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Romance books

Review: The Mobster’s Masseuse by Jessa Kane

Length: 75 pages

Publication Date: August 28, 2019

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

When I woke up this morning, I never expected my first massage client of the day to be notorious Boston mob boss Walker McManus. Nor did I expect the dangerously attractive criminal to offer fifty thousand dollars to give me the massage, instead. The surprises keep coming, too. Because Walker isn’t satisfied with one session. Oh, no. He wants an entire lifetime of them. With me. And he’s not accustomed to hearing the word no…

My Thoughts 💭

This was a hot and sweet instalove romance! I enjoyed the chemistry between Meadow and Walker. I definitely recommend if you enjoyed fast paced stories with a hot alpha male and a sassy woman.

Review: Cruel Magic by Eva Chase

Length:300 pages

Published: May 8, 2019

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

I thought I was ordinary Rory Franco: college student, artist, and over-protected daughter. Then mages barge into my family’s home, murder my parents, and whisk me off to a university known to the rest of magical society as Villain Academy.

It turns out I’m Persephone Bloodstone, the long lost heir to one of the five royal families of dark magic. I’m destined to learn how to manipulate the world with fear—and to stand beside the four other scions: the scorching-hot, arrogant young men who rule this school.

Unfortunately, I’m having trouble locating my supposedly wicked skills. I don’t want to use a power that feeds off people’s pain, but I have to tap into my talents fast if I want to survive. I’ve got no time to grieve for my family. The students here are even more vicious than the teachers, and my fellow scions are worst of all.

The four of them crush anyone who doesn’t kowtow. No way will I bow to any villain, no matter how brutally alluring. They can turn on the charm or tear me down, but they can’t break me, even if I can barely get my magic working.

They’ve never met anyone like me before. I don’t care about ruling. I just want to avenge the people I loved.

It doesn’t matter what kind of power runs through my veins. I’m taking Villain Academy down.

*Cruel Magic is the first in a university-age paranormal academy series. Expect magical villainy, a tough heroine who bends to no one’s will, a dollop of steam, and a slow-burn reverse harem romance where there’ll be no choosing required.*

My Thoughts 💭

This book wasn’t for me and I normally enjoy a good bully romance. None of these guys have any good qualities. Connar has you thinking he may be in Rory’s corner but he’s not because his best friend Malcom might have a crush on Rory but has treated her horribly after watching the only parents she’s known be murdered in front of her. They’re all cowards but especially Declan. Jude is a jerk. Rory is awesome and I’d love for her to wield her magic and have them all on their knees. I’m not sure I’ll read the next one.

Release Blitz: Crazy In Love by Becky Crittenden


Title: Crazy In Love 
Author: Becky Crittenden
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
Series: Crazy Series #1 


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Mason Brooks is a typical twenty-four-year-old playboy, with one exception: he’s signed his life over to the US Navy. Having enlisted just after high school, he’s been living his best life, roaming the world and seducing women from coast to coast and everywhere in between. But even he can’t resist the lure of a woman who won’t give him the time of day.
Eleanor Tish is looking for more than a romp in the backseat of Mason’s sports car. In fact, she’s tired of everything to do with money or fame. She’s spent her fair share of time in the spotlight and she just wants to relax for a while. A summer romance is hardly on her to do list, but with sexy Mason chasing after her, day in and day out, how can she resist?
Succumbing to each other happens in an instant, but the repercussions of their choices could haunt them both forever.


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Becky Crittenden is currently in the throes of writing her first series: the Crazy Series. The first book will be published on 09/30/19, with the second following later this year and at least three or four scheduled for next year. When not writing (or researching) her current book, Becky enjoys hanging out with her dog in the back yard or drinking coffee on the patio while reading. She loves to interact with readers.



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Release Blitz: Cruel Boy By Clarissa Wild

Title: Cruel Boy
Author: Clarissa Wild
Genre: Dark Bully Romance
Release Date: September 30, 2019
Blurb
Rich boys sin best.

Gossip always goes around at Falcon Elite Prep.

Everyone knows Nate Wilson, the most popular football
quarterback and every girl’s crush.

But there’s more behind those drop-dead gorgeous eyes and
that killer smile …

He’s a notorious heartbreaker …

And he’s got his eyes set on me.

The twisted games he plays are cruel and dangerous.

He teases and tempts me … just to ruin me.

Because I know the one thing he doesn’t want anyone to know.

A big, dirty secret …

And there’s nothing bad boys won’t do to keep a secret
buried.
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He’s so
close now, all the ridges of his abs underneath his shirt are visible, and it’s
almost making me want to reach out and touch them.

Stop this, Sam. Just fucking stop it.

“You make me
laugh,” he mutters, placing both hands on the windowsill behind me, caging me
inside his arms once again.

Goddammit.

“You piss
me off,” I reply.

“Keep
telling yourself that,” he quips.

One of his
hands slides from the windowsill to my hand, and I freeze. His warm hand feels
like lightning shooting all over my skin as it travels up my arm.

“You should
know better than to taunt me,” he says, leaning in to whisper in my ear. “I
like scared little girls … like you.”

