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#WOTR20 #AudioRereadReview – Sid: The Protectors Series, Book 4 by Teresa Gabelman – Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer

Sid (Protectors, #4)

Renowned for his playboy lifestyle and wisecrack remarks, Sid Sinclair knows he is the last pick for the lead investigator of human/half-breed trafficking. Never one to play by the rules, Sid takes his new position seriously, but not without driving the leader of the VC Council and fellow Warrior’s crazy.

A human with a special gift, Lana Fitzpatrick’s life is complicated. When Sid Sinclair charges into her life, her complicated life becomes torturous; his charm and wit draws her in like no other. Having dealt with alpha men most of her life, she is a match made in heaven for the VC Warrior who thinks he is God’s gift to women.

As the world of vampires and humans try to coexist, Sid and Lana’s lives intertwine. It doesn’t take long before the sparks between the two fly and for them to realize they have both finally met their match.

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I am so enjoying these audio’s.  I remember how funny Sid is but this was a great reminder of how much I forgot.  Jeffrey Kafer once again did a wonderful job with all the warriors and their mates.

This is my original review of this book:

My bestie/partner in crime/fellow blogger gifted me this book and was so excited when I saw the notification that I had received it. I have read all the other books in this series and I could not wait to read Sid from the moment he was introduced. This one is by far my favorite of all so far. Not only did I love Sid but Lana was the best leading female so far.

Sid or is it Sidilicious is great with one the one liners, had quick comebacks, and well known with the women. However, Sid met his match when he faced off with the lovely Lana. Lana is a cop who is feisty, in your face, and doesn’t back down to anyone even Sid and the Warriors. She can take anything Sid dished out and would come right back at him with the one lines and comebacks. I absolutely loved these two and they are great together.
The side stories that were going on were great. I was pulled even farther in with them. Jillian and Slade fight their feelings all through the book the tension is spot on. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of them. Then there is Adam whose girlfriend was stolen and possibly sold by the human traffickers.

I could not pull myself away from this book it had me wanting to know more. The twist was great I never even seen it coming or would have never dreamed that was who was involved. I loved that Sid was still adamant about his kitchen rules when it came to the other Warriors. I felt so bad for Jill when Sid pulled his little stunt to help her out but it was fun to see Slade lose it. I enjoyed learning more of Sid and seeing the other side of him. One of the tearjerkers for me was hearing Sid’s story and then seeing Lana’s family welcome him with open arms, a real lump in my throat I tell you. I want to see the friendship that Jill and Lana built grow into something great.

This is a great series and I cannot wait for the next book to come out. I need more of these sexy Vampires.

Here are a few of my favorite (it was hard to narrow it down to these there were so many good ones):

Jill watched the transformation in awe and wanted to see if she could push him (Slade) further. He was amazing when he was calm, but angry, he was mesmerizing. God, was she crazy wanting to anger this man? Yeah, she was one-hundred-percent nuts, she decided.

“Keep thinking of that guy, Amy.” Lana pointed at Amy as an evil grin broke across her lips. “Think of him naked.” Sid glared at Lana, but inside he laughed. She was so much like him it was scary. That is exactly something he would have said. “That’s so not cool, Lana.”

“Sidilicious, Rachel Ray? What’s next, G-strings and pedicures?” Damon held his hand up, shaking his head.

“And I love you, my Sidilicious,” Lana said seriously before letting loose a snort. “No.” Sid shook his head. “Hell no. If you call me that again, I’ll spank that sweet ass.”


New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Teresa Gabelman, writes paranormal romance and contemporary romance with a side of humor in each story. Her heroines are strong and independent keeping the sexy alpha heroes on their toes.

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

Website: www.teresagabelman.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresagabelman/
Email: warriors@teresagabelman.com

READING ORDER
The Protectors/The Mates (Vampire Romance Series)

Damon (The Protectors Series) Book #1
Jared (The Protectors Series) Book #2
Duncan (The Protectors Series) Book #3
Sid (The Protectors Series) Book #4
Adam (The Protectors Series) Book #5
Slade (The Protectors Series) Book #6
A Warrior Wedding (The Protectors Series) Book #7
Jax (The Protectors Series) Book #8
Sloan (The Protectors Series) Book #9
Blaze (The Protectors Series) Book #10
Invisible Warrior (The Protectors Series) Book #11
Ronan (The Protectors Series) Book #12
Nicole (The Mate Series) Book #12.5
Viktor (The Protectors Series) Book #13
Tessa (The Mate Series) Book #13.5
A Warrior Christmas (The Protectors Series) Book#14
Bishop (The Protectors Series) Book #15
Pam (The Mate Series) Book #15.5

