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Vampire

#WOTR25 #vampires – King, The Protectors book 28 by Teresa Gabelman

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As a VC Warrior, King has spent a lifetime protecting those who can’t defend themselves. Easygoing, fiercely loyal, and deadly when crossed, he’s the one you want at your back when the fight turns brutal. Friends love him. Enemies fear him. When someone dares to threaten the ones he cares about, King doesn’t just fight; he destroys. But this time, it’s not just any fight. Now, it’s personal.

Amara Tarvin has spent months trapped in fear, fleeing from unseen enemies lurking in the shadows. When her nephew befriends a VC Warrior, a spark of hope flickers in the darkness—a chance for safety, maybe even freedom. But hope can be dangerous when the ones hunting her will stop at nothing to possess what runs through her veins.

A new threat looms over the VC Warriors and Dark Guardians—Golden Blood. Their enemies have uncovered a sinister these rare humans can be turned into deadly weapons, powerful enough to take down one of their own or…save them. The hunt has begun.

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Review by Twinsie Melinda

I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.

I absolutely love this series!! I have been a fan since she released book 3 so I have been here for the long haul.

King has been a fun character to get to know through the series.  I always wondered who his mate would be, and Amara is the perfect person especially since she is Joey’s aunt aka King’s friend.

This series we get a lot more Realm information and maybe see a possible new fear for Daniel and also maybe a MATE???  I kinda wanna know more about her.  But back to King…..King and Amara have amazing chemistry and the fact that Joey is down with his aunt and his friend is even better.

We learn about Golden Blood and how not good this is but could be good but right now it is not good.  LOL There is always a new story line or plot that Teresa gives to us to keep the series fresh.  I mean 28 book in a series is a lot but trust me when I say it is an amazing series to jump into.  There are so many things in the storyline that I can’t wait for the next warrior book and also the Mate’s book because Becky has some stuff going on and your girl needs to know ASAP!

Teresa Gabelman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the ‘Protectors Series.’ When not writing about sexy alpha vampires and the women who drive them crazy, she can be found on a lake with a fishing pole/Kindle, at an MMA event, or spending a fun evening with family.

Being a full-time writer has allowed Teresa to connect more with readers, which she loves most about writing. If you find the time, she would love to hear from you!

Website: www.teresagabelman.com
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Email: tgabelman@live.com

2nd Chance, Cowboys, Single Parent

#WOTR25 #ReleaseDay #Cowboy #2ndChance #SingleParent – Something More, The Westbrook Sisters book 1 by H. D’Agostino

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As the oldest of five girls, I always knew I’d take over the family farm one day. My father started teaching me everything as soon as I was old enough to help. At seventeen, I fell madly in love with Hank Thompson. He was older, and everything I was always told to stay away from. We made plans to be together forever, until my father found out.

He wanted more for me and forced me to choose between college and the family legacy, or Hank. I left without even so much as a goodbye, destroying everything we had together, and breaking both our hearts.

When I decided to move back home, I didn’t expect him to still be there, but he was… and now I have to see if he’ll forgive me, and maybe, just maybe I can find something more.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

Something More, The Westbrook Sisters book 1 by H. D’Agostino

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

I was super excited to see this book was about older characters.  I feel I can relate to them over younger teens/early 20 somethings.  Plus who doesn’t love a 2nd chance with older characters??

Codie and Hank were such a great read.  I loved this story of being first loves.  I was so invested in the “why didn’t it work” in the beginning of the story since it was clear they had such love for each other.

This was a great coming home to your family story when you need them to support you through hard times.  Codie and Hank go through so much in the story and to learn why they were split up was heart breaking but in some ways you understand.

Seeing Hank do all he can to show Codie the man he is now and the man he can be for her son was so heartwarming.  I loved all the scenes with them together.  The swimming scene was probably my favorite.

