New Release + Release Blast + 4 Star Review: Maybe Swearing Will Help by Lani Lynn Vale

Posted on 03/10/2020 by cafemamanc7

Release Date: March 10

Ford Spurlock has known Ashe Trammel since they were babies.

He’s also done his level best to stay away from her because every time he gets to within five feet of her, they’re fighting like cats and dogs.

Ashe is the apple of her father’s eye. The motorcycle club princess that was never to be harmed in any way—or touched for that matter. And he’s always resented the fact that she could get away with things that he couldn’t. Things that she then blames on him and he always gets punished for.

Fast forward to adulthood, and Ashe is still off limits. Still driving him insane. Still…beautiful.

She never misses an opportunity to give him hell, either.

That has to be why he agrees to do a photoshoot for KPD SWAT that’ll benefit her charity even when he’d rather shoot himself in the foot with his duty weapon.

***

Ashe never thought he’d agree.

Honestly, she thought she’d ask him, he’d say no, and that’d be the end of it.

She never realized that she’d leave his photo up in her cubicle, and it’d be the last thing that she saw every night as she locked her office door.

When they were kids, Ford used to be that boy that threw dirt at her and pulled her hair.

Now, he’s the same Ford Spurlock, only a whole lot sexier. And a lot harder to say no to.

When he challenges her to one date, she has no other recourse but to agree.

What she didn’t agree to was falling in love with Mr. March. Or wanting to give him everything she had to give.

Grab Your Copy Here:

Tracey’s Review

Ford Spurlock and Ashe Trammell have a long and storied history, meaning, they have known and competed with each other for as long as they can remember. Now that they’re grown, nothing much has changed, except, maybe, for the way that they’re coming to see each other. Their wagers, though, they’re just as fierce as ever, and this one’s a doozy.

I’m a big-time fan of enemies, or, rather, frenemies-to-lovers stories, and MAYBE SWEARING WILL HELP has plenty of this and more. I think that the thing that I like most about books by Lani Lynn Vale is the quirkiness. I mean, yes, there’s romance, yes, there’s some suspense, but I can say for sure that Lani’s characters are definitely not boring or run-of-the-mill, and that’s the real draw for me. I am enjoying the books in her KPD SWAT Generation 2.0 series so much, and it’s because I know that I’m going to have the best time while the stories unfold.

This is the third book in a series, so not only builds on past books, but paves the way for future plot and action. I am entirely enthralled with this world, and cannot wait to read more of what LLV has up her sleeve. ❤️

Meet Lani Lynn Vale

Lani Lynn Vale is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, to cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple meaning over twenty) chickens.

She hails from the Great State of Texas.

When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.

Connect with Lani Lynn Vale

Website | Facebook | Twitter

Instagram| Goodreads | BookBub

Hosted By:

New Release + Release Blitz + 4.5 Star Review: Enticing Liam by Kristen Proby

Posted on 03/10/2020 by cafemamanc7

Kristen Proby brings an all new story in her bestselling Big Sky Royal Trilogy series!

Enticing Liam, an all new stand-alone contemporary romance by New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby is now LIVE!

Princess Eleanor has had it up to her royal eyeballs. She’s surrounded by suitable men, each more rude and obnoxious than the last. None of them are worthy of her heart—not to mention her virginity. So what’s a girl to do? Flee to Montana to stay with her brother, lay low, and avoid both the media and the men, that’s what.

Liam Cunningham is the head of security in Montana for the royal family. For a man who has seen the worst of human nature in the Army, being in Cunningham Falls is a balm to his tattered soul.

Princess Eleanor, on the other hand, is a royal pain in the butt. She’s proven in the past that she’s a troublemaker. She’s also beautiful, smart, and everything good in life that he doesn’t deserve.

But when Ellie proposes the idea of Liam being her sex coach, how can he resist?

Download your copy today!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cJy9i1

Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/EnticingLiamKP

Apple Books: https://apple.co/2U6N2o1

Nook: http://bit.ly/3aPa9cn

Kobo: http://bit.ly/2t1cZtP

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/36ucxlI

Tracey’s Review

So, after getting a nice alpha-y taste of Liam Cunningham in ENCHANTING SEBASTIAN, there was no way that I wasn’t all lined up to get more of him in his very own book, ENTICING LIAM, the second book in Kristen Proby’s Big Sky Royals series. Was I disappointed? Not even a little bit, friends.

