#TeaserTuesday: One Year in Paris by @horsnells @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

 

Contemporary Romance

Date Published: 07-25-2025

Publisher: Lipstick Publishing

When Annalise Garner arrives in Paris to study art, she’s chasing quiet—far from her Southern roots, far from expectations. What she doesn’t expect is to meet Jett Hunter, a star American soccer player with green eyes, a bruised past, and a future under a constant spotlight.

Jett lives for the game. Annelise lives for the canvas. But when fate intertwines their worlds on a rain-soaked street in the City of Lights, neither is prepared for the slow-burn connection that follows.

As their hearts tangle between café tables and gallery walls, the intrusion of the press and career choices threaten to pull them apart.

Jett faces pressure to return to New York.

Annalise wrestles with who she is beyond her art.

And just when they start to find their rhythm, a devastating injury changes everything.

Set against the romance of Paris and the quiet beauty of rebuilding a life, One Year in Paris is a tender story of love that endures the noise, finds strength in the silence, and blooms where it’s least expected.

#TeaserTuesday: Pain by @marteekakarland @RABTBookTours @changelingpress

(Kiss of Death MC)

 

Motorcycle Club Romance, Suspense, Age Gap

Date Published: August 22, 2025

 

Redemption doesn't come free. And sometimes, the price is paid in blood.

 

Pain -- When I walked out of Terre Haute Prison, I wasn't the same man who went in. I've got blood on my hands, but I'm determined to pay my debt and take back what's left of my life. Once I'm home, inside the walls of the motorcycle club that welcomed me when I had no one, I have more hope than I dared to have the whole time I was incarcerated. Problem is, the past doesn't stay buried. When I recognized Nadine, a young woman from my past, and got to know the woman she'd become, I'd convinced myself there's no way to be worthy of a woman like her. Until she's put squarely in the crosshairs of a situation she knows nothing about. That's when it's time to earn my road name and bring her enemies a world of hurt.

Nadine -- I know better than to fall for an ex-con. I've seen the worst of humanity from inside prison walls where I work as a nurse. But something about Dr. Raven, or Pain, as they call him, gets under my skin. There was a time when he was my hero, the person I wanted to be most like. I admit I might have a huge case of hero worship and the tiniest little crush on him. I don't know the rules in his world outside the prison, but I know I need to learn fast. Especially since corrupt cops seem to be hell-bent on cutting in on the Kiss of Death territory. It sometimes feels like I'm fighting just to breathe. But the scariest part? It's not the blood, the bullets, or the bodies. It's that I might actually be falling in love with Ford "Pain" Raven.

 

A gritty, steamy romance featuring a protective alpha, a fierce heroine who refuses to break, and the family you choose when the world tries to tear you apart.

#ReleaseBlitz: City & Shadow by @rozmaclaren @rrbooktours

City and Shadow by Roz MacLaren is now available on Amazon and most retailers! This looks amazing and the cover is just gorgeous!

City and Shadow (The Mirrordom Legends #3)
Release Date: Aug 11, 2025
Genre: YA Dark Fantasy

• She falls first
• Touch her and die
• Found family
• Good vs. evil
• Twins
• Friends to lovers
• Morally grey characters

“At first, they tried to co-exist. The Good and their Mirror. The firstborn and the twin that emerged immediately after...”

In a world where every person has a Mirror twin capable of doing only bad things, Quiver is the only one born Mirrorless. Along with his best friend, City, the two must navigate a society ruled by a tyrannical queen and threatened by a dangerous rebel. And, when City’s Mirror escapes from her island prison, a chain of events is set in motion that thrusts Quiver, City and her Mirror into a dangerous struggle for power and survival.

Trigger warnings:

This book contains on and off-page deaths (including of parents and family members); violence (including depictions of murder, blood, threats of violence and weapon use), graphic descriptions of spiders and snakes; childhood trauma (including depictions of bullying and abandonment) and mild language. Reader discretion is advised.

