HONOUR A HERO WEEKEND! On the weekend of June 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2024, The Elizabeth’s Trusts are concentrating on a fundraiser solely aimed at raising funds for Phoenix Trust.

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I’m so proud and excited that we’re doing this fundraising event. As proud sister of a veteran (Army), a sister in-law of a retired Veteran (Army), and Aunt to an Active Army Guard Reservist, I am honored to share in this as part of the Elizabeth’s Trusts, and I hope that you will check this out!

I’ve heard what it’s like to be out serving your country and have no one back home who sends you a letter, a message, or a care package. It’s hard for them, but at Christmas, it’s beyond depressing. That’s what led to:

Honour a Hero weekend!

On the weekend of June 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2024, The Elizabeth’s Trusts are concentrating on a fundraiser solely aimed at raising funds for Phoenix Trust. For this weekend, we are asking you to donate £17.00 or $21.00 towards providing a Christmas parcel for a member of the armed forces.

£17.00 will buy a Christmas box from Operation Christmas Box in the UK, which will be sent to a member of the armed forces currently serving. Christmas 2023, we raised money for 64 boxes to be delivered.

$21.00 will buy blankets, scarves, hats, travel mugs, and many other items for serving members of the armed forces and veterans who may be homeless or struggling. These will be sent via VA Centres.

These men and women fight for our right to live freely and defend our countries. Many of our armed forces don’t receive parcels in the UK and the USA from home. This can lead to feelings of depression, carelessness, and sometimes suicide. By giving £17.00 or $21.00, we can help these brave souls understand they are not alone and are thought of and cared about. Getting a parcel when you expect nothing is a huge joy and comfort and if we can help save one life, it is worth it.

Please help the Elizabeth’s Trusts help our heroes and show them they do not stand alone and that people think and pray for them and wish them all the very best.

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On Tour with Silver Dagger Book Tours – The Death Dweller’s MC – Relentless by Kathryn C. Kelly – With My 4⭐️ Review

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 The legacy continues….


Relentless

Death Dwellers MC Legacy Generation Book 3

by Kathryn C. Kelly

Genre: Contemporary MC Romance

In the gripping sequel to “Restless,” Christopher “Outlaw” Caldwell’s transformation into a devoted family man is put to the ultimate test. Once feared for his ruthlessness, he finds himself drifting further away from his notorious MC leader persona as he navigates the aftermath of his youngest child’s turbulent entrance into the world.

As Jo experiences a new set of challenges, he only spirals further, affecting everyone around him. Most especially his wife, Megan, who struggles to traverse her grief as she enters a new stage in her life while dealing with a hard-headed bully.

Amidst this chaos, CJ, Outlaw and Meggie’s son, struggles to hold everything together as his parents falter. He has a hard time recognizing his developing feelings for a girl who isn’t Harley Banks, causing further complications in his already tumultuous life.
Meanwhile, Bash still lurks, and as his reign of terror continues, the kids of the MC learn what it means to be a Death Dweller.

In this gritty and emotionally charged sequel, “Relentless” delves deeper into the complexities of family, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life within the MC world. Will Outlaw’s transformation be enough to protect those he loves, or will the past catch up with him, threatening to tear everything apart?


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Restless

Death Dwellers MC Legacy Generation Book 2

In the gripping second installment of the Death Dweller MC’s Legacy Series, “Restless,” CJ Caldwell finds himself facing more challenges and heartbreak than ever before. Still grappling with a devastating family tragedy, CJ is now also dealing with the fractured relationship between him and his once-best friend, Harley. Her erratic behavior has not only destroyed their friendship, but it also threatens to unravel other important relationships in CJ’s life.

As CJ’s parents struggle with their own personal issues, the weight of responsibility falls heavily on CJ’s young shoulders. He must step up and take care of his siblings while navigating the complex dynamics of a broken family. But little does he know, danger lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce when he least expects it.


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Reckless

Death Dwellers MC Legacy Generation Book 1

Sixteen-year-old CJ Caldwell struggles to live up to the reputation of his legendary father, Outlaw. He dreams of joining the Death Dwellers, but he’s expected to finish high school and go to college before he can even be considered.

To make matters worse, the only girl he wants, Harley Banks, has rejected him, breaking his heart. Little does he know, she’s breaking her own heart too. CJ must navigate the challenges of becoming a man, coping with heartbreak, and saving his cousin Ryan from dangerous influences.

In this gripping coming-of-age tale, CJ learns that being reckless can have serious consequences, and that sometimes, the hardest thing to do is the right thing.


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In her dreams, Kathryn C. Kelly is a flirtatious biker babe with the rumble of a hog between her legs and a shirtless bad boy wrapped in her arms. Kathryn and her bad ass biker boy spend their evenings tossing back great scotch (Chivas Regal) and fighting over who is better at Cards against Humanity (she is, obviously.)
In her reality, Kathryn is a native New Orleanian who has survived Hurricane Katrina and breast
cancer. Now she’s hoping to survive three lively girls. While not playing Wonder Mom, Kathryn can be found putting all those dreams into the pages of her next Death Dwellers Motorcycle Club novel.


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My Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5

I read Reckless, Restless and Relentless and it was my first introduction to The Death Dwellers MC. I started with The Legacy Generation, but I wasn’t too lost since these books included some background into the OG Death Dwellers MC. This series is unpredictable, twisted, ruthless, suspenseful, and at times very maddening. There were times I wanted to reach into the book and grad some of the characters and shake them until they started using their brains and realizing the destruction they were making.

Even with the maddening parts of this series, I enjoyed reading all three books and I liked most of the characters. Not that there were bad characters, but there were annoying characters that angered me. I highly recommend this series if you like to read twisted and unpredictable MC stories. I am looking forward to reading Ruthless when it comes out.

This was my first introduction to Kathryn C. Kelly, but I will more than likely go back and read the Original series as well. There are a lot of characters to keep straight, and with the family tree at the front of the first book helps with keeping them straight.

Book Tour, Review, and Giveaway for Privilege: The Valesky Crime Family Book 2 by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue @SDSXXTours

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Privilege

The Valesky Crime Family Book 2

by Tina Donahue

Genre: Dark Mafia Romance 

 

She’ll destroy the mobsters who murdered her brother… unless they kill her first.

District cop Lia Blosky warned her twin brother not to get involved with the Valesky Crime Family. He didn’t listen. Now, he’s dead, tortured horribly before mobsters murdered him. Out for blood, she’ll do anything to see these monsters dead.

