Pause, an all new emotional friends-to-lovers romance from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott is available now!

An unpauseable new romance from New York Times bestselling, Audie Award winning author Kylie Scott!

When Anna wakes up from a coma after a car crash, she discovers life has gone on without her. Her husband has been unfaithful—with her best friend—and she’s been long since replaced at work. While her old life is a distant memory, her new life feels like an empty shell. Then she meets the stranger who saved her life during the crash, and he changes everything.

Leif Larsen—tattooist, joker, and player—has his own scars thanks to the crash that put Anna in a coma. Helping her move on from her failed marriage, and create a new life, sounds like a perfect distraction. So when he needs a new roommate, he invites Anna to begin her new life with him.

Although their lives may have been put on pause, together they just might find a way to heal.

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Excerpt

Leif Larsen lives in a big old brown brick building with a sprawling dogwood out front in a cool urban neighborhood. No one answers when I press the buzzer. But according to the details on the scrap of paper the nurse gave me, I’ve got the right place. 

What to do? 

The rational response would be to give up and go home. Because hiding out in my childhood bedroom has worked out great so far (and this would be sarcasm). It’s been months since I left the house for anything other than a medical appointment. Weeks since I’ve heard from any friends. Right on cue, my cell buzzes inside my tan Coach purse. I don’t bother to look. Mom requests proof of life every hour on the hour. Not even dinner at the country club can distract her, apparently. Her parental concern for me is well past claustrophobic.

My hand clenches the iron railing against a gust of unseasonably warm evening wind. It’s been a while since I stopped using a mobility aid, but things can still feel tricky. The whole damn world does, if I’m being honest. So many things I took for granted have now been turned upside down. 

This is the problem with living the supposed dream. With having an airtight plan for your life. Meet Prince Charming and marry him. Find the perfect job. Only problem is, if something goes wrong, when reality smacks you upside the head and sends you reeling, then there’s no system for putting the pieces back together. There’s no Plan B because it never occurred to you that you’d need one. A lack of imagination on my part, perhaps.

A motorcycle pulls up to the curb and it’s like everything happens in slow motion. Something about this long, lean man just makes time want to stand still. A denim-clad leg is swung over the back of the iron beast. A helmet is removed and shoulder-length hair tumbles free. High cheekbones and perfect lips are framed by stubble and all I can do is stare.

I don’t know if I’m intimidated or turned on or what.

“Can I help y . . .” he begins. There’s the faintest spark of recognition in his eyes.

I continue to stand there frozen.

“Fuck me,” he mutters, stalking closer. His gaze slides over me from top to toe, lingering on the small scars on my left cheek from the glass. There’s no attempt made to hide his curiosity. “It’s really you.”

Nichelle the nurse described him as being a nice young man. Nothing more. Certainly nothing that would prepare me for this. And I dispute “nice.” Ripped denim, battered leather, and a Harley-Davidson motorbike are not nice.

“Never seen you conscious before,” he says, getting even closer.

I just blink.

From beneath the collar and cuffs of his leather jacket emerge colorful tattoos. Lots of them. Blue waves and black letters. Red flames and white flowers. The man is a walking, talking piece of art. My parents would be horrified. Ryan too, for that matter. Not that any of their opinions matter. I need to forge my own path. Go my own way.

“How did you find me?” he asks with a faint frown.

“Oh. Ah.” I smooth down the front of my pale blue midi-length linen summer dress. My dark hair is slicked back in a low ponytail and my makeup is simple but perfect. It’s nice having some things I can control. “One of the nurses from the ICU told me about you and I wanted to come say thank you. But maybe an apology would be more in order?”

For a moment he pauses, then he asks, “Do you want to come in?”

Good question. The fact is, I don’t know. Nor do I know how to do this. Something made obvious when my mouth opens, but nothing comes out. So much nothing for such a length of time that it’s beyond embarrassing. Dammit. Whatever it is I came here looking for, it wasn’t this. Him. Whatever.

“We’ve never properly met, have we?” He holds out his big hand. “Hi, I’m Leif.”

“Anna.” 

