Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Wild About You by Rebecca Jenshak {a review}

Wild About You by Rebecca Jenshak is now available! This is the second book in the Wildcat hockey series, and I'm in love. If you're looking for a second chance romance, or like books that kind of have the nanny/single dad romance happening, then you need to check this one out. Now I say kind of on the nanny/single dad romance as Tyler is taking care of his younger sister (16/17), and Piper is helping out. I hope that made sense.

That being said, I freaking love this series!

Tyler and Piper were amazing together. I completely understand why Tyler did what he did all those years ago. Should he have had the conversation with Piper? Well yeah, he should have. But he was young.

Tyler loves his family and friends. His friends have stepped up in his life, and are doing what they can to help him out. Everly has created quite the bond with the guys as well. She may have shook up her brother's life, but she has found a safe place to land.

Piper is pretty amazing as well. The last four years haven't been easy for her, but she's pushing through. She's about to finished her undergrad, and is going to be a teacher! Piper knew that Tyler was in Minnesota, but she had no plans on seeing him. Until it happened, and then everything came rushing back.

I loved these two together. These two knew at a young age that they were meant to be. Call it first love, call it soul mates, no matter what these two are amazing together.

Everly has caught my attention, and I am finding myself wondering if she'll end up with one of the Wildcats. Then there's Jack who continues to pull me in. I don't know who the next book, Wild Ever After, is going to focus on, but I need to know now!!

Love the series. Love the characters. Am obsessed with the setting because it's in my home state.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts. If you are a fan of hockey romances, then please give this one a read. I think you'll fall for the characters in an instant.

Happy Reading,
Laura

Wild About You by Rebecca Jenshak is now live!

A month ago, I was a rookie with the best stats in the league. I was traveling the world, playing hockey, and making more money than I ever dreamed.

Then my sister showed up on my doorstep with nowhere else to go.

I don’t know the first thing about being responsible for a troubled teen, and the team jet isn’t exactly kid-friendly.

Enter Piper. My sister’s new teacher and nanny.

Smart, nurturing, and just as beautiful as I remember.

I fell in love with her four years ago and never stopped.

Too bad she hates my guts.

We need her.

And this time, I’m not letting her go.

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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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Thank you to Rebecca Jenshak, and Valentine PR, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Wild About You.

Friday, May 13, 2022

Ruthless Kingdom by Becca Steele & C Lymari {a review}

 

Ruthless Kingdom by Becca Steele and C Lymari is now available!! This is the final installment in the Boneyard Kings trilogy, and it gives you all the closure you need. So come find out what happens after that cliffhanger in Vicious Queen. Things are about to get intense.

With this being the final book in a continuing story, recapping just isn't possible because of spoilers. What I can say is that this was an epic finale. Becca Steele and C Lymari did an outstanding job on this trilogy, but this last book was next level. They gave it all with Ruthless Kingdom.


Having read both of the previous books, I could not wait to see what happened after that cliffhanger. I had to know what was happening with Everly, Saint, Matteo, and Cal. I could not wait to find out how all of this was going to be discovered, and how it was all going to conclude.

Ruthless Kingdom was absolutely fabulous. I was on the edge of my seat throughout, and could not put this book down. From the situation with Everly's uncle, to the involvement with Leo, to just overall sketchy situations, this book was captivating. There were also some very steamy moments for our characters.

Ruthless Kingdom also showed us the community coming together to support the Boneyard Kings. When they needed people the most, those people showed up. Then there is Esther...Esther is simply the best. Such a mother figure.

The ending of the suspense scene had me a bit shook. I mean I understood what was going on, but to see it so clearly, just shook me a tad. I guess I wasn't expecting it in a way.

Loved Everly, Saint, Matteo, and Cal! They were fantastic. The setting was interesting, and definitely had my curiosity. This trilogy will be on my mind for a while now, I'm sure of it. I also know that I will be recommending it to anyone who is looking for a suspenseful reverse harem read.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Ruthless Kingdom. The Boneyard Kings trilogy was such a good read. This final book I ended up rating 4.5 stars. Go download the series, and get wrapped up in their story.

Happy Reading,
Laura


Bad things happened in threes, but they turned out to be a blessing in disguise. 

There was no escape from the Boneyard Kings, but now we’re on the same side.

Our enemies came, but we didn’t let them break us. 

They thought they could take us down, but they underestimated our strength. 

Now, three rivals stand against three kings and their queen, and they’re about to see just how ruthless our kingdom can be.

The game of chess is in play, and only one side can claim victory.

Who will be the one to call checkmate?

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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 Wordsmith Publicity, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Ruthless Kingdom.


