Title: Playing With Fire: A Reed Security Nightmare
Author: Giulia Lagomarsino
Genre: Reed Security Satire Novel
Release Date: March 25, 2024
Cover Design: Moonstruck Cover Designs
Warning: Do NOT read unless you have read the Reed Security series. If attempted, the FBI Department (Fictional Book Inquiries) will storm your door and wreak havoc in your life. This is not your typical romance novel. Meant only for true fans of this series, this book will take you on a wild ride inside the author’s mind, making you question your sanity and hers. Proceed with caution.
An hour west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania lies a sleepy little village protected by a group of fierce warriors. Known only to the peaceful townsfolk as Reed Security, they battle evil politicians, stop heinous crimes, and destroy anyone who threatens them.
Now they must face their greatest challenge yet.
What happens when the author goes off the rails and threatens to turn their world upside down? How can Reed Security possibly persevere when the very person who created them wants to destroy the foundation in which they’ve built their lives?
Survival is key.
Absolute capitulation is the only way forward.
It’s time to prove what the men and women of Reed Security are really made of.
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This story allows us to catch up with all the quirky members of the Reed Security family and the hijinks continue and will have you appreciating how wonderful this group of characters and their relationship with each other is.
The camaraderie between them is stronger than ever and the twists keep you guessing as this story will keep on edge and have you laughing at their antics at the same time. If you have read the rest of this series, then this is a story you don’t want to miss.
Giulia Lagomarsino is the author of the action-packed series Owens Protective Services, along with four other series that feature hot men, strong women, and storylines that will leave you laughing, crying, and begging for more. To find her reading order, visit her website or join her reading group.
The college genius needs to help the football all-star survive his science lab for the sake of the school’s football season.
What to expect:
💙Opposites Attract
💙Football
💙College Life
Excerpt:
“Rachel?”
I literally snap the tip of my pencil on the page at the sound of Dalton’s voice. I’ve avoided the library since our breakup. I figured I’d be able to slip in and out unnoticed today because, as I have his schedule memorized, I knew he’d be in his study group at the café. Of course now I doubt the existence of the study group at all. I bet that was yet another code word for “f*cking your bestie.”
Words fail me, and my emotions are still raw and undealt with, so I slip on the invisible mask and twist in my chair to meet him with a hard glare. His eyes dance from me to Logan, that tiny dent he always gets when he’s perplexed forming over his left brow. If I were certain Logan would play along with me, I’d introduce him as my friend. My tongue is still refusing to work, however, so I stick with the glare, letting it linger until Logan’s the first to break the harsh silence.
“What’s up, man. Logan.” He reaches across the table—across my chest—to shake Dalton’s hand.
My ex chuckles, taking his palm and nodding.
“I’m Dalton,” he says, glancing down and seeming to catch enough of my notebook to piece things together because his eyes flutter shut as he smiles. “Oh, right. Tutoring. Of course.”
“What do you mean of course?” Now my mouth works? Those are the words I choose as my first since he stomped on my integrity and heart at the same time.
“Oh, nothing. I mean, you’re probably a great tutor. And it makes sense. I’m sure Logan can use your help, and you’re probably saving up for . . . you know.” His sure smile falters a bit when he realizes the corner he’s back himself into.
“This isn’t a paid thing, so no. I’m not saving up for . . . you know.” The corners of my mouth pinch, and I swallow down the bile bubbling up.
“How do you know I’m not the tutor?” Logan pipes in.
Dalton laughs, probably assuming he’s making a joke. Neither Logan nor I laugh, though.
“Oh, I assumed . . . I mean . . . what subject is it?” His forehead squiggles up, and I figure Logan will let him off the hook in a few seconds.
“Physical education,” he says, instead of the “I’m just messing with you” I anticipated.
His tone is deadly serious, and before I have time to react, Logan hooks his foot in the leg of my chair, dragging it and me closer to him, the chair squealing along the wood floor. Without looking up at Dalton, he focuses instead on my face, leaning forward and brushing a loose wave of hair behind my right ear. His thumb grazes my cheek along the way, and my body peppers with goosebumps underneath my sweatshirt and jeans. If I could muster any saliva, I’d swallow right now. Instead, I lose myself in the clover green of Logan’s eyes.