Liam Cunningham is a man with plenty of ghosts, ghosts that have shaped his dedication to keeping those in his care safe and sound. They’ve also made him more than a little afraid to open his heart. But then along comes Princess Eleanor, or Ellie, youngest member of England’s royal family, and Liam’s unexpected charge.

Away from home, Ellie is light to Liam’s dark, enjoying Cunningham Falls, Montana, and the freedom that being there brings. And spending time watching over Ellie shows Liam a side of her that makes falling for her so very easy, even if he does so kicking and screaming most of the way.

I’m never not going to love a Kristen Proby book. Tight-knit family, girlfriend groups, a hot bodyguard, and a royal love affair with a touch of the illicit make ENTICING LIAM a “happy place” read for me. I can’t get enough of Kristen’s worlds, and I really can’t wait to see what she’s got planned for Prince Callum and one very feisty red-headed coffee shop owner from Montana. ❤️

About Kristen:

Kristen was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.

During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.

Not only did she publish one book, she’s since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.

Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two cats.

Connect with Kristen:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BooksByKristenProby/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Handbagjunkie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenproby/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kristen-proby
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2kBRdpj
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2BD4vfq
Pinterest: @handbagjunkie
Website: https://www.kristenprobyauthor.com/
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kristenproby/newsletter-sign-up

New Release & 5+ Star Review: In Fury Lies Mischief by Amo Jones

Posted on 03/10/2020 by ashleyreads84

IN FURY LIES MISCHIEF (Midnight Mayhem #2) by Amo Jones
Release Date: March 10th

Add to Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48379069-in-fury-lies-mischief

Vote as March Anticipated Reads HERE >> https://bit.ly/2RahYBS

AVAILABLE NOW!
Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/IFLMamazon
Nook: https://tinyurl.com/wa8nkvz
Apple Books: https://tinyurl.com/IFLMapple
Kobo: https://tinyurl.com/IFLMkobo

Start the Midnight Mayhem Series Today!!
In Peace Lies Havoc is on sale for just $1.99!
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2vA0xCF
B&N: https://bit.ly/2khvMwB
AppleBooks: https://apple.co/2lPjc8i
Kobo: https://bit.ly/2miKg05

Blurb:
She was everything that I wanted.
He was everything that I despised.

Until she wasn’t.
Until he wasn’t.

Killian Cornellii was a walking calamity. He reached inside of me and touched every single inch of my ruined soul, but he didn’t just touch it. He caressed, petted, and captivated it. He tailored me to fit into the palm of his hands. The same hands that possess so much cruelty, were the very same that comforted me.

I thought I knew him.
He thought he knew me.

This isn’t a fairy tale, or some achingly beautiful story about two soul mates who instantly fall irrevocably in love with each other.

This is a story about a love so painful, so rich, that it destroys everything and everyone around it.

Including ourselves.

Midnight Mayhem is the platform to which Killian performs his tricks on, but the greatest trick wouldn’t come from him.

It would come from me.

Tricksters don’t have hearts.
They just pretend that they do.
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.

Ashley’s Review

Storyline: 5+ stars
Characters: 5+ stars
Heat Factor: 5+ stars
Overall Rating: 5+ stars

In Fury Lies Mischief, Book 2 in the Midnight Mayhem Series is easily one of the best works from the dark and deliciously sinful mind of Amo Jones. Gripping and riddled with shocking twists this story is sure to leave readers with a serious book hangover.

In Fury Lies Mischief is jarring and riveting. From the first page to the last it is a whirlwind journey full of twisted mystery, sinister revelations and explosive chemistry!

Amo Jones is no stranger to shocking dark romance. Her stories are always well developed and carry an ominous undertone that sucks readers in and holds them captured to the very end, which is something I love about her storytelling and writing.

Killian is the Trickster. He’s devilishly handsome and he knows it. Armed with the power to manipulate the mind, he’s destructive and powerful. He’s always about pushing limits.

Saskia is seemingly innocent. She’s a newer recruit to the Midnight Mayhem and part of Perse’s dance performance. Armed with a beautiful face and flawless physique, she’s lethal without evening knowing it. She’s strong and gifted but her life is shrouded in mystery. She is bound and determined to fight back when tested.

