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New Release, Novella, Paranormal, Part of a Series

#WOTR19 #Review #NewRelease #Anthology – Rebels and Renegades: Who Ordered a Medium by Jennifer Laslie

May 2, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

Jennifer Laslie is our attending author.

Romance is possible, but betrayal is inevitable.

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

This book is a super funny, short read that will be worth it if you want to giggle for an afternoon.

Josie and her friends are having her bachelorette party when the hot as hell stripper shows up. Josie has some crazy thoughts about him BUT goes home to her Dad Bod fiancé named Doug .

When Josie’s situation of marital status soon changes, she finds out her house is haunted. Her friends give her the number of a medium to call. When he shows up, it’s none other than hottie stripper guy!!

The chemistry between Josie and Hot Stripper Guy…oh wait his name is Sebastian is fun reads The two of them are trying to figure out who is haunting her house plus get them the hell outta there!!!

This book is a set up for Book 1 of the Unfortunate Spells book, How to Spell Disaster.

Looks like I have more reading to do!!

Jennifer Laslie is a crazy cat lady who lives in Louisville, KY with her wonderful husband and two children. When she’s not thinking about cheesecake or cats, she can be found in the bookstore in the Young Adult section, coffee in hand.

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#IAE19 #AuthorSpotlights – KC Rice

May 2, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

KC Rice I’m a Romance author from Kentucky. I have 6 published books thus far and working on books 7 & 8.

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

My favorite place to write, anywhere near fresh air. By an open window or under a covered porch. Lifesavers gummies are my go to food.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love love love meeting all the people who have fallen in love with my characters. To thank them personally for their support and friendship.

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

TK Leigh

What author would you love to write with?

There are so many. I can’t name just one.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

The day my husband told me, “ Babygirl, you were successful when you sold your first book.”

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/kcriceauthor
Twitter @ArtistKcRice
pureromancekcrice.com

What are your buy links?

These are my short stories they ARE NOT on Google books yet
Deadly Passion- https://books2read.com/u/mgLjRR
https://amzn.to/2mHfYks

Anguish- https://books2read.com/u/bzPZBn
https://amzn.to/2uMjpe6

TATTERED SERIES BOOKS
Kaycee’s Tattered Spirit-
https://books2read.com/u/31xRVW
https://amzn.to/2uKQbfA
http://bit.ly/KTSgooglebook

Reconciled, Tattered Two- https://books2read.com/u/mBPw5k
https://amzn.to/2A34GRa
http://bit.ly/Reconciledgooglebooks

Revelation, Tattered Three- https://books2read.com/u/brGwez
https://amzn.to/2NFVWlH
http://bit.ly/Revelationgooglebooks

Stand Alone
Under His Protection- https://books2read.com/u/bWzQp7
https://amzn.to/2LH18VX
http://bit.ly/UHPgooglebooks

COVER REVEAL

#DebutAuthor #CoverReveal – Kit by S R Dyble

May 2, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

After her family was brutally murdered, Eve decided one thing.
Never to let anyone in.
To never love again.
EVER.
That way, she wouldn’t ever feel that hurt again.
For a year she’d done just that.

All that was about to change when Kit Carter, a cocky Australian boxer randomly enrolled onto her photography course at college and pushed his way into her life.
Kit was everything Eve hated about pretty boys.
Only, he wasn’t a boy.
He was all man.

Despite her dislike for him, even she couldn’t deny her curiosity.
Things were about to change drastically in Eve’s life, and secrets were about to spill out.
All at the hands of Kit Carter.

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S R Dyble is a writer of Contemporary Romance, New Adult and Romantic comedy.
She is a Mother and DIY obsessor and lives a short drive away from her home, the city of Hull in the UK.
She enjoys using the cities unusual way of speaking in her books and laughing about it with her readers.

The first book in her series releases Thursday 16th May 2019.

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#WOTR19 #NewRelease #review – Sin by Elena Reyes

May 1, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

I am both heaven and hell. Sin and pleasure.
The Devil she never sees coming…

Everyone knows that Malcolm Asher owns Chicago. Nothing—not a single move is made in my city without my authorization. I’m ruthless. Conniving. Worshipped by those around me, and yet, it means nothing the moment my eyes meet hers…

Clear blue and innocent, the delicate doll on this stage holds me captive against my will. She’s decadence personified—a corruptible angel I want to own.

