Tales of a bookworm 23

Friday, September 25, 2020

Take A Number-Blurb Reveal

TAKE A NUMBER is a sexy fake dating standalone that’s coming October 15 and we can’t wait!!!🍩 👔 🍩 👔 🍩

BLURB:

Fake dating the cute owner of a bakery Dean is an investor in sounds kind of messy…but messy can be fun.

Norah Donahue wants bakeries not babies, but her matchmaking mother won’t stop trying to play Cupid.

Dean Moser is a cocky stock market savant whose friends are all settling down, leaving Boulder’s infamous ladies’ man all alone.

When Norah needs a fake date for her parents’ anniversary party, her new silent investor is the perfect guy for the job. It seems like a foolproof plan…

That is until Norah decides to break her biggest rule and lock lips with Dean in the middle of the party to spite her meddling mother.

Turns out that Dean and Norah’s chemistry is sizzling hot, and mixing business with pleasure could turn out to be a recipe for disaster.

Or maybe they can have their cake and eat it too.

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Not Just Friends-Release Blitz and Review

BLURB:

A little harmless flirting never hurt anyone.

Jared Leighton

Presley, I screwed up, I’m sorry. You were vulnerable and I was supposed to be the good guy. Last thing I ever wanted to do was betray your trust, or worse, hurt you. I should never have even kissed you, let alone . . . yeah, well we both know how that ended. You’re my best friend’s sister for Christ’s sake, what was I even thinking? Clearly, I wasn’t. I’m so mad at myself, I want to break my own legs, save Tibbs the trouble. So yeah, I know this isn’t much of an apology, but I needed to make sure you’re okay. Let me know things are still cool between us or at least, what I can do to make it up to you. And it’s probably for the best if we keep this between just us. I swear on my mother, I’ll never touch you again.

 

Presley Tibbs

Leighton, not sure who you thought you were with last night, but it wasn’t some vulnerable little girl who needs protecting. I assumed that was pretty clear when I took you to MY bed. Don’t pretend that last night wasn’t exactly what we both wanted. We’ve been flirting with each other for years, and I finally got tired of playing games. As for my brother, he doesn’t and will never have a say in who I invite into my life or body—not his business. But if you’re scared that’s your hang up not mine. So save your apology, and your good intentions, and don’t treat me like I’m a woman who didn’t know what she was doing. Oh, and tell your mother I said hi.

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Audible: Coming Soon!

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My Review:

My Rating: 4 Stars

 This is the first book I have read by T. Gephart, but it probably won't be my last. T. Gephart has done something so few writers have done well lately. She wrote a strong heroine, who is strong enough to know when they need help and allow others to help them and that it's not a weakness to need help from another person.Presley was also fiercely independent at times.

One night Presley and her brothers best friend, Leighton, give in and sleep together. After sleeping with his best friend's sister, Leighton, end up freaking out about the consequences. The only problem is that Presley has a crazy ex boyfriend turned stalker and Leighton and her brother, Pitt's, will do anything to keep her safe. Now Presley and Leighton have to decide if they want to stay friends or if they should be a couple.

I enjoyed the hot firemen and how sweet Leighton could be. I liked that he wanted what was best for Presley and let her continue to be a independent woman. I also enjoyed what happened after the climax of the story and how the author dealt with the aftermath.

Meet T.

T Gephart is a USA Today and International bestselling author from Melbourne, Australia.

With an approach to life that is somewhat unconventional, she prefers to fly by the seat of her pants rather than adhere to some rigid roadmap. Her lack of "plan" has resulted in a rather interesting and eclectic resume, which reads more like the fiction she writes than an actual employment history. She'd tell you all about it, but the statute of limitations hasn't expired yet. But all those crazy twists and turns have led her to a career she loves--writing romantic comedy.

When she isn't filling pages with sassy and sexy characters with attitude, she's living her own reality show in the 'burbs of Melbourne with her American husband, two teenage children, and her fur child--Woodley.

She loves adventure, to laugh, travel, and strives to live her life to the fullest.


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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Drive Me Wild- Available on Audion

 ★  ★  ★ NOW AVAILABLE FOR AUDIO LISTENERS!  ★  ★  ★

"This book is everything--heart, humor, and just the right amount of heat. A perfect distraction!" -- Adriana Locke, USA Today bestselling author 

Drive Me Wild, a sweet and sexy small town romance that brings all the feels from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow, narrated by Rock Engle and Vanessa Edwin, is available now in audio! 

                                               

BLURB:

When Blair Beaufort literally crashes into Bellamy Creek wearing a ball gown and a tiara, I should have towed her car, said goodnight, and sent her packing.

I’m a mechanic, not a hotel manager. I've got enough on my plate trying to keep my shop from going under, my overbearing mother off my back, and my baseball team in contention for the league championship. I don’t have time for a former debutante with zero street smarts and a cash flow problem, even if she is crazy beautiful.

Problem is, she’s stranded in my small town, and I’m hiding a protective streak underneath my broody exterior that runs deep. So I offer her a place to stay and keep my hands to myself.

For exactly one night.

