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Review: If You Say So by Lani Lynn Vale

Length: 262 pages

Published: October 29, 2019

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: purchased

Synopsis

Gabriel Luca Maldonado, III and Francesca Leandra Solomon were meant to be. They were so in love that everybody prayed for what they had.

Everything was glorious. They would get married, have children and live a perfect life. She would be a doctor in the emergency room once she finished her doctorate, and he would be a badass Navy SEAL and save people for a living.

But then Luca is deployed across the world, and per military regulations, Frankie isn’t allowed to follow.

They’ve overcome a lot in their short relationship, and they can overcome this, too. Two years was a piece of cake. She’d finish her schooling and wait for him. And when he finally returned home, they would marry.

But two months into Luca’s deployment, the unthinkable happens, and Frankie is left alone and heartbroken, knowing that she’ll have to face the rest of life without Luca at her side.

***

Fast forward two years, and Frankie is exactly where her fiancé’s father left her, in a pit of despair that she has no hope of ever finding her way out of.

She lives life one second at a time, depressed and alone, hoping tomorrow won’t hurt like today.

She finds a job, moves, and hopes that the nightmares won’t swallow her whole.

But just as she thinks that she’s getting better, one of her nightmares walks through the doors of her ER, and that nightmare has a name.

Gabriel Luca Maldonado, III. In the flesh.

Also healthy and whole, and definitely no longer missing.

Sadly, it only takes her a half a second to realize that the man that left her isn’t the same man that returned.

The old one wanted her. The new one? Well, he’s definitely not interested anymore.

My thoughts 💭

This was an interesting read. It kept my attention and was sweet! Luca and Frankie were made for each other and even amnesia couldn’t keep them apart.

Cover Reveal & Pre-Order: The Hottie In Finance by TK Cherry


Title: The Hottie In Finance 
Author: TK Cherry 
Genre: Interracial, Romantic Comedy 
Release Day: June 19th
Artist: Ginny Leano – @ginnydesigns IG / ginnyleanodesigns FB
Cover Designer: T.E. Black Designs – @teblackdesigns





𝘿𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚?

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 “𝗙𝗼𝘅𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻” 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻, 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲” 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮. 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹.

𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.
𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙.
𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙤𝙣.

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘅𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? 𝗢𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲?



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You can take the girl out of Detroit, but you’ll never take Detroit out of this girl.

For TK Cherry, it’s pop–not soda, and Tim Hortons over everything else.

Born and raised in The Motor City, TK now enjoys little or no winters in the Carolinas. By day, she’s a spreadsheet whiz and frequent flyer. By night, she lives for keeping her loyal readers on the edge of their seats with steamy tales of happily ever after.



Twitter: @TKCherryFiction


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Review: The Fae King’s Curse by Jamie Schlosser

Length: 281 pages

Published: April 15, 2020

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Kirian and I were just twelve years old when I pulled him from the icy waters of the creek behind my house. As he looked in my direction with unseeing lavender eyes, I quickly realized our age was just about the only thing we had in common. He spoke with an accent, he had pointy ears, and he was so beautiful it made my heart ache. Oh, and he claimed to be a fae prince cursed by witches who stole his sight.

I thought he was crazy from hypothermia. Turns out, he wasn’t, and for some reason he keeps coming back. But a day in my world is a year in his. Every time I see him, he’s older. Wiser. Hotter.

Over the past six years, I’ve tried not to fall in love with him because the terms of the curse are clear: If he doesn’t wait for his fated mate in all ways, including an innocent (or not-so-innocent) kiss, he’ll be blind forever.

So when Kirian kisses me and pulls me through the portal to his realm, I make it my mission to do some damage control. It’d be a whole lot easier if he wasn’t determined to marry me… And if someone wasn’t trying to murder me every step of the way.

My thoughts 💭

I enjoyed this book! Kirian and Quinn were adorable. They’ve had feelings for each other since they were 12 and when the thought of not seeing each other anymore comes up they both get a little crazy. I loved how they loved each other! This was an interesting read with the love, betrayal, new friends and happy ever after. I can’t wait to read the next book!

