#WOTR25 #MC #Audio #MMF – Savage Heat, Royal Bastards MC: Huntsville, AL #1 by K.L. Ramsey

As president of my MC, I’ve always had to hide a part of who I am. I was fine with that until he walked into my life. Now, I can’t shove that half of myself into the dark anymore. My club won’t understand and the woman I want definitely won’t get it, but what choice do I have? I want them both and I’m done with not taking what I want.
Yeah, I’m savage enough to screw the rules to get what I want and I want them.
Both of them—and I won’t settle for less.
You can’t control who you love but sometimes, it’s savage enough to make its own heat.

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audiobook.

I have not read any of the Royal Bastard books.  I grabbed this story since this author was going to be at my author event in July.  I wanted to read a book from each author if possible.

I will say I liked the narration.  It was ok.  She did a dine job with all the different voices.  They weren’t my favorite but not a terrible voice.  It was just ok.

I was intrigued that this book was about self-doubting Savage.  He isn’t open about his bisexuality and is afraid of what his club brothers will think of him being with men.  He meets Bowie and they have an instant attraction.  Both men like the other for their ages and body.   We also meet Dallas who is still mad that Savage dumped her after a month of dating a year later.  To me that seems a bit crazy.  To be so upset a year later.  I was like stage 5 clinger.  LOL  Savage said he ghosted because her doesn’t do feeling about really he is confused about his sexuality.

Savage isn’t the best with communication which we all know makes a mess of things.  Bowie and Dallas seem to figure it out between the 2 of them.  When the 3 finally figure things out is a good story.  But there were parts I was able to set the book down because it was a bit of a drag.  But all in all I did enjoy the story.

Romance Rebel fighting for Happily Ever After!
K. L. Ramsey currently resides in West Virginia (Go Mountaineers!). In her spare time, she likes to read romance novels, go to WVU football games and attend book club (aka-drink wine) with girlfriends.
K. L. enjoys writing Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, and Sexy Ménage! She loves to write strong, capable women and bossy, hot as hell alphas, who fall ass over tea kettle for them. And of course, her stories always have a happy ending.
Sign up for my newsletter to stalk the hell out of me- I mean keep up to date with all of my releases! https://mailchi.mp/4e73ed1b04b9/autho…

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Niccoyan Zheng

Visit Niccoyan Zheng Store on Amazon

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Niccoyan Zheng. I’m a Canadian wife and mom to an amazing little guy. I’ve been reading for as long as I could remember. Great mysteries and epic love stories are my favs. I’m a firm believer in letting the characters guide the story.

How did you hear about this event?

From a friend

How many years have you attended?

This is my first time

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Erotica Romance

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

Emulsify: Meant to BE

What is one fun fact about you?

I have severe case of ornithophobia.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/Niccoyanwrites/

https://www.instagram.com/niccoyanwrites/

https://www.tiktok.com/@niccoyanwrites

What are you buy links?

https://books2read.com/Niccoyanwrites

Writersonriver.com

#WOTR25 #Audio #Military #2ndChance – Rescuing Katherine, Bravo RISC Team #2 by Anna Blakely

HE GAVE HER HIS HEART—AND SHE SHATTERED IT.

Bravo Team operative Matthew Turner used to believe in happily ever after, but that was years ago, before the only woman he’s ever loved betrayed him and shredded his heart. Since then, he’s worked hard and played even harder, determined he’ll never be vulnerable again.

NOT EVERYTHING IS AS IT SEEMS.

Katherine Marsh has only ever loved one man, but she was forced to cut Matt loose a decade ago to protect him. Since then, she’s focused on her research as a biomedical engineer…and tried not to regret losing the man who still haunts her dreams. Even from afar, she’s tried to continue protecting him by creating a military-commissioned formula that will save thousands of American operatives’ lives. But someone’s out there, determined to use Kat and her work as a weapon against the United States.

HE’LL FIGHT TO THE DEATH TO SAVE HER.

When Katherine unknowingly hires Matt’s private security team to protect her from recent threats, they’re forced to confront their tumultuous past. Just when their passion is rekindled and it seems they could find happiness together, the evil hunting Kat strikes.

