Friday, April 30, 2021

Release Blitz: Bitter Truths by Dani René

From USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, comes the second book in the Crimson Falls Duet. This is the conclusion to Lycan and Scarlett's whirlwind romance.


He was mine. And I vowed to be his forever.

The ring on my finger felt heavy.
My heart was broken. 
And the bitter truths I'm about to learn don't ease the burden.
He was mine. And I vowed to be his forever.
But what I found is not what I was expecting—lies and deceit.
He was the darkness to my light, and together, we will find solace.
My heart was no longer my own. He took it, kept it safe, but now, nothing else makes sense. He's shown me a world I craved, but didn't know I could have. It's all mine.
Will our fairy tale have a happy ending?

Please note: This is book two and the conclusion to the duet.


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Dani is a USA Today Bestselling Author of dark and deviant romance with a seductive edge.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, she now lives in the UK with her better half who does all the cooking while she writes all the words. When she's not writing, she can be found binge-watching the latest TV series, or working on graphic design either for herself, or other indie authors. She enjoys reading books about handsome villains and feisty heroines, mostly dark, always seductive, and sometimes depraved. She has a healthy addiction to tattoos, coffee, and ice cream.
 
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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Bitter Truths by Dani René

Bitter Truths: A Twisted Arranged Marriage Romance (Crimson Falls Duet Book 2)Bitter Truths is the second book in the Crimson Falls Duet series by Dani René and it immediately picks up right after the events in Bitter Vows. Lycan is gravely injured and Scarlett is kidnapped by his brother, Darius. A lot of uncomfortable truths are revealed in this book but one thing does stay the same—Lycan and Scarlett's love and desire for each other. I loved how Lycan was willing to do anything for his Scarlett, including giving her the opportunity to explore her sexual desires, even when it caused him jealousy.
"I didn't think she'd come to mean so much to me. I didn't expect my feelings for her to take a front seat to my own life."
Lycan has fallen in love with Scarlett and will stop at nothing to get her back. I have to admit that I did not expect to be reading Darius' POV in the part of the book. I despised him for injuring Lycan and taking Scarlett away. There's also that fact that he had sexual thoughts about his brother's wife. However, my opinion of him has changed by the end of this book and I commend Dani René for being able to do that! Darius is a very complex character and engages in activities that are much darker than Lycan. I look forward to reading his HEA down the road.
"A ring and a vow don't matter when it comes to the bitter truth of knowing that someone doesn't truly love you."
In the end, this was an excellent duet series by Dani René and I am definitely looking forward to more from her in the future! She excels at writing sexy stories with dirty talking heroes and this one is no exception. Besides Darius, I am really intrigued by Kahn, Alex, and Atreo. I hope we will be getting books for them. If you are looking for a dark romance that is action-packed, off-the-charts smoking hot love scenes, and an obsessive love between two characters, then I highly recommend this book!

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★☆

Saturday, April 24, 2021

The Wild Mustang & The Dancing Fairy by Saffron A. Kent

The Wild Mustang & The Dancing Fairy (St. Mary’s Rebels 1.5)Saffron A. Kent's The Wild Mustang & The Dancing Fairy is the prequel to A Gorgeous Villain featuring Callie Thorne and Reed Jackson. I enjoyed meeting the Thorne brothers and I hope that there will be more books for these characters down the road. In this novella, we're introduced to Conrad, Stellan, Shepard, and Ledger. In addition to the brothers, we're also introduced to Tempest Jackson—Reed's younger sister—who Callie considers her best friend. Callie and Reed's relationship was sweet and heartbreaking at the same time.
"But the way his eyes melt at the sight of me makes me think that I’m the most beautiful girl he’s ever seen."
Up until now, we've known that Reed betrayed her in some way and she retaliated by driving his beloved car into a lake. What I didn't expect were the events leading up to this ultimate "betrayal" and heartbreak. I find Reed, also known as Roman by Callie, to be an enigma. I don't know what to make of it. He's kind of like a shapeshifter and completely destructive when it comes to anything that has to do with feelings and love. That's why he was able to break Callie's heart so thoroughly. Since the very beginning, he's made it clear that winning was everything to him—even at the cost of Callie's love.
"But the truth is that no one can save me. I’m already dying. I’ve already fallen in love with a villain."
In the end, this was an excellent prequel/prologue to Callie and Reed's story. I've been wanting to read their book ever since they were introduced in My Darling Arrow. I'm not sure if Reed is even redeemable, especially after how he callously broke her heart. I don't know what to believe anymore because he was sweet and kind to her in the beginning... but was that all a lie? I don't believe all of it was. Callie, being the sweet girl she was, tried so hard to understand him. She saw him but he broke her heart. Anyway, I absolutely can't wait to read A Gorgeous Villain. If you love angsty, heartbreaking, and forbidden stories, Saffron Kent writes the best ones and this one is no exception.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Friday, April 23, 2021

