My abductor told me he would let me go…after he got what he wanted. So I offered him my virginity in exchange for my freedom, but he broke that promise. And now he’s decided to keep me.
When my past suddenly collides with my present, it’s an all-out war.
How could I have ever guessed that my captor would turn into my protector?
I don’t know if we can survive this, but now it’s my turn to save him.
๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ by USA Today bestselling author K.K. Allen releases on Friday. Weโre thrilled to share this teaser with you!
For years, tales of the Firefly Man were nothing more than elaborate rumors spread by residents in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Until the night Evelyn Vaughn stumbled upon a dead body in the woods.
Fear gripped her, and silence stole her voice.
All while she watched the boy she was with that night take the fall.
Fourteen years later, Evelyn is nothing more than a shell of her former self.
Her life moves like a clock, from one moment to the next, never a surprise.
Gone are the days of chasing fireflies through the woods.
Until her therapist goes missing and heโs replaced with someone new.
Dr. Lincoln Reed.
A devastatingly handsome single dad with an intensity behind his evergreen eyes that jolts her back to life.
Or does it?
Evelyn is quickly losing grip of the suppressed reality sheโs worked so hard to live.
With every new session on Dr. Reedโs couch, comes a startling new revelation that has her past awakening like the sparkles of light she used to chase through the Appalachian woods.
The Firefly Man was supposed to be a rumor, a fable, a spooky tale.
I shouldโve stayed dead and ran when he challenged the winning bid, but Don Enzo Alfera is ruthless and always gets what he wants, and what he wants is revenge. Readers who enjoy steamy, second chance, star-crossed lovers romances will want to sink their teeth into Fallen Raven, Book Two by Diana A. Hicks, a dark mafia romance.
Praise for Fallen Raven, Book 2
โAbsolutely GENIUS. Iโm not a mafia go to but something about the way Diana writes them pulls you in! This is definitely a WILD ride and you will need to buckle the heck UP! So good.โ – The Bookish Girl Reviews
โThis book was absolutely phenomenal .โ – Amazon Reviewer
โThis book completely destroyed me in all the best ways! I can’t wait for moreโ – Amazon Reviewer
โFair warning that this one is going to chew you up before it spits you out.โ – Kayla, Amazon Reader
โDiana A. Hicks painted a slow-burn romance balanced on the dark edge of danger.โ – Stephanie, Readersโ Favorite
Blurb
From award-winning author Diana A. Hicks comes the captivating conclusion to the Fallen Raven duet.
I should’ve stayed dead. I should’ve run when he challenged the winning bid. I should’ve said no to his contract. But the ruthless Don Enzo Alfera gets what he wants. He wants revenge. More than anything, he wants me. A Note from Diana: Fallen Raven is book two in the Raven Duet and is part of the Crime Society World. I highly recommend you read book one first.
Music spilled from the other room where I could see round tables and people dressed in their roaring-twenties frock. The entire scene made sense. If Angelo wanted his customers to forget they were dealing humans, the best way to do that was to give them a distraction, a fantasy to latch onto.
I continued down the passageway. The room was like it had fallen out of the novel, The Great Gatsby. My gaze darted from table to table, until it landed on the stage where a woman was on full display.
โOh no, Enzo.โ Donata rushed down the corridor and practically crashed into me.
โWhat the hell is this?โ I blinked to clear my vision and truly see the woman dressed in a flapper beaded dress, minus the slip. โShe canโt be.โ
โI donโt know, Enzo.โ Donata pulled at my sleeve. โWhatever this is, Angelo did it for you. To get to you. Heโs not even here.โ
โIs she real?โ I glanced down at Donata. โCan you see her?โ
โJesus, Enzo. Of course, I can see her.โ
The hole in my chest, the one Iโd been trying to patch up for years, ripped open all the way. I glanced down to look at the pain, half-expecting to be bleeding. That was the only way to describe my state since Aurora diedโIโd been bleeding this whole time.
I inhaled and stepped toward her.
