Book Cover Reveal for The Loves We Lost by S. Cole…….

 A couple on their way to HEA sees everything fall apart because of her fears and doubts, but years later she's found fame and danger through telling the story of their love in this exhilarating and sensual thrill ride.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of The Loves We Lost by S. Cole, then start counting down the days until this sixth installment in the Iron Outlaws MC series hits bookshelves in the first week of March!

Viola turned down my cut and engagement ring because she was scared of my world, only to turn our love story into a steamy bestseller, complete with the happily ever after she wouldn't give us.

Worse, she's using my last name as her pseudonym.

But that isn't the only secret she's been keeping from me.

And now our biggest rivals plan to use her and the little girl with blue eyes and dimples just like mine as collateral to control my club, the Iron Outlaws MC, leaving her no choice but to ask me for help.

She's going to hate me for bringing violence to her door, but I'll die trying to keep the two loves I lost alive.

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AUTHOR INFO:

The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy. Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I'm getting the chance to follow that dream.

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Book Blitz for Pity Pact by Whitney Dineen (GIVEAWAY)……

It's a series of disasters for a woman participating in a reality dating show in this entertaining rom-com.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Pity Pact by Whitney Dineen, then add it to your bookshelf!  In honor of this third installment in the Pity Series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win 2-$25 Amazon GCs too!

I always wondered who was crazy enough to apply to those reality dating shows…

Turns out, I’m that person. Paige Holland here—lifetime resident of Elk Lake, Wisconsin, and dedicated seventh-grade math teacher.
Unfortunately, if I don’t fall for one of the two guys who live right in Elk Lake I might have to move. This limits my choices to a substitute teacher I can’t stand or Tim, a guy I went through school with. It’s not that I can’t see being with Tim—he’s totes my type—but he’s so wounded from his divorce, he’s made it clear he’s only on the show to make his ex-wife jealous.
With one disaster after another being broadcast around the world, I’m seriously questioning why I thought a reality show was a good way to find love…

EXCERPT:

