Thursday, August 22, 2024

Book Release Blitz for Wildcat by D.M. Earl (Review)……..



There's reason to celebrate today as The Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter series continues with this seventh installment that gives former lovers the chance to find each other once again and heal from their painful pasts.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Wildcat by D.M. Earl, along with my impressions of it, then add it to your bookshelf!

When the wildcat is unleashed, nobody is safe.Manager of the Wooden Spirits Bar and Grill, Frankie Camano, a former cop, is struggling to heal from a tragic past. The women of the Devil's Handmaidens MC have been Frankie's saving grace in a world of pain and disappointment. Known as "wildcat," Frankie uses her strength and tenacity to overcome the demons that haunt her.
Leaving Malcom, a doctor and the love of her life, after they both faced horrific events, was the hardest thing she's ever done. But when her past comes barreling back. Frankie knows that the Handmaidens and Malcom are the people she can trust. She refuses to let anyone hurt her--or her loved ones ever again. Will Frankie's fear of the past force her back into hiding, or will she finally release the WILDCAT on the enemies who threaten to destroy her?


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Once again Ms. Earl has pulled readers into her dark and gritty world featuring the Devil's Handmaiden's MC and their continuing efforts to bring a dangerous group to justice.  This is a story of second chances, bringing two people back together who were torn apart in an absolutely gut-wrenching way.  They've been running from the pain ever since that moment, but the past has come back and must be finally dealt with as multiple storylines converge in this installment.  From start to finish this is a heavy read with images and storylines that will be triggering to some.  It depicts the worst of people while presenting an unconventional image of a family who unconditionally support this couple's journey back to each other.  While the overall focus isn't on this couple's actual romance, readers are completely pulled into the emotional journey of physician Malcom Malty and bar manager Frankie ‘Wildcat’ Camano.

While this story CAN stand on its own it's a more richly rewarding experience to see where all of the individual storylines originated from and the intensity of them all coming together here.  Malcom and Frankie's journey broke my heart at times, the hatred from others left me wanting to cry, but their resiliency and the support from the other secondary characters of the Devil's Handmaidens MC kept me turning the pages with hope that justice will prevail.  Malcom and Frankie are a realistic couple, torn apart in a way I won't soon forget, and I was rooting for them to finally put the past behind them. Along with this unforgettable main couple was an eclectic and larger than life cast of characters, the women and men of the Devil's Handmaidens MC who have active roles in delivering justice.  From the first page to the last this was another powerful story from Ms. Earl, an epic tale of second chances that pushes every emotional button.

My rating for this is an A.

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

AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today Bestselling author, D. M. Earl creates authentic and genuine characters while spinning stories that feel so real and relatable that the readers plunge deep within the plot, begging for more. Complete with drama, angst, romance, and passion, the stories jump off the page.
When Earl, an avid reader since childhood, isn't at her keyboard pouring her heart into her work, you'll find her in Northwest Indiana snuggling up to her husband, the love of her life, with her seven fur babies nearby. Her other passions include gardening and shockingly cruising around town on the back of her 2004 Harley. She's a woman of many talents and interests.
Earl appreciates each and every reader who has ever given her a chance--and hopes to connect on social media with all of her readers.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Long and Short Reviews 17th Anniversary Bash (GIVEAWAY)……..

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Book Release Blitz for Clap Back by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)…..

A man who's always stood aside for his brother finds his love life becoming very complicated in this tale of bad first impressions and dating the boss's daughter.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Clap Back by Lani Lynn Vale, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this fourth installment in the Carter Brothers series to your bookshelf.

What isn’t great is having the hots for the same woman your twin does.
Been there, done that, have the t-shirt.
Since Auden Carter made that mistake in his teens, he’d promised himself never to do that to his brother again.
Hence why he’s tried so hard to stay away from Maven, the sexy bakery owner that seems to have been put on this planet to tempt him.
After months of watching his brother never make a move, Auden’s had enough. He tells his twin to either shit or get off the pot. Only, come to find out, his twin was never on the pot. He’d never had the hots for Maven at all, but her cute little assistant.
Unfortunately, at this point, he’d done his level best to appear undesirable to Maven, and had gone out of his way to make it very clear that he wasn’t interested.
He has a lot of work to do to convince her that he’s not the guy he’d been acting like for the last few months.
Luck is on his side, though, and soon Maven needs his help, giving him the perfect opportunity to worm his way into her life...and her heart.
But that help she needs turns into a desperate plea for protection, and all he has to do is quit his beloved job to give it.
It’s not every day that you are in love with your boss’s daughter, who just so happens to be the chief of police of Dallas, Texas—your beloved police department that you’ve worked at for your entire career.
It’s also not every day when that boss pulls out every stop, and ruins your life to the point where you’re not sure you can find your way out of the downward spiral he’s forced upon you.
There is one thing Auden knows for certain, though. Maven is worth it. He’ll fight the chief of police, or the entire world, putting his life on the line to do it, as long as it keeps her safe.