I loved the sisters and what is happening to them.  I can’t wait to see what drama they have in store for us.  But seeing Codie and Hank get that HEA was so fulfilling for me.

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.

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Audio Book, True Crime

#Biography #ChildAbuse #TrueCrime #audiobook – The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom by Shari Frankie

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From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.

Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface—Ruby’s wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined.

As the family’s YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby’s delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime.

Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: “Finally.”

For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family’s devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt’s cultish life coaching program, “ConneXions.” No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother’s cruelty.

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I purchased this audiobook.

Like most people I heard about this story on TikTok and many of my true crime podcasts.    I was destroyed by the story of the younger siblings and what happened to them.  I also was heartbroken for Shari and her brother Chad who dealt with different trauma at the hands of their mother.  I never knew what all Shari went through and was so glad I read this story.

Shari’s story was everything I expected it to be.  We heard of all her mom’s narcissism and emotional abuse.  But hearing all the things she went through at the hands of her mom and what happened to her after her mom’s brainwashing was horrible.  I felt so sad for her and all the self-doubt her mom’s abuse caused which caused further abuse at the hands of other people.

I was so proud of her recognizing the abuse of her mom and refusing to follow that path by not reliving any of her siblings abuse.  As she reminds us through the book she will not profit on their abuse since it is their story.  If they want to tell the horrific happenings in the future, then that is their right.  She will not exploit them like Ruby.

I am not sure if she recognized the damage that the church caused her when everything shakes out.  SO I do wish that was addressed but honestly I am so happy with her and where she is now.

I also was so happy to hear she has a great built in support system with people who she loves and value.  She built amazing and safe relationships with people who have supported her through all the bad and now in the good times.

  • From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke‘s childhood was a constant battle for survival.
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#EventsWeSponsor #CharityEvent – Romance Rendezvous Book Blast, Cedar Falls, IA August 9, 2025

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Romance Rendezvous Book Blast
Hosted by: Romance Rendezvous Book Blog
August 9, 2024
Please join the Romance Rendezvous Book Blast Attendees Page to keep up-to-date with all things related to this signing!
Romance Rendezvous Book Blast will be offering THREE ticket options for 2025! All three ticket options will be available on Eventbrite starting on November 16 at 10:00 am (CST) Debit/Credit Card.
🎟 FREE Ticket option: This ticket will gain you access into the signing from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Lunch is not included.
🎟 Early Entry Ticket option: This ticket will be $15 (plus Eventbrite fees) and you will gain early entrance into the signing from 12:00– 4:00 and a swag bag. Lunch is not included.
🎟 SOLD OUT VIP ticket option: This ticket will be $30 (plus Eventbrite fees) and you will gain entrance into the signing from 10:30 – 4:00, mingle/lunch with the authors, swag bag, and extra raffle tickets to be used on the raffle drawings.
Venue info:
Hilton Garden Inn
7213 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, IA
(319) 266-6611
Guests can call the Hilton directly at 319-266-6611, press “0” for the front desk or use the Hilton Link below for online reservations: https://www.hilton.com/…/romance-rendezvous-book-blast/
For anyone wanting to spend the night there are three hotels in the area: Hilton Garden Inn (319-266-6611), Super 8 (319-266-6988), Comfort Suite (319-273-9999).
Audio Book, Dark, Dark Dark and more Dark, Dark Humor, Dark Romance, Horror

#Audio #DarkRomance #Horror – Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

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From the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy—a friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy packed with murder, mayhem, and spice.

Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancé and his derailed surgical career. It’s a simpler life: head down, hard work, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston.

But then the real circus finds him.

Motorcycle performer Rose Evans has spent a decade on the road with the Silveria Circus, and it suits her just fine, especially when she has the urge to indulge in a little murder when she’s not in the spotlight. But when a kill goes awry and she ends up with an injured leg, Rose finds herself stuck in Nebraska, at the home of the adorably nerdy town doctor.

The problem is, not every broken heart can be sewn back together.

