#ReleaseBlitz for Beast by @pennydeebooks @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Beast

Series: MC Fables #1

Author: Penny Dee

Genre: MC Romance

Tropes: Fairytale Retelling/Enemies to Lovers/Forced

Proximity/Fake Relationship/Arranged Marriage

Release Date: February 27, 2025

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“There is nowhere for you to run, little one…”

Beast

I am the president of The Knights of St. Bon Motorcycle Club.

A seven-foot mountain of muscle and bone in a pair of motorcycle boots and a leather cut.

Cursed with demons and darkness and secrets that run deep.

To the people of St. Bon, I am a monster.

To my club brothers, I am a fearless leader.

To her, I am a nightmare.

Belle

He comes out of the shadows and turns my world upside down.

He forces me to marry him to pay off my uncle’s debt to the motorcycle club.

The stakes are high. I must be convincing as his old lady or there will be consequences for the both of us.

But I could never imagine the real reason he wants to marry me.

Or the secrets he is guarding in the forbidden room.

Beast is a Beauty & the Beast retelling, set in the fictional, dreamy town of St. Boniface. It is an enemies to lovers, motorcycle club romance with spice and suspense, touch her and die vibes, and twists you won’t see coming.

For readers 18+.

#BookTour: Masquerade of Bones by @jemberhintz @rrbooktours

Masquerade of Bones

Publication Date: February 25, 2025 (Print, ebook and audio)

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Tropes: 

Enemies to lovers

Villain gets the girl

Shadow daddy

Heists

Royalty,

Found family

Quest

One bed/horse/tent

Magic

Outlaws

Dragons

Vibes:  Six of Crows (but make it spicy) x Beneath Black Sails (but wild west outlaws instead of pirates) A Blood Oath ~ A Botched Heist ~ A Dangerous Deal with the Enemy Everly Thorn knew she was doomed when she came down with witch fever. She’s spent the last ten years hiding her symptoms and will do anything to keep her cursed gift a secret for fear of being conscripted into the military and used as a weapon to hunt others like her. Reeling from the death of her parents and a broken betrothal, she’s racked up a fortune in gambling debts. Her job at the Menagerie of Magical Beasts doesn’t pay enough to keep the collectors from threatening to take her home—the only thing she and her brother have left. Silas Drake is an infamous outlaw in need of a witch with a unique set of skills and exactly the kind of man Everly has vowed to stay away from—tall, dark, and deadly. He’s determined to steal a powerful dragon relic being held in the Menagerie’s vault. When he discovers Everly’s secret, the ruthless shadow summoner presents her with an impossible choice—swear a blood oath to him and help his crew steal the relic in exchange for paying off her debts or be handed over to the crown. Everly, however, is done with men who want to control her and refuses to accept her fate without a fight. 

#BookTags: Exploring the "20 Questions Book Tag" with @dinipandareads

Book Tag Fun: Let’s Dive In!

I came across a super fun book tag recently that I couldn’t resist sharing with you all—the "20 Questions Book Tag"! It’s a great way to explore your reading habits and preferences while discovering some new bookish insights. If you're looking for a way to reflect on your favorite (and not-so-favorite) books, this tag is perfect for that. Let’s dive into these 20 fun questions and get to know each other a little better! Feel free to answer along in the comments!

#ReleaseBlitz: Grit & Grace by @deborahrudellauthor @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

 

The Transformation of a Ship & a Soul

Memoir

Date Published: February 27th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

 

 

Deborah Rudell’s world unravels when the leaders of her spiritual commune are exposed, arrested, and imprisoned for bioterrorism and attempted murder. Crushed and adrift, she moves her family off the commune to create a sense of normalcy. But when her husband seeks an opportunity to dismantle and rebuild a derelict fifty-foot schooner, Deborah uproots their children once again and joins him in Kauai. For the next five years, she dedicates her life to restoring a boat.

Pouring herself into the work at hand can only distract her so much as disillusionment about the cult’s lies and manipulation slowly rises to the surface. While she grapples with emotional turmoil and contemplates a new life path, Deborah sets out to accomplish something she never thought possible: sailing across the Pacific to the Olympic Peninsula. Will the dangers that come with navigating the ocean be too much to bear, or will she find resolution and fortitude in the turbulent adventure?

Grit & Grace: The Transformation of a Ship & a Soul is one woman’s account of conquering overwhelming challenges with tenacity and ingenuity and ultimately discovering her inner strength.

