Wednesday, June 30, 2021

New Release + Review: Ruthless Saints by Michelle Heard

      

RUTHLESS SAINTS 

by Michelle Heard

Release Date: June 28th

Genre/Trope: Suspense Romance/ Organized Crime

    

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Blurb:

I move in the shadow of death. I’m the villain. The monster everyone fears.

I’ve been born into a life of depravity and ruthlessness. It’s kill or be killed.

Until her…

The moment she smiles at me, my world changes.

I keep coming back. Watching her brings me stolen moments of peace.

Until I can’t stay away…

She doesn’t know who I am, that she’s flirting with death.

Slowly we fall deeper until she loves the lies I’ve told her.

The danger that follows me, creeps closer and the faรงade I’ve built comes crashing down around us.

And lovers turn to enemies.

But there’s no going back for me.

I want her. I will have her.

She doesn’t have a choice.

STANDALONE: Romance Suspense full-length novel.

            
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Y'all! Carson Koslov just stole my heart from his brother, Alexei! I wasn't expecting to fall in love with him like that, but I did! I highly recommend Ruthless Saints!

I don't want to give anything away because I feel this story would be enjoyed best by going in blind. Just know that this book gave me ALL the feels! 

It's emotional, it's intense, it's heartbreaking at times but it's also what makes it SO freaking good!

The anguish felt by both characters just bleeds from the pages. 

I have been a fan of this world from the beginning and each story just solidifies my love for these characters, this world and this author! The characters are connected but the stories are not. Each are complete standalones and can be read on their own and won't leave you feeling like you're missing out on something.

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About the Author:

Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she's always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.

    

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Friday, June 25, 2021

Cover Reveal: Last Round by Charity Ferrell

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  BOOK BLURB 
  What’s the best way to get back at your cheating ex? Give every guy who hits on you his number.  

  That’s what I did when I met Silas. 
Little did I know, we’d see each other again.   

  One run-in leads to another.
One fake date leads to a friendship. 
  That friendship leads to feelings. 
  But everyone knows feelings and friendship doesn't mix.   

  We’re too much the same.
It’d never work out.
That changes when one of us asks for more.

  Everything falls apart. 
  There’s no going back. 
  Can our friendship survive … or will love destroy us?

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Cover Photography: Regina Wamba

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  ABOUT THE AUTHOR
 
   Charity resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up riding her bicycle to the town's public library, and reading anything she could get her hands on. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, spending time with her family, or caving into her online shopping addiction.
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New Release + Review: Thirst Trap by Chelle Sloan

 

Title: Thirst Trap
Author: Chelle Sloan

Contemporary Romance; Social Media Romance


Rule #1 of social media: Don’t post anything you might regret.
Rule #2: Don’t fall in love with a thirst trap.


Definition of a thirst trap: A sexy photograph, video or message posted on social media for the intent of causing others to profess their attraction.

Thirst traps are meant to entice. To make women wish for something they can’t have.

You’re not supposed to fall in love with one.

In my defense, I didn’t mean to. It was just supposed to be one night of fun. One night where I could forget my responsibilities and family name. Where I could just be a girl in a bar.

I didn’t expect the sexy small town cop to come sliding into my life on his knees. Literally. Or his dance moves to sear themselves into my memory. Or that kiss...

To his millions of followers he’s Officer Sexy. To me he’s just Jake. The only man who has ever made me want more. The only one who has ever seen me for me.

The man I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with.


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“Pardon me, I couldn’t help but notice that one of you lovely ladies is getting married soon?” 

Some women have a thing for arms. Some go for abs or a smile. Me? Give me a man with a deep voice that I just know would say filthy things to me behind closed doors, and I am a pile of mush. 

This man, who I’ve not yet made eye contact with? This voice coming from behind me? I don’t even need to look at him to know that he would leave me satisfied in all the right ways. Add in his country twang, and I’m already melting. 

“That’s me!” Ella Mae squeals, raising her hand like she’s in grade school. 

The mystery man laughs, and shit, his laugh is just as deep and sexy as his voice. 

I want to turn around and get a look at him. But I’m afraid if I do, it will ruin the mental picture I have quickly conjured. In my mind, he’s a bit rugged. He’s wearing those country-boy jeans that fit in all the right places and leave nothing to the imagination. And he’s wearing a cowboy hat. A real one. Not one you can buy at the souvenir shop at the airport. 

And plaid. He’s definitely wearing a plaid shirt. I bet his sleeves are rolled up, showing off his forearms. 

Okay, so maybe I have a thing for arms, too. 

“Well then, darlin’, what kind of gentleman would I be if I didn’t offer to buy you and your friends a drink?” 