I’m hard for her.
Starving for a taste.
Eager for her to feel me.

This little girl has no idea of the danger she’s in within my presence. How I will make her crave the darkness I control.

How I will make her…Mine.

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

Lord help me Malcom!!! Lord!!! If Elena knows how to write anything its hot as hell, alpha men who we wanna cuddle and punch but mainly cuddle 😊 The fact he kills people should bother me right???? BUUUT yet it didn’t…LOL Can I just say he is not a man who is told NO and the person lives to brag about it people…..that is a negative.

London was doing all she could to get away from her family when she enters The Loop. It’s a kinky club and once Malcom sees her…game over friends. Is the story Insta Love…yes but ya know what!!?? I loved it all.

Malcom will do anything to keep London. He fears corrupting the sweet and innocent women who now means everything to him. But London needs to get the hell away from her dad and brothers and once Malcom shows her the world she is free!!

The story is slow to help build their romance but trust me friends is it HOT as are all of Elena’s books. Malcom is another yummy hottie she created in her mind and I am so going to be rereading him in months to come!!!

Elena M. Reyes was born and raised in Miami Florida. She is the epitome of a Floridian and if she could live in her beloved flip-flops, she would.
As a small child, she was always intrigued by all forms of art—whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her first taste of writing came to her during her fifth-grade year when her class was prompted to participate in the D. A. R. E. Program and write an essay on what they’d learned.
Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure. It wasn’t until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world. She now resides in Central Florida with her husband and son, spending all her down time letting her creativity flow and characters grow.

Contemp. Romance, New Release

#NewRelease #review #Debut #NewAuthor- Getting Hot with the Scot (Sometimes in Love #1) by Melonie Johnson

April 30, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

“Playful, passionate, and positively unputdownable!”—New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren

IT’S TIME TO FLIRT WITH A MAN IN A KILT

Cassie Crow, a pop-culture reporter for a TV talk show, is focused on becoming a “serious” journalist. But when she stumbles into a kilted Highlander with a killer accent, Cassie decides that taking one night off from work and spending it with a sexy Scot couldn’t hurt. . .

Logan Reid has built a career on his charm, hosting a series of off-the-wall hijinks on the Web. But when the Scottish prankster meets the all-American, equal parts intelligent and irresistible Cassie, Logan realizes that one night of fun won’t be enough. Could it be that this career-focused, commitment-phobic couple is finally ready to take a chance at true and lasting love?

“Witty, sexy, and oh-so-fun. . .Melonie Johnson is an addictive new voice in contemporary romance.” —New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Ann Walker

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I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

I met this author at a book con. She told me all about her soon to be releases so when I saw them available, I grabbed them. I had no clue except she was absolutely friendly and kind to chat with.

Imagine my shock and delight when I see this book is about a hottie in a kilt….uhm YES PLEASE!!!

This story is super funny, sweet, and one that I am so happy to have grabbed of Netgalley. I will say since this is the first book in the series, there was a bit of “world” building getting to know the characters and all that jazz but stick with it because the story is great!!

This story is about Cassie and a couple friends who take a trip. All Cassie want is to have a wild one-night stand, but her box of condoms is still full……BOOO!! Cassie soon finds herself sidetracked with a certain kilt wearing hottie named Logan. Logan is all “full steam ahead” on helping her use as many condoms as possible before her trip is over. *Snicker*

Cassie is a bit of a serious chick. She so when Logan asks her to help him with some pranks she kinda flips out. Relax girl!! It’s all good!! LOL

I enjoyed the story so much and can’t wait to read the next book I the series.