. . . And the longer you stay in one place, the more likely your ghosts are to catch up.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audio book.

I loved Sloan and Rowen’s book.  I enjoyed Lark and Lachlain’s book.  Rose and Fionn I was so looking forward to reading.  We have seen these 2 dance around each other in the last 2 books .  When we hear Rose declare she loves Fionn in book 2 before saving Lark….I was a gasp!!  I needed to know what happened.

This book takes us back to when Rose and Fionn meet and how they fall.  The story and the slow burn to their love store is soooo freaking good.  I think they are right up there with Sloan and Rowen for my favorite story line.

Fionn has always wanted to be the “good” brother and not like his siblings.  But he isn’t happy until some Mayhem AKA Rose enters his life and asks for help.  These 2 are perfectly imperfect for each other.  They are both so scared but want so much more…MY GOD did I scream so many times at them to just tell the other the truth.

This book was soooo good.  Barbara was a great serious break when needed.  I mean a rabid raccoon is a great way to break the serious right?  Matt coming for Rose and Fionn making sure his girl is safe is what makes us love the hero right??

I just cannot say enough about this book.  The slow burn is what made it.  The suture sisters made me laugh and what they helped Rose and Fionn build is classic!!

But I am so excited for what seems to be coming per the epilogues!!!

Brynne is a fan of velociraptors, the Alien movies (well, most of them), red wine, and wild adventures. She can relate nearly anything you say to a line from the movie Hot Fuzz. She has been trying unsuccessfully for years to convince her husband that they should acquire a pet mink to add to their menagerie of animals (what could possibly go wrong with that plan?!). When not busy writing, Brynne can be found with her husband and son on their family farm in NS, Canada, or enjoying her other passions which include riding horses, reading, motorcycling, and spending time with family and friends around a raclette and a bottle of wine.

Audio Book, Fake Relationship, Hockey Player, sibling best friend

#WOTR25 #Hockey #Audio #BestFriendsSibling – Tristan, San Francisco Shockwave #3 by Samantha Lind

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I was a forever-bachelor kind of guy.
I never planned on settling down.
I never wanted a family of my own.
Until a phone call came, the one woman I’d secretly loved my entire life needed my help.
I went from bars and hook-ups to late nights on the couch.
When her daughter is born, I find myself captivated by both of them, and falling deeper in love.
What happened to my forever-bachelor life, and is that the life I want?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audio book.

I love most books I read by Samantha.  The characters are relatable and fun to cheer on or scream at when they are getting in their own way.  This book was another great read.  I will say the story of Kendra’s abuse.  I will say I think there should have been a trigger warning before the book.  I say that because it seemed that Kendra’s ex beat her up but then later in the story, she says there were 3 men involved in her assault.  I don’t have issues or triggers but that could affect some people since it seemed just domestic and then turned out to be a bit more.  They don’t elaborate on it but just give a warning.

Kendra has always had a crush on Tristan but he was her brothers bestie and way older then her so why would he pay her any attention.  Tristan looked at Kendra but knew his best friend would not be thrilled by the hook up, so he stayed away.  However, when Kendra needs a safe place to go, he jumps to help his “family”.

I will say I loved how Kendra and Tristan co-existed in the same space.  I loved how encouraging he was to her and helping her get her footing BUT I wish I would have seen more scenes with them falling in love???  I don’t know.  There were few good scenes like when they are on the couch hanging out and he is rubbing her feet but that’s about it.  I guess I wanted to see more from them.  But I did enjoy the story, and I love how it all came to be in the end with their marriage of convenience.

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Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. Having spent the first 27 years of her life in Alaska, she now calls the mid-West home, where she lives with her husband and two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, watching hockey (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music. You can connect with Samantha on her website, www.samanthalind.com.