“I’ll take a drink!” Emmilene yells from the other side of Ella Mae. I quickly look over at her and realize that she’s staring at this man like he’s dinner, and she hasn’t eaten in days. 

That’s all the cue I need to turn around and finally put a face to the image I’ve concocted in my head. 

Sweet baby Jesus.

He’s… I don’t even have words. And I’m never speechless. 

Though I have a feeling if this man were to get me naked, he’d be leaving me speechless for a whole different reason. 

He’s what a man should look like. In every definition of that phrase. 

I was mostly right about the choice of clothes. I hit the nail on the head with the plaid and jeans. Instead of the cowboy hat, he has opted for a backward trucker cap. Usually, I’m not a fan of that look. But on this guy? I’m a fan. 

A big, big fan. 

Then there are the things I didn’t imagine about him, but I don’t even know if I could have if I tried.

The skin I can see is bronzed only the way it can be from working outside in the southern sun. His muscles fill out his shirt just right to pull at the fabric, but not too much where it might rip. His smile is that fine line between cocky and confident and shows off a dimple in his left cheek.  

Then there are his eyes. They are the color of my favorite milk chocolate. 

And they are currently burning into me right now.

“And what about you, sweetness?” he asks, his voice softening a bit, though the look in his eyes is more intense. “What can I get you? You look a little thirsty.” 

You.

I almost said it. It was on the tip of my tongue because that’s literally the only word I can think of. 

But I don’t have a chance to answer. Just as who knows what word is about to come out of my mouth, the unmistakable first beat of the song “Pony” comes blaring through the jukebox. The song might be as old as I am, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know it. 

And apparently, so does Sexy Plaid Cowboy Man. 

He reaches for Ella Mae’s hand, his hips slowly starting to move in beat with the music, and when I turn to look at my best friend, her face is twenty different shades of red. I don’t know if this man realizes that he just picked the shyest bachelorette in the history of bachelorettes to try and give an impromptu lap dance.

“What’s a bachelorette party without a dance?” he asks, bringing her out of her chair. “Don’t worry, I don’t bite.” 

“I… no… I can’t!” she squeals, immediately turning toward me. “Here! Dance with Whitley!” 

“What?” I let out, not having a second to take in what’s happening before Ella Mae grabs my hand, yanks me off my stool, and slingshots me into the hardest chest I’ve ever felt. 

I look up to see his brown eyes taking me in, and that cocky smile is back with full force. 

“Your friend doesn’t want a dance?” he says, his voice hitting me even harder this close to him. 

“She’s shy,” I say, trying not to melt from the sound of his deep timbre. 

“Are you?” he asks, a hint of mischief playing on his face.

I don’t break eye contact, though I can see Emmilene out of the corner of my eye, her mouth wide open as she can’t believe what is happening. 

Oh, this just got so much better. 

“Absolutely not. What do you got, cowboy?”


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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm in love with this novella by Chelle Sloan!  There wasn’t a dull moment the entire time!

This was an instant attraction romance that finds trouble because of social media. 
Jake and Whitley were so much fun and were so hot to read. 

Thirst Trap is a little spin off of her Nashville Fury series but you don't have to read the series to get this one. Thirst Trap is able to stand completely on its own. (But I highly suggest reading the series because  Chelle Sloan can write a sports romance like it's nobody's business!)

Chelle Sloan's writing is incredible. She paints every scene so vividly with her words. There's a lap dance moment in the story and she writes it in such detail that I can picture EVERY move made during the dance. (It's the guy giving the lap dance and it's HOT!)

If you are looking for a fun, HOT read, I highly suggest this one!



Chelle is a contemporary romance author who writes happily ever afters with a lot of love with a little bit of humor mixed in. A native of Ohio, Chelle decided that after a decades-long career in sports journalism, it was time to take a step back. She is currently working on her Master’s degree in journalism and is set to graduate from her program in 2021. She is a diehard Cleveland sports fan, is the owner of way too many, yet not enough, tumblers and will be a New Kids on the Block fan until the day she dies. She also does her best writing at Starbucks, where you can usually find a venti caramel frappucino on her table. As for her own happily every after? Maybe one day… 

 

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

New Release + Review: Will by Kat Savage

Release Date: June 22

Willette Archer has a secret—though some would argue how well kept it actually is. As right-hand woman and best friend to the owner of Bird’s Eye Tattoo Studio, her job has become her whole life. So, she occupies her days with shop decisions to avoid her disappointing dating life.


Of course, that might also have something to do with her two-decade old infatuation with her aforementioned best friend’s older brother.


Derek Tanner is at a loss—with basically everything. His apartment lease is up, most of his belongings are somewhere in storage, and the good doctor has been pulling extra shifts at the hospital due to lack of staff. So, yeah. His life is chaos. Thanks to these wonderful circumstances, dating is nowhere on his radar. 


