#BookReview: Dark Corners (Rachel Krall #2) by @megangoldin @StMartinsPress

Synopsis: Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison for breaking and entering, though investigators have long suspected him in the murders of six women. As his freedom approaches, Bailey gets a surprise visit from Maddison Logan, a hot, young influencer with a huge social media following. Hours later, Maddison disappears, and police suspect she’s been kidnapped—or worse. Is Maddison’s disappearance connected to her visit to Bailey? Why was she visiting him in the first place?

When they hit a wall in the investigation, the FBI reluctantly asks for Rachel’s help in finding the missing influencer. Maddison seems only to exist on social media; she has no family, no friends, and other than in her posts, most people have never seen her. Who is she, really? Using a fake Instagram account, Rachel Krall goes undercover to BuzzCon, a popular influencer conference, where she discovers a world of fierce rivalry that may have turned lethal.

When police find the body of a woman with a tattoo of a snake eating its tail, the FBI must consider a chilling possibility: Bailey has an accomplice on the outside and a dangerous obsession with influencers, including Rachel Krell herself. Suddenly a target of a monster hiding in plain sight, Rachel is forced to confront the very real dangers that lurk in the dark corners of the internet.

Rachel Krall, the true crime podcaster star of Megan Goldin’s acclaimed Night Swim returns to search for a popular social media influencer who disappeared after visiting a suspected serial killer.

This title will be released on August 8, 2023.

#CoverReveal for For Christiano, With Hate by @Soraya_Naomi and @GiveMeBooksPR #Giveaway ($50 Amazon gift card)

Title: For Christiano, With Hate

Series: Chicago Syndicate #10

Author: Soraya Naomi

Genre: Dark Mafia Romance

Tropes: Arranged Marriage/Enemies to Lovers

Cover Design: The Final Wrap

Release Date: August 1, 2023

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Teagan's world shatters when she uncovers the mafia ties of her friends Fallon and Luca. To ensure her silence, she's thrust into an unwanted marriage with Christiano, the boss' cousin—an enigmatic man who despises her for this arrangement. Christiano is a methodical killer with no time for women, much less a wife.

But as they’re forced to live together, Teagan's vibrant presence both captivates and challenges him. Yet, their mutual distrust remains steadfast. And if the truth about their union comes to light, it has the potential to set off a full-blown mafia war, putting everyone at risk, particularly Teagan.

As their marriage blurs the line between love and hate, Christiano finds himself torn between his growing attraction to Teagan and the dangerous organization he's sworn to protect.

If he falters, the very existence of the Syndicate will be erased.

A standalone novel from the Chicago Syndicate world.

#BookReview: The Shadow Cabinet (Her Majesty's Royal Coven #2) by Juno Dawson @penguinusa

Synopsis: In the second installment of Juno Dawson's irresistable fantasy trilogy (Lana Harper), a group of childhood friends and witches must choose between what is right and what is easy if they have any hope of keeping their coven--and their world--from tearing apart forever.

Niamh Kelly is dead. Her troubled twin, Ciara, now masquerades as the benevolent witch as Her Majesty's Royal Coven prepares to crown her High Preistess.

Suffering from amnesia, Ciara can't remember what she's done--but if she wants to survive, she must fool Niamh's adopted family and friends; the coven; and the murky Shadow Cabinet--a secret group of mundane civil servants who are already suspicious of witches. While she tries to rebuild her past, she realizes none of her past has forgotten her, including her former lover, renegade warlock Dabney Hale.

On the other end of the continent, Leonie Jackman is in search of Hale, rumored to be seeking a dark object of ultimate power somehow connected to the upper echelons of the British government. If the witches can't figure out Hale's machinations, and fast, all of witchkind will be in grave danger--along with the fate of all (wo)mankind.

Sharp, funny, provocative, and joyous, Juno Dawson's sequel reimagines everything you think you knew about her coven and her witches in a story that spans continents and dives deep into the roots of England and its witchcraft. Ciara, Leonie, Elle, and Theo are fierce, angry, sexy, warm--and absolutely unapologetic as they fight for what they believe in, all in the name of sisterhood.

