Category Archives: 5 Stars REVIEWS

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW: UNDERBOSS (With Me In Seattle Mafia #1) by Kristen Proby

UNDERBOSS

Series: With Me in Seattle Mafia #1

Author: Kristen Proby

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: March 2nd, 2021

Goodreads ADD button

 

Synopsis

From New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all new family in her With Me In Seattle world! Hold onto your seat as we introduce you to Kristen’s new MAFIA FAMILY!

As the eldest son of Seattle’s current mob boss, Carmine Martinelli’s life has never really been his own. But he doesn’t mind because his family means more to him than his life. Which is why he’s determined to make those responsible for the death of his aunt and uncle pay–in inventive and gruesome ways. And what better way to do that than to infiltrate the Russian mafia from the inside? It’s a good thing the bratva’s princess is stunning and seemingly willing to do whatever he asks. This vengeance could be the perfect mix of business and pleasure.

Nadia Tarenkov has several things stacked against her: she’s a woman, and she’s not the eldest child in her family. But it doesn’t matter. She has her sights set on ruling the syndicate, and she always gets what she wants. When the heir to one of the States’ most powerful crime families comes knocking, Nadia sees it for the gift it is. He thinks he has her fooled, but she’s smarter, more cunning, and always two steps ahead. She’ll beat the gorgeous mobster at his own game, and secure her place in the fold.

What neither of them takes into consideration, however, is that they aren’t the only ones with deadly plans in motion. To survive, they’ll have to come clean and work together–and acknowledge that the growing love they’ve been pretending isn’t there, is very real.

 

Buy Links

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble  | Audible

 

 

4.25 ‘The Family’ Stars

Oh my… What a ‘debut’ in a new genre! Underboss is the definition of deliciously and addictively SEXY!!! Action and suspense mixed up with the steamy and badass love story, I was hooked from page one! <3 <3 <3 <3

 

Full review to follow …

 

 

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

About the Author

Kristen Proby_AuthorPic1

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.

Website | Facebook | Twitter |  Newsletter Sign Up | Author | Goodreads 

 

HOSTED BY:
 

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: CONJUGAL VISITS (Souls Chapel Revenants MC #2) by Lani Lynn Vale

CONJUGAL VISITS

Series: Soul Chapel Revenants MC #2

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: February 23rd, 2021

Synopsis
 
 

Don’t ever, ever, ever go near that boy. Not unless you want to be a single mother at seventeen. That boy is Bad with a capital B.

The words that my father spoke to me when it came to Trouper Aoki didn’t scare me like they probably should.

In fact, they only made me intrigued all the more.

When it came to Troup, there was just no resisting fate when it came to the two of us.

Even at eighteen, when we went our separate ways with the promise to come back to each other once we were done pursuing our careers, I knew he would always be it for me.

And color me surprised when eight years after making that pact with Trouper, we were once again reunited. Only this time in an undercover FBI investigation—me, the FBI officer, and Troup call sign ‘State’ as a military liaison.

Trouble always finds him. You’d do better to run far, far away.

Truer words had never been spoken.

From the time Troup was a young boy, he’d been in some kind of trouble.

So it only goes to show when he winds up in the FBI investigation with none other than Beckham Spurlock, his high school sweetheart, things are bound to go wrong.

Only, he has no idea how wrong until things go bad. Really, really bad.

All it takes is saving her by hurting another for him to see the wrong side of a jail cell.

To make matters worse, he has to live the next fifteen years in prison knowing that his son will grow up without him. And the woman he loves will likely move on to a man that isn’t so much trouble.

 

 

 

Buy Links

 

 

5 Billion ‘I’m Always Going To Be Yours’ Stars

OMG, all the heart eyes! Two words. Relationship Goals! I can’t even with how much I ADORED Conjugal Visits. The instant connection, the love that never wavered, and resisted time and distance… WOW, it’s like Ms. Vale took every single one of my romance lover’s hot spots and turned into Troup and Beckham’s swoon worthy, addictive and HOT love story! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 

Full review to follow…

 

“I’m always going to be yours.”
I knew that she was my end game.

“I don’t want to take you from your dream, Troup,” she whispered.
“You are my dream now,” I admitted.

“Everything about you is my dream, Beckham,”

ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

About the Author


LaniLynnVale

Lani Lynn Vale is a Wall Street Journal and 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 meaning over twenty) chickens. She hails from the Great State of Texas.

