Chasing Cassandra by Lisa KleypasMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Sweetest Fix by Tessa Bailey Blog Tour
The Sweetest Fix, an all-new opposites attract standalone rom com from New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is available now!
Reese dreams of seeing her name in lights on Broadway, but so far she has only graced the used car parking lots of rural Wisconsin. With her window of opportunity shrinking fast, a miracle happens. She wins an audition with Bernard Bexley, Broadway’s most respected dance choreographer. When disaster strikes and Reese misses the audition, she has to find another way in front of Bernard, otherwise face the disappointment back home.
Following the sage advice of a Times Square Pikachu—Reese seeks out Bernard’s son, prepared to beg for his aid, never expecting mega sparks to fly between her and the gentle giant baker. With Reese’s heart now involved, she refuses to use Leo to her advantage and tries to walk away before her ulterior motives are exposed, but gravity continues to draw them back together…until it’s impossible to stay apart.
But Reese’s lie of omission can only stay buried for so long. When Leo finds out how their relationship started, will Reese keep her ultimate role as Leo’s leading lady? Or will the curtain fall on their real-life fairytale?
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Excerpt
Leo stuck his hands in his pockets and sauntered toward her, taking a spot beside her at the edge of the roof. “So. You’re a long way from home. How long have you been in the city?”
Her smile wavered, the reminder of her lies of omission twisting bolts on the sides of her throat. “Oh, not long.” She turned and propped her arms on the wall, looking out over the city blocks. “I wish my mother could see this.”
“You said she owns a dancing school. Was she your teacher?”
“When I was little, yes. Around age ten, she thought I needed something a little more advanced.” She gave him a prim look. “It paid off, too, don’t you know? You might remember me from a certain national Red Rover Yogurt commercial.”
He turned slightly, squinting an eye at her. “Wait a minute. No way.”
Reese pushed off the wall and performed the soft shoe routine she’d done thousands of times—mostly as a party trick—since the age of eleven. “No preservatives or chemicals, we’ve got your all-natural meals,” she sang, “Choose Red Rover products and kick up your heels.”
“Holy shit.” He stared at her, dumbfounded. “The audacity of me to ask out a celebrity.”
“Please.” She fluffed her hair. “I put my pants on one leg at a time like everyone else.”
They seemed to gravitate toward each other naturally, as if there was no other option, until their faces were a handful of inches apart. “How about those shorts?” he said gruffly. “You get those on the same way?”
A hot, fizzy stream of awareness circled and danced in her midsection. This was flirting. But not the kind she was used to. Where she worried about every line out of her mouth, worrying they would come across too desperate. Or if the guy would think she was funny. No, it was easy as breathing to pull back the edge of her coat, drawing his attention downward. “What? These old things?”
“Yeah.” A muscle ticked in his cheek. “Those.”
She leaned in like they were sharing a secret and watched his eyes darken. “I have to wiggle around a little to get these on.”
They exhaled into each other’s space, not bothering to hide the fact that both of them were breathing faster. “Damn, Reese.”
There was a wealth of meaning in those two words. Not just, damn, you look good in those shorts. But damn, this attraction between them was not typical. “I know,” she said in a rush, their mouths almost touching. She wasn’t sure what made her pull away before he could close the distance for a kiss. Maybe it was to gather her wits or a tug from her conscience. But she took a long pull of February air to perform maintenance on her short-circuiting brain. “So, um…” She resisted the urge to fan herself. “How long have you owned the bakery?”
With his own centering breath, Leo slowly settled back in a safe distance away. “Four years,” he said, voice gravelly. “Took me a while after culinary school to build the capital and find the right people. The right place. Didn’t want to rush it.”
“Capital?” Her question hung in the air for several seconds before she realized what a stupid assumption she’d made. “Forget I said that. I just…I thought with your father being who he is…”
“That I would have an automatic investor?” He shrugged a shoulder. “Natural to assume that. Don’t worry about it.” There was an assessing glance in her direction, as if he wasn’t sure whether to say more. She held her breath, hoping he would. “I guess it didn’t feel right taking money for something he doesn’t have a real interest in. Baking. I’m not saying he’s unsupportive. We’re just about different things. Felt better doing it on my own.”
“That’s admirable.” She wanted to tell him how much she could relate. Currently. Trying to grasp something that felt just within reach, refusing any shortcuts. How it could feel scary and unfair one minute, rewarding the next. “And I guess you found the right people. Jackie and Tad.”
Warmth moved in his expression. “Yeah. Tad was actually an usher downstairs when I met him. We interviewed Jackie together. She’d just dropped out of nursing school because the emotional toll was more than she expected.”