A Star Wars junkie and Shakespeare groupie who quotes both Yoda and the Bard with equal aplomb, award-winning author Melonie Johnson—aka #thewritinglush—is a two-time RWA Golden Heart® finalist who loves dark coffee, cheap wine, and expensive beer. And margaritas. And mimosas. And mules. Basically any cocktail that starts with the letter m. She met her future husband in that most romantic of places—the mall—when they were teenagers working in stores across the hall from each other. Today, they live happily ever after in the magical land midway between Chicago and Milwaukee with their two redhead daughters, a dog that’s more like a small horse, and a pair of hermit crabs. After earning her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago, Melonie taught high school English and Theatre in the northern Chicago suburbs for several years. Now she writes smart and funny contemporary romance and moonlights as an audiobook narrator under the pseudonym, Evelyn Eibhlin.

Visit her at meloniejohnson.com and find her on Twitter and Instagram at @MelonieJohnson.

New Release, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR19 #NewRelease #Review #2ndChanceLove – Minx by Maggie Adams

April 30, 2019 Angie J 1 Comment

A romantic comedy about friendships, flirtations, and the elusive “Fantasm!”

Hi! I’m Miranda Blake and this is my story. Well, sort of. It’s more like a twisted fairytale, if you believe in them. Except there’s no beautiful, young princess with perky breasts, perfectly coiffed hair and a sassy attitude. I’m closing in on fifty, thirty pounds overweight according to Weight Watchers, and, after nursing two kids and that bitch, gravity, doing her job, I’m lucky the ladies don’t hit my knees. The gorgeous brown mane of hair is slightly frizzy from my ridiculous attempts to recapture my youth by dyeing the hell out of it. As for sassy attitude, well, it wasn’t so long ago that I was a doormat. And the charming prince who sweeps me off my feet into the life of my dreams? I have a dog called Prince, German Shepherd, who knocks me on my ass if I’m in the way when the doorbell rings. Does that count?

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

OMG this book was hilarious!!! I seriously LOVE the characters of the story. Miranda and her crew of best friends were so awesome to read. But the temptation tug of which brother, Reed or Ritter, was great too! Miranda’s friends are seriously the best people around. They lover her 110% and are going to do anything and everything to make sure she gets the HEA with a good guy this time around.

Miranda legit is told by her DB future ex its over. They are getting ready to leave for a cruise when he drops the bomb, she is being replaced by a younger woman and she is to get outta their family home ASAP. Miranda rallies her troops and they set to help her find herself and pick herself back up after 20 years of marriage.

What skills does an outta work housewife, stay at home mom have? Well she has enough to charm a playboy named Ritter into hooking her up with a job at his company. When she meets his very stuck up brother, Reed, she is confused as to how they can be so different.

As the story unfolds, we begin to see different sides to both men. Neither is who we thought they were. Is Ritter the good guy or a DB? Is Reed really an uptight jackass or just a guy protecting his heart????

I seriously snickered so many times reading this book and loved, loved, loved how it all played out.

Maggie Adams is an Amazon Best Selling contemporary romance author. Her first book in the Tempered Steel Series, Whistlin’ Dixie, debuted in Amazon’s Top 100 for Women’s Fiction, humor, on November, 2014 and then again at #61 in 2016. Since then, she has consistently made the Amazon best seller 5-star list with Leather and Lace, Something’s Gotta Give, Love, Marriage & Mayhem, and Forged in Fire. She is also the recipient of the Dayreader Review’s Best New Series Award for 2015. Her series has launched the tiny town of Grafton, Illinois, into International recognition with sales in Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Australia and the UK.

Maggie’s books can be found on eBook and paperback at these links:
http://goo.gl/62rVI7 – Whistlin’ Dixie, Book One in the Tempered Steel Series
http://goo.gl/sEqWwU– Leather and Lace, book two
http://goo.gl/D6n7EU – Something’s Gotta Give, book three
http://goo.gl/2zAsQt – Getting Lucky, A Tempered Steel Novella
http://goo.gl/lGPKcd – Love, Marriage & Mayhem, book four
https://goo.gl/iR1rem – Forged in Fire, book five
http://goo.gl/OrQHpm – The Tempered Steel Series, Books 1-3
http://www.maggieadamsbooks.com – website
https://www.facebook.com/maggieadamsb… – book page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/maggi… -fan club page
https://www.amazon.com/author/maggiea… – author page
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show… – goodreads
https://twitter.com/AuthrMaggieAdms – twitter
http://maggieadamsbooks.tumblr.com/ – tumblr
https://www.pinterest.com/maggiesminxes/– Pinterest
https://www.instagram.com/maggieadams… – instagram

New Release, Paranormal, Part of a Series

#NewRelease #Paranormal #Netgalley – Ignite (Dark Kings #15) by Donna Grant

April 30, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

Every inch of him was molded as if from granite…and her blood ran like fire…

For centuries, V has waited to awaken from his doomed sleep and reclaim his destiny. But this Dragon King–one among a legion of legendary warriors sworn to protect the human race from darkness–must first find a way to win back his sword. Wield its power. And try not to fall prey to his own illicit desires.

