Monday, December 13, 2021

Decker by Kayley Loring and Connor Crais {cover reveal}

🏈❤️ 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥𝗕 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟 ❤️🏈

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀!

Cover Design: Kari March Designs
Photographer: Byron L. Keulemans
Model: Marc Buckner 


#12 Johnny Decker. Star quarterback for the Boston Tomcats. Two-time Super Bowl MVP...a decade ago. Nickname: Decker the Panty Wrecker.

I get tackled for a living by men who are built like rhinos. I could take the wings off a fly with a football from 30 yards away. (I wouldn’t, but I could.) Being a veteran quarterback means I’m a mentally alert, fine-tuned athletic machine who can make split-second decisions.

It’s my job to anticipate what’s going to happen next and adapt. But I couldn’t have anticipated the death of our beloved team owner.

His estranged daughter Hannah Strong is a finance nerd from New York. She knows less than nothing about football. Know what she didn’t anticipate? Inheriting the Boston Tomcats.

She’s stubborn, uptight, infuriating, and wrong about absolutely everything—from pizza to how to run my team. And I don’t want to talk about how good she looks in a skirt. Or daydream about how good she’d look out of it.

Really, I don’t.

I’m not Decker the Panty Wrecker anymore—I’ve changed.

I can’t stop arguing with her.

Or thinking about her.

I thought I had a winning play.

But Hannah Strong changed everything.


𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗕𝗥!

🎧 Audio Info 🎧
The audiobook will release about a month after the ebook.

This will be duet-style narration by Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright, featuring Ava Lucas and Ron Butler.

ABOUT KAYLEY LORING
Before writing steamy romantic comedy novels, Kayley Loring got a BFA in creative writing and had a fifteen-year career as a screenwriter in Los Angeles (under a different name). She mostly wrote PG-13 family comedies that studios would pay her lots of money for and then never make into movies. In 2017 she decided to move to the Pacific Northwest and write about all the fun stuff that she wasn't allowed to write about in those PG-13 scripts. Now she’s an Amazon Top 25 bestselling author who is breathing cleaner air and writing dirtier words. It’s an adjustment she’s happily getting used to.

Rest assured that her funny sexy sweet romances have no cheating or cliffhangers, and always have HEAs!

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ABOUT CONNOR CRAIS
Connor Crais is a classically trained actor living in the Midwest with his wife, two kids, and rescue greyhound. He has been both a stage and television actor, and before plunging into the romance genre, he had been narrating commercials, audiobooks, and explainers for well over a decade from his home studio. From alphas to bosses to cocky sports stars (a particular favorite), he loves sparring with beautiful, sassy heroines (and their talented narrators) but also loves winning them over and reaching that happily ever after. He is excited to now create those stories as an author.

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My Anticipated Reads in 2022


The other day Aven Ellis posted her 2022 book plans over in her Facebook group. That made me remember that I still needed to make an anticipated reads list for the upcoming year. Now seeing as how I tend to read more indie authors than those from the large publishing houses, I am not fully aware of upcoming releases. That being said, with a little help of their websites, author reader groups, and of course goodreads, I was able to pull together a nice little list.

So what books am I anticipating in 2022? Let's break it down by author. It only makes sense to start with Aven. 

Aven Ellis

  • Caught Looking: This is the 4th book in the Soaring Eagles series (Meghan & Chase)
  • Lord of the Manor: 1st book in the new Aristocrats series (Amelia & Nicholas)
  • Out of Play: 4th book in the British Isles Billionaires series (Declan)
  • Modern Royals #5 (James)
  • Stonebridge United #1 (Noah & Violet)

Samantha Lovelock

  • Wounded Things: Folkestone Sins finale
  • TBD: Wonderland Novellas #2
  • TBD: Wonderland Novellas #3

Natasha Madison

  • Only One Mistake: Only One #6 (Michael & Jillian)
  • Only One Love: Only One #7 (Wilson & Franny)
  • Only One Forever: Only One #8 (Dylan & Alex)
  • Southern Weddings #1 (maybe?)

Gina Azzi

  • The Hustler: 8th book in the Boston Hawks series
  • The Score Keeper: 9th book in the Boston Hawks series

Helena Hunting

  • Love on the Lake: Lakeside #2 (Teagan & Aaron)
  • Starry-Eyed Love: Spark House #2 (London & Jackson)
  • Maverick Waters (Title TBD)

Ashley Munoz

  • The Joker: Rake Forge series finale

Kristin Turnage

  • The Edge of Redemption: Book 3 in the Edge series (Jace & AJ)

Caitlyn Dare

  • Ruin: Red Ridge Sinners MC #1
  • Red Ridge Sinners #2

Kim Loraine

  • The Baby Proposition: Anything For Love #1 (Maverick & Clara)
  • Reined In: Ryker Ranch #5
  • Drive Me Wild: Wilde Horse Ranch #3 (Killian & Jameson)

Nola Marie

  • Break Me Down: Sons of Sin #4
  • Shed My Skin: Sons of Sin #5

April Canavan

  • Breach Point: Birch Fire Department #2
  • Escape Route: Birch Fire Department #3
  • Pulling Rank: Birch Fire Department #4
  • Strike Team: Birch Fire Department #5

Piper Rayne

  • My Famous Frenemy: Greene Family #6
  • A Greene Family Vacation
  • My Scorned Best Friend: Greene Family #7
  • My Fake Fiancee: Greene Family #8

Kennedy Ryan

  • The Close-Up: Hollywood Renaissance #1.5
  • Score: Hollywood Renaissance #2



That is a lot of books to keep my eyes on. Thank goodness for my Google calendar. Now most of these do not have release dates yet either, so keeping a list is a must for me. Also, my gut tells me that Kristin Turnage will release a second book in 2022, but first I need to survive Jace and AJ's story.