Paige
Who in the world is the new woman walking into the ballroom? She must be someone special because all the cameras, except for the one pointed at Tim, turn in her direction. Staring at her, I realize she looks kind of familiar, but for the life of me, I can’t figure out why. I don’t generally hang out with highly polished and glamorous people, and this chick looks like she just walked off the pages of Vogue magazine.
Trina glides back across the ballroom with Tim trailing behind her. “We have a guest!” she announces with so much excitement, you’d think Jesus was here to bless the bread and wine.
On impossibly long legs and stilettos high enough to impress any of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the new woman glides toward the host. “Trina ...” she croons.
“Thank you for coming tonight, Eva.”
Holy hell! Eva? As in Tim’s ex, Eva?
“I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.” She turns toward the camera closest to her and offers the most blindingly fake smile I’ve ever seen. No wonder her acting career never took off.
Meanwhile, Tim is standing next to Trina as stiff as a toy soldier awaiting his execution.
Eva walks toward him and when she arrives, croons, “Tim, it’s so good to see you again. How have you been?”
His expression morphs from shock to pure loathing. It’s clear he’s trying to decide his best course of action because he doesn’t respond for several seconds. When he finally breaks his silence, all he says is, “Eva.”
“Daaaarling...” She sounds like she’s a long-lost Gabor sister in those old-time movies. “I was crushed when I heard what a hard time you’re still having with our breakup.” I want to punch this woman right in the face.
Tim cocks his head to the side before replying, “I’m not sure what you’re talking about, Eva.”
Striving for a look of innocence and failing, she says, “Trina told me you’ve been unable to move on because you’re still in love with me.”
“I never said love, Eva.” Oh goody, Trina’s decided to enter the fray. “I said that Tim wasn’t emotionally free of you.” Potatoes, potahtoes, am I right?
“I know it was hard on Tim when I left.” Eva bats her eyes like she’s holding back tears. “But I had no choice. He and I got married too soon and when Holden showed up, I knew I had to go to him.” Her lashes flutter like a llama with conjunctivitis.
“Do you have anything to say to that, Tim?” Trina wants to know.
Tim glares at his ex. “You only knew Holden for a week before you left me. We’d been together for four years.”
Eva looks at Tim with pity before dropping a bomb. “Tim, I knew Holden before I’d ever met you.”
The look of horror on his face says it all. He’s about to lose it—spectacularly.
I feel compelled to do something to save him from this humiliation, but I don’t know what. Without thinking, I step forward and declare, “Which makes you the villain, not Tim!” I sound like I’m playing a live-action game of Clue. It was the butler in the pantry with a butter knife!
Eva turns her head and sneers at me condescendingly. “Who are you?”
“I’m Paige Holland.” When that doesn’t seem like a self-explanatory enough declaration, I add, “I’m an old friend of Tim’s.”
“Then why haven’t I ever heard of you?” she wants to know.
“Why didn’t Tim know about Holden?” I retaliate.
“Are you saying you and Tim were having an affair while he was married to me?” That’s not what I was saying, but it does make me wonder if Eva had been cheating on Tim throughout their marriage.
Before I can accuse her of that, Tim steps forward and takes my hand. “Paige, please stop trying to help.”
Part of me knows I should listen to him, but I don’t. Instead, I spin around and yell—yell— “No, Tim! This bimbo is not going to come in here and act like the wounded party. She’s the one who cheated, she’s the homewrecker...” Talk about
giving Midwestern Matchmaker their money’s worth, I’m full-on guaranteeing they’ll be picked up for another ten seasons if they can keep delivering the level of drama I’m offering.
“Timothy...” Eva says, “I want to know if you were cheating on me?”
“So would I,” Trina feels the need to add.
Tim exhales loudly. “Paige and I went to school together. That’s all. We didn’t become friends until I moved home.”
While true, that kind of hurts. I just told the world we were old friends and he relegated me to mere acquaintance status. But then he squeezes my hand and adds, “But we’re very good friends now.” Aaaaand I melt.
“I think you’re lying,” Eva tells him.
“I can see why a liar might tend to believe the worst in people,” he retorts.
Eva spins toward Trina. “You said he was a hot mess. You said the only reason he came on this show was to get even with me!”
Before I know what I’m doing, I rush at Eva with the intention of ripping every last hair out of her head. Tim pulls me back in the nick of time, and reminds me, “This is going to be televised, Paige.”
“Not if I can help it!” I tell him. And this is where I totally lose my mind...

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AUTHOR INFO:

Whitney loves to laugh, play with her kids, bake, and eat french fries -- not always in that order.
Whitney is a multi-award-winning author of romcoms, non-fiction humor, and middle reader fiction. Basically, she writes whatever the voices in her head tell her to.
She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, Jimmy, where they raise children, chickens, and organic vegetables.
Gold Medal winner at the International Readers' Favorite Awards, 2017.
Silver medal winner at the International Readers' Favorite Awards, 2015, 2016.
Finalist RONE Awards, 2016.
Finalist at the IRFA 2016, 2017.
Finalist at the Book Excellence Awards, 2017
Finalist Top Shelf Indie Book Awards, 2017

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Book Release Blast for Sold To The Circus by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)……

 Two people on a life path heading towards medicine are torn apart by unexpected obligations that leave him bitter and angry, and her on a path to the circus courtesy of a father teeming with secrets, one who's not the man she thought he was.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Sold To The Circus by Lani Lynn Vale, along with my impressions of it, then add this fifth installment in the Welcome to the Circus series to your bookshelf!

AITA: Am I the asshole? 

