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Monday, May 11, 2020

Release Blitz: The Hunter (Boston Belles #1) by L.J. Shen

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"This is LJ Shen at her wittiest, steamiest, heart-aching best!"
--Kennedy Ryan, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
The Hunter, an all-new scorching hot contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen is available now!

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Boston’s debauched elite is going up in flames, and it’s the Fitzpatrick family that set it on fire.

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I didn’t mean to star in a sex tape, okay?
It was just one of those unexplainable things. Like Stonehenge, Police Academy 2, and morning glory clouds.
It just happened.
Now my ball-busting father is sentencing me to six months of celibacy, sobriety, and morbid boredom under the roof of Boston’s nerdiest girl alive, Sailor Brennan.
The virginal archer is supposed to babysit my ass while I learn to take my place in Royal Pipelines, my family’s oil company.
Little does she know, that’s not the only pipe I’ll be laying…

Sailor
I didn’t want this gig, okay?
But the deal was too sweet to walk away from.
I needed the public endorsement; Hunter needed a nanny.
Besides, what’s six months in the grand scheme of things?
It’s not like I’m in danger of falling in love with the appallingly gorgeous, charismatic gazillionaire who happens to be one of Boston’s most eligible bachelors.
No. I will remain immune to Hunter Fitzpatrick’s charm.
Even at the cost of losing everything I have.
Even at the cost of burning down his kingdom.

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About LJ Shen

 L.J. Shen is a USA Today, Washington Post and Amazon #1 best-selling author of contemporary, New Adult and YA romance. Her books have been sold to twenty different countries.

She lives in California with her husband, son, cat and eccentric fashion choices, and enjoys good wine, bad reality TV shows and catching sun rays with her lazy cat.
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Cover Reveal: Like You Hurt (Devilbend Dynasty #2) by Kaydence Snow


Like You Hurt by Kaydence Snow is #ComingJune18th
Are you ready for Donna’s angst-filled love story?

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What kind of idiot gets on my bad side on his first day at my school? Hendrix Hawthorn is arrogant, cocky, infuriatingly attractive and clearly doesn’t realise I can make his life hell.
Which is exactly what I intend to do… until he shows up in the one place no one knows I go to – the one place that makes me feel alive. Now my reputation is in his hands, but I’ll be damned if I go down without a fight.
Hendrix
What kind of spoiled brat thinks I’ll just fall at her feet like the rest of these jerks? Donna Mead is a stone-cold bitch and I don’t want anything to do with her or her friends.
It’s bad enough I have to finish senior year at Fulton Academy – exactly the kind of place where I made the single biggest mistake of my life. I just want to keep my head down, get decent grades… until she shows up where she doesn’t belong. Now I can’t seem to stop myself from trying to prevent Donna from ruining her life like I did.

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“I wanted to run my hand through her soft hair, mess it up even more, maybe grab a fistful and pull until her mouth was turned up to mine. I’d make her tell me exactly how much of a bad girl she was.”






Kaydence Snow has lived all over the world but ended up settled in Melbourne, Australia. She lives near the beach with her husband and a beagle that has about as much attitude as her human.

 She draws inspiration from her own overthinking, sometimes frightening imagination, and everything that makes life interesting – complicated relationships, unexpected twists, new experiences and good food and coffee. Life is not worth living without good food and coffee!

She believes sarcasm is the highest form of wit and has the vocabulary of a highly educated, well-read sailor. When she’s not writing, thinking about writing, planning when she can write next, or reading other people’s writing, she loves to travel and learn new things.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Release Blitz & Review: Like You Care by Kaydence Snow


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Like You Care by Kaydence Snow is LIVE and FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

"Gripping is an understatement when it comes to this book. From start to finish this book is an emotional roller coaster that keeps you captivated. I ugly cried, I raged, I cheered so freaking hard for both Mena and Turner it's not even funny." ~Red Hatter Book Blog


I am nothing.
Nobody.
I'd rather be invisible than deal with what happens on the days my classmates decide to acknowledge my existence.
But then Turner Hall shows up - all cool confidence and witty banter - and all of a sudden I don't want to be invisible any more. I want to be seen.
I want him to see me.
I'm not who he thinks I am but I'm starting to suspect he's not all he says he is either.
Just my luck that he starts to make friends with my tormentors. How am I supposed to tell him who I really am? How am I supposed to show him my true face? What if the boy I'm falling in love with decides I'm nothing too?

