Book Tour & Review: The Alias Agenda

 

Title - The Alias Agenda 

Author - Holly James 

Genre - Mystery Romance Contemporary  

Series - Standalone 

Format - Paperback 

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Synopsis

In this modern blend of heisty hijinks, romantic tension, and madcap mystery for fans of Ally Carter, Catherine Mack, The White Lotus and , an undercover operative with a rookie handler who’s as hot as he is blundering must infiltrate a suburban mom smuggling ring while dodging a killer from her past…

She’s had dozens of identities—but none of them have ever fallen in love.

When confidential informant Erin Daniels is abruptly pulled off an insider trading investigation and sent across the country with just a few hours’ notice, she’s definitely not expecting her new assignment to involve infiltrating a smuggling ring in a . . . suburban mommy group? She’s also not expecting to meet a clumsy field agent who is hot as hell—or to hear that the man who handled her assignments for the last 10 years is dead.

Erin’s spent the last decade as a secret operative for the intelligence agency that arrested her con artist father—and ostensibly is keeping her safe from retribution. With her former handler the only constant in a life spent on the move, inserting herself into dangerous situations, Erin has to adjust to newcomer Cal Bray, and his sometimes-blundering attempts to protect her—all while trying to deny her growing attraction to him.

But before they can get too far into the mommy ring, a vengeful figure from Erin’s past reappears, bent on killing her—and coming uncomfortably close. Drawing on her years of experience and Cal’s best instincts, Erin is determined to exorcize her ghosts for good, and find out what a real life, on her own, is like—and if Cal is willing to lend a hand . 

Review 

I received the Alias Agenda in return for an honest review TLC Book Tours. 

Erin was a con artist with her dad till the day they ended up cought and she’s forced into doing missions for the intelligence agency. When she’s sent on a mission to watch house wives her new handler is very much unlike her prior one she’s hd for the last 10 years. Bodies start piling up and her past comes back to get her. With the help of her new handler Cal she may just make it out alive and learn the truth along the way. 

I really enjoyed Erin's character you can't help cheering her on through the story and I really felt like I was able to connect with her. I think Cal is a perfect partner on the case to team up with as they go after the mom group. I loved the little bit of romance tossed into the whirlwind mystery that has returned from the past to get her. I enjoyed the mom group they reminded me of playdates when my teenager was little. 

This is my first book by the author and i'm hooked. I ended up devouring this one ins just one reading session. The author has done a beautiful job creating lovable characters and a story that keep me captivated till the very last page. I enjoyed every moment of the story and loved the sweet sprinkle of romance between our main characters. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the authors books because this one was so much fun. 

Book Review: Realm of Shadows

Title - Realm of Shadows  

Author - Rektok Ross 

Genre - Dark Romance 

Series - Heir of Hades #1 

Format - eArc Kindle 

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Synopsis 

In a world where gods and monsters walk hidden among us, falling for the wrong guy might do more than break her heart—it might awaken a war.

College freshman Alysander Smith has never fit in her small beach town of glossy smiles and airbrushed perfection. All she wants is to escape and prove she’s more than just the punchline everyone laughs at. The only bright spot? Hayden Vassilios, her gorgeous childhood best friend turned campus football god—and the guy she’s been secretly in love with for years. But when she uncovers a dark family secret about her long-lost, deadbeat father, everything changes.

Alysander starts to wonder if her mother’s crazed whispers about ancient mythological bloodlines and a secret Underworld might be less delusion and more danger. Something old and powerful is awakening, and Hayden is at the center of it all. When the truth shatters everything she thought she knew, Alysander will have to walk away—or step into the shadows and fight for a love that was never hers to keep.

Realm of Shadows is a romantic fantasy retelling of Hades and Persephone. This is a slow-burn, best-friends-to-lovers romance filled with dark yearning, ancient mythic secrets, and a supernatural reveal that changes everything.

My Review

I received Realm of Shadows in return for an honest review from the author. 

I loved Ally she's such a sweet heart you can't help just cheering her on and connecting with her she's totally my kind of character. I have a lot of feelings about her best friend Hayes and her sister Amber that he's been in and on again off relationship. I have hopes for Hayes as the series goes because he needs a little redemption because right the his cousin is looking pretty good. 

