#BookBlitz: Look, Don’t Touch by Meg Everly @XpressoTours

Look, Don’t Touch
Meg Everly
(Pieces of Us, #1)
Publication date: August 27th 2024
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark Romance, Romance

The scars you see are only the beginning.

Hailey Fitzpatrick

When people see me walking on a New York City sidewalk, they think mousey b*tch and stuck-up c*nt. How do I know? It’s NYC. They yell it to my face. I smile to myself and keep walking. After all, I have clients that need me.

I’m wrapping up my first decade as a licensed clinical psychologist. Things are as good as they’ve ever been. Still, I get the itch. The tattoos worked into my skin take the edge off.

When one of my first clients goes on s*icide watch and on of my newest challenges the very ground on which I stand, I seek relief only being blindfolded and bound can bring.

Arlo Judge

Look all you want. Don’t f*cking touch me. No one does.

I’m no longer that little boy who cowers in fear. I’m six three, two hundred fifteen pounds of muscle, and own the largest conglomerates in the States. Still, that boy’s demons live inside me. One in particular looms over my shoulder, always ready to strike.

When I see her, perfectly poised and in command, I think nothing of the beautiful exterior. Then I see the demons lurking in her striking green eyes. I’m intrigued. Hooked. Obsessed.

I need to know how they came to be and how she hides them so well. I need to dig them out and set her free. I never expected that she could do the same for me.

Doctor Fitzpatrick is now accepting new clients!

Look, Don’t Touch is a dark romance. It is the first in the Pieces of Us Trilogy. It’s an MF, four jalapeño, HFN novel with graphic depictions of s*x and k*nk. Trigger Warning for talks of ab*se, death by s*icide, and m*rder.

Pieces of Us is a polyamorous romance trilogy. Book 2, Forever We Fall is an MM, three jalapeño, HFN novel. Book 3, Hard to Judge is an MMF, four flaming jalapeño, HEA novel.

#BookBlitz: Dara the Pirate Panda by X. Wang @RABTBookTours

 

Children’s Book

Date Published: July 30, 2024

 

 

Join Dara the Panda on an adventurous pirate quest where the true riches are the bonds of friendship and fun!

Ahoy, little adventurers! Meet Dara, the imaginative panda who dreams of being a pirate. Wearing her striped shirt, pink bow, and red skirt, Dara sets sail with her friends—Mike the monkey, Tao the tiger, and Lulu the colorful bird—on a thrilling treasure hunt. As they explore leafy forests and rocky rivers, they encounter exciting surprises and new friends along the way.

As Dara and her crew brave storms and meet a friendly pirate crew, they discover that the real treasure isn’t gold or jewels but the joy of friendship and the fun they share. With bravery and camaraderie, Dara and her friends overcome the storm's fury and find that the greatest rewards come from the friendships they build and the adventures they share.

Adventure awaits in every treasure hunt. Get your copy today and follow Dara the Panda on an imaginative adventure as she sets sail on a pirate quest in her latest tale!

#BookBlitz: Everything I Know About the Universe @RABTBookTours

 

Meditations on Reality and Spirituality from a Doctor, a Patient, a Scientist, and a Reluctant Believer

 

Nonfiction

Date Published: June 29, 2024

 

Written from the perspective of a doctor and scientist, Everything that I Know About the Universe is a selection of essays explaining why we need to rethink some of our basic assumptions about science and theology and how the two fields of thought can coexist. The need to ask where we came from and why we're here is a fundamental part of being human. This text seeks to take those two questions and reframe them to show how they can be scientifically answered, but spiritually informed, with appeals made to evolutionary biology, quantum mechanics, cosmology, and large number theory. Along the way, the author lays out definitions for the mind, consciousness, and spirituality, and shows that even if we can't have definitive answers to the big existential questions of life, asking those questions is one of the most important things that we can do. The essays also delve into some of the most important critiques of traditional religious and scientific perspectives on the universe.

#BookTour: Hannah the Soldier Diaries by Steve Wallis @RABTBookTours

 

Fiction/Musical Audiobook

Date Published: August 24, 2023

 

Narrators:

Zoe Wright, Ross Kemp

Run Time: 01:40

 

Hannah - The Soldier Diaries is a musical audiobook featuring a foreword by Ross Kemp.