โEnzo, wait. This has to be a trap. I donโt know how, but it has to be. Letโs go. Weโll come back with an entire army if you want.โ Donata talked fast and softly in my ear.
โNo, I told you; it ends tonight.โ I couldnโt keep my eyes off Aurora.
My gaze swept down to her taut nipples. They poked through the sheer fabric of her dress. But she couldnโt be aroused by all this. Men ogled her like they were ready to devour her. She didnโt want this. Why was she here? Was she really here? I turned to face Donata one more time, just to make sure I wasnโt imagining things. But Donataโs look of horror said it all.
This story picks up years after the events that unfolded in the first part of this duet.ย ย Enzo is now a Don and although life has continued, he isnโt really living.ย ย His main agenda is getting vengeance for what happened and that only intensifies when he realizes that when it comes to Aurora nothing is as it seems.
The years that they have been apart havenโt been easy for Aurora, but she will do anything she can for those she loves.ย ย ย Finding herself back in Enzoโs life she will have to face not only what tore them apart but what has happened since then.
Aurora is no longer the girl she used to be but the strong, resilient woman she has become while when it comes to Enzo, we see a much different side when it comes to Aurora.ย ย They take us on quite the adventure filled with surprises and action.ย ย The narrators were a great choice for the characters as they brought out their personalities and the depth of their love for each other.
About Diana A. Hicks
Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of steamy romantic suspense and science-fiction romance.
When Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on social media to stay up to date on her latest releases.
Praise for Diana A. Hicks:
“Hicks’ first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense…A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance.” – Kirkus Reviews
Mackenzy Fox is an author of contemporary and steamy themed romance novels. When sheโs not writing she loves vegan cooking, walking her beloved poochโs, reading books and is an expert on online shopping.
Sheโs slightly obsessed with drinking tea, testing bubbly Moscato, watching home decorating shows and has a black belt in origami. She strives to live a quiet and introverted life in Western Australiaโs North West with her hubby, twin sister and her dogs.
Meet Dakotah Fox:
Dakotah Fox is a new author of contemporary and small-town romance. She enjoys walking and hiking with her pups, finding new tea haunts, and is a qualified yoga instructor.
When sheโs not writing she enjoys finding a good book to curl up with, loves watching Beauty and the Geek and is the Queen of planning. You can find her living a quiet, fulfilled life in Western Australiaโs Northwest with her beloved doggies.
A single dad, small town romance with a grumpy CEO and the sweet as pie nanny. From dynamo writing twins Mackenzy Fox and Dakotah Foxโฆ Book 2 in the Stoney Creek Series (can be read stand-alone)
That rainy night, when my wife walked out, changed my life forever.
Not just mine.
Our daughterโs too.
All of a sudden, I was a single dad with a newborn.
Nothing couldโve prepared me for the years that followed.
The heartache and answers to questions that never came.
After a while I thought I could be the bachelor forever.
It blocked the pain, ensuring nobody got too close.
My heart was safe.
And it worked.
At least a while.
Until Skye Hendry came to Stoney Creek.
The sister of my childhood best friend, Travis. They moved away when we were young.
But now sheโs back, sheโs the talk of town. And when we meetโฆ fireworks go off.
Iโm attracted to her instantly, before I even realize who she is.
I want her. Badly.
But sheโs off limits.
Not only is she smart, beautiful and a ray of sunshine, sheโs also my new nanny.
Can I really have her as my nanny when I canโt stop thinking about what I want to do to her?
Trying to juggle work at the family distillery, and raising my daughter has never been easy, but having Skye around makes my cold heart soften. She does things to me that no other woman has been able to do in so long. She makes me feel alive. And sheโs amazing with my daughter.
But I canโt show her how I really feel, not when she has another job offer after the summer.
Then sheโll be gone. Forever.
No matter how much I crave her, I know I wonโt survive the fallout.
The shards of my heart would be shattered forever. Clawing my way back isnโt an option.
Not this time.