#BookBlitz: Stone Guardian by @booksbygayle @XpressoTours #Giveaway

Stone Guardian
Gayle Katz
(Masonry, Magic, and Love, #1)
Publication date: March 4th 2022
Genres: Paranormal, Romance

No Steam! No Spice! Gargoyles are immovable statues of stone. Lifeless, the librarian thought, until one of them takes flight to save her from an untimely demise.

A kindhearted but lonely librarian. Nancy is drowning under the weight of an abusive boyfriend, failing grades, and looming unemployment. While at work, she confides her deepest, darkest secrets to the gargoyle perched near her desk. But she’s unprepared when the strange stone statue comes to life.

A gentle gargoyle born under a curse. Treyton can’t believe it. In the past century that he’s been guarding the beloved Victorian library he calls home, the lonesome man never had anyone notice him until now. And he’s enchanted by the beautiful woman yearning for true love under his watchful gaze. But the witch who gave him life wants him back. And she’s willing to kill anyone who stands in her way.

As his vile witch plots against them, will Nancy and Treyton be torn apart forever, or can they overcome the evil threatening their love — and their lives?

#BookReview: Master of Iron (Bladesmith, #2) by Tricia Levenseller

In Master of Iron, the conclusion to Tricia Levenseller's exciting Bladesmith YA fantasy duology, a magically gifted blacksmith with social anxiety must race against the clock to save her beloved sister and stop a devastating war. 

Eighteen-year-old Ziva may have defeated a deadly warlord, but the price was almost too much. Ziva is forced into a breakneck race to a nearby city with the handsome mercenary, Kellyn, and the young scholar, Petrik, to find a powerful magical healer who can save her sister's life.

When the events that follow lead to Ziva and Kellyn's capture by an ambitious prince, Ziva is forced into the very situation she's been dreading: magicking dangerous weapons meant for world domination.

The forge has always been Ziva's safe space, a place to avoid society and the anxiety it causes her, but now it is her prison, and she's not sure just how much of herself she'll have to sacrifice to save Kellyn and take center stage in the very war she's been trying to stop.

#ReleaseBlitz for Happily Ever Never by @kenziereedbooks @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Happily Ever Never

Author: Kenzie Reed

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Billionaire Romance

Forced Proximity/Fake Relationship

Grumpy x Sunshine

Release Date: February 26, 2025

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Help me. I’m trapped in a rom-com novel with no way to get out. It sounds crazy, but I was sitting on a park bench reading my favorite rom-com when I got hit by lightning. Unfortunately, my surly, gorgeous, billionaire boss was standing right next to me when it happened—and now we’re stuck together in the weird universe of a Serena Lovelace book.

It appears we’ve got to satisfy every single trope of the rom-com novel before we can return to our normal lives. We’ve got to stage a meet-cute. We’ve got to bake cookies together for a charity bake-a-thon. And we’ve got to have an all-is-lost moment where we both storm off, swearing to never speak to each other again.

That one, I can get behind.

The problem is, I’m finding that there may be more to Lucifer—I mean Lucas—Sheffield the Third than I thought. And once we get back to the real world, we’ll be done playing pretend, and I’ll never get my happily ever after.

#BookRecommendation: The Theft of Sunlight (Dauntless Path #2) by @booksbyintisar

I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.

Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer - even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.

Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.

#ReleaseBlitz for Bride by Initiation by @maggiecoleauthor @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Bride by Initiation

Series: The Underworld #1

Author: Maggie Cole

Genre: Dark Romance

Tropes: Secret Society/Mafia Romance

Friends to Lovers/Forbidden/Marriage Pact

Release Date: February 26, 2025

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From International bestselling author Maggie Cole comes her highly anticipated secret society, deliciously dark, next-generation Mafia series about two lifelong friends. Sean O’Malley Jr. and Zara Marino have a similar obsession with their fathers’ secrets, but discovering the truth requires them to surrender to each other and the unknown of their Underworld vows.

If secrets and lies, desires and denials, bonds and betrayal didn’t exist, Sean O’Malley would stay my friend forever.

That’s not the case.

There are two things we’ve always wanted but were off the table.

First: The truth about our fathers.

Second: Each other.

So when a mysterious man shows up with a branded skull on his hand, speaking in riddles about an Underworld he claims we’re meant to reign in, it’s too tempting not to get sucked into the forbidden.

