Tuesday, May 31, 2022

NEW RELEASE: Vengeance of a Mafia Queen by Siobhan Davis

I won’t stop until all those who wronged me are punished.

Vengeance of a Mafia Queen, an all-new edge-of-your-seat dark mafia romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is live now!

Losing my innocence at thirteen, in the most brutal way, changed me. My kidnapper stole my childhood and tried to break me. The knowledge my father orchestrated the entire situation hardened my heart, and instead of grieving his death, I celebrated it.

One down. Many more to go.

My burning need for revenge has only grown over the years, keeping me focused on my goals and enabling my rise to power.

Made men are weak. A pretty face and the promise of a good time easily distracts them.

Now, I’m in charge. 

Men bow before me.

Except for him—the brother of my abductor. Massimo fights me every step of the way, but I’m not about to let the explosive chemistry between us deter me from my chosen path. His family is my enemy. He is my enemy, even if he doesn’t know it yet.

I won’t stop until all those who wronged me are punished. 

By the time they realize I’m coming, it will be too late. 

They tried to take everything from me.

But where they failed, I will succeed.

Unless he becomes my weakness.

Grab your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wS0Vba

Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/vengeancemafiaqueen

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3rvU59D

About Siobhan

Siobhan Davis is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon Top 10 bestselling romance author. Siobhan writes emotionally intense stories with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She has sold over 1.5 million books and her titles are translated into several languages.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She lives in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.


Connect with Siobhan

Subscribe to romance newsletter:http://smarturl.it/KennedyBoysList

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Second Chance Vow by M. Robinson

Second Chance Vow by M. Robinson

Narrated by Sebastian York, Maxine Mitchell

Purchase on audible here!
https://adbl.co/3NpFjtw

BLURB

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author M. Robinson comes a second-chance standalone romance.

We were together since we were fifteen, and we were supposed to be forever. But sometimes love isn’t enough.

I couldn’t let her go without one last night, to remind her that every part of her body and soul still belonged to me - she belonged to me.

For better or worse, she’s mine.

The day we go before the judge to make it official, I find out…

She’s pregnant.

All she wanted was a family, all I ever wanted was her.

No way in hell, I’m losing them both.

REVIEW

4.5 stars!

Second Chance Vow is an angsty second chance romance that will rip your heart out and slowly put it back together. Kinley and Christian have one of those epic loves. The heartache and pain they go through tore at my heart right from the first page but the journey is well worth the fight. No one writes angst like M. Robinson and she brought that in spades. This book put me through the ringer. I felt ALL the emotions. I laughed, I swooned and cried all the ugly tears.

Christian and Kinley met as teens. They met at a difficult time in Kinsley's life and Christian became her rock. Twenty years later, they have been through some really happy times but some devastating times as well and they are not connecting any longer and are on the brink of divorce, or at least Kinley is but Christian isn’t willing to give up so easily. I loved Christian’s determination to never give up. He is that strong, protective alpha man that is so easy to fall for. Kinley has a sweet soul, but she is carrying emotional scars from her past and upbringing and has always feared losing Christian.

The thing I loved the most about this book is how real and relatable the characters are and what they went through. The way Christian and Kinley grew apart can easily happen. It may not be all hearts and flowers to work through the issues and painful parts of their past, but putting in the work in order to get back to the love the carry deep in their souls for each other was so well written.

*ARC received in exchange of a honest review.

********************************************************************************************

Audiobook Review

I first read this book in November 2021 when it was released in ebook, once I found out that the story was coming to audio I couldn't wait to find out who the narrators would be and when I did I legit squealed! Christian and Kinley's love story is so epic, and unique and Sebastian York and Maxine Mitchell were the PERFECT choices to bring their characters to life. Maxine blew me away with her performance as Kinley. The level of emotion in her performance is award worthy. Sebastian York's performance as Christian was also phenomenal. He perfectly brought out Christian's dominance, protection, and fierce love for Kinley and I loved experiencing this story all over again in audio.

*I received an audio review copy from Wildfire Marketing in exchange of an honest review.

