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Cover Reveal: The Scars of Life

The Scars of Life by K.L. Humphreys

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Series: The Working Girls; Book 4
Genre: Women’s Fiction



Some scars can run deeper than the ocean. Others are just a reminder of the mistakes we’ve made …

For Natalie Adams, being a working girl was never the plan but yet it’s all she can do. She wants more but knows girls like her never get a happily ever after.

Until an offer she can’t refuse comes her way. A job that’ll take her off the streets to somewhere safe and secure.

Richie Murphy was the man that broke her heart after only one night together, the man who disappeared without a word. 

Accepting Richie back, promises the life she’s always wanted, always dreamed about. 

Will Natalie be able to get her happily ever after?

Or will Richie break her heart and leave without a word yet again?


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New Release: The Warrior-Derrick

Meet Cover Six Security: Alphas. Protectors. Suckers for love. The Warrior: Derrick by Lisa B. Kamps is available now!

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These men never back away from danger—and always fall hard for love in Cover Six Security, an explosive new series from USA Today Bestselling Author Lisa B. Kamps. Derrick “Chaos” Biggs lives mostly in the shadows, tethered by nothing more than a deep-seated code of honor and the knowledge that his actions are for the greater good. A failed mission forces him to walk away from his former life and he finds a new purpose working with Cover Six Security. The rules aren’t quite as loose, the work is just as satisfying–and there’s no chance of his soul being swallowed by the darkness of his past. Or so he thinks… Lidiya Stephenson is caught between two worlds: one of her own making, and one born of the sins of her grandfather. When she’s threatened by the secrets of his past, she turns to the only person she dares to trust, an online colleague she knows only as Chaos. Trust is a valuable commodity, one in short supply as the couple navigates a confusing maze of secrets and deceit while fighting their searing attraction for each other. But time is running out and when someone decides that the secrets must die with Lidiya, Chaos is thrust back into the shadow world he’s come to hate. Only this time, he won’t be able to walk away–not without risking his sanity, his heart…and their lives.

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About the Author:
Lisa B. Kamps is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes steamy romance with real-life characters and relatable stories that evoke deep emotion. She likes her men hard, her bed soft, her coffee strong, her whiskey neat, and her wine chilled…and when it comes to sports, hockey is the only thing that matters! Lisa currently lives in Maryland with her husband and two sons (who are mostly sorta-kinda out of the house), one very spoiled Border Collie, two cats with major attitude, several head of cattle, and entirely too many chickens to count. When she’s not busy writing or chasing animals, she’s cheering loudly for her favorite hockey team, the Washington Capitals–or going through withdrawal and waiting for October to roll back around! For more information, please visit: www.LisaBKamps.com
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New Release: Identity’s Kiss

Title: Identity’s Kiss
Author: E.M. Shue


Series: Securities International; Book 6
Genre: Romantic Suspense



Kathryn’s life is secrets and lies. A CIA operative who regularly breaks the rules and conducts investigations within US borders. She wakes up every morning to look in the mirror at a woman that isn’t her, she is truly two women trapped in one body. When her sister is kidnapped, she’ll use the US government, Securities International and even the one man who ignites her body. The man that hates her, for her lies.

Tony will do anything to build his career back to where it was before his father destroyed it. As a deep cover CIA operative, he will annihilate the man that fathered him while using the one woman he denies himself of. The one woman that brings his dominant desires to the surface. He knows there is more to her than a runaway model, but he can’t crack her.

They embark on a journey to destroy one man and find her sister, but instead, they find death and destruction. When an act of selflessness turns into the ending, another rises from the ashes to make herself known.

Paige has waited years to be seen. She’s ready to step forward, but are they ready to get to know her?

After the truths are revealed and the explosions die down, will Tony find his future with Paige or will his heart always belong to Kathryn?







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Books On Tour: Silent Night by Geraldine Hogan

A good crime thriller should give the reader the feeling that they are solving the crime right along with the police. There should be ties between characters, and conflict that impacts the effectiveness of the officers/detectives (because that is true to real life). Clues should only come to light as characters discover them, but it’s okay to give the readers a few red herrings along the way to keep them off balance.

Given these parameters, I am pleased to say that Silent Night by Geraldine Hogan qualifies as a terrific crime thriller!

I will admit, the beginning was very slow, and I did sometimes feel like there was too much exposition. But I quickly realized that the author was setting a complete and detailed scene for the reader because once the action picked up, it was vital to have the information from the beginning.

As always, you will not find any significant plot points or spoilers here. I will say that I got the definite feeling that the author either was personally familiar with law enforcement or did a bang-up job researching because she hit the nail on the head with her descriptions of both methods and relationships between members of the squad, as well as investigative techniques.

Every reviewer has their pet peeves, and this is one of mine. I get frustrated at crime novels that don’t get those aspects correct; it ruins the book for me. Not the case here.

I also particularly enjoyed the way the author crafted the plot. There were times that I thought, “Oh, it must be this” (not revealing anything here, sorry) or “Aha, I thought so!” I love it when I am right sometimes and wrong others. Being kept off-balance keeps me engaged. There is little that is more annoying than a predictable crime thriller. Again, you won’t find that problem here; instead, you will find twists and surprises throughout the book.