#WOTR20 #AudioRereadReview – Duncan (The Protectors #3) by Teresa Gabelman – Narrator Jeffrey Kafer

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Leader of the VC Warriors Cincinnati branch, Duncan Roark, has devoted his long life to the Warriors he calls brothers and the Vampire Council, protecting innocents of both the vampire and human race. Things change suddenly when it is ordered that he and his fellow Warriors train human Social Workers to protect themselves in their new world of vampires. Falling in love with a human was something Duncan never thought possible, but love her he did. Now instead of being the ruthless leader he was trained to be, his focus has turned to finding the woman he loved and let go.

Pam Braxton is outgoing and loves her job working with children, but when she realizes her live in boyfriend, Kenny Lawrence, has been using her and her job for his illegal activities, she becomes withdrawn, and her world is turned upside down. Deciding to take matters into her own hands, she stays, trying to learn more of his betrayal so she could see him punished. That decision sucks her deeper into a relationship that has turned dangerous and abusive. Overhearing a plot that would put everyone she cares about at risk, she finds the courage to try to stop the monster who has threatened her friends and the man she truly loves. Now Pam is on the run, alone and with a secret that could change the already unbalanced world of vampires and humans.

As Duncan searches for Pam, the threat of losing his leadership role has the other Warriors worried, but their loyalty for Duncan is strong and they stand behind him. Duncan’s search is relentless; he knows he is not the only one looking for Pam. Even with his responsibilities slipping, he puts it all on the line to find the only woman he has ever loved. In a race against time, Duncan fights to find Pam before her past catches up to her. The Warrior’s path is clear: Find the woman he loves before the past finds her first.

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I read this book in 2014. I enjoyed the audio book just as much.  It was so nice to reconnect with the Warriors and their mates. So many small details were forgot in these year it was great to be reminded of them. Jeffrey Kafer did a wonderful job narrating Duncan.

Here is my original review:

I received this book by the Author for an honest review.

I have fallen for these Warriors I loved Damon, then Jared, now Duncan, and I see Sid and Slade falling right in line with the others.

We see Pam and Duncan throughout Damon and Jared’s book. Duncan has a thing for Pam and is on the hunt for her after everything went down in Jared’s book. Pam took off and was in hiding from Kenny and everyone else. Duncan is determined to find her and not let her go again.

This book had me laughing and crying. Sid had me in stitches; His “Kitchen Laws” were great. The things Pam went through and had to deal with I just wanted to climb in the book and give her a hug. The great thing about Pam is that she is a woman that will survive and be stronger because of it. Duncan is protective, a true Alpha male, and knows what he wants and goes after it. The way he treats Pam melted my heart.

It was great to be able to see all the characters throughout this book and even got to see a little more of Sloan. I absolutely love the new character, Slade, he is yummy. I cannot wait to see where things go with him and Jill. We got to see more of Tessa and Jarred and see their struggles. I only hope they are able to figure something out there. There is something going on with Slade and Jill. I only hope that we get to see Jill’s HEA soon she so deserves it. Then there is Sid and Adam who also need their HEA.

I love that the woman in this series are not the weak, innocent, and needy type but instead strong, stand up to their warriors, and have spunk. The warriors are the Alpha male, take charge, and protect what is theirs.

Theresa give you enough at the end than you just have a need to know what is going to happen and want to keep reading. I love how each book focuses on one of the warriors but still has side stores of all of them. Only other thing I can say is I want more…more Pam and Duncan, more Damon and Nicole, more Jarred and Tessa, more Slade and Jill, more Sid, and Adam. I cannot wait to start reading Sid and then I need to find out more about Slade and Adam.

A few of my favorites:

“This is my domain, and from here on out, anything but eating is against kitchen law.” ~Sid

“You are not alone in this anymore. You are mine, and I will always be yours.” ~Duncan
Her lips latched on his wrist; he felt the pull of her mouth taking his blood and damn, didn’t that make him feel more like a man that he ever had. His protectiveness tripled at that moment. No one would ever harm this woman again.

