#WOTR23 #eventhost #Instalove #Comedy #Novella – Four Rounds by Jillian Jacobs

May 11, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

Four Rounds—A completely ridiculous way to fall in love.
You Tube influencer and syndicated morning talk show host, Cricket Kelly lives life with purple tips on her red locks and unicorn socks on her feet. Theodore Brooks lives by the numbers with nary a hair out of place.
They meet between boxing bags and even though opposites attract, Cricket’s father is being implicated for money laundering, and Theo is the lead investigator on the case.
Will four rounds be enough to discover true love? Or will disastrous dates end their chance at happiness? Find out with this slightly silly but absolutely fun fight for love

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I received this book from the author.

I read the first chapter and was messaging Jillian how hilarious this book is. Seriously I snort laughed so many times in this book!

Cricket is so damn funny and off the wall, but I loved her so much. Once you get past her wild and crazy side you see a woman who wants to be loved for her but is so scared of being loved. Her life hasn’t been great, and she hides it well. However, her insane attraction to her friend’s brother changes that for her in an instant.

Theo is a total sick in the mud. He goes boxing with his sister and takes notice of the wild instructor immediately. When she just shoves her way into his life, he is not happy but also not unhappy about it. The only issue is…he can’t get involved with her given he is investigating her father’s dirty dealings.

The dates the two go on…had me in stitches!! I mean shut up!! I couldn’t stop giggling while reading!! The story of Theo’s investigation takes on the majority of the end of the story but seeing them try to be together through it all was well worth the read.

Seriously I would love to read a book about Jessica, Theo’s sister, because this insane family needs more wild in their lives.

Author Bio: Jillian Jacobs is the co-founder of Healing with Words–a not for profit 501(c)(3) established for healing survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking, and prostitution. The mission is to bring together readers, authors, and survivors in a positive manner that affects change and relief from negative influences. Writers on The River, an author event in Peoria, Illinois is hosted by Healing With Words.
Her genres are Paranormal and Contemporary with suspenseful elements

M/M/F, Paranormal

#WOTR23 #reread #spinoff #paranormal #MMF – Their Chosen Mate by Miranda Lynn

May 10, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

A dominant mate, a loving submissive, and the woman who steals both their hearts.

Amelia decided a mate wasn’t in her future. However, her panther disagreed the moment he spoke. Their body came to life at Niko’s growly voice. When Miguel’s caring attention caused the same heat to build within her, she rebels against what fate has presented her.

Niko had no time for one mate, let alone two. A night at the club satisfied his needs when he needed to scratch the proverbial itch. He must let go of the stereotypes his prior pride taught him if there was any chance to accept his mates.

Miguel knew immediately that the bond between the three of them was an amazing, unique gift. His panther preened at the realization fate chose him for such a prize. He just needed to get Niko and Amelia to see and accept the connection uniting them.

Can Amelia overcome the scars from her life and accept the gift right in front of her? Can Niko soften enough to accept the gift fate presented him with? Can Miguel’s loving attention bring them all together once and for all?

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

Amelia, Niko, Miguel are a hot yummy story full of denial, love, acceptance, and full on brattiness. LOL

When we first met Amelia, she was a mess. She had been bound and set to be sold in to trafficking. She has been saved but still working on getting back to a more normal self. She has become very close to Molly who was also with her in the cages. When Molly gets lost in the jungle and Amelia also gets lost looking for her Niko and Miguel soon realize their change at happiness as a group will be lost.

Niko and Miguel had been “playing” together and both wanted more but were afraid of how they felt. Miguel knew but Niko fought it. When they both feel for Amelia, they have to confront their feelings for what the three could have.

Miguel was on board for having both. Amelia was freaked out and full of her own trauma. Niko was afraid to admit what he felt for them both. The three have a lot of work and learning to communicate. The guys also need to teach Amelia about the lifestyle they love. They need to get her motivated to want to try “things”.

