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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Tap Out-Release Blitz and Giveaway!

Tap Out by Alley Ciz
BTU Alumni #2
Release Date: September 9, 2019

Synopsis:

What would you do if you came face-to-face with your celebrity crush?

Rocky Steele is surrounded by professional athletes.
It’s her job.
As a physical therapist in a world renowned gym, she works with the best of the best, from NHL hockey players to UFC fighters. Celebrity status does not impress her. Nor do big, strong men in peak physical condition.
Nope.
When it comes to her job, she’s one hundred percent professional.

Enter Gage James.
Her celebrity crush.
And the newest fighter to train in her gym.
Where it will be her job to put her hands on every inch of the six foot seven two hundred and sixty pounds of utter Alpha male perfection.
She’s got this... Maybe.

Gage ‘The Kraken’ James is the reigning Heavyweight Champion in the UFC.
When he walks into The Steele Maker for the first time, it’s like he’s hit with a one-two punch to the chest in the form of a certain raven haired firecracker.
His coach’s daughter.
His physical therapist.
His every waking thought.

He’s in for the fight of his life.
The stakes are higher... outside the octagon.
Time to release The Kraken.
Game on.

TAP OUT is the second book in the BTU Alumni Series and can be read as a standalone. All your favorites return as a new cast of characters joins in on the fun. Prepare for major #SquadGoals as you get your first peak inside The Coven. This book features a hella sexy UFC Champ, feisty besties, the most awesome coffee house ever, scenes that might melt your kindle, and a heroine who can fight her own battles thank you very much. Time to tap gloves, HEA guaranteed.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44671695-tap-out

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Author Bio

Alley Ciz is an indie author of Contemporary/New Adult, Rom-Com, Sports Romances.
She's a stay at home mom to 3 amazing and crazy mini royals, a 95lb lab, and let's face it on some days her hubby is her 4th kid... But to be fair she totally loves him a a lot.
When she's not corralling her crazy mini royals she can be found writing the stories the voices in her head tell her. Caffeine is a staple in her daily diet since she does most of her writing late at night when the rest of her house is asleep, usually with her trusty dog Buke (short for Beukeboom reluctantly named after a NY Ranger even though she's a NJ Devils fan all the way. Is it any surprise she writes sports romances?
Pizza and mac-n-cheese are major food groups and she is a proud Potterhead and superhero buff.
She is a complete romance junkie and can always be found reading or listening to a book.

Author Links

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GIVEAWAY

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Monday, September 9, 2019

Tap Out-Review and Giveaway!!

Tap Out by Alley Ciz
BTU Alumni #2

Blurb:

What would you do if you came face-to-face with your celebrity crush?

Rocky Steele is surrounded by professional athletes.
It’s her job.
As a physical therapist in a world renowned gym, she works with the best of the best, from hockey players to MMA fighters. Celebrity status does not impress her. Nor do big, strong men in peak physical condition.
Nope.
When it comes to her job, she’s one hundred percent professional.

Enter Gage James.
Her celebrity crush.
And the newest fighter to train in her gym.
Where it will be her job to put her hands on every inch of the six foot seven two hundred and sixty pounds of utter Alpha male perfection.
She’s got this....Maybe.

Gage ‘The Kraken’ James is the reigning MMA Heavyweight Champion.
When he walks into The Steele Maker for the first time, it’s like he’s hit with a one-two punch to the chest in the form of a certain raven haired firecracker.
His coach’s daughter.
His physical therapist.
His every waking thought.

He’s in for the fight of his life.
The stakes are higher... outside the octagon.
Time to release The Kraken.

GAME ON.

TAP OUT is the second book in the BTU Alumni Series and can be read as a stand-alone. All your favourites return as a new cast of characters joins in on the fun. Prepare for major #squadgoals as you get your first peek inside The Coven. This book features a hella sexy UFC champ, feisty besties, the most awesome coffee house ever, and a heroine who can fight her own battles thank you very much. Time to touch gloves, HEA guaranteed.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44671695-tap-out

My Review:
My Rating: 4 stars

This is the second book in the BTU Alumni series and the second book by this author I've read. I felt the author did a better job this time going back and forth between the two main characters P.O.V's. Rocky is a physical therapist at her dad's gym where her celebrity crush has just joined as a fighter. I don't normally read fighter romances, but I enjoyed the this one. Rocky is a kick butt woman, who can handle herself in any situation. Gage knows this and doesn't try to stop Rocky from doing her thing. He's also someone who knows what or who they want and goes for it. The chemistry and friendship between the Gage and Rocky is awesome. This relationship isn't just based on looks, but they really get to know each other. Jake and Jordan from the previous book are in this book too so you still get a glimpse into their lives, while introducing more characters of various backgrounds. This series seems like it will have a sports trope for anyone.

