Thursday, September 9, 2021

Coming Soon from Kat Mizera & Brenda Rothert!

 

Are you looking for a new hockey romance series to read? How about one that is set in St Louis Missouri? Are you a fan of the enemies to lovers trope? Well then be sure to check out Hard Fall by Brenda Rothert & Kat Mizera when it releases on September 14th!

*if you are an emotional reader, I suggest having tissues on hand for the moments when the tears just flow. 


The St. Louis Mavericks are having the best season in team history. On pace for a pro hockey record, the unexpected death of their captain and star player knocks them off course in ways they never expected.

~Weston~

My world was turned upside down the day Ben Whitmer died. Best friends since junior hockey, Ben was like a brother to me. My voice of reason and a grounding force on and off the ice. But as heartbroken as I am, I don’t have the luxury of grieving his loss.

Not only do I have to hold our team together, I was named guardian of the two young children Ben and his wife left behind. Well, not just me—me and his wife’s best friend, Hadley. We’ve been left with the impossible task of deciding which of us will raise the kids, but there’s no way I’m letting that uptight ball buster have them.

Lines are drawn, but they begin to blur as I find out there’s more to Hadley than I thought. A lot more.

~Hadley~

I can’t take the place of my beautiful best friend in her children’s lives. But I love them so fiercely that I’ll do whatever it takes to raise them the way their parents wanted.

Wes Kirby is an obnoxious womanizer, and I won’t let him take Ben and Lauren’s children from me. Deciding to temporarily live together in our friends’ home, we attempt to provide the kids stability while we figure out which of us is better suited to raising them.

As we learn parenthood together, my enemy Wes slowly becomes something different. Something more. And I’m left wondering not only if I’m enough for the kids, but if Wes and I are enough to last.


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About the Authors:

Brenda Rothert was a print journalist for nine years. She made the jump from fact to fiction in 2013 and never looked back. From hot hockey romance to steamy romantic suspense, Brenda creates fresh characters in every story she tells. She's a lover of Diet Coke, lazy weekends, and happily ever afters.

For all the latest on Brenda and her books, join her Facebook reader group, Rothert's Readers.

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USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Kat Mizera is a South Florida native. Born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of wanderlust, she's called Los Angeles, Long Island, upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Atlanta home. She's never been able to pick which locale is her favorite, but if pressed, she'd probably choose the west coast.

A typical PTA mom with a wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat can usually be found scrapbooking or indulging in her second love (after writing) - traveling. Greece is one of her favorite places in the world. She loves that Athens is a big city with a small-town feel. The food, beaches and culture keep her going back as often as possible.

Kat's been a working freelance writer for nearly 30 years. She sold her first article--a review of a rock concert--for $10 in 1985. Since then she's been an entertainment journalist, waitress, bartender, legal assistant, food critic, magazine editor, substitute teacher, and sports writer. She also spent some time working at A & M Records in Los Angeles.

As you can guess from her Las Vegas Sidewinders series, Kat loves hockey and occasionally writes articles about her favorite team, the Florida Panthers. The rest of the time, she writes novels: sexy, romantic fiction that she hopes makes you as happy as it makes her. There's something enticing about hockey players and romance...

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Capturing the Captain {a review}

 

All's fair in Love and Sports...until it isn't.

Are you ready to head back to Australia, and figure out how Lacey and Cleat are going to get their HEA? Well, then go download Capturing the Captain so you can find out!

If you read Outflanking the Flanker, then you'll recall that Lacey stepped in to help out Chloe and Andrew during that whole situation. You may also recall that Cleat is Andrew's teammate. When Cleat and Lacey first met at the bar, there was a spark. Now here we are shortly after the big event happened. Cleat is a drunk mess, and Lacey is trying to be protective of her new friends. These two are bickering, and get tossed out of the hospital. Cleat is too drunk to tell Lacey what hotel he's staying at, so she takes him back to her house. Upon arrival, Cleat (who is passed out) mumbles something about Lacey. She's ticked, so she leaves him in the car to sleep it off. Flash forward a little bit, and Lacey has to go off on an assignment. Cleat tags along, and they find themselves in a bit of trouble.

I want to recap the book a bit more, but I also don't want to go overboard. It's a fine line. Can I be honest? I struggled about with Lacey and Cleat's story. I also struggled with them as a couple. I just can't see it. I like them perfectly well as individuals, but as a couple it's a no. The premise of the story I enjoyed. It's hard because while we had just recently met Lacey, we didn't know about her history with this volunteer project. It all just seemed so random. When the suspense kicked in though, I was curious. I had to know what was going to happen with that, and how it was all going to wrap up. But again it just wasn't believable to me. I know it's fiction, it doesn't have to be believable. After Lacey and Cleat's big dramatic moment, I was wondering how this issue would be resolved. Who would do the grand gesture, and would it work? I can't lie, I enjoyed that part of the story. I also liked the setup for the next book in the series! I am curious about Carmen's story.

