Thursday, March 10, 2022

Bright Like Midnight by Julia Wolf {cover reveal}

๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค โ„๐•†๐•‹ โ„‚๐•†๐•๐”ผโ„ โ„๐”ผ๐•๐”ผ๐”ธ๐•ƒ ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค

๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐‹๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐Œ๐ข๐๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ, (๐’๐š๐ฏ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐” ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐Ÿ) ๐›๐ฒ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐š ๐–๐จ๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ•๐ญ๐ก. ๐ƒ๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ž ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž!

๐๐ซ๐ž-๐จ๐ซ๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐š๐ฒ!


Author's note: Bright Like Midnight is a dark college romance that explores mature themes and dubious situations. If you're looking for a nice guy hero, this story isn't for you! This time the villain gets the girl.


Make no mistake, Zadie Night, I am the bad guy here.

The first time I laid eyes on Amir Vasquez, he held me hostage in my dorm.

You made me a promise.

I swore to myself my second year at Savage U would be different from the last. No more hiding from things that go bump in the night. I’m dating now. Making friends. Living my life.

But then someone starts leaving me notes and whispering my name in the dark, scaring me right back into my shell.

Are you my pet?

I’m shy and soft. Amir is dominant and hard. He stole a kiss once, and then he left me.

I should stay far away from him. But you know what they say about the devil you know…

Do I own you?

Amir will protect me, but not without cost.

I’m his, to do with as he pleases.

He thinks it’s a punishment.

But what he doesn’t know is I haven’t stopped thinking about him since he was my captor.

No one’s going to hurt you.

I’m safe from harm if I’m with him, because he’s the biggest bad on campus.

Show me your whole universe.

And somewhere along the way, he became my haven, too.

You should be scared of me.

I can’t believe I’ve fallen for the villain.





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Meet Julia Wolf

Julia Wolf is a lover of all things romance. From steamy, to sweet, to funny, to so dirty you’ll be blushing for days, she loves it all.

Formerly a hair stylist, she spent years collecting stories her clients couldn’t wait to spill. And now that she’s writing full time, she’s putting those stories to use, although all identifying characteristics have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent!

Julia lives in Maryland with her three crazy, beautiful kids and her patient husband who she’s slowly converting to a romance reader, one book at a time.

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Vicious Queen by Becca Steele & C Lymari {a review}


Vicious Queen, the second book in the Boneyard Kings trilogy, by Becca Steele and C. Lymari is now available! If you're anything like me, after having read Merciless Kings, Vicious Queen has been on your anticipated reads list. I don't know about you, but I need to know what happened after that cliffhanger! What happened to Everly? WHY? WHO was behind it?

Since this is book two in an ongoing story, I cannot fully recap this book. Basically it all boils down to "that just happened"!

Seriously though. A lot of stuff happened in this book. In my mind, I'm trying to layout this story, and figure out who is behind everything that is happening, WHY it is happening, and what the outcome is going to be. That doesn't even bring into consideration the relationship between Everly, Saint, Matteo, and Callum. I haven't even given much thought as to how their relationship is going to handle everything that is revealed. If anything they'll just roll with the punches.

Here's what you need to know...Vicious Queen was full of twists and turns, steamy moments, and questionable interactions with various characters. My curiosity is definitely piqued, and while I cannot say much about the actual storyline (because hello spoilers), I can say that I need Ruthless Kingdom immediately. That cliffhanger has my mind whirling, and I need to know what happened with our characters. I also need to know how this is all going to conclude, because oh the questions I have!

Go read this series! Or if you'd rather, wait until Ruthless Kingdom is released in May and then binge the entire thing. Ruthless Kingdom has now been added to my anticipated reads for May. 

Thank you for reading my ramblings on Vicious Queen. I wish I could tell you all the things about this book, but just know that if you enjoy a dark, college romance with a hint of organized crime, and a who dun it type storyline, then you need to pick this series up. 

Laura

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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Thank you to Becca Steele, C Lymari, and Wildfire Marketing Solutions, for providing me with an advanced copy of Vicious Queen.


Tight Hold by Lisa Suzanne {a review}


Today is a double release for Lisa Suzanne and her Vegas Aces: The Tight End series! Not only did she release Tight Spot, the first book in the series, she also released the second book, Tight Hold! This is wonderful because if you've read Tight Spot, you know that ended on a cliffhanger, and now you can find out what happened next!

I would absolutely LOVE to tell you what went down in Tight Hold. I would love to tell you about what happened when Kaylee's ex showed up. I would love to tell you about all the drama that occurs throughout. I want to tell you about steamy moments, and our characters slowly falling for each other. But I can't. Because that would have me giving spoilers, and I'm not about that life. I don't want to ruin this age gap, fake relationship with the best friend of Kaylee's brother.

So what can I share with you in regards to my review? Well I'll keep it brief.

Tight Hold is full of twists and turns! Just as you think something is about to happen, a curve ball is thrown at you. Followed by another, and another. As Ben and Kaylee's story builds, it just increases my desire to find out what happens next. I need to know what drama is headed their way, WHO is behind it all, and how it is resolved. I need to know HOW these two finally get their happily ever after. I need to know how the Dalton men react. I NEED TO KNOW EVERYTHING!!!

Basically I need to read the next 3 books immediately!