With help from his Bravo teammates and Ghost’s Delta Team, Matt finds himself on the most important mission of his life: to save the only woman he’s ever loved. Will he reach her before this nemesis destroys Matt and Katherine’s second chance at love forever?

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audiobook.

I will start by saying the narration in this audio book was amazing.  Both narrators did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life for me.

I will say I was excited for Matt’s book after reading book 1.  But I gotta tell ya, he was a major diiiiiiiiiiiiiiick.  Like I really didn’t like him.  OK Lemme say that the prologue broke my heart yes buuuuut he was such an awful guy to Kat when he sees her 10 years later.  I was like WOW Kat kick him right in the dick.  He was hateful and YES, I understand I have had my heart broken BUT at the same time he just didn’t listen.

Kat was a nice girl. She was put in hard positions her whole life by her dad.  Yes, I get why she broke Matt’s heart BUT when she says she still loved him 10 years later even when he was so douche, I was like GIRL NO!

Now the first part of the book I was not a fan of with them reconnecting and him being such as asshole. HOWEVER, once the story of why she needed protection took off I really did enjoy the story.  I liked the who and why of so many aspects.  Was I ok with the 2nd chance when it happened? Yes but at the same time I wish she made Matt grovel for like maybe 10 minutes LOL

So if you can get past the first few chapters with a mega asshat and get into the story I think you will enjoy the book.

Author of the exciting R.I.S.C. Series, Anna Blakely brings you stories of love, action, and edge of your seat suspense. As an avid reader herself, Anna writes what she loves…strong, Alpha heroes and the intelligent, independent heroines they love.

Anna’s dream is to create stories her readers will enjoy, and characters they’ll fall in love with as much as she has. She believes in true love and Happily Ever After, which is what she will bring to you.

Anna lives in rural Missouri with her husband and children, as well as several rescued animals. When she’s not writing, Anna enjoys reading, watching action and horror movies (the scarier the better), and spending time with her amazing family.

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Rayne Lewis

Visit Rayne Lewis Store on Amazon

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Rayne Lewis. I write military romance. I started writing in 2020, and published my first book, JUSTICE for Mary in May 2021. I write in Susan Stoker’s universe and absolutely LOVE it! I hope to branch out into my own series once my current HELLFORCE series is complete with 6 books. I’m completely awkward and clumsy…but I love to make people smile and/or laugh, so the “skill” of being a klutz isn’t put to waste.

How did you hear about this event?

This answer is two-fold. The basic answer is my bestie Anna Blakely. Which leads to the second part of the answer, I attended WOTR in 2022 and 2023 as a reader.

How many years have you attended?

2 years

What genres do you write?

Military Romance

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

AVENGING Antonia. Though I love all my books, the start of the series is like anything else…I had no idea what I was attempting to do. hahaha! So, BOOD one is a bit rough, but the STORY itself is heartwarming and suspenseful…all the good things a book should be. I do worry that if readers start at book one, there is a chance they will not continue on into the series…BUT I PROMISE YOU…if you fall in love with the guys (and gals) in book one, you will ABSOLUTELY love the rest of the series. I do get my writing legs under myself as I continued to write, so that is why I say, “Start with book 4.” AVENGING Antonia actually ties into book one, JUSTICE for Mary, so when you discover the Easter egg in book one after reading book 4, I think readers are pleasantly pleased.

What is one fun fact about you?

I am SO socially awkward, but if you ask people, they will say I am the life of the party or I am outgoing…sociable….yadda, yadda, yadda. But BECAUE I am so socially awkward, I push myself SO FAR BEYOND my comfort and try SO HARD to be “normal” that I, mostly, go beyond what is socially acceptable. I’m PEOPLING, but dying a little bit inside each moment. hahaha! So since I DO NOT PEOPLE! WOTR, as my 1st signing, is a HUGE LEAP/accomplishment for me. i will be so far outside my wheelhouse, but loving EVERY minute of this signing. I can’t wait to meet readers! I always say, “Without readers…A book is just a book, and an author is just an author.” These readers are our loudest cheerleaders and our biggest fans! So, as a reader who attends signings and gets the opportunity to meet MY favorite authors, I cannot wait to be on the other side of the table and meet the readers who make HELLFORCE…well, HELLFORCE. Without readers, HELLFORCE would just be a story floating in the ether and a simple dream in my mind and heart. So…LONG explanation SHORT…I am–BIG TIME—a socially awkward fool. hahaha!

