September 2019

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

NEW RELEASE: Crazy Rich Cajuns

IT’S HERE!!!! Be sure to come back on Wednesday, Oct. 2 for my stop on the Blog Tour with a full review!

*“You can always count on Erin Nicholas for fun, sexy contemporary romance.”―Melissa Foster, New York Times bestselling author***

Crazy Rich Cajuns, an all-new sexy, small town, opposites attract rom com from New York Times bestselling author Erin Nicholas, is coming September 30th!

He wears suits and ties. He’ll one day inherit a fortune. He has a law degree. He shines his shoes, for God’s sake. What is she doing attracted to a guy like him? But she is. She so is.

She drives air boats on the bayou, drinks and cusses, and gives city boys in suits a hard time just for fun. Why can’t he get her out of his mind? But he can’t. He definitely can’t.

A weekend trip to Savannah for a fancy-schmancy party with his highfalutin family is the surefire way to prove that they have nothing in common but intense chemistry. And to maybe scratch this I’ve-never-wanted-anyone-like-I-want-you itch once or twice. Or five times.

But it takes only about twenty-four hours for the bayou girl and the city boy to figure out that they don’t really know much at all–about each other, or about themselves. And figuring all of this out is going to be downright crazy.

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My Best Friend’s Mardi Gras Wedding

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About Erin Nicholas

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erin Nicholas has been writing romances almost as long as she’s been reading them. To date, she’s written over thirty sexy, contemporary novels that have been described as “toe-curling,” “enchanting,” “steamy,” and “fun.” She adores reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines, and happily ever afters.

Erin lives in the Midwest, where she enjoys spending time with her husband (who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books), her kids (who will never read the sex scenes in her books), and her family and friends (who claim to be “shocked” by the sex scenes in her books).

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September 28, 2019October 1, 2019

Blog Tour w/Review: Six Goodbyes We Never Said

I did not know what to expect from this book and, to be honest, even after finishing it, I am not quite sure how I feel about it.

The story of Naima (who lost her father) and Dew (who lost both parents) was an interesting premise, and I thought the author would mostly tackle the process of how young adults grieve. This did occur, but it seemed lost in other aspects the author tried to address.

I did not care for Naima’s character. She was obviously angry at the world (as so many kids today are) and lashed out at everyone, including those who loved her most. It seemed as if she was also angry at her father for being in the military (which ultimately led to him being taken from her) and she took her anger out on everyone around her. She was rude and unlikeable a majority of the time. It is difficult to get behind a story where a main character is supposed to garner sympathy but doesn’t.

Dew, on the other hand, was more interesting to me. He dealt with his grief differently from Naima, and his attempts at keeping his life together were more believable. I liked his interactions with his adopted parents and laughed out loud at some of the scenes involving his sister, Faith. I would have liked more with Dew and less with Naima.

Ultimately this book is as much about mental health as it is about love and loss. As a former teacher, I can see some of my high school students being able to relate to the characters, but I did not find them particularly relatable myself. I also think that the emphasis on buzzwords and concepts like gender fluidity, non-binary, and other “of the moment” issues was detrimental to the story. But that is just my perspective. There may be others who love the way these topics were addressed.

While I did not particularly like this book, I would still recommend it. Just because it wasn’t my cup of tea doesn’t mean that others may not find it amazing. Give it a try for yourself.

September 27, 2019September 29, 2019

Teaser: The Amendment

THE AMENDMENT (The Contract Series #3) by Melanie Moreland Release Date: October 7, 2019 Cover Design by: Melissa Ringuette of Monark Designs Services

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Blurb: Richard VanRyan has it all. A loving wife, a beautiful family, great friends, and a career he excels at. He is riding high on the crest of life.

What happens when the ride stops?

When the unthinkable becomes reality and life may never again be the same? The Contract has changed. Can Richard and Katy overcome The Amendment?

Series Synopsis: The Contract Series Follow Richard VanRyan and Katy as they hate, love, and grow in this gripping, deeply emotional series.

Book #1 What do you do when the one person you loath becomes the one person you can’t live without?

Book #2 Richard VanRyan just added another description to his resume. Daddy. How will he handle it?

Book #3 When the life you know becomes the life you had, how do you cope? How will Richard and Katy overcome The Amendment?

