#NewRelease #paranormal #RH – Cursed by Death, A Ruby Jane Novel Book #1 by Mary Martel

After the death of her mother and her father abandoning her, Ruby Jane grew up in foster care. Due to her father being the king of the underground people think that perhaps Ruby was much better off being raised in foster care.

People would be wrong. She’d just traded one monster in for another, an even bigger one.

Now, as an adult, and after the murder of the only family she had left, Ruby finds herself all alone in the world and seeking answers. Answers she has to venture into the underground to find.

Not a safe place for an innocent girl because the underground isn’t just full of criminals. It’s a place of darkness for the real life monsters that most people think are make-believe. The stuff nightmares are made of, that’s what lurks in the underground.

Ruby may be innocent but she’s anything but average. More familiar with monsters than most, she goes looking for answers and a murderer.

And she gets far more than she bargained for.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

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

I had zero clue what this book was about but when Mary offered it, I jumped.  Imagine my shock and excitement when I saw it was a RH/Paranormal…yes please.

The book starts off with Ruby Jane and her twins being punished.  We don’t know why but know it will be part of the story moving forward.  Ruby is being raised in an orphanage by a very nasty woman and when she is 18, she us contacted by her dead grandmother’s attorney telling her she is rich. Pride keeps her from accepting the “charity” until her belly grows.  Then Pride be damned.

Ruby is thrown into a world that she knows about but isn’t ready for.  I mean she walks her butt into the underground strapped with weapons to find her Mate??  WHUTT!!  She is none to thrilled.  We then mee the other men who will be her harem…..the shifter, the detective, and the hunters aka the twins from childhood.

Ruby has a lot to deal with. But meeting her father wasn’t on the bingo card she planned on playing with.  She sure isn’t ready for the demands he makes on her either.  The is a great start to a new series.  I cant wait to see what happens with all her men and all the ways they should despise each other but work together to be with Ruby Jane.

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

I was excited but a bit nervous when Mary sent me this book.  The title and cover of this book did scare me a bit thinking it was going to be a dark story.  I have to say once I started reading it, I was hooked and could not put this one down.  I absolutely loved Ruby Jane.  She is a loner and can take care of herself. She doesn’t need anyone’s help but oh my how she ends up getting it anyway.

Ruby Jane has never had an easy life. She grew up in foster care after being left behind by her parents. She was forced to live with an evil woman but she did have her “twins” there that helped protect her when she was little. When she was older, the only friend she had was her deceased grandmother’s attorney, old man Thomas, that watched over her. Thomas was the only family she had left until one night he was taken from her.

While trying to figure out why Thomas was taken from her she somehow found herself surrounded by all kinds of men that wanted to protect her.  Her twins, Bane and Roan, from her childhood were reunited with her. She found a new friend in the detective Johnny Rowans that was assigned to the murder case. Then there is the shifter, Rally, that claimed her as his mate when she went to the underworld to find answers to her friends’ death.

Ruby Jane is used to being on her own and watching her navigate all these new relationships was entertaining.  I have to say it was fun to watch the guys interact with one another even though none of them see eye to eye on things except to protect Ruby Jane.  To say Ruby Jane will have her hands full is an understatement. I have to say one of the most shocking things was finding out who her father is and how he plays into this was a bit shocking. I am so exited about this series and so ready to find out what happens next with Ruby Jane and her harem of mixed matched men.

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.

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview #eventsponsor – Savannah Verte

Savannah Verte

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Savannah Verte – I’m a vagabond writer, work a full-time job elsewhere that I love, I’m a grandmother, and as long as there’s dinero in my pocket, I’ll be a blonde.

How did you hear about this event?

I’m a lifer – been a sponsor and attending author since year one. It is one of my favorites and the organizers with the community of authors and readers that attend are simply – family.

How many years have you attended?

This will be year 10.