While I’m tentative, he shows no such reserve. Strong, warm fingers enfold my own stiff and cold ones. There’s no attempt at a dominating handshake or groping. He gives my hand a squeeze, just the one gentle squeeze, before setting me free. 

“I’d say it’s nice to meet you, but that would be weird.” He grins conspiratorially and oh my God. Everything low in my stomach wakes up and takes notice. Shame on my lady parts, but the chemical pull of the man is ridiculous. It takes me a minute to remember that I’m a married woman. Mostly. Well, somewhat anyway. I certainly have no business smiling at him like I am. My life is messed up enough without adding a crush. Perhaps it’s in reaction to me, I don’t know, but the mirth disappears and his gaze becomes serious. A little bleak even. “I still have nightmares about that day, you know?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Not your fault.”

“I shouldn’t have come.”

“Don’t, Anna. Don’t look like that. I didn’t tell you to hurt you or make you uncomfortable. I was just . . . sharing.” His expression changes again, a more subdued smile taking the place of the brief hint of trauma. Then he suddenly winks at me all flirty like. I don’t know how to react. I can barely keep up. The man is a whirlwind. “Want to come in and have a beer with me?”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

“I just . . . I don’t want to remind you of things you’d rather—”

“I want you to come inside. I wouldn’t have asked otherwise.”

A drink with a pretty wild man that I have a strange sort of history with or a swift return to safety and boredom? I don’t overthink it. I don’t even hesitate. “Then yes, Leif. I’d love to.”

About Kylie Scott
Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

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Pause

By: Kylie Scott

Release Date: July 13, 2021

Publisher: Kylie Scott

Author Website: https://kyliescott.com/

5 Stars

Two people brought together in tragedy find a way to move on both together and apart in Kylie Scott's Pause.

It was impossible not to be taken in by the charm of this works leads Leif and Anna. Joined together by a horrific accident that left both with visible and hidden scars this couple's journey was engrossing. Leif and Anna pushed and pulled the best out of each other as they each learned to come to grips with a life event that was both horrific and transformative. The empowerment they gave each other enabled them to move forward from the shock of having their lives shaken up. Full of stumbles, the lives of this pair progressed with the balance they provided each other for some really touching interactions. The witty banter in this work was off the charts and was so much fun to watch play out, it came as organically as the tears that flowed.

The whole premise of waking up from a coma to find that the event weeded out all the superficial elements of your life was well done. What Anna thought was a successful life was really settling and what could have been a tragedy ended up being the best thing that could have happened to her in many ways after her seven month coma "pause." Leif was a gorgeous clown with a lot of sensitivity and insight hidden behind his wit and easygoing manner. Haunted by past events he struggled to find his way despite his outward confident appearance. Leif was really a wonderful romantic lead with just the right amount of light hearted to offset his passion and make readers swoon alongside Anna. With a steady flow of interesting occurrences and catalysts to keep things interesting this was a captivating story from start to finish. 

What continues to stand out with Kylie Scott is her portrayals are not generic. This work like Ms. Scott's others had lots of moments that were unique to her story and it's characters giving it a distinctive voice. Her conflict always feels based in reality even when it is jaw dropping; readers can step into her characters shoes, stand beside them or have their backs. Kylie Scott's Pause makes a strong case that there should be a Leif and Anna on everybody's bookshelves!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

Pause, an all new emotional friends-to-lovers standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott is available now!

An unpauseable new romance from New York Times bestselling, Audie Award winning author Kylie Scott!

When Anna wakes up from a coma after a car crash, she discovers life has gone on without her. Her husband has been unfaithful—with her best friend—and she’s been long since replaced at work. While her old life is a distant memory, her new life feels like an empty shell. Then she meets the stranger who saved her life during the crash, and he changes everything.

Leif Larsen—tattooist, joker, and player—has his own scars thanks to the crash that put Anna in a coma. Helping her move on from her failed marriage, and create a new life, sounds like a perfect distraction. So when he needs a new roommate, he invites Anna to begin her new life with him.

Although their lives may have been put on pause, together they just might find a way to heal.