A nervous laugh slips out of Dalton’s mouth, this time earning a “quiet, sir” from our favorite librarian. I glance in his direction just in time to see his ears turn red, a tick he’s had since he was a kid, a vasovagal response from unwanted attention. I used to feel bad for him when it would happen. It’s his biggest fear about arguing in court one day. Right now, however, I enjoy every cherry red moment.
Start the series with The Tomboy and the Captain Now!
Vito Bianchi has never been lucky in love, but the hot single firefighter is about to have his world turned upside down.
Never Too Close by Chelle Bliss is now live!
Vito Bianchi had given up on love years ago after his wife walked out the door. He immersed himself in his work, letting one day pass into the next so he didn’t dwell on what was missing in his life. But when he’s called out to a fire at the home of Star Falls newest resident, he couldn’t stop himself from being sucked in to her world.
Eden Byrne moved to the small town of Star Falls for a fresh start. The single mother wanted a better life for herself and her daughter far away from her past in Los Angeles. She promised herself she wouldn’t get involved with another man, but when the hot fireman becomes her newest friend, she can’t outrun the world of possibilities.
Never Too Close is a friends to lovers, single mother, protective alpha, family saga, cinnamon roll romance, and the third book in the Star Falls series.
Star Falls Series: Book 1 – Never Too Late Book 2 – Never Too Soon Book 3 – Never Too Close
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Chelle Bliss is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of Men of Inked Series and Misadventures of a City Girl.
She’s a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, coffee fiend, ex-high school history teacher, and currently lives near the beach even though she hates sand. Chelle loves spending time with her two cats, alpha boyfriend, and chatting with readers.
Eden wants to give her daughter Juniper the best life that she can so she decides to relocate so that her aunt can play a bigger part in her life. It is through her that she meets Vito and despite her reservations it isn’t long before he steals not only her daughter’s heart but hers as well.
Vito’s divorce has made him cautious but when he meets Eden and Juniper, he knows that they are special. He knows how important family is and wants to make them his family as well which will allow them all to heal from their pasts.
Eden and Vito take us on a heartwarming journey that is filled with family, friends and love as they find the happiness they both deserve in each other.
One night changed everything for me… I walked into that party surrounded by friends and walked out with an enemy. It’s been two years and I still have no idea why he hates me. Now, we’re forced to work together, and I’m going to enjoy getting under his skin.
Knox Finnegan
I never knew someone could annoy me as much as he does. He’s starting to break down my carefully built walls, when I really need to keep him as far away as possible. He’s a temptation I can’t afford, a desire I’ve tried to bury.
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 by Evey Lyon is releasing the first book in the Lake Spark Inn series on April 9th! This is a small town, hockey romance set in the Lake Spark world.
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 (Lake Spark Inn book 1 April 9th)
What to expect: Insta-attraction, opposites attract, he falls first, emotional wounds, long distance
BLURB:
Stone is Harlow’s opposite and the retired hockey player with whom she ends up sharing a bed with…
Showing up to a small town for an author retreat began with a bad arrival at the inn. Stone Madden, the cocky retired hockey star with a tight jawline, and my opposite? He’s actually the man behind a writer I assumed was a recluse. And he’s ready to make my day miserable due to our apparent lack of enthusiasm for one another. But it doesn’t take long to discover we click with an inflammable instant attraction. The fire I thought I’d lost inside of me begins to return.
Because of him.
Together, we unlock the unexpected, a strong bond we don’t want to break. There may be distance on a map between us, but our emails and visits bring us even closer. Stone entered my life as the key to healing my emotional wounds and giving me my own love story. But eventually, something has to give, and I’m not sure my heart can handle the risk, even if he won’t give up. In retrospect, the moment our eyes first connected, I should have known…
Stone and Harlow bring the feels and steam in this he-falls-first and instalove romance. It is the first standalone book in the Lake Spark Inn series, which is part of the Lake Spark world where small-town romance has a hint of hockey.
Authors note: Like all of my books, Should Have Known is a heartwarming, feel-good romance full of banter and steam. However, it does reference assault from the past (off-page).
✨TEASER: THE FALL OUT by @jennibarabooks is coming April 1!
