#BookTour: The Valentine Lines by @thebackyardmodel @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

 

Cupid trades arrows for scones in a magical screwball comedy

Romantic Comedy, Humor Novel, Light Fantasy

Tropes: Valentine’s Day romance, Small Town Romance Slow Burn Romance, Found Family, Forbidden Romance, Meddling Family

Publisher: Making Hay Press

Date Published: 12-09-2025

“The Valentine Lines” reimagines Cupid—aka Bart McGee—as an underdog ditching the corporate grind of Mt. Olympus, Inc., for small-town life in quaint Mineral Point, Wisconsin. When Bart launches a matchmaking business and falls in love with a local baker, chaos ensues as his meddling Olympus relatives crash the scene. It’s packed with snappy banter, slapstick escapades, mythological mishaps, and thoughtful explorations of love, trust, and self-discovery.

It’s a modern “Bell, Book, and Candle.” A light, literary escape for readers craving whimsy with emotional resonance.

 

No sex, politics, foul language. Manuscript winner/finalist in CIBA (humor) and Southwest Writers.

#BookTour: Motive by @joestrazzeri.77 @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Meet the Invisible Guest in your wealth-biased relationships

Non-Fiction

Publication Date: October 10, 2025

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing

Successful families and business owners tolerate far too much angst and pain surrounding their material assets and cherished relationships. What if hope for a better way was closer than you knew to be possible?

Packed with uncommon insights, boots on the ground exercises, and real client stories, you will emerge from the experience with a profound exhale of relief, and practical steps to make the journey from friction to ease.

#BookBlitz: The Weight of Dreams by @cnicolesorrell @RABTBookTours

An Ancient Saga of Myth and Magic

Magical Realism / Fantasy

Date Published: October 27, 2025

Publisher: MindStir Media

In a time lost to memory, Etana is born with the Sight and a rare gift whispered down through her bloodline: she can speak with elephants. When her father promises her in marriage to an older man, Etana chooses the unthinkable--she flees. Escaping the ritual that broke her sister, she slips into the wilderness under the watchful eyes of the Beastgod.

Alone but guided by ancestral spirits and a bond with a mysterious elephant, Etana journeys into the realm of myth. A powerful ruler summons her to tame a ferocious elephant meant for war. But to claim her future, she must master more than beasts--she must face enemies, survive betrayal, and confront a court that thrives on secrets and blood.

As kingdoms clash and gods murmur in dreams, Etana rises from fugitive to warrioress, from outcast to commander. In a world where loyalty is eternal and power demands sacrifice, who will she become when everything she loves is threatened?

Told through the rhythms of oral tradition and infused with magic, myth, and cultural memory, The Weight of Dreams is a luminous tale of spiritual resilience, feminine power, and the living bond between human and nature.

 

For readers of magical realism and literary historical fiction who believe the past still speaks--and sometimes, it sings.

 

#BookTour: You Don't See What I See by @ashleysadrnoori @RABTBookTours

 

Children's Book

Date Published: April 14, 205

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

 

 ✨ A heartwarming rhyming story that teaches kids the power of kindness, confidence, and self-acceptance.

Looking into the river,

They saw what they never believed.

They all had something special,

That they first didn’t see.

In You Don’t See What I See, children meet a group of charming animals who feel insecure about their unique traits. From floppy ears to bumpy shells, each animal believes their differences make them less special—until kind words from their friends reveal the truth: what they thought were flaws are actually their strengths.

Through lyrical rhymes and beautifully illustrated pages, this story shows children that the way they see themselves is not always the way others see them. By encouraging gratitude, kindness, and compassion, the book helps kids celebrate their individuality and recognize their true value.

✦ Why Readers Will Love This Book

● Celebrates Uniqueness – Teaches children to embrace their special qualities instead of comparing themselves to others.

 

● Encourages Positive Self-Talk – Shows how kind words can change negative thoughts into uplifting ones.

 

● Builds Confidence & Resilience – Inspires young readers to believe in themselves and appreciate their strengths.

 

● Fosters Empathy & Gratitude – Reminds kids to be kind to others while also being gentle with themselves.

 

● Engaging & Fun – Written in playful rhyme with vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers.

 

● Perfect for Families & Classrooms – A wonderful read-aloud that sparks conversations about self-worth, kindness, and emotional growth.

 

● For Ages 4–8 – Ideal for preschool through early elementary school children.