Cover Reveal: A Gorgeous Villain by Saffron A. Kent

Release Date: June 3

Two years ago, Reed Jackson betrayed Calliope Thorne and broke her heart. So she stole his most prized possession – a white mustang – and drove it into the lake for revenge.
 
Now, Callie is stuck at a reform school while Reed is off at college, living his life without repercussions.
 
Until he comes back.
 
With him comes back all the feelings that Callie has been trying to bury: anger and heartbreak.
 
But most of all, desire. At the sight of his beautiful but lying lips and his gunmetal gray eyes that still taunt and smolder when he looks at her.
 
Whatever though. It's not as if Callie is ever going to fall for her ex-boyfriend again. Or let him corner her in a bar one night and touch her, kiss her…
 
Neither is she going to kiss him back. Or worse, sleep with him.
 
Because that would make her naïve and foolish.
 
Oh, and also pregnant.
 
And there's no way Callie is ever going to get pregnant at eighteen and with Reed's baby, no less. The guy she hates.
 
The guy who taught her all about heartbreak. Who might look like a gorgeous hero but really
is the villain of her story.
 
NOTE: This story is a standalone and does not contain cheating.

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Monday, April 19, 2021

Cover Reveal: Stolen Life by Charmaine Pauls


Title: Stolen Life
A Diamond Magnate Novel
Series: Beauty in the Stolen Trilogy #2
Author: Charmaine Pauls
Genre: Dark Romance
Cover Design: Okay Creations
Photo: Wander Aguiar Photography
Model: Cassidy
Release Date: May 18, 2021

BLURB

Ian Hart stole a night of my life but he took so much more. His obsession pinned a label on me. His lust put me in an impossible situation. Now I have to choose sides. I have to decide between right and wrong. Only, no matter what choice I make, each comes with dreadful consequences. There’s only one way this can end—how every tragedy ends.

*Stolen Life is Book 2 of the Beauty in the Stolen trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. Book 3 will be released on 22 June 2021.

Other books in the Diamond Magnate collection:
Beauty in the Broken (Standalone)

Diamonds are Forever trilogy
Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1)
Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2)
Diamonds are Forever (Book 3)




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EXCERPT

His voice lowers with intent. “Know this, if you do run, I’ll slap a pair of ankle cuffs on you so fast you won’t have time to say my name. There’ll be no more playing nice. I’ll tie you to my bed if that’s what I have to do.” Cupping my jaw, he delivers the threat with a soft kiss on my lips. “The choice is yours.”

The heavy blow is dealt with tender words. They sift down like snowflakes to settle cold in my heart. I tremble as he pushes me down onto the hood and leans over me.

“What will it be, Cas?”

He’s not asking if I’m on board with this limited version of freedom. When he unbuttons my jeans, he’s asking a different question, and, as always, when he slips his hand into my underwear, he gets the truth.

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AUTHOR BIO


Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchestroom, and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions.

After relocating to Chile with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published over twenty novels since 2011, as well as several short stories and articles. Two of her shorts have been selected by the International Literary Society for an anthology from across the African continent.