There is a lot to this story between the growing love the group has, the magic being used, the bad dudes making an appearance, and of course people fighting the fates for what they love. I loved the story and how this books moves the series ARC further. But Diego is still my baby daddy….sorry guys!! LOL

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Escaping reality one book at a time has been Miranda’s motto since she learned to read. As an only child raised on a dairy farm her creative imagination brought words to life. She devoured more books growing up than her little town bookmobile could handle. It was inevitable that she would turn from reading them to writing them. This is her way to help not only herself but others escape the day to day drudge. Her books may take you on a journey through time, give you a look inside a fantasy realm, or delve into the magic of almost anything paranormal. Threading in heart stopping romance and dropping an occasional super sexy scene just to keep you on your toes.

Miranda’s stories are focused around strong female leads and sexy males who appreciate them. She strives to encourage her readers that they can have it all in real life too.

You can find her most days either subbing at the local high school or tucked away in her office working on the next story with a cup of java in her hand. She loves connecting with her readers online as well as in real life so make sure to find her on Facebook and check out where she will be signing throughout the year on her website.

Website:https://www.mirandalynn.com

Twitter:@MirandaLynnBks

Email:mirandalynnbooks@gmail.com

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#WOTR23 #Reread #BDSM #Erotica – Bindings Duet by Kate Roth

May 9, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

Leather Bound Book 2 Bindings Book 1

Book 2-

Leo’s betrayal devastated Sloane and his secret connection to her past tore them apart. Now she seeks to regain control of her life and erase all that she became as Leo’s submissive. Desperate to distance herself from what they had, she tries something new…

Dominance.

The new role isn’t what she imagined it would be though. More unsure than ever, Sloane’s heart still aches for Leo. How long before she craves the touch of his black leather gloves so much she’s willing to beg for it?

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I’d only meant to surrender my body but with time, he drove my soul to submit.

Ashamed of the woman she allowed herself to become, Sloane Montgomery sets out to repair the self-inflicted damage done to her life. A new town holds her new beginning and when Leo Calloway arrives everything changes.

Captivated by Leo and his dark desires, Sloane wonders if her fascination with his dominance goes deeper than fantasy. Has she been seeking punishment to atone for the sins of her past all along? Though Leo’s brutal lust is what first enthralls her, the bonds of trust they form could have the power to heal her.

When the ties to her former life threaten to take hold of her again, the passion binding her to Leo may be the key to her ultimate release.

*Erotic BDSM Romance for mature readers 18+

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Published since 2012, Kate Roth is addicted to all things romance. Her passion for love stories, both traditional and unconventional, has led her to write in various sub-genres of romance. She is inspired by everything from music to the real-life romance tales she’s heard through her years as a professional hair stylist.

Age Gap, Blue Collar Workers, Cowboys, Part of a Series, Small Town Romance, Standalone, Writers on the River Attending Author

#wotr #attendingauthor #partofaseries Perfect Scandal(Mason Creek 30) by Molly McLain

May 8, 2023 Dee H Leave a comment

She’s forbidden fruit, and he’s everything she’s looking for, no matter what her brother says.

Tessa McMurray is hellbent on proving that her brothers don’t control her. Setting her sights on her family’s ranch foreman is risky. But she knows what she wants.

Dean Langston loves his job, and he refuses to do anything to jeopardize his position. After all, the McMurray brothers are not only his bosses, they’re his friends. When their outgoing and breathtakingly beautiful little sister starts charming her way into his life, he does everything he can to resist her.

But one weekend in Vegas changes everything…

Suddenly, Tessa and Dean are hiding more than their attraction to each other from the McMurray family. Can they afford to gamble with the truth or will their secret force them to lose it all?

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59735367-perfect-scandal

Amazon https://amzn.to/3KXVgbQ

Review by Twinsie Dee

i was given this book by the author for an honest review

when Dean finally leaves the ranch for his cousin’s wedding in Vegas, he figured a few drinks a tipsy bridesmaid on the dance floor and then he’d be back on the ranch back to his daily routine. Little did he know that Tessa was going to also be at that wedding as a bridesmaid, he’s had his eyes locked on her since he meet her at Christmas on the ranch but, the only problem that is stopping him from hooking up with Tessa is that she just happened to be his boss’s little sister and they treated him that she is off limits. But Tessa also wants Dean, and she isn’t about to let her brothers get in the way of that, drunk and in Vegas. Tessa finds herself waking up in Dean’s bed and on the table a marriage license, and she doesn’t remember a thing that happened the night before, Dean fills her in on a bit that he remembers. But apparently not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas when u come home with a husband. will these 2 be able to keep their scandal in Vegas to themselves and end it or will it blow up in their faces and everyone will know about it? OMG this was a great story loved the bantering and the teasing between Dean and Tessa love love love…. I wish Mason Creek would never end.