Even if it means sinking deeper into the darkness, testing all our boundaries, and clinging to the friends we used to be and the vows we’re now bound to for eternity.

Bride by Initiation is a standalone with interconnected characters, and book one of The Underworld series. This dark, secret society, Mafia, friends to lovers, forbidden, first real love, marriage pact romance is not meant for the faint of heart. Expect violence, taboo, and graphic scenes.

#BookTour: A Witch's Penance by @j.kdivia @rrbooktours

A Witch's Penance

Publication Date: January 31, 2024

Genre: Paranormal Historical Fiction/ Witches

Tropes:

Family/generational curses, forgiveness, self discovery, paranormal vs psychological

Nina has grown up haunted by her family’s tragic past. Generations of misfortune and untimely deaths have woven a tapestry of grief and guilt around the women in her family, leading Nina to believe that her family is cursed.

Everything changes when Nina discovers her ancestor, Elspet Bruce, was an accused witch during the Forfar witch trials in the 1700s. As Nina’s imagination takes her deep into Elspet’s life, she experiences things that feel too real to be imagined, and the line between story and truth begins to blur.

Driven by a newfound determination, Nina embarks on a journey into her own spiritual and magical awakening to lift the curse that has plagued her family for centuries. Her quest leads her deep into the history of the Forfar witch trials, while a growing psychic connection with Elspet helps uncover the truth of what really happened.

As Nina unravels the mysteries of the past, she comes to understand that the curse afflicting her family is rooted in unresolved pain, injustice and guilt. And only she can break the curse.

“A Witch’s Penance” is a gripping tale of heritage and healing, blending historical intrigue with paranormal thrills. It explores themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring power of family bonds across time.

#WaitingOn: The Wind Weaver (Reign of Remnants #1) by @author_julie

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson, releasing in April 2025! This sweeping romance is set in a world of magic and mystery, where a fierce and independent heroine finds herself caught in a dangerous but irresistible attraction to a man with secrets of his own. With captivating world-building, sizzling chemistry, and twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat, The Wind Weaver is the perfect April read for fans of fantasy romance. Don't miss out on this exciting release! 🌬️💫

#BookTour: Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides by @ellaenglishauthor @RABTBookTours @Giveaway

The Merblood Saga, Book 2

 

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 02-25-2025

Publisher: Spider Web Press

 

 

Something strange is going down in the sleepy seaside village of Madderly Bay. Best friends Selena and Chloe are stuck in the most boring summer ever—until food starts coming to life and running wild in the streets.

But that’s just the beginning. Earthquakes start shaking the village, and creepy claw marks show up, hinting at something dark stirring beneath the waves. Only Selena and Chloe know the real story about the zombie mermaids they faced before—and now they’re worried the threat they thought was gone might be back.

As the tremors get worse and the water turns a scary green, the girls have to figure out what’s awakening in the depths before it’s too late. With their friend Zelda and her magical squid, Glowella, by their side, they’ll risk everything to save both the human and magical worlds from a danger that could destroy them all.

In this thrilling adventure, Selena and her friends have to face their fears and dig up some serious secrets between the human and magical worlds. With their village and the ocean in danger, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Can they figure out what’s messing with the sea before it’s too late? Or will they realize that saving their town—and both worlds—might be way harder than they thought?

#BookReview: The Ten Worst People in New York by Matt Plass @Crooked Lane Books

Perfect for fans of The Collective and We Begin at the End, this psychological thriller will make you question the nature of justice… and revenge.

The ten worst people in New York are dying, one after the other.

A late-night TV chat show feature, The Ten Worst People in New York, is the talk of the town. When a real estate mogul on the Ten Worst list jumps to his death, it could be a coincidence. But after a corrupt NYC councilor, also on the list, dies suspiciously, recently widowed Special FBI Agent Alex Bedford suspects foul play.

Young British filmmaker Jacob Felle arrives in New York to connect with his estranged sister, Elizabeth, and to reconcile a long-buried family trauma. But Alex and Jacob are on a collision course, and when Jacob becomes a suspect, the two find themselves in a race to unravel the mystery before even more people die. Both Alex and Jacob must confront their worst fears and put their lives on the line as they try to find the answer to two key questions:

Why are the killers targeting the ten worst list? And who will be next to die?