This musical audiobook contains 11 narrated chapters with each chapter being complimented by its own song.

A story of love, separation and an uncertain future. When the gorgeous Hannah meets Lance Corporal Jack Webb in the Summer of 2012 she is quickly smitten. However, Hannah has to decide quickly whether to embark on a whirlwind affair or walk away, as the couple only have four weeks together before Jack has to return to the army to fight in the Afghan War. Hannah follows her heart and spends the most amazing four weeks of her life with Jack, before he has to leave. Over two months later, Jack is missing, and Hannah—who is three months pregnant—is beside herself with worry. Out of nowhere, a face she knows only too well appears at her door. Are all Hannah's worries over or is this the beginning of the end for Hannah and Jack?

#ReleaseTour: Whiskey Kisses by Rochelle Allison #TheIndiePenPR

 

  Caught between family loyalty and their affection for one another… Tristan I always get my way. Fighting is my life. In the ring, on the street, there’s no problem that can’t be solved with my fists. When an injury puts me on the sidelines, my family sends me down South on business. They want me to take over Doyle Whiskey, a job they claim is perfect for me. And it is, until the owner’s daughter stumbles back into my life. Evie’s not the shy, awkward girl I knew as a kid. She’s beautiful and fierce, and she doesn’t need me. Until she does. 

Just because I can’t step into the ring, it doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten how to fight. Especially for a girl like Evie. Evie Our marriage might be a sham, but our friendship isn’t. 

  When my father’s debts land him in hot water, there’s a lot more than just money on the line. My freedom is at risk, and if I don’t figure something out, I could end up married off as payment. But then Tristan shows up to take over our distillery. He’s as gorgeous as ever, but he’s not the sweet, mischievous boy I crushed on as a kid. He makes deals and takes what he wants and when he sees that I’m in danger, he takes me, too. In marriage. I know he’s protecting his own interests by protecting me, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve wanted him my whole life, and I’ll do whatever it takes to protect him right back. 

  Because the queen’s the most powerful piece on the board. 

  Whiskey Kisses is a steamy, dark, Irish mob romance. Marriage of convenience, m/f, friends-to-lovers, forced proximity. It's the second book of the Gangland Hearts trilogy, which should be read in order. Recommended for mature audiences

#BookBlitz: Murderous Consequences by Nicole Leiren @RABTBookTours @harborlanebooks

Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 07/03/2024

Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC.

 

Sadie Sabatini thinks of herself as a modern-day Robin Hood who uses her gift as a skilled con artist to help those who have nowhere else to turn. Leading this life is rewarding, but the number of enemies are piling up. Sadie decides to lay low and start over with a new (and legitimate business) in the small town of Wilson, Texas, situated on a small peninsula in beautiful Lake Amore.

Trouble is never far behind though and her past catches up to her in a big way when a friend of a former mark threatens blackmail for his silence. When he turns up dead and Sadie is the prime suspect, she realizes this time she must protect herself. Her skills prove helpful as she digs deeper into the web of revenge, blackmail, and secrets to discover she’s not the only one with a past to hide.

As the threats mount, Sadie knows she’s closing in on the truth. She now worries that the few new friends she’s made in town are in danger because of her. With time running out, can she protect those around her and find the real killer before this new chapter in her life is conned out of a happy ending?

#TeaserTuesday: Dread by J. Hali Steele @RABTBookTours @changelingpress

 

Scorned Devils MC, Book 1

 

Contemporary LGBTQ MC Romance

Date Published: 9/6/2024

Publisher: Changeling Press LLC

 

Dread: Nicholas "Dread" Derickson is all about his MC, Scorned Devils -- until he spies a young man who sets his rebel blood on fire. Sexy bastard might be his undoing if Dread can't get the president to turn a blind eye to his entanglement, which is cutting into club business just as a splinter group from another club moves into the area. One rider of the wayward gang rubs Dread the wrong way -- particularly when he discovers the biker had a prior relationship with the man Dread wants to make his.

Marvin: Marvin Branch hadn't planned on attending an outlaw biker club party with a woman he'd met at his new job, but now he can't stop eyeing the handsome older guy who's definitely a member. Marv's last liaison ended because the biker he hooked up with refused to be open about their relationship. Vowing not to go down that road again, Marv can't help being enthralled by Nicholas. Soon Marvin struggles with his new lover's actions, and his fear of what will happen when he walks away gets the better of him. The man is not only possessive, he's hell-bent on keeping Marv until he's had his fill.

#CoverReveal: Unexpected Detour by Lynn Marie Jackson @RABTBookTours

 

Courage and Intrigue in Wartime San Francisco

 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: Coming December 10, 2024

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

When bombs fall on Pearl Harbor, the trajectory of Faye Baxter’s midwestern life takes an unexpected detour. Her fiancé Steve Connor enlists in the Army, and Faye follows him to California for a spur-of-the-moment wedding just days before he ships out. 

Eager to contribute to the war effort, Faye joins the workforce in San Francisco, a city awash with jobs, handsome soldiers, cheap cocktails, and nefarious secrets. When she is recruited to serve as a courier for a government intelligence agency, the assignment leads her into a web of misogyny, deception, and espionage. 

Will she learn to trust her instincts, value her own opinions, and raise her voice against injustice? Or are the risks too great?

#ReleaseBlitz: Cows Can't Be Clowns by Debra Daughterty @RABTBookTours

 

Children's Book

Date Published: September 3, 2024

Publisher: Everimagine Books (Harbor Lane Books, LLC)

 

 

Bella wants to be a clown, but she's a cow! Rooster, Pig, and Horse laugh when Bella tells them her dream, so she sneaks away to join the circus. Bella proves to the clowns she is moo-larious, and they welcome her into their act. As the star of the show, Bella should be happy, but she misses her friends on the farm. Will she choose circus stardom, or her farm-animal friends?

#BookBlitz: Murderous Consequences by Nicole Leiren @RABTBookTours @harborlanebooks

Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 07/03/2024

Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC.

 

Sadie Sabatini thinks of herself as a modern-day Robin Hood who uses her gift as a skilled con artist to help those who have nowhere else to turn. Leading this life is rewarding, but the number of enemies are piling up. Sadie decides to lay low and start over with a new (and legitimate business) in the small town of Wilson, Texas, situated on a small peninsula in beautiful Lake Amore.

Trouble is never far behind though and her past catches up to her in a big way when a friend of a former mark threatens blackmail for his silence. When he turns up dead and Sadie is the prime suspect, she realizes this time she must protect herself. Her skills prove helpful as she digs deeper into the web of revenge, blackmail, and secrets to discover she’s not the only one with a past to hide.

As the threats mount, Sadie knows she’s closing in on the truth. She now worries that the few new friends she’s made in town are in danger because of her. With time running out, can she protect those around her and find the real killer before this new chapter in her life is conned out of a happy ending?

#ReleaseBlitz: Caregiving (Things You Need to Know) by @DrEboni @RABTBookTours

 

Caregiving, Health, Family

Date Published: September 2, 2024

 

 

Unlock the secrets to effective and compassionate caregiving with a resource designed for heroes like you.

 

In a world increasingly fixated on individual success and material wealth, caregivers stand as the unsung heroes who dedicate their lives to supporting others. Caregiving: The Things You Need to Knowshines a much-deserved spotlight on these essential yet often overlooked individuals. This invaluable guide is crafted to be a beacon of support for those who devote themselves to caring for a child, parent, spouse, neighbor, or friend in need. It provides invaluable resources and insights to help caregivers navigate the complexities of their role with confidence and compassion.

From understanding various illnesses and conditions to mastering organizational tools and tracking medications, this book covers all the bases to empower you in your caregiving journey.

You'll learn about

    * Special diets

    * Self-care strategies

    * How to build effective patient-doctor relationships

    * Collaborative caregiving teams

    * Outsourcing options

    * Crucial legal and financial matters

    * And much more

Whether you are new to caregiving or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, Caregiving: The Things You Need to Knowoffers the answers and support you need. Embrace the rewarding yet challenging path of caregiving with this indispensable resource and remember, your dedication is making a profound difference in the world.

Navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence and ease – because your dedication deserves the best support. Get your copy today and find the answers you’re looking for and remember, the world needs more wonderful people like you.

#BookReview: The Fire Between High & Lo (Elements #2) by Brittainy C. Cherry @SourcebooksCasa

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

There once was a boy, and I loved him. Logan Francis Silverstone and I were complete opposites. I danced, and he stood still. He was quiet, while I ran my mouth. He struggled to find a smile, and I refused to frown. The night I saw the darkness that truly lived inside of him, I couldn't look away. We were broken together, yet somehow whole. We were wrong together, but always right. We were the stars that burned across the night sky, searching for a wish, praying for better tomorrows. Until the day I lost him. He threw us away with one hasty decision―a decision that changed us forever. There once was a boy, and I loved him. And for a few breaths, a few whispers, a few moments, I think he loved me, too. The Elements The Air He Breathes, book 1 The Fire Between High & Lo, book 2

#BookBlitz: Dear Riley Rose, by Caroline Rose @RABTBookTours

Memoir

 

 

I’d like to tell you a story. It’s a fairy tale of sorts…

At the age of twenty-seven, Caroline Rose was finishing her first year of medical school and in the best shape of her life when she was shockingly diagnosed with a highly aggressive, incurable, stage IV cancer.

At the age of one, Riley, a Great Dane/Labrador mix, was rescued from inhumane abuse. An Internet search of rescue dogs during Caroline’s first remission led her to a picture a large broken dog with empty eyes that resembled her own. One impulsive decision later, Riley became a Rose.

This is the story of two lost souls coming together as one and their journey together through family, love, loss, pain, and hope.

Dear Riley Rose radiates the humor of Riley’s antics during even the toughest of times and illustrates the courage it takes for every being to rise up and choose life in the face of adversity.

Love heals us. Hope carries us. But is that enough for us to believe in a happy ending?

#BookBlitz: The Rebound Play by @kateokeeffe4 @XpressoTours $20 Amazon gift card

The Rebound Play
Kate O’Keeffe
(Love on Thin Ice, #2)
Publication date: August 29th 2024
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance, Sports

If you get a second chance at love with your hockey star ex, should you take it?

Keira
What do you do when your NHL superstar ex skates back into your small town? Drop to the ground and hide behind the bleachers, hoping he doesn’t see you. But Lady Luck must be in a bad mood today because Dan spots me, my hood over my eyes, pretending I’m not there.

Mature? No.

Necessary? Oh, yes.

Humiliation washes over me, and the wall around my heart stands firm. Dan might be back, but I can’t afford to let him in again. Not after the heartbreak of losing him once before.

When he offers to coach my nephew, I reluctantly agree. Every smile he flashes at me, every kind word, threatens to crack my resolve. But I can’t go through that again. I have to protect my heart.

Dan
I want Keira back. End of story.

The Rebound Play is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet hockey romcom series. It’s a second chance at love story about a jock and a nerd who get a second chance in this small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice.

#BookReview: Dark Restraint (Dark Olympus, 7) by Katee Robert

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

Ariadne Vitalis is in trouble. She's betrayed her father―and his benefactor―and now she's left to rely on the questionable mercy of Olympus to keep her safe. As with everything in this city, mercy comes with a price. For Ariadne, that means a marriage to Dionysus. She has no choice but to agree, even if there's only one man she's ever wanted―a man she's feared just as much as she desires. The Minotaur never had any illusions about Minos's plans. He was willing to get his hands dirty as long as the old man kept his word―at the end of this, the Minotaur would be given Ariadne as a reward. Nowhere in that deal was her walking down the aisle to a different man. She's meant for him, and he means to have her. Ariadne knows better than to encourage the Minotaur. Her relationship with her new fiancé might be more friendship than burning passion, but she is all too aware of how much fiery passion can hurt. She and the Minotaur are no good for each other. She can never forgive him for what he's done, and he can never change. But when his hands are on her body and his wicked words are whispered in her ear, she might just be willing to let all of Olympus burn…

#WeekBlast #Giveaway @RABTBookTours: Tales of the Wythenwood by J.W. Hawkins

Dark Fantasy

Date Published: 08-31-2024

 

 

J.W. Hawkins' "Tales of the Wythenwood" masterfully blends whimsy with darkness, capturing the essence of dark fantasy and classic fairy tales while infusing them with modern sensibilities. The collection is rich in themes of nature, survival, morality, and the complex interplay between good and evil. The author’s love for rhythmic and descriptive language breathes life into the Wythenwood, making it a character in its own right. Each story, while unique, contributes to a cohesive world where the fantastical and the real intertwine seamlessly.