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Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own. 

Kaydence Snow is a new author for me and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I was really impressed from the get-go.

The writing style really drew me into the story. The narration was very inviting and smooth. I also really liked the plot of the story. This book shines a light on bullying and the effects it can have on people's lives. I really liked the plot twists. There were some in there that I wasn't fully expecting. The story definitely kept my interest. The story was a little too short for my liking but still solid. 

I really loved the main characters. Both Mena and Turner are characters that are keeping secrets. They both had really great backstory and some good character development. Mena's character didn't really stand up for herself. She was resigned to being bullied and felt trapped in the cycle. While I wish that she had stood up for herself a little more, I did connect with her character regardless. Turner's character was a little mysterious in the beginning but I really loved his personality. All of the secondary characters in this book were really great. I loved the wonderful representation of friendship and family. I can't wait to dive into the rest of this series and get to know the secondary characters better. 

I liked the romance. It felt genuine. Sometimes it felt a little unbelievable since Mena doesn't show her face to Turner for a while at the beginning but I still liked it nonetheless. I also felt that the romance was a little rushed. It wasn't necessarily instalove. It just didn't have much room to grow before the characters are professing their love. All that aside, I really liked Mena and Turner together. They were such a cute couple and had an undeniable connection. 

Overall, this is a raw story with some tough subject matter but it is such a heartwarming read. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of this series!




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Kaydence Snow has lived all over the world but ended up settled in Melbourne, Australia. She lives near the beach with her husband and a beagle that has about as much attitude as her human.

 She draws inspiration from her own overthinking, sometimes frightening imagination, and everything that makes life interesting – complicated relationships, unexpected twists, new experiences and good food and coffee. Life is not worth living without good food and coffee!

She believes sarcasm is the highest form of wit and has the vocabulary of a highly educated, well-read sailor. When she’s not writing, thinking about writing, planning when she can write next, or reading other people’s writing, she loves to travel and learn new things.

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Cover Reveal: Rebel Desire by L.K. Farlow


REBEL DESIRE by LK Farlow
Release Date: June 4th
Cover Designer: Jersey Girl Design
Photographer: Lindee Robinson
Genre: Contemporary romance/rom-com
(Enemies-to-lovers/single dad)



As a wedding photographer, it’s no surprise that Ashley Murphy, despite her perpetual singleness, is a little in love with love.
When she catches a hunky best man checking her out while on the job, her heart all but shouts, “He’s the one”. Until he opens his mouth. Colton Banks is a cocky lawyer with a mean streak a country mile wide.
Colton prefers order to chaos. He believes there’s a time and place for everything, so when a lilac haired hottie sends him a flirtatious wink while she’s on the job, he’s less than impressed.
When she shows up at his office a week later asking for legal help, his first instinct is to send her packing. But day after day, she returns, finding new elaborate ways to break him down.
It’s not until a life-altering surprise shows up on Colton’s doorstep that things start to change. Ironically, the answer to his problem may be his incredibly annoying, free-spirited new “friend.”
Complications. Lust. Attraction. Love.
As their tenuous friendship grows, the chemistry between them becomes a raging inferno, and everyone knows you can’t deny your rebel desires.


About LK Farlow
LK Farlow (A.K.A Kate) is a small town girl with a love for words. She's been writing stories for as long she can remember. A Southern girl through and through, Kate resides in beautiful, sunny LA--that's Lower Alabama, y'all--with her amazing husband and three rambunctious children. When she's not writing, you can find her snuggled up on the couch watching car shows while she crochets or with her nose in a book.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Blog Tour & Review: How to Quit Your Crush by Amy Fellner Dominy


Title: How to Quit Your Crush
Author: Amy Fellner Dominy
Publication Date: May 4, 2020
Publisher: Entangled Teen Crush


Mai Senn knows Anthony Adams is no good for her – no matter how hard she might crush on him. She’s valedictorian; he’s a surf bum. She’s got plans, he’s got his art. Complete opposites in every way. Vinegar and baking soda, they once joked. A chemical reaction that bubbled.