These two together are the perfect storm. The push and pull between them is intense and palpable. The chemistry between them ignites the pages. They bring out the bad and good in each other. Literally the perfect duo.

This story is everything we love about Amo Jones. The story is dark and full of twists that keep us enthralled throughout the story. The character development is insanely good, and you see overall growth of characters throughout. The story itself is always unpredictable and leads you further into the mayhem of their world.

Amo just continues to blow us readers away with her creativity. It’s gritty and messed up at times but the stories are just so enthralling. I’ve never read anyone else like her. I can’t wait to see what other revelations unravel within this twisted world.

Cover Reveal: Rebellion by Siobhan Davis

Posted on 03/09/2020 by ashleyreads84

Everything changed the night he betrayed me, and now, the game has entered a new level.

Rebellion, the highly-anticipated second installment in the all-new dark, reverse harem series The Sainthood- Boys of Lowell High from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is coming April 10th and we have the steamy cover!

Rebellion_ecover NEW

Galen did me a favor, reminding me the only person I can count on is myself, and I’m more determined than ever to avenge my father’s death and avoid the destiny Sinner has mapped out for me.

Saint is used to calling the shots, but there are new rules, my rules, and if he wants me in his life, and in his bed, he’ll toe the line. They all will, because I can’t pull this off alone, and they owe me. I’ll enjoy making Galen grovel, seducing Caz, frustrating Saint, and keeping Theo at arm’s length, because they deserve it for failing me.

Sinner thinks he’s in control, but forcing me into initiation plays right into my hands. War has come to Lowell as rival gangs battle The Sainthood for ultimate power, and I enjoy rebelling from the inside, placing more obstacles in Sinner’s path while I exact my revenge.

But I’m not some innocent thirteen-year-old anymore—I have blood on my hands and lethal enemies on my tail.

I’m playing a dangerous game, especially where my heart is concerned, but there’s no turning back. I haven’t come this far to walk away empty-handed, and the more secrets we uncover, the more we realize how far-reaching the betrayal and corruption extend, and there’s no choice anymore.

The Sainthood must be taken down, and we’re the only ones who can do it.

Rebellion - PO

Pre-order your copy today!

paypAmazon: https://amzn.to/3bluPcm

Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/rebellionsd

Add REBELLION to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/31Jdp5c

Start the series with Resurrection!

FREE in Kindle Unlimited

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Rgimi1

Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/Resurrectionsd

Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.to/2TLReHZ

Cover Designed by: Robin Harper of Wicked By Design

Photography by: Michelle Lancaster

Model: Lochie Carey

About Siobhan

USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime!

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

Connect with Siobhan

Subscribe to romance newsletter: http://smarturl.it/KennedyBoysList

Amazon Author Page: http://smarturl.it/SiobhanDavisAmazon

Author website: http://smarturl.it/SiobhanDavisWebsite

Goodreads profile: http://smarturl.it/SiobhanGoodreads

Facebook page: http://smarturl.it/SiobhanDavisFacebook

Twitter profile: http://smarturl.it/SiobhanDavisTwitter

Author Blog: http://smarturl.it/SiobhanDavisBlog

BookBub Author Page: http://smarturl.it/SiobhanDavisBookbub

New Release + Release Blitz + Excerpt + 5 Star Review: Runaway Road by Devney Perry

Posted on 03/06/2020 by cafemamanc7

We are so excited to celebrate the release of RUNAWAY ROAD, the first book in the Runaway series from author Devney Perry. This book stole our hearts, and we know that you’ll love it, too, so make sure to grab your copy today!

Londyn McCormack didn’t have a typical childhood. She ran away from home at sixteen, escaping parents more interested in drugs than their daughter. She doesn’t have loving siblings or an adorable pet. Her only family is the five other runaway kids who shared her junkyard home.

Life pulled them all in separate directions, taking her to Boston. For a short time, she thought she’d found something permanent. But after a devastating divorce, she’s running away again, this time to find a lost friend.

She’s driving across the country in her convertible. As a teenager, the rusty car was her shelter. As an adult, it’s her ride to freedom.

Except one flat tire derails her trip. Her life collides with Brooks Cohen. They walked away from the first crash. The second might destroy them both.