What genres do you write?

so many. lol. PNR, UF, MTS, WF, flip-flopped fairy tales, dystopian, romance of multiple persuasions

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

Gravedigger is my heart. Unfortunately, it has triggers that might prevent someone from reading it. In some ways it ties to our charity for WOTR. I believe that when we stop talking about the atrocities of humankind, we send the signal that it’s acceptable. Some things will never be acceptable.
Ironically, it is the source for the dark romance spin off I’m working on, hoping to release at WOTR 2025.

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m a professional Sexton and scotch enthusiast.

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/authorsavannahverte,

savannahverte.com

What are you buy links?

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#review #thriller #standalone The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon

Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He’s the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he’s been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He’s a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there’s a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life.

When Aidan’s wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a “family friend” who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia’s orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan’s secret.

Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan’s crimes on the women in his life—and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61897971-the-quiet-tenant

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Tenant-novel-Cl%C3%A9mence-Michallon-ebook/dp/B0BF9BXN88/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GV91H4WI9I9K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X7FGulCRFsEJ_1rd0FPBPrrAqlJh111cZlEq6zyzur_B901AAxo_aBLys4f1pXzwkaiJdZeVWnKlei2-tNUbzi_g-fpgyZ77LB9KJwYLRGb2GFVkzZROoT_dqiyUB2EwiYDcBqTlY7KgmkjeRlDajG_4ucuOreWYMUnv1VfpdMm8eGKDHgDVW7ogU1YoWW2KxaWOrPufa7GLEVgIEm1S6ZlzTGLw_M7nIb_RnfTR9WA.jVykRXnTca5SWX3myCtYu-psq0lii2ob1ZPrs9cpkKo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+quiet+tenant&qid=1737204709&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+quiet%2Cdigital-text%2C197&sr=1-1

Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book and here is my honest review

Taken from society 5 years ago forced to live in a shed and be her captures plaything for to have sex with him when he needs. One day he tells you that he’s moving, after this wife died the house was being sold, but instead of a shed you are now allowed a bedroom and have to act like a normal person, so you don’t scare his daughter. life is still the same as in the shed, but he gave her a bed, new clothes, a bathroom, and able to go to the kitchen. but when you learn more, you can use it to your advantage. also getting a glance inside his mind finding out he has a new target you do what you can to not only save yourself, but his daughter and the new target. this book was confusing to the point you don’t know what’s going on most of the time. it definitely didn’t live up to the hype I had been seeing all over and took a good way through to get into it, before things started clicking into place.

Clémence Michallon was born and raised near Paris. She studied journalism at City University of London, received a master’s in Journalism from Columbia University, and has written for The Independent since 2018. Her essays and features have covered true-crime, celebrity culture, and literature. She moved to New York City in 2014 and recently became a US citizen. She now divides her time between New York City and Rhinebeck, NY.

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – Melonie Johnson

Melonie Johnson

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Melonie Johnson is a Star Wars junkie and Shakespeare groupie who quotes both Yoda and the Bard with equal aplomb. Known as #thewritinglush, she loves dark coffee, cheap wine, and expensive beer. And margaritas. And mimosas. And mules. Basically any cocktail that starts with the letter m. A USA Today bestselling author who Kirkus declared a “writer to watch” and Entertainment Weekly described as a “fizzy, engrossing voice” her smart funny contemporary romances are known for their witty banter and strong cast of female friendships; including the romantic comedies TOO WRONG TO BE RIGHT (named one of the top 10 Romances of 2023 by Booklist) and TOO GOOD TO BE REAL, as well as her award-winning Sometimes in Love debut series GETTING HOT WITH THE SCOT, SMITTEN BY THE BRIT, and ONCE UPON A BAD BOY. Her stories have been featured in Cosmopolitan and Woman’s World, selected as Amazon Best Books of the month, and appeared on many most anticipated romance lists, including BookPage, Goodreads, BuzzFeed, and BookBub. She lives in Chicagoland with her husband and their two redhead daughters. A former high school English and Theatre teacher, Melonie now spends her days in her Star Wars office, dreaming up meet cutes. Her upcoming series, MILFS Just Wanna Have Fun, features main characters in their 40’s and 50s and launches this fall with the release of THAT’S WHAT SHE SHED.