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About Kylie Scott
Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

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Kiss To Defy

By: Anna B. Doe

Release Date: July 9, 2021

Publisher: Anna B. Doe

Author Website: https://www.annabdoe.com/

4 Stars

Anna B. Doe brings the pressures of life and love to readers in Kiss To Defy, book 3 in her Blairwood University series.

Hockey player Zane and figure skater Rei's first encounter started off on the wrong foot causing them to spend a lot of time working through their initial poor impressions of each but the one thing that was accurate from the start was their mutual attraction. There was a constant simmer accompanying their exchanges that charged the pages. Once this pair got past the barbs and shields they had put up they found out that they were extremely compatible on many levels leaving them open to all kinds of emotions and options they had not considered before. Both leads lead fairly isolated existences either by circumstances or choice and their breaking through to each other while at first was hesitant once they were exposed to each other the joy and wonder of their closeness took over.

This book began with Zane and Rei working through their walls with each other and to some extent others, gradually moving into their growth individually and as a couple as external drama prompted them and exposed their vulnerabilities. There were lots of secrets and heartache revealed as this work progressed and that really accelerated this story. Ms. Doe was very in touch with her portrayals and easily expressed complicated feelings and actions with sensitivity and insight. Great camaraderie and interactions with the secondary cast rounded out this work and added to this story. This author put a lot of thought into her work from the technical aspects to her characters interpersonal dynamics. It was apparent Ms. Doe was invested in telling Zane and Rei's story even as she allowed them to stumble, showing their unique journey and adding to the depth of her work.

What really stands out with this author's writing is her clarity in showing the problems unique to being a young adult. She zeroed in on the struggles of two individuals accomplishing extraordinary goals yet plagued with universal doubts. Any of Ms. Doe's readers could have gone through or emphasized with what her characters were going through, making her portrayals relatable and believable. In a Kiss to Defy Anna B. Doe brings out not only her characters emotions but her readers for an intense and satisfying read!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

An Extraordinary Lord

By: Anna Harrington

Release Date: June 29, 2021

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Author Website: https://www.annaharringtonbooks.com/

5 Stars

Anna Harrington's Lords of the Armory series just keeps getting better and that is no easy feat! 

In An Extraordinary Lord Ms. Harrington takes readers further into the intrigue of a treasonous secret society called Scepter leaving the saving of England in the hands of a few brave men and women. From the start of this story there was little rest for readers as clues and action mixed with heated attraction. Setting off a series of events, an unexpected encounter between Lord Merritt Rivers and Veronica Chase drove this story and sealed their fate.

Well matched, this couple kept up their interest in each other and their audience as their interactions required them to traverse places ranging from rookeries to the ballrooms of Regency England. Merritt was a man carrying tremendous guilt and lack of closure from a horrific past event. Veronica was a fighter and fought with her demons from her past. As this couple navigated their personal issues and their attraction this work moved quickly. The wit and verbal foreplay in this story was rapier sharp!

Anna Harrington’s stories always have thoughtful exchanges that move her plots like the pieces of a chessboard, she is always one step ahead of her audience building up the suspense and anticipation. In true Anna Harrington fashion her research was impeccable as it seamlessly blended into a captivating story. Period appropriate issues involving women and the showcasing of strong women continue to take a prominent role in this writer's work. Don’t expect a tame walk in the park with the Lords of the Armory in An Extraordinary Lord, there is danger lurking behind every chapter and a kiss to make it better, well done Anna Harrington, a recommended Jenerated Review read!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
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Camden Walker: Apartment 8C

By: Aly Stiles

Release Date: June 23, 2021

Publisher: Aly Stiles

Author Website: http://www.alysonsantos.com/

5 Stars

In Camden Walker: Apartment 8C Aly Stiles goes the extra emotional mile visiting places that many avoid or turn a blind eye too. Never discount the vision of this writer or the depth of her sensitivity. To find that one special person who sees beyond the outside facade that we all wear is special and Ms. Stiles shows that in this story as Olivia recognizes the beauty of Camden beyond the superficial. In turn Camden unleashed the beauty that Olivia kept hidden, protecting herself from the censure of the world she rigidly lived in.

