GETTING GOLD (The Draak Legacy #2) by Xavier NealRelease Date: February 24thGenre/Tropes: PNR/Rom Com PNR Add to Goodreads:https://bit.ly/GettingGoldDraakLegacyTBRStart the series with Saving Silver (The Draak Legacy #1):https://amzn.to/33faMgzPreorder Getting Gold (The Draak Legacy #2):https://amzn.to/3tnTLvoBlurb:From best-selling author Xavier Neal comes the next book in the page-turning, laugh-out-loud, paranormal romance series you don't want to miss...----Fate hates me.How else would you explain getting fired, kidnapped, and nearly killed by elves - which shouldn't even exist - in less than twelve hours?And the apology this magical force gives me for constantly ruining my life?Mating me to an ancient dragon.An ancient dragon whose suave ways have me constantly torn between wanting to kiss him and kick him right where the scales don't shine.And to top it all off - because clearly that wasn't enough - we have to rescue some poor kidnapped flamingo like we're reenacting a James Bond movie. FFS.Any chance this is all some low-budget horror movie I don't remember being cast for?No?Well, all things considered, it'd be dumb not to at least ask.About the Author:Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible). She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack” and their two fur babies.Connect w/Xavier: Website: https://www.xavierneal.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/XavierNealAuthorPageTwitter: http://twitter.com/xavierneal87Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorxaviernealGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4990135.Xavier_NealAmazon: https://amzn.to/2KAOA4zBookbub: http://bit.ly/2KA7tEWNL Signup: https://www.xavierneal.com/newsletter
Love at first sight, grasping at dreams, living your best life, Julie Capulet makes all that and more seem obtainable in Nashville Dreams!
Kade Tucker had all the success he could dream of except someone to give his heart to. This was a hero chomping at the bit to love someone and it was no surprise that when the right woman came along their attraction was instantaneous and noticeably fated. Kade had been waiting a long time for the moment he met Stella and the sparks flew from the start. It will be hard for readers not to fall for Kade as his strength and determination were powerful forces to be reckoned with as he did not question his instincts or love for Stella.
Stella Bell was looking for the elusive answers to her happiness, settling was not an option for her any longer. Her seemingly destined meeting with Kade Tucker was the first step in achieving what she really wanted out of life. Stella was a complex and interesting character in her bravery. Leaving the security of what she did have in search of what she wanted with no assurances took a lot of courage and that made her an exceptionally interesting portrayal.
The beauty of this couple's commitment was in their recognizing it immediately. The instant rapport between Kade and Stella was not only captivating but empowering for both of them who had been settling for less in many areas of their lives. This pair's attraction leapt from the pages and was a force unto itself making their bonds feel not only secure but realistic. There were some nicely played out exciting components to this story that kept it moving at a fast pace and reinforced Kade and Stella's devotion to each other.
Julie Capulet's stories are the kind that make her readers feel that dreams can in fact come true. She takes the good and the bad and finds a way to work her characters through the best and worst of times with a deceptive ease. Nashville Dreams gives readers another story that they will love right along with the rest of her fabulous Music City Lovers series!
*While part of a series this work can be read as a standalone.*
Vaughn Tucker was at the peak of his success living a life of decadence and partaking with no boundaries in the rock n roll lifestyle laid at his feet. Studious and hardworking Gigi Hayes had goals and was well on her way to obtaining them, with a Social Worker degree within her sights. Two people could not have been more different outwardly. Yet when a random encounter brought them together there was no denying there was an inescapable attraction between them that refused to be ignored and fueled this story.
