Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Teaser Tuesday

 


It's Tuesday time for a teaser from my current read. 

The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry 
Synopsis

A brand new enemies to lovers age gap steamy standalone romance.


A grumpy, reclusive New York billionaire meets his match in the maid who makes his

bed (in more ways than one).


When an older guy with a dirty grin and an expensive suit flirts with me from the next

barstool, I don’t realize I’m about to have a one-night stand with the man I desperately want

to work for.


After a night that leaves my world (and body) shaken, I start my summer job housekeeping in

a five-star hotel even though I’m determined to kickstart my career in tech. As I dust and

polish the Park Suite, in walks Mr. Dirty Grin—now with an icy glare.


Why is the man from last night who was so charming (and good with his tongue) so furious

this morning? As I piece together the puzzle, I discover the guest in the Park Suite is none

other than Ben Fort, the reclusive tech mogul I want to work for.


Ben has kept his identity hidden for years and he wants to know how I figured him out

overnight.


As he questions me, I don’t waste time telling him he’s a (super-hot) grump who needs to

lighten up—and give me a job.


I don’t want to sleep my way to the top, and he doesn’t trust me. But neither of us can resist

the sizzling sparks that fly every time I fluff his pillows.



Teaser

“On the run?” 

“Hiding out in hotels.” She says. “Lurking in corridors.” 

“I wouldn’t describe it as hiding. Or Lurking.” 

“Wouldn’t you?” She Cocks her head. 

“No. I mean, I normally have an apartment. I’m only staying in the hotel because… I think I might have a stalker. I think someone might have made the connection between me and Ben Fort.” 


What are you currently reading? 

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Book Review: Captive Omega

Title - Captive Omega 
Author - Ember L Nicole 
Genre - Omegaverse 
Format - Arc Review Copy 
Publication date: July 31st 2024
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Synopsis

I was an omega in heat.

One wrong choice.

And I lost everything.


For two years, I’ve longed to flee my cage. Alphas bought me, traded me, and constantly abused me. They taught me the only good alpha is a dead alpha. Now, I'm a pregnant omega with no hope of escape until one desperate act changes everything.


It was going to be me against the world until Lucas Security hurtled into my life. I have never met three men more determined to protect me. But it’s going to take more than two delicious smelling alphas to convince me I can trust them, or a handsome beta on a mission to impress me.


Garrison, Blaine, and Vaughn have nothing I want. They seem to have a default mode set to guard me, and they drop everything to take me to doctor’s appointments. But I know better. This world has taught me to rely only on myself. Trouble is hunting me down, and if I want to survive, I might just have to put my faith in Pack Lucas.


I’ve spent years learning to keep people out. So why do I keep wanting to let them in?



CAPTIVE OMEGA is book two in an interconnected Omegaverse series. It features a traumatized heroine and three possessive heroes looking to dote on their precious omega. HEA guaranteed. For readers 18+.


Review

I received Captive Omega in return for an honest review from Chaotic Creatives. 


Captive Omega is the 2nd installment in Their Precious Omega. The story while a standalone has the prior books characters sprinkled throughout the story and I feel that you need to read the first. I loved Resa so much she's such a great character and I'm glad this is her story from the little bit we got to meet her in the prior book. These men are a prime example why choose is my favorite trope they each complement, support and just work perfectly together. I couldn't pick a favorite as they only work so well together. 


I'm a tad bit obsessed with the omegaverse trope right now and I knew the moment I read the synopsis that I had to read them both and ended up devouring them one after another over the course of a couple of days. The characters are unique and each one brings something amazing to the pack I just loved them all. I felt like I really was able to connect with them as they are engaging and felt so real with real life issues. 


These are my first books by the author but I'm obsessed with her storytelling. Each story is beautifully written with characters I fell in love with and stories that I didn't want to end. I was hooked from the very first page till the last and ended up reading Captive Omega in just one long afternoon as it's chunky. I loved every moment it gave me all the feels even made me cry happy tears. I'm obsessed with the authors stories she's going on my auto buy list because I can't wait for the next one. Highly recommend if you like an action packed steamy why choose romance. 



 

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Book Review: The Wheel of Fate

Title - The Wheel of Fate 
Author - Mia Elliot 
Genre - Shifter Romance 
Format - Arc Review Copy 
Publication date: July 25th 2024
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Synopsis

A fate twisted by tarot... There’s nothing Knox Roffe wants more than to find his mate. He’s

searched high and low, scoured every wolf pack, but still hasn’t found her. He’s desperate, and

when he learns of a witch who just might have the power to locate her, he can’t say no...no matter

the cost.