I devoured this one in just one short reading session I couldn't put it down and I had to know how it would play out. I had some high expectations going into this one as this isn't my first book by the author and she doesn't disappoint she kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and left me dying for more. I didn't catch the gothic elements per say and it feel more YA or New Adult which is refreshing. 

Let's address how stunning is that cover it's gorgeous and totally why I signed up to read this one. Well that and i've read and loved all her books plus I'm a huge Persephone and Hades retelling fan. It's a slow burn story that made me want to throw my kindle across the room a few times and all the feels. The author has created another captivating story that has my obsessed with her storytelling. I love a cliffhanger and don't let that keep you from diving in. Highly recommend and can't wait to see how it's going to play out. I loved it and have huge expectations for the next book. 

Happy Release Day! Book Review: Trust

Title - Trust 

Author - Kathy Lockheart 

Genre - Dark Romance 

Series - Sinners and Saints #5  

Format - eArc Kindle 

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Synopsis 

He’s a convicted killer.

I’m his nurse.

And he saw my bruises.

Now he keeps getting hurt on purpose,

just to see that I’m safe.

As a prison nurse, I keep my heart locked away tighter than the men I treat.

No gray areas.

No second chances.

Especially not after escaping my abusive ex.

Then Knox Blackwood, the most dangerous man in the prison, winds up in my infirmary.

Whatever he did to get locked up remains the prison’s darkest secret.

He should terrify me.

Instead, he sees what no one else does.

The scars.

The flinch when a door slams.

The fear I can’t bury.

“Who hurt you?” he growls.

When I don’t answer, Knox starts showing up in my infirmary every day.

New wounds.

Suspicious injuries.

Getting hurt on purpose,

just for five minutes with me.

Just to make sure I’m safe.

I tell myself I can’t fall for an inmate.

I won’t.

Especially not one who’s now harboring a violent vendetta against my ex.

But every stolen touch feels like salvation.

And every whispered promise paves the road to our future.

Knox is one parole hearing from freedom.

If we stay careful, maybe he’ll get out.

Reunite with his daughter.

And we’ll have a life beyond these walls.

All I have to do

is keep Knox from killing the man who hurt me.

That’s the plan.

Until my violent ex steps into the prison

as Knox’s new guard…

From an International & Amazon top 25 bestselling author, TRUST is a forbidden romance featuring an obsessive, morally gray prisoner willing to risk his only shot at freedom to protect her.

My Review

I received Trust in return for an honest review from the author. 

This is the fifth and final installment in the Sinners and Saints series. Trust is one of my most anticipated reads of 2026 I've been excitedly waiting for this story. Each book in this series is a standalone but all interconnected. This is the story of Knox our last guy in the friend group and Harper who's just moved to town. I've been waiting since the beginning to learn Knox's story and it doesn't disappoint. 

 I've loved all the couples through the series but Knox and Harper are hands down my new favorite. I feel like I say that every time but I really enjoyed their story so much. Honestly I love them all every character has been easy to connect with and I can't help falling in love with them. This is a whirlwind action packed romance that kept me on the end of my seat till the very last page. 

I devoured Trust in just a single reading session I couldn't put it down and was hooked from the very first page. The author has done a beautiful job creating a captivating story that stole a place in my heart. I'm so sad to see the series end as I just wasn't ready to say goodbye yet. I've loved all the authors books she's one of my all time favorites. I'm working my way through her back list and have loved every book I've read. I'm having a little book hangover after finishing the final book in my favorite series. 

Happy Release Day & Review: Good For Her

Title - Good For Her 

Author - Tylor Paige 

Genre - Dark Horror Romance 

Series - Standalone 

Format - eArc Kindle 

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Synopsis 

Falling in love with her first love wasn’t part of her plan. Helping her kill the Hollywood elite wasn’t part of his. 

Hollywood loves a comeback. Too bad Evie Reyes didn’t come back to play nice.

Five years ago, she watched her mother—an iconic Final Girl—die on the set of Simon Says. Now, she’s back on the same studio lot, cast as the lead in the reboot no one asked for. But Evie’s not here for fame. She’s here for revenge—and she’s got six names on her list.

