#ReleaseBlitz: Slaying the Dragon by Antonio Iozzo @RABTBookTours

 

A South African Billionaire's Battle to Conquer Opioid Addiction

 

Personal Memoir

Date Published: August 29, 2024

Publisher: Elite Online Publishing

 

Ever wondered what it takes to rise from near-death to extraordinary success? This book is for anyone looking for inspiration, resilience, and powerful business insights.

 

Uncover the dual journey of Antonio Iozzo, who battled addiction while rising as a visionary leader, providing you with the strength to overcome your own challenges. Get inside the mind of a CEO managing a multibillion-rand empire while facing a crippling addiction, so you can apply these lessons to your personal and professional life. Discover the dangers of opioid addiction and the path to recovery, giving you the knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones. The bravest book you’ll read this year! Gain access to business insights and strategies from one of Africa's top entrepreneurs, enabling you to elevate your own business ventures. Witness an incredible story of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness, inspiring you to tackle your own life's obstacles with renewed vigor.

#BookReview: If We Were Perfect (If Love, #4) by Ana Huang @Read_Bloom

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

Two exes, one house. What could go wrong?

Olivia had a plan: MBA, Wall Street VP by thirty-two, marriage and two children (preferably twins because #efficiency).

Not in her plan? Losing half her belongings in an apartment flood and being forced to turn to her ex for help.

Definitely not in her plan? Moving into said ex’s house and watching him walk around shirtless, bake her cupcakes, and look at her with those smoldering—

Wait, what was she talking about again?

***

Between his bakery and meddling family, Sammy had enough on his plate without bringing the ex he’d never been able to forget into the mix. 

But when Olivia asks for his help, he couldn’t say no. He could, however, make her regret breaking his heart—as long as he doesn’t do anything foolish, like sneak into her room and kiss her senseless… 

As passion slowly replaces their dislike for each other, Sammy and Olivia discover their past isn’t what it seems and their future is anything but certain. Can they overcome their pride and give love a second chance, or is history doomed to repeat itself?

If We Were Perfect is a steamy second chance/roommate romance. It's book four of the If Love series but can be read as a complete standalone.

Recommended for 18+ due to explicit content and adult language.

#BookBlitz: The Kingdom of Shadows and Wolves by @MSweeneyAuthor @XpressoTours $25 B&N Giftcard

The Kingdom of Shadows and Wolves
Martha Sweeney
(Stardust & Shadows, #1)
Publication date: August 27th 2024
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Being raised by the viper who slaughtered my family, along with being beaten and berated by him for merely existing, takes a toll on my heart and soul. Uncle bears the crown, has changed the name of our kingdom Soare to Krigare, and desires more destruction throughout the Fae lands. While plotting his quest to rule all, I’m bartered to forge a union with Cysgod, a formidable ally and one who could ensure Uncle’s victory. King Caelum of Cysgod has a reputation that precedes him, defining him as a tyrant as well. He killed his father for the crown and is known to be just a ruthless and bloodthirsty as Uncle.

Just when I thought the Gods had forsaken me, as they did the Enkeli and Conroicht, my life turns upside down. While I fear my new king, he and his people see me as their queen. Though he does not punish me, I expect it nonetheless and flinch at his touch.

I may be rid of Uncle, but I doubt his hold on me is truly released. Does he plan to capture Cysgod from the inside, using me as his weapon, giving him the army he needs to take and conquer any kingdom? Is there a way to stop Uncle and seek revenge for the death of my kin?

#BookReview: The Accidental Sereph (Carran Hollow Fated Mates, #1) by Maci Aurora

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

When Atlas Black, a bad boy with a reputation in Carran Hollow, walks into The Hole-in-the-Wall bar investigating a demon sighting, it’s mostly business as usual until he comes face-to-face with his calix—his fated-mate. Except Ivy Day, oblivious to the world of serephs and demons, thinks she’s stranded in Carran Hollow because a stupid bus has broken down. She just needs a ride to get to the next bus in order to get to her sister across the country. While the guy in the bar hitting on her is hotter than any human has the right to be, unless he’ll give her a lift, she doesn’t have any patience for anything else. But little does she know, Atlas is about to take her on the ride of her life—that is, as long as they can get through the demons.

#ReleaseBlitz for Little Red by L. Lovelock @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Little Red

Series: Red Reign #1

Author: L. Lovelock

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Family Secrets/Mafia/Marriage of Convenience

Release Date: August 29, 2024

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Red—the color of blood.

