Month: May 2020

New Release and My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review of Beautifully Cruel by J. T. Geissinger @jennw23

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Beautifully Cruel, an all-new sexy and dark standalone romance from J.T. Geissinger is available now!

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Alpha (noun):

1) Having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy

2) The most powerful man in a group

3) Liam Black

He was a stranger to me, a dark and dangerous presence who materialized from the shadows one rainy night to save me from a vicious attack. I didn’t know his name or where he was from. All I knew was that the only place I’d ever felt safe was in his arms.

But safety is an illusion.

And not every savior is a hero.

And—as I’d soon find out—having an alpha save your life comes with a price.

Liam Black wanted something from me in return.

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Joyce42About J.T. Geissinger

J.T. Geissinger is a #1 internationally bestselling author of emotionally charged romance and women’s fiction. Ranging from funny, feisty romcoms to intense, edgy suspense, her books have sold millions of copies and been translated into several languages, including German, Hebrew, French, Czech, and Japanese. The film & TV rights to her Night Prowler series have been optioned by the BAFTA-winning studio that created VFX for movies such as Avatar, X-Men, and The Avengers.

She is a three-time finalist in both contemporary and paranormal romance for the RITA® Award, the highest distinction in romance fiction from the Romance Writers of America®. She is also a recipient of the Prism Award for Best First Book and the Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy.

She’s a Southern California native currently living in Nevada with her husband and rescue kitty, Zoe.

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My Review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

I did not see that coming! A mafia story with a dark, sexy Irishman, and a huge twist.

He can’t seem to stay away from the shy beauty in the diner. He’s a dangerous man with a reputation, but she has no idea who he is. She just knows that he is sexy, dark, and quiet. Liam Black has been showing up at Buddy’s Diner for eleven months now, sitting in Truvy “Tru” Sullivan’s section each time and only having coffee. He can’t seem to stay away from her even though he knows that it’s dangerous if he doesn’t. After saving her life and making sure that she is taken care of, he thinks of a way to have her and the let her go so that he doesn’t break her or put her in more danger.

Tru moved to Boston with her boyfriend at the time, who decided that she wasn’t enough for him. When Tru found out that he was cheating on her, she took matters into her own hands and dealt her form of revenge. Tru is going to school to become a lawyer. She’s not looking to become rich and famous defending high-profile cases. She has her reasons for the path she chose, and she is surprised to find that Liam has his own way of dealing justice. These two weren’t meant for each other, their age difference means nothing. They have so much in common and fit perfectly together.

I loved this story the characters are great, and the story was so much more than what I was expecting. Liam Black is older than Tru, but he can’t seem to stay away from her. Tru is from Texas and has no idea who Liam is or what he does. She knows that he is dangerous, but she is not afraid of him. She is surprised to see people’s reactions when they hear his name. Everyone shows fear. Tru feels safe with him and she is not afraid of him. She is not afraid to stand up to him or his men either. I give this story a 5-star review and highly recommend it to readers who enjoy mafia romance, women who are strong and smart, surprises, and stories will stay with you long after you have finished it.

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review of Roadkill by K. L. Ramsey @KLRamsey5

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

This story is twisted, full of action and tells a story of second chances at a good life for two people who have had some rough patches.

Cillian was set up and used as an example when he was a young man. Now he has done his time and is ready to live a full life. The only trouble is that he’s limited on finding someone to give him a chance since he is an ex-con. His luck changes when he decides to stop into the little diner for a cup of coffee and he meets Vivian.

Vivian has been working hard to make ends meet since she inherited the diner from her grandmother. She struggles to keep employees who are willing to work and show up to work. She has trouble finding reliable employees and works hard to keep her diner opened and not have to break her back to keep it going. She is lonely and wants a family of her own, but she doesn’t seem to have any luck in finding anyone to share her life with.

I really liked Cillian and Vivian’s story. Cillian has some hurdles to overcome and he needs to find his confidence and overcome his self-doubt as well as find a way to move on with his life and find his path. He has a dream but he has to find his way to make his dream come true and when he finds a way to pay back Savage for all he has done for him, he may give up on that dream and he’ll put his life on the line to save those that he loves. I give this story a 5-star review and I look forward to more in the Savage Hell MC series. The characters are strong, entertaining, and enjoyable to read.

Release and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Winter’s Arrow by Lexi C. Foss @EJBookPromos @LexiCFoss

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Title: Winter’s Arrow
Collection: Sinister Fairy Tales Collection
Author: Lexi C. Foss
Genre: Dark Fairy Tale Retrelling
Release Date: May 14, 2020
True love is a myth.
A trick.
A way to subdue the heroine and take everything from her.
 