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

BLOG TOUR + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: THE SWEETEST FIX by Tessa Bailey

THE SWEETEST FIX

Series:  Standalone

Author: Tessa Bailey

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: January 25nd, 2021

 

 

Synopsis

Reese dreams of seeing her name in lights on Broadway, but so far she has only graced the used car parking lots of rural Wisconsin. With her window of opportunity shrinking fast, a miracle happens. She wins an audition with Bernard Bexley, Broadway’s most respected dance choreographer. When disaster strikes and Reese misses the audition, she has to find another way in front of Bernard, otherwise face the disappointment back home. 

Following the sage advice of a Times Square Pikachu—Reese seeks out Bernard’s son, prepared to beg for his aid, never expecting mega sparks to fly between her and the gentle giant baker. With Reese’s heart now involved, she refuses to use Leo to her advantage and tries to walk away before her ulterior motives are exposed, but gravity continues to draw them back together…until it’s impossible to stay apart. 

But Reese’s lie of omission can only stay buried for so long. When Leo finds out how their relationship started, will Reese keep her ultimate role as Leo’s leading lady? Or will the curtain fall on their real-life fairytale?

 

 

Amazon Worldwide

 

5 ‘Great, Big, Gorgeous Bear of a Man’ Stars

Awww!!! How utterly charming, sexy and irresistible is The Sweetest Fix! Leo, the very definition of PMB – i.e. Pouty Man Bear, for those who don’t know *wink* – is exactly what my romance reader’s heart was longing for and I didn’t even know it.  Reese and Leo, and their sweetest romance, banter and sexiness are EVERYTHING! Swoons all around !!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 

ARC kindly provided by the author via Social Butterfly PR

for an honest review

 

About the Author

 

Tessa Bailey is originally from Carlsbad, California. The day after high school graduation, she packed her yearbook, ripped jeans and laptop, driving cross-country to New York City in under four days. 

 

Her most valuable life experiences were learned thereafter while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the workforce as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention. 

 

She now lives in Long Island, New York with her husband of eleven years and seven-year-old daughter. Although she is severely sleep-deprived, she is incredibly happy to be living her dream of writing about people falling in love.

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram |Goodreads

 

HOSTED BY:
unnamed

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW: ESCAPE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #16) by Kristen Proby

ESCAPE WITH ME

Series: With Me In Seattle #16

Author: Kristen Proby

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Cover Design: Hang Le

Photography: Wander Aguiar

Models: Megan Napolitan & Forest H.

Release Date: January 19th, 2021

Goodreads ADD button

 

Synopsis

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes ESCAPE WITH ME, an all-new stand-alone novel in her beloved WITH ME IN SEATTLE SERIES!

Keegan O’Callaghan has been told he’s married to his pub. It’s true. He’s happiest when he’s pulling taps and filling drink orders, so long as he can keep an eye on his family and ensure that all is well. Bringing a woman into his life for anything but a pleasant, short-term romp isn’t even on his radar.

Until she comes running through his door, soaking wet and in a princess gown.

Isabella Harris ran out on her wedding, and she’s not even a little bit sorry. She may have loved her groom a long time ago, but standing there about to take her vows, she realizes it’s not right. And that’s all she needs to know. Four hours later, she finds herself on a tiny island outside of Seattle, walking into a random Irish Pub and locking eyes with the sexiest bartender she’s ever seen. But now what? She’s alone and broke, with only a wedding dress to her name.

Despite the undeniable attraction between them, Keegan can see that Izzy’s scared and alone. The job offer he extends is only until she gets back on her feet–he has no intention of keeping her.

But sometimes Fate has other plans…

 

 

 

Buy Links

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

 

4.5 ‘At Home’ Stars

Oh sweet lord, who can resist this panty meltingly sexy irishman?! No one, that’s who! The story setting, the runaway bride concept, the complex but oh so human  and lovable characters, coupled with the most tingling of chemistry, gave us in Escape With Me, truly the most perfect of escapisms. Sweet, sexy and heart warming, Keegan and Izzy’s love story is what this romantic reader’s dreams are made of!!!

With this banging start of Isabella running away from her wedding, I was instantly hooked, and the way she just lands in Keegan’s bar, wow, I’m all for the serendipity trope, so I was psyched on how all turned out, the fast paced development, and the swooning moments, I love, no, ADORED how both were so confident and open to their undeniable connection and their growing feelings. 

