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#review #wotr #attendingauthor #mmromance #friendstolovers —The Hidden Door (Open Doors series) by Vinni George



Life is tricky…especially with a hidden identity.

In a word, Brody’s life is complicated. He has enough secrets—and enough reasons to keep them—to fill the back of his Volvo station wagon. But something about the marine biology nerd who works at the smoothie shop has the things he’s kept hidden begging to be set free.

Phin has never been one for complications, which is why he’s always avoided relationships. Hookups? Yes. Relationships? Definitely not. So why, after striking up an unlikely friendship with Brody, can Phin not seem to get the hot surfer with the pink surfboard out of his head?

When circumstances force Brody and Phin together, will Brody’s new feelings be enough to convince Phin to build a relationship with him, or will Brody have to share parts of his past and present that no one else knows about to keep his man?

The Hidden Door is the final full-length novel in the Open Doors series featuring a marine biologist who loves to teach, a SoCal surfer with a hidden identity, and an unlikely friendship forged over a shared love of tide pools, tacos, and vinyl records.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

There are secrets in Brody’s life but after he meets Phin and thinks about the possibility of “MORE” he wants to come clean about some things. Some pretty major things.

Phin has always avoided relationships and he is content with his life. If that is so then why the sudden obsession with the older surfer? He cannot seem to banish thoughts of his sexy surfer with the pink surfboard.

I have waited, sort of patiently, for this book. When Brody was first introduced, I knew I wanted to know more about the mysterious surfer. Phin was his perfect match. I loved everything about these 2 men together and even though I mentioned my love for Brody above, he had me beyond mad on a couple of occasions. I had some not-so-nice things to say about him but I’m better now. All the anxiety and emotional turmoil this book put me through was well worth it because like it or not, this was the perfect story for Brody and Phin.


Vinni George has been a lover of romance novels (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) since she first got her hands on one of her grandmother’s Harlequins and has never looked back. She lives in Ohio with her two favorite guys (her husband and son) and, hopefully—one day—a dog. When not writing her own stories, she can be found helping to polish other people’s novels. In her spare time, Vinni dabbles in performance art, quilting, and various culinary pursuits and enjoys traveling.

 

#review #wotr24 #attendingauthor #mmromance A Foot in the Door (Open Doors #3) by Vinni George



The student…
If he wants a job when he finishes grad school, Tanner Brown needs to get a foot in the door. But when he arrives at the country’s largest statistics conference to find he has nowhere to stay, he’s not sure it’s worth it. Especially when he realizes his hot faculty crush just witnessed his embarrassment from a front row seat.

The professor…
Dr. Beckett James is happily focused on his career until one of his former students slides into his line of sight. Tanner is brilliant and engaging, and when he ends up without a room, Beckett has no choice but to offer him a place to stay for the weekend. Even if it means testing his restraint.

The problem…
When their conference fling turns into an on-campus complication, Tanner and Beckett will have to control the variables that threaten to keep them apart or risk losing their chance at a happy ending before it’s even begun.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Tanner is a student at MacMillan. This weekend he is attending the countries largest statistics conference. Beckett is a professor at the same University. He, too, is in town for the convention. Tanner is having a good run of bad luck and is in quite the predicament. Even though he knows he shouldn’t, Beckett offers Tanner a place to stay for the weekend and let’s just say– the forced proximity and forbidden-ish-ness of it all, had me starting and finishing this one in record time.

These 2 men!!! I swear MM romance has a tendency to stress me out and this book did not disappoint in that aspect one bit. A Foot in the Door was the perfect balance of angst, heat, and romance. I’m addicted to this series. Well, I’m on to Brodys book next and let’s just say, I’ve been looking forward to learning more about him since he was introduced in book 1.


Vinni George has been a lover of romance novels (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) since she first got her hands on one of her grandmother’s Harlequins and has never looked back. She lives in Ohio with her two favorite guys (her husband and son) and, hopefully—one day—a dog. When not writing her own stories, she can be found helping to polish other people’s novels. In her spare time, Vinni dabbles in performance art, quilting, and various culinary pursuits and enjoys traveling.

#review #wotr24 #attendingauthor #shifter #mmromance Everett and the Wolf (Land and Sea #2) by Vinni George


What happens when fate intertwines shifters from land and sea?

Dr. Everett Voda loves a challenge, which is why he’s spent his entire medical career traveling the world, helping shifters in remote areas. There has rarely been a problem he can’t solve, but Merritt Lucas might be the exception to that rule. Everett can’t figure out what’s wrong with Merritt, and his attraction to the younger wolf is starting to become a distraction, especially since they are about to spend a lot of time alone together.