About the Author: New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She’s learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story. Melanie is represented by Flavia Viotti at Bookcase Literary Agency. For any questions regarding subsidiary or translation rights please contact her at  flavia@bookcaseagency.com

September 26, 2019September 29, 2019

Blog Tour w/Review: Kiss Me Tonight

I seem to be in a “second of series” phase right now because I have read a bunch of books lately that have had me concerned for “sophomore slumps.” Fortunately, I believe that all of them have been successful, and Kiss Me Tonight is no exception. I loved the first book in the series but the second installment hits full stride, and what a fun read it was!

From the initial text message to the method of communication between Noah and Reagan, this is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I loved the interplay between the two, I thought the situations were unique, and I thought the author did a great job of staying true to the characters while creating a realistic scenario.

Nobody would ever think that a random dick pic could lead to something more, but in Reagan’s world, it does. Fortunately, that dick belongs to a decent guy, Noah, who got shafted (no pun intended).

What follows is an unfortunate event, which in turn leads to several realizations by both characters that they are meant for each other.

Oh yeah, and there is a panty-eating chihuahua, a fairly crazy great aunt, the usual best friend snark included in the budding relationship.

Honesty, it’s just as crazy as it sounds, and it is fun reading. Ms. Hart certainly knows how to turn a phrase and create dialogue that is realistic and relatable. I especially loved the banter regarding favorite TV shows. And yes, totally agreeable on the fact that Ross from Friends is one of the most annoying (read: worst) characters ever. Fight me on this (and I LOVE the show).

But you have to read it for yourself to get the full essence. The book even sets up the third in the series, which…YAY! If you haven’t read the first one (and why not?), pick it up for the raccoons, stay for Poosh. I promise you will not be disappointed.

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Cover Reveal: Hidden Tracks

Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Everything they need is in harmony

Astrid Sinclair fought hard to become a respected music journalist, not just the ex-wife of a rock god. Her new story is about Downbeat, a folksy rock band about to break through to the big-time.

Seth Riveau has been living a peaceful, small-town life for the last six years. When his old band Downbeat invites him to play with them, he can’t say no to a chance to start moving forward again.

When they meet at a music festival, Seth is intrigued by the cool, illusive Astrid, while Astrid is curious about the calm mysterious Seth. But he’s not prepared for the feelings Astrid causes, and she’s not ready to risk it all for someone new.

The rhythm is building a long time before they start to hear the lyrics. But what if Seth is moving towards stardom and Astrid’s totally done with the spotlight?

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About the Author

Zoe has been writing since she was a little girl, growing up north of Chicago. Since then, she’s lived in Ohio and San Francisco, and now lives near Boulder. She has a job she loves, but it doesn’t sound exciting to anyone else. She does yoga and takes dances classes when she can. She has a husband, who reads her romances, and an amazing little girl, who is way too young to read what Zoe writes (yet). She’s inspired by her family and friends, books and art and all the places she’s traveled.

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September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Books On Tour: Taken to the Grave

I have found a new series to get into (my list is getting long).

The second in the Detective Jo Fournier series by M M Chouinard was entertaining and intriguing (and sometimes that is a difficult combination to achieve).

From the first death in the office of a college professor, I had a feeling that I was going to like this book. Having worked in higher education, I am always interested in how accurately portrayed it is. I am happy to report that the author does an excellent job of detailing the politics and pitfalls of higher education faculty and staff.

The mystery itself was also gripping. By the time Jo and her partner, Arnett, caught on to the links between the victims, there were so many other questions to answer that I was kept off-balance as to who the killer might be – there were a few red herrings that helped to complicate the investigation. I did not mind those because they were well-written and did not seem gratuitous.

I liked how the author interspersed a few chapters from the killer’s perspective. This gave the depth to the motivations and made the story more interesting. I also appreciated the “cat and mouse” aspect to the search for the killer, because there were a few times that I couldn’t tell which characters were the cat and which were the mouse. To be kept guessing equals a good read in my book.

Usually I do not like it when there is random personal background thrown into a story, but in this book it worked. I enjoyed Jo’s visit to Louisiana and would love to see more about her family. I think it was good background to her character.

There were a few places where I felt that I missed a reference from the first book, but ultimately it did not diminish my interest in the story. In fact, I had to go out and grab the first one to fill in the backstory. In other words, this can be read as a standalone.

If you are a fan of crime thrillers, look no further. Go and get this one now!