This was an intense story, often sad, yet hope lingered and eventually turned into one of finding true happiness. Ms. Stiles took a man that people only saw at face value, never taking the time to search deeper, finding the real beauty that lay in his mind and heart. The underlying tragedy in his life, that Camden struggled with, further complicated his already difficult issues when people formed their own opinions of him based on something that happened to him versus the man that he really was. Olivia saw the real Camden from the moment she met him and their journey as a couple was one of building trust and recognizing their truths. It was heartbreaking to watch this pair each grapple with feeling deserving of each other's love and love in general. To see two kind and gentle souls find their place in the universe was really powerful and this author tapped right into the energy of their metamorphosis.  

Aly Stiles continues to stretch the scope of her amazing mind and the unique love she creates in Camden Walker: Apartment 8 C. Showing that love comes in many forms and expressions is her forte. The emotions that this author describes easily translate to her audience with profound clarity. Camden Walker: Apartment 8 C was so much more than a romance, it is the kind of work that remains on shelves and hearts permanently, a highly recommended Jenerated Reviews read.

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
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Title: My Rebound
Series: On My Own #2

Author: Carrie Ann Ryan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 8, 2021

BLURB

A rebound isn’t supposed to last. Though, sometimes, fate has other ideas.

It wasn’t supposed to happen this way.

I started planning my future at the age of six. I knew the college I wanted, the career I needed, and the boy I would marry.

Only he wasn’t supposed to break up with me in such a spectacular fashion. Now, I’m tossing my planner and breaking my rules.

First up: Pacey Ziglar.

Too bad I fell for my rebound along the way

I never meant to say yes.

I know exactly what Mackenzie Thomas wants when she asks me out on a date. She won’t be my first no-strings-attached relationship, and if things work out the way we both want, she won’t be my last.

Yet the more I get to know her, the more I want her. But she’s not looking for me to be her forever.

And when the past comes back for both of us, I’m afraid forever might end far too soon.

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Love in Secrets

By: Scarlett Cole

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Publisher: Kadelo Group Ltd

Author Website: http://www.scarlettcole.com/

5 Stars

Romantic love between old friends can be hard to transition to but Scarlett Cole made it seem like the easiest thing in the world in Love in Secrets. Jake and Cassie knew the friendship they had as children had changed after not seeing each other for a number of years. The once easy going camaraderie of people who grew up together was now infused with an intense physical attraction that set them off on an unavoidable path to owning each other's hearts. What always stands out with this author is how she goes about addressing her characters' attraction. This story carried on Ms. Cole's tradition of thoughtful interactions displaying feelings in a mature and caring way yet at the same time keeping readers experiencing all the highs and lows of love with liberal doses of drama.

Jake and Cassie's relationship was full of moments of mutual understanding and respect as well as including all the fun of people who knew how to tease each other without misunderstandings. The ease of their connection was wonderful to watch. Jake's confidence was extremely appealing and well placed, making him the perfect partner for a woman like Cassie who made her career in a male dominated world. His lack of intimidation and insecurity where Cassie's ambitions laid, without diminishing his own strengths, was inspiring. There were lots of emotional moments in this work that moved it quickly. 

Ms. Cole has such a deep devotion to her portrayals, there is never any wavering in her commitment to telling their stories and finding their HEA's no matter how difficult the road to finding them is. This author's sensitivity to her characters issues and her intuitive writing leads to some of the most interesting romances out there. Love in Secrets adds another reason why reading Scarlett Cole romances is a must!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
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Let Me Love You, the highly-anticipated and jaw-dropping conclusion to the All of Me Duet from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, available now!

My heart and soul forever belong to two men.
It’s an irrefutable truth that won’t ever change.
Reeve is the air I breathe.
Dillon is the fire that consumes me.
How am I expected to live without a part of my heart?

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Excerpt

“I won’t pretend to know the exact inner workings of your mind, nor am I asking you to tell me, but you’re my brother, and I know you well enough to know part of what is going through that thick skull of yours.” She grabs a towel from behind her, gently mopping the wetness on my face. “You love her. I know you do. Like I know it terrifies you to trust your heart to someone. I understand she hurt you, but she’s hurting too. I should’ve knocked your heads together weeks ago and forced you to have a conversation about the future. You’ve both been skating around it instead of just talking.” 

