Tag: Romance

•Release Blitz/ARC Review• Vlad by Stacey Rourke

Title: Vlad
Series: Veiled #2
Author: Stacey Rourke
Genre: Paranormal Fiction
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History believes me to be a merciless savage. A terror upon the Earth known as The Impaler. Archaic lore whispers I am the first of the vampire lineage.
These claims … are all painted in bloody truth.
Now, while the world watches in fear, a war is brewing. Humans are targeting vampires in merciless attacks to force us back into the shadows.
They woke me to be their weapon.
They know not my loathing for my own kind.
Even I can’t say for certain whose side I’m on.
I have trembled before the darkness rooted in the Nosferatu bloodline. Been forced to drink of its bitter sacrament. They refer to me as The Son of The Dragon, and I laugh. For I, alone, know that malevolent essence is one no man could ever tame.

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I enjoyed this book and it ends with a cliffhanger 😩! You have to read the first book Veiled first for better enjoyment of this one! I absolutely loved Vlad and getting to know his story. I love a good Dracula tale and this book doesn’t disappoint! I can’t wait to read the next book!
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RONE Award Winner for Best YA Paranormal Work of 2012 for Embrace, a Gryphon Series Novel
Young Adult and Teen Reader voted Author of the Year 2012
Turning Pages Magazine Winner for Best YA book of 2013 & Best Teen Book of 2013 
Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal Winner for Crane 2015

Stacey Rourke is the author of the award winning YA Gryphon Series, the chillingly Legends Saga, and the romantic comedy Reel Romance Series. She currently hard at work on the Unfortunate Soul Chronicles, and additional literary projects. She lives in Michigan with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and two giant dogs. She loves to travel, has an unhealthy shoe addiction, and considers herself blessed to make a career out of talking to the imaginary people that live in her head.

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•Book Tour/ARC Review• Good Gone Bad by Giana Darling!

Title: Good Gone Bad
Series: The Fallen Men Series #3
Author: Giana Darling
Genre: Erotic Romance
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They say one action doesn’t define you. 

I killed a man. Stabbed him in the neck and licked the blood off my lips after I did it. 

Still, one action doesn’t define you. 

I could have called anyone. My father, the Prez of The Fallen MC, our family lawyer, my best friend, Lila, or my brother, King. 

I didn’t. 

Instead, I called Lionel Danner, the police officer renowned for taking down the Nightstalkers MC. The man who had been my father’s arch nemesis for decades. The man who hated everything I stood for. A man who had disappeared from my life without explanation three years ago. 

I called him. 

And maybe one action doesn’t define you, but killing a bad man and calling in the good changed my life and it sure as hell changed his. 

The third book in the Fallen Men Series. A standalone featuring Harleigh Rose and Officer Lionel Danner.
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I thought the other books were hot but Dirty Dom Danner is totally up there with Daddy Zeus! This book was sooo good I was hooked from the start. It gave me all the feels! The drama and action was so good! I even started taking my time because I didn’t want it to end😂! The chemistry between Harleigh Rose and Lion is freaking amazing. They both were absolutely bada— and I can’t wait until the next book!
*Received ARC for honest review💙


Author Lee Piper – “So yeah, Good Gone Bad is hot AF. But it’s also more than that. It’s layered, multifaceted, and above all, beautifully written.”


Musings of the Modern Belle – “Good Gone Bad is not just a super steamy romance, it is not just a suspenseful story about taking down a corrupt MC, it is a reflection of how humans aren’t just good or bad. It is a look at how we are both, how we can find our match in another, someone who just inherently gets you. It is about living wild and free while still having limits and being able to surrender and submit for those you love. It is an epic ride I implore you to take. Giana and Danner and Rosie won’t let you down.”


Author R. Scarlett – “I am so so in love with this book and Giana’s talent for creating addicting stories and beautiful complex characters.”

Giana Darling is a Canadian romance writer who specializes in the taboo and angsty side of love and romance. She currently travels Europe with her best friend, an overstuffed suitcase and a mission to eat and drink as much French, Italian and Greek food as possible. While lounging on white beaches, drinking sangria on patios and sleeping in villas, she is hard at work on Cosima Lombardi’s dark romance, The Enslaved Duet, coming summer 2018!

