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Hello Readers.

I want to take a moment and talk to you. I feel that a disclaimer is needed. When I post a blurb/description for a book, those are not my words. Some of the blurbs may have language in them that make you uncomfortable. I apologize for this. I want to share with you the exact blurbs not paraphrased ones. I feel that is important. I hope that these posts bring books that you may enjoy to your attention.

Happy Reading!

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Rough Love by Lizzie James - Cover Reveal

Rough Love by Lizzie James

Kindred #3

Genre: Sports/College Romance

Release Date: May 26, 2020 

Cover Design: Kathryn Dee at Katdeezigns

Logan

After watching my friends all get coupled up and blissfully happy, I vowed that it would never be me. Being with one woman – and only one woman – was enough to make me sick. I’d get bored.

I was a cocky fucker and that’s how I planned on staying...

Playing the field suited me right and I wasn’t going to give that up for anything. Football and women were all that I knew and that was how it was going to stay.

Until she came along…

Meghan came into my life and turned it on its axis. She was feisty, had the right amount of sass and didn’t take any of my cockiness to heart. Having her in my life shouldn’t have been as much hard work as it was turning out to be but when I was with her...

It all felt right; even though it should feel wrong.

Meghan

I had no time for men. They were a waste of time and energy and were only good for one thing.

The last man that I had let into my life had made me learn that lesson. After being made a mother, I was taught that I could only rely on one person. Myself. There was no prince charming; only a prince for the night.

Logan was a player. That was obvious. I had vowed to stay as far away as I could from players but when I saw him with my baby girl, I wanted him to be my prince charming. One night was never going to be enough with him...

Logan West wasn’t a perfect love. He was a rough love that would leave you torn to pieces when he left.

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Playing Dirty by Cheri Marie - Cover Reveal

Playing Dirty by Cherie Marie

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: Coming Soon

 Photographer: JW Photography

 Models: Kyle English & Katy Mccain 

Cover Design: T.E. Black Designs

Tristan

After the sudden loss of our father at war, and our mother to a broken heart, it's been hard but we've managed to carry on. Now, it’s just me and my brothers. We've made a life for ourselves. My life is perfect. A great job, boss, nice home and a man who loves me. That is, until Sebastian Abbott arrives turning my world upside down.

Sebastian

Originally, from a small town on the east coast, I moved across the country for more opportunities. Life is great. I have wealth and an endless amount of women at my disposal. People think my life is perfect. I guess from the outside it is, but I still feel there’s something missing. Until an emergency with my mother brings me back home to a town I'd like to forget. That's when I meet her. Possibly the something I had been missing. Tristan Summers - a sweet southern belle with a sassy mouth and a heart of gold. 

A few chance encounters with Tristan, has me lusting after a woman I barely know. But I know what I want and I intend to get it.

I’m not playing to win, I’m playing for keeps.

Cheri Marie’s Playing Dirty is a steamy, fun with a little angst, contemporary romance written in K. Bromberg’s Driven Worlds project.

Cheri Marie is an author, blogger, reader, event organizer and most importantly a fur-mama. She currently resides in sunny Southwest Florida. A lover of animals, it’s no surprise that Cheri has what some would call, a zoo of animals. When she isn't writing stories that transport you to another world, or wearing one of her many hats, she enjoys photography and music. Also on her down time, in true Florida girl fashion, she enjoys spending a day on the water, fishing with her brothers.

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The New Husband by D.J. Palmer

The New Husband by D.J. Palmer

Published by St. Martin's Press

Published on April 14, 2020

Genre(s): Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Contemporary

Page Count: 384

Source: Publisher

Format: ARC

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Description: What makes Simon Fitch so perfect?

-He knows all her favorite foods, music, and movies.

-Her son adores him. He was there when she needed him most.

-He anticipates her every need.

-He would never betray her like her first husband.

The perfect husband. He checks all the boxes.

The question is, why?

