Friday, February 25, 2022

Vicious Queen by Becca Steele & C Lymari {cover reveal}


𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗖. 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆!

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!


They told me bad things happen in threes, and they did.

But what comes next?

My troubles are only beginning, and those I thought I could trust might be the ones who end up breaking me.

But I won’t give up.

They might think I’m just a pawn, but I’ll beat them at their own game.

If I want to win, a vicious queen I’ll become.

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Meet Becca Steele
Becca Steele is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of M/F and M/M romance. She currently lives in the south of England with her husband, two kids, and a whole horde of characters that reside inside her head.

When she's not writing, you can find her reading or watching Netflix, usually with a glass of wine in hand. Failing that, she'll be online hunting for memes, or wasting time making her 500th Spotify playlist.

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Meet C. Lymari
Claudia lives in the Chicagoland suburbs, and when she’s not busy chasing after her adorable little spawn, she’s fighting with the characters in her head. After not being able to keep up with them, she decided enough was enough and wrote her first novel. C. Lymari writes both sweet and dark romances that will give you all the feels. Her other talents include binge-watching shows on Netflix and eating all kinds of chips.

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Pull by Sadie Rose {a review}


Pull is officially available! We can find out what happened between Olivia and Roman, and see how they FINALLY achieve their happily ever after. If you do not know, Pull is the second book in the Devereaux Duet and it should be read after Push. It's worth it, trust me.

Since this is the second half of the story, I can't really recap much. What we know is that at the end of Push, Roman was trying to reunite with Ollie. She wasn't open to any communication from him. Roman had one last option, and so he went for it. And that is where the story picks up. Just know that a person from Olivia's past makes an appearance, and that person is causing all the drama. It's a lot.

When I finished reading Push, I was wondering what happened to Olivia's ex. He had gone quiet, and in the back of my mind I knew that he would make an appearance! I just wasn't sure what it would lead to, or if it would bring drama. When it was revealed though. UGH. GRRR. ARGH.

Olivia and Roman continued to draw me in. Their whirlwind romance was once again put to the test. I appreciated how Cade, Roman, and Madison stepped in to work through it all. Olivia was a trooper as well, and she didn't want her people to get hurt (or waste resources).

The conclusion though was exactly what I had wanted. All the storylines were wrapped up, and I felt content with the story being finished. I can honestly say that there wasn't a part of this story that I didn't enjoy. I was all in with this duet, and did not want to put it down.

Highly recommend that you read the Devereaux duet! Especially if you like billionaire romances set in the workplace that have a forbidden aspect to them, as well as enjoying age gap romances. This duet has it all.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts. I hope that you'll pick up the Devereaux Duet, and be captivated by Roman and Olivia.

Laura

Cover Design: CT Cover Creations


Heartbroken after her breakup with billionaire Roman Devereaux, Olivia Monroe can’t move on while still working for his company- no matter how hard she tries. A new job could mean a fresh start but her past keeps coming back.

Roman knows he ruined his relationship with Olivia, but his success has never been from accepting setbacks. He’ll fight to get Olivia back- even if he has to sacrifice the armor that has always protected him.


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Meet Sadie Rose


Sadie Rose is an American author who pens fantasy novellas and romance novels. 

When she isn't writing she enjoys spending her free time reading, watching television and traveling. 

She lives on the west coast with her husband, son and cat. 



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Hot Shot's Mistake by Gina Azzi {cover reveal}

Are you a fan of hockey romance series? It's no surprise that I am. I think I talk about the genre enough here on my blog. 

That being said, I was OBSESSED with the Boston Hawks hockey series. Now you'll learn a bit more about who is behind the Tennessee Thunderbolts in The Score Keeper. If you don't know, The Score Keeper is the 9th, and final, book in the Boston Hawks series. 

The moment I heard that the Hawks series was ending, I was hoping that Gina Azzi would release a spin off. And here we are my friends! The Tennessee Thunderbolts is that spin off!

Check out this description for Hot Shot's Mistake. I'm calling it now that I'll shed a few tears.

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Is it May 12th yet?


Model: Justin Radojkovic
Photographer: Stephanie Iannacchino
Makeup: Victoria Rendon Beauty

Tangling up with my new physical therapist, Mila Lewis, is a mistake. One I can’t seem to stop making.

 

When I sign with the Tennessee Thunderbolts, I have two goals: prove my injury hasn’t benched my career and get back to New York.


But then, I meet Mila, the enigmatic therapist tasked with rehabbing my shoulder.


With her long ponytail, professional demeanor, and girl-next-door look, Mila is nothing like my usual type.


