Bistro Book Babes Book Club
is an all ages Woman Only bookclub that meets in person in Lakeland.
We meet Tuesdays 6pm-8pm
Inklings Book Shoppe
243 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland, FL
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Our #Author Services!
📚✨ Welcome to Crossroad Reviews Promotions – Let’s Make Your Book Shine in 2025! ✨📚
Ready to take your book to the next level? At Crossroad Reviews, we’ve reimagined our services to give you more opportunities to reach readers, build your fanbase, and boost your visibility. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a debut writer, we’ve got the perfect promotional solutions to help you succeed!
🚀 Why Crossroad Reviews?
With 60-100K+ views per month, we just hit another milestone of 4 million views in 2024!! We will provide your book with maximum exposure across our extensive platform. Imagine your book in front of thousands of avid readers—it's time to turn that dream into a reality!
Here’s What We Offer to Help Your Book Stand Out:
🎯 All Genres & Age Groups Welcomed
From romance to sci-fi, young adult to nonfiction, we’re ready to promote your book to readers who crave your genre.
📖 Accepting All Formats
We love books in any form! Whether your book is eBook, Print, or Audio, we’re here to share it with the world.
💡 No Matter Your Publishing Route
Self-published, small press, indie, or traditional—we support all authors and publishers.
⭐ Honest Reviews, Every Time
We promise honest, transparent reviews, no matter the rating. We won’t shy away from the truth, but we believe every review helps readers make informed choices.
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When you submit your book, we’ll promote it far and wide. With visibility on our high-traffic site, which attracts 60K+ readers each month!
How We Make It Happen:
- Book Submissions: We accept books via eBook, Print, Amazon Gift, NetGalley, Edelweiss, and Book Funnel.
- Honest Feedback: Expect a genuine review from our dedicated team, posted regardless of the star rating.
- Amazon & Goodreads Requirement: Your book must be listed on Amazon or Goodreads for us to post our review (but don’t worry, we’ll take it from there!).
Ready to Get Started?
Don’t miss out on the chance to skyrocket your book’s success in 2025! Contact us today and let’s work together to get your book in front of the right readers. Let Crossroad Reviews be your trusted partner in promoting your literary masterpiece! See what we can offer you below!
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Looking to get your book reviewed? We’ve got you covered with two great options to suit your needs. Whether you want a free review or need your review posted quickly, we’re here to help you get noticed!
🔥 FREE Reviews – Your Book, Our Priority
Want to get your book reviewed at no cost?
Books accepted for free reviews will be added to our current reading list. Please note, we’re currently booked 4 months out, so your review will be posted in due time—rest assured, we’ll give your book the attention it deserves!
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Need a review posted sooner? We’ve got express options available to get your book reviewed within a set timeframe! The quicker you need your review, the faster we’ll deliver:
- 4 Weeks from Receiving Title: $25
- 2 Weeks from Receiving Title: $50
- 1 Week from Receiving Title: $100
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Get your book’s cover front and center! For only $25 a month, we’ll display your cover on our Side Bar with a direct link to your Amazon page. Perfect for attracting more clicks and driving traffic straight to your book!
🎨 Animated Layover Graphics – Only $25 each!
Looking for eye-catching graphics to showcase your book? Whether it’s a quote, a cover reveal, or promotional imagery, we’ve got you covered! For just $25 per graphic, we’ll create a custom animated or still graphic to bring your book to life. Check out some of our previous creations on our Instagram under Graphics and Highlights! instagram
🎥 #AuthorChat – Only $50!
Get ready to connect with readers around the world on Instagram Live with our popular #AuthorChat! This 30-minute live show is the perfect way to introduce yourself and your book to a global audience. Whether you're prepping for a live event or just want to engage your fans in a laid-back setting, this is your chance to shine. It’s fun, informal, and only $50!
Plus, send us a copy of your book in advance for a personalized interview.
Book your show now and take the leap into live interaction with readers! Check out more here
Author Interview – No Camera Required!
Standard Interview: $100 Premium Interview Package: $150
Not comfortable with being on camera? No problem! At Crossroad Reviews, we understand that not every author wants to do a live interview. That’s why we offer written author interviews where you can share your story and insights without any video. You’ll have the freedom to answer questions at your own pace, and we’ll feature your responses in an engaging blog post to connect with our readers. It’s the perfect way to spotlight your work without the stress of going on camera!
🌐 Author Blog– $1000 (Flat Fee)
Ready to create a stunning website or blog? We’ll guide you step by step in building your .com, setting up your sidebar, creating custom banners and buttons, and ensuring your site runs smoothly with one year of tech support from us. Whether you’re an author or a book blogger, this service is designed to give you a professional online presence.