FBI Special Agent Adrian Kalin is connected to the Valesky Family in a way he loathes and doesn’t want. His stepfather rules the syndicate and is tired of Lia threatening to kill him and others responsible for her brother’s death. To shut her up for good, he orders Adrian to murder her. Who better than an FBI agent who has no connection to her and knows how to hide evidence?

Adrian resists, but if it comes down to saving Lia or his brothers and mother from Dimitri’s rage, he’ll have to choose family.

In a deadly game between each other and the mob, Lia and Adrian fight to survive… while also surrendering to their undeniable attraction to each other.

This is book two in the Valesky Crime Family series, can be enjoyed independently and has an HEA.

Publisher’s Note: This contemporary dark mafia romance contains elements of mystery, suspense, action, adventure, adult themes, and possible triggers for some readers.

 

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A Russian kingpin wants her dead… the only one who can stop it is the man sent to murder her.

Toni Flores loved her dream job working for a respected US senator until he raped her. She’s determined to bring him to justice, no matter the cost.

For years, Dimitri Valesky, head of a Russian crime family in America, has bought off those in government. Just like the senator responsible for Toni’s assault. When she won’t keep quiet about it and risks Dimitri’s business, he orders his stepson Michael to kill her.

Michael’s a lobbyist not a mafia enforcer. He refuses the insane demand, but Dimitri insists. The power he holds over Michael and his brothers is absolute… or so he believes.

Rather than murder Toni, Michael intends to romance her. Once he convinces her to keep quiet about the Senator, she won’t be a target any longer and Dimitri will back off on the hit. The plan falls apart and now they are dodging mafia enforcers, bullets, and Dimitri’s outrage.

Michael and Toni fight to stay alive and save those dearest to them as they also fall hopelessly in love.

This is book one in the Valesky Crime Family series and has an HEA.

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Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.

On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.

 

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My Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5

She wants to get vengeance for the death of her twin, but her own police department and partner on the force won’t help her. In fact, they seem to be stalling her and ignoring her claims. District Cop Lia Blosky is now alone in the world, with the exception of her neighbor Mama L. Lia’s lost a lot since her family immigrated to the US. However, the worst loss is her twin and the way she lost him. Now she’s determined to make those involved pay. The only problem is that the people she’s after are dangerous and already have Lia in their sights.

Special Agent Adrian Kalin wants to break away from his family, along with two of his brothers that just want to live their lives on their terms but being the stepson of a mob leader is not easy. It’s not easy to live your life without him making threats for favors or for making a man do his dirty work. When Adrian’s stepfather, Dimitri Valesky orders him to get rid of the woman that wants to kill him, Adrian is put in tough situation and if he doesn’t do as he’s told those he loves will pay.

I really liked this story, and the characters were great. The story is action and suspense packed. Lia is a smart woman that is always thinking things through to get the results she wants, and Adrian is a man that has been on the edge for so long under his stepfather’s thumb that he can’t seem to see a way out. When Lia convinces Adrian that her plan will work, they have to go through a lot to get the results they are hoping for. I loved the mall scene and Lia’s grit and determination to stay alive and escape Adrian was both smart and dangerous, but she felt that she had nothing else to lose. Her willingness to die for what she believes shows her character and unfortunately, her loneliness in the world. This was the first book I read in this series, but I was not lost as to what was going on because Ms. Donahue covered what was needed from book 1 to know what was going on in book 2. I give this story a 4-star review and look forward to more in the series.

BookTour and Giveaway – MISSION: REPAIR (Rise Again Warrior Series) by Stacy Eaton @StacySEaton @SDSXXTours

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Mission: Repair
Rise Again Warrior Series Book 3
by Stacy Eaton
Genre: Military Romantic Suspense
“Ms. Eaton takes on a subject that most people overlook. The trials and turmoil that our wounded men and women face when they return home from war.”
Technical Sergeant Brady Vanover had a solid career in the United States Air Force, along with a loving wife, and two young children. Everything was his for the taking, but after a non-life-threatening injury on deployment, Brady is for the first time unsure of his future.
Brady continues to struggle with his pain, fight the system, and figure out where his life will go now. With anger issues growing and his need to self-medicate with alcohol and pain medication, Brady finds himself teetering on the edge of losing himself and his family.
With the help of the Rise Again Warrior organization, Brady will have to work hard to repair what he has damaged, both mentally and physically.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This book deals with the intense emotions surrounding PTSD, TBI’s, Depression and Suicide. It can be difficult for a reader to read if they know someone battling, or who has lost the battle with such things.
The Rise Again Warrior Series is an intense and emotional journey through the lives of many service members, their families, and their friends. Focusing on the trials that they face after wartime is over, and they have returned home to a nation that sometimes seems to have forgotten what they were fighting for, and what all of these people sacrificed in the name of Honor & Duty.
Coming to audio later this summer!
Mission: Accept
Rise Again Warrior Series Book 2
Dana Donahue might be Shane Logan’s cousin, but she’s nothing like him—she’s quite the opposite of him. Her thoughts focus on what money and people can do for her. She never approved of Shane joining the military and knows little about the world he has lived in for most of his life. All that will change when she has to ask him for a job after her father cuts her off.
Derek Stall lives on the streets by choice—not circumstance. Memories of what he did under order sometimes haunt him, other times give him the strength to move through one more day until he can finish the mission he started.
A chance meeting between Dana and Derek will lead to an unlikely friendship that might just save his life, but the drastic differences between them could be the dividing wedge that keeps them apart.
When Derek feels he has to leave Rise Again Warrior to complete his mission, he begins to realize that he could be leaving behind more than just a few friends. Could he be leaving behind the possibility of a healthy future before he finally accepts his past?
Mission: Believe
Rise Again Warrior Series Book 1
Mission: Believe, Bronze Star Winner, Readers Favorite Awards, 2020
Staff Sgt. Shane Logan is lucky to have come from a privileged family, and after losing both of his legs in the war, he now has the best prosthetics that money can buy. While he is trying to move forward with life, he struggles with the past and the way people react to him and his disability.
Dr. Lauren Falcone works tirelessly to help veterans deal with the trauma and pain of their deployments. Her unique virtual approach to therapy keeps her busy, and the assistance she provides to service members as they recover mentally helps her resolve her own anxieties.
When Shane meets Lauren at a fundraiser for his father’s organization, he wonders if there just might be a chance for him to get his dream off the ground and maybe find a normal life with someone who can look past his flaws and see the man he is inside.
Shane and Lauren are drawn to each other by their hope to make life easier for veterans, both physically and emotionally. Their goal is to build Shane’s dream organization, Rise Again Warrior, that will assist veterans to integrate more easily into society and have the opportunity to receive state-of-the-art technology and therapy.
Now, if they can only have faith in themselves, learn to deal with their own demons, and believe in each other, they might find a way to bring this dream to fruition.
Stacy Eaton is a USA Today Bestselling author and began her writing career in October of 2010. Stacy took early retirement from law enforcement after over fifteen years of service in 2016 due to a second serious concussion. Her last three years on the job were in investigations and crime scene investigation. She now writes full-time.
Stacy resides in southeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, who works in law enforcement, and her teen daughter. Stacy also has a son who is currently serving in the United States Navy.
Stacy writes a variety of genre’s, but mostly romance. Her favorites series to write is the Rise Again Warrior series. She enjoys writing real-life stories that people can relate too with real-life problems, emotions, and solutions.
Her favorites: Supporting and honoring our veterans, classic cars, photography, Disney, music, coffee and her favorite sweatshirt that says, “You are dangerously close to getting killed in my next novel.”
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Blog Tour: The SEAL’s Temptation by Jacquie Biggar – A Giveaway and Review @JacqBiggar @SDSXXTours