If only she weren't so gorgeous. So funny. So eager to please. She’s a disaster behind the wheel, but she drives me wild without even trying--at work, at home, in the back of my truck . . . I can’t get enough of the way she makes me feel.

But I know better than to think it can last. She wants a fairy tale, and I’m no prince.

So when it comes time for her to leave, there’s nothing I can do but let her go.

No matter how much it hurts to say goodbye.

Listen today! 

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Ryder- Release Blitz and Review

BLURB:

Country music headliner, crowd pleaser, legend in the bedroom.

You know how your mother always warned you that it only takes one time. Well, I'm proof of that.
One night with country music's hottest star, Ryder Merrick, and I got knocked up.

He promised me it wasn't just a one night stand.

But I woke up alone, and a few weeks later found out I was carrying his child.

I'm sure Ryder won't want anything to do with us. After all, he's famous for not believing in love. There's a reason he's never written a love song.

Why should he change his tune now? But telling him I'm pregnant still feels like the right thing to do.

All it takes is maxing out my credit card to buy a front row seat to his concert.

And then wait for him to notice me... and my bump.

Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

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My Review:
My Rating: 4 stars

Ryder and Kailey met at a music festival in New Orleans and had a one night stand. A few weeks later Kailey finds out she's pregnant and decides to go tell Ryder at one of his concerts. This was my first Prescott Lane book, but I enjoyed her writing and it won't be my last. This is the second book in the Merrick brothers, but can be read as a standalone.

Where to start? I loved how Kailey was sweet, but not a pushover. That's something a lot of authors struggle to balance. She brought light into Ryder's life, but she didn't let him tell her what she was going to do. Ryder is a tortured musician, but wants to do the right thing with Kailey and be a father to their child. Will Kailey forgive him for lying to her and making her a one night stand? Or will she walk away from Ryder after telling him he's going to be a father. I loved the twists and turns in this book and even though  I was expecting something to happen but I wasn't expecting what actually did happen. It's unusual for me not to get the twist right and I honestly was surprised by what the author chose to do. I can't wait to read more from this author.

Meet Prescott

Prescott Lane is the USA TODAY best-selling author of ALL MY LIFE. She's written several other romance books with strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes. She is originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, and holds a degree in sociology and an MSW from Tulane University. She married her college sweetheart, and they currently live in New Orleans with their two children and two crazy dogs. Prescott started writing at the age of five, and sold her first story about a talking turtle to her father for a quarter. She later turned to writing romance novels because there aren't enough happily ever afters in real life.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Grip-Teaser Blast

 Grip by Lacey Black is releasing October 15, 2020!

BLURB:

Lacey Black’s Grip is a second-chance, surprise-baby contemporary romance written in K. Bromberg’s Driven World project.

Mack

I live to race. It's in my blood--the smell of dirt and gasoline, the fast cars, the screaming fans. I was the king of a small track in Missouri with the world at my fingertips. I even had the girl, until a call came from the infamous Colton Donavan. I had a choice to make: my dream or the woman I loved. I couldn't have both.

When an unexpected surprise shows up on my doorstep in the form of a baby, there's only one woman I trust enough to help me. Lena Stanley, the one I left behind. But being in close proximity to her reminds me of what we used to have, and what I still want. Her.

Lena

The day he walked away to chase his dream was the hardest day of my life, but I powered through. I could never ask Mack to choose between me and the opportunity of a lifetime. That's why I pushed him toward the latter, despite the heartache it caused.

Now, he needs my help. The problem is it's hard to keep old feelings buried. Despite my best efforts, our connection is too powerful to deny. However, as our short time together draws to a close, I have another difficult choice to make. Only this time, I'm not just walking away from him, but his son too.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Scandalous Prince-Release Blitz

 "Stop what you're doing and read Scandalous Prince by Rachel Van Dyken RIGHT NOW! It's action packed with plenty of secrets and full of smoldering romance! If you love mafia romance, you will LOVE this book!" - New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy

Scandalous Prince by Rachel Van Dyken is now live!

A mafia romance about secrets and soulmates by Rachel Van Dyken, the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Eagle Elite series.

BLURB:

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep and miles to go, before I sleep. --Robert Frost

I was born under fire and swore to protect her until my dying day, I just never knew that one day, I'd be the very monster I was protecting her from.

She didn't know it was me.

She didn't know that I had no choice and would do it again and again to save her.

I may as well have given her the mark on her finger.

The one that shows where her loyalty must lie.

Because we don't sin in silence.

And eventually, you have to pay up what you owe.

My need to protect her turned into a lie to save her.

And when she found out--I turned in to the very monster I was trying to protect her from.


Watching Violet Abandonato walk out of my life was like a knife to the chest, a wound that refused to heal.

The bosses sent me to protect her, to watch over her even though I was the demon she fled.

We both carry scars.

But if all I can have is her hate for as long as I breathe.

I'll take it.

Because at the end of the day, I should burn in Hell forever thinking Chase Abandonato's perfect angel would pick me--over her perfect life.

"I broke you," I confessed.

"The worst part... is that you liked it," she snapped right back.

Welcome to the second generation of the mafia, may the best man or woman, be left standing.

May God bless our tainted souls.

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Meet Rachel

Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience.

