The Reading Diaries

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

RELEASE BLITZ - HOT Limit by Lynn Raye Harris

Title: HOT Limit

Series: Hostile Operations Team

Strike Team 2 #7

Author: Lynn Raye Harris

Genre: Military Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Bodyguard/Single Mom/Military Hero

Release Date: May 9, 2023

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HOT soldier Ryder “Muffin” Hanson didn’t plan on diving into a frigid lake on a freezing day, but finding an unconscious woman in the water leaves him no choice.

Single mom Alaina Montgomery does the best she can to take care of her six-year old son, working as a cleaner in a women’s crisis center. It doesn’t pay a lot, but it’s enough to keep them going.

Until someone brutally attacks her and leaves her for dead.

Now, Alaina is terrified to be alone and fearful for her son’s safety. When Ryder offers her a place to stay, she can’t refuse. He’ll protect her and her child, plus he’s the kind of man her little boy can look up to. As the feelings between her and Ryder grow, she finally lets herself believe the future looks bright.

But the danger isn’t over yet. Someone is watching and waiting. And when the time is right, they’ll strike again…

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AUTHOR BIO

Lynn Raye Harris is a Southern girl, military wife, wannabe cat lady, and horse lover. She's also the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the HOSTILE OPERATIONS TEAM Ⓡ SERIES of military romances, and 20 books about sexy billionaires for Harlequin.

A former finalist for the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award and the National Readers Choice Award, Lynn lives in Alabama with her handsome former-military husband, one fluffy princess of a cat, and a very spoiled American Saddlebred horse who enjoys bucking at random in order to keep Lynn on her toes.

Lynn's books have been called "exceptional and emotional," "intense," and "sizzling" - and have sold in excess of 4.5 million copies worldwide.

You can learn more at her website, www.LynnRayeHarris.com, or visit her at her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorLynnRayeHarris. Lynn loves hearing from her readers! To sign up for Lynn's newsletter - where you'll be kept up to date about all of Lynn's books - go to http://bit.ly/LRHNews.

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COVER REVEAL - Kissing the Rival by Kaylee Ryan

Title: Kissing the Rival

A Kissing Games Series Standalone

Author: Kaylee Ryan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Workplace Romance

Cover Design: Book Cover Boutique

Release Date: June 15, 2023

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Charlotte

I’m not just kissing the rival… I’m falling for him.

Spencer Pennington has always been a shameless flirt, but when it came to being the best in our MBA program, all bets were off, and the competition was on.

Fast-forward a few years, and all it takes is a bar at a failed wedding and my silly kiss-rating system to lock lips with the enemy. Cocky as ever, Spencer claims he’s a ten and kisses me to prove it. I kiss him back to scratch an old itch, not expecting to like it.

Which is a huge problem, because Mr. Tall, Dark, and Tattooed from grad school is my new boss. And I want to kiss him again and again. Even if I only gave him a four.

Spencer

Charlotte Krause could be the perfect girl, if she didn’t hate me so much. I’m unsure if it was just me or guys in general, but she had this stuck-up, all-work-no-play vibe about her in college.

Imagine my surprise when I find her at the resort bar rating kisses like it’s her job. This carefree woman is nothing like the focused girl who turned me down at freshman orientation. And every time after that.

When I promise her I’m a ten, I see that competitive spark light in her ocean-blue eyes. There she is. She might have kissed me to prove me wrong, but I know I’m right about one thing.

She feels the spark too. There’s just one problem. It turns out her actual job is working for me.

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AUTHOR BIO

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she's not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.

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Monday, May 8, 2023

RELEASE BOOST - Cherry Picked by May Archer

Title: Cherry Picked

Series: The Sunday Brothers #3

Author: May Archer

Genre: MM Romance

Tropes: Brother's Best Friend/Age Gap

Release Date: May 2, 2023

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Never ask your brother’s best friend to… pick your cherry.

When I asked Jack Wyatt to help me lose my pesky v-card, I didn’t expect him to keel over in shocked disapproval and nearly tumble us down a mountain.

You might think a guy who's been reading romance novels his whole life would've figured out a smoother way to broach the subject, but in my defense, I’ve been pining for Jack for seven long years, just waiting for him to notice me.

Jack sees me as sweet, shy Hawk Sunday: his Pride and Prejudice-obsessed hiking buddy; his dependable employee; the honorary little brother he’s determined to protect, not…deflower.

But to me, Jack is everything a romantic hero should be: tall, gorgeous, kind, and brilliant.

Or at least I thought he was brilliant… until he started getting so many things so boneheadedly wrong.

Like refusing to do the deflowering himself, but also, erm... blocking any other potential plant-lovers from getting all up in my garden.

And like continuing to see me as someone who needs protecting, rather than a man who needs possessing…

A man who's determined to get his cherry well and truly picked this summer, whether Jack Wyatt likes it or not.

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May is an M/M author who lives in Boston. She spends her days raising three incredibly sarcastic children, alternating eating Jax and Tostitos, planning beach vacations, avoiding the gym, reading M/M romance, and occasionally writing it.

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Bout of Books 37

I'm a little behind this round I got my dates all mixed up.

I'm signing up to post here as well as my instagram (here)

Goals

Read 10 books and 10 Manga I have a long reading list this week.

