With a past entwined history Nix and Harleigh fight a future determined to keep them apart and a love that is willing to risk defying it in These Dirty Lies book one of the Darling Hill Duet.
Nix and Harleigh were the kind of couple you could not help rooting for even as they fell into doubt over their bond through miscommunications. This was not an easy relationship as each experienced hardships that went beyond their years and often coping skills. Nix and Harleigh each held a fragility that resulted after years of battling to stay strong and it was this trait that made them honest and poignant in their interactions. The pain they felt and showed in their most broken moments was heartbreaking. This was not a light hearted story but full of harsh truths and tragic events.
L.A. Cotton gets her characters and that shows in her writing. She has an unique ability to see the troubled minds and hearts of her portrayals reaching beyond social and economic boundaries putting everyone on equal footing in their angst. These Dirty Lies is a story impossible not to get caught up in, the next installment of this story will not come fast enough for readers!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.* *This story is part of a duet and readers will have to read the second book for the conclusion.*
THESE DIRTY LIES (Darling Hill Duet #1) by L.A. Cotton Release Date: March 15th Genre/Tropes: High School Romance/Childhood Friends/Enemies to Lovers/Football RomanceAdd to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/dirtyliesGRFREE PREQUEL!!! These Dark Hearts: A Darling Hill Prequel is AVAILABLE NOW! eBook: books2read.com/TheseDarkHeartsAudio: bit.ly/TheseDarkHeartsAudioPREORDER IS AVAILABLE!!! Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uMWQWlAmazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LI4xU3Apple: https://apple.co/3gPcaJLKobo: https://bit.ly/3gEPNqCB&N: https://bit.ly/3gGw7T1Excerpt: Harleigh wasn’t one of them. She wasn’t. But my eyes weren’t deceiving me. She was standing right fucking there. The same girl I’d always known and yet different somehow. I needed to get closer, to see her eyes. Her expressions. To hear her voice. It wasn’t something I wanted to do. It was something I needed to do. Like breathing air or drinking water.Without it, I wouldn’t be able to rest.To survive.I wouldn’t be able to move the fuck on.But I couldn’t exactly scale the fence and stroll up to them and ask for five minutes of her time. If she saw me. If they saw me…No, I’d have to be patient. Bide my time and wait for the right moment.They disappeared into the house and disappointment curled in my stomach, my mind running wild with scenarios about the guy. Who was he? How did he know Birdie? How well did he know her?Anger bubbled in my chest, burning me up on the inside. I’d always thought of her as mine. Even when I hadn’t been old enough to realize what that word meant, the connotations it held.Mine.Mine. Mine. Mine.Except she wasn’t mine now.Maybe she never had been.Blurb: From 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 and 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 bestselling author L A Cotton comes a brand new angsty and gritty romance duet. Harleigh Wren Maguire is broken.At least, that’s what it feels like, a puzzle whose pieces no longer fit right.She knows one thing though: never trust your heart. It won’t lead you right, it’ll trick you. Betray you. And in the end, it’ll kill you.Phoenix Wilder is angry.At least, that’s what it feels like, eating him up inside. He knows one thing though: never trust your heart.It won’t fix things, it’ll break them. Taint them. And in the end, it’ll destroy them.Once upon a time, Harleigh and Nix were everything to each other. They shared their secrets, their hopes and dreams.But things are different now.They’re different.And maybe everything they remember was nothing but a lie.About the Author:Author of over thirty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. Connect w/L.A. Cotton: Website: https://www.lacotton.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlacottonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LACottonReadersGroupTwitter: https://twitter.com/authorlacottonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlacottonB+M: https://bookandmainbites.com/authorlacottonGoodreads: http://geni.us/T95LbkAmazon: https://amazon.com/author/lacottonBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/l-a-cottonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlacottonNL Signup: lacotton.com/subscribe
USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes sexy, contemporary romance novels – the kind she likes to read. Her books include the novels Faithful (not currently on sale as undergoing maintenance!), Hopeful, The Empire State Series, The Nights Collection, The Royals Collection, and The Gentleman Collection (these are series of stand alone books each following different characters). Louise’s most recent novel is Mr. Mayfair which is available now!
