Thursday, September 2, 2021

Coming soon to the Salvation Society!

Are you ready to return to Corinne Michaels’ Salvation series world?!?

THE SALVATION SOCIETY is a collection of books written by various authors, filled with Navy SEALs, strong heroines, CIA operatives, and so much more!!!

Check out who are featured in the 12th set of TWO books releasing on September 12th!!

This set will feature:
Conceal by Danielle Pays
Undaunted by Liz Durano

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CONCEAL by Danielle Pays features Jackson and Catherine, Ben Pryce (Hulk), Gretchen and Mark. It is a second chance romance with some suspense!

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About the book:

~Cody~

I told myself I could walk away and never look back. That was a lie. As a former Navy SEAL, I work in protection services. My latest assignment puts me right next to my hometown. Close to her. Too close. But nothing prepares me for the moment I see her again. Or the moment I discover the man I’m protecting is her ex-husband. But when the threat extends to Lucy, I’ll do what it takes to keep her safe. Even if she doesn’t want my protection. Because now that I’ve seen her, I can’t let her go again.

~Lucy~

His leaving destroyed me. I never thought I’d see him again. Now he’s back, and if he thinks he can just barge back into my life, he has another thing coming. He might be even sexier than he once was, and yeah, my heart might still ache for him. But I can’t forgive him for destroying me. But when my jerk of an ex-husband entangles me in his criminal pursuits, I have no choice but to lean on Cody. But leaning on him is dangerous for my heart.

Conceal is a full-length standalone romantic suspense novel with no cliffhanger and a happily- ever-after.

UNDAUNTED by Liz Durano features Quinn Miller and Mark Dixon. It is a second chance romance.

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It was the only life he knew... until it wasn't.

It's been a year since a Humvee accident changed Navy SEAL Trevor Hawthorne's life forever, the adrenaline rush that was the only life he knew now gone. In its place is a life where he'll have to constantly prove to everyone that he's as good as, if not better than the man he was before.

For Taos native Claudia Romero, life is about graduating from a demanding Physical Therapy program so she can show people back home that she's more than the girl who made a very public mistake so long ago. And with one more internship in Virginia Beach to complete, she's almost there. But when she runs into the man she had a one-night-stand with a year and a half earlier, there's no denying that the attraction they felt that night is still there, stronger than ever.

But what happens when she learns he's no longer the same man he used to be? And with a job waiting for her in Taos as soon as she graduates, can she find room in her life for love?

Make You Miss Me {a review}

Happy Release Day to B. Celeste! Today is the day that her latest book, Make You Miss Me, is available for purchase. If you are a fan of age gap romances, single dad romances, and/or slow burn romances, then go to Amazon and grab this book!

In Make You Miss Me, we meet Stevie and Fletcher. Stevie recently moved into her house after a divorce that shattered her. She's rebuilding her life, has a new job, a new house, and is finding new friends. It's a lot of change, and she's struggling. Her divorce from Hunter wasn't what she wanted. She saw forever with him. One day the "welcoming committee" stops by her house. They make their introductions, welcome her to the neighborhood, and then promptly hit her with all the HOA rules that she's violating. A quick phone call to her dad, and he's there to help. Until the lawn mower breaks, and a gorgeous man appears to offer the use of his. That gorgeous neighbor is Fletcher Miller, also known as her ex's commanding officer. This realization causes Stevie to panic a bit, and memories of Hunter resurface. Flash forward a few days when Stevie is at work, and her principal calls her into the office to discuss a new student. Dominic is transferring to the school, and is on the autism spectrum. (in my opinion, it sounds like this school does not have a lot of para support, and is not really neurodivergent friendly.) Stevie happens to have experience working with neurodivergent students, and so she welcomes him into her classroom with open arms. When Dominic arrives to class, with his dad, Stevie is shocked to discover that Fletcher is Dominic's dad. From this point on, things just build and the book becomes difficult to put down.

Make You Miss Me was simply wonderful. While I couldn't understand the level of grief that Stevie was dealing with, I can see how it was needed for the story. Although I do think that there is more to her grief than just the divorce, but perhaps I'm wrong. Maybe her parents relationship also played a part in her grief and anxiety. ANYWAYS...I'll tell you now that once Stevie and Fletcher met, I did not want to put my kindle down. I had to know what happened next! I had to know how their relationship would build. I had to know when their friendship would turn into a relationship. I had to know when Stevie was going to realize that Fletcher wanted her. Basically I just had to know when these two were going to get together. Of course I also had to know how Nicki (Nic/Dominic) was going to handle his dad dating his teacher. (Also, Stevie as Nicki's teacher was just spectacular. My heart loved it.) Witnessing the relationship between Stevie and Fletcher grow and evolve showed love, compassion, empathy, support, and even a little tough love when necessary. It was wonderful. It was as though it was a real couple going through real things, standing by each other, and being there to support the other. It wasn't a sweet little Hallmark movie romance, this was very much real life situations, and I loved that. When the big dramatic moment happened, I felt it all. I could feel the anger, the hurt, the frustration, the passion, but I could also feel the love. The love that Fletcher showed to his son, and how in that time he was making the choice to protect his son, while also laying some truths on Stevie. I just loved it all, and am so glad I read this book.