Honestly, as long as he calls me lass, I’ll do whatever he wants.

The narration, specially Lauren Sweet’s embodiment of Keegan’s narrative with his sexy Irish accent, omg, sooooo good! Proof number 23543435 that a woman narrator can make the opposite sex shine as brightly as the opposite gender does, lol. Loved her Keegan was brilliantly swoon worthy. Okay, truth be told Keegan IS a swoonfest in every way possible.

That is what always stands out the most for me in Kristen Proby’s tales, just how real, how relatable, but still so passionate her protagonists are. Keegan and Izzy were all that and then some. The perfect match, these two and their deceivingly effortless love just made my heart soar  3 <3 <3 <3  

When he touches me, it’s as if he worships me. And it almost gives me a high. Every woman should be treated this way.

I love you, and I know that love won’t ever go away. I want you with me always.

 

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

 

In the Series

 

 COME AWAY WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #1)

Goodreads ADD button

 

 FIGHT WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #2)


Goodreads ADD button

PLAY WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #3)


Goodreads ADD button

 

ROCK WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #4)


Goodreads ADD button

 

SAFE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #5)


Goodreads ADD button

 

TIED WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #6)


Goodreads ADD button

 

BREATHE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #7)


Goodreads ADD button

 

FOREVER WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #8)


Goodreads ADD button

 

STAY WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #9)

Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA

iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

 

INDULGE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #10)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | Google PlayGoodreads ADD button

 

LOVE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #11)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

 

WONDER WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #11.5)

Amazon 

Goodreads ADD button

 

DANCE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #12)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

DREAM WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #13)

YOU BELONG WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #14)

IMAGINE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #15)

 

 

About the Author

Kristen Proby_AuthorPic1

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.

Website | Facebook | Twitter |  Newsletter Sign Up | Author | Goodreads 

HOSTED BY:
 

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: REPEAT OFFENDER (Souls Chapel Revenants MC #1) by Lani Lynn Vale

REPEAT OFFENDER

Series: Soul Chapel Revenants MC #1

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: January 12th, 2021

Synopsis
 

Lynnwood Thatcher Windsor has lived a lot of lies. Seen a lot of good men go down.

But he will not stand by and watch as the world he’s built from the ground up burns to ashes before his eyes. Even if he has to build an army to combat the problem he sees brewing around him.

One step at a time, he carefully lays out his plan, building layer after careful layer until everything is where he wants it to be.

Every part is impeccably played, his pawns are in the perfect place, and then she barrels into his life, totally scattering every single piece he’s set in motion.

The bad thing is, she doesn’t even realize how badly she’s messed up until she’s roused the beast.

***

The day that Six Ines Broussard met Lynnwood Thatcher Windsor was the worst day of her life.

First, she has a public breakup with a man she’s not even dating. Second, she has to deal with a black-tie event that she’d rather gouge her eyes out than to go to. Third, she then has to sit at a table for hours on end with the one man she despises.

Just wanting a break, she thinks she’ll lose herself for a few hours and do what she loves to do best—spend time by herself and go for a walk in the middle of nowhere, spot some birds, and get a little sun. Only, her day doesn’t go nearly as planned.

She walks right into the middle of hell. And at the center of it? Lynnwood Thatcher. The mayor. The man that she took one glance at on the night of his inauguration and dismissed as boring. A total stick in the mud.

Only, he’s not so boring shirtless, in the middle of nowhere, doing things that are very illegal.

At first, she’s appalled. Then her interest gets piqued. Stuck-up suit is hot! And he has tattoos. Oh, and let’s not forget one hell of a mouth on him!

Then he goes and kidnaps her, and she realizes that nobody is quite as hot as you thought they were when they’re now holding you hostage.

 

 

 

Buy Links

 

5 Million ‘My Brown-eyed Girl’ Stars

Holy Mother of Silver Fox ALPHAS! Repeat Offender is LLV at her best. So insanely scorching, entertaining and addictive, LYNN is now my ultimate LLV Hero. He had me salivating for each of his and Six’s scenes, what a chemistry! I think I never gulped down words so fast! Utterly brilliant! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 

Full review to follow…

 

“Because, last night, whether you know it or not, you became mine,” he said. He didn’t raise his voice. Didn’t deepen it. Didn’t change anything in the way he spoke. Just a matter-of-fact tone that made my insides shiver in pleasure. “No arguments. No takebacks. No ‘I didn’t know what I was doing.’ You’re mine. End of story.”

ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

About the Author


LaniLynnVale

Lani Lynn Vale is a Wall Street Journal and 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 meaning over twenty) chickens. She hails from the Great State of Texas.

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

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: DEPENDS ON WHO’S ASKING (SWAT Generation 2.0 #12) by Lani Lynn Vale

DEPENDS ON WHO’S ASKING

Series: SWAT Generation 2.0 #11

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: December 8th, 2020

Synopsis
 

It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…nope. No. Nuh-uh. That’s a lie.

The moment Caro wakes up, she knows that she’s not alone. 

One thump-thump from the living room and she quickly moves into action. 

One 9-1-1 call later, and she’s ready to defend herself.

Only, she gets more than she bargains for when she steps into her living room and comes face to face with a living breathing nightmare. 

And isn’t it just fitting that the man that saves her by coming down the chimney with a large black gun in his hand is named Saint Nicholas?

***

It seemed like the start of a bad joke. 

Saint Nicholas comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve night, but he isn’t there to bear gifts. He’s there to take out the trash.

When he lands on his silent feet, he has no other choice but to put himself in harm’s way.

One look at Caro’s terrified face, and he can’t stop himself.

He steps in just as the bullets start flying, saving the damsel in distress and taking a bullet to the shoulder for his trouble.

But one thing he can say is, heroes always win the girl.

And Caro is the best Christmas miracle of all.

 

 

 

Buy Links

Amazon | Amazon UK |Amazon AU| Amazon CA

 Barnes & Noble | Kobo| iBooks

 

5 ‘The Quiet Ones’ Stars

Awwww, what a PERFECT ending! Talk about the perfect wrap up for the SWAT Generation 2.0! It is indeed always the quiet ones *wink, wink*… All the holiday spirit, in Caro and Saint’s deliciously naughty and NICE love story! Ending with a BANG indeed!!! 😉 

Yep, every single word had me completely and utterly engaged in these two’s romance, and dare I say, adventure?! Lani Lynn Vale brought once again her masterful formula of romantic suspense, with the most diverse, and down to earth, addictive inducing situations and characters, and offered us in Depending On Who’s Asking the most satisfying of escapes, here to Kilgore, Texas!

Caroline, daughter of Michael – Saint – and Nikki, one of my most beloved LLV couples, and Saint Nicholson were just so damn relatable (even with his insane background, lol) and so incredibly lovable, that I was joyful that Ms. Vale ‘pushed’ them together from the very first pages of the book. Before the current days, I’d say that the whole scenario was beyond insane, but nope, truly a fitting and very possible setting, with just the perfect hint of LLV comically particular scenes.

The suspense, the hilarious moments, the banter, the romance, the passion and the insane magnetism of Saint and Caro’s kept me completely absorbed from beginning to end, and even with the glass completely overflowing with KPD SWAT goodness, not only of these two but also all the previous couples, and OG SWAT, I was left already having withdrawals of these guys, but I bet we’ll see plenty of this SWAT hotness in Ms. Vale’s next series, and I’m here for every single bit of it!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 

“Just another day in paradise.”

 

 

ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

 

About the Author


LaniLynnVale

Lani Lynn Vale is a Wall Street Journal and 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 meaning over twenty) chickens. She hails from the Great State of Texas.

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

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: THE FAE KING’S DREAM (Between Dawn and Dusk #2) by Jamie Schlosser

 

THE FAE KING’S DREAM

Series: Between Dawn and Dusk #2

Author: Jamie Schlosser

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Cover Designer: Book Cover Kingdom

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster

Model: Harrison Luna

Release Date: November 19th, 2020

goodreads-badge.png

 

Synopsis

The first time I meet Damon, he rescues me from a nightmare. Literally. I’m stuck in a coma, and my mind is forcing me to relive the horrific accident that put me in this state over and over again. The gorgeous fae king is the only one who can give me peace.

As if the dream can’t get any weirder, he tells me we’re soul mates. He says he can fix my banged-up brain. He wants to be my hero.

Little does he know, I just might end up saving him. Because once I wake up, the real challenge begins. A bunch of vengeful witches want him dead, and they’ll stop at nothing to seal his fate.