His tongue
dips out and grazes along the rim of my ear. A chill runs up my spine as he
places his other hand on my knee. The oxygen is knocked right out of me when he
slides it upward along my thigh.

“You’re a
dirty girl, aren’t you?” he whispers, adding a groan that sets my body on fire.
“I like that.”

His hand
creeps up my red and black checkered skirt, fingers curling underneath the
fabric of my panties.

Shit. Shit. Shit. Why am I letting him do this?
He’s the bad guy.

He groans
again, tugging at the elastic to pull them down. “You’re a filthy … little …
thief.”

RIP!

In one
quick pull, he’s torn them straight off.

I gasp in
shock as he holds my panties in his hand, wearing a victorious grin on his
face.

“What
the—?”

He brings
them to his face and takes a whiff, a delicious moan grumbling in his throat.

“I’ll hold
onto these,” he murmurs, stuffing them into his pocket.

And after a
dirty look, he turns around and walks off.

“What?” I
mutter, ignoring the throbbing sensation between my legs.

He glances
at me over his shoulder. “Consider it a down payment … I’ll give them back if
you give me those pictures within a day. And if you don’t, I’ll find more
creative ways to tempt you.”

So that’s
what this is all about. Extortion. I should’ve known, shouldn’t have been so
gullible to assume he’d ever feel something for me. Playing with lust as though
it’s a goddamn tool.

I spit at
him, but it lands on the floor. “You’re a disgusting piece of shit, Nate
Wilson.”

He doesn’t
even look at me when he says, “Believe me, I know.”

Then he
closes the door on me.
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Clarissa Wild is a New York Times & USA Today
Bestselling author of Dark Romance and Contemporary Romance novels. She is an
avid reader and writer of swoony stories about dangerous men and feisty women.
Her other loves include her hilarious husband, her two crazy but cute dogs, and
her ninja cat that sometimes thinks he’s a dog too. In her free time she enjoys
watching all sorts of movies, playing video games, reading tons of books, and
cooking her favorite meals.
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Release Blitz: Enchanted By The Enemy By Dora Blume




Title: Enchanted by the Enemy
Author: Dora Blume
Genre: Paranormal Romance


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Skyler’s life is falling apart.

A year ago, her father was killed by his mark. Not having any choice, she borrowed money from a loan shark to pay for funeral expenses. After missing a payment, the loan is due, in full. The tips she makes aren’t going to cut it.

A mysterious man comes to the bar, offering a deal to get her the money. But she has to do what she promised her father she never would, take a job as a bounty hunter.

Her attraction to the man has her unnerved as she agrees to the job. When she throws him several feet in anger without ever touching him, she panics. Discovering she’s a mage throws her life in chaos as she hunted by warlocks. Her mysterious man is one of them.

Kaira, another mage, and her sister, helps her unravel the world she didn’t know existed. Now, she has to decide if she can trust the man who’s supposed to be her enemy.

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Review: Grumpy Dad by Abby Knox

Published: August 29,2019

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Sunny, eccentric Kindergarten teacher Jewel knows how to charm the typical private school parent. Vince, however, is the only one whose outward stubbornness provokes in her a nearly uncontrollable desire to stroke his beard, squeeze his dad bod and stare at him while he watches Burt Reynolds movies. Hey, whatever works to get more help for the PTA bake sale …

Vince really wishes people would leave him alone. For the most part, they oblige. So why does a gorgeous, relentlessly upbeat Kindergarten teacher keep trying to include him in all this bougie PTA rigmarole? But … if all this nonsense will help five-year-old Max fit in at this fancy school, fine. Just this once, he’ll help; and then everybody’d better leave him alone.

My Thoughts 💭

This was an okay read. Vince was a grumpy single dad and Jewel is his son’s teacher and cheery enough for both of them. They were weird but it worked. This was one of those books where they have weird names for body parts. I almost stopped reading at Nimbus and Luna Lovegood🙄 I cringed so hard 😂 but it was a pretty good read if that’s your thing.

Release Blitz: On The Other Side By TK Cherry


Title: On The Other Side 
Author: TK Cherry 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
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Tragedy doesn’t spare the Hollywood elite…

Action film star Shae Martin had it all–the talent, the beauty, and the enviable body. Her life of luxury was written about in all the magazines, giving fans a glimpse into an unattainably perfect existence.

Then came a devastating diagnosis.

Treatment began immediately, and proved to be as brutal on Shae emotionally as it was physically. Adding salt to the wound, her movie producer husband missed the “in sickness and health” part of their vows and left her when she needed him most. But not before he moved in her overzealous mother to help care for her.

To the world, she became gossip fodder as a withering celebrity. To oncology nurse Nate Thayer, she was a beautiful warrior battling for her life. Love was the furthest thing from her mind, until Shae found herself drawing strength from his tender compassion. With more reason to fight than ever, can Shae harness the hope needed to conquer the illness ravaging her?




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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.



Release Blitz: The Trinity by J.L. Lora

THE TRINITY: Complete Series Boxed Set

by J.L. Lora
The Trinity, #1-3
Publication Date: September 25, 2019
Genres: Adult, Romantic Suspense, Cartel, Organized Crime

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SYNOPSIS

They may not deserve what they have, but they will kill to keep it. That’s the motto Carissa, Gia, and Amelia—the leaders of New York’s most powerful cartel—live by. Read their saga of friendship, crime, obsession, revenge, sex, and undeniable love .

