Showing posts with label dark romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dark romance. Show all posts

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Book Release Blitz for Breaker by AK Nevermore (REVIEW)……

 Fans of Sci-Fi, Dystopian Romances will find this a tantalizing and exhilarating tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Breaker by AK Nevermore, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this first installment in The Price of Talent series to your bookshelf too!

On an alternate earth, a cataclysm has altered a subset of the population. Talents are persecuted for their psychic and physical mutations, giving rise to two conflicting societies based upon maintaining genetic purity. And the Source, a shadowy corporate entity dependent upon the exploitation of captive Talents, is hunting them…

Self-exiled to the Outside, Flynn Scot is oath-bound to a life of strict penance.

Cursed with a vicious temper and haunted by the blood-stained debauchery of his past, Flynn’s sworn off women, whiskey, and violence, and doesn’t give a damn about whispers of the coming war. He sure as hell isn’t in the mood to make good on a debt when it’s called in, especially when playing white knight outs him as a Talent, and the damsel in distress as his soulmate.

On the run from her future as a broodmare for the Source, escaped Talent Kara Jester is no distressed damsel.

And the last thing she wants is to be trapped in a blizzard with a surly—and frustratingly captivating—thug. Without the suppression meds holding her libido in check, her biology’s primed to procreate, and Flynn’s growled assurances that he won’t touch her doesn’t match the hunger in his eyes.

It doesn’t align with what fate has in store for them, either.

With elite troops hot on their heels and the border set to close, it’s a race to the North, away from Kara’s horrific future and towards the dark past Flynn wants to keep buried. Clinging to the shreds of his oath, he’s forced to choose between protecting the woman he’s afraid to love and letting out the animal he swore he’d never be again. Either may destroy him, if Kara’s secrets don’t get them killed first.


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:


With the current chaos of our country, I found this book both an intriguing visual smorgasbord while also scaring the bejeebus out of me.  The images and ideas permeating this story, an agenda that a certain segment of the population desires, have me gravely concerned for the future.  With all those thoughts in my head I forged through on a journey that quickly pulled me into the danger of a future awaiting Kara along with Flynn's painful past that isn't as gone and buried as he thought.  These two tried to keep their hands off each other, but with each passing moment the sexual tension built.  Balancing out this sizzling connection was pervasive world building, with a too-soon reached conclusion that still leaves plenty of strings hanging for future installments.  On a whole, this was a satisfying start to a steamy and thought-provoking new series!


My rating for this is a B+


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



AUTHOR INFO:


AK Nevermore enjoys operating heavy machinery, freebases coffee, and gives up sarcasm for Lent every year. A Jane-of-all-trades, she’s a certified chef, restores antiques, and dabbles in beekeeping when she’s not reading voraciously or running down the dream in her beat-up camo Chucks.

Unable to ignore the voices in her head, and unwilling to become medicated, she writes Science Fiction and Fantasy full time.

AK pays the bills writing a copious amount of copy, along with a column on SFF. She belongs to the Authors Guild, is an RWA chapter board member, volunteers for far too many committees, teaches creative writing, and on the rare occasion, sleeps.


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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Book Release Blitz for Glory by DM Earl (REVIEW)…….



Action and suspense leap off the pages of this gripping tale of a secret love and a painful past that refuses to be ignored.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Glory by DM Earl, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this fifth installment in the Devil Handmaiden's MC: Timber Ghost, Montana Chapter series to your bookshelf too!

When the savior needs to be saved...
As the VP of the DHMC Timber Ghost Montana Chapter and Tink's right hand woman, Nora ‘Glory' Winfied is struggling to keep everything balanced. But a past that keeps her guilt-ridden and on edge, she'll do anything to protect those she loves--and she loves the sisters in her club. Watching them fall in love and start lives of their own gives her a sense of family and belonging--feelings Glory lost long ago. But she can't help wondering when it's her turn for something more than just toe-curling flings and fun.
Meeting her Boo changes everything. Suddenly, she wants more, but Glory fears getting too close and letting down her guard will only bring her more heartache. However, the desire between Boo and Glory can't be ignored. But when Glory's past comes back with a vengeance, it's up to her sisters and her Boo to save the woman who's everyone else's savior. Will they protect her or go down in a blaze of Glory?