Nina Garrity learned the hard way that her missing husband, Glen, had been leading a double life with another woman. But with Glen gone―presumably drowned while fishing on his boat―she couldn't confront him about the affair or find closure to the life he blew apart.

Now, a year and a half later, Nina has found love again and hopes she can put her shattered world back together. Simon, a widower still grieving the death of his first wife, thinks he has found his dream girl in Nina, and his charm and affections help break through to a heart hardened by betrayal. Nina's teenage son, Connor, embraces Simon as the father he wishes his dad could have been, while her friends see a different side to him, and they aren't afraid to use the word obsession.

Nina works hard to bridge the divide that’s come between her daughter and Simon. She wants so badly to believe her life is finally getting back on track, but she’ll soon discover that the greatest danger to herself and her children are the lies people tell themselves.

Hello Readers.

I was sent an ARC of this book and was really excited about reading it. I loved the other book written by D.J. Palmer and was delighted to hear that there was a new book. The premise looked so promising. Life got a little crazy so I did not get to read it as soon as I got it. Thankfully, I finally got to read it. 

I had such high expectations for this book. Perhaps they were too high going into it. The first chapter started out strong. The scenario was intriguing and I wanted to read as much as I could. I ended up reading five chapters that night before I needed to sleep. I wish that I could say that the momentum continued but it did not. The book became quite slow and even drug in some parts. I developed a love-hate relationship with some of the characters. I liked them at first and then grew to hate them as the book continued then liked them by the end. I wanted to throttle some of them at times. 

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because I liked it but it was really touch and go for a bit there. It took way too long for me to read. I tried to get into it more but there were moments that I wanted to read anything and everything else. I may be able to go back and read it again and feel differently about it but a three is all that I can give it now. I am not sure if I would recommend it.

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A Date for Midnight - Release

Title: A Date for Midnight

Series: The Dating Series

Authors: Heidi McLaughlin & L.P. Dover

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Cover Design: MadHat Studios

Release Date: April 28, 2020

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/TDS1grs

Description:

It’s New Year’s Eve and Natalie has a rare night off from her shifts at the hospital. Determined to have fun with friends, she stops at a local store for provisions.

There, amongst the craft beer and pork rinds, she comes face to face with her high school boyfriend, Brennan McLean. He’s a rockstar. She’s a nurse. To say life led them in different directions would be putting it mildly. Still, time hasn’t lessened the electric chemistry between them. By the end of the night more was dropping than just the ball.

Convincing herself she could have fun without getting attached, Natalie treats herself to a weekend tangled in the sheets with him. But that lie she told herself pops faster than champagne bubbles.

With media rumors swirling around Brennan, can the pair find a way to make their unlikely relationship work? Or will Natalie’s resolution not to get her heart broken meet a painful end?

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Camino Winds by John Grisham - Release

Camino Winds by John Grisham

Book Two in Camino Series

April 28, 2020

Doubleday

Day got away...

Hello Readers.

Hope you all are well. I am piled up in bed. Was up most of the night last night so it is no surprise that I have had the attention span of a gnat today. Barely read. About to sleep in hopes that tomorrow will be more productive.

Happy Reading!


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Cover Reveal - Battle Ground by Jim Butcher

 Battle Ground by Jim Butcher

The Dresden Files, Book 17

September 29, 2020

Preorder Now Available

Blog Tour - Bad For Me by Lee Piper

Bad For Me (Rock Me Series)  by Lee Piper

Published by Amazon.com

Published on April 22, 2020

Genre(s): Rockstar Romance

Page Count: 260

Source: Enticing Journey Book Promotions

Format: eBook

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Description:I’m not supposed to crave the drummer of the hottest new rock act or notice his tortured green eyes. I shouldn’t care that he shies away from everyone. I’m a journalist and I have one job to do.

Get the story.

