Her First Rodeo by Lola WestMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Review: I Have Lived and I Have Loved
I Have Lived and I Have Loved by Willow WintersMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Review for Inevitable by Jenna Hartley coming soon!
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
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The Strike Out by Meghan Quinn Cover Reveal
THE STRIKE OUT COVER REVEAL!!
The Strike Out by Meghan Quinn
Release Date: January 4th
Genre: Contemporary Romance
It started with one night out with the boys.
She was the hot diner waitress putting herself through school.
I was the rich, arrogant player everyone misjudges.
On paper we didn’t match.
Yet all it took was one day. One single day to change her mind.
She wasn’t planning to spend her day off with me.
She wasn’t supposed to fall for my charm.
But one day, one smile, turned into several nights of her calling out my name.
I’m not the guy she should end up with. I’m jealous, possessive. Not here for a long time - just a good time.
She’s changed me.
But, for some reason, I feel her slipping through my fingers and no matter what I do, I fear I’m going to strike out with the one and only girl I’ve ever fallen for.
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USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
Review: Abel
Abel by Katee RobertMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Lovebug by Erin Mallon Cover Reveal
My name is Mabel, the girl who “wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
Lovebug, an all-new rom com standalone and second book in The Natural History Series from bestselling author Erin Mallon is coming February 24th and we have the incredible cover!
Of course I wouldn’t.
I’m an entomologist for goodness’ sake.
I work in a nature center.
Bugs are my jam.
It’s the humans in my life who are starting to get me down. I’m used to them calling me sweet and innocent. I can even handle them calling me naive. But when they lie and keep secrets from me? That's when my proverbial pincers want to come out.
Trouble is, I'm not the girl who fights back.
Not until a handsome groundskeeper with a dirty mouth and secrets of his own shows up and lights all sorts of fires in me.
In the bug world, the female is always the fiercest. The praying mantis doesn’t worry about being a “good girl.” Nope, she follows her instincts no matter how crass or crude they may seem to others.
Turns out I could learn a thing or two from her.
I’m not necessarily looking to tear anyone’s head off, but after decades of being nice, it's high time for me to return to nature and unleash my wild side.
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Meet Erin
Erin Mallon's debut romantic comedy novel, Flirtasaurus, releases in July 2020. She is an award-winning narrator of over 450 books and an accomplished playwright and producer in New York City. She has written over 40 plays, which have been produced Off-Broadway and all over the country, including These Walls Can Talk, a raucous theatrical love letter to the romance audiobook community. She lives in a little yellow house on the outskirts of NYC with her husband and Three J's.
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Monday, December 14, 2020
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Love Thy Neighbor by Teagan Hunter Release Blitz
Release Date: December 10
Don’t fall for your roommate…especially when he’s your best friend.
Cooper Bennett is my best friend.
That’s all he is and all he ever will be.
Nothing will change that.
Accidentally seeing him naked? Please. So not a big deal.
Having less-than-tame thoughts? I mean, have you seen this guy? Who could blame me?
Kissing him? It was a one-time mistake, and it will not be repeated.
Falling into bed with him? Uh-oh…
It’s fine. We’re fine.
We’re Caroline and Cooper. Best friends until the end. Nothing has ever come our way that we couldn’t survive together.
Surely, we can handle this too…
That’s all he is and all he ever will be.
Nothing will change that.
Having less-than-tame thoughts? I mean, have you seen this guy? Who could blame me?
Kissing him? It was a one-time mistake, and it will not be repeated.
Falling into bed with him? Uh-oh…
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Meet Teagan Hunter
I'm a Missouri-raised gal, but currently live in North Carolina with my US Marine husband and 9-year-old dog. I spend my days begging him for a cat, and I survive off coffee, pizza, and sarcasm. When I'm not writing, you can find me binge-watching various TV shows, especially Supernatural and One Tree Hill. I like cold weather, buy more paperbacks than I'll ever read, and I never say no to brownies.
Writing is my passion, and this is just the beginning of my journey.
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THE ROMANTIC PACT by Meghan Quinn
Release Date: December 10th
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Blurb:
I haven't seen her in three years.
I haven't talked to her since the kiss.
So why am I on a plane, flying across the world to spend a week with her in Germany?
One word: Pops.
My life’s a mess.
My possible football career is hanging on by a thread.
