Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Up in Smoke by Kate Meader {a review}

 
Are you ready for a new firefighter romance series from Kate Meader? If so, go grab Up in Smoke NOW! Up in Smoke is the first in the brand new Hot in Chicago Rookies series about firefighters navigating the trials of new jobs and sizzling romances as they find their place in the world and the love of a lifetime.

First things first, I love that Abby has followed her dreams and became a firefighter. Yes she's following in her mom's footsteps, but she's doing this on her own, and proving that just because her father is who he is, he isn't helping her one bit. Abby has earned her position at Station 6 because of her qualifications.

Then there is that meet cute between Roman and Abby at the diner. Absolutely loved that, and absolutely saw what was going to happen next. It didn't matter one bit that I predicted it, the story still captivated me. From Abby finding her footing at the firehouse, to learning the ropes, to creating friendships, to going out on calls, I loved it all. The moments of tension, at work, between Abby and Roman had me coming back for more. I had to see how all of this was going to work out.

When they finally got together I was curious as to how it would affect their work, or if it would at all. I also was wondering what Abby's dad was going to say when he found out. I wasn't expecting it to all be revealed the way it was. But it was probably the best way for it to be revealed for the shock/drama factor.

Speaking of drama, I fulled expected Roman's ex to bring more to the table in that department. So I was a bit disappointed by her role in the story.

BUT, the moment of conflict between Roman and Abby was top notch. I never want to see characters in agony, but the way Kate Meader laid this all out was perfection. It just made the reunion all the sweeter. I could go on, but I don't want to accidentally spoil anything.

This was a great kick off to the new series, and I am so glad that I read it. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series, and witness Abby & Roman as side characters. Plus the next book is about Jude, and I am so ready for his story to be told! Now I just hope that Kate releases it sooner than December! (wishful thinking)

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Up in Smoke. If you are a fan of firefighter romances set in the workplace, that is also a bit of an age gap, as well as forbidden, then you need to check out this book!

Laura
Cover: Lori Jackson Design

Lives are on the line at Engine 6 … and so are hearts.

 

Newly-minted firefighter Abby Sullivan is exactly where she wants to be: Chicago Fire Department’s Engine 6, the station where her mom blazed a trail as one of the first female firefighters in the city. The first to fall in the line of duty, too. All Abby wants is to succeed, but that’s a tough proposition when people only see a feel-good story, a token woman failing at a man’s job, or the princess in need of protection. And the man tasked with watching her six? 

 

Lieutenant Roman Rossi, the one person she can’t let close. 

 

Having the daughter of his boss and nemesis under his wing shouldn’t be a problem for Roman—he’s a professional and can treat her like any other firefighter rookie. Except she happens to be the gorgeous woman he once shared a slice of cherry pie with, followed by the hottest, sweetest, most pulse-pounding kiss of his life. He didn’t know her name but he had planned to find out.

 

Now Roman knows exactly who Abby is: a threat to his self-control more dangerous than a five-alarm blaze. Lust has no place in the firehouse, and a distraction like Abby with her electric blue eyes, waves of flame-red hair, and freckles Roman wants to map with his tongue, is one he can ill afford. 

 

Because one wrong move … and it could all go up in smoke.

 



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Meet Kate Meader 


Originally from Ireland, USA Today bestselling author Kate Meader cut her romance reader teeth on Maeve Binchy and Jilly Cooper novels, with some Harlequins thrown in for variety. Give her tales about brooding mill owners, oversexed equestrians, and men who can rock an apron, fire hose, or hockey stick, and she’s there. 

Now based in Chicago, she writes sexy contemporary romance with big-hearted guys and strong heroines - and heroes - who can match their men quip for quip.


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Friday, February 18, 2022

Worth Every Second by Jocelyne Soto {cover reveal}

Jocelyne Soto has just revealed the cover for Worth Every Second! This college football romance will be available on March 31, 2022.

I loved her Flor de Muertos series, and so I cannot wait to check out Worth Every Second.

Jocelyne does say, on her website, that there is a content warning for this book. Here is the link to that info so you can be prepared should you choose to read Worth Every Second.

 
Cover Design: Shanoff Designs 


Posting “certain types” of pictures online is never a good idea. Especially when you’re the star player of your college football team.


But I did it anyway.


Never did I think that by posting my pictures online that I would find someone that I would actually be interested in.


But I did.