She’s better—a good girl with sad eyes and a tragic past our small-town loves to dissect.


With the entire town up in her business, our budding connection is far from simple. I’m not staying, and Mila will never leave.


Deep down, I know I should walk away and let her find the happily-ever-after she deserves.


But I can’t. Not without showing her that it could be me.


And that may be the biggest mistake of all.



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Meet Gina Azzi


I’m Gina Azzi, a book-obsessed, coffee-drinking, globetrotting, mama of soon-to-be three! I write sweet with a dash of spicy New Adult and Contemporary Romance full of good men putting in work to win the hearts of even better women.

A total Jersey girl at heart, I struggle with insatiable wanderlust and currently reside in Ontario, Canada with my family. 

 

When I’m not dreaming up storylines or writing all the words, you can find me hanging with my littles, attempting to bake, or planning my next adventure.

 

Connect with me on social media or at ginaazziauthor@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!

 

Happy Reading!

Xo,

Gina


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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Push by Sadie Rose


Have you heard of the Devereaux Duet by Sadie Rose? Push is the first installment, and we find out how Ollie and Roman meet. Not only that, but we see how their relationship builds, and the conflict that pushes them apart. Let me just say this book was so good! Seriously. If you enjoy age gap romances that take place at the work place, and one of the people in the relationship is a billionaire, then you need to grab this book!

It was Olivia's first day at her new job. Before she went to the office though, she swung by the coffee shop that her boyfriend, Jeff, always frequents. Their relationship was having issues, so she decided to surprise him. She knows he always stops in, so it's a no brainer. That is until he walks in, and he's not alone. Olivia tries to sneak out, but runs smack into another person, and spills her drink all over herself. It is then that her boyfriend sees her, and heads her way. The man that Olivia ran into, jumps into action, and pretends to be her partner. And that is how Roman and Olivia (Ollie) met. But they would soon run into each other yet again. After all, Olivia is now working for Devereaux Industries. Little does she know that the Roman she met this morning is Roman Devereaux. As in the owner of the company! Of course Olivia doesn't only meet Roman that day. She also meets Raymond, and he is about to become one of her best friends. From the initial run-in with Olivia, Roman has become intrigued, and he is going to make his intentions clear. Can they have a successful relationship while keeping it separate from work? Or will other issues jump in their path and push them apart?

I loved seeing how Roman and Ollie's story began. From that initial meetup at the coffee shop, to the discovery at work and Olivia's introduction, to her blossoming friendship with Raymond, and her continuing friendship with Madison. It was all spectacular. Plus it seemed like Roman would just randomly appear where she was, and that forced proximity helped grow their attraction. 

Of course no romance is without issues. Roman and Ollie definitely had some moments that they needed to work through. The biggest being the secret that Ollie was keeping. Now did she mean to keep this a secret? Eh, not really. The right time to tell Roman what was going on just hadn't happened. So when things blew up, the blew up in epic proportion. One party may have gone a bit over the top, reaction wise. That conflict though was just a stepping stone though, and I have a feeling that bigger things are going to happen. Yet this issue did push them apart, so it will be interesting to find out how they reunite. But we do know who helps play a role in that reunification!

So yes, I loved Roman and Ollie's story. That's just obvious. BUT, I also enjoyed getting to know bits and pieces about Madison and Raymond. Those two seem like great side kicks. I am intrigued by both, that is for certain. Then there is Miller. He intrigues me as well. While he maybe doing protection work for Roman and Ollie, I sense there is more to his story, and I hope we find that out.

Thankfully I don't have to wait too long to see how this story ends, as Pull releases on February 25. Bring on the conclusion to this story. I am so ready!

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Push. I do hope you'll give this story a read, and perhaps fall for the characters. I will tell you that it is a quick read. So if you're looking for a book that is under 200 pages, grab Push!

Laura

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Fresh out of college, Olivia Monroe has a new apartment and a new job living in San Francisco with her best friend. Hoping for a fresh start drama free, Olivia has a chance encounter with an attractive stranger who turns out to be more than she bargained for.
  
Now her fresh start is becoming more precarious by the day as she navigates work, love, and a secret she intends to keep.


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Meet Sadie Rose


Sadie Rose is an American author who pens fantasy novellas and romance novels. 

When she isn't writing she enjoys spending her free time reading, watching television and traveling. 

She lives on the west coast with her husband, son and cat. 


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Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher {a review}

Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher is now live!

Get ready my friends...Declan and Iris's story is absolutely fabulous! This slow burn, age gap, fake marriage had my complete attention from chapter 1.