Death—that’s my future.

I wished someone would save me.

For years, I searched for my place in the world, never imagining it would lead me into a shadowy underworld. A place I’d rather have nothing to do with.

Then I met him, the mysterious stranger who calls me Little Red. With his arrival, my life spirals into chaos, filled with secrets, danger, and a fierce, undeniable attraction.

In this world of deceit and betrayal, can I unravel the mystery surrounding my past while trying to survive the perilous game in which I am caught?

#BookReview: If We Ever Meet Again (If Love, #1) by Ana Huang

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

One year is all it takes for strangers to become lovers...

19-year-old Farrah Lin is going to fall in love for the first time during her year abroad in Shanghai. She's sure of it.

The only problem? Her would-be leading man is her new friend’s boyfriend.

There’s nothing worse than being in love with someone you can’t have...or at least, she thinks it’s love.

But if that’s true, why can’t she stop fantasizing about someone else, specifically the cocky blond athlete with the world’s biggest ego (and greatest dimples)?


***
Blake Ryan is—was—a college football star who shocked the sports world when he quit after his third national championship. Instead of dealing with the fallout, he escapes to Shanghai, where he vows to keep life simple.

No football. No commitments. No romance.

But no matter how hard he tries, he can’t keep a certain beautiful brunette off his mind...or out of his heart. 

What starts as a physical attraction develops into something much deeper as Blake and Farrah get swept up in the magic of Shanghai—and each other. But they only have one year, and there are forces outside their control that threaten to rip them apart.

Can their relationship survive the test...or was it just not meant to be?

WARNING: This is the first book in a duet. It's a full-length novel with no sudden cliffhangers, but Blake and Farrah’s story concludes in book two, If the Sun Never Sets, which takes place five years later. 

If We Ever Meet Again is a steamy strangers to friends to lovers romance. Recommended for 18+ due to adult language and explicit content.

#BookReview: Say You Swear (Boys of Avix, 1) by Meagan Brandy @Read_Bloom

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

From USA Today bestselling author Meagan Brandy comes the viral TikTok sensation Say You Swear. When Arianna starts college, she's hopeful this will finally be the year she wins the heart of her brother's best friend. But things don't quite go as planned...and that's when she meets football star Noah.

Her brother's best friend broke her heart, but what happens when his new teammate wants to put it back together?

Arianna Johnson has been dreaming of what college life might bring, and it’s finally coming over the horizon as she and her friends plan one last beachside summer together. So much has changed over the years, but there’s always been one constant. The boy her heart returns to no matter where her imagination runs: her brother’s best friend, Chase.

This is the summer she’ll finally tell him how she feels. That it’s him. It’s always been him.

Until suddenly, it isn’t.

Ari’s heart is in splinters when she meets star quarterback Noah Riley. His friendship is exactly what she needs after Chase’s rejection, but from the start, Noah wants more. Even when their path is blurry, even when tragedy strikes, even when Ari doesn’t know her own heart, Noah will fight for the feelings he knows they both have…no matter what it might cost them.

They say first love lasts forever. Ari is about to find out if that’s really true.

#BookBlitz: Songs for the Deaf by Kennth A. Silver @RABTBookTours

Speculative Fiction

 

Songs for the Deaf is a wonderful story with the unforgettable presence of Miles Curtin, the protagonist. Following his bombshell discovery, the tug-of-war within his soul creates the kind of depth and literary richness that is one of the hallmarks I look for in great writing. Mariel Hemingway, Oscar-nominated actress, author, and granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway

#BookReview: If Love Had a Price (If Love, #3) by Ana Huang @Read_Bloom

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

Every heart has a price. 

She offered him $10,000 to seduce her father’s gold-digging fiancée.

He countered with $15,000 and a kiss—from her. At any time he chose.

Kris should’ve said no, but she was desperate to get rid of her stepmother-to-be, and the gorgeous actor with the wicked grin was perfect for the job.

So she agreed to his terms—not knowing that doing so would cost her a lot more than money and a kiss...

—

He did it for the money, which he desperately needed.

The kiss was just a bonus, or so he told himself.

Melting an ice princess like Kris started as a challenge, but by the time Nate realized there was more to Kris than meets the eye, it was too late: he had fallen.