 

Saturday, May 21, 2022

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The Cannon by Leslie Pike

 

The Cannon by Leslie Pike is now available in audio! 

Narrated by Aaron Shedlock and CJ Bloom

Get your copy on audible here!

https://adbl.co/3yQnXSp


BLURB

Sawyer Tom is a tall Texan with an easy smile. It masks his rough start in life. 

Now destiny has flipped the story for the baseball phenom, and life’s riches are within his grasp. 

But it’s the chance meeting with a beautiful stubborn girl that has him reaching. 

Bristol Swift is the only daughter in a Memphis baseball dynasty. What stands out most though, is her apathy to the game and its players. 

As far as she’s concerned, her medical practice deserves all the attention. 

Funny how a look, a touch, one dance, can change two worlds.

REVIEW

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Bristol and Sawyer's story was the perfect ending to The Swift family series. From the moment Bristol was introduced in her brothers books, The Curve and The Closer I loved her and was excited to get to her story. She is feisty, strong, and quick witted. She is smart as a whip, driven and can hold her own against the strong men in her family. All her life she has been surrounded by sports and baseball as she has been set against dating anyone connected to the sport. However fate had other plans for her when she meets Sawyer. Their chemistry was instant and undeniable from their first meeting. Sawyer Tom, nicknamed the Cannon took me by surprise. He is a rugged sexy, handsome pitcher for the Mavericks. His upbringing has shaped him into who he is today and his story pulled at my heartstrings. As recommended by his agent, he begins volunteering for a cause near and dear to his heart and meets a young boy named Jude who is a pivotal character and one that will change everything in Sawyer's future in the best possible way. Aaron Shedlock and CJ Bloom were perfect voices to bring these characters alive. The vulnerability, emotion and strong passion in Aaron's voice were incredibly swoon-worthy and CJ Bloom does an incredible job portraying Bristol's strong confidence and tender heart perfectly. Leslie Pike concludes this series with the most perfect epilogue. Not only do we get to see where the Swift siblings are at in their lives, we also see their children all grown up and thriving and my heart was so full by the end. Highly recommend this book and series to any contemporary and sports romance fans. *Audio review copy received from Home Cooked Books in exchange of my honest review.

Friday, May 20, 2022

COVER REVEAL: THE VIRGIN NEXT DOOR by Lauren Blakely

    
THE VIRGIN NEXT DOOR by Lauren Blakely 

Release Date: August 12th 
Audio Release Date: August 9th 
Photographer: Wander Aguiar 
Model: Vinicious Cover 
Designer: Y'all That Graphic   

Genre/Tropes: Forbidden romance, boss/employee/mistaken identity/office romance/next door neighbors/standalone/virgin heroine/hot nerd hero/secret identity   

HOLY HOT COVER!!   

THE VIRGIN NEXT DOOR from #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely is coming August 12th!! Make sure to preorder this all-new flirty, dirty, hilarious romance between a clever, book-loving heroine and a hot, nerd of a hero!!!  

PREORDER TODAY!! 

✦ Audible ➜ Sign up for to receive an alert! 

Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin are narrating this sexy and clever romp of an MF romance! Stay tuned for the pre-order coming soon!   Plus, Zachary Johnson will appear in the epilogue as the cat!   


      

  Blurb: 
  Raise your hand if you’ve ever done this. Written a racy message and sent it to—oops—the wrong person. Yeah, me too. Except, I sent my latest Tales of a Naughty Virgin column detailing my fantasies about my hot, charming, thoroughly bangable next-door-neighbor to…MY ENTIRE COMPANY.   Did I mention I’m a children’s book editor? Well, I was. *Facepalm* At least the column goes viral, but I’m still the gal who gets fired for her not-safe-for-work thoughts about the so-called “Mister Sexy Pants.”   Now I need a job stat, so I jump on the first opportunity. And I come face to face with my new boss. Mister Sexy Pants himself. Item number one on my to-do list? Make sure my boss never finds out his alter ego…since all of New York knows I want Mister Sexy Pants to punch my virgin club card.   Contents Include: A sexy and clever romp of an MF, dual-POV, mistaken identity romantic comedy, complete with dating mishaps, sizzling sexual tension, a hot nerd of a boss hero, a chaotically delightful heroine, an awkward incident with glitter, and a virgin’s NSFW to-do list. 