Add RUNAWAY ROAD to your Goodreads TBR:

http://bit.ly/38wYqgl

GET YOUR COPY HERE:

Amazon US: https://amzn.to/39xuMsu

Amazon Worldwide: https://geni.us/fzw07

Apple Books: https://geni.us/2fJZs

B&N: https://geni.us/fJWchw

Kobo: https://geni.us/AzhdWZO

Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.to/2TOFJiK

Audible: https://amzn.to/2wAETOV

EXCERPT

“When was the last time you had pie for dinner?”“Can’t say I ever have.”

Her fork dove into the chocolate cream. She hummed and her eyes drifted closed when the bite passed her lips. She savored it, rolling it around in her mouth. The woman had a talented tongue—lucky pie. She moaned again, torturing me with the subtle sound.

She swallowed, then shot me a smile that was pure sex. “You’re missing out.”

I snapped my fingers, raising my hand in the air to flag down the waitress. When she came over, I pointed to Londyn’s plate. “I’ll have that.”

Tracey’s Review

Londyn McCormack is used to running. She’s been doing it for most of her life, and when the most recent chapter of her life takes a turn for the worse, the open road calls. But life has a way of making us slow down and appreciate things that might go unnoticed if we pass by too quickly. Sometimes our best lives can be found in the most unexpected people and places…

I’m an avowed Devney Perry fan. She writes it, I’ll read it. But I am not afraid to say that RUNAWAY ROAD, the first book in her new Runaway series, stole my heart and won’t let it go. And, you know what? I’m going to make the claim right here that this is one of my favorite of her books, like, ever.

I really like Londyn. For someone with her past, she’s darned good at picking herself up and making the most of things. But, as far as she’s come, she’s never forgotten the people that made up her family of choice, and the time seems right to reconnect with them. But…Life. Fate apparently has other plans in mind for Londyn, in the place of Summers, West Virginia, and the person of one Brooks Cohen.

Brooks Cohen, y’all. Can I just say, yes, please and thank you. He’s the real deal, a man of integrity and passion that makes settling down in a small town in West Virginia seem like the best idea ever. If there weren’t already many reasons to spend some time getting to know and love Summers, West Virginia, he’s it.

RUNAWAY ROAD is one of those books that goes by in a flash because it’s just so completely enjoyable that it’s hard to put it down. The characters, the chemistry, the setting, and Devney’s gift with words made this an easy 5-star read for me, and one that fans of contemporary small town romance with a pinch of suspense are going to love. Do you want it on your TBR? Yes, you most assuredly do. Grab it, read it, fall in love with these characters, and get ready for more Runaway goodness, because there’s plenty more to come. ❤️

About the Author:

Devney is a USA Today bestselling author. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her husband and two sons. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she’s discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop. Devney loves hearing from readers!

Connect with Devney on social media!

New Release + Release Blitz: The Sinful King by Claire Contreras

Posted on 03/05/2020 by cafemamanc7

The Sinful King, a new, sexy, 100% stand-alone novel by New York Times bestselling author, Claire Contreras, is LIVE!

If you had any ties to Marbella, it was impossible for you not to have heard the stories about Prince Elias and his debauchery.

Every summer he arrived with his security detail and friends in tow and rented out a row of cottages near the water.

Cottages that belonged to my family.

Each of those summers, my parents sent me away – summer camp and later, boarding school. Anything to keep me away from the royals and their partying.

I hadn’t been home in years, but when I finally come back for the summer, I see that not much has changed. Like all the summers I’d been gone, Prince Elias is back, but this time with an incognito security detail and no friends. This time, there is no partying, no noise, no crowds. No reason at all to even think he was there.

I’m given strict orders not to talk to him, not to even look in his direction, but he makes this an impossible task. I may be doing everything in my power to stay away from him, but there is no one in the world who can say no to the future King of France.

Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/39rPOsD

Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/TheSinfulKingCC

Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/38uO8xX

Tracey’s Review

I am not necessarily a fan of royal romances. There, I said it. BUT…When author Claire Contreras writes a book that is a royal romance AND a second chance romance AND a real Cinderella story, I say that I am all in. Triple play for the win, Claire.

I liked Adeline right off the bat. I mean, who hasn’t done things that they wish had never happened? She’s taken herself off to Marbela, the place that feels like a home away from home for her, and is giving the tempest some time to cool down. Adeline is all about doing her thing, and telling it like it is. Yep, even when she’s trash talking the heir to the throne of France, who just happens to be listening.

