When Wrecked Meets Ruined will break your heart even as you piece it back together with Emery Rose's compassionate writing for an amazing experience.
For all his outgoing charm Ridge McCallister carried as much pain as potential struggling with his dysfunction brought on by a tragic childhood. If one person understood Ridges inner demons it was Evie Bellamy who had more on her plate than she could handle but somehow she managed to muddle through the chaos and cruelty that bombarded her on a daily basis. Covered in emotional armor and surrounded by walls Ridge and Evie's desperation for kindness and love made their road to happiness a hard one even in moments where it seemed they might just let themselves accept each other's love. Their emotional scars often made their attempt to love feel like they were grasping at the unobtainable.
When two people come from similar experiences it can be bonding or a complete disaster, RIdge and Evie's experienced a combination of the two, driving this story with angst and a true love that would not die proving it was meant to be. From tragic to triumphant there was little that did not elicit real feelings from this pair and readers alike. As can be expected from Ms. Rose tears were plentiful as Ridge and Evie found their way through life and to each other. Their relationship one where timing played a significant part, always the right person at the wrong time except for small pockets of perfect opportunities.
Ms. Rose does not make love easy. She makes her characters fight for their love and in kind she finds a way for them to get their happily ever after. There are no perfect lives on her pages but she sees hope and gives it even as her portrayals darkest moments surround them. With insightful writing the scope of this author's emotions is as vast as they are deep. When Wrecked Met Ruined delivers a hard earned love for a beautiful story.
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While part of a series this work can be read as a stand-alone but for an overall enhanced reading experience reading the previous books in this series is recommended.
It is always fun to dig a little deeper into a stand out character and Louise Bay did just that in Mr. Notting Hill with Tristan's story.
Cyber genius and seemingly perpetual bachelor Tristan Dubrow was hard to pin down when it came to romance, that is until he literally crashed into feisty Parker Frazer. When a scheme to help Parker resulted in a fake marriage all bets were off. This pair was what happens when two eyes of a storm collide and their energy and attraction was insane. Each had emotional baggage that they avoided in their own ways and their attraction unlocked a Pandora's box of issues even while it gave them the opportunity to finally be free of their self imposed burdens. For all the great humorous moments in this work they were contrasted extremely well with generous doses of angst. A well devised suspense component and some undercover match making added to this story and served as a way to bring these two reluctant lovers their happy end game.
Louise Bay is so intuitive when it comes to her portrayals bringing genuine characters to her works that stand out with their versatility. There is always a nice mix of sensitivity played off of wit. This author excels in showing loyalty and camaraderie in her books. The depth of her works creates stories that are as endearing as they are captivating. Mr. Notting Hill concludes a great series on a high note and a fond farewell!
*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*
Katee Roberts takes well-established classic characters and makes them her own with fantastical twists and what ifs in Wicked Beauty, book three in her Dark Olympus series!
This story was full of suspense, intrigue and a whole lot of steam! Demolishing the status quo Ms. Roberts took the license that dealing with mythical characters affords and gave her audience a story that commanded her reader’s attention with her out of the box interpretations and modernization. The action scenes were off the rails and will keep readers on the edge of their seats! With well thought out character development every interaction was as interesting as it was spicy. From the start Wicked Beauty was impossible to put down.
At no point in this work was there a question of what there was to love about Achilles, Patroclus and Helen. Each character brought something to the table that amplified as a group. Achilles and Patroclus were friends and lovers that walked a fine line that both were careful to keep in place even though they both felt something was missing. Helen proved to be the perfect catalyst for change and when the three succumbed to their instinctive connection there was no doubt that they had reached the place they were meant to be.
