Monthly Archives: December 2022

COVER REVEAL : CAULDRON’S CALL (The Curse Of The Blood Moon #2) by Kristen Proby

CAULDRON’S CALL

Series: The Curse Of The Blood Moon #2

Author: Kristen Proby

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: March 21st, 2023

 

Breena has known Giles all her life—and has loved him for nearly as long. Linked by the ties of family and coven, Breena has had a lifetime to discover everything there is to know about him. His intelligence and specialization in crystals and gems are truly things to admire, but it’s how he smiles at her that really makes her cauldron bubble. Too bad he’s completely oblivious.
Giles isn’t as oblivious as Breena thinks he is. A powerful witch, he’s spent most of his life hiding his true feelings from her, but he can’t ignore the fact that she’s hurting and plagued by the same nightmares that haunt him every night. So, getting her to move in with him so he can do just that seems like simple common sense. The hard part will be resisting the way Breena makes him feel.
But evil has invaded their world, and it has the power to kill every witch in Salem.  Breena has no time to wallow in what might have been and Giles’ desire to protect her is stronger than the power contained in his crystals . Together they must lift the curse of the blood moon before time runs out. If they can’t, the people Breena loves the most are all in danger. It will take every skill she’s honed as a witch to protect what’s hers and the man who cast a spell on her heart.

Will they have time to kindle their love for each other, or will the clock run out at the hands of fate?

 

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About the Author

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Kristen was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.

During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before the dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.

Not only did she publish one book, she’s since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.

Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two pugs and two cats.

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RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW: GOOD TROUBLE (Gator Bait MC #2) by Lani Lynn Vale

GOOD TROUBLE

Series: Gator Bait MC #2

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: December 6th, 2022

Synopsis
 

Bain met Diana, a.k.a. Luce, the night before he was set to deploy to Afghanistan.

It’s not every day that you take your brother’s girlfriend to prom because he refuses to put out the effort.

That night was one of the best nights of his life and the next day, he leaves and doesn’t see her again.

But there are letters. Not many, but enough for them to form a connection.

Over the two-year deployment, they became great friends.

The best of friends—at least, as good of friends as you can be when it’s your brother’s wife.

Fast-forward six years and she still counts him as one of her greatest friends. Even going as far as to stick by him when he’s sent to prison because his own brother turned on him.

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Luce had a crush on her then-boyfriend’s brother since way before she and Bain’s brother were married. From the moment he volunteered to take her to prom, she’d fallen.

Over the years, she’d tried to hide it. Tried to go on with her life and act like she loved her husband and only her husband. But as time went on and Braxton started to treat her more and more like crap, she realized the truth. Her husband wasn’t Bain. Her husband would never be him.

Hell, that’d been proven time and time again.

The smoking gun, though? The thing that made her realize it was time to leave?

When her husband stood by while she was assaulted, while the man she tried to act like was just a friend protected her. Then was sentenced to eight years in jail for it.

It was time to admit the truth.

Bain McDempsey was it for her. She just had to help him see it. Oh, and get him out of prison first.

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3.5  ‘It’s Just Us’ Stars

 

Ahhhh, the family angst!!! I knew going in this one would be a doozy for me, but LLV managed to make me enjoy the hell out of it, that’s saying a LOT! Steamy, funny and with just the right amount of suspense, Good Trouble was a great addition to the Gator Bait MC!

Yes, the premise itself had some of my PERSONAL peeves, mainly that we have two characters that meet many years prior, instantly had a connection, recognised by both of them conscientiously, but still Diana went off and married Bain’s brother, Braxton – though I understand her reasoning in a little way – but there were plenty of men out there, besides the H’s brother, which raised the awkwardness level exponentially,  and Bain, being the alpha he was, made no sense he didn’t take a stand way sooner, as there were plenty of years before his incarceration, to fight for what he wanted. There was also too many times, the brother not only being brought up between them, but all the drama residing in that was a bit off putting, imo, but wow, it sure amped up the angst, and I believe that was the intention.

The perfect man, for the imperfect woman.

Make your life something worth living.”

