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New Release ~ Wake the Dead by Stacey Rourke

2/28/2019

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With a touch of her hand, Octavia Hollows can restore life. Yet, she couldn’t save the man she loved from the horrific accident that stole him from her. Octavia thought she could outrun the pain, but ghosts from the past refuse to be silenced. Out of options, she chooses to retrace her wayward journey across the country in search of answers. Surrounded by baffling mysteries of the undead, what she learns about herself along the way might become her greatest weapon.

Seattle, Washington: Land of cloudy skies and a great cup of coffee. 

Octavia blew into town in search of information, only to get swirled up in a paranormal predicament even she couldn’t fathom. A neonatal nurse is dead, and her young patient is aging at an alarming rate.

Can Octavia unlock the secrets to this confusing curse before time runs out? ​

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Wake the Dead encompasses all the things I love about Author Stacey Rourke!
Badass female heroine✔
Unrelenting sarcasm✔
Laugh out loud wit✔
Pig 🐖 Sidekick✔
Wait, what? Yep! That's right, a pig for a sidekick and his name is Bacon. How perfect is that!

Wake the Dead is book 1 in Rourke's new novella series, The Journals of Octavia Hollow. Its fast paced, action packed, full of sarcasm and wit, and laugh out loud funny at times. If you are not amused by a pig in a baby carrier strapped to a necromancer 's chest, then this book is not for you.

~Lynn 
5 Stars 
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​We first met Octavia in the Havenwood Falls Novella How the Dead Lie, while it would be a bonus to read it first, you really don't have to. 

I loved seeing what happens after they left HWF. Octavia is searching for answers, and growing into who she is meant to be. Will she find herself or will she have to continue searching?

~Crystal
​5 Stars

MEET THE AUTHOR 

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​Utopia Award Winner Author of the Year 2018
Utopia Award Winner for Best Villain 2018 for Ursela in Rise of the Sea Witch
Readers' Favorite YA Fantasy Bronze Medal Winner 2017 
Readers' Favorite Fantasy Silver Medal Winner for 2015
Turning Pages Magazine Winner for Best YA book of 2013 & Best Teen Book of 2013
RONE Award Winner for Best YA Paranormal Work of 2012 
Young Adult and Teen Reader voted Author of the Year 2012

Stacey Rourke is the award winning author of works that span genres, but possess the same flare for action and snarky humor. She lives in Florida with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and two giant dogs. Stacey loves to travel, has an unhealthy shoe addiction, and considers herself blessed to make a career out of talking to the imaginary people that live in her head. 

Visit her at www.staceyrourke.com
Facebook at www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor
or on Twitter or instagram @Rourkewrites
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Sales Blitz ~ Wolf Elite by Sedona Venez

2/28/2019

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Title: Wolf Elite Box Set
Author: Sedona Venez
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR
Blurb: It’s Not Just the Uniform: Military Alpha Hero Shifters Are Irresistible.
These shifters work hard and play hard, so get ready to read these scorching hot paranormal books featuring men who know how to claim, mate, and love a woman…
The first 3 scorching hot shifter romance books of the Wolf Elite Saga in one volume!
Inside:
Operation Wolf: Gunner
Operation Wolf: Eli
Operation Wolf: Hunter
Operation Wolf: Gunner
When Gunner returns home from war, he discovers that he can’t go back to the way things were. He now carries a dark secret that threatens to consume him, and if he doesn’t learn to control his inner beast, it will destroy any chance of happiness.
Desperate to escape his past, he leaves it all behind, looking to start a new life. But, when he winds up at a nightclub, it doesn’t take long before someone crosses boundaries, and his truth is revealed. The sassy, curvy beauty responsible for capturing his attention is no other than Celine Cooper, and she’s about to add a whole other set of problems to Gunner’s already complicated life.
Operation Wolf: Eli
Eli has been obsessed with curvy Olivia for years, but she’s far from your ordinary woman. Not only is she a mobster’s daughter, but she’s also the best thing that has ever happened to Eli. The only thing worth remembering since his return from war.
Forced to keep his distance, he struggles with the constant reminder that she is the one who got away. That is until he discovers she is the mark of a hit, and he needs to move quickly before it’s too late.
There’s just one complication.
He’s the man responsible for taking her out.
Operation Wolf: Hunter
Irresistibly seductive and beautifully complicated, Hunter Golden finds himself constantly at war with his inner beast when it comes to women. His human side is attracted to sinfully wild bad girls while his wolf wants a quality woman who knows what she wants in life and isn’t afraid to take it.
His world is about to be turned upside down when his beast finally agrees with his human, and the target is in his sights.
When the billionaire playboy finds himself tangled up in a property scandal and comes face-to-face with the wickedly curvy Kia Nash, he knows his hedonistic bachelor lifestyle is over once and for all. She is everything both he and his beast have always wanted, and what the shifter wants, the shifter gets.
What he doesn’t know is that, unlike the other women he so easily attracts with his skillful hands and fiery passions, the buxom beauty isn’t going to go down without a fight. It’ll take more than sweet whispers and soft touches to win her over.
It’s time to let his beast take control.
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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sedona Venez lives in New York City with her hot ex-military hubby--hooah--and their fur babies. She loves writing sizzling, sexy intricate stories about strong but broken characters who push limits, overcome their fears, and risk it all for love.
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Release Blitz ~ Seven Nights by DL Gallie

