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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Haven-Review!!!

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Brandon Dixon came into my life like a quiet storm. Powerful and intense. I was sure he was my fresh start. But it turned out life had other plans.

We’ve spent the past decade avoiding each other until we can’t anymore. And if I thought a younger Brandon was hard to resist, that boy doesn’t hold a candle to the man standing in front of me now. Bigger, broader, and more protective than ever, ignoring him is impossible.

The longer we fight our attraction, the higher and hotter the flame grows—until one night and one elevator change everything.

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My Review:
My Rating: 4 Stars

I love Bella's writing and have read every book, except the short stories. This is the last of the first generation Kingston's and I'm sad to see it end. Ashlyn is the step mom to most of the Kingston and has a 15 year old. She's been in the books since the beginning quietly at first until the last book where she really connected with Juliette. I was excited to get to know Ashlyn more and find out why she married the older John Kingston when she was so much younger than him and we finally understand why she made the choices she did.

Haven is a second chance romance between Ashlyn and Brandon. The two met when she was an Olympic skater and after spending one night just talking the two felt a connection. Things happened and 15 years later Brandon's sister is married to one of Ashlyn's step sons. The two have been around each other because of the Kingston family trying to avoid each other until one incident happens and the chemistry between the two that has been laying dormant for years picks up.

I enjoyed this book. I felt the romance was a little rushed if I hadn't read the previous books, but I was intrigued as to Ashlyn's past. This is a second chance romance and I feel those are usually rushed a little more because the two characters already have a past together and know each other. I loved her relationship with her family and especially her daughter Lindy. I love that Ashlyn has a big family who is always there for her whether she wants them or not and I love how protective Brandon was of Ashlyn and Lindy. It was great to see the other Kingston's in this book and I absolutely love their family group chats. Can I be included on those because they crack me up! I can't wait to read Lindy and Easton's book because I know with Bella's writing it's going to be amazing. I also loved the epilogue of this one because it ties up all the first generation of Kingston's and where they are in their happily ever afters. If you love romance, second chance, football and a little bit of a mystery I suggest reading this book if you haven't.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Risky Game- Cover Reveal!!

Stacey Lynn has revealed the gorgeous cover for Risky Game!

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Romance between them is strictly off-limits, but forbidden attraction has never felt so irresistible...I'm playing a risky game...

I'm the brand new coach of the current Super Bowl Champions. If that isn't hard enough, I'm also one of the youngest coaches in the league.

Coupled with a recently finalized divorce and the goal to take the team and the city of Nashville's fans by storm, my ex throws me for a loop when she says she's sending our daughter to me so she can take an extended three-month vacation.

Don't get me wrong, I love my little girl more than anything but suddenly becoming a full-time single dad and the Steele's new coach rocks the turf beneath my feet. I need some help and I need it fast.

Enter Ruby Moore.

The answer to my prayers. She's looking for a new start, is great with kids and is the perfect set of eyes to watch my daughter when I'm not around.

The problem? I think she is perfect for me too.

The other problem? She's not only my nanny, but she's also the younger sister of a guy I'm tasked with leading. She's way too young and sweet for me and the way she loves Amelia makes my heart melt. I don't expect her perfume to remind me of lazy beach days and for her smiles to become a craving I can't live without. But I can't stop thinking about her. Fleeting glances turn into deeper conversations and even more carnal nights.

Soon, she's a forbidden addiction I can't quit.

I know I'm playing a Risky Game, but can I keep the woman I've fallen in love with, while still maintaining the respect of the team I'm trying to lead to another Championship?

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Tight Spot- Release Blitz and Review!!

Tight Spot by Stacey Lynn is now live!

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When a fake relationship feels a little too real…. I’m in a Tight Spot.

I’m not a nice guy. I’m too rude. Too gruff. I want to be left alone and stay in my lane as one of the best tight ends in the NFL. Too bad management has a sudden problem with my image and all the fines I’ve been racking up.

Now I’m told I need to settle down, shape up…or they’re shipping me out.

Except no playbook could have prepared me for the Hail Mary pass they threw at me:

Enter Hailey Parillo. My fake girlfriend. She’s the Sunshine to my Grump, the Sweet to my Sour and the Smile to my Scowl. As ridiculous as it is, she agrees to play this fake game with me, for something in return:

Lessons in seducing a man and losing her virginity.

I almost balk at the idea, but I've got a career I don't want to lose in a city I don't want to leave.

AND little did I know this is the most important game of my life.

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My Review:
My Rating: 4 Stars

Dawson is a player for the Nashville Steel football team. After running into some trouble, courtesy of his sister, he now has to find a girlfriend and show the GM and owner of the team that he is settling down and cleaning up his public image. Hailey just recently got out of a relationship that didn't end well and isn't looking for anything serious when she is introduced to Dawson. The two come up with an agreement. Dawson gets the fake girlfriend to help clean up his image and in return he will teach Hailey how to seduce men and lose her virginity.