Ruined by romantic mini-series of the eighties, Louise loves all things romantic. There’s not enough of it in real life so she disappears into the fictional worlds in books and films.
Louise loves the rain, The West Wing, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, being on her own, being with friends, elephants and champagne.
Louise Bay brings the ultimate swoony grouch to Mr. Bloomsbury for a grudgingly passionate surrender to love.
Andrew Blake had boundaries, in fact this character was an emotional fortress. No one was getting close to him other than his few trusted friends and certainly not a love interest. Then came Sofia Rossi, with her determined pursuit of finding positive solutions for her rocky life even if it meant going toe to toe with the most difficult man she had ever come across. With witty banter, sizzling attraction and startling revelations this couple had no problem keeping up with each other, consistently keeping this story interesting. Andrew was a lesson in patience but worth every frustrating growl that he emitted just as Sofia was the kind of woman who was as charming as she was assertive, standing her ground and refusing to be a doormat. That this author was able to make this couple work shows the strength of her character vision and resulted in a fantastic dynamic that readers will love.
Louise Bay always does an amazing job of keeping her audience invested in her works and this shows in the interconnected world she has created her Mister series. It is virtually impossible not to be captivated by Louise Bay's stories and Mr. Bloomsbury drives that fact home for another wonderful love affair for her characters and readers alike. A sure bet for a favorite story Mr. Bloomsbury was head butting and hearts capitulating at its very best!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.* *While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone*
Luke Bryson the drummer of the Sad Friday's was on a spiral of self destructive behavior. Willow Warner was everyone's favorite social media influencer, yet struggled with who she wanted to be and who everyone thought she was. When a one night stand came back with a positive pregnancy test priorities changed. A deal to stay together for a year and then go their separate ways seemed like a simple solution until it wasn't .
This was a slow build up romance focusing not only on the main characters as a couple but individually. There was lots of introspection and dealing with personal baggage making this an extremely personal and emotional read. Luke and Willow had more in common than what people might see at first glance. Both were sensitive individuals muddling through mountains of hurt and dealing with parents who put their own interest before their children’s. How do you stand up for yourself when the very people who are supposed to take care of you take advantage of you? While Luke and Willow dealt with their hurt differently they did share a pain that held them captive. Luke's need to make sure everyone important to him was taken care of at the expense of his own happiness and Willow's compliance to the detriment of her happiness served as a bond for them. Both these characters held unrealistic expectations on their shoulders and it was not until they dealt with their burdens that they realized how damaging they were to themselves. Their recognition of each other's pain and the friendship and support that developed between them was as encouraging as it was heartbreaking. There was no shortage of poignant revelations and emotional moments in this work. This pair's physical connection was as steamy as their personal connection was touching.
Scarlett Cole excels at capturing heart-clenching moments, the ones that go to that place where her portrayals struggle with their inner fears and insecurities. Each of this author's books demonstrates a wide scope of understanding of her characters causing them to practically jump off the pages and making her stories richer because of this. How Good It Was shows just how good Scarlett Cole is as a writer, a definite must read!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While part of a series this book can be read as a standalone.*
Siobhan Davis explores a connection that was timeless, defying obstacles and showing the power of love in Always Meant to Be for a truly touching story.
When Vander Henley and Kendall Hawthorne met their bond was immediate, like lost pieces fitting together. The issue was Vander was 17 years younger than Kendall and her son's best friend. To further complicate matters each had toxic ties to others. Initially their relationship was platonic, one of support and kindness as they intuitively felt an uncommon depth of understanding toward each other, but as time moved forward and circumstances changed there was no denying that what they felt for each other had evolved to a whole other level of attachment and attraction.
Siobhan Davis devised a beautiful story of soul mates finding each other in Always Meant to Be and that premise allowed her audience to get behind the significant age difference that existed between Vander and Kendall. Vander was not presented as a young boy but as an old soul possessing the strength and maturity of all his previous life times. There were moments in this work when circumstances pointed out the age gap between this couple but when they were together they were timeless making the difference in their ages insignificant joining one on one as equals and peers. With her usual flair for drama and villains Ms. Davis drove this story hard making this couple work for their happy ending. Unrepentant, this writer brought light to areas that lay on the fringes of what many might deem taboo yet proved that this love was more than acceptable.
