#BookReview: The Things Gods Break (The Crucible #2) by @abigailowenauthor

Synopsis:
THE SECOND BOOK IN THE CRUCIBLE TRILOGY FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, #1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER, THE GAMES GODS PLAY

She has won the games of the gods, can she stand against the titans? Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more dangerous test - a deadly race against time begins in Tartarus.

The games continue in the thrilling and highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling romantasy The Games Gods Play. Welcome to Tartarus!

#ReleaseBlitz: Venomous by Kayla Marie @enchanted.shelf @rrbooktours

We're thrilled to announce the release of Venomous, Venom and Ivy's story in the Visceral Love duet by Kayla Marie!

Venomous: Venom & Ivy (Visceral Love Duet Book 2)

Release Date: October 30, 2025

Genre: Dark Romance

•Hate to Love

•Morally Grey Antihero

•Assassin/hitman

•Captive/Captor

•Touch-Starved

•Revenge/Vengeance

•Sadomasochist

•Pain-play/ BDSM

•Dubcon

•Touch Her and ☠

•Snake Play

•Redemption Arc

•Found Family

He doesn't just love, he claims and consumes....

They call me The Southern Poisoner—contract killer, legend, monster in a tailored suit.
I was supposed to be on vacation. Two years of blood and bodies had earned me that much.
Then I found her.
Chained. Feral. Spitting fire even as she begged for freedom.
I should’ve walked away. I’m not the hero.
But I set her free.
Now she haunts me. Fights me. Tempts the monster in me to play nice.
I thought I was the one in control.
I am The Southern Poisoner.
But somehow… I think I’m the one being poisoned.

*Although Venomous is focused on Venom & Ivy, it is still recommended to read The Bone Reaper first, where Venom is first introduced and plays an important role in Reaper & Charlotte's story. In the author's opinion, this will assist in having full context and a better experience when reading Venomous.*

*Please be aware of content warning before divining in. Some content may be disturbing or triggering to some. Reader discretion advised.*

#ReleaseBlitz for Ember & Ashes by @melissa_toppen @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Ember & Ashes

Series: Ink & Ashes #3

Author: Melissa Toppen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/College Romance

Release Date: October 24, 2025

BLURB

My junior year of college has started out about as awesome as the two years that came before it.

And by awesome, I mean an absolute shit show that I’m pretty convinced is part of some reality show I didn’t know I was a part of.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all bad.

I have amazing friends. A championship soccer team. The best family a girl could ask for.

You’d think with all that, I’d be happy with the way my college experience is going, and I guess in a way, I am. As long as you don’t count the black cloud that has followed me since freshman year in the form of one infuriatingly beautiful man who I’ve been tempted to run over with a car more times than I would ever admit.

Macallan Stewart… Gorgeous. Untouchable. Idolized. Star football player—both on and off the field.

Women love him. Men want to be him. And I… Well, I’m too busy trying not to stab pencils into his eye sockets to allow myself to feel anything but anger, which definitely beats the alternative.

It wasn’t always like this. I used to understand why people gravitated toward him. Once upon a time, I was one of those people. That is, until he used me and discarded me like I was nothing.

I started this year with a promise to myself—that I was not going to let this man have another second of my energy. Unfortunately, that plan goes straight out the window when my professor randomly selects lab partners and somehow, by the unluckiest draw in the world, I get paired with Macallan.

Working with him turns out to be even harder than I thought. With his cocky smirk and wicked mouth, he’s as frustrating as he is charming.

I hate him. I hate his stupid perfect face and his stupid perfect body and everything he stands for. But most of all, I hate how deep down, I’m starting not to hate him at all.

That’s the problem with love and hate—oftentimes only a very thin line separates them and at any given time, you could end up on the opposite side of where you think you’re standing and not even realize it…

#ReleaseBlitz: The Forgotten Sister (Carrie Ingalls) by @clarissawauthor @RABTBookTours

Non-fiction Chapter Book Juvenile Fiction

Date Published: 10-30-2025

Publisher: Solander Press

While her sister Laura chronicles their life on the frontier, Carrie Ingalls forges her own path. This is the story of the “forgotten” sister, a frail child who grows into a resilient woman of the American West. From the hardships of pioneer life, Carrie emerges as an independent journalist, newspaper editor, and landowner, quietly shaping the futures of fellow homesteaders and proving that strength comes in many forms.