But they’re not just from opposite sides of the track—they’re from different worlds. And when those worlds collide, Kris and Nate must decide whether they’re willing to give up what they have for what could be…

If Love Had a Price is book three in the If Love series but can be read as a complete standalone. It takes place between books one (If We Ever Meet Again) and two (If the Sun Never Sets). No cliffhanger! 

Recommended for 18+ due to adult language and explicit content.

#BookBlitz: Black Love Matters by Jessica P. Pryde @essisreading @XpressoTours $25 Amazon gift card

Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters
Jessica P. Pryde
Publication date: Feburary 1st 2022
Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance

An incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators, edited by Book Riot columnist and librarian Jessica Pryde.

Romantic love has been one of the most essential elements of storytelling for centuries. But for Black people in the United States and across the diaspora, it hasn’t often been easy to find Black romance joyfully showcased in entertainment media. In this collection, revered authors and sparkling newcomers, librarians and academicians, and avid readers and reviewers consider the mirrors and windows into Black love as it is depicted in the novels, television shows, and films that have shaped their own stories. Whether personal reflection or cultural commentary, these essays delve into Black love now and in the past, including topics from the history of Black romance to social justice and the Black community to the meaning of desire and desirability.

Exploring the multifaceted ways love is seen—and the ways it isn’t—this diverse array of Black voices collectively shines a light on the power of crafting happy endings for Black lovers.

Jessica Pryde is joined by Carole V. Bell, Sarah Hannah Gomez, Jasmine Guillory, Da’Shaun Harrison, Margo Hendricks, Adriana Herrera, Piper Huguley, Kosoko Jackson, Nicole M. Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Christina C. Jones, Julie Moody-Freeman, and Allie Parker in this collection.

#BookTour: Jacob's Melody by Jacqueline Diaz @RABTBookTours

Harmony in Autism

Children's Book

Date Published: May 7, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

Meet Jacob, an autistic friend who sees the world in his own way. Struggling to make friends, he discovers the power of music- and music therapy- with the help of a caring teacher. In the rhythm of challenges and quiet moments, Jacob finds his unique voice, proving that being different is extraordinary. Join Jacob's musical journey, where every note tells a story of belonging and strength.

#CoverReveal for Brutal Husband by Lilith Vincent @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Brutal Husband

A Dark Stalker Romance

Series: Brutal Hearts #3

Author: Lilith Vincent

Genre: Dark Stalker Romance

Tropes: Marriage in Crisis/Forced Breeding

Model Cover Design: Dangers Untold

Object Cover Design: Night After Night

Release Date: October 2, 2024

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My jealous, brutal husband is obsessed with me.

Once, Nero was my savior. He protected me, craved me, hungered for me, and I burned for him.

Then one terrible night he disappeared without a trace. For months, I searched for him like a good wife, and I prayed for him to come home.

When he did, our dream marriage turned into a nightmare.

He stalks me night and day. He hunts me through the streets and watches my every move. Nero won’t tell me where he’s been, and he doesn’t believe me when I swear that I’ve never touched any man but him. My family won’t listen to me when I tell them that something is terribly wrong in my perfect-seeming marriage.

Nero’s love has teeth, and he’s eating me alive.

Author’s note: Brutal Husband is a standalone MF romance with breeding, a virgin heroine and a possessive and obsessed alphahole. There is no cheating or other women. The story is dark, dirty, and delicious, so please read at your discretion.

#BookReview: Minx by Sophie Lark @Read_Bloom

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

Ramses Howell is a self-made man. He’s proven he can get what he wants, and from the moment Blake Abbot catches his eye, she becomes his top priority. Blake wonders what took Ramses so long — she knew who he was years before. They strike a deal to play a very specific game. Ramses created the game for Blake. Blake adds rules that Ramses has no intention of following. As fantasy invades reality, the arrangement consumes them both. Blake and Ramses cross lines they swore they never would, and each begins to question what they thought they always wanted.


Lark Notes :
I often write about super-achievers because I’m fascinated by extreme personality types. What drives someone to become a billionaire? The back-and-forth between Blake and Ramses is my favorite. It’s like a fencing match where they can’t stop taking slashes at each other just to see how well the other person parries the strike. They’re on fire because they finally found someone worth fighting but they don’t understand partnership, they only know how to win. – Sophie

"Minx" is a dark contemporary romance and a complete standalone. It is intended for mature readers and contains spicy scenes not suitable for all.

#BookReview: A Photo Finish (Gold Rush Ranch #2) by @AuthorElsie @Read_Bloom

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

I’ve seen every square inch of Violet Eaton’s delectable body and she has no idea who I am.