#BookReview: Crystal Iris by Blair M. Shadows

Get ready to immerse yourself in a magical romance series filled with mystery, modern conflicts, and a love story that will leave you craving more.

Professor Iris De Loughery’s life takes an unexpected turn on the night of her thirtieth birthday. A mysterious gift from her estranged father shatters her understanding of reality, propelling her on a journey of self-discovery alongside a dive into the spectral unknown. As she grapples with her shifting relationships, the Harvard art history professor’s challenges intensify when she crosses paths with Hoyt, another prism possessor. Navigating her newfound feelings will be the least of her worries in this captivating series.

Perfect for fans of elemental magic, paranormal mysteries, urban fantasy, and magical realism. If you love slow-burn romance, complex relationships, and thrilling twists, Crystal Iris will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Author’s Note: This book includes mature themes, steamy romance, explicit content, and adult language. Recommended for new adult readers and above.

Reader beware—a book hangover is inevitable. Grab your copy today and unlock the magic within! — Leblon Publishing

#BookReview: Falling Into Place by @authorallisonashley

Finding a date for a reclusive bachelor is her job. It’s also a risk when she becomes the perfect match in an emotional and hopeful romance by the author of If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Accountant and freelance personal stylist Carly Porter, daughter of a compulsive gambler, knows the personal cost of a bad bet. But when she partners with her best friend, Sasha—publisher of a floundering fashion magazine—Carly can’t resist. The highly publicized makeover of an Oklahoma City bachelor could boost sales and be Carly’s ticket to her dream profession. The bachelor in question is none other than Sasha’s older brother, Brooks.

Hardly the party boy Carly remembers from high school, Brooks is now an antisocial, work-obsessed physician still struggling with a devastating loss. But if it means helping his sister, he’s in. It’s Carly’s job to get him out of those lived-in scrubs, style him to the nines, and bring Brooks back to life. But so far, the only real connection is between Brooks and Carly—and falling for a client could cost Carly the career she’s worked so hard for.

To move forward, they’ll both have to overcome their painful pasts. And whatever the risk, maybe even take a chance on love.

#MinieReader: Why I Returned My Boox Palma 2 and Switched to an iPhone 16e

Why I Returned My Boox Palma 2 and Switched to an iPhone 16e

So, I thought I was finally joining the cool e-ink crowd when I picked up a Boox Palma 2.
Spoiler alert: I didn’t keep it.

For something that costs over $300, I expected smooth sailing. Instead, I got glitch city. Every time I tried to do… well, basically anything, I had to refresh the screen. And not in a “quick tap and done” way—more like the device kept making me stop and reset my patience level. It was frustrating enough that I stopped wanting to read on it.

Then, life intervened. I went with my husband to the AT&T store and—surprise!—found out they still had the iPhone 16e on sale for just $0.46 a month. At that price, I couldn’t say no. I grabbed one, slapped on a red-filter screen protector, and honestly? This setup has been a dream.

Everything is in color, it’s fast, it actually works, and I haven’t once had to refresh my screen just to turn a page. Sometimes the best upgrade is the one you stumble into by accident.

#BookBlitz: Doomsday Planet by #WilliamBurke @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Sci-Fi / Action - Adventure

Date Published: 07-09-2025

Publisher: Severed Press

The world’s richest man just made a killer deal with an alien species; he sold them the human race! Now four warriors from Earth’s past must battle to save its future on… THE DOOMSDAY PLANET.

 

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#BookBlitz: Lavish by @tiniawritesbooks @XpressoTours #Giveaway for a copy of Lavish

Lavish
Tinia Montford
(California Kings, #2)
Publication date: August 6th 2025
Genres: Adult, Mystery, Romance

Serena King has spent years burying her sins beneath designer heels and ruthless ambition. But no lie lasts forever. When a ghost from her past returns, armed with secrets that could destroy her, she’s forced into a game she can’t control.
The first move? A marriage forced upon her

To him—her brother’s ex-best friend. Her first mistake. The man who was her first… and then broke her heart.
Miles Whitmore.