 

✨ Whether at bedtime, in the classroom, or as part of social-emotional learning, You Don’t See What I See is a book children will want to read again and again—while carrying its life-changing message with them forever.

#BookBlitz: Killer Friends by @chriskarlsenwriter @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Bloodstone Series #4

Historical Suspense

Date Published: 11-10-2025

Publisher: Books to Go Now

Henrietta Newell stormed into the detective bureau. She claimed her adult son was missing and feared for his safety. The detectives attempted to reassure her that the absence of a bachelor in his thirties, in a city like London, wasn’t extraordinary. Despite their efforts, she insisted an investigation be conducted, reminding them of her political connections.

Detective Rudyard Bloodstone and his partner were told to look into the matter. Their investigation reveals evidence of suspicious and unusual activity but no clues regarding the man’s disappearance. The few leads they develop take them from the world of wealthy families and into the secret society of sexual peculiarities.

The detectives discover the victim didn’t simply disappear. He was murdered. They have the evidence except for one problem, they’re missing is the victim’s body.

#BookTour: Lovers, Players, Seducers Book IV by @jerreece4559 @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

 

When Lavender Meets Flint! It’s Magic!

Lovers, Players & Seducers - Book 4

Romance Suspense

Date Published: 06-05-2025

Flint Ambrose Deville and Lavender Ann Lundy discover a love that’s as electrifying as it is unexpected, yet danger brews in the shadows of their Silicon Valley Lives.

Nicholas La Cour, haunted by his family’s turbulent legacy, is thrust back into a battle he thought he’d left behind when his old nemesis, Dante Channing, resurfaces. Alongside the enigmatic group known as the Whispers, Dante brings with him a threat that could shatter the fragile balance the La Cour and Deville family has fought so hard to restore.

As Lavender and Flint navigate the challenges of their budding romance, they’re drawn into a web of intrigue that tests their courage, loyalty, and trust in one another. With the Orchid Lover’s power dormant but far from gone, and the Veil stirring once again, the stakes are higher than ever.

What if the love they’ve found isn’t enough to protect them from the secrets of the past? What if the balance they’ve restored comes at a price none of them are prepared to pay?

Will passion and loyalty triumph, or will the La Cour and Deville family be consumed by forces they can no longer control? And can Nicholas La Cour protect his family from the nemesis of his past?

In Lovers, Players, Seducers Book IV: When Lavender Meets Flint! It’s Magic! ~ love collides with destiny, and every decision could be their last.

#BookTour: To Eternity and Back by #RAVarghese @RABTBookTours

Nonfiction

Date Published: June 24, 2025

Publisher: BlackBox

The Multiverse comprises different realms of reality as apparent in its map.

The first realm is made up of different kinds of substances with specific powers. These range from the world of pure matter (quantum fields) to various embodied forms of life, consciousness and rational thought (microbial, botanical, mammalian, et al.) to the world of pure spirit (angelic).

The second realm encompasses the agents who "operate" the substances. These range from unicellular microbes to plants to animals to human beings to angels.

Then there is the realm of purpose, beauty, the virtues, right and wrong, good and evil.

Finally, we have the worlds that will never end: Plenitude on the one side, Heaven; and Void on the other, Hell.

Our journey through the Multiverse begins with the Mission Control Center.

Here we find the Source of all that exists, we discover that Its Life has no beginning or end and, finally, that It is Tri-personal, Three Centers in One infinite Mind and Will.

Next, we explore the Metaverse of Mind, the cosmos in which we live with its five domains of mind.

Underlying the Metaverse is the MindField, infinite-eternal Mind.

We then move to the world of Homo sapiens, the highest form of mind in the physical world.

From there we go to the realm of pure minds, the world of good and evil spirits/angels.

Next up is the religious history of humanity that culminates in the Incarnation of Infinity and the descent of the divine Spirit.

The Incarnation bestowed on Homo sapiens the God Gene, the Life of God.

Those who live with the divine Life offered to them enter into eternal ecstasy; those who reject it suffer the endless agony of separation.

Finally, you will meet your Secret Lover.

#ReleaseBlitz: The Truth About Luxury Travel by @regal_luxury_travel @RABTBookTours

 

Travel

Date Published: 12-04-2025

Most travelers plan their trips the hard way, with hours of research, endless tabs, and constant second-guessing. In The Truth About Luxury Travel, Raymond Giles reveals a better way to see the world: through the eyes of a professional luxury travel concierge who turns ordinary vacations into effortless, unforgettable experiences.