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The action continues to build and lives continue to be in danger in the continuing stories of the Devil Handmaiden's MC.  Picking up where the previous installment left off, Glory and her Boo are still seeing each other in secret and it's now time for the truth about them (and about Glory's past) to come out in the open.

Glory and Boo are a wonderful couple, a strong support to one another just as her past comes a-calling in this rollercoaster ride of emotions.  Watching her club sisters find their other halves, making families of their own, has Glory finally wanting the same but it will be a bumpy ride full of pain and heartache.  Her past was indeed tough but the author never glossed over that...and for that I'm truly grateful as it made for an even stronger story that pulls you in wholeheartedly.

From the first page to the last this was yet another winner from Ms. Earl, another powerful read about the power of found families, especially when your back is against the wall.  Glory's a tough as nails heroine, with a softer side that made me like her all the more.  Her Boo is the perfect match for her, never pushing but supporting her unwaveringly in a sweet and sizzling connection.  This book ultimately gives readers everything they could hope for!  From a heartwarming and sizzling romance, to action and suspense, to tears and heart pounding moments, this story kept me on the edge of my seat.  In a tale that is one more piece to the puzzle of who the Devil Handmaiden's MC really are, I found this installment beautifully incorporated, and I'm hoping the next story in this series reaches readers soon!

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.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Book Release Blitz for Octavius’s Oath by V. F. Mason (REVIEW)……

 It's a dark read for readers from the very first page in this compelling romance where the line between good and evil is constantly blurring.  Keep reading to get my impressions of Octavius’s Oath by V. F. Mason, then add this third installment in the Four Dark Horsemen series to your bookshelf!

Power. Money. Status.
Whatever I have, I earned with blood and the vicious scar on my cheek can attest to that. No one dares to go against me.
And if someone tries?
I punish and destroy them.
I’m a monster born in agony and pain with no redeeming qualities.
A hunter who seeks to catch his prey to torture him for all the atrocities committed by him. My prey thinks he tricked me a long time ago by faking his death.
He didn’t.
There is one absolute law all monsters follow:
In order to catch your prey, you need to have a perfect decoy.
And what better decoy than the one person my prey craves the most. Her.
A beauty who seeks answers to her horrible past, and unfortunately for her...I hold all the keys to it. I should stay away from her.
Instead, I marry her and trap her in the beast’s castle with no way of escaping, claiming her as mine.
After all...
Life is unbearable. And so am I.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Having read books from V. F. Mason's rockstar series I had some idea of what to expect here, but what I found was so much more.  I found a world full of dichotomies where good and evil mesh together in a blurring of characters and their purposes.  It's a riveting read that keeps you on the edge, hoping for answers to be revealed, while discovering an unexpected and unconventional romance between two bold characters.  It's an emotional read at times too, discovering the backstories of both Octavius and Isla, and they experienced a lot of loss throughout the years that has left its mark on them both inside and out.

It's this emotional baggage that fuels these two as they're both out for revenge.  She's on the hunt for a serial killer while he's determined to make a certain man pay for all he's done to Octavius in journeys that ultimately end up crossing paths when Octavius binds Isla to him in an intense romance that I was glued to.  Isla's a strong and determined heroine, one who's making dangerous mistakes in her blind determination to catch a serial killer.  A change in her living situation and job should've been a good fresh start, but there was no counting on Octavius showing up and changing everything for her.  Octavius is larger than life, a rich and powerful man who got everything through his own blood, sweat, and tears.  His world is full of extravagance, sensuality, and unrelenting feelings of suspense as danger is just around the corner in a game he's been playing for years but that seems to be coming to an end.  At first he plans to use Isla to find his revenge, but it's not long before an attraction arises in a romance full of complications....and dangerous secrets ready to be revealed.

Though I haven't read the previous books in this series I found myself quickly consumed by this dark, raw, and unconventional romance.  The characters were unforgettable in a connection that brought out a vast array of feelings in me as I sped my way through each gripping chapter.  The world building was hypnotic and my heart was left pounding as I waited for the other shoe to drop with the revealing of secrets that will change lives irrevocably.  Readers looking for something unique, something full of suspense and sensuality, need look no further than this raw and gripping dark romance!