What is on your anticipated reads list? Any suggestions for what I should add? Oh, and that Southern Weddings bullet point is just me wishful thinking. Really though I'll read anything that Natasha Madison releases. 

I'm curious to see what else will be added to my list!

Laura

Friday, December 10, 2021

12 Days of Christmas {book tag}


As I was preparing for my first ever Bookmas (blogmas), I fully admit that I did a google search for seasonal book tags. That search lead me to Zezee with Books blog, and this 12 days of Christmas tag. The tag was originally posted on the Falling Down the Book Hole blog back in 2014.

Well I've decided to participate.Thankfully tags like this can be timeless, so we can over look the fact that I'm sharing a tag from 7 years ago.

Before we start, a quick note: my answers will only take into consideration the books that I've read in 2021.

Let's do this!

Rookie by Laramie Briscoe {cover reveal}


Laramie Briscoe has revealed the cover for Rookie!

This is the first book in the new Bradford Station series, and if firefighters are your favorite, add this to your TBR NOW!

Rookie will be available on January 21, 2022.

Cover Designer: Cover Couture
Photographer: Jeanne Woodfin

A new series from the USA Today and WSJ Bestselling author of the Moonshine Task Force Series!

The heat is on.

Situated on the Tennessee and North Carolina border, this town is nothing like you've ever experienced. Hot guys, the women they love, and a town worth saving. Bradford, TN is the epicenter of the next great romance dynasty.

Firefighters, family, and community...

Danny Ramirez
As a Probationary Firefighter, I'm doing everything I can to impress the members of my company. Knowing I'm the first in my family to be educated makes me proud, and gives me hope for the future.

I hold myself to a higher standard than anyone else, especially with a southern small-town breathing down my neck. One night, on a dark mountain road, I help the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life change a flat tire.

What I don't know, is she's the youngest daughter of my Chief. His number one rule? Don't date his daughters'.

I try to stay away from her, try like hell, but when a forest fire threatens our town, and the guys in my company. I know I can't let her walk away from me. Not without a fight.


 Preorder your copy today!  

Add Rookie to your Goodreads TBR!

Meet Laramie Briscoe


Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books, with sales of over half a million copies.

Since self-publishing her first book in May of 2013, Laramie has appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling E-books Lists on iBooks, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. Her books have been known to make readers laugh and cry. They are guaranteed to be emotional, steamy reads.

When she's not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix. Married to her high school sweetheart, Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband.
 
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Duched series by Xavier Neal

 Xavier Neal has just re-released the Duched trilogy!

The Duched trilogy is a laugh out loud royal romantic comedy that features a charming playboy prince, and an art student who loves to knock him off his throne. This previously published series has been updated with new covers, as well as new content!

This trilogy follows Brie Sanders, and Kellan Kenningston. The books must be read in order, and the first two books will end in a cliffhanger. So let's jump into this opposites attract rom com, and find out what happens with our couple.


Duched


I, Kellan Kenningston, am known for being three things:

The 2nd Prince of Doctenn - it's honestly for the best that I probably won't ever rule the country - my big brother is much better at keeping his royal jewels in his pants than I am.

Duke of Rockbridge - oh so not my idea. It was a royal decree or won in a poker game or something equally as eye-rolling.

And king of one-night stands - okay, well, I was until one mouthy, American art student knocked me off of that throne.

Now, I'm embarrassingly domesticated.

I remember to close the curtains at fancy hotels.

I've learned to cook since the woman I'm crazy about can barely microwave popcorn.

And most importantly, I've stop dragging our family's sacred name through the mud.

What do I plan to do next?

Turn the love of my life into a duchess, of course.

At least that was the plan until my father stepped in and duched it all up...


Royally Duched


When Brie Sanders unexpectedly falls head over heels for the playboy of Doctenn, Prince Kellan Kenningston, Duke of Rockbridge, she highly underestimates the risks he is willing to take to give their love a chance.

After dealing with an emergency, family disagreements, and a media nightmare, the two of them are forced to wade through the unfriendly waters of being a royal couple.

Traditions will be broken. Loyalty will be tested. And relationships will be redefined.


Royally Duched Up


Preparing to marry Kellan Kenningston, Prince of Doctenn, Duke of Rockbridge, hasn't gone as smoothly as Brie Sanders was hoping. However, her fiancee who seems hell bent on breaking traditions is equally hell bent on giving her the special day she's always dreamed of. After their whirlwind wedding and hot honeymoon, the two embark on the adventure known as happily ever after.

It isn't long before old issues arise, unexpected challenges are presented, and new foes are exposed.

While the royal couple knows their life together isn't going to be easy, neither is prepared for the heartaches and hardships that lie ahead.



Add the series to your Goodreads TBR!

Ready to read the series?
Duched | Royally Duched | Royally Duched Up

By the way, Duched is currently FREE on Amazon.

So go download Duched before December 12, 2021!


Also, you can read the series for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

About the Author


Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible). 

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack" and their two fur babies.

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