Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Back to Home {a review}

 

   

If you are looking for a new contemporary romance to read that features the enemies to lovers trope, a small town setting, and has a little bit of suspense, then allow me to introduce you to BACK TO HOME by TC Matson. This is the third book in the Cameron Falls series, but don't let the word series throw you for a loop. These are very much standalone books, and you don't need to read Back to Me or Back to Us to understand what is going on.

In Back to Home we meet up with Cash. He has recently left the military, and is back home to 1) surprise his family, and 2) figure out what's next since his life in the military is over. Things that happened years ago, and prompted him to join the military, are still front and center in his mind. Yes he's changed, but he's still unsettled. Cash knows he didn't start that fire, yet so many people still blame him. When walking through town, Cash literally runs into a woman. Twice. Each time she has coffee in her hand as well. Cash doesn't know she is, but he is definitely curious. That woman is Aubrey. She has recently returned to Cameron Falls as her Grandfather left his house to her. So she's been living there and working with her Aunt. Moving back to Cameron Falls is Aubrey's attempt to heal from the trauma that she experienced years ago. This property that Aubrey lives at just so happens to be the property where the fire happened. Yes, that same fire that changed Cash's life. And these run-ins lead to Cash doing a little home repair for Aubrey. Cash feels it is the least he can do to make amends for the past. Never did they expect to fall for each other.

I was immediately hooked with Back to Home. Maybe it was Cash. Maybe it was his former profession. Maybe it's the small town setting. Maybe it is Aubrey and her profession. Maybe it's her hidden past. I can't really answer that. What I do know is that I adored Back to Home. From the way Cash surprised his family. To the instant connection he felt with Aubrey. To Aubrey returning to Cameron Falls and preparing to take over the bakery. To the random occasions that Cash and Aubrey ended up at the same place. To Aubrey's past trauma being brought front and center. To the way Cash helped Aubrey around her property. I enjoyed it all. Even the big dramatic moment for the couple, it was so good. Witnessing how each of them dealt with it, and the way it resolved. It just made me happy. This book was such an easy read, full of romance, and it also had the suspense element that I adore. 

Highly recommend Back to Home. There is a content warning regarding Aubrey's past, so if you want to know what the warning is for, send me a message on Instagram, Facebook, or through email.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura
 

I don’t go looking for trouble.
It finds me.

Cash
Eight years ago, I left Cameron Falls a screwup.
Now I’m back a changed man and determined to right all my wrongs.
What I don’t expect is running into a challenging blue-eyed, smart-mouthed beauty.
She hates me.
I’m intrigued by her.
Could be the scars.
Could be the fire.
Hell, could be that sexy scowl she always seems to carry.
Either way, I’m going to infiltrate her heart and chase away the demons lurking in the dark.

Aubrey
My life in Cameron Falls has been a quiet one.
I’ve stayed to myself and focused on taking over the bakery.
That’s until the infuriating man who burned down my grandfather’s barn comes swaggering back into town.
One run-in and he sets his sights on me with the drive to fix what he destroyed.
What I don’t expect is to fall victim to his charming ways and good looks.
He’s just supposed to fix the porch.
Instead, he’s lighting up a dark path.
Sleeping with the enemy wasn’t part of the deal.
Neither was falling for him.


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About

TC Matson loves to let her character’s voices be heard. With a head full of stories, she puts her keyboard through a beating daily. With an understanding that love isn’t always instant and full of flowers—her writing mirrors it.

She’s a romance junkie at heart and an avid reader. Add those two together and she will devour books within hours, getting lost in the world the author creates.

Matson resides in the peaceful Piedmont area of NC with her husband and three boys, where staying hopped up on caffeine is the key to her sanity. Chaos is indefinite and a sense of humor is an absolute must.

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Thank you to TC Matson and Candi Kane PR for providing me with an advanced reader copy of Back to Home.

Saving Brie {a review}


My name is Laura and I LOVE ROMANTIC SUSPENSE BOOKS!

After having read Saving Ariel, I knew that I was going to continue on with The One I Want series. I knew I was going to get some great suspense, and Saving Brie did not let me down. If you are looking for a strong female lead, a bit of instalove, and a some suspense, then be sure to go grab Saving Brie.

In Saving Brie, we have Brent Calloway who is determined to find a sunken ship. He has a rough idea of where it is, he has the boat to get there, and he has someone to dive with. What he doesn't have is a lot of time, and now someone to captain the boat. That is until he meets Brie Hamilton. She quickly puts him in his place regarding the fact that she is a woman in an industry filled with men. She informs him that she is more than capable of captaining his vessel, and after negotiating the job, she agrees to take on the task. It is after they are on the boat that the attraction starts ramping up for both of them. Then there is Brent's partner, and well he is trying to make his intentions clear as well. Thankfully Brie only has eyes for Brent (and her job). Soon enough the arrive to the coordinates that Brent has, and the diving begins. Can these two work together and put their feelings aside? Or will they end up falling for each other? No matter what, they are going to need to work together because trouble is headed their way.