But neither is letting her goโฆ
The Bassett Brothers Bourbon Distillery; Stoney Creekโs very own pride and joy, and the heart and soul of a small town Tennessee family business.
๐Review๐ Even though it has been several years Gabriel still bears the emotional scars when his wife rejected both him and their newborn daughter. Never wanting to experience that feeling again he has kept his relationships with women strictly physical however when he hires Skye as a nanny, he never expected it would be so difficult to keep their relationship professional.
Skye is spending the summer in Stoney Creek as she transitions from school to her career. Gabrielโs nanny position will give her some work experience, but she knows that she needs to protect her heart as her stay has a time limit and she doesnโt believe that Gabriel is ready to let another woman into his and his daughterโs life.
Skye is exactly who Gabriel needs in his life as they take us on a heartwarming journey as she shows him that there is so much more to life than the way he was living it.
Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When sheโs not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music. She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.
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๐งRecorded in Duet and featuring sexy Irish accents
Isabella: To finance my fatherโs revenge, Iโm being sold to a savage.
Kieran OโRourke is the 6โ4โ drop-dead gorgeous mob king with jade green eyes and a closed-off black heart from losing the only woman heโs ever loved. Rich as sin and dangerous to cross, he sits on a throne while all of Astoria bends the knee and kisses his ring. Willingly. Except me. Iโm being forced to marry him. Living under his roof exposes me to a life of wealth beyond my wildest dreams. And nights filled with terror waiting for my brutal husband to come home. Often with bloodstains on his clothes. Kieran needs an heir to secure his reign, and I need to not fall for his charm and dirty talk while trying to conceive said heir. This is a battle for my soul, one I intend to win. Even if now my husband knows how much I crave our hot, filthy nights.
Falling for the enemy is dangerous, especially when heโs your husband.
๐งReview๐ง Kieran is the head of an Irish mafia family who after the death of his fiancรฉ years earlier is not about to fall in love again. He has however decided it is time for him to marry and have children, so he arranges a marriage between himself and Isabella, the daughter of the head of the Italian mafia.
Isabella does not want to marry anyone and that includes Kieran. Although she may accept her fate she isnโt about to accept the ground rules he has set which include her being faithful while he doesnโt have to. She is going to show him thatโs she is the wife and woman he needs but with his heart closed to the possibility of love is she destined for heartbreak?
The physical connection between Kieran and Isabella is off the charts but the emotional connection is just as strong, Suspense, surprises and all the feels as they are exactly what the other needs in their life. I enjoyed the audio of this story as the cadence of Kieran character was swoony and the feisty side of Isabella comes through.
Alex Grayson is a USA Today bestselling author of heart pounding, emotionally gripping contemporary romances including the Jaded Series, the Consumed Series, the Hell Night Series, and multiple standalone novels. Her passion for books was reignited by a gift from her sister-in-law. After spending several years as a devoted reader and blogger, Alex decided to write and independently publish her first novel in 2014 (an endeavor that took a little longer than expected). The rest, as they say, is history.
Originally a southern girl, Alex now lives in Ohio with her husband, daughter, three cats and one dog. She loves the color blue, homemade lasagna, casually browsing real estate, and interacting with her readers. Visit her website, www.alexgraysonbooks.com, or find her on social media!
From USA Today Bestselling author, Alex Grayson, comes a dark, spicey Tarzan retelling…
I went into the wilderness in search of the person the town calls Wild Man.
Living on his own since he was a small boy, he raised himself.
When I found him, it wasn’t the experience I expected. He wasnโt what I expected.
A savage, more animal than man. Pure instinct was how he survived.
With his hand wrapped around my throat, he said only one word.
“Mine.”
Then he took me to his tree hut and wouldn’t let me go. He kept me naked and tied me to him with a rope. He was an anchor around me while I slept. He fed me by hand and forced me to bathe him.
Those are the tamer things he did. The others were much moreโฆ explicit.
I didnโt want to be there. I didnโt want his touch, although my body called me a liar.