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The SEAL’s Temptation
Wounded Hearts Book 7
by Jacquie Biggar
Genre: Romantic Suspense
DEA Agent Maggie Holt knows about Hell…
After eighteen months undercover in a Mexican cartel, Maggie is broken. The kickass agent she once was, is gone, leaving her riddled with guilt and nightmares. Forced to take paid leave, Maggie accepts the offer of a vacation on the ranch of the man who’d rescued her from an almost certain death.
Frank Stein knows the signs of PTSD, he’d suffered the symptoms himself as Chief Petty Officer of SEAL Team Five. Honorably retired from duty, Frank has found peace at the family ranch and hopes it will do the same for Magdalena. Ever since he’d first met her when she was interrogating his buddy, Jared, Frank has been fascinated by the raven-haired beauty and wants the chance to see where their relationship could go.
Adam O’Connor is Maggie’s partner. He knows her. He loved her once and could again, if she’d let him in. But he’s also angry she took the chances she did by going undercover against orders. And now, things are different. She’s different.
When a right-wing militia group infiltrates the area, will DEA Agent Maggie Holt, her partner, Adam O’Connor, and ex-SEAL Chief Frank Stein be able to set aside their differences to stop them before someone dies? And who will Maggie choose, the handsome cowboy, or her charismatic DEA partner?
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USA Today bestselling author Jacquie Biggar loves to write Romantic Suspense novels brimming w/Attitude.
Jacquie Biggar is a USA Today bestselling author of romance who loves to write about tough, alpha males and strong, contemporary women willing to show their men that true power comes from love. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and loves to hear from readers all over the world!
In her own words: “My name is Jacquie Biggar. When I’m not acting like a total klutz I am a wife, mother of one, grandmother, and a butler to my calico cat. My guilty pleasure are reality tv shows like Amazing Race and The Voice. I can be found every Monday night in my armchair plastered to the television laughing at Blake and Adam’s shenanigans. I love to hang at the beach with DH (darling hubby) taking pictures or reading romance novels (what else?). I have a slight Tim Hortons obsession, enjoy gardening, everything pink and talking to my friends.”
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MY REVIEW: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 out of 5

As a DEA agent Maggie Holt knows all too well the dangers and darkness that live in the world, so when she decides to go undercover, against the orders of her superiors, in the Mexican cartel and is held for eighteen months before she’s rescued, Maggie is a woman that needs to heal. She’s been through hell and back and now she has to convince her boss and her partner that she is healed and ready to continue her duty.

Frank Stein is a man that knows all too well the damage a person can endure when being held against their will and tortured for months. He’s a retired Navy SEAL Chief and knows the signs of PTSD well. After helping his brother in arms, Adam rescue Maggie, Adam’s partner in the DEA, from the cartel, he gives her a place to rest, relax, and hopefully heal from her ordeal. He also hopes that it shows her that they could be good for each other and together.

I had been waiting for this story to come out. After reading Maggie’s Revenge I was craving more of Maggie and her DEA team as well as the sexy cowboy that helped to rescue her. The wait was worth it. I enjoyed Maggie and Frank’s story and the story was full of continuous action, danger and great characters. Frank owns a ranch in Texas and is dealing with his own problems that go along with ranching, rustling, and making ends meet. When the ranch problems bleed into the DEA’s jurisdiction, things get heated and more dangerous. This story was a page turner with the danger, suspense between Texas and Las Vegas, and FBI agents undercover. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more of the Wounded Hearts Series in the future. I give this story a 4.5-star review and recommend it to readers that enjoy suspense, danger, undercover agents, and wounded heroes that are looking for respite from their dangerous pasts.

Tour, Giveaway and Review for Guarding My Six by K.J. Porter @SDSXXTours

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Guarding My Six
by K.J. Porter
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Wade Hamilton is an ex-Army Ranger and an accomplished tattoo artist. Now, thanks to a gift that was bestowed upon him by a grateful mother during a trip to Alaska several years ago, he is also a protector; a guardian. His gift, which he uses sparingly, allows him to infuse his art with special qualities. When a shy, young, woman and her three college roommates, walk into his studio he senses there’s something unique about Tori. After the initial interview, he comes to understand she has suffered a devastating loss and keeps her grief buried deep inside. While working on the special tattoo she’d designed herself, Wade adds a little magic to the ink that will boost her courage and, perhaps, bring a little joy and excitement to her life. And then, she and her friends walk out of his studio and out of his life.
Three months later, Wade receives a call from an old Army buddy, Matthew Miller, whose baby sister is critically injured in a hit and run. Wade wastes no time heading to Savannah, Georgia to lend his support. Never having met Matt’s family, other than a brother and their father, Wade has no idea that Victoria Miller is the same woman who has been haunting his dreams since she walked out of his studio.
As Tori fights for her life, Wade refuses to leave her side, believing it was his magic that had put her in front of the car that nearly killed her. To further complicate matters, he finds himself falling hard for Tori. Knowing that nothing good can come from developing a relationship with her, Wade is terrified that his secret will only put Tori in more danger. A secret he’s kept buried since he was thirteen; he believes his abusive, alcoholic, father beat Wade’s younger brother, Davey, so badly it caused the boy permanent brain damage. It was also the first time the “red-rage” took over Wade, leaving him with no memory of the event and put his father in the hospital.
When Tori refuses to give up on a chance for happiness with Wade, he can no longer push her away. He realizes he must confront his demons and put them to rest before they can take the next step in their relationship. But, when an unknown, and very powerful, enemy from his parents’ past catches up with him, Tori could very well become collateral damage.
Kate Porter is an American writer based in South Georgia. She grew up on a small farm in central Indiana where she graduated from Owen Valley Community High School. Her first short story was published in the school newspaper when she was fifteen. Kate went on to study fiction writing at Greenville Technical College, appeared at numerous Comic Cons, book readings, author events and participated in author panels and has been featured as a guest author on a blog tour. In 2013 Kate was not only profiled in her hometown newspaper, Spencer Evening World, but she was also profiled in Woman’s Day magazine.
In 2014 Kate was the recipient of the NEW APPLE BOOK AWARD for the Mystery category for her novel, BLACK HARVEST, which also received FIVE STARS from Reader’s Favorite. Kate’s writing credits range from poetry to short stories to full-length books and manuscripts, and screenwriting. When she isn’t writing, or percolating her newest story ideas, she and her best friends are cracking each other up with their silly puns and holding entire conversations using GIFs.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Magic, ex-Military Special Forces, shifters, oh my!

