All posts by Angie J

#ARC #newrelease #seriesfinale #family #fosters #survivalist #brokenalpha #2ndchance – Soar High, Sons of the Survivalist Book 4 by Cherise Sinclair

December 7, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

She survived.Kit survived her abusive husband. Survived imprisonment and beatings from the Patriot Zealots. Now free and healing, she can make a new life for herself and her son…except he has attached himself to a terrifying, scarred, tattooed ex-mercenary.

Women take one look at him and flee.

An ugly childhood and combat left Hawk with scars, a rasping voice, and an aversion to talking. So, why in hell does the four-year-old stick to him like glue?

The kid’s pretty mother is smarter. There’s fear in her eyes when she looks at Hawk. That hurts. The sweet woman is everything he’s ever wanted—loving, affectionate, and patient. But after what she’s been through, she sure won’t want to be around men—especially the one who killed her husband.

He’d saved her.

Kit agrees with her son. Being near Hawk is the safest place on earth. Beneath the menacing appearance, he’s protective…and kind. The better she gets to know him, the more she sees him as a man—a very sexy man. But, considering what had happened to her, she knows—

No man would want her now.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

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

I have been WAITING and WAITNG for Hawks book. It did NOT disappoint me. There was nothing about it I wanted to be different. Hawk and Kit both were so damaged and both needed time to grow into their relationship. Guys for real, I loved the perfection of this book.

Before reading this book, you NEED to read book 3. This book picks up with Kit surviving her husband’s attack. Those damn Pissers *Snickers*. She is broken but is moving forward to make a life for her son Aric. She is so thankful to have her bestie there to help push her forward and to help her with her life. The fact it so happens to be at the compound with a certain sexy as hell broken alpha makes it even more delicious! Look all four of the brothers are delicious but Hawk has had my heart from day 1!!!!

Kit is fascinated and scared to death of Hawk but her son is obsessed with him. Hawk has proven to be a wonderful man and care taker of Aric….kids always know who is a bad seed people. Hawk sees Kit and is impressed with her drive and will to live. But he is also seems to notice her curves and shy smiles too. Hawk and Kit both seem to get into each other’s way initially. So many miscommunications and misinterpretation’s things get whack. However when the air is cleared they soon start a slow burn of a relationship to melt all the ice in north pole!!

I am a huge fan of this series. I loved how Master Z crossed over at times when its needed but the family of 4 boys is the heart of the story. The heart of each other. The heart of the women they fall for as well. *Sigh* I for one will definitely be rereading these books!!!

A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she’s renowned for writing heart-wrenching romances with laugh-out-loud dialogue, alpha males, and absolutely sizzling sex.

I met my dearheart when vacationing in the Caribbean. Now I won’t say it was love at first sight. Actually since he stood over me, enjoying the view down my swimsuit top, I might have been a tad peeved—as well as attracted. But although we were together less than two days and lived on opposite sides of the country, love can’t be corralled by time or space.

We’ve now been married for many, many years. (And he still looks down my swimsuit tops.)

Nowadays, I live in the west with this obnoxious, beloved husband and a seventy-pound lap-puppy. I’m a gardener, and I love nurturing small plants until they’re big and healthy and productive…and ripping defenseless weeds out by the roots when I’m angry. I enjoy thunderstorms, collecting eggs from the chickens, and visiting the local brewery for the darkest, maltiest beer on tap. My favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch next to the master of my heart, watching the fire, reading, and…well…if you’re reading my books, you obviously know what else happens in front of fires.

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#WOTR22 #NewRelease #MC #Book3 #Rubble #MachaMC – Rubble, Macha MC Book 3 by Skye McNeil

December 6, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

She’s sworn off relationships. He has no desire to fall at all. They can only fight their attraction for so long.

Jupiter Quinn is on the run from an abusive relationship. Finding shelter in Macha MC, her goal is to keep her head down until the divorce is finalized. What Jupiter doesn’t expect is to fall for the club’s toughest man who also happens to be a former MMA fighter.

Rubble Hardy is Macha’s sergeant at arms and enforcer for the club. He doesn’t date. Never has and never will. Women are trouble and he’s not about to let down his guard. But when Jupiter Quinn walks through the club doors, his heart shifts, and the powerful desire to protect her only outweighs his feelings.

When Jupiter’s past collides with her newfound future, she’s forced to either flee or face the danger.

Can Rubble keep her safe, or will they tap out?

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Book 1 is $.99 HERE

Book 2 is $3.99 HERE

Award-winning author Skye McNeil began writing at the age of seventeen and has been lost in a love affair ever since. During the day, she moonlights as a paralegal at a law firm favoring criminal law.

Skye enjoys writing contemporary and suspense romance novels that leave readers craving more and falling in love over and over. She writes contemporary and historical novels ranging from sweet and sassy to steamy and sultry.