#ReleaseBlitz: Fated To Be His by Bree Westland @indie_pen_pr

 

  Blurb Blair Beckett’s motto was simple. Family first. Protect the clan. And always shield his heart. He used to be the easygoing twin. Not any longer. Witnessing his brother nearly die fundamentally changed him. Some believe him to be the spare of the two. But he knows better. The clan would fall apart without his 24/7, tireless all-in mentality. He’d sacrifice himself in a heartbeat to keep his family and clan safe. Emily Evers spends her days serving the public as a nurse. Then later her other persona takes center stage. The one who enjoys loud music, performing, and the lingering appreciation of the crowd. She can’t deny either one. The first keeps her grounded. The second stirs the depths of her restless soul. When Blair transports to Earth on a humanitarian mission, he’s drawn into a catastrophe in progress. But the devastation underway is too far advanced for even him to stop. So he focuses his efforts on the woman fighting for her life in the middle of it all. And his world tilts. Emily falls hard for Blair’s charm. But when she comes upon a force that has her faith wavering, all her years of training and her belief in herself grind to a screeching halt. With the remnants of her life crumbling at her feet, she questions her path forward. As the danger to their clan from the rogue fae escalates, Blair sets out to deal with the threat. Then the truth he knows well becomes all too clear. Their strengths lie in what they accomplish together. And he is very much alone. *Readers can expect healthy doses of hot shifters, naughty language, and intimate time with a fated mate, all wrapped up in a happily ever after. Can be read as a standalone romance but best enjoyed in the order written.

#ReleaseBlitz for Deranged Ink #3: Jace by @authorcaharms @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Deranged Ink #3: Jace

Author: C.A. Harms

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Bad Boy/Second Chance Romance

Friends to Lovers/Angst

Release Date: February 25, 2025

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Nothing comes easy.

Nothing is given but must always be earned.

The problem is I’m too tainted and broken to have anything good.

That was a lesson I was taught early.

A lesson I carried throughout my life, and into every relationship I had.

I did not trust.

Trusting meant I was vulnerable, and when you let your guard down, that’s when all the dark shit seeps in. That’s when the demons attack.

Nothing good happens in the dark.

But, Aurora, she was the sun, there was a goodness about her. I knew if I didn’t let her go, I would dim her light and chip away at the wonderful person she was. It's what I did, what I’ve always done. I take the good and break it.

But no one told me letting her go would be one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to face.

#ReleaseBlitz: The Quasi-Crystal by @jodyrasch @rrbooktours

The Quasi-Crystal by J.D. Rasch is now available! If you enjoy fantasy adventure with themes of magic, morality, and self-determination, this one's for you!

The Quasi-Crystal

Publication Date: February 25, 2025

Genre: Fantasy/ High Fantasy

The Moment changed everything. But was it enough?

Bracat has changed since the Moment-the collective joining of minds-opened up new possibilities of peace for its people. Even the rogue wizard Malzus is seeking forgiveness for his past sins. But this new feeling of unity is tentative, and the future is never certain . . . In the midst of this change, gem cutter Theb discovers something curious: It looks like an ordinary stone, but he knows it is something extraordinary. A crystal that exists in two realms at once, but only Theb can see its uniqueness. Then Theb begins to have dreams of a woman, calling for help from a deserted island far away from Bracat. An impenetrable fog is threatening the island, and the strange crystal seems to be the only answer. There are others who hear the woman's call. To find the source, Theb joins with a reformed wizard, a former thief, and an old enemy. Together, they vow to find the voice, braving the turbulent ocean to discover what is hidden behind the fog.

#ReleaseBlitz: Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides by @ellaenglishauthor @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

The Merblood Saga, Book 2

 

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 02-25-2025

Publisher: Spider Web Press

 

 

Something strange is going down in the sleepy seaside village of Madderly Bay. Best friends Selena and Chloe are stuck in the most boring summer ever—until food starts coming to life and running wild in the streets.

But that’s just the beginning. Earthquakes start shaking the village, and creepy claw marks show up, hinting at something dark stirring beneath the waves. Only Selena and Chloe know the real story about the zombie mermaids they faced before—and now they’re worried the threat they thought was gone might be back.

As the tremors get worse and the water turns a scary green, the girls have to figure out what’s awakening in the depths before it’s too late. With their friend Zelda and her magical squid, Glowella, by their side, they’ll risk everything to save both the human and magical worlds from a danger that could destroy them all.