If you've read The Fine Print, then you know the basics of what is going on. Declan's Grandfather has died, and in his will he gave very specific instructions for his grandsons. Following those instructions is paramount to receiving their inheritance. So in The Fine Print, we watched Rowan fight it tooth and nail. Now in Terms and Conditions, we get to see Declan go through his journey. Of course Seth (dad) is right there front and center as our antagonist. Naturally he does what he does, and pushes all the buttons to get a rise out of his son. Anything to keep Declan from becoming CEO. Yet Seth underestimates Iris, and her ability to read the room. She sees what is happening, and jumps in to defuse the situation. Of course as all of this is going on, Declan and Iris are falling for each other. They may be "married", but they also know that was just a contract. Now, can they achieve their happily ever after? Or will it all blow up after a disagreement? And will they land the Dreamland Tokyo contract?

It's been a while since I read The Fine Print, and I remember really enjoying that story. So when I heard about Terms and Conditions, I knew I had to get my hands on the book. Even more so since I saw tidbits of Declan and Iris in that book. You could see the curiosity, the attraction, the chemistry, the longing. And it wasn't just one party trying to hide their cards, it was both of them. While I knew that Declan and Iris would end up together, I wasn't certain what sort of battle they would have to go through to get to their happily ever after. 

Having now read Terms and Conditions, I loved how it all played out. From the lead up to the engagement party, to the wedding, to the honeymoon, to everything that happened from that point on, to the realization of love, to their happily ever after, I could not put this book down. Now I did mention above that this book is a slow burn, and it took a while for the romance to kick in. Once our characters stopped denying what they were feeling, the romance flowed. 

Now that drama? Oh my word. Okay wait, I'd say there were really a couple of moments where I wanted to grab a few characters and smack them upside the head.  I fully admit that Seth Kane had me wanting to do that a few times! UGH, that man. But it wasn't just Seth. It was occasionally Declan as well. It wasn't until at Dreamland that Declan understood what he needed to do. I appreciate Mr Y talking him through that, and that talk really impacted Declan.

Back to Seth Kane for a moment...I have this feeling he is going to redeem himself in Cal's story. That there will be an explanation for why he is the way he is. Although I would be perfectly fine with Lauren Asher proving me wrong on that.

The journey toward reconnecting was an interesting ride. I loved going through that, and then finding out what had been planned. The fact that these two finally found their happily ever after had me smiling. I also enjoyed that Cal was involved in their reunion.

I gave this book 4.5 stars on Goodreads. Honestly about the only thing that kept it from being a 5 star read was that I wanted to know what happened between the reunion and the epilogues. There were some storylines that were not wrapped up in that regard, and so I didn't feel I could give it a full 5 star rating. Maybe answers will be given in Cal's story? I could only hope!

Speaking of Cal's story, I cannot wait to see what Lauren Asher has planned for that one. My gut tells me it's going to be a second chance romance, but I don't know anything more than that. 

I highly recommend that you go grab Terms and Conditions. It was a wonderful read that was emotion filled at times, but also shows the ups and downs that Declan and Iris went through. I do want to add a small content warning for discussion of past abuse.  So know that it is brought up, but it is handled carefully.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Terms and Conditions. Read this book! Declan may be a serious grump, but he has Iris by his side to push that grumpiness away.

Laura



Cover Design: Mary @ Books and Moods


Declan

I'm destined to become the next CEO of my family's media empire.


The only problem? My grandfather's inheritance clause.


Fulfilling his dying wish of getting married and having an heir seemed impossible until my assistant volunteers for the job.


Our marriage was supposed to be the perfect solution to my biggest problem.


But the more we act in love for the public, the more unsure I feel about our contract.


Caring about Iris was never part of the deal.


Especially not when breaking her heart is inevitable.

Iris
My plan to marry Declan was simple in theory.


Move in together. Throw a wedding. Have a baby.


We set rules to prevent any kind of issues.


Ones that were never meant to be broken, no matter how much Declan tempts me.


But what happens when our fake relationship bleeds into our real one?


Falling in love was never an option.


At least not for me.


 

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Plagued with an overactive imagination, Lauren spends her free time reading and writing. Her dream is to travel to all the places she writes about. She enjoys writing about flawed yet relatable characters you can't help loving. She likes sharing fast-paced stories with angst, steam, and the emotional spectrum.

Her extra-curricular activities include watching YouTube, binging old episodes of Parks and Rec, and searching Yelp for new restaurants before choosing her trusted favorite. She works best after her morning coffee and will never deny a nap.
 
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Thank you to Lauren Asher, and Valentine PR, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Terms and Conditions.

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