#WOTR25 #releaseday – Deranged Ink #4 Zac by C.A. Harms

Deranged Ink #4: Zac
 

Zac

I stopped believing in the good a long time ago.

My childhood was stripped from me one dark night and I was forever changed.

Everywhere I looked I saw evil. Everyone I met, I looked at them as the enemy.

It took a long time for me to open up and when I did I found my family. The only people I could count on.

I never imagined I’d have a family. Because having a family gave me something to lose and I never wanted to feel that pain again. I never wanted to feel weak.

Presley

If there is a disaster, I can be found in the center of it.

If there is a wrong choice to be made, I’m first in line. I mess everything up.

I’m a magnet for disaster, and when I had the chance, I stumbled right into the arms of a tattooed bad boy. One I knew could destroy me.

He wasn’t looking for anything more than one night and here I am, telling him he’s now tied to me forever. Like I said, I’m a mess.

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C.A. Harms is an avid romance and mystery reader. She’s always had a love for books, getting lost in writing and storytelling even as a young girl. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories.

She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She holds an addiction for Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha’s and KitKat when she should really be focusing on water and maybe a fruit or two to make herself feel less guilty, but that feeling quickly passes…thankfully.

She is easy going, fun, and although she may seem like one of the quiet ones at first, you just wait until she gets to know you better…that quietness changes, fast

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#releaseDay #MC #MM – Mischief Vibes by Ash Marah

Noah

I was a gay cop living is small-town Arizona.

Growing up alongside my perfect twin had me always feeling inadequate.

My life was spiraling faster than I could keep up with, and I definitely wasn’t in control.

One day it all came to a head when I lost control. Instead of breaking up a fight, I joined in while on duty.

I needed help before I made more stupid decisions that might get me—or someone else—killed.

The only person I trusted to give me the tough love I needed was my cousin Shaylinn Walker.

Her family ran the AZ Demons Motorcycle Club. I wasn’t sure what happened there, but that little bit of darkness I had inside of me wanted to find out.

There was only one problem: I’d been crushing on Shay’s adopted straight brother for years. Could I keep my attraction to myself?

When it came down to it, could I really handle the change of scenery and what treading that dark road would mean for my career?

Levi

I had Daddy issues. They messed with my head. I’d grown up as part of the AZ Demons and had been adopted by the President. I had a found family of people who always had my back.

But I felt alone. I hadn’t found that person who fit me and could take on all that came with being part of a motorcycle club.

My family knew I was gay, but I kept that secret close to my chest. Coming out could be dangerous if my biological father found out. He was a nightmare who popped up at the worst times.

When Noah arrived, everything blew wide open. I had been making myself scarce to avoid his visits for years. He was a cop, and the MC did bad things. If I chased him, would I do time?

Resisting Noah was going to take all my strength, I didn’t know if I was up for the job!

While this book is part of the AZ Demons world it can be read as a standalone. Book 1 and 2 are MF, this book is MM.

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Ash Marah is an Australian author who has spent her life reading every genre of romance novel, and thought she should have a go at writing one! Let’s just say it was not that easy, but with help from some authors and friends, this dream became a reality.

As a mother of two girls, a husband, two cats and two dogs her life can get busy but writing is a labor of love so she will make time to fit that in.

When she is not writing or working she is reading and enjoying all the books from her author heroes.

#wotr25 #attendingauthor #twinsiefortheday #review #Polly Corrupted Innocence: A Dark Mafia Romance (Innocent Brides Book 1) by: Measha Stone

He wouldn’t take my money. He wanted my innocence instead.

When Nikolai Romanov came looking for my brother, I emptied my savings hoping I could pay off his debt. But it wasn’t even close to enough, so Nikolai Romanov decided to take me instead.

I didn’t expect a Russian mafia boss like him to be gentle with me… and he wasn’t.

Not when he spanked me for daring to wear panties under the dress he chose for me, and certainly not when he stripped me out of that same dress and made me scream in his bed.

He told me I would be his for a month, but the way he looks at me says I’m his forever…

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OMG! Really that’s all I have to say… OMG! I was sucked in by the first few pages and stayed firmly seated until the last page was read! This dark mafia romance has it all, steam passion, suspense, “mafia” dealings, family issues, etc. and Charlie and Nikolai (tossing out a Chefs Kiss) – they are fantastic! Oliver, well he can just kick rocks! Would definitely recommend this book!

 
Measha Stone is a USA Today bestselling romance author with a deep love for romantic stories, specifically those involving the darker side of romance, all the possessive dominant heroes, and their feisty heroines. If you love a well deserved happily ever after, you will enjoy her books.