Five years ago when she left, she broke my heart. No warning. No hey, this isn’t working out. No nothing. Just poof. One day she’s there, in my bed, and we’re talking about our futures. The next, she’s gone. 
So when she shows up five years later and acts like she didn’t leave me with a broken heart, I get angry. So. Freakin’. Angry. 
Of course, this is where I spiral. When we went through medical school together, we were on equal footing. Not anymore. Now I’m her attending, and I’ve made it my personal mission to make her life hell. 
She wants to finish up her residency and finally become a doctor? Well, she’ll have to go through every single bad thing I can throw at her, first. 
Seeping, maggot-infested, pus-filled bed sore? Yep, that’s hers to take care of. Man shitting every three seconds uncontrollably? That’s also hers. Man and woman having a baby while also in the throes of a divorce? You guessed it. Hers. 
If I can make her leave after what she put me through, I’ll feel accomplished.
Only problem is, I forgot how determined Valhalla Singh was. Guess she’ll be reminding me. 
Because Valhalla wasn’t named that for nothing.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Ms. Vale's Welcome to the Circus series has been an emotional and exhilarating thrill ride through the first four books and this is yet another satisfying foray into the suspense and romance of circus life.  Though you COULD read this book on its own, there's a lot in this couple's past that affects their plans for the future, so reading the previous books gives greater understanding of what drives this couple.  Whereas the previous books saw the circus as the main setting, this one is in the outside world in a bit of turning back the clock to where this couple first connected, with hope that they can find their way back to each other.

Val and Felix were once a couple, making their way through the rigors of medical school, all while making plans for their HEA.  That's until her father's death turns their world upside down and takes them in opposite directions for the next five years, years full of hurt and misunderstandings for him while for her came the reveal of painful truths and a need to resume HER life.  Five years ago they were on the same page, with plans for a future together while being doctors.  It's heartbreaking how different these five years have actually been though, with him hating Val for leaving and wanting to hurt her for breaking his heart.  With her father's will keeping her tied to the circus, she's just as broken-hearted and it's yet another reason to hate her father.  When finally given their chance to reunite it's definitely not a happy reunion or a smooth journey.  It's a journey that starts under an umbrella of anger and misunderstandings, hurt feelings and circumstances that have them interacting on different levels than before.  With Felix now Val's boss, he has plans for retribution, plans fueled by his friend Tammy, who has her own ideas.  Fate has other plans for them though, love and HEA are meant to be, in a journey that's a bit bumpy and frustrating.  The moment Felix sees Val is the moment his plans for revenge go up in smoke, the love he had for her is reignited and it warmed my heart.  Despite Tammy constantly trying to extinguish the light of their love, Felix and Val were destined to be in this second chance romance fueled by lots of outside forces.

This is another satisfying addition to the series with a likable and cheer-worthy main couple.  Setting the story outside the circus gave this one a more unique feeling, but I was very happy that the siblings were still very much present with loving and humorous interactions on display.  Tammy was an irritant, a stereotype that I desperately wanted to go away, and she didn't exactly get what she deserved at the end which frustrated me further.  She's the reason this book wasn't an A read for me in fact.  Despite her intrusion I'm very much looking forward to the next book in this series featuring the delicious and brooding Nash!  I'm also looking forward to what the author has planned for a possible future series with the trail of literary bread crumbs Ms. Vale has left throughout the books in this series.

My rating for this is a B+

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book Blast for Waiting Game by G.A. Mazurke (REVIEW)…….

 An unforgettable one-night stand leads to a woman wanting more, but getting ghosted instead, in this second installment in the New York Stars series.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Waiting Game by G.A. Mazurke, along with getting my impressions of this steamy tale of second chances set against the backdrop of sports, then add it to your bookshelf!

No-strings-attached hook-ups are my jam. 

After a hockey player hires me to improve his skating skills, sparks fly and a second-night stand sounds like a damn good time. 
I have zero regrets…
…till he ghosts me. 
Now that I’ve lost my summer gig, I get on with my life, picking up an old side hustle to keep myself afloat.
A top-tier viewer makes me an offer I can’t refuse—private, exclusive sessions for an outrageous fee. 
He’s perfect until he sends me Cole Korhonen’s jersey to wear for him.
Turns out the ghost and my viewer are one and the same.
I’m a cam girl.
Cole’s a hockey star.
Can a one-night stand ever be anything more?

