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Friday, August 13, 2021

COVER REVEAL: In Death I Live by Lindsay Becs




Title: In Death I Live
Author: Lindsay Becs
Genre: Dark Reverse Harem Romance
Cover Design: Books and Moods Design
Release Date: September 17, 2021


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I’ve died several deaths over the years. Each time another piece of my soul destroyed, leaving me emptier than the time before. I came to accept that fact, knowing death—true death—would descend on me sooner rather than later.

I thought I ran away from the devil—the man who’s ruled my life—for the last time, but he found me anyway. Sculpting me once more into the good girl he needs for his bidding. Forcing me to live with strangers to learn their secrets, knowing that they’re evil, like him. But I’ll go willingly to protect the one person I love.

But these men? These so-called demons? I’m not convinced they’re like him at all. If they truly are, it’s only because they were fallen angels forced to serve a devil of their own.

If I’m right, then maybe we can all crawl out of this hell of a life together and live after all.

Now, the only question that remains is: which side is the lesser of two evils?







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“What is that?” I ask, still trying to make out what’s ahead of us. It’s a blurred object. He slows down more than he already has with the fierce rain falling, and as we inch closer, I can tell it’s a person walking along the road. “Why the fuck is someone walking that close to the road at night in this weather?”
“I don’t know,” he muses. The closer we get, the smaller the figure seems rather than larger. The closer we get, I can tell it’s a girl walking. She’s barely covered in only a T-shirt. No pants. No shoes.
“Pull over,” I tell him, and as soon as he slows enough, I jump out to run to the girl. “Hey!” I call out, but she just keeps stumbling ahead, not looking back, like she can’t hear me. Maybe she can’t through the loud storm roaring around us. “Hey! Are you okay?” I try again but nothing.
I swallow down everything inside telling me to leave her alone as I get closer to her. With each step I take toward her, the more I see. Blood dripping down her legs. And even though her shirt is soaked, I can tell it’s stained red.
Tentatively, I reach out to put a hand on her shoulder. “Hey, you alright?” I ask again.
She stops, and I nearly walk into her. Slowly, her head turns to look back at me. To where my hand is touching her. She looks lost. Frozen. Unaware and zoned the fuck out. It’s eerie seeing someone with a dead look like that in their eyes. Her face looks like she was beaten to a pulp with a swollen cheek, busted lip and black eye that’s almost completely shut. Her teeth chatter from the cold of the rain, and I wonder where she came from and what the hell happened to her.
But then I think that I can’t care. It’s not my business, and I should turn around and get back into the car with Dominic.
Except I can’t.
There’s something in her dead eyes that is pulling me in, and I feel a need to protect her. Because she isn’t dead. She’s fighting to live.






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Lindsay Becs has always enjoyed writing as an outlet and a fun hobby. Having pushed outside her box, she wrote and self-published her first book in 2017. Now, she hopes to continue to explore deeper into the world of writing. Tragically beautiful love stories are what she enjoys writing most, but who knows what the future will hold.
Lindsay is also an avid reader, Netflix binger, and never goes far without coffee first. She wishes fall lasted all year long, and peanut M&M’s are her writing fuel. She is from the Buckeye state of Ohio but is privileged to have lived all over the world with her military husband, their three crazies, and nine-year-old puppy.


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COVER REVEAL: Beat by Beat by Kaylee Ryan




Title: Beat by Beat
Series: Riggins Brothers #5
Author: Kaylee Ryan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Cover Design: Lori Jackson Designs
Release Date: September 7, 2021


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Wren

Being a single mom is not how I envisioned life would turn out. But after my happily ever after ended way too soon, I’m doing my best and taking each day as it comes. Life is full of surprises, though, both good and bad... like Marshall Riggins coming to my rescue in the pharmacy line.

The gorgeous Riggins brother has a heart of gold and looks mighty fine as a knight in shining armor, but I don’t need a handout nor the distraction. Too bad my heart doesn’t get the memo.

Suddenly he’s everywhere I am. With his stubborn smile and dark blue eyes, he sees way more than I wish he would. He looks beyond the broken fragments of my being and still wants me. I can’t help but think maybe he’s my second chance at a happy ending.

Marshall

After watching my brothers find their magic and settling down, it’s time to admit I want what they have. It’s not just about the passion but the soul connection. The beautiful brunette fumbling through her purse in front of me in line doesn’t just catch my attention. She steals my heart.

Wren Wheeler is as stubborn as the day is long. The gorgeous single mom doesn’t want to accept my help... or my friendship. But her adorable baby girl doesn’t agree. In fact, she loves me. And the longer I spend with both of them, I know walking away isn’t an option.