There just is not anything Siobhan Davis writes that she does not put her whole heart into and it shows in every emotional word she shares with her readers. Some might say this author's specialty is intricate plot twist but her intense connections just might take top billing. Having a large body of work that is full of consistently wonderful stories, containing abundant surprises and couples to love, once again Ms. Davis' proves her talent and longevity. Siobhan Davis' Always Meant to Be will not only grab reader’s attention but ultimately their hearts!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
Kaylene Winter's Endless Encore embodies everything you would expect in a Rocker romance, the good, the bad and sometimes the very ugly. This book was a continuation of Ty and Zoey's original story, Endless, starting off slow and contemplative giving readers a chance to immerse themselves in this couple's feelings. By the second half of this book this author's audience was thrown into the full on meltdown of Ty. Readers could see Kaylene Winter shine as a writer as inner musings started to take form and suppressed emotions started to surface and escalate, set off by a series of difficult events. The volume of angst in this work was palpable and the tsunami of tragedies kept coming at a speed that made sure readers could understand why Ty was thrown off balance. There was no shortage of drama in this work. The deep connection of Ty and Zoey was put to the test in Endless Encore but their love was shown to be stronger than they gave it credit for. Of note this author did an admirable job of depicting mental illness.
Kaylene Winter does not do anything in half measures. Her stories are full of details and her emotional writing is immersive. Not only does this author personalize each of her cover couples but she creates social media and events bringing them to life. In the case of Endless and Endless Encore, well known romance book cover model Brandon Katz and his real life wife Tara Salerno are the faces of Ty and Zoey and could not be better casted. Their personification of Ty and Zoey takes Ms. Winter's LTZ experience to a whole new level of fandom. Readers will feel all the highs and lows of Ty and Zoey in Endless Encore for an emotional and memorable read!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*This work is part of a series and the previous book(s) in the series should be read prior to reading this work.*
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It’s all I can do not to faint when I watch Mike Pearson lead Zoey to the edge of the patio. My butterfly is absolutely breathtaking. Angelic. She leans up and kisses her dad on the cheek. He helps her arrange her dress, and she takes his arm.
Then she looks up and looks directly into my eyes.
Mine.
Her radiant smile spreads across her face. I’ve never seen her so happy. So sure of herself. In this moment, I know, without any shadow of a doubt, that my purpose in life is to make sure she never loses that smile.
She floats toward me, and I’m smiling through happy tears. We’ve finally made it here. As she gets closer, I can’t help but reach out my hand to her. Mike swats it away good-naturedly and everyone laughs, including Zoey.
Carter, who was Internet-ordained specifically to marry us, proudly presides over our ceremony. It’s fitting, considering he not only was instrumental in breaking us up, but maneuvering it so we’d get back together. He’s a man with many regrets, fuck-ups and foibles, but he’s the closest thing I have to a father.
And I love him, for all his flaws.
Everything else falls away when Zoey and I say our vows. My eyes never leave hers and we clutch each other’s hands tightly. We exchange our rings and just like that, she’s my wife. I’m her husband. Our kiss sealing the deal is scorching. So scorching, everyone hoots and whistles. The second we break apart, our closest friends and family surround us in one giant hug. I truly can’t recall ever feeling so completely comfortable in the moment at hand.
Kaylene Winter wrote her first Rock Star Romance novel at age 15 starring a fictionalized version of herself, her friends and their gorgeous rocker boyfriends. After living her own rockstar life as a band manager, music promoter and mover and shaker in Seattle during the early 1990's, Kaylene became a digital media legal strategist helping bring movies, television and music online. Throughout her busy career, Kaylene lost herself in romance novels across all genres inspiring her to realize her life-long dream to write creatively.
She lives in Seattle with her amazing husband and Siberian Husky. She loves to travel, throw dinner parties and support charitable causes supporting arts and animals.