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

After thoroughly enjoying the first book in this series, I couldn't wait to jump back into this world.  And with this second installment arriving today, it's another winner with an entertaining premise and a main couple that you're easily rooting for from the very first page.  It's a storyline of second chances, teeming with steamy encounters, while pushing every one of my emotional buttons.  Theirs is an original journey to HEA, one that charmed me while making me laugh and blush at the same time.  It's a story that's lengthy, but each word is vital and magical, presenting this delightful couple in the best and most realistic light.  With each turn of the page I fell in love with each of them, for their strengths as well as their imperfections, and they're the newest additions to my book boyfriend/girlfriend lists.

Readers were first introduced to Mia Charles in the first book in this series, End Game, where the hardships she experienced were just starting to be revealed.  Things continue here with her drowning in debt and juggling everything just to stay afloat.  I admired Mia, found her likable and relatable, and was happy she had Cole in her life to give her unwavering support when she needed it most.  I enjoyed the cam sessions she shared with her mystery man (Cole) and the slow burn of their burgeoning relationship.  I enjoyed their flirtations, their fun times, and their incendiary banter that almost scorched my fingers with each turn of the page.  She's a tough heroine, one who picks herself up after being knocked down each and every time, and I quickly became invested in her road to HEA.

Cole Korhonen is one of my favorite characters ever!  From the outside he looks tough and sexy, with a take no prisoners attitude.  The inside though shows a man with a big heart and a deeply romantic side that comes from his love of romance novels.  Though he's told to stay away from Mia early on, he finds her too much of a temptation and finds a clever way to come back into her life.  He soon becomes her lifeline, both emotionally and financially, as they grow closer through their cam sessions.  Finally meeting in person again allows him to really turn on the charm though!  He gives her unconditional love and unwavering support, never wasting time on miscommunication. He does and says everything you want a book boyfriend to do and he was an integral part of her HEA.  He's an utterly delicious hero with a talent for talking dirty who I'm still thinking about!

Along with this strong and likable main couple, a couple who are each other's family while unwaveringly supporting each other, comes an equally likable cast of secondary characters.  These characters became a found family for this couple, the friends and teammates surrounding them, and I came to enjoy and appreciate each one of them. I'm now left breathlessly awaiting more stories set in this hockey world, drawn to these secondary characters, while hoping for more glimpses of the drool-worthy Cole in the future!

My rating for this is an A-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

G.A. Mazurke is the crazy lady behind Serena Akeroyd, crafter of smexy heroes you just wanna lick. While Serena has us expecting dark romance with lots of twists and turns...G. A. is her more mainstream/contemporary personality.

She explores her sweeter side while keeping the sexy we love, where the women fall hard but the men fall harder.

Some of G. A.’s books will cross over into Serena’s universes...so expect a cameo or two from beloved characters, while discovering new bands of brothers, with the banter, the laughs and the tears you are used to.

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Book Cover Reveal for Shattered Hearts by J. E. Parker…….

 

A man with a painful past that's left its mark inside and out, a man trying to stay away from connections, finds himself making a life-altering offer to a woman hiding from her own past.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Shattered Hearts by J. E. Parker, then start counting down the days until this first installment in the Shattered Love series hits shelves on March 31!

Former Navy SEAL. Brooding Single Dad. Small Town Protector. And the man determined to uncover her darkest secrets.

Scars mark my life, remnants of a past that left my teenage daughter and me in shambles. For years, I’ve kept my distance from others while drowning in grief and regret. But Wendy Rowan, with her two little girls and bullsh*t cover story of a cheating husband, is a temptation I’ve fought hard to resist.
Then comes the night that changes everything.
Suddenly, there’s no more distance or denial of the truth I’ve known all along. My consuming need to protect Wendy from the dangerous past I know she’s running from awakens something feral within me. Without a second thought, I tie her to me with a proposal she can’t refuse.
“Marry me and I’ll keep you safe.”
What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly transcends pretense, igniting a wildfire of raw passion and obsessive desire. But as Wendy’s hidden truths emerge and my demons resurface, a looming revelation will either cement our love forever, healing what remains of our shattered hearts...
Or it will destroy us entirely, leaving nothing but ruin in its wake.
**A Note from JE:  Shattered Hearts (Knox and Wendy's story) is a small-town, single parent, marriage of convenience romance. Includes on-page steam and a heaping dose of angst. Can be read as a standalone and does NOT end on a cliffhanger.**

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J.E. Parker is a multi-genre author of sexy, heart-wrenching romances that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon.