#WOTR25 #Audio #EnemiestoLovers – Don’t Go Away Mad, Burgers and Brew Crue #2 by Lacey Black

JasperThe kitchen: it’s my domain, where I create the best burgers in the Midwest. I’m the man behind the grill at Burgers and Brew, the restaurant and bar I co-own with my best friends. Every night, we’re packed, the demand has never been this high. It’s the only way I want it, thriving and pushing myself to be the very best.

Then she started her new business across the street from mine.

The one woman who always got under my skin, who pushed me to be better. Lyndee was my biggest rival in school and my biggest regret.

Now, she’s in town, and as much as I try, I just can’t stay away.

I want her.

Lyndee

A new start: that’s what Stewart Grove means for me and my brother. He’s the one who pushed me to take the chance on opening my own bakery. I am ready for the long hours, the grueling schedule, and the hard work it will take to be successful.

I wasn’t at all prepared to come face-to-face with the man across the street.

An almost kiss in college with the world’s most infuriating man has haunted me for the last decade. Now Jasper’s here, and I don’t think I can resist him.

Things are about to heat up in and out of the kitchen.

I just pray I don’t get burned.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audio.  I gotta start by saying I enjoyed the male narrator’s voice alot in the series.  I had a few issues with the female voice.  Several times I turned the story off.  Her voice was ok but she has a hard lisp and it made listening at times hard for me.

Jasper and Lyndee were a great read.  Book 1 is still my favorite and I loved that their story continued in this book but i did like the new couple.

Lyndee is such a great human,  She works hard.  She studies hard.  She loves hard.  She does all she can for her mom and brother.  When its just her and her brother they decide to move and start over.  She opens a bakery across the street from her college nemesis Jasper.

Jasper is not happy about Lyndee starting a bakery.  He immediately jumps to negative conclusions before even talking to her.  Stupid boys.

Jamison made me laugh because he could see his friends lust for the baker but his pride wouldnt allow him to admit it.  LOL  I am excited for his book too.

Jasper and Lyndee help each other out along with the rest of the crew.  Lyndee jumps in when the restaurant is struggling one night which makes Jasper appreciate her in a new light.  The couple slowly build a relationship which of course blows up due to a stupid boy…smh.

I did enjoy the story and cant wait for the next audio book,

USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and 3 rowdy chickens.

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#WOTR25 #paranormal #Shifters #seriesstarter – Riding with a Cougar, Fix Ridge MC book #1 by Miranda Lynn

Karma never imagined she’d rise to the top and createThe Fox Ridge Riders MC after being rejected by her fated mate. A powerful cougar shifter with a heart scarred by betrayal, she’s carved out a fierce and independent life as club president. But when her father, Rhyno Russo—president of the deadly South American MC, The Motley Beasts—threatens everything she’s worked for, Karma must join forces with the one man she’s sworn to avoid.

Chaos, the brooding president of the rival Wolves’ Den MC, has always known that Karma was his true mate. But with her heart locked away in bitterness, he must fight not only his own instincts but the looming war between their clubs to convince her they belong together. Together, they must take on Rhyno Russo and his empire of drugs, including Synth—a life-saving substance for young shifters—and the deadly Dust, a drug meant for shifters only.

But with every step, the danger grows, and the threats to their bond intensify. Karma and Chaos are forced to confront not only their darkest fears but the powerful forces that would tear them apart. Through battles, betrayal, and undeniable passion, they fight to protect not just their love but the future of the shifter world.

Will they survive the war that could destroy them—or will they find the strength to claim the bond meant to be theirs?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this book.

I love new series from authors I call a “one click” author. So when Miranda dropped this bad boy I was ready.  Life lifed and I had to wait a couple days to get to it but I did finally.

This book is a slight spin off from the other series she has.  There are brief mentions of the characters but it is not necessary to read them at all but trust me you will want too.

I love MC stories so I was very excited to read about Karma and her story.  I also love the enemies to lovers with Chaos.  I mean who doesn’t wanna see that chemistry combust.

The story was a series starter so I know to give it time to open up and tell us all the characters.  I will say because we had 2 separate MC clubs it was a little confusing getting all the new characters off the bat.  So a few times I was like is that her club?  His?  Dad’s??

Karma was rejected by her mate and was destroyed.  Her dad takes her home and years later she is running her own club without daddy around.  Chaos is part of her dad’s club and they soon need to lean on each other to figure out what is going on in the town.  Of course they are at each others throats and Karma was sooooo pushing Chaos away.  When he starts making deals with her to spend time with him she does it but is still confused about the chemistry.  She HAD a mate so there is no dang way he is her mate like he claims.