I'm driving the roads of Germany in honor of Pops with the one girl I can never have.
And I’m sharing a bed with her, the girl I've measured everyone else up to, while desperately trying to not to touch her.
We made a pact growing up, never to get romantic with each other - never fall in love.
And I'm about to break that pact. For good.
About Meghan Quinn:
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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Second Dive by Jasmin Miller Release Blitz
Title: Second Dive
Series: Kings Of The Water #3
Author: Jasmin Miller
Genre: Second Chance Sports Romance
Release Date: December 10, 2020
BLURB
Noah Winters was my heart’s desire, the boy I loved desperately and had hoped to spend my future with. Until our plans were derailed and life took us in completely different directions.
When our fate changed, and our paths crossed again, nothing prepared me for the punch straight to the heart when I saw him . . . or his anger and bitterness.
He was no longer the boy I once knew, but an accomplished Olympic swimmer with life goals that no longer aligned with mine.
All because I lied.
But sometimes, hiding the truth was necessary, especially when it freed someone you loved to reach their aspirations and dreams.
It’s said that time heals all wounds, but what I found was that it can also create an enemy.
That meant I had a choice.
Apologize to Noah, and possibly let him into my heart again . . . or allow him to live his life without knowing why I walked away. Without knowing that I never actually wanted to leave.
MY REVIEW
Second Dive by Jasmin Miller took me on an emotional wave I wasn't sure I was ready for. When I dove into this book I wasn't sure what I was setting myself up for. Kings of Water books 1 and 2 were beautiful and heartfelt contemporary romance stories. In Second Dive, Noah is in a rut, and Chloe has secrets. So many secrets! This was one book where I didn't figure them all out ahead of time. Don't worry, I'm not going to tell you what they are. But Chloe has to tell Noah and they both need to deal with what they mean.
The first 1/2 of this book was full of yearning and tension and was absolutely delicious. The second have was more emotional, I was very much in my feels and appreciate the way Jasmin Miller told this story.
I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my review.
The first 1/2 of this book was full of yearning and tension and was absolutely delicious. The second have was more emotional, I was very much in my feels and appreciate the way Jasmin Miller told this story.
I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my review.
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EXCERPT
The bathroom door flies open and Francesco blasts in. He’s been my mother’s best friend for as long as I can remember, making him like an honorary uncle before he became my real one by marrying my mom’s brother.
I feel like there’s an uncle joke somewhere in there.
Either way, I love him, both of my uncles, and I missed them like crazy after we moved. Thank goodness for video chatting, and their love for road-tripping down the California coastline.
“Ciao, bella. Look at you, Chloe. I knew the lavender hair would look gorgeous on you. I officially approve.” The corners of his eyes crinkle in that familiar way, even though I haven’t seen him as often as I’d like in the last decade since my parents moved us from Northern to Southern California practically overnight.
“Thank you. I’m glad Eadie talked me into it this week.”
“Me too.” He shares a look with my mom before glancing back at me. “If that boy isn’t nice to you, I’m sure I know a few guys who’d love a shot with you.”
My mom shakes her head at me while I grin. Francesco tried to set me up with one of his nephews once when I was a teenager. That was before he and Uncle Cody became a thing and then . . . well, then, Noah happened.
Which brings me back to what he just said. “You know I’m not looking for anything. I just want him to know the truth.”
Francesco purses his lips and nods. “Uh-huh, sure. Have you seen that man lately? I’m not sure you’ll be able to help yourself. Especially with all of those feelings still involved too.”
My ribs tighten, and I shake my head. “It’s been ten years since we were together, so there definitely aren’t any feelings anymore. For all I know, he still hates my guts and will leave the second he realizes it’s me.”
My mom tilts her head. “Orrrrrr he might not. Give him a chance too, okay? Sometimes it takes a little longer to make amends.”
It’s easy to hear my dad’s influence in my mom’s words. They did a lot of soul-searching together after my dad was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer several years ago. It made it easier and at the same time harder for us to know there was no cure for him, and that he wouldn’t be with us for much longer.
The limited time amplified all of our relationships, and I’m eternally grateful for that bond we shared and will always have. Nothing will take that away. His diagnosis—and ultimately his death—changed both my mom and me. But in the end, it was also the major reason we moved back to Berkeley. I guess both of our hearts were still in Northern California.