BOSS – Book 1

She’s out of options…

With nowhere left to go, Carissa Elliott will do anything to escape a crime boss’ obsession. But becoming the boss of a powerful cartel to save herself and her loved ones is more dangerous than she ever imagined. Carissa plans to fight like Hell to get what she wants—even if it means facing off against a man more threatening and irresistible than she can handle. Alec McLean has an agenda of his own. And Carissa is right at the top off it.

Now, it’s up to this small-town girl to prove to everyone—even Alec—that she’s as ruthless as any man. But can she really show them who’s Boss?

MADE – Book 2

No matter how hard she runs,

Danger is on her tail…

On a first-name basis with peril, nothing can protect Gia Corey from the madman stalking her every move. Even with her vital role in New York’s most powerful cartel, she can’t run from the cops determined to apprehend her. She’s desperate and torn—unable to hide from the madman, who frames her for murder and threatens those she loves.

Noah McLean’s carefree lifestyle as a playboy comes to a violent end when a bullet forces him to take his rightful place in the family business. Luckily, Gia is his anchor, helping him accept the role he never wanted. Hellbent on keeping her safe, he risks everything for the only woman he’s ever loved. But Gia only trusts two people—and Noah isn’t one of them.

Now, it’s up to Gia to do the unthinkable: embrace her own inner darkness to save Noah and those she loves for a chance at the light. Will she slay the enemy once and for all, or will her past finally catch up with her in the end?

STEEL – Book 3

AMELIA

A pawn,
In his deadly game of revenge.
That’s how he sees me.

But he should look closer,
And see the strong, daring, and loyal soul of The Trinity,
Yes, that Trinity,
New York’s top cartel.

I will stop at nothing to take him down,
Make him pay,
For what he did to my sister,

Nobody screws with me,
Or with the man I love.

LEANDRO

Shrewd, loyal, and downright ruthless,
An assassin with an agenda.
A well-earned reputation.

He’s hellbent on destroying me,
But as always, he underestimated me.
With his eyes on Amelia,
I’m jolted into action.

Between bullets and bombs,
Nothing can stop me,
From saving her.
And killing him.

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ABOUT J.L. LORA

J. L. Lora is a Dominican-American author. Her stories explore the dark side of good characters, people living in the gray areas of life while playing the cards life has dealt them. She loves strong heroines and their equally powerful Men. She currently lives in Maryland, pursuing her dream of writing compelling, sexy, can’t-put-down stories about empowered, badass alpha heroines and take-your-breath-away alpha heroes

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Review: Unchain Me by Hayley Faiman

Length:312 pages

Published: August 26, 2019

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Nineteen-year-old Bellarosa has lived the past three years locked away in a tower, freedom, being only a myth she could fantasize about.

She has tried to break free of her chains but has failed at every attempt. That is, until a friend turns a blind eye and allows for her to escape her confines.

The president of the Savage Beast MC is no easy role to play. Neither is being a single father. His focus has always been his club and his daughter.

At almost forty, Dragon is convinced he will never find a woman to call his own, not unless he buys her.

Both lost souls searching for freedom. Both stumbling upon one another. Unsure if they can trust each other. She searches for happily ever after. He will never be her prince charming.

When two people who learn to trust despite their pasts come together, they become an unstoppable force, something that not even the devil could split apart.

My Thoughts 💭

I enjoyed Bellarosa and Dragon’s story! Bellarosa was so sweet given what was done to her! Dragon was sweet to his girls but totally an alpha male. It was knee weakening lust at first sight with a little denial from Dragon that quickly went out the window at the thought of other men having Bella! This was a hot & steamy action filled story I definitely recommend!

Release Blitz/ARC Review: Catch Me Twice by Charmaine Pauls!

Title: Catch Me Twice
Author: Charmaine Pauls
Genre: Second Chance Romance
Release Date: September 24, 2019
Blurb
If a man
tells you he’s no good for you, best heed the warning. I learned the hard way.
I had Jake Basson’s baby. He left to chase his dream. Now he’s back, demanding
a second chance, but why should I give him anything after four years of
nothing? No correspondence, no news. I finally have my life back on track. Jake
has never been uncomplicated. He never follows the rules. I should’ve known
he’d play dirty. He caught me once. I’m not going to let him catch me twice.

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My Thoughts 💭

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OMG! This story broke my heart and put it back together again! I enjoyed Kristi and Jake’s story. Their chemistry was hot even when you’re unsure about Jake! This is definitely an angst filled second chance romance you have to give a chance and it won’t disappoint!

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Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained
a degree in Communication at the University of Potchestroom, and followed a
diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising,
communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing
has always been an integral part of her professions.After relocating to Chile with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to
write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published over twenty novels since 2011, as
well as several short stories and articles. Two of her shorts have been
selected by the International Literary Society for an anthology from across the
African continent.

When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine
currently lives in France with her husband and children. Their household is a
linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.

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