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Stroke of Midnight by K Webster is now live!

From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a brand new forbidden romance that's going to leave you speechless.
Money can buy anything. And anyone.
As the head of the Constantine family, I'm used to people bowing to my will. Cruel, rigid, unyielding--I'm all those things.
When I discover the one woman who doesn't wither under my gaze, but instead smiles right back at me, I'm intrigued. Ash Elliott needs cash, and I make her trade in crudeness and degradation for it.
I crave her tears, her moans, her submission. I pay for each one. And every time, she comes back for more.
When she challenges me with an offer of her own, I have to decide if I'm willing to give her far more than cold hard cash. But love can have deadly consequences when it comes from a Constantine. At the stroke of midnight, that choice may be lost for both of us.

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Excerpt

I don’t want to clean.

I want to sit behind a desk and crunch numbers. Talk shop. Plan expansions. My dad is an economic analyst, which is what I want to be too. I’d always imagined us going into business together and heading up our own firm.

Cleaning won’t get me there.

I suppose playing nice with Manda the Maneater is my only resort at this point.

For the next hour, I rush through all the offices that don’t need much more than the trash cans emptied, and then make it to the CEO’s office. One day, I’ll have an office like Winston Constantine, but I won’t be some old fuddy duddy. I’ll be a boss babe with style. My employees will love me, because I imagine I’ll be cool as hell. Rather than hire a boring interior designer like whatever robot chose the furniture and décor for Halcyon, I’ll do it all myself.

I’m once again daydreaming of my future that seems more and more murky these days as I fumble through my email on my phone to find the code to get into Big Man’s office. Of all the offices, this one is the coldest and most boring. As though whoever Winston Constantine is, he doesn’t do any sort of work, but instead gazes out the windows all day.

Finally, I locate the code and punch it in.

It’s like twelve numbers long, and I fail a few times before it grants me entry. With a sigh of frustration, I push the door open and drag my rolling cart in after me into the dark office. I hit the light switch with my elbow and leave my cart in front of the door to prop it open. I fidget with the dumb uniform skirt I have to wear and wonder if anyone would notice if I wore jeans instead.

I grab the duster and make a beeline over to the painting on the wall. It’s the best part of the office besides the cool desk that moves up and down and the windows overlooking the most picturesque parts of New York City. I touch the bottom of the frame to check for dust. As I imagined it to be, there’s not a speck.

I’m just moving to the bookshelves when I hear a creak.

“You’re supposed to clean it, not pretend,” a deep, furious voice growls, scaring the ever-loving shit out of me.

“What the fuck, man?” I snap, whirling around, dropping my duster in the process. “You can’t just sneak up…” I trail off as I drink in the man sitting in the desk chair.

Holy shit.

Was he here the whole time?

Fucking creepy!

But there’s nothing creepy about his looks. He’s not a fuddy duddy either, if this is Winston Constantine. He’s fine as hell.

Older. Dressed to the nines in a three-piece navy suit that looks custom-tailored and expensive. A handsome, villainous smirk on his face. His dark blond hair is shorter on the sides and longer on top, styled perfectly, making it look as though he came from a photoshoot at Gucci or something. Just enough scruff to give him an edge despite his otherwise clean-cut appearance. It’s his eyes that are mesmerizing.

Dark blue. Intense. Penetrating.

For some reason, it makes me think about my ex-boyfriend, Tate. The exact opposite of this man. Soft and sweet and gullible. Tate and I were a high school thing, but the moment we graduated a couple of weeks ago, we amicably broke it off knowing we were headed in different directions. This guy looks anything but soft, sweet, or gullible.

He looks scary.

Scary hot.

But still scary.

I clear my throat. “Sorry. I’ll just empty your trash and be out of your way.”

“No,” he rumbles, his voice dripping in a menacing tone. “I’ve been waiting for you. It’s time we chat, little girl.”

Meet K Webster

K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in ""Tornado Alley"" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.

You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!

Can't find a certain book? Maybe it's too hot for Amazon! Don't worry because titles like Bad Bad Bad, This is War, Baby, The Wild, and Hale can all be found for sale on K's website in both ebook and paperback format.

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Release Blitz: Stroke of Midnight by K. Webster

Stroke of Midnight by K Webster is now live!

From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a brand new forbidden romance that's going to leave you speechless.

Money can buy anything. And anyone.

As the head of the Constantine family, I'm used to people bowing to my will. Cruel, rigid, unyielding--I'm all those things.

When I discover the one woman who doesn't wither under my gaze, but instead smiles right back at me, I'm intrigued. Ash Elliott needs cash, and I make her trade in crudeness and degradation for it.
I crave her tears, her moans, her submission. I pay for each one. And every time, she comes back for more.

When she challenges me with an offer of her own, I have to decide if I'm willing to give her far more than cold hard cash. But love can have deadly consequences when it comes from a Constantine. At the stroke of midnight, that choice may be lost for both of us.

Download today on Amazon, Nook, Kobo, Apple, Google Play!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3o9a4a5

Apple: https://apple.co/3gRI7yL

Nook: https://bit.ly/3bk35oN

Kobo: https://bit.ly/3gQXjMO

Google Play: https://bit.ly/34UmJ9S

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/314XSwC

Meet K Webster

K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in ""Tornado Alley"" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.

You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!

Can't find a certain book? Maybe it's too hot for Amazon! Don't worry because titles like Bad Bad Bad, This is War, Baby, The Wild, and Hale can all be found for sale on K's website in both ebook and paperback format.