GETTING GOLD (The Draak Legacy #2) by Xavier NealRelease Date: February 24thGenre/Tropes: PNR/Rom Com PNR Add to Goodreads:https://bit.ly/GettingGoldDraakLegacyTBRStart the series with Saving Silver (The Draak Legacy #1):https://amzn.to/33faMgzPreorder Getting Gold (The Draak Legacy #2):https://amzn.to/3tnTLvoBlurb:From best-selling author Xavier Neal comes the next book in the page-turning, laugh-out-loud, paranormal romance series you don't want to miss...----Fate hates me.How else would you explain getting fired, kidnapped, and nearly killed by elves - which shouldn't even exist - in less than twelve hours?And the apology this magical force gives me for constantly ruining my life?Mating me to an ancient dragon.An ancient dragon whose suave ways have me constantly torn between wanting to kiss him and kick him right where the scales don't shine.And to top it all off - because clearly that wasn't enough - we have to rescue some poor kidnapped flamingo like we're reenacting a James Bond movie. FFS.Any chance this is all some low-budget horror movie I don't remember being cast for?No?Well, all things considered, it'd be dumb not to at least ask.About the Author:Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible). She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack” and their two fur babies.Connect w/Xavier: Website: https://www.xavierneal.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/XavierNealAuthorPageTwitter: http://twitter.com/xavierneal87Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorxaviernealGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4990135.Xavier_NealAmazon: https://amzn.to/2KAOA4zBookbub: http://bit.ly/2KA7tEWNL Signup: https://www.xavierneal.com/newsletter
Love at first sight, grasping at dreams, living your best life, Julie Capulet makes all that and more seem obtainable in Nashville Dreams!
Kade Tucker had all the success he could dream of except someone to give his heart to. This was a hero chomping at the bit to love someone and it was no surprise that when the right woman came along their attraction was instantaneous and noticeably fated. Kade had been waiting a long time for the moment he met Stella and the sparks flew from the start. It will be hard for readers not to fall for Kade as his strength and determination were powerful forces to be reckoned with as he did not question his instincts or love for Stella.
Stella Bell was looking for the elusive answers to her happiness, settling was not an option for her any longer. Her seemingly destined meeting with Kade Tucker was the first step in achieving what she really wanted out of life. Stella was a complex and interesting character in her bravery. Leaving the security of what she did have in search of what she wanted with no assurances took a lot of courage and that made her an exceptionally interesting portrayal.
The beauty of this couple's commitment was in their recognizing it immediately. The instant rapport between Kade and Stella was not only captivating but empowering for both of them who had been settling for less in many areas of their lives. This pair's attraction leapt from the pages and was a force unto itself making their bonds feel not only secure but realistic. There were some nicely played out exciting components to this story that kept it moving at a fast pace and reinforced Kade and Stella's devotion to each other.
Julie Capulet's stories are the kind that make her readers feel that dreams can in fact come true. She takes the good and the bad and finds a way to work her characters through the best and worst of times with a deceptive ease. Nashville Dreams gives readers another story that they will love right along with the rest of her fabulous Music City Lovers series!
*While part of a series this work can be read as a standalone.*
Vaughn Tucker was at the peak of his success living a life of decadence and partaking with no boundaries in the rock n roll lifestyle laid at his feet. Studious and hardworking Gigi Hayes had goals and was well on her way to obtaining them, with a Social Worker degree within her sights. Two people could not have been more different outwardly. Yet when a random encounter brought them together there was no denying there was an inescapable attraction between them that refused to be ignored and fueled this story.
This was a work full of hidden depths and mountains of pain, as a cute-meet quickly intensified into powerful feelings with very real obstacles and consequences. There was so much more to Vaughn than the larger than life fun loving guy he fronted for the public just as there was so much more to Gigi than the serious by the books and in the books girl everyone associated with her. The emotions Vaughn and Gigi triggered in each other flooded this story and made for some really intense and heartbreaking moments. Despite an abundance of angst there was no shortage of real chemistry between this couple that was tempered with more lighthearted exchanges. As Vaughn dealt with a past burdening his future the strength of Gigi allowed him to find his way to a better version of himself even while allowing him to give Gigi the love she deserved. There was a nice contrast between Vaughn's sensitivity as an artist and Gigi's as a caregiver that complemented these two portrayals. This author did a great job of working through issues and ultimately putting her couple on equal relationship footing.
Julie Capulet proves to be an author who can handle and convey fierce emotions in her writing. With a multitude of insight Ms. Capulet shows she is not afraid to go to dark places even as she reaches for couple goals that we can all aspire to. Nashville Nights takes readers on a rough journey that will keep them caught up in this work until the very end and excited for what’s up next in the Music City Lovers series!