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Cowboys

#WOTR25 #NewRelease #Cowboys #ExBoyfriendBrother – Every Single Wildflower by S.J. Chaynie

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Every Single Wildflower is a small town, ex boyfriend’s older brother, cowboy romance.

Returning home to Mayson Ridge was the last thing I had planned. But after receiving unexpected text reading
you need to come home and with no other reasonable excuse besides my own guilt, I had no other choice. I knew at some point I’d have to face my family, and being back in Mayson Ridge meant I’d unfortunately end up facing the man who shattered my heart before I left for good. I thought I’d see him in passing, a simple glance from across a crowded room. What I didn’t expect was to find Maddox Sheppard working on my family ranch. Just like I didn’t expect to be forced into teaming up with him to save what’s left of the Mayson Ranch legacy. But old feelings still linger, the heartbreak fresh, and so many unspoken words between me and the rugged cowboy who secretly owns my heart. I’d have given it to him years ago…but he, along with the rest of this town thought it belonged to someone else.
To his brother.

Every Single Wildflower is book one of the Every Single Series. It can be read as a standalone. No cheating and a guaranteed HEA.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

The one-time tiktok didn’t do be dirty was when I approached this author for an ARC of her book a long time ago.  I have become obsessed with her work ever since.  Can I tell you that she can write anything, and I will read it.  She jumps genre without any issues, and I jump with her.  Seriously give her book a try if you haven’t.  MC/Small town/Contemporary/Paranormal she has it all and now cowboy romance.

Ok enough of my blubbering about the author who is the bees knees if you didn’t now by now BUT this book…Siblings ex-girlfriend/close proximity/small town/the one who got away….GAH so many tag lines for this book.  Chemistry topping is another one I will need to add.  Maddox and Ivy have it in spades and I was here for it!!

The story is told in flashbacks of “the night” and we have no clue in the beginning and then it comes clear, and all the fall out happens. WOOF tough stuff.  Maddox and Ivy have loved each other for years and unable to admit to it because …well…awkward …..Ivy’s ex is Maddox’s baby brother..the one who doesn’t really care for him much.

This story is so good.  They both have to deal with so much.  4 years have gone by and they both haven’t moved on from the past.  Maddon wont lose her again but he is scared to death of her. Ivy doesn’t want to walk away but she doesn’t think Maddox wants her.  Maddox had my heart so many times but the box scene…yup I was about to push Ivy outta the way to jump into that book for that man.

Now on top of dealing with feelings, there is the issue of what happened to the family ranch??  Can they fix it?  Can they save it?  Plus we also have some Copper and Kota issues that has me going GIRL OPEN YOUR EYES TO THAT MAN!!! But also I wanna know about Ryder. That man needs some love in his life after what the other chick did to him.  There are so many great story starters for the series and I am ready to turn those pages and devour those books.

Review by Twinsie Melinda

I received a copy of the book from the author for an honest review.

I have enjoyed every story I have read of S.J. Chaynie. She has a wonderful writing style and the story flows so well. This was an amazing story that I had a hard time putting down. I loved Ivy and Maddox from the beginning…but Brady not so much he needed to grow up and was not ready for a relationship in the beginning.

Ivy ran from everyone she loved when things fell apart and has not been back since. When she gets a text from her brother telling her they needed her back home she dropped everything and went home. Upon returning home she realized things were not going great for the family ranch. She was hoping not to run into Maddox Sheppard but fate would have none of that. Seems he works and lives on the ranch. When she first seems him after all these years, she found herself literally falling on her butt in font of him in all her glory. Maddox has had a thing tor Ivy for a long time but she is off limits because she is or was her brother’s girl. When they were younger Maddox was forever helping Ivy when she needed it because Brady dropped the ball with broken promises. Now he finds himself sharing his cabin with Ivy while she is home dealing with everything that happened to their ranch and home. It is a struggle to keep the distance between them.

