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#WOTR26 – #NewRelease – Protected from Villainy (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Blade and Arrow Shadow Team Book 2) by: Gia Cobie

As soon as I heard the news, I knew it had to be wrong.

Bea? A killer? Impossible.

Not the sweet therapist who gently bullied me into recovery and never gave up on me, no matter how grouchy I was. She believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. And I wouldn’t be where I am now without her.

Helping Bea means breaking the law. It means asking my Blade and Arrow teammates to risk their freedom, if we’re caught. But the idea of leaving Bea on her own is unthinkable. So, with my friends’ help, we race to stage a daring rescue before it’s too late.

I woke up from one nightmare only to be thrust into another.

First witness to a horrific crime; now accused of being the one who did it.

On top of that, my protector is a man I never expected to see again. I thought about Indy from time to time—wondering, worrying, even toying with the idea of checking up on him. But I never, ever imagined I’d wake up on the other side of the country after he abducted me.

I want to be angry with him for what he did, even though he claims he’s just trying to help me. But it’s really hard to stay mad at Indy when he’s the only one who makes me feel safe.

Protected from Villainy features a wounded warrior hero, a sweet and strong heroine with struggles of her own, forced proximity, found family, a security team of Army veterans, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. Can be read as a standalone and an HEA guaranteed!

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I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the series.  I wanted to know more about Indy after the first book. Let me tell you this book did not let me down. 

Bea was Indy’s therapist when he was recovering from his injury. Bea was framed for the murder of her friend and fellow therapist. When Indy heard the news, he knew there was no way she could have killed anyone. Indy and the guys kidnap Bea from the hospital to give them time to prove her innocence.

I am enjoying seeing the Shadow Team working together with one another and the other series teams. I loved how Bea could see the real Indy and did everything she could to get him to see how amazing he is. I adore Bea she is such a sweetheart and the fact she likes to bake to relieve her stress makes me love her more. Watching Bea and Indy’s relationship change and grow was so wonderful. There is so much personality in this book between Bea, Indy and the team. I loved the banter between them all. There is suspense and action where I was trying to figure out who and why her friend was murdered throughout the book.

Gia Cobie is an Amazon best-selling and award-winning author living in upstate New York with her husband and pets. She loves writing about protective heroes and the strong women they fall in love with.

In her spare time (when she has any!), Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks, and also has a weakness for reality romance shows, wine, and buying way too many books!

Follow Gia for updates on her latest releases!

#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Amber Anthony

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Amber Anthony is the pen name for Nancy Reynolds and Rusty Hough Bader.
Years ago Theatre was Nancy’s career and Rusty was a Dance and performance major at USF. We met through our love of British history.

Our genre drama short script Maxwell Older was an earlier Las Vegas Film Festival winner.

After developing several scripts of note, we directed our talents toward writing Paranormal Romance with an emphasis on magical realism in their ‘undead’. We developed our own mythology of day-walking undead bent on delivering the perfect bite to satisfy their mortal donors. We built a worldwide network of paranormal resorts. Vamps have to eat somewhere, right?

Amber Anthony is the pen name for Nancy Reynolds and Rusty Hough Bader. Years ago Theatre was Nancy’s career and Rusty was a Dance and performance major at USF. We met through our love of British history.

Our genre drama short script Maxwell Older was an earlier Las Vegas Film Festival winner.

After developing several scripts of note, we directed our talents toward writing Paranormal Romance with an emphasis on magical realism in their ‘undead’. Developing our own mythology of day-walking undead bent on delivering the perfect bite to satisfy their mortal donors, we built a worldwide network of paranormal resorts. Vamps have to eat somewhere, right? Our adventure romance expanded from New Adult to Seasoned Romance.

As we have lived in a variety of cities we travel together when we can. Our first standalone was a Contemporary Romance based in Baltimore, Maryland with themes of redemption and renewal. Our newest series is Action Romance involving an ensemble of law enforcement professionals up and down the California coast culminating in Honolulu.

Our Alpha males are heroes for today. Our heroines are quick on their feet and clever as the devil.

When we aren’t collaborating long distance, we live in separate cities with their respective menageries.

As we have lived in a variety of cities we travel together when we can. Our first standalone was a Contemporary Romance based in Baltimore, Maryland with themes of redemption and renewal. Our newest series is Action Romance involving an ensemble of law enforcement professionals up and down the California coast culminating in Honolulu.

Our Alpha males are heroes for today. Our heroines are quick on their feet and clever as the devil.

When we aren’t collaborating long distance, we live in separate cities with their respective menageries.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

 

Facebook and other authors

What genres do you write?

Romance, whether it’s PRN, Metaphysical, New adult, Seasoned, Crime/con game, street justice with elements of humor.