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The Carter Brothers series is back with this fourth installment that once again brings family to the forefront.  Family can sometimes be your best support, while at other times they can make life harder, and in this book it's Maven's family who caused her nothing but unhappiness.  With an overbearing father, uncaring stepmother, and cruel stepbrother, there were a lot of heartbreaking moments in her life.  Despite all the bad familial vibes though Maven remained an immensely likable heroine with a good and kind heart that I desperately wanted someone to appreciate.

Luckily for Maven there's Auden Carter, and his family, who support her from the moment they show up at her bakery.  Auden's a strong and caring hero who starts a slow burn with Maven, concerned his brother has feelings for her, before he discovers the truth and throws himself into her life completely.  Together they burn up the pages, dealing with the intrusions from her family, all of which will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

This story may start off a bit slow as matters of the heart work themselves out, but once Auden and Maven connect they're a formidable pairing which had me rooting for them wholeheartedly.  The Carter Family were a wonderful addition, like always, with a bond that jumped off the pages.  They're larger than life, supporting each other through everything, through words and deeds that showed their love...and it warmed my heart.  To add another delightful layer to the story is a new family arriving on the scene, bold and brash, and I can't wait to learn more about them!  On a whole, this was a well-crafted story with the perfect balance of suspense and romance.  Action in and out of the bedroom, along with clever twists and turns, kept me glued to the pages and an epilogue that was like a bow on a present.

My rating for this is an A-

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


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AUTHOR INFO:

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown, in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Book Excerpt Reveal for Wildcat by D.M. Earl……

 
Readers have reason to rejoice as The Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter series continues with this seventh installment that gives former lovers the chance to find each other once again and heal from their painful pasts.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Wildcat by D.M. Earl, then start counting down the days until this book hits shelves on August 22nd!

When the wildcat is unleashed, nobody is safe.
Manager of the Wooden Spirits Bar and Grill, Frankie Camano, a former cop, is struggling to heal from a tragic past. The women of the Devil's Handmaidens MC have been Frankie's saving grace in a world of pain and disappointment. Known as "wildcat," Frankie uses her strength and tenacity to overcome the demons that haunt her.
Leaving Malcom, a doctor and the love of her life, after they both faced horrific events, was the hardest thing she's ever done. But when her past comes barreling back. Frankie knows that the Handmaidens and Malcom are the people she can trust. She refuses to let anyone hurt her--or her loved ones ever again. Will Frankie's fear of the past force her back into hiding, or will she finally release the WILDCAT on the enemies who threaten to destroy her?

EXCERPT:

“Tink Squirt is about to pull up. Just wanted you to know.”
The feeling in my gut is spreading. Haven’t had this feeling since when I was a recruit cop back home. The hair on the back of my neck is standing up I’m sure. Before I can ask what the fuck is going on Tink turns back first looking around at each sister than at me. That’s when it hits me that somehow the bar and grill is filled with just us and our family. The patrons that were in here maybe ten or fifteen minutes ago were gone. I start to move backwards, but Shadow is right there. When I go to move around, Tink and Glory are there to stop me. Then before I can think about what I’m about to say, I lose it.
“What the hell is going on? Why are you all closing in on me? You’re making me nervous, like something bad is about to happen. Did you find something out about that guy Squirt saw? Did you track him down, Raven? Come on, talk to me, please. This is driving me utterly crazy, as you can tell, because I never lose control. Can someone tell me why this is happening?”
Tink moves closer and grabs my hands. Now our prez is extremely petite but the strength just in the way she’s holding my hands gives me a moment of peace in my scattered thoughts. Until she opens her mouth.
“Wildcat what I’m about to say is probably going to piss you the fuck off. Not our intention but after we spoke with you decided that you needed this. If we’re wrong I’ll apologize later but in about I don’t know four or five minutes there are some folks that are going to walk in here to see you. How you react is on you but know that they’ve come a long way to make sure you’re okay..............”



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AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today Bestselling author, D. M. Earl creates authentic and genuine characters while spinning stories that feel so real and relatable that the readers plunge deep within the plot, begging for more. Complete with drama, angst, romance, and passion, the stories jump off the page.
When Earl, an avid reader since childhood, isn't at her keyboard pouring her heart into her work, you'll find her in Northwest Indiana snuggling up to her husband, the love of her life, with her seven fur babies nearby. Her other passions include gardening and shockingly cruising around town on the back of her 2004 Harley. She's a woman of many talents and interests.
Earl appreciates each and every reader who has ever given her a chance--and hopes to connect on social media with all of her readers.