A self-proclaimed hot mess and coffee connoisseur, she writes books featuring strong heroines, panty-melting heroes, a heaping serving (or two) of angst, and guaranteed happily ever afters.

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Book Blast for Fashionista’s Playbook by Candi Scott (Review & GIVEAWAY)……

A woman who's down on her luck finds a job, and unexpected romance, in this sports-fueled tale of opposites attracting.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Fashionista’s Playbook by Candi Scott, along with getting my impressions of it, then learn even more about this emotionally engaging book by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this first installment in the Jersey Chasers series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a $50 Amazon GC too!

The door to the New York fashion world shut firmly in her face, Moriah Stanhope’s only option seems to be to return to her small-town home as a failure. At least, she would go home in disgrace, but her car was just repossessed. In front of the hottest guy she’s ever seen.

Travis Madera is supposed to hire an assistant. One with qualifications and experience. Someone who won’t be starstruck by the fact he’s a professional football player. But he never could resist a damsel in distress, especially one with all those curves.
Moriah’s been humiliated in front of guys like Travis before. But as his assistant, she has access to every moment of his day-to-day life, so surely she can stay ahead of any potential problems.
Until the past comes rushing into the present.

EXCERPT:

“You’re kidding, right?” I sat straight on the leather sofa and gaped at Moriah.
She was grinning, a big cheesing smile that would have turned me on had what she was telling me not been so ridiculous. “Indeed not.”
Damn it. She wasn’t supposed to find humor in my misery.
“I thought you were Team Madera.” I scowled. There was no way this was happening to me. A large chunk of my masculine pride rebelled, and I recoiled as she stepped closer.
Moriah’s giggle was vibrant, rich, and made my groin twitch.
“I am, Travis. But the production company will pay more money if you wear the Speedo—plus, your female fans will be thoroughly impressed.” She pinched each end of a tiny, bright red men’s bikini, stretched it out, and wiggled from side to side with it.
She was taunting me. And despite my horror, I liked it.
Everything stopped, and I fixated on her face. Those flirty lips were plump, ripe. As were other parts of her, I was betting. Things I shouldn’t think about, especially not now and not about her.
She was better than that.
I shouldn’t have hired such a sexy assistant. I’d have been better off with a doting grandma type. A maternal old lady that folded clothes. Definitely not a woman I’d fantasize about wearing one of my jerseys and nothing else.
“Being objectified for cash feels wrong.”
The disdain that dripped from her sizzled all around us. “And yet men have been doing it to women for decades.”
“Fair point. But I’m an athlete, not a model. Hell, I’m covered in ink—not exactly Speedo material there.” I leaned back on the couch. Arguing with her was fun, even if I was going to lose. I’d film for Shark Week, if nothing more than to out-Speedo Gronkowski.
Moriah snorted. “I think the ink is part of the appeal. Women love it—nothing screams bad boy like tattoos.”
She turned away, but not before something like embarrassment flashed in her eyes and darkened her cheeks.
God, I wanted to make her blush like that when she was naked under me. “You like inked up guys, Mariposa?’ I sure the hell hoped so.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

From the very start, this book pulls you into the past.  A past of mean girls, hurtful words and judgements by those who think they're better than you.  Moriah Stanhope knows all too well how hurtful words can be as a larger sized young lady and those feelings still haunt her today.  These feelings of negativity, leveled by her own sister and the rest of the clique, led to a life of distancing herself from her family and her hometown.  When a string of bad luck leads her back home though, the past comes rushing back to leave Moriah questioning every decision once again.