 

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

Blood Emerald

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

Nancy was a competitive teen equestrian and I (Rusty) own hometown bars

 

What are your social links?

https://share.google/fvp7fNvIfqAvO3QwRsource:%20Book%20Series%20in%20Order

https://www.facebook.com/share/1E6EcYy5kp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.facebook.com/share/19tzNGq6zD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

What are your buy links?

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AmberAnthony

https://www.audible.com/search?searchProvider=Amber+Anthony

 

 

#MMRomance #Bringthetissues #standalone This and Every Life by: Emmy Sanders

Once upon a time, a man chose love.

Do you believe you can know someone inside and out? Know every piece of them. Their passion, their pain, their happiness and grief?

Do you think it’s possible there’s one person out there who’s meant entirely for you? That out of everyone you meet in your lifetime and everyone you miss, you’ll find them without fail?

Fate.

Soulmates.

Do you believe in it?

I didn’t. But everything changed with him.

This and Every Life is an unforgettable tale of love overcoming all. Embark on an emotional journey in this MM romance with a hint of magical realism and a HEA written in the stars.

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Reviewed by Twinsie Tenise

By the end of part 1, I was intrigued.
By the end of part 2, I was confused.
By the end of part 3, I was beyond addicted.
By the end of part 4, I wondered how long it would take me to recover from this masterly crafted tale.
There was a whole lot to unpack here and I fear too many words from me could very well ruin the experience for the reader. If you believe– even just a little– in soul mates and the possibility of finding that same soul in every lifetime, READ THIS BOOK! Even if you don’t, give it a shot, Emmy may make a believer out of you.

 

 

#WOTR26 #AuthorInterview – Tricia Andersen

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Tricia Andersen and I am a romance writer of multiple genres. I live in Iowa with my husband and three children. When I am not writing, I love to do yoga, be involved with several organizations, sew, embroider and play with my puppy, Kinnick.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I don’t even remember how I learned about this event. Someone had suggested to me to try to sign up so I put myself on the waitlist. I believe this will be my eighth year.

 

What genres do you write?

Romance – paranormal, Paranormal/Greek god, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fighter, Historical. I also have a couple of non-fiction books and a few children’s picture books.

 

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

Blood Lust. It is the first book of the Gods of DC series. I took a unique turn on paranormal romance and added the Greek gods and goddesses into it. It’s Ares and a vampire, Athena and a werewolf, Demeter and a leprechaun, a retelling of Hades and Persephone, Apollo, a jinn and an Irish demon called a Formoire, Artemis and a fallen angel, and more to come.

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I have a bronze medal from competing in Brazilian jiu jitsu. There was three of us in the weight class so it really isn’t a flex. However, I have it and I am proud of it (and it’s heavy!).

 

What are your social links?

Website: https://www.triciaandersen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553635529386&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tricia-andersen-417f29c4-149e-4b78-b4ca-ec6e04f0ace2
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/triciaandersen.bsky.social
Twitter: www.twitter.com/triciaandersen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_andersen_author?igsh=MWZ1MW1iMHcwZGI0cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@triciaandersenauthor
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/triciaandersen
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tricia_andersen_author?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

 

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tricia-Andersen/e/B005M6NCBG
Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3Zatd0m
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3Mv8cpS
Audible: https://bit.ly/3AQsMyo
iBooks: https://bit.ly/3TeMg5T

 

 

#WOTR26 #AuthorInterview – Shannyn Schroeder

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Shannyn Schroeder and I write steamy contemporary romance mostly set in Chicago. Some things you can count on in my books: big families with nosy siblings, pizza!, someone’s gonna get drunk, and the F word is used liberally.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I don’t remember how I first heard about it. This will be my 6th year. It’s one of my favorite (if not THE fave) of the year. I love everything about it.

 

What genres do you write?

steamy contemporary romance

 

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

In Fine Form – It came out last year and it’s book 2 of The Doyle Family. I love Declan. He’s a golden retriever hero who’s good with his hands (get your mind out of the gutter – he’s a carpenter). He reads romance with Renee and joins her book club. He’s great with her daughter. He’s just fun. (you can Declan as a standalone)

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I was once thrown out of a Little Caesar’s for saying the F word.

 

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/shannyn.schroeder

@shannynschroeder

https://www.instagram.com/Sschroeder_

 

What are your buy links?

https://shannynschroeder.com/product-category/ebooks/

 

 

#WOTR26 #AuthorInterview – KL Kreig

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Author KL Kreig. Mom to 2 amazing grown humans.l Nana to 4 even more amazing little girls! Writing is passion of mine, but only a part-time gig to my full time job. I started writing in 2013 and have published 12 full length novels and 5 novellas. In addition to writing, I love art, pilates, travel and a good full-bodied red.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

2026 will be 4th year in attendance! One of my favorite events.

 

What genres do you write?

Paranormal and Contemporary

 

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

Time Stamps

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I won $1,000 on radio station contest once.

 

What are your social links?