In this thrilling adventure, Selena and her friends have to face their fears and dig up some serious secrets between the human and magical worlds. With their village and the ocean in danger, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Can they figure out what’s messing with the sea before it’s too late? Or will they realize that saving their town—and both worlds—might be way harder than they thought?

#TeaserTuesday: Emergency Date by @harleywylde @RABTBookTours @changelingpress

 

(Swift Angel MC)

Motorcycle Club Romance, First Responders, Suspense

Date Published: February 28, 2025

 

 

Loyalty runs deep and secrets simmer beneath the surface in this tale of forbidden love.

 

Akira -- I’m the daughter of a Dixie Reaper, but this isn’t the life I want. I’m tired of being overprotected, and forced to follow rules I don’t necessarily agree with. The moment I laid eyes on Logan, I knew my life was about to change. I also knew I was in for a rough ride. Why? Because he’s a paramedic and part of the Swift Angels MC, and let’s just say my dad’s club functions more in the gray area. Logan is everything I’ve ever wanted in a guy. I knew we couldn’t sneak around forever, but I also didn’t count on the series of storms about to hit us head-on. Not only is my dad’s club dead set against my relationship with Logan, but my instincts are telling me something bigger is going on.

Logan -- Forbidden fruit. That’s exactly what Akira is. My VP has warned me away from her, but what can I say? The heart wants what the heart wants. No matter what obstacles we face, I’ll make Akira mine! I’ve never backed down from a fight, and I’m not about to start now. But when a string of troubling incidents seems to target both of us, I have to wonder am I the one in danger or is my sweet Akira at risk? Either way, I refuse to let them get away with it… even if it means the Swift Angels and Dixie Reapers have to work together, because there’s nothing I won’t do to keep Akira safe.

Are you ready for a suspenseful journey filled with passion, betrayal, and a fight for a love that could change everything?

WARNING: Emergency Date is Book 2 in the Swift Angels MC series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but you may enjoy the story more if the series is read in order. This is a slow-burn romantic suspense set in a small town. Guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger for the main couple! For readers 18+ due to adult situations, bad language, and violence.

#BookTour: The 21st Minute by Julia Krankl @RABTBookTours

Self-Help

Date Published: November 20, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

One in six American adults take psychiatric medication and yet, doctors are only allotted twenty-minute appointments that are spaced out by months at a time. This book starts at minute twenty-one and is filled with everything you wish your doctor had time to explain about mental health. Nearly sixty million American adults struggle with mental illness but half are not receiving any treatment and only a quarter of them have access to psychotherapy. With demand for treatment far outpacing supply, our current mental health crisis requires a new approach that goes beyond the limitations of the health care system.

Dr. Julia Krankl, a Harvard and UCLA-trained psychiatrist, trauma resilience specialist and physician educator details her mental wellness menu-fifteen practical ways to improve mental health that don't involve taking a pill or doing formal therapy. Readers of The 21st Minute will be empowered to become the hero of their mental wellness journey using tools that work. The 21st Minute bridges the gap between what doctors hurriedly explain in twenty minutes and what we all need to thrive. For physicians and therapists who practice holistic mental health care, The 21st Minute stands as an evidence-based resource of alternatives and adjuncts to medication management and psychotherapy.

The 21st Minute offers an accessible and transformative roadmap to optimal mental wellness using modern medicine, evolutionary psychology and diverse cultural perspectives. If you are ready for a new approach to achieve your mental health goals on your terms-this is it.

#ReleaseBlitz for A Collision with Love by @larochelletricia @indie_pen_pr

 

  Blurb Cassie Griffin has always believed she could have it all—a successful career, a loving marriage, and someday, a family. But as she inches closer to becoming senior partner at her law firm, the pressure to start a family with her husband, Daniel, begins to weigh heavily on her shoulders. Daniel is ready to dive into parenthood, while Cassie feels the clock ticking on her dreams of professional success. When a near-miss accident shakes Cassie to her core, the cracks in her marriage deepen. Torn between her ambitions and the love of her life, Cassie is forced to confront the possibility that achieving one dream may mean losing another. Set in the bustling heart of Richmond, Virginia, A Collision with Love is a poignant story of the delicate balance between career and family, and the difficult choices that come with pursuing your dreams. As Cassie’s world teeters on the brink, she must decide what truly matters—and whether it’s possible to have it all without losing everything.