#BookReview: Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #2) by Abby Jimenez

Synopsis: They’re falling in love, yet they’ve never met. Maybe fate can intervene in a heartwarming “what-if” short story about new beginnings by the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly.

Holly is dealing with the impending death of her grandmother and still reeling from a bad breakup. One bright spot: a Valentine’s Day card on Holly’s windshield—even if it wasn’t meant for her. An amusing mistake soon turns into a lovely exchange of anonymous notes, little acts of kindness, and a growing affection between two strangers. What happens when one of them has to say goodbye?

#TeaserTuesday: Uncertain Foundations by @CarringtonEmily @RABTBookTours @changelingpress

LGBTQ, Paranormal Women’s Fiction

Date Published: May 17, 2024

 

 

They’ve been there for each other through death and life, through pain and joy. Their love life has held them together through all external dangers. But what happens when the threat seems to come from within?

Charlie, half werewolf, has never felt so uncertain. Everything he’s trusted in -- his eyesight, his psychic ability, his confidence in making decisions -- is under attack. Even his mate, his Life dancer, Luis, seems untrustworthy.

Luis, a psychic vampire, is consumed by terror and paranoia. Unable to tell fact from fiction, and feeling Charlie pulling away, he lashes out.

These two lovers who have stood the test of time find themselves on unsteady ground. Can their love prevail despite the terror working its way through the pack?

#BookReview: Hideaway (Devil's Night #2) by @PenDouglas @lexilikestoread

Synopsis: All the twisted games are back as Devil's Night returns in this dark romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas, now with bonus material.

Buried in the shadows of the city, there’s an abandoned hotel called The Pope, surrounded by a mystery about the hidden twelfth floor and the guest who never checked out. Banks knows the local legend, but Kai Mori believes the myth around the hotel. He and his friends think they know her, think they can scare her, but Banks knows something they don’t. Even though she struggles to hide everything she feels when Kai looks at her, the person he seeks is much closer than he’ll ever realize.

She’ll never reveal her secret. This Devil’s Night, Kai will be the hunted one.  

But Banks doesn’t know what Kai had to turn into to survive three years in prison. He wants the hotel, its guest, and his life back. But the more he’s around Banks, the more Kai realizes this new version of himself is exactly who he was meant to be.

Kai’s seen her hideaway. It’s time for Banks to see his.

#ReleaseBlitz for Brutal Intentions Vol 1. by Lilith Vincent @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Brutal Intentions Vol I

A Forbidden Romance 18+ Comic

Author: Lilith Vincent

Genre: Forbidden Romance
Tropes: Stepfather/Stepdaughter, Breeding, NSFW

Launch Date: May 14, 2024

BLURB

He's dangerous, drop dead gorgeous, a grade-A asshole—and her new stepfather. Laz and Mia are the black sheep of their families and they discover a forbidden attraction to each other…but do they dare act on it?

Based on the hit novel BRUTAL INTENTIONS by Lilith Vincent with over 200 uncensored 18+, full color pages. Art by Debora Lancianese.

#BookReview: Pumpkin Spice Puppy by @LaurienBerenson

Synopsis: Melanie Travis and her pedigree poodles are back on the case in an adorably giftable, fall time-themed hardcover by award-winning author Laurien Berenson!

It’s autumn in Connecticut and there’s a chill in the air, the fall leaves are a riot of color, and pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season. Melanie Travis is perennially busy, of course—but when the owner of a local pet supply shop is found murdered, sleuthing tops her To Do list . . .


Between taking care of her family and assorted Standard Poodles, Melanie is also working as a special needs tutor for Howard Academy, a private school in Greenwich, where her younger son attends kindergarten. This year, the headmaster has come up with an idea for a school fundraiser. All students will participate in a town-wide treasure hunt, with grades competing against each other.

Tokens shaped like pumpkin spice muffins have been hidden in downtown stores. Students will scramble to collect as many as they can in exchange for prizes. At first all goes smoothly, and the uptick in foot traffic to the stores is a win-win. . . . . Until the pet supply shop owner lodges a complaint. When Melanie stops by to smooth things over, she instead finds the man dead, a knife in his back, and his loyal, ever-vigilant Chow Chow locked in the storeroom.

Over the headmaster's objections, Melanie is once again drawn into an investigation. It doesn't take her long to gather a list of suspects, from neighbors balking about the number of rescue Chows the man was fostering in his home, to the landlord who’d filed an eviction notice against him, to the bitter ex-wife who is happy he's gone. With the fundraiser soon drawing to a close and celebrations imminent, Melanie will have to follow every clue—before the biggest prize is staying alive . . .

#BookTour: Soft Lies & Hard Truths by Dalia Dupris @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

California Heart Series, Book 3

 

Contemporary Romance

Date Published: 04-17-2024

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

 

Heartbroken and mortified by mean-spirited taunts and social media pictures of her looking like a hot mess at her ex-boyfriend’s wedding, Leah James decides to accept her friend, Miguel Montoya’s, offer to take a road trip to their hometown of Santa Lorena.

Miguel, ex-Marine turned fitness trainer, is done pretending that he doesn’t have strong feelings for Leah. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he knew she was the one, and now this trip provides the perfect opportunity to take their relationship to the next level.

Will shocking lies, deceits, and half-truths dampen the fiery sparks of passion that ignite when Leah and Miguel are forced to share a cozy honeymoon cottage, or will they overcome their fears and build a brighter future based on honesty and love?

#BookBlitz: Lincoln's Return by Julian T. Morrow @RABTBookTours

 

Speculative Historical Fiction

Date Published: March 2024

 

Imagine if one of the most revered American Presidents returned in time to run again for the presidency. Julian T. Morrow’s “Lincoln’s Return” is not just a book. It’s a riveting tale of hope, redemption, and the power of leadership, with a unique premise that will intrigue you.

Amidst a nation on the brink of discord and disillusionment, a figure of remarkable significance emerges, embodying the very essence of America’s greatest president, Abraham Lincoln. However, a captivating twist sets this narrative apart from others. Lincoln is reborn as a woman, Sharmila Stone, offering a fresh and intriguing perspective on a historical figure.

As Sharmila navigates the complexities of modern America, she draws upon the wisdom of Lincoln’s past life and the strength of her newfound identity. With Lincoln’s memories as her guide, she embarks on a mission to unite a fractured nation and confront contemporary challenges. This narrative offers a captivating blend of metaphysical possibilities and historical and psychological fiction, engaging you in a unique reading experience.

Through Sharmila’s eyes, readers are immersed in the resurgence of Lincoln’s timeless values—empathy, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. But can this president’s spirit, intertwined with the experiences of a contemporary woman, pave the way for a brighter future?

“Lincoln’s Return” is not just a captivating novel. It’s an engaging voyage that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the past to illuminate the path forward.