2/27/2019

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Title: Seven Nights
Author: DL Gallie
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Cover Designer: Tash Drake from Outlined with Love Designs
Publication Date: February 27th, 2019
Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Blurb:
It was only meant to be a one-night fling for Bryce and Hayden, but when one night wasn’t enough, they agreed to seven more.
A week was all it took for the shy florist and the ruggedly handsome rig worker to know they needed more.
It seemed simple enough, but the danger lurking in the shadows threatened their future.
They hoped to have forever, but they found out the hard way forever wasn’t as easy as it seemed. 
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DL Gallie is from Queensland, Australia, but she’s lived in many different places all over the world, including the UK and Canada. She currently resides in Central Queensland with her husband and two munchkins. She and her husband have been together since she was sixteen, and although they drive each other crazy at times, she couldn’t imagine her life without him.
Shortly after her son was born, DL began reading again. With encouragement from her husband, she picked up the pen and started writing, and now the voices in her head won’t shut up.
DL enjoys listening to music, drinking white wine in the summer, red wine in the winter, and beer all year round. She’s also never been known to turn down a cocktail, especially a margarita.
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Out of nowhere, I ask my friend, “Danny, do you believe that two people are meant to meet? Like their destiny is written in the stars and all that mushy crap?”
“Mushy crap? Wow, so poetic there, B. But yes, I do.” He pauses and looks at me before adding, “And yes I do think that you skipping out on Hottie McHotterson was a mistake, but because I believe in fate and all that mushy crap, I believe you and he will meet again.”
“You think?” I ask.
He nods his head. “Yep, and you know why?” He doesn’t give me a chance to answer. “Because you, Bryce Dalton, never take risks like you did with him and because you took said risk, the universe is now on your side and you will meet him again.” He walks over to me and grips my shoulders. “And if you skip out on him again, I will kick your ass to Alaska and back. Capeesh?”
With a smile, I nod my head. “Capeesh, and I hope you are right, because I’m kicking myself for being such a moron that weekend.”
“You’re not a moron, babe. You are Bryce-fucking-Dalton, owner of Blushing Buds AND second best florist in Vancouver. You will get your second chance, and this time you won’t sneak out, you’ll ride him like a cowgirl—” I smack him in the arm to shut him up.
“Okay, okay, I get it and I hope you are right…”
“I knew you’d like to be on top.” He winks at me.
“Oh, stop, you fiend. Now pass me the hydrangeas and ranunculus so I can finish this bouquet.”
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99¢ Sales Blitz for Carved in Cherry by Elizabeth Kirke

2/26/2019

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99¢ till 3/2/19

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See how the story began!

Rachel, Angie, and Jo thought they inherited

an antique shop.

Instead, they got a collection of curses

and a duty to break them.  

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Rachel, Angie, and Jo knew nothing about their aunt’s secret life. In fact, they didn’t even know she owned an antique shop, until they inherited it. Unfortunately, Lydia passed down more than just her store. The sisters are the proud new owners of countless deadly curses, buried under centuries of dust.

Lydia also left behind her apprentice, Peter. He does everything he can to protect the girls, as they explore their new store, unaware of the dangers it hides. In spite of his efforts, Rachel finds herself obsessed with opening a strange trunk, Angie has vivid dreams, haunted by a man who claims he needs her help, and Jo’s imagination starts to run wild.