But selling his secrets for tomorrow’s headlines would not only ruin him, it would destroy me. Yesterday, I had a future. Today, I have a choice—career suicide or protect a drummer who hates me.

*BAD FOR ME is a standalone in the Rock Me series

The Rock Me Series

ALL OF ME

LIE TO ME

END OF ME

SING TO ME

SONG FOR ME

BAD FOR ME

Hello Readers.

I was sent a copy of this book to read for my part in a blog tour. I love rockstar romances. It is a fantastic troupe. I have never read any of the author's work so I was excited to be given this one to check out. 

Let me preface this once again, I have not read any of the other books in this series. I am not as invested as other people who have read them. I know this. I was not sure what I was getting into with this book so bear with me. 

I started the book and was kinda shocked at how it started. I am no prude but wow. To say that this book is sexy is an understatement. Do not read this around other people unless you like blushing around others. There is a darkness to this book that put me on edge. Violence. Sadistic behavior. Cruel moments. Soul crushing moments. Then walls were broken and there was beauty in it. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books because it was well written and showed true characters in difficult situations. Even though it is a standalone, I do feel that it may be better to read the other books first. Maybe this book would have hit me differently if I had. Recommend if you like darker saucy rockstar romances. 

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In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

Published by Atria Books

Published on March 10, 2020

Genre(s): Romance, Fantasy, Contemporary, Womens Fiction, Adult

Page Count: 272

Source: Purchased

Format: Kindle

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Description: Where do you see yourself in five years?

When Type-A Manhattan lawyer Dannie Cohan is asked this question at the most important interview of her career, she has a meticulously crafted answer at the ready. Later, after nailing her interview and accepting her boyfriend's marriage proposal, Dannie goes to sleep knowing she is right on track to achieve her five-year plan.

But when she wakes up, she’s suddenly in a different apartment, with a different ring on her finger, and beside a very different man. The television news is on in the background, and she can just make out the scrolling date. It’s the same night—December 15—but 2025, five years in the future.

After a very intense, shocking hour, Dannie wakes again, at the brink of midnight, back in 2020. She can’t shake what has happened. It certainly felt much more than merely a dream, but she isn’t the kind of person who believes in visions. That nonsense is only charming coming from free-spirited types, like her lifelong best friend, Bella. Determined to ignore the odd experience, she files it away in the back of her mind.

That is, until four-and-a-half years later, when by chance Dannie meets the very same man from her long-ago vision.

Brimming with joy and heartbreak, In Five Years is an unforgettable love story that reminds us of the power of loyalty, friendship, and the unpredictable nature of destiny.

Hello Readers.

I had preordered this book on kindle months ago and then forgot about it. That happens some times. So many books come out that I forget some of the publication dates. My memory is good but it is not perfect so some books fall through the cracks. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened my Kindle and there was this book, waiting to be read. I moved this one up my TBR and then finished what I was reading. This one called to me. I had to read it as soon as I could.

I was not disappointed. From the first chapter to the very last word, this book had me. I was invested. I forfeited sleep for this book. I knew that I could be friends Dannie. I wanted to see her succeed at life. There were moments that I wanted to shake her but I wanted her to come out on top. 

I am rating this book Five Blue Books because it was a wonderful read. It grabbed my heart and would not let go. I would love for a follow up book because I have to know what happens next. I even told friends about this book before I was done reading it. I sent some of them copies of it. Yes, I loved it that much. I will be looking into the author's other work. Highly recommend.

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Currently reading: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher and The New Husband by D.J. Palmer

Bad For Me - Available Now

Catching up

Hello Readers.

Trying to tackle my TBR and catch up on some ARCs. A lot of good looking books. Hope to get some more reviews up for you. So many books...

Hope you are staying safe and reading amazing books.


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Currently reading: The New Husband by D.J. Palmer, Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, and Bad For Me by Lee Piper

Master Class - Now Available

Now Available

Berkley

From the critically-acclaimed author of the international bestseller VOX comes a suspenseful new novel that examines a disturbing near future where harsh realities follow from unreachable standards.

