—fourth career. And I’ve had to ask my brother for help navigating through all of them. I thought I’d have my life together by now. But here I am, still leaning on my big brother. He’s hired me to be his social media photographer while he’s on tour with his band, The Tin Gods. The last thing I need right now is complications. Enter Jesse Mala.
Jesse Mala
She’s the definition of forbidden—my best friend’s little sister. I’ve known her since she was in kindergarten. She was always a pest to Chase, but it made me feel good to look out for her. Until her graduation party when I almost stepped over that invisible line. Since then I’ve done my best to put distance between us. Ella is just too damn tempting.
Good thing she’s going on tour with us. And following us around with her camera. And sleeping on our bus.
No way is this gonna end well.

 

 

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ALSO AVAILABLE

 

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

 

COMING SOON
Releasing January 16
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
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AUTHOR BIO
Gillian has a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering but prefers to spend her time on happily ever after. She writes the kind of stories she loves to read—the hotter the better!
When Gillian’s not pounding away on the keyboard, she can be found surfing the couch indulging in her latest reality tv fixation, baking something ridiculously tasty (and horrible for her waist line) or snuggling with her husband.
Home is currently in the wilds of Nevada with her amazing husband, ridiculously cute kiddo, and goofy dog.

 

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