Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Release Blitz: Claimed by J.R. Ward

“This emotional roller coaster does not disappoint.”—Publisher’s Weekly

Welcome to the Lair of the Wolven.
Get ready to be Claimed…

Claimed, the first book in an all new epic series, Lair of the Wolven from #1 New York Times and bestselling author J.R. Ward is now available!

A heart-pounding new series set in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world, with a scientist fighting to save the timber wolves—and getting caught in a deadly trap herself...

Lydia Susi is passionate about protecting wolves in their natural habitat. When a hotel chain develops a tract of land next to the preserve, Lydia is one of the most vocal opponents of the project—and becomes a target.

One night, a shadowy figure threatens Lydia’s life in the forest, and a new hire at the Wolf Study Project comes from out of nowhere to save her. Daniel Joseph is both mysterious, and someone she intrinsically wants to trust. But is he hiding something?

As the stakes get higher, and one of Lydia’s colleagues is murdered, she must decide how far she will go to protect the wolves. Then a shocking revelation about Daniel challenges Lydia’s reality in ways she could never have predicted. Some fates demand courage, others require even more, with no guarantees. Is she destined to have true love... or will a soul-shattering loss ruin her forever?

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About J.R. Ward
J.R. Ward is the author of over thirty novels, including those in her #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood. There are more than 15 million copies of Ward’s novels in print worldwide and they have been published in 25 different countries around the world.

After graduating from law school, Ward began working in healthcare in Boston and spent many years as Chief of Staff of one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation. She lives in the south with her incredibly supportive husband and her beloved golden retriever. Writing has always been her passion and her idea of heaven is a whole day of nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot.

Release Blitz: Cruel Dynasty by Geneva Lee

Cruel Dynasty by Geneva Lee is now live!
What would you do for ten million dollars?

I made a deal. One year of my life pretending to be a rich aristocrat in exchange for ten million pounds. Enough money to start over somewhere new. Enough money to disappear forever. It sounded simple, but being Kerrigan Belmond is more dangerous than I expected. 

Her world isn't as perfect behind closed doors as it is on paper. I didn't just sell one year of my life, I sold my virginity and soul to the enigmatic and manipulative Spencer Byrd. Being with him is only a temporary arrangement. My body shouldn't tighten under his penetrating gaze. His touch shouldn't electrify me. I should say no to his dirty demands, especially when they involve his cruel brother, Holden.
I should keep my distance from both.  Instead, I keep playing their twisted game, knowing pleasure is the prize. Plus, I need Holden to spill the secret he's keeping, especially since he might know the truth behind Kerrigan's absence. But if he does, that means he knows the truth about me, too.

There's a bigger problem, though. The longer I pretend to be Kerrigan, the harder it is to remember the fortune, the fame, and the brothers aren't mine--and that if I make one wrong move, I lose everything.

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GENEVA LEE is the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of over a dozen novels, including the Royals Saga which has sold two million copies worldwide. She lives in Poulsbo Washington with her husband and three children, and she co-owns Away With Words Bookshop with her sister.

Geneva is married to her high school sweetheart. He's always the first person to read her books. Sometimes, he reads as she writes them. Last year, they were surprised by finding out Geneva was pregnant with their third child. They welcomed a beautiful baby girl in 2020.
When she isn't working or writing, Geneva likes to read, bake ridiculous cakes, and watch television. She loves to travel and is always anxious to go on a new adventure.
 
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Saturday, July 24, 2021

Claimed by J.R. Ward

Claimed (The Lair of the Wolven, #1)After taking a break from J.R. Ward and the BDB series since The Shadows, I was curious enough about her new series featuring shifters/wolves. However, it still takes place in the same world as the BDB. In this latest series, we're introduced to two new characters: Lydia Susi and Daniel Joseph. I found them relatable and different from Ward's past characters. Lydia was passionate but frustrated about her work as a researcher at Wolf Study Project due to various problems including an incompetent director, the building of a luxury spa resort next to the wildlife preserve, poisoned wolves, and a murder case that might lead directly to the wolves. In contrast, Daniel had his own secrets and was portrayed as someone who moved around a lot and never planned on sticking to one place for long. Lydia was attracted to him since the beginning but kept her distance because they were worked together.

At times, I felt like the romance between Lydia and Daniel took a backseat to the mystery behind what was happening to the wolves. There were intimate glances and certainly chemistry between the two but it took some time before they finally got together. It was definitely a slow burn that kept getting stronger and stronger towards the end. I did find it interesting that both characters had secrets since Daniel was keeping a major one from Lydia. As always, Ward has a tendency to focus on the world-building and this took the center stage as she provides us background and context through multiple points of view. It was also nice to see character cameos from the BDB series including Xhex and John, Qhuinn and Blaylock, as well as Rhevenge and more. It made me want to catch up to Ward's original series and see what was happening to its characters.