What are your social links?

RAYNE WEB PAGE: https://bit.ly/472Kcnp
RAYNE’S ROMANTICS FACEBOOK READER GROUP: https://bit.ly/2R50MR3
RAYNE LEWIS AUTHOR PAGE: https://bit.ly/36kN1Sk
BOOKBUB: https://bit.ly/3fer0bU
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21357164.Rayne_Lewis

What are you buy links?

AMAZON: https://amzn.to/36jmGUr

Writersonriver.com

#Review #GhostShip – Hull and Fire (The Wards of Minera Book 1) by James W. Cutter


Levy Tren-Ulitese—Lor of the Land and gentleman of high society—is awoken in the early hours of the morning for an emergency: his father’s ship, missing for nine years now, has reappeared near the mouth of its home harbour entirely bereft of its crew. The expedition to the New World, a place they call ‘Minera’, apparently ended in tragedy. But how did the ship sail itself home? What happened to the crew? And what is the strange, dark artifact found aboard her?

Pushed by internal divisions and outside political forces, Levy and his sister are forced to refit the ship and flee the only city they’ve ever called home. Declared fugitives by their father’s old allies, they assemble a strange crew of the desperate and depraved; a turncoat imperial marine, a man that can manipulate the spirit-lines of the world, a war-hero famed for his supernatural accuracy with the musket, and a mute stow-away with mysterious powers. Together, they will follow in the wake of Levy’s father.

Together they will find a new home on the shores of Minera!

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Twinsie Kelly

I enjoy finding stories that are truly different. When I read the blurb, I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting myself into, but I am happy to say that I was completely engrossed by the story from start to finish. As a matter of fact, I finished the book and didn’t realize I finished the book, and that was the point I realized I needed to read more. (Boy that was a mouthful, lol)

There is a LOT going on in Hull and Fire with many complex characters and with pretty elaborate world building going on. One of my only real issues with the story itself is that there are many POVs that this story is told from. It was a little tough trying to keep everyone straight at first. But once I got into a groove, I couldn’t put the book down.

There are mysterious forces at work. A lot of lies and a lot of omissions happening at the same time. When everyone starts to turn on Levy and his kind, he takes things into his own hands. Instead of trying to change the people’s minds and face what can certainly be an awful outcome for his family, he defies the odds and moves on to a new world. It’s a compelling story that had me absolutely captivated. I look forward to finding out what happens next!

Pssst, the ghost ship is only going to be the beginning. It has to be. It was an incredible twist at the end to tie in one of the current characters with Levy’s father, the captain of the ghost ship! Kudos to the author!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

James W. Cutter profile image

James W. Cutter began writing at a young age, with a craft that was forged in the snows of Northern Ontario, quenched in the swells of the Pacific, and tempered by the misty rainforests of British Columbia.

James interrupts his writing habit with a day job. He writes from an undisclosed, cougar-free location on Vancouver Island, Canada.

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Darie McCoy

Visit Darie McCoy Store on Amazon

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

A reader for most of my life, I published my first novel in November of 2021. Since then, I’ve achieved double digits in terms of book releases. It shocks me when I take too long to think about it. I write across romance subgenres and I attribute that to how widely I read across genres in and outside of romance. In my life before I became a published author, I enjoyed a more than twenty year career as an electrical engineer. My experiences shape my writing and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

How did you hear about this event?

I originally heard about through author friends.

How many years have you attended?

2025 would be my second year.

What genres do you write?

Sports Romance, Paranormal/Shifter, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Fantasy and Motorcycle Club

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

The Glassmaker’s Helper

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m a serial hobbyist. I cycle through an abundance activities to keep my hands busy.

What are your social links?

facebook.com/darie.mccoy
Tiktok.com/dariemccoy
Instagram.com/authordarie
bookbub.com/authors/darie-mccoy
goodreads.com/author/show/21991441.Darie_McCoy
Threads.net/@authordarie

What are you buy links?