I really think you should go read Make You Miss Me.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

Stevie Foster thought her happy ever after would come easily after saying “I do” to her high school sweetheart at nineteen.

But twelve years later, she finds herself divorced, settling into a new home, in a new town, with a new job as an elementary teacher trying to pick up the pieces as she goes.

On top of struggling to cope with the future she always wanted versus the one she’s been dealt, she soon realizes that her new neighbor is a strict, stone-faced man she’s all too familiar with.

Lieutenant Colonel Fletcher Miller.

The man once in charge of her ex-husband’s unit.

And as if the reminder across the street of what she lost wasn’t painful enough, she also becomes his young son’s teacher.

A single dad. A divorcee. A second chance at love neither knew they’d get.

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Meet B. Celeste

B. Celeste was born and raised in Upstate New York where she still resides with her four-legged feline sidekick Oliver “Ollie” Queen.

Her love for writing began with poetry, which she learned to write after watching her father write poetry for her mother, before she found interest in short stories, novellas, and novels.

After getting two degrees in English and Creative Writing, B has written over 12+ full length novels, been invited to many signings around the world, and hopes to begin traveling to see readers worldwide.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums {a review}

This Nutcracker themed sweet-romance is a companion short story to “Dancing With a Royal,” but can be read as a standalone novella. If you read Dancing with a Royal, then you may remember the character Jenna Evans. She had a small part in that story, and now it is her time to shine.

Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums focuses on Jenna's journey through school, and ultimately finding a place within a dance company. For me, that was really the main focus of the book. Yes there is a love story. Yes Clara Little makes an appearance in the story. But the love story and the visit from Clara are small. Jenna's journey toward a role in the Nutcracker production really is center stage. It was really interesting to see all that Jenna went through, as well as her uncertainty regarding her abilities.

I ended up giving Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums a 3.5 star rating over on Goodreads. Part of that was because I wanted a more romance driven story versus one that was more focused on her career. The other part was that it just didn't feel finished. It felt like there were some missing pieces, and the story just needed to be polished a little bit more.

Still, if you've read the other two books in the Unexpected Royals series by Tomi Tabb, I recommend reading this novella as well. Jenna is an interesting character, as is her love interest.

Thank you for taking time to read my abbreviated thoughts on Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums.

Laura

Since childhood Jenna Evans has had one goal一becoming a professional ballet dancer. Now in her third year of study at the Royal Ballet’s Upper School, her dream is close to becoming a reality.

With the holidays and the busy Nutcracker season approaching, it won’t be long before the Royal Ballet company offers a handful of students an apprenticeship in the Corps de Ballet.

This could be her big break.

At the same time, Jenna has never been more confused by her friend and frequent pas de deux partner Jeremy Flynn. One moment he is his usual joking self, the next he is distancing himself from her.

There is only one person Jenna entrusts to help her unravel the mystery of Jeremy一her friend and mentor Clara Little, the Duchess of Leeds.

Will Jenna be able to make all of her dreams come true?

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Wild With You {a review}

Did you see that J.H. Croix released a new book yesterday? It's true! Wild With You is the first book in a brand new firefighter series!

In Wild With You, we meet Graham and Madison. Graham is a firefighter who is also a single dad to a teenager, and he lives in a small Alaskan town. On his way back to town, Graham stops at the gas station, and it is there that he meets Madison for the first time. Madison is currently driving from Houston Texas to a small town in Alaska. Her life has been flipped upside down, and her parents are pressuring her to do something she won't. Now it is just her and her dog, and they are about to start fresh at her Grandpa's house. He left it to her when he died, and it just seems like a sign for the next chapter. At the gas station, she is trying to get her dog back in the car when he runs toward a moose. Thankfully someone stops and helps her out, and her dog is unharmed. While talking to Graham, Madison feels that spark. That spark that tells you something good is about to happen, and that there is something about this man standing aside her, that is going to change everything. Madison returns to her car, and begins the drive to the hotel. Who is her neighbor at the hotel? Graham. Who does she share a smoking hot kiss with? Graham. Thinking she'll never see him again, Madison heads on her way to her new house. When there's a knock at the door, Madison is in for a shock!