How did you hear about this event?

I met Angie at Lori Foster’s RAGT and was so inspired by the work Healing With Words does I knew I wanted to be a part of WOTR!

How many years have you attended?

2025 will be my 5th year!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, “Seasoned” Romance, paranormal fantasy romance under a pen name

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

Once Upon a Bad Boy

What is one fun fact about you?

As a teen I worked in a haunted house scaring the pants off people as an evil little girl clown.

What are your social links?

All social media links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qkl2YzpE5Vq_46bdxwWlaPPt9UxSb6e35CsHJM2E42c/edit?usp=sharing

What are you buy links?

Amazon Author Page: https://www.audible.com/author/Melonie-Johnson/B07GTF5CFL

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#review #shortstory #partofaseries Loved in Las Vegas ( The Traveling Calvert Sisters 2) by Tori Ross

Regina Calvert’s in Las Vegas for her friend’s bachelorette party. Regi, barely old enough to gamble, hopes to make enough money at the slot machines and game tables to move out of her parents’ house and enjoy the weekend with her friends. But when a night with a casino dealer and his Hungarian cousins goes downhill, Regi finds herself stranded on the strip with no cash, no phone, and a friend that accidentally ingested acid.

Craig Lucky’s enjoying the weekend at his own friend’s bachelor party, but his world is rocked when he comes upon a damsel in distress in the middle of the Las Vegas strip. After helping Regi and her friend, Craig asks Regi out for a night on the town.

Regi and her friends soon learn that nights and weekends in Vegas don’t always go as planned.

Each Traveling Calvert Sisters story is about 25-35K words long and can be read in any order. HEA guaranteed!

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59840789-loved-in-las-vegas

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Loved-Vegas-Traveling-Calvert-Sisters-ebook/dp/B09QK2GF1Q/ref=sr_1_17?crid=1XAF0FW0AVEVF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ul5BdpMu59aNyRvKziYrKvfkMRdk0NaURTZQFqn1AsX36K4d-ucQEAE0OJWlY9199md5HP2ipOuEWvWcyMM9xewttephsFxeD5supL0IpSg97DPwvfeFCpkHVVVGq_BxcMfynjHN5VQ0n_RIqvOPBHqydvJYn8Khf1zlXrqOSUtqVpSen64FqS4zYvhCuElXI7cp5SP0cScf-OqmL0V_RF7FiyT2dPKeIlLHVv3beww.kyH2HfJfVJlplq2sE2IiMWGqjW8oswlIFUEvaljs-cA&dib_tag=se&keywords=tori+ross&qid=1737203865&sprefix=tori+ross%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-17&xpid=kTpQJIHSEMMWE

Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book and here is my honest review

Las Vegas is the place to go for the craziest bachelorette party one will never forget. Regina just wanted a weekend away to celebrate one of her friends getting married and to get out of her small town. but she never pictured her trip the way it went, blind date with a Hungarian guy who thought he was a hooker, her other friend thinking she was seeing bees after an acid laced blunt from her Hungarian date, and that was just the beginning. I mean what else can actually happen in Vegas, it’s not like you are going to fall in love and possibly end up at the white chapel. this was defiantly a trip for the books and one you would never forget this was such a fun short story that will be having you laughing out loud.

Tori Ross is an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author of steamy contemporary romance and romantic comedy. Her book, The Cuffing Season Contract, won the National Indie Excellence Award for romantic comedy, and she’s written several shorts, novellas, full-length books, and serials. She lives with her family and two rescue dogs.

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview -Megan Kelly

Megan Kelly

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Megan Kelly writes small town romance with 12 novels and 1 novella. She reads romance and mysteries, and tries to crochet, quilt, and sometimes knit.

How did you hear about this event?

attending author

How many years have you attended?