Her constant writing companions two cuddly Australian Shepherds, a purring cat, and her daughter. When she’s not writing, Skye enjoys spending time with family, photography, volleyball, traveling, and curling up with a cup of coffee and reading.

New Release

#NewRelease – Cocky Rockstar by Regina Frame

December 5, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Trinity was just trying to get to Temecula to see her cousin and start her new life. What she didn’t do was plan accordingly, and ran out of gas in the middle of the desert on her way. When an insanely hot biker takes pity on her, or rather insists on helping her, her brain says no, but her body says yes.

Tucker, the lead singer and guitarist for the up and coming rock band Sutured Souls, is heading home on his bike from a long tour when he happens upon a stranded motorist. When he meets Trinity, he knows he needs to help her. What he didn’t realize was how much he wanted her company once he had her.

Trinity and Tucker fall into an easy friendship, dancing around their intense attraction to one another until the heat between them is about to boil over. But can the cocky rock star get the nice girl?

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Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #Spotlight – Dawn Brower

December 4, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Dawn Brower I write historical and contemporary romance. I’ve been writing since 2014 and love writing. I have two sons that are now grown. My dogs are my new babies, lol. You’ll see lots of pics of them if you follow my social media.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

Usually the first because that’s where the world building begins, but every now and then one of the later ones decided to make my life difficult

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I mostly write historical. There are only so many scenarios you can put your characters in and make it work. The characters themselves are where you make it more interesting. Like certain quirks or hobbies. Most of my female heroines have strong personalities. They can be unpredictable at times. For instance In Never Dare a Hellion Christiana actually shoots the marquess after he dares her to. She regrets it later but in that moment she’s like dare me, the nerve. Then bang. Oops.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Take breaks. Yes, you need to keep some momentum, but utilize self care. Burn out is real and your writing will suffer. Don’t get into the mindset you have to do everything. Also do not compare yourself to other writers. Not everything works for everyone and no one has the same path they need to follow.

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

I try to write a chapter a day. Whatever that word count ends up being. I like to have something finalized. If I can’t do a whole chapter I at least end at a scene.

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

I really adore the Marquess of Foxworth. He kind of stands out across the whole series. Some of the things that come out of his mouth are hilarious.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Wow I have no idea but it would be amazing to see some more period pieces like Bridgerton. My Linked Across Time series is extensive and might be interesting to see o see adapted. With the past and present it would have more options. Like Outlander. The two main characters James and Alys (Searching for My Rogue) I think I would like to see Madelaine Petsch and Ben Barnes

What is your definition of success?

Finishing something I started. Sometimes that’s the hardest part.

What are your social links?

www.twitter.com/1DawnBrower
www.facebooks.con/1DawnBrower
www.instagram.com/1DawnBrower
TikTok: @1DawnBrower
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/dawnbrower
BookBub: BookBub.com/Dawn-Brower

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Brower/e/B00KBBRW5E/
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/author/dawn-brower/id900654301
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Dawn%20Brower
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Dawn-Brower/B00KBBRW5E

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Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #Spotlight – Skye Malone

December 2, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Skye Malone (they/them). I’m an urban fantasy and paranormal romance writer of nearly twenty books, currently based out of Central Illinois. I love (and write) action-packed stories with car chases, fights, and magic. My current series is a post-apocalyptic shifter paranormal romance based on Norse mythology called The Shifters of Ragnarok. When I’m not writing, I’m usually taking care of my retired racing greyhound or my three-legged mutt.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The other ones after it, every single time.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

The series is one big story to me, so there are overarching plot lines and things still to be discovered in every book. I’m usually excited for the later books in a series, not bored, because I get to explore events and show developments I (and hopefully readers) have been looking forward to throughout all the previous books.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

You’re not a machine, so figure out what is sustainable for you long-term. While you might be _able_ to do X amount of books a year, can you keep that pace? Things will come up in life that cause chaos. Nothing you can do about that. So don’t base your professional plan on you operating at 110% capacity all the time. You’ll crash and probably hurt your health. Elana Johnson says “start as you mean to go,” so always plan with an eye to the future and how you intend to operate five or ten years from now.

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

Four or five hours, sometimes more

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

Ashe from the Kindling Trilogy. That trilogy was my first published work, and I’d been thinking about that story for nearly fifteen years, so I’d spent a LOT of time with her character and scenes in my head. I also just deeply enjoyed writing her story, more than I can say, so she has a very special place in my heart.

What are your social links?