Amazon Author Page
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Darie-McCoy/author/B09LNH41K8
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/darie%20mccoy
Apple https://books.apple.com/au/author/darie-mccoy/id1628855173

Writersonriver.com

#Review #GoddessofDeath – Morana by Piper Laksari-Minenco


My name is Morana. The humans call me Death.

Forget all you thought you knew about myth and folklore. This is an unheard story; the story of death.

A new spin on mythology, told through the perspective of one of the most hated goddesses of them all.

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Twinsie Kelly

I am a lover of all things mythology so when I seen Morana, I knew that I had to read it. Morana is definitely an interesting and unique spin on the gods and goddesses that we have all come to know. Some we love and some we love to hate. This is a coming-of-age story about Morana, who ultimately becomes the Goddess of Death. Morana is struggling with the gift that the sprits are going to bestow upon her as she fears that she will be hated by everyone.

There is a LOT going on with Morana and the additional characters. The family dynamic is very tense but she makes every effort not to clash with them. She has a schoolmate, Athena, who is the “cool kid” that everyone loves but she constantly locks horns with on the daily. And then there is her girlfriend, Devana. She is so sweet and understanding.

The overall story is really good but there is so much potential for this to be really great! This is a short story and as you got closer to the end, it felt like there were longer breaks in between events. With the jump in between events, I felt like I lost a bit of a connection with the other characters and even Morana while she may have processed what she went through. Overall, the story is very intriguing and is definitely a page turner. I do wish it was a bit longer so that we could discover a bit more about Morana…there is so much more, I just know it!

This is a new author for me, and I didn’t realize she was a young author, but I am extremely impressed! I look forward to reading other works by this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Piper Laksari-Minenco profile image

I’m a young writer who is super passionate about my craft, and who loves to weave a little exploration of mental health themes into my work. When I’m not penning my newest work, you can find me cuddling up under my fabulous periodic table blanket with a book in my hands, surrounded by my anatomy posters and whatnot. Passionate about the power of storytelling, I truly cherish the feeling of bringing hope or light to someone through a good book. I hope you’ll tag along and give my work a try!

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Miranda Lynn

Image for Miranda Lynn, click to learn more.

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hello, good day, hola, aloha, I am Miranda Lynn, author and cover model, and I love sharing the stories the characters in my head tell me. I write paranormal romance and love it. I have a short attention span unless I’m really invested in something. My brain squirrels on my a lot which is why I have so many unfinished projects and my house is never fully clean. I love to socialize but enjoy a day or two to unwind as well. I read as much if not more than I write. If you have questions just ask, if you want a picture please ask.

How did you hear about this event?

I believe Ms. Angie herself told me about it and invited me to put in an interest form.

How many years have you attended?

This will be my 10th year.

What genres do you write?

Paranormal Romance, Time Travel Fantasy, and I’ll have Paranormal MC along with RomCom by next year.

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

All of them, but I think that Wyatt and Draven both need a lot of love and reviews 🙂

What is one fun fact about you?

I have a picture of Ellie May Clampett (Donna Douglas)holding me when I was a baby.

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/AuthorMirandaLynn

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

#WOTR25 #NewRelease #Review – Guarded From Treachery(Blade and Arrow Security Bravo Team #4) by: Gia Cobie


Like a dark and dangerous hero, he came to my rescue when I least expected it.

In the midst of a terrifying attack, a mysterious stranger came to my aid. Fierce but gentle, he chased off my attacker, protected, and comforted me.

Before he left, my savior told me to call if I ever needed him.

Did I think about it? Absolutely. Matt was the most intriguing and handsome man I’d ever met.

But that was before my carefully-planned life fell into chaos. Before I began to suspect the fluke attack might be anything but random.

No one else believed me when I told them my story, and I couldn’t really blame them. Even to me, it sounded crazy. But there was just something about Matt that made me believe I could trust him.

Weeks later, I still couldn’t stop thinking about her.

I told myself I was worried about Isla’s safety, and that was true. Though the police dubbed her attack an unfortunate fluke, my gut warned me there might be more to it. That she might still be in danger and I wouldn’t be around the next time to help.

