#BookReview: If Love Had a Price (If Love, #3) by Ana Huang @Read_Bloom

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

Every heart has a price. 

She offered him $10,000 to seduce her father’s gold-digging fiancée.

He countered with $15,000 and a kiss—from her. At any time he chose.

Kris should’ve said no, but she was desperate to get rid of her stepmother-to-be, and the gorgeous actor with the wicked grin was perfect for the job.

So she agreed to his terms—not knowing that doing so would cost her a lot more than money and a kiss...

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He did it for the money, which he desperately needed.

The kiss was just a bonus, or so he told himself.

Melting an ice princess like Kris started as a challenge, but by the time Nate realized there was more to Kris than meets the eye, it was too late: he had fallen.

But they’re not just from opposite sides of the track—they’re from different worlds. And when those worlds collide, Kris and Nate must decide whether they’re willing to give up what they have for what could be…

If Love Had a Price is book three in the If Love series but can be read as a complete standalone. It takes place between books one (If We Ever Meet Again) and two (If the Sun Never Sets). No cliffhanger! 

Recommended for 18+ due to adult language and explicit content.

#BookBlitz: Black Love Matters by Jessica P. Pryde @essisreading @XpressoTours $25 Amazon gift card

Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters
Jessica P. Pryde
Publication date: Feburary 1st 2022
Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance

An incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators, edited by Book Riot columnist and librarian Jessica Pryde.

Romantic love has been one of the most essential elements of storytelling for centuries. But for Black people in the United States and across the diaspora, it hasn’t often been easy to find Black romance joyfully showcased in entertainment media. In this collection, revered authors and sparkling newcomers, librarians and academicians, and avid readers and reviewers consider the mirrors and windows into Black love as it is depicted in the novels, television shows, and films that have shaped their own stories. Whether personal reflection or cultural commentary, these essays delve into Black love now and in the past, including topics from the history of Black romance to social justice and the Black community to the meaning of desire and desirability.

Exploring the multifaceted ways love is seen—and the ways it isn’t—this diverse array of Black voices collectively shines a light on the power of crafting happy endings for Black lovers.

Jessica Pryde is joined by Carole V. Bell, Sarah Hannah Gomez, Jasmine Guillory, Da’Shaun Harrison, Margo Hendricks, Adriana Herrera, Piper Huguley, Kosoko Jackson, Nicole M. Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Christina C. Jones, Julie Moody-Freeman, and Allie Parker in this collection.

#BookTour: Jacob's Melody by Jacqueline Diaz @RABTBookTours

Harmony in Autism

Children's Book

Date Published: May 7, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

Meet Jacob, an autistic friend who sees the world in his own way. Struggling to make friends, he discovers the power of music- and music therapy- with the help of a caring teacher. In the rhythm of challenges and quiet moments, Jacob finds his unique voice, proving that being different is extraordinary. Join Jacob's musical journey, where every note tells a story of belonging and strength.

#CoverReveal for Brutal Husband by Lilith Vincent @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Brutal Husband

A Dark Stalker Romance

Series: Brutal Hearts #3

Author: Lilith Vincent

Genre: Dark Stalker Romance

Tropes: Marriage in Crisis/Forced Breeding

Model Cover Design: Dangers Untold

Object Cover Design: Night After Night

Release Date: October 2, 2024

BLURB

My jealous, brutal husband is obsessed with me.

Once, Nero was my savior. He protected me, craved me, hungered for me, and I burned for him.

Then one terrible night he disappeared without a trace. For months, I searched for him like a good wife, and I prayed for him to come home.

When he did, our dream marriage turned into a nightmare.

He stalks me night and day. He hunts me through the streets and watches my every move. Nero won’t tell me where he’s been, and he doesn’t believe me when I swear that I’ve never touched any man but him. My family won’t listen to me when I tell them that something is terribly wrong in my perfect-seeming marriage.

Nero’s love has teeth, and he’s eating me alive.

Author’s note: Brutal Husband is a standalone MF romance with breeding, a virgin heroine and a possessive and obsessed alphahole. There is no cheating or other women. The story is dark, dirty, and delicious, so please read at your discretion.

#BookReview: Minx by Sophie Lark @Read_Bloom

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

Ramses Howell is a self-made man. He’s proven he can get what he wants, and from the moment Blake Abbot catches his eye, she becomes his top priority. Blake wonders what took Ramses so long — she knew who he was years before. They strike a deal to play a very specific game. Ramses created the game for Blake. Blake adds rules that Ramses has no intention of following. As fantasy invades reality, the arrangement consumes them both. Blake and Ramses cross lines they swore they never would, and each begins to question what they thought they always wanted.


Lark Notes :
I often write about super-achievers because I’m fascinated by extreme personality types. What drives someone to become a billionaire? The back-and-forth between Blake and Ramses is my favorite. It’s like a fencing match where they can’t stop taking slashes at each other just to see how well the other person parries the strike. They’re on fire because they finally found someone worth fighting but they don’t understand partnership, they only know how to win. – Sophie

"Minx" is a dark contemporary romance and a complete standalone. It is intended for mature readers and contains spicy scenes not suitable for all.