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#REVIEW #WOTRAUTHOR – In The Pursuit Of Charity by Alexandria Sure

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He expected her to recognize him.
He expected her to be seduced by his charms.
He expected her to fall for him.
Expectations are a funny thing …

When his parents named him Herbert Lincoln James, they already had expectations that Linc would attend an ivy league university and go into politics. Linc didn’t. As captain of his swim team, he was expected to win the big relay to carry his swim team to the state championship for the first time in decades. Linc didn’t. Society expected him to walk past her. He couldn’t.

She expected him to see through her.
She expected him to make her into a joke.
She expected him to be cruel.
Expectations are a funny thing …

Twinsie Jo’s Review:

Let me start by saying that reading the sweeter and less dirty books sometimes, is a nice change.

Now for my review. So…Linc is a professional swimmer. Athletic, good looking, has all the friends and gets all the girls. Oh and he comes from money too. Alexis on the other hand is none of those things. She plus-sized and closed off. Especially when Linc starts to show interest in her. I mean, after years of being talked down, made fun of and so on, who wouldn’t shut down and put up walls to protect their heart?

Man, did I ever feel for Alexis. Linc…at times I wanted to slap him but at the same time, I got it. These feelings were new for him. What I loved most about him was that he didn’t care about Alexis’s size. He could have stood up for her a little better – he even noticed that he made some mistakes in that department – with his mother who I loathe by the way and with his friends. Harrison. That boy drove me nuts and I wanted to punch him in the face. And his mother??? These people not being supportive of Linc and his feelings for Alexis, drove me crazy. Good job on that part, Alexandria!

As I was nearing the end of the book, I was on the edge of my seat. I was hoping and chomping at the bit for their happily ever after. Do they get it? I guess you’ll have to one-click to find out!

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#REVIEW #WOTRAuthor – Uppercase (The F*cked Series, #1) by RK Gleason

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There have been countless theories about how to survive a zombie outbreak. All of them based on impossibilities and conjecture turned into fantasies and science fiction. No one truly needed to prepare themselves, because no one believed it could ever really happen…

But now, Dave and Pam Richter are trapped in the impossible.

Forced to race against the spread of a rabid plague from a source no one suspected, and those ordered to contain and destroy it.

Playing dead has taken on a chilling new meaning.

Twinsie Jo’s Review:

I’m usually a romance girl. It’s been my genre and go-to ever since I was a teen sneaking those “dirty” Harlequin romance books when my parents weren’t looking. Well sometimes, we need a break and a change from what we’re normally used to.

Besides romance books, I LOVE horror movies but I don’t usually read horror novels. I’ve read a few and have loved them but if you put a romance and a horror in front of me, I would probably always grab the romance.

Well I am glad that I gave this little story a chance!

Pam and Dave are hand’s down two of the best characters I have ever read. Their banter back and forth – they’ve been married for years – is hilarious. But while this little story is jam packed with humor, there’s also a serious side to it as well. I went into this story completely blind. I didn’t read the blurb ahead of time and I’m glad I decided to go that route!

This is book 1 to the F*cked Series and I already picked up book 2. I can’t wait to see what else happens to Pam, Dave and their kids while the world is…uh…dealing with the same unusual changes.

P.S. The texting scenes in this book had me dying. RK included the auto correct fails and it was beyond epic!

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#WOTR #AttendingAuthor #SeriesStarter See Me (The Novus Pack Series Book 1) by M. Jayne

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Throughout history, The Lady, Goddess of the Lycan world, has gifted werewolf packs with humans who carry her mark. Theodora Morrissey’s plans to return to college for her graduate degree are ended when she is awakened by an otherworldly voice on a rarely used airstrip in Nebraska. Injured and disoriented, she has no idea the discoloration on her back has marked her as a Seer, and that she is now a possession—and the prisoner—of the Novus Pack of Lycans.

To the Novus pack, the word of their leader, their Laird, is the law. With compelling gray eyes and long dark hair, Raider Black rules his pack with intelligence and ruthlessness. To cement the security of his pack, Black has committed to mate another Packleader’s daughter. But he’s finding it impossible to fight his attraction to the pack’s alluring new Seer, claiming her as his own.

Sweet, fearless, and unintentionally funny, Theo upends Black’s world and pushes the boundaries of his rules. How far is Black willing to go, and what will he sacrifice, to save both his pack and the human Seer who’s found a way not only into his bed, but his heart?