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/KL-Kreig/808927362462053 /

IG: http://instagram.com/klkreig/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@klkreig_author?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

 

What are your buy links?

amazon.com/author/klkreig

 

 

 

#WOTR26 #AuthorInterview – A.L. Kessler

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I live in Colorado Springs with my family and a handful of animals. When I’m not writing, I’m reading or crafting. I love coffee and chocolate. My favorite color is purple.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

A friend told me about the event! This will be my 3rd year attending.

 

What genres do you write?

I write Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. I’ve dipped my toe a little bit into high fantasy, but not a lot.

 

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

I wish that more people read my Children of the Apocalypse trilogy. I think it needs more love.

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I’m physically lopsided! I have a bone differential between my legs, so my right leg is an inch shorter than my left!

 

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alkesslerauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylkessler/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authoralkessler

 

What are your buy links?

linktr.ee/alkessler

 

 

#WOTR26 #AuthorInterview – Eileen Troemel

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Eileen Troemel. I’ve been writing since I was eight but it was sporadic until later in life. I started publishing in 2014. I write under three names – Ava M Taylor for erotic romance; RJ Stone for children’s books; Eileen Troemel for everything else.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

My daughter wanted to go and when she does reader events I’m her book bitch. We attended two or three years and had the best time.

 

What genres do you write?

Ava M Taylor writes in erotic romance in scifi, contemporary, fantasy, paranormal genres. RJ Stone is all about children’s books some contemporary and some fantasy. Eileen Troemel writes in scifi romance, paranormal, contemporary, fantasy and anything else which peaks my interest. I’ve also got poetry books, crochet patterns and a self help meditation book.

 

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

Puma Pride – it’s a cat shifter book with a thriller, mystery element.

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

One of my daughters asked me to crochet something for her. I made something for her years before but I didn’t keep the pattern (as I usually make up my own). She suggested I publish my crochet pattern. This is what got me started on publishing my crochet patterns.

 

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/eileentroemel https://linktr.ee/avamtaylor

 

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/author/avamtaylor.com https://www.amazon.com/author/r.j.stone https://www.amazon.com/author/eileentroemel

 

 

#WOTR26 #AuthorInterview – Valerie Clarizio

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Valerie Clarizio is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in romantic Door County Wisconsin with her husband. She loves to read, write, and spend time at her cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

She’s lived her life surrounded by men, three brothers, a husband, and a male Siamese cat who required his own instruction manual. Keeping up with all the men in her life has turned her into an outdoors enthusiast, of which her favorite activity is hiking in national parks. While out on the trails, she has plenty of time to conjure up irresistible characters and unique storylines for her next romantic suspense, time travel, or contemporary romance novel.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

2026 will be my second year and I heard about the event from Mama Pam (Pam James)

 

What genres do you write?

Romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and time travel romance

 

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

Family Forever. It is a book that really speaks from the heart.

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I once went to the dealership to buy a moped, but left with a motorcycle. I guess the guy was a good salesman.

 

What are your social links?

Website/Blog: https://valeriejclarizio.com/
Newsletter: https://valeriejclarizio.com/newsletter-signup-page/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Valerie.Clarizio/
Facebook Street Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clarizioscronies/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/valerie-j-clarizio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerieclarizio/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valeriejclarizioauthor?lang=en
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/VClarizio
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/valerieclarizio/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00A87RJVS

 

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Valerie-J.-Clarizio/author/B00A87RJVS
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=valerie+j+clarizio&ac=1&acp=valerie+j+clarizio&ac.author=valerie+j+clarizio&sort=Temperature&fclanguages=en
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Valerie%20J.%20Clarizio%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall
GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Valerie+J.+Clarizio&hl=en_US
iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/author/valerie-j-clarizio/id840642355

 

 

#WOTR26 #AuthorInterviews – Harley Wylde

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Harley Wylde and I mostly write motorcycle club romances, but really, I’ll write just about any bad boy hero (or anti-hero). I’ve been writing since 2008, although my first published book was under a different pen name. Hmm. Let’s see. I’m addicted to Starbucks, enjoy reading fantasy web comics and horror novels, and I really love 80’s slasher movies.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

Another author, Darlene Tallman, mentioned it at another event we were attending.

 

What genres do you write?

 

MC Romance, Mafia Romance, Shifters, and more.

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

My first Harley Wylde book was a novella called Grease Monkey. It’s a contemporary age gap erotic romance, so expect tons of spice and steam!

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

At the end of the first official date I had with my husband, he asked me to marry him. Except I don’t think he intended to and it just sort of slipped out. To his surprise, I said yes.

 

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harleywylde
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleywylde
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@harleywylde
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harleywylde
X: https://x.com/HarleyW_Writer
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15968847.Harley_Wylde

 

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01MAWEN6C
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=harley+wylde
Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/author/harley-wylde/id1167865441
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/harley%20wylde
Everand: https://www.everand.com/author/549635350/Harley-Wylde
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Harley-Wylde/B01MAWEN6C