Threesomes are not easy relationships to write without losing sight of someone along the way but Ms. Roberts managed to give all the characters involved equal status. This relationship's evolution was spectacular to watch and felt genuine even in its most emotionally confused stages. Compromises were in fact wins and the complicated dynamics of Achilles, Patroclus and Helen was done well as they went through the process of figuring out their roles to move forward as an intimate committed trio. While each person in the trio grappled with whether they could work as a relationship there was never any ambiguity as to the attraction they felt for each other in any capacity keeping a nice tension throughout this work. This writer was able to adeptly make smart alignments of her characters based on their strengths and weaknesses for a perfect trifecta.
Katee Roberts always explores interesting aspects of her characters taking them from their own comfort zones and testing their boundaries. With lively dialog and some heart racing physical encounters this book did not let up. Seeing strengths in all their forms is a great ability to have and Ms. Roberts makes all her portrayals formidable in their own way. Wicked Beauty is a book not to be missed!
*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.*
R.S. Grey delivers unrequited love, vague boundaries and histories that entwine in The Professor for a great read!
Gorgeous, cold and aloof Professor Jonathan Barclay was tortured and intimidating. His targeting of his student Emelia Mercier seemed arbitrary and cruel yet from the start this author instilled a lingering doubt that Jonathan was anything but how he appeared, setting the stage for an intense and complicated relationship. This author did a tremendous job of proving Jonathan's worth even while transforming some core personality traits that at first were unattractive to his advantage.
Emelia Mercier carried a past that haunted her yet drove her to reach her goals. Her sensitivity gave her a cautious and astute outlook on life that added to her love-hate relationship with Jonathan, preventing her from moving past him both personally and professionally. Emilia had a sophistication that was balanced well against her naivety and contributed beautifully to how her attraction to Jonathan evolved.
One of the things that stood out in this work was how Ms. Grey grew this couple's relationship as the character of Emelia matured. The back and forth dynamic of this pair gave this story a nice edge using underlying taboo and angst as a foundation. The emotions in this work were palpable and seductive to Jonathan, Emelia and readers alike, moving this story with a slow blistering heat and well-orchestrated interactions. This couple's attraction was made that much better with its battle between tentativeness and assertiveness.
R.S. Grey's writing overflows with feelings and depth. Her plots are three-dimensional with each layer building a story that shows that you can never take her portrayals at face value. Filled with interactions that are as interesting as they are meaningful, this author knows how to captivate her audience. A standout Jenerated Reviews read, The Professor will exceed your expectations and leave you wanting more of R.S. Grey's wonderful stories!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
Siobhan Davis' no filter take on the intrigue and evil machinations of the underworld of the Mafia will keep her readers on the edge of their seats in Vengeance of a Mafia Queen!
The darkness of Catarina Conti that arose from unimaginable pain and abuse is put to the test in Vengeance of a Mafia Queen as she was faced with the unexpected in the form of Massimo Greco. This pair's instant attraction and Catarina's emotional dilemma drove this story for an intense and often brutal journey to a happily ever after. Ms. Davis was able to balance out not only Catarina's humanity but allow her to believably rise to the top in a world traditionally dominated by men. This was one strong heroine!
Massimo Greco had the depraved and corrupt legacy of his family to overcome as he took on the mantle of Don. His progressive attitude toward women contrasted beautifully with his ingrained need to take care of women making it impossible not to swoon over him even at his instinctive overprotective best. Massimo was not the kind of portrayal to be happy taking on the role of second in command but surprisingly he was willing to share his power as an equal with a woman he respected.
One thing that has become apparent with this writer is her versatility. No matter the subject matter she is all in and delivers fantastic stories filled with her signature jaw dropping revelations guaranteed to keep her audience spellbound. Siobhan Davis shows her strength at not glossing over and bringing difficult subject matter to her readers with a direct yet sensitive approach. Vulnerability and strength go hand in hand with this author and you should never underestimate her portrayals! Vengeance of a Mafia Queen from the Queen of angsty plot twist Siobhan Davis, is a win win!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While this story can be read as a stand alone it is connected to the Mazzone Mafia series. Readers overall reading experience would be enhanced by reading the Mazzone Mafia series prior to reading Vengeance of a Mafia Queen.*
If you are looking for steamy out of the box crazy Shauna Mairead is your fix and she takes it to the very edge with sharp turns and amazing twist in Delectable Lies, the first book in her Kings of Killybegs series!