Was Elias my favorite from the get-go? Well, sure, he’s hot, but not always the nicest guy. But he grew on me. I mean, it can’t be easy to be ‘on’ all of the time, always in the public eye. All he wants is to be the leader that his country needs, while still following his heart. And his heart (and, yep, all of those other parts) wants Adeline.

I was hooked from the beginning of THE SINFUL KING, highly entertained, and rooting for these two to make things work their way. And not only was this book the perfect addition to my TBR, the writing, the characters, and the storyline all combine to create a world that I can’t wait to visit again. If you’re a fan of royal watching, you will love THE SINFUL KING, so make sure to pop it in you’re reading line-up and enjoy. ❤️

About Claire:

Claire Contreras is a New York Times Best Selling Author. Her books range from romantic suspense to contemporary romance and are currently translated in seven different languages.

She lives in Miami, Fl with her husband, two adorable boys, three bulldogs, and two stray cats that she refuses to admit are hers (even though they live on her porch, she named them, and continues to feed them). When she’s not writing, she’s usually lost in a book.

Connect with Claire:

Website: http://www.clairecontrerasbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CContrerasBooks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Claricon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ClaireContreras/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ccontrerasbooks/
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2BgzLQ0

New Release + Review: A Lovely Confession by Coralee June

Posted on 03/03/2020 by ashleyreads84

🔥🔥 NEW RELEASE 🔥🔥

A LOVELY CONFESSION, the stunning conclusion to the Debt of Passion Duet by CoraLee June, is LIVE and FREE in KU!

“This duet is thrilling, intoxicating, and demanding. It hurts. It lashes out and strikes. But it also soothes and encourages and loves. CoraLee June she brings her A+ game.” ~Laura, _page.turner

Sometimes, I wondered if he was real.

Our time together was short, but it left a lasting impression on me.

I’m older now. Wiser, too.

Five years have passed, and I still can’t get him off my mind.

Hunter was cruel, angry, and protective.

I learned his secrets and he fled.

The day he left, I vowed to find him.

I guess now I have an obsession of my own:

Track down Hunter Hammond and make him mine.

Start reading the epic conclusion!

Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2TloCoO

Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Vq7eld

Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/38ZD1xr

Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3a1ingv

GR: http://bit.ly/39n84CX

Find out why readers captivated! Start binge-reading the series starting with book 1, A Lovely Obsession, today!

Amazon US: https://amzn.to/341MqCe

Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2ShYavz

Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/37YR0TH

Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3b7914h

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2NSfRQ1

5Star

Ashley’s Review

Storyline: 5 stars

Characters: 5 stars

Heat Factor: 4 stars

Overall Rating: 5 stars

“I was a strong independent woman, but I knew my limits. I needed Hunter Hammond.”

A Lovely Confession by Coralee June is a book two of a duet that takes place in the Bullets universe.

This story picks up five years later after a Lovely Obsession. Hunter has disappeared from Roe’s life completely without a trace. Haunted everyday by her stalker, Roe is bound and determined to find Hunter.

Hunter has been living the past five years in a remote town in the middle of nowhere. Seemingly enjoying his simple life, he’s still haunted by the one girl he had to let go.

Through sneaky tactics, Roe develops a plan to reach out to the man that haunts her dreams and will do whatever it takes to find him, even if it means meeting with Gavriel Moretti.

Coralee delivers another fantastic story that’ll leave readers very happy but always salivating for more! I love that I get so attached to her characters and never want their stories to end, it shows true craft of writing and storytelling.

The chemistry between Hunter and Roe is palpable and the emotions their strained relationship evokes through the story is at times beautifully heartbreaking.

“Having one another didn’t make our obsession end, it made it bloom.”

Coralee June is an international bestselling romance writer who enjoys engaging projects and developing real, raw, and relatable characters. She is an English major from Texas State University and has had an intense interest in literature since her youth. She currently resides with her husband and two daughters in Dallas, Texas, where she enjoys long walks through the ice-cream aisle at her local grocery store.

Follow CoraLee June!

Website: www.authorcoraleejune.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCoraleeJune/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coralee_june

Instagram: http://instagram.com/authorcoraleejune

Reader Group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thezonecoraleejune/?ref=br_rs

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17427078.Coralee_June

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/author/cjune4

New Release + Review: Blackout by Olivia Evans

Posted on 03/03/2020 by ashleyreads84

🔥🔥 NEW RELEASE 🔥🔥

BLACKOUT by Olivia Evans is LIVE!