In the end, Claimed had plenty of twists and shocking revelations that will have you excited for more to come from this series. This book also had plenty of twists and shocking revelations that will most likely contribute to the overall world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Although the romance took awhile for me to be invested, I still appreciated that slow burn between Lydia and Daniel. They were strangers that eventually turned into friends and lovers. I did thoroughly enjoy their love story and thought their scenes together were very sexy. I'm a fan of those intimate glances and moments when characters catch each other's eyes and then look away. I look forward to seeing what J.R. Ward has in store for this series next!

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

Rating: ★★★★☆

Monday, July 19, 2021

Private Player by Louise Bay

Private PlayerPrivate Player by Louise Bay is one of those books that's perfect for the summer! Not only was it funny and sexy but it was an opposites attract type of romance as well. Nathan and Madison could not be more different but they had a lot of chemistry with each other. I enjoyed my time with this couple because even though it was all fun and games in the beginning, they start developing feelings for one another as the book progresses. Nathan is charming, arrogant, and protective whereas Madison is witty, serious about her career, and compassionate. Although Nathan is presumably the "player" in this book, I consider him quite normal in terms of wanting to have a good time with no expectations after. At least he's honest. I like that Nathan and Madison are both very aware of their "relationship," especially after the first time.
"I wasn't used to men being so… forward. Intense. Single-minded about… me. It was bewildering."
And of course, the author pulls a "gotcha" moment when Nathan and Madison meet again after their one night stand as work acquaintances. For context, Nathan's image is in tatters and he needs help from the media to portray him in a better light. Madison has been assigned as the journalist in charge of covering him. What makes this interesting is that it's all entirely coincidental. They initially met at a wedding and felt sexually attracted each other enough to have sex. After their second meeting, both try to ignore their growing feelings. There's also a side plot about Nathan's friend who is having marital issues with her husband. I wasn't interested in it at first but it turns out that Audrey might end up with Jacob, Nathan's older brother.
"She was the spark to my gasoline… It was if we were two halves of the same person."
In the end, Nathan and Madison's story was a rather straightforward, sweet, and sexy contemporary romance between two unlikely individuals. Neither of them were in the market for a relationship and never saw this coming. Nathan's family was incredibly funny and I loved seeing them together. It looks like Louise Bay will be writing stories about the brothers as well as Gretel, Nathan's PR assistant. If you are looking for work office romance with an opposites attract trope and two very likeable characters, I highly recommend this book!

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

Rating: ★★★★☆

Release Blitz: Trouble by Tia Louise

A super-hot, enemies-to-lovers, billionaire romance 
from USA Today bestselling author Tia Louise.
Legend has it, the man you kiss at a wedding is the man you'll marry.
In my case, it's nothing but trouble.

Spencer Carrollton is a dark-haired, hazel-eyed beast.
When I collided with him at my cousin's wedding, I wasn't looking for love.
But his naughty eyes flashed, his full lips curled into a knowing smile, and I should have run.

I didn't.
I kissed him instead.
Then he gave me a job when I needed it the most.

I never get involved with clients, but Spencer Carrollton is wickedly handsome in a bespoke suit.
He's devastatingly sexy out of it.
He's possessive, demanding, and the best night I've ever had.

He's an arrogant billionaire, who thinks I'll fall at his feet, but I'm not going down that road again.
Then he pulls me out of danger and insists I move in with him until it's safe.
As the nights pass and we grow closer, I know I'm losing this fight.
Spencer Carrollton always gets what he wants.
The trouble is, he wants me.


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Tia Louise is the USA TODAY best-selling, award-winning author of super-hot and sexy romances. All her heroes are alphas with hearts of gold, and all her heroines are the smart, sassy ladies who love them.
  
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Sunday, July 18, 2021

Release Blitz: The Ravishing by Ava Harrison & Vanessa Fewings

From USA Today bestsellers Ava Harrison and Vanessa Fewings comes the lush world of New Orleans filled with twists, turns, deceit and seduction.
Anya:
My father was ruthless.
Cold. Calculated. Formidable.
Every decision. Every step. Every thought. Every breath he controlled.
I never thought anyone could despise him as much as I did.
I was wrong. So wrong.
There was one person.
He wanted revenge. I was the willing pawn.
He was dangerous, beautiful, broken, and most of all a way to get back at my father.
But there’s one thing I didn’t count on . . .
Falling in love.

Cassius:
Stephen Glassman is my sworn enemy.
And so, I felt no guilt as I took his most valuable possession.
His darling daughter.
Anya’s suffering is my new favorite pastime.
My promise to kill her one day? Inevitable.
She’s mine now. Mine to control. Mine to seduce. Mine to own.
Who knew revenge would be this sweet?