From the start this book took off for a wild ride. The unexpected soon became the expected as one revelation led to another and nothing was as it seemed. The pages were full of well-executed action that kept this work, for a good portion of it, cranked on high. This author played ambiguity like chess pieces insuring that readers would be guessing to the end and left with a lot of questions for Ms. Maired's next installment of her Kings of Killybegs.
This story centered on Saoirse, who had always led a life of uncertainty, moving regularly for almost the entirety of her life. It was the failure of her mother to be one step ahead of their past that threw Saoirse into a whole new world where she had to understand the dark agendas of the other players to survive. The Killybeg syndicate was a huge learning curve for Saoirse. With lots of misleading attractions and interactions it was all Saoirse or readers could do to keep up with the intrigue busting out of this work. Rohan and Liam, good guys, bad guys, either character could easily fit into those roles and their pursuit of Saoirse was as relentless as it was hot and heavy.
Shauna Mairead brings to her work plotting that is as sharp as it is irresistible. The saying keep your friends close and your enemies closer is a full on maybe in this story because from the start no one's status was assured thanks to the adept writing of this author. With a good sense of her characters this writer shared portrayals that were as interesting as they were memorable. Delectable Lies was the perfect rabbit hole to get caught up in, great read!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. * *This work ends on a cliffhanger.*
Emery Rose has been known to indulge in good red wine, strong coffee, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. When she’s not working on her latest project, you can find her binge-watching Netflix, trotting the globe in search of sunshine, or immersed in a good book. A former New Yorker, she currently resides in London with her two beautiful daughters.
BROKEN TIES (Rixon High #4) by L.A. Cotton Release Date: May 19th Genre/Tropes: Sports Romance/Childhood Friends to Lovers/Best Friend’s BrotherBook 4 of the Rixon High series (standalone)AVAILABLE NOW!!! Amazon US: amzn.to/3EQpNnjAmazon UK: amzn.to/39c3SLvApple: apple.co/3rWfzMXKobo: http://bit.ly/3MBebr7Nook: bit.ly/3MvVHYRAdd to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/BTrixonhigh4Blurb: From 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 and 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 bestselling author L A Cotton, comes a slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Angst... drama... friendship... and football. Will you survive senior year?Poppy Ford has been in love with her best friend forever.But she’s firmly in the friend zone and fears she may never get out. Aaron Bennet has been dreaming of a football scholarship forever.But he’s not the Rixon Raiders star player, and he never will be.While Aaron is focused on proving himself, Poppy is hoping he’ll finally wake up and see what’s right in front of him.He doesn’t want to lose his best friend.She doesn’t want to lose senior year to a boy who doesn’t want her.But fate has other ideas for them.And when hearts get broken and dreams get shattered, will their friendship be strong enough to survive?Or will the ties that bind them finally unravel?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
Scarlett Cole is a writer who always stands out but when she shines she really shines and Love You Like That, book four in her Excess All Areas series, was blinding!
Alex King was so achingly hot the pages melted every time he took them over. Alex was complicated, progressive and one hell of a hero, you would want him by your side in your bed and most of all in possession of your heart. He stood out for not being perfect but for being kind, observant and being true to himself and advocating for those he cared about to be true to themselves. It is not often you find a hero so confident in himself that he gives his heroine the recognition and respect she deserves as an equal even while embracing the differences they have. This portrayal took a lot of abuse for being who he was and while painful at times it made him an exceptionally well adjusted person instead of a mess which was admirable all on its own.
Zoe, even while introverting and surrounding herself with substantial defenses to come to terms with her own hurdles, showed an incredible amount of bravery and strength. Bristly and off putting at times, once Zoe found her footing she was fierce, enlightening and a character that was as captivating as she was endearing. When Zoe realized that despite her ability to stand on her own, being capable of trusting and leaning on others while still maintaining her independence was not only empowering but freeing.
