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Release Blitz: The Watcher by Shirley Penick


Title: The Watcher: Saddles and Secrets Series
Author: Shirley Penick 
Genre: Western, Contemporary Romance 



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Bobby and Chrissy were inseparable as kids, running wild in the neighborhoods of the small town in Wyoming. It was a great place to grow up and they promised each other, they would always be best friends. Right up until the day his family moved far, far away, for a better job.

Christina McMillan is working at a horse rescue ranch. She loves her job and it gives her a lot of time to think about life and her past. For some reason, thoughts of her long-ago friendship with Bobby keep popping into her head.

Rob Jenkins is back in the town he spent his early life in, stealthily looking for his best friend Chrissy. If only he knew her real name. How many names could Chrissy be short for? Lots and lots. When he luckily sees a woman that could be her, he follows, but doesn’t approach. His Chrissy didn’t know a thing about horses.

After watching for a few days, he determines it is her. Before he can approach, he’s arrested. When Christina finds out she’s furious. Not a great start to rebuilding a friendship.


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About Shirley

What does a geeky math nerd know about writing romance?

None of that qualifies me for writing novels. But I have some darn good stories to tell and a lot of imagination.

I have lived in Colorado, Hawaii and currently Washington. Going from two states with 340 days of sun to a state with 340 days of clouds, I had to do something to perk me up. And that’s when I started this new adventure called author. Joining the Romance Writers of America and two local chapters, helped me learn the craft quickly and has been a ton of fun.

My family consists of two grown children, their spouses, two adorable grand-daughters, and one grand dog. My favorite activity is playing with my grand-daughters!

When the girls can’t play with their amazing grand-mother, my interests are reading and writing, yay! I started reading at a young age with the Nancy Drew mysteries and have continued to be an avid reader my whole life. My favorite reading material is romance in most of the genres, but occasionally other stories creep into my to-be-read pile, I don’t kick them out.

Some of the strange jobs I have held are a carnation grower’s worker, a trap club puller, a pizza hut waitress, a software engineer, an international trainer, and a business program manager. I took welding, drafting and upholstery in high school, a long time ago when girls didn’t take those classes, so I have an eclectic bunch of knowledge and experience.

And for something really unusual… I once had a raccoon as a pet.


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Review: Seven Sins Of Snow by Loxley Savage

Length: 471 pages

Published: May 22, 2020

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Hey, you!

Yeah, you.

Are you listening?

I have a story to tell you but it’s not your average fairy tale.

My story?

It’s wrought with violence.

Strewn with blood.

Dominated by desire.

My stepmother, the evil queen, hates me. She wants me dead but hasn’t killed me yet. At her insistence, a never ending line of repugnant suitors tries for my hand, but when I decline each and every one of them, the evil queen punishes me…severely.

She will stop at nothing until I’m sold or dead.

As she grows insane with power and my death seems imminent, something unexpected happens.

I see a ‘lurker.’ They come to me in my dreams, touch me, taste me. Even though I’ve never met them outside of my mind, I begin to crave them.

Stories have been passed down in the town of Riverwood about creatures of legend, kings given the power to wield the seven deadly sins.

They tell me they want me, they claim that I belong to them.

As I fall deeper into sin, they become mine as much as I am theirs.

What will happen if I submit to their desires? Will I transform into the very weapon I seek, harnessing their power for my own or will I find myself lost in their seduction?

The evil queen might kill me first. But I’ve made a vow to my people; to take back my stolen throne while bathing in her blood.

Read my story and find out what happens…if you dare.

SEVEN SINS OF SNOW is a full-length stand-alone, dark, PNR, RH retelling of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Nothing inside these pages is appropriate for a children’s story. Withing this tale are scenes with detailed sex, naughty language, torture, violence, drugs, and much more. If such material offends you, please do not read this book.

My thoughts 💭

This was a deliciously dark and steamy read. Snow’s life has been horrible she’s saved by lurkers and they make her their queen. She’s very willing to do anything to li this and save her people and it doesn’t hurt that the 7 Kings are very handsome and want to fulfill her every desire! I really enjoyed this book!

Review: His Human Nanny by Michele Mills

Length: 151 pages

Published: May 9, 2020

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

My indentured servitude is almost over and freedom is a heartbeat away!

Until some alien guy buys me because he needs a nanny, quick. What the actual f@ck? I’m not even good with kids. I’ve never changed a diaper in my life. But the beings at the employment agency won’t listen. “Hew-mans are hot right now. Everyone wants a hew-man nanny.” Great. And since there isn’t another human available… I’m hired on the spot.

