Saturday, June 5, 2021

Of All Days

 


 Release Date: May 14

Can the most embarrassing day of your life lead to the love of your life?


Corfu, Greece.


It’s not a vacation for HR expert, Olivia Duncan. It’s a business trip. One that she has diligently planned for, because Olivia likes to keep things organized and perfect. Not even her frizzy hair gets away with not doing as she wants.


But an embarrassing mishap at the company conference puts her in the path of Niko Teresi, a handsome taverna owner who knows a thing or two about how constricting corporate life can be.


Olivia doesn’t do change or spontaneity. She never deviates from her path.


But hiding from the world and waitressing in his taverna, can Niko show her there’s life in letting go?


Take a heart-warming trip to a Greek island to discover if love can be found in unexpected places with the unlikeliest of people.


With relatable characters, steamy chemistry, and breathtaking locations, this sun-drenched, feel-good contemporary romance novel will pull you into every heartfelt moment.

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Meet Lily Baines

I'm a mother, wife, and author (the order to this changes depending on the day). 

For 20  years I have worked in Human Resources, mostly in the high-tech industry, but kept writing to maintain my sanity and flow of creative juices. One of my stories won a short story competition and got me a book deal. In the past year, I'm dedicating my time to my 3 children, husband, family dog, bottomless laundry basket, full kitchen sink, and my writing.

I love contemporary romance. I love escapism. I love the perfect combination of romance stories that take me away from my everyday life and dive into the story right along with the heroes. That's the type of books I write. With swoony alpha-male heroes and relatable everyday women that win their hearts. Escape with me into romance.

I look forward to connecting :)

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Friday, June 4, 2021

Our Kind of Love {a review}


Our Kind of Love by Kait Nolan is the latest release in the Men of the Misfit Inn series. If you are a fan of childhood sweethearts, friends to enemies to lovers, soulmates, fake engagement, small town romance, or rockstar romance, then you're going to want to grab Our Kind of Love. 

In this book we meet up with Kyle who is a successful country music star. He is just coming off of a tour, and his team is trying to set up a relationship between him and Marci. Kyle wants nothing to do with her, and definitely does not want a relationship with her. The next day Kyle is on a live tv show, and the host asks him about rumors of him and Marci. Kyle shuts that down, and says his heart belongs to another. They automatically assume he's engaged, and somehow he blurts out Abbey's name. To try to get ahead of the paparazzi, Kyle immediately heads to his home town. The place he tries to stay away from. But Abbey is there, and he needs to fill her in before news travels. Now Kyle and Abbey have history. They have known each other since they were itty bitty, and Kyle's parents worked at the orchard Abbey's family owns. Abbey knows the secrets Kyle is holding on to, and she is always able to get through to him. Abbey believes in him, and trusts him with all that she is. Our Kind of Love tells the story of their past, their present, and what is in store for their future. We also find out why Abbey is so angry with Kyle, and see how they work towards overcoming that.

When I started reading Our Kind of Love I had just finished reading a dark romance, and my mind was tired. I was also worried that a reading slump might be heading my way, and I did not want that to happen. The first little bit of the book was a struggle for me, but I put that all on the reasons I just mentioned. It had nothing to do with Kait Nolan's book. Once Kyle returned to his home town, and had that reunion with Abbey, I was all in. I found myself wanting to know their past. What had Kyle done that hurt Abbey so much? Also, I really wanted to know what Kyle's parents had done. Because it had to be something pretty major. Then there was Granddaddy. That man is a hoot, and I was immediately taken with him. There was so much happening in Abbey and Kyle's relationship. Yes, it started out as a fake engagement, but then it all changed. And I loved it. I love how passionate Kyle is about his career, and how he wants something to change so that he can have a life. Tour after tour, album after album, promo after promo, it all gets tiring especially when you are not given a break from it. To me that really spoke about the music industry because you see that all the time. So that was definitely real life sneaking into this story. 

Our Kind of Love was such a good story. I love the found family aspect, love the singer/songwriter career for Kyle, loved the setting, and so many more parts of the story. Highly recommend the Our Kind of Love, and I am looking forward to the third book, Don't You Wanna Stay, which releases in August.

Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Laura 



One of Nashville’s fastest rising stars, Kyle Keenan has it all—fame, fans, and a chance at fortune. But the dream he’s busted his tail for means nothing without the woman who holds his heart. With her sassy smile and pull-no-punches attitude, Abbey is his greatest love—and his greatest regret. When he’s confronted in a live TV interview about alleged involvement with a country music starlet, Kyle blurts out he’s already engaged…to Abbey.