When one of them falls victim to a curse, it’s up to Peter and her sisters to save her. But, if Peter can’t teach them to wield a magic, that he barely understands himself, she’ll be the first one to die.

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​Sisters Rachel, Angie, and Jo may have survived their first encounter with a curse, but hundreds more are lurking within their aunt’s antique shop. There’s just one problem: Peter, the apprentice, has no idea how to start teaching two untrained rune-casters and keep them safe at the same time.

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It isn’t fair to Jo that she has no magic, but her sisters both do. She feels useless and left out. Worse yet, she knows that she’s a liability. She would leave… but, something in the shop is calling to her, reaching out … and she won’t leave until she finds it.

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Every night, Angie’s dreams are haunted by a man who claims he was cursed, and she’s the only one who can save him. When she starts to get sick, Peter and her sisters are sure the cause is her mysterious dreams. How can they convince her that the person she’s determined to help could be the one killing her?

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Rachel never expected to get a magic power and a boyfriend when she inherited the antique shop. Better yet, she’s actually good at curse-breaking. It seems as though she’s found exactly what she was meant to do. But, when a curse strikes two people she cares about, Rachel is faced with the harsh truth that she might only be able to save one.

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Release Blitz ~ Immortal Desires

2/26/2019

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Title: Immortal Desires
Author: Multi-Authors
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Publication Date: February 26th, 2019
Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Blurb:
Immortals last all night…
So do their desires…
Dive into this wickedly sexy boxed set, packed with thrilling and steamy romances from some of your favorite New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Bestsellers.
We’ve brought the heat with paranormal bad boys who will leave you begging for more. If you love vampires, dragons, shifters, ghosts, and other hotties that go bump in the night, this is a limited time charity boxed set you don’t want to miss out on!
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Participating Authors:
Melanie James
Lia Davis
A.K Michaels
Madison Sevier
Heather Hildenbrand
Rebecca Rivard
Bella Roccaforte
Monica La Porta
Jennifer Theriot
Susan Griscom
N.L. Hoffmann
Nicole Garcia
S. J. Pierce
CJ Hartnett
Casey Hagen
D.J. Bryce
Cora A. Murray
Christina Escue
 
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Release & Reviews ~ Lover's Landing Series

2/25/2019

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Series Review ~ I loved, loved, loved, Love Georgia and Lover's Landing. Betty and Harold are a huge part of the town, along with their magical coffee.