*While part of a series this work can be read as a standalone.*
False impressions and a series of mishaps take readers on a charming trip of falling from hate to love in Sara Ney's The Player Hater!
Juliet is anything but excited as she heads off on a "bonding" trip to get to know her best friend Mia's boyfriend Thad, who she has already labeled a player and is mired in her preconceived notions of the kind of person he is. Joining the trip is Davis, Thad's best friend and the last person Juliet wants to spend time with based on her carry over assumptions about Thad. When Juliet and Davis are forced to share a "glamper" things could not be further from ideal for either of them.
Starting off with Juliet drooling in her sleep in front of Davis things escalated into one chaotic calamity after another. Making matters worse Juliet and Davis soon realized that not only were they the unpaired pair but they were reluctantly attracted to each other. Between heads butting with well-timed regularity, over the top antics and witty banter this couple kept this work lively. Juliet's grumbly, in your face persona was perfectly offset against Davis' cup half full approach to most things. There were lots of funny, flirty interactions that lead this couple to eventually see past prejudices and take a chance on seeing who they each really were. Filled with quite a few laugh out loud moments that flowed nicely without diving into exaggerated territory this was a fun story.
Sara Ney is one of the best orchestrators of hilarious romance out there. With quirky couples and plenty of funny quips it is hard to not have a smile on your face at some point when reading this author. The Player Hater was a sweet romance filled with all of Sara Ney's signature romance and wit!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
When she begs me to come on a weekend getaway so I can bond with her new boyfriend, I can’t say no—no matter how badly I want to. After all, who will keep an eye on the guy; he’s your stereotypical, professional football player (emphasis on PLAYER) and I don’t trust him with my friends heart.
Worse? He has the nerve to bring his single best friend Davis on the trip, too. Davis is too handsome, so funny and smart he can’t possibly be human. Grandma’s, babies and kittens all fall for his smile.
In fact, everyone adores but me **narrows eyes** What’s he hiding?
I refuse to fall for his act; at some point he’ll will drop the Good Guy act and show his true colors: he’s a player, too. He must be.
You know the saying: if he seems too good to be true, he probably is.
Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced lattes, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.
Facing fears and taking chances loomed large in Karla Sorensen's The Plan for a touching story with a healthy dose of heat!
Social Media sensation Lydia Pierson was in over her head, reliving her recent accident on loop and losing her grip on her well managed life. Struggling to not only take back control of her life but to make sense of it with the new eye opening clarity she had of what she did not want to go back to, Lydia was literally trapped in the self imposed prison she had put herself in. Former football star Erik Wilder like Lydia was hindered with a trauma that he could not move past, barely living and reaching for comfort in avoidance.
When Lydia's father approached Erik to act as her bodyguard/chauffeur he unknowingly set Lydia and Erik on a path of recovery, opening the door to their potential both alone and together. As portrayals went both Lydia and Erik were wonderfully devised, their layers all contributing to characters that were authentic and captivating. The interactions between this couple was great in the contrast of Lydia feeling too much and Erik cutting himself off and feeling too little, each causing a serious upheaval in their imbalance. Two lives on hold, immersed in pain, battled to move past their misery for some intense moments. Erik's bristly exterior was a perfect foil for Lydia's overly enthusiastic approach to things, offering some wonderful conflict that was fueled further by their attraction. The witty exchanges between this couple highlighted the underlying pain they both were trying to deal with even while keeping this work from falling into total despair as more serious events and issues were dealt with. Limits were pushed regularly in this story and this pair's attraction was not a case of simmering but an unpredictable boil under the surface keeping readers constantly on their toes waiting for the explosion of feelings.
Beyond Karla Sorensen's skill at translating the special bond between her couples, her affinity for genuine family and friend dynamics is impressive. Things are not perfect in her stories but are beautifully pulled together for close introspective connections. This author does not minimize her character's damage but recognizes it and moves her characters forward scarred but full of potential. Karla Sorensen did a tremendous job of bringing her story from a place of hopelessness to one of optimism and unexpected love in The Plan for a great read!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While reading the previous books in the Washington Wolves universe is not necessary, for an enhanced reading experience it is recommended.