Winter Snow
My “true love” conspired with my stepmother to have me killed and stole my throne.
But they failed.
I’ve been in hiding and refining my vengeance. I’m no longer the damsel they mistook me for once upon a time. I’m coming for them. And my kingdom, too.
Who needs dwarves when you have wolves?
Who needs blades when you have arrows?
 
My name used to be Snow. Now they call me the Winter’s Arrow. Because I’m here to destroy them all.
Kazek Flor
I’m not a prince but an Alpha. And I take what I want, when I want it. So when I found an Omega princess dying in the woods, I took her and made her mine.
I’ll train her. Embolden her. Help her seek the vengeance she is owed. Then, together, we’ll take down Winter Sector and the wicked Queen of Mirrors.
Run fast, little wolves.
Your former princess is about to rise with me by her side.
And we’re thirsting for your blood.

“Help,” I begged. “Need… help.”
Kazek frowned at me. “You’re going into estrus, Snow. I’m planning to help you.”
I shook my head, a whine catching in my throat. He didn’t understand. “No knot.” I couldn’t accept it. This had to be part of Vanessa’s plan, to make an Alpha think he could fuck me fully.
She’d planned to entice Enrique with this spell, to force him to knot me.
That was what she’d meant by having methods to induce the sensations. She’d cast some wicked enchantment that convinced Alphas I could handle them in a rut.
Tears collected in my eyes.
I’d escaped her clutches, only to fall into the hands of someone so much worse—an Alpha driven by need.
She’d won.
After all that… she’d still won.
I crumpled against him, sobbing beneath the crushing emotions of betrayal and defeat. And worse, arousal.
Because I wanted him.

 
 
USA Today Bestselling Author Lexi C. Foss loves to play in dark worlds, especially the ones that bite. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their furry children. When not writing, she’s busy crossing items off her travel bucket list, or chasing eclipses around the globe. She’s quirky, consumes way too much coffee, and loves to swim.

 

 
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My Review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

She’s lived a life of lies. After losing her parents at birth, Princess Snow has been raised by Queen of Mirrors, an Alpha that has stepped up and offered to raise Snow to take her place on the throne of Winter Sector. She is a Beta but will be trained to be worthy of taking the throne. Little does she now that her stepmother has been betraying her and the Beta’s of Winter Sector. She has planned to take control of the throne on her own.

He’s an Alpha, the second in command of the Norse Sector. Alpha Kazek was not born a shifter; he was turned as an adult human and has had to fight for his position to stand next to Alpha Ludvig. He has earned his position and Alpha Ludvig’s trust as well. He’s not a man who needs to rule, but when he finds Princess Snow in the woods of Norse Sector and finds that she snuck on their plane when they left Winter Sector, he takes it upon himself to punish her and he is determined to take her. He wants to punish her for the smart mouth when he was introduced to her as well as for the deception of sneaking on his plane.

She’s broken so many rules and has no idea that her trying to get away from Winter Sector has put her in danger. Little does she know that her need to survive and escape has put her in more danger. She has no idea who she is because she has been lied to all of her life. In order to survive and live, she will have to put her trust in Alpha Kazek. Both of them will have to find a way to survive the next few days and they will have to change.

I really enjoyed this story, a twisted retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Princess Snow has her circle of seven that have protected her all of her life and would anything to make sure that she survives Alpha Vanessa, Queen of Mirrors. I give this story a 5-star review and recommend it to readers who are looking for a twisted Fairy Tale, enjoy shifter stories, strong women who have been told that she is weak most of her life, and Alpha males that find their mates and find that they are complete once they have them.

 

My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review of Taken (Sinners of Boston #2) by Vanessa Waltz

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

He is dangerous, dark, and deadly. She thought he was a good guy, but after her father comes up missing and Carmella finds out that Michael is the reason for his absence, she is determined to do anything she can to saver her father. Even bargain her own life.

Michael Costa is the Consigliere of the Costa Mafia. He is a single father who will defend his children at all costs for any reason. He is looking for answers and has taken Ignacio for those answers and for revenge. His anger and darkness will cause a lot of turmoil for Michael and Carmela.

Carmela has offered herself up for retribution for her father’s freedom. Little does she know that her offer and Michael’s counteroffer will change both of their lives and their path to the life that they are both searching for.