Until now.

What happened between us online, in our chats, was meant to stay anonymous and in the past.

Until it didn’t.

It’s a small world, but Ruby Creek is even smaller. When I move to the tiny town, the grumpy facade I’ve created slips when we’re forced to live under the same roof.

Every flush of her cheeks, every time her eyes flare with heat, every time she begs me not to stop, the ice I’ve encased myself in melts. She has me wanting things I can’t want. Things I’ve been dreaming about since I first laid eyes on her two years ago—things I don’t deserve.

But my invisible wounds have the power to ruin us both. As a former soldier, I should have the discipline to walk away, but the more I open up to Violet, the more I want to keep her.

I came back from the war a different man, but my scars are older and deeper than anyone knows—and I planned to keep it that way. I planned to keep my secrets hidden.

Until her.

#BookBlitz: Enochian Spellbook by Liber Occultis @RABTBookTours

 

Forbidden Archangel Magick Volume 1: 77 Forbidden Enochian Invocations

 

Occult Spiritualism, Occult Occultism, Occult Magic

Date Published:‎ July 2, 2024

 

 

This is an Enochian Grimoire about Forbidden Magick rituals and how to perform them.

Within the pages of this ancient grimoire lies a profound exploration of forbidden magick rituals, meticulously recorded by a curious seeker of arcane knowledge. Revealing a clandestine world of esoteric practices, the text delves into the hidden corners of Enochian magick, offering tantalizing glimpses into rites that defy conventional wisdom. As the pages unfold, the reader will discover detailed instructions on how to navigate the mysteries of these forbidden rituals, harnessing their power for their own purposes. Yet, in their pursuit of forbidden magick, one must remember that such power comes at a price, and the consequences can be both wondrous and perilous.

The reader explores the realms of Enochian magick, a potent system of mystical practices rooted in angelic communication. Through precise invocations and incantations, the Initiate learns to bridge the chasm between the physical and spiritual planes, summoning ancient forces and bending them to their will. However, as the journey progresses, the true nature of the Archangel reveals itself, forcing the Initiate to question their own motives and the moral implications of tampering with such formidable powers.

The author transports readers into a world of forbidden magick with an intimate glimpse into the rituals and practices of Enochian mysticism. Unfolding the secrets held within the grimoire's cryptic pages, readers follow in the footsteps of the Archangel's teachings, exploring the boundaries of power and morality. For those who dare venture into this forbidden realm, the grimoire promises a path veiled in shadow and illuminated by the fleeting light of ancient divine wisdom.

#PreorderBlitz @GiveMeBooksPR: Wild Weekend by Sadie King

Title: Wild Weekend

Series: Wild Heart Mountain

Wild Riders MC #11

Author: Sadie King

Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance Novella

Tropes: Weekend Fling/Surprise Pregnancy/Opposites

Attract/Found Family/Curvy Girl/Ex-Military Hero

Release Date: September 12, 2024

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A weekend fling, a secret pregnancy and an ex-military biker who crosses the country to claim his woman.

I don’t expect to find a curvy Goddess in my motel room shower. And I certainly don’t expect her to knock me out with a shampoo bottle.

Our fling begins explosively and ends just as quick.

It was supposed to be one weekend only, but I can’t stop thinking about the curvy Goddess with the sharp right hook.

But when I cross the country to claim her, Stella’s disappeared.

When I finally track her down, she’s got a surprise for me.

I’m a man who always does what’s right and I’ll do right by Stella.

Until I find out her dark secret that questions everything I stand for…

Wild Weekend is Judge’s story. A fling turns into love when opposites attract. With a secret pregnancy, a curvy girl and an obsessed ex-military biker who will do anything to claim his woman.

#BookTour: Laughing is Forever by Jason Stocks @RABTBookTours

Poetry

Date Published: March 22, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

Laughing is Forever is my second book. And while it’s gritty, rhythmic, dark and dangerous it’s also fun, quirky, and inquisitive. Topics range from growing up in the Deep South to questioning the mainstream narrative of how it all . . . came to be. I want people who don’t read much and who hate poetry (the largest demographic) to give this collection a chance and fall in love with books by reading something that they can relate to and/or be awed by. Laughing is Forever is a standalone book, a brand-new beast, but follows in the footsteps of Blameforest in the sense that it’s reinventing what poetry can be. And hopefully inspiring folks to take risks with their own work and stand out from the maddening crowd.

