None of us was prepared for the storm that is our woman to blow into our lives. She came in with meekness wrapped around her as protection, but the steel in her spine was easy to see. You just had to look close enough.
Vanquishing her demons was only the start. Now that her light shines upon our city, the rats are scurrying and trying to find shelter. But what runs must be caught, and we have always been predators.
Taking over Seattle was never going to be easy, and we expected more battles ahead. What we didnโt foresee was having so much more to lose. Bitterness and rage have corrupted the dark corners of this city. Now those who have been hidden should expect retribution in the light.
What they didnโt count on was how fierce we would defend what is ours. Our city. Our woman. Our lives.
Tangled together, our souls are strongest together. The sins that strangled our city for too long will not find solace here.
We will fight those who oppose us and keep our woman safe. Anything less will make us unworthy of our queen and weโre never letting her go.
๐จ๐ต ๐จ๐ด๐ฌ๐น๐ฐ๐ช๐จ๐ต ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ณ๐ถ๐ต๐ซ๐ถ๐ต by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Louise Bay is now LIVE!
What to expect: ๐Fake Engagement ๐Grumpy Billionaire ๐American FMC/British MMC ๐New in town ๐Vacation Romance
Blurb: Tuesday Reynoldsโs dreamy life in Manhattan has gone belly-up. Ditched by her college sweetheart and with her Wall Street banking job at risk, sheโs off to London to prove herself to a new CEO. Plans change when Tuesday meets Ben Kelley, a wealthy, scowly, and movie-star-handsome stranger. Heโs just missing one thing to make his professional dreams come true. What does Ben need? Oh, just a fake fiancรฉe to impress a duke and duchess. Whatโs in it for Tuesday? Enough money to put a down payment on an apartment back in New York, a new wardrobe, and a weekend in the country at the stately home of the duke and duchess. The Bridgerton vibes are absolutely off the charts. Everything between Ben and Tuesday is completely professional, until the rehearsals for their weekend romance start to feelโฆalmost authentic. Itโs official. Tuesdayโs life has been hijacked by a rom-com scriptwriter. But the best love stories arenโt the ones on the big screen. Maybe theyโre the real ones that sneak up on you when you least expect it.
๐Review๐ Tuesdayโs life isnโt unfolding the way she planned as not only is her personal life in shambles but her career is also in jeopardy. Unable to fix her personal life she focuses on her professional life which is how she finds herself in London trying to prove her worth until she comes across a distraction by the name of Ben.
Ben may be a successful businessman but that isnโt helping him close his latest deal. He needs to prove that he is in a stable and committed relationship which means a fake fiancรฉ and Tuesday is perfect for the job. He may have expected the chemistry between them but enjoying the chaos she brings into his life wasnโt part of the plan.
The characters and the situations they find themselves in are so much fun and Ben is charming with a capital C. There is a great cast of secondary characters and the romance between Ben and Tuesday is top notch.
Check out this teaser for ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ (๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐) by Ruth Stilling, releasing on July 7th!
The name I should have wiped from my mind nearly two years ago.
Her brother, and my assistant captain, has repeatedly warned sheโs off-limits to a guy like meโa playboy bound to bed her one night and break her heart the next morningโan opinion shared by her stepdad, who also happens to be my coach. I can see why they donโt want their goalie anywhere near her. My reputation with women isnโt exactly unblemished.
Except, they shouldnโt judge what they donโt understand, and neither should my girl. Okay, sheโs not technically my girl yet, but thatโs just semantics, as are the things Iโll do to make her mine.
Each time sheโs visited from the UK, Iโve warred with the respect I have for my friendship with her brother versus pursuing a growing obsession for the honey-haired bombshell with blue eyes as big as the Ocean that separates us.
That is, until everything changes and thereโs nothing keeping me at a safe distance. Sheโs living in Brooklyn and looking for fun with guys, and I can no longer observe from the sidelines. Any chanceโno matter how smallโshe gives me, Iโm going to take it and say to hell with the consequences.
Only, the opportunity I get isnโt small, and neither are the stakes that go with it.
Penn Navarro is the best player in the leagueโunstoppable on the ice, untouchable off it. But the moment the game ends, so do the celebrations. Because no amount of goals, no number of wins, can silence the demons that haunt him.
Hockey is my life. Itโs what I was born to do. Thatโs not ego talking, just factโIโve spent years honing my skills, earning my place among the elite. But talent doesnโt erase my mistakes, and no amount of success will make me forget the damage Iโve done. Itโs why I keep my distance from my teammates, because if you never let anyone in, youโll never get hurt. Or those are the lies that I tell myself.