FIVE years

What genres do you write?

contemporary small-town romance

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

The Wedding Rescue

What is one fun fact about you?

I dislike strawberries but love strawberry licorice and prefer strawberry lip gloss.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/MeganKellyAuthorPage

What are you buy links?

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#wotr #attendingauthor #partofaseries A Biker’s Guide to Saving a Goddess (the Gods of DC 6) by Tricia Andersen

Artemis is missing and nature is reeling from her abduction. Her family scrambles to search for clues that point out who took her and come up with only one – it was a biker gang. They form their own in hopes that they will get closer to finding her.

Artemis is trapped in a cell without her powers and, as a mere mortal, she can’t escape or find out much about her captors. Her only source of information is her guardian, a fallen angel named Michael. Despite her vows as a Vestal Virgin, she finds an attraction to Michael that she can’t deny. Can she trust him or will he lead her down a path she won’t be able to come back from?

Michael gave up paradise for a love that was snatched from him. Heartbroken, he finds his place with a team of demons that torment him. He gets stuck guarding the mouthy, cold goddess, Athena. As time passes between them, he starts to feel the same emotions for her that got him kicked out of heaven. Can he bring himself to help her find her freedom even though he may lose her forever? And will the new power calling the shots for the demons end the existence of the Greek gods?

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214930408-a-biker-s-guide-to-saving-a-goddess

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Bikers-Guide-Saving-Goddess-Gods-ebook/dp/B0DFX3992Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XFAR0EUSPVB1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T14TzKW4E8SbQ1rhiEpYESh9j_1c9zLQHX287WnKfpKhN2xamX88HXOj-LhAhaDIe2u9MC6Lj452io4BQIif97j5Dn3zG6jkNpzcPVTS75sgpkeIMI8Bn4KALE84iXBXc8xPCBFZ5hbCqBhu1lDxkCt85Y7-zPn7-S9KfS8QRhM3OK4vGm5xlzbKeDmth2k0wGLiL_60GBQclAX6n6nodQkg3xIXyMYSt29xorObEPE.b3REaX9bNAB3poIkhTlIOIt3_9DNY1k2zh2swSIwUqw&dib_tag=se&keywords=tricia+andersen&qid=1737203525&sprefix=tricia+a%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1

Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book and here is my honest review

Back with our favorite Gods but now one has been taken. Artemis is missing and her family is furious, that they can’t find her, even her twin can’t sense her. Artemis is being held captive by unknown people to her, but she isn’t going to let that stop her from trying to escape. one thing Artemis didn’t expect is to possibly start feeling something for the one who is making sire she doesn’t escape. Will her cherry get popped or is it all just to get him to let her go. She is one Goddess that doesn’t need a God to save her, she is her own savor, and she knows that, but family helping is always nice. I loved being back in this world it did take me a while to remember everything from previous books, but I did enjoy it.

Tricia Andersen lives in Iowa with her husband and her three children. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from Kirkwood Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Communications Media/Public Relations.
For the past five years, Tricia has been a member of Hard Drive Performance Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, an affiliate of Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has experience in kickboxing and currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Even though she has never competed in an MMA cage, she’s witnessed and been a part of a fighter’s journey from fight camp to their walk to the cage. She also has competed in jiu jitsu.

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview -M.J. Schiller

M.J. Schiller

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m M.J. Schiller and I’m a retired lunch lady and writer. I’m a mother of four, three of which will be turning 28 in October and the fourth will be the big 3-0 five days after that. My husband recently retired and we moved back to Missouri from Illinois. I like to karaoke and am passionate about my St. Louis Blues hockey and a Missouri Tigers football fan as well.

How did you hear about this event?

I think I saw it on Facebook, possibly on Genevieve Jack’s page.

How many years have you attended?

1

What genres do you write?

romance, romantic suspense, rock romance, sci-fi romance

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

Probably ROCKED BY GRACE as it is a first in series for my LOVE AND CHAOS SERIES.

What is one fun fact about you?

Weird fact about me–I was a synchronized swimmer at the highest level (which was Junior Olympics at the time).