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40601376-see-me?from_search=true&qid=xTayLr0GC8&rank=1

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/See-Me-Novus-Pack-Book-ebook/dp/B07DRP6PLB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=M.jayne&qid=1577935675&sr=8-1

When Theodora is found in the middle of nowhere left to die and not sure how or why shes there things are about to change in her life. Raider Black was the all powerful Laird for the Novus pack of wolves, his word was law and he wanted to know how Theodora ended up on Novus land he wanted answers and wanted them as soon as he could. Theodora kept talking non scene and come to find out that she had been touched by the Lady and they were positive that she was sent to them for a reason to help Novus anyway that she could. One issue Raider’s wolf was calling to her and was going to clam her as him at all cost he didn’t care. While Theo was still trying to figure out what the hell was going on with these new powers she suddenly had. Wow oh wow this books was amazing and i could probably go on and on but I wont give anything away. Raider Black is oh so sexy and amazing Theodora is shy and stays in her bubble but had a wild possessive side to her. Will these two be able to help each other through the ups and downs or will they be doomed from the beginning.

Review by Twinsie Dee

M. Jayne doesn’t know what she wants to be when and if she ever grows up. She’s worked retail, recorded hearings in a Federal Courtroom, worked behind the scenes with security at a casino and currently she is living her dream writing Romance. She plots and plans from her farm in central Indiana that she shares with her husband and two mastiffs, Ginger and Duncan Keith.

When she isn’t creating she can be found watching sports, searching for the perfect mascara and reading. She also loves questionable TV- Any Real Housewives, The Steve Wilkos Show and Live PD. Plus she is addicted to the TMZ app on her phone. M. Jayne loves to meet readers. She attends many conferences and signings. Please take a moment and introduce yourself and tell her what you are reading.

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#WOTR #AttendingAuthor #SeriesStarter Done (In the Dark 1) by C.E. Johnson

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Sophie Kohler knows all about the misfortunes of life. She learned young, people are dangerous creatures that will shove a dagger straight through your skin and into your soul. So when a man in a fancy car starts asking her if she wants a ride, she has no intentions of interacting with him. Benson Knoxx is known for being cold and detached from the world. After losing his family and an ex that tore his world apart, Benson buried himself in his work. He vowed never to let anyone in again. The long dark days bled into the even darker nights. That was until she came along. When her eyes met his, the world started to get lighter. He knew from the beginning, she wasn’t going to make this easy. But when Benson Knoxx wants something, it’s done. Will Benson and Sophie find their way into each other’s heart before the lunatic that’s after her takes away their chance?

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50025896-done

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Done-Dark-Book-C-Johnson-ebook/dp/B072BFMGG7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=10S07FJ0I86S3&keywords=ce+johnson&qid=1577663844&sprefix=Ce+jo%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2

Sophie is a strong willed woman who doesn’t trust very many people. She works for everything she’s has and isn’t about to stop reaching for her dreams. When one night she is walking home from work and she is attacked by a stranger and is left for dead when another stranger finds her and offers to take her to the hospital which she refused so he ok her to his house to make sure she was going to be alright. Benson is a stay to himself kinda man and just goes to work and goes home everything he loves has been ripped from his life. Until he sees Sophie walking home and he refuses to leave her alone without knowing she is safe he doesn’t know what’s going on but he as this strange pull too her and the need to keep her safe. Do these strangers become more then that? Wow this book was amazing it ripped at my heart and had so many sweet moments, laughing at the way Bossy Benson and Sophie joke with each other and has you on your toes trying to jump ahead to get the mystery figured out. There are so many twist and turns that you wont see coming and will keep you wanting more.

Review by Twinsie Dee

C.E. Johnson is an author of contemporary and suspense romance novels.

When not writing until all hours of the night (with lots of late night coffee runs), she loves to read books that feature a strong male with a soft spot for his feisty heroine. She prefers stories that rip your heart out completely, then kindly place it back into your chest with a HEA.

She lives in a suburb of Chicago with her husband, two kids, and some spoiled rotten animals.

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#WOTR #AttendingAuthor #PartofaSeries #Novella With Me by Lacey Black

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Brooklyn Jackson has always wanted to be a police officer. Since she was a young girl, she has dreamed of following in her dad’s footsteps, set on making a name for herself, and not simply as the captain’s daughter. She’s determined, has everything mapped out, but what she wasn’t prepared for is a sexy new distraction in the form of her new partner.

