#BookBlitz: Burned Out by @IrisWaichler @RABTBookTours

Non-Fiction, Self-help

Date Published: May 29, 2026

Publisher: Manhattan Book Group 

       

Burned Out evolved from conversations I had with a friend who had been a firefighter for 30 years. He shared stories about traumas he and his fellow firefighters experienced while on the job. We discussed universal challenges that first responders face in terms of not knowing what to do with this trauma, recognizing its symptoms,  and the impact it had on family members and loved ones. I interviewed male and female paramedics, firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) around the country to get their candid personal stories and experiences.  I also interviewed family members. We all shared the goal of wanting to. help fellow first responders and family members understand the dynamics of trauma, its impact, and how they can get support to cope with its consequences with renewed understanding and resilience.

 

Key themes of book:

  1. What types of trauma do first responders experience on the job?

  2. How does it impact them physically and emotionally?

  3. How does it affect their relationships with family members and loved ones?

  4. How can first responders and family members understand and  cope with these traumas?

  5. What ways can they effectively communicate and understand the ramifications of trauma?

  6. Where can they go for help to deal with the trauma and learn to heal from it?

 

Message for readers: My hope for those who read this book is that you will have a greater understanding and appreciation for the sacrifices our first responders and their families make in the service of others. I believe reading these personal accounts in combination with the information, support, and resources provided will be invaluable to all who take the time to read Burned Out. I hope you will share it with others you believe might find it beneficial.

#BookReview: Conform (Reform, #1) by @arielhsullivan

Synopsis: In the far future, one young woman finds herself torn between two loves—and two sides of a rebellion boiling under the surface—in the first novel of a sweeping dystopian romance trilogy.

Centuries after a catastrophic world war nearly decimated the human population, a city arose from the ashes, ruled by an elusive and technologically advanced group called the Illum.

At twenty-seven, Emeline lives in limbo, wasting away her days in a job sorting ancient human art for destruction and waiting to be selected as a Mate for a procreation contract. Where others look forward to being chosen, Emeline has never felt like she fit into a society where a person’s worth is determined by constantly monitored genes, health, and the ability to procreate. She’s struggled to keep her discomfort secret, but when she is finally chosen, her Mate is revealed to be a member of the Illum named Collin, a man who seems to be harboring secrets of his own.

It is the first time an Illum has taken a Mate in decades, leaving Emeline—and others—baffled as to why she was chosen. Soon, she is swept into the dangerous game of Courting, filled with ballgowns, lavish dinners, and watchful eyes, where one wrong move can mean elimination. While parts of this elite lifestyle are unexpectedly appealing, the more embroiled she becomes, the more she sees its dark underbelly—and a rebellion rising in secret. Collin is confusing, both cold and protective, and worse, she finds herself drawn to the very last person she should be falling for: Hal, one of the resistance leaders.

As she draws closer to both Collin and Hal, the Illum exercise their power in increasingly brutal ways, forcing Emeline to question everything—most of all whether she’ll have to give up her heart and even her life to stop them.

#ReleaseBlitz: Nana Claus & the Thank-You Notes by @KellyReddin @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Children's Picture Book

Date Published: 07-02-2026

Publisher: Solander Press

Gratitude is important to Nana Claus. Even the smallest act of kindness spreads joy, like sending thank-you notes. Nana Claus helps some special friends learn to write thank-you notes to thank others for what they do for them. Nana and her friends learn about ways to say thank you using short notes.

#BookBlitz: The Siren’s Daughter by Claire Fuge @XpressoTours #Giveaway Prize: $25 Amazon gift card

The Siren’s Daughter
Claire Fuge
Publication date: June 28th 2026
Genres: Historical

1126. The Norman conquest grips Wales. Rebellion stirs. And one woman’s choice could ignite it all.

Nineteen-year-old Angharad, the daughter of a Norman knight and a captive Welsh princess, arrives at Aberteifi Castle for her mother’s arranged marriage. But her new stepfather, the merciless Norman commander of the castle, has other plans. He demands that Angharad expose her mother, Nesta, as a secret rebel or be cast out to die.

To survive, Angharad presses Nesta to reveal the truth about her past: as a Welsh princess stolen by invaders, the victim of wars and betrayals, the seductress of kings and princes. As Nesta’s story unfolds, Angharad discovers a legacy more dangerous than she could have imagined, and must decide whether to protect her mother or herself…

#Teaser: Zephyr by #MychaelBlack @changelingpress @RABTBookTours

LGBTQ Romance, Romantasy

Date Published: July 3, 2026

A one-night stand changes Aaron and Zach’s lives forever.

 

Aaron Pryce has lived a reclusive life for centuries, content with his dogs and his cabin. A one-night stand, however, sends his comfortable existence into a whirlwind. He’s the best candidate to take over the former House Zalis, but nothing is ever easy. When he visits the compound, he gets the shock of his life.

Zach Cane couldn’t get the man he’d spent one night with out of his head. So imagine his surprise when they meet at Saridan Tower weeks later. As they work to navigate a new relationship, old secrets from Aaron’s past come to light… none of them good.

 

WARNING: Depictions of domestic violence, child abuse, violence, and strong language may be triggers for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

#BookBlitz: Screen-Proof Family by #MaxHartman @RABTBookTours

The digital parenting guide: from first phone to social media to AI safety, age by age

 

Parenting & Families

Date Published: May 26, 2026

Your 8-year-old wants a tablet. Your 11-year-old wants a phone. Your 14-year-old is on three apps you've never heard of - one of which is an AI chatbot that talks back.

 

* Do you know what age to hand over a smartphone and how to actually do it?

* Do you know which AI chatbots your kid is talking to, or what to say when one of them gets weird?

* Are you tired of being told to "limit screen time" without a plan for keeping kids off social media past Wednesday?

 

Screen-Proof Family is the missing manual for the smartphone and AI era of parenting.

#BookReview: Odd Spirits (The Summoner's Circle, #0.5) by S.T. Gibson

Synopsis: When newly married Rhys and Moira start experiencing malevolent spirit activity in their home, they do everything within their power to rid themselves of the entity. As a modern ceremonial sorcerer and a tarot-reading witch, this should be exactly their forte, but every quick-fix spell is met with failure as the strange occurrences continue to escalate.

Left with no other option, the couple turn to Rhys' secret society for help. Unfortunately, help comes from none other than Rhys' physic ex-boyfriend David, whose devil-may-care attitude is the last thing this marriage in trouble needs. Tensions run high amidst supernatural chaos and clashing magical styles, and Rhys and Moira's love is pushed to its limits

With everything that is dear to them on the line, Rhys and Moira will have to pull from their deepest wells of magic to survive. And, most frighteningly of all, they will have to remember how to trust each other.