#BookBlitz: In the Shadow of the Kingmakers by Vahid Imani @RABTBookTours @najistories

 

Historical Mystery / Thriller

 

In this historical thriller inspired by true events, a British espionage plot spirals out of control—with devastating consequences.

It’s the aftermath of WWI and imperialist powers jostle for influence in Tehran, capital of Persia and heart of the Middle East. James Malcolm is a ruthless British spy set on undermining his American and Russian rivals, but when an act of sabotage escalates into an international incident, the kingmaker becomes the pawn.

Rose Pearce works in the English Consulate with her friend Ali, a sweet boy of fourteen. Their simple existence is shattered the day Ali shares the details of a troubling conversation he’s overheard. Rose encourages him to stick to what he knows best: serving tea and trimming roses in the consulate gardens, but Ali is filled with a sense of duty and takes matters into his own hands, changing their lives forever.

Caught in the shifting sands of shadowy espionage, international agendas, and a lust for Western dominance at all costs, James, Rose, and Ali must fight for what they believe in—if they manage to survive at all.

In the Shadow of the Kingmakers is a vivid, heart-stopping exploration of a moment in history that shaped the world we know today.

#ReleaseBlitz for Cajuns. Love. Curves by @KatBaxter9 and @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Cajuns. Love. Curves.

The Guidry Family Series

Authors: Kat Baxter & Emma Lee Jayne

Genre: Steamy Romance Novellas

Tropes: Navy SEALs/Brother's Best Friend/Second Chance

Release Date: July 14, 2023

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USA Today Bestselling Authors Kat Baxter and Emma Lee Jayne bring you three stand alone novellas about a small town family with big ambitions. They aren’t looking for love, but they just might be smart enough to grab it when it lands in their laps.

This series collection includes all three books.

Covert Curves

By Kat Baxter

She’s a run away heiress with a powerful father. He’s the off-duty Navy SEAL coerced into bringing her home safely. From the moment he sees her, all he wants is to protect her, but how can he bring her home when he wants to keep her for his own?

In Too Deep

By Emma Lee Jayne

When she needs a fake boyfriend for a tropical vacation, her penpal steps up. He’s been in love with her, sight unseen, for years, even though she’s his best friend’s little sister…

Scars and Stripes

By Kat Baxter

He comes home broken and wounded. The last person he expects to be his physical therapist is the woman he left behind. Now he’s grabbing this second chance at true love with both hands.

#BookReview: Reconfigured: A Memoir by Barbara Wolf Terao

Synopsis: When Barbara Terao moves into a new home in Washington, two thousand miles from her husband in Illinois, she doesn’t know when—or if—she’ll ever live with him again. Her diagnosis of breast cancer three months later changes both of them in ways they never imagined.


In the ensuing months, Barbara’s husband and adult children show up to help her through a year of difficult treatments and surgery, and Barbara, in her Whidbey Island cottage, learns to listen to her heart and intuition. Nurtured by Douglas fir forests, the Salish Sea, and her community, she changes her life from the inside out. Her journey, she realizes, wasn’t about leaving her husband so much as finding herself. Reconfigured in body, mind, and spirit, Barbara finally has words for what she wants to say—and the strength to be a survivor.

This title will be released on July 18, 2023.

#ReleaseBlitz for Dad's Best Friend Series Part Two @GiveMeBooksPR

OWNED BY MY DAD'S BEST FRIEND

BY IMANI JAY

Forbidden love has never been hotter...

Jasmine

I'm spending a week at my family's beach house. Nothing but sea, sand, and a bit of work to catch up on. Just my usual getaway from the city's hustle and bustle. Or so I thought… until I catch my big, buff, tatted, silver fox neighbor stark naked! Jake O'Malley is twice my age, a goddamn zaddy, and a bada$$ retired Navy SEAL. The stuff of effin wet dreams. Oh, and did I mention he was my dad's best friend growing up? Looks like my summer getaway is about to get scorching hot and dripping wet…

Jake

Jasmine is the daughter of a man I called my best friend for half my life. She's also the curviest, smartest, funniest, most delicious and tempting woman I've ever met. From the moment I caught her watching me shower through her window, I knew she was mine. I'm a man who claims what's his and never lets go. Now, I gotta convince my girl we're it, and not just the hottest f*ck of our lives. Her father and anyone else who dares disagree be damned.