Yeah, they bubbled. Maybe still do.

Good thing Anthony’s got the perfect plan: two weeks to prove just how not good they are together. Whoever can come up with the worst date—something the other will seriously hate, proving how incompatible they truly are—wins.

Like taking a snake-phobe to the Reptile House at the zoo (his idea).

Or a cooking class where they don’t even get to eat the food (her idea).

It’s all about the competition, and it’s meant to help them finally crush their crushes. But it wasn’t supposed to be so hot. Or so fun. And when Mai’s future becomes at stake, will she be able to do the right thing and quit Anthony forever?







Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own. This was such an adorable story that intrigued me from the very start. The amusing synopsis is what hooked me but I stayed for the wonderful characters and excellent storytelling. I was really a fan of the author's writing style. It was easy to follow and felt very natural. The plot of the story was intriguing from the start and worked itself out quite well. I enjoyed these characters so much. Mai is a character that travels the straight and narrow, always has a plan, and meets the perfect expectations set by her parents. Anthony is a character that is still reeling from the loss of his father three years ago, struggling to let anyone in. Both of them really had such different and distinct personalities. I loved how much depth the characters had as well as their incredible character growth. I liked that while this was a romance book, the main characters still had things that they had to overcome as individuals in the story. Mai and Anthony couldn't be more different but they chemistry that they have together just worked. I loved how they both really brought out the best parts of the other without even trying. Their relationship had a lot of ups and downs but the fact that they both cared about the other was ever-present in the story. Mai and Anthony had this pull towards each other that they couldn't get away from. They had the cutest banter and such a strong connection. The fast-paced flow worked well for this story but I wish that the book had been a little bit longer. I felt that the ending was a little rushed. I honestly didn't feel like I got enough closure. Overall, this is an entertaining opposites-attract story that was packed with plenty of emotion. This was a sweet YA romance with humor, insightful moments, and a romance that will put a smile on your face. I'm excited to read more from this author.



Amy grew up loving to read and figured out at an early age that books were magical and necessary. She started submitting her own stories to be published when she was thirteen. Amy is now the award-winning author of nine books spanning young adult, middle grade, and picture books. Titles for Entangled include Announcing Trouble and the companion novel, How to Quit Your Crush. Amy lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and a puppy who is training them. Visit Amy online at www.amydominy.com or follow her on Instagram or Twitter at @amydominy.






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Blog Tour & Review: Riot House (Crooked Sinners #1) by Callie Hart


RIOT HOUSE (Crooked Sinners #1)
by Callie Hart
Release Date: April 29, 2020

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They might be richer than gods, but they’re morally bankrupt.

 As far as the boys who run America’s most exclusive international academy are concerned, I’m an unwelcome interloper, an inconvenience, and they’re determined to make my life a living hell.

 When Wren Jacobi sets eyes on Wolf Hall Academy’s newest inductee, all he sees is an easy mark. A reserved little girl with a target painted on her back. He knows nothing of my troubled past, though. Nothing of my mother’s suspicious death, or the horrific treatment I’ve had to endure at the hands of my psychotic father.

 And he has no idea of the lengths that I, unassuming little Elodie Stillwater, will go to in order to break the savage beast who dreams of breaking me first.

 There’s a wolf stalking the forests that surround my new school.
Little does he know…
There are far scarier predators lurking out there in the dark.


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Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own. 

When I first started this book I honestly didn't know if this was going to be a story that I meshed well with. I am glad that I kept reading though because I was pleasantly impressed with this story.

I think that what felt lacking in the beginning was the pace of the story. It was just a little too slow for my taste. The overall story kept the same pace but once the plot twists started appearing I was a goner. I was hooked onto the pages like my life depended on it. This story definitely had a lot of drama but everything falls together nicely in the story. I enjoyed the storytelling. Again, a bit slow but with a writing voice that was very relatable and easy to get into. 