Now we’re here . . . to start anew.
To be with our friends and family.
To try and mend old wounds.
Because how can you expect your life to change for the better, for your soul to be nurtured, when you don’t show someone else—someone you once loved—that you’re sorry?
Even when it’s not easy.
Even when I’m ready to pee my pants just thinking about facing Noah tonight.
Bidding on him during the bachelor auction wasn’t planned. At that point, I was still wondering how I’d actually get in contact with him.
But when the host announced Noah’s name, and the mysterious man—the one who rescued me from the drunken douchebag—walked onto that stage, I couldn’t believe it. I mean, what were the odds?
He stood up there, and the mask didn’t take away a thing from his looks. With his short brown hair, and a body built to beat competitors in the water, all wrapped up in a suit that fit perfectly in all the right places, I couldn’t help myself.
Without a doubt, he has turned into an even hotter version of his teenage self. I looked him up for the first few years after we left Berkeley, but when it entered an unhealthy stage, I had to stop. Seeing him in any form kept me from moving on, from trying to live a normal life. My unhealthy obsession—a deep and dark sadness—over my old boyfriend didn’t do me any favors.
Francesco snaps me out of my thoughts when he squeezes my shoulder. He hums deep in his chest. “No old feelings, huh?”
“What?”
He points toward the mirror and therefore, me.
At my wide eyes and flushed cheeks. Thank goodness they can’t see past the high neckline of my gray dress because my skin feels like it’s on fire everywhere.
Meeting up with Noah has been long overdue. Knowing we’re in the same city again drives my mind crazy, and I hope my thoughts will calm down after I see him.
And of course, I wonder if the glimpse I caught of the man at the party mixed with the memory of the boy I knew so long ago matches my wildest dreams.
Because even though the chances of him forgiving me are very slim, I can’t lie to myself.
I’ve been imagining this meeting, this conversation, for the past decade.
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AUTHOR BIO
Jasmin Miller is a professional lover of books and cake (preferably together) as well as a fangirl extraordinaire. She loves to read and write kissing books and never misses a chance to swoon over characters. Originally from Germany, she now lives in the western US with her husband and three little humans that keep her busy day and night.
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Review: Loverboy
Loverboy by Sarina BowenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love, Love, Love everything about this story! I don't think I can accurately express how much I love Gunner and Posey. Sarina Bowen seriously outdid herself with this story!!!
From the very beginning Gunnar was funny, compassionate, sexy, strong (I could go on). Basically all the things you dream of from a book boyfriend. Not to mention he is a super spy with all sorts of fancy skills and a body you just know is ripped. Posy is independent and caring, she is the caretaker of her family and employees and she is a fighter. She has had many bumps along her road and hurdled each of them.
This book is so much more than a story about Posy and Gunnar though. There is action and mystery. The Company is featured more prominently in this one, additional scenes with Max and Scout and other agents. After reading this book I have a craving for pie unlike any I have had before- except maybe when I watch the movie Waitress. It is that level of pie-gasms!! So much so that at the end of the audio the narrator comments on the pie cravings this book may have left you with!
Sarina Bowen included a character with Down Syndrome in this story, a boy named Jerry who works for Posy washing dishes and helping in the kitchen. I love the inclusion of neuro-diverse characters in romance. I also love the attention to young adults and adults being included. So much focus is on young children but a generation of adults with Autism, Down Syndrome and other genetic and developmental disabilities are entering the work force and de-stigmatizing employment for adults with special needs is amazing to read about. I think Jerry was a great addition to the story and I hope to see more neuro-diverse characters (both lead and supporting) in future books in the romance genre
Loverboy made me laugh out loud consistently. Sarina has given me so much to think about in the world of baristas from barista porn to coffee titties this is one of the funniest books I have read in a while. The chemistry between Posy and Gunnar is off the charts and when performed by Joe Arden and Vanessa Edwin it is fire in my ears. True eargasms occurring with this story. Their performances were so great I listened to this book as slowly as possible, because I never wanted it to end.
If you can't tell this story is a complete knockout! I absolutely loved every minute, 5 stars! I wish I could give it more. You will not be disappointed with this book. Can completely be read as a standalone if you have not read other books in this series or by Sarina. I literally can't say enough good things about this book.
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