When his little brother suggests he stay in Willette’s spare room for the time being, he’s both grateful and hesitant. Sure, he grew up with Will too, but they’ve never been as close—let alone in close quarters. 


It doesn’t take very long for Doctor Derek to start seeing Will in a new light. This makes him think perhaps he should be examined. Will, on the other hand, is this close to feigning injury just so he’ll touch her already.


When boundaries are crossed and relationships are finally taken to the next level, will Willette get exactly what she’s been hoping for since childhood, or will her fantasy be forever ruined? 


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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I love Willette! I fell in love with her in Hawk's story and am so glad Kat Savage gave us her story next. She's a mix of salty and sweet, fierce and vulnerable. 

Will is Hawk's best friend since childhood and also his coworker...and she has a secret she's been keeping from Hawk for forever. 

She's in love with his brother, Derek.

Derek has decided to relocate to the area and need a place to stay. Guys who gets volunteered to let Derek stay at their place while he finds his own residence! Will!

It's a sweet, fun story until Derek finds out that Will's attraction to him isn't something that just developed. 

I love how Kat Savage has given us this series filled opposites attract characters and make them work so well - with each other and to the reader. 

I can't wait to see what she has in store with Avery and Hanson!


Meet Kat Savage

Kat Savage resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her three beautiful children, her hunky spouse, and two spoiled dogs. She secretly has hope of getting chickens one day. 

By day, she’s an office manager, pushing paperwork and daydreaming. When she’s not at her nine-to-five, she’s writing. Or thinking about writing. Or preparing books and book stuff. Or quite possibly, designing stuff for other people’s books. 

She was driven to writing out of a need to distraction and self-preservation after the death of her sister in 2013. Since then, it’s snowballed into a full blown passion she can’t escape. Even on the toughest days, she wouldn’t want to.

She writes poetry packed with real, raw, and sometimes ugly truths. She won’t lie. Her goal is to make you ache, in that perfect delicious way we often secretly crave.

Shortly after putting her poetry and prose out into the world, she turned to novel writing. Savage is a natural storyteller, getting better with each book. She tries to give the characters in her novels depth, whether they’re serious or comical, she builds them in layers with the hope that you see a little of yourself in some of them.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Cover Reveal: The Priest by SR Jones

    Dangerous Romance Club is thrilled to present the exclusive edition of The Priest by SR Jones! This special edition is the perfect collector's item for a mafia romance book lover. You can get them in the Dangerous Romance Club summer boxes -- the LUXE size comes with The Priest.   

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  Blurb: 
  They call me The Priest, but there’s nothing holy about me. 
  Call sign: Priest
Occupation: Mercenary
Assignment: Hostage Extraction
The assignment was simple: Extract the hostage. Take out all hostiles. Relocate the hostage to a safe house.The assignment was simple…Until it wasn’t.Roze is a mafia princess, but she doesn’t live in that world.Innocent, young, and naรฏve, she’s become mine to protect.Just a broken girl looking for some humanity, and a man with nothing left to give.Yet, she’s the light to my dark and my soul yearns for her.Lines are about to be crossed. Morals burned to the ground.She’s the first thing I’ve wanted in forever, and I’m not about to walk away.God help me.
This is a dark romantic suspense and trigger warnings may apply.
Can be read as a standalone.       
  About the Author: 
  Hi guys. I'm Skye, a contemporary and paranormal romance author from Northern England. I write hot, dak mafia romance as S.R. Jones, and paranormal romance as Skye Jones. I live with my husband and two crazy dogs. I'm addicted to coffee, chocolate, and alpha heroes who are damaged but oh-so-redeemable. Come stalk me! Get a free, dark mafia romance by signing up to my newsletter: One dance, and her fate was sealed.  
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Thursday, June 17, 2021

New Release + Review: My Reward by Jennifer Hanks


Title: My Reward
Series: Elite Securities #3

Author: Jennifer Hanks
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: June 17, 2021


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In Noah Striker’s world, control is everything.

Throughout his life, he’s learned the ramifications of trusting another person and refuses to be seen as weak or vulnerable again. The only person he wants the world to see is the hard, unbending man he’s become.

But that all changes when he’s assigned to protect Beth Sullivan.

For four years, he watches quietly from a distance, never understanding his need to keep her safe or the loyalty he feels, but when another threatens her, keeping his distance is no longer an option.

Neither is denying the passion that’s always lingered between them.

With an enemy on the hunt, Noah Striker will face the fight of his life.

But can he relinquish the control he’s always believed saved him in order to save her?