He’s not the reckless charmer she remembers. He’s colder. Crueler. Hungrier.

Miles wants to salvage his scandal-ridden family’s legacy. He needs power. He needs redemption. But he’s got secrets that could destroy everything too.

Their marriage is a business deal, a show for the public. But behind closed doors?

It’s a war.

A war of lies. A war of seduction. A war of who will break first.

But the deeper they fall into their twisted game, the more hatred turns to heat. The more vengeance turns to obsession.

Because in a world where power is everything and love is the most dangerous game of all…

The biggest threat isn’t their enemies.

It’s each other.

Cellphone Usage Being Banned Across the US in Schools

What is your take on the entire school banning cell phones? I will let you know my thoughts below but I want to know what you all think?

#CoverReveal for A Shore Fling by @jchanceauthor #GiveMeBooksPR

Title: A Shore Fling

Author: Jacob Chance

Genre: Summer RomCom

Tropes: Opposites Attract/Grumpy Harbormaster

Successful Businesswoman Heroine

Cover Design: Cady, Cruel Ink Designs

Release Date: August 22, 2025

BLURB

I’ve done everything right—built a career, climbed the corporate ladder, and put the family business first. But when my father tries to turn my love life into a merger deal, I realize it might be time to finally break a rule or two.

So I do something completely out of character: I run.

One impulsive flight, one sketchy boat rental, and one minor shipwreck later, I wash up off the coast of Maine only to be rescued by a grumpy (and unfairly attractive) harbormaster who thinks I’m a walking, talking disaster.

He’s rugged, grounded, infuriating, and annoyingly good at saving me.

I’m only here for the summer—just long enough to clear my head, avoid my father’s matchmaking schemes, and figure out what I want.

Falling for a man who navigates fog better than his own feelings? Not part of my plan.

But between lobster rolls, starry nights, and kisses I can’t stop thinking about, I start to wonder if I’m no longer escaping something... but finding something worth staying for.

#BookBlitz: Breaking Deceptions by #KirkSassak @RABTBookTours

 

Non-Fiction, Current Events, Political Commentary, Media Studies

Date Published: May 7, 2025

Publisher: MindStir Media

Are we being told the truth—or are we living in an age of carefully crafted lies?

In Breaking Deceptions, Kirk Sassak, a mechanical engineer turned first-time author, delivers a powerful exposé on the modern media's role in distorting truth and reshaping national narratives. From COVID-19 misinformation and the Hunter Biden laptop cover-up to the media’s radically different treatment of the 2020 BLM riots and the January 6 Capitol riot, this book takes readers on a gripping journey through some of the most controversial events in recent American history.

With the structured mind of an engineer and the creative soul of a poet, Sassak dissects media narratives with precision and passion—shedding light on the rise of politically motivated journalism and its impact on democracy, freedom, and truth.

🛑 They lied to us about:

● Russian Collusion

● Charlottesville

● COVID Lab Leaks

● Hunter Biden's Laptop

● President Biden’s Mental Fitness

● And much more...

🔥 Whether you're politically left, right, or somewhere in between, Breaking Deceptions challenges you to confront the uncomfortable reality: a biased media is dangerous—no matter whose side they’re on.

Perfect For Readers Who:

● Are concerned about media bias, fake news, and propaganda

● Want to understand how misinformation influences political outcomes

● Appreciate investigative non-fiction that questions mainstream narratives

 

Seek a thought-provoking, politically charged read rooted in real events

 

#BookBlitz: The Seer (Tales Vs Time Book 1) by Liliyana Shadowlyn @lshadowlyn @rrbooktours

We have a fantastic book rec for you all today and a HUGE box of goodies for one lucky person! Check out The Seer by Liliyana Shadowlyn!