“We did talk. I told her how I felt. I asked her to stay, and she said no.” 

“You sprung it on her at the last minute, Dil! You didn’t even give her time to consider it before you stormed off all butthurt.” 

“She rejected me, Ash.” I rub at the tightness spreading across my chest. “She was never going to choose me over him. She’s been in love with him most of her life. A few months with me isn’t going to change that fact.”

About Siobhan

USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime!

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

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Let Me Love You

By: Siobhan Davis

Release Date: May 31, 2021

Publisher: Siobhan Davis

Author Website: http://siobhandavis.co.uk/

5 Stars

Siobhan Davis just pulled off the perfect storm of crazy, boundless, extreme love in the All of Me Duet and it was impossible to walk away from!

Every character in this work stood out and in classic Siobhan Davis form, what you see is not necessarily what you get. The truths that hid and the lies that haunted this story were jaw dropping and more often than not heartbreaking. There was no shortage of tears in this work and the laughs, while rare, were treasures. Filled with wonderfully devised interactions there was meaning to everything in this story. This author did a wonderful job at exploring the gray areas in her characters lives and decisions that most readers' natural inclination would be to make black and white judgments of.

Siobhan Davis excels at conjuring drama in her writing and Let Me Love You was teeming with emotional turmoil from start to finish. Her ability to cause her readers feelings to vibrate in sync with her portrayals is uncanny. Seemingly unstoppable, this writer's works continue to amaze, confound and dazzle her audience with every story she puts out and the All of Me Duet was no exception. Let Me Love You is the kind of work that authors aspire to achieve as their end game and was an exceptional read!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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Falling for the President’s Daughter

By: L. Wilder

Release Date: May 27, 2021

Publisher: L. Wilder

Author Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLeslieWilder/

5 Stars

L. Wilder checks in with beloved characters like nobody's business and Falling for the President's Daughter brings readers back home to the roots of Satan's Fury MC!

Flynn and Lauren were a great addition to the Fury world. This couple each had a troubled past and it was their friendship that anchored them and kept them steady so when the banked feelings that always existed between them were fanned the sparks were not only expected but encouraged. This was a touching story and Ms. Wilder mixed things up by bringing Flynn into the Satan Fury fold without her converting him to the club yet still contributing to it. The friendship that this love built upon was lovely to watch grow and remain strong even as both Flynn and Lauren traveled their own paths before reconverging when the timing was right.

As to be anticipated with this writer there was a suspenseful subplot that was part of this romance and moved it along to a spectacular finish. Always showing the tender sides of her bikers alongside their brutal sides, this author does not get complacent in showing the reality of the world her characters live in.

Reading L. Wilder can be deceptively casual as everyday conversations fill the pages but this is her meeting and greeting her audience with her characters and giving them a personal investment in their stories. Every one of this author's stories brings emotions to the forefront and it is impossible to pick up one of her books without going all in! Falling for the President's Daughter brings all the warmth of a reunion coupled with edginess of L. Wilder's bikers for another fantastic ride with the Satan's Fury MC!

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Dear Roomie

By: Kate Meader

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Publisher: Kate Meader LLC

Author Website: https://www.katemeader.com/

5 Stars

Kate Meader's grump whispering came out full force in the Dear Roomie for a great read that will leave readers with heart smiles!

Reid Durand had no idea he was in for a reluctant love fest when he was traded yet again to the Chicago Rebels. Known for his determination and less than cuddly disposition this author had her work set out for her in warming him up. With the introduction of the sunny dog walking, barista Kennedy and the absolutely fabulous rescue dog Bucky Reid's inner hero busted out and his evolution into a man with a visible heart took hold. Kennedy was the perfect catalyst to bring out the best in Reid and the sparks between them kept this story moving fast. With lots of difficult family dynamics for both Reid and Kennedy to deal with this was a complicated story. The interactions between Reid and Kennedy were charming and held up to whatever situation they were dealing with. This author's secondary cast fueled this work and gave a solid foundation to this plot.