It’s impossible to know what you will do…

Every child’s potential is regularly determined by a standardized measurement: their quotient (Q). Score high enough, and attend a top tier school with a golden future. Score too low, and it’s off to a federal boarding school with limited prospects afterwards. The purpose? An improved society where education costs drop, teachers focus on the more promising students, and parents are happy.

When your child is taken from you.

Elena Fairchild is a teacher at one of the state’s elite schools. When her nine-year-old daughter bombs a monthly test and her Q score drops to a disastrously low level, she is immediately forced to leave her top school for a federal institution hundreds of miles away. As a teacher, Elena thought she understood the tiered educational system, but as a mother whose child is now gone, Elena’s perspective is changed forever. She just wants her daughter back.

And she will do the unthinkable to make it happen.

From the critically-acclaimed author of the international bestseller VOX comes a suspenseful new novel that examines a disturbing near future where harsh realities follow from unreachable standards.

It’s impossible to know what you will do…

Every child’s potential is regularly determined by a standardized measurement: their quotient (Q). Score high enough, and attend a top tier school with a golden future. Score too low, and it’s off to a federal boarding school with limited prospects afterwards. The purpose? An improved society where education costs drop, teachers focus on the more promising students, and parents are happy.

When your child is taken from you.

Elena Fairchild is a teacher at one of the state’s elite schools. When her nine-year-old daughter bombs a monthly test and her Q score drops to a disastrously low level, she is immediately forced to leave her top school for a federal institution hundreds of miles away. As a teacher, Elena thought she understood the tiered educational system, but as a mother whose child is now gone, Elena’s perspective is changed forever. She just wants her daughter back.

And she will do the unthinkable to make it happen.

Bad For Me - Blog Tour

Title: Bad For Me

Series: Rock Me Series

Author: Lee Piper

Genre: Rockstar Romance

Release Date: April 22, 2020 Cover Design: CT Cover Creations

I’m not supposed to crave the drummer of the hottest new rock act or notice his tortured green eyes. I shouldn’t care that he shies away from everyone. I’m a journalist and I have one job to do.

Get the story.

But selling his secrets for tomorrow’s headlines would not only ruin him, it would destroy me. Yesterday, I had a future. Today, I have a choice—career suicide or protect a drummer who hates me.

  

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Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Published by Atria Books

Published on August 5, 2014

Genre(s): Romance, New Adult, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance

Page Count: 336

Source: Purchased

Format: Paperback

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Book Description: When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she knows it isn’t love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her.

Never ask about the past.

Don’t expect a future.

They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can’t handle it at all.

Hearts get infiltrated.

Promises get broken.

Rules get shattered.

Love gets ugly. 

Hello Readers.

Anyone that truly knows me knows that I have great love for Colleen Hoover's work. This book was the first one that I read. I have a friend that we joke about being a "Coho Pusher" because she always manages to slip a reference in conversations. She talked about them constantly and kept recommending them to me. To be honest, I was determined not to read any of these books because of stubbornness. I am that way at times. Moving on...

As I mentioned, this book was the first one of her work that I read and it set the bar very high. From page one, I was invested. I wanted to know everything that I could know about the characters. They were complex and so much like people I know. Writing truly relatable characters is not an easy task. Hoover not only pulled it off but made the reader want to adopt them. These characters left the pages and went with me throughout my days. I wondered how they would respond to situations that I encountered. To say that I was impressed is an understatement.

I am rating this book Five Blue Books because it fueled a passion. It made me want to read every book that the author had written and I now preorder new books as soon as they are announced. There are only a handful of authors that have that power over me. Colleen Hoover has become one of them and I will always think of my experience with this extraordinary book when I think of her.  Highly recommend.