Silent Night is the first in the new Detective Iris Locke series, and it is a stellar read. Just make sure that you have time to devote to this one because reading carefully is a must. If you skim, you will miss important information. I do hope that future books move a little bit faster, now that we have been introduced to many of the characters (or have we?), but I will be looking forward to the next in the series.  

SILENT NIGHT 

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About the author
Geraldine Hogan was born in Ireland. She gained an Honors Degree in English Literature and Psychology from Dublin City University and a Postgraduate Degree in Training and Management from University College, Galway. She is an Irish award-winning and bestselling author of four contemporary fiction novels under the pen name Faith Hogan.
Silent Night is her first crime novel, her second is due out in December 2019.
She is currently working on her next novel. She lives in the west of Ireland with her husband, four children, and a very busy Labrador named Penny. She’s a writer, reader, enthusiastic dog walker, and reluctant jogger – except of course when it is raining!

You can find out more about Geraldine here:
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Silent Night (Detective Iris Locke, #1)Silent Night by Geraldine Hogan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Many crime thrillers claim to be “absolutely gripping,” but sometimes don’t live up to the hype. I’m happy to say that Silent Night by Geraldine Hogan does live up to the phrase. There is a lot to wade through at the beginning, but once the characters and setting are established, the action takes off. The reader is taken on quite a ride through the twists and turns of the murder investigation. I thought the author did a great job of keeping the action taut because it kept me hooked to the end. For more thoughts on what was so right about this five-star read, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for a complimentary, pre-release, digital ARC of this book.

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New Release: The Way Back To Me



The Way Back to Me by Anne Mercier

AMAZON
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Series: The Way; Book 1
Genre: New Adult / College Romance

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My life was charmed. I had the best friends ever. We were known as the Fab Five and our futures were planned out.

In a flash, everything was taken from me. I don’t know how to live without them. I don’t want to.

I’m broken.

When I get to college, I see him.

Cameron Stone. Mr. Football. Mr. Popular. He’s definitely hot, but on the inside he’s vile. He made my childhood a living nightmare. I don’t know why he hates me or why he’s suddenly being so nice to me. All the sweet talk in the world won’t work. I know better.

So, why am I listening?

Note: This is a second edition with major revisions. The book does end on a cliffhanger with the second book (The Way With You – also revised) due out late October.






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New Release: Bullied, In His Arms



Title: Bullied, In His Arms
Author: K.L. Donn

AMAZON
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Series: In His Arms; Book 2
Genre: Contemporary Romance



Obsessive and determined.

Law Brentwood is more  than a high school kid. He’s more than he appears. Determined and on track to achieve his goals, he’s brought to a stop the day he meets Nell Tucker. When every primal instinct in his DNA surfaces and suddenly his world shifts and now he has new goals to attain.

Solitary and private.

Nell Tucker was used to the rude names, the back handed insults and sometimes — violence. After the loss of her mother, Nell’s dad moved them to the city where things were different. The pace was quicker and fitting in wasn’t so easy.

Until she met the new bad boy in school. The one with an intense stare that made her heart rate quicken.

Law makes promises no high school boy should, yet, she can’t help but believe him. Until she catches him in a lie. They begin to pile on faster than he can back track and soon secrets are revealed that neither had counted on. 

Law is determined not to hurt Nell, so he does all he can to gain her forgiveness, but at what cost to her already fragile heart?



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New Release: Sugar & Spice



Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander

*ebook is part of the Sweetest Obsessions Boxed Set *


Series: Spicetopia; Book 1
Genre: Contemporary Romance / RomCom


I’d always been the black sheep of the family. No wonder they picked me to play undercover boss at Sweetopia, the theme park my family owned. While they lounged in the lap of luxury, I’d be donning an apron to serve pastries at Cotton Candy Castle, one of our most popular attractions. 

But I was tempted to blow my cover when I met The Red Velvet Queen. She as wearing a costume and a fake jeweled crown, but this woman was absolutely breathtaking. I invented a baker’s dozen reasons to talk to her every day, quickly becoming addicted to her sweet, sugary goodness.

She thought I was just seasonal help. Too bad I was actually her boss. It could never be more than a fling … a fleeting one at that. Flings were what I lived for, so why couldn’t I settle for just one slice instead of wanting the whole damn pie?





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New Release: Black Horse



Black Horse by A.C. Williams


Series: Breaking Black; Book 1
Genre: Romantic Suspense / Dark Romance


“What would you do if the only man you ever loved was the son of the man that murdered your parents?”

In A.C. Williams’ fiery romantic suspense novel, Averi Ford’s future collides with her past with ferocious intensity. Averi Ford and Colt McClain have loved each other since they were children. They both come from a broken past. Colt’s mother died with he was young, and Averi’s parents were taken from her at the tender age of five. The same man is responsible for both of their broken childhoods: Tom “Black Horse” McClain. Now twenty years after the crimes that fractured both of their hearts, Black Horse is getting out of jail and he’s coming after the girl who testified against him: Averi, herself. Colt wants to hide her, but Averi refuses to run.