Author of sexy, small town romance. Lover of banana Laffy Taffy, 80’s ballads, 90’s rock, and road trips. Location: Wisconsin. Sign: Sagittarius. Religion: Coffee and naps.

Age Gap, Audio Book, M/M, Part of a Series, sibling best friend, Small Town Romance, Writers on the River Attending Author

#wotr #attendingauthor #audio Faultless (Room for Love 3) by Kate Hawthorne narrated by Evan Carolina

May 7, 2023 Dee H Leave a comment

Eddie Alexander never meant to go to Cherry Creek.

Faster than he could unmake a bed, Eddie’s life is turned upside down and he’s out of school with nowhere to go but a home that’s never been his. When he gets to Cherry Creek, the first face he sees is Charlie Motel, his best friend’s brother and also his lifelong crush.

Charlie has always been the caretaker of his family, filling the roles of absentee father, loving mother, shoulder to cry on, tolerant husband, and whatever anyone else asked of him. He’s tired, he’s alone, and then Eddie shows up in need of help with an offer Charlie never saw coming.

Charlie’s answer is yes.

Eddie takes control and, for the first time in years, Charlie feels like he can breathe. He’s free of other people’s problems, he’s living his own life, and under Eddie’s thoughtful guidance, he can truly be faultless.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53289119-faultless

Amazon https://amzn.to/3nhIlIr

Review by Twinsie Dee

i was given this audiobook by the author for an honest review

hehehe oh this one is so far the funniest of the coupling, Charlie the oldest brother has been hooking up with one of the locals, they were just there for each other and wanting some company. Eddie, who was away at college Cameron’s best friend, the son of Cameron’s boyfriend Luke, oh the amount they have all known each other for all of their lives. Eddie was on getting kicked out of college after getting caught sleeping with his professor, and not knowing what to tell his dad he went to cherry creek to the motel to figure out what to do next with his life and what to tell his dad when he got back from his vacation with Cameron. One thing both Eddie and Charlie didn’t expect was to have odd feelings for each other and wanting to bang each other. Will they give in to their wants and needs or will they keep thinking of the other while relieving themselves during their alone time. oh this one was a good i can’t wait to get to the next one.

With over two dozen published romances to her name, Kate Hawthorne has built a recognizable brand around telling emotional stories that pack a figurative (and sometimes literal) punch.

Existing on a steady diet of wine and coffee, Kate spends her days dreaming up angsty stories full of heat, kink, and heart. Kate now lives in Louisville, where she writes romance, reads romance, and hides from the humidity.

Audio Book, M/M, Part of a Series, Writers on the River Attending Author

#wotr #attendingauthor #audio Heartless (Room for Love 2) by Kate Hawthorne narrated by Evan Carolina

May 6, 2023 Dee H Leave a comment

For James Motel and Levi Kadish, it’s hate at first sight.

Levi thinks James is an arrogant out-of-towner, and James thinks Levi is a smug local with an overblown opinion of himself. Together, the two of them are like oil and water, but Levi likes the way he feels when James looks at him, and James really loves the sound of Levi’s voice when he says…

When he says those heartless things.

In the middle of a baking lesson James never wanted, the unresolved tension between Levi and him boils over, and James is left with more than rug burn. Levi’s words are emblazoned in his heart, and he’s eager for more.

Levi has never had something feel as right as his unconventional relationship with James, and when he finds himself with nowhere to go, he turns to the one man he knows who won’t turn him away…even though he’s the only man who should.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52826003-heartless

Amazon https://amzn.to/3TL5xLw

Review by Twinsie Dee

i was given this audiobook by the author for an honest review

oh, where to begin when the grumpiest of the Motel Brothers, James gets put in his place by the baker who wasn’t about to deal with him being an ass to him things get interesting. Levi was just the local Jewish baker who was tired of being in his brother’s shadow, so he just helped at the bakery and made the desserts he was allowed to with the ingredients that his brother said he could. James just wanted to get this year over with so he could get his money and not work another day in his life, but when his older brother told him he needed to make a contract with the bakery to help the motel that was the last thing he wanted to deal with, but he did anyways. Will James drop his being an ass to everyone, or will Levi be the only one to be able to see the softer side of him, if there truly is a soft side. How well does business really mix with pleasure can these 2 make it work or will it blow up between these 2 smalls businesses? another amazing story by Kate and this audio is amazing once again.