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Author Links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlleyCizAuthor

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1175876972562082

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GIVEAWAY

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Royal Shark Release Blitz and Giveaway!

Royal Shark by Kylie Gilmore
Series: The Rourkes #6

Synopsis:

Adrian

I’m a gentleman and a card shark, so taking the lead on the new upscale casino on Villroy is a natural fit. I’m proud to run the place, especially given our flagging economy. Except, after a month in operation, it’s been proving to be more than one prince can handle. I need a right-hand man (or woman) to make this operation a success, and hundreds of jobs are counting on me.

And then my twin, Silvia, gets in touch about Sara, a girl we were close to as children when her family summered in Villroy. Ironically, at twelve, we swore a solemn vow to marry when we were twenty-five. We’re now twenty-five.

But that’s not why Silvia contacted me. Turns out that Sara, like me, loves poker, but now she’s in trouble, running a poker game in New York and upping the pot high enough to attract the wealthy underbelly of the city. Of course, I ride to the rescue with the perfect solution—a job, working for me.

Except the stubborn woman won’t stop her game, won’t leave New York, and won’t leave her sister, who’s all grown up. Now I find myself wanting her for more than just business, unable to leave her in such a dangerous situation. But my kingdom is counting on me to make the casino a success.

Something’s got to give.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45446252-royal-shark

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Author Bio

Kylie Gilmore is the USA Today bestselling author of the Rourkes series, the Happy Endings Book Club series, the Clover Park series, and the Clover Park STUDS series. She writes humorous romance that makes you laugh, cry, and reach for a cold glass of water.

Kylie lives in New York with her family, two cats, and a nutso dog. When she’s not writing, wrangling kids, or dutifully taking notes at writing conferences, you can find her flexing her muscles all the way to the high cabinet for her secret chocolate stash.

Find out more about Kylie and upcoming books at www.kyliegilmore.com. Sign up for Kylie’s newsletter at kyliegilmore.com/newsletter

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Hitched-Review

Hitched by Pippa Grant & Lili Valente
Release Date: September 3, 2019

Synopsis:

She’s the last woman on earth I’d marry….again.
Yet here I am.
Saying my vows. Again.
To save an alpaca.
At least, that’s my story.
But the truth might be a little more complicated.
I didn’t want to let her go the first time. But now I have a second chance to win over my wife.
We’re older. Wiser. And hornier.
This time, I won’t fail.

Hitched is a red hot, enemies-to-lovers laugh-a-palooza featuring a girl in need of a marriage of convenience and a man in need of a cold shower to keep from falling for his fake wife. They say opposites attract, but with Blake and Hope, they also combust...

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46179314-hitched

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Hammered

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Author Bio and Links!!!

Pippa Grant

Pippa Grant is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes romantic comedies that will make tears run down your leg. When she's not reading, writing or sleeping, she's being crowned employee of the month as a stay-at-home mom and housewife trying to prepare her adorable demon spawn to be productive members of society, all the while fantasizing about long walks on the beach with hot chocolate chip cookies.

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Lili Valente

Lili Valente has slept under the stars in Greece, eaten dinner at midnight with French men who couldn’t be trusted to keep their mouths on their food, and walked alone through Munich’s red light district after dark and lived to tell the tale.

These days you can find her writing in a tent beside the sea, drinking coconut water and thinking delightfully dirty thoughts.

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Saturday, August 31, 2019

Abandon- Review

Abandon by Rachel Van Dyken- AVAILABLE NOW!
Seaside Pictures #3.6 novella

Watch the book trailer: http://bit.ly/2ZiBHoF

Synopsis:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Seaside Pictures series…

It’s not every day you're slapped on stage by two different women you've been dating for the last year.

I know what you're thinking. What sort of ballsy woman gets on stage and slaps a rockstar? Does nobody have self-control anymore? It may have been the talk of the Grammy's.

Oh, yeah, forgot to mention that. I, Ty Cuban, was taken down by two psychotic women in front of the entire world. Lucky for us the audience thought it was part of the breakup song my band and I had just finished performing. I was thirty-three, hardly ready to settle down.

Except now it's getting forced on me. Seaside, Oregon. My band mates were more than happy to settle down, dig their roots into the sand, and start popping out kids. Meanwhile I was still enjoying life.

Until now. Until my forced hiatus teaching freaking guitar lessons at the local studio for the next two months. Part of my punishment, do something for the community while I think deep thoughts about all my life choices.

Sixty days of hell.

It doesn't help that the other volunteer is a past flame that literally looks at me as if I've sold my soul to the devil. She has the voice of an angel and looks to kill—I would know, because she looks ready to kill me every second of every day. I broke her heart when we were on tour together a decade ago.