That behind said, and  what ifs aside, I’m beyond happy Ms. Vale gave us their story in the ‘present’, starting our insight immediately after Bain’s release. This way we could enjoy their blossoming relationship well after Diana (aka Luce) and Braxton’s divorce. Bain, like all other Gator Bait MC, though being an ex con, so kind of a morally grey character, I loved his fierce protectiveness of Diana, and his moral compass.

Diana’s depression and her struggles really rang close to home, so I got her, in many ways, and was beyond sympathetic with her inner turmoils. That aside, there were plenty of times I laughed in their interactions, not only as couple but also as group, proof once again of Lani Lynn Vale’s addictive writing style. Can’t freaking wait for the rest of the gang to have their stories!!! 

You’re everything and anything I could’ve ever wanted.
“This may not be easy, but nothing worth something is.”

ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

 

 

 

About the Author


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Lani Lynn Vale is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.

When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.

Lani is married with three children and lives in the Great State of Texas.

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: FINDING MAYHEM (Coming Home series) by Layla Frost

FINDING MAYHEM

Series: Coming Home series

Author: Layla Frost

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 6th, 2022

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Synopsis
 

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I wasn’t looking for a lover. I wasn’t even looking for a friend. After my life imploded around me, I only wanted one thing.

A fresh start for me and the baby I carried.

That was before Ward ‘Hollywood’ Garrison stormed down a walkway and into my life. Cooking for me. Spending time with me. Giving me his dimpled grin and making me smile for the first time in far too long.

Ward may have been charming, but he was no hero. A member of the Court of Mayhem motorcycle club, he had figurative blood on his hands—and very real blood on his shirt.

He had secrets.

Then again, so did I.

Afraid to lose more than I already have, I was determined to keep my distance from my irresistible neighbor.

Or maybe it was time to take a risk and find happiness…

By Finding Mayhem.

 

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5 ‘I’ve got a Mac kink’ Stars

 

Well, well, well, I’ll be damned!!! This book was THE read everyone needs in their life! I’m OBSESSED with these Mayhem men, but Ward, aka Hollywood, has stolen my heart in a BIT way! Yep, that’s right, MAJOR SWOON FEST!!!

I knew going in that this would be good going by what we knew from these guys from Until Mayhem, well, I can now say it surpassed all my wildest expectations, after knowing Hollywood my obsession just got worse, I’m now 100% Mayhem addicted. Best Book Boyfriend, right here! Layla Frost just knows the perfect way to make us mesmerised with her male leads, it’s a writing talent, if I’ve ever seen one!

“Lie to me and tell me I don’t want this more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my entire life.”
Mac didn’t just enjoy being there in the chaos and comradery. 
She reveled in the mayhem.

Mac, Hollywood’s new pregnant single neighbour, didn’t stand a chance against the swooning powerhouse that is Ward: sexy AF, charming, caring, and oh so sweet. WOW, he blew my mind, no wonder Mac’s hormonal body and heart couldn’t resist him, as much as she futilely tried, lol. Their magnetism was off the charts, their bonding unavoidable, but it sure was a dream to witness, I couldn’t get enough of these two.

Ms. Frost couldn’t have given us a more heartwarming and steamy gift for this holiday season, guess I know what I will be stuffing my friend’s stockings with… 😉

Not only was Finding Mayhem an unforgettable romance read, but the perfect amount of action and suspense, the well developed setting, all the kick@ss secondary characters – that I’m dying to read more about -, toped with the most steamy, sexy, and tender of love stories, sigh… PERFECT from first to last page!

She was my first love. 
She was it for me. 
It.
“I’m fuckin’ obsessed with you, neighbor.”

ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

 

 

About the Author

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Layla Frost has always been a rebel. A true badass.

Growing up, Layla used to hide under her blanket with a flashlight to read the Sweet Valley High books she pilfered from her older sister. It wasn’t long before she was reading hidden Harlequins during class at school. This snowballed into pulling all-nighters after the promise of “just one more chapter”.

Her love of reading, especially the romance genre, took root early and has grown immeasurably.

In between reading and writing, Layla spends her free time rocking out(at concerts, on the couch, in the car… Anywhere is a stage if you get into it enough), watching TV(the nerdier the better!), and being a foodie. Though she lives in NY(the state, not the city), she’s an avid Red Sox fan.

