Tuesday, November 12, 2024

#Teaser: You Are a Queen by Celia Anzalone Bowers @RABTBookTours #Giveaway



 

Nonfiction / Self-Improvement

Date Published: October 1, 2024


 

Celia Anzalone Bowers went from a drug addict hooked on methamphetamine and cocaine to a pageant queen, Love Waits for You podcast host, TEDx speaker, nationally ranked-triathlete, mother, committed spouse, published author, and a multi-million-dollar business entrepreneur.

After surviving a traumatic childhood accompanied with abandonment, sexual abuse, drug abuse, and physically and verbally abusive relationships, Celia overcame her trauma and all the ways she coped with it—overachieving, people-pleasing, and addictive behaviors—by transforming her pain into her power and healing herself—body, mind, and soul.

If someone would have told her twenty years ago that she would found a nonprofit that touches countless lives, continually be featured on local talk shows across Tennessee for inspiring others, write not one, but three books—much less, use her voice at all—she would have thought they had lost their mind.

She didn’t believe she could ever “come back.”

Two decades ago, Celia had no concept of what she was capable of—what anyone is capable of—because no one had shown her the way.

Trapped in her own darkness, Celia had to feel her way to the light.

Ultimately, Celia realized the healing had resided within her the entire time. She will show you so that you may see to believe for yourself—if she could turn her pain into power—anyone can.

No matter where you are in your healing journey, you will find hope and practical guidance in You Are a Queen: Transform Your Pain into Power.

Whether you are struggling with a break-up, some form of addiction, a lifetime of trauma, financial struggles, a loss of someone or something, or simply searching for a new way to live and to feel less “stuck,” this book will offer you strategies for not only some relief, but for your lasting healing.

#Review for: Uncanny: The Origins of Fear by Junji Ito , Jocelyne Allen (translator)



ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Why are we drawn to fear?

Horror manga legend Junji Ito has fascinated the world with his beautiful and strange tales, starting with his debut story “Tomie,” and followed by Uzumaki, Gyo, and many other famous works.

In this memoir/horror manga analysis, he tells all and digs into dark recesses—reflections on influences from his childhood, thoughts on manga, next-level idea generation techniques, character design, craftmanship, and more. Chock-full of never-before-told insider anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, this is a must-have book for fans to immerse themselves completely in the world of Junji Ito. 

#ReleaseBlitz for Are You Ready? by Kaylee Ryan @GiveMeBooksPR




Title: Are You Ready?
Series: Everlasting Ink #3
Author: Kaylee Ryan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Small Town/Age Gap/Tattoo Artist
Single Mom
Release Date: November 12, 2024


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NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you the continuation of the stand-alone series surrounding five best friends who co-own a tattoo studio. "Are You Ready?” is an age gap, single mom, found family, small-town romance.

Forrest

The moment I met Briar, I couldn't stay away. She's my sister's friend, but that didn’t stop me. Especially after her daughters stole twin pieces of me.

I might have inked her flawless skin, but she’s the one under mine. Something about her draws me in, even when she pushes me away.

Every time we’re together, it feels like I’m home. I want to give her my heart, my time, and my love—not just to her but to her daughters too. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove I’m the man they can depend on.


Briar

I never thought I’d fall in love again, not after everything I’ve been through. Then Forrest walked into my life, turning everything upside down.

He’s tough on the outside—with his tattoos and confidence—but underneath, he’s gentle, patient, and kind—especially with my girls. He shows he cares in small, consistent ways, even letting the twins paint his nails, making them sparkle.

The fact that they adore him scares me, because it’s not just my heart at risk if he leaves. I love him more than I’ve let myself believe. But now, I’m ready to admit it—to him and myself. The next time he asks me, I’ll be ready.

#ReleaseBlitz for Control by A.K. Evans @GiveMeBooksPR




Title: Control
Series: Harper Security Ops #18
Author: A.K. Evans
Genre: Military Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Friends to Lovers/Second Chance/Bodyguard
Murder Mystery/Close Proximity/Small Town
Release Date: November 12, 2024


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She was in the right place at the wrong time.

Alana Wolf has never been one to mind her own business. As a reporter, she’s always searching for the truth. But she didn’t anticipate it would lead to people wanting her dead.

He was in the wrong place at the right time.

Ty Weaver didn’t think his day could get any worse. But he knew something bad was going to happen when he saw the car racing down the street.

Unable to get the woman from the crash out of his head, Ty visits Alana in the hospital the next day. That’s when he learns that she hadn’t simply lost control of her car.

Discovering that Alana has gotten herself into a mess, Ty offers his help—she needs a bodyguard; he needs a distraction.

It should have been simple. But where the heart is concerned, it rarely is.

And often, timing is everything.

#Review for: A Song for You and I by K. O'Neill





ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Being a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy romances.

Rowan knows exactly what they to be a ranger, protecting their village alongside their trusted flying horse Kes. But when Rowan's eagerness to show off their worth gets Kes injured, Rowan is suddenly unsure if they're capable of being the protector they've always dreamed of becoming. 

With Kes needing to heal, Rowan is assigned a slow and winding expedition across the outlying lands. Paired with a lackadasical sheep hearder Leone, Rowan only finds frustration as they seem to fail even the simplest tasks. But Leone's own struggles, and endless support brings a new possibility to Rowan. Could their unlikely friendship be something more? And if it is, will Rowan be able to leave Leone behind to pursue being a ranger once Kes is healed?

#ReleaseBlitz for Stick Play by Cathryn Fox @GiveMeBooksPR




Title: Stick Play
Series: Boston Bucks #4
Author: Cathryn Fox
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Hockey Romance/Friends with Benefits
Matchmaking Father/Protector Hero/Single Mom
Release Date: November 12, 2024


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Have you ever met an alpha-hole?
Well, let me introduce you to the ultimate Ash-hole: Ash Wheeler, star defenseman for the Boston Bucks.
He’s got it all—hockey skills, women, fame, looks, and swagger. A real Ash-hole.
I don’t want to be attracted to him. Seriously, I don’t. But every time I’m around him, my body ignites.
I’ve been burned by a guy like him before, and I swear I’ll never go down that road again.
Until I do.
As a single mother who seems to draw men like Ash, I console myself with the knowledge that I know what I’m getting into.
I mean, if I understand the risks, what could go wrong?
A lot, apparently.
I try to keep things casual and vow not to fall for him.
Until I do. And then I discover his secret and now there’s only one thing left for me to do...