Sebastian Shaw is Hollywood’s golden boy, a walking six-pack with just enough charm to disguise the fact that he’s a professional liar. He also happens to be Evie’s ex. When he finds out why she’s really back, he doesn’t try to stop her. He offers a he’ll get her access to each of the men she wants to confront—in exchange for six chances to sleep with her.

No feelings. No strings. Definitely no dates.

As bodies pile up and the on-set accidents get harder to explain away, Evie walks a razor-thin line between staying alive and getting justice. And Sebastian? He might be the only person who sees her clearly—and the one person she can’t afford to trust.

This Final Girl isn’t just surviving—she’s stealing the whole damn show.

My Review

I received Good For Her in return for an honest review. 

After her mom’s tragic death Evie left Hollywood taking a break but now she’s back to get justice for her mom. Sebastian didn’t want her to leave five years ago now she’s back and he’s determined to not let her go. As they start filming the new movie for the franchise the bodies the bodies start piling up will Evie and Sebastian make it out or be doomed to follow her mom’s fate?

I loved Evie and Sebastian right from the start you can’t help cheering her on as she uncovers the truth and attempts to get justice for her mom. She’s a sweetheart who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty along the way and I felt that I really connected with her. I love the undeniable chemistry between Evie and Sebastian they are adorable. I loved our supporting cast they have some amazing friends that I would totally want to have my back if I was Evie. 

I devoured this one in just one reading session and was hooked right from the first page. This is my first book by the author and I’m obsessed with her storytelling. I’m not typically a horror reader but this one has just enough romance to keep me hooked. The story is beautifully written and I loved every moment of it. I’m looking forward to devouring all the authors backlist as she’s quickly become one of my favorite authors. 

Happy Release Day!

Title -Love Overboard 

Author - Kandi Steiner 

Tropes - Second Chance Romance

Format - Arc eBook 

Series - Knotty Puckers Book 12 

Publication date: April 18th 2026 

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Synopsis 

From USA Today, #1 Amazon, and BookTok bestselling author Kandi Steiner comes a sizzling, second-chance romance set on the high seas—perfect for fans of Below Deck and readers who crave angsty, high-stakes love stories.

Ember Reed is finally living her dream: chief stew on a Mediterranean superyacht, sun-kissed days at sea, and the star of Close Quarters, the hottest new reality TV show. But just as she finds her stride, the producers throw her a curveball—by hiring the one man who nearly sank her.

Finn Pearson was the one that got away. The boy who kissed her like they had forever, then left without a word. But now he’s the chef in her new crew, and the cameras are watching their every move, innocent, or not.

Even on a superyacht, there's nowhere to hide from the past. Every stolen glance, every whispered argument, every lingering memory threatens to ignite what never fully burned out. And as the tension spills into their day jobs, even the dinner service is spiralling into disaster.

They’ve crashed before… but could eight weeks at sea be their second chance to get it right? Or will it be the storm that finally sinks them for good?

My Review

I received Love Overboard from Keeperton/ Arndell in return for an honest review. 

Ember and Finn has this amazing connection two years ago on a yacht but when it came time to leave neither was willing to walk about from there plans for the future and everything ended. Now two years later they are back on the same yacht but this time Finn has a girlfriend and Ember has become chief stew it's her chance to prove she can do it. However, the longer the season goes the harder it is to deny the connection. 

I love Ember and Finn they have some issues but they are perfect together it's been two years but clearly that four months together left an impression. I enjoyed most of the crew each character has a unique personality you just can't help liking. They all felt very real and I feel like I connected with everyone but Ember was my favorite only by a touch as Finn was trying to push his way in as we share similar cooking stories and I say food is my love language too. 

First off Below Deck is my favorite reality TV show. I've watched every spinoff and every season so I had some huge expectations going into this one. They were knocked out of the water the author has done an amazing job taking one of my favorite shows and giving me an epic love story that stole my heart. I loved every aspect of this book it was everything I needed with all the drama and angsty yet sweet love story. This isn't my first book by the author but this is for sure my favorite. I highly recommend if you enjoy a second chance romance this was one of the best books I've read this year.