She’s afraid of having her heart broken again, but I’m not going anywhere. I’ve slowly fallen for Wren. And beat by beat, I think she’s falling too.







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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she's not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.


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RELEASE BLITZ: The Golden Boy by Shay Mitchel




Title: The Golden Boy
Series: Eastside #1
Author: Shay Mitchel
Genre: MM Erotic Romance
Release Date: August 13, 2021


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NICK

I can’t find the right words to tell him that I’ve never had some one in my bed that was so tuned into reading me. I don’t know how my body communicated…so clearly to him, but boy did he get the message…Mind. Blown.

My life is going pretty well. I have a successful construction company, a beautiful house, and a close-knit extended family. I’ll admit I was sort of looking for that special someone, but I certainly didn’t expect the perfect man to literally fall into my arms. Pete is gorgeous, single, and not put off by my….sizable problem. But when he’s not throwing himself at me, he’s running away. I just want to take care of him, feed him a decent meal, and keep him warm at night. Why won’t he let me?

PETE

I’ve never dated. I’ve pursued and conquered, I’ve flirted and entrapped… but I haven’t gone on dates. Gahhh…..the whole process sucks. Why is this so hard?

I’ve failed out of my college classes, I’m about to be homeless, and everyday I walk a fine line between between being fairly functional and completely loosing my shit. When a sexy construction worker comes into my life, he stands out like something shiny and clean next to the dumpster fire that is my existence. He’s kind and gentle and treats me so well it makes me want to roll myself up like a burrito in my comforter and hide from all the feels I get when we’re together. Nick is hot as hell and the chemistry between us is undeniable, but I’m not sure if even his precocious 8 year old niece and a family of ferrets will be able to get me to admit that Nick is exactly what I need.

The Golden Boy is an MM erotic romance with a little bit of an age gap and a lot of heat. There is mention of a non-con event in Pete's back story with reference to specific but non-graphic memories of the event. He also has a history of suicidal ideation and a discussion of this comes up several times. Pete is bisexual and he engages in both MM(often!) and MF(once) pairings. The Golden Boy is the first book in the Eastside series. There is no cliff hanger and it can be read as a stand alone, but Pete and Nick's story continues in the second book in the series, The Unicorn.







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PETE

I hear him rummaging around in the Sub-Zero. I glance up – and suddenly forget how to breathe. Nick stands with his body, his spectacular naked body, backlit by the open refrigerator. The man is not wearing a stich of clothing, not even socks. Sweat drips down the groove of his spine, so that the sparse hair is matted with moisture, and it begs to be licked. Fucking hell. Uh…Lynn…sorry, but I didn’t complete your data entry today because I couldn’t seem to find a convenient place to set my computer while I was pounding Nick’s ass.
“…kale and oranges…some protein powder…” Nick turns around with a fist full of green stuff and a carton of almond milk, his huge cock swaying between his legs in front of a low-hanging sack.
“…and ginger…do you want one?” Every muscle on his body is swollen and hard, the veins of his arms and neck bulge, the muscles of his abdomen shift as he breathes…oh yeah…breathing…I let out a long exhalation.
“I thought you were…self conscious…” I stutter as I continue to stare.
“Hmm?” He looks down at his sweaty chest, as if he somehow forgot he wasn’t wearing anything. “I guess I’m not around you…sorry.” He gives me a not very sorry grin. “I’m used to living alone. I always hang my sweaty workout stuff in the laundry room. Smoothie?”
I just shake my head, then watch as a bare naked Nick chops and blends and mixes.
“WiFi working okay for you?” He dabs lightly at his forehead with a rag as he leans against the counter and takes a sip of the green sludge in his glass.
“Uh…yeah…fine…” I can’t take my eyes off him, and I don’t even bother trying to hide that my focus is mostly between his legs. Even completely unaroused, he’s huge. He tips back his head to take another slug of his smoothie, arching against the counter, braced on one arm with the triceps muscle perfectly outlined, hips pushing forward…fuck me.
“I’m going to take a shower. I’ll be back.”
The fuck you will, I think, I’m coming to you.






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Shay is a romance and erotica writer who lives in the metro Detroit area. They write very early in the morning with a cup of coffee, or late in the evening with a margarita, either time you would most often find Shay trying to type around a cat. When not serving the feline members of the household, Shay will most likely be found outside enjoying Michigan's four seasons (which sometimes occur all within the same 24 hour period) and making voice recordings of all the dirty thoughts that pop up at random times. Shay is a sucker for coconut ice cream, blue eyes, and muscles.