Scroll to the bottom to read my individual book reviews.  :-) 
Title: Lover's Landing Novella Project
Authors: Kiersten Modglin, Mysti Parker, Marika Ray, Kelsie Rae, Christina Butrum, Savannah Sloan, Marie Savage, and Leanne Davis 
Genre: Contemporary Romance Suspense
Release Date: February 21, 2019
Covers Designed by Amanda Walker Design Services
Fifty-Fifty by Kelsie Rae
The Marriage Sham by Marika Ray
Sweet on Love by Christina Butrum
The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin
Playing For Keeps by Marie Savage
He Said, She Said by Savannah Sloan 
Too Close to Call by Mysti Parker
At the Next Table by LeAnne Davis
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Lydia never planned to return to Love, GA.
She never planned to see Adam again or to rehash the night that changed their lives forever.
But when an assignment at work brings her back to Love, she discovers the boy she left behind is not the same man there waiting for her.
Adam once thought his future with Lydia was set.
Until she walked away, leaving him to pick up the pieces of his life and heart alone.
It’s been five years since he saw her face and now he wants answers.
As secrets about that night are finally revealed, secrets that could change everything, Adam and Lydia must make the choice to let one decision ruin all they could have or to fight for a love they once believed could go the distance.
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The votes are in, but their hearts are on the line. As a member of Love’s most prominent family, Helena Davis enjoys traveling the world as a corporate lawyer. When she loses her job and her father suffers a stroke, Helena is forced to return to Love to take care of him. To keep the family’s influence intact, he asks her to take his place in the upcoming election for his vacant council seat. It shouldn’t be a challenge. But this time, there’s a real contender – her ex-boyfriend, Sean. Sean Dixon thought he’d seen the last of Helena when she turned down his marriage proposal and left town years ago. Now that she’s back and so sure of her victory, he’s determined to win that seat on the council. The people of Love are tired of the Davis family’s corrupt politics. He’ll prove to her that he’s more than just a history teacher and widowed single father. Even if it takes uncovering family secrets and some good, old-fashioned blackmail.
Will his plan backfire? Or could it rekindle a fire between them that never quite burned out? 
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Fen
When the girl that got away ten years ago comes back to town and needs help, sometimes you have to throw yourself in her path in order to be seen. Even if it means pretending not to have any feelings for her. Oh yeah, and pretending to be blissfully married to her. Maybe while we’re busy pretending, I can show her what she really means to me and convince her to stay.
Frances
I have no intention of settling back home in Love, Georgia. But when Granddaddy gets sick, I drop everything to take care of him. When I’m forced to marry someone to make him happy in his last days, I think twice but I do it anyway. Unfortunately, the only man willing is the guy that caused me to run away from this small town in the first place. And if I’m really being honest, pretending to be married won’t be simple when he’s easy on the eyes and sweeter than Granddaddy’s sweet tea.
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Noah I need the money. Now. It's not my fault that the bed and breakfast Grandpa Jay left me is a giant failure. My only hope is to sell the place and cash in on what little it has to offer. The only problem? I have to convince her, my grandpa's pseudo-grandchild, that it's a good idea too. And she's even more stubborn than I am. Beau Nope. There ain't no way I'm gonna uproot my two-year-old daughter by sellin' the only home she's ever known for an entitled city boy unwillin' to give his granddaddy's bed and breakfast a chance of thrivin'. Jay, why did you have to partner me up with him? He's even more stubborn than I am!
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After losing her mother, Sadie finds she’s also lost her love for baking.
Trouble is, that’s her job. 
Struggling to stay afloat and muddle through the days surrounded by painful memories, Sadie is surprised when she sees an old familiar face.
Logan—the new town vet, her brother’s best friend, and the guy she never thought she’d fall for. 
But as Sadie and Logan work together on a special project, that’s exactly what happens. 
Can Logan help Sadie find her passion for baking again? And will Sadie show Logan there’s heat to be found outside of the kitchen? 
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Nick The day I met Molly Murphy was riddled with moments where it felt like common sense was yelling at me to stay away from the knock out redhead. Her sassy little mouth had me hooked. Her plump lips and sharp tongue made me think of all unsavory things I could do with both. I know what you’re thinking, what could have possibly derailed such an immediate attraction? A couple of things, actually. She was born the same year I started high school, for one. The bigger issue, however, is her boss. Turns out that prick, is me. The second that I found out I sign her pay checks, she became off limits. So, imagine my surprise when I hear that I’ve been banging her harder than a screen door in a hurricane. In a small town like Love Georgia, the rumor mill practically supplies the town’s electricity. I resisted temptation for a year, but now I don’t think I can fight it anymore. Hell, if everyone is already talking about us, why not make it true?
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In the game of love, there are winners and losers, especially for those that play for keeps.
Two peas in a pod…
Bethany and Cody have been best friends since kindergarten. As they grew up, there were rumors, in the small town of Love Georgia, that they were more than just friends. Cody didn’t mind the town gossip, because secretly it was true. He was in love with his best friend. Unfortunately, it was a secret he chose to keep to himself, after Bethany accepted a scholarship and moved to California. 
Long distance friendship…