Heโs a primitive uncaged animal who claims Iโm his, and heโs hellbent on getting me pregnant.
No matter how much I fight him, heโll never let me leave. I was his and he’d do anything to keep me.
Maybe in the end, he’ll make me just as wild as him.
And itโll be me who wonโt let him go.
Disclaimer: May contain sensitive subjects for some. Please check the author’s website for a list of content warnings.
๐คReview๐ค Everlee is intrigued by what she has learned about Wild Man and wants to learn more. This is how she finds herself in the jungle so that she can write an investigative piece however things do not turn out as she planned when he is intrigued by her as well.
Wild Man doesnโt know why Everlee is there but the one thing he does know is that he isnโt about to let her leave. She is meant to be his woman and he will protect her while he bends her to his will and he isnโt about to let anyone or anything come between them.
Everlee is conflicted between being held captive and the feelings she is developing for her captor. As we and Everlee learn more about Wild Man it allows us to understand his actions as they take us on an emotional ride.
Why you will love this book: โจTwin brotherโs girlfriend ๐ฅTwin switch โจLong distance/texting ๐ฅSlight Age gap (7 years) โจIndian (desi) American heroine ๐ฅBollywood references โจCold and grumpy hero ๐ฅSunshine-y and chirpy heroine โจUnrequited love ๐ฅSuper spicy dirty talk โจLots of sneaking around ๐ฅAngst and forbidden goodness โ SAK style โจSt. Maryโs gang
I swear I didnโt do it on purpose.
All I wanted was a harmless kiss from the handsome stranger at my eighteenth birthday party. But when he said โ with a cruel twist of his cigarette smoking lips โ that he doesnโt kiss โannoying little girls,โ I stupidly decided to flirt with a random guy to make him jealous.
I never wanted that random guy to fall in love with me. Or worse, accidentally start a relationship with him. But now I have a new boyfriend while I canโt stop thinking about the guy who doesnโt care that I exist.
So itโs time to move on and focus on my new relationship.
Only the moment I make that decision, he decides to notice me.
He decides to stare at me a little too hard and in a way that makes me blush. Oh and one day when my boyfriend isnโt looking, he decides to corner me in a lonely hallway and put his rough and heated hands on me that feels equal parts forbidden and familiar.
But Iโm not stupid.
Iโm not going to ruin my new relationship for someone that people call Stellan โThe Coldโ Thorne. Especially not when the random guy Iโm dating isnโt random at all.
No, my new boyfriend happens to be the brother of the guy Iโm inappropriately obsessed with.
And Iโm not the kind of girl who comes between two brothers.
Capo to the Luciano Famiglia was my birthright. The cruelty needed to succeed in this life has been beaten into me since I was a young boy. My father, Vincent Luciano, taught by example and with the slap of his hand. My independent streak took me down paths my father would never have gone. With our enemies gaining strength, it is my idea to attempt an alliance with an unlikely bedfellow. The Rorรญguez Cartel and the Luciano Famiglia are improbable partners, yet even Vincent Luciano canโt deny the possible benefits. The only way to solidify the deal is for me to marry Catalina Ruiz, the eldest daughter of Andres Ruiz, a top lieutenant in the Rorรญguez Cartel. Catalina is young, beautiful, and thinks she understands the path she is being forced to follow. There is no way for her to know the monster she is about to wed. A man doesnโt become a made man at thirteen if he is capable of love. That emotion is beyond my scope of expertise. Saving the famiglia is my goal. And once this alliance is made, ours will be but the first of the brutal vows exchanged.
Have you been Aleathaโd?
NOW AND FOREVER is a stand-alone dangerous, mafia, romance in the new โBrutal Vowsโ series. Each arranged marriage story is filled with the suspense, intrigue, and heat youโve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.
*NOW and FOREVER is a stand-alone mafia, arranged marriage romance within the interconnected world of โBrutal Vows.โ
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her high-school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years, they’ve raised three children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when sheโs not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns or her new lighter side, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!
