Thursday, August 29, 2019

EXCERPT REVEAL: RAINSTORM by Susana Mohel

RAINSTORM by Susana Mohel will be here in just one week! Keep reading for a brand new excerpt and be sure to add this second chance contemporary romance to your TBR today!

About RAINSTORM

People say when you’re dying your entire life passes before your eyes. But it is not my time. I’m not about to take my final breath. Although it feels like the end of my life. The blue folder sits, stamped with bold black letters. Laughing at me. Mocking my marriage. Targeting my dream. All is going away, imploding. The future I’ve envisioned becoming just debris. The man I love requesting a divorce. Making me collapse. Drowning in an ocean of pain and confusion, I refuse to let this end my life. This is hard, but I’m stronger. The rainstorm is hitting me full force, but I’ll stand. After all, I’m the woman who owns the sunshine.

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Read an excerpt from RAINSTORM:

“Hey...” He smiled, as a fresh strawberry margarita magically appeared in front of me, and although my jaw was already practically on the floor because of those glimpses of him I’d been stealing, they were nothing compared to having him so close. Those eyes, blue as the flames burning my skin. Scorching me. Branding my soul.
But still, this had to stop. It was ridiculous, and not at all how I should be reacting to a random stranger. He’d probably just recognized me and was a little starstruck. It happened occasionally, one of the penalties of being a minor TV celebrity.
I straightened my shoulders as I turned to cut him off, because if he was under the impression that I was some kind of a bimbo he was so, so wrong.
“Thank you, but I’m not interested, and as you can see I already have my own drink,” was all I could muster up. Although I was pretty sure he already knew who I was, he made no mention of it.
Bring it on.
His full lips curved in a smirk. I turned to look at Mandy Sue, who was staring at us like a hawk. A stunned one, I should add.
He said something in Mandy’s ear and she almost choked, her gray eyes as wide as saucers.
“What is it you want?” I asked, shaking my head at my friend’s reaction to whatever he’d said. “Who are you?”
“Just a random guy,” he replied with a smile, and my own faded.
Just a random guy, I thought while gazing at him. No, that was not true. A random guy would not look like that. There was nothing random about him. How his Henley T-shirt fit him and how I wanted to draw a road on his skin going south...
There was nothing random about the way my body reacted to his presence, alienating all my senses. Those eyes watching me so intensely as if they knew all the secrets of my body... and my soul.
There was nothing random about the way I trembled when his hand touched my shoulder softly, warming my skin; proclaiming that I was his and at the same time announcing to the world that he was mine.
There was definitely nothing random about the way he made me feel.
He was gorgeous in a panty-dropping way. More than that, some earth-shattering vibration was coming to me through the space separating us.
No, there was nothing random about him. About us.
“I’m Chase,” he stated confidently, his stare not dropping, not even slightly. Clearly, he was the kind of man who knew what he wanted. “Chase Holland.”
He’d set the course.
His determination like a spell between us.
He wasn’t even attempting to hide his intentions, no acting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing for him.
He was a hunter. The chaser. And clearly, he wanted me as his prey.
“And she’s Roselynn,” my friend offered on my behalf, even though I was right there, wondering where there was a hot potato to shove in her mouth when I needed it.

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About SUSANA MOHEL

Author, wife, and mother of a girl and a puppy. I love the happily ever after. Believer & dreamer. I live in my own world, sipping Ginger Ale and lime. I'm always plotting my next book, coloring pages, and reading. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

RELEASE BLITZ: Abandon by Rachel Van Dyken

We are beyond excited to be sharing this release from Rachel Van Dyken with you today! ABANDON is part of her Seaside Pictures series and it is releasing as part of 1001 Dark Nights. It just went live today! Check out an excerpt and book trailer from the title below. Click here to grab your copy now. 

 

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About ABANDON: 

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Seaside Pictures series… It’s not every day you're slapped on stage by two different women you've been dating for the last year. I know what you're thinking. What sort of ballsy woman gets on stage and slaps a rockstar? Does nobody have self-control anymore? It may have been the talk of the Grammy's. Oh, yeah, forgot to mention that. I, Ty Cuban, was taken down by two psychotic women in front of the entire world. Lucky for us the audience thought it was part of the breakup song my band and I had just finished performing. I was thirty-three, hardly ready to settle down. Except now it's getting forced on me. Seaside, Oregon. My band mates were more than happy to settle down, dig their roots into the sand, and start popping out kids. Meanwhile I was still enjoying life. Until now. Until my forced hiatus teaching freaking guitar lessons at the local studio for the next two months. Part of my punishment, do something for the community while I think deep thoughts about all my life choices. Sixty days of hell. It doesn't help that the other volunteer is a past flame that literally looks at me as if I've sold my soul to the devil. She has the voice of an angel and looks to kill—I would know, because she looks ready to kill me every second of every day. I broke her heart when we were on tour together a decade ago. I'm ready to put the past behind us. She's ready to run me over with her car then stand on top of it and strum her guitar with glee. Sixty days. I can do anything for sixty days. Including making the sexy Von Abigail fall for me all over again. This time for good. Damn, maybe there’s something in the water. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**  
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Excerpt: 