My rating for this is an A.

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


AUTHOR INFO:

V.F.Mason always loved reading books and had quite a few fights with her momma over the genre she liked (romance, duh!) She studied filmmaking and thought that would feed her desire for stories, but that didn’t happen. Finally, when she was tired of all those voices in her head, she sat down and wrote a book. It was a huge decision to make and she thanks her friends and family for supporting her in it. When she is not writing, she can be found with her friends doing all sorts of crazy things or reading recent romance books that were written by her favorite authors.
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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Book Release Blast for The Bonds We Break by S. Cole (REVIEW)…..

 It's a war between a Club President and the sister of a man believed to be a traitor that will captivate readers as matters of the heart come to the forefront in this sensual and suspenseful tale.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Bonds We Break by S. Cole, along with getting my impressions of this fourth installment in the Iron Outlaws MC series, then add it to your bookshelf!

Rae
When Uther "King" Hills, president of the Iron Outlaws MC, shows up at my home, I know it's for one thing. Revenge.
My life for my brother's, a traitor to the club.
My sacrifice to ensure his loyalty.
But I know a thing or two about tragic kings.
They never win.
What I didn't know was how they can steal your heart in the process of trying.
King
Rae Miller is my enemy's little sister.
And I intend to ruin her before I toss her back at her brother's feet.
Even as my actions tear my club apart.
Except this Shakespeare-quoting fire-cracker has me seeing ghosts.
I don't scare her. She outwits me at every turn and has a body I can't get enough of. The fact I want to kill every person who ever hurt her is irrelevant.
Only, when she's at risk because of me, I pray the bonds I've broken can mend themselves. Because without my club, we don't have a hope of surviving.


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

It's another exhilarating and emotionally intense tale set in the MC world with S. Cole guiding readers down the highway of life.  From the very first page events show themselves to be raw and gritty as punishment is doled out for a man thought to be a traitor.  The fallout from that belief is huge though when the lives of the club president and the perceived traitor's sister are changed dramatically as anger, revenge, and past pain all meet in a connection between two apparent opposites that becomes unforgettable.  Action in and out of the bedroom, secrets and lies...it all adds up to a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and rooting for this larger than life pair to find some sort of HEA.

At the start of this story Club President King is clearly reeling from his brother's decision to save the perceived traitor.  Already feeling unworthy of the title of president it's an extra blow to his ego for his brother's to go against him which leads to a life-altering decision of holding Rae Miller as collateral to keep her brother in line.  Theirs is a combustible connection from the very start as she's one to rely on her brains while he relies on his brawn in a dark, yet sensual battle of wills that ultimately becomes something more.  Both have been hurt by their pasts, both have experienced pain that has led to big walls enclosing their hearts.  These are not warm and fuzzy folks, but they are people who devote themselves wholeheartedly to what they believe in.  As a psychologist, Rae works on people's minds and emotions and it becomes an all-out war with King early on as she flexes her mental strength.  I loved her tough exterior, her ability to wield words like a weapon, and she's a heroine I found easy to relate to. King's more accustomed to demanding and giving subtle threats though which surrounded him with an air of danger.  He exuded strength but it was his vulnerabilities that really drew me to him as the weight of the presidency is becoming an anchor full of contradictions.  Seeing them was like watching a powder keg getting ready to explode and I found myself frantically turning the pages to see where things would go for them next.  Over time though their emotional walls came down and a formidable pairing was created.  We (and they) discovered their true selves in a hard-fought journey that displayed a perfectly imperfect couple whose rocky journey captivated me.  Seeing them together pulled at my heartstrings, brought out a tear or two, along with numerous blushes courtesy of King's oh so delightful talent for dirty talking.

The Iron Outlaws series continues to set fire to my bookshelves with storylines that don't pull any punches.  These MC romances are dark and gritty, pushing boundaries while setting itself apart from the rest of the genre.  The next installment looks to be equally unforgettable with a male lead with anger issues of his own and an epilogue that has left me thoroughly tantalized to see what happens with Niro next.