Living on separate coasts didn’t keep the two friends from staying in touch. Bethany could always count on Cody to be there for her and give her support and advice. As the years passed, Bethany began to realize just how much she missed her family and friends, especially her best friend, Cody. Through messages, phone calls and occasional visits, Bethany starts to wonder if her feelings for Cody run much deeper than friendship.
Reunited once again…
Bethany returns to her hometown, after accepting a teaching job at Love Elementary School. Now that the two friends are reunited, they have the perfect opportunity to admit their true feelings for each other. Unfortunately for Cody, timing is everything. When Bethany starts dating her high school crush and his good friend, Austin Newberry, he realizes he may be losing his chance. Will Cody be willing to let Bethany go without a fight once again? Or will fighting, for the girl of his dreams, cost him both of his friends?
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~Alicia~
I first noticed him in Lover’s Landing coffee house simply because he was a hot guy wearing a cowboy hat. But then… as I came back each morning for coffee, I started to notice he did the exact same routine, at the exact same time, every single day. I’ve determined from the coffee-to-go he orders, that his name is Holden. The other patrons, who are all locals of Love, Georgia, seem to know and understand whatever it is Holden does each morning. They leave him alone to his routine, and his table. Every single day.
Until this day. This Valentine’s Day that I decide to sit at his table and see where the fireworks go. And yes, he’s annoyed… but eventually he sits with me at his special table, because for some reason it’s that important to him. I know there are’s reasons behind the routine. This precise ritual. What or why, I have no idea, but finding out—now—seems like just the thing to do while I’m in Love.
I’m here in my capacity as a corporate lawyer to a large firm that wants to bring a themed water park and resort to the outskirts of town. The citizens don’t want this eyesore, that they feel will take away from their slice of hometown America. I simply have a job to do. But as long as I’m here, a bit of the town pariah, why not figure out what Holden’s issues are?
Little do I expect,… the journey into the why behind Holden’s routine, also starts to become the why behind how deeply I start to care for him, and why I don’t want to leave Love. But the why is also the greatest obstacle to there ever being more than just morning coffee for us.
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Kiersten Modglin is a suspense author who enjoys dabbling in all the sub-genres. A Netflix addict, Shonda Rhimes super-fan, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her nose in a book. More than anything, she loves reading & creating life-changing stories.
Kelsie Rae is a sucker for a love story with all the feels. When she's not chasing words for her next book, you will probably find her reading or, more likely, playing with her "monsters".
She adores chocolate, photography, baking, and chick flicks. And now that she's actively pursuing her writing dreams, she's set her sights on someday finding the self-discipline to not eat an entire batch of cookies in one sitting.
Marika Ray spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking the beaches of southern California, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy. Marika enjoys writing all types of fiction novels, based on what inspires her. Right now she's working on a new steamy RomCom series along with sweet romances to make your heart explode. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.
Christina Butrum launched her writing career in 2015 with the release of The Fairshore Series. 
Writing contemporary fiction, she brings realistic situations with swoon-worthy romance to the pages - allowing her readers to fall in love right along with the characters. 
When she isn't busy writing, Christina enjoys spending time with her family. Christina Butrum looks forward to publishing many more books for her readers to enjoy.
Marie Savage is a self-published contemporary romance author who has a love for family, friendships, patriotic spirit, and hometown pride. Born and raised in the Florida Panhandle, she has always had a love for reading and writing, with the romance genre being her obvious favorite. Her desire to expand her horizons led her to join the United States Air Force and proudly serve her country for six years. While stationed in Atwater California, she met her true love and together they have shared life's beautiful joys and tragic losses. After spending over half her life in the Central Valley of California, she has moved back home to the Wiregrass area of Alabama, where her passion for writing first began.
Leanne Davis is an Amazon #1 Bestselling New Adult author. Her books have been listed on numerous Amazon bestseller lists, including the Movers & Shakers list and in Amazon's Top 120 overall books.  Leanne lives in Western Washington in the outskirts of Seattle. Rain, traffic and Starbucks really are a thing here. But so are endless evergreens, water and mountains. There is nowhere else she'd rather spend her time when not writing, than grabbing some coffee or slipping off into the natural wonders of the area.
Mysti Parker is an award-winning author and shameless chocoholic. She writes romance for every reader's taste from super sweet to scandalously spicy. When she's not writing the next best-story-ever or tackling the endless mountain of laundry, she works as a freelance copywriter and editor. Mysti resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband, three children, and too many pets.
Savannah Sloan is a SoCal girl who gave up the beach, sun kissed hair that didn’t have to fight humidity, and real Mexican food to move to the Midwest for a guy. Well, more like the guy. She’s a mother of four, a disobedient housewife, and a lover of happy endings. No, wait that’s something else. Happily ever afters… she fully believes in them. However, she’s not opposed to the aforementioned. In her overabundance of free time, Savannah loves writing about swoony alpha men and the sassy women who always fall for them. You can find her on every social media platform, as she spends most of her days on Facebook or pinning things her husband would love to eat but she will likely never cook, on Pinterest. Just a warning though, Savannah may stalk you back.
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Crystal's Reviews 