I really liked this story. It’s full of action, suspense, secrets, and great characters. I give this story a 5-star review and I’m looking forward to more in this series. The characters are great. Michael and Carmela are both coming out of bad relationships and have a hard time believing that they could have a relationship that is not full of turmoil or angst. Michael has been attracted to Carmela for a while, but situations have changed, and they will need to find a way to overcome their pasts and move forward to find their HEA. Secrets will come to light and sacrifices will be made, but the family will continue to search for the Prince to save him.

New Release and Review: Ink by Sophie Lark @GiveMeBooksPR

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Title: Ink

An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance

Series: Colors of Crime #7

Author: Sophie Lark
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: May 13, 2020
Blurb

 

He’ll Never See It Coming…

I never thought I’d get revenge on Roman Turgenev. He was a Bratva prince, I was a nobody. So I don’t know why he turned his gorgeous green eyes on me, and decided to spend every single day of high school torturing me.

Now he’s the head of the Paris Mafia, more powerful than ever. To me, he’s the same arrogant bully I used to know. I don’t care if he’s trying to be nice to me. It’s only because he needs my help…

And I am going to help him. Or at least, I’ll pretend for a while…

I’ll get close to him.
I’ll learn all his secrets.
And then I’ll destroy him…

“Ink” is a bully mafia romance, Book 7 in the Colors of Crime series. It’s an intense, violent, and sexually charged stand-alone novel. Complete with HEA and no cliff-hangers, plus enough steamy scenes to set your kindle on fire!

 

 

 

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Sophie lives with her husband, two boys, and baby girl in the Rocky Mountain west. She writes intense, intelligent romance, with heroines who are strong and capable, and men who will do anything to capture their hearts.

She has a slight obsession with hiking, bodybuilding, and live comedy shows. Her perfect day would be taking the kids to Harry Potter World, going dancing with Mr. Lark, then relaxing with a good book and a monster bag of salt and vinegar chips.

 

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5

He never saw her coming…

He was raised in the Bratva, the son of the Turgenev family. He’s arrogant, rich, and raised to be a leader. He looks down on Mila because he knows that she is not part of the Bratva, and her family owns a restaurant. Mila Drozdov has switched schools because her mother comes from a well-known family, not because her family is rich. She’s now attending Blackwood with the rich and famous students. She can’t really afford the extras that the other students can, and Roman Turgenev is always calling her out and has made her an outcast at Blackwood. Mila wants nothing to do with Roman after what the Bratva did to her family. Can she get her revenge on the Bratva through Roman while doing her job?

Mila Drozdov is now out of College and living in Paris looking for a job as a reporter. With journalism degree, she is now ready to attain a job and live her life. The day of her interview she has a run in with Roman and it seems that things have not changed between them.

Roman Turgenev feels that he has grown and is ready for to carry on his father’s idea of opening a new casino in Paris. The trouble is that not everyone is excited for the new casino. When Roman runs into Mila again, literally, he finds the old Roman coming out and he is not happy to find that Mila still makes him crazy.

I really liked this story. The progression of Mila and Roman’s lives is entertaining, tumultuous, and steamy. They both need to come to terms with their feelings for each other. Mila is a curious woman who has to follow her head when she finds something that draws her in, until she has the answers, the only problem with this is that it puts her in danger and could end her life. Roman is used to violence and is trying to change his ways, but Mila seems to make that hard for him. He finds that he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

I give this story a 4-star review and suggest it to readers who enjoy Mafia/Bratva, enemies to lovers, danger, suspense, or strong-willed women who can’t seem to avoid danger.

 

Review of Guarding Georgia: A Bulletproof Butterfly Novel, by Anna Brooks #TuesdayBookBlog @annabrooksauth

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Wow! This book is action and Alpha packed, it’s steamy, and an edge of the seat read with twists throughout. I loved it from the first page to the end.

Georgia Westbury comes from a wealthy family with a father who is only concerned on the next deal that will get him more money. He’s corrupt and doesn’t care about his family unless they are helping him bring in more money. He married into money and has ruled his family with an iron fist from day one. Georgia has lived a life of money and no wants, with the exception of love and care. The one boy she has had a crush on for years, she has to act like she’s better than him and doesn’t care about him because her father had drilled it into her head that he is dangerous and no good.

Beau Bradford has loved Georgia for years. Growing up and going to the same school since day one, he has had her in his sights for years in high school. They have a strained relationship until tragedy hits Beau’s family and Georgia is in danger. That’s the turning point for them, but it won’t last for long.