But I’ve got plans of my own. The coven has caused too much tragedy, and I’ll defend my newfound love, even if it’s the last thing I do. And it just might be, because if Damon doesn’t survive, neither will I.

 

5 ‘ I’ll Follow You Anywhere’ Stars

Awww!! This series! This book! The Fae King’s Dream truly was a dream of a love story! The sweetness, the heartfelt love and devotion between Damon and Whitley coupled with the captivating plot and rich world building stole my heart away! 

I thought it this Between Dusk and Dawn series couldn’t get any better than The Fae King’s Curse, well, Ms. Schlosser proved me wrong, because these two’s story was just as equally entertaining and addictive. Between Damon’s failed ‘human expressions’, Whitley’s strength and the sweet, tender moment and palpitatingly charged moments they shared, there was no way for me not to fall in love as hard as they did. 

All the interesting characters, the detailed world construction, and my favorite of tropes, fated mates, I stood no chance with TFKD. Damon was just as incredible and swoon worthy as I expected, so hilarious at times and his love and craving for Whitley just melted my black heart, ad Whitley even with her tragic past, had such a strong and bright spirit, I loved how perfectly matched they were, and as always Ms. Schlosser hit all the right marks in romance loving heart.

This series, that is now one of my all time favorites, continues to surprise me, and leave me wanting more and more, and with all the teasing about Zander, I am dying over here for is book already! Yep, 100% addicted! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 

“From dawn ‘til dusk, from dusk ‘til dawn, I’ll never love another.”

It’s pure happiness.
I’ve never been more myself. More secure. More loved.

 

ARC Kindly provided by the author via Enticing Journey Promotions

for an honest review

 

About the Author

Jamie Schlosser writes steamy new adult romance and romantic comedy. When she isn’t creating perfect book boyfriends, she’s a stay-at-home mom to her two wonderful kids. She believes reading is a great escape, otters are the best animal, and nothing is more satisfying than a happily-ever-after ending.

Twitter | Facebook| Goodreads| Amazon Page

 

HOSTED BY:

BLOG TOUR + REVIEW: SHINE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #15.5) by Kristen Proby

SHINE WITH ME

Series: With Me In Seattle #15.5

Author: Kristen Proby

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 10th, 2020

Goodreads ADD button

 

Synopsis

 

Shine with Me, a sizzling new 1001 Dark Nights novella in the With Me In Seattle series by New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby is available now! 

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a new story in her With Me In Seattle series…

Sabrina Harrison hates being famous. She walked away from show business, from the flashing bulbs and prying eyes years ago, and is happy in her rural Oregon home, dedicating her life to her non-profit. 

Until Hollywood calls, offering her the role of a lifetime. In more than ten years, she’s never felt the pull to return to the business that shunned her, but this role is everything Sabrina’s ever longed for.

Now she has to get in shape for it.

Benjamin Demarco’s gym, Sound Fitness, continues making a name for itself in Seattle. And now, he finds himself with the task of training Sabrina, getting her in shape for the role of her life. He’s trained hundreds of women. This is his job. So why does he suddenly see Sabrina as more than just another client? His hands linger on her skin, his breath catches when she’s near.

He knows better. Soon, she’ll be gone, living her life. A life that doesn’t include him.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

 

 

 

Buy Links

Amazon | Amazon Worldwide | Amazon Paperback 

 

Excerpt

 

“There will be no more kissing.”

I’m staring at myself in the mirror. I have sleepy eyes, my face is clean of makeup, and my hair is up in a bun with a headband in place to keep the flyaways off my face while we ride.

I’m giving myself a stern talking-to.

“No kissing.” I point my finger at my mirror image. “Yes, he’s hot, and his hands are crazy amazing, and it would probably be the best sex of your life.”

I frown.

“No one said anything about sex. Now you’re taking it too far, Rina. Keep your hands and lips to yourself and just work on getting ready for this role. That’s the job. Doing Ben is not the job here.”

I narrow my eyes at myself and then nod once in satisfaction.

That’s been decided.

Ben suggested I wear layers, and I followed orders. I’m in workout pants and a t-shirt with a sweatshirt over that. I have a scarf to put around my neck if I need it. It’s winter in Seattle, which means it could be seventy or thirty.

You never know.

But I do know that it’s cooler by the water. Though the fresh air will feel good.