From the start it was apparent that Alex and Zoe were really well matched from their playful camaraderie, to their shared love of percussion, to their simmering physical attraction it was no surprise that they found their way to each other. Communication was so key in this pair's dynamic especially when juxtaposed against Zoe's fading ability to communicate by traditional means in the most basic way and Alex constantly battling to express his authentic self without abuse. As a couple they were true equals and partners who balanced each other by sharing the weight of their individual burdens. Alex and Zoe for all their success at being independent were two lonely people who spent a lot of their energy hiding their vulnerability and craving for, while resigning themselves to not finding, their person. This relationship blossomed when this pair opened themselves up to their potential not looking for the perfect person but the person perfect for them, someone who understood them on a whole other level and lifted them to their best place.
One of Scarlett Cole's strengths as a writer is she becomes her characters, meaning she does her research, finds out what makes her portrayals tick, so their triumphs, struggles and areas of expertise feel authentic. Sensitivity is always and foremost this author's goal when writing even when her characters do not experience kindness themselves, giving her readers stories filled with compassion not pity. Love You Like That, another Scarlett Cole story to fall in love with!
*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.*
Love is an inconvenience Anna Cavallaro doesn’t have time for.
By Virtue I Fall, the highly anticipated dark mafia standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author Cora Reilly is coming June 28th, and we have the first look at the jaw-dropping cover!
Love is an inconvenience Anna Cavallaro doesn’t have time for.
She only has one goal: to become a fashion designer. Chicago’s elite already copies her style religiously, not least because she’s the daughter of the city’s notorious mafia boss.
When she’s accepted at a world-famous fashion institute in Paris, her father’s condition is to take her bodyguard along.
Anna definitely wouldn’t mind a few weeks of no-strings-attached fun with her brooding protector.
Santino Bianchi became the Outfit’s enforcer because he liked the thrill of the hunt and kill.
Babysitting his capo’s daughter is an honorable assignment he can’t refuse. His thoughts about Anna? Not so honorable.
Santino’s ignored Anna’s persistent flirting for years. Now, far away from home boundaries begin to blur. But Santino doesn’t have any intention to be the reason for a failed engagement and the ensuing scandal.
A summer fling in Paris.
Only two things stand in Anna’s way.
Santino’s iron will.
And…her fiancé.
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About Cora Cora Reilly is the author of the Born in Blood Mafia Series, The Camorra Chronicles and many other books, most of them featuring dangerously sexy bad boys. Before she found her passion in romance books, she was a traditionally published author of young adult literature. Cora lives in Germany with a cute but crazy Bearded Collie, as well as the cute but crazy man at her side. When she doesn't spend her days dreaming up sexy books, she plans her next travel adventure or cooks too spicy dishes from all over the world. Despite her law degree, Cora prefers to talk books to laws any day.
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From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sara Ney comes a new series about strong, single girls falling in love: accidentally.
I never thought I would get pregnant in college.
When I did, I thought leaving Jack Jennings was doing him a giant favor—he had a bright future ahead of him as a football star—the last thing he needed was me and a baby standing in his way of his dreams.
Honestly? I figured he would eventually forget about me.
I would raise our child in secret and watch Jack on television, and the pain of what I’d done to him would heal.
The last person I expected to see on my brothers doorstep seven years later was Jack; obviously, or I wouldn’t have answered it.
A superstitious athlete, dreams were keeping him awake at night that were preventing him from excelling on the field—dreams he was hoping I could make…disappear.
He looked so good. So much older.
Kind. Handsome.
Turns out, he hadn’t forgotten about me either, and he hadn’t put our past behind him.
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.
