#Review – App by Rayne Havok

Salem logs on to her favorite app. Her and Kyle are a match. The night starts out fun, with both of them eager to take things further.

The next morning, however, Salem wakes with no recollection of the evening.

Salem joins a dating app that is used for a one night thing only. Those are the rules. No commitments or anything. Just some fun. She comes across Kyle’s profile and decides to choose him for her fun. They meet up and go on a date. But the night doesn’t exactly go as planned. Or does it? She wakes up with no memory of the night before but ends up getting proof of what happened. There’s a nice little twist at the end that I wasn’t expecting. This story is a short, fun read that proves that they do in fact have an app for anything. 

Can be read in KU – https://amzn.to/3W91PgQ

#WOTR25 #BDSM #DarkRomance – Defiled Innocents, A dark mafia romance by Measha Stone

Amelia Moreau is barely holding herself together in the wake of her brother’s death. Lukas had been her guardian, her rock—and now, his loss has left her adrift. But when she learns the terms of her inheritance, her grief turns to shock: to claim the fortune Lukas left behind, she must marry. Not just anyone, but Dimitri Dragunov, a commanding Russian mob boss whose reputation is as dark as the secrets he keeps.

Her first instinct is defiance. She doesn’t need her brother’s money; she’s managed without it and can continue to do so. But rejecting Dimitri isn’t without consequences. Too many lives depend on her decisions, and walking away would leave the people she’s vowed to protect vulnerable. She has no choice but to agree.

Determined to endure the arrangement, Amelia steels herself for a cold, transactional union devoid of intimacy or emotion. But Dimitri has no intention of allowing her to fade into the background as his wife. With a dominance that leaves her breathless, he demands not just her compliance but her surrender—mind, body, and soul.

As she navigates her enigmatic husband’s world of control and obsession,
unsettling truths about her family begin to unravel. The brother she idolized wasn’t the man she thought he was, and the path Amelia is now on is darker—and far more dangerous—than she ever imagined.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

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

GAH!!  This book was everything you want and expect from a Measha book.  I will say I have listened to books 1-4 on audio but missed book 5 so jumping into 6 didn’t leave me confused at all.  However, I would suggest reading the other books.  Not because you will be confused but because they are that freaking delicious.

I 1,000,000% love Measha’s alphas.  They are so ALPHA.  Dimitri is no different.  He is arrogant, confident, and so not going to fall in love with his wife..eye roll…his cousins are just ridiculous with how they follow their wives all around by their dicks….LOL

Another think I love about Measha’s books is that her females are not women who tower from the alpha men they deal with.  Amelia is no different.  She is a woman who runs her business and will not be pushed around by anyone.  She also goes and yells at a powerful mafia man who things she will marry him.

The love story between these two is amazing.  It is all so dang spicy….like SPICY!!!  Which is the next reason why I love Measha’s stories.  I mean the chemistry is always off the chain hot.  Amelia and Dimitri are no different.

As with all her books you get great banter, lots of love and respect, family togetherness, and twists and turns that leave you guessing.  If you want a great series, then this is one to start with or continue with if you enjoy the series already.

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 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – KL Kreig

K.L. Kreig

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

KL Kreig here. Mom to two amazing grown humans, four even more amazing granddaughters and one giant, slobbery, farty Cane Corso named Ari! I’ve been writing for 10+ years but do it off the side of my desk, as I have a full time job that requires a lot of time and attention. I love books, obvi, travel, sun and just about any cocktail you put in front of me. I write stories that are deeply emotional, gripping and unforgettable.

How did you hear about this event?

My bestie, Angie 🙂

Internally Angie is SCREAMING that KL finally admitted we are besties!!!

How many years have you attended?

Since 2022

What genres do you write?

Contemporary and paranormal romance

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

Lost In Between / Found Underneath duet

What is one fun fact about you?

Usually my fun fact is that I’m an author, lol.

What are your social links?

Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/klkreig
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/k-l-kreig
Instagram: http://instagram.com/klkreig/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/klkreig/
TikTok link: https://www.tiktok.com/@klkreig_author?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
Kreig’s Babes (private group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/646655825434751/

What are you buy links?

Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/klkreig

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#Review – Test Town by Leigh Kenny

Welcome to Test Town.
Population: Zero

When Savannah and her friends decide on a sightseeing pit stop at a long-abandoned nuclear testing facility, something feels off from the outset.
Dilapidated houses. Quiet, dusty streets. And mannequins.
So many mannequins.