Kate Meader does depth well. She devises multifaceted characters with ease and integrates all their traits seamlessly. Her ability to go from light to dark realistically and with kindness speaks to her ability as an author. Dear Roomie, Kate Meader at her best!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
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Wycked Redemption

By: Wynne Roman

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Publisher: Wynne Roman

Author Website: https://wynneroman.com/

5 Stars

One thing Wynne Roman does well is peeling back her characters insecurities and exposing them to her audience. With glaring flaws her portrayals become accessible in their humanity to anyone who has a heart. Wycked Redemption, book six in the Wycked Obsession series, is bassist Zayne Prescott's story and addiction is his cross to bear or savior depending on how you look at it. With the burden of a destructive and cruel past drugs shielded him from its harshness even while they little by little destroyed his soul.

Zayne's battle with his demons throughout this series has been one of blatant debauchery and his dangerous descent was destructive, bordering on irreparable. His dark spiral as he sought escape from his pain was brutal to watch play out. The collateral damage to the ones he loved was vast but never came near the despair and raw pain he inflicted on himself. Readers might hate what he did but it was nearly impossible to walk away from this character without feeling his suffering and feeling infinite amounts of sympathy. The love and concern of his friends reinforced that he was worth fighting for even as he sunk deeper into his darkness making his journey all the more heartbreaking.

Grace was a portrayal riddled in contradictions, on one hand she could be incredibly strong and by the next page she could be crippled by her lack of self worth. There was no playing the victim in her behavior, it was a genuine struggle that taunted her and put up a barrier to her moving forward in life. Ultimately it was her acute sensitivity and perception that brought her to a genuine love and exposed her backbone of steel that surprised even her.

Zayne and Grace were complex portrayals that required intensive research and exposure to harsh light showing the darker sides of their psyches. Both of these characters were far from perfect and that is what made them incredibly interesting as they shattered rose tinted glasses and held mirrors up to their faces questioning their own choices and self worth. Their attraction and compassion toward each other complimented their issues and gave each of them someone capable of breaking through the barrier of their personal struggles. When they each had breakthroughs they were powerful events because their experiences were handled so vividly by this author.

Wynne Roman consistently brings exceptional characters to her audience. This author does not hide the ugly but wears her creations scars with gentleness under harsh scrutiny. With an absorbing writing style that easily pulls readers in, Ms. Roman is an author whose works are intense, powerful and all around wonderfully put together. Wycked Redemption shows the hope at the end of a dark path paved with Wynne Roman's insight and fabulous storytelling!

*I was given an advanced copy.  All opinions expressed are my own.*

*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand-alone. Reading the previous books in this series, while not required, would enhance readers overall experience.*

Through the Ashes

By: Julia Wolf

Release Date: May 20, 2021

Publisher: Julia Wolf

Author Website:  http://juliawolfwrites.com/author/julia/

5 Stars

In Julia Wolf's Through the Ashes a tragedy unleashes a chain of events that  causes those left behind to rethink everything they think they know for a touching story filled with emotion.

This work had a lot of little twists that kept readers on their toes. Asher and Bex both were not who they appeared to be upon first glance and their often unexpected revelations and actions kept the pace of this story fast and interesting. Set up to be enemies it did not take long for the audience to see that things were not that simple and their relationship was never black and white. The attraction between this couple was more than superficial and the more they got to know each other the more they grew to like each other despite some very contrary behavior on both their parts. Part of the appeal of this work was how in moments of cruelty it was impossible to fully vilify anyone. The depth of pain both Asher and Bex felt was complex and the lack of guidance they each had in navigating incredibly difficult circumstances showed this author's skill and deep understanding of her portrayal's motivations.

One of the traits that Julia Wolf has shown in her Savage Crew series is versatility. Even while she maintains the core of who she is as a writer her distinct style is able to mold around new sub genres with ease. Bringing her insight and sensitivity to vastly troubled characters she proves she gets "it "and them sharing moving stories with compassion. Through the Ashes was so much more than a bully romance and a great addition to any one's reading list!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

🔥🔥ℍ𝕆𝕋 ℕ𝔼𝕎 ℝ𝔼𝕃𝔼𝔸𝕊𝔼🔥🔥

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄!

𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

BLURB I’ve never fit in, but I have no desire to stand out either. I was perfectly fine hanging in the shadows, but my choice to remain anonymous is taken from me. I’m thrust into the spotlight. His spotlight. Asher Beck is a golden god at Savage River High. Football star, whip-smart, and popular, we don’t belong in the same hemisphere, let alone circle. But underneath that perfection is a darkness he only reveals to me. I have no idea what I did to capture Asher’s attention, but he is relentless in his pursuit. The problem is, I can’t tell if he’s trying to break me or own me...and I don’t know which I want more. Broken boy meets broken girl. Author's Note: Through the Ashes is a high school bully romance with mature themes and dubious situations some readers may find offensive. If heroes who are golden on the outside but dark as night on the inside aren't your thing, this book isn't for you! Add to your Goodreads TBR: https://bit.ly/3gno1A3   PURCHASE LINK Universal: http://mybook.to/ThroughtheAshes TEASER ABOUT THE AUTHOR   Julia Wolf is a lover of all things romance. From steamy, to sweet, to funny, to so dirty you’ll be blushing for days, she loves it all. Formerly a hair stylist, she spent years collecting stories her clients couldn’t wait to spill. And now that she’s writing full time, she’s putting those stories to use, although all identifying characteristics have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent! Julia lives in Maryland with her three crazy, beautiful kids and her patient husband who she’s slowly converting to a romance reader, one book at a time. AUTHOR LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaWolf/ BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/julia-wolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjuliawolf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuliaIsWriting Reader group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JuliaWolfReaders/  

Forbidden

By: Karla Sorensen

Release Date: May 20, 2021

Publisher: Dutch Girl Publishing

Author Website: http://www.karlasorensen.com/

5 Stars

It is hard not to fall deeper in love with Karla Sorensen's writing with each new book she writes. Forbidden strips off the fronts and pulls out the vulnerable like only this author can. Overcoming pasts that lingered in the present, the feelings expressed from Aiden and Isabel moved this story right off the pages and directly to their audience complete with nervous butterflies and sweaty palms.

Isabel and Aiden were compatible and similar on so many levels yet Ms. Sorensen managed to communicate their uniqueness without falling into the trap of creating identical versions of two different characters. The pent up desire between this pair was off the charts. The yearning and awkwardness between Aiden and Isabel was both sweet and painful to watch even while visiting a place most can relate too. This couple was genuine and the pain they carried translated to readers vividly.

There was a beautifully devised dynamic not only between this couple but also between Aiden and his daughter Anya and Isabel and Anya. While charmingly sassy there was a strong undercurrent of poignancy to Anya that often provided a mirror in its transparency to Aiden and Isabel's feelings. One of the best set of nicknames to show up in a story in a long time was the father daughter one in this story!

Karla Sorensen creates works that are gorgeously candid. Filled with heartfelt humor and sensitivity this author provides well-rounded snapshots of her portrayals that when gathered together evolve into amazing stories. The conclusion of the wonderful Ward Sisters series was bittersweet but luckily Ms. Sorensen felt the same and will be bringing to her readers another spinoff from the prolific Bombshell Effect universe in the near future! Forbidden, worth giving in to the temptation and grabbing at Karla Sorenson's fabulous HEA!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*While this work can be read as a stand alone.*

Fake

By: Kylie Scott

Release Date: May 18, 2021

Publisher: Kylie Scott

Author Website: https://kyliescott.com/

5 Stars

Kylie Scott comes to the rescue armed with all her charm, wit and insight for a brilliant read in Fake!

A movie star trying to put out a career damaging scandal and a hard working waitress, embark on a mutually beneficial fake relationship and get more than they bargained for. Deliciously broody Patrick was nicely offset by Norah's witty openness. The building of this pair's business relationship to a friendship to a romantic couple was wonderfully done. All the interactions in this work were perfectly designed and nothing about this book felt like filler. Adding to this story's appeal was both characters were equally likeable allowing the audience to get completely behind them. The heart of this story was this couple's genuine exchanges, each one was a moment.