BLOG TOUR + REVIEWS: THE SCRAMBLE (Single In Seattle #2.5) by Kristen Proby

THE SCRAMBLE

Series: Single In Seattle #2.5

Author: Kristen Proby

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 10th, 2020

 

 

There are two things you need to know about me. 1: I’m never late. And 2: I hate Christmas. Yes, I’m a girl who hates the holidays.

My entire, enormous family is already enjoying their holiday vacation in Iceland, but thanks to my busy job and having to meet them there, I’m late. They could have chosen any holiday to fly across the world, but Christmas won, which sent me scrambling because the end of the year is my busiest time. It’s difficult to carve out moments to see the family at all.

So, now, I’m forty thousand feet in the air, trying to get to Iceland before Christmas morning, all while also attempting to get some work done. If only the hot guy next to me would leave me be.

Dylan says I should put the work away until after my holiday and relax a bit. And while his suggestion of spending some time together on the north Atlantic island seems preposterous, I can’t help but feel intrigued when he promises to show me how to enjoy the Yuletide season properly.

After all, I can’t possibly spend every minute with my family.

But how do I just shrug off my duty to my job and throw caution to the wind for a stranger…no matter how handsome he is? Because that’s something else about me: I never throw caution to the wind—even a beautiful, blustery Icelandic wind.

 

 

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4 ‘My Girl’ Stars

 

Awwww… What an adorably sweet and sexy meet cute, holiday novella!!! The perfect Christmasy little read! Maddie and Dylan’s chance meeting on the flight to Iceland went from instant attraction to some steamy romance and holiday escapades that were just as memorable as the northern lights itself!

Workaholic Maddie learnt to enjoy life so much more with travel writer Dylan, in this irresistible and addictive holiday themed tale. I loved these two from the get go, I couldn’t ask for a better ‘opposites attract’ love story. 

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Ms. Proby once again delivered a must read, perfect holiday novella, to leave us even more addicted to her extraordinary writing. And the cameo of one of my all time favourite families, the Montgomery, was just the perfect spoonful of whipped cream on top of this heartwarming hot chocolate of read, so much so that, even though we have magic of an HEA, I can’t wait to see more Maddie and Dylan in all the upcoming Single In Seattle stories!

“Do you always get what you want?” 

I tilt my head to the side, thinking it over. “Pretty much. The important things, anyway. And I’ve decided that this is very important.”

 

ARC kindly provided by the author via Social Butterfly PR for an honest review

 

 

 

About the Author

 


Kristen was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.

During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before the dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.

Not only did she publish one book, she’s since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.

Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two pugs and two cats.

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RELEASE BLITZ: THE SCRAMBLE (Single In Seattle #2.5) by Kristen Proby

THE SCRAMBLE

Series: Single In Seattle #2.5

Author: Kristen Proby

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 10th, 2020

 

 

There are two things you need to know about me. 1: I’m never late. And 2: I hate Christmas. Yes, I’m a girl who hates the holidays.

My entire, enormous family is already enjoying their holiday vacation in Iceland, but thanks to my busy job and having to meet them there, I’m late. They could have chosen any holiday to fly across the world, but Christmas won, which sent me scrambling because the end of the year is my busiest time. It’s difficult to carve out moments to see the family at all.

So, now, I’m forty thousand feet in the air, trying to get to Iceland before Christmas morning, all while also attempting to get some work done. If only the hot guy next to me would leave me be.

Dylan says I should put the work away until after my holiday and relax a bit. And while his suggestion of spending some time together on the north Atlantic island seems preposterous, I can’t help but feel intrigued when he promises to show me how to enjoy the Yuletide season properly.

After all, I can’t possibly spend every minute with my family.

But how do I just shrug off my duty to my job and throw caution to the wind for a stranger…no matter how handsome he is? Because that’s something else about me: I never throw caution to the wind—even a beautiful, blustery Icelandic wind.

 

 

 

Buy Links

Amazon | Amazon Worldwide | Amazon Paperback 

 

 

About the Author

 


Kristen was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.

During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before the dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.

Not only did she publish one book, she’s since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.

Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two pugs and two cats.

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