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~Release Blitz~ Anchor by Drew Sera

Title: Anchor
Author: Drew Sera 
Genre: Mafia/Romance/Suspense 
Series: Lust & Lies #2







When young Wesley was taken in by the Van Doorn family, he had no memory of life before “the docks.” They taught him three things…

Nothing comes before family.

Nothing comes before the family “business.”

There are no lengths they will not go to protect either. 

As one of their own helps Wesley to find, and piece together fragments of his past, he exposes a filthy secret. One that will turn Amsterdam inside out to uncover the truth, if need be. 

With a lucrative international contract on the line, the Van Doorns struggle to maintain supremacy, using any means necessary to outlast the other families. Not realizing that their greatest threat may come from within.

In a family shrouded in the shadows of lies and deceit, even the blackest sins can be uncovered…as long as you’re not afraid to enter the darkness.



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Emotionally gripping dark romance is Drew’s niche. Drew is passionate about creating engaging characters that readers will fall for again and again.

Drew was born in Sin City and currently resides there. Her love of the city makes it a natural backdrop for many of her books.

Travelling, warm weather, and candy (particularly green M&M’s) are some of Drew’s favorite things.




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Release Blitz: My Billionaire Protector By R.S. Lively

Title: My Billionaire Protector 
Author: R. S. Lively 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 





Darby is going to be mine. Whatever it takes. Damn the consequences.
 
I’m an American success story.
Raised in an orphanage in Hell’s Kitchen, I busted my butt to get here.
Now, I run the most successful hedge funds in all of New York.
I’m loaded beyond my wildest dreams.
I can do whatever I want.
But there’s something missing in my life. Has been since I left her.
No amount of money, or fame is going to fix that.
That’s why, when I stumble into a second chance with her, I’m not about to let it go.
Her brother, a U.S. Attorney with an axe to grind is determined to get in the way.
I let him drive me off ten years ago. But not this time.This time, I’m going to show him you don’t mess with a kid who grew up in the Kitchen.
And you sure as hell don’t get between him and what he wants.

This Christmas I’ll finally have something to celebrate.
No one is going to stand in my way.


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R.S. Lively is a romance writing duo consisting of Ruth Scott and Lauren Lively. With every page you turn, their passion for books and love of romance jumps out. Their novels are guaranteed to bring you laughter and light up your day/night. If you’re looking for a beautiful, sexy, funny, and sweet romance… You’ll love their wonderful creations! 




~Release Blitz/Review~ Cards Of Love-The Devil by Ashley Jade


Title: Cards Of Love – The Devil 
Author: Ashley Jade 
Genre: Dark Romance 


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The Devil is a prelude novel that is part of the Cards of Love Collection. You do NOT need to read any other books in the collection to read The Devil. 

They’ll tell you I seduced them. Used my looks and body to lure them into my playground. 

Please note: This story contains content that may be offensive to some readers.





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I wasn’t expecting what happened to happen and I was so shocked I had to read the synopsis again to make sure I wasn’t tripping.😂😂😂 the drama and past that unfolds was absolutely amazing! You don’t expect it and you won’t be able to stop reading cause you’ll want to know how everything plays out. If you’re easily offended you may want to try to be open minded because it’s definitely worth it! I definitely need the next book ASAP!!
**Received ARC from BMBB for honest review💙







Which Card Will You Choose?



Ashley Jade craves tackling different genres and tropes within romance. Her first loves are New Adult Romance and Romantic Suspense, but she also writes everything in between including:  contemporary romance, erotica, and dark romance.

Her characters are flawed and complex, and chances are you will hate them before you fall head over heels in love with them.
She’s a die-hard lover of oxford commas, em dashes, music, coffee, and anything thought provoking…except for math.

Books make her heart beat faster and writing makes her soul come alive. She’s always read books growing up and scribbled stories in her journal, and after having a strange dream one night; she decided to just go for it and publish her first series.
It was the best decision she ever made.

