#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.