Read along for a deliciously forbidden dad's best friend quick and dirty romance. With no cheating, no cliffhanger, a guaranteed HEA, and all the summer heat and dripping wetness you can handle! You're welcome ;-)

#BookReview: Baby Making for Everybody by Ray Rachlin, LM, CPM & Marea Goodman, LM, CPM @HachetteUS

Synopsis: This inclusive, straightforward guide to fertility is What to Expect Before You’re Expecting for families outside the heterosexual nuclear family model—perfect for LGBTQ+ and solo parents who want to have kids but don’t know where to start.   
 
In  Baby Making for Everybody,  queer millennial midwives Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman use their professional expertise to demystify the dizzying process of pursuing parenthood as queer and solo people, offering detailed, gender-affirming, body-positive advice on topics  
The result is a much-needed compassionate step-by-step guide for every aspect of the complicated, messy, and glorious process of building a family. Combining practical information with personal narratives and first-person community wisdom, this book provides prospective parents with the information they need to grow their families.

#BookReview: You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by @KalynnBayron @bloomsburykids

Synopsis: At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night?

This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street.

Charity Curtis has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business.

But the last weekend of the season, Charity's co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity's role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they'll need figure out what this killer is after. Is there is more to the story of Mirror Lake and its dangerous past than Charity ever suspected?

This title will be released on June 20, 2023.

#BookBlitz: Unveiling Your Mate by Mark J. Flowers & Scott D. Flowers @RABTBookTours

 

Revealing Your Expertise & Finding Your Inner Blackbelt

 

Self-Help

Date Published: July 1, 2023

 

 

Ignite your personal awakening and start on a journey of self-discovery that will reveal your unique talents and ignite your personal growth…

In "Unveiling Your Value," prepare to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery as we guide and inspire you to unlock your untapped potential and reveal your hidden expertise—the essence of your inner blackbelt.

Drawing upon decades of experience mentoring students and professionals, we present a comprehensive process to help you identify your unique talents, tap into the wisdom of the past, and awaken the boundless reservoirs of your true capabilities. With our guidance, this book will serve as a catalyst for your personal awakening, enabling you to uncover your inherent mastery and align with your authentic purpose.

Empowered by newfound clarity, you will be equipped to leave an indelible impact in all aspects of your personal and professional life, whether you are a seasoned professional seeking continued growth or an individual forging diverse paths.

Everyone is an expert at something, and we help our readers discover their inner expertise….

#ReleaseBlitz for Kissing A Stranger by @AuthLaceyBlack and @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Kissing A Stranger

A Kissing Games Series Standalone

Author: Lacey Black

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Opposites Attract/Different Worlds

Release Date: July 13, 2023

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Decker

If you ask my family, I’m wasting my life. If you ask me, I’m living it to the fullest. Am I capable of doing more? Absolutely. However, slinging drinks at the resort makes me happy. At least for now. Not that my family would understand.

It’s just another night behind the bar, until it isn’t. She’s everything I never knew I wanted wrapped up in one breathtaking package.

I’m drawn from the start, willing to do what it takes for a little more time. The problem is the sand in the hourglass is running out. Her extended stay is coming to an end, and when it does, I’ll have to let her go.

Even if I don’t want to.

Adeline

I’ve been looking forward to this weekend since my best friend announced her destination wedding. Sure, I wanted to see my oldest friend marry the love of her life, but I also needed a break from life…from my father.

However, even states away, he still manages to control my fate. I wanted one weekend. Three days without the stresses and obligations that come along with having my last name.

For the first time in my life, I ignore my father’s demands and open my eyes to what I truly want. I’m seeing everything around me in a new light, and that includes the hot bartender at the resort.

That’s how I ended up kissing a stranger.