Claire may possess the beauty and soul of a goddess but V knows better than to mess with a mere mortal. Still, he instinctively knows that Claire is The One who can help him regain the use of his sword and restore his place at Dreagan. But if she learns the truth about who–and what–he really is, her memories of him would be erased forever. How can V love Claire truly, madly, deeply…and protect her from the forces of fire and darkness that could destroy them both?

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I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

I grabbed this book off Netgalley because I saw I was about dragons and I love me some dragon paranormal. Needless to say, I was stunned to see this series was 15 books in!!! Like how did I miss this series??? Now I will say that because I didn’t know this book was part of a continuing series there were times I felt lost. If you are a fan of the series you will understand everything obviously but know going into this book midway through the series like me left confused at times.

Vlad and Claire…love this story. Claire is not having much luck with online dating. She refused to give up and will find love. Vlad on the other hand has been sleeping through time. When he awakes and they met it was a sweet story of baring your soul to the ones you love. Poor Claire has to deal with not only loving Vlad but being his queen.

There is a lot of talk about the impending war plus people are trying to start drama with all the kings and their mates….why do people have to be haters???

But honestly I would recommend reading the other books in the series because a much as I enjoyed this book, I would say you MUST read the others to fully understand and appreciate what is happening in this continued saga.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas.

Visit Donna at www.DonnaGrant.com

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#IAE19 #AuthorSpotlights – Mellanie Szereto

April 28, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Mellanie Szereto!
When my fingers aren’t attached to my keyboard, I enjoy hiking, PIlates, cooking, gardening, and researching for my stories. I’m a foodie and love to write foodie romance, but all that hiking research is going in a paranormal trilogy set in the wilds of Ohio and a college-town series on my to-finish-writing list. You’ll also find plenty of lovable nerdy characters in my stories. That’s what happens when you, your husband, and your children are all nerds!

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

My favorite place to write is anywhere with quiet and no chance of interruption. I’m not much of a snacker, but I always have a supply of Cheez-Its or Goldfish crackers on hand just in case!

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Even though I’m a bit of an introvert, I love meeting readers and talking about books! I also enjoy getting know other authors, whether we’re meeting for the first time or we’re already friends on social media. Checking out the cool swag ideas is fun too!

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

If I could go back in time, I’d love to meet the three authors who most influenced the young reader in me–Louisa May Alcott (Little Women), Anna Sewell (Black Beauty), and Marguerite Henry (Misty of Chincoteague).

What author would you love to write with?

I’d love to write a nerd story with Vicki Lewis Thompson!

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

My favorite memory involving a reader is attending a book signing and overhearing her recommend my books to other readers. My favorite writing memory is the first time I wrote The End. 🙂

What are your social links?

Website: http://www.mellanieszereto.com
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cDEHXL
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/authormellanieszereto
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mellanie-szereto
Book+Main Bites: https://bookandmainbites.com/MellanieSzereto
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/mellanie_szereto

What are your buy links?

Amazon: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/mellanieszereto
Apple Books: https://itunes.apple.com/us/author/mellanie-szereto/id540431015?mt=11
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Mellanie Szereto
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Mellanie+Szereto
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=mellanie%20szereto&fcsearchfield=Author

M/F/M, New Release, Part of a Series, Part of a Trilogy, Release Blitz, Reverse Harem, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR19 #NewRelease #RH #Trilogy #FinalBook – Reclaiming Kendall, White Trash Trilogy Book #3 by Brandy Slaven

April 26, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

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

I fell in love with Mav, Teagan, Grant and Lucas thanks to my friend Mary introducing me to this hella good world. Kendall is one tough chick who will NOT be what the expectation is for her….white trash continuing the cycle in the trailer park. We have seen her fight and scratch her way out and when she meets the Quad it all falls in place for her. Her men, now husbands, have done everything to ensure their love will endure.