“Baby, we kill shit.” Jared talked to her on a serious level. “We don’t do baby showers. Nowhere in the Warrior’s oath does it say we do baby showers.”

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Teresa Gabelman, writes paranormal romance and contemporary romance with a side of humor in each story. Her heroines are strong and independent keeping the sexy alpha heroes on their toes.

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

Website: www.teresagabelman.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresagabelman/
Email: warriors@teresagabelman.com

READING ORDER
The Protectors/The Mates (Vampire Romance Series)

Damon (The Protectors Series) Book #1
Jared (The Protectors Series) Book #2
Duncan (The Protectors Series) Book #3
Sid (The Protectors Series) Book #4
Adam (The Protectors Series) Book #5
Slade (The Protectors Series) Book #6
A Warrior Wedding (The Protectors Series) Book #7
Jax (The Protectors Series) Book #8
Sloan (The Protectors Series) Book #9
Blaze (The Protectors Series) Book #10
Invisible Warrior (The Protectors Series) Book #11
Ronan (The Protectors Series) Book #12
Nicole (The Mate Series) Book #12.5
Viktor (The Protectors Series) Book #13
Tessa (The Mate Series) Book #13.5
A Warrior Christmas (The Protectors Series) Book#14
Bishop (The Protectors Series) Book #15
Pam (The Mate Series) Book #15.5

#NewRelease – Love Under Quarantine by Kylie Scott and Audrey Carlan

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While the world is ravaged by a global pandemic, hotshot NFL running back Evan Sparks is locked in his own personal hell. With a career-ending scandal on his back, Evan hides out in his best friend’s empty San Francisco home, the full city shutdown locking him in a lonely twenty-story apartment in the sky.

Romance writer Sadie Walsh is having the worst case of writer’s block ever…until the incredible, muscular stranger staying next door gets her muse going strong. The pair of loners, never expecting to find a friend in all the madness, meet each day out on their balconies like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet.

Each new day brings unique challenges for the pair as they navigate the unknown and find solace together. They quickly figure out that as long as they have one another, they can handle anything.

Even falling in love under quarantine.

***

Writing together for the first time, New York Times bestselling authors Kylie Scott and Audrey Carlan team up to tell a story that not only is a beautiful escape during a trying time, but a true lesson on the power of humanity’s ability to survive. Through a sexy, hopeful, strangers-to-lovers romance, the authors prove with love, trust, and faith, we can conquer anything.

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Excerpt

SADIE

Okay, reposition feet hip-distance apart and centered on the mat. Inhale and let it all go on the exhale. I look over the balcony across the barren city and try to find perspective. What did the teacher say? Set your intention? My intention is to maintain a modicum of good health and to not go insane during self-isolation. Fingers crossed on both fronts. Getting some work done wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

“They locked down the fucking city, man!” The voice blocks me from finding my zen spot. Some big blond dude is pacing back and forth in the neighboring apartment. Guess we’ve all got to get our exercise one way or another. A nice quiet doctor owns the place, but he’s overseas right now. No idea who this guy is. The new cat sitter, maybe? If so, I hope Gloria housetrains him quickly because all of this shouty behavior is not okay. Not if I have to share a wall with him for the next few weeks.

My new neighbor’s voice lowers to a more tolerable level and I take a deep, calming breath before moving into my next pose. Much better. Despite having questionable balance and being new to this whole yoga thing, I’m not doing too badly. It’s weird how quiet the city is with everything on lockdown. Peaceful, almost.

“Two weeks! I’ll be stuck here for two weeks!” he rants once more.

Ugh.

Due to the architect’s penchant for floor to ceiling windows—perfect for letting in the light—I have quite the view of my new neighbor’s performance. Much angst. Such woe. Like we’re not all going to go stir crazy during lock in. Even if it has only just started. I for one can’t wait to see how many divorces and break-ups this causes. Call it morbid curiosity. Though, being a romance writer, my mind would be better served dwelling on the possibilities for true love in this situation.

A random casual hook-up turning into so much more due to weeks of forced interaction? Roommates bonding over newly revealed shared interests? Nuh. Roommates entering into a sex pact to stave off boredom! Now that could work. Broken beds and broken hearts. That’s how to get things done. With the requisite happy ever after at the end, of course.

