#BookBlitz: The Total Knockout by @CookieOwrites @XpressoTours $20 Amazon gift card

The Total Knockout
Cookie O’Gorman
(Southern U O’Brien Brothers, #4)
Publication date: September 28th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Maisie Hawthorne doesn’t do boyfriends.

Or girlfriends. Or relationships. Burned in the past, the scrappy bartender knows better than to trust a pretty face. Dex O’Brien is gorgeous (with or without the scar). Pierced, tatted, annoyingly attractive. She knew he was trouble even before she saw him fight. Her mind told her to stay away—but her heart wouldn’t listen.

Dex O’Brien doesn’t do love.

Not the romantic kind anyway. Sure, he loves his family, would defend them with his dying breath. And yeah, he loves baseball and fighting too. But falling in love? No thanks. Too messy. Dex couldn’t care less, especially about the bookish bartender with the smart mouth and beautiful eyes.

She needs money to pay the bills. He needs a tutor to keep playing ball—even if he’ll never admit it.

When the Southern U Wolves recruit Maisie to tutor Dex, tempers flare and sparks fly.

This new adult sports romance features two scarred souls, one hot-and-hilarious case of enemies-to-lovers, and a sexy set of brothers guaranteed to make you swoon.

The #1 lesson they’ll both learn?

Love is the total knockout you never see coming.

#BookBlitz: Mysteries of Mystic Hills Series by @ccannonauthor @XpressoTours #Giveaway

Murder in Mystic Hills
Chris Cannon
(Mysteries of Mystic Hills, #1)
Publication date: March 27th 2023
Genres: Adult, Mystery, Paranormal

All she wants is a break from adulting… then she rediscovers a world that’s been wiped from her memory.

Preschool teacher Belinda Harbinger’s summer vacation is going off the rails. After receiving a letter stating she’s inherited a tearoom and home, she’s shocked it’s from a beloved aunt she can’t remember… who could speak to the dead. And finding out she has the same power, it’s up to her to solve her mysterious relative’s murder.

Moving to the mystical town, Belinda takes up with a talking cat Familiar and learns she’s the only one who can help her aunt cross over before she becomes a vengeful spirit. But while searching the house for her lost memories, she faces heated magical politics, fresh bodies popping up, and a hidden evil threatening to make her the next victim.

Not knowing who to trust, can she expose a killer and rescue everyone from deadly plays for power?

Murder in Mystic Hills is the spellbinding first book in the Mysteries of Mystic Hills cozy paranormal series. If you like feline sidekicks, quirky characters, and winding trails of clues, then you’ll love Chris Cannon’s humorous hunt for justice.

#BookBlitz: Welcome to Fae Cafe by Jennifer Kropf @XpressoTours #Giveaway

Welcome to Fae Cafe
Jennifer Kropf
Publication date: October 3rd 2023
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Fantasy

On a cozy fall morning, Kate Kole is nestled in a coffee shop in the city of Toronto reading her favourite novel when she accidentally kills a guy who’s being rude to the coffee shop’s cashier. Unfortunately for Kate, the person she killed was a fae assassin of the North Corner of Ever, visiting the human realm in secret.

From there, four deadly fae assassins come to the human realm to hunt her down for breaking a fairy law and killing one of their own. Leading them is Prince Cressica Alabastian, the most feared and deadly fae assassin of the North and heir to the North Corner of Ever.

After the assassins arrive in the human realm, things go terribly wrong. To Prince Cressica’s horror, his assassins unwittingly get roped into running a cozy café on Kate Kole’s behalf. To blend in, the fae assassins are forced to learn how to do basic human activities like cleaning up after themselves, driving without road rage, reading popular fantasy books at book club without getting into alpha male fights over what they’re reading, and in general, be nice, all to blend into regular human society.

With a temper like no other, and deadly power that’s unmatched, Prince Cressica seeks to get revenge on Kate Kole. But as he aims to strike where it will hurt her the most, the Prince finds himself enchanted by his human target in more ways than one. And when the darkness of the Ever Corners comes knocking at the human realm’s door, he needs to make a choice that could cost him everything.