Drawing on decades of global travel experience, from Navy expeditions to corporate assignments and visits to more than fifty UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Giles explains what luxury travel really means. This book is not about spending more money; it is about traveling smarter.

Inside, readers will learn:

• What a luxury travel advisor actually does and why it is more personal than a booking site.

• How concierge-level planning saves time, reduces stress, and often costs less than do-it-yourself travel.

• The real truth about travel costs, hidden perks, and industry myths that keep travelers from better experiences.

• Essential insights on group travel, insurance, money management, and safety abroad.

• How to plan with purpose and design an itinerary that feels effortless, intentional, and memorable.

Blending expert advice with real client stories, Giles offers a transparent look inside the world of modern luxury travel where value, personalization, and peace of mind matter more than price tags.

Whether you are planning your next getaway, managing corporate retreats, or simply curious about how high-level travel planning works, The Truth About Luxury Travel is a practical and engaging guide that shows how to elevate every journey without losing authenticity or control.

#BookBlitz: Accused Again by @michaeljkundu @RABTBookTours

The Michael Fletcher Series, Book 2

Mystery / Thriller

Date Published: December 11, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

The Michael Fletcher Series: A Riveting Legal Thriller Saga

Book 2: Accused Again - Freedom Was Just the Beginning

Michael Fletcher thought his nightmare was over. After spending decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, he was finally free. But just as he begins to rebuild his life, the unthinkable happens-he's accused of murder again.

With the justice system poised to condemn him once more, Michael finds himself at the center of a gripping courtroom battle. As he fights to clear his name, an unexpected ally from his past emerges, offering to help him untangle a sinister web of lies and corruption. This time, the stakes are higher than ever-will Michael prove his innocence, or will he be lost to the system once again?

From award-winning author Michael J. Kundu, The Michael Fletcher Series is a gripping psychological and legal thriller saga exploring the unyielding quest for truth, justice, and redemption.

Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly.

• High-stakes legal drama
• Powerful themes of injustice, resilience, and redemption
• A thought-provoking journey through the flaws of the justice system

Start the series today and join Michael Fletcher in his fight for truth!

 

#BookTour: Great Exploitations (A Hollywood Fable) by #KRLevin @RABTBookTours

Fiction / Satire

Publication Date ‏: ‎ April 19, 2025

Publisher ‏: ‎ BearManor Media

Hollywood is brutal, especially for an aging TV writer who is not connecting with her audience. Unemployed Charlotte DeBlane finds herself at precisely that moment until she turns her tragic youth into a sparkly tweenaged dramedy.

The legendary Fable Studios snaps up her project as a vehicle for their newest hot starlet, Milary Stanton. Despite a tsunami of production nightmares, the show becomes a smash hit.

When the disappearance of an essential crew member wreaks of corporate foul play, Charlotte finds her dream job turned into a nightmare. Ultimately, the inevitable forces of money, power, and talent collide, forcing Charlotte to choose where her future leads.

K.R. has been working in Hollywood for more than four decades. Some of his early credits include special effects on Mystic Pizza, and Leadman on Breakin 2 is Electric Boogaloo. He also worked on the original Lizzie McGuire and went on to prop master many kids’ shows, from Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide to Wizards of Waverly Place and Lab Rats. K.R. lives in California with his therapist/author wife. 

#BookTour: Early Snow by #KevinWolf @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Mystery

Date Published: 11-15-2025

Odyssey Pruit paints pictures of the ghosts and spirits she saw in the halls of an old hotel where she worked ten years before. GUY HOGAN doesn’t believe in ghosts. Hogan is hired to guard Odyssey’s pictures for her first art show in the same old hotel. When an early blizzard closes the roads, knocks out the power and telephone, Hogan is trapped in the hotel with Odyssey’s quirky fans. When imps and ghouls make their presence known, Hogan questions his doubts, and the answer could be murder.

#Tease: Holiday Fatigue by @CarringtonEmily @RABTBookTours @changelingpress

Gay Christmas Romance, Medical, Interracial

Date Published: December 5, 2025

For husbands Peter and Abe, Christmas is a time for miracles -- and unexpected party crashers.

 

Peter is all set to make this Christmas season the best for his husband. That is, until a cat is all but thrown into his lap and an unexpected and unwanted man crashes at their house for the holidays. Worse than the lack of privacy is the curtailing of their light BDSM play.