“So she went for the exact opposite.”
“Only for a while. I doubt she’ll be at the Cookie Jar forever. But I’ll be glad to have her as long as she puts up with my grumpy ass.”
“You’re not coming across as grumpy as you did Saturday night.”
“That’s because I’m trying to charm you into going out with me. Is it working?”
Her laugh drifted out over the rooftops. “Maybe. How long until the grump returns?”
“I skipped lunch. So…imminently.”
About Tessa
Tessa Bailey is originally from Carlsbad, California. The day after high school graduation, she packed her yearbook, ripped jeans and laptop, driving cross-country to New York City in under four days.
Her most valuable life experiences were learned thereafter while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the workforce as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention.
She now lives in Long Island, New York with her husband of eleven years and seven-year-old daughter. Although she is severely sleep-deprived, she is incredibly happy to be living her dream of writing about people falling in love.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Bromantic Comedies by Erin Mallon Release Blitz
The Bromantic Comedies, an all-new compilation of humorous and heartfelt audio plays from Erin Mallon is available now!
A paintball battleground. A wrestling mat for sleep-deprived new daddies. A feminine product aisle in the local drugstore. These are some of the places where men connect... at least in The Bromantic Comedies.
A compilation of humorous and heartfelt plays exploring what it means to be "masculine" in a world where men are supposed to be tough.
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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, January 25, 2021
Review: The Sweetest Fix
The Sweetest Fix by Tessa BaileyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a fun and flirty Romance by Tessa Bailey. The hero Leo is the kind of Grumpy Pouty Man Bear I love and Reese is a cheerful and aspiring Broadway dancer. This story was entertaining and had a few hot and heavy scenes I expect and adore in Tessa Bailey’s writing. She gives good dirty talk and I always love it. The overall story is a little predictable, and the drama is created by the heroine omitting the truth, which can be a bit of a pet peeve for me. I was satisfied in the way the drama was addressed and resolved even if it’s not my favorite. I think this is a great Valentine’s Day romance and will be loved by fans of Tessa Bailey and dirty talking romance heroes.
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Review: The Bromantic Comedies: Six Short Audio Plays for Fellas
The Bromantic Comedies: Six Short Audio Plays for Fellas by Erin MallonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have been staring at my screen for a good 10 minutes trying to figure out how to review the perfection that is The Bromantic Comedies. We can start with the obvious, It's funny. Like really funny, like snort laughing while I drove down the 101 funny. Seriously if I lived in a less self absorbed city, I would be worried that people on the freeway were judging me. It is also expertly cast and narrated. Erin Mallon paired her actors perfectly for these duet vignettes, they play off each other so well and even though you hear from them more than once their performances are beautifully distinct. Each play not only brought out the funny but also emotion and heart. Which I would have thought would have been hard to do in 10 minute plays, but one should never underestimate the talent of Erin Mallon. She wrote such interesting and thought provoking stories that didn't quite follow the path you thought you were on, but you know what they say about the road less traveled. I started to list my favorites but I can't decide!! They are all so good, and I will definitely be relistening to these audio plays and sharing them with my Husband and friends, because they are all too good.
I received an advanced listening copy of The Bromantic Comedies and voluntarily give my honest review.
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Review: Prince Charming
Prince Charming by K. WebsterMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have no words!! Holy Moly this book was epic!
Preorder now!! Full review to come.
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Review: Escape With Me
Escape With Me by Kristen ProbyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
From the prologue to the epilogue this book is absolute perfection! This is a shining example of the brilliance of Kristen Proby who writes romances that fill me with hope all the warm fuzzy feelings. I feel so good after reading one of her novels, and Escape with Me is another superb addition to the series and her catalogue.
Izzy is a strong heroine, who we meet when she decides to change her life and become a runaway bride. She leave Portland and washes up at O'Calllahan's Pub. Keegan, the barkeep is married to his bar. We have seen him in other With Me In Seattle novels and he is a genuine and content guy. Supports his family, is kind and banters with his siblings and their spouses. lends a therapeutic ear to his patrons.
He and Izzy form a quick friendship that as you can expect evolves. Keegan is more open with Izzy than with others. He wants to take care of her, and has some very appealing alpha tendencies, while still supporting her new found independence. Izzy doesn't take crap from anyone, which is refreshing. Their love feels so real and I adored every page.
One of my favorite things about Kristen Proby's books are her girl gangs. The Montgomery gang is epic and has some key cameos in Escape with Me. I just about died when Izzy fangirled upon meeting Leo Nash and that was just the beginning. The O'Callahan's also have a girl gang as well and there is little better than women supporting women.