FORCE (The Disciples Book 5) by Cassandra RobbinsRelease Date: June 9th Cover Designer: Lori Jackson - @lorilovesbooksjackson Cover Model: Jay Lam - @jay_lam89Photographer: Michelle Lancaster - @lanefotografGenre/Tropes: Age-Gap/Second chanceSeries Info: Book 5 of The Disciples series. An interconnected standalone seriesFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Cassandra Robbins comes an explosive, second-chance, age-gap, standalone love story about the dangerous Disciples enforcer and his fierce, secret obsession. Add to Goodreads:bit.ly/TheDisciples5TBRPREORDER IS AVAILABLE!!! Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tF1QeWAmazon AU: https://amzn.to/3wFCsr8Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3JFB1g6Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3JGv8iCVisit Cassandra’s author page for a chance at an Amazon GC: https://bit.ly/2r9oDygBlurb:I’ve made two impulsive decisions in my life, and both have involved the notorious enforcer of the Disciples MC.The first, I humiliated myself by spying on him.The second, I decided to throw caution to the wind and show up at probably the worst possible time.He’s dangerous, demanding, and able to consume me with just one look.He’s also on trial for murder, and no one in his club trusts me.You’d think I’d run. I mean, the cards are stacked against us.But I can’t escape my need, this all-consuming pull I have with him.He may be wrong for me, but he’s the very force that brings me to life. About the Author:Cassandra Robbins is a USA Today, Amazon Top 100, KDP All-star and International bestselling author. She threatened to write a romance novel for years. Robbins finally let the voices take over with her debut novel, The Entitled. She's a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic driven to create obsessive, angst-filled characters who have to fight for their happily ever after. Cassandra resides in Los Angeles with her hot husband, two beautiful children, and a fluffy Samoyed, Stanley. Her family and friends are her lifeline but writing is her passion.Connect w/Cassandra: Website: https://www.cassandrafayerobbins.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/cassandrafayerobbinsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cassiessassycrew/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CassFayeRobbinsInstagram: http://instagram.com/cassandrafayerobbinsPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/scarlletttGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17753407.Cassandra_RobbinsBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cassandra-robbinsAmazon: https://amzn.to/308y5WKNewsletter Signup: https://www.cassandrafayerobbins.com/newsletter
Zoe Atkins wanted exactly one thing. To be the world’s greatest percussionist. Instead, she’s on a tour bus engaged in a stupid bet with rock star, Alex King, trying to fill the hole left behind when her dream gave up on her.
The prickly former percussionist wasn’t supposed to steal his heart. With her distrust of lipstick and love of men’s pyjamas, she was everything playboy, Alex, didn’t want in a lover. At least, that’s what he thought when he bet her he could find her a hook up during their tour. Until he’s forced to watch the woman he’s come to desire leave the bar with her perfect guy, taking a piece of his already bruised and battered heart with her.
Now it’s up to the Sad Fridays’ rocker to use his passionate powers of persuasion to convince Zoe he’s more than her wingman. He’s her everything.
The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy.
Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.
I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I'm getting the chance to follow that dream.
Siobhan Davis's Moonlight in Massachusetts is a gift made with love for her devoted fans as it returns home to her Kennedy family with heartfelt updates!
Full of the pains and joys of being part of this family and life in general this short novel was all about being immersed in the emotions this writer's audience have come to expect from this series. Giving multiple POV's every Kennedy and their extended family has their say and there is no shortage of memorable moments!
Expect to laugh, cry and fall even deeper in love with the Kennedy family in this special epilogue. Moonlight in Massachusetts proves that there are not enough words in the universe to fully satisfy Siobhan Davis' readers' love of this beloved series!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*It is necessary to read the previous works in this series.*
Evil machinations pushed the limits of trust and integrity for both Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St James and school teacher Olivia Everett as they were confronted with clandestine schemes and deadly espionage in Anna Harrington's A Relentless Rake!