I really liked these characters. I wasn't sure about Wren at first but damn, did he sure grow on me. I really loved his personality. All the pieces that we pick up through the story that make up who he is. We caught glimpses of the real Wren more and more and the story progressed. Both Wren and Elodie had some great depth and character development. I loved how relatable their characters were and how distinct their personalities were. I also very much adored the secondary cast of characters and I hope that we get to see more of them in future books in this series. 

The romance in this book was an enemies-to-lovers trope that I think that author pulled off convincingly. Wren and Elodie certainly didn't care for one another at the start but slowly getting to know the other turns their feelings into something else entirely. Even when they were hating on each other there was always a heated connection between the two of them. When the two of them were together there were always sparks of some kind. And some of the things that Wren does for Elodie were just romantic af. I loved his protective vibe once he realizes how he feels about her. 

Overall, this was a book that kept me on the edge of my seat with anticipation. The plot twists and secrets were riveting and I couldn't get enough. These characters really worked themselves into my heart. This is an awesome start to a series and I can't even fathom where Carrie Hart takes us next. I can't wait for more!




Callie Hart is a USA TODAY bestselling author of contemporary and dark romance. Her Blood & Roses Series is currently being translated into multiple languages all over the world. Having spent the last seven years living in Australia, Callie now calls Los Angeles home, where she enjoys hiking, spending time at the beach, daily hot yoga classes, and generally pretending to be a hipster.

 Callie is often asked, 'What is dark romance?' Her reply is always the same: Dark romance is a story that makes you fall for the anti-hero. It is a story that will make you walk a tightrope, question your sanity, and have you checking your moral compass at the door. If you love a good story about a very bad boy, then dark romance is for you.'

 Under her legal name, Frankie Rose, Callie writes young adult fiction that has been globally recognized, and has received numerous awards for her 'Halo' series.
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Blog Tour, Review & Excerpt: Through the Lens (BelleCurve #3) by K.K. Allen

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“Epic enemies to lovers with a sweet, emotional kick. I was rooting for them from page one and have been left completely satisfied at the end. A top 2020 read for me!”- Harloe Rae, USA Today bestselling author 

Through the Lens, an all-new emotional slow-burn romance from USA Today bestselling author K.K. Allen is available now!

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“I had become his muse. What he didn’t know was that he had become mine too.”
Maggie Stevens is done feeling objectified.
After spending her entire life in the spotlight and climbing the high fashion ranks as a model in LA, she’s willing to leave it all behind for a fresh start. Moving to Seattle seems like the perfect solution.
A clean slate.
New adventures.
Endless opportunities.
All is going according to plan. Until she meets the drop-dead gorgeous cooking instructor who delights in adding to her misery.
Desmond Blake is determined to make a name for his culinary school—one that speaks to his hard work and undeniable passion.
When his food photography hobby garners attention from an unexpected source, his dreams are finally within reach. The obstacle he never sees coming is the sharp-tongued bombshell with a distaste for all he stands for.
When Desmond accidentally captures a photo of Maggie during a moment of weakness, he starts to see there’s more to the fashionista than meets the eye…
Sometimes what can be seen through the lens is a skewed version of reality. A bent perspective. Manufactured, therefore losing all sense of authenticity. And sometimes all it takes is a different angle to see what’s right in front of you.

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Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own. 

This is the second book from this author that I have completely devoured. We are two for two right now and things are looking up from here. 

K.K. Allen is an author that really knows how to capture emotions beautifully and organically. I love the way that she puts emotions onto paper and brings the reader into the story easily. Her writing style is just stunning and the words flow seamlessly off the page. She plans out her stories very thoroughly. The plot was addicting and I didn't want to put the book down. I love how organized and smooth the telling of the story was. 

I loved how original the characters were. Both main characters had distinct personalities that really took on a life of their own. I'll be honest, at first, I didn't really like Maggie's personality much. At the same time, I still enjoyed reading about her because her character was so well written. Her character definitely grew on me throughout the book. Maggie and Desmond were both characters that felt overwhelmingly real. They were characters with just as many flaws as redeeming qualities. I loved how much depth they had and I loved seeing the incredible character growth they experienced. I also really loved seeing characters from the other books in this series. The cast of secondary characters in this book is amazing. They add more depth to the story. 