I’ve just finished eating a bowl of cantaloupe when the doorbell rings.

It’s six on the dot. He’s right on time.

“Always punctual,” I murmur as I unlock and open the front door. “Good mor—”

He sweeps in, pulls me against him, and plants those lips on mine. I loop my arms around his neck and let him have his way with me.

Because I’m a red-blooded woman, and Ben is hot as hell.

Hot. As. Hell.

My stern bathroom conversation goes right down the toilet as he pushes the door closed with his foot and spins me around to pin me against it.

His hands skim down my sides, then move back up again to frame my face as he thoroughly explores my mouth.

I was still half-asleep when he arrived. I’m fully alert now.

He’s breathing hard when he pulls away, and his blue eyes are on fire as he stares down at me.

“Good morning,” he says.

“Hi.”

“I couldn’t help myself.”

“Not complaining.” I feel the smile slowly spreading over my face. “I gave myself a pep talk earlier, explaining that we weren’t going to do that again.”

“Sorry, I didn’t get the memo.”

I swallow hard as he backs away.

“It’s okay. I don’t mind. Is it hot in here?”

He laughs and points at my sweatshirt. “You’re dressed for cold weather.”

“Right. Yeah. Okay, so we’re going on a bike ride?”

4 ‘The Chemistry Between Us’ Stars

Awwww, what a FEEL GOOD, heart warming, happy vibe romance! Ben and Rina were the perfect match in this delicious little read that gave me ALL the Christmas holiday feels! Sweet, sexy with just the right amount of emotional charge! 

Sabrina, a previously big name in Hollywood, has been out of that world for a very long time, but when Luke comes up with the perfect role for her, she can’t resist. Now she needs to get back in the necessary shape for the part, and Ben is the man for it, and for her, in every way.

These 1001 Dark Knights tales are such a bright spot in my literary life, short but still fully packed with romantic deliciousness, it’s exactly like its description, a true Scheherazade story telling, and that is exactly what Shine With Me was. An amazing novella by one of my all time fav authors, that just left me wanting more and more of this world. Ben and Rina were the perfect characters to fit the genre, and their love story both the perfect enticement to those who never read Kristen Proby, and the ideal KP little fix for those of us who are addicted to her genius writing. SO much so that I’m already counting down the days until the next With Me In Seattle! <3 <3 <3 <3  

 

“I don’t care that it’s fast. I don’t care what anyone else thinks. Sometimes life just happens, and you meet someone you recognize. Someone that always held a place in your life, you just never knew it before.”

 

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

 

 

 

 

In the Series

 

 

 

 COME AWAY WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #1)

Goodreads ADD button

 

 FIGHT WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #2)


Goodreads ADD button

PLAY WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #3)


Goodreads ADD button

 

ROCK WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #4)


Goodreads ADD button

 

SAFE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #5)


Goodreads ADD button

 

TIED WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #6)


Goodreads ADD button

 

BREATHE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #7)


Goodreads ADD button

 

FOREVER WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #8)


Goodreads ADD button

 

STAY WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #9)

Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA

iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

 

INDULGE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #10)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | Google PlayGoodreads ADD button

 

LOVE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #11)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

 

WONDER WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #11.5)

Amazon 

Goodreads ADD button

 

DANCE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #12)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

DREAM WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #13)

YOU BELONG WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #14)

IMAGINE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #15)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

 

ESCAPE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle #16)

Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Goodreads ADD button

 

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.

Website | Facebook | Twitter |  Newsletter Sign Up | Author | Goodreads 

 

HOSTED BY:
unnamed

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: SCARS (A Killers Novel # 5) by Brynne Asher

SCARS

Series: The Killers #5

Author: Brynne Asher

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 10th, 2020

goodreads-badge.png

 

 

Synopsis

Being a spy isn’t for the faint at heart—especially for the brute American and the beautiful, cunning Brit…

Who am I?  I’m Cole Carson and I’m the best at what I do.  

Four years ago, the CIA forced me to babysit the young MI6 princess, Isabella Donnelly. Beneath my paygrade and skillset, but I like to think I taught her everything she knows—because I’m just that good.  

Turns out, there’s a first time for everything because I was wrong about her.  She pissed me off and challenged me in ways no one had before.  I not only ate my words, I choked those suckers down with a bottle of whiskey when someone ripped her away from me.