“You ready?” I gripped my drumsticks tightly in my right hand as the screaming from the crowd pierced my ears, causing an onslaught of adrenaline to pulse beneath my skin.
Drew, one of the leading frontmen for our band, Adrenaline, rolled his eyes and shot me a middle finger. Then he straight-up tugged his leather pants down below his hips to show off his legendary V.
We get it, bro, you’ve got an eight-pack where there’s usually only six.
With a flourish, I pulled off my simple white tee and shrugged. “What? Two can play that game.”
“Seriously, guys?” Will gave me a shove. “They already gave us shit last time about you two comparing dicks. It’s the Grammys, not the Super Bowl. We have to be clothed.”
I eyed him up and down. “Question. Was it your plan to go out there looking like the dad of the group, or was it just a happy accident?” He was in skinny jeans and a simple vintage tee and wore his typical thick black glasses that somehow still got him action from his wife, actress Angelica Greene. It was confusing when Will got action and I didn’t.
Not that I wasn’t getting any.
I inwardly smirked. I was dating one of our background dancers, while at the same time hooking up with one of Zane’s—both of which were performing with us tonight. Hey, it wasn’t like I planned for them to ever meet! And before you get your panties in a twist and start calling me a whore while chanting things like “I pray your dick falls off,” let me explain.
I have a solid reason for dating both women.
You ready for it?
The truth bomb of the century?
I don’t actually have a heart. You see, a long time ago in a land where my innocence thrived—you know, before the mistakes with the drugs, alcohol, and the time I carried a live chicken on stage and kissed it—I was in love.
Real love.
Not the kind where you say it just because you want to have sex with someone so badly, you’re willing to sell your soul to the devil. Twice.
Real, honest to God love.
Her name? Abigail.
Her current status? Breaker of souls and spawn of Satan.

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About RACHEL VAN DYKEN:

Rachel Van Dyken is a New York TimesWall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. When she’s not writing about hot hunks for her Regency romance or New Adult fiction books, Rachel is dreaming up new hunks. (The more hunks, the merrier!) While Rachel writes a lot, she also makes sure she enjoys the finer things in life—like The Bachelor and strong coffee. Rachel lives in Idaho with her husband, son, and two boxers.   Connect With Her:  Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram |  Goodreads   |  Twitter  |  Bookbub

RELEASE BLITZ: Handle With Care by Marie Harte

Today we are celebrating the release of a new, standalone title from Marie Harte. HANDLE WITH CARE is available now, and you will not want to miss this romance! Be sure to follow Marie for exclusive updates about the book and the Veteran Movers series.

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Handle With Care by Marie Harte (Veteran Movers, #3)

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Book Blurb:
Evan Griffith has had a hell of a day... And that was before he met the stunning, sexy woman having a meltdown. Evan Griffith has had many careers in his life. But who knew working for his family's moving company would hold just as much action as his stint in the Marine Corps? On an unforgettable job, Evan finds himself taken by a teenage conman and confronted by a woman wielding a knife—and promptly falls head over heels for her. Kenzie Sykes is doing her best to raise her little brother and keep him out of jail—all while dealing with her own broken heart that just hasn't healed. She doesn't have time for romance. He's not asking... Until he is, and she finds herself saying yes.

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit http://marieharte.com and fall in love.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

COVER REVEAL: The Golden Hour by L.M. Halloran








THE GOLDEN HOUR
Author: L.M. Halloran
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: October 10, 2019


About the Book

My name is Finn McCowen, and I want my revenge.

Callisto Avellino was the heiress of one of the country’s most influential families. A delicate wildflower in a bed of thorns. And the daughter of the man who killed my father.

Six years ago, she disappeared.

She says she ran away to escape the poison of her corrupt family. Money. Prestige. Power. Murder.

We have the same agenda - or so it seems: ruin the Avellinos at all costs.

If I have to put her in harm’s way to get what I want?

So be it.

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About the Author

When not writing or reading, the author enjoys walking barefoot, subjecting her husband to questionable recipes, and chasing her spirited daughter. She’s a rabid fan of coffee, moon-gazing, and small dogs that resemble Ewoks. Home is Portland, Oregon.