#CoverReveal for Merry Little Sugar Rush by @laceyblackwrites @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Merry Little Sugar Rush

Series: Snowflake Falls #2

Author: Lacey Black

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Holiday Romance/Small Town

Friends to Lovers/Return to Hometown

Cover Design: Y'All. That Graphic.

Release Date: December 2, 2025

BLURB

Joy

I’m living my dream. Owning a cozy little bakery in downtown Snowflake Falls is everything I ever wanted. Even though the holidays are a hectic time of year, there’s nothing better than the feel of Christmas mixed with a bit of sugar.

When an unexpected visitor drops by to say hello, my entire world shifts on its axis. Burk Whitman was my best friend until, right before our first year of high school, he unexpectedly moved away. Now, he’s back in town and being around him isn’t exactly a hardship. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.  

The problem is, his time here is temporary and if I’m not careful, I risk losing my heart forever.

Burk

One phone call is all it takes for me to come back to Snowflake Falls. With my gramps in the hospital, a huge void is left at my family’s Christmas tree farm during their busiest time of year. Being here after fourteen years might be just what the doctor ordered.

When I hear my oldest friend, Joy Campbell, owns the bakery in town, I have to drop by to say hello. I’m ready to fall back into the familiar banter we once engaged in, but what I’m not expecting is to come face-to-face with the most beautiful woman in the world. Spending time with her isn’t a hardship, and soon, lines begin to blur.

How will I return to the East Coast when everything I didn’t realize I wanted is right where I left it in Snowflake Falls?

#BookBlitz: Book of Me by #KevinHopes @RABTBookTours

The Life and Times of Kevin Hipes, the New York Forrest Gump

Memoir

Date Published: July 24, 2025

From the streets of Queens to the deck of an oil tanker in the Caribbean—meet Kevin Hipes, the real-life New York Forrest Gump.

Book of Me is not your average memoir. It’s a laugh-out-loud, tear-in-your-eye, one-of-a-kind true story collection from a man who has lived more lives than most of us can imagine. Factory worker. Hippie. Banker. Entrepreneur. Rockstar (sort of). Preacher. Politician. Oil tanker owner. Cancer survivor. Bipolar truth-teller. Kevin Hipes has worn all these hats—and more.

Told with warmth, humor, and heart, Kevin’s stories come alive in this unconventional autobiography. Originally recorded as a series of YouTube episodes on his channel Planet Hipes, these 66 episodes have been transformed into a compelling, easy-to-read book that invites you to laugh, cry, reflect, and recognize a bit of yourself along the way.

What you’ll find inside:

✅ Hilarious tales from childhood in Queens

✅ Life lessons learned the hard way—and the funny way

✅ Private struggles and surprising triumphs

✅ A faith-driven journey of self-discovery and humility

✅ A reminder that we’re all “special” in our own unique way

Whether you're looking for a good laugh, a touch of inspiration, or a wildly entertaining ride through 70 years of true-life adventures, Book of Me will leave you smiling, thinking, and maybe even saying, “Hey, I’ve got a story like that too.”

📺 BONUS: After reading the book, head to Kevin’s YouTube channel Planet Hipes and experience the stories told by Kevin himself—animated, real, and unforgettable.

Because life’s not about the destination—it’s about the journey. And Kevin Hipes has one hell of a story to tell.

#BookTour: the Wheels on the Stroller by @kohlbrennerclaudia @RABTBookTours

Children's Book

Date Published: 2025

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing

Illustrator: Brian Dumm

The Wheels on the Stroller, a fresh adaptation of the well-known song and book, The Wheels on the Bus, invites parents and children on a stroller journey of song, motion, and colorful illustrations. Roll through a variety of neighborhoods meeting delightful creatures and various neighbors in action as the seasons change. Experience being fully present in the moment with your child as you sing and act out each verse. The Stroller kids show readers how to perform each motion! In addition, a picture clue in each illustration signals the next action. The Wheels on the Stroller aims to reawaken the joy and wonder of simple, everyday happenings as seen through the eyes of young children. It seeks to inspire readers to make up verses of their own based on adventurous stroller walks (or wagon walks!) through their neighborhoods.

Ready…Set…Let’s Roll!