Includes: Full setup, design, HTML posting, and ongoing support.
Only $1000 for a complete website and blog solution!
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Are you an author looking to expand your reach and get more eyes on your book? Our Kindle Unlimited (KU) Promotion is an incredible way to connect with readers who love to discover new books. Let us help you boost your visibility and increase your readership for just $20!
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- Targeted Social Media Promotion: We’ll spread the word about your KU book to an engaged audience across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
- Weekly Posts on Site: We'll create dedicated posts to highlight your book, focusing on its unique qualities and why KU readers should check it out.
📈 Ready to grow your KU audience? Don't miss out on this affordable promotional opportunity to get more views and increase your book’s exposure.
🎁 Want to Add a Giveaway?
Giveaways are a great way to drive engagement and excitement! Let us handle the details—simply let us know what you want, and we’ll manage every step of the giveaway process. Fun, simple, and guaranteed to get your book noticed!
Please email me for the above promotions at Jessica@crossroadreviews.com
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Disclaimers: * in the event that a poster does not enjoy your book. We ask them to hold off posting their review until after the tour. However, they will still be required to post a promo for their day if an alternate can not be provided.
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Payments: All payments are final. Each payment is considered a donation. All money obtained via promotions, expedited reviews, etc. will be used to cover costs of shipping materials and costs, internet and equipment, website costs, photo editing services, etc. As paypal and Venmo have updated their services we will no longer be accepting payments via goods and services.
Refunds: No refunds will be given.
Honest Reviews Only: Costs involved are for time spent promoting on social media and/or the purchase of your title. You are not paying for a review.
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#BookReview: Flower and Thorn by @Rati_Mehrotra @WednesdayBooks
A promise broken.
A magic stolen.
Irinya has wanted to be a flower hunter ever since her mother disappeared into the mysterious mist of the Rann salt flats one night. Now seventeen, Irinya uses her knowledge of magical flowers to help her caravan survive in the harsh desert. When her handsome hunting partner and childhood friend finds a priceless silver spider lily--said to be able to tear down kingdoms and defeat an entire army--Irinya knows this is their chance for a better life.
Until Irinya is tricked by an attractive imposter.
Irinya's fight to recover the priceless flower and to fix what she's done takes her on a dangerous journey, one she's not sure she'll survive. She has no choice but to endure it if she hopes to return home and mend the broken heart of the boy she's left behind.
Join @Inklingsbook and @BistroBookBabes in Downtown Lakeland!
Looking for books? Head over to Inklings Book Shoppe in Downtown Lakeland, Florida!!
Inklings Book Shoppe is one of the oldest used bookstores in the state. Opened in 1975 and called Book Bazaar, the store has gone through four owners. In 2019 the current owner decided to retire and the new owners took over. And changed the name.
#BookReview: A Bright Heart (A Bright Heart #1) by Kate Chenli
Mingshin outsmarted three princes to help the man she loved become king. But she doesn’t see Ren’s betrayal coming, not until she’s lying in a pool of her own blood on the palace steps.
As she’s dying, Mingshin makes a desperate plea to the gods to turn back time and give her a chance to make things right.
Mingshin wakes up two years earlier, her prayer granted, and swears two things: Ren will never become king, and she will never fall in love again.
But the timeline in this life has changed: a dignitary gifted with dark magic is threatening her kingdom’s peace, and Ren’s thirst for power runs deeper than Mingshin could have imagined.
She finds herself allying with Jieh, another contender for the throne. Mingshin knows better than anyone not to give her heart to a prince. But in the viper’s nest of the royal court, she and Jieh prove a phenomenal team. Can Mingshin avert the catastrophe of her past by once again learning to trust…and maybe even love?
#BookBlitz: Hit or Miss (Love in Apartment 3B #1) by Everly Ashton
When I accidentally send a bullet flying through a handsome stranger I’m mortified. When I find out he’s a doctor who treats children with life-threatening heart problems? I’m determined to make it up to him.
Playing nursemaid to Dr. Oliver Kinkaid is easier said than done. At least while having to pretend I’m not attracted to him. He’s a decade older than me, supremely sexy and has his life together. What’s not to swoon over?
Especially since I’m scraping by as a teacher, sharing an apartment with two friends and an exciting Friday night means binge-watching Dateline episodes with a bag of potato chips. Not much to swoon over here.
Until I find a hidden letter in our century old apartment that predicts I’ll meet my soul mate and live happily ever after.
Things start to develop between Oliver and me. Our mutual attraction grows to combustible levels and I can’t help but wonder if the letter was right—is he my perfect match?
Then I find out Oliver’s secret and I want to put another bullet through him.
Hit or Miss is a lighthearted, heartwarming and steamy romantic comedy with a happy ending and a cast of hilarious characters that will have you laughing out loud until the last page. No cheating.