Merritt doesn’t have much going for him. He doesn’t have a pack. He doesn’t have a secondary gender scent. And he’s fallen hopelessly head over heels for an alpha he can’t have. But that doesn’t stop him from taking Everett up on his offer to see the world and experience some of the shifter cultures he has only read about.

But Everett has hidden motives for the trip, and big changes are on the horizon for Merritt and Everett, changes that will either drive them apart or bond them for life.

Everett and the Wolf is book two in the Land and Sea shifter MPREG series featuring an alpha beluga whale shifter who thinks he has everything he wants, a lone wolf shifter who needs a pack, a whirlwind worldwide adventure, and delicious double knotting. While there is MPREG in this world—and cute babies in this story—Everett and Merritt’s family expands in a different way.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Everett is a beluga whale shifter and also a doctor who is a professional on shifter species. Merritt is a college student and a wolf shifter who has never had a pack and it has been causing him more problems as of late.
The doctor and the little wolf set off to another country where Merritt can collect some more information for his thesis. While there, they find out more about Merrits problems as they start to worsen AND then theres the undeniable spark between these 2 that is simmering right below the surface, ready to ignite at any given moment.
Whew! Book 2 down and I’m ready for more. Everett was everything Merritt ever needed and then some. He took care of his little wolf and had me swooning the entire time.
I am in love with this series. It really resonates with me. It’s a group of basically strangers in the beginning who have become a found family that keeps expanding. I can’t wait to get to know the newest additions in book 3.


Vinni George has been a lover of romance novels (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) since she first got her hands on one of her grandmother’s Harlequins and has never looked back. She lives in Ohio with her two favorite guys (her husband and son) and, hopefully—one day—a dog. When not writing her own stories, she can be found helping to polish other people’s novels. In her spare time, Vinni dabbles in performance art, quilting, and various culinary pursuits and enjoys traveling.

#Review #Wotr24 #AttendingAuthor #Shifter #Mmromance Jonah and the Narwhal (Land and Sea #1) by Vinni

What happens when fate intertwines shifters from land and sea?

When Jonah Steele hung a flyer in the local coffee shop advertising his services as a housekeeper, he didn’t expect the town’s hot doctor to hire him on the spot. He definitely didn’t think he’d still be working for the mysterious older alpha two years later. But something about Dr. Pictou keeps Jonah returning to the big house on the cliff, a bone-deep longing he can’t explain—and recently, it’s been making Jonah crave the good doctor in ways he shouldn’t.

Dr. Edwin Pictou couldn’t say why he hired the young omega lynx to clean his house, but Jonah had ensnared him at first sight, and now, even though he really doesn’t need a housekeeper, the thought of letting Jonah go is unsettling. When Edwin comes home to find the omega—who he’s started to think of as his own—in heat, he realizes there is more at play than he first thought. Fate has intervened, and Edwin has no intention of ever letting Jonah go again.

Jonah and the Narwhal is the first story in the Land and Sea shifter MPREG series featuring fated mates, pleasurable partial shifts, and the beginnings of a found family. This story has been expanded from its original version into a full-length novel.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Unlikely fated mates buuuut I guess stranger things have happened. One being that I even picked up this book to read. Lol. Nothing against the book OR the author. I’m just not into shifters and definitely not into mpreg…
ANNNND now I’m basically lying to your faces! Its because of this book I’m obsessed. Like is the next book out? Did I only like it because it was written by Vinni George and I love all her words? Well YES BUT that is not the ONLY reason. I enjoyed all the other things too such as the plot, the genre, the cute af love story between 2 different shifter species that was both adorable and addictive. Give me more. I’m hooked. Thanks for helping me branch out because I’m not sure that I would have had it been any other authors words. I’m glad I did because now I’m open to a whole new world of romance.



Vinni George has been a lover of romance novels (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) since she first got her hands on one of her grandmother’s Harlequins and has never looked back. She lives in Ohio with her two favorite guys (her husband and son) and, hopefully—one day—a dog. When not writing her own stories, she can be found helping to polish other people’s novels. In her spare time, Vinni dabbles in performance art, quilting, and various culinary pursuits and enjoys traveling.

 

 

#WOTR24 #EventBlogger – Dee Hopping A.K.A. Twinsie Dee

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Dee Hopping im a single mama to a superhero, im a sloth, penguins,blankets, puzzles, obsessed bed burrito who is pretty boring…. my life revolves around my son and his schedule

How long have you been blogging?

2019

What are your favorite Genres?