Moriah's lone bright spot is being given a job as assistant to sexy football player Travis Madera, a man with a painful past of his own.  As a boy, he and his brother Vincent were left to fend for themselves with Vincent sacrificing his freedom so Travis could succeed in football.  Their mutual pain binds them together as friends early on before they jump on the rollercoaster of love in a relationship full of ups and downs courtesy of Vincent and Moriah's sister's constant negativity.

There's a lot to like about this book!  The heroine is perfectly imperfect as a plus-sized girl teeming with insecurities, while the hero had a tough childhood that's left him doing all he can to help those he cares about.  The journey to HEA isn't easy for this pair though and I was sometimes frustrated by the constant ups and downs, the negativity that Moriah was so quick to believe.  It caused unnecessary drama and dragged the book down.  Despite that issue, along with a storyline seen many times before, this was still a satisfying story.  The romance itself was sensual with a slow burn that pulled me in completely.  I enjoyed Moriah and Travis together and cheered them on through their emotional growth and their finally making themselves a priority.  The secondary characters were a compelling assortment who brought out both good and bad feelings in me and I look forward to seeing one or two of them as the series progresses.

My rating for this is a B+

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Candi Scott is the spicy contemporary pen name for award winning author of Two Hearts, One Stone and the Arkadia Fast Series, Leslie Scott. She has been writing stories for as long as she can remember. The happier the ending, the better. Currently, she lives and writes amidst her own happily ever after with her soul mate, son, and domestic zoo.

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Book Blast for Nerd Meets Curvy by AC James (GIVEAWAY)…….

 A woman returning to her hometown finds unexpected romance and danger when she finds herself matched to a sexy bear shifter in this exhilarating and sensual thrill ride.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Nerd Meets Curvy by AC James, then discover even more about this paranormal romance by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this first installment in the Peculiar Hearts Dating Agency, make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a book box containing a stunning hardback special edition (with sprayed and stenciled edges), a dual-sided dust jacket, and custom swag too.

Coralie dreads starting over, but Mystic River beckons her home like a siren's call. Armed with determination and a toolkit full of DIY magic, Coralie sets out to revive her grandmother's worn-down house. If anyone can breathe new life into the old walls, it's her. And with lifelong friendships awaiting her, she has a support system as sturdy as a bear shifter's embrace.

Little does she know that her homecoming will launch her into the wildest roller coaster ride of midlife dating and a mating bond that makes her head spin faster than a tornado. Coralie certainly hadn't signed up for this level of excitement, but here she was, courtesy of the enigmatic mastermind herself, Mrs. Wilde. The queen of matchmaking and the architect of the notorious Peculiar Hearts Dating Agency promises Coralie a spicy rebound for her upcoming high school reunion.
Enter Jax, a scorching hot bear shifter haunted by a love that's gripped him since high school. Just when he finally has a shot at settling down, a pesky ex-harpy swoops in, flapping her wings and causing more drama than a forest full of squawking birds. Tired of the chaos, this bear is ready to throw in the towel and hibernate for good!
But as they say, fate has a wicked sense of humor.
Beneath the surface of his chance to make things right and rewrite history are secrets that could detonate like a ticking time bomb, threatening to shatter their fragile bond. Coralie holds a haunting secret buried deep within her heart. It shapes the choices that molded her into the fierce, curvy woman she is today. As for Jax, his past is a murky labyrinth of pain and darkness. Lives and love swing on a high-stakes pendulum as danger closes in.
Can Coralie and Jax beat the odds, untangle the mystery of the danger stalking them, and build a future that defies the limits of their pasts?

EXCERPT:

Eleanora settled across from Coralie at the kitchen table, her shrewd gaze sweeping over her with an unapologetic curiosity. Coralie couldn’t help but feel anxious with anticipation. After all, this was the renowned Mrs. Wilde, the matchmaker extraordinaire. If anyone could navigate the treacherous waters of her love life, it would be her.
“So, how’s your sex life?” Eleanora blurted out, her straightforwardness causing Coralie to nearly choke on her tea.
Jessie’s warning about Mrs. Wilde’s blunt nature had been an understatement, to say the least. But Coralie had come to the Peculiar Hearts Dating Agency for a reason—to find love, even if the thought made her stomach twist with uncertainty.
Summoning her courage, Coralie straightened her posture. She met Eleanora’s inquisitive gaze with a defiant spark in her caramel-colored eyes and a touch of humor snarking her voice. “Nonexistent.”