This was a work full of hidden depths and mountains of pain, as a cute-meet quickly intensified into powerful feelings with very real obstacles and consequences. There was so much more to Vaughn than the larger than life fun loving guy he fronted for the public just as there was so much more to Gigi than the serious by the books and in the books girl everyone associated with her. The emotions Vaughn and Gigi triggered in each other flooded this story and made for some really intense and heartbreaking moments. Despite an abundance of angst there was no shortage of real chemistry between this couple that was tempered with more lighthearted exchanges. As Vaughn dealt with a past burdening his future the strength of Gigi allowed him to find his way to a better version of himself even while allowing him to give Gigi the love she deserved. There was a nice contrast between Vaughn's sensitivity as an artist and Gigi's as a caregiver that complemented these two portrayals. This author did a great job of working through issues and ultimately putting her couple on equal relationship footing.
Julie Capulet proves to be an author who can handle and convey fierce emotions in her writing. With a multitude of insight Ms. Capulet shows she is not afraid to go to dark places even as she reaches for couple goals that we can all aspire to. Nashville Nights takes readers on a rough journey that will keep them caught up in this work until the very end and excited for what’s up next in the Music City Lovers series!
*While part of a series this work can be read as a standalone.*
False impressions and a series of mishaps take readers on a charming trip of falling from hate to love in Sara Ney's The Player Hater!
Juliet is anything but excited as she heads off on a "bonding" trip to get to know her best friend Mia's boyfriend Thad, who she has already labeled a player and is mired in her preconceived notions of the kind of person he is. Joining the trip is Davis, Thad's best friend and the last person Juliet wants to spend time with based on her carry over assumptions about Thad. When Juliet and Davis are forced to share a "glamper" things could not be further from ideal for either of them.
Starting off with Juliet drooling in her sleep in front of Davis things escalated into one chaotic calamity after another. Making matters worse Juliet and Davis soon realized that not only were they the unpaired pair but they were reluctantly attracted to each other. Between heads butting with well-timed regularity, over the top antics and witty banter this couple kept this work lively. Juliet's grumbly, in your face persona was perfectly offset against Davis' cup half full approach to most things. There were lots of funny, flirty interactions that lead this couple to eventually see past prejudices and take a chance on seeing who they each really were. Filled with quite a few laugh out loud moments that flowed nicely without diving into exaggerated territory this was a fun story.
Sara Ney is one of the best orchestrators of hilarious romance out there. With quirky couples and plenty of funny quips it is hard to not have a smile on your face at some point when reading this author. The Player Hater was a sweet romance filled with all of Sara Ney's signature romance and wit!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
When she begs me to come on a weekend getaway so I can bond with her new boyfriend, I can’t say no—no matter how badly I want to. After all, who will keep an eye on the guy; he’s your stereotypical, professional football player (emphasis on PLAYER) and I don’t trust him with my friends heart.
Worse? He has the nerve to bring his single best friend Davis on the trip, too. Davis is too handsome, so funny and smart he can’t possibly be human. Grandma’s, babies and kittens all fall for his smile.
In fact, everyone adores but me **narrows eyes** What’s he hiding?
I refuse to fall for his act; at some point he’ll will drop the Good Guy act and show his true colors: he’s a player, too. He must be.
You know the saying: if he seems too good to be true, he probably is.
Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced lattes, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.
Facing fears and taking chances loomed large in Karla Sorensen's The Plan for a touching story with a healthy dose of heat!
Social Media sensation Lydia Pierson was in over her head, reliving her recent accident on loop and losing her grip on her well managed life. Struggling to not only take back control of her life but to make sense of it with the new eye opening clarity she had of what she did not want to go back to, Lydia was literally trapped in the self imposed prison she had put herself in. Former football star Erik Wilder like Lydia was hindered with a trauma that he could not move past, barely living and reaching for comfort in avoidance.