     

  

About Lauren Blakely: A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.   With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 60 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4.5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.   

  Connect w/Lauren: 
  Website: laurenblakely.com 

  

REVIEW: On the Edge by Julia Connors


Release Date: May 18

A steamy second-chance romance set in the world of competitive skiing…


Once upon a time I had it all: an Olympic gold medal, a career as a professional ski racer, and a happily ever after so close I could almost touch it. Then my perfect life imploded in one tragic weekend. 

Five years later I’ve rebuilt my life with the best girlfriends, the perfect new boyfriend, and a new career. Now my ex—the one who wrecked everything five years earlier—is back as the newest member of the National Ski Team and I’m forced to be his physical therapist. 

My days are filled with him. He’s constantly shirtless and sweaty and sexy as sin, and trying to make me fall in love with him again. 

But I built these walls around my heart for a reason—and his presence is threatening to undo everything I've created without him. With the stakes this high and the sexual tension this hot, this could all go so very wrong. 

Or, maybe we’re on the edge of getting everything we ever wanted.

Grab Your Copy Here!


Review


On the Edge by Julia Connors is the author's debut novel, and one that I devoured and really enjoyed. This is a slow burn, second chance, sports romance. After a career ending injury, Jackson is learning to cope with her new normal, both in her personal and professional life. She is now a physiotherapist and her newest client, is her ex-boyfriend Nate. After not seeing each other for five years, the moment Nate sees Jackson again, his heart is set on making things right with her. Jackson and Nate have fantastic chemistry. The deep feelings they still have for one another were evident right from the start. Nate will do whatever it takes to earn Jackson's heart back, and she is not so easily won over. I loved his determination and persistency. He wasn't giving up without a fight. I adored that about him. Jackson is hesitant at first. She trys to make him think that she is over him, and has completely moved on but this is just her way of protecting her heart. Deep down she loves him so much and never stopped. There was a lot of tension between these two, but the slow burn is so worth the wait and incredibly steamy! There were some parts of Jackson's personality that I was not a fan of. Her stubborness was overkill at some points, and grated on my nerves a touch, but it didn't at all take away from my overall feelings about the book, and was very minor. For a debut novel, this was really well written. The characters are developed well, the pacing, timing and flow of the story was also done well. I look forward to more of this author in the future.

Meet Julia Connors


Julia Connors grew up on the warm and sunny West Coast, but her first decision as an adult was to trade her flip-flops for snow boots and move to Boston. 

She’s been enjoying everything that New England has to offer for over two decades, and now that she’s acclimated to the snowy winters and finally found all the places to get good sushi and tacos, she has zero regrets. 


You can usually find her in front of her computer, but when she stops writing she’s most likely to be found outdoors, preferably with a pair of skis or snowshoes strapped to her feet in winter, or on a paddleboard in the summer. 


To learn more about Julia Connors and her books, please visit here



Hosted By:

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

DOUBLE COVER REVEAL!

The final two beautifully written and emotional standalones in the Tattered and Torn Series from Catherine Cowles, are coming this fall, and we have the stunning covers!

SHATTERED SEA
Coming September 13th

I’ve known every kind of pain. Of the heart. Of the body. Of the soul. All I want now is the freedom that comes from making my art.

The last thing I expected was Hollywood royalty to waltz into my gallery in a small town in the middle of nowhere and see me.

A man like Boden Cavanaugh shouldn’t understand me. Shouldn’t be able to soothe my most ragged edges. Even worse, he makes me want the one thing I can’t have. Him.

All it takes is one spark, and friendship catches flame. But as our attraction burns bright, there are forces desperate to send us back into the darkness. And they’ve already killed before…

Pre-order your copy today!