Eleanora nodded, her eyes sparkling with amusement. Her words carried an air of understanding as if she had already seen Coralie’s romantic future unfold. “I figured as much. That’s why you’re here, my dear. Seeking a second chance at love.”
Relief flooded through Coralie, grateful she didn’t have to delve into the messy details of her past relationships. Eleanora seemed to possess an innate sense of what she needed. It brought a flicker of hope to Coralie’s weary heart. Could she truly open herself up to love again? Memories of her disastrous ex still lingered, fresh like an open wound that refused to heal. It had been two long years. She had remained closed off, unwilling to expose herself to the vulnerability that came with dating someone new and opening up to them.
Returning to Mystic River had been her escape, a refuge from the pain she endured. The house she inherited from her grandmother became her project, a labor of love and distraction. For months, she toiled away, dedicating herself to the renovation. It was a way to create her own haven and a means of avoiding the potential heartache that came with opening her heart to another. She had convinced herself that she didn’t need anyone else, not after the wounds inflicted by her ex.

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AUTHOR INFO:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author A.C. James writes paranormal romance and erotica, including Eternal Ever After (rebranded as Eternal Lover), featured in the bestselling Spice Box anthology. Her Ever Dark Immortals Series, which begins with Eternal Lover, has been described as “brimming with sensuality” and “romantic and sizzling hot.” The Isle of the Horse Shifters series starts with Ride: Awakening and is “lighthearted,” that is a “joy ride from beginning to end.”
She resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her adoring husband Ron (aka Mr. A.C. James), who loves her imaginative yarns and punny sense of humor. She’s also a domestic violence advocate and discusses intimate partner violence and addiction to raise awareness on social media and through her writing. Many of her books include themes like alcoholism or addiction. If you love books that feature underdogs and redemption, her stories will capture your heart.
She spends most of her time drinking large vats of coffee while wrangling kids by day and writing by night. Recovering video game beta tester and tech geek who grew up going to cons and watching SmackDown. There’s probably some cosplay pictures around somewhere of her dressed up as Bloodberry from Saber Marionette. Just don’t tell anyone.

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Book Cover Reveal for Hot Tropic: From Grey to Blue by Emili Lemon…..

 Amidst the snow and cold temps, readers have reason to celebrate with the upcoming release of this sensual and empowering women's tale.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Hot Tropic: From Grey to Blue by Emili Lemon, then start counting down the days until this first installment in the Hot Tropic series hits bookshelves on February 1st!

Ella needs to break out from the grey monotony of her London life in every way, including sexually.

Unsure if she is being crazy or courageous or both, she takes off for a life of wild self-discovery in the blue-blue world of the South Pacific as crew on a sailing yacht. The tropical environment blows her mind. New perceptions and erotic impulses begin to bubble up and consume her. She explores and connects with sensual nature as much as the local island culture, she laughs (mostly at herself as gets quite a few things wrong), she learns A LOT about herself and the world, and she has gorgeous fantasies...then begins to realise some of them...
Ella’s deepening sexual connection with her hot, tropical environment intertwines with her delicious island love affair...
From Grey to Blue, is the first in the Hot Tropic series which follows Ella’s adventures through the South Pacific’s island groups.

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AUTHOR INFO:

Erotica writer, sailor, adventurer, Emili has bumbled around on many foreign shores. She lives on her own sailing yacht around the western South Pacific islands with a hunky husband to help with the chores. She is the real deal: her writing and imagery are all sourced in her own experience around tropical islands.

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Book Tour for The Hobby Shop on Barnaby Street by Jillianne Hamilton….