I loved this story and it was hard to put the book down. I love the characters and will have to read Ms. Brooks’ other books. This was my first read of Ms. Brooks, but it definitely won’t be my last. I was gifted this ARC to read and I am so happy that I was a winner and had the chance to read it. I loved it and can’t wait for more. I give this story a 5-star review because it had everything I love in a book. Alpha, possessive man, a woman who has no problem letting that man take care of her and puts all of her trust in him, even if it takes ten years for her do it, action from start to finish and pages that draw my attention so much that I lose track of everything going on around me.

Teaser Reveal: Fender by Andi Rhodes & Nicole Cypher #TeaserTuesday #PreOrder #TuesdayBookBlog @EJBookPromos

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Fender (Soulless Kings MC #1) by @author.andi.rhodes and @nicole.cypher.author is releasing 5.28 #comingsoon #tbr

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Fender…
One night. That’s all it takes for a person’s life to forever be changed. One chaotic, unexpected, inevitable night and hundreds of bullets, two of them hitting my parents. I was born to be a Soulless King, born with sworn enemies and a loyal streak. Like a phoenix, I rise from the ash and vow to bring hell upon those responsible.

The problem with my vow is I’m not sure who is to blame. They tell me it’s the temptress with emerald eyes, the one who used to share my bed. How can I be sure since she left without giving me the chance to find out the truth?

Now that she’s back, she won’t get away before I ask my questions. But what if I don’t like the answers?

Charlie…
As the princess of the Black Savages, I was raised to believe one thing: my club is my family, no matter what. But when they are responsible for shattering the life I created, I do the only thing I can. I run.

The thing about running is I can’t do it forever. Life, past transgressions, tragedy… they hunt me down and drag me back, shoving me into the deep end of fate. And fate is a fickle bitch.

What if my fate is with him, the president of the Black Savages’ sworn enemy?

Fender contains subject matter that some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

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BIRDY (Upper Echelon Duet #1) by Dee Garcia

Release Date: May 26th

Series: Upper Echelon Duet #1

Genre: Mafia Romance/Romantic Suspense

 

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Come to the United States, they said.

Freedom and endless opportunities for all, they said.

So we did—made the ninety-mile trek overseas from Havana to Key West.

What they didn’t tell us was how hard these supposed opportunities would be to obtain when you’re an illegal alien. A fact that forced both my brother and I onto a dark path in an effort to help our family.

The difference between Tommy and I?

He didn’t get caught.

Had I stayed away from Arcángel—the illusive, faceless mastermind behind the Upper Echelon—I might not have gotten caught either.

Now, I’m paying the price, rotting away at the hands of the judicial system and facing possible deportation after serving my time.

Can’t get worse, right?

Wrong.

Enter Andrés Bala—the new C.O. at the Annex who fits the tall, dark, and handsome stereotype to a T. It’s clear the man wants me, and I don’t understand why.

Why I want him.

I’m a criminal…he strives for justice.

So wrong yet so right, we end up crossing the line, and after a sneaky, whirlwind affair, he vows to wait for me.

The question now is: can Andrés handle la Jefa outside the confines of her cage?

 

 

About the Author:
Self-published dark romance author Dee Garcia was born and raised in Miami, Florida.

A voracious fan of romance novels and long time lover of the written word, her mission is to craft unique, compelling, and deliciously dark stories that will give her readers a thrilling escape from the monotony of everyday reality. With fierce, headstrong heroines and sinful, possessive Alpha males weaved into her rousing tales, Dee hopes to leave her mark on the Indie world, one decadent plot twist at a time.

 

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Blog Tour & Review: Ties that Bind by L. Wilde @EJBookPromos @wilder_leslie

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Title: Ties That Bind
Series: Ruthless Sinners MC Book 1
Author: L. Wilder
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: May 6, 2020

 

The tension is high. The chemistry is explosive. The romance is swoony. The action is breathtaking. And the heat? That is SCORCHING! ~Britt Red Hatter Book Blog

I love the way L. Wilder creates these MC worlds and how each club has a different set of alpha males that make you fall them all. ~Goodreads reviewer

Delilah and Hawk are delicious together. ~M **the biggest bookworm**

Hawk and Delilah are an unlikely couple and prove that just because you are from two different worlds you can still find love. ~Read All About It

A thrill ride that will have you holding your breath to the very end. ~Book Club Gone Wrong

L. Wilder knows how to write great MC books and series; that’s just a fact! ~World Of Books 65

If the rest of L. Wilder’s new series is like the first book we are all in for a h*ll of a ride. ~Goodreads reviewer