Facebook: facebook.com/authorskyemalone

Newsletter: http://skyemalone.com/mailinglist

Instagram: instagram.com/authorskyemalone

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/skyemalone
Elsewhere: skyemalone.com/books

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General Admission is $10. 1-4 General Signing Time ONLY

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Holiday Book/Novella

#NewRelease #Holiday – FAKED (a sexy Christmas romance) by Sarah Darlington

December 1, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Faking it. I’d been faking it ever since I was sixteen years old.

Every orgasm during sex.
Fake.
Every sigh and moan. Every compliment and encouragement.
Fake.
No, sir, you do not have the biggest one I’ve ever seen.
Every cute conversation and sultry smile with a customer across the bar.
Fake. Fake. Fake.

So, why was it this hard for me to find a fake date to my sister’s wedding? Christmas was in one week, her wedding on the 26th, and I had yet to find some handsome, brainless, charismatic nobody to pretend to be my date for what was sure to be one week of utter hell.

Then I decided on him. The creepy regular from my bar. He might have potential with a makeover, but this… was going to be a disaster!

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Hi! I’m Sarah Darlington. I write contemporary romance books that are steamy, sexy, and sweet. I love creating book boyfriends you won’t soon forget, and the heroines who give them hell.

MC, New Release

#NewRelease #MC – Relentless Stranger by Inger Iversen

November 29, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

He ain’t no hero. But he’s not throwing a half-starved kid to the wolves…

Eddie Houston wears the Blackwater Renegades MC “Nomad” rocker, serving as the club’s eyes and ears out west. Otherwise, the ex-convict turned junkyard picker and bouncer keeps to himself. He owes nobody, and he likes it that way.

When a scruffy, half-starved kid with defiant blue eyes and an attitude to match is left on his doorstep, Eddie knows for sure “Lucky” ain’t his. And he ain’t no do-gooder. But the girl needs help, and his MC brothers will know what to do. Besides, while he’s visiting the club, he’s likely to find a hot woman to break his long, cold, dry spell.

A dangerous biker’s arms could be the safest place for her heart…

Vivi Sinclair, new hire at Blackwater, Kentucky’s battered women’s shelter, has come to the MC’s party looking for a little adventure on the edge. The rough-around-the-edges biker at the bar is just what she needs, and soon the night is headed for a red-hot climax.

But when Lucky is kidnapped, Vivi has seconds to make a choice. Stay safely behind, or jump in Wes’s truck and help him get the girl back. So begins a wild ride where Vivi has to decide where the greatest danger lies – the kidnappers, or the hardcore biker with blood in his eye.

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Inger Iversen is an American author residing in Virginia. She lives for bringing her fictional characters from darkness to light through self-discovery and passion. From her emotionally gripping, new adult Few Are Angels series that builds in intensity and intrigue to a finale you won’t see coming, to her international bestselling interracial romance dubbed “one of the most emotionally gripping” books of the summer, Inger breathes life into her fiction through her enthusiasm and devotion to writing. Her influences range from life experiences and daydreams, Inger spends her time in the writing cave and fantasizing of the day she can figure out how to Weird Science her characters to life.

Check out her books on her site: www.ingeriversen.com

Find out about sales and new releases at Bookbub:

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/inger-iversen

Or email her with any questions or requests at kristen@ingeriversen.com

Author Interviews, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #Spotlight – PJ Fiala

November 28, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Patti Fiala, but I write as PJ Fiala. It’s not much of a stretch, I know. My husband and I have been married for 36 years and have been blessed. My careers have been varied, from waitressing, to factory work, to hair stylist, to business owner then to paralegal. After many years working in the legal field, I decided to finally sit down and write my first book in 2014. That started my final career – writing/publishing. I’ve written 28 books to date and have more coming. I have story ideas that will outlive me so I just keep writing to get as many of them out of my head as I can. When not writing, my husband and I ride our motorcycles around and visit as many inspiring places as we can. We really do live in a beautiful country.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The others after it for me. I normally know how a series will start and end, but fitting all the pieces in the middle can be a challenge.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I try to add different tropes to each book in a series, which then changes up the stories. I know if I’m bored writing a story, readers will be bored reading it, so keeping it fresh is not only important, but a necessity.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

You need to know this is a long game. Don’t take on all the social media to find readers – you’ll find that all it does is take up valuable writing time. Do do all the things – you’ll find tons of time wasted when you could have finished a book. Basically, pace yourself and put out the best product you can put out. Find a great team to work with you – editors, cover designers, beta readers. Over the long run, those will be the most important people in your career.

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

Likely only a couple of hours. The business part of this business is time consuming. The writing part of this business is draining. So, I start the day with business. If I have a book to format and upload, that gets done first. Otherwise, I can’t focus on my book. I keep thinking, “Gosh I need to get XXX done.” So, I get my business stuff done, then focus for a couple of hours on the writing. It works for me.

