#BookReview: Blood of Desiderium (The Divide, #1) by Ali Stuebbe

Synopsis: In the lands of Deyadrum, where every Fae possesses power, Princess Emma is the only one forced without. Confined in the walls of her palace by her father, she’s desperate for a taste of freedom.

That is, until she discovers the truth: everything she thought she knew was a lie, for something evil plagues her lands - promising death and darkness.

A betrothal that tests her.
A mysterious vigilante who teases her.
A Dark Prince who doesn’t trust her.
And a phantom that invades her dreams.

Emma must try to escape her father’s torturous grip as she journeys to find a way to save her people…and herself.

But Emma has dark secrets of her own. And a game she has to play.

Can she overcome her grief and fears to save her people before the darkness that lurks within consumes her?

Just remember, even that which appears true may be deceiving.

Trigger Warnings:
-Violence/Gore/Death
-Grief
-Profanity
-Mental health themes
-Mention of suicidal intent
-Torture
-Overall dark themes

*This book is a NA Dark Fantasy Romance that is 18+ with explicit language and sexual scenes. BoD is the first book in 'The Divide' series and ends on a cliffhanger.*

#ReleaseBlitz for Daring Enough by Kelly Elliott @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Daring Enough

Series: Love in Montana #4

Author: Kelly Elliott

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Friends to Lovers/Small Town/Sports Romance

Release Date: November 21, 2023

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Rose Shaw has no idea what she wants. She put aside passion for practicality, earning her degree in a subject she likes, but doesn’t love. Same for her job as a junior architect. And don’t even get started on her personal life…been there, done that, got betrayed for her effort. So when sparks fly after meeting a renowned MLB player while on vacation, she takes him for what he is—a homerun in the sack, but nothing more. The next day, she sneaks back to Montana, leaving Bryson behind…but the memories of their night together refuse to disappear so easily.

Bryson Robinson knows exactly what he wants. His parents are a love-at-first-sight success story, so he recognizes what he felt with Rose Shaw during their night together could be the real deal. She has no interest in long-distance dating…so when the league’s best pitcher gets devastating news that could be the third strike for his career, he turns it into a win, going all in to get the girl. Starting with a home in Montana—and hiring Rose to design it.

Now he just has to convince her that not all men, including MLB superstars, are players…if she’s daring enough to take the risk.

#ReleaseBlitz for Whispered Surrender by Via Mari @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Whispered Surrender

Series: The Sinful Duets #1

Author: Via Mari

Genre: Dark Mafia Romance

Release Date: November 20, 2023

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Jay and Sasha:

I’ve never once protected someone outside of the job, or felt compelled to do anything of the kind, until Sasha.

Those beautiful hazy-filled eyes watch me with interest, suspicion, and longing, but something else too. An emotion that stirs a deep-seated need to control as though she were put on earth just for me.

The hot-headed Russian may be graceful for the public but is sharp-edged and deliciously sinful when not on stage.

When Sasha falls on the wrong side of the mafia, keeping her safe is not a question, but there’s much more at stake than danger in this power game we play.

I want to peel away the older layers she uses to protect her heart and replace it with a fiery ring that will protect her from anything and everything in this forbidden game of love and war.

My reputation and name are whispered on the lips of our enemies for a reason. I dare anyone, even the most notorious of crime families, to stand in the way of me claiming my wayward angel.

Matt and Marenah:

The last thing I expect to find when on an undercover assignment is an innocent blonde with sky blue eyes who makes my heart pound with excitement and blood race with an intensity that I’ve never felt before.

But the granddaughter of the head of the Russian Bratva is not who she appears to be. Not even her family knows her life’s passion, where she goes when she’s not with them, or the secrets that she keeps.

I’ve earned the reputation of one of the most fearless and ruthless protectors in the business for a reason. I’m not about to let any crime family come between me and the woman I want.

When secrets are revealed, I will protect, tame, and make the innocent and off limit mafia princess mine.

Even if the fearless beauty’s good intentions may be the demise of us all.

Whispered Surrender is the bundled collection of Wayward and Undercover. It is the first in a sinfully delicious collection of duets by International Best-Selling Author Via Mari. You will fall in love with these two fearless women who capture the hearts of the men who will do anything to protect them, even from themselves.

You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each story and couple have a guaranteed happily ever after.