When Lydia's father approached Erik to act as her bodyguard/chauffeur he unknowingly set Lydia and Erik on a path of recovery, opening the door to their potential both alone and together. As portrayals went both Lydia and Erik were wonderfully devised, their layers all contributing to characters that were authentic and captivating. The interactions between this couple was great in the contrast of Lydia feeling too much and Erik cutting himself off and feeling too little, each causing a serious upheaval in their imbalance. Two lives on hold, immersed in pain, battled to move past their misery for some intense moments. Erik's bristly exterior was a perfect foil for Lydia's overly enthusiastic approach to things, offering some wonderful conflict that was fueled further by their attraction. The witty exchanges between this couple highlighted the underlying pain they both were trying to deal with even while keeping this work from falling into total despair as more serious events and issues were dealt with. Limits were pushed regularly in this story and this pair's attraction was not a case of simmering but an unpredictable boil under the surface keeping readers constantly on their toes waiting for the explosion of feelings.
Beyond Karla Sorensen's skill at translating the special bond between her couples, her affinity for genuine family and friend dynamics is impressive. Things are not perfect in her stories but are beautifully pulled together for close introspective connections. This author does not minimize her character's damage but recognizes it and moves her characters forward scarred but full of potential. Karla Sorensen did a tremendous job of bringing her story from a place of hopelessness to one of optimism and unexpected love in The Plan for a great read!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While reading the previous books in the Washington Wolves universe is not necessary, for an enhanced reading experience it is recommended.
Have you ever fake dated your bodyguard? I don't recommend it.
Especially if he's anything like Erik Wilder: former football player, world class know-it-all and unapologetic grump.
To be clear, I didn't want a bodyguard (hence the fake dating idea). Most days, I can’t figure out why he wants the job either. We drive each other insane, probably because we’re as opposite as two people can be.
He’s suspicious, never talks about his past and has the comfort skills of a cactus. I’m a happily ever after kinda girl who knows exactly what she wants out of life.
Erik’s words might say that the lines have to stay firm between us, but those dark eyes of his? They tell another story when he looks at me.
He’s just as stubborn as I am, but when our fake dating plan starts to feel a lot more real, it's only a matter of time before his professional walls come crashing down.
I just have to hope my heart doesn't get buried in the rubble.
Well, let’s see ... I’m a wife and a mother. If the things that I write bring a smile to someone's face, then I've done my job.
I am obsessed with Outlander (both the books and the show). I’m almost exclusively a romance reader, which means some people will never consider me a literary snob.
If I could meet one historical figure, it would be Jane Austen. I received my Bachelors in Public Relations and worked in health care marketing before I had my babies.
I hate Twitter. I do it, but I hate it. Also, if you want to get on my good side, bring me wine and I'll love you forever.
“I can always count on Tijan to write an action-packed, intense, emotional story that will have me invested until the very last page.”—Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
The Damaged, the next highly-addictive romantic suspense story in The Insiders Series from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, is now available!
No longer an outsider, Bailey has a family and love that she never could’ve imagined.
Used to living in the shadows, Kash will now do anything to protect his family and his woman.
They will take on the world together…
In the meantime, stunning motives, lies, and explosive secrets continue to unfold.
1. Quinn is in jail, awaiting trial.
2. Friends might actually be enemies.
3. And what is Calhoun plotting? More importantly, will Kash discover it before it’s too late?
Everything will come to a head as passion and danger ignite in The Damaged.
About Tijan Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing later in life and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Carter Reed Series, the Fallen Crest Series, and the Broken and Screwed Series among others. She is currently writing a new series from north Minnesota where she lives with an English Cocker she adores.
As The Insider's Trilogy continues the stakes get higher and higher with subtle and not so subtle innuendos building the underlying suspense that makes this series the ultimate addictive read. With lots of intense interactions and family dysfunction things get real fast!
The natural synchronicity of Bailey and Kash's relationship continues in book two of The Insiders Trilogy showing the power of their draw. Bailey's vulnerability despite her extraordinary abilities makes her a fabulous heroine and shows her versatility and humanity. Kash is powerful and tender even as his seemingly invincible strength is put to the test in The Damaged. The supporting characters are incredibly interesting in their own rights and will keep readers interested on multiple levels in this work. Who does not love a fated love with danger coming in from all sides, you will get that and more with Bailey and Kash!