The Long Route (A Lover's Landing Novella)The Long Route by Kiersten Modglin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed Adam and Lydia's story for the most part. The twist at the ending was sure a surprise!

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Too Close to CallToo Close to Call by Mysti Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I started off by not liking Helena because of what she did in The Marriage Sham, but I quickly realized that they weren't really connected like that. Being a stand alone series by different authors things overlapped unknowingly or whatever. It's all good.

I actually LOVED Helena, she battled her feelings about what was going on in town, what her family wanted etc. Nothing was as it seemed. The story would not have been the same without Rae. I really enjoyed it!

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The Marriage Sham: A Lover's Landing NovellaThe Marriage Sham: A Lover's Landing Novella by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Where to even start. This was a sweet, sad romance. Sad because of the circumstances that brought Frances back to Love, GA. Granddaddy and his deteriorating health broke my heart. Fen was a breath of fresh air though! I read this all in one sitting, I could not put it down!

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Fifty-FiftyFifty-Fifty by Kelsie Rae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story so much! The only reason for the 4 star instead of 5 is because "y'all" was used way too much! Betty and Harold didn't even seem like themselves because they don't talk like that ;)
I have nothing against the word because I say it a lot but it felt forced in here somehow.

You will love Beau, Mac, and Noah.

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Sweet on Love (A Lover's Landing Novella)Sweet on Love by Christina Butrum
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Can true love pull Sadie out of her grief? After losing her mother, her dreams are no longer the same. Can she overcome this? Maybe with the help of Lover's Landing coffee? Who is to say what will happen. I enjoyed this book! I would love to visit Love, GA.

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He Said, She Said (A Lover’s Landing Novella)He Said, She Said by Savannah Sloan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I laughed so hard so many times in this book. Nick is such a jerk to Molly for no good reason. Fighting your inner feelings is no excuse! We met Mae in a different story and the timeline is a bit off with Molly and Mae from that story but oh well, this was still good! Things like this happen within a series written by multiple authors. This series is pretty great.

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Playing For Keeps (A Lover's Landing Novella)Playing For Keeps by Marie Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bethany and Cody's friendship is unbreakable, or is it? What happens when stronger feelings develop? I enjoyed getting to know Austin better, he was mentioned in a few of the other stories in this series. I was only left with one unanswered question, which I could have missed the answer to, but what happened the previous Christmas for Bethany to rush back home to California? Oh well, it's not super important :-)

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At the Next Table: A Lover's Landing NovellaAt the Next Table: A Lover's Landing Novella by Leanne Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holden, Harper, and ...... Alicia. This story is full of heartbreak. Holden and Harper's story ended all to soon and tragically at that. Alicia is captivated by Holden's routine without knowing what's up. Can she bring him back from his grief?

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Release Blitz ~ The Dragon Heart Series Coloring Book by L.L. Hunter

2/25/2019

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Title: The Dragon Heart Series Coloring Book
Author: L.L. Hunter 
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Illustrator: Arnild Aldepolla
Publication Date: February 4th, 2019
Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Blurb:
There is a place that is parallel to you and me, but yet it is not.
It does not have a name nor has it ever been mapped.
The only thing we know about this place is that it is filled with every creature you have ever heard of, but some you have not.
How do we know so much about this place you may ask?
Turn the page and discover for yourself.
For these are just a handful of stories from some of the creatures that live there…
Based on L.L. Hunter’s bestselling fantasy series,
This colouring book features scenes from all four books in the Dragon Heart world.
Buy Links:
Amazon US | Amazon UK 
L.L. Hunter is the author of over 20 published works, including The Legend of the Archangel Series and The Garden of Eden. She has studied everything from veterinary nursing, forensic science, and dramatic arts, but has always known her true calling was to be an author. 

She has been writing since her teens - everything from fan fiction, to song lyrics, to plays and musicals. When not working on her next paranormal romance, she can be found at home in Australia, reading somewhere comfortable with one or both of her “fur babies.” Follow her on Facebook, Twitter @llhunterbooks, and her blog - http://llhunter.blogspot.com.au.
Author Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LL-Hunter/110104129132865Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLHunterbooks Amazon: http://amzn.to/1So75bFGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6559537.L_L_Hunter Blog: http://llhunter.blogspot.com.au Authorgraph: http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/LLHunterbooks Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/llhunterBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/l-l-hunterNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/by8k0r
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Book Blitz ~ Beau and the Clockwork Girl by Kami Bryant