“Excuse me!” he shouts, shoving a frustrated hand through his head of thick, wavy, dark blond hair. New phone call, I think. After all, you can’t yell at the same person all day long. How tedious would that be?

Call me distractible, but watching him is actually a hell of a lot more interesting than perfecting my Downward Dog or doing yet another inventory of my pantry. Damn Oreos. I could have sworn I had another package. Day one and I’m already out of my favorite snack. Just bring on the apocalypse already. Without Oreos my life is already functionally over.

“Are you kidding me!” The man sure has a set of lungs on him. Unfortunately, at this point, he about-faces and strides back into the apartment. Still yelling, of course, though I can’t quite make out what he’s saying.

On the plus side, in those blue jeans, his ass is a thing of wonder. Honest to God. In less pandemic-y times, I’d charge my friends a bottle of wine to come over and witness the beauty of that thing. So tight. So nice. I lick my lips. Impressively broad shoulders beneath his T-shirt too. When he paces back to the front of the apartment, I’m presented with a strong jawline, high forehead, and a nose that could be slightly crooked. At least, it will be in the book. Readers dig that shit. The hint of a complicated past with a dash of violence thrown in for good measure. Ideally, he’d have broken it defending a small child or rescuing puppies. A combination of the two, perhaps?

Yes, it’s a definite. Apart from the anger management issues, this guy is officially hot stuff. Not that I’m after an actual love interest. Just inspiration for the hero of my next book.

Which is when it hits me…big buff dude reveals surprisingly sensitive side to sexy single introverted neighbor during quarantine. Hmm. It has possibilities. I stop procrastinating and move onto the next pose, arms out in a T, legs wide, and a slow bend at the waist. I exhale, pondering the plot idea along with the thickness of his thighs. The way the denim lovingly embraces every inch of his musculature. It’s like it’s on a loop playing over and over in my head. Okay, maybe I’m a little sex starved. He can feature in my masturbatory fantasies as well. After all, he’s that kind of can-do, helpful guy. Or at least, he is in my mind. And that’s where the man will stay. At a safe and appropriate distance. For both the virus and my heart.

About Kylie Scott

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Kylie is a
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

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About Audrey Carlan

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Audrey Carlan is a #1 New York Times and International bestselling author. Her titles have appeared on USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Audrey writes wicked hot love stories that have been translated in over thirty different languages across the globe. She is best known for the world-wide bestselling series Calendar Girl and Trinity.

She lives in the California Valley where she enjoys her two children and the love of her life. When she’s not writing, you can find her teaching yoga, sipping wine with her “soul sisters,” or with her nose stuck in a steamy romance novel.

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#Review #NewRelease #Wotr5YearFamily #MMRomance #AgeGap #OppositesAttract #PartOfASeries— Hearts Afire by: A.d. Ellis


Ty Golden and Vic Black are done with dating, determined to take control of their own lives, and completely unprepared when love finds them.

With an independent, makeup-wearing, younger twink and a mature, protective, cardigan-wearing man, Hearts Afire is a steamy, slow-burn, age-gap, gay romance.

*This is the second book in the Forged in the City series.*

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52621260-hearts-afire?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MXiKmlvPsz&rank=1

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Afire-Forged-City-Book-ebook/dp/B086SBFPFR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hearts+afire+by+ad+Ellis&qid=1587656220&sr=8-1

Review by Tenise

I recieved this book from the author. This is my honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ty Golden: Twenty-something male, works 3 jobs, enjoys wearing a little makeup, not looking for a relationship after a bad one left him scarred.

Vic Black: Forty-something male, very rich, wears cardigans and loves to crochet, not looking for a relationship- EVER- after his last boyfriend did him very wrong.

Ty and Vic’s paths keep crossing. I’m not sure they could avoid each other if they tried. The two of them worked so hard to deny their connection, but when they finally let go and accepted this mutual attraction, things between them were OH SO VERY HOT!

I loved Ty and Vic. Vic is definitely my favorite A.d Ellis character at the moment. I say at the moment because she always manages to change my mind with her next release so I try my best not to get too attached. Haha! Believe me, its easier said than done.