Abe can’t say no when an old flame begs for a place to stay. Temporarily. This man has fallen on hard times and needs a little kindness. However, there’s something more he wants than a roof over his head. As Abe struggles against seasonal depression, a couple of cats come to enliven the home he shares with Peter.

Between grief, jealousy, and a prying houseguest, can Abe and Peter kindle their spirits toward lovemaking and the holidays?

 

WARNING: Holiday Fatigue includes references to cutting behavior and thoughts of suicide that may be triggers for some readers, as well as mention of animal cruelty.

#BookBlitz: The Lonely Prisoner by @michaeljkundu @RABTBookTours

The Michael Fletcher Series, Book 1

An Award-Winning Psychological Thriller

Mystery / Thriller

Date Published: February 26, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

At just 25 years old, Michael Fletcher is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 26 years in prison. Despite his desperate pleas of innocence, the system turns a blind eye, leaving him trapped behind bars. But Michael refuses to surrender to fate. Within the sterile confines of his cell, he educates himself, mentors others, and clings to the hope that justice will one day prevail.

Upon his long-awaited release, Michael embarks on a daunting mission to uncover the truth behind his wrongful conviction. Yet, freedom is not what he expected. The world has changed, and shocking revelations force him into a battle against corruption, deception, and the scars of his past. Can he reclaim the life that was stolen from him?

Award Winner in the Psychological Genre of the International Firebird Book Awards

Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly.

• High-stakes legal drama
• Powerful themes of injustice, resilience, and redemption
• A thought-provoking journey through the flaws of the justice system

Keep reading The Michael Fletcher Series with Accused Again – Freedom Was Just the Beginning

#BookTour: Murder on the Squid Row Run by @juliashovein @RABTBookTours

Mystery

Date Published: June 10, 2025

Publisher: MindStir Media

Set sail for suspense in the thrilling first installment of the Sailing Mystery Series!

In Murder on the Squid Row Run, oboist Georgiana Quilter is finally hitting her stride—with a dream orchestra job and a new apartment. But when she agrees to pose as a celebrity’s girlfriend during a glamorous international sailing rally, things take a dark and deadly turn.

A body turns up on board. A child disappears. A saboteur strikes. As the Squid Row Run heads from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Georgiana races to uncover secrets buried at sea—all while navigating a fake romance that’s becoming dangerously real.

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, strong female sleuths, and nautical adventures, authentic maritime details inspired by the author’s own seven-year circumnavigation. Suspense, wit, and danger at every port

#BookTour: Domestic Silence by @tutyashar @RABTBookTours

Poetry

Domestic Silence by Tut Yashar is a powerful poetry collection that gives voice to the quiet battles many endure but rarely share. Written over the span of 18 months, these poems weave a deeply personal yet universal journey of survival and resilience in seek of liberation.

Through raw honesty and lyrical rhythm, Tut Yashar explores themes of love, loss, injustice, silence and happiness. At its heart, this book reflects the emotional reality of abuse—not only the pain itself but also the loneliness, judgment, and shame that often follow. Each poem is both confession and release, inviting readers to feel seen, validated, and less alone in their own struggles.

Domestic Silence is not just about one story—it is about many. It speaks to anyone who has felt trapped, silenced, or invisible, whether by circumstances, relationships, or society. It reminds us that healing is possible, that freedom can be reclaimed, and that our voices deserve to be heard.

Whether you are a survivor, an ally, or someone seeking deeper understanding of the human condition, this book offers hope, comfort, courage, and connection.

#BookBlitz: The Quest for Freedom by @theconquesttrilogy @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Epic Fantasy

Date Published: 07-05-2025

Affer was once a peaceful planet, until a war broke out between its six inhabiting species. The humans, who were once the mightiest force on Affer, were massacred in droves, and the ones who survived the onslaught were reduced to mere slaves. The five other species divided the humans amongst themselves and returned to their respective kingdoms.

The years passed, turning into decades and centuries, without any change. Eventually, the humans had accepted their fate as slaves. All except one. Four hundred and seventy-three years later, Fletcher Rush starts his journey to free his kind...and conquer the planet.

 

#ReleaseBlitz: For the Sake of Family (The Brothers Brown, A Family Saga, Part 2) by @rgstanford.writes @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

for the sake of family

Family Saga, Historical Fiction, Native American

Date Published: 12-01-2025

Based on a true story.

Set in the late 1890’s, The Brothers Brown - a family saga, Part 2 - For the Sake of Family is a sweeping frontier saga of love, guilt, and redemption - an unflinching portrait of a man’s descent into madness amid the unforgiving wilds of Indian Territory.