 Amidst the chaos and danger of WW2, a woman determined to prove herself falls for her brother's business partner in a relationship teeming with secrets.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Hobby Shop on Barnaby Street by Jillianne Hamilton, then add this first installment in the Homefront Hearts series to your bookshelf while it's free too!

A forbidden wartime romance begins just as German planes fill the skies over London in 1940. A playful and heartfelt read perfect for fans of Dear. Mrs. Bird, The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

When Maisie Beckett steps into her brother’s struggling London hobby shop during wartime, she’s confronted with two harsh realities: the looming threat of a Nazi invasion and the shop’s dire financial situation. Determined to prove herself to her parents and keep the shop afloat, Maisie moonlights as a pinup photographer, covertly boosting the shop’s earnings. In the midst of London’s nightly bombings, Maisie finds herself irresistibly drawn to the shop’s co-owner, Cal Woodbury, captivated by his quick wit and bashful smile—and his mysterious secret.
But Cal made a promise to his best friend and business partner, Roy—a promise that he would never pursue a romantic relationship with Maisie, Roy’s sweet and beautiful sister. As the German bombs rain down upon London, and as Cal’s bond with Maisie deepens, he discovers that some promises are impossible to keep. When Roy deserts the Navy and unexpectedly appears at Cal’s doorstep, Cal is forced to choose between his loyal friend and the woman he’s falling for.
While London goes to war around them, Maisie and Cal face their own battle—finding their courage and recognizing their worth.

EXCERPT:

Just before five o’clock I pulled the ladder from the back office and hauled the blackout curtains from under the front counter. They weren’t technically black but a dark mossy green. They did the trick though, even satisfying the local ARP wardens who were sticklers for the blackout rules. As I went through my daily ritual of tacking the curtains over the shop front windows, along the top and sides specifically, I stretched to reach the top corner of the curtain to stick it in place. Suddenly, the ladder shifted underneath me, tilting on one leg before falling sideways and smashing to the floor, me along with it.
The bell over the door sounded and I felt the nudge of the door push against my arm.
“Goodness!” someone said from the other side of the door, only able to open it about an inch or so.
“I’m fine,” I said, pushing the ladder off, kicking the useless thing out of the way and then getting to my feet.
With me out of the way, a messenger opened the door further and poked his head in. “You’re sure you’re not hurt, mister?”
“Only my pride,” I said, ignoring the ache spreading in my shoulder. I opened the door wider for him. “Can I help you?”
He pulled a card from his bag. “Telegram for you.” He tipped his hat at me and continued on his route.
I raised an eyebrow at the heavy capital lettering of the telegram.
Maisie will assist at shop. - George Beckett
Rereading it I scratched the back of my neck. I realized telegrams charged by the word, but a little more explanation would have been appreciated.
I hadn’t seen Maisie since we were kids. My most significant memory of her was from before Mum and I left Hazeldon to live in London with my uncle and his family.
I was seven or eight when I saw her running alone into the little wooded area outside the village and I followed her. She was sitting astride a moss-covered log when I found her, taking photographs of a frog or something. Her long braids trailed down her back and her shoes were caked in mud. I sneaked up behind her and scared her and she got cross with me because the frog got away. We sat together on the log for a while and I don’t know why I did it, but I asked if I could kiss her. We both leaned in, closed our eyes, our lips puckered, and we shared our first kiss together. I remembered feeling very shy around her after that.
I sighed and cursed under my breath again. I didn’t want Maisie coming to London for my sake, not when the Luftwaffe was on our doorstep.

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AUTHOR INFO:

Jillianne Hamilton writes delightful historical fiction and historical romance novels featuring rebellious ladies and happy endings. Her stories feature feisty female protagonists and plenty of sass and wit, using the past as an exciting backdrop. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the 2016 PEI Book Award and her debut historical fiction novel, The Spirited Mrs. Pringle, was longlisted for the 2022 Historical Fiction Company Book Award.

She lives in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on Canada’s beautiful east coast. She is a member of the Paper Lantern Writers author collective.

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