Thank you for reading my thoughts on Capturing the Captain. While the book wasn't a perfect fit for me, you might have a different feel for the book. So I do recommend that you pick it up. Maybe you'll vibe with Lacey and Cleat better than I did.

Laura

 



Lacey King, a wealthy Aussie heiress, has everything she could need or want, except friends. Sick of being used for her money and power, she’s withdrawn from society to focus on charities when her American cousin calls in a favor. Now, thanks to one six-and-a-half-foot tall, god-like, beefcake of a man, Lacey’s relatively simple life is about to get complicated.

Cleat Walker has always been the golden boy of rugby. Tall, good looking, and captain his team, he pretty much gets what and who he wants. When everything goes south Down Under, he finds himself in the care of a sexy, entitled redhead who’s determined to do dangerous charity work alone. Not on Cleat’s watch.

Sparks and tempers heat up as Lacey and Cleat travel the Outback, where crocodiles aren’t the most deadly things in the bush.


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Meet Nicole Phoenix 


Nicole Phoenix is the author of Contemporary Adult Romance. 

Well-traveled in her youth, and still a fan of discovering new things, Nicole currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family and a houseful of animals. 

With a beach, a mountain, and the high desert all within a two-hour drive, mini-adventures abound!


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Outflanking the Flanker {a review}

 

All's fair in Love and Sports...until it isn't.

Friends, have you been looking for a new sports romance to read that features a Rugby player? How about a sports romance that has a stalker? How about a book that is set primarily in Paris? Well if that all sounds wonderful, take a look at Outflanking the Flanker by Nicole Phoenix!

In Outflanking the Flanker we meet Chloe and Andrew. Chloe is a travel writer and has just arrived in Paris. She booked this specific hotel room long in advance, but now they are saying they do not have her in the system. Since Chloe is a frequent traveler, she has documentation about her reservation, AND she can also tell when she's being fed a line. Chloe knows there must be some VIP that she was bumped for. Moments later, Andrew walks into the hotel, and is given the key to the room that Chloe had wanted. Needless to say, Chloe is ticked. Thankfully though Andrew manages to get her another room, and the room is comped. So yay for that. What happens next is a steamy moment in an elevator, a few meals, and then it's over. Or is it?

I went into Outflanking the Flanker not knowing much. I knew what the teaser told me, and it was enough to draw me in. I was not expecting the steamy elevator scene, I was not expecting a stalker, I was not expecting a brief vacation romance, and I was not expecting the big dramatic moment later in the book! With everything that happened in this book, I found myself fully invested. I had to know how it was going to play out, and how Chloe and Andrew would get their HEA. Thankfully everything wrapped up nicely, and the stage was set for the second book, Capturing the Captain. At the end of the day, I enjoyed the setting, I was intrigued by the characters, and the story was good. I am happy that I read the book, and am looking forward to future books by Nicole.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts. I recommend that you pick up Outflanking the Flanker. Whether you're a rugby fan, or just a general fan of romance, I think you might enjoy this one.

Laura



Confident travel writer Chloe Maclane has no intention of falling for a fling. Not even in the city of love. Then professional rugby flanker and businessman Andrew Bourgatti literally knocks her off her feet. 

Fiery chemistry forces Chloe and Andrew to change their game plan, but there’s another player who’s competing to win, no matter who gets hurt. 

Is it possible to find love halfway around the world…twice? And what will they have to sacrifice to keep it? Follow their story from Paris, France to Sydney, Australia and find out!



Grab Your Copy Here:

Amazon US | CA | UK | AU

Read for free in KU


Add Outflanking the Flanker to your Goodreads TBR!


Meet Nicole Phoenix 


Nicole Phoenix is the author of Contemporary Adult Romance. 

Well-traveled in her youth, and still a fan of discovering new things, Nicole currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family and a houseful of animals. 

With a beach, a mountain, and the high desert all within a two-hour drive, mini-adventures abound!


Connect with Nicole Phoenix

Website | Facebook | Amazon Author Page | Goodreads


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Look at this cover!

 


From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new romantic-suspense novel in the world of high finance, where success is sweet and revenge is sweeter.


Red Sin is a full-length novel and book one in the Sin Series. Red Sin will be available on October 19, 2021. I highly suggest reading White Ribbon in preparation for Red Sin. It will give you the necessary background information, while getting you hyped for the next book. White Ribbon is currently a free download.



Red is the color of blood, sacrifice, danger, and courage. It’s also associated with heat, passion, and sexuality. When two people meet unexpectedly with an inexplicable attraction that defies common understanding...it can be called RED SIN.