It was more than that, though. I liked Isla. Admired her bravery. And her eyes—a deep, mesmerizing violet—were burned into my memory.

As the days went by, I debated whether to call her. Because, for all my confidence on the battlefield as a former Green Beret, when it came to women, I always hesitated.

Then she called. Said she was in trouble and asked for my help. And once I heard her story, I knew she was right.

As a security expert for Blade and Arrow Security, it’s my job to protect. But with Isla, it’s so much more than just a job. It’s protecting the woman I’m falling for.

Guarded from Treachery has a sweetly protective hero, a strong and courageous heroine, a team of former Green Berets, lots of twists and turns, action and danger, forced proximity, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. No cliffhangers and a happily-ever-after guaranteed! (Can be read as a standalone!)

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Twinsie Melinda

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

This is a new to me author. I was a bit worried about starting with the 4th book in the series but I had no problems jumping in and not feeling like I was missing things. I do have to say reading about the side characters makes me want to know more about them and will go back to read their stories.

Isla was attacked in a parking garage while leaving work one afternoon when a heroic stranger saved her. Then he stays and comforts her while the police investigate afterwards, he gives her his number to call if she needed him. After being attached a second time and feeling like she was being watched she tried reaching out to the police and her parents all who told her she sounded crazy. The only person she could think to turn to was her rescuer Matt.  But once he heard her story would he believe her would he help her or would he be like all the rest.

All Matt could think about was Isla after saving her from the attack. When Isla finally called and asked for help, he jumped at the chance. Had her drive to him since he was on duty protecting others at the time. After hearing her story, he knew they could help her knew there was something strange going on and he was going to protect her no matter what the cost. Matt and his group jump in with their investigation of what is going on with Isla.

I could not put this book down once I started it. I had to know what and how things happened to Isla. Between the Mystery of what happened to Isal and why she was being sought out and Matta and Isla relationship there was never a dull moment. I enjoyed meeting the side characters and want to know more about each of them. I loved watching Matt and Isla go from strangers to the relationship that evolved.  I loved the nickname Matt gave Isla, Isles.

I enjoyed this book and will defiantly be going back to read the first 3 books not because I feel I have to know what was going on in this one but because I want to know more of the guys Matt works with.

Gia Cobie is a librarian and author living in upstate New York. In her spare time, Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks. She loves romantic suspense and paranormal romance, and also has a weakness for reality romance shows, wine, and buying way too many books!

Follow Gia for news and updates!
Instagram (@giacobie)
TikTok (@giacobie)

facebook.com/giacobie
giacobie.com

#WOTR25 #twinsieforthedayYvonne – Chasing Harmony, The Others #1 by Sabrina Rue

Step into the world of the Others.

Harmony Kassis knows how to survive. No matter what life throws at her, no matter the odds. On the run for four years after the death of her father, she manages to evade capture that means certain death…or worse.

Until he joins the hunt. Faster, stronger than the others…she begins to doubt her ability to best him.

To Ryker Blackwell, his arranged marriage with Harmony is a way to advance his goals and expand his holdings. Following a horrific tragedy, his bond with her becomes personal. She’s on the run, alone and vulnerable, their mutual enemies in pursuit.

He will stop at nothing to catch her before they do.

Read the first book in the Others series right now and discover paranormal romance done differently. You’re going to love Sabrina Rue.

Chasing Harmony: The Others – Book One
Finding Hope: The Others – Book Two
Keeping Desiree: The Others – Book Three

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Yvonne

I loved this story and cannot wait for more. I have read paranormal before but this just takes it up a notch. So well written and the characters are so full of life. I truly cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us.

Sabrina Rue is a paranormal author who focuses on the human condition…with all the horror and beauty it entails.

Enthralled in the supernatural from a young age, she’s written more stories about things that go bump in the night than any other. She has much to share in the coming years…and it’s good to have you here to be part of it.

You can find more information about Sabrina through her Always the Good Girl page on Facebook.

We are THE TWINSIES… We love to read…We love to promote the authors we read… and we love to stir up TROUBLE… It's who we are and what we do