I read almost everything except sci FYI (sorry I just cant) and the more tiggers the better

Who are some of your favorite authors?

Umm I don’t play favorites with wotr..so outside of wotr I love Alice Feeny, Anna Todd, Stephanie Meyer (team jacob), Veronica Roth, and im sure there’s more my brain isn’t thinking of currently

Do you prefer to read standalones or series?
Novellas or long books?

I love a good standalone series lol im not that picky on it as long as its a good book and gets my attention from the jump

On a typical day, how much time do you spend reading?

I would like to say 20 hours 🤣 but thats a lie most of the time if I get a collective 4 hrs im happy but some times it’s an hour before bed

Do you have a favorite character written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

All my favorites hold a special place in my heart and the each have something different that makes them special….yes my way of not picking a favorite

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

I freaking love WOTR and all the new author friends I have gained throughout these years, I will forever be thankful to Angie for asking me and trusting me enough to be apart of Twinsietalk as a new mama with a baby that had so many needs. All of you ladies hold a place forever in my heart. Everyone of my author friends and blog chick’s have been there for me during the craziest and hardest time of my life and I can never repay yall for being there for me.

What are your social links?

Tiktok- bookmomma92
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#WOTR24 #EventBlogger #BlogSwagMaker – Kelly Marie A.K.A. Twinsie Kelly

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! Twinsie Kelly here! I am a WORD NERD and a lover of all things creative!! I have been with Twinsie Talk for about 9ish years and it has been amazing! I am from central Illinois and relocated to Pennsylvania. I married the love of my life this year and couldn’t be happier! I’m a hot mess of a mom that loves dropping the f-bomb and am mostly inappropriate with the sense of humor of a teenage boy. I am happy to say that my two sons come by their sarcasm naturally. And guess what, my hubby loves me AND all my crazy! I’ll give most stories a shot. I enjoy reading a good rom com, fantasy, and sci-fi, however my absolute favorites are of the paranormal variety. The more twisted the story, the better! The book community is insanely incredible. I love meeting authors and bonding with other readers over our favorites. I have made some great friendships over the years with authors and readers alike and wouldn’t trade them for the world. I LOVE BEING A WORD NERD!

How long have you been blogging?

9 years

What are your favorite genres?

Paranormal, RomCom, Fantasy, Sci-fi…a lil bit of everything!

Who are some of your favorite authors?

I can in no way, shape or form pick one, or even some. There are so many!

Do you prefer to read standalones or series?
Novellas or long books?

Standalones and trilogies, long or short, are my favorite!

On a typical day, how much time do you spend reading?

I generally read about an hour a night…sometimes a lot more!

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/KellyMSnyder317/

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#WOTR24 #EventBlogger #EventSecurity – Tenise Webber A.K.K. Twinsie Tenise

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hello! I’m Tenise, I live in Illinois with my wife and our 3 fur babies. I manage the kitchen at a local Jr. High School 9 months out of the year. In my free time I enjoy reading and doing crafts.

How long have you been blogging?

Ugh! My memory is terrible! 4 years? Maybe 5. Lol

What are your favorite Genres?

M/M is my jam! Dark Romance and psychological thrillers are a couple of my other favorites.

Who are some of your favorite authors?

A.d. Ellis, J.M. Walker, Vinni George, NR Walker, Pepper Winters, and (thanks to Twinsie Jo) I’ve added Tiffany D Jackson to the list. Jo always recommends the best books.

Do you prefer to read standalones or series?
Novellas or long books?

I feel like my answer to this one shifts at times, but currently standalones. Unless it’s a series of interconnected standalones then I’m great with it being a series.

Long books

On a typical day, how much time do you spend reading?

Lately? Not enough, maybe 30 minutes to an hour.

Do you have a favorite character written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Brody from the Door series by Vinni George is my current favorite! I’ve read 30 books so far this year and of everyone I’ve “met” Brody is by far my favorite. From the moment he was introduced in book 1, I just hoped he would get a story. Vinni saved the best for last in my opinion… He’s a lovable guy who gives the best nicknames. I just fell in love with from jump. What touched my heart the most about him is his compassion and love for his friends/found family. He’s just perfect.

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

No, I’m good. If I take any longer to get this questionnaire returned to Angie she’s either going to fire me or put me in charge of the bathroom signing. (iykyk lol)  *Angie did in fact move her to the bathroom on the event day schedule now*

What are your social links?