When Matt Brown boards a northbound train, he carries more than a pistol. He carries the weight of his brother’s death, a marriage strained to its breaking point, and a conscience at war with itself. A doctor’s brown vial of medicine offers fleeting relief but soon draws him into a darker world where pain and guilt blur into something far more dangerous.

His wife, Milla, proud and rooted in her Choctaw heritage, stands as both his anchor and his judge as the world around them shifts under the weight of change and loss.

From Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the wooded banks of Bokchito Creek, two families are bound by tragedy and love, vengeance and mercy. A celebration meant to heal ignites old resentments. A family gathering ends in bloodshed. And a winter dance turns deadly, forcing each to face the cost of survival, forgiveness, and the ties that bind them.

Steeped in the spirit of the Choctaw Nation and the rough mercy of the Old West, For the Sake of Family is a haunting tale of madness, murder, and the fragile hope that redemption can be found on the far side of ruin.

#PreOrderBlitz: The Book of Wine and Sorrow by @ericavedissian @angryreporter @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

The Martyr's Vow series, Book 4

Urban Fantasy/Adventure

Date Published: 12-15-2025

Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing

Newlyweds Armand and Vonnie are traveling to Armenia, where Armand hopes to reconnect with his estranged culture and investigate his family’s troubled history. But when a sadistic oligarch kidnaps them, their honeymoon spirals into a living nightmare.

Frightened and far from home, Armand and Vonnie race against time to locate a powerful artifact before their captor does, or they’ll join the dead in the underworld forever. The couple’s frantic quest takes them to lush mountains, desolate monasteries, and bustling markets, but they’re not traveling alone. A distant cousin with a penchant for stretching the truth, a mythological strongman who hurls boulders like skipping stones, and a stuffy ghost with a love for poetry join them on this macabre treasure hunt.

Armand must summon the courage of his ancestors and sacrifice himself for love, or the Scribe of Death will come for his beloved.

 

Bittersweet and brutal, The Book of Wine and Sorrow is the thrilling conclusion to The Martyr’s Vow series and a heart-aching testament to survival and wrestling with your demons.

#BookBlitz: It Came Upon One Christmas Eve by #SRKerr @RABTBookTours

 

Holiday Short Stories

This is a selection of short stories perfect for the dark, cold nights of the Christmas season. Each warm tale is set on Christmas Eve and is best enjoyed from a comfortable armchair by the fireside, as the special ambience of Christmas fills the room and our hearts.

Within these six stories, you will discover a rich variety of seasonal magic. One tale takes you to a snowbound ancestral home, where family secrets are finally revealed beneath a blanket of white. Another follows a German refugee in the 1940s who, by joining the local junior football team, finds hope and a sense of belonging during the festive period.

You'll also encounter unexpected meetings at a lonely country crossroads, where characters' destinies become entwined on the most magical night of the year. The collection journeys further afield to the warmth and wonder of an Australian Christmas, where high summer temperatures provide a striking contrast to the traditional spirit of the season.

One story features two old neighbours returning to their hometown, doing their utmost to recreate the cherished Christmases of years gone by. Each narrative offers its own unique perspective on the joy, togetherness and wonder that define this special time of year.

This book is lovingly crafted for readers of all ages and backgrounds who delight in the spirit of Christmas. Let these stories bring warmth and festive cheer into your home.

#CoverReveal: Shadow of the Ghost Light by @write.rewrite.read @tfjohnson.author @bookwyrmpress

We're proud to present the cover for Shadow of the Ghost Light by TF Johnson and Imogen Elvis! Coming February 2026!

Shadow of the Ghost Light (The Calicas Chronicles #1)

Expected Release Date: February 2026

Genre: Gaslamp Romantasy/ Phantom of the Opera Retelling

When the theatre burned down, it left behind more than ghosts ...

Best friends Carina and Mae are ecstatic to be performing at the newly rebuilt Angel Theatre. But disaster haunts the opening season: in a twist of fate, Mae is unable to take the stage, while Carina is elevated to the lead.

The new manager of the theatre, Rhett, is determined to prove himself to his distinguished family - by any means necessary. And Erik, emotionally and physically scarred from the fires of the past, desperately searches for meaning through his music.

Alongside a string of deaths at the theatre, friendships will be tested and love lost and found as the cast and crew race to discover the killer.

Romance, magic, music and murder intertwine in this fantasy retelling of The Phantom of the Opera.

COMING SOON!