“This story was so beautiful and well written – a fantastic story of survival, hope, friendship, and love. Highly recommend this one!” ~Christine, Goodreads reviewer

BLACKOUTeBook (1) (1)

ABOUT THE BOOK

There is a gaping hole in the middle of Lonna’s memories of the worst night of her life. Her body told her how it ended, but the details leading up to her lying hurt and sobbing on the bathroom floor have been lost.

How do you move forward when you’re not sure what you have to move on from?

How do you get your life back on track when you don’t know what happened to send it off the rails?

She makes a connection in the unlikeliest of places. Their bond is immediate—their pain similar and, at the same time, vastly different. As they work independently to recover from invisible wounds they are not ready to share with each other, they find their path to healing may leave a fiery trail across the landscape of what used to be their lives.

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2wVR2Ox

AN_Blackout_Olivia Evans (1)

BUY LINKS

Amazon- https://amzn.to/2V8M9vG

Barnes & Noble- https://bit.ly/2I4UfNX

Ibooks- https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id1498222764

Kobo- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/blackout-180

T7_Blackout_Olivia Evans (1)

EXCERPT

Gavin let out a small laugh and kissed the tip of my nose. “That’s also possible. Come on, we better get going.”

“Do we have to?”

“Nope. We can leave right now.”

This time, it was my turn to laugh. “You’re not helping my instinct to flee at all.”

“Let’s go,” Gavin sighed. “Krista will be mad, and we wouldn’t want that. Plus, if we leave now, we won’t get to hear Ashley speak again. Now, that would be a shame.”

“Well, well, well, look at you bringing out the snark. This is new. I like it.” Every day, it seemed like I was discovering a new part, another hidden piece about Gavin, and each one pulled me in a little deeper.

“I like you,” he whispered, tugging on the bill of my hat. “Let’s go.”

With my hand wrapped in his, I let him lead me through the crowd, my heart fluttering with those feelings you got with a first crush. I wished things were as uncomplicated now as they had been then.

PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QPiqzeYXDFl0x5zaqqIKT?si=54le3GC7TyyaBJrCwbIAtQ

RELEASE PARTY!

Be sure to join the Read.Review.Repeat FB Group for Blackout’s release party on Friday, March 6th beginning at 4:30PM EST for tons of giveaways! The line up of participants can be found in Books by Olivia Evans FB group!

Ashley’s Review

Storyline: 5 stars

Characters: 5 stars

Heat Factor: 4 stars

Overall Rating: 5 stars

“Things are never just black and white, there’s always a gray area.” -Blackout

Blackout by Olivia Evans is a riveting and tragically beautiful story about finding hope though darkness. This story packs a whirlwind of emotion on every page immersing the readers into the life of Lonna on her journey to remember.

While her life is in a tailspin, consumed by the events from graduation night, she soon finds herself in a support group for victims of sexual assault. It’s in this support group that she meets Gavin, a young and handsome man with his own story to tell.

As always, Olivia continues to amaze me with her storytelling. Her writing is so good and her idea so vivid that’s it hard not to become completely consumed in her stories.

This story is gripping. It’s emotional and deep. The subject matter is at times difficult and should be taken into consider if you are sensitive to triggers. Olivia handles the subject matter with respect and tact.

This story is about more than just tragic event. It’s about healing. It’s about growing. It’s about living even through the darkest storms.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Olivia Evans is a writing obsessed, world traveling, thrill seeking, music junkie. A true Gemini, she follows her heart blindly and lives life to the fullest. Wife. Mother. Oscar Wilde lover. ~To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.

Links-

Website- http://www.oliviaevansauthor.com/

FB Author Page- https://www.facebook.com/oliviaevansauthor/

FB Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/BooksByOliviaEvans/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/olivia_evans_author/

Twitter- https://twitter.com/OliviaDEvans

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9866530.Olivia_Evans

Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Olivia-Evans/e/B00J8EUQ1C%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

BookBub- https://www.bookbub.com/authors/olivia-evans

New Release & 5+ Star Review: Stolen Soulmate by Mary Catherine Gebhard

Posted on 02/27/2020 by ashleyreads84

STOLEN SOULMATE by Mary Catherine Gebhard
Release Date: February 27th

AVAILABLE NOW!!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/37t1qun
Apple Books: https://apple.co/37solWH
Nook: http://bit.ly/3aHsvfm
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2TWK05G

Add to Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48765058-ss

Blurb:
There’s a rule in Crowne Hall: never look a Crowne in the eyes.
It protects us more than them.