Bailey Dennis doesn’t need a man in her life. She just got out of a toxic relationship, and she’s got

enough going on with trying to figure herself out. Still, she’s about to watch her best friend get

married, and part of her is a tad envious.


Can the Witch of Bonds bring a shifter looking for love and a human scared to get hurt again

together... or will her tarot cards leave the two with broken hearts in a tangled fate?


The Wheel of Fate is Book 1 in the Twisted by Tarot series, a collection of spicy novellas featuring

the Witch of Bonds and her soulmate magic.


Review

I received The Wheel of Fate from the author and Happily Booked PR in return for an honest review. 


First off can we just admire how stunning the cover is, first captured my eye and I knew I just had to read it. I loved Bailey she's such a sweetheart and Knox is just perfect for her even if he had to win her over in his wolf form. They just have this great chemistry that works even if they have been brought together by a little magic. 


I loved The Wheel of Fate it almost reminded me a little of the little mermaid because Knox couldn't shift from a wolf at first just like Ariel couldn't use her voice. I thought this was a very unique twist and really enjoyed the fact that he was a wolf when she first started to get to know him. I just love the characters they are easy to connect with and I was drawn into their story. 


I love a shifter romance and this one was done perfectly I was captivated by the story right from the start and didn't put it down till the last page. I only had one complaint that I wasn't ready for it to end. This is my first book by the author and I'm hooked. I loved every moment of Bailey and Knox's story and loved the concept for the world they live in. I admit I totally want to get my Tarot read now as I've always been interested. I can't wait to read more stories by this author. Highly recommend if you are looking for a steamy shifter romance. 



 

Monday, August 5, 2024

COVER REVEAL - Coerced Wife by Charmaine Pauls




Title: Coerced Wife
Series: New York Underworld #2
Author: Charmaine Pauls
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Touch Her and Die
Fake Relationship/Forced Proximity
Cover Design: Dark City Designs
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Release Date: November 18, 2024

BLURB
He offers me protection, but the bed of a killer isn’t a safe place to be.

I got myself in a predicament. Powerful people on both sides of the law want me dead. A killer needs me alive for his own selfish reasons, reasons I never could’ve imagined in my wildest dreams.
I’m not safe in the bed of a cold–blooded murderer, but I don’t have a choice. On the one hand, he offers me protection, and on the other, he tightens the noose.
I’m caught in his web of lies and deceit. Every truth that’s uncovered destroys me a little more. But he’s already injected me with his venomous seduction.

Before I know it, he’ll swallow me whole.
PRE-ORDER LINKS
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU


EXCERPT
As for the rest, desolation rips through me when I push the door open and walk through it. Every step I take is like walking on a bed of glowing red coals.
Saverio stands on the gallery, talking to Dante. His smile slips when he sees me.
“What’s wrong?” he asks, wrapping an arm around my waist.
I plaster a smile on my face. “Nothing.”
The way his eyes tighten in the corners says he doesn’t believe me, but he doesn’t push the issue.
I stand like a statue at his side while people file past in a steady row to prematurely congratulate us and to make mindless conversation.
A short while later, Luigi asks the DJ to kill the music. He makes an announcement, but everything is like white noise in my ears.
Saverio takes my hand and pushes a ring with a huge oval diamond over my finger. I can’t stop staring at the monstrosity that shines under the lights, the huge stone weighing down my hand. Saverio holds my gaze as he lifts my fingers to his lips and kisses the ring, something dark and deviant sparking in those eyes that resemble the color of an iced-over lake. Clapping follows and then cheers.
Lowering his head, he claims my lips in a kiss that lasts too long to be appropriate for the occasion. This time, wolf whistling sounds.
It all happens in a blur. The one moment I’m Anya Brennan, and in the next, I’m to become Ms. De Luca.
“Soon,” Saverio whispers in my ear, sealing that frightening promise with a tender kiss on my neck.


ALSO COMING SOON

Releasing October 21
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU



COERCED QUEEN
Releasing December 16
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
 
AUTHOR BIO


Charmaine loves to write dark and edgy romance that will melt both your e-reader and your heart. She's a mom of two teenagers, an adorable dog, and a dominant cat. Her country of birth is South Africa where many of her stories play off. Her French husband kidnapped her to the south of France where she currently lives with her family. When she's not writing, you'll find her in the kitchen baking cakes or in the gym lifting weights (because ... all those cakes!).


AUTHOR LINKS

Cover Reveal!

 

Ties That Bind Us by Nicole Knight


Pre-order now https://tinyurl.com/yh27kyuy


Synopsis

In this steamy mafia romance from newcomer Nicole Knight, Ava Moretti has the night of her life after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger. But when he turns out to be her mafia family’s sworn enemy and her father insists they marry for the good of the business, Ava has a decision to make that will change her life forever.