Enter to win a Paperback Copy of Shattered Sea:

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3OVEdqN

FRACTURED SKY
Coming November 8th

Damaged. Broken. Destroyed. I’ve heard it all. A single moment of trusting the wrong person shattered my life into pieces, and my family has never looked at me the same. It’s impossible to convince them that I’m anything more than the broken girl they rescued all those years ago.

Until I meet him.

Ramsey’s surly demeanor and menacing scowl scare most of the world away. But not me. Not when I’ve seen his gentle hands soothe an abused colt or comfort a terrified mare.

And when I finally get up the courage to strike out on my own, Ramsey’s there. Roommates felt like such a safe proposition until Ramsey’s lingering touches and wicked smile light a fire in me I don’t think will ever be extinguished. And he feels it, too…

But just as my new life begins to take root, an evil from my past emerges from the shadows, casting a darkness on my newfound freedom. And this time, they won’t settle for pieces of me. They want everything…

Pre-order your copy today!

Enter to win a Paperback Copy of Fractured Sky:

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3OVEdqN

Photographer: Regina Wamba
Cover Design: Hang Le

Start the series today with Tattered Stars!

Add Tattered Stars to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3v2Uvo8

About Catherine Cowles
Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.

Connect with Catherine
Stay up to date with Catherine by joining her mail list:

Friday, May 6, 2022

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The Closer by Leslie Pike

 ðŸŽ§ðŸ’šAudiobook Review💚🎧 

The Closer by Leslie Pike, narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

Get it here!

https://amzn.to/3Ofq2N1
https://adbl.co/3F5utWN
https://apple.co/3xZdxiU

Blurb

Love is not a game Brick Swift wants to play again. 

Heartbreaking memories have a hold on his heart. 

The respected sport agent’s clients have become the sole recipients of his time and attention. 

January Jordan is at the top of her game, negotiating the year’s biggest contract for her Memphis Maverick client. 

Free as a bird, she’s not looking for anyone to fulfill an already satisfying life. 

One chance meeting changes life’s direction and ignites a fire that lights the way. 

Author's note: This was previously published as Cards of Love: The World and has no new content. 

While this is part of the Swift series, each can be listened to as a stand-alone. Each is about a Swift sibling, but for the best listener experience, listen to them in order. 

Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am loving this Swift series! In this second book in the series, we get Atticus’ brother Brick’s story. Brick has an emotional past and his journey to love was sexy, sweet and heartwarming. I just loved how meeting January healed his heart from the loss in his past. Both he and January are sports agents. While initially neither were looking for anything serious the two connect instantly and it is clear from the beginning that they were always meant to be more.

There simply isn’t anything Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell narrate together that I don’t love. I have said this before and I will say it again Joe is a powerhouse narrator. His voice is smooth and silky in those intimate moments, and raw and emotional during the vulnerable ones. Maxine did a fantastic job as January. Her voice is bright and cheery and I loved her passionate and confident delivery. Such amazing storytelling!

Bristol (the sister of Atticus and Brick) and Sawyer are up next in The Cannon and I cannot wait to listen to it next.

**Audiobook received from Home Cooked Books in exchange of my honest review.

COVER REVEAL: Love Lessons by Sarina Bowen

Love Lessons by Sarina Bowen is coming July 12, 2022!

Cover Design: Hang Le
Cover Photo: Wander Aguiar Photography


He needs an image makeover, she needs a mojo upgrade. A new lessons-in-seduction hockey romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Sarina Bowen.

After I’m arrested for throwing a raucous party, my hockey team says I have an image problem. And I need to fix it, stat.

Charity work? Check. Haircut? Sure. But I draw the line at hiring my neighbor to style me. In the first place “style” shouldn’t be a verb. And I’m tired of people who’d judge me on appearances.

Vera and I don’t see eye to eye on anything. She wants me to try on clothes, while I just want to remove hers. She's distractingly pretty, with soulful eyes and a sinful mouth that likes to argue with me.

But when management threatens my summer vacation, I grudgingly agree to Vera’s unusual proposal: she’ll give me an image makeover. But in return, she wants lessons in the art of seduction.

It sounds a little nutty, but I know a good opening when I hear it. Besides, it’s not like I’ll ever fall for her…

Pre-Order here!