Becker Ramsey needed a change. A fresh start in a small town in Missouri has proven to be just what the doctor ordered, complete with a new position with the Rivers Edge Police Department. Of course, being partnered up with a feisty little pistol like Brooklyn Jackson isn’t so bad either, until the lines between partner and relationship start to blur.

As Christmas draws near, Brooklyn and Becker spend more time together, both on the job and off. Can they stay professional, even when their hearts are pulling them toward each other? And what happens when her overprotective family catches wind of their budding romance?

**This novella is part of the Rivers Edge series but can be enjoyed as a holiday standalone

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48715664-with-me

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Me-Rivers-Edge-Christmas-Novella-ebook/dp/B07ZZHS15C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MUBY144UFG0&keywords=lacey+black&qid=1576888803&sprefix=Lacey+black%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2

Little Brooklyn bean isnt so little anymore. Shes now an officer for the Rivers Edge police department,working the night shift and shes one hell of and awesome cop, just like her dad and uncle Jake. Becker Ramsey is looking for a fresh start after his last job in Oklahoma left a bad taste in his mouth after his last partner did some shady things that reflected on him. So Brooklyn found herself with a new partner and well he did things to her with just one look or waking into the room that no one else had ever done. With the small town feel growing up there her entire life and well the 4 main men and overprotective uncles and her dad watching everyone around her, will she be able to keep this thing she has for Becker a secret and not let them hurt what she wants or will it flop and they have to keep everything professional? OMG I cant tell you how much i missed this family and how much I love them, Rivers Edge and these characters reading Rivers Edge is like coming home to a family that you cant help but be apart of.

Review by Twinsie Dee

Avid reader, writer, mother, and wife! I love to read contemporary romance. Add in a little “spice” or hot guys in uniform pants, and I’m a happy woman. There’s just something about diving into a book and engrossing in the magic of your hero and heroine getting their happily ever after.

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#WOTR #AttendingAuthor #FRE #PartofaSeries #Novella A Gamer Boy Christmas By Lauren Helms

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Follow Link and Ruby as they attend the annual Christmas party at Ruby’s work. Link thinks he’s going to be super funny during the white elephant exchange, but little do they know things are going to get a whole lot crazier then just the normal holiday crazy.


Lauren’s Website-
https://www.authorlaurenhelms.com/

Lauren’s Newletter-
https://www.authorlaurenhelms.com/newsletter/

Lauren’s Amazon Author page-
https://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Helms/e/B072849638?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1577667134&sr=8-1

Lauren’s Goodreads Author page-

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16647130.Lauren_Helms?from_search=true

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Link is wrapping his Christmas gifts for the annual party with thinking he is just so funny if one of his friends ends up with this gift, having to hurry because his girlfriend is on her way and he knows her all too well she sees a gift and she’s gonna have to shack it and try and guess what it is. Well once they grab the gift, and get to the party he gets a text and oh no Ruby grabbed the wrong gift, Link sets into a panic trying to make sure he gets the gift they brought. OMG  this super short story was hilarious I’ve laughed the whole time, i could read it over and over and not get tired of it. Link and Ruby are amazing and the joking between the friends is great, definitely need more of these guys.

Review by Twinsie Dee

Lauren Helms has forever been an avid reader from the beginning. After starting a book review website, that catapulted her fully into the book world, she knew that something was missing. Lauren decided to take the plunge and write her first novel.

While working for a video game strategy guide publisher, she decided to mix what she knew best–video games and romance. She decided to take the plunge and joined NaNoWrimo and a month later, she had her first draft.

Lauren lives in Indianapolis, Indiana sharing her love of books and video games with her own Gamer Boy husband and three little baby nerds who will hopefully grow up to share the things that united Lauren and her husband in their own happily ever after.

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#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Monica Corwin

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Monica Corwin I love dogs, typewriters, and books (of course) especially ones with grumpy alpha holes.

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

I don’t really need anything except to be comfortable and some music to block out background noise, or create it. I can’t have silence.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love meeting new readers! And the books of course!

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

Sierra Simone *sigh*

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?

Nope I write in batches like 5-10k at a time and then nothing for a few days and then another batch.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

I got a wine glass a reader made me one year at RAGT, I cried it was my first reader gift and I cherish it!

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

I have a signed copy of Zen and the Art if Writing by Ray Bradbury I love that book and the fact it’s signed makes it even more special.