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Ava Harrison is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.
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VANESSA FEWINGS is a British American and USA Today bestselling author of romance novels.
 
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Friday, July 16, 2021

Cruel Dynasty by Geneva Lee

Cruel Dynasty (The Dynasties #2)Cruel Dynasty is the second book in The Dynasties trilogy by Geneva Lee and it was a heartbreaking and shocking one, especially after that explosive twist ending. The story immediately picks up after London Dynasty and Kate/Kerrigan is still conflicted over her growing feelings for both Spencer and Holden. There were a lot of revelations in this book and I've come to the conclusion that I much prefer Kerrigan to be with Holden instead of Spencer. I've always had, ever since their "first" meeting together. The mystery behind Kerrigan's disappearance finally gets revealed and it shocked me. I had my suspicions throughout the book and it all came to a head in the end. The subtle messages, panic attacks, feelings of deja vu. It all starts to make sense once you put everything together.
"I could never settle for a scrap of you. I want all of you. I always will."
Both Spencer and Holden's "true" personalities are also revealed in this book and I have my own personal opinions about them. As the heir of the Byrd family, Spencer comes off as extremely arrogant, conceited, and manipulative. On the other hand, Holden hides behind a devil-may-care and player attitude who actually masks a lonely, broken, and romantic soul. I was pleasantly surprised by him. To learn that he is someone who loves deeply and possessively but sees Kate/Kerrigan for who she is made me want them to end up together! I typically don't read books with love triangles but it's always been clear to me who Kate/Kerrigan should end up with.
"Kerrigan's not coming back, and even if she did… she wouldn't be my Kerrigan anymore.
In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed Cruel Dynasty and I can't wait for the conclusion of this story in Secret Dynasty. At the heart of this tale is the mystery behind the original Kerrigan's disappearance. She was known to be fearless and lived like she was on borrowed time. She was so different from Kate. After that cliffhanger ending, I'm anxious to know what Kate/Kerrigan will do next. When everything you know is a lie, it can be traumatic. What makes it even more heartbreaking is that Kate didn't even need to attract Spencer's attention in the first place. Fans of Geneva Lee will love her newest series because not only does it have a steamy and heartbreaking romance but there are so many twists and turns as well. You'll definitely be torn over who Kerrigan should end up with!

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

Rating: ★★★★

Sunday, July 11, 2021

The Ravishing by Ava Harrison & Vanessa Fewings

The RavishingThe Ravishing by Ava Harrison and Vanessa Fewings was an interesting tale of revenge, forgiveness, redemption, and love. It was my first book by Ava Harrison and features the kidnapping for revenge plot that most books of this genre contains. What makes this one stand out is that the hero, Cassian, feels guilty for kidnapping Anya in the beginning even though her father killed his parents in cold blood. Although this book started off slow and frustrating because of some misunderstandings, the characters eventually grew on me and I even shed some tears for Cassian. This was one of those slow burn romances that focuses more on the story and characters than sex. There were some steamy moments but it wasn't the central focus and I appreciated that.
"We were always destined to meet… Destined to cross paths."
What I enjoyed most about this book was the slow and somewhat angsty romance between Anya and Cassian. They started off as captive and kidnapper but it became something more even though Cassian had a difficult time accepting that fact due to Anya being the daughter of the man who killed his mother and father. I loved their scattered moments and conversations together—especially after they stopped being antagonistic towards each other. It eventually blossomed into love, even after everything.
"Yet every journey had a first step, a beginning, and we would just have to find ours."
In the end, I enjoyed this redemption story by Ava Harrison and Vanessa Fewings because although it contains the familiar formula of kidnapping romances, it distinguishes itself by the changes in its characters and plot twist. Both Anya and Cassian had to go through some difficult trials to reach their happy ending. Even though it wasn't as steamy as I had wanted it to be, the moments between our hero and heroine were incredibly tender and emotional. If you are looking for a sweet contemporary romance that has elements of dark romance in it, then I highly recommend this book.

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Rating: ★★★★☆

Friday, July 9, 2021

Cover Reveal: Net Worth by Amelia Wilde

Amelia Wilde has revealed the cover for Net Worth!

Releasing: September 14, 2021
Cover Design: Book Beautiful

Mason Hill wants one thing: revenge. When Charlotte Van Kempt walks into his office, all innocence and desperation, he knows the perfect way to get it. He makes a dark bargain. She'll give him her body to save her family. Little does she know he plans to ruin both.

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Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY bestselling author of dangerous contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.

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Cover Reveal: Fable of Happiness Book Two & Three

DOUBLE COVER REVEAL


From NY Times and USA Today Bestelling Author comes the Fable of Happiness trilogy and we have the gorgeous double cover reveal of Book Two and Book Three for you today!


Pre-Order Links are now up and available!