Review: Lunchtime Chronicles: Thick Cut by S. London

Length: 91 pages

Published: October 8, 2019

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

She thinks she can hump and dump me. No damn way.

Griffin Phillips

I spent eighteen years in the Army, and nothing hit me as hard as this woman. The first time I saw her picture, I wanted to drop to my knees and worship at her feet. Fiona Cooper is thick and curvy the way I like my women. I don’t care that we’ve only talked online. She wants to be friends with benefits, but she’s already mine.

Fiona Cooper

After the year I’ve had, I’m ready for some fun. My friend is getting married in the same city where my online boy toy lives. Griffin Phillips is big all over and cut to perfection. I have plans to satisfy my craving for him, but this attraction between us will forever be strictly physical.

THICK CUT is an interracial erotic romance (BWWM) with a HEA. It is a part of the Lunchtime Chronicles series which can be read as standalone novels.

WARNING: This book is different from ALL previous Siera London books. THICK CUT contains explicit sex and graphic language.

My thoughts 💭

This was an enjoyable quick read. Fiona is in denial about what’s between her and Griffin. Griffin is sure he’s not letting his woman get away from him.

Release Blitz: Breaching Boundaries: Part One by Elizabeth Newton

Title: Breaching Boundaries: Part One
Author: Elizabeth Newton 
Genre: Historical Romance 
Breaching Boundaries Part one, is a period romance set at the turn of the 20th Century. It focuses on the heir to the 35,000 acre Carneforth Estate, Elliot Harrington. When his self-serving father Henry Harrington the 4th Earl of Carneforth marries a young French woman soon after his wife’s death, Elliot is torn between his growing feelings for his beautiful step-mother and his sense of honor. As much as he hates his father, can he betray him in this way and are his feelings reciprocated?
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Lunchtime Chronicles: The Bento Box by Olivia Gaines

Length: 87 pages

Published: October 1, 2019

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Koji Okada’s plan to convince Dr. Trista Hathaway to purchase his latest app included a long weekend and high end romancing.

The surprise is on him when he shows up at her doorstep and Trista turns the table to ensure he gets a large serving of his own meal.

Love on the go becomes synonymous with this pair as they snack their way through love in the Bento Box.

My thoughts 💭

Koji and Trista were cute! Koji thought he was going to wine and dine his way into getting what he wanted. Trista knew what was going on and shocked him by suggesting they just enjoy each other and proceeded to rock his world. This was an end quick read.

Review: Lunchtime Chronicles: Double Dipped by Brooklyn Knight

Length: 95 pages

Published: April 1, 2020

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Trigger

You can run, but you can’t hide from me, mama. The cat and mouse game is what I do for a living: I chase criminals and apprehend them. But you ain’t no criminal, Candy. The only thing you’re guilty of is giving me a taste and expecting it to be enough. I can help you, if you’ll let me. I can clear this mess up – but for the love of God, don’t try and run from me, because one dip in your sensual pool just ain’t enough for this cowboy. I need more. I need it all.

Candy

You say you came to meet up with me and then you reveal the truth: that you’re a bounty hunter and you know my darkest secret. Of course, I’m going to bolt. It doesn’t matter that your rugged cowboy looks and firm hand completely undo me. Thanks to my traumatic past, I can’t trust you! Don’t look for me, Trigger, and definitely don’t come to back to Atlanta for me. You took one dip and I survived; but if you double dip, there’s no way I’ll be able to resist you.

My thoughts 💭

I liked this book! Trigger knew he wanted Candy and didn’t let her go. One taste wasn’t enough for the cowboy! This was a steamy and sweet read.