Mila Brennan represents the darkest parts of my history. Sheโs a ghost Iโve tried to bury, the reminder of everything Iโve lost. When she shows up in Pittsburgh looking for me, I know nothing good will come of it, because our sins donโt stay forgotten. They fester, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, and Milaโs arrival means my time is up.
The past isnโt just knocking at my doorโitโs kicking it down, crumbling all the walls Iโve built around myself in the process. And when the danger comes for us both, Iโm forced to do the one thing I swore I never would. Let her in.
Knox Beckett is heartbreak in a helmet. Heโs also my brotherโs best friend, and so far out of my league, he’s untouchable.
But a few stolen glances turn into a welcome home that blindsides us both.
The rules are clear. We just chose not to follow them.
Now weโre sneaking around like weโre running a trick play, hooking up behind closed doors, and pretending our actions donโt have the power to blow up our lives.
Knox is under my skin and tackling his way into my heart. Ready or not, it’s time we make the play.
Knox
Sheโs the last girl Iโm allowed to wantโmy best friendโs little sister. Sheโs all grown up and looking at me in invitation.
The second Corie crashes into me, with her tanned, toned skin, in a barely there bikini, I know Iโm in trouble.
I shouldnโt look. And I sure as hell shouldnโt touch. My hands are already on her waist, one second longer, and Iโll do something we both might regret.
What I do is even worse. I help her land a job working for the team. My team.
Now I canโt get her out of my mind, or my way. And keeping my hands to myself is a penalty waiting to happen. Because Corie isnโt just off-limitsโsheโs one line I swore Iโd never cross, yet Iโm sprinting toward it.
Iโd risk the seasonโmy entire careerโfor her just to make the play.
Knox is everything you could want in a man and more.ย ย He is a loyal teammate and friend, close to his family and the fact that he is a star quarterback only completes the package.ย ย When he sees that Corie, his friendโs sister, is no longer the girl he remembers but a woman he knows that he should keep his distance however some rewards are worth the risk.
Now that she has finished school Corie has come to stay with her brother as she prepares for the next step in her life.ย ย Staying with him also means being in close proximity with his friend Knox however this time around she realizes that the feelings she has for him are now returned.ย ย Let the complications begin!
This is a heartwarming story that includes family, a supportive group of friends, an enchanting romance and a little drama as secrets have a way of being exposed when you least expect it.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, sheโs known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.
Virginia native Mari Carr is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller of contemporary sexy romance and romantic suspense novels. With over two million copies of her books sold, Mari was the winner of the Romance Writers of Americaโs Passionate Plume award for her novella, Erotic Research. She has over a hundred published works, including her popular Wild Irish and Compass books, along with the Trinity Masters series she writes with Lila Dubois.
One night, one kiss, and a spark hot enough to melt the ice.
Prestonโs all in on his hockey career as a Stingray, and Chelseaโs just about to start a new adventure in Parisโuntil an unforgettable night at an Ugly Christmas Sweater party changes everything. A few drinks, some dirty jokes, and a kiss under the mistletoe leads to a night of toe-curling, name-forgetting, no-strings-attached fun.
They part ways in the morning, no regretsโjust a sizzling memory they both assume will fade.
A year later, Chelseaโs in Baltimore, launching her dream bakeryโand navigating life with a baby she never saw coming. The father? Mystery man from that one unforgettable night. What she really didnโt expect? Him walking through her door, very real, very sexy… and very much still capable of making her forget how to breathe.
Preston hasnโt been able to get her out of his head. Now that he knows the truth, heโs not going anywhere. The question isโcan they turn one accidental night into a real shot at forever?
Iโm Elijah Rhodes top-tier Guardian Security agent. We protect the worldโs power players: heads of state, royalty, A-listers. The elite.
I didnโt grow up with much, and nothing came easy. My time in Special Ops hardened me, gave me purpose, and left me with a black heart. I took the missions no one else would. Still do.
My rules are simple: No long-term assignments. No repeats. No attachments. Keep it professional. Keep it distant.
Itโs how Iโve survived. Until her.
Dr. Danielle Sinclair is brilliant, beautiful, off-limits. I protected her, then did what I always do. I walked away.
Now, a year later, tragedy strikes. Daniโs life is in danger, and every instinct in me demands I break my own rules to keep her safe.
Some lines shouldnโt be crossed. Some rules were made to be broken.