Genre/Tropes: grumpy x sunshine / small town / hockey player turned bar owner / innocent heroine / opposites attract / obsessed hero / touch her and be unalived / neighbors to lovers
Cover photographer: Wander Aguiar
Cover model: Clever
Get ready for the cover reveal of Score on You by Harloe Rae!
This small-town romance features:
๐ Grumpy x Sunshine
๐ Hockey player turned bar owner
๐ Innocent heroine
๐ Opposites attract
๐ Obsessed hero
๐ Touch her and be unalived
๐ Neighbors to lovers
Don’t miss out on this captivating tale of choice, courage, and unexpected love! Stay tuned for the release on June 7th!
I used to believe the decision to choose didnโt belong to me.
This existence Iโm living passes alongside the bars of an invisible cage.
Until one night when thereโs a choice for me to take.
The adjustment is a steep incline.
Unknown dangers lurk in every direction.
But those turns are part of my journey, which makes them treasures to cherish.
The most priceless of them all is crossing paths with Ridge Carter.
The former hockey star is intimidating but irresistible.
Heโs the opposite of the men Iโve been raised to fear.
Rather than restrain my newfound freedom, he shows me what it means to thrive.
That gives me the courage to wade deeper.
Ridgeโs stony exterior rarely cracks, except for me.
Heโs different when Iโm nearby and I like that. A lot.
It has me seeking him out, but I never have to look far.
Maybe I should question his close proximity that has little to do with him living next door.
I choose to trust instead.
Ridge acts like Iโm a bigger score than any goal he made on the ice.
But the experiences heโs giving me are just the beginning.
And once again, a single choice has the power to change everything.
About the Author:
Harloe Rae is a USA Today & Amazon Top 5 best-selling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.
Sheโs a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. Thereโs nothing quite like an epic happily ever after. When sheโs not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and kiddos. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.
Broody heroes are Harloeโs favorite to write. Her romances are swoony and emotional with plenty of heat. All of her books are available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
Harlow James is a pen name I use to protect my identity as a high school teacher. Keeping those two roles in my life separate is necessary, but also fun! Itโs like a live two lives, and anonymity gives me the opportunity to be bold and take risks in my stories.
I stumbled upon romance novels in 2018 when I picked up Driven by Kristy Bromberg, and I was obsessed. I had just lost my grandmother too, so reading offered me an escape from reality and a chance to grieve on my own terms.
About a year later, I got an idea for my own book and started writing. I researched self-publishing and jumped in with both feet. I had no idea what I was doing!
But now Iโve built a business and hobby that I LOVE! I have an outlet thatโs just for me. When I write, Iโm not a mom, a wife, or a teacherโฆIโm a woman who gets to tell stories that no one else can.
My books are the perfect blend of heartwarming moments, full-bellied laughs, and PLENTY of steam to melt your Kindles ๐ And there are always elements of me sprinkled in to every character and story that I write.
When Iโm not writing you can find me reading or spending time in my kitchen. I love to cook and feed my family and friends. Otherwise, you can find me watching comedy specials with my husband, camping with our kids, or taking naps. I live for naps ๐
Inheriting a beach house in a small town youโve never heard of is less than ideal.
Falling for the broody bar owner who hates me because he wants the house? Even worse.
I came to Carrington Cove for one reasonโto renovate the home I knew nothing about, sell it, and get back to my life in D.C. and my multi-million dollar business.
There was nothing on the agenda about falling for Dallas, the sexy former Marine who chastises me about my manners and withholds how to fend off the murderous geese on my property.
Fighting with him becomes our own messed up form of foreplay. But his tongue? Turns out it has other talents than just sparring with me verbally.
Our banter turns to moans in the dark, our arguments turn to learning more about each other, and the closer we get, the more I question whether Iโm meant to stay here with the man Iโm falling for.
Until one night, I realize that he and I share a connection neither one of us could have seen coming.
Would I leave this town feeling more lost in my life than ever before?
Or was it possible that I finally found somewhere I belong?
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