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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Book Release Blast for Time to Bounce by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)…..

In this age-gap romance the action is fast-paced and will keep readers frantically turning the pages. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Time to Bounce by Lani Lynn Vale, along with getting my impressions of this sixth installment in the Carter Brothers series, then be sure to add it to your bookshelf too!

Loneliness is overwhelming in its intensity.

There are times you think you can cope, that you can make it despite the hollow feeling in your chest. Then there are the times when you realize you can’t breathe through the pain of loss.
When Gable Buchanan Carter walks into Athena’s life, it’s like a light is switched on inside her chest. Suddenly she can breathe.
But just as much as she wants him, Gable just as much wants nothing to do with her.
It’s like a cold stab of ice right to the gut at the knowledge that the person you want, that you love, wants nothing to do with you.
At least, that’s what she thinks.
In reality, Gable wants Athena Grace Murphy with every piece of his soul.
But how can he confidently say he’s doing the right thing by bringing her into his life when it’s so dangerous? She’s already lost every person she loves, how can he put her through the possibility of losing one more?
That’s right, he can’t.
So he’ll stay away from her. Even if it kills him.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The Carter Brothers are back with this fast-paced and suspenseful roller coaster ride that I absolutely devoured! The characters are immensely likable with familial interactions that pulled me even further into the story.

While the romance of Athena and Gable is one we've seen before, with all the usual issues surrounding their age-gap, I still enjoyed the battle they undertook with trying to keep away from each other despite being inevitable. Their banter was crackling with lots of sexual tension, a connection full of twists and turns, with lots of back and forth. Gable's got a good heart, frustratingly he doesn't often think before he leaps, but I still found much to endear him to me and have me rooting for him. Athena's the ideal heroine, a feisty and strong-willed younger woman who has emotional baggage courtesy of a family full of pain and loss. These two seemed different from the outside, but their connection was pure perfection.

The overall storyline was full of lots of moving pieces, surprises that shocked me in a good way along with bad. The suspense was heart-pounding with a sensual and sizzling romance that brought out the best in Gable. Alongside him was the rest of the Carter family, always there to support one another while seamlessly bringing Athena into their fold. By the turn of the final page, I'm left satisfied but uncertain about where things go after a few surprising twists that left me gobsmacked. On the whole, this is another winner from Ms. Vale, and I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the final release in this series!

My rating for this is an A-

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

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.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Book Release Blitz for I Can't Even by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)…..

It's an exhilarating blend of romance and suspense that readers will find amongst the pages of this fast-paced tale. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of I Can't Even by Lani Lynn Vale, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this second installment in the Carter Brothers series to your bookshelf!

Ellodie Cassandra Solaire made a single, solitary New Year’s resolution.

That resolution was set in stone, and she wouldn’t be breaking it, no matter what.
It was simple: Say yes to every person who asks her out on a date until she finds a boyfriend.
Easy, right?
Wrong.
She breaks that New Year’s resolution three months into the year after a guy gives her serial killer vibes.
Fast forward three months, and she’s unhappily saying yes to any man who asks.
Until one day, there she is, eating a chicken burrito waiting for traffic to clear, and he appears like a knight in shining armor.
One second, she’s counting down the seconds until the parade dissipates so she can go home, and the next, a car is flying through the air directly beside her, courtesy of a hot cop performing a PIT maneuver.
It’s during the middle of the arrest when Quaid Carter’s eyes find hers.
From that moment on, she’s lost to anyone else but him.
The only problem is that serial killer vibe she got off of her potential date a few months ago isn’t just a vibe. It’s a full-blown obsession. And the serial killer decides that she won’t be the one to get away.
Quaid Carter has different ideas, though.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

With each new release Ms. Vale continues to hold a guaranteed spot on my shelves. With stories that keep me on the edge of my seat, to pairings that pull me in wholeheartedly, I'm left rooting for their richly rewarding and satisfying HEA. The main couples are likable with connections that sizzle and are surrounded by a cast of secondary characters who leave you excited for future installments.