The chemistry was great.  They were perfect pair and I cant wait to see where this series goes in future books.

Mother to two teenage boys, 2 four legged babies, and wife to a loving army veteran who doesn’t mind the extra voices in her head. Miranda grew up on a dairy farm in Illinois, but calls Portland, TN home now. She is an avid reader, coffee addict, wine lover, crafter, and beginning quilter. Though her true passion is in creating her own worlds, characters, and stories for her readers.

#WOTR25 #TwinsieForTheDayPolly – Beautiful March, The Cardwell Family Book #1 by Christy Pastore

A small-town, friends to lovers story is coming your way this spring.

Getting dumped sucks. Getting dumped by your boyfriend days before your best friend’s wedding? It doesn’t get much worse.
Did I mention that the guy who cut me loose was country music’s number one rising star?
And my client.
I thought I was walking into a proposal. Instead, I crashed right into humiliation—dumped and fired.

The silver lining? In a restaurant, there’s plenty of wine to drown my feelings.

In strolls Tyler Nichols, the restaurant owner. He’s charming, handsome and does a good job of trying to make me feel better. A really good job. Sharing my heartbreak with a beautiful stranger is the last thing that I expected.

Turns out, Tyler Nichols is my ex’s best friend. And according to the local gossips—mainly my cousin—he’s got a mysterious past.

No worries, I’m the gal with everything going for her—great job, fabulous apartment and a glamorous life half way across the country in sunny Los Angeles—far away from my hometown and my family’s bourbon empire. I’ll be leaving after the weekend wedding festivities.

That is until my best friend, Sage, finds herself in a jam and needs my help before jetting off on her honeymoon.

So, I’m staying in Mayfield a little longer than anticipated. In just a few short weeks, I’ll march my happy ass back to the West Coast, far away from Tyler’s smoldering gaze and his panty-melting smile. And the chemistry between us that burns hotter than a hickory stump.

But the longer I’m in town, the harder it is to stay away from him. And maybe I don’t want to.

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Review by Polly

5 Splashes of Bourbon (oh I mean 5 Stars)
This contemporary friends to lovers story will have you wiping at your tears and jumping for joy before you even know what hit ya! Tyler and Haven’s story is beautifully written and filled with tons of emotions, with everything between heartbreaking to heartwarming. There were even a few times I wanted to toss my Kindle.
Tyler Nichols is a businessman and restaurant owner in the small town of Mayfield, Kentucky, while Haven Cardwell is a publicist in LA and the bourbon heiress from the same small town. I totally love the chemistry between these two! Love the slow burning start…..and then WHAM fireworks are going off like crazy!
Can these two make it a go? Maybe they can do the long distance thing? Will the gossip be too much to handle? Will the truth set them both free? Grab this book and find out for yourself!
A bonus for me while reading this book – Grady James makes an appearance! If you have read other books by Ms. Pastore you will know that she does toss a few other characters from previous books into her new stories. Grady is my favorite, but Tyler Nichols is giving him a run for his money!
This book will be marked as a favorite for 2019!

International Bestselling Author and self-proclaimed french fry addict, Christy Pastore writes sexy, contemporary romance books that contain no nonsense (mostly) heroines and swoony gentleman with a naughty side. Readers so overwhelmingly embraced one Wicked Gentleman, Jackson Hart specifically, turning many of her #AuthorGoals into a reality.

When Christy’s not turning her risqué thoughts into something worth reading, you’ll find her geeking out on all things pop culture, obsessively stalking Pinterest for home interior ideas, lunching with friends, or researching her next vacation destination.

She has strong opinions about folding laundry, fruity wines, the Oxford Comma, fashion, and mixed vegetables.

Christy lives in central Indiana with her husband and their three loveable cats, Cheeto, Dorito, and Brew. But as cute as they are, please send scratching posts asap because they’re slowly destroying the furniture.

You can connect with Christy on Instagram: @christypastore

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#WOTR25 #twinsieforthedayPolly – Healed by You, The Harbour #2 by Christy Pastore

After giving the performance of a lifetime in my latest movie, I’m riding a high in my career.

Ready to celebrate, I come home only to find my wife giving a performance of her own—no amount of bleach will scrub this image from my brain.

My ex-wife is hellbent on making my life a living nightmare—slandering me in every tabloid and talk show from coast to coast. Her damaging lies could cost me everything I’ve worked so hard for.