#authorviamari #whisperedsurrender #sinfulduet #waywardauctioned

#BookTour: God and His Word by Mark Daniel Twombly @RABTBookTours

 

A Devotional Commentary in Psalm 119

Nonfiction / Religion / Spiritual / Devotional

Date Published: September 19, 2023

Publisher: Lucid Books  

 

Do you desire the delight and joy described in the Bible, but find it elusive? Do you find yourself struggling to move from obligation to heartfelt desire? Do you desire more than information, but deep transformation? If so, this book is for you. Psalm 119 is a prayer to God for all of these things, and a personal answer from the Lord Himself. The infinitely perfect God of the universe draws near to perfect those who walk in His law, observe His testimonies, and seek Him with all their heart. How does He do this? He provides the knowledge, understanding, desire, ability, and delight; He initiates, sustains, and completes it all. This devotional commentary is a companion and a tour guide to help you toward a growing realization of the incalculable treasure that God in His mercy has placed before you in His word. You will be blessed beyond measure as you experience God’s presence as He speaks personally and powerfully to you by His perfect Word.

#ReleaseBlitz for Tainted Promise by Senna Kincaid @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Tainted Promise

Series: Tainted Kings #2

Author: Senna Kincaid

Genres: Mafia Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Arranged Marriage

Release Date: November 17, 2023

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Vanna Volkov always knew she’d never have a normal life, no matter how much she longed for it. She was born into a world where the only way out was six feet under.

To end a war, her father signs a marriage contract, binding her to a man she‘s never met.

Gabriel Olysses is a member of the biggest crime family in Chicago. And he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure they stay at the top. Even if it means entering into an arranged marriage.

But what he isn’t prepared for is someone as seductive as Vanna. And what started out as an arrangement soon turns into more.

Has she finally found salvation, or is her nightmare only beginning? Because in their lives, until death do you part is an oath to live by.

This is the second book in the Tainted Kings series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but there are story elements that weave through each book, so they are best enjoyed read in order.

Note from the author: My characters like to get it on and sometimes swear. Every book has a HEA and there’s no cheating. This book was originally published under the title “Gabriel”.

#ReleaseBlitz for The Wicked Sting by @Candice47749980 and @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: The Wicked Sting

Series: Apex Tactical #3

Author: Candice Wright

Genre: Reverse Harem Romance

Release Date: November 23, 2023

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I used to be that girl.

Before loving you.

The daydreamer who believed in fairytales

And I knew I was right to have faith when a moment of serendipity led me to both of you.

The three of us were blissfully happy

Until your lies were exposed and the dream faded

Now I know that falling in love was just the point of impact,

A single moment when life veered dangerously off course.

Now I’m that girl.

After loving you.

The one you once made strong but left broken in the wreckage of our happily ever

Yet here we are again in another time, in another place

Only instead of taking your heart, I take a bullet.

I should have stayed far, far away

But how do I move on when all roads lead me back to you?

Authors note: There are multiple love interests in The Wicked Sting, and even though you might want to throw a couple out of a moving vehicle, our leading lady does end up with more than one suitor in the end.

Trigger warning: As with most of my books, The Wicked Sting contains some scenes that readers may find upsetting, so please proceed with caution. This book is intended for 18+ readers only.

#ReleaseBlitz for Grim's Hell by Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Grim's Hell

Series: Saints Purgatory MC #3

Authors: Andi Rhodes & Lacy Rose

Genre: MC Romance

Trope: Opposites Attract

Release Date: November 20, 2023

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There isn’t a person in the world who hasn’t committed a sin. Some sins are worse than others, but seven of them are deadly. But those seven worst of the worst? They’re what drive Saints Purgatory MC to keep fighting.

Grim…

They call me Grim, short for Grim Reaper. My President is the judge, my club the jury, and I’m the executioner. I may be different from my brothers, but death and destruction doesn’t give a damn about that. Our victims all bleed the same.

As the enforcer for Saints Purgatory MC, I’m perfect because I can’t hear anyone scream for mercy, not that I would show any. And when a puritanically-raised spitfire crashes into my life, my protective instincts overwhelm me. All I can think about is keeping her safe, even if it means exposing myself in ways I never have.

When a gluttonous sinner comes for her, will she let the Grim Reaper help, or will she run like so many others?

Violet…

As the engaged daughter of a televised pastor, my life is lived in the spotlight. My parents raised me to be a dutiful and godly wife, and I don’t dare disappoint them. But as my wedding approaches, what happens behind closed doors turns violent.

When reality becomes my worst nightmare, I reach out for help and get more than I bargain for. The silent man who storms into my world is as gentle as he is deadly. And he teaches me that brutality isn’t always a bad thing.