Alex and Olivia were as intriguing as the plot they were unwittingly pulled into sharing feisty exchanges and action packed encounters. This couple's outer appearances belied an abundance of secrets that burdened them both. As past mistakes and the expectations of others mounted this pair fought to maintain a hold on their tenuous growing feelings for each other. With a shared need for forgiveness and unconditional trust Alex and Olivia's attraction was as poignant as it was steamy. There was a kindness and sweetness to this couple, even in their most difficult moments, that was beautifully expressed by Ms. Harrington. That being said this author did a great job of sneaking in Alex's rakish charm with superb precision bringing this pair's attraction to the next level.
Anna Harrington can always be counted on to write well-rounded books focusing not only on the personal relationships of her couples but giving brutally honest glimpses into history. Showing the vast class distinctions that existed in Regency England, with special focus on the struggles of women in all strata of that society, she gives amazingly insightful looks into the world she is depicting. It is always refreshing to read her work and see how this author can not only elevate but empower her heroines even while putting accurate obstacles in their way for the period they lived in. Of equal importance her heroes are progressive in their views of women without seeming out of place for their time.
Consistently Ms. Harrington's exchanges are thoughtful, often showing her characters' vulnerabilities, humanizing them and making them relatable to her audience despite their placement in time periods other than the ones her readers live in. You would be hard pressed to find a storyteller as talented and entertaining as Anna Harrington in any time frame. A Relentless Rake brings the past to the present embracing its readers in a romantic grand adventure impossible not to be caught up in!
*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.*
Full of serendipitous mishaps and wonderful exchanges Ilsa Madden Mills’ Beauty and the Baller brings joy and love in another one of her fated love stories!
There is nothing better than when an author plays matchmaker with two people that seem to have forsaken love and is successful. NFL star quarterback Ronan Smith could have been tragic after the curveballs that life threw his way but instead he faced his pain, fighting his fears and ultimately allowing himself to be vulnerable. For a guy with a broken heart he certainly had a lot of it to give whether it was his passion for football, the people he cared about or the woman who captured his interest, his beauty defied his scars both inside and out. This was one swoony hero, no wonder he had a whole town vying for his affections!
Lively and fun Nova Morgan marched to her own drum keeping her heart and mind open even after having been dealt more than her fair share of hard luck. This character with her unfiltered honesty and fabulous antics made every interaction she had in this work special. It was clear from the start how Ronan could fall under Nova's irresistible charm.
Ronan and Nova's attraction ran hot and heavy with just the right amount of salty to make the chase very amusing to watch play out. Who cannot get behind two fighters who use their broken hearts as their most fierce weapons in finding their happiness. Ms. Madden Mills did a great job of making this pair work for the inevitable and there was no shortage of perfectly timed absurdity to keep this story entertaining.
Hard choices and even harder decisions gave this story a solid foundation and made it more than a superficial romance. Each of the secondary cast in this work added so much to this story building on the depth of not only Nova and Ronan's pain but their happiness and everything in between. This author's small town feel translated perfectly adding unique little touches to show the community that made Ronan and Nova stronger both individually and as a couple. The saying that it takes a village could easily be applied to this book and Ronan and Nova finding their footing in their love story.
Ilsa Madden Mills knows her audience but more importantly she knows her characters and this comes through in her work every time. This was a standout work showing this author's love of her story with each word she wrote. Giving attention to small details that others might overlook, this writer shares traits that are core to her portrayals making this her writing superpower and elevating her stories to ones to cherish. Ilsa Madden Mills' sensitivity paired with her quirky humor is always notable but really shined in Beauty and the Baller giving readers a story that might just be almost as good as actually falling in love.
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
“In this un-put-downable romance, Madden-Mills skillfully balances the emotional with the physical to produce a love story that’s equal parts scorching and sweet.” —Publishers Weekly
Beauty and the Baller, an all-new emotional and steamy opposites attract, fake relationship standalone romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is available now!
An NFL quarterback turned small-town coach gets sacked by a Texas beauty queen in this swoony, passionate romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills.