#BookReview: Vengeance of the Pirate Queen (Daughter of the Pirate King #3) by @TriciaLevensell
You can’t be afraid of the dark when you’re the monster lurking in the shadows.
As an assassin working for the pirate queen, eighteen-year-old Sorinda is surprised when Alosa’s next task for her is not to kill a new target, but to captain a handpicked crew on a rescue mission. Unfortunately, her sailing master is twenty-year-old Kearan. He may be the best helmsman the pirate queen has, but Sorinda finds him a real pain in the arse. Sadly, there are few places on a ship to hide from an attentive man.
As the crew of the Vengeance faces dangerous waters and deadly sea creatures, they accidentally awaken the King of the Undersea, a being who can control the dead. Their rescue mission quickly turns into a fight to save the world, but first, Sorinda must save herself from becoming an undead queen.
#ReleaseBlitz: Storm's Convergence by Valerie Storm #Giveaway @RABTBookTours
Demon Storm, Book 5
Young Adult Fantasy
Date Published: 02-13-2024
Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing
The calm can only last so long.
Now a member of Freehaven's Council, Kari tries to put her past behind her and settle down in her new home with her ever-present Lord and love, Ari.
Cracks in her mind, parting gifts from the heart eater, make planning the upcoming Spring Festival a struggle, but Kari is determined to do her best, even after Guine departs the town.
When a mysterious child appears at the festival and marks Kari, all semblance of normalcy is banished.
A triple threat from her past awaits beyond the walls of Freehaven and options are thin. Not willing to spill any more blood, Kari takes it upon herself to stop them—with Ari by her side.
#TeaserTuesday: Taken by the Satyr by @MeganSlayer @RABTBookTours
(Taken 5): A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novella
Paranormal Women's Fiction / Urban Fantasy
Date to be Published: February 16, 2024
Publisher: Changeling Press, LLC
Preston, son of Hermes, has a secret. He’s been cursed to live as a satyr -- a monster with a dubious job he hates. He knows love is not in his future. Can’t be.
Then he meets Lulu -- the daughter of a witch and Elf. A woman unsure of her place in the world. Luna has come back to Eerie to hide and heal, but a chance meeting with sorcerers and being thrown together with Preston changes everything. Love may be possible if only Luna can open her heart and change Preston’s mind.
#BookBlitz: The Master of Midnight by William Michael Davidson @XpressoTours #Giveaway Paperback copy of The Master of Midnight
The Master of Midnight
William Michael Davidson
Publication date: May 10th 2024
Genres: Adult, Thriller
Finding bodies is part of the job for Detective Otto Haines, but when a victim’s limbs are found in two public parks miles apart from each other, he is utterly confused. Most speculate that it must be some sadistic killer, bent on mutilating his victims and leaving his “calling cards” behind in the ghostly hours of the night.
And there are problems along the way. As Detective Haines tries to hunt down this killer, he must also deal with his rookie partner, Serena Grimm, while trying to keep a secret from his past out of the spotlight. As the trail to the killer becomes a labyrinthine search with shifting suspects and no end in sight, the impossibly horrific nature of these crimes forces Otto to reconsider everything he has known about good and evil.
Monday, February 12, 2024
#CoverReveal: The Love Lie by @authorkaymarie @XpressoTours
The Love Lie
Kay Marie
(The Love Match, #2)
Publication date: September 24th 2024
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
A city girl.
A country boy.
A fake engagement in front of 10 million viewers.
What could possibly go wrong?
To some people, a proposal in the Maldives would be an absolute dream. To Samantha Peters, it’s a certifiable nightmare. Because she’s pretending to be her identical twin sister on the set of a massively popular reality TV show and her potential fiancé is an annoying (and annoyingly sexy) cowboy who refuses to let her win a single argument. When a moment of temporary insanity leaves them accidentally engaged, they have no choice but to figure it out together.
Their plan is simple. Spend a week in paradise sharing the same bungalow so the producers don’t catch wind of the truth. Break up as soon as the cameras go down. And live happily never after.
There’s only one problem. Between jet skis, yacht tours, romantic dinners, and sunset parasails, these two opposites constantly at one another’s throats start to see each other in a new light. Maybe Sam is more than a workaholic with an iron heart. Maybe Cooper isn’t just a cocky cowboy with a restless spirit. But no matter how big the attraction between them grows, the rules are set. They absolutely cannot fall in love. Right?
The Unhoneymooners meets Flawless in this standalone second installment of The Love Match series, perfect for fans of fake engagements, enemies to lovers, cowboy romances, forced proximity, opposites attract, only one bungalow, reality television, tropical locations, and dual POV!