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In a town full of secrets, the truth won’t stay buried…

When a girl’s body is discovered in a park in the sleepy Massachusetts town of Oakhurst, local detective Jo is shocked to the core. Because the girl is the second innocent victim to turn up dead in three days. And just like the first, a tarot card has been left by the body. The meaning of the card: betrayal.

After uncovering a series of threatening messages targeting the girl, a student at the university, and the first victim, her teacher, Jo thinks she’s locked the killer in her crosshairs. The primary suspect is a volatile ex-military student with an axe to grind for failing grades, and the frightened town is out for his blood. But the next day, a much-loved member of the community is found dead in her home, a tarot card in her mail. There’s no clear motive to link her death to the others, and the message on the card this time is even stranger: domestic bliss.

With a fourth body and card appearing the following day, Jo knows she’s running out of time to crack the code and bring the killer to justice. And the pressure only gets worse with heart-breaking news about Jo’s father forcing her to choose between helping her family heal or the victims’ families get justice. Can Jo find the twisted murderer sending the town into a panic before another life is lost? Or this time, will the dangerous killer find her first?

A completely addictive detective thriller that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. If you love Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Regan you’ll love Taken to the Grave.

Author Bio

M.M. Chouinard’s first fiction story was published in her local paper when she was eight, and she fell in love with Agatha Christie novels not long after. While pursuing a Ph.D in psychology and helping to found the first U.S. research university of the new millenium, the stories kept rattling around inside her skull, demanding to come out. For sanity’s sake, she released them. She’s currently at work on her seventh novel.

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September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Excerpt: Aries – The Zodiac Queen, Part One

ARIES (THE ZODIAC QUEEN #1) by Gemma James Release Date: October 1st

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Blurb: Twelve men. A virgin queen. One arranged marriage.

The first time I met the boys of the Zodiac Brotherhood, I was forced to my knees for the introduction. Still grieving the death of my parents, I was a child queen, a pawn in my uncle’s agenda for wealth and gain. As my guardian, he had the authority to arrange a marriage upon my eighteenth birthday.

That meeting took place six years ago. Now those boys are powerful men. Twelve virile men that want to own me.

And I must spend a month with each one. Bending and yielding to their desires and commands. Shedding pieces of my innocence so long as my virtue remains intact.

Because they want a virgin queen after the last month concludes, and my uncle plans to auction me off to the highest bidder.

Out of the twelve men, only one has my heart. And only one can claim my hand in marriage. If only it were up to me to decide.

Excerpt: I hold my breath as my uncle’s hand hovers over the line at the bottom. One flick of his wrist and a little ink, and life as I know it will change forever. That ink will be the start of the end.

Fighting tears, I watch my uncle scrawl his name across the bottom. He sets the pen down carefully, paying small homage to the significance of this moment and the destruction ricocheting through my heart.

“Excellent,” Liam says as he stands. “Before you take your leave, I do need a show of good faith from Novalee.”

I’m trying not to wither under the chancellor’s scrutinous stare when my uncle asks the only question in my head.

“What do you have in mind?”

Liam’s light brown eyes refuse to waver from mine. “A sexual favor as a show of her commitment to the contract. Her virginity will remain intact, of course.”

I jump to my feet. “I will do no such thing!” It’s a gut-instinct reaction—an absurd one if I take into account what will be expected of me in the next twelve months.

Liam’s only response is a challenging arch of his brow. “You’ll do it because I demand it.”

My uncle stands, shooting me a look of warning. “Remember your place, dear niece.”

“My place?” I cross my arms, incredulous, and glare at both of them. “And what exactly is my place?”

“That would be on your knees,” Liam says, taking a step closer.

“Why? Because you’re the chancellor?” I challenge in a scathing tone, knowing full well my mouth will get me into serious trouble with this man if I’m not careful.

“No, my queen. Though it’s customary to kneel in the chancellor’s presence, my reasons are a matter of logistics.”

“Logistics?” I say unbelievingly.

“Yes. The position will provide more efficient use of your mouth.”

I turn to my uncle. “You can’t allow this!” The plea echoes, and I’m positive everyone on the first floor hears my outburst.

Rowan sets a heavy hand on my shoulder. “Obedience to the Brotherhood is your duty, Novalee. Kneel before the chancellor.”

I stiffen my legs, refusing to submit even as my eyeballs burn from the impossibility of the circumstances, because no amount of begging for a different outcome will make the resolution on either man’s face waver.