Iโll protect Dani with my life, but I canโt give her a heart I donโt have.
Have you been Aleathaโd?
DEFENDING LOVE is a steamy, high-stakes, standalone romantic suspense with bodyguard vibes, second chances, and all the feelsโset in the same world as the Sinclair Duet.
Eli is a man who still bears the emotional scars of his past which ensures that he doesnโt allow anyone close and that is especially true when it comes to the clients he guards. Dani was the one person who managed to crack his walls and when he realized that he walked away never expecting to see her again.t
Dani is a research scientist who finds herself in danger once again, but she never expected that it would once again be Eli that is tasked to protect her. The chemistry and connection between them are stronger than ever but this time around keeping their relationship strictly professional may be the biggest challenge of all.
The intrigue keeps you guessing, the heat between them is fiery and neither the turmoil from the past nor the danger in the present is enough to derail the depth of the way they feel for each other.
Meet Aleatha Romig:
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!
Why you will love this bookโฆ ๐ฅSingle Parent/Nanny ๐ฅBillionaire๐ฅHe Falls First๐ฅRunaway Bride๐ฅSmall Town
Lila Wright never expected to flee her dress fitting covered in a cloud of laceโlet alone land in a first-class seat next to the most gorgeous man sheโs ever seen. With mascara-streaked cheeks, a shattered heart, and no plan beyond โanywhere but here,โ she spills her secrets to the stranger with the sharp jawline and stormy eyes. She expects a little sympathy. She doesnโt expect a two-week, all-expenses-paid escape on his dime.
Dean Harrington isnโt just any passenger. Heโs a man with a heart locked up tighter than his familyโs luxury yacht empire. The reclusive billionaire isnโt in the mood for small talkโuntil the runaway bride beside him turns out to be as intriguing as she is unfiltered. Sheโs beautiful, chaotic, and clearly a flight risk. But somehow, she puts him at ease. That is, until they landโand he discovers heโs now the full-time guardian of his niece and nephew.
By a twist of fate, Lilaโs no longer just a fleeting encounterโsheโs the nanny he hires from a small-town agency. And heโs her brooding, infuriatingly hot boss.
Forced under one roof in his bayside home, a temporary arrangement soon spirals into something far more complicated. Between sizzling tension and curious kids who want their uncle to be happy, Lila and Dean are on a collision course with feelings neither saw coming.
But sometimes love shows up uninvitedโ35,000 feet in the air.
This steamy small-town romance delivers billionaire angst, nanny sweetness, and a slow-burn love story full of heat, heart, and unexpected happily-ever-afters. #reneeharless #spicyromance #theauthoragency @theauthor.agency
With all my best mates settled down, I’m the last single man standing. Of course, the one woman to spark my interest is the only one in Scotland who seems immune to my charm. Dr. Saoirse MacGregor is brilliant, beautiful, and decided she hated me at first sight.
When her friend goes missing on a research expedition, Saoirse turns to us at Out of Bound Scotland for help. With my military training, I’m the best tracker we’ve got, so she agrees to an uneasy allianceโas long as I take her along for the search.
But the Highlands hold dangerous secrets, and what starts as a search and rescue quickly becomes something far more treacherous. Forced to rely on each other to survive, the walls between us begin to crumble. Turns out the posh vet I’ve been clashing with for months has depths I never imagined.
I’ll do whatever it takes to protect her. But the real surprise of this enemies-to-lovers journey? She might be the one saving me.
Beneath Highland Stars is a forced proximity, enemies to lovers, woman in trouble, small town Scottish contemporary romance, featuring a retired military dog who’s gonna steal your heart.
From their first meeting Saoirse believes she knows the type of man that Finn is and she isnโt impressed. When he starts bringing Axel, the K-9 he is now responsible for, to her office for care she sees another side of him but when he agrees to help her find her missing friend she sees a
Even though Finn may present as happy go lucky that is only part of who he is. When Saoirse needs help she approaches the business that Finn and his buddies opened after his retirement for assistance. Finn will do whatever is necessary to find her friend and keep her safe as well.
In the beginning Finn and Saoirse had accepted each other at face value but they are much more complex characters than that. Working together as a team will force them to face the feelings between them and the escalating danger they find themselves in.
Meet Kait Nolan:
Kait Nolan is a USA Today best selling, RITAยฎ Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin’, and can wield a ‘Bless your heart’ like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements. She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world’s most perfect food. When she’s not writing, reading, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off.
Kari's Book Reviews and Revelations 