Website: www.authorkwebster.com

Connect with K Webster

Website: https://www.authorkwebster.com/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7741564.K_Webster

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/K-Webster/e/B00JOJ86CW

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorkwebster/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/krazyforkwebstersbooks/

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/k-webster

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bawebstergal/boards/

Lion by Amber R. Duell & Candace Robinson

I've been wanting to read this prequel ever since I first heard about this series. The Faeries of Oz is a twisted take on the Wizard of Oz and I cannot be more excited! This one features LION and his betrayal of Oz and in a sense, Dorothy as well. He is siding with a witch named Langwidere who collects heads to adorn. I would actually like to know more background information about Lion and Langwidere. These are the not the same characters we all know and love. What has happened since Dorothy left Oz? During this time, Lion has been wanting and waiting for something more.

"Lion didn’t want power for himself—that was too much responsibility—he simply wanted to be close to power. To be needed and important now that he had the courage to become someone of note. He only hoped it would be worth it."

With Oz losing his mind, Lion has decided to become Langwidere's executioner and lover. I am both disgusted and intrigued. She is cruel, narcissistic, and power-hungry. Lion has dedicated himself to become Langwidere's "knight" and she his queen. I was shocked by the love scenes. While not explicit, they were done very tastefully.

"She thought about her original head, the one she’d burned to ash once she’d collected her first prize to replace the old. The kill had come from a fae before the female was to be married, already dressed in a white gown."

It's incredibly interesting and I can't wait to read TIN which features Dorothy and the Tin Man as the main characters. In the end, I thought this was a great "Halloween" creepy read because Langwidere is HEADLESS. She kills female fae for their heads. The reason why I'm so incredibly excited for TIN this December is because Lion has now set his eyes on obtaining Dorothy's head for Langwidere.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Stroke of Midnight by K. Webster

This book was fantastically dirty and sexy. I'm not knew to this author and she absolutely did an amazing job with this one. Ash Ember Elliot and Winston Constantine had amazing chemistry and I loved that sprinkle of Cinderella in this one. It's set in the same world as the Midnight Dynasty series and it does mention past characters, notably Lucian Morelli and Elaine Constantine from Heartless. Winston is the eldest Constantine and he loves to use his money to get others to do his bidding. Luckily for him, Ash needs it. Their relationship is really interesting and highly erotic. They don't even have sex until the very end so almost the entire book was foreplay between Winston and Ash. Be forewarned that these two do engage in some kinks.

"I go crazy with the need to destroy you so I can put you back together again." 

"As long as you always promise to fix me after you break me."

Much like Cinderella, Ash's life is currently held at the mercy of her stepmother and stepbrothers. What Ash refers to as the Terror Triplets? Well I hope they get what's coming for them. Ash and Winston first meet while she was cleaning his building. She does something which he finds apprehensible and so the filthy but also entertaining game begins. Winston is obsessed with Ash and she is very attracted to him. He loves humiliating and debasing her but at the same time, he has a desire to put her back together.

"They may think I'm a weak little princess they can manipulate and terrorize into obeying. There's only one man I allow to terrorize me into obedience."

The book ends in a shocking cliffhanger and I am dying to know what happens next. Let's just say a terrible event occurs and we're left wondering if Ash will even make it to the ball. In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read Prince Charming when it comes out. I highly recommend this book if you love to read dark romance with a side of kink and a Cinderella twist!

*This ARC was generously provided by Valentine PR & Literary Management and K. Webster for an honest review* 

Rating: ★★★★★

Pyromancist by Charmaine Pauls

I've been a fan of Charmaine Pauls ever since I read her Diamonds Are Forever series and the Loan Shark duet. There is something very magical about her writing and it somehow always manages to tug at my heartstrings. Pyromancist was no different. This is the new and updated version with additional scenes. I've actually never read the original but according to Charmaine, this one is a bit darker. I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It's a very interesting take on paranormal romance and the romance was exceptional as always. Clelia and Joss are both unique characters and they have a past connection with each other. I do have to admit that I was slow to get into the story but was definitely interested when the romance kicked in. I'm glad that this was the main star of this book.

"He was more than a dream. He was the very thread with which she'd woven her soul. Cutting it would mean letting everything she was unravel."

Pyromancist was written in third person, which was very surprising to me but it was done extremely well and I could feel what Clelia and Joss were going through. I love angst and this book definitely had plenty! The story is set in France and partially South Africa. Clelia has been in unrequited love with Joss since she was a teenager but when tragedy struck Joss' family, he left and didn't come back until much later. I was moved by how she was still in love with him and subsequently started to feel disillusioned by her love for Joss because of how much he had changed. Clelia made a shocking decision that would forever connect her with Joss and that is how their story and romance began.

"You belong to me. You're mine. I am keeping you forever... It'll be easier if you hold onto that love you've harbored for me for so long."

Joss similarly made some decisions that had me itching to slap him in the head. I never thought he would take it that far but he did. His possessiveness and obsession with Clelia was exhilarating but also frustrating because he kept going back and forth between right and wrong, black and white. I had whiplash because he was so fixated on "taking responsibility" and protecting Clelia but he also wanted to own her as well. Sound familiar? Heh. Honestly though, the romance was exceptional and I really did love the push and pull between Clelia and Joss. Overall, there was action, romance, mystery, angst, and sexy -- all of the elements that I love in a book! I highly recommend this to those who are looking for a unique spin on paranormal romance with a cast of interesting characters and a romance that will break your heart and keep you thinking about them long after it's finished.

*This ARC was generously provided by Charmaine Pauls for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★☆