Oh what to even say about Saving Brie? I mean obviously I enjoyed it. That goes without saying. I will say that Brie and Brent's introduction wasn't my favorite thing in the world, but at the same time it showed how feisty Brie is, and how she's not afraid to speak her mind when it comes to the things she is passionate about. She went toe to toe with Brent when she felt it was necessary. I liked how everything happened on the boat. From the discovery of what they were looking for, to the way things kept happening, to the big suspenseful moment. And oh that moment. That was something.  I mean I did kind of see that coming, but I doubted myself occasionally. Loved Brie and Brent together, and how everything happened with them.

If you are a fan of romantic suspense, you need to read this series! Start with Saving Ariel, as there is a slight tie in, but you will not regret it. If you do read Saving Brie (or Saving Ariel), let me know. I'd love to discuss. Also, keep an eye out for Saving Cate! It is releasing September 21, and it sounds AMAZING!

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura





Treasure hunting leaves little room for romance…

Brie Hamilton has learned to trust logic, not emotion. Fairy tale endings and love at first sight simply don’t exist. Then a sexy historian hires her to captain his research vessel and she starts to question everything—including why she shouldn’t sleep with her boss…

Brent Calloway has spent his career hunting for sunken treasure. Now, the biggest discovery of his life is finally within reach. When he suddenly loses his captain, he needs to scramble fast and find a replacement. He just never expected his new employee to be a woman. Now, the keys to the success of the entire operation—and maybe even his heart—are in her gorgeous, capable hands.

But treasure tends to attract trouble—and in this case, that means treacherous enemies and even a few modern-day pirates. Looks like Brie and Brent will have to fight more than the lure of forbidden desire if they want to find their happily ever after…

Saving Brie is a steamy, instalove, contemporary romantic suspense about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart.


(Saving Brie was originally published as Brent.)


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Ellie writes the kind of heart-stopping, pulse-pounding, can't-stop-reading romance filled with all your sexy, swoon-worthy, alpha men. They have to be, because the heroines Ellie writes are strong women with take charge attitudes.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Snipe: Moosehead Hockey #2 {cover reveal}

 


Mary Morano has her next book coming soon, and today she is revealing the cover! Snipe is the second book in the Moosehead Hockey series and it is releasing on October 1, 2021.

The Mooseheads Hockey Series is a set of standalone hockey romance books. They can be read separately, but may be better enjoyed in order.

If you enjoy college romances, hockey romance, or the accidental pregnancy trope, then add Snipe to your TBR now! You won't regret it.

Sneak Peek at Afraid to Love by Sutton Bishop!



Sutton Bishop's new book, Afraid to Love is coming August 26, 2021! As we are a week out, today I want to share a teaser with you. If you're anything like me, this teaser will help to determine if the book grabs your attention or not.


Spoiler: It has my attention...




𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙡. 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚. 𝘼 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙬 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜.

𝗦𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁.

Gianna Zichella has always had a bright and secure future, next in line to lead her family’s business. She doesn’t see the harm in flirting with her newest, ruggedly handsome client.

Gia’s life begins to unravel when a stranger contacts her. She will stop at nothing to keep her family and their legacy safe.

𝗛𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Former SEAL Booth Merrick is all about being the consummate security professional. Sent to Italy on assignment, he never intended to become personally involved.

He does women but not relationships. That is until he meets the beautiful and captivating Gia. 



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Piper Rayne Just Announced...

 


Did you receive the newsletter from Piper Rayne yesterday? If so then you'll know the news about the Hockey Hotties series! If not, let me fill you in, and then go sign up for their newsletter!

Piper Rayne is releasing 3 more books in the series! That's right, 3 more Florida Fury players are going to get their stories told, and they are going to find their happily ever afters. I wonder what sort of issue the team owner is going to have with these guys?


First up will be Sneaking Around with #34, and that is scheduled to be released on March 8, 2022. What do we know about the book? Not much. But here is what Piper Rayne says: "Secrets from the past. Brother's best friend."


After that comes Second Shot with #76, and that is scheduled for April 19, 2022. Based on the title alone, this is going to be a second chance romance. I'm excited since that is one of my favorite tropes!



The sixth book in the series will be Offside with #55. This one is scheduled for May 31, 2022. Going off what Piper Rayne has said, this is sounding like an age gap!