Yay, me.

And on day one of my new job I’m having a panic attack because I finally meet my new boss and he looks like Satan himself. No lie. Black horns, red eyes and glinting silver-tipped claws. He even has a barbed tail, a forked tongue, and he breathes fire. This guy is terrifying, and his children look exactly like him.

*heart palpitations* *hyperventilating*

And yet, as I’m caring for these strangely adorable infants and gazing longingly at my crazy-rich boss as he cradles his twin babies in his huge, muscular arms… my traitorous heart goes pitter-patter and my body heats up like lava.

Oh no.

And I begin to wonder — have I sold my soul to the devil?

My thoughts 💭

I loved this book. Riley takes one last job being a nanny to the devil like alien Aegir. They have amazing chemistry but they have to fight it until Aegir is able to claim her. Riley continues to care and love his children while getting impatient for her husband to claim her. This was an enjoyable read. I definitely recommend! I can’t wait to read Bergelmir and Chloe’s book!

Cover Re-Reveal: Behind The Strings & Slow Dancing On Maine Street by Courtney Giardina

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Behind The Strings (Nashville Starlet Series #1)
Slow Dancing on Main Street (Nashville Starlet Series #2)
 Author: Courtney Giardina
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
Cover design: Courtney Giardina 

She’s the hottest music blogger in Nashville. A night out with a country music star was part of the job…until he ended up in her bed.

Country music blogger Celia Westbrooke is no stranger to what goes on behind the scenes of the music industry. She refuses to be anyone’s one-night stand which is why falling for a musician is out of the question…until it wasn’t. When what should have been a normal interview turns into a night of passion – everything changes.

Jesse Rockford moved to Nashville with a guitar and dream. He was looking for a record deal. Instead, he found was a girl worth writing songs about. The only problem – Celia is the only girl in town who’s off limits.

The more their relationship heats up, the higher the stakes should their secret come out. They’ll need to figure out fast if their chemistry between the sheets is something that’s worth risking everything for.

Behind the Strings is part one of the two-part Nashville Starlet country music romance series

Is there love strong enough to survive the truth or will one secret destroy it all?

It’s almost impossible to find the kind of love you hear in a song, but Celia and Jesse’s came pretty close. That was until one night threw a wrench in their whirlwind romance and led them to the last place they thought they’d end up – alone.

When Jesse asks for time apart, Celia heads back to her hometown of Hamden where she’s about to learn that even though you can escape the bright lights of Nashville you can’t hide from the truth.

Deep in the Tennessee mountains Celia must take a walk down memory lane to find out if history will repeat itself or if her and Jesse have what it takes to find their way back to each other.

Courtney Giardina is a Rochester, NY native who now lives in North Carolina. She published her first novel in 2013. Tear Stained Beaches defined the staple of what her self-publishing mantra would become, strong, independent women finding their place in the world. Her time working in the music industry inspired her to write the Behind the Strings series. Her romantic comedy, Falling in London will release in October 2020.
As a creative, she has not only published multiple novels, but has appeared on TV shows like Nashville and has a weekly YouTube show all about inspiring others to dream big and believe in themselves because life is too short to wonder, “what if.”

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Review: Abducted by K.I. Lynn

Length: 259 pages

Published: May 5, 2020

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: purchased but it’s available with kindle unlimited

Releasing as part of the 2019 Sinister Fairy Tales Collection!

The mafia never lets you go.

I thought I was safe, free, but I never expected to find myself locked in a cage.

I’m in his territory. His prison.

The beast.

A fate worse than death awaits me if I can’t get away, so when the opportunity of salvation presents itself I grab it, even if I’m unsure if I can trust the hand I’m holding.

The only way out is through, exposing secrets and spilling blood.

Things aren’t how they appear. Nobody is what they seem.

Not even me.

My thoughts 💭

This was an interesting read. Domenico and Ella/Ari were cute. He’s the beast and she’s the beauty. She doesn’t mind being in a cage as long as it’s with him. They complimented each other perfectly. They also had a lot of secrets and some stuff could’ve been avoided had they given each other all the facts instead of half. I liked the book.

New Release! 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?








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.


























Review: Quarantine & Chill by Kenya Wright

Length: 403 pages

Published: June 13, 2020

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Bestselling author Kenya Wright returns with a standalone multicultural forced proximity romance that’s a beautiful escape with a huge happy ending.

News of the coronavirus hit New York City, and LA-native Jade is stuck dog sitting in her best friend’s Brooklyn apartment. Her bestie Zora is on her honeymoon in the Maldives, but may now be stuck there too. The island has canceled all flights. Only God knows when Zora will return, and Jade can fly back to LA.