Julia and Van found one another in a shaken snow globe. Stranded in a blizzard, they embraced being two individuals with no last names. The plan was to walk away from each other with no regrets—until that plan changed.

Julia’s life was delivered a staggering blow the day she discovered her fiancé’s infidelity. The night she met a handsome stranger, one who showed her the possibility of a life filled with more than the fulfillment of expectations, she took a chance.

When it comes to business, Donovan Sherman is a wolf—a bloodthirsty carnivore who leaves wounded prey and victims in his wake. He learned from the best, his onetime nemesis and now-mentor, Lennox Demetri, who showed him that opportunities are only ripe for those willing to risk it all, a lesson Donovan took to heart.

With Julia McGrath, Donovan must decide if this beautiful woman who showed him the meaning of red sin will fall victim as his prey or if after experiencing the unbridled passion, there is more that he wants.

 


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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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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Southern Sunshine {a review}

 

The final book in the Southern series is now available! I don't know whether to cheer or cry. Cheer because I have been impatiently anticipating Southern Sunshine and it's now available. Cry because Southern Sunshine is the end of the series and I'm not ready to let this cast of characters go. I know, I know, Laura they are just fictional people in a fictional town, BUT I DON'T CARE!


In Southern Sunshine we catch up with Reed, and are re-introduced to Hazel. You may recall at the end of Southern Secrets we had a brief introduction with her character. Anyways...Reed and Hazel have been quietly seeing each other for a couple of months. Reed is getting ready to leave town as he has joined the military, and Hazel has her eyes on college. That is until one night changes how things will work. Hazel tells her Grandpa that she is pregnant, and that the dad doesn't know. Grandpa being the smart man that he is, knows exactly who the father is. Hazel does attempt to reach out to Reed, but he never replies or reaches out. Instead Reed pushes himself harder, and is even more determined to stay away from town. Flash forward almost 6 years, and Reed has been injured in the line of duty. He now has 30 days to determine if he is going to re-up or not. During this time, he has made the difficult choice to return home. All it takes is a phone call to his dad (Casey), and a plane is waiting. Meanwhile back at home, Hazel has just learned that her Grandpa has died. She needs to return to town to get his estate in order. Nervous doesn't begin to describe her feelings. She's stayed away on purpose. So what happens next? Ahh my friends, I think you can imagine...


I love this series. I love these characters. I love the setting. Each and every story I get fully invested into. I can't help it, it's just how it works out. It really wasn't any different for Reed and Hazel's story. I loved how we were able to see their beginning, how Hazel attempted to reach Reed to let him know about the pregnancy, and how they eventually came back to each other. I also loved getting to catch up with all the previous characters, and see the close knit bond that they all share. Then there was Savannah and how she was bringing Hazel into the fold. That warmed my heart. We also were able to learn why Reed desperately wanted to leave town, and why he deactivated all his social medias. Getting that full picture helps to understand him as a character. While I loved everything about the book, Southern Sunshine felt different. It didn't have the suspense, and it didn't really have the big dramatic moment for our couple. It just felt very smooth and seamless. So I can't help but wonder if that is the route that Natasha Madison is going to take the Southern Weddings series. Less romantic suspense, and more just straight romance with little conflict. Regardless I'll read it and probably love it. It's Natasha Madison, how can I not love the books.


Go read Southern Sunshine! You'll get to witness Reed and Hazel's journey toward their HEA, and you'll get to catch up with all the characters you've come to know and love throughout the series. While it's the conclusion to the Southern series, you will also get the setup for Southern Weddings. So that right there will have you anticipating what's to come. Or maybe that's just me.


Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts, Laura



Reed 

I never wanted to be a cowboy, living in a small town was suffocating.

The military was my out.

I saw every place I ever wanted and everything that nightmares are made of.

Until I almost lost my life and then I ended up back home.

 

Hazel 

Finding out that I was pregnant the night before I left for college changed everything. I left that small town and vowed to never return.

When my grandfather died, I had no choice but to go back home. 

The plan was just for two weeks. 

I thought it would be quick and easy, until he was standing at the back door asking questions. 

 

Secrets never stay secrets for long in this town.



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New to the Southern series? Here are the other books available. Also, while they are all technically standalones, I recommend reading them in order.

1) Southern Chance
Kallie & Jacob
Amazon | Goodreads

2) Southern Comfort
Olivia & Casey
Amazon | Goodreads

3) Southern Storm
Savannah & Beau
Amazon | Goodreads

4) Southern Sunrise
Emily & Ethan
Amazon | Goodreads

5) Southern Heart
Chelsea & Mayson
Amazon | Goodreads | My Review

6) Southern Heat
Willow & Quinn
Amazon | Goodreads | My Review

7) Southern Secrets
Amelia & Asher
Amazon | Goodreads | My Review




Meet Natasha Madison 


When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...

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