#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Amy Hale

Amy  Hale

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Amy Hale and I’m an award-winning, best-selling author of paranormal romance, romantic comedy, and romantic suspense. I live in Southern Illinois with my wonderful husband and two fantastic children. We also live with more pets than any sane person should have.

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

When writing I need a comfortable chair, a cup of coffee or large glass of tea, depending on the time of day, and my noise canceling headphones. Sometimes it’s just quiet, other times I write to music.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love meeting readers and getting to hang out with them. It’s also great to spend time with my author friends.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’ve met one of my unicorn authors – Julia Quinn. But if I had to chose another, it’d be J.K. Rowling.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I’m currently a sit and go kind of person, because I’ve had to change the way I do things. But I’m currently working on a new schedule where I can write consistently every day.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

It’s so hard to choose. There have been so many amazing moments. I think it was when a young lady approached me and so nervous she could barely talk. She said she loved my books and was anxious about meeting me. I gave her a big hug and tried to make her comfortable while we talked. She was just so sweet!

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

My most prized possession would be my signed copy of The Duke and I by Julia Quinn.

What are your social links?

http://www.authoramyhale.com

http://www.facebook.com/authoramyhale

http://www.instagram.com/authoramyhale/

http://www.twitter.com/authoramyhale

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/amy-hale

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Hale/e/B00RQ3QTTU
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=author+amy+hale
Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/author/amy-hale/id961130103

#WOTR20 #BoxSet #FreeKU #AudioReview #Dark #BDSM #DarkBDSM – Risky Trilogy: The Complete Risky Series (Risky Series #1-3) by Vivian Ward

Risky Trilogy: The Complete Risky Series (Risky Series, #1-3)

Colton Kaswell will stop at nothing to get the woman he loves.
Ally is a young journalist who’s searching for the story that will blow her journalism career wide open and when a chance encounter lands her at the feet of a handsome billionaire, her life changes forever.

Before she knows it, she’s trapped in his dark underground world while Colton finds himself breaking every rule he’s ever made to protect his name and reputation. Just when the two are struggling to come to terms with what their relationship means and will do to both of them, someone new in the mix is lurking in the shadows, ready to destroy them both.

Neither of them can escape their past and now both of them must find a way to survive the present. Will they make it before their worlds are ripped apart again? Or will they conquer all and survive the odds?


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I received this audio book from the author for an honest review.

Colton and Ally!!!  What a great series!  The emotional roller coaster we go on from book 1 to book 3’s ending was amazing!!

Colton, the sex club owner, meets Flower Shop girl, Ally, and wants to buy flowers for his clubs.  Little naïve Ally strolls in and things soon change for the couple.  The chemistry was amazing to read, and it really pops for you when you listen the audio.  Of course, Ally has a dark secret as does Colton.  The couple soon have some issues and book one ended on a cliffhanger…GASP!!  Good thing I just kept on listening to the book to see what the heck happened next!

Now Imma admit Colton kinnnnda went a bit over the top with this plan to get Ally back.  I mean flowers and dinners sure buuuut kidnapping…well I mean you do you Colton buuuut a girl might not be ok with it.  Lucky for Colton, Ally is all in for his alpha ways and dominance.  Now Ally’s secret is still not out yet but soon it explodes when and Colton and her are trying to keep it from being public.  Ally becomes a bit desperate to stop her secret from coming out because she loves Colton and all his crazy dominance.

This book was a great read full of dark and sexy times but all in all a crazy over the top alpha and his women who are trying to figure everything out to see if love will win out.

Vivian Ward is a romance author from St. Louis, Missouri. She pens dark and dirty stories about alpha heroes and strong heroines with emotional HEAs. Vivian is happily married to her real-life Prince Charming who is also her best friend. One of her guilty pleasures is reading and writing smut while indulging in chocolate caramel candies.

#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Brandy Slaven

Brandy Slaven

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hiya! I’m Brandy Slaven. I currently reside in small town, Tennessee. I have a wonderful supportive husband, two wild kiddos consisting of a 12 year old mini ball player and 6 year old little princess, and one furbaby named Primrose. Any given day you can find me glued to my screen writing, but when I need a break you can find me hiking with the hubs at one of the many state parks, or if we have a long weekend, at the beach, or in the mountains. I love all kinds of music and movies. I must say most of my favorites lists on both consist mostly of 80’s stuff. My favorite hobby is and will always be reading. I read every genre, but I am definitely a post-apocalyptic and paranormal freak. You’ll more than likely find me biting into a vampire novel or devouring a zombie book.

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

I can write anywhere as long as the mood is right. If it’s loud then I definitely need music!