With a growing sense of unease, the group soon learns that even in an abandoned town in the middle of nowhere, you’re never truly alone.

Oh this was a fun and super creepy little read. There’s just something about dolls and mannequins that give me the heebie jeebies. 

Savannahs, her brother and his friends, are driving through the dessert and decide to stop at Test Town. There’s no human life and only mannequins. So not unsettling in the least right? Unfortunately for the group, things take a turn for the worse.

Although this was a super short story, I really enjoyed it! Now I need to find more books about creepy dolls and mannequins.

Can be read in KU – https://amzn.to/3PJdmQJ

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – Sara Whitney

Sara Whitney

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Sara Whitney. I’m a college professor, romance writer, and freelance pop culture journalist who LOVES television and has way too many favorite book and TV couples.

How did you hear about this event?

I’m local, baybee

How many years have you attended?

Three years! 2025 is my fourth. 🙂

What genres do you write?

Steamy contemporary romance/rom-com AND I should have 1-2 hockey romance books out by 2025!

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

My Not-So-Secret Santa—I had THE MOST FUN writing this holiday rom-com, and when a reader at a signing recently asked for my book with the most himbo-ey hero, I immediately handed her this one.

What is one fun fact about you?

I once rented a herd of goats to graze on my impossible-to-mow backyard for a couple of days. Worked like a charm! No more overgrown hillside AND I got to enjoy making up my own names for the goats. (Miss you, Spotted Cow! Love you, Trash Can!)

What are your social links?

https://www.instagram.com/sarawhitneyauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/SaraWhitneyAuthor

https://www.threads.net/@sarawhitneyauthor

What are you buy links?

https://sarawhitney.com/links/

OR

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sara-Whitney/author/B07RPBJV4L

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#review #ya #suspense #triggerwarnings Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

An instant New York Times bestseller! “Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era.” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles 

Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman’s voice.

When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields?

Before there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he’s dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.

“Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream.” —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Ugh, what the what did I just listen to?!
Last night , a friend told me they were reading this book. (It was Twinsie Jo. I’m sure you will be seeing her review soon if you haven’t already.) I was intrigued with the blurb, so I dove right in.
For at least 75% of this book, I was either irritated or angry. The other 25%, I was confused af. I’m still replaying it in my head, waiting for my friend to finish so we can compare notes.  Well notes have been compared and it seems her feelings matched mine. lol I love an impromptu buddy read!

If you have limits to what you will read, I would highly suggest reading the trigger warnings first.
I love this author, and even though I know she can write an epic twist, I never see them coming.

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – April Decton

April Decton

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

April Decton, besides the author title, I’m a mom, grandma (8), and great-grandma (6). But they all call me Mawmaw. I still work full-time in a medical field and own a travel agency (I operate from home for clients that didn’t want to let me go).

How did you hear about this event?

I’ve been involved in author events since 2016 (addiction!). Several author friends were slated for 2023, making me aware of this annual event!

How many years have you attended?

2025 will be my first to attend, and as an author!

What genres do you write?

Sweet Contemporary Romance

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

I’ve now written 8 books. Never intended to be a writer/author. So “This is Us” is special, because I fought writing the story for almost 5 years. It’s what started it all.

What is one fun fact about you?

When I was growing up (in the 70’s) I wanted to be a gogo dancer for the Monkeys! LOL

Oh, I was a teen queen for 14-months! I have the queenly wave down!

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079685655503

What are you buy links?

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#Review – Her Shifter Wolf Assassin (The Clan of Hogan Falls #3) by: Serena Meadows

Her Shifter Wolf Assassin by Serena Meadows

I was done being an assassin when I was hired to find her.
She was the beautiful wolf shifter that shook my world.

Sparks flew from the moment I laid eyes on her.
But I had to lie to get the job done.
Jolene’s wolf shifter clan is after her life.
She escaped them as a child but has no clue how much danger she’s in.

Pretending to be just a guest at her bed and breakfast is one thing.
Telling her I don’t love her is another.
It was my job to capture her.
Now I’ve made it my duty to protect her.

Jolene’s enemies would have to defeat me to get to her.
But will she think of me as the enemy once she finds out the truth?

Each book in this sexy-as-sin series can each be read as standalones, and has no cliffhangers, but are best read in order.

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Review by Twinsie Melinda

This is the third book in a box set I picked up simply because I was in the mood for a shifter book.