From strangers to lovers, from enemies to family, from mafia princess to . . . mafia wife?

Ava Moretti is a mafia princess with a fiery personality and an aversion to doing what she’s told. Nick Caponelli is next-in-line to lead the Caponelli mafia—he’s used to getting exactly what he wants. When they meet by chance one night, neither has any idea they are from rival crime families. After a night of passion, they are supposed to part ways and never see each other again. But fate has bigger plans, and soon Ava must make a decision that will change her life forever. What comes first: love or family?

For fans of Ana Huang, Rhenna Morgan, and L.J. Shen Nicole Knight’s steamy, intense, and action-packed mafia romance begins the Caponelli saga, in which Ava Moretti must face both her dreams and her fears as she weds mafia boss Nick Caponelli.

It's Monday! What are you reading?

   

 Hosted by The Book Date

New week new stack of books on my to read pile. I've got a huge stack on my list this week. I'm doing a little catching up. 

My scavenger hunt topic last week was 7th or higher in series. I didn't read as many as I would have liked. I did read some great ones though. 

Wed to the Alien Hunter by January Bell
Caged with the Alien Gladiators by Corin Cain 


Accidental Heiress by Emily Evans 
The Secret Hook-Up by Pippa Grant

The Walls Between Us by Haru Tsukishima I read the first 2 in the series. 

You're My Cutie by Nakaba Harufuji Vol 8 

How I met My Soulmate by Anashin Vol 3 

On my list for the new week 

All Geek to Me by Allie York it’s stupid cute and I’m enjoying it. 

Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe Releases Aug 20th 2024

Twisted Lies by Roxy Collins 

Secret Omega by Romy Lockhart

Let’s Do it Already! By Aki Kusaka

Checked Out by the Chupacabra by Wendi Gogh 


I'm hoping to get a few more inn I need to finish a few off. I'm taking the munchkin to It Ends With Us so I need to re-read it before Friday. 


I've got a few review books on my list this week so we will see how many I can finish. 

What are you reading this week? 

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Happy Release Day! + Review: The Secret Hook-Up

Title - The Secret Hook-Up
Author - Pippa Grant 
Genre - Sports Hockey, Baseball Romance 
Format - Kindle review copy 
Publication date: August 1st 2024 
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Synopsis

You’d think nearly dying trying to get out of a too-tight gown in a dressing room and being saved by a strong, competent man was a good thing.


Not so much, though, when that strong, competent man is your ex. Your secret ex.


And the reason you need a gown is because you’re part of a charity auction.


The charity auction where he gets into a bidding war to win you.


And now, because you’re one of few female coaches in professional baseball, and he’s the captain of the local professional hockey team, and he paid a ridiculous sum of money for you…


The entire city is shipping you. You can’t leave your apartment without getting a knowing wink from strangers. Your bosses want to use the publicity to have you jointly launch a new community outreach program.


That’s bad enough. It truly is.


But even worse?


Duncan Lavoie, the green-eyed, curly-haired, dimple-cheeked, hot-as-lava hockey player wants a second chance. And he’ll play dirty to get it.


The Secret Hook-Up is a laugh-out-loud romcom featuring the hot-as-sin hockey captain of the Copper Valley Thrusters, the Copper Valley Fireballs’ lady baseball coach he never got over, and a misbehaving formal gown. It stands alone and comes complete with a happily-ever-after.


Review

I received The Secret Hook-Up in return for an honest review from Hambright PR. 


I loved Addie right from the start a female baseball coach that's such a unique concept. She's so passionate for the game her life revolves around baseball all the time. Throw in a second chance with the perfect hockey player things are going to get steamy because Duncan isn't walking away again. I just love the chemistry between them it just works and I'm so glad they got the 2nd chance they needed. 


I'm a sucker for a steamy hockey romance they are currently my obsession and The Secret Hook-Up may have just stolen the spot as my favorite. I spent one afternoon devouring it because I had to know how it played out. I adore the characters they are all fun kept me giggling and I loved seeing past and side characters. I haven't read the series yet but I grabbed the first one and can't wait to enjoy all the romance ahead. 


This is my first book by the author and I can't believe I've been missing out so long. She's a beautiful story teller it's easy to get lost in the story and lose all track of time. The characters are engaging and you just can't help falling in love with them. I can't think of them any other way than Daddie now. I loved every moment of it and was very sad to see it end because I wasn't ready to say goodbye. Thankfully she's got a whole bunch of books to devour. Highly recommend she's going on my auto-buy list because I'm obsessed.