I'm ready to put the past behind us. She's ready to run me over with her car then stand on top of it and strum her guitar with glee.

Sixty days. I can do anything for sixty days. Including making the sexy Von Abigail fall for me all over again. This time for good.

Damn, maybe there’s something in the water.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43208355-abandon

Buy Link
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2HQJP6K

My Review:
My Rating: 4 stars

This was a short novella that follows the drummer Ty from the band Adrenaline and a solo artist named Abigail. Ty and Abs used to date when they were younger until they broke each other's hearts. Now they have to work together for the next 60 days. The only problem is they both are still hurt from the past and both have tempers. Will they be able to come back together or will it crash and burn? I loved the sexual chemistry and the tempers flying. Rachel did an amazing job writing the hurt and the friendships in this story and I felt the book fly by as I read it. Both Ty and Abigail have reason to hate each other, however, sometimes there is a thin line between love and hate. Ty has to figure out if he can trust Abigail with his heart again and Abigail has to figure out if she can trust herself.

About the author

Rachel Van Dyken is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. When she’s not writing about hot hunks for her Regency romance or New Adult fiction books, Rachel is dreaming up new hunks. (The more hunks, the merrier!) While Rachel writes a lot, she also makes sure she enjoys the finer things in life—like The Bachelor and strong coffee.Rachel lives in Idaho with her husband, son, and two boxers.

Connect with her:

Website: http://rachelvandykenauthor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelVanDyken/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachVD

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

The Billionaire Book Club Cover Reveal!!

The Billionaire Book Club by Max Monroe

Synopsis:

It’s safe to say that I, Caplin Hawkins, the man most women would call The
Ultimate Player, have finally met my match, and man oh man, has my end game changed.

The Billionaire Book Club, an all-new hilarious romantic comedy from New
York Times bestselling author Max Monroe, is coming September 12th and we have the steamy cover!

The Billionaire Book Club Questionnaire

#1: Who is your least favorite character in the book?
Me—Caplin Hawkins. I am an absolute idiot.

#2: Who is your favorite character?
Gorgeous, addictive, insanely challenging Ruby.
She’s smart, driven, self-confident, and so beautiful, she makes my chest ache.

#3 What is your biggest takeaway from the story?
Ruby Rockford and I are meant to be.
I just have to prove it to her.

For the entirety of my adult life, I’ve been content.

Content in my single lifestyle, content in my stressful-but-extremely-successful job as
the main corporate counsel for almost every Fortune 500 company in North America,

and content in my playful, spontaneous ways.
I had no idea it was possible for someone to change my mind.

The endless women and work are no longer enough, and just as Ruby Rockford told
me—it’s about time I grow up.

It’s going to take a strategic attack from more than a couple brilliant minds to win her
affection, but luckily, I know exactly where to find the right guys for the job…

The Billionaire Book Club.

It’s safe to say that I, Caplin Hawkins, the man most women would call The Ultimate
Player, have finally met my match, and man oh man, has my end game changed.

I’m coming for you, Ruby.
And soon, you’ll be coming for me, too.

Add to GoodReads: http://bit.ly/2MGEbFV

About Max Monroe

A secret duo of romance authors team up under the New York Times and USA Today
Bestselling pseudonym Max Monroe to bring you sexy, laugh-out-loud reads.
Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of more than ten
contemporary romance titles. Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and
Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their
Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far.

Connect with Max Monroe

Website: https://www.authormaxmonroe.com/
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Bittersweet Moments Cover Reveal and Giveaway!!!

Bittersweet Moments by Emily Bowie

Steele Family #3
Release Date: September 18, 2019

Synopsis:

Not all true love has fairytale magic. Sometimes happily ever after can be bittersweet.
Brax:
I swear I was staring at a ghost. Raya Stratton died five years ago. But one shared look was all it took
to open a vault of secrets. With lies and greed unraveling together, we learn that a single mistake
could cost both us of more than we are willing to lose.
Raya:
The only way to escape my power thirsty father was to leave the only man I ever loved. We were
supposed to have our fairytale ending. Instead I tore that chapter out, burning it, along with the rest
of my future, in order to protect the secret that would show itself in a few months.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44174412-bittersweet-moments

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Author Bio

Emily Bowie is from a small town in Western Canada. She has been making characters come to life
through her writing since she was old enough to put her thoughts on paper. She loves her white
wine cold, her heels red, and her books spicy.
She married her high school sweetheart and they have two amazing children.
She is the author to the Bennett Brothers Series.
Recklessly Mine, Recklessly Forbidden, & Recklessly Devoted.
When she is not writing she can be found reading a good book, making digital scrapbooks and being
physically active—whether it is at the gym, going for a walk, or playing /keep up with her children.

Author Links:

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