This was another quick read and was just as enjoyable as the other books. This book was about Jolene and Peter.

Jolene is a little down on herself after 2 of her “sisters” found and married amazing men. When weather bring in an unexpected guest to the bed and breakfast Jolene is now trying to fight her attraction to the stranger.

Peter was hired by Jolene clan to find her and return her to the clan. Once he meets Jolene he feels something different. When he realizes Jolene is his mate he has to get her to trust him after he lied about why he was there. He is dedicated to keeping Jolene and the others from their clans.

I loved seeing Peter try to make things right after lying to everyone.  I Like that reunions that are coming up in these books. Watching Peter and Jolene fight their feelings and seeing them learn about each other had me flipping those pages. I cannot wait to hear the rest of the ladies stories.

Serena Meadows has always been obsessed with writing short stories since she was in junior high school. She writes paranormal romance stories of all types but writing about sexy steamy alpha shifters is her passion. She lives in Denver with her two dogs. On her downtime (which is rare), she enjoys hiking and camping in the mountains or riding her bike with her own alpha male to keep her safe and warm. Typically she enjoys an evening curled up buried in a good book or watching Netflix. She also enjoys time with good friends.

Serena is excited to share her work with all of you and looking forward to interacting with her fans!

#review #partofaseries #shortstory Lost in London (The Traveling Calvert Sisters 6) by Tori Ross

Lila Calvert is tired. After the airline inadvertently sends one bag to Mumbai and “forgets” to send her backpack to her final destination, Lila is without her phone or any way to access her travel itinerary. Armed only with a hotel voucher from the airline and some basic hygiene products, Lila steps into The Totting Oaks hotel, run by the grumpy and growly David Ogden.

Without knowing what she’s doing on any given day or any way to access her planned itinerary, David soon takes her under his wing and explains that part of the fun of travel is getting lost and doing spontaneous things. Soon, Lila’s exploring off-the-beaten-path London and falling for the city.

But London isn’t the only thing she’s falling for…

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203272549-lost-in-london

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CPJSP224?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_5&storeType=ebooks&qid=1740504023&sr=8-1

Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book here is my honest review

Lila Calvert is the next sister to find an adventure, just for her away from her hometown. This was her trip as a celebration for getting her teaching degree and a break before getting a teaching job. but now she’s in London, her luggage and backpack are lost she doesn’t have a phone either, sulking at the start of her trip isn’t what she had planned for but here she is. Will Lila ‘s luck turn around will she met her soulmate like her sisters have when they went on a trip also will she get her luggage back before she’s about to head back to the states.

Tori Ross is an international bestselling, Amazon bestselling, and Apple Top 100 author. Her book, The Cuffing Season Contract, won the National Indie Excellence Award for romantic comedy, and she’s written several shorts, novellas, full-length books, and serials. She lives with her family and two rescue dogs in the Midwest.

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #AuthorInterview – Eileen Troemel

Eileen Troemel

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Eileen Troemel. I’m a midwest girl! I grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and am the youngest of six. Aside from writing, I love to read and will read almost any genre, research genealogy, crochet, watch movies, and spend time with my family. I’ve got three adult daughters and six grand fur babies (all cats).

How did you hear about this event?

My middle daughter is a book dragon. She introduced me to this event as a reader and we just loved the energy at this event.

How many years have you attended?

We’ve attended for three years as readers and 2025 will be my first time as an author.

What genres do you write?

I write under three names – Eileen Troemel (obviously), Ava M Taylor, and RJ Stone. RJ Stone I have a few children’s books. Ava M Taylor is sensuous and steamy erotic romance. I tend to write in scifi fantasy, paranormal, contemporary genres. I do often use the Why Choose trope. Eileen Troemel has a variety of genres. Contemporary, scifi / fantasy, alternate history, historical (if you count the 90s as historical), paranormal, and poetry. I also have a meditation book out and lots of crochet patterns.

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

Seven Sisters. It’s an alien invasion, post apocalyptic, romance. It has a large cast and it’s a meshing of the two cultures while the alien males are trying to find their mates.

What is one fun fact about you?

While I love trees and nature, it does not love me. I’m allergic to a variety of trees and grasses.

What are your social links?

Eileen https://linktr.ee/eileentroemel

Ava https://linktr.ee/avamtaylor

What are you buy links?

Eileen https://www.amazon.com/Eileen-Troemel/e/B00JL4OXLS

Ava https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00NT6R0BE

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