Abbey Whittaker has come a long way from the starry-eyed six-year-old who made a marriage pact with her best friend. With a thriving business, a loving family, and a tight-knit group of friends, she’s put away childish things. She long ago banished Kyle from her life, so the last thing she expects is him walking through her door or the blistering kiss that follows.

Kyle is desperate to convince Abbey that a fake engagement is the best way to get the media off her back—and his. And it just might give him a chance to fix what he destroyed. Even as these two frenemies remember all the reasons they wanted to be lovers, another blast from Kyle’s past returns, threatening to expose the secret he’s spent his entire career hiding.

When truths come to light, will love conquer all or will Kyle lose everything?


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Kait Nolan is a RITA® Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin', and can wield a 'Bless your heart' like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements.

She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world's most perfect food.

When she's not writing, reading, working the evil day job, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off.


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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Savage Falls MC {series announcement}

Welcome to Savage Falls...

A brand new dark reverse harem bully romance trilogy from bestselling author Caitlyn Dare, coming this summer!

Two dirty-talking tattooed bikers, a pretty boy football player with secrets, and the MC princess who will bring them to their knees...

Are you ready for a SAVAGE summer?


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SAVAGE #1
Release Date: July 1st
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Release Date: August 5th
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SACRED #3
Release Date: September 2nd
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Smoke {a review}



Smoke is the fourth book in the Virtues and Lies series by Alexandra Silva. It is also the first part of Freddie and Georgina's story. You'll have to stay tuned for Flame which is the conclusion of their story, and it releases later this month.

From the few, spoiler free, comments that I've read on Goodreads, it does sound like you should read Virtue and Lies IN ORDER. However, I didn't do that. I KNOW, I KNOW! I'm jumping into the series by reading Smoke first, but I am going to go back and read from the beginning.  I am.  I just promised to have this review out by today, and my schedule didn't allow me to read the first three books prior. So don't do what I did. I don't know if I will write individual reviews for Burn, Scorch, and Blaze here on my blog, or if they will just be on Goodreads. But I should have that figured out soon.

Let me just say, this is a DARK romance with mafia vibes. But it isn't a mafia romance book. Does that make sense?

ANYWAYS...In this book we have Freddie who has been searching high and low for Lucy. While he never specifically says it, she is the woman he loves, and he feels guilty that she is missing. Had he just been on time, maybe she wouldn't have been taken. Fast forward 8 years. Freddie is in a relationship with Georgina. She loves him, but he will never say it back. That's beside the point. One day, out of the blue, Lucy shows up at Freddie's house. She is looking rough, and he takes her to the hospital. Now it's time to try and get some answers as to where she's been, and who took her. Lucy is being tight lipped about it all. Then there is Georgina, the extremely talented ballerina who is hopelessly in love with Freddie. Georgina is also accustomed the world that Freddie is a part of. So she doesn't question things. When a bouquet of flowers is delivered to Georgina, Freddie and company go on high alert. This bouquet has a specific meaning, and someone is coming for her.

As I said above, I stepped into the series not having read the previous three. Honestly I think that's why I struggled a bit while reading. I didn't have the full picture. I didn't know the background of the characters or the group they are up against. So that definitely did not play into my favor. I also think I struggled because I just wasn't in the mood for a dark romance. Yet I did not let those things sway my rating. I still feel that Smoke deserves 4 stars. Now that rating may change once I go back and read Burn, Scorch, and Blaze. Time will tell.

As I read Smoke, my curiosity was definitely piqued. The fact that there is this element of mystery (where was Lucy, who is coming after Georgina) definitely had me wanting to read more. I'm also really curious about the relationship between Freddie and Georgina. Then the fact that the book ends in a cliffhanger? Well geez Louise, just hook me in why don't ya. I need to know what happens next! Thankfully Flame is coming in a couple weeks so I can find out. I'm seriously hoping that Georgina and Freddie get their HEA. Also, what is going to happen with Lucy? Will the villain be defeated or will they escape? I NEED TO KNOW! 

It is my goal to have Burn, Scorch, and Blaze read before Flame comes out. Wish me luck on that. I am hoping there might be a little leeway in my schedule to allow three additional books to be read.

If dark British romances are your thing, then definitely go check out the Virtues and Lies series by Alexandra Silva. Just be sure to start from the beginning. You know, that thing I didn't do. 

Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Laura