Combust by Laramie Briscoe {cover reveal}

 
Laramie Briscoe has revealed the cover for Combust!

Combust is the second book in the Bradford Station series, and features the story of a single dad falling for the nanny. This nanny also happens to be his best friend's sister. So if those tropes speak to you, go preorder this book! It will be available on June 24, 2022. 

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...



Cameron Hines
I take my job very seriously. Both of them. I'm a Lieutenant at Bradford Station Company One, and I'm a single dad to a little girl who completely brightens my world.


It's not easy, holding it all together, but I do my best. Honestly, I wouldn't be doing as well as I am without my best friend's sister. Natalie treats my daughter like her own, and watches her for me without complaint. 

Things are status quo until one day I see her in a different light. She quits being the babysitter, and becomes a woman. One I'll do anything for. 


When her brother finds out all bets are off, and I have to answer for my indiscretions. He and I are sent out on a mission to find a lost child in the woods. We have to bury the hatchet and do our jobs, but when the worst happens, we have to make a decision that neither of us ever imagined. 


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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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Tight Ends & Tiaras by Lex Martin {cover reveal}



Lex Martin is back with a brand new football romance! Tight Ends & Tiaras will be released on July 5, 2022.

What to expect:
Slow burn but steamy!
Single father
Sports romance (football)
Fake dating
Friends to lovers
New adult (seniors in college)
Small town
Diverse

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Cover Design: Qamber Designs
Photo: Perrywinkle Photography


Football is one hundred percent the focus of my life—until a squawking toddler, with a temper to rival my own, lands in my lap and flips my life upside down.

I’ll never be Dad of the Year. Anyone will tell you that. Except maybe Sienna, my sister’s former roommate, who somehow manages to make my broody ass laugh and sees something in me no one else does.

When Sienna offers to let me and my little princess move in with her, I’m not sure if it’s to help or because she wants revenge on my teammate and long-time rival, who broke her heart.

Either way, I’m game. Because I need to get my ex off my back, and Sienna doesn’t mind pretending to be my girlfriend.

Only neither of us is ready for the sparks that fly between us or the consequences when they do.




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Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of the Texas Nights series (Reckless/Shameless) and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romances, the sexy kind with lotsa angst, a whole lotta kissing, and the hot happily ever afters. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist, she’s lived all over the country but currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband and twin daughters.


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Thursday, May 12, 2022

First Love by Xavier Neal {a review}


Xavier Neal is back with a heart-wrenching second chance romance that is going to blow you away. First Love is the first book in The Love Duet, and it is simply amazing. This book will tug on your heartstrings, and you may find yourself trying to figure out how these two are going to get back together. I know I am!

Ooh did I fall hard for Presley & Ryder's story! Their story is filled with passion, and with a connection so deep that you just know they are soul mates. Of course their story is also filled with heartache and pain. This first half of the story dives into their past, and also shows us where they are current day. We see them as adults, and how they are trying to live their lives. For Presley life seems a bit easier, but Ryder is dealing with a lot and has someone walking him through how to heal, how to cope, and how to return to a "normal" life. 

From their high school romance, to their soul mate like connection, I just could not get enough. Ryder has this dark element to him that brought on conflict, heartache, and drama. Presley is more of the quite person who tries to blend in, yet her relationship with Ryder made that difficult to do. These two opposites held my attention throughout the book, and I cannot wait to see how their story concludes in Last Love.

Xavier Neal did a fantastic job of taking us from current day back to when they were in high school. We were able to witness everything that happened, and see how it is still affecting Ryder and Presley to this day.

These deeper books, the ones that hit a bit harder, are some of my favorites of Xavier's. They are what keep me coming back for more.

I need Last Love immediately so that I can find out how their story concludes, and to see just how they reconnect. My gut tells me it is going to be explosive, passionate, but also filled with a lot of hate to love moments. I hope that Presley does not make it easy for him to work his way back into her life. So make sure to pre-order that one, or at least mark the release date (5/26) on your calendar.

Thank you for taking the time to read my random thoughts on First Love. I wish I could have gone into more detail about what was going on, but I also didn't want to ruin anything for you. Also, if substance use (/addiction) is something you struggle to read about, maybe sit this one out. It isn't over the top, but it is featured.

Happy Reading,
Laura




Ryder Collins wasn't always this broken.

This bitter.

This miserable.

Once upon a time he was whole.

Happy.

Excited for what his future held.

So, what happened?

His soulmate walked out of his life.

Forever.


(First Love is the first half of The Love Duet. It does end up on a cliffhanger that is concluded in part 2, Last Love)


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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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