“Our past does not own us, and we owe it to our hearts to show the world that love can arise from the darkest of places. We just have to survive Black Horse to tell the tale.” 




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About the Author

My name is A.C. Williams, but you may know me better by Addison Kline. I recently got married and updated my pen name.

A.C. Williams is an International Best-Selling Author of romantic suspense and mystery novels. She resides in Pennsylvania with her family. She is the wife to an Army Veteran and the proud mom of their three sons. When she is not writing, she is immersing herself in music, reading to her heart’s content, and traveling with her family.

She is a member of the International Thriller Writers Association and while she loves to write in a variety of genres, A.C. always says “mystery is her game.” Some of her other favorite sub-genres to write include romantic suspense, psychological thrillers, crime, MC and mafia thrillers.

Some of her greatest influences to date include Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Harper Lee, Gillian Flynn, Emily Dickinson, Jane Austen and James Patterson.



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New Release: Dirty Pitch

Title: Dirty Pitch
Author: A.M. Williams

Kindle Unlimited!

Series: Boys of Summer; Book 1
Genre: Sports Romance



It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye .. or you wake up in Vegas married with no memory of the event. 

Callie has no time for a relationship. Who needs the hassle of a constant man when she can just run through a line of boytoys with little issue?

Derek was attracted to Callie from the moment he saw her. From her black hair, to her green eyes, he wanted it all. The only problem? She wasn’t interested.

It all goes sideways at a bachelor and bachelorette party and they end up tied together in an unimaginable way. Will they be just another statistic or will they figure out they’re meant to be together?







Dirty Pitch is the first book in A.M. Williams new series The Boys of Summer. It has hot men in tight pants, a splash of baseball, and as always, a happily ever after.
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A.M. Williams is just a simple girl from the south that found herself abroad. When she’s not annoying her cat or reading, she’s spending time with her husband and traveling as much as possible. She has a serious case of wanderlust and wants to go as many places as possible while she can. She loves Cheerwine, sweet tea, and North Carolina (eastern style) BBQ as well as those crystal clear waters on the North Carolina coast.
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Blog Tour w/Review: Beauty and the Bayou

Time for another visit to Autre, Louisiana, and I could not be happier!

This has fast become one of my favorite series. The setting is intriguing, the characters are realistic and likable, and the interactions are honest and humorous.

In Beauty in the Bayou, we get Sawyer and Juliet. Readers of the first two books (particularly Sweet Home Louisiana) will remember Juliet as the sister of Chase, the frat boy who stole an airboat and crashed into the dock.

I particularly liked how Maddie, Josh, and Owen (who met her in the last book) seemed to have already sensed that she would be perfect for Sawyer. This kind of intuition about family is one of the things that make the Landry clan so appealing.

My notes in the book consist of “love this moment,” and “this is a great scene,” so I won’t bore you with the details. You can read it yourself and find your favorites. But there are a few things that I would like to highlight.

I love how the author’s heroes always surprise both the women they fall for and, in turn, the reader. So often, heroes can be one-dimensional. They are brooding, or cold, or a playboy until they meet “the one.”

Ms. Nicholas’ heroes are multi-dimensional. Just as Josh surprised Tori in My Best Friend’s Mardi Gras Wedding, Sawyer surprises Juliet when he offers to braid her hair to keep it out of the way. There is no big announcement about it; it’s just a matter-of-fact part of his character. And, honestly, it makes him that much more attractive.

I liked the way Chase’s development paralleled Sawyer’s. It illustrated how much a loving, supportive family could influence a person’s path. That’s an important point, especially in today’s day and age.

But my favorite moment came near the end when Cooper stated that everyone needed someone to balance them out. Not only did that make Juliet realize her total feelings for Sawyer, but it was also an excellent commentary on relationships in general. People often talk about a “perfect match” when it really should be a “perfect complement.”

There are other character observations that give Ms. Nicholas’ books added depth, such as when Sawyer realizes that he both loves and hates the bayou; that can apply to anything that is important in one’s life, I think.

My only complaint was that a plot point towards the end involving Gus seemed to be very rushed. The build-up made the issue seem vital, and then it was over in a sentence. I would have liked to have seen that in more detail because it could have been a “big moment.” But that’s being nitpicky. I still loved everything else about this book.

As each member of the Landry family has met their match, I get a little bit sadder, because I am afraid that the author will run out of people surrounding this fantastic group. I’m hoping she keeps finding ways to revisit them.

Beauty and the Bayou (Boys of the Bayou, #3)Beauty and the Bayou by Erin Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am always excited to revisit the Landry family in Autre. They are currently my favorite group of recurring characters across the many series I read. This time out, it’s Sawyer who meets his match in the form of Juliet. You can read the synopsis for the plot line. Personally, I really appreciated how Juliet and Sawyer understood each other. They didn’t try to fix each other, they just “were” with each other. I did feel like the end was a little rushed, but that’s a minor point. I will read anything with these characters, and I can’t wait for Kennedy’s story. This review was written based on a complimentary, pre-release digital ARC of the book.

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