I broke it once, the night Grayson Crowne mistook me for his true love and stole my first kiss. I’ve regretted it every day since.

He hates me.
He torments me.

He won’t let me go, because that night he whispered a secret against my lips not meant for me. Grayson Crowne, heir to the Crowne empire and notorious playboy prince is… a virgin.

I signed a contract in my heart’s blood as much as ink: help him get back his love, repair what I broke. Give him my body, my soul, my heart, let him use all of me, so when the time comes to marry her, he won’t need me.

I shouldn’t need him.
But he’s my stolen soulmate, and I’m at his mercy.

5+Star

Ashley’s Review

Storyline: 5+ stars

Characters: 5+ stars

Heat Factor: 5 stars

Overall Rating: 5+ stars

“You wrapped your heart in thorns, and I buried mine in secrets.”

There’s no possible way to put into words how I feel after reading Gray & Story’s book! This book slayed me. Completely destroyed me from the first page to the last. It was fantastically written and artfully executed. Riveting and shocking. It.was.everything!!!

Story has been a servant to Abigail, sister of Gray Crowne until one fateful encounter with the Crowne Prince. Poetic and beautiful. Docile. Story has been unknown to her capture for years… but now she’s on his radar.

Gray Crowne is the oldest child and carries the biggest responsibility of them all… to carry on the family legacy. Cruel and callous. Manipulative. Arrogant. He’s been nicknamed… Playboy Gray.

But Gray has a Secret… one Story knows.

“We’re just connected by a secret I was never supposed to know”

This Book!!! At the top of best books I’ve ever read. Skillfully written it’ll pull at your heart and make you want to scream. Within its dark pages lies a soul crushing love story like nothing I’ve read before.

You will need Kleenex. You will need someone to talk to. You will be speechless.

Mary Catherine Gebhard has delivered the book of the year!

5+ stars!!

About the Author:
I started writing the moment I could read. My first characters were Wibbley and Squig and I used MS Word and clipart to bring them to life when I was a kid in elementary school. I started seriously thinking about being a writer in High School and I remember the day exactly, because it was such an epiphany. I was always so uncertain. You know how everyone was always asking what you wanted to be when you were older? Well I NEVER could decide.

I wanted to be a marine biologist.

An actor.

A FIRE FIGHTER (thank you Joaquin Phoenix in Ladder 49 for that phase).

One day it hit me—A WRITER. I could do it ALL. Then you couldn’t stop me from writing. I penned my first novel at fifteen (but don’t ask me to show it to you, because it’s like I was in competition to beat the thesaurus). When I was diagnosed with a chronic illness, writing became even more important, because it became my therapy. When I wrote my characters, suddenly I wasn’t so alone.

These days you can find me daydreaming about where to travel with my husband, singing in my car, or lost in the newest K drama. And planning my next novel, of course

Connect w/Mary Catherine:
Website: https://www.marygebhard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marycgebhard/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouOwnMeMCG/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marycgebhard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marycgebhard/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8441964.Mary_Catherine_Gebhard
Amazon: https://amzn.to/32yfz6B
Bookbub: https://bookbub.com/profile/mary-catherine-gebhard
Newsletter Signup: http://www.subscribepage.com/newsubsMCG

New Release + Release Blitz + 4 Star Review: Flame by Aleatha Romig

Posted on 02/26/2020 by cafemamanc7

From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new dark romance, Spark, set in the same dangerous world as Secrets and Twisted. You do not need to read the Web of Sin or Tangled Web trilogy to get caught up in this new and intriguing saga, Web of Desire.

“What matters most is how you walk through the fire.” ~ Charles Bukowski

No longer simmering and crackling beyond our realm, the fire smoldering in the distance roars to life. The blaze has the capacity to scorch and destroy everything and everyone in its path.

All that I’ve known and believed was obliterated the moment Madeline spoke a truth I’d never suspected. With one sentence, one plea, my life has taken an uncharted turn. Through the smoke and soot, I search for answers.

A man, an outfit, and my brothers-in-arms have been my solace, my calling, and my reason to live. Now that I know there’s more, what will the future hold?