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

WOTR was my first last year and everything ran so smooth. I was anxious not knowing what to expect but the Twinsie ladies are amazing and welcomed me with open arms, making everything a ton easier.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

One thing about me…I never choose favorites…EVER. I’d seriously love to meet Stephen King, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Charlaine Harris. Just to name a few.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

It depends on what I’ve got going on during the week. I try to make it a point to write every single day no matter what even if it’s not the same amount of hours.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Honestly? To this day when I see readers posting places saying how much they love my work, it gets me. I love that I’m able to bring others joy with my characters.

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

If you’d have asked me before I became an author, I’d have said Stephen King’s Bag of Bones because it was given to me from an older family friend. It started my love for SK and horror. Now, I’ve got signed books that are cherished on their own shelf from some awesome author friends like Mary Martel and Crystal Ash.

What are your social links?

Everything you could ever need from me can be found through this link: https://linktr.ee/cherrymetalchic

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

Easy Peasy. All of my books are linked through books2read, and it will take you to a retailer of your choice!
https://books2read.com/ap/nlr5zV/Brandy-Slaven

#WOTR20 – #Review – Identity by Brandy Slaven

Identity (A Villainously Romantic Retelling, #3)

the tough choices are what makes life

Years ago, I was the scape goat for a very powerful man and his six sons. I managed to escape and build a quiet life for myself. When the opportunity arose to help others in similar situations, I took it. Now, I’m known in the streets for my talented hand in forgery among other things. Almost anybody a person wishes to become, I can make it happen, well, with the help of my two best friends.

Arsuilla. Survivor. Savior. I answer to them all. Oh, and voice stealer. I swear, throat punch a guy one time and it’ll stick with you for a lifetime.

Life is looking up until the six sons find me. At first I fear they’ve been sent by their father to drag me kicking and screaming back to him. But I soon come to realize, I’ve got more to fear from Anderson, Alejandro, Abraham, Atlas, Alek, and Aric. Like losing my heart to the six brothers.

This is a Villainously Romantic WhyChoose Retelling with some chuckles, several fearless stunts, and enough determination to rival the sea.

(A Villainously Romantic Retelling)


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Great retelling of one of my fave villains, Ursula! Right from the beginning I was hooked. Arsuilla, AKA Su, is our BA female of the story. She escaped a life that was hurting her and has stayed hidden for quite a while. She has found real “friends” and has found a purpose helping people escape toxic pasts just like hers. 

“Unfortunately, going back is more than just handing myself over to them again. It’s sacrificing my freedom to Trenton. I will not be the victim nor the villain of my story any longer. I choose my fate.”

Things are going great and then all of a sudden the 6 brothers (all are related by adoption only) found her. She attempts to run and at first and about makes it. This is where things get a little wishy washy for me. Su is this BA female character but basically gives up and goes with the brothers to face her father, Trenton, with whom she ran away from in the first place. 

“No matter the hands they’re dealt, the cards don’t always have to be played the same way.”

Ok, I am invested in this story at this point and continue because I just have to figure out what is going on and why Su even ran in the first place. Like I said, I was hooked! 

This is a reverse harem and you know from the story that she loves the brothers but after she throws a crazy temper tantrum for three days she ends up in bed with them. When it came to the brothers it was a little confusing following them as all their names started with an A. Their relationships felt a little rushed for me since there weren’t any answers or explanation on why they brought her back in the first place. With that being said, the story is a great story, and the ending answers our questions and ties it up very nicely. I hate to say this but I wish there was a bit more plot and a little less sexy time so the characters could develop a little more. Like I said, I really liked the spin on Ursula and am looking forward to reading others in this group! 

Brandy Slaven

Brandy Slaven lives in Tennessee with her husband and two wild children. If you can’t find her creating worlds with her words, you will find her with her nose in a book at the beach or hiking at a state park.

Find her online at
www.authorbrandyslaven.com

#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Anna Hague

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m also a sports reporter. I live in Central Indiana with my husband, three parrots and two dogs. We’ve had 11 foreign exchange students and have visited some of their countries,Norway, Denmark, Switzerland. Hoping to visit the one in Italy and Argentina

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

I listen to to 70s station on my cable tv or classic country or Latin pop. My dogs lay at my feet, and I need iced tea to drink. Can’t stand a quiet room. I have to have noise. I have my office but sometimes I’ll sit on the couch with my laptop

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love talking with readers whether they’ve read my book or not. It’s so interesting. Also, the after parties are a blast

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Chanel Cleeton

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

Because of my job, I don’t have a consistent schedule but I do better writing between 10-4 in the day.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

When my husband and sister told me how proud they were of what I did

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

Savannah Heat by Kat Martin is the first autographed book I have. I met her while living in California. She encouraged me to go to a writers conference

What are your social links?

