Showing posts with label Historical Romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Historical Romance. Show all posts

Thursday, December 2, 2021

New Release + Review: Rakes I'd Like To F... Anthology

    RAKE I’D LIKE TO F… 

  Release Date: November 30th  

  The follow-up to 2020's USA Today bestselling Duke I'd Like to F..., this anthology is bursting with wicked rakes, searing romance, and a swoon-to-spice ratio guaranteed to make your pulse pound!   

  Authors: Nicola Davidson Adriana Herrera Eva Leigh Joanna Shupe Sierra Simone  

  AVAILABLE NOW!!!
  Amazon INTL: mybook.to/RakeIdLikeToF
  Nook: https: bit.ly/NookRILF
Kobo: https: bit.ly/KoboRILF 
  Google Play: bit.ly/GoogleRILF         
      Blurb: 
  He's a legend in the raking...   
  The Last Crimes of Peregrine Hind - Sierra Simone   
  Peregrine Hind, known to all as the bloodiest highwayman ever to bedevil the road, seeks only one thing—revenge against the Dartham family.  And so when a robbery sends the second Dartham son and notorious rakehell Alexander Dartham tumbling to Peregrine’s feet, it seems like fate has given Peregrine his vengeance at last.  Except then Alexander offers him a desperate bargain: to kidnap him instead, so Peregrine can harvest a generous ransom from Alexander’s family first.  Peregrine agrees, but he’s in no way prepared for a captive like Alexander, who insists only on the softest beds and the finest wines…and who enjoys being tied up a little too much…  
  Two Rakes for Mrs. Sparkwell - Eva Leigh
  The last thing Mrs. Vivian Sparkwell wants is to tie her life to another stifling husband. But thanks to the surprise terms of her last marriage contract, if she refuses any reasonable offer to wed again, she loses her widow’s portion. What she needs is a thorough and public ruining to make her would-be suitors cry off. Who better to provide the necessary scandal than notorious rake Rushton Cantley? Yet when Rush proposes that his friend, gaming hell bruiser Jack Morgan, join in on the ruination, Vivian can’t decide if she’s shocked—or aroused. How far is too far when infamy is on the line?   
  A Rake, His Patron, & Their Muse - Nicola Davidson  
  London playwright and notorious rake Lennox Townsend is renowned for bold melodrama and bolder pleasures. When he loses interest in both, his shy yet devoted patron Lord Jonathan Grant escorts him to a country boarding house managed by repressed widow, Mrs. Viola Prescott. The trio soon surrender to sizzling—and forbidden—passion, made sweeter as each share their deepest secrets and find acceptance of their true self. Yet cold reality is ever ready to intrude, and they know happiness is fleeting. Or is it? 
   Monsieur X - Adriana Herrera 
  Joseph Cantor Marshall never imagined reaching the pinnacle of artistic success would be so… uninspiring. Desperate for a spark of excitement he attends the notorious masked soirée at the most exclusive sex club in Paris. The moment he walks in he’s entranced by the mysterious X, the embodiment of the painter’s darkest fantasies. But X is as slippery as he is tempting, and soon Marshall’s days and nights are consumed by growing desire for his elusive lover. Will falling for X  prove to be Marshall’s undoing or his greatest masterpiece?  
  Sold to the Duke - Joanna Shupe  
  Though she once lived a life of privilege, Lady Eliza is now destitute and desperate to care for her ill sister. She decides to sell the one thing of value she has left: her virginity. At the auction, a shocked Duke of Blackwood recognizes Eliza and refuses to allow her to fall into the clutches of a depraved bidder. But his role of noble rescuer is upended when the proud beauty insists on giving him his money’s worth…    
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you like your historicals spicy or if you avoid historicals because they seem too tame, I would highly suggest trying these.

Rakes I'd Like To F... features five stories that appeal to those that need a little... more. 

This collection features M/M, MMF, and M/F stories. Each one is deliciously hot!

I enjoyed reading these and can't wait to read more from these authors!


Wednesday, December 1, 2021

New Release + Review: North of the Stars by Monica James

North of the Stars 
Book 1: In Love and War 
Monica James


England is burning.

And the cause…men are too afraid to utter in nothing but a whisper.

The Northmen. 

My father is King Eanred. 

And me? 

I am Princess Emeline. 

My father wants to protect our kingdom against the ruthless Vikings who continue to raid England, so he has betrothed me to Aethelwulf, the son of King Egbert of Wessex—the most powerful realm in all of England. Without this union, Northumbria will fall, which is why I must submit. I must do this for my people. 

However, it is not in my nature to surrender. So when my father captures the most savage Viking known in our land, I do what no good, God-fearing Christian would do—I help him. 

His name…Skarth the Godless.

People fear what they don’t understand, but I will not allow that to control me. Fear makes us blind to the truth, and I refuse to cower because Skarth soon becomes my teacher—in all things. And when his rival, Ulf the Bloody, shatters my world, it becomes clear the lessons have only just begun.

My soul is tarnished. 

I am a sinner. 

Lord, hear my prayer…



North of the Stars

Monica James 

Series: In Love and War Book I

Genre: Viking Historical Romance 

Cover Model: Christopher Jensen  

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster

Cover Designer: Sommer Stein—Perfect Pear Creative Covers 


Release Date: December 1st 2021


Now LIVE: 

Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/rnsknweh

Nook: https://tinyurl.com/r5ycy7ct

Kobo: https://tinyurl.com/jstv54y6

Apple: https://tinyurl.com/u5hz6st8

Goodreads: https://tinyurl.com/47kawkc3

BookBub: https://tinyurl.com/542mjt4z


UK Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/ynmamtaa

Australia Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/nv8bp562

Canada Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/36wn8py3


North of the Stars Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/an26e3kh


Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Is there anything this woman CAN'T write? 