The Ivanov bratva wants Chicago. I want what they possess. With the Sparrow world at war, and Madeline’s declaration, she and I are surrounded, trapped by the inferno.

What will remain when the flames cease and we are left surveying the ashes?

Tracey’s Review

After the ending of SPARK (Book 1) left us all standing there with our chins on the floor, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on FLAME, the second book in the Web of Desire series by author Aleatha Romig. Where in the world was Aleatha going to go with Patrick’s and Madeleine’s story, and would it be as action-packed and twisty and turny as in SPARK? Well, of course, the answer to my questions is, yes, absolutely, and along the same twisty turny path that had me flipping pages in the first part of the story.

FLAME gives readers more of the back story between Patrick and Madeleine, especially the things that Maddie has gone through and done to save herself and all that is important to her. The lengths that she’s gone to are intense, and are a testament to the love and strength that drive her.

Patrick is alpha with a capital ‘A,’ and even more so once he finds out more about the secrets that Maddie is harboring. He and the Sparrows are definitely the ones that I’d want in my corner if the going got hinky, and with his not-so-vested interest in Maddie, he’s the perfect man for this job.

FLAME is the perfect follow-up to SPARK, and leaves plenty of room for action and answers both in ASH, the upcoming last book in this series. 4 easy stars for Patrick, Maddie, and their far-from-over story. If you haven’t been Aleatha’d, now’s the time. ❤️

Spark is Book 1 of the Web of Desire Trilogy and is available NOW!

Ashes is Book 3 of the Web of Desire Trilogy is up for Pre-Order!

Check out the series:
https://amzn.to/32mlEnQ

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her

five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

Get Aleatha’d Here:

Hosted By:

Saucy Southern Readers

professional, honest, and timely book reviews

Category Archives: Book Review

New Release + Release Blast + 4 Star Review: Maybe Swearing Will Help by Lani Lynn Vale

Meet Lani Lynn Vale

New Release + Release Blitz + 4.5 Star Review: Enticing Liam by Kristen Proby

New Release & 5+ Star Review: In Fury Lies Mischief by Amo Jones

Cover Reveal: Rebellion by Siobhan Davis

Everything changed the night he betrayed me, and now, the game has entered a new level.

Rebellion, the highly-anticipated second installment in the all-new dark, reverse harem series The Sainthood- Boys of Lowell High from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is coming April 10th and we have the steamy cover!

New Release + Release Blitz + Excerpt + 5 Star Review: Runaway Road by Devney Perry

We are so excited to celebrate the release of RUNAWAY ROAD, the first book in the Runaway series from author Devney Perry. This book stole our hearts, and we know that you’ll love it, too, so make sure to grab your copy today!

New Release + Release Blitz: The Sinful King by Claire Contreras

New Release + Review: A Lovely Confession by Coralee June

🔥🔥 NEW RELEASE 🔥🔥

A LOVELY CONFESSION, the stunning conclusion to the Debt of Passion Duet by CoraLee June, is LIVE and FREE in KU!

Start reading the epic conclusion!

New Release + Review: Blackout by Olivia Evans

🔥🔥 NEW RELEASE 🔥🔥

BLACKOUT by Olivia Evans is LIVE!

New Release & 5+ Star Review: Stolen Soulmate by Mary Catherine Gebhard

New Release + Release Blitz + 4 Star Review: Flame by Aleatha Romig

Meet Lani Lynn Vale

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Everything changed the night he betrayed me, and now, the game has entered a new level.

Rebellion, the highly-anticipated second installment in the all-new dark, reverse harem series The Sainthood- Boys of Lowell High from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is coming April 10th and we have the steamy cover!

Share this:

We are so excited to celebrate the release of RUNAWAY ROAD, the first book in the Runaway series from author Devney Perry. This book stole our hearts, and we know that you’ll love it, too, so make sure to grab your copy today!

Share this:

Share this:

🔥🔥 NEW RELEASE 🔥🔥

A LOVELY CONFESSION, the stunning conclusion to the Debt of Passion Duet by CoraLee June, is LIVE and FREE in KU!

Start reading the epic conclusion!

Share this:

🔥🔥 NEW RELEASE 🔥🔥

BLACKOUT by Olivia Evans is LIVE!

Share this:

Share this:

Share this: