#ReleaseBlitz for Hey, Daddy by Lani Lynn Vale @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Hey, Daddy

Series: Semyonov Bratva #2

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Mafia Romance

Tropes: Bully/Enemies to Lovers/Forbidden Love

Release Date: February 4, 2025

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Broody. Hot. Intoxicating.

Nastya Semyonov first met Haze at a bar, but for Haze Hopkins, duty calls before either can act on their desires. He’s gone without a glance back, leaving her thinking that maybe all the hot looks were only one-sided.

Fast forward to the next day, Nastya hitches a ride to her car that she left behind the night before, only to run into the same man from last night.

Neither one truly thinks before they act, and they spend a hot fifteen minutes in a fast-food restaurant bathroom before parting ways again.

It’s as she’s walking back to her car that she realizes how badly she’s screwed up.

Because her car is surrounded in police tape, and there’s one very angry man wearing a badge standing in front of it with her name on an arrest warrant for killing a man.

Mistakes were made. Repeatedly.

But Detective Haze Hopkins isn’t complaining.

He was ready to quit, anyway.

Crime pays better.

#TeaserTuesday: Razor by Jamie Targaet @RABTBookTours

Hounds of Hell MC (#6)

MC Romance

Date Published: 2/7/2025

Publisher: Changeling Press

 

She’s a spark I never saw coming, in a fight I can’t afford to lose.

 

Deva -- No Mercy Ink is my sanctuary, the shop I built with my brother Jackson. But after a string of attacks leaves him in the hospital, I’m left to defend everything we’ve worked for. That’s when Razor storms into my life -- intimidating, loyal, and maddeningly protective. He’s everything I’ve avoided in a man, yet I can’t deny the pull between us. But as danger closes in, it’s clear Victor Grayson and his crew will stop at nothing to destroy us. Razor swears he’ll keep me safe, but how can I trust him with my heart when my survival demands I protect myself?

Razor -- Leading the Hounds of Hell means protecting my family at any cost. When Deva’s world collides with mine, she’s more than just a mission -- she’s a fire I can’t extinguish. Fierce, stubborn, and utterly captivating, she’s determined to fight for her shop, even if it puts her in Grayson’s crosshairs. But this isn’t just about the club or Mercy anymore -- it’s about her. The deeper I fall, the higher the stakes. To win this war, I’ll have to face my past, defend my future, and prove to Deva that she’s not just worth fighting for -- she’s worth everything.

#ReleaseBlitz: Ivory Bones by Sara Winokur #Giveaway @RABTBookTours

The Lewis Chessmen Murders

Historical Mystery

Date Published: February 4, 2025

Publisher: Briarstone Press (sarawinokur.com)

 

Ancient chess pieces. A centuries-old diary. And a modern killer closing in.

 

When Icelandic forensic geneticist Brynja Pálsdóttir, haunted by her family’s dark legacy, is drawn into the search for the missing Lewis Chessmen, she becomes a pawn in an assassin’s deadly game.

A centuries-old diary, written by a woman abducted during the brutal Barbary pirate raid on Iceland in 1627, lands on her desk. Brynja soon realizes the woman’s story may hold the key to finding the priceless medieval artifacts.

As Brynja digs deeper, she becomes the target, surrounded by deception and unsure of whom she can trust: the NYPD colleague hiding her own motives, the sculptor whose family lays claim to the chessmen, the lover she has spurned, even her own assistant.

As the past and present collide, betrayal, loss, and survival transcend time and place.

Ivory Bones: The Lewis Chessmen Murders is a gripping blend of Nordic noir, historical intrigue, and murder mystery, where ancient secrets and modern dangers force Brynja to face a dark, inner truth before the assassin makes their final move.

#ReleaseBlitz: Bound to Happen by Annie R. McEwen @RABTBookTours

 

Paranormal Romance

Date Published: 02/04/2025

Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC

The women in her family have a history of falling in love with ghosts. Aoife's positive she's the exception to the rule.

She's wrong.

 

Aoife 'Fee' Gowdie is exploring a derelict London music hall when she discovers a seventeenth century theatre below. The problem? It's got a seventeenth century ghost in it. And he has a pet-Fee's mouse, the one she buried that morning.

Gilbert 'Gil' Sorley-orphan, thief, actor, playwright-was born in 1613 and died... The jury's still out on that. He remembers the moment. The fight, the blade, the blood. It's been a gray wasteland since then. Until the miracle of her. And the mouse.

The old theatre has protected Gil for centuries, but now it's slated for demolition. To stop time and death, Fee and Gil have nothing except desperate, impossible love. Is it enough?

BOUND TO HAPPEN by Annie R McEwen is perfect for fans of Discovery of Witches and Practical Magic, the A Stitch in Time books, Ghost, and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.

#BookRecommendations: Seeking a dark romance featuring dragons

If you're seeking a dark romance featuring dragons released in January 2025, consider "A Language of Dragons" by S.F. Williamson. Released on January 7, 2025, this novel offers a captivating blend of dark academia and dragon lore. The story delves into forbidden magic, intricate relationships, and the enigmatic world of dragons, providing a fresh and immersive experience for readers. Critics have praised its intricate plot and character development, making it a standout addition to the dark romance genre. pastemagazine.com

#ReleaseBlitz for Reaper by Andi Rhodes @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Reaper

Series: Valhalla Rising MC #3

Author: Andi Rhodes

Genres: MC/Paranormal Romance

Release Date: February 4, 2025

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Humans are taught that death is the end, that it’s their soul’s final curtain call. But for the members of Valhalla Rising MC, death is only the beginning.

Reaper…

Life wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. I peaked at thirty, and by the time I was thirty-five, I was divorced, and my ex had custody of our two kids. So when I was killed trying to be a good samaritan, I was cool with it. Until I realized that I was being given a second chance and still had to ‘live’.

As the enforcer for Valhalla Rising MC, and with my ability, my afterlife is a major improvement. But when Odin sends me back to the land of the living to play savior to a single mom, my reality shifts once again. To say I’m not happy about the order is an understatement, but Kyra and her little family start to grow on me, and before I know it, I find myself needing her like humans need air to survive.

When I tell her what I really am, will she embrace the possibilities, or will she run in the other direction as any sane woman should?

Kyra…

As a single mother to twins, I rarely have a moment’s peace. Add in an absent baby daddy and a failing diner, and I’m about to pack my bags for the nut house. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing my little ones need me.

After what amounts to the hardest day of my life to date, I’m ready to throw in the towel. But a surly stranger steps in and somehow, he makes me smile. I don’t have any room for a man in my life, nor do I particularly want one, but I find myself starting to depend on Craig to chase away the dark.

When he throws me a curveball of epic proportions, can I do what’s best for myself and my kids, or will I let history and fear get the better of me?

#BookTour: You'll Get Through This by Barry Gridley @RABTBookTours

A Father's Letters About Suffering

 

PSYCHOLOGY / Grief & Loss / RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery / SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational

Date Published: October 15th

Publisher: Lucid Books

 

 

"You'll Get Through This" speaks directly to both the heart and the head, acknowledging the multifaceted nature of human suffering. Through poignant anecdotes and practical wisdom, the author guides you through the gyrations of the head-heart seesaw, offering strategies to slow down the turmoil and emerge from adversity stronger than ever before.

#BookReview: The Limitless Sky by Christina Kilbourne

Rook and Gage live worlds apart — but somehow they must find a way to help one another survive.

Trapped in a life she didn’t choose, Rook struggles to find meaning in her appointed role as an apprentice Keeper of ArHK. Even though her mam soothes her with legends of the Outside and her da assures her there are many interesting facts to discover in the Archives, Rook sees only endless years of tracking useless information. Then one day Rook discovers historic footage of the Chosen Ones arriving in ArHK, and she begins to realize her mam’s legends are more than bedtime stories. That’s when Rook begins her perilous and heartbreaking search for the limitless sky.

Gage is also trapped. Living on the frontier line with his family, his is a life of endless moving and constant danger. As he works with the other Scouts, Gage searches for the Ship of Knowledge to help his society regain the wonders of the long distant past, when machines transported people across the land, illnesses could be cured, and human structures rose high into the sky.

Will Rook and Gage escape the traps and perils that await them in order to save each other’s worlds? If they don’t, it could very well be the end of humanity.

#CoverReveal: A Game of Fallen Stars by S.E. Berkeley @RRBookTours1

How pretty is this cover?!

If you enjoy spicy fantasy with black cat/golden retriever vibes, forced proximity, and creepy monsters, you're going to want to pre-order A Game of Fallen Stars by S.E. Berkley!

A Game of Fallen Stars

Expected Publication Date: September 30, 2025

Genre: Spicy Second World Fantasy

🌟 fantasy set in our world
🌶️ spicy romantasy (🌶️🌶️🌶️/5)
🌞 grumpy/sunshine
🥵 extreme pining
🛏️ forced proximity/one bed
💖 he fell first and harder
👑 midsize FMC
❤️‍🩹 mental health rep
👾 creepy AF monster villains
💞 she’s magic and he’s human
😎 set in California
🗡️ touch him and die
🐈‍⬛ black cat/golden retriever vibes
💖 soft for only her men

A Life-Changing Encounter with Magic, Romance, and Danger

Ethan is drowning in corporate burnout and heartache. Seeking escape, he retreats to the peaceful isolation of Parkfield, a quiet town in central California, hoping to heal. But his sabbatical takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious creature crashes into his front yard—Star, a being of pure magic, stranded in a world devoid of it.

With no memory of who—or what—she is, Star longs to become human. She forms a human body to live in and, with Ethan’s help, starts navigating this modern world. But the closer they get, the more their chemistry intensifies, leading to a heated pancake-making lesson and a flirtatious game of pool. As passion simmers, their fragile connection is put to the test when an ancient sea monster attacks their cabin, narrowly sparing their lives.

Suddenly, they find themselves trapped in a cosmic horror’s twisted game, with Star as the prey. As they flee, hunted by both mythical creatures and a shadowy secret society, Ethan and Star race toward San Francisco for answers. But time is running out. If they don’t survive, Star’s magic will be consumed by a brutal hunter, gaining unimaginable power.

Ethan faces an agonizing choice: run and protect the woman he loves, or fight against impossible odds to save her and stop an ancient evil from rising.

This paranormal romance blends magic, suspense, and high-stakes adventure in a heart-pounding journey of survival, love, and sacrifice. If you love fantasy with a dose of cosmic horror, intense chemistry, and supernatural creatures, this book is for you.

 

#BookReview: Behind the Crimson Curtain (The Crimson Curtain #1) by E.B. Golden

A magical con artist and an actor turned revolutionary fight for freedom in an atmospheric fantasy debut where layered secrets and daring love clash on a stage of war.

On the coal-choked island of Luisonn, the tyrannical Stav Regime breeds rebellion among the working class. Firin, a face-changing con artist trained by her domineering father, dances between fake lives to escape punishment for her crimes—until armed rebels topple the regime. With freedom finally within her grasp, she discovers one of the heroes is her former lover, Bregan, who introduced her to her second the theater.

As the flames of revolt settle, Firin joins Bregan on the stage. She’s determined to create a life with the honorable man she never forgot. But like the past, love and truth are hard to hide—especially when one of Firin’s victims, now president, chooses Bregan as his right-hand man. Haunted by the sacrifices of revolution and devoted to the new government’s success, Bregan quickly rises in its ranks…

In a web of war and false identities, Firin must choose a side. But is the price of freedom her heart?

#BookReview: Only a Monster (Only a Monster #1) by Vanessa Len

It should have been the perfect summer. Sent to stay with her late mother’s eccentric family in London, sixteen-year-old Joan is determined to enjoy herself. She loves her nerdy job at the historic Holland House, and when her super cute co-worker Nick asks her on a date, it feels like everything is falling into place.

But she soon learns the truth. Her family aren’t just eccentric: they’re monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers. And Nick isn’t just a cute boy: he’s a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to bring them down.

As she battles Nick, Joan is forced to work with the beautiful and ruthless Aaron Oliver, heir to a monster family that hates her own. She’ll have to embrace her own monstrousness if she is to save herself, and her family. Because in this story...

...she is not the hero.

#ReleaseBlitz: Love's Home Run by Judith Kein @RABTBookTours

 

Romantic Women's Fiction

Date Published: February 3, 2025

 

 

Love isn’t a game… or is it?

 

Melissa Hendrickson is tired of being a good sport, one of the guys. She wants to find love and settle down in Lilac Lake with the man of her dreams. She thinks she’s found the man, but he doesn’t know she exists. After she runs into Ross Roberts, her next door neighbor and former professional baseball player, during a charity softball game, he requires her help. She’s more than eager to make amends for causing him to have knee surgery. Then, a fire destroys her family restaurant and her job as chef there. She’s forced to think about a lot of changes in her life, including finding the right man for her.

A spinoff book from the Lilac Lake Inn series, a sweet second-chance, small-town romance. Another of Judith Keim’s books with strong women facing challenges and finding love and happiness along the way.

#BookBlitz: There's Something About You, Olivia Bennet by Valerie G. Miller #Giveaway @RABTBookTours

 

Historical

Date Published: 11-26-2024

 

 

Two women. Two generations. A lifetime of secrets…

Sydney, 1989. When a secret trunk belonging to her enigmatic mother is delivered, Olivia Bennet’s safe and predictable world is thrown into disarray.

Inside the trunk, long-buried secrets tell of a different life that is totally foreign to shy and unadventurous Olivia. Secrets she’s certain her mother intended to stay hidden.

For the first time, Olivia has hope of finding answers about her father, and along with it, her identity. But only if she has the courage to face who she truly is.

Sydney, 1964. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of multicultural inner Sydney, Rosemary Benito plans to leave behind her painful past and embrace the freedom her new home offers.

While her exotic beauty attracts unwanted attention, if she works hard enough in her new country, Rosemary can become whatever—and whoever—she wants. She just has to make sure her old life doesn’t catch up with her.

Neither woman can change their pasts. But if they’re brave enough, they both have the power to determine their futures…

A poignant family saga full of love and loss that spans two generations. There’s Something About You, Olivia Bennet, reveals the tender bond between mother and daughter, the undeniable ties that bind generations together, and the importance of belonging.

#ReviewerUpdates with @ReaderLatte

Well this past month has been rife with ER visits and trying to survive as usual.  It is kind of sad that I wasn't on any social media accounts and not one person asked if I was ok.  But I guess that is just the way it is sometimes.  Anyway I am back to doing posts and just being super tired.  So trying to get caught up with everything so feel free to check out the new stats below!! 

So ya the stats are not getting better WHY are there so many books being approved all of a sudden lol. 

#BookReview: The Bone Spindle (The Bone Spindle #1) by Leslie Vedder

Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and All the Stars and Teeth.

Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn't believe in true love.

Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way.

Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who's been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him.

Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi--until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she's stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom.

Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way--not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane's heart, along with whatever else she's after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose.

Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.

#ReleaseBlitz for Not the Puck Bunny by Freya M. Love

Title: Not the Puck Bunny

Series: Lowball Bay Sea Dragons #1

Author: Freya M. Love

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Tropes: Hockey, Enemies to Lovers, Workplace

Grumpy/Good Girl, Mistaken Identity

Release Date: February 1, 2025

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A chance meeting in a quiet corner of a bar leaves me furious, doubting my life choices. Who does he think he is anyway? Just because Cam North is a tall, smoking hot hockey god doesn't mean he can talk to me like that.

I'm done being a doormat for anyone. He was burned before? That's not my problem.

What he doesn't know is who I actually am and why I'm about to make his life a whole lot more complicated.

I have one goal—make the Lowball Bay Seadragons ice hockey team as good as I know they can be. To do that, I need to keep a safe distance between me and the players. I can't lose my perspective.

I sure as hell can't lose my heart.

#SeriesBlitz for the Valentine's Sweethearts Series @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Valentine's Sweethearts Series

Genre: Feel Good Contemporary Romance

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Love is in the air, and romance blooms sweeter than candy hearts!

In charming towns across the country, love awaits those with open hearts this Valentine's Day. Fate brings together couples who discover that true connection goes beyond sweet nothings printed on candy. As they navigate the season of love and their own hesitations, they learn that sometimes, all it takes is one heartfelt message to change everything. Each story in 'Valentine's Sweethearts' celebrates the joy of finding love during the most romantic time of the year.