We have seen the 5 grow from high school to college and now we see them all taking the final plunge into marriage. We know the struggles will not be over so quickly given their unusual “family” dynamic BUT they wont give up any part of the group or sacrifice their love for Kendall.

When the story starts we see the marriage and honeymoon….damn the breakfast scene…holy hot shower after is allllll I gotta say!!! WOWZER!! Brandy I will never look at pancakes and maple syrup the same way and neither with the other guys!!!

From the honeymoon we see them living their lives. We see the daily routines and trying to make time for everyone. I loved how each couple got private time but they also remained grounded in their family time and dynamic.

We see Kendall begin to struggle with not being enough when things come into play plus we see the family taking on a parental roll that none of them understand more than Kendall. This book gives us more insight to the new budding “family” plus we also see the changes each person is willing to make for the love of their “brother husbands” and new wife.

I seriously am so sad to see them go but loved the surprises we got at the end with some spin offs and novellas coming our way!!! Whoop Whoop!!

Brandy Slaven lives in Tennessee with her husband and two wild children. If you can’t find her creating worlds with her words, you will find her with her nose in a book at the beach or hiking at a state parks.

Find her online at
www.authorbrandyslaven.com

New Release

#NewRelease #Giveaway – Until Valerie, Aurora Rose Reynolds’ Happily Ever Alpha World by Jessica Marin

April 26, 2019 Angie J Leave a comment

Title: Until Valerie

Series: Aurora Rose Reynolds’ Happily Ever Alpha World

Author: Jessica Marin

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 16, 2019 Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs Publisher: Boom Factory Publishing, LLC

Opposites don’t just attract… sometimes they BOOM!

Valerie Dawson

All I’ve ever wanted is to make my father proud. All he ever wanted was sons. I’ve never felt like I was enough… then everything changes when I’m assigned to audit the Broken Eagle’s Motorcycle Shop and I meet Rowan Pryor for the first time. The minute his eyes lock on mine, I know this gorgeous man is trouble. He’s looking at me as if I’m his everything, his eyes telling me he’s thinking of a thousand ways to get me dirty. And I like it.

But I have plans for myself and none of them include some hot, motorcycle guy in a small town.

Rowan Pryor

I traded a broken past for a brotherhood I could count on. War changes people, bonds them together, so when our time in the Navy is served, I join my fellow SEALS in Nashville to help start up a motorcycle repair shop. A big city guy like me is enjoying a distraction free, small town life. But then Valerie Dawson walks into the shop, wearing those nerdy glasses like it’s her mission to steal my breath away and I know I’m in dangerous territory. She makes me feel things I never thought I could feel and I am determined to make her mine.

I didn’t believe in love at first sight… Until Valerie.

Until Valerie by Jessica Marin

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

This was the very first book I have read by this author, but it so will not be the last one!! I have not read any books by Aurora Rose Reynold’s so I don’t know what characters are from her world, but it makes me want to crack a book open to see 😊

Rowan, Sweet Baby Jesus yes please!! Can I have a slice of this??? Valerie was just perfect person to connect with him for sure.

Rowan was over the bar scene when this sexy, quiet auditor named Valerie rolls into the shop he does the books for. The instant chemistry was amazing to read. Rowan knew what he wanted, and Valerie was helpless to stop the buzz or the BOOM from happening.

The story wasn’t lacking in any capacity. We had major heat, conflict, and a great backstory for each character wrapped up nice and tight.

I look forward to reading more from this cast of characters in the future.

Jessica Marin began her love affair with books at a young age from the encouragement of her Grandma Shirley. She has always dreamed of being an author and finally made her dreams of writing happily ever after stories a reality. She currently resides in Tennessee with her husband, children and fur babies. When she is not hanging out with her family, she loves watching a good movie, going dancing with the ladies, sniffing essential oils and daydreaming of warm beaches, winning the lotto and world peace.