Trust.
Loyalty.
Family.
These are the ties that bind. As a Ruthless Sinner, I live by those words—all the brothers do. We’re family, our bonds stronger than blood, and as their sergeant at arms, my loyalty has never wavered—until the night they brought her to the clubhouse.
The red-headed beauty didn’t belong there.
It was her brother who’d betrayed us, but there she was, atoning for his sins.
I didn’t want to hurt her.
I wanted to protect her, claim her as my own, but as secrets started to unfold, I was left with an impossible choice.
The ties that bind often come at a price—some more costly than others.
This is Hawk’s story- Book 1 of L. Wilder’s new Ruthless Sinners crossover series. Ties That Bind is a standalone MC romance with a group of bikers who will take you on a hell of a ride. They’re foul-mouthed, possessive alphas who will stop at nothing to protect their women. No cheating and a HEA.
Leslie Wilder grew up in a small town in West Tennessee. A country girl at heart, she’s always thought that life is too short, but she had no idea how short it really was until her brother passed away in 2014. She’s always been an avid reader, loving the escape only a great book can give, and wondered if she had what it took to write one of the wild romances she’d come to adore. With the support of her family and friends, she published Inferno: A Devil Chaser’s MC, one year after her brother’s death. With him in mind, she fulfilled her lifetime dream of writing. Since then, she’s completed the Devil Chaser’s Series and continued on with the Satan’s Fury MC Series. She has so many stories in her head, and can’t wait to share each and every one.
Leslie has been blown away by the support of her readers, appreciating every message, review, and encouraging word she’s received over the past year. She looks forward to continuing this journey with them for years to come.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

He wasn’t a man who ever thought he’d settle down with one woman, but when he first saw Delilah something inside of him shifted.

Hawk is dedicated to his brothers in the Ruthless Sinners MC. His focus is on keeping them safe and watching their backs no matter what happens. When he has trouble with his distributer his whole life will change. He came from a loving family and is not broken nor is he damaged in any way, he just found that the Ruthless Sinners MC completed him and gave him a place to feel whole and like he belonged.

Delilah and her brother Danny came from a single parent household after their mother left their father when they were young. Delilah worked hard to get her nursing license and works at a Nursing Care Home. She’s happy with her career and her life. When her brother Danny is not heard from by her mom for a day, her mother becomes worried and asks Delilah to check in on him and finds more than she’s looking for.

I really liked this book. It’s full of action, secrets, deception, danger, and an MC that is more than what they seem on the surface. They’re 1%, but they prove that should not judge a book by its cover. They are so much more than what you see. They are dangerous, deadly, but they have huge hearts. I give this story a 5-star review and look forward to more of the Ruthless Sinners MC. If you like MC, men who will do anything for the ones they love, are loyal but just as dangerous, you will love this book.

 

New Release: Father Figure by Alana Albertson and Jane Harvey-Berrick @AlanaAlbertson @jharveyberrick

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Father Figure

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Look at that SEXY cover too!

WOW! This book was full of heat, turmoil, and secrets. It’s so wrong, but such a great read!

Father Gabriel Thorne is a man in turmoil. He is an ex-Navy SEAL now a Catholic Priest. His past has eaten at him for almost twenty years. April 23 is always a rough day for Father Gabriel. It was the day that his life changed him. He changed from a cocky young man who thought he was invincible to a killing machine for the SEAL’s. After he left the Teams, he struggled for a few years before he was saved by Father Michael and his life changed again, giving him a new purpose.

Blue “Mariana” has had a rough life. Her mother was neglectful and found her life from a needle and a bottle. When she finally told Blue about her father, it was a lie, but it was a lie that Blue lived and found her path to live. She was determined to search out and destroy the man who killed her father. Little did she know that her life would be changed in so many ways with that determination for revenge.

I hated Blue in this story, especially the beginning. Her need for revenge blinded her and made her a person that was destructive and mean. I hated the way she was with Gabe and he had no idea why. I did eventually warm up to her, after Gabe brought out the kind person who wasn’t blinded by hate and destruction. I was happy to see Gabe find peace with his past and his life. I give this story a 5-star review and highly recommend it if you enjoy stories of taboo love, age difference, angsty, tumultuous characters, or stories ex-Military men, you will love this story. It’s hot kept me on the edge of my seat while reading it because I wasn’t sure when Blue would finally see the light. I love Alana Albertson’s SEAL stories and was so happy to see the Pickled Frog in this story.