What are your social links?

http://www.facebook.com/monicacorwin http://www.twitter.com/monica_corwin http://www.instagram.com/rosetyper9

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

http://www.amazon.com/Monica-Corwin/e/B00BMTJSXI

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#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Kristen Strassel

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Kristen Strassel

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Kristen! I write magical men, ladies you’ll want to make your new BFF, and places you’ll want to call home. My books are about shifters, vamps, and famous people. A little something for everyone. 🙂 I also do makeup for film and television so I like to incorporate some of that behind the scenes stuff into my stories. When I’m not working, I’m either watching football, finding new things to hang on my walls, or planning my next road trip.

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

I have a hot pink couch with is the perfect place to write hot romances. You can usually find me there, under a leopard print blankie, writing my latest story. I’ll most likely be listening to Black Keys or Hozier radio on Pandora and maybe drinking hot cocoa or iced tea.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting readers! I love to see how you guys react to things in person and what you really love.

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

Stephen King

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?

Ideally, I like to write in the morning. My work schedule is erratic so I can’t always have a consistent schedule. I also can write at night. But my creativity takes the afternoon off.

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

I have some of my mom’s old books which are special because she’s not here anymore.

What are your social links?

Website: www.kristenstrassel.com
Facebook: facebook.com/kristenstrasselauthor
Reader group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432223330276361/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kristen-strassel
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7267647.Kristen_Strassel

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

amazon.com/author/kristenstrassel

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#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Rochelle Bradley

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Rochelle Bradley and I write romantic comedy because there’s already too much crap in the world and I feel it needs more laughter and smiles.

When in observation mode I’m quiet, however, my mouth is usually open with an encouraging glass-is-half-full pun or, quite possibly, my foot.

I can’t cook or sew and consider myself undomesticated. I do like to bake and make a mean BTS (Better Than Sex) cake.

I am a Bearcat, a Buckeye, an interior decorator, and fluent in sarcasm.

I live in southwest Ohio, near Dayton, but I grew up in Cincinnati. I have two kitties that you’ll see on my social media often.

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

When I’m home, I love black tea, cafe mochas (coffee with hot chocolate), or wine.
I have to listen to music without lyrics or else I’m singing along or wondering why the artist wrote it. I prefer classical and epic movie soundtracks but will listen to spa too.
Wherever the cats are…there I am. Bed, sofa, table, or desk. I sit like a human though.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting new people and seeing old friends. Books!!!

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

James Rollins. I picked one of his books up at a yard sale and my life hasn’t been the same as an author since.

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”m always working, usually editing, writing, or marketing. The only thing I do consistently is meet with authors twice a week to write. I am definitely a pantser and lists are my friend.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

This past fall I went to Canada for an event. I played author/reader dating game and had a blast. Though it was only two minutes long I got to know people. Since the event was a long weekend by the time it was over, I felt I had made life long friends.

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

The Double D Ranch proof. Yes, it’s my book, but it reminds me I can do anything and dreams do come true.

What are your social links?

Twitter: twitter.com/AuthorRochelleB
Instagram: instagram.com/rochelle.bradley/
Pinterest: pinterest.com/BradleyRochelle/
Bookbub: bookbub.com/profile/rochelle-bradley
Fans of Fortuna, Texas group: facebook.com/groups/AuthorRochelleBradleyFans/
Facebook author page: facebook.com/RochelleBradleyAuthor/
Amazon: amazon.com/author/rochellebradley
Newsletter: rochellebradley.com/contact/
Website: rochellebradley.com/

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#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Sandy Sullivan

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Sandy Sullivan

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Sandy Sullivan – I write contemporary cowboys and rock stars. I have been published since 2008 and enjoy writing time between work schedules. I love to find new readers!

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

It depends on the genre. When I was writing my rock star series, I was listening to rock music a lot, older rock like Journey, Bryan Adams, etc.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Talking about my characters with readers. Most of them know them better than I do!

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

Heather Rainier. I’ve been trying to meet her for several years now, but our paths never seem to cross.

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?

Nope. I write when I hear the characters in my head.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

One of the first times a reader squealed when she met me. It was the best memory ever!

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

Not really. I love all my books that I have collected.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/Sandy-Sullivan-120827420748/,

twitter.com/@sandys37,

www.romancestorytime.com

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

www.romancestorytime.com is the best. It has all the buy links for all books.