2/25/2019

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Title: Beau and the Clockwork Girl
Author: Kami Bryant
Genre: Steampunk Fantasy Romance
Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Blurb: In this steampunk, fantasy, romance, Beau’s lost love has been enchanted to forget her memories and to suppress her emotions. Beau meets a dragonfly fairy, Juniper to assist him in the quest to save his love and break her enchantment. Beau has to teach his princess to feel, for she replaced her heart with clockwork and now she has become evil and cruel. Beau has loved his princess Em, since they were children but Em has forgotten what it is to feel because, if you decide to give up your emotions so that you are not in pain, you will also lose your ability to love.
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Kami lives in the Pacific Northwest with her son and her two cats. She has been writing stories since she was six, when she wrote a story about a white cat who wanted to be a black cat for Halloween.
Beau and the Clockwork Girl is her first published novel and she intends to write more gender bending, genre mixing, fairy tale re-imaginings.
She thanks everyone for their support as she continues her journey as a self-published author.
Author Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorkamibryant/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2U6HoPA
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17281931.Kami_Bryant
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kamib_good
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Emberlyn’s thighs gripped her sturdy mount as the black horse galloped through the forest. Her painfully tight plaited dark brown hair pinned in an intricate knot held back at the nape of her neck with a brass comb. She laughed as she and the large horse flew down the path, the wind hitting her in the face. It was the smell of freedom. Out here no one could tell her how a proper princess should act. There were no rules out here and she loved it.
“Faster Onyx,” she urged. Princess Emberlyn wore black leather pants much like the ones her mother wore. She also wore a black leather corset that was a twin to her mother’s and a bright, blood-red blouse. Her heavy black leather boots, adorned with buckles, gripped the sides of her horse as she urged him to a faster pace. She risked a quick glance behind her shoulder and saw the pale horse named Buttermint and the mare’s rider quickly gaining on them. Onyx tossed his black  mane and seemed to chuckle a horsey nicker as he continued racing down the forest path.
The mare Buttermint and her rider quickly overtook the racing Onyx and pulled abreast of Emberlyn. The princess squealed as the rider reached over with his long arm and pulled her out of her saddle with his left, while holding Buttermint’s reins tightly in his right hand. He plopped the princess in the saddle in front of him, pushing her firmly against the pommel. Emberlyn squirmed in Buttermint’s saddle and slid her bottom farther down and settled against the boy’s strong, broad chest. The youth reached over and grabbed Onyx’s reins. The black stallion shook his mane and whinnied his chuckle. Buttermint answered with a softer neigh.
“Whoa,” said Beau as he slowed down the two horses. Emberlyn was trapped in his muscled arms and his broad chest which was her favorite place to be. She felt safe and loved. She loved the feel of the vibrations of his deep voice rumbling against her back and her nipples hardened with her excitement. Emberlyn squirmed away from Beau’s right arm that trapped her against his body as he struggled with Onyx with his left. Emberlyn gripped the pommel of Buttermint’s saddle and lifted her body up, sliding her right leg underneath her bottom and then slid her right leg across the back of the horse until both of her legs were leaning against Buttermint’s left flank. Gripping the pommel tightly with her right hand, Emberlyn shouted “Watch out!” Beau dropped Onyx’s reins and leaned back into a laying position, his head resting on Buttermint’s rump. Emberlyn lifted her body up with her right hand, balancing on her tail bone and kicked her left leg up and over Beau’s reclining form, and then sat up in the saddle facing Beau. The boy with the dirty blond hair sat up and tightly grasped Emberlyn’s waist keeping his balance on the horse with his strong thighs.
“What are you doing?” he chuckled in his deep voice.
Emberlyn’s brown eyes gazed into the boy’s bright blue ones and she leaned into his strong torso, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling herself closer against his chest, her warm lips meeting his in a deep passionate kiss as her breasts pushed up against her corset. She pulled back and smiled shyly as Beau smiled back at her.
“That was extremely dangerous,” Beau admonished. “What would I tell the queen if you fell?”
“You would never let me fall,” replied Emberlyn.
Beau shook his messy, long, loose dirty blond hair. “Of course, I wouldn’t, but what if…”
“I was taught that move by the best horse rider in all of Mirovia. Maybe the best rider in all the land,” interjected Princess Emberlyn. “Want to see what else I can do while on top of this horse?
“No. Enough of your trick riding,” scolded Beau. “How can you even do all that while wearing a corset?” he asked running his hands down the tight binding and boning of the princess’s garment.
“You would be amazed about the amount of things I can do while wearing a corset,” she replied with a grin.
“What can you do out of your corset?” purred Beau.
Em arched her brow and slapped Beau’s arm playfully.
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Cover Reveal ~ Seize by Alexander Weis & Lucas Astor

2/25/2019

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Seize
Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor
(A Magnus Blackwell Novel, #3)
Published by: Vesuvian Books
Publication date: March 26th 2019
Genres: Adult, Supernatural

Lexie Arden has a loving husband, a thriving business, and consults with the New Orleans Police Dept on murder cases. Kalfu has given her everything she desires, but challengers to her authority are closing in.