What are your social links?

Website: https://mjschillerauthor.blogspot.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/M.J.-Schiller/e/B009JOQFQQ
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/m-j-schiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockingTheWorldOneReaderAtATime/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjschiller/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjschiller
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mjschiller
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6479377.M_J_Schiller
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/MJSchiller
Newsletter signup: https://maryschiller.wixsite.com/contact-page
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mjschillerauthor

What are you buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/M.J.-Schiller/e/B009JOQFQQ
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/M.J.%20Schiller
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/author/m-j-schiller/id561507281
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=M.J.%20Schiller&ac=1&acp=mj%20schiller&ac.provider=gsp&ac.author=M.J.%20Schiller
Google Play: https://play.google.com/books/publish/a/9926118305365709419#list?sortby=last_updated&sortdir=desc

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#Dark #DarkRomance #stalker #audio – Lights Out by Navessa Allen

“I don’t need another kink.”

That thought pops into my head whenever I pull up my favorite social media app, but alas, every time I scroll, I learn something new about myself, and another one is born. And yes, I know I’m responsible for what the algorithm shows me, but I’m trying to ignore that fact.

Lately, my feed has been dominated by masked men. I’ve favorited videos with them dressed in full cosplay, decked out in futuristic military apparel, and wrapped up like ghouls.

But more than anything else, my FYP is filled with shirtless men wearing ghost masks. Bonus points if they’re heavily tattooed, wielding a knife, or covered in fake blood. At night, I dream about being chased by them, of them catching me and doing deliciously dark things to my more than willing body.

I never could have guessed that by sending one drunken text, those dreams would become my new reality.

Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the TWs at the beginning of the book.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audiobook.

When I saw this book on TikTok I ran to download especially after I heard a few of the audio clips.  It was a dark romance with humor.  Consider me sold.  I will say the audio was *Chefs kiss* divine.  I absolutely loved how each narrator brought the characters to life for me.

Now the story, I admit I was wanting a little bit “more” dark but it was a good starter dark for new readers.  With that said, for sure check trigger warnings because the knife scene was WOWZERS!!!

Aly, she was an ok heroine.  I liked her well enough but cant say I loved her character.  She seems all over the place at times.  Josh/Ghostface I liked well enough but some of the dialogue he said was a bit cheesy …Hello Boobs?

I enjoyed the story and how they met and I kinda saw the connection to them before it was outted . I felt like the story kinda drug on at times.  It felt like here is some drama and its resolved now here is more drama and its resolved and here is more drama……

All in all will I read book 2, more then likely no.  I felt I had trouble staying invested in this story and kept putting it down to read something else before I went back to it.

Navessa Allen lives on a 200-year-old farm in rural New England with her husband, their cats, and an assorted collection of farm animals.

To keep up with her latest projects, check out her Patreon Page or subscribe to her website.

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview -Genevieve Jack

Genevieve Jack

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Genevieve Jack and I write enduring romance in enchanting worlds, otherwise known as paranormal romance and fantasy romance! I live in Illinois with my husband, who is also my assistant, and our 13 year old Brittany Spaniel.

How did you hear about this event?

I’ve participated for so many years that I can’t remember how I heard about it, but I’m sure it was a local author group.

How many years have you attended?

Eight years

What genres do you write?

Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance, Urban Romance

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

A Bargain With The Shadow Prince

What is one fun fact about you?

I attended a high school that was once a Catholic orphanage. A small cemetery on property held 23 graves, mostly children who had died there. Things would happen unexpectedly. A book might drop off a shelf, a locker might slam, etc. Once we had a floating light that our teacher could not explain. You can read about my high school here: https://www.nctv17.org/news/benet-academys-haunted-history/
Did this inspire my love of the paranormal? Definitely.

What are your social links?

You can find all my social links here: https://geni.us/FollowGenevieveJack

What are you buy links?

Here’s where you can buy my books: https://geni.us/shopmybooks

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