Why you need to #ONECLICK this book… ⚾️Coach’s Daughter 💗Friends to Lovers ⚾️Baseball Hero 💗Grumpy/Sunshine ⚾️Animal loving Heroine 💗One Night Stand ⚾️He falls first
Let me tell the story of how I fell in love with a woman who had no idea that we were even dating. The ridiculousness started when she stole my beer, and trust me, my grumpy self doesn’t normally share. But somehow, Avery Wilson is the exception to every one of my many rules.
Unfortunately, I’m not hers.
Not only is she the daughter of the Rev’s coach who hates me, she’s also sworn off dating for the year.
Little does she know we’ve been doing just that.
Sure, she says I’m her friend when we watch romcoms or spend holidays together, but I’m just biding my time until the year is up.
With her father against me, and a line of men interested in dating her, once she finds out my true intentions, will we survive the fall out?
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𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 by Jennifer Sucevic is releasing on Apple, Nook, Kobo and Google on April 1st and in Kindle Unlimited April 12th!!! Preorder this new adult, hockey romance today!
Colby McNichols, otherwise known as the baby-faced assassin, is the left wing for the Western Wildcats hockey team. All he has to do is sign his name on the dotted line and he’ll play for the pros after his senior season. What I’ve heard from the girls on campus, who aren’t shy about spilling the tea, is that he’s totally earned his reputation.
And then some.
It’s just one of the reasons I choose to steer clear.
Trust me when I say that my life is complicated enough without getting tangled up with a player.
For reasons I can’t fathom, Colby has decided to insert himself in my life. Everywhere I go, there he is. Which makes holding him at a distance nearly impossible. He might be smoking hot but there’s zero point in starting something with this guy. Especially since I can’t be honest about who I am.
Unfortunately, a weekend spent in Vegas changes everything.
Turns out that our friends weren’t the only ones who tied the knot in Sin City.
I can only hope that what they say is true—what happens in Vegas stays there.
I wasn’t looking to change my “bad boy of baseball” reputation. At least not until my dream girl, Pop Princess Alexis Bodega, stepped foot in my clubhouse to sing for the stadium on opening day.
There’s just one problem, and it’s a big one. Her manager is also her boyfriend, and her father is her agent.
She’s kept on a tight leash with her incredibly busy schedule, and I’m at the start of a new baseball season with a new team.
It’s the worst time to explore this attraction with the wrong girl, but that doesn’t stop me from fighting my way backstage at her surprise performance in Vegas and slipping her my number.
I quickly discover that nothing is what it seems where her manager is concerned. The more I learn about America’s Sweetheart, the more I realize what the world knows of her is the carefully crafted façade of her brand…not the woman behind it all. But I’m getting to know the real Alexis, and I’m falling hard and fast for her.
Her father might be the one holding the ball, but I’m in a scoring position, and I won’t let anything stop me from getting the win.
SCORING POSITION is the first book in the VEGAS HEAT: BASES LOADED series. This series must be read in order.
Why you will love this book… 🔥Ex’s Brother 🔥Age Gap 🔥Grumpy/Sunshine 🔥Boss/Employee 🔥Lumberjack 🔥Small Town
Off Limits.
She’s too young for me.
Too nice for me.
And she’s my little brother’s ex-girlfriend.
So why can’t I keep my hands, and my heart, to myself?
Lila Webster is my temporary assistant. That’s it. But I’m distracted by her gorgeous face, her sharp mind, and the sunshiny smile that burns straight into my grumpy soul.
I’m determined to keep my head down and my hands off. In a few weeks, I’ll head back to my life in Boston and leave behind the moose, the lumberjacks, and the crazy small-town gossip.
But between the thefts, break-ins, and constant danger, my family is counting on me to clean up the mess my criminal father left behind. And she’s the only person I trust to help. Our late nights, road trips, and inside jokes bring us too close and make it difficult to stay away.
And soon, I can’t stop myself from taking what’s not mine.
We’ve both been burned by the small-town rumor mill, so we agree to sneak around. But things don’t stay secrets in Lovewell for long, and it’s only a matter of time before we get caught in the act.
I know that when I go, I’ll be forced to leave my heart behind. Because no matter how badly I want her, she can never truly be mine.