My rating for this is an A.

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


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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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Book Release Blast for Ace by Harley Diamond (REVIEW)…….

 A second chance at love is just one emotion taking center stage in this fast-paced and angsty read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Ace by Harley Diamond, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this first installment in the Angels of Hellfire MC series to your bookshelf!

CROSSOVER UNIVERSE #1
MY DEVIL. MY ANGEL. MY HEAVEN. MY HELL.
Jason Steele. A bad boy biker placed on earth to tempt good girls like me.
The future Prez of the Angels of Hellfire didn't want the unattractive best friend he grew up with. Plain Jaine Jones.
At least not for keeps.
The reason eighteen-year-old me skipped California for New York? Unrequited love.
Mr. Ace of Broken Hearts played me, then asked the bitch who made my life a misery to be his old lady.
It's been ten years. My father is dead. I need to go home to lay him to rest.
Ace won't expect the ugly duckling who's transformed into a swan—the badass queen who's no longer plain.
It's time for the fallen angel to be served his penance for what he did.
But not by God.
By me.

***AUTHOR'S NOTE (PLEASE READ) - ACE is not standalone. It is BOOK 1 of an INTERCONNECTED STORYLINE that concludes in BOOK 6 of the crossover universe, DIRTY PADRAIG. These books contain MULTIPLE POVs from characters across the entire series. PLEASE READ IN CROSSOVER ORDER.
TRIGGER WARNING - This book contains mature content, violence, swearing, and other potentially triggering situations that some readers may find offensive. Please do not read this story if you are uncomfortable with any of the above.


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Many of the tropes fueling this dark contemporary romance are among my favorites.  From the ugly duckling to the glamour gal, from being a best friend to wanting to be more, and from an unrequited love that gets a second chance to find HEA...this is one storyline-heavy book that puts readers through the emotional wringer!  Multiple POVs, conflicted feelings leading to hurtful exchanges, and edge of your seat action will keep readers breathless and holding their breaths with each turn of the page.  There's so much going on throughout this book that it can get a bit overwhelming at times.  Some areas are given big chunks of storyline whereas others got a bit shortchanged, but things never got boring.

With this being the debut novel of Ms. Diamond, I commend her on crafting such an exhilarating romance that held readers captive.  The heroine may have started out as Plain Jaine but ten years away from her childhood town see her dramatically changed.  Jaine has become quite the badass after her love for Ace resulted in disappointment ten years before and readers get a lot of insight into her character as the story progressed.  Her love for Ace was tarnished long ago but the feelings never completely died despite becoming involved with other men inhabiting the brutal Mafia/MC world.  It's all led her back to Ace though in a romance full of push/pull, steamy interludes, and moments of frustration as the past interferes with the future.

The action is exciting and the characters are larger than life.  Jaine is fully fleshed-out but less time is given to Ace which made him look a bit weaker than the other men in Jaine's life in my eyes.  That's not to say that he's not a drool-worthy hero...because he is.  But rather, I found myself COMPLETELY obsessed by the glimpses of Padraig and Razr and am breathlessly awaiting getting to see more of them again.  On a whole Ms. Diamond has crafted a gritty tale full of raw emotions and even more raw dialogue (a bit too raw at times) that pulls you in wholeheartedly.  You'll cry, you'll find yourself blushing, all while racing towards a conclusion that will leave you screaming.  Fans of MC romances will find this an entertaining read, slightly flawed but satisfying for a series starter nonetheless!

My rating for this is a B.

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


AUTHOR INFO:

HARLEY DIAMOND is a writer of romance novels with plot twists that will leave you begging for more.
In every dirty story, an angsty bad boy and a badass queen lead the cast.

When Harley’s not reading, she’s writing. When not doing either, she’s plotting to unleash her next novel on you from her non-working farm in West Yorkshire, England, surrounded by her faithful but very needy companions. Her seven rescue dogs.

Friday, August 18, 2023

Book Release Blast for A Devil Who Claimed Me by V.F. Mason (REVIEW)……

 In this intense read, readers will be swept up in a tidal wave of anger and vengeance as a once well-liked athlete has their life ripped apart.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of A Devil Who Claimed Me by V.F. Mason, along with my impressions of it, then  add this complete copy of the Madman Duet to your bookshelf!