Wade Hamilton had a rough life. He left home as soon as possible and joined the service. After leaving the service he opened a tattoo parlor in New Orleans and has a desire to help people when they are in trouble. After a trip with two buddies to Alaska, and Wade rescued a young girl from two men, Wade now has more of a desire to help those that need it. He also has some help with his penchant for stepping into danger from the mother of the young girl he rescued in Alaska. Wade does have a secret though and one chance meeting with a young woman that he can’t seem to get out of his head, it could all come crashing down around him.

Tori Miller has always been a daddy’s girl, always done what he has told her, and never stands up to her father. She wants to make him proud and do as he asks, he has enough on his mind when he and her two brothers are deployed overseas so much. She is now getting ready to graduate from college and wants to have a little more courage and strength. When she walks into Wade’s tattoo parlor with her two best friends, she already has an idea for her first tattoo. Although she knows her father may not be happy about it, the tattoo is her honor to her father and brothers. After meeting Wade and seeing his tattoos, Tori asks him to add a little extra to her tattoos to include courage.

I really enjoyed this book. It is full of great characters, a great story, danger, action, and finding the truth. Tori finds that she has a unique ability after she has a near death experience. Tori and Wade find that they have more of a connection than they expected. The truth about Wade’s family has a lot of twists and turns and when revealed to Wade, he will have to come to terms with his decision to leave years ago and how things have changed. I love how Ms. Porter showed that Wade was settled, mature, and a man that could be trusted and counted on. His two buddies that he was trying to help are so different and really needed to get a clue. The book was entertaining, and the pages turned quickly through this book. I had a hard time putting it down. I give this story a 5-star review and recommend it to readers that enjoy, paranormal, military, action, and stories with strong characters.

My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review of Rise Again Warrior Mission: Believe by Stacy Eaton @StacySEaton @SDSXXTours

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Review of Rise Again Warrior (Mission: Believe) by Stacy Eaton

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 If I could give 5 more, I would!

Dr. Lauren Falcone works with military men and women that are struggling with life after returning home from their tours of duty to our country. She is a kind, gentle soul that has her own scars to bear and deal with. She’s struggled with leaving her home and being in crowds and has adjusted her career to be able to help others that struggle with these kinds of things. Since she meets with her clients remotely, she’s able to do her work wherever she is.

Staff Sgt. Shane Logan is recovering from an IED blast that took out his team fifteen months ago while returning from a raid. Not many from his team made it out of that ambush, he did, but with both physical and mental scars to show for it. He is dealing with his own issues as well as the issues of people who encounter him and don’t know how to act or what to say, so they stare at him and give him a wide birth or they look at him with pity, neither makes him feel any better about himself. With the confidence he gains, he shares his dream with his father about a new project he wants to bring to life, and his father uses this opportunity to get what he wants in return.

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The story of two people who have lived through tragedy, but in different ways. They both suffer from survivors’ guilt and their struggles are real with their pain, mental anguish, and fears of what they have been through and their struggles to move on and find a new normal, a new life, and a reason to continue to live. These two need each other to find their way towards a life they can live rather than just move through the motions. They both have a lot to overcome and find it in themselves to reach for what they want and hold onto it.

This story is tragic, heartfelt, inspiring, and one of my favorite reads this year. It touched me in so many ways. It is so realistic and emotional, and written with a beautiful touch. Shane’s need for approval shows so much vulnerability and is so realistic. He needs that validation to help find himself again and Lauren gives him that and so much more. I give this story a 5-star review, if I could give it more, I would. I look forward to reading more of the Rise Again Warrior books in the near future. I love the characters and the plot of this story. It was beautifully written. This was my first read of Stacy Eaton, but it won’t be my last. I look forward to finding more books written by her and continuing the series of the Rise Again Warrior books.

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: Rise Again Warrior Series by Stacy Eaton @StacySEaton @SDSXXTours