The Seer by Liliyana Shadowlyn (Tales Vs Time Book 1) 

Release Date: May 28, 2025

Genre: NA Contemporary Fantasy

LGBTQIA+ Rep

Non-Binary BFF

Witch

Prophecy

Chosen Duo

You can't outrun your family curse.

I thought high school was hard enough. At least I had my BFF Andy by my side, and we'd be attending the same college in the fall. What started with a family reunion has turned into the adventure from hell.

I didn't ask for this. The prophecies. The magic. The obsession. The dragons. The warring deities. I just wanted to be a normal teenager. But because of who I am, the family I was born into, I've been caught up in a story that began centuries before I was born. It's up to me to break the family curse, and I will let no one, man nor god, stop me.

#ReleaseBlitz for A Wreck, You Make Me by @thesaffronkent #GiveMeBooksPR

Title: A Wreck, You Make Me

Author: Saffron A. Kent

Genre: Dark Forbidden Romance

Tropes: Bully Romance, Blackmail, Forced Proximity

Morally Grey Hero, Praise/Degradation Kink, Soccer

Release Date: August 8, 2025

BLURB

I have been in love with Shepard Thorne since I was twelve.

He’s my best friend’s hot older brother, and I am the weird redhead who low-key follows him everywhere. He’s soccer’s bad boy, and I am stuck in a dead end job, serving drinks at the local strip club.

Our paths aren’t meant to cross.

Until one day I catch him getting a lap dance at the club and jealousy makes me ruin his fun.

Now he’s made it his mission to make my life hell and no matter what I do, there is no escape.

Everywhere I turn, there he is, waiting for his payback.

He threatens to kiss me one second, and choke me the next.

He promises to bring me to my knees and make me beg.

What started as a little harmless prank turns into a twisted game of blackmail that’s toxic but oh-so-good.

But it has to end.

Because I have a secret...

That ties me to my tormentor in an irrevocable way, and if he ever finds out, it will wreck everything I now crave.

Even his revenge.

Note: This is a STANDALONE set in the world of Bardstown. 

#BookTour: Plug In Speak Out, Cash In by #AbbyVaden & #RoseCampbell @RABTBookTours

The Ultimate Podcast Launch & Monetization Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Launching, Growing, and Monetizing Your Podcast

Nonfiction / Business

Date Published: 04-28-2025

Ready to launch your own podcast and turn your voice into revenue?

Plug In. Speak Out. Cash In.: The Ultimate Podcast Launch & Monetization Guide is your go-to handbook for podcasters at every stage. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just starting to monetize, this 108-page step-by-step guide (published April 24, 2025) teaches you how to:

• Define your podcast mission to build audience trust and authority

• Create compelling episodes even without fancy gear

• Grow and engage your listener base across platforms

• Monetize effectively—from sponsorships and ads to premium content

• Scale your show sustainably, turning consistency into cashflow

 

Authored by social media influencer/advocate Rose Campbell (a recognized mothers’ advocate, lifestyle blogger, doula, and 2021 Mrs. The Woodlands) and podcast strategist Abby Vaden, this guide blends real-world insight and professional tactics. It’s perfect for entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and small-business owners eager to elevate brand voice and income.

#Teaser: Trouble in Heaven by #JCWorthington @RABTBookTours

 

Fantasy / Fiction / Spirituality

Date Published: 11-17-2024

Publisher: Made for Success

In the beginning The Alpha created the heavens and the earth. This story takes place before that.

#BookBlitz: Crossfire by #BillRunner @RABTBookTours

Crime Thriller, Military Thriller, Action Adventure, Vigilante Justice

Published Date: July 31

Publisher: Runner House Books

 

 

 “It wasn’t like breaking into a prison was on my bucket list. But then again, neither was helping terrorists stage a jailbreak. And yet, here I was.”

A prison break. Betrayals. Battle for survival.