This author continues to produce distinctive works that are each unique in their own rights and leave their own standout imprints. Her characters easily tap into a broad base no matter their circumstances making them uniquely common even in extraordinary situations. There is an ease in this writer's unnerving revelations that readers can relate to and make her such a sought after author. Tijan knows what her audience wants and more so what her characters need, delivering this perfect combination in The Damaged for an intense and edgy read!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
"Flawlessly written, laugh-out-loud funny, and enough steam to get you hot under the collar—Group Therapy is the perfect binge!" —Adriana Locke, USA Today Bestselling Author
Group Therapy, an all-new witty and steamy romantic comedy, guaranteed to have you laughing out loud from Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author BB Easton, is now available!
From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the 4th Most-Watched Netflix Original Series of all time, Sex/Life) comes a romantic comedy about an inexperienced psychologist who falls for one of her clients and creates a therapy group from hell as an excuse to see him after hours.
I am thiiiiis close to finally becoming a full-fledged psychologist. PhD? Check. Prestigious postdoc position, providing therapy to entitled millionaires and C-list celebrities whose pumpkin spice lattes cost more than my Converse and make excellent projectiles during their reality TV–worthy tantrums? Check. Letter of recommendation from my velociraptor-like supervisor?
That’s going to take a miracle. Not only because my boss said I have to cure our most-prized client’s writer’s block in time for him to meet his insane deadline, but also because that client just so happens to be …
Thomas F*@%ing O’Reardon.
Yeah, that Thomas O’Reardon. The wickedly brilliant, achingly beautiful, devastatingly British best-selling author whose psychological thrillers line my bookshelf at home and whose face I might or might not picture while I … you get the point. Sitting in a confined space with him; inhaling the crisp, clean scent of his cologne; gazing into his broody blue eyes while trying to remember to nod and listen and come up with suggestions that don’t involve taking our clothes off … it’s torture.
So, when Thomas casually asks me out at the end of a therapy session, I’m forced to make an impossible choice: say yes and risk losing my dream job, or say no and risk losing my dream guy. In a panic, I blurt out a third option—the only solution I can think of that will allow me to see this man after hours without it being considered a career-ending ethics violation:
Group therapy.
The only problem? I’ve never actually done group therapy. And side problem: my other clients are heathens. But what’s the worst that could happen? I mean, it’s not like I’m going to lose all control of the group and let it devolve into a chaotic, bloodthirsty, topless fight club.
About BB Easton Wall Street Journal bestselling author BB Easton lives in the suburbs of Atlanta with her long-suffering husband, Ken, and two adorable children. She recently quit her job as a school psychologist to write books about her punk rock past and deviant sexual history full-time. Ken is suuuper excited about that. BB’s debut memoir, 44 CHAPTERS ABOUT 4 MEN, is the inspiration for the #4 Most-Watched Netflix Original Series of all time, SEX/LIFE. Because she had so much fun writing it, BB went on to publish four more wickedly funny, shockingly steamy, and heartwarmingly honest books, one for each man in her memoir: SKIN, SPEED, STAR, and SUIT. THE RAIN TRILOGY, an epic, immersive, end-of-the-world romance, is BB's first work of fiction. Or at least, that's what she thought when she wrote it in 2019. Then 2020 hit and all of her dystopian plot points started coming true. Hopefully, her feel-good romantic comedy GROUP THERAPY will fix everything.
Dr. Luna "Lu" Sperling had a lot going on, from a highly colorful and dysfunctional past to an extremely difficult present. In B.B. Easton's latest work, Group Therapy, choices came into question under her author microscope for some terrifyingly enlightening revelations that will have her readers feeling despondent one minute and laughing out loud the next over her portrayals over the top mishaps.
When Lu found herself reluctantly pushed into the role as the ill equipped therapist of famous author Thomas O’Reardon, she knew she was taking on more than she could handle. Posturing as an expert at creativity and reining in her fan girl for a client who was suffering from writer's block she ran directly into a moral and ethical dilemma with her barely started career at stake. Bringing more than his fair share of baggage, both literally and figuratively, to this scenario was Thomas, a charming disaster waiting to happen.