Have you ever fake dated your bodyguard? I don't recommend it.
Especially if he's anything like Erik Wilder: former football player, world class know-it-all and unapologetic grump.
To be clear, I didn't want a bodyguard (hence the fake dating idea). Most days, I can’t figure out why he wants the job either. We drive each other insane, probably because we’re as opposite as two people can be.
He’s suspicious, never talks about his past and has the comfort skills of a cactus. I’m a happily ever after kinda girl who knows exactly what she wants out of life.
Erik’s words might say that the lines have to stay firm between us, but those dark eyes of his? They tell another story when he looks at me.
He’s just as stubborn as I am, but when our fake dating plan starts to feel a lot more real, it's only a matter of time before his professional walls come crashing down.
I just have to hope my heart doesn't get buried in the rubble.
Well, let’s see ... I’m a wife and a mother. If the things that I write bring a smile to someone's face, then I've done my job.
I am obsessed with Outlander (both the books and the show). I’m almost exclusively a romance reader, which means some people will never consider me a literary snob.
If I could meet one historical figure, it would be Jane Austen. I received my Bachelors in Public Relations and worked in health care marketing before I had my babies.
I hate Twitter. I do it, but I hate it. Also, if you want to get on my good side, bring me wine and I'll love you forever.
“I can always count on Tijan to write an action-packed, intense, emotional story that will have me invested until the very last page.”—Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
The Damaged, the next highly-addictive romantic suspense story in The Insiders Series from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, is now available!
No longer an outsider, Bailey has a family and love that she never could’ve imagined.
Used to living in the shadows, Kash will now do anything to protect his family and his woman.
They will take on the world together…
In the meantime, stunning motives, lies, and explosive secrets continue to unfold.
1. Quinn is in jail, awaiting trial.
2. Friends might actually be enemies.
3. And what is Calhoun plotting? More importantly, will Kash discover it before it’s too late?
Everything will come to a head as passion and danger ignite in The Damaged.
About Tijan Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing later in life and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Carter Reed Series, the Fallen Crest Series, and the Broken and Screwed Series among others. She is currently writing a new series from north Minnesota where she lives with an English Cocker she adores.
As The Insider's Trilogy continues the stakes get higher and higher with subtle and not so subtle innuendos building the underlying suspense that makes this series the ultimate addictive read. With lots of intense interactions and family dysfunction things get real fast!
The natural synchronicity of Bailey and Kash's relationship continues in book two of The Insiders Trilogy showing the power of their draw. Bailey's vulnerability despite her extraordinary abilities makes her a fabulous heroine and shows her versatility and humanity. Kash is powerful and tender even as his seemingly invincible strength is put to the test in The Damaged. The supporting characters are incredibly interesting in their own rights and will keep readers interested on multiple levels in this work. Who does not love a fated love with danger coming in from all sides, you will get that and more with Bailey and Kash!
This author continues to produce distinctive works that are each unique in their own rights and leave their own standout imprints. Her characters easily tap into a broad base no matter their circumstances making them uniquely common even in extraordinary situations. There is an ease in this writer's unnerving revelations that readers can relate to and make her such a sought after author. Tijan knows what her audience wants and more so what her characters need, delivering this perfect combination in The Damaged for an intense and edgy read!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
"Flawlessly written, laugh-out-loud funny, and enough steam to get you hot under the collar—Group Therapy is the perfect binge!" —Adriana Locke, USA Today Bestselling Author
Group Therapy, an all-new witty and steamy romantic comedy, guaranteed to have you laughing out loud from Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author BB Easton, is now available!
From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the 4th Most-Watched Netflix Original Series of all time, Sex/Life) comes a romantic comedy about an inexperienced psychologist who falls for one of her clients and creates a therapy group from hell as an excuse to see him after hours.
I am thiiiiis close to finally becoming a full-fledged psychologist. PhD? Check. Prestigious postdoc position, providing therapy to entitled millionaires and C-list celebrities whose pumpkin spice lattes cost more than my Converse and make excellent projectiles during their reality TV–worthy tantrums? Check. Letter of recommendation from my velociraptor-like supervisor?
That’s going to take a miracle. Not only because my boss said I have to cure our most-prized client’s writer’s block in time for him to meet his insane deadline, but also because that client just so happens to be …
Thomas F*@%ing O’Reardon.