A.D. Ellis is an Indiana girl, born and raised. She spends much of her time in central Indiana as an instructional coach/teacher in the inner city of Indianapolis, being a mom to two amazing school-aged children, and wondering how she and her husband of nearly two decades haven’t driven each other insane yet. A lot of her time is also devoted to phone call avoidance and her hatred of cooking.
She loves chocolate, wine, pizza, and naps along with reading and writing romance. These loves don’t leave much time for housework, much to the chagrin of her husband. Who would pick cleaning the house over a nap or a good book? She uses any extra time to increase her fluency in sarcasm.
A.D. uses she/her or they/them pronouns.
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#WOTR20 #AudioReview – Brothers of the Flame (Ariel Kimber, #1) by Mary Martel – Narrator Melissa Schwairy

Brothers of the Flame: An Ariel Kimber Novel, Volume 1

Reverse Harem Series
Ariel Kimber is a 17-year-old girl who, thanks to her mother, has had a life full of unpleasantness and abuse. And it’s about to get a whole lot worse.
After her mother meets a man online, Ariel is forced to move to a different state, leaving all that she has ever known behind. Any teenager’s nightmare. But Ariel isn’t like most teenagers, she’s different, and she has literally nothing to leave behind. No friends, no nothing. They move next door to a house that remains empty all summer long until the day before the first day of school. A school where the other kids treat Ariel like garbage because of who her mother is and the fact that she’s different from them, save for a few – her neighbors. Tyson, his mysterious Uncle, Quinton, and twins, Abel and Addison. They quickly become her only friends, but Ariel soon finds out they are hiding things from her, keeping secrets from her. And she wants answers. Surprisingly, they give them to her. What do you do when you find out you’re not who you always thought you were and your whole world gets flipped upside down?
Ariel Kimber stumbles into a world she didn’t know existed, a world of magic and nothing is as it seems. Thankfully, she has the guys to guide her, to hold her hand along the way and she is going to need a whole lot of hand holding.
-This is a Reverse Harem series.
– There is adult langue and some mature content so be warned of that.

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I read this book a few years ago.  I fell in love with these guys and Ariel. It was fun to listen to the audio.  I forgot so many little things I was nice to be reminded.  The narrator, Melissa Schwairy , was very good. I felt like I was right there in the book. I didn’t want to push the pause button when my real life needed attention.

Here is my original review:

So when you are on a road trip with your BFF and she starts to read this book to you while you drive stating you just have to read. Well you listen to her and let me tell you she was right.  I am hooked on this series.

Ariel Kimber has not had an easy life mostly thanks to her mother. Her mom abuses her and has men going in and out her door like people going in and out a revolving door. Her mom meets a man and uproots her to a strange town and new school with no friends. The hurt doesn’t end there being the new girl at school proves to be difficult especially when the town knows her mom’s rep.  When she meets her neighbor’s things start to change for her.

Tyson lives with his Uncle Quinton and twins, Able and Addison.  Ariel becomes fast friends with Tyson but she is leery of Uncle Quin. These four are keeping a big secret from Ariel and she has no idea how much she has in common with them or why she is drawn to them.

The connection these guys and Ariel have is off the charts. The surprises and twists Mary Martel puts in this one has me wanting more and more as I read. The characters are different in their own way and I want to know everything about each one..yes, even Uncle Quin he is so brooding and mysterious.

I am so glad my partner in crime made me listen to this one.  I am hooked and so ready for the next book.

Mary Martel was born in West Michigan and spent the majority of her life there. She currently resides in North Dakota with her husband, and her two beautiful daughters. She’s an avid reader, and when not writing she can be found with her nose stuck in a book.

#Review #Spinoff #FriendsToLovers #TNGS — Control Us by: JM Walker


Zach

She was innocent.
Passionate.
Fierce.
After Luna Stone and I went from friends to lovers, my only purpose was showing her how worthy I was. But how could I convince her when I didn’t believe it myself?
I craved her touch and her smiles but most of all, her heart.
I vowed to protect her and show her father that I could be the man for his daughter.
I pushed.
She pulled.
And when all was said and done, I’d have to go through an even higher power to prove that I deserved her…
Myself.

~

Luna

He was quiet.
Withdrawn.
Intense.
Zach Porter and I had been friends since we were kids, but it had never amounted to anything more than that. Until now.
But as close as we were getting, he was still closed off.
He protected his heart and put up walls, even though he had no reason to.
He shoved.
I grabbed hold and never let go.
If I didn’t fight for what was ours, he’d succumb to his demons and believe their vicious words telling him that he’s not good enough. To give up.
On us.