From the start the dynamic between this pair was awkwardly steamy in the best possible way and kept readers wondering at any given moment what would happen next between them. While extremely witty there were significant poignant moments that kept this work's characters from being caricatures and giving this book a good balance. It was clear that Ms. Easton knows her way around the rom-com universe and excelled at tapping into the humor without being excessive and undermining her story. The secondary cast of this work was original and hilarious.
Nobody does escapades like BB Easton. Her lack of filter brings wonderfully raw feelings from one end of the spectrum to the other. This writer bares her characters' souls and finds a place to give love to all the outsiders of the world showing their worth with kindness and caring for some excellent unique stories. Group Therapy is B.B. Easton at her refreshingly irreverent best.
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
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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.
What happens when you are in the right place but with the wrong brother? Elizabeth O'Roark spins this scenario for an emotional read filled with longing.
Pop Star Drew Wilson struggled with her self worth at every turn, culminating with her persistent mismatch with her on again off again boyfriend, rock star Six Bailey. Her constant battle within to not second guess herself and allow others to diminish her left her like the walking wounded, seemingly getting punches from all sides from people she would expect to be supporting her. Yet Drew's strength was not just surviving an endless onslaught of disfavor and abuse but being successful, proving over and over again just how strong she was and how wrong her detractors were. Joshua Bailey's solution to other's expectations for him was to leave, literally to another continent. Full of integrity he held himself to high standards even while denying his heart's true leanings. Joshua embodied being a good person and yet he often did not afford himself the same caring he gave others.
Drew and Joshua from the start fought an irresistible physical attraction, yet when forced to spend time with each other they realized their attraction went much further and that they actually enjoyed spending time with each other on multiple levels. A great job was done by this writer of tapping into this pair's unique energy and translating it to her audience. The exchanges between Drew and Joshua were always more than superficial and were extraordinarily well done. The angsty simmer between them was a page turner and moved this story quickly. The recognition of Drew and Joshua's pain by each other and how it served as a catalyst for their individual transformations and moving on from places they had outgrown was done adeptly by this author.
Elizabeth O'Roark's writing is all encompassing. Her dialog is multidimensional and full of nuances which are perfectly identified by this writer and effortlessly delivered to her readers. Her witty exchanges are among some of the best out there, but coupled with her portrayals underlying emotions it just does not get any better. She has an ease at showing all her portrayals sides leaving no facets unseen. Ms. O'Roark gets her characters and that makes her work extremely appealing. Getting caught up in Elizabeth O'Roark's The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea just may be the best escape of 2022!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Elizabeth O'Roark is now live!
You don't really know a guy until you've vacationed with him...
When Drew Wilson's ex-boyfriend Joel "Six" Bailey asks her to go on his family trip to Hawaii with him just as her life is falling apart, she decides it's the perfect time to give him another chance.
The hitch? The Bailey family includes Six's rude older brother, Joshua--a hot-nerd doctor who has hated Drew since the moment they met and once suggested she'd steal the family silver.
Drew is determined to win the Baileys over and give this thing with Six a fair shot...but Joshua is making that difficult. Not simply because he is in her way at every turn, but because--as one tropical adventure leads to the next--she's beginning to wonder if obnoxious, odious Joshua might be the brother she actually belongs with.
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Elizabeth O'Roark spent many years as a medical writer before publishing her first novel in 2013. She holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and arts from the University of Texas, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She is the author of ten novels and recipient of the 2017 IBPA gold medal for romance. She lives in Washington DC with her three children.
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Central Park Pact comes a reverse My Fair Lady for the modern era about a pampered and privileged Manhattan socialite who must teach an unpolished and denim-loving nobody from the Louisiana Bayou how to fit in with the upper crust of New York City.