#Free On Amazon: One Petal Flower by Kristi Ayers

Title: One Petal Flower 
Author: Kristi Ayers 
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance 
“This flower I give to you has one petal because I never want you to question my love for you. If you pick the petal off, you will be able to say ‘he loves me,’ as there are no other petals for you to say ‘he loves me not.'” -Jonas

After Darian Moon loses her boyfriend to a motorcycle accident, she finds her somber town too much to handle, so she moves from Texas to Oklahoma to live with her grandmother for the summer. Strange things start to happen after she meets Chayton Swift, her grandmother’s college-age neighbor and handyman. Darian soon learns Chayton has a few supernatural abilities, one of which is seeing and communicating with ghosts. Darian’s boyfriend, Jonas, happens to be one of them, and he’s there to warn her that evil entities do exist.

Free on Amazon May 20th – 22nd
Kristi Ayers lives in Oklahoma with her family and pets. She likes music, coffee, and all things spooky.

 

Review: Reaper’s Pack by Rhea Watson

Length: 432 pages

Published: March 21, 2020

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

One grim reaper. Three hellhounds who refuse to bow down to her. A monster hunting them in the shadows…

Ten years ago, I was judged worthy of life after death and returned to the mortal realm as a grim reaper. Scythe in hand, I guide souls to deliverance—and it’s time for a promotion.

My new territory is triple the size of any I’ve worked before. High death rates mean one busy reaper, and the only way to keep up is with a pack of hellhounds. Faithful. Strong. Merciless. Hellhound shifters are a reaper’s right hand in the field, shepherding and guarding souls until they can be reaped.

We get our pick of the litter from the best breeders in Hell, but for some reason, I’m drawn to the pack no one wants.

An alpha who refuses to yield.

A beta who doesn’t take me seriously.

A runt who flinches at every command.

I want them—even if they don’t want me.

Because the hunger in their eyes tells a different story. But the fact that they can’t decide whether to love me or hate me, fight me or screw me, is making our situation way too complicated.

Still, I refuse to give up. If this infuriatingly handsome trio can’t be trained, if we don’t pass the trials, they go back to a cage and a cruel demon master.

Yeah. Not happening.

Reapers and hellhounds are natural allies, and the sooner we secure our bond, the better, because as it turns out…

All our lives depend on it.

Reaper’s Pack is a standalone why-choose paranormal romance and is part of the ALL THE QUEEN’S MEN series. Each book in the series is a full-length standalone featuring layered heroes and a headstrong heroine who never has to settle for just one happily-ever-after. The books can be read in any order and are part of the same supernatural universe.

My thoughts 💭

This was an enjoyable read. Hazel has been promoted and she gets to pick her pack to help her reap. She connects with one of the “worse” packs that’s being offered. Knox, Gunnar and Declan have plans to escape service. But one by one they fall for the sweet reaper. Declan knows of Hazel’s importance to the pack almost immediately and it takes the other 2 a bit to catch up. There’s danger lurking, stubborn fated mates and a happy ending. I definitely recommend!

Cover Reveal: Married With Me by Bailie Hantam


Title: Married With Me: A With Me In Seattle Universe Novel
Author: Bailie Hantam 
Genre: Contemporary Romance  
Release Date: June 22nd 





Married With Me – A With Me in Seattle Universe Novel

She’s the one girl who’s off limits. He’s the one she’s always wanted.

From the moment, Justin Ellis reunites with his best friend’s little sister in Las Vegas, his world is turned upside down. Angela is beautiful and smart and everything he wants. But they cannot have more than their week-long fling before they both go back to their lives in Seattle.
Deciding to give her brother’s best friend a Vegas experience was probably not Angela York’s smartest move. Especially since she never really got over her school girl crush on him. And why, oh why, did the Vegas experience have to include a drunken night at a wedding chapel.
Will they see that they are meant for one another? Or are they headed straight for divorce?



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2019 Debut Author, Bailie Hantam, hails from sunny South Africa. She has been writing stories from as early as she can remember. After finally deciding to take it seriously five years ago she finally hit publish in March this year. She writes both Contemporary and Paranormal Romance and the world of Romantic Suspense in 2020. 
She is blessed to have a very supportive family who have encouraged her every step of the way. She’s a series binger (of both books and screen); a stationary hoarder and an avid reader. When she’s not writing you can usually find her curled up next to her two border collies either reading or writing in her journal.