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Review by Tenise

5 STARS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I recieved a copy of Control Us from the author. This is my honest review.

This is the first book in The Next Generation Series. If you haven’t read their parents books, don’t worry, you will still be able to understand what is going on in this book. Although, I do HIGHLY recommend going back and reading them later. They are great books! Every book I have read by this author has been fantastic!

Zach and Luna have been friends since forever, but both of them feel like they want to be more. However, there are things in the way of their union; a couple of the biggest obstacles include, Luna’s dad and Zach’s demons.

When these 2 connect, there is oh SO MUCH hotness. I felt like I needed a cold shower after some scenes. I was rooting for these two from the beginning. I wanted them to get the happily ever after I felt like they both deserved. The question is- were they able to get past everything that was standing in their way? I adored this book and everyone in it- I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

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J.M. Walker is an Amazon bestselling author who recently hit USA Today with Wanted: An Outlaw Anthology. She loves all things books, pigs and lip gloss. She is happily married to the man who inspires all of her Heroes and continues to make her weak in the knees every single day.

“Above all, be the HEROINE of your own life…” ~ Nora Ephron

LIFT 4 Autism Auction! Bidding Now Open!

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Since 2015, LIFT 4 Autism has raised approximately $140,000 to benefit ASD families. All proceeds go to non-profit organizations serving the autism community. Now more than ever, we as a global community are uniting, even as we stay apart to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Auction organizers authors Ginger Scott and Kennedy Ryan, along with Kulture City, this year’s charitable partner, wanted to respond to the real needs of autism families during this incredibly challenging time. Kulture City will direct proceeds from the 2020 auction to a scholarship program for autism families struggling during COVID-19.

The online auction features signed paperbacks, hardcovers, full series sets, out-of-print covers, foreign editions, personal one-on-one Skype calls with some of your favorites . . . and MORE, all donated by authors, publishers, bloggers, readers. Just people who wanted to be a part of something to help autism families. In the past, some of our highest bidding items were tickets to sold-out author signings and in-demand book events. Of course, with social distancing, those have all been cancelled. To possibly compensate, several amazing authors, narrators and publishing professionals are auctioning off virtual chats! We’re hoping many readers will be enticed to bid on virtual chats with authors like LJ Shen, Tarryn Fisher, Beverly Jenkins, and Kristen Ashley, to name a few. To chat with all-star narrators like Zachary Webber, Shane East, Erin Mallon and more. Not to mention critiques and video chats with agents and editors. These are just a few items up for bid. We are incredibly grateful for every single item donated.

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#Angsty #AllTheFeels #SecondChanceRomance #ThrowbackThursday Room 212 by: Kate Stewart


An Amazon TOP 100 BESTSELLER!

In every life there is always that…one.

Twenty-one year old Laura Sedgwick is a rebel without a cause. Her only plans for life are to make no plans She revels in her fascination of the unexpected as she navigates her way through mid -1990’s Dallas nightlife. One very bad night brings her face to face with the one man likely to change her mind about…well…everything.

Twenty-three year old Seth Whitaker has every intention of seeing through with his well mapped out life. He is a hard working over-achiever that has no intentions of slowing his pace for anyone. With a fierce determination to not let life pass him by without taking a huge bite, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the one distraction that could keep him from his best laid plans. Little did he know his determination to keep his life on track would be the very thing to trigger the events that change the course of both their lives.

In this life she had only done one thing right…

…and she was his only chance at salvation.

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Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Room-212-Kate-Stewart-ebook/dp/B00JAUUZWE/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XPIAHZZV7H0Q&keywords=room+212+kate+stewart&qid=1581370189&s=digital-text&sprefix=Room+21%2Cdigital-text%2C395&sr=1-3

Review by Tenise

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, nothing was grabbing and keeping my attention. I went waaaay back in my TBR and found this gem. 4 years it sat there waiting to be read, I can’t believe I had such an amazing book in my possession and didn’t even realize it.

Laura and Seth’s story starts all the way back in 1997. Back when people carried around pagers and had landline telephones. The book spans 15+ years and tells a story of first love, happiness, heartache, and oh so much more. I laughed with them, cried with them, and also reminisced about mine and my wife’s story that is so similar to that of Laura and Seth’s that it was almost eerie. I loved every word on every page. It’s going to be hard to move on from Room 212, but it was totally worth the book hangover it gave me.