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EXCERPT

Standing in front of her, I waited but realized she wasn’t going to look at me until I encouraged her. “Beth.”
She slowly raised her head, but her eyes only met mine for a brief second before looking over my shoulder. “Yes.”
Her voice was quiet, so quiet it was hard to hear her, and I knew a lot of that had to do with her shyness, but I also recognized fear when I saw it, so I lowered my voice. “I’m Striker. I’ll be taking you to the safe house.”
She swallowed hard and glanced at me before looking away. “Are you my bodyguard or something?”
No, I wasn’t a bodyguard. I’d never been a bodyguard, nor did I want to be. I wasn’t the kind of man who cared enough to watch over someone. My job was to drop her at the safe house and leave. Brody would assign someone to watch over her. I was a tracker with a fucking job to do, and that job didn’t leave me time for much else.
When I didn’t answer, she slowly shifted her eyes back to mine. I held her stare, her green eyes burning into mine and causing a pain in my chest I’d never felt before. “Striker?” she said quietly.
“Yeah,” I responded, but when my voice was gruff, I cleared my throat. “What?”
“Is your job to keep me safe?” she asked quietly.
I exhaled loudly and shook my head slowly. That was not my job. But then why did the idea of someone hurting her fill me with an inexplicable amount of rage?
When she averted her eyes, I cursed to myself. I hated losing her eyes. Wanting them back, I said, “Beth.” She slowly lifted her head and met my eyes. Calmness washed over me almost immediately, and nearly without my consent, I nodded. “Yeah, I’m gonna keep you safe.”
And I was going to make sure she never felt fear again.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you haven't visited New Hope yet, stop what you are doing and go pick up a Jennifer Hanks novel!

My Reward has me wanting to go back and re-read all of her books all over again. 

Striker is closed off, blunt, kind of - okay totally - a butt and doesn't trust women. He  took on the task of watching over Beth, whose life was in danger. For four years he's silently kept watch over her. 

Beth is shy, meek and has scars both internally as well as externally. She's been through hell and back and is now ready to take the steps she needs to get her life back. 

Until factors make Beth a target one again. 

Let me just say the angst between these two had my stomach in knots. I know I say this after every book, but I looove these two!

Then there's Jack DiMarco! Anytime he pops up, I have myself bracing for tears because I know he's going to say something that will hit me in the feels. I keep hoping that Jennifer Hanks will write his story one day!

If you couldn't tell by now, I highly recommend this book! All of her books are interconnected and worth reading but don't feel like you have to read them to fully get each one. They stand perfectly on their own as well as reading them together. . 


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Jennifer Hanks is the author of The Dimarco Series as well as The Elite Securities Series. Her stories are contemporary romance and romantic suspense, all with the underlying message of the power and strength in love. She’s also a sucker for a Happily-Ever-After. Her love of reading and books in general started at a very young age and has steadily grown into a love of writing as well. She admits to being addicted to all things romance and has no plans of quitting her habit. Jennifer lives in Pennsylvania with her two children. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found with her kids at their various activities. Her house is frequently filled with any combination of her children’s friends, nieces, nephews and a variety of pets.


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Cover Reveal: Mafia Bride by CD Reiss

      Dangerous Romance Club is thrilled to present the exclusive edition of Mafia Bride by CD Reiss! This special edition is the perfect collector's item for a mafia romance book lover. You can get them in the Dangerous Romance Club summer boxes -- the GRAND and LUXE size comes with Mafia Bride.     

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  Blurb: 
  An epic mafia romance trilogy that sets a new bar for just how dark a hero can get, from NY Times Bestselling author CD Reiss. 

  Some girls dream of marrying a prince, but I never imagined I’d be sold to a king.  

  Santino DiLustro.   

  The king. 
The monster.
The keeper of secrets.   

  When he forced me to marry him, I cried for love I’d never know. When he locked me away, I cried for the freedom I lost forever. Every other tear I’ve shed is for my soul, because I’m falling for the devil himself.    
       
  About the Author: 
  CD Reiss has a long history of aimlessly moving from place to place. She finally settled in Los Angeles where she earned a master’s degree in cinematic writing from USC. After graduation, she ultimately failed to have one line of dialog put on film, but stayed in Hollywood out of spite.  
  Since screenwriting was going nowhere, she switched to novels. Soon after, luck arrived with a complete set of baggage. She now has over two dozen titles under her belt. Two of those are NY Times Bestsellers and a handful more are USA Today bestsellers. Her audiobooks have won APA Audie Awards and Earphones Awards, swelling her ego to an inhuman size.   
  She lives with her family, two cats and her long-suffering husband in a small Hollywood house that’s been outfitted with huge, ego-sized doorways.  
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