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Mission: Believe
Rise Again Warrior Series Book 1
by Stacy Eaton
Genre: Contemporary Military Romance
Staff Sgt. Shane Logan is lucky to have come from a privileged family, and after losing both of his legs in the war, he now has the best prosthetics that money can buy. While he is trying to move forward with life, he struggles with the past and the way people react to him and his disability.
Dr. Lauren Falcone works tirelessly to help veterans deal with the trauma and pain of their deployments. Her unique virtual approach to therapy keeps her busy, and the assistance she provides to service members as they recover mentally helps her resolve her own anxieties.
When Shane meets Lauren at a fundraiser for his father’s organization, he wonders if there just might be a chance for him to get his dream off the ground and maybe find a normal life with someone who can look past his flaws and see the man he is inside.
Shane and Lauren are drawn to each other by their hope to make life easier for veterans, both physically and emotionally. Their goal is to build Shane’s dream organization, Rise Again Warrior, that will assist veterans to integrate more easily into society and have the opportunity to receive state-of-the-art technology and therapy.
Now, if they can only have faith in themselves, learn to deal with their own demons, and believe in each other, they might find a way to bring this dream to fruition.
Mission: Accept
Rise Again Warrior Series Book 2
Dana Donahue might be Shane Logan’s cousin, but she’s nothing like him—she’s quite the opposite of him. Her thoughts focus on what money and people can do for her. She never approved of Shane joining the military and knows little about the world he has lived in for most of his life. All that will change when she has to ask him for a job after her father cuts her off.
Derek Stall lives on the streets by choice—not circumstance. Memories of what he did under order sometimes haunt him, other times give him the strength to move through one more day until he can finish the mission he started.
A chance meeting between Dana and Derek will lead to an unlikely friendship that might just save his life, but the drastic differences between them could be the dividing wedge that keeps them apart.
When Derek feels he has to leave Rise Again Warrior to complete his mission, he begins to realize that he could be leaving behind more than just a few friends. Could he be leaving behind the possibility of a healthy future before he finally accepts his past?
Mission: Repair
Rise Again Warrior Series Book 3
“Ms. Eaton takes on a subject that most people overlook. The trials and turmoil that our wounded men and women face when they return home from war.”
Technical Sergeant Brady Vanover has a solid career as a Civil Engineer with the United States Air Force, a loving wife of nine years, and two young children. While Brady is on deployment, the things he sees and hears begins to wear on him and take him to a place he never imagined himself being.
Once Brady returns, his troubles descend further over him, and it becomes a battle not to lose everything that he has worked so hard to achieve. With anger issues and his need to self-medicate with alcohol, Brady finds himself teetering on the edge of losing his career and his family.
With the help of the Rise Again Warrior organization, Brady will have to work hard to repair what he has damaged.
Stacy Eaton is a USA Today Bestselling author and began her writing career in October of 2010. Stacy took an early retirement from law enforcement after over fifteen years of service in 2016, with her last three years in investigations and crime scene investigation to write full time.
Stacy resides in southeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, who works in law enforcement, and her teen daughter. She also has a son who is currently serving in the United States Navy, and two grandchildren.
When Stacy is not writing, she enjoys photography and relaxing on the beach.
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ARC Review of : I Like the Way You Hurt by Lorrain Allen @SDSXXTours @AuthorLAllen #TuesdayBookBlog

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⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5 out of 5

Cocoa is a senior in high school living in Los Angeles. She’s biracial and living with her mother who has been dating Matthew, from West Virginia. Cocoa’s world will be turned upside down when her mother accepts the proposal from Matthew, and they move to West Virginia before Cocoa starts her senior year of high school.

Maverick is a senior who rules the high school that Cocoa will attend for her senior year. His father is a well-respected judge in their small town. Little do the towns people know his real father. The man is pure evil and has made Maverick’s life a living hell. He doesn’t know the meaning of love or kindness. His two best friends are the only people who know what Maverick’s life has been like and the real father that has raised him.

The first few chapters were hard for me to get through. I’m not a fan of bullies but as I got through the chapters the story got better for me. I am a fan of dark romance books though and this book has that as well. Once I got into the book it was easier to read and I liked it. I found the change in Maverick to be refreshing and the fact that he got away from his hometown to find the better man that he could be was good. If you like young adult romance, bully, or dark romance, you should pick up this book. I give it a 3.5-star review.

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I Like the Way You Hurt
A Dark Interracial High School Bully Romance
by Lorrain Allen
Genre: Dark Romance
Publication Date: December 6, 2019
After the tragic death of her father several years ago, Cocoa’s mother has finally found love again. Cocoa is uprooted from Los Angeles, California to a small town in West Virginia before the start of her senior year. Though she’s not enthusiastic about the move, she’s very excited that her mother has found the will to love again. Cocoa meets Maverick prior to the first day of school. Cocoa is biracial and is everything Maverick has been taught to hate. Though Maverick hates her on sight, a fire burns between them that could destroy both of their worlds, leaving them in ashes. Cocoa can sense the hurt and anger in Maverick wanting to burst free and consume everything in its path. Will Cocoa be the one person that can soothe Maverick’s soul before he self-destructs?
Maverick’s mother committed suicide to escape her abusive husband, leaving six-year-old Maverick to face the fists of his father alone. The only things Maverick can relate to are power, control, pain, and anger. He doesn’t know how to love. He’s afraid of the feelings that Cocoa stirs in him because he’s not supposed to want her with a fever that burns so bright that it leaves him aching. The only way he knows how to control his feelings is to destroy Cocoa and make her hurt.
WARNING: This book contains strong sexual content and triggers. The subject matter is very brutal. Readers beware. This book isn’t for sensitive individuals.
This is a standalone book.
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Lorrain has enjoyed writing ever since she was a child and was also part of the poetry club in middle school. She loves to get away from the world and lose herself in a book. As a young adult, she became a romance book junky and was inspired to pen her first romance by the many creative authors whose books she’s read. She wants to provide her fans with a suspenseful read that has a twist at the end. The subject matters of her books are a little controversial, but life is boring without a little controversy.
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This is my first blog post ever.

I am starting this because I want to be able to review books that I read in a place that I felt comfortable doing so. I’m an avid reader of romance and I wanted to share my thoughts on the books that I read as well as the writers who write them. I love crime and suspense as well, so I look forward to reading more of this and reviewing the books.

 

Silence Between the Storms, Book 5 in the Deep River Series by Nyssa Kathryn is available now! Read my 5⭐ Review now.

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I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

A great story in the Deep River Series.

Nora’s fighting her demons from her childhood. She moved to Deep River to be near her brother and she got the added bonus of his SEAL team mates being there too. When things start getting weird for Nora, she’s afraid that her mother’s words are coming true and that she is just like her mother. Can Zac show her that it’s not what she thinks and can he keep her safe?

Zac knows that he shouldn’t have feelings for Nora, she’s his best friends little sister. However, as he gets closer to her and gets to know her better, he can’t help it. When her world starts shattering, Zac is the one to be there to catch her and show her that she’s doing alright for herself and there are other forces trying to destroy her.

I love Nyssa Kathryn’s stories. Her characters are all wonderful. While the women may seem weak at first, once you get to know them and the men they care about stand beside them, their strength shines and the men help to bring out the best in these women. I can’t wait to read more and get to know the members that are coming along soon. I look forward to reading Nyssa Kathryn’s books and falling in love with new characters.

I do wish that we could learn more about the town recluse though…

THIS WILD WEST ROMANCE IS AVAILABLE TO PREORDER EVERYWHERE!

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Love a small town, friends-to-lovers, different worlds, the-one-who-got-away cowboy love story?
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Everyone knows that on Fallen Meadows Ranch, passion runs deep and second chances must be earned…

Jude

When you’re born and raised on the wrong side of the tracks, a smooth ride through life is a luxury you can’t afford. That’s why I break my back to keep the ranch equipment running. My life is hard, but it’s also honest, and I’ve accepted that it doesn’t have a happy ending. How could it when Genevieve Montgomery is my biggest regret?