Ellodie Solaire is the proverbial plucky heroine, a quirky woman you're drawn to from the very beginning as she's a tough cookie you can't help but admire. She's a woman unlucky in love though who starts off the year determined to change the romantic course of her life by saying yes to every offer of a date. From one painful encounter after another, Ellodie soon goes from laughable exchanges to one of danger when she gains the attention of a serial stalker. At the same time, she finds herself crossing paths with the one man who will not only keep her safe, but set her heart racing in a combustible coupling. That man is Quaid Carter and he certainly makes a dramatic first impression while inadvertently involving her in his catching a criminal. Quaid's a delicious hero, self-assured and heroic, with a bit of cockiness to add some spice to a man unashamed to fall fast and first. The more time Quaid and Ellodie spend together the more the sexual tension builds and the more fiery the banter. They're a compelling pair with an entertaining connection that is a perfect balance of romance and suspense. Heart pounding moments of danger made for even steamier encounters between these two both in and out of the bedroom. Add in glimpses of Quaid's family members and you have another well-crafted addition to Ms. Vale's newest series that has me excited for what comes next.

My rating for this is an A-

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

***THE NEXT BOOK IN THE CARTER BROTHERS SERIES***

THIRST TRAP - Releasing July 9th

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Book Release Blitz for No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)……

Ms. Vale is back with another family that readers will be clamoring for after glimpses given throughout the author's previous series. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale, along with my impressions of it, then add this first installment in the Carter Brothers series to your bookshelf!

You know when you see that big red flag, and you think to yourself, I should probably not go anywhere near there?

Yeah, Quincy Carter ignored that big red flag. He walked right up to that red flag, waving blatantly in the wind, and kissed the holy hell out of her.
Sure, he probably should’ve arrested her for breaking a restraining order.
He probably also should’ve stopped her from continuing to break that restraining order.
Yet...he can’t.
By the time he realizes he’s in deep, Quincy has no other options but to ride the wave of continuous disaster that is Hollis Aue.
***
Hollis Aue is on the road to revenge.
After a famous comedian rips her best friend in the middle of his biggest show ever and elevated her disabilities to the butt of his joke, her best friend spirals.
After finding out from a kindhearted detective that her best friend took her own life, Hollis makes it her new mission to make that comedian’s life a living hell.
The only problem with that is Detective Quincy Carter with the Dallas Police Department insinuates himself into her life, making it impossible for her to achieve her goals.
Try as she might, she can’t shake him, and soon, the lines between hate and love start to blur.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

At the conclusion of Ms. Vale's previous series it was clear that readers weren't done with the new family introduced towards the end. The Carter brothers take center stage here with a likable tale of opposites attracting as the good guy cop finds himself drawn to the wild child heroine with a painful past. With a heartbreaking start readers will quickly get swept up in a romance with the perfect balance of fun and flirty banter along with steamy encounters. Add in bits of suspense and mystery and you end up with a solid series starter!

Quincy Carter is a drool-worthy hero, a dedicated and hardworking detective with a heart of gold. He knows that he and Hollis shouldn't work, but he just doesn't care and wants her despite her criminal behavior. He's a good support to Hollis and gets her when no one else does in a romance that made me smile and blush a time or two. Hollis Aue has had a lifetime of pain, been on her own with virtually no one in her corner...until one person became her unlikely friend. When the cruelty of another leads to a gut-wrenching choice though, Hollis is left reeling and out for revenge. Through every vengeful encounter, Hollis finds herself staring Quincy down...and more than ready to do more with him in a sizzling connection that weathered all the ups and downs. Hollis is a blunt person who tells it like it is, a tough girl exterior with a hidden soft side that Quincy brings out. I very much liked her and could easily understand why she wanted revenge. She's a loyal person with few people who care about her, so I could relate to and appreciate that fierce loyalty. These two may seem like opposites but they fit beautifully together.

On a whole this was an entertaining series starter with a strong main couple who brought out the best in each other. Their romance was both sizzling with moments of sweetness sprinkled in along with banter that amplified the sexual tension. The only speed bump in my journey of enjoyment was the rather rushed ending. It was a bit jarring, but until that moment there's much to like about this book and I'm looking forward to meeting the rest of the family!

