#wotr25 #attendingauthor #twinsiefortheday #review Depravity by: MJ Haag

**Adult Romance**

Benella is concerned with two things – avoiding the two village boys who torment her and scrounging for food to help feed her family. Unfortunately, the best wild fruit and vegetables are near the walls of the estate, a dark misty place inhabited by an unforgiving beast.

When her tormentors lock her behind the massive gates, Benella knows her fate is sealed. Yet, the fate isn’t one she expects. Her encounter with the beast starts a bizarre cycle of bargaining for her freedom, a freedom the beast seems determined to see her lose.

A classic fairy tale with a new twist, the Beauty and the Beast saga begins with Depravity.

Intended for mature readers due to sexual situations and moderate language.

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MJ Haag is the pen name for Melissa Haag, a multi-published author of three series. As MJ Haag she writes adult paranormal/fantasy romance and is best known for the Beastly Tales and the Resurrection Chronicles.

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Sherrie’s Review
I loved this book and this series. I loved this re-telling of beauty and the beast. Benella’s character is so relatable. Almost had a cinderella vibe with her sisters due to them acting horrible. Would recommend to anyone and especially to those who love re-tellings with twists.

#wotr25 #attendingauthor #twinsieforthedaySarah Justice for Francesca by: Nicole Craig

FBI Special Agent Francesca McCabe follows the rules.

Being related to the “Dirty McCabes” of New York City, there’s no other choice if she wants to avoid their reputation attaching to her. However, her new case is about to make following the rules a lot more difficult than she ever expected.

Ethan “Tripoli” Evans is no stranger to rules and regulations.

As a former Navy medic, he’s trained to expect the unexpected. Still, nothing could have prepared him for the five a.m. phone call that throws his world into chaos. Now he has a dead body in his nightclub, and the only woman he’s ever wanted for his own is investigating him.

The clock is ticking.

Within forty-eight hours, another body shows up. No one has an alibi, but neither do they have a motive. Fellow FBI Agent Cruz Livingston and San Antonio Medical Examiner Calder Stonewall are just as in the dark as everyone else. Francesca is being bombarded left and right with her past and her present, both of which could affect her future.

Now Francesca’s discovering that sometimes rules are made to be broken if you want to come out alive on the other side.

This book is intended for mature readers, age 18+.

347 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2025

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Review by Sarah

Nicole Craig’s debut in the Susan Stoker Operation Alpha World was a hit. Like visiting with old friends. I loved getting to know Francesca and Tripoli (Ethan). The characters were well developed and enjoyed the suspense and intrigue. The hair tie on the wrist swoon worthy for me.

Can’t wait to see what Nicole brings to this world in the future.

#TwinsieforthedayLaura #review #Wotr25 #attendingauthor Reel Love by: Kate Hawthorne

A young brat and his buttoned-up best friend together for an unexpected and romantic weekend in Los Angeles. Is it a recipe for disaster or a chance at real love?

Archer has been in love with his best friend for years, but he’d never admit it out loud. Comparing every man he meets to the only man he wants, everyone falls short of the high ideal of Clint Taylor. On the heels of a date gone wrong, Clint ends up the last place either of them expect…Archer’s bed. There’s a kiss and another, and then everything changes.

Clint doesn’t understand some of the things Archer wants from him, but he knows he isn’t a quitter and Archer deserves the best. Determined to be the man and the Daddy Archer deserves, the two men find themselves together for a romantic and kinky weekend beneath the bright lights of Hollywood.

Archer is rich and Clint isn’t.
Clint is patient and Archer could never be.
Archer knows what he wants and Clint doesn’t believe he’s enough.

With so much stacked against them, is it too much to hope that love is the one thing that goes right?

Reel Love brings together a bratty boy, a Daddy who doesn’t know he’s a Daddy, a gorgeous L.A. backdrop, and enough steam to fog up all the windows in a high-rise hotel.

This book is part of the Destination Daddies multi-author series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but there are so many destinations and Daddies to discover, why not grab them all?

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Review by Laura Hays
 
This makes the fifth of Kate Hawthorne’s books l’ve read and it’s just as amazing as the first. Though shorter than the others, the character development is on point and I love the interplay between them. Archer is in every way the brat and Clint is his perfect opposite. Great read all the way around.
 