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100000675300414

@sugee2015

https://twinsietalk.com/

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#WOTR24 #Review Book Tour – Deranged Ink #2 by C A Harms

Title: Deranged Ink, Book #2
Series: Inked Boys
Author: CA Harms
Genre/Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Second Chance, Tattooed Bad Boy
Release Date: October 31, 2023
Cover Design: Melissa Gill Designs

I’ve never been the kind of girl to take the easy way out. I learned at too young of an age there are no such things as fairy tales. Happy endings never came to people like me.
The tarnished ones.
I’m surrounded by a group that knows sadness too well. We know what it’s like to lose and be tossed away like last night’s trash.
We are easy to blame for all the wrongs, because when others look at us, they see our scars. Most of our stories are told in the ink we bear, but we wear those tales proudly.
Oliver Riggins is the first man I’ve run across that made me feel like I could have more. But he’s also one of the many men who are more family to me than my own flesh and blood.
Four brothers by choice, they’ve taken me in, and treated me as one of their own.
The problem is, I’ve always wanted more from Oliver.
I’ve felt an instant connection to him from the first day I walked into Deranged Ink. But the fear of ruining what we have and then in the end not having him at all, that was too hard to bear.
So instead, I’ve sat back and watched the parade of women in his life, but with each one I feel a little part of me crumble away.
I want him, I’ve always wanted him.
Maybe it’s time I stop running.
Maybe it’s time I start fighting for the things I want.

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

After reading book 1 I had a soft spot for Luna and wanted to know her story.  Really a tough girl that is friends with these crew of guys is my kinda girl.  I wanted to know what happened to her to land her with this misfit group I figured it was a rough road that brought her to where she is.

Luna finally found her safe place. She felt safe in her home and with the guys at the shop. She kept a lot of secrets Oliver being one of them.  She wanted more with Oliver but all she could do was watch him with his revolving door of women.  Things were going well for Luna until her past found a way to her and started tormenting her. She no longer felt safe where she was and Oliver was there.

Oliver never thought he was capable of love or being loved. When Oliver realized something wasn’t right with Luna his protective side came out. Oliver could no longer hide his feelings and when he was able to get Luna to open up to him my heart went out to both of them. These two are amazing together. Too see Luna open up and realize that there are good guys out there that will protect and love her and not hurt her was heartwarming.

I have fallen hard for the entire Deranged Ink family.  I was so happy when Dax found Bre in book 1 and now hearing Luna and Oliver’s story. I do like that we got to see a little more of Dax and Bree in this one. They all have truly made their own family. They may not be blood related but they all picked one another and stand by each other through anything. I cannot wait to hear the stories of the other guys of Deranged Ink.

“Damn Luna,” Zac whistles when I sit down and I notice Oliver offers him a dirty look. “Who knew you had a killer set of legs under all those jeans.”

“That dress makes your ass go pow,” Jace adds, and before I get the chance to say anything Oliver smacks him on the back of the head. “What the hell is up your ass Olly?”

That’s when I notice the frown line between Oliver’s scrunched up eyes. “Enough with the comments.”

“Why, because they can’t tell me I look good?”

His gaze lands on me and we hold each other’s stare for a few seconds.

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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#WOTR24 #EventHost #EventBlogger #HBIC – Melinda Bones A.K.A. Twinsie Melinda

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hello I’m Melinda and I am married to a wonderful guy that puts up with my book addiction. I have a teenage daughter who is usually floating around the event seeing if the authors need anything. We also have two dogs a one year old golden doodle and a 10 year old Chihuahua.

How long have you been blogging?

I started blogging in 2014 when Angie convinced me to join Twinsie Talk.

What are your favorite Genres?

I have a few favorites MC right now is my go to but I also enjoy Paranormal, Military, and Reverse Harems.

Who are some of your favorite authors?

There are so many how could I narrow it down. Most of my favorites are WOTR authors and have been for many years.

Do you prefer to read standalones or series?
Novellas or long books?

Depends on my mood that day. I like series because you get to know the characters in depth and their families. I do like a good standalone once in a while. The novellas are great when you just have a couple hours to read that day.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend reading?

I tend to read on my lunch hour and then in the evenings while waiting on my daughter to get out of practice (she keeps me on the run). It it’s an audio I can listen to those anytime.

Do you have a favorite character written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Lucas from Broken Scars by JM Walker. He was years in the making and I loved him from the moment I saw him in a previous book in another book of JM’s. I knew he was mine from jump. He is the quiet computer guy but also a badass. There was just something about him from the beginning and I had to know more about him, his past and just needed to know who he was.

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

Would love to say thank you to all the wonderful WOTR authors, bloggers, supporters and readers. Without you guys we would not be able to do this each year nor would we be able to help Thistle Farms as much as we do.

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Blog Links – www.Twinsietalk.com
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