#BookReview: Hideaway (Devil's Night #2) by @PenDouglas @lexilikestoread

Synopsis: All the twisted games are back as Devil's Night returns in this dark romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas, now with bonus material.

Buried in the shadows of the city, there’s an abandoned hotel called The Pope, surrounded by a mystery about the hidden twelfth floor and the guest who never checked out. Banks knows the local legend, but Kai Mori believes the myth around the hotel. He and his friends think they know her, think they can scare her, but Banks knows something they don’t. Even though she struggles to hide everything she feels when Kai looks at her, the person he seeks is much closer than he’ll ever realize.

She’ll never reveal her secret. This Devil’s Night, Kai will be the hunted one.  

But Banks doesn’t know what Kai had to turn into to survive three years in prison. He wants the hotel, its guest, and his life back. But the more he’s around Banks, the more Kai realizes this new version of himself is exactly who he was meant to be.

Kai’s seen her hideaway. It’s time for Banks to see his.

#ReleaseBlitz for Brutal Intentions Vol 1. by Lilith Vincent @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Brutal Intentions Vol I

A Forbidden Romance 18+ Comic

Author: Lilith Vincent

Genre: Forbidden Romance
Tropes: Stepfather/Stepdaughter, Breeding, NSFW

Launch Date: May 14, 2024

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He's dangerous, drop dead gorgeous, a grade-A asshole—and her new stepfather. Laz and Mia are the black sheep of their families and they discover a forbidden attraction to each other…but do they dare act on it?

Based on the hit novel BRUTAL INTENTIONS by Lilith Vincent with over 200 uncensored 18+, full color pages. Art by Debora Lancianese.

#BookReview: Pumpkin Spice Puppy by @LaurienBerenson

Synopsis: Melanie Travis and her pedigree poodles are back on the case in an adorably giftable, fall time-themed hardcover by award-winning author Laurien Berenson!

It’s autumn in Connecticut and there’s a chill in the air, the fall leaves are a riot of color, and pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season. Melanie Travis is perennially busy, of course—but when the owner of a local pet supply shop is found murdered, sleuthing tops her To Do list . . .


Between taking care of her family and assorted Standard Poodles, Melanie is also working as a special needs tutor for Howard Academy, a private school in Greenwich, where her younger son attends kindergarten. This year, the headmaster has come up with an idea for a school fundraiser. All students will participate in a town-wide treasure hunt, with grades competing against each other.

Tokens shaped like pumpkin spice muffins have been hidden in downtown stores. Students will scramble to collect as many as they can in exchange for prizes. At first all goes smoothly, and the uptick in foot traffic to the stores is a win-win. . . . . Until the pet supply shop owner lodges a complaint. When Melanie stops by to smooth things over, she instead finds the man dead, a knife in his back, and his loyal, ever-vigilant Chow Chow locked in the storeroom.

Over the headmaster's objections, Melanie is once again drawn into an investigation. It doesn't take her long to gather a list of suspects, from neighbors balking about the number of rescue Chows the man was fostering in his home, to the landlord who’d filed an eviction notice against him, to the bitter ex-wife who is happy he's gone. With the fundraiser soon drawing to a close and celebrations imminent, Melanie will have to follow every clue—before the biggest prize is staying alive . . .

#BookTour: Soft Lies & Hard Truths by Dalia Dupris @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

California Heart Series, Book 3

 

Contemporary Romance

Date Published: 04-17-2024

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

 

Heartbroken and mortified by mean-spirited taunts and social media pictures of her looking like a hot mess at her ex-boyfriend’s wedding, Leah James decides to accept her friend, Miguel Montoya’s, offer to take a road trip to their hometown of Santa Lorena.

Miguel, ex-Marine turned fitness trainer, is done pretending that he doesn’t have strong feelings for Leah. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he knew she was the one, and now this trip provides the perfect opportunity to take their relationship to the next level.

Will shocking lies, deceits, and half-truths dampen the fiery sparks of passion that ignite when Leah and Miguel are forced to share a cozy honeymoon cottage, or will they overcome their fears and build a brighter future based on honesty and love?

#BookBlitz: Lincoln's Return by Julian T. Morrow @RABTBookTours

 

Speculative Historical Fiction

Date Published: March 2024

 

Imagine if one of the most revered American Presidents returned in time to run again for the presidency. Julian T. Morrow’s “Lincoln’s Return” is not just a book. It’s a riveting tale of hope, redemption, and the power of leadership, with a unique premise that will intrigue you.

Amidst a nation on the brink of discord and disillusionment, a figure of remarkable significance emerges, embodying the very essence of America’s greatest president, Abraham Lincoln. However, a captivating twist sets this narrative apart from others. Lincoln is reborn as a woman, Sharmila Stone, offering a fresh and intriguing perspective on a historical figure.

As Sharmila navigates the complexities of modern America, she draws upon the wisdom of Lincoln’s past life and the strength of her newfound identity. With Lincoln’s memories as her guide, she embarks on a mission to unite a fractured nation and confront contemporary challenges. This narrative offers a captivating blend of metaphysical possibilities and historical and psychological fiction, engaging you in a unique reading experience.

Through Sharmila’s eyes, readers are immersed in the resurgence of Lincoln’s timeless values—empathy, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. But can this president’s spirit, intertwined with the experiences of a contemporary woman, pave the way for a brighter future?

“Lincoln’s Return” is not just a captivating novel. It’s an engaging voyage that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the past to illuminate the path forward.

#BookReview: Broken Bonds (The Bonds That Tie #1) by J. Bree @lexilikestoread

Synopsis: After the death of my mother and her Bonded, I was relieved to find my own Bonds.
I was sure everything would be okay if I had them.
It wasn’t.
The fate of our people is in my hands and I know we’re better off if I’m alone.
After five years on the run, I’m caught and dragged back to face the men I ran away from.
I thought I was doing the right thing.
Now, I’m not so sure.
North, Nox, Gryphon, Atlas, and Gabe may never forgive me but one thing is for sure.
I won’t ever forgive myself.

*Broken Bonds is a full length reverse harem PNR novel with material that may be difficult for some readers. This book will end on a cliffhanger. It's recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations.

#ReleaseBlitz for Cold Fury by @toniannanderson and @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Cold Fury

Series: Cold Justice - Most Wanted #4

Author: Toni Anderson

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Serial Killer/Tortured Heroine

Band of Brothers/Woman in Peril

Release Date: May 13, 2024

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When a killer takes everything and still wants more.

Seven years ago, Hope Harper was a star defense attorney with a great life and a beautiful family—until she got the wrong defendant released, and he turned around and viciously slaughtered her husband and child. Since then, the only thing Hope cares about is locking bad guys behind bars where they can’t hurt anyone else. When the killer escapes from a maximum security prison during a winter storm, Hope refuses to run and hide.

The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team is called in to protect the handful of public figures the notorious serial killer threatened. Operator Aaron Nash draws the short straw—he’ll be heading up Assistant District Attorney Hope Harper’s close protection detail.

Much to Aaron’s frustration, the cool blonde refuses to go into protective custody. As the hours and days wear on, Aaron and Hope manage a fragile truce. He begins to understand and admire the tenacious prosecutor, and the two of them begin to work together.

As the escaped serial killer’s rampage spins on, Hope knows it’s just a matter of time until he comes for her. Except something’s changed. For the first time since losing her family, she has something to live for. But is history doomed to repeat itself?