At eighteen I used to have it all.
A loving family who adored me.
A prospering ice skating career.
And loyal best friends despite living in a small town full of secrets ruled by its wealthy founding families.
I didn’t belong and yet they all welcomed me with open arms.
Except him.
A boy who used to love me but then hated me so viciously, his presence alone hurt me.
I thought my future was full of possibilities.
Until one night five people ruined me and made me rot in hell of their creation.
I barely ran away with my life intact and for the next ten years my heart burned with one desire only. Vengeance.
I’m back now.
They all are going to pay for what they’ve done to me. Starting with the one I loved and hated the most.
A handsome devil who became my ultimate downfall.


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

This is a dark and fast-paced book that pulls you in from the very first chapter.  Fueled by intense feelings of anger, betrayal, pain, and revenge, it's an atmospheric tale that captivates readers and keeps you turning the pages while dealing with unexpected twists and turns along the way.

Set in small town America, readers get taken on a rollercoaster ride of events from the past and the ramifications it has on a group of people since then...culminating in the events of this book.  While some see small towns as a haven of love and support, it can also hide awful secrets and creates an atmosphere of painful judgments and fuels the ability to get away with the most heinous of acts.  Throughout this story the emotional pain being dealt with is sometimes worse than physical, scarring your heart and soul much deeper as each main character had a path they needed to choose.  Along with a journey to revenge there's a rather dark romance.  The couple involved have been put through the wringer, caused some of their own wreckage as well, but they still drew me to them.  The "hero" especially called to me as he oozed danger and sex appeal.  Knowing the dark past he had to endure broke my heart repeatedly, made his choices more understandable, all while making him unforgettable.  Together this is a perfectly imperfect pair, not easily fitting into a good or bad mold, but their story still captivated me and kept me guessing all the way to the end in a hard-fought HEA.  Upon reaching The End I felt exhausted, drained by all the emotions that came before and all the secrets fueling the storyline, but immensely grateful for finding an unconventional yet very satisfying story that I wholeheartedly recommend!

My rating for this is an A-

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


AUTHOR INFO:

V.F.Mason always loved reading books and had quite a few fights with her momma over the genre she liked (romance, duh!) She studied filmmaking and thought that would feed her desire for stories, but that didn’t happen. Finally, when she was tired of all those voices in her head, she sat down and wrote a book. It was a huge decision to make and she thanks her friends and family for supporting her in it. When she is not writing, she can be found with her friends doing all sorts of crazy things or reading recent romance books that were written by her favorite authors.
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Friday, January 6, 2023

Book Release Blast for Misfire by Rachel Robinson (REVIEW)…….

 A woman with a painful past finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of danger, attracted to two brothers, in this gritty and emotionally raw tale set in the mafia world.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Misfire by Rachel Robinson, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this steamy book teeming with temptations and complications to your bookshelf!

I never wanted to rule an empire. I was a housekeeper. A hooker. A wrecked woman with a past full of scars and secrets. A chance encounter with an Astor swept me into the hurricane of their glamorous, organized crime world. Then, I met the other Astor brother and nothing will ever be normal again.
One brother saved me, but under false pretenses.
One brother is madly in love with me, but it’s complicated.
I've fallen for both men for different reasons, but there’s only one way this can end—in messy, tragic destruction.
Everyone tells you playing with fire is dangerous, but they never said it would be this intoxicating.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Whew!  That was one heckuva steamy journey, one that put the characters and readers through the wringer, satisfying one moment before causing frustrations the next.  From the first page to the last this tale kept you on edge, torn between two very different brothers who had big effects on Destiny's future. This was an atmospheric tale with larger than life characters that left me feeling complete but wanting a bit more.

Destiny's a young woman with a compelling past and a name that's appropriate given how life has treated her thus far.  They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...and throughout this story Destiny proves that by the number of times she's gotten up after being knocked down.  When readers first see her she's working as a housekeeper and hooker, living a life where her past and future are blending together. When a case of mistaken identity leads Destiny to the two Astor brothers, life changes irrevocably in connections that have profound effects on her.

