Friday, March 26, 2021

Cover Reveal: Beast In His Madness (Winterland #4) by Stacey Marie Brown


Title: Beast In His Madness

Series: Winterland

Author: Stacey Marie Brown

Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Fantasy

Release Day: April 14, 2021

Designer: Jay Aheer at Simply Defined Art

The bad boys and girls of Winterland are back for the final battle, and this fight isn’t just between naughty and nice, but life and death.

Dinah Liddell grew up plagued by nightmares of monsters and strange creatures only to discover they are all real. Winterland exists. Now, she’s being forced to return the Blood-Red Queen to her throne. 

This time there’s nothing Jessica Winters won’t do to destroy Winterland, warping the lines of reality for Dinah and robbing her of her sanity.

With her sister, Alice, and the gang, Dinah has to fight against an opponent she never saw coming—her own mind. Rediscovering the brazen girl she once was, full of fire and passion, she will break every rule to save those she loves.

But as usual in this mad, mad place, nothing is what it seems, and those she trusted will betray her.

In freeing one beast, Dinah sacrifices another. A monster who will be used to help bring down Winterland once and for all. 

The whole Winterland gang is in a fight for their lives, and as the war between naughty and nice bleeds the ground red, they find there is more to Jessica’s plan than to take Winterland. 

When a beauty breaks, the beast will fall, and down will go Winterland…Santa and all.

Alice in Wonderland meets Beauty and the Beast with a holiday twist! Don’t miss this final installation in this mad, twisted series. You poke the monster…you get the beast.

Stacey Marie Brown is a lover of hot fictional bad boys and sarcastic heroines who kick butt. She also enjoys books, travel, TV shows, hiking, writing, design, and archery. Stacey swears she is part gypsy, being lucky enough to live and travel all over the world.

She grew up in Northern California, where she ran around on her family’s farm, raising animals, riding horses, playing flashlight tag, and turning hay bales into cool forts. She volunteers helping animals and is Eco-friendly. She feels all animals, people, and environment should be treated kindly.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Can't Wait Wednesday: Reborn (Shadow Beast Shifters #3) by Jaymin Eve

Can't Wait Wednesday is a meme hosted by Wishful Endings. It is based on Waiting on Wednesday which was hosted by Breaking the Spine. In this post, we spotlight upcoming releases that we are super jazzed about.


Title: Reborn
Series: Shadow Beast Shifters #3
Author: Jaymin Eve
Publisher: Jaymin Eve
Release Date: March 31, 2021
Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
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The epic conclusion to the Shadow Beast Shifters.

I finally have the life I always dreamed of. So why does it taste like ash on my tongue?

Growing up in Torma, the strongest of the shifter packs, I wanted nothing more than to find my true mate and live my best life. Of course, that dream existed before my father betrayed the pack and turned me into their punching bag.

I’d all but given up, until a quirk of true mate genetics gifted me a true mate like no other.

It seems my childhood dreams were finally a reality. Funny how quickly dreams turn into nightmares.

I’m being lied to and missing weeks and months of time. Someone messed with me and no matter how often I’m told to forget it and move on as Torin’s mate, there’s no way I can. Whoever did this to me should have known I’d pick at it until it bled. It’s my nature after all.

As I search out random growls, flutters in my chest, and a suspicion that there’s so much more going on than I could even imagine, I sense that I’m racing against an unknown clock.

I need to get to the bottom of this mystery.

And when I figure out who stole my memories, they’re going to wish they never messed with Mera Callahan.

Game on.

*If you like sexy, dark paranormal romances, with humor, steam, action, a tough heroine and an antihero, this is for you.
Reborn is full length (115k) words, and is the final in the Shadow Beast Shifters series, and does NOT end on a cliffhanger. It's recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations.




Thoughts

I cannot adequately express in words how desperately I want this book. Seriously, there aren't words. I read the first book in this series back in December and it grabbed me in a way a book hasn't in a while. I immediately fell into this world and these characters. I was practically foaming at the mouth for the second book. It released in January and I devoured it as soon as it hit my kindle. The long wait is almost over for the third and final book in this series and I can't wait! I am also super excited for what else this author has up her sleeve after this series is over. If you enjoy paranormal romance and fantasy then you need to pick up this author's books! 

Have you read any of the books in this series? What is a book that you are patiently (or not so much) waiting on? What have you added to your TBR recently? Feel free to leave the link to your Waiting on Wednesday post!

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Humorous and Amusing Book Titles

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week there is a different question for book bloggers to ponder over and create their top ten list.