I saw her pictures, she commented on mine and the conversations were nonstop. She was the girl of my dreams and I wanted to meet her. Who knew that the girl of my dreams was the shy girl that sat next to me all semester.


Now that I know who she is, I want my shot. Only if she would give it to me. Every chance she gets I get turned down, but I'm not giving up.


I will show her that she is worth it, even if she may not think so.



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Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.


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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Vegas Aces: The Tight End by Lisa Suzanne {series cover reveal}

💛🏈 💛SERIES REVEAL 💛🏈 💛


A hot new season with the 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬 by international best-selling author Lisa Suzanne is coming in March 10, 2022! Buckle in and get ready for tight end Ben Olson's roller coaster ride in 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝!

I have been waiting for this announcement! If you know me, I fell head over heals for the characters from the Vegas Aces series. First it was Luke and Ellie, along with Josh and Nicki. Then it was Jack and Kate. Now, now we get Ben's story. Oh I cannot wait to see how this all goes, and what sort of shenanigans occur. BRING IT ON!


Now remember, this 5 book series MUST be read in order. So join me on the journey starting March 10, 2022. That is the day the first two books, Tight Spot and Tight Hold, will be available.

 


What to expect from 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝:

💛Fake Relationship
🏈Brother's Best Friend
💛 Small Age Gap
🏈Hilarious Banter
💛 Sexy times (Ben is dirty!)
🏈All the feels!


Tight Spot

 

I don’t date football players.

I’m not interested in the ones who are a decade older than me. I want nothing to do with the ones who play on the same team as my brothers, and I certainly avoid the ones who spend more time in strip clubs than kids’ clubs.

So why do I suddenly find myself faking a relationship with Ben Olson, the bad boy tight end who fits every descriptor on my naughty list?

He’s in a tight spot, and I’m intrigued by the illicit under the dinner table action that proved to me he’s nothing but trouble. He’s hot and I’m bored. He doesn’t do relationships, and I’m just looking for some fun.

Except fun is taking a quick turn into real feelings, and now I’m in a tight spot of my own.


🏈 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 is the first book in the 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝 series. This series must be read in order.


💛Pre-Order 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 for #𝟗𝟗𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

🏈Enter the 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲

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Meet Lisa Suzanne


Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. 

She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. 

When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.  


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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Tutoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak {cover reveal}

 

Rebecca Jenshak has revealed the cover for Tutoring the Player!

Tutoring the Player is the first book in the Campus Wallflower series, and I cannot wait to return to Valley University! Of course I also cannot wait to meet the next cast of characters. I wonder if familiar faces will appear? Only time will tell.

Tutoring the Player releases on March 29, 2022. Preorder it now!



I have a type.

I love the good guy.

Responsible and stable. Safe.

So when a beer-drinking, quick-witted, tattooed hockey player asks me to tutor him, I'm suddenly thrust into the world of bad boys and bad decisions.

Jordan is a renowned player on campus.

He doesn’t take anything seriously, except hockey and partying.

But he gives me butterflies.

I’m a wallflower tutoring Valley University’s hottest player.


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Coming soon to Google Play and Audible


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Meet the Author

Rebecca Jenshak is a USA Today bestselling author of new adult and sports romance. She writes sexy, feel-good stories with lots of swoon-worthy moments.

Rebecca lives in Arizona. When she isn’t writing, you can find her cheering on local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, or curled up with a good book.

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Getting Gold by Xavier Neal {cover reveal}

 
From best-selling author Xavier Neal comes the next book in the page-turning, laugh-out-loud, paranormal romance series you don't want to miss...

  GETTING GOLD (The Draak Legacy #2) by Xavier Neal
Release Date: February 24th
Genre/Tropes: PNR/Rom Com PNR


 Fate hates me.

How else would you explain getting fired, kidnapped, and nearly killed by elves - which shouldn't even exist - in less than twelve hours?

And the apology this magical force gives me for constantly ruining my life?

Mating me to an ancient dragon.

An ancient dragon whose suave ways have me constantly torn between wanting to kiss him and kick him right where the scales don't shine.

And to top it all off - because clearly that wasn't enough - we have to rescue some poor kidnapped flamingo like we're reenacting a James Bond movie.

FFS.

Any chance this is all some low-budget horror movie I don't remember being cast for?

No?

Well, all things considered, it'd be dumb not to at least ask.



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New to the Draak Legacy? Start with Saving Silver!


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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