RELEASE BLITZ: Unchain Me by Hayley Faiman


Today we have the release blitz for Unchain Me by Hayley Faiman! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!


Title: Unchain Me

Author: Hayley Faiman

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 

About Unchain Me:

Nineteen-year-old Bellarosa has lived the past three years locked away in a tower, freedom, being only a myth she could fantasize about. She has tried to break free of her chains but has failed at every attempt. That is, until a friend turns a blind eye and allows for her to escape her confines. The president of the Savage Beast MC is no easy role to play. Neither is being a single father. His focus has always been his club and his daughter. At almost forty, Dragon is convinced he will never find a woman to call his own, not unless he buys her. Both lost souls searching for freedom. Both stumbling upon one another. Unsure if they can trust each other. She searches for happily ever after. He will never be her prince charming. When two people who learn to trust despite their pasts come together, they become an unstoppable force, something that not even the devil.

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Exclusive Excerpt:

“You won’t have your freedom, Fragolina,” he murmurs, his voice rough and hoarse. Pressing my lips together, I inhale before I ask, “I won’t?” He shakes his head. “You stay here, you whore. That’s the way of the world.” “Whore?” I whimper. His eyes darken, they turn almost black, but I can’t read them. I don’t know what it means, what the look on his face means. He wears a mask, and unreadable mask. Clearing his throat, he grunts as he pushes off his desk to standing directly in front of me. He’s so close that I could reach out and touch him, I could feel his hard muscle that I know without a doubt lays beneath his screaming tight shirt. “We aren’t much different than from where you came. Except, our whores are here for our members. I’m sure that Jaguar explained this?” he asks. I gulp, nodding my head as my eyes slide closed. “He did,” I exhale. “Not what you were hoping for?” he asks, arching a brow. I shake my head, looking down at my feet, then slowly lifting my gaze back up to his. “I want my freedom,” I say, straightening my spine. “Nobody is free, Bellarosa. The sooner you realize that, the better off you’ll be.” “You’re free,” I state. He snorts, looking down to the floor then back up to me. “How old are you, little girl?” I bite my bottom lip, not wishing to tell him the truth. He already knows that I’m young. I look young today, too. I didn’t put any makeup on this morning, haven’t worn it in days. I look even younger than nineteen without my makeup mask firmly in place. “Old enough,” I shrug. He shakes his head, not liking that answer at all, I don’t blame him, I wouldn’t like it either. He lifts his hand, but I don’t flinch away like I probably should. The backs of his fingers brush down my cheek, then his hand wraps around the side of my throat. “I’m the only one keeping your ass here right now. At a simple command, you’ll be shipped back to Brooklyn to deal with your fate. Maybe you should be a little more fucking agreeable, Fragolina.” His voice is harsh, hard like steel and I gulp from his warning. He smiles when he feels me swallow. He knows I’m scared, he can see it, somehow, he can see behind my impassive expression.  

 

Connect with Hayley:

I was born and raised in a small farming town in California. I met my husband when I was 16 and he was 19. We married four years later and have two little boys! We lived in Oregon for a few years while he served in the US Coast Guard. Texas is now where we call home, where our boots rest, and where we’re raising our two little boys and a chocolate lab named Optimus Prime.  

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Friday, August 23, 2019

REVIEW: Death of Darkness (Immortal Guardian Book 9) by Dianne Duvall




DEATH OF DARKNESS



Seth has led the Immortal Guardians for thousands of years. With them fighting by his side, he has protected humans from psychotic vampires, defeated corrupt mercenary armies, defended military bases under attack, and more. But the latest enemy to rise against the Immortal Guardians has proven to be a formidable one, wielding almost as much power as Seth. His goal is simple. He wants to watch the world burn. And he will use every means at his disposal to accomplish it. Seth and his Immortal Guardians have succeeded thus far in staving off Armageddon despite heartbreaking losses. But they have never before faced such danger. Seth has only one wish: to protect his Immortal Guardians family and ensure the continuation of humanity by defeating his foe. But then Leah walks into his life and sparks a new desire.
Leah Somerson has suffered losses of her own. It has taken her a long time to rebuild her life and find some semblance of peace. Then one night a tall, dark, powerful immortal with what appears to be the weight of the world on his shoulders stumbles into her shop, and everything changes. Peace and contentment are no longer enough. Now she wants more. She wants to find happiness. She wants to erase the darkness in Seth’s eyes and replace it with love and laughter. She knows he’s different in ways that make most fear him. Even some of his immortal brethren keep a careful distance. But Leah will not. Nor will she shy away when danger strikes.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians series and The Gifted Ones series. Reviewers have called Dianne’s books “fast-paced and humorous” (Publishers Weekly), “utterly addictive” (RT Book Reviews), “extraordinary” (Long and Short Reviews), and ”wonderfully imaginative” (The Romance Reviews). Her books have twice been nominated for RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and are routinely deemed Top Picks by RT Book Reviews, The Romance Reviews, and/or Night Owl Reviews.
Dianne loves all things creative. When she isn’t writing, Dianne is active in the independent film industry and has even appeared on-screen, crawling out of a moonlit grave and wielding a machete like some of the vampires she creates in her books.
For the latest news on upcoming releases, contests, and more, please visit DianneDuvall.com. You can also find Dianne online . . .