She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable son, naked cat, and two dogs. For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com.


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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Ryder-Teaser Reveal

 Ryder by Prescott Lane is releasing September 24, 2020 and you can enter to win a signed paperback!


Blurb

From USA Today bestselling author Prescott Lane comes a standalone surprise baby romance between a country superstar and the girl he never saw coming…

Country music headliner, crowd pleaser, legend in the bedroom.

You know how your mother always warned you that it only takes one time. Well, I'm proof of that.

One night with country music's hottest star, Ryder Merrick, and I got knocked up.

He promised me it wasn't just a one night stand.

But I woke up alone, and a few weeks later found out I was carrying his child.

I'm sure Ryder won't want anything to do with us. After all, he's famous for not believing in love. There's a reason he's never written a love song.

Why should he change his tune now? But telling him I'm pregnant still feels like the right thing to do.

All it takes is maxing out my credit card to buy a front row seat to his concert.

And then wait for him to notice me... and my bump.

Giveaway: https://bit.ly/RyderGiveaway


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Saturday, September 5, 2020

Not Just Friends-Teaser Reveal!

 Not Just Friends by T. Gephart is releasing September 25, 2020!

Blurb

Jared Leighton

Presley, I screwed up, I’m sorry. You were vulnerable and I was supposed to be the good guy. Last thing I ever wanted to do was betray your trust, or worse, hurt you. I should never have even kissed you, let alone . . . yeah, well we both know how that ended. You’re my best friend’s sister for Christ’s sake, what was I even thinking? Clearly, I wasn’t. I’m so mad at myself, I want to break my own legs, save Tibbs the trouble. So yeah, I know this isn’t much of an apology, but I needed to make sure you’re okay. Let me know things are still cool between us or at least, what I can do to make it up to you. And it’s probably for the best if we keep this between just us. I swear on my mother, I’ll never touch you again.

Presley Tibbs

Leighton, not sure who you thought you were with last night, but it wasn’t some vulnerable little girl who needs protecting. I assumed that was pretty clear when I took you to MY bed. Don’t pretend that last night wasn’t exactly what we both wanted. We’ve been flirting with each other for years, and I finally got tired of playing games. As for my brother, he doesn’t and will never have a say in who I invite into my life or body—not his business. But if you’re scared that’s your hang up not mine. So save your apology, and your good intentions, and don’t treat me like I’m a woman who didn’t know what she was doing. Oh, and tell your mother I said hi.

Pre-order your copy today!

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Behind The Plate-Release Blitz and Review

 The most anticipated J. Sterling release of the year is finally here! You've waited years to meet Jack Carter's son and the wait is over! Strap in and enjoy the ride.

BLURB:

Chance Carter is the son of local baseball legend, Jack Carter. Now in his junior year at Fullton State, Chance is facing challenges he never saw coming. Failing a class will stop his draft season short, making him ineligible to play and pushing his goal of professional baseball even further away.

In steps Danika, a mouthy tutor from New York, who only wants to help him pass his class... NOT get in his pants. But try telling that to Chance. He doesn't trust girls and he definitely doesn't trust his new tutor. A lifetime growing up as a Carter taught him that.

But Danika has issues of her own. After an incident that happened last year, she doesn't trust athletes and wants nothing to do with them. And Chance is no exception.

The fireworks explode as the two try to deny the chemistry between them and family secrets are revealed. Chance doesn't know how to give up on something he wants and he's decided he wants Danika. There's just one problem... she has a boyfriend she has no intention of breaking up with.

How can he have her when she belongs to someone else?

Download your copy today!

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My Review:
My Rating: 3 Stars

It's Chance's junior year at Fullton State and he won't let anything stop him from cutting his draft season short, which means he needs to get a tutor so he doesn't fail a class. Enter Danika, a sassy New Yorker who is the best tutor at their school. Chance doesn't want a female tutor because he doesn't want to deal with someone who is just using him. Danika has a boyfriend, who she doesn't see herself breaking up with. The only problem is that as Chance and Danika get to know each other the more their feelings for each other start to go and the more the chemistry zaps between them. Will Danika break up with her boyfriend for Chance? Will Chance let a girl into his world?

This was a cute story. I enjoyed how their relationship progressed. I enjoyed seeing the side characters have a little bit of their own story. I liked Danika and how she stuck to her beliefs and thought things through. I liked Chance and enjoyed seeing his relationship with his family. This was a cute YA baseball book.

Meet J.

I'm a New York Times and USA Today best selling author of over 18 books! My goal is to write stories that you can get lost in, that will leave a smile on your face and a full heart.

If you can forget about the real world while you're reading and fall in love with my characters, then I've done my job. A lot of what I write has real life aspects in it, but that's what makes the stories so relateable- the fact that they could happen to anyone...and have!

I live in California with my only son, Blake. If you can't find me sitting behind a computer screen, then there's a good chance I'm sitting in the bleachers of a baseball stadium watching him play. I love traveling to new places, meeting my readers and living life with the Real Jack Carter. ♡

I know you have a million books to choose from and I am humbled, grateful and thankful each time you choose to read one of mine, or tell someone else to read them. Thank you.

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