#BookBlitz: Bewitched at the Bash by J.C. Valentine @XpressoTours $50 Amazon gift card

Bewitched at the Bash
J.C. Valentine
(A Coffee Break Mystery, #1)
Publication date: October 4th 2023
Genres: Adult, Mystery, Romance

Bakery owner Lucy is focused on growing her small business when her matchmaking best friend insists she attend the annual Halloween bash in their quaint town to meet some new romantic prospects. Although reluctant, Lucy dons her Day of the Dead costume and shows off her festive Halloween-themed cupcakes at the party. But when her signature treats vanish, Lucy switches to detective mode to uncover the confectionary thief.

Amidst the outrageous costumes, apple bobbing, and spooky decor, she finds an unlikely assistant in Sam, the handsome new firefighter in town. As they team up to solve the sweet mystery of the stolen cupcakes, Lucy wonders if she’s met her perfect match. Will brave Sam fan the flames of romance with shy Lucy, or disappear like her vanished cupcakes by the end of the kooky Halloween night?

#WeekBlitz: Mortice Justice Mort Style by AJ Wilton @RABTBookTours

 

Crime / Thriller Fiction

Date Published: 10-01-2023

Publisher: Shawline Publishing

 

In this thrilling sequel to You Killed My Wife, Mort’s hunt for his wife’s killer takes a huge U-turn, forcing Mort and Pig to question everything they thought they knew…

 

They face unsolved data theft, an armed militia, a school bullying ring and the trauma of a victim of domestic violence…Never wavering in their pursuit of justice, for Mort and Pig their search will culminate in a lethal battle spread across suburban Brisbane.

With their unique skills learnt from the Australian army, combined with their unique computer hacking skills, Mort and Pig venture through many dangerous paths, creating an action thriller full of intrigue and suspense for readers to delve into and enjoy!

#BookTour: Killtown by @ChadLehrmann @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Horror/Thriller

Date Published: 10-23-2021 

Publisher: Didactic Cafe Press

 

Can you survive the night when a murderous competition arrives in a small East Texas town with one road in and no way out?

#BookTour: McMinnville by @mccartneybooks @RABTBookTours

Science Fiction

Date Published: March 24, 2022

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

Two photographs taken on a spring evening in 1950 that seem to show the impossible-we are not alone. A thirteen-year-old girl disappears the same evening, but returns thirty years later without aging a day. A dying detective on the hunt for the answers to one mystery falls afoul of a more profound mystery that calls into question all of human history and the science on which the universe is based. McMinnville is the story of one man's coming to terms with his mortality and the inconceivable, while falling in love for a second time, something he thought was impossible.

Ray Baker is a retired NYPD detective, dying of cancer and dealing with the crushing loneliness after the death of his wife. He wants to make the last few months of his life count by traveling cross country to the places where he grew up. Along the way, he stumbles upon a cold case that took place on May 11, 1950, a few hundred yards from his childhood farm outside of McMinnville, Oregon. At a little past seven in the evening on that day, Evelyn Forsyth was feeding her rabbits when she looked up to see a craft floating soundlessly toward her. She called for her husband, Glenn, to come with his camera. Over a span of a few seconds, he took two photographs before the craft tipped up on edge and sped away. That was the story that appeared in the Telephone Register, McMinnville's local paper under the heading "At Long Last-Authentic Photographs Of Flying Saucer[?]" A month later, the photographs were featured in the June edition of Life Magazine. Were they real or a clever hoax? Ray takes it upon himself to answer this question, applying his considerable detective skills. But in doing so, he steps through the looking glass into a world that makes him question everything. If that was not enough, he also discovers that there is a clock and it is ticking down.

 

McMinnville is the first book in a trilogy that follows Ray Baker's pursuit of life, love, and the truth, which is most definitely out there.

#BookTour: Dolphin Song by Tom Richards @RABTBookTours

 

Fiction / Romance / Adventure

Date Published: January 2021

Publisher:  Storylines Entertainment Ltd

 

Bostonian Dawn McCarthy’s life is shattered following a profound double tragedy. Michael, her Irish husband, drowns in a fiery boating accident off the southwest coast of Ireland. Their only child, Jason, who has witnessed his father’s death, is diagnosed with traumatic mutism and no longer speaks. Following a series of failed therapies, Dawn believes her son will never talk again.