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

I hate to pick, I love them all. They’re like my children. But, I do have one that is special, and she’s that way for a reason. Jax Masters Sager, is a character I hold dear to my heart. She speaks her mind. She’s strong without being bitchy. She’s tough as nails and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. She doesn’t sit in the corner and wait to be saved, she runs in and saves others. She never second guesses herself because she’s confident as hell. She’s special, because I want to be her. Just like her.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Moving to Love’s Jeremiah Sheppard could be played by Brad Pitt. Think Brad in Legends of the Fall with the long hair and rugged look. Ford: Finding his Fire’s Ford Montgomery would be played by Liev Schreiber as he is in Ray Donovan. Doesn’t small talk, doesn’t suffer fools, and isn’t interested in gossip. Strong and silent. Saving Shelby’s Diego Josephs would be played by Bradley Cooper.

What is your definition of success?

Success for me is completing a book and hearing that readers love it. That doesn’t mean I need only praise, it just means so much goes into creating a new world, characters and situations for readers to enjoy is part of the reason I do it. The other part is that I enjoy it. To have both, is a blessing.

What are your social links?

Website: www.pjfiala.com/
PJ Fiala’s Road Queens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PJFialasRoadQueens/
Newsletter: http://www.pjfiala.com/ReadersClub
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/pj-fiala
Amazon Author Page: www.pjfiala.com/PJFialaAmazon
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pjfiala1
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/pjfiala
Bingebooks: https://bingebooks.com/author/pj-fiala
MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/pjfiala
Gab: https://gab.com/PjFiala
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/pattifiala
Instagram: https://instagram.com/pjfiala/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7866768.P_J_Fiala

What are your buy links?

Amazon Author Page: www.pjfiala.com/PJFialaAmazon
Apple Books: https://www.pjfiala.com/PJFiala-Apple
Kobo: https://www.pjfiala.com/PJFiala-Kobo
Barnes & Noble: https://www.pjfiala.com/PJFiala-B&N
Bingebooks: https://bingebooks.com/author/pj-fiala
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7866768.P_J_Fiala

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Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Nan Reinhardt

November 26, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Nan Reinhardt BIO: Nan Reinhardt is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic fiction for Tule Publishing. Her day job is working as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader, however, writing is Nan’s first and most enduring passion. She can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t writing—she wrote her first romance novel at the age of ten and is still writing, but now from the viewpoint of a wiser, slightly rumpled woman in her prime. Nan lives in the Midwest with her husband of 48 years, where they split their time between a house in the city and a cottage on a lake.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

I think the first because that’s when you create the setting, the secondary characters, and the secondary plot lines that will carry through the rest of the series.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

It’s all about creating a place that readers want to go or want to live, as well as secondary characters who are fun. Giving a secondary character a story that follows through several books is a great way to keep readers and myself engaged. Sorta like Carly Hayes and Mac Mackenzie in my River’s Edge books–so far I’m on book #7 with 3 more River’s Edge books contracted (and who knows after that?) and Mac and Carly have been together since book #2 and readers love them. I think because they are an older couple who are getting a second chance at love and they’re an unlikely pair.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Breathe. Creativity can’t blossom in a tense, uptight (I know I’m dating myself!) brain, so just breathe and write…even if you’re not working on your book, write something–your journal, an article, a blog. If you’re stuck and feeling like you can’t write, go out and take a walk or do something completely mindless. Also, fill the creative well with books and films and well-done TV shows. Absorb narrative.

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

I’m also a freelance copy editor and proofreader, so my day job takes up a good bit of my day. However, I get up every morning at 6 am and write for at least 2 hours, until my husband wakes up and our day begins. That’s my best time to write.

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

My favorite character is always the one I’m currently writing, although I do confess to having a special place in my heart for Brendan Flaherty in The Baby Contract, because he’s sorta loosely based on my kid.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I’d be delighted if any one of my books were made into a movie–I’d say right now, I’d love to see my upcoming The Valentine Wager (releases 2/1/22) made into a film. I’d pick Simon Baker to play hot cop Ryker Lange and maybe Leighton Meester to play Irish spitfire Kitt Boynton.

What is your definition of success?

I believe success is being happy with who you are and what you doing right now in this moment, and if you’re trying to make the world a little bit better place–that’s a good thing, too.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/authornanreinhardt/
https://www.instagram.com/nanreinhardt/
https://twitter.com/NanReinhardt
https://www.nanreinhardt.com

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/Nan-Reinhardt/e/B007OYDC6O

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Nan%20Reinhardt

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=nan%20reinhardt

https://books.apple.com/us/author/nan-reinhardt/id578768922#see-all/books

https://tulepublishing.com/authors/nan-reinhardt/

https://nanreinhardt.com/the-women-of-willow-bay/

https://nanreinhardt.com/four-irish-brothers-winery/

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