I loved this book. I know I say that a lot about the books I read, but it's just true. From the moment the book started, and we started to get to know Madison, I was intrigued. Then with that meet cute at the gas station, I was sold. When that kiss happened at the hotel? I knew I would not be able to put my kindle down until the story was over! Every single step along the way just had me falling harder for these two. Then there is the setting of the book, and oh my word does this town sounds adorable. I love small town romances, and so I shouldn't be surprised that I fell for this location. From Graham's profession, to the way he cares for his daughter, to the people he surrounds himself with, even to his ex, all of that formed who he is. And quite frankly he's an amazing man. Strong, protective, supportive, caring, passionate, all describes who he is. Madison is a strong woman, who is capable of doing hard things, and also wears her heart on her sleeve. She is caring, compassionate, intelligent, and is willing to put her foot down when necessary. I loved the connection that Allie and Madison had. I loved how Madison acclimated to town easily, and found herself a group of friends who will care about her. The only thing I wish had been different was the point of conflict for Madison and Graham. I wish that it hadn't been the situation with Allie that drove the wedge. Part of me thinks it would have been more powerful if it had been Alison or Madison's parents at the center of it all. I guess I just don't like it when kids are the reason behind the conflict. But that's just me. I will say that I am anticipating the next book, Hold Me Now, as I feel that is being set up nicely between Paisley and Russell.

If you are looking for a romance featuring a single dad who happens to be a firefighter and lives in a small town where his love interest is his new neighbor, then you know what to do. Go grab Wild With You!

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts, Laura

All bets are off when a hotshot firefighter and a homecoming queen whose crown slipped off meet in the wilds of Alaska.

I don’t have time for romance, much less for prissy Madison Glen. The first time I meet her, I kiss her. The second time I meet her, she's breaking into my neighbor's house. She swears up and down she’s not a criminal. Maybe not, but she is definitely a distraction I don’t need.

I’ve got my hands full with my mouthy daughter and an insanely busy life as a hotshot firefighter. It doesn’t surprise me at all to learn Madison was homecoming queen in high school.

She’s stubborn, impractical, and she’d win the contest for least-likely to survive in small town Alaska. She’s also sultry and sassy. She’s everything I don’t need. It doesn’t matter what I tell myself though. I can’t keep my hands to myself when she’s around, and she kisses like a dream.

Graham & Madison’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, hotshot firefighters, alpha heroes, sassy heroines, frenemies to lovers, hate to love, opposites attract, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, plenty of steam and swoon, and a deeply protective grumpy hero.

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Meet J.H. Croix

USA Today Bestselling Author J. H. Croix lives in a small town in the historical farmlands of Maine with her husband and two spoiled dogs.

Croix writes steamy contemporary romance with sassy women and rugged alpha men who aren't afraid to show some emotion. Her love for quirky small-towns and the characters that inhabit them shines through in her writing.

Take a walk on the wild side of romance with her bestselling novels!

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White Ribbon {a review}

From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new romantic-suspense series—Sin Series. White Ribbon is a limited time prequel to book one, RED SIN.

Synopsis wise, I can't really tell you more than what the teaser does. It's all laid out nicely with in that, so scroll down a bit and read the teaser. One thing not mentioned is that this is apparently an age gap. I don't know the age difference, but it doesn't matter. Van and Julia have chemistry!

White Ribbon was the perfect introduction to the Sin series. It has set the stage, and that encounter at the end of the book has me waiting to see what happens next in Red Sin! Van and Julia have captivated me. I have a feeling their story is going to be quite the rollercoaster ride, and I am here for it.

If you are looking for a new series to read, then grab this novella. I think you'll be hooked on Van and Julia as well.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,

Laura

Julia McGrath’s world is shaken.

Seizing the opportunity to flee her commitments, obligations, and the lies she’s accepted for too long, Julia embarks on a quest for a new life. Replying to a job listing has her driving away from Chicago to the northern top of Wisconsin.

A surprise snowstorm turns her world into a snow globe. Ice covered roads lead her into a snowbank. Determined to not freeze, she sets out. With the road covered in snow, she follows the white ribbon of snow.

Donovan Sherman is a private man, known as a wolf in both business and his private affairs. The last thing he plans to encounter on the snow covered road near his home is a nearly frozen woman. Even a wolf has a den.

Feel the heat as these two individuals discover what life has to offer along the white ribbon.

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Meet Aleatha Romig

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.

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