Fable of Happiness: Book Two release date August 03, 2021

Fable of Happiness: Book Three release date October 05, 2021


Psst...be sure to grab Fable of Happiness: Book One for FREE while you still can! Only a few more days left before it goes up to full price!

Fable of Happiness: Book Two Blurb:


A valley full of secrets.

A history full of nightmares.

A man who cannot be saved.

And a woman who holds his very life in her hands.

 

Strange how the villain of a story can so easily become the victim.

Utter lunacy to think the captive might now become the caregiver.

Gemma has a decision to make.

Her life or his.

Follow her heart, even when it’s screaming at her to run? Or turn her back on the man who could become her everything? 


FABLE OF HAPPINESS Book Two

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori

The Sweetest Oblivion (Made, #1)The Sweetest Oblivion was my first book by Danielle Lori and it was a fantastic one, especially if you love the "enemies to lovers" trope in a mafia romance. The sexual tension and chemistry between Elena and Nico was absolutely fire. I found their interactions to be completely electric and interesting from beginning to end! There was also a forbidden element to their relationship because Nico was engaged to her sister. However, there was no love lost between Nico and Adrianna since she was in love with somebody else. Nicolas Russo was possessive, dominant, controlling, and passionate whereas Elena was sweet, innocent, courageous, and a secret romantic. I loved watching these two fall in love and resolve their misunderstandings about each other.
"He was an infatuation, a craving, a need, and I was sure it was unrequited."
Although this was a mafia romance, Elena and Nico's burning need for each other is the heart of this story. One would even say that it was lust and love at first sight. Over the course of the book, their many interactions were teasers to their eventual coupling. At one point, I wanted to lock these two in a room together because they were killing me with their chemistry! Misunderstandings would, however, eventually get in the way of their happy ending. Despite being frustrated by Elena because she was keeping some major secrets from Nico, without that guilt, he would have never found out or believed the truth behind what happened to her six months ago.
"Every time I saw her, my blood burned hotter, searing the word mine into my chest."
In the end, I loved this story and I'm really curious about Christian and Gianna's book. Elena and Nico were excellent characters, despite some frustrations, and I simply adore them as a couple. They were incredibly sexy and even angsty together. Every single interaction left me wanting more—which is a good thing! I would love a book for Tony and/or Benito, Elena's brother and cousin. I found them endearing and charismatic. Overall, if you're in the market for a mafia romance that focuses more on the romance with an over-the-top but sexy and possessive hero who will do anything for his heroine, then I highly recommend this book!

Rating: ★★★★★

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Trouble by Tia Louise

TroubleTrouble by Tia Louise is a push and pull romance between two characters who are incredibly stubborn but compatible in many ways. This book can be read as a standalone but I felt like I should have read Twist of Fate since Daisy and Scout, Joselyn's cousin and childhood friend, made an appearance. There's also the fact that Joselyn kept mentioning that Spencer saved her, which I'm assuming happened in that book. That was their beginning. I wish we had a recap of that in this book because I had no idea. This book features some popular tropes including a cheating ex-boyfriend, hero who does not know how to love due to past childhood trauma, some frustrating moments between the two due to a lack of communication. Nevertheless, I can say is that Spencer and Sly aka Joselyn had amazing chemistry and they were excellent characters in their own right.
"This is more than scratching an itch or satisfying a primal urge. I don't remember anyone but her. It's only her."
Although Spencer and Joselyn's relationship was a bit rocky at first, I loved how independent, strong, and courageous Joselyn was when dealing with Spencer's issues, her cheating ex-boyfriend, and her best friend's dangerous husband. On the other hand, Spencer is composed, cold, dependable, and completely capable of love despite him thinking otherwise. His childhood had a lot to do with the man he is today. Coming from an abusive home and getting adopted by a man who valued his treasures more than people, it's no wonder that he doesn't know how to love. At one point in the book, I was frustrated by Joselyn because she gave Spencer an ultimatum just because he didn't contact her right away. Ironically, he didn't contact her because he was trying to help her best friend. Thankfully, this discord didn't last too long but I wanted to shake Joselyn for not being understanding of Spencer's actions and behavior.
"Love becomes priceless when you have to earn the right to keep it. True love takes risks. It takes vulnerability. Only then have you found something irreplacable."
In the end, this book was quite enjoyable and I really liked the chemistry between Spencer and Joselyn. That had some incredibly sexy scenes and I would not mind reading more of Tia Louise in the future! Although this book had some rather cliched moments, I still enjoyed my time with it and thought it was a solid summer read. It was rather straightforward and there wasn't a lot of angst involved. If you love reading books where there's a lot of back and forth between the hero and heroine, especially when the female lead is determined to love the male lead but he is confused on how to proceed, then I recommend giving this story a try!

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

Rating: ★★★★☆