Then, Zora’s brother Kamal shows up with his bags and proclaims that he is temporarily moving in. Which is odd because he has his own luxury condo in Manhattan. Something clearly happened with him and his girlfriend.

As the global pandemic ravages the world, Kamal and Jade become corona roommates in Zora’s one-bedroom apartment. Each day brings unique challenges for the pair while they navigate the new normal. Although dealing with bumps in the road, they quickly figure out that as long as they have one another, they can handle anything. Plus, there’s many steamy ways to pass the time.

No cheating. Lots of sex and funny moments. Some drama. Plenty of erotic illustrations.

My thoughts 💭

I enjoyed this quarantine romance! It was amazing. I loved Jade and Kamal. They end up quarantining together and trying to resist the pull between them but once Kamal turns on the charm Jade didn’t stand a chance. I definitely recommend reading this!

Review: Credence by Penelope Douglas

Length: 485 pages

Published: January 13, 2020

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Douglas, comes a new standalone!

Three of them, one of her, and a remote cabin in the woods. Let the hot, winter nights ensue…

Tiernan de Haas doesn’t care about anything anymore. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, she’s grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Shipped off to boarding schools from an early age, it was still impossible to escape the loneliness and carve out a life of her own. The shadow of her parents’ fame followed her everywhere.

And when they suddenly pass away, she knows she should be devastated. But has anything really changed? She’s always been alone, hasn’t she?

Jake Van der Berg, her father’s stepbrother and her only living relative, assumes guardianship of Tiernan who is still two months shy of eighteen. Sent to live with him and his two sons, Noah and Kaleb, in the mountains of Colorado, Tiernan soon learns that these men now have a say in what she chooses to care and not care about anymore.

As the three of them take her under their wing, teach her to work and survive in the remote woods far away from the rest of the world, she slowly finds her place among them.

And as a part of them.

She also realizes that lines blur and rules become easy to break when no one else is watching.

One of them has her.

The other one wants her.

But he…

He’s going to keep her.

*Credence is a full length, stand-alone romance suitable for readers 18+.

My thoughts 💭

This was a pretty good read with a bit of taboo. Tiernan, Jake, Kaleb and Noah are all a little messed up but they somehow helped each other get over whatever was holding them back and move forward with their lives. Like they woke each other up. I just felt weird that Jake and Noah knew Kaleb was in love with Tiernan but still hooked up with her. They had no communication between the 3 of them because Kaleb wasn’t that okay with sharing her where Jake and Noah didn’t seem to mind. This was an interesting read.

Review: The Salvant Brothers: Book 1- Axl by Sonja B.

Published: March 18, 2020

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

I am death. My face is the last thing my targets see before I snatch their souls from their bodies. I gain strength from their fear and pleasure from their screams. Just hearing my name will make a mother fucker think twice about crossing me. In my line of business there is no weakness and there’s definitely no room for love. At least that’s what I used to think until her little feisty ass came back into my life. She came in like a wrecking ball and bringing all kinds of havoc with her. Now someone has the audacity to think they can take her from me. Fuck no. Her mind, body and soul belong to me. I am the Snatcher of Souls and I will snatch life from anyone who tries get in between me and my queen even if that means burying the man who made me.

This is not a Paranormal!

My thoughts 💭

This was an okay read for me. Axl is taken to cover his father’s debts and turned into the soul snatcher leaving behind his family and Monica. When he finally gets some slack from the boss he gets his family back but not his girl. A hit comes in but it’s for his girl and he hides her and makes plans to keep her safe. I would’ve liked more conversation or interactions between Axl and Monica.

Review: Hate by K.A. Knight

Length: 446 pages

Published: April 30, 2020

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

I was abducted.

They took me from my mates and threw me into a cell with a monster.

But they should have known I’m the biggest monster of them all.

With more and more females disappearing, I need to find out who is really behind all the kidnappings and experiments. But what I discover will test my mates and me…and from the betrayal…hate will bloom.

I have new allies, new enemies, and a whole lot of bodies piling up.

Are you scared of me? You should be.

*18+ Reverse Harem Romance. Warning this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. Along with graphic sex scenes and violence. This is a dark book*

My thoughts 💭

OMG this book was amazing! I was hooked from beginning to end! Dawn is still bada** but learns she can lean on her mates when needed. Her mates are amazing and I loved how they love and care for her and always have her back! This book was wonderfully written with action, secrets and steam! I can’t wait to read the next one!