With over two dozen published romances to her name, Kate Hawthorne has built a recognizable brand around telling emotional stories that pack a figurative (and sometimes literal) punch.

Age Gap, Romantic Suspense

#ReleaseDay #SeriesStarter #GrumpyAlpha #AgeGap #RomanticSuspense – Whispers on Timber Creek, Timber Creek book 1 by S.J. Chaynie

May 5, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

Being relocated to a small-town PD in Colorado was the last thing I needed. Being assigned to babysit the captain’s daughter didn’t help either. She’s quirky, young, and unfortunately, the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Cap only has one rule. Keep my hands to myself. Turns out to be harder than it looks. Now I live in her house, and at night I hear her cries. She’s haunted by her dreams just like I’m haunted by my past. She may be crazy, or she may be the only key to unlocking the dark secrets of this town. The clock is ticking, and the closer we get, the more dangerous it becomes. We both heard the captain’s warning loud and clear……too bad neither of us listened.

Book 1 of the Timber Creek Series. Series will contain interconnected standalones.

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I received this book from the authors for an honest review.

I met this author after I saw a TikTok of hers about a different series. I am so thankful she has allowed me to read that series and is giving me her new series to read as well.

This is a great series starter with some amazing characters we meet. I admit as much as I LOVED the main H/h in this book, book 2’s couple has me clawing to read their story. I mean I messaged the author to say NOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW. She even agreed with me about their story being a great read to come.

Ok so this series starts with Jace in the shrink’s office not wanting to admit how he is feeling about the death of his partner and best friend. He is reassigned to a small town for 3 months to get his stuff together essentially. He goes to the town and immediately sees Camille. He gets the official “Hands off” by her dad…ya know…his new boss the Captain of the force. Unfortunately, circumstances will force them to be thrown together 24/7 which makes hands off near impossible.

Camille is having a hard time. She knows what people think of her and she is a broken women thanks to her ex-boyfriend, Stuart. She is attracted to the new detective until he talks. Then his mouth makes her remember what a jerk he is. LOL

This story has a LOT of chemistry. The slow burn of Jace and Camille is HAWT. LAWD, when they finally crash and combust, loooook out!!!

The side story of the missing girls is a low theme in the story until its not. Then we are running to figure out who, what, and why of what is happening. I admit I was so wrapped up in the Jace and Cami when I realized what was happening, I was like RUN FASTER!!! Get going!!!!!

But Easton and Ellie….I cannot wait!!

S.J. Chaynie is a small-town Texas girl who has found a love for writing. She enjoys writing romance, with a sprinkle of suspense, and a little humor. If she is not busy writing her newest ideas, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She believes a good book and a lot of laughs is the best medicine. She brings suspense, love, angst, and sometimes the occasional heartbreak to her stories. Always a HEA, but every character and story she holds close to her heart and hopes they touch yours as well.

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#Review #RH – Charmed by Mary Martel

May 4, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

Something horrible happened and Clover has been on the run from her family and her pack ever since she was a teenager. Always on the move, never staying in the same place for very long or putting down any roots, she’d lived life like a gypsy for years.

She’d left all she had known behind and kept a secret from her father all this time, hoping to one day be able to return home and reconnect with the man.

Until one day she received a message that she’s waited too long and she’s run all out of time.

She’s forced to return home and claim her rightful place in the pack she grew up in, and ran away from, as the alphas daughter.

Going home isn’t exactly what she expected it to be and finding her alphas there waiting for her to claim not only them but her rightful place at the head of the pack isn’t anything she ever wanted. But it’s hers to claim and she has a choice to make.

Keep running for the rest of her life or claim her rightful place at the head of the pack? Put that way it’s really not much of a choice at all.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

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

Mary…girl your stories…what is in that head of yours???? I don’t know but keep with the crazy, fucked-up, sexy as sin, and delicious alpha stories you seem to come up with.