When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine currently lives in France with her husband and children. Their household is a linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.

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GIVEAWAY

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To say I am excited pales in comparison to how I really feel. As someone who devoured Stolen Lust and fell in love with Ian Hart and Cas Joubert, I am ecstatic to reveal the cover of the next book in the Beauty in the Stolen series. Cas looks absolutely gorgeous and stunning. I can now see why Ian fell in love and lust with her because goddamn, she is beautiful.

- Diana

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Cover Reveal: Bitter Truths by Dani René

Dani René has revealed the cover for 
Bitter Truths, Crimson Falls Duet Book 2!


Releasing April 30, 2021

He was mine. And I vowed to be his forever.
From USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, comes the second book in the Crimson Falls Duet. This is the conclusion to Lycan and Scarlett's whirlwind romance.

The ring on my finger felt heavy.
My heart was broken.
And the bitter truths I'm about to learn don't ease the burden.
He was mine. And I vowed to be his forever.
But what I found is not was I was expecting--lies and deceit.
He was the darkness to my light, and together, we will find solace.
My heart was no longer my own. He took it, kept it safe, but now, nothing else makes sense. He's shown me a world I craved, but didn't know I could have. It's all mine.
Will our fairy tale have a happy ending?

Please note: This is book two and the conclusion to the duet.


Cover Designer: Simply Defined Art
Photographer: Eric Battershall
Model: Julio Elving

Pre-order your copy today on Amazon! 
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WW: http://mybook.to/bittertruths
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Meet Dani


Dani is a USA Today Bestselling Author of dark and deviant romance with a seductive edge.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, she now lives in the UK with her better half who does all the cooking while she writes all the words. When she's not writing, she can be found binge-watching the latest TV series, or working on graphic design either for herself, or other indie authors. She enjoys reading books about handsome villains and feisty heroines, mostly dark, always seductive, and sometimes depraved. She has a healthy addiction to tattoos, coffee, and ice cream.
 
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Cover Reveal: Blame it on the Tequila by Fiona Cole

 

Fiona Cole has revealed the cover for Blame it on the Tequila!

Releasing: May 27, 2021

Photographer: Regina Wamba

Designer: Najla Qamber Designs

 

It started on a dance floor after too much tequila and ended with looking into the handsome face I never thought I'd see again. In-person, at least.

I saw his face all the time on magazine covers.

To the world, he's Parker Callahan- famous rockstar.

To me, he was the boy I loved, the stepbrother who left me behind to follow his dreams.

After our tequila-fueled encounter, he wants me back but that's not a road I'm ready to walk down again. He broke my heart once, and even five years later, I'm not sure I could handle another blow.

When a once-in-a-lifetime offer comes my way, even my broken heart isn't enough for me to be able to turn it down. I agree to join the band's tour and help Parker write his next album--but this time I'm not falling in love.

This time I'll walk away.

If there is one thing life has taught me, it's that love never goes to plan--especially when Parker is involved.


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Meet Fiona


Fiona Cole is a military wife and a stay at home mom with degrees in biology and chemistry. As much as she loved science, she decided to postpone her career to stay at home with her two little girls, and immersed herself in the world of books until finally deciding to write her own.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Release Blitz: Stolen Lust by Charmaine Pauls



Title: Stolen Lust
A Diamond Magnate Novel
Series: Beauty in the Stolen Trilogy #1
Author: Charmaine Pauls
Genre: Dark Romance
Release Date: April 13, 2021


BLURB

Ian Hart is the most notorious criminal in the country. Like the thief he is, he came in the dark and stole a night of my life.

He left me with souvenirs. Disaster and fear are my new realities. I’ll forever look over my shoulder, terrified he’d return, because when he took me, he stole more than just a few hours of my time.

His crime has consequences neither of us could’ve imagined. If I’m to escape the nightmare of my life, I have to outsmart him. If I’m to survive, I have to outwit every enemy he’s turned against me, including Ian himself, the most dangerous and cleverest man I know.