Violet Townsend has always been a people pleaser. Raised in the privileged world of Upper East Side Manhattan, she always says the right things, wears the right clothes, and never rocks the boat. Violet would do *anything* for the people closest to her, especially her beloved grandmother. So when she asks Violet to teach the newly-discovered grandson of her friend how to fit in with New York City's elite, Violet immediately agrees. Her goal? To get Cain Stone ready to take his place as heir to his family company...but to say he's not exactly an eager student is an understatement.
Born and raised in rural Louisiana and now making his own way in New Orleans, Cain Stone is only playing along for the paycheck at the end. He has no use for the grandmother he didn't know existed and no patience for the uppity Violet's attempts to turn him into a suit-wearing, museum-attending gentleman.
But somewhere amidst antagonistic dinner parties and tortured tux fittings, Cain and Violet come to a begrudging understanding--and the uptight Violet realizes she's not the only one doing the teaching. As she and Cain begin to find mutual respect for one another (and maybe even something more), Violet learns that blindly following society's rules doesn't lead to happiness...and that sometimes the best things in life come from the most unexpected places.
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Lauren Layne is the New York Times bestselling author of romantic fiction. Her books have sold millions of copies, been translated into more than a dozen languages. Lauren has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Glamour, The Wall Street Journal, and Inside Edition. She lives with her high school sweetheart in New York City.
Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY bestselling author of dangerous contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.
Opposites collide Lauren Layne style for a great read and love where you would least expect it!
When NY socialite Victoria Townsend was charged with taking the surprise heir to billions and transforming him from unrefined to sophisticated in a matter of months the task seems insurmountable. Emotions running high and heads butting set the tone for this couple. With glaringly apparent differences they were initially blinded by what they had in common. Little by little as defenses dropped they got to know each other and not only opened up their minds but their hearts.
This pair was funny and intense, bringing into question each other even while being drawn to each other. The pygmalion component of this relationship was done well offering a sweet and occasionally steamy story that brought laughs, sighs and a liberal amount of poignancy. The push and pull of Victoria and Cain's attraction was as dizzying as it was exciting. An endearingly entertaining supporting cast enhanced this story.
It is hard not to be enchanted by Lauren Layne. Her heartaches are relatable, her dilemmas absorbing and her HEA's are dreamy. Lauren Layne is one of those authors you feel like embodies everybody's best friends in her writing. She writes incredibly witty and charming dialog and it is hard not fall right into whatever dynamic her characters are caught up in as a result. Made in Manhattan adds another wonderful Lauren Layne story to fall in love with!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
Opposites collide Lauren Layne style for a great read and love where you would least expect it!
When NY socialite Victoria Townsend was charged with taking the surprise heir to billions and transforming him from unrefined to sophisticated in a matter of months the task seems insurmountable. Emotions running high and heads butting set the tone for this couple. With glaringly apparent differences they were initially blinded by what they had in common. Little by little as defenses dropped they got to know each other and not only opened up their minds but their hearts.
This pair was funny and intense, bringing into question each other even while being drawn to each other. The pygmalion component of this relationship was done well offering a sweet and occasionally steamy story that brought laughs, sighs and a liberal amount of poignancy. The push and pull of Victoria and Cain's attraction was as dizzying as it was exciting. An endearingly entertaining supporting cast enhanced this story.
It is hard not to be enchanted by Lauren Layne. Her heartaches are relatable, her dilemmas absorbing and her HEA's are dreamy. Lauren Layne is one of those authors you feel like embodies everybody's best friends in her writing. She writes incredibly witty and charming dialog and it is hard not fall right into whatever dynamic her characters are caught up in as a result. Made in Manhattan adds another wonderful Lauren Layne story to fall in love with!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
Will one fateful day destroy everything I’ve ever dreamed of?
Zoey
My life with Ty is idyllic.
This past year has been everything I dreamed about and more.
It’s just—I can’t shake this feeling.
Something’s going on with my fiancé.