#BookTour: Heart & Soul by @tobynegus @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

 

Self Help, Spiritual Inspiration

Date Published: 06-12-2024

Truths beautifully expressed

Toby Negus, author and illustrator of The heart knows what the mind cannot see, has created a collection of lyrical inspirational prose messages coupled with colorful and mesmerizing symbolic illustrations that speak to the soul.

The author has continued his exploration of the most transformational psychospiritual concepts that lie deeply within all humans, bringing the wisdom of heart and soul into the light for our minds to connect with and grow from. He weaves his messages through a variety of topics, including love, freedom, choice, truth, self-awareness, the now moment, healing, peace, and most importantly, the role of the heart and soul in enlightening humanity’s journey on Planet Earth. Connections are made among these concepts to help readers make the same connections in order to find peace in their own lives.

As an artist, the author takes his ethereal subject matter, fuses it with the colors and shapes presented by his own spiritual muse, and gives the reader a visceral inner transformation through symbol, intense color, and cosmic shape.

Heart and Soul creates a deep and beautiful immersion for the reader into their own heart’s beautiful depths.

#BookBlitz: David Walking with Grace by Dr. Neal Border, MD @RABTBookTours

 

Heal Yourself and Others by Laughing, Loving, and Learning

Personal Memoir

Date Published: August 27

Publisher: Oxygen Publishing

 

Embark on a transformative journey of self-healing with David Walking With Grace, a remarkable non-fiction work by Dr. Neal Boeder. Raised on a humble family farm, Dr. Boeder inherited a profound sense of service from his parents. However, his own life was not without its trials and tribulations, as he faced personal adversity and experienced the pain and wounds that touch many of us.

Unyielding in his commitment to confront his own pain, Dr. Boeder embarked on a courageous quest to transform his suffering into a wellspring of healing power. With grace and resilience, he embraced the challenges that lay before him, embarking on a remarkable path illuminated by listening, learning, laughter, and love. Along this awe-inspiring journey, he encountered unexplainable miracles, tangible manifestations of a higher power at work.

Through the lenses of a parent, patient, and physician, Dr. Boeder fearlessly delves into tough and sometimes controversial subjects, infusing his narrative with poetic humor. In David Walking With Grace, he invites readers to join him on his odyssey of pain and healing. From grappling with life-threatening heart conditions to battling two cancer diagnoses, from navigating the complexities of divorce to confronting his own inner demons, Dr. Boeder discovered profound methods to heal himself, his family, and his patients.

For those ready to embark on a profound expedition of self-discovery and empowerment, this book is an absolute must-read. Dr. Boeder's powerful insights will ignite a flame of inspiration within you, encouraging you to embrace the lessons, laughter, and love that can be found even within the depths of pain. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience that may just be the prescription you have been yearning for.

Open the pages of David Walking With Grace and unlock your potential to heal yourself and others. Dr. Boeder's poignant storytelling will guide you towards a transformative understanding of your own journey, and inspire you to navigate the labyrinth of healing with courage, compassion, and profound self-discovery.

#ReleaseBlitz for Stay Real by Kaylee Ryan @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Stay Real

Series: Kincaid Brothers #8

Author: Kaylee Ryan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Small Town/Fake Dating/Blue Collar

Release Date: August 27, 2024

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Courtney

Maybe blurting out my imaginary relationship status to my nagging mother wasn’t the best idea.

Declaring that I’m dating my boss’s brother-in-law, well, that was just wishful thinking and a lot of panic.

To my embarrassment, they both overhead me. But Merrick not only offers to be my plus one, he agrees to fake date me for the next couple of months leading up to my sister’s wedding.

The more time we spend together, the harder it becomes to deny that every look, every touch, is making him more a part of my life than I’m prepared for.

The pain of thinking about walking away from him when it’s time doesn’t feel pretend. It feels real… too real.

Merrick

Courtney’s sister is tying the knot, and her mom is relentless about her finding a date and settling down. In a moment of panic, she claims she’s dating me.

To save her from the awkward situation and ease the pressure, I suggest we fake a relationship until the wedding. I figure we can hang out, show up to the wedding, and go our separate ways.

But as we start spending more time together and meeting each other’s families, the lines between real and pretend blur.

What was supposed to be a simple agreement starts to feel genuine. I’m unsure when it happened, but this relationship is suddenly the real deal, and I don’t want it to end. I want us to stay real.