I would love to visit Ivy’s special place the wildflower field it seemed so nice, quiet and a beautiful place to forget everything. Ivy and Maddox are perfect for each other but struggled because Ivy is Brady’s ex. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters in this book. They all have something going on in their lives that I want to know more about all of them. Brady was an ass for how he treated Ivy but he knows he screwed up. He deserves a HEA with a woman that will keep him in line. I hope that someday we get to meet that woman.

I need to know what happed to and is going on with Ryder. I am excited that it sounds like Cooper and Dakota will be the next book and I cannot wait to see their story.

A few of my favorites: I want to die. Crawl inside a hole with some rabid coyote family and let them rip me to pieces so I don’t have to live through this mortification. ~Ivy I try not to but failed miserably when my gaze involuntarily cast down her wrist and I’d be lying if I said something didn’t hit me square in the chest when I saw this simple wildflower tattoo. ~Maddox

S.J. Chaynie is a small-town Texas girl who has found a love for writing. She enjoys writing romance, with a sprinkle of suspense, and a little humor. If she is not busy writing her newest ideas, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She believes a good book and a lot of laughs is the best medicine. She brings suspense, love, angst, and sometimes the occasional heartbreak to her stories. Always a HEA, but every character and story she holds close to her heart and hopes they touch yours as well.

2nd Chance, Audio Book, MC, mmf

#WOTR25 #MC #Audio #MMF – Savage Heat, Royal Bastards MC: Huntsville, AL #1 by K.L. Ramsey

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As president of my MC, I’ve always had to hide a part of who I am. I was fine with that until he walked into my life. Now, I can’t shove that half of myself into the dark anymore. My club won’t understand and the woman I want definitely won’t get it, but what choice do I have? I want them both and I’m done with not taking what I want.
Yeah, I’m savage enough to screw the rules to get what I want and I want them.
Both of them—and I won’t settle for less.
You can’t control who you love but sometimes, it’s savage enough to make its own heat.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audiobook.

I have not read any of the Royal Bastard books.  I grabbed this story since this author was going to be at my author event in July.  I wanted to read a book from each author if possible.

I will say I liked the narration.  It was ok.  She did a dine job with all the different voices.  They weren’t my favorite but not a terrible voice.  It was just ok.

I was intrigued that this book was about self-doubting Savage.  He isn’t open about his bisexuality and is afraid of what his club brothers will think of him being with men.  He meets Bowie and they have an instant attraction.  Both men like the other for their ages and body.   We also meet Dallas who is still mad that Savage dumped her after a month of dating a year later.  To me that seems a bit crazy.  To be so upset a year later.  I was like stage 5 clinger.  LOL  Savage said he ghosted because her doesn’t do feeling about really he is confused about his sexuality.

Savage isn’t the best with communication which we all know makes a mess of things.  Bowie and Dallas seem to figure it out between the 2 of them.  When the 3 finally figure things out is a good story.  But there were parts I was able to set the book down because it was a bit of a drag.  But all in all I did enjoy the story.

Romance Rebel fighting for Happily Ever After!
K. L. Ramsey currently resides in West Virginia (Go Mountaineers!). In her spare time, she likes to read romance novels, go to WVU football games and attend book club (aka-drink wine) with girlfriends.
K. L. enjoys writing Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, and Sexy Ménage! She loves to write strong, capable women and bossy, hot as hell alphas, who fall ass over tea kettle for them. And of course, her stories always have a happy ending.
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Author Interviews

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Niccoyan Zheng

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Niccoyan Zheng. I’m a Canadian wife and mom to an amazing little guy. I’ve been reading for as long as I could remember. Great mysteries and epic love stories are my favs. I’m a firm believer in letting the characters guide the story.

How did you hear about this event?

From a friend

How many years have you attended?

This is my first time

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Erotica Romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Emulsify: Meant to BE

What is one fun fact about you?

I have severe case of ornithophobia.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/Niccoyanwrites/

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What are you buy links?

https://books2read.com/Niccoyanwrites

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