I hope to review them as I read them.

I'm going to share my insta posts and reading update here.

Monday - Currently Reading

I'm going to be finishing my adventure in Wonderland with Craving Madness by R.K Pierce and the next installment in the Takane & Hana Manga

Finished Craving Madness review to come.

Tuesday - Diversity

Wednesday - Auto-buy author

The Wes and Oz Mysteries by @S.B.Biddinger is my current addiction. I’ve purchased all the ebooks as well as all the paperbacks a few times. I’ve devoured this series staying up late to finish each one. Wes is a fun quirky character with great supporting characters that are woven into the story. The author has done a beautiful job creating a captivating mystery that will keep you guessing till the very end.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

Hosted by The Book Date

New week new books. I'm all over the place with my reading tastes at the moment. I've got a few review books to read as well as some on my Dusty TBR list.

Finished

The Confidence of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer (Review)

The Resurrection of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer (Review)

Hades' Shadow by Ember-Raine Winters (Review)

Currently reading

Craving Madness by R.K. Pierce

Rest of the week

Not sure yet

What are you reading?

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Book Review: The Resurrection of Wildflowers

Title - The Resurrection of Wildflowers
Author - Micalea Smeltzer

Series - Wildflower Duet #2

Genre - Contemporary Romance, Age gap, Grumpy/sunshine

Format - Paperback

Published - April 6th 2023

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Synopsis

It took me a while to learn that sometimes no matter how much, or how hard you love someone, or something, you have to let them go. You can’t save a sinking ship.

Sometimes, you have someone else you have to be strong for, who needs you more.

You make a choice.

A devastating one.

And you hope, maybe one day, they’ll come back to you.

Review

I received The Confidence of Wildflowers in return for an honest review from the publisher.

The Resurrection of Wildflowers starts off 6 years after the end of the first book. Salem has returned for the first time to the hometown she left as her mother is dying of cancer. After everything that happened with Thayer she's not been back because she didn't want to see the man who broke her heart. She's hoping to avoid see him this visit but fate has another plan. He's not the same man he was when she left and he's determined to prove they need a second chance.

I love Salem and Thayer they have such a beautiful tragic story emotional love story. It's been an emotional roller coaster from start to the very last page. They have such a special connection that even the years apart didn't change the love for each other. They fit together so perfect and Thayer is just the most amazing man for our girl. They are perfect for each other it just took a little bit to get to this place.

I honestly think I spent most of the book crying happy tears and sad tears but that's because I was so emotionally invested in Salem and Thayer's story. They are hands down my favorite romance couple they are just so sweet together and real which I loved. They will always have a special place place in my heart. I don't typically read contemporary romance but this duet just sounded beautiful and I am so glad that I did.

This duet captured my heart it's beautifully written from start to finish. The author has done an amazing job creating a captivating story that sparks the heart as well as the imagination.This book has all the feels it's been hard to put down but sad to finish. I'm not ready to let go of Thayer and Salem yet. I just loved it so much it's a beautiful story. Highly recommend this is a must for everyone. I wish I could read this duet again from the beginning to experience how sweet and beautiful it is.

Friday, May 5, 2023

Book Review: The Confidence of Wildflowers

Title - The Confidence of Wildflowers

Author - Micalea Smeltzer

Series - Wildflower Duet #1

Genre - Contemporary Romance, Age gap, Grumpy/sunshine

Format - Paperback

Published - March 23rd 2023

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Synopsis

My future is a big ‘what if’ at the moment and I’m fine with that.

For the most part.

When Thayer Holmes moves in next door, the grumpy landscaper both fascinates and amuses me.

When he asks me to nanny his kid, it’s a great way to make some extra money.

It’s impossible not to fall in love with Thayer and his adorable son.

There’s a big problem though.

I’m eighteen. He’s thirty-one.

Falling for someone almost fifteen years older than me wasn’t part of my plans, but sometimes things happen when you least expect them.

Review

I received The Confidence of Wildflowers in return for an honest review from the publisher.

School has ended Salem's boyfriend Caleb is headed off to college in the fall while she stays behind to find herself. The new neighbor has her curiosity peaked his grumpy behavior something she needs needs to discover. An unlikely friendship develops between the two as she breaks down his walls and he mends some of her own. Salem decides it's time to end things with Caleb and see how things go with Thayer but her age keeps their relationship a secret as the pair grow together.

I love Salem so much even though she's only 18 she's stronger and wiser beyond her years. Thayer has his own charm once she get's past the grumpy landscaper that we met in his backyard. I honestly love Thayer for Salem he complements her so well as does she him. I love all the sweet moments between them as they do simple things like sunglasses and cupcakes.

I was so excited to dive right into this beautiful duet as I haven't read a contemporary romance in ages that captures my heart fully. This one is definitely an emotional roller coaster it gives you all the feelings. The author has done a brilliant job creating complex character you just can't help falling in love with. The story is beautifully written it was hard to put down because I wanted their happy ever after.

I highly recommend reading these back to back. You'll need to see how it all plays out in The Resurrection of Wildflowers. I honestly loved it even when it made me cry, the story is just so amazing. I think this duet is my favorite of 2023 and I can't stop telling people to read them. I just loved them so much.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

RELEASE BLITZ - Cherry Picked by May Archer