September 2014. Yemen’s going up in flames, and Americans are caught in the inferno. Delta Force Captain Axel Blaze is sent straight into the

fire to extract Khalid Al-Mansour, an Al-Qaeda moneyman turned informant. Khalid promises intel that could save American lives, but it

comes at a price— his sons must be rescued from a rebel-controlled prison deep in hostile territory.

Blaze’s team pulls off the high-risk breakout, but the fallout is deadly. A chain of betrayals is set off. One of Khalid’s sons turns

traitor, leading Al-Qaeda right to the US embassy. Trapped, outnumbered, and fighting on hostile ground, Blaze and his team face a ruthless enemy

and impossible odds.

But this isn’t just about survival—this is about sending a message.

Blaze won’t just hold the line—he’ll blow the enemy to hell.

#BookBlitz: Tiny Wild Things by @daniellemwong_ @XpressoTours #Giveaway $25 Amazon gift card

Tiny Wild Things
Danielle M. Wong
Publication date: August 4th 2025
Genres: Adult, Psychological Thriller

I have always been drawn to tiny, wild things…

Journalist Fran Hendrix thinks she’s about to get the scoop of her career. A reclusive artist has chosen her to take his first interview since the tragic death of his wife years before. Not long after arriving at his secluded country estate, Fran receives a shocking anonymous message. He is lying to you. Get out while you can.

But Fran is a journalist. She’s not going anywhere without her story, even when her host refuses to answer her questions while seeming to know things about her life she hasn’t told anyone. When he suggests they go hunting together, Fran sees it as a chance to finally break through his defenses. But alone with him in the wilderness, she starts to question whether the note was right all along – and she should have gotten out while she still had the chance…

An utterly gripping psychological thriller from an award-winning author that will delight fans of The Hunting Party, The Silent Patient and Sharp Objects.

#BookReview: You Gotta Eat (Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible) by Margaret Eby

A trained chef teaches you how to keep yourself fed in the face of stress, burnout, and exhaustion—and have fun doing it.Delivery is expensive. Eating a spoonful of peanut butter is depressing. You can’t imagine having the energy to chop an onion. But somehow, you gotta eat. How does anyone feed themselves under these conditions?Enter You Gotta Eat, a friendly, accessible resource for getting something on your plate when you have too much on your plate. Part cookbook, part pep talk, and part action plan, You Gotta Eat offers tips and tactics—plus ten "do exactly this" recipes—for making effortless food that’s nourishing, tasty, and even a little fun. Choose your current energy level and learn important kitchen If you can open a Turn instant ramen into a feastIf you can assemble a Make a cheese board fit for a kingIf you can press a Whip up perfect eggs in the microwaveIf you can wield a Turn any leftovers into a hearty casseroleAnd dozens more ideas for living deliciously without impossible effort!Whether you’re burnt out, depressed, overworked, a new parent, living away from home for the first time, or some combination of the above, let food editor, classically-trained chef, and nacho enthusiast Margaret Eby show you how to make your eating experience better—and easier—in every way.

#BookReview: The Serpent and the Wolf (Dark Inheritance Trilogy #1) by Rebecca Robinson

Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy and Thea Guanzon, Rebecca Robinson’s thrilling romantasy debut combines high-stakes political intrigue and a steamy, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance.

All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade.

After losing her mother—her only remaining parent—to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within her, Vaasa is certain death looms. So is her merciless brother, who aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political scheme, he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid’s nation. All Vaasa has to do is die.

But she is desperate to live. Vaasa enters her new marriage with every intent to escape it, wielding the hard-won political prowess and combat abilities her late father instilled in her. But to her surprise, Reid offers her a deal: help him win the votes to rise in power, and she can walk free. In exchange, he will share his knowledge about the dark magic running through her veins—and help keep it at bay.

This proposal may be too good to refuse, yet Vaasa and Reid’s undeniable attraction threatens to break the rules of their arrangement. As her brother’s lethal machinations take form, everything is at stake: Vaasa must learn to trust her new husband, but how can she, especially when their perfect political marriage begins to feel like the real thing?