So as you can see, my review and recap of Tight Hold isn't much help. But hopefully it encourages you to go pick it up, and read it immediately. Well, rather immediately after you read Tight Spot. Which, if you want my review on Tight Spot, I have that posted here on my blog as well.

Thank you for taking time to read my jumbled thoughts. I truly do hope that you'll pick up this series, and read it along with me.

Laura
Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

The pro football player I’m faking a relationship with has the perfect solution to my career woes. He’s encouraging me to lean into the pseudo-celebrity life I was born into instead of trying to outrun it, and for the first time in my life, someone sees me for me.

I feel like he’s falling for me, too.

And then my ex shows up.

We broke up because we saw different futures, but now he’s back offering me all the things I want...all the things the man I’m currently falling for isn’t willing to give me.

Now I have to decide whether to give up the future I always dreamed of just so I can stay in Ben’s tight hold a little longer.


TIGHT HOLD is the second book in the VEGAS ACES: THE TIGHT END series. This series must be read in order.


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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Thank you to Lisa Suzanne, and Wordsmith Publicity, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Tight Hold.

Tight Spot by Lisa Suzanne {a review}



I did it! I read Tight Spot by Lisa Suzanne, and what a start to the new season! Oofta. If you're not aware, Tight Spot is the first book in the Vegas Aces: Tight End series. This is the third season, and it is going to be just as drama filled as the previous two. Also, please note that each book in this series (with the exception of #5) will end in a cliffhanger. Don't worry though, you get a new release every two weeks! So you don't have to wait long for the next installment.

What is Tight Spot about? Well, Ben Olson of course. He is a professional football player for the Vegas Aces, and he has been labeled with the "bad boy" persona. Ben doesn't really have an issue with this. He's just having fun. You know who does have an issue with it? The team owner. He wants Ben to clean up his image. As you can imagine, Ben isn't thrilled about this. Yet, he loves his job, and being a part of the Aces. So he's going to give it a try. Enter the plan that his PR person has created. Ben is about to be set up in a fake relationship. Who is his "love interest" going to be? Kaylee Dalton of course. Yes, that would be Luke and Jack's little sister. This age gap romance is going to be a wild ride. But what drama is going to unfold? You know it's coming, but what will it be? How will this affect Ben and Kaylee's "relationship"? How will this "relationship" affect Ben's friendship with Luke and Jack?

Reader friends, I freaking loved this book! Not only does it feature one of my favorite tropes (sibling's best friend), but it is also an age gap, AND a fake romance. Bring it on! I am here for it. If you're wondering what the age gap is, we are looking at about 10 years. Which seems pretty typical with other books I've read. 

Ben and Kaylee have known each other for a decade now. Kaylee is someone that Ben has always considered to be like a little sister, so there was no attraction what so ever. Yet lately his thoughts have been changing, and he isn't certain what to think of it. As for Kaylee, she has her sights set on Ben. Even if it's just for a short term fling, she's willing to give it a go. Outside of all of that, Kaylee is struggling with her decision to become a teacher. She's feeling that stress, and so when a new opportunity is tossed her way, she's going all in. Even more so since she'll be forced to spend time with Ben. These two are going to be such a wild ride. I can feel the attraction, the chemistry, the desire, the curiosity. I cannot wait to find out what happens next with them.

One thing I noticed throughout this book is that Kaylee is pretty ignored in her family. Yes, she's the youngest. Yes, her brothers are professional football players. Yes, they also have kids. So naturally she's not going to be in the spotlight. Yet they've almost taken a disinterest in her life. They don't know what she's dealing with at work, or the questions she is trying to answer regarding her future. But then there's Ben who is more than willing to listen, and offer support. Ben see's her not only as a person, but also as someone he is starting to take an interest in. Kaylee of course can reciprocate on that, and she does her best.

I cannot wait to see how Ben and Kaylee's story plays out. I am ready for the drama filled moments, the romance, the steam, and everything else that happens in the Vegas Aces series. Also, I need to read Tight Hold so I can find out what happens next! Even more so since this plan has been set into motion, and a hiccup has already presented itself.

AHHHHH!

If you are a fan of football romances, age gap romances, the sibling's best friend trope, or forced proximity, then you need to go read Tight Spot. I think you'll find yourself curious about Ben, Kaylee, and all the supporting characters. Now of course if you've read the previous two seasons of the Vegas Aces, then I highly suggest you pick up this third season. It's worth it. I promise.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts. Please let me know if you've read the book, and what your thoughts are.

Laura


Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

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.





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Do you wish you had a prequel for season 3 of the Vegas Aces? Well guess what, Lisa Suzanne has you covered! 
Download the prequel on Bookfunnel

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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Thank you to Lisa Suzanne, and Wordsmith Publicity, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Tight Spot.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Scorecard by Maren Moore {cover reveal}

 

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅCOVER REVEAL๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

THE SCORECARD by Maren Moore is coming April 8!

#PreOrderHere:

https://geni.us/scorecard

Pretending to be married to my brother’s best friend and my biggest enemy is the last thing I imagined I’d be doing.

But there was a thin line between lust and hate, and when I fell into bed with the NHL’s rookie playboy, I found out just how easy that line got blurred.

We were enemies with benefits, but then two pink lines changed it all.

Now he was bringing me back home to his family’s farm and faking it became real… in more ways than one.

He was meant to be the enemy but falling for him meant letting him win.

The Scorecard

Graham: 1

Me: 0