Rejecting the doctor’s advice, Dawn returns with Jason to the remote Irish fishing village of Kilcastle where her husband had lived and died. There, along the rugged Irish Atlantic coastline, she hopes to find a cure for her son. But it is not an easy return for Dawn. She faces daily reminders of what might have been.

The sudden appearance of a wild dolphin delivers newfound hope. In the days that follow, Dawn witnesses a powerful bond grow between Jason and the dolphin as the boy takes his first small steps toward healing. It is only then that she suspects the enigmatic mammal is much more than she had at first supposed.

Dolphin Song is a tale of terrifying tragedy, magical Irish legends and eternal love. Dawn’s voyage takes readers on an unforgettable journey where those we have loved and lost are not gone forever. Instead, we need only take a leap of faith to find them again.

#BookBlitz: A Match Made in Ireland by E.D. Hackett @XpressoTours $10 Amazon gift card

A Match Made in Ireland
E.D. Hackett
Publication date: September 23rd 2023
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

A semester abroad was exactly what she needed, but falling in love with her roommate was not part of the lesson plan.

When Rory, a driven American seeking a much-needed break from her hectic life, lands in Ireland for a semester abroad, she never imagines sharing her space with Jaime, the charming yet irksome redhead from her flight. A twist of fate entwines their paths, forcing them to live under one roof for four months.

Despite his laid-back demeanor clashing with her meticulous nature, Rory finds herself irresistibly drawn to Jaime’s infectious Irish charm and tight-knit family bonds. As they traverse the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland, Rory relies on Jaime’s wisdom to navigate the challenges of their travels. It doesn’t take long for her to fall for the enchanting Irish experience he offers, which extends far beyond the usual tourist trails.

But as the end of the semester draws near, Rory is faced with a heart-wrenching decision. Will she leave a piece of her heart in Ireland, or was Jaime merely a dream meant to be left behind?

Immerse yourself in E.D. Hackett’s A Match Made in Ireland for a delightful romantic comedy that delves into the magic of Ireland, the beauty of unforeseen bonds, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Buckle up for a journey filled with laughter, tears, and love that you won’t want to miss!

#BookBlitz: House of Vampires and Flame by @YA_SIRENS @XpressoTours #Giveaway

House of Vampires and Flame
Meg Xuemei X
(Shades of Ruin and Magic , #1)
Publication date: October 2nd 2023
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

My name is Barbie, but they call me “Little Bob,” mistaking me for a boy.

I roll with the punches and pose as a servant boy in Shades Academy to hide from my father, the God of Ruin.

That’s how I bump into Killian, the enigmatic, ruthless billionaire heir.

I want him, but he’s the forbidden fruit.

He’s drawn to me too, like a moth to a flame.

When he doesn’t like the burn, he rips off my bodice to betray my secret and forces me to enter the cutthroat game of the Brides Selection.

#BookReview: Den of Spies (The Curse of the Dracula Brothers, #1) by RR Jones

Synopsis:  1442. Game of Thrones meets Hunger Games in Medieval Transylvania.

Young Ana had enough. When her father’s death leaves her at her cruel mother’s mercy, she flees her Transylvanian village to seek a new life. But she’s no ordinary girl, and fate beckons her toward a unique destiny.

When she stumbles upon a cutthroat contest for the spy academy, she’d rather die than lose. But she’s the only girl and can’t match her rivals’ magic strengths. Can this orphan’s grit earn her the thrilling life she craves, or will her soft heart be her downfall?

She’s elated to discover her gift and find a family. But when she gets sold into the Sultan’s harem, one mistake could crush her mission and end her life.

This spellbinding series, full of harem intrigue, forbidden love, and epic battles, stays true to history while painting a rich picture of medieval life. Read Den of Spies to join Vlad the Impaler and Mehmed the Conqueror in their historical feud. Watch a diverse cast of Transylvanian folklore heroes fight bloody battles, escape mortal danger, and crush the odds.

Trigger warning: The Curse of the Dracula Brothers series includes gritty scenes of violence and sexual assault.