North of the Stars is a Vikings historical romance and Monica James slayed it!

In this world, women were property and nothing more. Princess Emeline quickly finds out that she is a pawn. Oh how I love her! She's fierce even when she's all but broken. She's a force to be reckoned with!

Princess Emeline meets her Viking, Skarth the Godless when she is still a child. What they didn't know then but that chance meeting created an invisible knot that bound them together through thick and thin and everything in-between.

Oh my goodness, this story had me enraptured from the very beginning! There is so much angst and turmoil throughout this story. The brutality does not fade to black. Everything these characters face, us readers face right along with them. 

The words fade and I'm living this story in my head. 

Now let's dive in to the drama. There are so many twists and turns in this story! Monica James isn't going to make anything easy for our hero and heroine. It's truly an emotional rollercoaster! 

There are other characters that come into play - some that I despised and some that have me falling for them. It's crazy how attached to this story I've become!

And that cliffhanger! I did not see that coming! I'm stunned and I need book two ASAP!

If you are a fan of Monica James, you need to read this. If you are a fan of historicals, you need to read this. If you are looking for your next five star read, you need to read this! 
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Bio

Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson.


When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt, and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers. She draws her inspiration from life. 


She is a bestselling author in the U.S.A., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.


Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals. She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks, and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends. 


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Website: authormonicajames.com

Facebook: facebook.com/authormonicajames

Twitter: twitter.com/monicajames81

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BookBub: http://bit.ly/2E3eCIw

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2EWZSyS

Reader Group: http://bit.ly/2nUaRyi 


Thursday, August 19, 2021

Cover Reveal: Rake I'd Like To F... Anthology

     RAKE I’D LIKE TO F… 
  Release Date: November 30th   
  The follow-up to 2020's USA Today bestselling Duke I'd Like to F..., this anthology is bursting with wicked rakes, searing romance, and a swoon-to-spice ratio guaranteed to make your pulse pound!   
  Authors: Nicola Davidson Adriana Herrera Eva Leigh Joanna Shupe Sierra Simone  


  PRE-ORDER IS AVAILABLE!!!
Special pre-order price $3.99!
  Amazon INTL: mybook.to/RakeIdLikeToF Apple Books: bit.ly/AppleRILF 
  Nook: https: bit.ly/NookRILF 
  Kobo: https: bit.ly/KoboRILF
Google Play: bit.ly/GoogleRILF

 
  Blurb: 
  He's a legend in the raking...   
  The Last Crimes of Peregrine Hind - Sierra Simone   
  Peregrine Hind, known to all as the bloodiest highwayman ever to bedevil the road, seeks only one thing—revenge against the Dartham family.  And so when a robbery sends the second Dartham son and notorious rakehell Alexander Dartham tumbling to Peregrine’s feet, it seems like fate has given Peregrine his vengeance at last.  Except then Alexander offers him a desperate bargain: to kidnap him instead, so Peregrine can harvest a generous ransom from Alexander’s family first.  Peregrine agrees, but he’s in no way prepared for a captive like Alexander, who insists only on the softest beds and the finest wines…and who enjoys being tied up a little too much…   
  
  Two Rakes for Mrs. Sparkwell - Eva Leigh  
  The last thing Mrs. Vivian Sparkwell wants is to tie her life to another stifling husband. But thanks to the surprise terms of her last marriage contract, if she refuses any reasonable offer to wed again, she loses her widow’s portion. What she needs is a thorough and public ruining to make her would-be suitors cry off. Who better to provide the necessary scandal than notorious rake Rushton Cantley? Yet when Rush proposes that his friend, gaming hell bruiser Jack Morgan, join in on the ruination, Vivian can’t decide if she’s shocked—or aroused. How far is too far when infamy is on the line?     

  A Rake, His Patron, & Their Muse - Nicola Davidson   
  London playwright and notorious rake Lennox Townsend is renowned for bold melodrama and bolder pleasures. When he loses interest in both, his shy yet devoted patron Lord Jonathan Grant escorts him to a country boarding house managed by repressed widow, Mrs. Viola Prescott. The trio soon surrender to sizzling—and forbidden—passion, made sweeter as each share their deepest secrets and find acceptance of their true self. Yet cold reality is ever ready to intrude, and they know happiness is fleeting. Or is it?   

  Monsieur X - Adriana Herrera   
  Joseph Cantor Marshall never imagined reaching the pinnacle of artistic success would be so… uninspiring. Desperate for a spark of excitement he attends the notorious masked soirée at the most exclusive sex club in Paris. The moment he walks in he’s entranced by the mysterious X, the embodiment of the painter’s darkest fantasies. But X is as slippery as he is tempting, and soon Marshall’s days and nights are consumed by growing desire for his elusive lover. Will falling for X  prove to be Marshall’s undoing or his greatest masterpiece?   

  Sold to the Duke - Joanna Shupe   
  Though she once lived a life of privilege, Lady Eliza is now destitute and desperate to care for her ill sister. She decides to sell the one thing of value she has left: her virginity. At the auction, a shocked Duke of Blackwood recognizes Eliza and refuses to allow her to fall into the clutches of a depraved bidder. But his role of noble rescuer is upended when the proud beauty insists on giving him his money’s worth…