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

COVER REVEAL: Ever Mine by Laura Pavlov

Laura Pavlov has revealed the cover for Ever Mine!

Releasing: June 23, 2022

Cover Design: Hang Le

Photographer: Regina Wamba

 

He's hockey's golden boy, my new client, and the man I've avoided for the last nine years. I was hired to fix him—but he's not the only one who's broken.

Hawk Madden was my first love.

I thought he would be my forever.

But life wasn't always fair.

And grief could be a cruel beast.

Fight or flight?

I'd always run.

But now he's back in my life after all these years.

With one look.

One touch.

One kiss.

Old feelings resurface.

Feelings that I thought I'd buried a long time ago.

Hawk Madden was my first love...

I just didn't know that he'd be my last.

 

Pre-order your copy today!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vrtf4A

Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/EverMine

 

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3KsrgBk

 

Meet Laura


Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after. Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!

Connect with Laura

Website: https://www.laurapavlov.com/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6569734.Laura_Pavlov

Amazon: http://amzn.to/3c1xKZX

Facebook: http://bit.ly/3eSvEdp

Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2OKU6T5

Instagram: https://bit.ly/2TKf5Zs

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurapavlov2

Bookbub: http://bit.ly/3ii8Vdp

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Beautiful Game by Lainey Davis


Beautiful Game by Lainey Davis

Narrated by Nikola Muckalev

Purchase on audible here!


BLURB

Everything comes at a cost. Is love worth the price?

Hawk Moyer has it all: fame, fortune…the only thing missing from the pro athlete’s life is family. Half his identity is a mystery, and after a transfer to Pittsburgh’s soccer team, he’s determined to solve the secret of his origins. He just needs to stay focused on his game in the mean time.

The only problem? He met a woman who’s not that into him…and he can’t get her out of his head.

Lucy Nelson has everything to lose. She finally broke free from her son’s abusive father and is working to build a future that can’t be taken away. She’s got priorities, and they don’t include a cocky soccer player, no matter how charming. As far as Lucy’s concerned, he’s only good for one thing.

But Hawk’s a mid-fielder. He’s used to playing offense and defense, and he’s not afraid of Lucy’s baggage, especially with backup from a trio of brothers he didn’t know he had. Can Hawk convince Lucy he’s a team player? Will she ever trust him to be there for her amidst her custody chaos?

Beautiful Game is the fifth book of the Stag Brothers series, a stand-alone contemporary romance with crackling tension and sizzling passion. If you love meddling side characters, secret siblings, and workplace romance, you’ll swoon for the Stag Brothers and the women they weren’t expecting to love.

REVIEW

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beautiful Game by Lainey Davis is the fifth book in her Stag Brothers Series. It can be read/listened to standalone. I am intrigued by the other characters stories but didn’t feel lost or confused by not having read their stories previously.

Hawk is a professional soccer player, he is new in Pittsburgh as he has been recently traded. He is adjusting to a new team, and a new city and newly found siblings. Lucy is a single mom, and leaving an abusive relationship. Her priority is her and her son’s safety. She has started a new job as the fitness coach. Hawk and Lucy had fantastic chemistry. For Lucy she cannot allow her heart to get too involved due to her history with her ex and the forbidden element that she and Hawk work together. I loved Hawk’s persistence with Lucy. He was patient, protective and didn’t give up easily on Lucy’s resistance to more with him. He had such an adorable relationship with her son, and I loved the support he found amongst his brothers.

I was pleasantly surprised by the level of emotion in this book. Knowing it was a sport romance I didn’t expect this at all, and loved this aspect.

Nikola Muckajev told both male and female points of view and while it surprised me at first, I adjusted quickly and think he did a good job changing his pitch and range to differentiate the male and female roles. His voice is sexy and smooth and kept me engaged and connected to the storyline.

I look forward to more by both this author and narrator.

REVIEW: Vengeance of a Mafia Queen by Siobhan Davis

They tried to take everything from me. But where they failed, I will succeed. Unless he becomes my weakness. Vengeance of...