Gorgeous, talented, and brilliant, NFL quarterback Ronan Smith has the world in his hands. But after losing his career and his fiancée in a car accident, he falls into a pit of grief and bad choices. When a mysterious girl shows up to his party, he feels drawn to her and makes her his…for one night.
Former beauty queen Nova Morgan is on a mission. Scantily clad as a princess from a galaxy far, far away, she sneaks into a high-profile party to capture the attention of her favorite quarterback. But her hopes crash after an awful one-night stand.
Fast-forward two years. Broke and desperate, Nova returns home to Blue Belle, Texas, where, by a cosmic twist of fate, her broody neighbor is none other than Ronan, the shiny new football coach everyone adores. But he has no idea who she is.
The booster club keeps shoving women at Ronan to keep him in town. His solution? He proposes fake dating to Nova. But things heat up for real under these Friday-night lights when he realizes she’s the one who slipped away.
Has this jaded beauty found her forever baller, or will his past keep them apart?
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About Ilsa Madden-Mills Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her angsty new adult romances and romantic comedies.
Eight of her eleven novels have placed in the Amazon Top 10 Best-seller List: Dirty English #1; Fake Fiancée and I Dare You #2; I Bet You, Filthy English, and Very Bad Things #6; Boyfriend Bargain #8; The Last Guy, her collaboration with Tia Louise, #4.
A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.
She's addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online.
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Devil’s Angel, an all new arranged marriage with a twist romance from bestselling author Julie Capulet is coming April 14th and we have the stunning cover!
Three powerful families. Three arranged marriages. And one beautiful stranger with a secret who changes everything.
Cassidy They say family is something you’re born with. Mine abandoned me long ago. They say true love is a myth. Mine showed up as a gorgeous devil who almost killed me. I fought back. Our bodies and our hearts knew, even if our realities would never allow it.
Knox I’m one of five heirs to the Ramsey fortune and estate, a hundred acres of tropical paradise on the island of Kauai. I’m also the chosen one—a detail that’s about to ruin my life. My marriage will be arranged, to secure the alliance between families.
But when a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger literally slays me, she changes everything.
This is more than obsessive lust. It’s the kind of star-crossed love worth dying for. And it’s a risk I’m willing to take. Because settling for a future without her is no longer an option.
DEVIL’S ANGEL is a steamy standalone new adult arranged marriage romance set in paradise. It contains scorching hot love scenes and is intended for readers 18+
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About Julie Capulet Julie Capulet writes contemporary romance starring sexy, obsessed alphas and the sweet & sassy women who bring them to their knees. Her stories are inspired by true love and she's married to her own real life hero. When she's not writing, she's reading, walking on the beach, drinking wine and watching rom-coms.
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FORCE (The Disciples Book 5) by Cassandra Robbins
Release Date: June 9th
Genre/Tropes: Age-Gap/Second chance
Series Info: Book 5 of The Disciples series. An interconnected standalone series
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Blurb:
I’ve made two impulsive decisions in my life, and both have involved the
notorious enforcer of the Disciples MC.
The first, I humiliated myself by spying on him.
The second, I decided to throw caution to the wind and show up at probably the worst possible time.
He’s dangerous, demanding, and able to consume me with just one look.
He’s also on trial for murder, and no one in his club trusts me.
You’d think I’d run. I mean, the cards are stacked against us.
But I can’t escape my need, this all-consuming pull I have with him.
He may be wrong for me, but he’s the very force that brings me to life.
About the Author:
Cassandra Robbins is a USA Today, Amazon Top 100, KDP All-star and International bestselling author. She threatened to write a romance novel for years. Robbins finally let the voices take over with her debut novel, The Entitled. She's a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic driven to create obsessive, angst-filled characters who have to fight for their happily ever after. Cassandra resides in Los Angeles with her hot husband, two beautiful children, and a fluffy Samoyed, Stanley. Her family and friends are her lifeline but writing is her passion.
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BROKEN TIES (Rixon High #4) by L.A. Cotton
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