The Drawback of Single Dads by Piper Rayne is now live!
He’s the father of my child and my best friend.
When Hudson and I met, somehow things just clicked between us. We had the same sense of humor and the same carefree attitude about our lives and goals. Neither of us wanted to lay down roots, we wanted to explore the world.
Then one night, too much alcohol and uncontrolled hormones led to the line blurring, and we fell into bed together only to discover a month later that we were more careless than we thought.
Like the upstanding guy he is, Hudson followed me back to my hometown of Lake Starlight, Alaska, where you can’t throw a penny and not hit one of my family members. We gave them the news that yes, we were having a baby but there would be no wedding. We loved each other but we weren’t in love.
Fast forward three years and we live side by side to make co-parenting our daughter easy. I’m a writer, and he’s a ski instructor. We’ve worked out all the rough edges. Life is good.
Until out of nowhere, things start to change. He has a girlfriend, we’re arguing more than ever, and it feels as if someone has come along and popped our perfect bubble. I’m not sure we’re ever going to fit back inside it now because things are developing. Things like feelings.
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Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write “heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle” about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they’re married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they’re both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!
A man forced to go home to the town that gave up on him.
A woman who fights to look past his reputation.
A love affair no one saw coming.
After leaving his notorious family’s reputation in the rearview, Toby reluctantly returns home to care for his ailing mother. When his old school crush takes the job to help him care for his mom, coming home suddenly has one hell of a silver lining.
Claudia knows all about Toby’s bad-boy reputation and has no intention of falling under his spell. But the handsome, kind, caring man she sees with his mother is not the same troublemaker she grew up with. Fight it as she does, Claudia cannot resist her blossoming feelings for the town bad boy.
When Toby’s past catches up to him and he’s falsely accused of a despicable hate crime, he’s shocked when Claudia, the daughter of a policeman, is the only person in town to stand up for him. Toby might be innocent, but he’s hiding an awful secret that could endanger Claudia and cost him everything he’s ever cared about.
Can Toby and Claudia trust their hearts, clear his name, and find their way to love?
God, I want nothing more than to carry her upstairs, undress her, and make the sweetest kind of love to her. But I know what happens when I let my guard down, and I can’t allow my emotions to get in the way. I need to stick to the facts. I’m here to do a job. Fantasizing about a future we could have together puts her in danger.
No matter what I want, what I desperately wish I could have, keeping her safe is my number one priority.
And nothing can change that.
Why you need to #ONECLICK this book… 🔥Strangers to Lovers 🔥Stuck Together/Forced Proximity 🔥Bodyguard 🔥A+ Banter 🔥Alpha Hero 🔥Emotional Scars 🔥Grumpy/Sunshine 🔥Lovers in Denial
In the heat of victory, I asked her to be mine forever.
We’d both triumphed in our own way:
Nova broke free from her past.
I led my team to a championship and discovered life beyond the court.
Our journey to “I do” was supposed to be easy.
Except…
The hottest resort in Aspen is only available on short notice.
A new season with the Denver Kodiaks looms on the horizon.
My parents are too obsessed with my career to get to know the woman who stole my heart.
Add dueling bridesmaids, last-minute chaos, and a life-changing decision.
With love and loyalty on the line, it’s time to score the most important win of our lives.
GAME DAY is a King of the Court wedding novella and should be read following Play Maker (King of the Court #3). Get ready for fun and games with Clay, Nova and all your favorite Kodiaks!
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🏀Review🏀 Clay and Nova have overcome so much both personally and professionally to be together and now the time has come for them to marry. Their original plans for a quiet wedding don’t transpire and now they find themselves facing so much stress when it comes to careers, family and the ceremony.
It was so nice to spend more time with Clay and once again see how special their relationship truly is. Clay and Nova are perfect for each other in every way as they support each other through the challenges and realize that in the end all that matters is the love they share and making their special day one to remember.
Warning: Do NOT read unless you have read the Reed Security series. If attempted, the FBI Department (Fictional Book Inquiries) will storm your door and wreak havoc in your life. This is not your typical romance novel. Meant only for true fans of this series, this book will take you on a wild ride inside the author’s mind, making you question your sanity and hers. Proceed with caution.
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