These two are polar opposites, but they work. I love how Dawson had reservations going into this, but loves his job and will do anything to stay with Nashville. We also got to see the other characters from the previous Nashville Steel books as this is the third one in the series. While, this is the third in the series it can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the other two. I loved watching Dawson grow through this process. He started as a loner but as time passed by he realized he wasn't really alone. I enjoyed Hailey and how open she was with what she wanted and deserved. Neither one was looking for anything serious, but sometimes life shows us who need. This was definitely a slow burn book and I loved the chemistry between Dawson and Hailey. I can't wait to see who of the Nashville Steel Stacey Lynn writes about next.

Meet Stacey

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Time Out-Release Blitz and Review!

Time Out by Stacey Lynn is now live!

BLURB:

A one-night stand with a sexy stranger has me in over my head and calling time out…

Most of my team celebrated our Monday Night Football win with family and a few drinks. I celebrated mine with a smoking hot brunette.

One wild night of passion, with chemistry off the charts, we had our fun. In the morning, just when I was thinking of asking her for one more night—she bolted faster than I can score a touchdown.

It’s my rookie year. I’m breaking records and our team is gearing up to head to the playoffs. A Championship win is the only thing I’m focused on. Until my one-night stand shows up at my doorstep on Christmas Eve and drops a present in my lap that turns my whole word upside down.

Maggie’s pregnant. And the baby is mine. My teammate’s think she’s after my multi-million-dollar contract, but I believe her. Either way, I’m not the kind of guy who walks away from his responsibilities.

Now Maggie’s living under my roof and getting under my skin. I want her close so I can take care of her and our future child.

If only I could keep my hands off her, my life would be a hell of a lot less complicated.

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My Review:
My Rating: 4 stars

After winning a football game Davis decides to go to a local pub instead of going out with his teammates where he runs into Maggie, whose down on her luck right now. After a couple of drinks, nachos and some conversation the two go back to Davis' apartment and have a wild night together. The next morning Maggie slips out just when Davis is getting ready to ask her if they could have some more time together. A few months later Maggie finds out she's pregnant and goes to tell Davis. As the two deal with this unplanned pregnancy they realize the chemistry is still there from the night they met. Maggie just wants to be friends, while Davis is going to show her they can be so much more! As Maggie's pregnancy develops her past comes to light and the two must overcome the trouble that is headed their way.

Honestly, I loved Davis in this book. He is genuinely a nice guy, who behind closed doors has that sexy edge that is needed. He wants to take care of Maggie and their baby. Maggie grew on me. I wasn't sure how I felt about her at first, but I understand with her past why she was the way she was. She did frustrate me at times, but she felt real. I love how Davis was close to his family. I loved the chemistry between Maggie and Davis and how they had to trust each other and how protective Davis was over Maggie and their baby. I also loved seeing Davis with his teammates and how we saw Eden and Cole and the other characters from Sneak Attack, which is the first book in the Nashville Steel series. While Time Out can be read as a standalone I would suggest reading Sneak Attack too just because it was so good. I also like how Stacey didn't rush the pregnancy in order to just get to the baby part! Overall, if you like unexpected pregnancy, guy falls first, athlete, football books than you will enjoy this one.

Meet Stacey

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Time Out- Cover Reveal!!

Stacey Lynn has revealed the gorgeous cover for Time Out!

Releasing: June 13, 2023

BLURB:

A one-night stand with a sexy stranger has me in over my head and calling time out…

Most of my team celebrated our Monday Night Football win with family and a few drinks. I celebrated mine with a smoking hot brunette.

One wild night of passion, with chemistry off the charts, we had our fun. In the morning, just when I was thinking of asking her for one more night—she bolted faster than I can score a touchdown.

Now Maggie’s living under my roof and getting under my skin. I want her close so I can take care of her and our future child.

If only I could keep my hands off her, my life would be a hell of a lot less complicated.

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Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Sneak Attack- Review!!

BLURB:

𝑨 𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏…

I might have made it as an NFL quarterback, but I was still me—still living in my hometown north of Nashville and tackling being a single dad. The media assumed I wore a halo beneath my helmet, but they didn't know my tragic past. I was no angel.

Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.

Seven years is a long time to wait for a second chance. I tried to move on and live without her. Now, Eden's returned home to haunt me all over again, making me feel all the things I can't deny when she's near.

She might have her running shoes strapped on tight, but I'm desperate for her to stay this time. In order to do that, I need to find a way for us to put the past where it truly belongs, buried six feet deep with the person whose death still stands between us.

I didn't become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden's always been mine, and it's time she finally learns it, too.

