#BookBlitz: Rate Your Date by #DouglasHRuben @RABTBookTours

A Primer for Selecting Healthy Partners

 

Self-Help, Nonfiction

Date Published: November 16, 2025

 

Rate Your Date provides the first complete survival kit on how to meet, date, and romance sexual partners

Increase your sexual aptitude with secrets on finding eager partners, why they are eager, and what turns partners off. Don’t guess, get the facts, and be ahead of the game. Avoid common dating mistakes that sabotage sex. Become an expert at charisma and persuasion. Simple and rapid steps empower you to give and receive affection. Less focus on how to make love, and more focus on who, when, where and how much to make love. Stimulating strategies take the mystery out of mate-searching. So, if you’re tired of lonely nights and empty dreams of erotic partners, forget the pornography. Open doors of opportunity for dating-singles, for couples in sexual distress, and for individuals tired of repeating bad relationships. Let the science of behavior be your guide. Now you’ll have at your fingertips a blueprint for dependable love connections.

#BookBlitz: Zahava Gets New Shoes by @niccardi & Mehar Afroz (Illustrator)

Synopsis:
Growing up isn't always easy―especially when it means letting go of something you love.

Zahava adores her sparkly unicorn shoes. They light up with every step, turning ordinary days into magical adventures. From playground races to tricycle rides, her shoes are always part of the fun. But when her favorite pair starts to feel too tight, Zahava has to face a big decision: hold on to the old, or step into something new?

Full of warmth, humor, and sparkle, Zahava Gets New Shoes helps young readers explore important childhood milestones in a positive, encouraging way. Through Zahava's journey, children will learn:
• Resilience – adapting when things don't go as planned
• Independence – making brave choices for themselves
•✨ Joy in Change – discovering that new beginnings can bring unexpected magic

Perfect for children ages 3–7, this delightful picture book makes a wonderful read-aloud for families, classrooms, and libraries. With vibrant illustrations and relatable storytelling, Zahava Gets New Shoes celebrates the everyday moments that teach children courage, flexibility, and joy.

Whether your child is outgrowing their favorite shoes, toy, or stage of life, this story will remind them―and you―that change can be beautiful.

#BookBlitz: Grabtown by @sarahpblanchard

Synopsis:
Twin sisters Cassandra and Anastasia have discovered their mother's legacy: a 40-year-old cold case murder. 

When Cassie and Ana return to their childhood home in rural Connecticut, among their deceased mother’s belongings they stumble across an unpublished a murder mystery, written by their mom's girlfriend AJ —and featuring their mother as a key character.

Cassie, a writer, wants to turn the old story into a bestseller. Ana, fearful of what they will learn, wants to destroy it.

As the sisters delve into AJ's story, they uncover a disturbing trail leading to an abandoned village the locals call Grabtown.
As AJ says, “Small towns are great for scolding the kids who throw too many snowballs, but not always good at spotting real evil.”.

When Cassie's volatile husband Marsh demands they stop digging, and a retired detective arrives asking dangerous questions, the twins realize someone believes AJ's story isn't fiction—it's a confession. 

What's really behind Marsh's highly successful rare-motorcar enterprise? Why does the past refuse to stay buried? And why is a major crimes detective now urging them to flee?

Set in rural New England, Grabtown is a powerful twofold story that exposes the dark underbelly of small-town secrets, where courage and unshakable loyalty become the only weapons against those who prey on the vulnerable.

If you enjoy suspense, high-stakes tales of sisterhood, and satisfying stories of justice and redemption, you'll love Grabtown. Readers of Grabtown are also fans of Kellye Garrett's Like a Sister, Liz Moore's The God of the Woods, and The Moonflowers by Abigail Rose-Marie.

#BookReview: The Iron Dreamers by @modernday_eratosthenes

Synopsis:
Uncover the Truth Behind the Dream

When 17-year-old Lexi Carvalho is abruptly taken from her small-town existence, she awakens to a startling Earth was destroyed centuries ago, and her previous life was merely a simulated reality. As one of 700,000 "Iron Dreamers," Lexi's mission is to address the immense challenges that humanity faces aboard a vast space station. Recruited by the enigmatic Artemis to apprehend a saboteur threatening humanity's remnants, Lexi confronts her deepest fears and questions the nature of her existence in this dystopian science fiction tale.

Entrapped in a simulation. Selected for a perilous mission. As Lexi's world unravels, she navigates a crumbling reality where illusions and truth intertwine. The boundary between simulation and actuality blurs as she discovers that the technology meant to safeguard life might also dominate it. Each step brings her closer to a revelation that could either rescue humanity or lead to its demise. This young adult dystopian novel is ideal for fans seeking YA sci-fi books about simulated realities and narratives featuring strong female leads in sci-fi.

The fate of humanity hinges on a perilous secret. Artemis offers Lexi a chance for answers—but at a significant cost. In a world where reality is fabricated, whom can she trust? Lexi's journey through layers of deceit challenges her to outsmart formidable adversaries and uncover her true purpose. Readers will be captivated by this science fiction adventure that delves into women in sci-fi, blending dystopian thrillers with strong female characters.