If she’s not paying off student loan debt, working, or writing a novel—you can usually find her listening to music, hanging out with her readers online, and pondering the meaning of life.

Check out her amazon page and Facebook page for future novels.
She recently became hip and joined Twitter, so you can find her there, too.

She loves connecting with her readers—they make her world go ‘round.

~Happy Reading~
Feel free to email her with any questions/comments: ashleyjadeauthor@gmail.com






•Release Blitz• Caught In The Rain: Winter Sloth by Joanne Sexton

Title: Caught In The Rain: Winter Sloth 
Author: Joanne Sexton 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
Series: Sinful Seasons Collection: Book 6





 Will stupid mistakes and depression stop Ruby and Ethan being together? 

Ruby gets caught in the rain and runs into Ethan, literally, as she tries to hail a cab. It’s love at first sight for them both and they become inseparable.
Their love affair is passionate and intense, and they spend just about every waking moment together building their love stronger and stronger.
When Ethan breaks her heart, Ruby becomes a sloth, depressed and isolated. Her family try and coax her from her voluntary solitude, but nothing will shift Ruby’s depression.
Will Ruby give Ethan another chance or is she destined to live without the love of her life?


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Joanne Sexton is an Australian romance writer and mother of two. Reading is her first passion after writing, then music, floristry and movies. Her children keep her busy but she always finds time for her passions. A writer and reader of romance.
Joanne previously wrote under the name Joanne Ellis. Rich Girl (formally known as Spoilt under Joanne Ellis) held the No. 1 position on an Amazon’s Bestselling list in US and No.2 in the UK.


Bloodstained Beauty by Ella Fields!

Synopsis

Fresh out of college and headed straight for my dream job, I didn’t think things could get any better.

Then I met my dream man.

In an instant, my happy ever after had begun.

The life I’d stumbled into was beautiful, and the man I loved was perfect.

But perfection comes at a cost, and I’d slumbered through all the alarms.

Then I met my nightmare.

The man whose bright eyes held untamed darkness.

The man who disarmed me with his peculiar behavior.

The man whose cold, merciless hands shook me awake.

In an instant, questions started to dismantle my happy ever after.

But whoever said the truth would set you free was wrong.

It wasn’t going to repair the cracks in my naive heart.

It wasn’t going to caress my face with comforting hands and reassure me it was all just a dream.

No, the truth shoved me down a rabbit hole, and I landed in the lair of a real-life monster.

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Dove and her Monster. This dark romance was a page turner for sure! Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down, it was so intense. The drama and secrets that came to light had me clutching my pearls😂😂. Jemima’s world is turned upside down when her fairytale turns out to be a lie and a monster has his sights set on her. I enjoyed reading this and definitely recommend if you like dark romances.

•Release Blitz/Review• The Italian Kitten Meets The Russian Wolf by Grace Regal

Title: The Italian Kitten Meets The Russian Wolf
Author: Grace Reagal
Genre: NA Mafia Romance
Release Date: November 20, 2018
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
Do you know the story of Romeo and Juliet? Well, this isn’t their story. This is our story, Valentin’s story…my story.
In the world of the filthy rich, two of the most infamous crime families rule with iron fists. Drug trafficking, gang killings, ruthless wars—these are the men who have no moral compass.
Meet the Russian Mob, and the Italian Cosa Nostra. His family…and mine.
My name is Caterina Giovanni, daughter of the Italian Mafia. I’ve been clueless about who my family really is, what they’re capable of—until I meet him. Valentin Nikolaev, son of the Russian Mob. 
Born and raised to one day take his rightful place as leader of his family, Valentin has one goal, and one goal only—to annihilate the Giovanni family. My family.
In the end only one mafia will be left standing on the ashes of the other.

Are you ready to find out which one?