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Kate Hawthorne is an author of character-driven LGBT romance, known for crafting emotionally intense stories with high heat and a kinky twist. Creating worlds where passion and angst collide, Kate’s books bring you complex protagonists in fearless pursuit of happy—if not sometimes unconventional—endings.

#twinsieforthedaypolly #review #wotr25 #attendingauthor Roadkill – Steel MC Montana Charter #1 by: Michel Prince

On a dirt road in Nevada, a woman lay dying.

In book one of Montana Steel MC: Josh ‘Red’ Luke, Montana Steel MC Nomad, wants to go home. It doesn’t have anything to do with running from something as much as the need to find his place in the world. As a former Army medic, he used his GI bill to become a skilled surgeon, which fills his necessity to help. Together with the training from the military to never leave a man behind, and his soul feels almost whole.

The woman struggles to find her own name and the reason for being brutally beaten and left for dead. However, the memories come in hard, harsh bursts and the struggles to figure who she was, leaves her reeling and landing in the violent MC world where her natural instinct to run come out. One consecration the lack of memory fortified her—was to discover a thing she never gave a chance in the past—love.

When those who caused the hurt find out their target is alive, but under the fog of amnesia, they set out to finish the job. With her life in danger, the safest place is in Red’s arms. He can heal the woman’s body, but can Red convince her there’s room in her heart for him?

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Review by Polly
This is my first read by either of the authors. I love a good MC story and Ms. Prince and Ms. McCabe have delivered ten-fold! Josh (Red) Luke discovers a woman laying at the side of the road, almost beaten to death – but still surviving. His military training (medic) kicks into high gear because he will never leave a “man” behind. Once he has the women safely under his care/protection – he immediately falls for her. Beaten to within an inch of her life and left for dead, Nova has a long battle of recovery in front of her. She witnessed her friend being killed…and the killer also thought he finished the job with Nova. Now the he knows she is alive – he wants her dead and is looking for her. Nova, or Roadkill (road name) is still trying to piece her memory and life back together. Waves of memories come and go and start falling back into place little by little. With the help of Red and the rest of the MC crew she is gaining strength and confidence back. Lots of twists and turns that kept the story interesting and something I couldn’t put down. Red and Roadkill are perfect for each other. They just need to take things one day at time to see what happens next. He wants her to be his ole lady…and she is just not wanting to be a piece of property. Great storyline, good pace, awesome characters. Can’t wait to dive into the rest of this series! It is a little on the long side – but you need to realize that you are getting to know the “world and workings” of the Steel MC Montana Charter.
 
 

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USA Today Bestselling author, Michel Prince, graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes young adult, new adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.

“Ms Prince writing is like summer breeze caressing your body, slow and sultry.”-Amazon review of First and Ten.

“Michel Prince is a wonderful author with a real talent for writing.”-Amazon Review of Triple B Baking Co.

“Prince explores in her novels is interracial romance and friendships. Prince pokes fun at stereotypes, but never allows stereotypes to guide her plot. The focus is on creating two strong, independent characters who can stand on their own, but complement each other as a couple.”- Amazon Review of Silly Girl

“One Last Sunset is a well written story by the awesome Michel Prince that left me wanting to learn more about the rest of the Long family.”- Amazon Review for One Last Sunset.

“I could not put it down, and will definitely be looking for more from this Author.”-Amazon Review of Silly Girl.

With characters yelling “It’s my turn damn it!!!” She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.

When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at her son’s games in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.

Michel has been awarded Elite Status with Rebel Ink Press in 2013, the service award for her local RWA chapter Midwest Fiction Writers 2013, 2014, won 2015 Sweetest Romance from IREA for Chrysalis, a 2022 finalist for the Minnesota Book Awards for The Amalgam and was a PAN member of RWA. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, son, and new puppy.

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Wren McCabe lives in Northern United States with her two spoiled canine companions. Hobbies include big trucks, fast cars, motorcycles, four-wheelers, snowmobiles, fishing, hunting and camping. Outdoor enthusiastic keeps her outside during the summer months and on the ice in the winters. Her family will contest she is never far away from a pen, paper and computer.

 
 

#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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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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