Riley and Jesse Astor are two very different men who affect Destiny very differently, with one of them her savior and the other pushing her to the top.  They're both delicious and drool-worthy heroes though, heroes not clearly defined but heroes who leave a strong mark on the heroine. Riley's more of the good guy while Jesse's more dark and dangerous, bringing their interesting dichotomy to sizzling scenes with Destiny.  They're two tempting sides to the same coin, two men who captivated me, grabbing my attention and not letting go!

On a whole this was an intriguing story with unforgettable characters!  The storyline is steamy while pushing many of my emotional buttons.  Set in the world of the mafia Ms. Robinson has put a unique spin on the popular genre and is a book I definitely recommend!

My rating for this is an A-

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


AUTHOR INFO:

Rachel Robinson grew up in a small, quiet town full of loud talkers. Her words were always only loud on paper. She has been writing stories and creating characters for as long as she can remember. CRAZY GOOD and SET IN STONE, and TIME AND SPACE, three of her Navy SEAL novels are INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERS. After living in San Diego, Virginia Beach, and then Fairfax, VA, she now resides in colorful Colorado with her badass husband, two children, her Sphynx cat, & her dog, Polly.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Book Excerpt Tour for God of Summer by Kat Chant (GIVEAWAY)……


The past comes back to haunt two people whose lives, and hearts, become intertwined in this dark romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of this special excerpt of God of Summer by Kat Chant, then learn even more about this book by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this contemporary paranormal read make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a $25 bookstore GC too!

Back in the Bronze Age, Angus McCraggan sacrificed his life to break the Celtic curse laid on his kind. He failed. Millennia later, he returns to modern Ireland to find his people have become feral, vengeful shadows. With his hollow hill now packed with tourists, he uses his power to keep his past hidden.
Until an American calls him out.
Since a banshee attacked her as a teen, Erin De Santos has been tormented by dreams of a boy she’s never met. Armed with a new identity, she returns to the Emerald Isle determined to face her nightmare. But her discovery turns fatal.
When the banshee strikes again, Angus surrenders his heart—and his hope of freeing his people—to save her. With his life now hers and his curse descending, Erin must make a terrible choice: kill her savior or share his doom.

EXCERPT:

“Angus...” She stalled at the rise and dip of his Adam’s apple as he swallowed hard at her use of his first name. Addictive holding that sort of power over a person. Addictive and terrifying. She wet her lips to buy her time and his eyes tracked her tongue, his pupils becoming black pools rimmed by the faintest line of blue.
“Angus, I’m better at running than staying. I won’t be good at this.” She grimaced, wishing she knew how to ask for his understanding. “No one’s ever needed me before.”
“Come here to me, Erin.”

An order not a request. Leaning forward to close the space between them, she ran her hands from his shoulders to the tight, straining cords of his neck. His skin was smooth and cool, twitching under her touch. He lifted his head to stare at her through heavy lids, the movement making his thick, black hair drift across her knuckles. Then he put his hands to her waist and pulled her down into his embrace, until they kneeled knee-to-knee. He traced around her forehead with his fingertips to slide a line of her hair behind her ear, his touch sending hot darts along her nerves. His beard stubble scratched her cheek as he put his lips to her ear.
“Let me give you a reason to return to me, Erin, mo chroí. Éirinn go brách.” Erin, my heart. Erin, forever.
Her eyes rolled back as his voice smoked through her. He kissed her neck and her pulse rocketed straight into the stratosphere while any muscle tone she might’ve had rendered into gloop. In case she somehow misinterpreted his offer, his hands scoped around her hips to rest possessively on her buttocks.
Her skin burned beneath his touch.


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AUTHOR INFO:

Kat Chant is an award-winning writer. A bookworm who grew into a history buff, she swapped beaches for castles and moved from Australia to the UK. When studying medieval history, she fell in love with a lad from Ireland...and fell in love with his country, too.
She and her family live in the heart of Ireland, surrounded by fields in forty shades of green.
Kat is a keen cook and often experiments with traditional farmhouse foods such as making bread, cheese, jam and liqueurs. She also decorates the occasional cake.


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