Then a rare night out with the guys from the ranch lands me face-to-face with the woman I’ve never been able to forget. She’s still just as flawless as the day she walked out of my life, and if the sparkling rock on her finger isn’t enough of a reality check, meeting her polished fiancé—a local politician who expects my vote—certainly is.

I can stay in my lane and respect that she’ll always be out of my league. But as campaign season heats up, she gets a taste of my rough and rowdy world, and to my surprise, this perfectly put together good girl isn’t afraid to get a little filthy.

Then everything explodes. Genevieve’s fiancé is hell-bent on taking down the Fallen Demons MC, and he doesn’t care who gets caught in the crossfire. When the truth comes out, suddenly I’m protecting her from the biggest mistake of her life, but I’ll be damned if I let anyone ruin her twice.

About Janine
USA Today bestselling author Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Janine writes emotionally charged novels with an emphasis on family bonds, strong willed female characters, and alpha male men who will do anything for the women they love. She loves to interact with fans and fellow avid romance readers like herself.

She is proud of her success as an author and the friendships she’s made in the book community but her greatest accomplishment to date would be her two sons Joseph and Paul.

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❤️‍🔥 IT’S ANOTHER SADDLE RIDGE COVER REVEAL! Check out the steamy cover of Hell to Harmony by E.C. Land!

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Check out the steamy cover of Hell to Harmony by E.C. Land!

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I never thought I’d have a reason to fight like a demon again…

Mammon

I’ve spent most of my life watching the things I care about burn to ash. After the tragedy of losing people I loved most, I shut down and let a bitter silence drive a wedge between me and my sister. Now, my eyes are finally wide open. I’m proud to see my sister finding her own happiness, but a guy like me, with grease on his hands and the Fallen Demons MC patch on his back, I’m good on my own. I’m just focused on making sure I never lose anyone else.

Until she crashes into my world like the harmony in the midst of my forever hell.

Paisley is pure sunshine and joy. A bright light, and a badass on the rodeo circuit. She’s better than the life she’s living, but you’d never know it by the way she works her fingers to the bone. She’s everything I’m not, and the harder she tries to smile through the grit, the faster she tears down my walls.

But a light that bright attracts dangerous shadows. Paisley thinks she’s just dealing with typical rodeo drama, but I see something sinister in the threats she’s been getting. Someone isn’t just bitter about not being the best. And whoever it is doesn’t just want revenge. They’re trying to destroy her.

No matter who’s behind this, I’m determined to protect her, because I never thought I’d have something worth fighting for again. Whoever thinks they can touch my girl will find out exactly why I’m called Mammon and am part of the Fallen Demons.

About E.C. Land

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies.

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🔥 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 ➜ Devil’s Snare (Grave Prowlers MC: Deathrock, CA) by Nikki Landis is 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 @landisnikkiauth

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Title: Devil’s Snare
Series: Grave Prowlers MC: Deathrock, CA
Author: Nikki Landis
Genre/Tropes: MC Romance; Found Family; Paranormal Twist; Dark Romance; Morally Gray; Force Proximity; Meet-cute in a cemetery; Touch Her & ☠️
Release Date: September 19, 2026


𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀.

𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠…

Cinerator never expected to find an ol’ lady or a woman who could bring him to his knees. When he meets Gwen in a graveyard at midnight, he knows she’s the one. But Gwen is grieving a murdered sister and isn’t looking for another guy who’ll break her heart.

Except there’s no denying the chemistry between them. A pull that neither can explain. It’s rooted in something ancient, just like Cinerator and his club. Secrets long buried are exposed, risking the one woman he can’t live without.

When danger collides with his need to keep Gwen safe, is he willing to do anything to protect her, even if it could kill him?

🚨 Devil’s Snare is the first book in the GPMC: Deathrock, CA Chapter, with a paranormal romantic twist and an obsessed, possessive, unhinged outlaw who lives by two codes: no one fucks with his club, and nobody touches what belongs to him. This is a dark romance.












Releasing February 26, 2027



Nikki Landis is a romance enthusiast, tea addict, and book hoarder. She’s the USA Today Bestselling Author of over fifty novels, including her widely popular Tonopah, NV RBMC series. She writes wickedly fierce, spicy romances featuring dirty talkin’ bikers, deadly, possessive reapers, wild bad boys, and the feisty, independent women they love. She’s a mom to six sons, two of them Marines. Books are her favorite escape. Nikki also writes steamy alien and monster romance under the pen name Synna Star.



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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

A great start to Nikki Landis’ Grave Prowlers MC: Deathrock, CA stories.

Nikki Landis knows how to write suspense, paranormal, and great characters. Her stories always have the perfect amount of suspense to lead you through the story and keep you hanging onto each word and left wanting more. Her stories always have the ability to keep you wondering what might happen next and what the characters might do next.

I haven’t found a book by Nikki yet that I don’t love or want more of. Her male characters are always fun, Alpha’s, protective, loyal, and interesting. Her female characters are always strong, dangerous in their own right and can make the men that they are made for drop to their knees and beg them to let them care for them. Her characters are always perfectly matched and so great to read about. I can’t wait to see where this series goes and meet all the characters in the club.

I’m excited to read the books in this world. So far the one’s I’ve read have been great!

🥊The Reader and The Rebel!🥊

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A new complete standalone romance by Author Cala Riley is releasing on November 5th,2026!

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Meet cute at book signing

Touch her and 💀

Strong bff bond

Underground MMA

Blurb:

Kira

I’ve always been more comfortable with books than people.

Especially after my ex accused me of loving them more than him.

I never expected one night with the hot cover model at the Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem signing event would irrevocably change my life.

It was supposed to be a fling.

So imagine my surprise when my fling shows up in my hometown looking like a future I never allowed myself to want.

Only things aren’t as they seem. Steele is in trouble. The kind that could put me in the crosshairs.

Is a future with him worth the risk or should I leave before I’m down for the count?

Steele

I’ve skated through life with very little motivation and ambition.

I never thought I deserved more. Until one night with an adorable book worm gives me a renewed purpose.

I know I shouldn’t track her down, but I can’t imagine never seeing her again.

Only my life in the underground fighting rings is threatening everything we are building.

The closer we get the more dangerous things become.

Soon I’m not just fighting for myself, I’m fighting for her too.

I’ve spent my entire life taking punches, but this time I’m fighting for the ones I love.

The only problem is I’m not sure I’ll be enough to protect her.

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🏍 Hades is NOW LIVE! 🏍 I give it 5 ⭐’s and I can’t wait to read more!