I can’t help but wonder, is he hiding something from me?
Will his past demons prevent our perfect future?
Happily ever after can mean so many things.
Life happens.
Faith is tested.
Will Ty & Zoey survive the biggest challenge of their lives?
Is the deepest love endless?
ENDLESS ENCORE is Book 6 in the Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance Series, and is the sequel to ENDLESS.
It is strongly recommended you read Books 1-4 before reading any of the “ENCORE” sequels, otherwise you will be spoiled!
Get ready for more stories of captivating passion!
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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.
Everyone around her is out for what they can get, except a drummer who wanted nothing more than a steamy one-night stand.
Two blue lines later, she’s on the fast track to career destruction as America’s number one wholesome content creator.
Saving her reputation and collaborations will require a plan and a little social media fakery. Okay, a lot. Like twelve months of pretending to build a family with the rockstar of her dreams.
Luke
Love’s an anchor.
Responsibilities and lack of band success have kept him trapped. But now, with the band suddenly making it big and his family obligations gone, life is off the rails. Yet fame, women, and arena tours only go so far in helping keep his pain buried.
Until one of the most spectacular nights of his life comes back to haunt him. She saved his career, now she wants him to help save hers.
A baby. A fake relationship. And a million dollars. Is it the perfect arrangement to avoid responsibilities? Or a deal guaranteed to ruin them both?
"A rockstar you can’t help but love. A strong heroine to admire. And a love meant to be. Scarlett Cole takes you apart and puts you back together again.”
The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy.
Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.
I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I'm getting the chance to follow that dream.
Odette Stone made a good case for why her characters should not be together even while proving they should in the second book of her Vancouver Mafia series, Beautiful Russian Monster!
A dark adventure filled with suspense, this story hit the pages running. Ms. Stone created the ultimate broody hero in Viktor Mikhailov. With a past rich in intrigue his old life eventually caught up with him, catapulting him into danger and forcing him to make decisions with no ideal outcomes. Blaire Asterdam cloaked her strength in frailty, constantly shaking up people's opinions of her. Pushing herself and always seeking her full potential Blaire was impossible to not be captivated by. Subtle pitted against blunt, the nuances of Viktor and Blaire's evolving relationship were a driving force in this work. In many ways opposites, this pair found common ground and quickly found a way to see past their differences even as they discovered their shared trait of kindness. This couple's meaningful interactions and ability to see beyond their obvious circumstances highlighted this writer's adept writing. A wonderful job was done by the author of gradually pulling out the emotions and the truths from characters with vastly different communication styles. There was a very strong chemistry between this couple adding a nice layer to this work and emphasizing the depth of their attraction when sparked.
Odette Stone continues to wow her readers with her compassionate and insightful stories. The way she reveals the dimensions of her characters shows the connection she has with her work and translates beautifully to her audience. Odette Stone's Beautiful Russian Monster has set the bar high for what the rest of 2022 has to offer!
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
GETTING GOLD (The Draak Legacy #2) by Xavier Neal
Release Date: February 24th
Genre/Tropes: PNR/Rom Com PNR
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Blurb:
From best-selling author Xavier Neal comes the next book in the page-turning, laugh-out-loud, paranormal romance series you don't want to miss...
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Fate hates me.
How else would you explain getting fired, kidnapped, and nearly killed by elves - which shouldn't even exist - in less than twelve hours?
And the apology this magical force gives me for constantly ruining my life?
Mating me to an ancient dragon.
An ancient dragon whose suave ways have me constantly torn between wanting to kiss him and kick him right where the scales don't shine.
And to top it all off - because clearly that wasn't enough - we have to rescue some poor kidnapped flamingo like we're reenacting a James Bond movie.
FFS.
Any chance this is all some low-budget horror movie I don't remember being cast for?
No?
Well, all things considered, it'd be dumb not to at least ask.
About the Author:
Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.
In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible).
She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack” and their two fur babies.
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