This story is about Clover who has had a wee bit of trauma in her life. She ran for fear of what might happen but now knows its time to return to face her past and help her pack. Her father, the pack alpha, always knew she would return and had 3 of the sexiest wolves ready to back her upon arrival. When Clover arrives with little Rosie everyone freaks and soon secrets begin to spill. Clover is now having to defend her pack from a rival while also slowing her libido down over these 3 sexy guards.

This is another solid story from Mary, and I would love to see more from Clover especially if they spill over into Ariel’s series like the Salt and Pepper Twins did in this novella!!

Mary Martel was born in West Michigan and spent the majority of her life there. She currently resides in North Dakota with her husband, and her two beautiful daughters. She’s an avid reader, and when not writing she can be found with her nose stuck in a book.

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#NewRelease #Novella #DoubleReview – Three Weddings and a Baby by Jade C. Jamison

May 3, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

All the guys of Last Five Seconds have fallen victim to Cupid’s arrow. But out of the four couples, who’s getting married? And who’s having the baby?

Three weddings. One brand-new baby. And a glimpse into the future beyond.

Follow the guys and their soulmates, seen partially through the eyes of Sam’s mother Hannah.

And, despite her fear of loving and losing…Cupid might get her too.

Appearances from some old favorites as well as some new faces in this epilogue full of happily ever afters!

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Review by Twinsie Angie

This book was the best ending of the Bullet series.

This book gives us the final HEA for all the members of the LFS band. We get to be a part of the weddings for Sam, Brian, and Dane. We get to meet and fall for Sam’s mom, Hannah, who all the guys call mom too. I think seeing Jet’s persona disappear for Clay to become front and center with was the best.

This book is the perfect catch up for the band mates, their significant others, and the ending for the band. I loved the babies in the story as well. We see the guys growing up and growing into dad’s.

This was the perfect ending to a favorite series of mine.

Review by Twinsie Melinda

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

I have loved this series since the beginning. Jet/Clay has always been my favorite ever since we were first introduced to him. I enjoyed seeing all these guys go from young unattached young men to finding their person and start their families. I love that they are still close friends even though they are starting their own lives. We get to know Mom Hannah, Sam’s mom, can I say I fell in lover with her just like the guys did. She is a strong woman that wants to make it on her own with no help.

I was sad to see the Bullet Series end but this ending made my heart happy. We got to see all the band members grow into the adults they are today but they are still able to have fun. All three weddings were so different but fit each couple perfectly.

I am going to miss all the guys of Last Five Seconds especially Clay but I know they are living their best lives.

1. Dream 2. Play some music 3. Write 4. Blow readers away 5. Repeat

Jade C. Jamison is a steamy romance author, heavy metal fangirl, wife and mom, coffee connoisseur, cat lover, and vegan foodie–not necessarily in that order. She loves life and believes we learn our wisest lessons when reading, especially fiction. Her heroines are fierce, her heroes all but broken, both seeking redemption together. Whether those books are set in a small Colorado town or big city, she strives to take her readers’ breath away…one story at a time.

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Monthly Archives: May 2023

#WOTR23 #eventhost #Instalove #Comedy #Novella – Four Rounds by Jillian Jacobs

#WOTR23 #reread #spinoff #paranormal #MMF – Their Chosen Mate by Miranda Lynn

#WOTR23 #Reread #BDSM #Erotica – Bindings Duet by Kate Roth

#wotr #attendingauthor #partofaseries Perfect Scandal(Mason Creek 30) by Molly McLain

#wotr #attendingauthor #audio Faultless (Room for Love 3) by Kate Hawthorne narrated by Evan Carolina

#wotr #attendingauthor #audio Heartless (Room for Love 2) by Kate Hawthorne narrated by Evan Carolina

#ReleaseDay #SeriesStarter #GrumpyAlpha #AgeGap #RomanticSuspense – Whispers on Timber Creek, Timber Creek book 1 by S.J. Chaynie

#Review #RH – Charmed by Mary Martel

#NewRelease #Novella #DoubleReview – Three Weddings and a Baby by Jade C. Jamison

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