Kylie Scott always seems to know how to convey real world problems in extraordinary circumstances. Her characters are constantly interesting and it is never a far stretch to stand in their shoes but even more so to fit in their dresses. Her portrayals are always relatable even from lofty heights and the potential for readers to feel as if the scenarios they are reading about could be obtainable is typically something they depart with. From start to finish Kylie Scott's Fake was a fabulous read!

 *I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *

 

 

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Title: Endless

Series: Less Than Zero, Book One

Author: Kaylene Winter

Genre: Rockstar Romance/ Second Chance Romance

Photographer: Regina Wamba

Model: Brandon Katz

 

♦ ♦ ♦

She ripped out my heart...

My only dream is to escape my abusive childhood.

Leading Less Than Zero to the top of the charts is my ticket out.

Until Zoey Pearson gives me a new dream.

And passion beyond anything I thought possible.

Nothing prepared me for it to end. Abruptly. Definitively.

My songs of heartbreak have made LTZ the biggest band in the universe.

But nothing I do can make me forget her...  

I let him go so he could follow his dreams...

My love of music led me to Ty.

He's a gorgeous, sweet rocker who was made just for me.

The man he trusts most asked me to let him go.

So I did and I'm having a hard time living with my decision.

Now he’s the hottest rock star in the world

Because of chart-topping songs that eviscerate me.

Ty's changed, he's immersed in a life of excess and debauchery.

I don't recognize the man I can't stop loving...

When fate throws us together eight years later, fireworks are explosive.

But our hearts are still fragile. 

Will Ty forgive Zoey for shattering his heart?

Or will his past bad deeds come back to destroy her?

ENDLESS is a steamy, complicated, angsty, rollercoaster, delicious second chance romance...

♦ ♦ ♦

Kaylene Winter wrote her first Rock Star Romance novel at age 15 starring a fictionalized version of herself, her friends and their gorgeous rocker boyfriends. After living her own rockstar life as a band manager, music promoter and mover and shaker in Seattle during the early 1990's, Kaylene became a digital media legal strategist helping bring movies, television and music online. Throughout her busy career, Kaylene lost herself in romance novels across all genres inspiring her to realize her life-long dream to write creatively.

She lives in Seattle with her amazing husband and Siberian Husky. She loves to travel, throw dinner parties and support charitable causes supporting arts and animals.

 

 

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“FAKE is an absolute delight . . . for every woman who wished her celebrity crush would fall madly in love with her. Romance gold from one the genre’s best!”
— Naima Simone, USA Today Bestselling Author

Fake, an all new grumpy megastar meets quirky and lovable waitress Hollywood romance from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott, is available now!

He walks the red carpet. She’s more familiar with vacuuming one.

When a scandal tarnishes the reputation of hot as hell A-lister, Patrick Walsh, he needs a reputation rescue, pronto.

Enter waitress Norah Peers–a nobody who’s average with a capital A. She’s available, dependable, and has sworn off men for the rest of her natural born life. In other words: the perfect match for a no-strings fake romance.

For the right amount of money, she can avoid waitressing and play the part of his dependable down-to-earth girlfriend. What she can’t avoid–dammit–is the growing steam between them.

But being hounded by the paparazzi and having her life dissected on social media is a panic attack in the making. And while Patrick might be a charming rogue on screen, in real life he’s a six-foot-two confusing, gorgeous, brooding grump, who keeps her at a distance . . . but also makes her feel like this bond between them might be more than just an act.

Being dumped on cue should be no big deal. Except being fake with Patrick is the realist relationship Norah has ever had. What’s a girl to do, but flip the script, and ask for a re-match made in Hollywood?

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Let Me Love You, the stunning conclusion to the All of Me Duet from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is coming May 31st and we have the gorgeous cover!

My heart and soul forever belong to two men.
It’s an irrefutable truth that won’t ever change.
Reeve is the air I breathe.
Dillon is the fire that consumes me.
How am I expected to live without a part of my heart?

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USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime!

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

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