"Tales of the Wythenwood" is a testament to the power of storytelling, reminding us of the beauty, terror, and wonder that lie just beyond the veil of the ordinary world. Whether you're drawn to tales of cunning foxes, mysterious creatures, or the timeless struggle between light and darkness, this collection offers a rich tapestry of narratives that will captivate and enthrall readers.

 

#BookBlitz: CINDER31LA by Freida Kilmari @XpressoTours #Giveaway $50 Amazon gift card

CINDER31LA
Freida Kilmari
Publication date: August 31st 2024
Genres: Adult, LGBTQ+, Retelling, Steampunk

I have 22,280 days left to live.
She only has 31.

Here in Clepsydra, everyone knows when they’re going to die. Born with a life clock embedded into our wrists, the tick-tock of our heartbeat is a pulse we’ll forever hear. Steambotics rule number one? Never mess with a life clock. For 21 years of my life, I’ve followed the rules and walked in my late father’s footsteps, hoping to one day be as good an engineer as he was.

Until she walked into my life.

The princess is dying, and it’s up to me to break the law and do the impossible. To cure time.

#BookReview: If the Sun Never Sets (If Love, #2) by Ana Huang

ABOUT THIS BOOK:

Five years ago, he broke her heart. Now, he’ll do anything to win her back.

When Farrah walked into her lunch meeting, she didn’t expect to see him. Blake Ryan. Her first love, her first heartbreak, and now, her first client as a freelance interior designer.
It’s been five years, but she’ll never forget the way he shattered her. He whispers pretty words, but she’ll never believe him. Her body craves his, but she’ll never give him her heart.
Not again. Not ever.

***
Money. Looks. A booming sports bar empire. On the surface, Blake has it all, but inside, he's haunted—both by nightmares of a tragic loss and dreams of the girl he once betrayed.

When fate reunites them, he sees it as a sign: it’s time to get the love of his life back. 

No matter what it takes.

If the Sun Never Sets is book two of the If Love duet. It's a steamy second chance romance with plenty of groveling. 

Recommended for 18+ due to profanity and explicit content.

#ReleaseBlitz @RABTBookTours: The Self-Publishing Starter Kit by Talk+Tell

Nonfiction

Date Published: 08-12-2024

Publisher:Talk+Tell

 

 

Set up your book for success and start selling more copies with our free Complete Book Publishing Checklist. You'll learn everything you need to publish and market your book.

 

This Checklist includes:

+How to turn your manuscript into a published book

+Unlock the secrets to publishing a book that sells

+How to get your book into libraries and bookstores

#BookBlitz: Liddy-Jean Marketing Queen and the Matchmaking Scheme by Mari SanGiovanni @RABTBookTours

 

Fiction / LGBTQ / Romance

Publication Date: June 11, 2024

Publisher: Bywater Books

 

Novelist and filmmaker Mari SanGiovanni introduces readers to the irrepressible Liddy-Jean Carpenter, a matchmaker with special talents who will charm readers with her wit, wisdom, and sensibilities in this warm, enchanting love-is-love office romance.

 

Liddy-Jean Carpenter has learning disabilities. But she also has a surprisingly genius plan.

While she spends her days doing minor office tasks with nobody paying attention, she sees how badly the wand-waving big boss treats the Marketing Department worker bees. So, she takes lots of notes for a business book to teach bosses to be better.

While compiling pages of bad behavior notes, she finds she likes office-mate Rose and Rose’s new friend Jenny. But she doesn’t like Rose’s creepy boyfriend. So how can she save Rose?

Liddy-Jean knows with certainty that love is love, and she concludes that Rose should be with Jenny, bosses should do better, and everybody needs the services of Liddy-Jean, Marketing Queen.