Www. Facebook.com/AnnaHagueAuthor
Instagram: AnnaHagueAuthor
Facebook: Anna Hague Author

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=anna+hague&ref=is_s

#WOTR20 #Interracial #BWWM #audio – Color Blind (A BWWM Single Parent Romance) by Vivian Ward

Color Blind (A BWWM Single Parent Romance)

TRUE LOVE KNOWS NO RACE
Kimberly’s life has never been easy. Her three brothers cause her enough trouble by trying to set her up with thugs who refuse to work. At least one good thing came from one of her relationships: her daughter Nevaeh. Swearing off men, she focuses her attention to her daughter; her pride and joy, until billionaire Dale Halloway walks into her life — and refuses to leave.

When Kimberly was little, her father was shot and killed by a crooked white cop. Because of this, her family hates white folks, but that’s not stopping Dale. The white billionaire can’t get Kimberly out of his head, and he’s not letting her go that easy. Kimberly struggles to keep her and Dale’s relationship a secret for as long as she can. Her brothers would kill him if the knew he was dating their little sister.

When she needs the help of the billionaire, the jig is up, and she has to tell her family about her secret relationship with the handsome, built man who would never allow her to say no to him. Disowned by her family, she must decide whether to continue her love affair or remain loyal to her family.

Color Blind is a full-length steamy BWWM Romance Novel. No cheating. No Cliffhangers. Happy ending? You’ll have to read it to find out!


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I like the concept of this story.  A waitress who is not impressed by a rich man trying to buy a date with her.  The fact the women was black and the man was white really didn’t factor much initially because Dale was a bit too off putting for me. His “I have money attitude” was not a fav with me initially in the story.

I did find myself drawn to Kimberly and the struggles of a single mom with a sick kiddo.  She loves her daughter and doesn’t want to see her ill but the struggles of co-pays, missing work, plus not so understanding employers is something a lot of people struggle with daily.

Dale slowly wiggles his way into a date with Kimberly but the relationship, I found the steam level more sweet then steamy but it was enjoyable.  I liked seeing Dale deal with Kimberly’s family dislike of him based on his skin vs what he was inside and how he treated Kimberly.  Dale fell in love with Kimberly and her daughter was definitely part of the whole package.

The story of sick Nevaeh was a big part of the story and helped bring Kimberly and Dale together along with helped her family deal with their prejudice of him as a person.

Vivian Ward is a romance author from St. Louis, Missouri. She pens dark and dirty stories about alpha heroes and strong heroines with emotional HEAs. Vivian is happily married to her real-life Prince Charming who is also her best friend. One of her guilty pleasures is reading and writing smut while indulging in chocolate caramel candies.

#WOTR20 #5YearFamily #AuthorSpotlight – Miranda Shanklin

Miranda Shanklin

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Miranda Shanklin I write paranormal romance about witches. I live in central Illinois with my husband and two teenage children. we have two dogs, a turtle and three cats. I am a paralegal for my day job and write every chance I get. My mind is always spinning and coming up with the next story or working out what will come up next in the story I’m working on now. My family sometimes has a hard time keeping my attention because I will get lost in the story in my head, but instead of getting annoyed it has become a family joke.

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

I used to need it to be silent. My husband built me an office and put extra insulation around it as a sound barrier. Now I have to play Pandora so there is some kind of noise in the background. I always have peanut butter M&Ms and Mountain Dew there too.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love seeing other authors that I have met at other signings but I have to admit I can’t beat the feeling of meeting readers who have read one of my books and is there just to find me and wants the next book. Or hears what the books are about and gets excited to read them. That is what I do this for, the readers, so when they get excited it makes it all worth it.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Stephen King. I have been reading his books since I was a preteen. I don’t know if I would even be able to say anything if I came face to face with him. I would completely fan girl.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I’m a sit and go whenever I have a chance kind of person. Just like I write. I don’t plan anything. I feel it’s too forced if I plan it out because then I have to follow this plan that’s already laid out. Then if something new comes to me I can’t do that because it will mess up the rest of the plan. I am just as surprised as to what is going to happen next in my books as everyone else. I tried doing a schedule and I ended up sitting there at a blank screen. I had to go back to just sitting down and writing when it felt right to me.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

I get a booth at a local festival every year and sell copies of my books. I had to stop writing for a little bit while I had some health issues. I had one woman come to my booth every year and ask if I had gotten my trilogy written and published yet. This year I had just gotten the last book published before the festival. She was so excited she was bouncing as she paid for the books. She said she was going home to re-read the series and then start the trilogy.
she was so excited. She didn’t lose interest, instead she just kept waiting and couldn’t wait to read what I had written. I am still amazed by that.