*Stolen Lust is Book 1 of the Beauty in the Stolen trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. Book 2 will be released on 18 May 2021 and Book 3 on 22 June 2021.

Other books in the Diamond Magnate collection:
Beauty in the Broken (Standalone)

Diamonds are Forever trilogy
Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1)
Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2)
Diamonds are Forever (Book 3)






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AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU




TRAILER






COMING SOON


Releasing May 18

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU



Releasing June 22



AUTHOR BIO


Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchestroom, and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions.

After relocating to Chile with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published over twenty novels since 2011, as well as several short stories and articles. Two of her shorts have been selected by the International Literary Society for an anthology from across the African continent.

When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine currently lives in France with her husband and children. Their household is a linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.


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Friday, April 9, 2021

Release Blitz: Bitter Vows by Dani René

From USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, comes the first book in the Crimson Falls Duet. A slightly twisted retelling of an age-old favorite.

 
A contract had been signed.
An agreement had been made.
She was mine. And I never lose my possessions.
 
However, my Little Red is not what I was expecting--sweet and submissive.
She's fire to my ice, and together, we will detonate.
 
My heart has been locked away for so long. I don't feel. I can't. And she is certainly far too innocent for me to have. But one taste, one touch, and one soft whimper is all it takes for the rabid wolf inside me to bare its teeth.
 
But fairy tales don't always have happy endings.
 
Please note: This is book one of two, and ends in a cliffhanger.
The second book will release shortly after the first.

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Bitter Truths is the second book in the Crimson Falls Duet.

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Meet Dani

Dani is a USA Today Bestselling Author of dark and deviant romance with a seductive edge.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, she now lives in the UK with her better half who does all the cooking while she writes all the words. When she's not writing, she can be found binge-watching the latest TV series, or working on graphic design either for herself, or other indie authors. She enjoys reading books about handsome villains and feisty heroines, mostly dark, always seductive, and sometimes depraved. She has a healthy addiction to tattoos, coffee, and ice cream.
 
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Monday, April 5, 2021

A Lair So Sinful by Zoey Ellis

A Lair So SinfulA Lair So Sinful was my first book by Zoey Ellis and it certainly won't be my last. I enjoyed I'mya and Nyro's story so much. What happens when you combine dark romance with fantasy? You get the omegaverse. If you love stories featuring a possessive and dirty talking hero who is obsessed with his heroine, you'll get that here. Did I mention that he has a dragon? I found the world completely fascinating and I can't wait to read more about it. It has magic, intrigue, betrayal, and sex.

At first, I wasn't sure where the story was going because we are learning and experiencing everything for the first time, just like I'mya. The story starts off with her awakening in a cavern completely naked. She finds out that she is part of a group of women meant to satisfy the needs of the dragonair. I'mya has lost her memories and wants to escape her predicament. What she doesn't realize is that she is exactly where she's supposed to be. Her attempt at escaping leads her to her first encounter with the master of the lair, Nyro, and his dragon.
"Sliding his large hand to the back of her neck, he lowered his head to scent her, running his nose from her collarbone, along her neck, stopping just behind her ear."
I actually adore their relationship. I love how I'mya isn't afraid to talk back to Nyro and even calls him a coward for "torturing" her with magic. I found their courtship to be sexy, funny at times, and swoon-worthy. The nose touch and cuddles! There is a language barrier at first because Nyro considers his own much superior but I'mya is able to understand him whenever he uses magic. At the heart of this book, there is a twist in the plot that I didn't expect and we uncover it as I'mya starts to remember her memories and past life.
"Your scent has been torturing me since the moment I met you, and your beauty is uniquely agonizing."
In the end, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from Zoey Ellis. Nyro is one of five brothers and Tyomar is next. I'm really excited to read Zendyor's book because he is most likely fated to be with Elora, I'mya's friend. She was the woman who accidentally trespassed into his territory before arriving at Nyro's. Anyway, if you love your stories a little bit dark, erotic, romantic, and magical, don't miss out on this book!

Rating: ★★★★☆