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Hades, the sixth book in the Lotus MC: Las Vegas chapter, by @author.cala.riley is now available on Amazon and KU! 

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Blurb: 

Evelyn

Being the sister to the president of the Lotus MC has never been a problem. That is until the club’s issues start to bleed into my work as a doctor at the local hospital. 

The last thing I need is to be shadowed by one of the MC brothers. Especially not him.

Hades.

I hate him or what I thought I knew about him.  As danger lurks around every corner, I find myself being drawn to the man who is hiding who he truly is.

When everything hits the fan, my life spirals making me wonder if my future is burning in front of my face.

Hades

I always lived by one rule. Never settle into one place for too long. 

Then I stopped in Vegas for a tattoo and ended up being patched in as a brother to the local MC. 

I shouldn’t have wanted to stay, but then I met her.

Evelyn.

She’s trouble. I need to keep an eye on her to protect the club I have vowed my allegiance to.

Only the girl I thought was a nuisance has quickly become my sole reason for being. When the past comes to visit, I’m confronted with everything I have been avoiding. Will I be able to navigate my past and keep the girl who I want to be my future?

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

They couldn’t stand to be around each other. She’s his president’s sister and he’s had to watch over her several times, but they’re oil and water together, or are they?

When Evelyn gets pulled into the trouble the club is dealing with, and needs a bodyguard, Hades pulls the short straw. However, once he gets to really know Evelyn, he knows that the short straw was the best thing to happen to him. Now he won’t let anyone else protect her or watch over her.

I loved this story and I love the characters of the Lotus MC series and chapters. Hades and Evelyn are actually perfect for each other and Evelyn’s strength matches Hades perfectly. I love how Hades really learned her and who she was inside even though he had his mind made up of who she was. I look forward to more books with the Lotus MC guys and their women.

Debt Reckoning: Teetering on the Brink – Audio Book Tour and Review @rararesources

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Debt Reckoning: Teetering on the Brink

What if the greatest threat to America wasn’t war, terrorism, or China…but the trillions of dollars of debt we’ve pretended doesn’t exist?

U.S. Senator Rick Taylor has been warning anyone who’ll listen: the national debt is no longer a spreadsheet problem-it’s a ticking bomb. But in Washington, truth is toxic. Colleagues dismiss him, constituents scream about “cuts to my benefits,” and the media paints him as the villain who wants to gut Social Security.

Then the blackmail begins.

A shadowy network led by a ruthless operator making huge profits from unchecked government spending will stop at nothing to silence anyone who threatens the status quo. After Taylor’s wife is targeted in a terrifying swatting attack and a sniper’s bullet nearly ends Taylor’s life, the message is clear. Shut up… or die.

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Author Bio: 

Jack was introduced to thrillers when Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October was published.  However, for most of his life, he was a reader rather than an author. During the 2000 Presidential election as he watched TV coverage of the Florida recount with ‘dimpled chads’ and ‘hanging chads,’ he thought an election conspiracy would be a great basis for a thriller. It wasn’t until 2020 when he retired from his career, which included management positions in corporate America and small business ownership as well as a brief stint in ministry, that he sat down to write Wayward Patriot: Preserving the Vote.

His unique approach to political thrillers rips headlines from the news and weaves them through a thrilling tale of patriotism, political corruption and crisis. He says, “when I see some major new issue or technology in the news I want to learn more about it. I enjoy sharing what I learn with others by wrapping a story around it that will engage and entertain readers.”

He and his wife, Barbara, have three grown children and seven grandchildren and divide their time between Colorado Springs and Tucson.

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

This was an intriguing, suspenseful, political thriller that I enjoyed listening to. While I know it’s fiction, it hits pretty close to truth with spending, costs, and the rise of living expenses and the stalemate of income rise.

Jack Meyer has written a story that has brought up a lot of questions on how this could happen now with so much history behind us and the sad fact that history has not taught us that we need to be a unified nation. I enjoy thrillers of all types and Debt Reckoning was a very good story to listen to.

It has all of the political corruption that you would expect in a political thriller and the intrigue, suspense and danger that goes along with most thriller and Jack Meyer knows how to keep that suspense going through the whole story and keep the reader interested in knowing who those are that are pulling the strings and keeping things going that make the story intriguing and so close to the news reports happening now.

I love a great thriller and mystery and this story had all of the suspense that I enjoy in a story that keeps my interest and keeps my mind working to figure out who the bad guy(s) are. This one was not an easy guess and it surprised me when I learned who it was that was causing all of the trouble.

This was my first story by Jack Meyer, but it won’t be my last. I will be looking for more of his stories to read or listen to in the future.

Smoke’s Revenge – Grave Prowler’s MC – North Carolina Chapter by Janine Infante Bosco

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He just needed closure. Instead he got a second chance… ❤️‍🩹

Grab the tissues and preorder your copy of Smoke’s Revenge by Janine Infante Bosco now!

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Hunting her killer was supposed to be my final act. Instead, it became my battle cry.

As the treasurer for the Grave Prowlers MC, I deal in concrete numbers and brutal realities. And a man who lives by the cold, hard truth should be able to face himself in his darkest days. But I don’t do baggage or big feelings. I just square accounts. And the last balance I need to collect is from the man who killed my daughter.

I didn’t start out as a family man. Far from it, in fact. When Poppy was born, I was hardly a father to her at all. Then Alicia crashed into our lives and quickly worked her way under my skin. A young single mom with the weight of the world on her shoulders, I should have left her alone. But it was impossible to resist her beautiful face, her sassy mouth, or her gigantic heart. Eventually we were raising our girls together. And after we eloped, our son was born.

Somehow, the four of them tamed me. Anchored me. Brought me to life. Then Poppy disappeared.

It took five days to find her body. And since I’d been out on a run with the club, it took me no time at all to blame my wife. I failed to protect my baby from the monster who stole her. Then I failed to protect what was left of my family from my grief.

Now Alicia and the kids are gone, and I’m a shell of the man I used to be. Fueled by self-hatred and an insatiable desire to destroy the man who took my little girl, I don’t care how long it takes or what it costs to have my revenge. And after I watch the light disappear from his eyes, I plan to follow my daughter into the dark.

But when another child goes missing, I’m forced to face the woman I broke to keep her and our family safe. Having her around again tugs at what’s left of my shattered heart, and the more time we spend together, the more I realize she hasn’t given up on me completely. The revenge that has consumed me is so close I can taste it. But I wasn’t expecting it to come with a second chance at life. For Alicia. For our family. Or for myself.