This sweet series will be filled with cozy small-town charm, heart-fluttering moments, and the magic of Valentine's Day. The books in this series will release from January 22, 2025 through February 14, 2025.

#ReleaseBlitz for My Inked Neighbor by Nikki Landis @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: My Inked Neighbor

Series: Summit Hill Vipers #1

Author: Nikki Landis

Genres: MC Romance

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Touch Her & Die, Alpha

Male, One Bed, He Falls First, Grumpy/Sunshine

Release Date: January 31, 2025

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Bullseye:

When my aunt is sick and asks me to house-sit, I don’t hesitate to agree.

I haven’t been to her neighborhood in years, and it’s nothing like I remember.

Bored, I invite my club over, but I don’t count on the sexy, flustered woman next door showing up and demanding I turn down the music.

It’s not until she sees my leather vest and the patches I wear that her eyes widen, and she panics.

I’ve scared her, and I don’t know why.

I make it my mission to find out and unintentionally spark a silent war.

The harder I push her to confront me, the angrier she becomes.

We’ve become near enemies within days of meeting, but I won’t stop until I win.

I want to learn more about my sexy, beautiful, stubborn neighbor.

But I don’t count on a brief confrontation in Xiara’s past to cause such havoc.

This little game just got a whole lot deadlier.

I’ve got to decide if I want to protect her, cuff her to my bed, or lock her up so no one can harm her.

I’m damn sure all three intrigue me.

And that’s not good because I’ll kill anyone who tries to get in my way.

I’ve become the only thing preventing Xiara from becoming a victim.

Again.

It’s not just her I have to think about now.

The danger hasn’t come for only Xiara; it’s after my club.

As an enforcer, it’s my job to eliminate every threat.

I won’t hesitate to break every law to keep them all safe.

My Inked Neighbor is part of the Summit Hill Vipers, an exciting new contemporary biker series. It's an enemies-to-lovers, overprotective alpha male, MC romance novel. This is also part of the Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem author event and The Mayhem Makers Series.

#CoverReveal: My Grape Crush by Rowan Rossler @XpressoTours

My Grape Crush
Rowan Rossler
Publication date: March 23rd 2025
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Every woman with a pulse knows who Rhys Trenton is. Influencer sensation. Global icon. A serious piece of man candy living the celebrity dream in his palazzo on Corfu. In no legitimate universe should the golden path of my social media crush ever cross with mine.

Except it does.

I’m Dani Rialto—jobless and vulnerable after a failed workplace romance shattered my confidence. When a prestigious winery offers me a dream marketing gig, there’s just one tiny problem. The new spokesperson for their rosé is none other than the free-spirited Rhys. And he lands in my sleepy wine town for five weeks to do whatever this buttoned-up career girl says.

Listen, I can play it cool. But after an embarrassing start to our working relationship, it turns out more than grapes can thrive in the heat. As a surprisingly complex Rhys melts my inhibitions, his fame sparks unexpected chaos, forcing us both to challenge our guarded hearts, that, like the finest vintages, can only breathe when we open them up.

#CoverReveal: The Garden of Before by @ryan_in_austin @XpressoTours

The Garden of Before
Ryan Leslie
(The Between, #2)
Published by: Parliament House Press
Publication date: September 23rd 2025
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Horror

“That’s what happens here, Paul. Every power has its price. It always gets worse.”

For Paul Prentice things have gotten much worse. His house was destroyed in the battle with the Koŝmaro. He’s on thin ice at his job, where instead of working he loses himself in the Between’s computer game, trying in vain to find explanations. His best friend Jay has transformed into a shadowy killer. Corinne and Supriya have vanished. And it appears his wife, Julie, has finally had enough and left him.

Alone and near ruin, Paul receives a familiar visitor with a dire message: they are all back in the Between. Hunted, captured, doomed. For Paul, still wearing the serĉilo’s artifact on his wrist, escape was never an option. The game must be played until the end.

In the harrowing conclusion to The Between, Leslie once again invites readers into a mind-twisting world where the most terrifying monsters are the ones let loose inside of us.