Now she’s back and no one can know she’s here.  And by no one, I mean all of the western world.  

I’m determined to clear her name and make her mine.  

It’s a tall order so it’s a damn good thing I’m me.   

A dare…

Okay, fine.  It wasn’t a dare.  More like a wager, laid at my feet by none other than Cole Carson.  It’s all semantics at this point—I’m stuck between the threat of prison and my arsehole American, whom I just can’t shake.

Trust me, I’ve tried.  

I have no one to blame but my stupid, stupid heart.  

I’m no princess and certainly don’t need a prince charming.  I can kick arse all on my own—it’s what I came here to do.  Taking a bullet was not on my agenda … neither was waking up in the hospital with Cole glaring at me.

But I’m here and I’m nothing if not determined.  

But that dare…

I can’t focus on that until I clear my name.  If Cole wants to tag along, so be it.

I am a Donnelly.  We don’t give up nor do we bow down … to anyone.  

 

Buy Links

FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED 

Amazon Universal

 

 

5 Million ‘ I’m Home ‘ Stars

Holy Smokes!!! Scars will undoubtedly  leave a brand in our hearts! The combo of Cole Carson’s epic cocky alpha maleness and Bella Donnelly’s smart mouth, banter loving badassness took the already extraordinary Killer series to a whole other level of majesty. Slow burn but action packed, addictively engaging, delicious banter, and oh so sweet, passionate and loving moments, Scars is without a doubt one of 2020’s TOP reads, and this powerhouse of intelligence couple a new favorite of mine! Absolutely brilliant! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 

Full review to follow…

 

We’re the grand finale on the Fourth of July, lighting up every inch of the horizon.

 

That’s one scar I’ll happily treasure forever.

 “Uncle Sam takes the Queen.  I feel like singing God Bless America.”

ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Author

 


Brynne Asher grew up in the Midwest and now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, three children and her perfect dog. When she isn’t creating pretend people and relationships in her head, she is running her kids around and doing laundry. She enjoys cooking, decorating, shopping at outlet malls as well as online and is always seeking the best deal. A perfect day in “Brynne World” ends in front of an outdoor fire with family, friends, s’mores and a delicious cocktail.

Facebook | Amazon page | GoodReads

RELEASE BLITZ + REVIEW & GI’S FAV: NOBODY KNOWS (SWAT Generation 2.0 #11) by Lani Lynn Vale

NOBODY KNOWS

Series: SWAT Generation 2.0 #11

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: November 10th, 2020

Synopsis
 

All he ever wanted was to matter to someone.

What he didn’t know was that he did matter to someone. 

Someone that worried about him every single day that he was gone.

***

Malachi Gabriel Gnocchi was missing for two years. Thanks to a mission gone wrong, not only had he been captured, but his best friend along with his fellow teammates had been taken, too.

He spent two years in hell, hoping and praying that one day he’d get to go home.

And one day he does. Only, he isn’t the same person that left. Every single thing that made him Malachi is no more.

***

Sierra started writing to soldiers overseas through the soldier pen pal program when she was in high school. Years later, she had no idea that the one soldier that she’d been paired up with in the very beginning would be the one man that would change her world eight years down the road.

When the letters from her soldier stopped, she knew that something bad had happened.

When they started back up again two years after the last letter, she thought that someone was playing a joke on her.

Only, that joke wasn’t a joke at all.

The man on the other end of those letters is a man that’s dying slowly from the inside out.

He’s a living, breathing mess and there’s only one thing she can do to help him.

Write him back and hope that she can bring him back from the edge.

 

 

Buy Links

Amazon | Amazon UK |Amazon AU| Amazon CA

 Barnes & Noble | Kobo| iBooks

 

 

5 ‘Your Soul’s Exactly Like Mine’ Stars

WOW, Oh Wow! EVERYONE needs to know that Nobody Knows is the most PERFECT of Penpals romance! My romantic heart is soaring right now and even with such an emotional ending, that brought me to tears, Malachi and Sierra’s HEA is EVERYTHING!!! Loved every single word of it! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 

Full review to follow…

 

“Your soul’s exactly like mine.”
“Like always gravitates toward like.”

 

 

ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

 

 

About the Author


LaniLynnVale

Lani Lynn Vale is a Wall Street Journal and 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 meaning over twenty) chickens. She hails from the Great State of Texas.

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