Because there is no freedom on this island.

No rights as queen of a foreign nation.

No choice.

The unyielding weight of my uncle’s grip sends me to my knees. My chest heaves with indignation as Liam stands in front of me, hands at his back, shoulders wide as the bulge behind his zipper taunts me with what I’ll face for the next twelve months.

Twelve men.

Headstrong and virile.

And all of them determined to own me.

About the Author: Gemma James is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of a blend of genres, from new adult suspense to dark erotic romance. She loves to explore the darker side of human nature in her fiction, and she’s morbidly curious about anything dark and edgy, from deviant sex to serial killers. Readers have described her stories as being “not for the faint of heart.”

She warns you to heed their words! Her playground isn’t full of rainbows and kittens, though she likes both. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their four children—three rambunctious UFC/wrestling-loving boys and one girl who steals everyone’s attention.

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September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Cover Reveal: The Blossom Twins

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THE BLOSSOM TWINS

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Their parents thought they were hiding…

One beautiful summer’s evening, thirteen-year-old twins Ivy and Erin Westmore snuggle down in a tent in their back garden, giggling and sharing secrets.

When their mother goes to wake the girls the next morning, their tent is empty.

The alarm is raised and Detective Natalie Ward is put onto the case. When the twins’ bodies are discovered on nearby marshland, covered with deep pink petals, an icy shiver travels down Natalie’s spine. Everything about the girls’ deaths reminds her of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career, which saw a killer of the worst kind placed behind bars.

The next day, that feeling is heightened when she receives a chilling note saying ‘I’m back’. Is this killer a copycat or did Natalie put the wrong person in prison all those years ago? In a small town, where no stranger goes unnoticed, what is Natalie missing?

Consumed by the case, determined to prevent more deaths, Natalie misses the fact that it is her attention the killer wants. And to get it, he has his sights set firmly on her precious daughter Leigh…

Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter.

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Blog Tour w/Review: The Demons Beneath

Every so often, I come across a book that doesn’t exactly fit into the typical mold of a genre. The Demons Beneath is one of those books.

Part-demonic possession/horror, part crime-procedural, ALL interesting, this is a tightly written page-turner. From the introduction of the characters that read like a television show to the final twist literally on the last page, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The author did a fantastic job of creating tension in both plot-lines and keeping the reader guessing. The way the book is written made me feel (at first) as if I was reading two different books, which was unique. When the plot lines seemingly merged (no spoilers) it was natural but done in a way that ratcheted up the tension.

I liked how the main character, DI Daniel Graves, was not entirely put together. He wasn’t the perfect policeman; he had doubts and fears like any typical law-enforcement officer would. I appreciate when an author seems to understand law enforcement and the pressures they face.

I also have to say that the title is brilliant. There is so much in the book that is covered by the title but in different ways. It’s hard to explain without giving away plot points. Some people believe that demons do exist and are the cause of evil, but it also alludes to the personal “demons” that guide peoples’ actions or make them feel inadequate.

It’s challenging to write a review of a book this twisty without giving anything away. But I will say that while the rest of the book was very good, the end had a twist I did not see coming and made me want more of the story right away. Too bad I have to wait until the next installment in the series.

The Demons Beneath is a perfect book for the upcoming fall season, especially close to Halloween. I highly recommend it.

September 23, 2019September 24, 2019

Cover Reveal: A Favor for a Favor

A new stand-alone romance about trading favors, battling wills, and winning love.

A Favor for a Favor from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is coming January 28th, and we have the red-hot cover!

When I joined Seattle’s NHL expansion team, I thought it was the start of something great. But nothing ever goes the way you expect. Take my introduction to my new neighbor. She came rolling in on the hot mess express at midnight, making a racket while she tried to get into my team captain’s apartment. Did I mention that he’s married to a woman who definitely was not her?

Imagine my surprise when I end up with an injury that has me out of the game for weeks, and she’s the one to offer to help me. I should probably add that she’s not the captain’s mistress. She’s his sexy, pastel-haired younger sister.

So we come up with an arrangement: she rehabs me so that I can get back on the ice sooner, and she can add a professional athlete that isn’t her brother to her client list. Seems simple enough. As long as I can keep my hands to myself and my hormones in check.

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About Helena Hunting

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She’s writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.

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