Her dark secret remains hidden from everyone except Magnus. He sees the evil growing stronger, changing her, and hurting her marriage. If Lexie doesn’t rid herself of Kalfu’s influence soon, the consequences will be irreversible.

When she unexpectedly inherits a cottage in the swamp, she uncovers a library of rare books on voodoo. Their spells can reverse the dark lord’s hold and set right the balance between darkness and light. But such magic requires a great sacrifice; one Lexie isn’t willing to make.

With the shadow spirits and raging voodoo gods vying for her attention, Lexie is on the verge of losing everything—her husband, her power, Magnus, and possibly, her life.

The battle for control of the mambo’s soul is about to begin.

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Lucas Astor is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight.

He is an author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but right next door behind a smiling face.

Photography, making wine, and helping endangered species are just some of his interests. Lucas is an expert archer and enjoys jazz, blues, and classical music.

One of his favorite quotes is: “It’s better to be silent than be a fool.” ~Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird)

Alexandrea Weis is an advanced practice registered nurse who was born and raised in New Orleans. Having been brought up in the motion picture industry, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her award-winning novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story memorable. A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured wildlife. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans.


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Audiobook Review - Bridge to Burn by Rachel Amplett

2/22/2019

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Author: Rachel Amphlett
Narrator: Alison Campbell
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Publisher: Saxon Publishing⎮2019
Genre: Mystery, Police Procedural
Series: Detective Kay Hunter, Book 7
Release date: Feb. 8, 2019
When a mummified body is found in a renovated building, the gruesome discovery leads Detective Kay Hunter and her team into a complex murder investigation.

The subsequent police inquiry exposes corruption, lies, and organized crime within the tight-knit community - and Kay’s determination to seek justice for the young murder victim could ruin the reputations of men who will do anything to protect their business interests.

But as Kay closes in on the killer, tragedy strikes closer to home in an event that will send a shockwave through her personal life and make her question everything she values. Can Kay keep her private and professional life under control while she tries to unravel one of the strangest murder cases of her career?
The Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller series by USA Today best-selling author Rachel Amphlett - pause-resisting British police procedurals for listeners who love Peter James, Ann Cleeves, and Peter Robinson!
Buy Links
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REVIEW 

Story 5 stars
Performance 5 stars
Overall 5 stars

The Detective Kay Hunter series is one of my favorites! The twists and turns of this who done it just keep on coming. I was shocked at the outcome in Bridge to Burn. The author definitely snuck that one by me. I was guessing from the first page to the last.

If you are new to the series, Amphlett does a good job of explaining any backstory that is relevant to the current storyline. While you won't be lost, still recommend checking out the entire series. You won't be disappointed.

Alison Campbell as the narrator is absolutely fantastic. She lends a unique voice to each of the female, as well as the male, characters. Campbell is my favorite female narrator.
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​About the Author: Rachel Amphlett

​Before turning to writing, Rachel Amphlett played guitar in bands, worked as a TV and film extra, dabbled in radio as a presenter and freelance producer for the BBC, and worked in publishing as a sub-editor and editorial assistant.

She now wields a pen instead of a plectrum and writes crime fiction and spy novels, including the Dan Taylor espionage novels and the Detective Kay Hunter series.

Originally from the UK and currently based in Brisbane, Australia, Rachel cites her writing influences as Michael Connelly, Lee Child, and Robert Ludlum. She’s also a huge fan of Peter James, Val McDermid, Robert Crais, Stuart MacBride, and many more.

She’s a member of International Thriller Writers and the Crime Writers Association, with the Italian foreign rights for her debut novel, White Gold sold to Fanucci Editore's TIMECrime imprint, and the first four books in the Dan Taylor espionage series contracted to Germany’s Luzifer Verlag.
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