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

The first book I wrote. It will always be my most prized possession. It shows that I had a dream and no matter how much I was told it would never happen, I made it happen. I worked hard and I made my dream come true.

What are your social links?

www.mirandashanklin.com;

www.facebook.com/mirandashanklinauthor;

@mlshanklin

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/Miranda-Shanklin/e/B00N7X1LMI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1570986204&sr=8-1

#WOTRAuthor #REVIEW – Joshua (Love In Scrubs, #1) by A.J. Renee

From the author of the St. Fleur series comes a fun tale of finding love in the emergency room.

The single life had been treating Hazel Rivera better than she’d anticipated. With no one to report to, she did as she pleased, which included if and when she’d have a man in her bed. She felt no shame in satisfying her own needs, but when toy-play goes wrong, she earns herself a visit to the emergency room.

Squirming in pain, the last thing she expected was to find a sexy nurse assigned to her room. She could lose herself in a man like him—sinful eyes, full lips, and a kindhearted attitude—but before she can catch Joshua Bradley again, she’s sent home.

When life hands them a second chance, will they risk their hearts?

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This book was exactly what I needed! Even though it was short, it had so many laugh out loud moments. I truly loved it. And will be grabbing the rest of the series as well.

It starts out with Hazel having some fun all by herself and after using some new lube recommended by her friend, well…things get a little hot. Literally. Poor Hazel ends up in the emergency room but even though this happens, she ends up meeting “Nurse Hottie” and the rest his history.

This book is short and sweet with some super sexy moments. Joshua is everything you love in a romance hero!

#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Emily R Pearson

Emily R. Pearson

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m just a small town girl…living in a book world! 🙂 My fiancé and I live in a small town with our two little sidekicks – Anna and Evelyn. We have 3 energetic dogs and a devil cat. I’m a small town computer teacher with big girl teacher dreams. When I’m not wrangling children or studying for my Master’s classes, I’m writing romantic suspense stories that make my momma blush!

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

I need an oldie but a goodie on the television and some sour patch kids.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I LOVE meeting others who are as obsessed with the fictional book world as I am. I love meeting readers and other authors – just spending time talking and getting to know everyone. It’s such a wonderful experience.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Richelle Mead – The Vampire Academy is one of my ALL TIME favorite series!! <3

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I don’t have a set schedule. I just write when I can between mom duties, work, and school!

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

My favorite memories involve Writers on the River and just spending time with others who love books as much as I do. DANCE OFF, ANGIE!! DANCE OFF!!!

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

I have The Curse Keepers signed by Denise Grover Swank – she is one of m inspirations in the book world. It’s because of her that I started writing and being able to call her a friend means so much to me!

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/emilypearsonauthor
@EmilyRPearson

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/Emily-R-Pearson/e/B00ITGZP8Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_9&qid=1569372267&sr=8-9

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#WORT20 #review #Menage #KU – Our Dirty Secret by Vivian Ward

Our Dirty Secret

What would you do if your husband wanted to share you?

Every marriage has secrets, and Cathy certainly has a few. Yet her husband, Brett is as plain as they come… until he confesses his darkest fantasy.

He wants to share his wife with other men.

Men who will enter the most intimate, delectable parts that his wife has to offer. Strangers who want to do unspeakable acts to his wife.

Is there such a thing as the perfect threesome?

Our Dirty Secret is a MFM ménage that focuses solely on pleasing the woman. This a complete, standalone contemporary erotic romance novel with no M/M scenes and guarantees a happily ever after. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like for your husband to share you with another man, this is a MUST read.


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So I admit I am on the fence with my review for this book.  I was flipping and flopping with what I felt because it’s a complex story a times and then other times I felt it was jumbly.

This is the story about a happily married couple, Cathy and Brett.  They are attracted and in love but maybe they are realizing something is missing.  Cathy noticed her husband is being secretive about his “Computer time” and she is finding some fulfillment flirting with her co-workers…a couple of guys specifically.

Where I have flip flop about how I feel about the story is there seems, TO ME, to be some conflict in the story background.  Brett is hyper jealous but yet the couple had talked about swinging in the past.  Brett doesn’t trust Cathy with Jeremy and yet Jeremy is who they include???

Don’t get me wrong.  The story is hawt and the scenes are sexy as hell but I just felt a little bit confused with the storyline at times.

Vivian Ward is a romance author from St. Louis, Missouri. She pens dark and dirty stories about alpha heroes and strong heroines with emotional HEAs. Vivian is happily married to her real-life Prince Charming who is also her best friend. One of her guilty pleasures is reading and writing smut while indulging in chocolate caramel candies.