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Currently reading: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher and The New Husband by D. J. Palmer

If It Bleeds - Preorder Available

If It Bleeds by Stephen King

Available April 21, 2020

  Simon and Schuster

The Oceanstone Initiative Series by Haley Cavanagh - Tour

Titles: Astraeus & Retaliation

Series: The Oceanstone Initiative

Author: Haley Cavanagh

Genre: YA/Sci-Fi Romance

Release Date: 10.12.18 & 12.27.19 Publisher: Covey Publishing, LLC

One pre-apocalyptic Earth. One desperate space mission to find a solution. One unexpected alien. 

When Dr. Sakota Thorell signed onto the mission to scout out a new, habitable planet, she knew discovering extraterrestrial life was always a possibility. But she never expected to find an alien adrift in space, nor for that alien to be so intriguing. Sakota feels an instant and undeniable attraction to Astraeus, but he represents a million possibilities, and just as many threats. 

There are others hunting Astraeus, and his rescue may cost Earth its last hope.

One doctor, one alien lover, one botanist, and one engineer on a desperate mission to save earth from human destruction. 

Sakota saved Astraeus and her friends from certain death, but in doing so, she gained the attention of the Oreck, who will stop at nothing to destroy everything in their path. 

With their ship severely damaged, Sakota and her crew land on a nearby planet and seek sanctuary while they make repairs to return home. But nothing on this perfect planet is as it appears, and Sakota soon learns they've traded one danger for another. 

Hunted and targeted, will Sakota be able to carry out her mission, or will everyone she cares about be destroyed?

Sakota took a deep breath. “Okay. Let’s do it. We’re not going to survive if we don’t.” Hisoka and Tatiana turned around to man their consoles. She ate the last of her ration piece and slipped her hand into Astraeus’s. The escape pod reached the mouth of the black hole, then without warning, surged forward.
When Sakota was a child, long before Alistair rescued her from the orphanage in the squalid wasteland of London, the other children liked to play a game called Lights Out. In the main room where she bunked with fifteen other girls, a shaft of light streamed in from the hallway, in the same spot every night, like clockwork. The adult on night duty would check in once an hour and perform a headcount as they slept.
A few nights a week, a handful of the girls awakened and killed the hallway lights so they could scare and torture whomever they didn’t like among them. It was a powerful systematic lesson, however cruel. Sakota grew up knowing her place at the bottom rung of life. She’d never fit into the cookie-cutter type molding the upper-class girls had been bred for. She’d proved early on that she’d fight back with a vengeance when provoked, but she wasn’t certain which was worse; being preyed upon or listening to other girls’ pleas for help as she lay in the pitch-black room. The memory had stayed with her well into adulthood, as well as the countless times she could and should have stepped in to help instead of being crippled by primal fear and self-preservation. Children could be cruel. But the fear she’d experienced then was nothing, nothing, compared to being sucked into a black hole.
The escape pod whirled inside the conduit and pitched them around in a circle. They spun, at the mercy of inexhaustible energy along the black hole’s trajectory. Though she’d experienced raw fear when the Oreck had taken over the Sleipnir science vessel and killed everyone, this was different. Before, she at least had an idea what she was up against. Three razor-sharp talons emerging from claws didn’t lie. Being sucked into the black hole was like being an ant in a cyclone.
Astraeus squeezed her palm reassuringly. She turned and looked at him. They were both strapped in, tight.
Astraeus squeezed her hand. “Don’t be afraid.”
The speed of the escape pod amplified. Ribbons of light streamed past the windows like gossamer silk as the ship darted into unknown darkness. Sakota gritted her teeth. Oh, screw not acting afraid. She was terrified.

Haley Cavanagh is a military veteran, wife, and mother. She is an alumna of Columbia College, a musical theater nut, and she loves to dive into any book that crosses her path. Haley resides with her family in the United States and enjoys spending time with her husband and children when she’s not writing. She loves to hear from her readers, and encourages you to contact her via her website and social media.

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