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I was so into what was happening I didn’t realize I came upon the cliffhanger 😩😂😂I must admit it was a nice place to leave off cause I’m definitely left wanting more. Kitty was just so innocent you couldn’t help but love her to pieces and Valentin was a hot a—hole, he did seem like he was looking out for Kitty but you don’t know if it’s for his plan or not. This book was awesome, I am hooked! I need to know what happens next, I can’t wait until the next book!
I muster up a laugh as I cock my head at Valentin. “Who is he?” I nod to the blond guy. “Your backup?”
Valentin doesn’t say anything.
I goad him with a smile. “You can’t say anything for yourself, cupcake?”
The blond kid erupts in laughter, “Oh, God, Val.” He wipes a tear. “You’ve really got your hands full now.” He looks at me with an incredulous look, “Cupcake?” He shakes his head, laughing. “That’s complete and utter gold—”
“Nate. Get the fuck out.”
Valentin speaks for the first time, his eyes still trained on me.
I clap with a laugh. “Oh, my God! You speak!” I lean toward him as if telling him a secret. “I thought you might have gone mute from the last time we spoke.” I wink. “You know, from the way I showed you up in front of all your minions.”
Nate starts laughing even harder as he walks to the door. “Good luck, brother! I’m here if you need me.” He winks at me as he opens the door. “As a backup,
you know?”
“Nate.”
“Fine. Fine.” I hear his laughter get farther and farther away until it disappears.
I cross my arms and regard Valentin. “So, are you just gonna stare like a pedophile? Or are you going to give me my clothes?”
And suddenly, in a lightning-fast movement that seems inhuman, Valentin steps up and whips the towel off my body. “No, I think I’m going to look just a little longer.”
Grace Reagal is a young author who is studying medicine by day and serial writing by night. She has garnered over 88K readers on Wattpad and Radish and over 20 million reads. 
She writes about mafia men without hearts and the women who find it for them. She writes because the most beautiful thing for her is creating a world where she and her readers can escape to. 

When she’s not writing, she can be found crying, studying, listening to One Republic and Lumineers, questioning her existence, reading steamy books under the covers or daydreaming about her characters. Her goals for her life includes becoming a neurosurgeon, publishing a book, and finally becoming a recluse in the woods.
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Heathens by Natalie Bennett!

Synopsis

Cobra Wildcard. Sinner. Frequently misunderstood. I can be your best friend or your worst fucking nightmare. The Savages are my family and the Badlands is our paradise. When that’s threatened, no one is safe. Carnage and chaos unfold around me. Loyalties are tested. Truths start to unravel. When everything I know teeters on the verge of going up in flames, the only girl I tried to save, may end up saving me. Blue Old soul. Selfless. Unusually stable. I was the good girl, the one who saw beauty in people. When the devil marked me everything changed. The world I’ve been chained to is merciless and cruel. I was ready to leave it all behind, but then he found me again. He needed saving, I needed a reminder of who I was. Nothing could prepare me for what came next.

Heathens is book 4 in the bestselling Badlands series. This is a complete story with no cliffhanger, however, books 1-3 must be read prior.

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I loved this dark and twisted series and I can’t wait to read about the next generation! Cobra and Blue have been to heck and back but they find a calm with each other. At first, I didn’t think Blue would fit with Cobra’s type of crazy but they did work. I love how the Savages look out for each other even when one of them is in denial!

Cold Cole Heart by K. Webster!

Synopsis

I once was a hero.

Until she kept me as her captive, tortured me, and killed my brothers.

She bred a monster.

Nothing could stop me from seeking revenge.

But it was over so quickly—her easy death a mercy she didn’t deserve.

For a decade, the burning rage of what she did has transformed into something uncontrollable. Something I want to feed. Something I crave to unleash.

I want to make her pay.

Over and over and over again.

Finding the evil, spoiled women sates my ravenous, vengeful soul.

I hunt. I capture. I destroy.

Slowly. So slowly.

One, two, three, four, five…

And now six.

I’m wicked and sadistic.

I am Cold Cole Heart.

My mission is death and their payment to me has come due.

Number six thinks she is different.

Yet when I look at her, I see them.

She will pay.

They always do.

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Once I started reading I just couldn’t stop! Cole and Natalie’s story was soooo good! They both have been threw things that has made them crazy but they’re so good together. The ending had my jaw dropping since it turned out Cole had been off his meds for a while….I couldn’t believe it. I loved the story and I can’t wait to read more K. Webster books!