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My Review:
My Rating: 4 Stars

Eden ran away from Marysville 7 years ago and is now returning to take care of Marley, an old neighbor and someone she deeply cares about fighting against an illness. She does not want to make a wave in Marysville since the last time she was there a huge mess was created with Cole and no matter how long ago it was Eden can't forget what happened that night. Cole is a quarterback for the Nashville Steels and is currently living in Marysville. When the two come face to face in the small town the sparks are still there stronger than ever, but Eden can't forget the role she plated in their past. Can Cole help her forgive them for the things in the past or will she run away again after she's not needed to help Marley?

This was a great book. It was hard in some parts for me with the way Eden helped take care of Marley. I l loved that Cole kept fighting for Eden even when it was against Eden herself. The two's relationship was more complicated than I thought based off the blurb, but it was beautiful. Eden had to learn to forgive herself and learn that it's okay to let people in. I loved meeting some of Cole's teammates and can't wait to read about their stories. Cole was patient and sweet and went after the woman he loved. Honestly if you are looking for a book with depth, overcoming obstacles, sexy times and a hero who will stop at nothing to get the woman he loves back then this is the book for you.

Meet Stacey

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Sneak Attack- Release Blitz!!

Sneak Attack by Stacey Lynn is now live!

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Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.

I didn't become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden's always been mine, and it's time she finally learns it, too.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Baby Blitz- Release Blitz, Review, and Giveaway!!

BLURB

Two pink lines won’t change the bad blood between us.

I haven’t always hated my brother’s best friend, but Michael Oliver gets under my skin and brings out the worst in me. He knows how to push my buttons, and I relish pushing all of his. He betrayed my trust years ago, so I’ve made it my mission in life to aggravate him until he admits he was wrong.

When his sister’s wedding brings us together, Michael suggests a truce for one night. If only he weren’t so handsome and smart, maybe I could resist the allure, but I’ve always been a little impulsive, and this man is my ultimate temptation. After years of pent-up frustration and unrequited lust, I finally let down my guard, and that’s all it takes for us to combust.

But like all bad decisions, the morning after brings a reckoning, and I leave his hotel room swearing to never waste another moment of my time pining after him. Who needs that grumpy jerk warming her bed? Not me.

I don’t let myself think about that steamy night together, or how it pained me to hear about his football injury, or how much I know he wants to get drafted so he can help his family. Because I’m cutting Michael out of my life for good.

Only the two little pink lines mean I can’t forget him. Even if I desperately want to.

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The Baby Blitz is a companion standalone to USA Today-bestselling author Lex Martin’s sensational college football romance novels, The Varsity Dad Dilemma and Tight Ends & Tiaras. Readers will love this sensual multicultural romance featuring a scorching-hot college football player and the feisty, but slightly nerdy girl next door—the one he swore he’d never make a move on.

Will Michael make the right decision if he has to choose between Maggie or fulfilling his dream of playing professional football?

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My Review:
My Rating: 3 Stars

Ever since high school Maggie has hated her brother's best friend Michael Oliver or as he is called in the book Olly. The two play pranks on each other and are now in college both trying to help their families with money and working their way towards a better future. In Olly's case he is focusing everything on Football and coming back from his injury. In Maggie's case she is trying to renovate her house on her own that she inherited, working part time and taking classes. Both of these two have a lot going on before they decide to cease fire and pull a truce on the night of Olly's sister's wedding. After years of bickering and tension the two give in to one night of passion. After a series of things happen the morning after the two end up not speaking until Maggie finds out she's pregnant. Now the two have to figure out if they are just going to coparent or could they actually be a couple if they can talk through their differences?

This was a cute story that showed different aspects of a college pregnancy that we don't always see. Maggie didn't have an easy pregnancy, but I absolutely enjoyed how Olly tried to help her through it. I struggled at times to like Maggie because I felt she was too stubborn to ask for help sometimes. I really enjoyed Olly's friends and how they became a little family. I also got annoyed at times because there was such a lack of communication between Maggie and Olly. If they would have just talked things out a lot of their problems wouldn't have been bad. This wasn't my favorite book of the series, but I did like how it showed different aspects with Maggie's pregnancy and I liked how Olly tried to provide for their future. I liked how Maggie was creative with saving money and still getting the things she needed. Both Olly and Maggie were hard workers. Overall, if you are looking for a enemies to lovers and siblings best friend with a little angst this might be the book for you.

AUTHOR BIO

Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of The Varsity Dad Dilemma, the Texas Nights series, and the Dearest series, books she hopes readers love but her parents avoid. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist, she resides in Texas with her husband, twin daughters, and a bunny named Dandelion.

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Sneak Attack- Cover Reveal!!

Stacey Lynn has revealed the gorgeous cover for Sneak Attack!

Releasing: March 21, 2023

BLURB:

I might have made it as an NFL quarterback, but I was still me- still living in my hometown north of Nashville and tackling being a single dad. The media assumed I wore a halo beneath my helmet, but they didn't know my tragic past. I was no angel.

Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.

I didn't become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden's always been mine, and it's time she finally learns it, too.

Pre-order your copy today!

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Meet Stacey

Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

Connect with Stacey

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