Added to that, I find out that my friend, Harlow Trembley, has publicity troubles of her own. As a famous fashion model, she’s used to the gossips printing scathing lies. But the most recent lie involves the two of us.

As our worlds collide, I propose we turn the tables on the stalkerazi.

I ask her to be my fake girlfriend.

We know the game, and the stakes are high. As the summer goes on, our pretending turns to something more.

Can Harlow heal the parts of my soul that need it most—or will I end up pushing her away?

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Review by Polly

Healed by You is the second book in the Harbor Series and can be read as a standalone, but trust me one this – you will want to grab Bound to Me (book 1) after reading this book!
Grady and Harlow are both dealing with ultimate betrayals from their significate others. After bumping into each other a few times, they realize that there is something “more” between them. The sparks start flying, the heat gets turned up a few notches, lust takes over and both of their minds are stuck in the proverbial “gutter” with all those dirty thoughts! They help each other heal – body, mind and soul.
What a fantastic book to end the year on! I have to say that Harlow and Grady are one of my favorite couples!
Three of my most favorite lines in the book are:
“Not a deviant. But if you leave the sexual innuendo door open even a fraction, I’ll come barreling through like the Kool Aid Man.”
“The best way to get over someone is to get under someone else.”
“Good, because I want to hug your face with my thighs.”

International Bestselling Author and self-proclaimed french fry addict, Christy Pastore writes sexy, contemporary romance books that contain no nonsense (mostly) heroines and swoony gentleman with a naughty side. Readers so overwhelmingly embraced one Wicked Gentleman, Jackson Hart specifically, turning many of her #AuthorGoals into a reality.

When Christy’s not turning her risqué thoughts into something worth reading, you’ll find her geeking out on all things pop culture, obsessively stalking Pinterest for home interior ideas, lunching with friends, or researching her next vacation destination.

She has strong opinions about folding laundry, fruity wines, the Oxford Comma, fashion, and mixed vegetables.

Christy lives in central Indiana with her husband and their three loveable cats, Cheeto, Dorito, and Brew. But as cute as they are, please send scratching posts asap because they’re slowly destroying the furniture.

You can connect with Christy on Instagram: @christypastore

Website: www.christypastore-author.com

#WOTR25 #Review – Given: Project Xol (Book 6) by Audrey Kaye/Amabel Daniels

Taken to a Xol lab, Cassidy prepares to meet the one woman who’s never wanted her. It’s not clear why the scientist requires her now, but she hangs on to two hopes—that Luke has gotten away and is safe, and that the vial of genetic material they’d fought to protect is destroyed. Life isn’t fair, but she pushes aside the cruelty of losing Luke so soon after finding his love. Survival, however it may come, is imperative, because she refuses to fail in ending the diabolical “cure.”Stranded in Mexico, Luke must contact the one person he’s always wanted to keep from danger. It doesn’t take much to convince his brother to be his backup in rescuing Cassidy from Project Xol’s team, and soon, the brothers follow her trail. Even with the help of the billionaire who’d once funded the research, it seems impossible to take down such a corrupt team hellbent on unethical experiments and producing something that can change the world forever. Despite the odds against them, they can only fight until the end, hoping they have made it in time…Given is the final book of the Project Xol series.

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

Holy what the heck in the Jason Bourne did I just finish reading?!?!?! Project Xol for the win!!!

Cassidy is one of my all time favorite characters. She started out as a meek and timid character but her strong badassedness had shown through time and time again. And she does not disappoint in Given. She is literally at the end of her rope but she knows she needs to do the right thing. She is out of tricks and out of rescuers. BUT, the tricks and rescuers are on their way. Even though she is adopted, she is such a pure and genuine person that she has made strong and unwavering friendships with others that become her family. And they are coming to help her. She has to take down her blood family and the diabolical “cure” as it is wrong. A new human subspecies….um, no thank you! When all things seem against you, monsters against humans, you have to pull out all the stops. When you have overcome so many episodes of hell, you can’t just stop. They do not stop. Not til the very end.

This entire series is a page turner! You will keep going and going and going. There is not one part of this series that I would change. Bravo!

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Born and raised in Northwest Ohio, Audrey Kaye writes romantic suspense featuring strong, stubborn women and the men who can’t help but fall in love with them. Audrey lives with her husband, three daughters, and many pets, and has previously published under the name of Amabel Daniels. Her first novel, Better Than the Best, was written in 2015, and it’s been a wild ride of imagining the improbable ever since!