The Grim Reaper swears to protect me, no matter the cost, but is my heart as safe from him as I am from the sinner out to get me?

He is Saints Purgatory, and he’s a sinner who takes out the sinful.

#ReleaseBlitz for The Deal with the Playboy by J.M. Stoneback @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: The Deal with the Playboy

Series: A New York Night #3

Author: J.M. Stoneback

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Marriage of Convenience/Billionaire

Release Date: November 20, 2023

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Guess who gets cut off from her family's inheritance because she decided to dump her cheating ex?

Me.

Which led me to be on the lookout for a fake fiancé who is filthy rich so he can impress my mother.

Luckily for me, I attended an exclusive masquerade ball hosted by the infamous American Billionaire Club and landed hot-as-sin billionaire mogul Jasper Barrett.

He buys me as his date for the night and offers me a deal I can’t refuse.

Be his wife in order for him to inherit his uncle’s business.

But he has two rules for our marriage of convenience to work:

Look pretty on his arm.

Play the happy wife in public.

We both get to use each other—sounds easy, right?

But every kiss sends a shiver down my spine, and every touch ignites passion inside of me.

We should stop this before I fall in love.

The only problem is… I can’t stop, no matter how hard I try.

My heart is on the line, and I’m afraid he’ll smash it into pieces.

This book is a complete STANDALONE and part of The New York Night Series. Every book in the series will be different characters in the same world.

#BookBlitz: A Beast Within by @TheZargothian @XpressoTours #Giveaway

A Beast Within
Aidan Lucid
Publication date: November 10th 2023
Genres: Adult, Horror

Have you experienced true terror? For three criminals, they’re about to face it head-on!

Fresh out of prison, Jeremy vows to steer clear of a life of crime and clean up his act. But he quickly realizes that to the world, he will always be an ex-con and plunges back into his old ways. The perfect opportunity presents itself in the form of his best friend, Stephen, and his spunky girlfriend, Natalie.

After a failed bank robbery, Jeremy and his accomplices’ identities are made. So, they find refuge in the home of a typical Christian family. Their getaway should have been smooth sailing…after all it was three armed criminals against the wholesome Boyd family.

But the Boyds are hiding dark secrets of their own…

#BookTour: Growing Up the Antichrist by @DavidCArmillei @RABTBookTours

 

An Experimental Memoir

 

Poetry / Memoir

Date Published: September 13, 2023

Publisher: ‎Unscripted Press

"What you are holding in your hands is a curious thing. This book is a memoir, although certainly not a traditional one. Call it an 'experimental, intellectual memoir.'"

 

So begins this startling and compelling collection of 40 pieces that reflect the passion, fears, and confusion of a young man trying to make sense of, find meaning in, and discover his place in the world between the ages of 17 and 25. Full of rhythmic, vivid language, Growing Up the Antichrist uses poetry as a starting point to express profound, maddening, and sometimes hilarious emotional truths about the process of growing up in the early 21st century, grappling with nostalgia, and struggling as an outsider (even among the outsiders). Driven by a complex, but enduring, hope and balancing a respect for and distaste of the past, this "intellectual memoir" goes beyond the author's own backstory to speak to universal experiences that unite us across the generations.

#BookTour: The Rot Within by Pedro Parizotto @RABTBookTours

Fantasy - Dark Fantasy - Epic Fantasy - Post Apocalyptic Fantasy.

Date Published: October 28, 2023

 

 

This is not a save-the-world story.

In a fading world on the brink of its end, Sunmine stands besieged by the Jungle of Rot. Tensions simmer between the Woodfolk and the Sun Empire Citizens, trapped together in these shrinking lands.

Amidst this turmoil, a figure stands out: Anpô, the sole outsider to ever come from beyond the Rot and survive. He arrived a mere baby in his mother's arms, an ominous bloodred tattoo marking his chest — but her death came fast, robbing Anpô and the city of any answers she might have held.

Is Anpô to be the doom of Sunmine, as so many claim? A cursed Rotspawn, touched from birth by the Black Rot that devours the world? Or could the whirls of ink on his chest hide the answers they seek?

Seeking acceptance, Anpô chases the sacred Art of Burning, his true nature becoming entwined with the hopes and hatred of Sunmine's inhabitants as the forces of this decaying world converge around him. Will he carve himself a place in these lands that are not his, unlocking the secrets shrouding his past? Or will he crumble under the weight of their fear and mistrust, unleashing whichever dark destiny might lurk within him?