Yeah, that Thomas O’Reardon. The wickedly brilliant, achingly beautiful, devastatingly British best-selling author whose psychological thrillers line my bookshelf at home and whose face I might or might not picture while I … you get the point. Sitting in a confined space with him; inhaling the crisp, clean scent of his cologne; gazing into his broody blue eyes while trying to remember to nod and listen and come up with suggestions that don’t involve taking our clothes off … it’s torture.
So, when Thomas casually asks me out at the end of a therapy session, I’m forced to make an impossible choice: say yes and risk losing my dream job, or say no and risk losing my dream guy. In a panic, I blurt out a third option—the only solution I can think of that will allow me to see this man after hours without it being considered a career-ending ethics violation:
Group therapy.
The only problem? I’ve never actually done group therapy. And side problem: my other clients are heathens. But what’s the worst that could happen? I mean, it’s not like I’m going to lose all control of the group and let it devolve into a chaotic, bloodthirsty, topless fight club.
About BB Easton Wall Street Journal bestselling author BB Easton lives in the suburbs of Atlanta with her long-suffering husband, Ken, and two adorable children. She recently quit her job as a school psychologist to write books about her punk rock past and deviant sexual history full-time. Ken is suuuper excited about that. BB’s debut memoir, 44 CHAPTERS ABOUT 4 MEN, is the inspiration for the #4 Most-Watched Netflix Original Series of all time, SEX/LIFE. Because she had so much fun writing it, BB went on to publish four more wickedly funny, shockingly steamy, and heartwarmingly honest books, one for each man in her memoir: SKIN, SPEED, STAR, and SUIT. THE RAIN TRILOGY, an epic, immersive, end-of-the-world romance, is BB's first work of fiction. Or at least, that's what she thought when she wrote it in 2019. Then 2020 hit and all of her dystopian plot points started coming true. Hopefully, her feel-good romantic comedy GROUP THERAPY will fix everything.
Dr. Luna "Lu" Sperling had a lot going on, from a highly colorful and dysfunctional past to an extremely difficult present. In B.B. Easton's latest work, Group Therapy, choices came into question under her author microscope for some terrifyingly enlightening revelations that will have her readers feeling despondent one minute and laughing out loud the next over her portrayals over the top mishaps.
When Lu found herself reluctantly pushed into the role as the ill equipped therapist of famous author Thomas O’Reardon, she knew she was taking on more than she could handle. Posturing as an expert at creativity and reining in her fan girl for a client who was suffering from writer's block she ran directly into a moral and ethical dilemma with her barely started career at stake. Bringing more than his fair share of baggage, both literally and figuratively, to this scenario was Thomas, a charming disaster waiting to happen.
From the start the dynamic between this pair was awkwardly steamy in the best possible way and kept readers wondering at any given moment what would happen next between them. While extremely witty there were significant poignant moments that kept this work's characters from being caricatures and giving this book a good balance. It was clear that Ms. Easton knows her way around the rom-com universe and excelled at tapping into the humor without being excessive and undermining her story. The secondary cast of this work was original and hilarious.
Nobody does escapades like BB Easton. Her lack of filter brings wonderfully raw feelings from one end of the spectrum to the other. This writer bares her characters' souls and finds a place to give love to all the outsiders of the world showing their worth with kindness and caring for some excellent unique stories. Group Therapy is B.B. Easton at her refreshingly irreverent best.
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
THESE DIRTY LIES (Darling Hill Duet #1) by L.A. Cotton
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Harleigh Wren Maguire is broken.
At least, that’s what it feels like, a puzzle whose pieces no longer fit right.
She knows one thing though: never trust your heart.
It won’t lead you right, it’ll trick you. Betray you. And in the end, it’ll kill you.
Phoenix Wilder is angry.
At least, that’s what it feels like, eating him up inside.
He knows one thing though: never trust your heart.
It won’t fix things, it’ll break them. Taint them. And in the end, it’ll destroy them.
Once upon a time, Harleigh and Nix were everything to each other. They shared their secrets, their hopes and dreams.
But things are different now.
They’re different.
And maybe everything they remember was nothing but a lie.
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Author of over thirty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.
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