#Review – Stealing Dallas (Search & Seek Book 2) by Amanda Mackey


Fresh out of a stint in prison, Jagger Reed wants his life back…

Finally released from prison after serving only eighteen months of a twenty-year sentence, Jagger is excited to reunite with his disabled brother Dallas. With the help of Rosalind McAllister, the creative writing teacher at the prison, Jagger was given a full pardon and legal guardianship of his brother.

The fight to get his old life back has just begun…

When Jagger and Rose arrive to pick up Dallas from his temporary foster parent, Lena Radcliffe, they are horrified to discover she has moved out with no known address. Worried that his brother may be in danger, they enlist the help of the local police who discover Lena in Great Falls, Montana. Rose vows to help Jagger reunite with his brother.

Jagger is out for blood, and heaven help anyone who stands in his way…

Live or die, Jagger will find his brother so they can start fresh. But there’s more to Lena Radcliffe than meets the eye, and suddenly Jagger and Rose are in over their heads. They’re in the middle of something much bigger and more dangerous than a family dispute.

The clock is ticking, and they’re running out of time to figure out Lena’s motive for…

Stealing Dallas

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

The truth always wins in the end! While everything worked out and Jagger is released for the crime he didn’t commit, Dallas is missing! WHAT?!

Ok, so, I have to back this up a bit. I said this in the last review too, but I have a love/hate relationship with this series because some of what is happening because it doesn’t seem quite realistic or by the book legally.

**SPOILER ALERT**

Dallas is disabled and is in foster care but has been taken illegally across state lines. Jagger technically has custody of him and is freaking out. He and Rose take off to go after Dallas and his kidnapper. But so much of this seems off. And they end up going to house where Dallas is being kept. Jagger gets shot but the locals aren’t really doing anything. Personally, this seems like a lot of BS. BUT there is plenty of time for extremely hot sex for Rose and Jagger. And all of a sudden, the FBI steps in and BAM! Dallas is saved and everything is A OK.

**END OF SPOILER ALERT**

There are a lot of things with the investigation that were just not realistic which didn’t really sit well with me. It was a very heartwarming homecoming, but it just wasn’t quite enough to make the story great. This was more of a 3.5 for me.

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Amanda Mackey was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia when she was 12 years old with her family, where she has lived ever since. She has loved books since an early age and is an avid reader. This has helped lay the foundation for her writing. She’s published 14 novels to date with plenty more on the way. An author with Limitless Publishing, she loves to spend time with family when she’s not writing or reading.

Amanda hopes to make writing her full time career and travel in the near future.

#WOTR25 #Review – Reclaim: Project Xol (Book 5) by Audrey Kaye/Amabel Daniels

Reunited with one of the Project’s original researchers held captive at a cartel compound, Cassidy is tasked with delivering answers about a so-called miracle drug. She struggles with the fear of being separated from Luke, anticipating he’ll be harmed unless she cooperates. The details the cartel wants aren’t forthcoming, and instead, she’s instructed to find another Project colleague in another city. Luke doesn’t sit still once he’s parted from Cassidy. The danger in this jungle is unlike any peril he faced in prison or on the streets, but using his head—and ignoring the ache in his heart at losing what he’s sure is love—he plans an escape.

Once they’re on their way, however, he still lacks the chance to tell Cassidy how much she means to him.They leave behind death and horror to find a scientist in the city. Wrought with doubt and confronted with hostility, they realize they have the key pieces to ending Project Xol. Faced with the responsibility of destroying the resources that could save many lives, decisions are harder to make. And when it becomes clear Cassidy is expected to be reunited with her family, the stakes are higher than ever.

Reclaim is the fifth book in the Project Xol series, which continues in Given.

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

And here we go again! Within the clutches of the cartel trying to get to the bottom of Project Xol and exactly what Cassidy’s purpose is, is becoming more and more difficult. Hendrick and Cassidy are reunited but Hendrick is in a bad way. He is able to answer some questions but some of his answers just bring up even more questions (I hate it when that happens!). Escaping was going to be difficult enough but saving anyone on the way is a suicide mission. Turns out luck was still hanging around for this hellish ride for Cassidy and Luke. As Tramer continues to come along for the craziness, everyone gets split up, chaos ensues and no one is who you think they are. This story will literally keep you on your toes. There are twists that you have no idea are coming, then BAM! The next cliffhanger!!!! Come along with me to the next book, Given, for the final ride!

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Born and raised in Northwest Ohio, Audrey Kaye writes romantic suspense featuring strong, stubborn women and the men who can’t help but fall in love with them. Audrey lives with her husband, three daughters, and many pets, and has previously published under the name of Amabel Daniels. Her first novel, Better Than the Best, was written in 2015, and it’s been a wild ride of imagining the improbable ever since!

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