USA Today bestselling author and Texas native, Kate Stewart, lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. She pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance, as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense. Kate’s title, Drive, was named one of the best romances of 2017 by The New York Daily News and Huffington Post. Drive was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice awards for best contemporary romance of 2017. Her works have been featured in USA TODAY, BuzzFeed, and translated in five languages.

Kate is a lover of all things ’80s and ’90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.

Contact Kate- Email-authorkatestewart@gmail.com

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#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Lynn Chantale

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Lynn Chantale. A bit a bout me, I’ve been the proud handler of my guide dog, Riley for the last year. It’s polite to ignore thedog, as he’s working. Writing and reading are my passions. If I’m not doing one of those them I’m either at the gym, knitting, or having a good time with friends.

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

Almonds, raisins, carrots or popcorn are some of my go to foods. I like a lot of natural light when I’m writing or a picturesque view. Music is a toss up. There are times when I’m writing that the same song will repeat for hours as this suits the muses.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love meeting the readers. Whether we talk about my books or some of their favorite authors, it’s always a pleasure to interact with them.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I would love to meet Jonathan Maberry. Love his work and I have a huge crush on Top Sims.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I try to sit down at the same time everyday. This is usually during school hours and then again for an hour again in the evenings.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Meeting many of the authors I’ve friended on FB, such as Michel Prince, Kassanna, Ann Mayburn, Kallypso Masters, Phonex Daniels, Reana Malori, and several others.

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

I have a collection of Dr. Suess books I used to read to my children. We would all sit together and I would read to them. They loved it and I enjoyed the bonding time.

What are your social links?

Website: https://www.thehouseoflynn.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynnchantale

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynnChantaleAuthor

What are your buy links?

haunts;
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#ReleaseDay #Review #RomanticSuspense #BookOneOfThree #Cliffhanger — Genesis (Bones, Book 1) by: Paige P Horne

With the smell of moonshine still drifting in the air, me and Johnny turn around to watch the house and the man inside burn up.

A noise from behind causes us to look back, revealing a girl with hot pink socks, black boots and wide, curious eyes.

She wasn’t supposed to be there.
She wasn’t supposed to witness what me and Johnny did that day.

The truth is, I fell for Bexley Walker the moment she promised she’d never tell.

But our time together was short lived for I am who I’ve always been. A man on the wrong side of the law. I thought I could change for her, but we can’t outrun the truth that lies within us.

I am my father’s son. Born to be a criminal.
Now, because of me, we’re both in danger. Held against our will. Tied and locked in a room together, we are forced to relive the love we once shared.


Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48803972-genesis?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=iImJQZyDoh&rank=1

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Bones-Book-One-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B085S3HGG9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Genesis+Paige+p+Horne&qid=1584559321&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Review by Tenise

5 STARS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received a copy of this book from the author. This is my honest review.

FINALLY! I have been wanting to know more about Bones since before I even knew Bones was going to get a chance to tell his own story.
We first met Bones in the Give Me Love trilogy. From the moment this bad boy was introduced, I was very intrigued and wanted MORE! And I definitely got more.

Genesis starts way back before Bones was called Bones. Back when he went by his birth name, Danny O’Brien. The book switched back and forth between present and future. Filling in the holes and answering questions about how Danny and Bexley met, their relationship throughout the years, and how they got to where they are today.

THEN. The book just ended. I wanted to SCREAM! It was over and I have more questions. I need more answers. I am happy to wait to get them, though. I can already tell, Bones and Bexley’s story is one I just want to keep reading.

I LOVE paige P Horne, her books are automatic one-clicks for me. I don’t care what the books are about, I go in blind, I read her words and I ALWAYS love her words. I’m just counting down the days until I can get my hands on Insurgent (Bones, Book 2) I’m positive I will love it!

About Paige P. Horne

Paige P. Horne lives in the small town of Gray Georgia with her husband. The two enjoy traveling every little chance they get and binge watching their favorite shows. When she isn’t creating new characters for her readers to fall in love with, you can find her back porch swinging, engrossed in a good book with her dogs at her feet.

Readers have described her stories as captivating and heartbreakingly beautiful.
Paige pens emotional novels about soulmates and broken love.

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