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Thursday, August 12, 2021

COVER REVEAL: Indestructible by Charlene Namdhari




Title: Indestructible
Series: Serendipity #4
Author: Charlene Namdhari
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Cover Design: TRC Designs
Model: Ferran Calderon
Release Date: September 23, 2021


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"Forgiveness is an art only love can paint"

My Past:
I loved once
I was abused twice
I was betrayed thrice
I faced death four times

My Present:
I survived. Now, I live by one rule: Don't fuck with a bitch if you don't know how to play the game

My Future:
I'll take what I want, how I want when I want, and that goes for him too. Even if his heart belongs to another.







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Born and raised in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa, she now lives in the City of Gold, Johannesburg. Charlene’s days are an energetic mixture of a full time job, a wife and mom to two beautiful teenagers and four dogs. She holds a law degree and is a passionate events manager.

Charlene enjoys travelling, a Mediterranean cruise being her most recent venture. She hopes to retire to a beautiful seaside cottage where she can spend lazy days on the beach drinking cocktails and focus all her energy on writing. She is of the firm opinion that one should not give up on a dream but rather make every attempt to get there no matter how long it takes.

Her love for writing stemmed from an avid interest in English at School, more so Literature and enjoyed writing short stories. She attempted her first full length novel fifteen years ago and although she loved the finish product decided she’d write mainly as a hobby and only recently sought publishing.

Believing writing is the wings to holistic escapism, she makes the time in her busy schedule giving life to her dreams of bringing together passion filled heroes and heroines in a happily ever after.


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RELEASE BLITZ: Revelation: Isn't What It Seems by Eva Winners




Title: Revelation: Isn't What It Seems
Series: Love Isn't What It Seems #3
Author: Eva Winners
Genre: Billionaire Romance
Release Date: August 12, 2021


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Layla is a disappointment to her family.

Haunted by her trauma.

A yearly reminder by a stranger ensures she never forgets her mistake.

Maxim is loved by everyone. Darkness within him demands control. His experience in the military left no room for softness.

Layla and Maxim’s paths cross, more than once. When their paths cross at the masquerade ball, the sizzling attraction takes on a whole new level.

What happens when Layla figures out who’s her mysterious man behind the Phantom mask?







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Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.

She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.

Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.

Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.

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COVER REVEAL: A Place to Belong by Alexa Rivers

We are so excited to share the cover reveal for A Place to Belong, by Alexa Rivers, the next book in the Blue Collar Romance Series. Keep reading for more details about this sexy, opposites attract romance.

Title: A Place to Belong

Author: Alexa Rivers 

Release Date: 9/10/2021

Genres: Contemporary Romance

Trope: Opposites Attract Romance, Blue Collar Romance, Emotional Small-Town Romance, Feel-good Romance

From Alexa Rivers comes an opposites attract romance packed with humor, emotion and a sizzling happily ever after.

Horror author Felicity Bell moves to the charming town of Oak Bend after being shunned from the last place she called home. When she walks in the door of her new rental, she doesn’t expect to find a half-naked man standing in her kitchen. There’s just one problem: Wyatt Dawson seems to think it’s his kitchen. Misunderstandings aside, her new neighbor is lumberjack hot, and his grumpiness only makes her more determined to bring a little joy to his life, even if he’d rather be left alone.

Burned by his past, Wyatt isn’t about to let the cheerful free spirit next door into his heart only for her to crush him when she flits out of town again. But with his well-meaning, matchmaking, mother on the case, these two end up spending far too much time together and things between the unlikely pair quickly heat up. It may be true what they say—opposites do attract, but only if their relationship can survive Wyatt’s interfering ex-girlfriend and Felicity's fear of history repeating itself.

Welcome to Oak Bend, where blue-collar hotties work hard and love even harder, especially when it comes to landing their happily ever after.

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About Alexa Rivers

Alexa Rivers is the author of steamy and heartfelt small town romances.

She lives in a small town herself, complete with nosy neighbors and quirky traditions.

She shares a house with a neurotic dog and a husband who thinks he’s hilarious.

When she’s not writing, she enjoys travelling, baking and decorating cakes, eating those cakes, cuddling fluffy animals, drinking excessive amounts of tea, and absorbing herself in fictional worlds.

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About The Blue Collar Romance Series

Escape to Oak Bend where blue-collar hotties work hard and love even harder.

From broody carpenters to sexy electricians, these eight standalones are packed with small town feels, heat, and heartwarming happily ever afters.

Enjoy your favorite tropes written by an amazing group of authors: Jaymee Jacobs, Alexa Rivers, Evelyn Sola, Kate Carley, Tracy Broemmer, Mila Nicks, Claire Wilder, and Moni Boyce.

Fall head over heels for swoon-worthy book boyfriends who aren’t afraid of a little hard work for that happily ever after.