Inside, you'll 

A thrilling blend of dystopian fiction and sci-fi intrigue. A strong female protagonist navigating a mind-bending reality. A captivating mystery that questions the nature of existence. When reality is a lie, what is the truth?

If you liked Red Rising, Scythe, or books on simulation theory, you’ll love The Iron Dreamers.

#ReleaseBoost for the Haircuts and Heartthrobs Series by @swati.mh #GiveMeBooksPR

PRETEND FOR ME

From the author of MOTHER PUCKER, the fan-favorite hockey romcom, comes a sizzling new spinoff featuring a broody billionaire, a haircut gone wrong, and a fake engagement that tests the limits of every rule she's ever made.

I botched a broody billionaire’s haircut, and what did he ask from me in repayment?

That I become his fake fiancée!

In my defense, my new migraine meds had packed quite the drowsy punch that morning. One minute I was trimming his GQ-worthy locks, and the next, I'd given him a side shave that would make a Marine jealous.

Fast forward through a ticked-off Dev Menon storming out of my salon, threatening legal action, and I’m thinking the day couldn’t get worse.

Except, it does . . .

Dev returns hours later with a wild proposition: “Marry me. Temporarily.”

Turns out his mother’s dying wish is to see him get hitched, and I’m the lucky girl who owes him a debt. The catch? I also have to move in with him to really sell the ruse.

Soon enough, I’m realizing my career isn’t the only thing on the line with my hot-as-Hades fiancé. My heart is, too.

So, I counter with a wilder proposition: a purely physical relationship with three simple rules. No kissing, no sleepovers, and definitely no falling in love.

Except, the more time I spend with him, the harder it becomes to stick to my rules. Dev’s charm, his skilled hands, and his enormous . . . heart are testing my resolve. Even my traitorous cat is smitten.

Did I get more than I bargained for, or am I about to lose this very hairy game of pretend?

Author’s Note: Reading this book can induce uncontrollable giggling, squealing, a newfound belief in true-love, and an inexplicable need to pet a hairless cat. Reader discretion is advised.

#BookBlitz: What We Carry Forward: Love, Dogs, Baseball, and Other Temporary Things by Keith Ferris

Synopsis:

I grew up believing everyone else got a manual on how to be a person. Mine never arrived.

These twenty essays are what I figured out instead—about raising three kids while wrestling anxiety, OCD, and the black dog of depression; about marrying the steadiest woman I’ve ever met and learning what staying actually requires; about trading certainty-soaked faith for a doubt that finally feels honest; about Wednesday nights in a neighbor’s basement where men learn it’s safe to say, “I’m not okay.”

From panic attacks in a Sonic drive-thru to watching my daughter outgrow childhood one Snapchat at a time, this memoir traces an ordinary life shaped by therapy, fatherhood, mental health recovery, and the slow work of rebuilding identity after religious deconstruction. It’s stitched together with Nebraska sunrises, root-beer-barrel candy in a therapist’s office, and the stubborn belief that showing up is a kind of grace.

Funny, aching, and relentlessly kind, What We Carry Forward is for readers who enjoy reflective personal essays, honest stories about parenting and marriage, narratives about leaving evangelical Christianity, and memoirs of healing from anxiety and depression. It’s a book for anyone who has ever felt a little sideways to the world—and found that home was built in the small, imperfect choices to keep walking anyway.

#BookBlitz: Kind Kids by @jennamcdonough @RABTBookTours

The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and The Pink Soldiers of Kindness

Children's Book

Date Published: October 10, 2025

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press

Hurley and Pearl are a brother and sister duo who usually get along but, like all siblings, sometimes struggle with their emotions. One day, when Pearl’s singing pushes Hurley to his limit, a family conflict teaches them both an important lesson: kindness begins with understanding and taking responsibility for your emotions.

With Mom’s loving guidance, Hurley and Pearl learn the power of pausing, breathing, and reflecting before reacting. They discover that kindness can heal hurt feelings, bring people together, and make everyone feel seen and loved. Inspired by Mom’s story of spreading kindness through small pink toy soldiers, the siblings embark on a heartwarming mission of their own—to brighten others’ days, one soldier at a time.

At school, Hurley comforts a classmate with a pink soldier after a tough moment on the playground, while Pearl lifts the spirits of a substitute teacher who feels overwhelmed. Through these small but powerful acts, Hurley and Pearl realize that kindness doesn’t just help others—it also fills their own hearts with warmth and happiness.

Their journey is about more than sharing toys; it’s about spreading love, empathy, and connection to everyone around them. Along the way, they discover a simple truth: kindness can change the world, one thoughtful gesture at a time.

Complete with a heartfelt letter from the fictional Colonel Michael T. Pinkerton, Kind Kids inspires young readers to share their own adventures of kindness. This delightful and empowering story encourages children to take small steps to make big impacts in their families, classrooms, and communities while reminding them that kindness to others begins with being kind to themselves.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and children alike, Kind Kids is a touching exploration of sibling dynamics, emotional growth, and the ripple effect of simple, kind acts.