My rating for this is a B+

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

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Book Teaser Reveal for The Trouble With Bad Boys Anthology……

Readers have reason to rejoice as there's some drool-worthy bad boys coming to bookshelves soon! Keep reading to get a tempting taste of this collection of deliciously bad boys from some of today's favorite authors, then start counting down the days until The Trouble With Bad Boys releases on June 4th!

The trouble with bad boys...They're not the forever type, but the chemistry is too intense to ignore. Their touch sets you on fire. Their kiss makes you crave more. They'll draw you in with their sophisticated charm, break the rules...and your heart. Everything about them is wrong, yet you can’t stay away.

Because sometimes…bad is better.

Don't miss these rugged rebels and the strong women who tame their wild hearts.

***100% of proceeds from this set will benefit Our Rescue to support victims of human trafficking.***

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Book Release Blitz for The Lies About Forever by Claudia Burgoa (REVIEW)……

A young man unlucky in love finds himself repeatedly in the middle of it in this emotional and bittersweet tale of second (and third and forth) chances that's told in two parts. Book one in the series is releasing today with the second book in the duet releasing on May 6th. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Lies About Forever by Claudia Burgoa, along with my impressions of it, then add this first installment in the Impossibly Possible Duet to your bookshelf!

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa once again hits readers with an inspiring and gut-wrenching love story duet.

Lightning can strike the same place more than once.
The first time, it robbed me of my high school sweetheart.
Shattering our forever.
I was just sixteen.
Too young to understand the medical jargon that meant she was gone.
Too naïve to see that forever was nothing but a fairytale.
Now, years later, I meet Ameline.
I tried not to fall in love, but it was impossible.
She gathered all my broken pieces and put me back together.
I knew the only way to keep myself intact was never to love again. But I fell for the illusion of forever once more.
At least until I lost her.
Now I'm left questioning everything.
What does forever mean when it's built on a foundation of pain and loss?
How do you move on when lightning keeps targeting your heart?
Why bother believing in forever when tomorrow isn’t guaranteed?

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

When it comes to emotional rollercoaster rides, Ms. Burgoa has carved a definitive niche when it comes to romance reads requiring tissues. Her latest release, the first half of a duet, laid the emotional foundation to a second chance romance that builds slowly over time alongside roadblocks getting in the way. Knowing this book ends on a cliffhanger added an extra layer of foreboding that kept me constantly on edge and left me shaking with anticipation for the concluding book releasing very soon.

Ameline Lewis is the kind of heroine you're drawn to, the kind you want to protect as her younger years were emotionally messy due to her father's many remarriages...oftentimes to toxic women her own age. It led to lots of loneliness and self-doubts, as well as forming a basis of unconditional support from her brother's roommate. Over time, one sweet and tender moment at a time, these two emotionally bruised individuals start evolving from friends to lovers. It's a journey just gaining traction here before reaching the gut-punch cliffhanger ending this installment.

Gabe Decker is someone readers have gotten glimpses of when visiting the Decker family throughout previous books. I never felt a deep connection to him previously, but I found him incredibly endearing in this book. His early loss was heartbreaking and it wasn't an easy recovery for him to be willing to put his heart on the line again. His interactions with Ameline were sweet and supportive, moments both big and small acts, early on and were just what she needed to reach for her own dreams. I also enjoyed their texting moments with banter that put a smile on my face and pulled me in even more to their powerful connection.

From start to finish this book pulled at my heartstrings and had me keeping tissues close by as I waited for the painful cliffhanger. Leading up to that gut-punch, I adored the friends to something more connection between two immensely appealing characters. The Decker Family was a delightful support for one another with witty banter and heartfelt emotions. Ms. Burgoa once again wove an emotionally engaging tale of love, loss, and recovery. It's a raw journey readers are on though as seen by the painful cliffhanger now occupying thoughts until the conclusion releases next month.

My rating for this is an A.

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.

She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.

When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watch shows or movies with her equally geeky husband.

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