REVIEW
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An outstanding 5 STAR read.  Dianne Duvall didn't hold back with Seth's story not that I would expect her to.  Seth's book is the book I have been waiting for since I picked up my very first Dianne Duvall book Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians #1) and yes it was everything I had hoped for and so much more.

Seth has been my strong sensitive hero from the beginning and I am so happy that Dianne paired him with his match.  Leah although human was Seth's match in strength and unconditional love for others.  They gave so much to each other and to those around them but what touched me most was Leah's strength to stand up and protect her man.  Not just his life but for his wellbeing.  Both characters surprised me with their humor and love for life and fun. 

Seth and Leah story was intense with the war raging around them but also allowed for humor and love you get from all of the immortal guardians family.

There were many twist and turns, moments of anger, joy and one moment that brought me to my knees with grief that Dianne would take such a turn with an important character.  She makes up for it though and I found a very happy ending.  It was the best ending and beginning to a new adventure.


**My review is based on my own opinion.  This book, as well as the others in the series, were purchased by me.





























Monday, August 12, 2019

Blogger goes missing for 2 years!!


Welcome, it is so good to be back. 
Now grab a glass of wine or a cup of tea because I have a story to tell.  



You could say reading, books, blogging, and events used to be my life, my love, okay my obsession, but soon I found that my personal life was bleeding into my professional life and my love for books especially romance books changed. I had had enough and the stress of my life was becoming too much so I dropped it all and walked away.  Just like that! I closed my laptop, deactivate my accounts and cleaned out and boxed up my swag, books, and memories. Why you may ask? You see the love and a happy ever after wasn't in the cards for me at least not any more so I sure as hell didn't want to read about or even look at it on my computer. 
For the longest time, I wouldn't even think to look at a romance book. To do so would actually cause me to tear up and think of how hopeless everything had become.  
How can a devoted romance blogger of 7 years just decide to give up on romance? How did a woman so in love with romance and her happy ever after giving up on her chance of it happening? 
Well after many years of loving, laughing and crying with just one man, the man my Mr. Man a bomb was dropped on us that turned my entire world upside down and tore me apart, and that bomb was cancer.


The pain and hurt I have gone through over the last 7 years now consumes my mind and weighs heavy on my heart.  Now is the time to set it free and begin to heal. 


Everyone says write what you love, write what you know, write what is in your heart. 
I have found my story and although it may not be a storybook happy ever after, it’s my happy ever after and a real-life romance. 


EXCERPT: Unedited (My thoughts put to paper for the first time)
"You see Cancer is a disease.  A disease that not just infects and festers inside the person that it has its grasp on, it spreads out beyond that persons touching, tearing and destroy everything in its path.  Cancer consumes by weaving in and out through families, friends, and coworkers doing its damndest to take, take, take, and take it did. Cancer took my best-friend, took my marriage, took the man I loved.  It ripped a hole in my chest and turned me into a hateful, angry, woman. I mentally shut down so fast the day we got the news I began to question my sanity. How was I going to do this? How could I be strong enough for both of us?  How could this be happening? One word rang out in my mind “disconnect” and that’s what I did, I stopped feeling and started doing. At my husbands' request, we protected everyone we could from the news. Our daughter, family, friends, and co-workers were all kept in the dark.  My husbands' bandaid for every problem in life, just ignore it and it will go away. So I played along to put on a smile built my walls of defense and pushed forward. Everything was fine, nothing to see here, all is perfectly normal. That’s when it happened, the darkness, cancers touch claimed me and it worked its way through me. Denial, regret, fear, heartache, loneliness, rage and anger became my everyday life.   Every day I knew we grew closer to the end. Everyday I knew that I would have to say goodbye and everyday the thought of losing the man who made me light up when he walked into a room was killing me like the cancer growing inside of him."
Title: Our Story
Author: S.D. Reed
Release: TBD

Please keep visiting and stop by my facebook and blog page for more excerpts, updates or just to say "hi".  I would love to hear from you and find out about all those book boyfriends I have missed over the years.   Thank you all for joining me on the journey and those who have encouraged me to just do it, do it and don't look back.