It was a delight to watch the romance blossom between Maggie and Desmond. Their enemies-to-lovers romance put a huge smile on my face. They had excellent banter and undeniable chemistry. I really loved their connection. When they started to see more in the other and started to admire the other instead of dwell on how much they didn't get along it was glorious.

Overall, this was another emotional ride from this author. This book boasts relatable characters, a riveting plot, and a writing style that is breathtaking. K.K. Allen knows how to tell a damn good story and I am so excited for whatever is next. 



Alcohol is definitely not part of my plan for getting Maggie to loosen up today. What I’m not expecting is for Maggie to take it upon herself to down three shots of White Water vodka in just a few minutes.

 “Going a little hard there, aren’t you, Mags?”

 She shrugs as a giggle slips from her sexy throat. “You’re driving, not me.”

 I chuckle. “That’s presumptuous of you. Who said I was driving you home?”

 This time, she glares and steps right up until she’s under my nose. “This is a pretty shitty date if you’re not even going to drive me home.”

 A laugh bursts straight from my chest. “Who said we’re on a date?”

 She tilts her head and practically purrs. “You did offer me your extra ticket to the game, one you would have otherwise used to bribe one of these poor women to go on a date with you—which, by the way, makes me some sort of saint. So yes, this is a date.”

 “You going to put out afterwards too?”

 Her lips curl up at the corners. “Not a chance in hell.”

 That makes me grin. “Then our definitions of date are very different.”

 Maggie snorts. “Who are you kidding? We both know you won’t let me find a different ride home after the game.”

 When she bats her eyes up at me playfully and knowingly, something catches in my chest. We both know she’s not wrong.

 We walk to the stadium with Monica, Chloe, Gavin, and the rest of our friends. Then we detach when we get to the concession stand near where our seats are.

“Want something to eat or drink?” I ask her.

 Maggie looks up at the board then tells me she wants a beer but nothing else. I order two hot dogs, two beers, and a pretzel, then we make our way to our row. Monica’s seats are an entire section down and to the right of us.

 “Here.” I shove a hot dog in front of Maggie’s nose. “You should eat something.”

 She makes a face and pushes the hot dog away. “I can’t eat that. Do you know how many toxins are in that thing?”

 I shrug and stuff half of a dog into my mouth, chew, swallow, and take a sip of beer. “Probably just as much as those three White Water shots you took back in the beer garden.”

 “Yeah, well, I’m here, aren’t I? Now you and my sister can shut up about the Seattle experience. After today, not another word.”

 I grin. “You ain’t seen nothing like it, babe.”

 “Stop calling me babe.”

 “Why? I thought you were my date.”

 She rolls her eyes, causing me to laugh.

“Relax,” I say, setting her foil-wrapped hot dog on the cup holder in front of her. “We’re going to have a good time, I’m going to take you home without molesting you, and then you can sleep off your hangover while dreaming about me all night long.”

 “You are such a cocky one, aren’t you?”

 I grin. “You have no idea.”


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 Meet K.K. Allen

K.K. Allen is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author and interdisciplinary arts and sciences graduate from the University of Washington who writes heartfelt contemporary romance stories that are as real as they are inspiring. K.K. is a Hawaiian girl who was raised in Seattle, and currently resides in central Florida. She works full time as a digital producer for a leading online educational institution and is the mother to a ridiculously handsome little dude who owns her heart.

 K.K.'s publishing journey began in June 2014 with the YA Contemporary Fantasy trilogy, The Summer Solstice. In 2016, K.K. published her first Contemporary Romance, Up in the Treehouse, which went on to win the Romantic Times 2016 Reviewers' Choice Award for Best New Adult Book of the Year. With K.K.'s love for inspirational and coming-of-age stories involving heartfelt narratives and honest emotions, you can be assured to always be surprised by what K.K. releases next.

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