I enjoyed every second that is spent in this novel. At this point going back to Seattle is like visiting my closest friends and falling in love with them all over again. I can't recommend this Novel enough. I can definitely be read as a standalone. If you haven't read this series before you will not be disappointed, but i do encourage everyone to binge all the books.
Escape with me is wonderful and i couldn't recommend more highly.
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Review: The Fifteenth Minute
The Fifteenth Minute by Sarina BowenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved The Fifteenth Minute by Sarina Bowen! Lianne and DJ are both navigating school with threats and stress looming over them. Their attraction and relationship is so honest and equal on both sides it is refreshing to see a couple that is not playing games. They both keep some secrets from the other, but they are divulged at appropriate times and do not create unnecessary drama. The last full novel of the Ivy Years series was perfection. Now I need to reread Rookie Move to see if there are references to Lianne and DJ in Leo's book.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Review: Roommate
Roommate by Sarina BowenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ahhmazing!! Sarina Bowen may be the queen of M/M romance. Everything about this book was absolute perfection. Kieran Shipley is a quiet and self contained man. He has learned to hide all his truths and is more of an observer than active participant in his life. But that is about to change. He wants to explore what makes him happy and that starts with moving out of his parents house. He is the quintessential grumpy stoic farmer. He is only starting to admit to himself that he might be attracted to men, when a familiar face from his past returns to Coalbery.
Roderick is on the run from a failed relationship and looking to start over. He returns to his hometown, because it is as good a place as any. He is out and proud and after spending 3 years in a relationship where he had to hide because his partner was still in the closet he is tired of secrets.
Roderick and Kieran are unlikely friends, but it is clear from the start that they are both aware of the other. As their friendship develops, their natural banter and attraction shines through. Interestingly I was surprised that when drama or too much emotion was felt the person who would panic and shut down was never who I would expect.
Narrated by Stephen Dexter and Teddy Hamilton, the performances by these two were nothing short of perfection. Stephen Dexter's broody Vermont cowboy could growl in my ear all day. Teddy Hamilton, the more experienced M/M narrator playing a character who has been out of the closet for a while felt natural and there was a confidence in his voice that played well to the character.
Roomate is a complete stand alone. If you have read other True North books you will see some familiar characters, but you don't need to have read the rest to enjoy this story. This book also seems to set up some of the new World of True North books, Moo U, The Busy Bee and Vino and Veritas were all mentioned in the story.
I wish I had more stars to give this book. It was such an amazing listen and all fans of Sarina Bowen will love it, M/M fans will love it, I just can't say enough good things.
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Review: Stolen Hearts
Stolen Hearts by M. O'KeefeMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story had me on edge from the first chapter. I was hooked and read the whole think in one sitting. Poppy does what she must to protect the sister she loves. This puts her in a tragic and impossible situation and a violent marriage. After meeting a sexy strangers in the shadows at her engagement party, she resigns herself to her fate. But 2 years later when her circumstances change she is a caged and beaten bird who's cage door is wide open for the first time. She needs to remember how to be herself, and survive in a world where everyone has their own agenda and you don't know who to trust. What do you do when the one person you want to trust tells you not to trust anyone? This story is mysterious and full of secrets, lust and violent and dark desires. Poppy is caught up in the Constantine and Moreli world, with no idea how the game is played. Will her shadow man Ronan save her or be her doom?
I loved this story and recommend it to all my mafia, dark romance lovers. I was a little frustrated when I realized it is the first book in a series (Book 1 in the Hearts trilogy) I really need to pay attention more, but sometimes going in blind is more fun. Molly O'Keefe is a new to me author, but she brought another wonderful story to this world and I think fans of other books in the Midnight Dynasty world will love this new addition.
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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The Bromantic Comedies by Erin Mallon Cover Reveal
The Bromantic Comedies, an all-new compilation of audio plays from bestselling author and narrator Erin Mallon is coming January 27th and we have the amazing cover!
A paintball battleground. A wrestling mat for sleep-deprived new daddies. A feminine product aisle in the local drugstore. These are some of the places where men connect... at least in The Bromantic Comedies.
A compilation of humorous and heartfelt plays exploring what it means to be "masculine" in a world where men are supposed to be tough.
Pre-order your copy today!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3953TNz
Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/BromanticCom
Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.to/35d7tEg
Audible: http://adbl.co/3rYLTgL
Cover Designer: Qamber Designs
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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Sunday, January 3, 2021
Review: The Strike Out
The Strike Out by Meghan QuinnMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Full review to come! Funny romance full of banter!
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