Smoke’s Revenge is a tissues-required standalone motorcycle romance loaded with angst and plenty of triggers. Readers with sensitivities to child loss, self-harm, and mental health struggles may find this story difficult to read. Despite the dark themes, it is a standalone with a happily-ever-after.

About Janine

USA Today bestselling author Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Janine writes emotionally charged novels with an emphasis on family bonds, strong willed female characters, and alpha male men who will do anything for the women they love. She loves to interact with fans and fellow avid romance readers like herself.

She is proud of her success as an author and the friendships she’s made in the book community but her greatest accomplishment to date would be her two sons Joseph and Paul.

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🎃Teaser and Pre-Order of Bloodstained Chrome by E.C. Land part of the 31 Days of Trick or Treat – Bikers and Mobsters🎃

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She means more to him than he or his lion can admit…But she’s still a vampire. 
Love an MC-meets-paranormal romance?

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The beast inside me never needed anyone until her…

Primal

I don’t play well with others. Solitude suits the lion clawing at my insides. Especially when she’s in the room.

Sibley is an anomaly. Older than time but hauntingly pure. She’s been waiting for her mate, and she’s convinced that I’m him. But I don’t do destiny and I’m not interested in forever.

So why can’t I get her out of my head and out of my space?

Because the ruthless predator inside me knows the truth. Every time she looks at me, the hunger grows. No matter how high I build the walls, the ancient tether between us just gets stronger. And a beast can only ignore his nature for so long.

Eventually, I’m going to stop running. And when I do, no one will stop me from making her mine.

About E.C. Land

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

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Title: Breached
Trilogy: Stonewall #3
Author: J.L. Drake
Genre: Military Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Single Dad, Secret Identity
Forced Proximity, Forbidden Love, Found Family
Release Date: October 6, 2026


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From the bestselling author of the Broken Trilogy and Dark Water Series comes Breached— the explosive finale to the Stonewall Trilogy, where brotherhood is forged in blood, loyalty is tested, and no one escapes the cost of war.

Agent Paul thought he understood sacrifice.
He was wrong.

One second.

That’s all it takes for everything to change.

With ears still ringing, Paul is forced to confront one unbearable truth: the people he swore to protect are paying the price for a war that was never meant to reach them. Now they all must face the aftermath of his choices.

The deaths.
The carnage.
The pain.

Nicole spent her career documenting wars that belonged in someone else’s world.
Until now.

Now the lines between truth and deception have never been more dangerous. Yet the greatest betrayal may not come from the enemy closing in—but from the man she thought she knew.

Bruno is done playing defense.

After years of watching his empire crumble, he’s learned exactly where to strike. He isn’t waiting for Blackstone to cross the border.

For Blackstone, this isn’t just another mission. It’s the fight for everything they’ve built—and everyone they love.

Because the war isn’t raging south of the border.

It’s coming home.





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EXCERPT

Paul

I was in a battle zone. In the split second of the blast, I’d thrown my body over Olivia’s. The explosion hit us like a wall of fire. It was blistering and deafening all at once. The heat had been instant, unforgiving, and merciless. It crawled over us like a living thing.

I tried to keep my weight off Liv as I rolled us onto our sides. We both gasped for air that wasn’t there. The oxygen had been sucked away, along with any sound. The ringing in my ears was intense, and I fought to block it out. It wasn’t the first time I’d been through a blast like that, and I knew my ears would bother me for a while. My vision was spotty, but I blinked to see Olivia and quickly patted her down to make sure she was okay. My eyes kept going to the vehicles, but I had to check her out first.

She was like a zombie, and I knew she was in shock. I pressed a hand to her shoulder and made the motion to stay down. I had to assess the situation. Distant screams from all around us made me realize this was so much worse than I could have ever imagined. I spotted the tracker Liv had handed me where it lay on the ground. I rammed my fist into the face of the lion then stood and used my heel to crush it. Staying low, I moved quickly in the direction of the SUVs.

Holy shit. It might be a war zone, but this one included everyone I loved.

Chase! Nicole! Their faces pushed through my mind as I began to run. I looked for the guys and saw, like me, they’d transformed from husbands and fathers to combat soldiers. They moved swiftly about in the chaos. As I got close, I saw their faces were white with pain and shock as they tried to get everyone away from the still-burning vehicle. We all knew more could be coming.

What the hell had happened? How could this happen here?

Cries and shouts from our loved ones intermingled with the sounds of people as they arrived on the scene to help.

There was so much distraction, I couldn’t even fathom that Nicole and Chase’s SUV was the one that had been blown up.

John and Travis were quickly herding the wives and children to Zack’s entrance. Sloane raced past me, headed for Olivia. “I’ve got her.” Her voice sounded strangled and her face was pale.

Then I saw Savannah. Cat was at her side pulling her arm desperately to try to get her to move with the others toward the safety of Zack’s restaurant.

“Savi!” Zack appeared out of nowhere, and he sounded a mile away. He shook her shoulders, and she blinked out of the trance she was in. “Olivia! Easton!” she screamed.

“Olivia is over there. She’s okay.” He pointed to the stairs where Sloane half-carried Olivia up the restaurant steps. Savannah sobbed and ran for her daughter.

“Zack!” I yelled, making him look at me. “Check everyone for trackers!” He gave me a thumbs up, and I quickly veered around to head toward the inferno. I needed to see. I had to know. “No!” Mike’s voice boomed, and I whirled to see him intercept Cole as he hurled himself at the burning vehicle. “You don’t want to see that! Cole, stop!”



AUTHOR BIO


J.L. Drake is a bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense, known for her dark, gripping books with brooding heroes and passionate lovers. Her “World of Mayhem” offers interconnected series enjoyed individually. Originally from Nova Scotia, she now lives in Southern California. For more, visit her website.


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My 5 ⭐ Review:

The end of the Stonewall Series books was a devastating, enlightening, edge of your seat read. I’ve loved these characters since the start of the series, and some even before the Stonewall Series.

Paul and Nicole are both hurting, but they are made for each other. They just need to get through the secrets, betrayal, danger and the war before they can work things out and find their HEA. Nicole is just as independent, strong and loyal as the other women in the Blackstone family. These characters are strong, loyal, protective, and a very large family that will only get stronger with the bond they have when fighting the cartel that wants to destroy them.

I suggest that you have a strong drink, plenty of time, and a box of tissues next to you when you read this book. I stayed up past my bedtime because I hated to put it down once I started it. If I could give it more stars I would. This was such a great book. I love J. L. Drake’s books and can’t wait to read more of her stories.