FUNNY BOOK TITLES
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Now, I don't know that these are funny per se, but perhaps humorous or amusing in my twisted little mind. My husband will be the first one to tell you that when they were handing out funny bones and senses of humor at birth, I was handed a whole heap of awkwardness instead. So there's not a lot that I think is super funny like regular folks. But I digress. Moving on to the list!


*Books link to Goodreads*
Since I am woefully bad when it comes to humor, let me know some book titles that you think are humorous. Feel free to leave the link to your Top Ten Tuesday post!

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Read-a-thon Sign Up: Mythothon Round 4

MYTHOTHON ROUND 4

I stumbled upon this amazing little read-a-thon the other day that is hosted by Foxes Fairytale. I thought, what a better way to get out of my dreadful reading slump than to challenge myself next month. So that's just what I'm going to do! This read-a-thon takes place during the month of April. The prompts for this round of Mythothon are inspired by Arthurian legend. (And that just makes the nerd inside me dance with glee!) There are three teams to choose from and your first reading prompt depends upon which team you are going to jive with. They are based on magicians from Arthurian legend. I went with Team Morgan le Fay. The other options were Merlin or Nimue. The other prompts are inspired by the twelve knights of the round table and Camelot. There is also a group book for this read-a-thon, though it is not mandatory to read it. I'll list the prompts below along with what books I have chosen as my TBR for the read-a-thon. 


Mythothon TBR

 Morgan le Fay — Read a story about a villainous, misunderstood or morally grey character.

 The Rose Society (The Young Elites #2) by Marie Lu

I'll be listening to this one on audiobook along with the first book in the series.


 King Arthur — Read a book featuring royalty.

House of Bastiion (The Haidren Legacy #1) by K.L. Kolarich

I just discovered this book and this author recently and I am stoked to jump into this book! This is the author's debut and I have heard great things about it. I've heard that it is very rich in world-building and I am such a sucker for fantasy books that are well-developed.


 Sir Lancelot (Arthur’s greatest companion) — Read a book from a favorite author.

From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I've put this one off for too long. Enough said. 


 Sir Gawain (Known as the Green Knight) — Read a book with the color green on the cover or in the title.

Late Love (Saint Street #3) by Scarlett Hopper

I love this series and I am excited to finish it.


 Sir Percival (the original hero in the quest for the Grail) — Read a book with a shiny cover.

Lost Girl (Wolf Girl #2) by Leia Stone

At the end of 2020/start of 2021, I went through a hardcore wolf shifter phase that I think that I am still technically in. Kind of, maybe? (Well, if not for my slump I probably would be.) This is one of the series that I went gaga for and I have been foaming at the mouth for the sequel.


 Sir Bors (Arthur’s successor) — Read a sequel. 

Reborn (Shadow Beast Shifters #3) by Jaymin Eve

Another wolf shifter series that I absolutely fell in love with. I have been dying for this last book to release in this series. It comes out on March 31st, and I am so here for it!


 Sir Lamorak (one of the best knights but overlooked in the chivalric romance genre) — Read a book you think is under-hyped.

Make Me Lose (Bayshore #1) by Ember Leigh

This will be a reread so I can catch up on the series now that it is complete. I adore this author so much! Her writing is incredible.


 Sir Kay (Arthur’s foster brother) — Read a book with a significant sibling relationship.

Midnight King (Shifter Island #3) by Leia Stone, Raye Wagner

Yet another wolf shifter series that I became obsessed with. This is the most recent release and it is from the POV of the male love interest in the story so I'm excited to get his perspective.


 Sir Gareth (the youngest knight) — Read a recent addition to your TBR.

Blood Casino (Vampires & Vices #1) by Nina Walker\

This is another book that I recently added to my TBR. I have had this author's other books on my TBR for ages but the blurb for this one really caught my eye. I knew I had to read it.


 Sir Bedivere (returns Excalibur to Nimue) — Read a book with something pointy on the cover.

This Broken Wolf (Soul Bitten Shifter #2) by Everly Frost

Yes, another wolf shifter sequel that I have been dying to read. Shocker, I know. 


 Sir Galahad (“the most perfect of all knights”) — Read a book with a title that starts with a “G”.

Gods & Monsters (Gods & Monsters #1) by Janie Marie

This book actually has King Arthur and his knights in it! Though it is certainly nothing like the legend we all know. This is a dystopian fantasy reverse harem story according to the blurb and reviews I've read. It sounds very unique so I can't wait!


 Sir Tristan (falls in love with Isolde) — Read a book with a romance that should be legendary.

A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses #2) by Sarah J. Maas

Another reread. I decided to reread the entire series before I pick up A Court of Silver Flames.


 Sir Gaheris (“the least well-spoken of all his peers”) — Listen to an audiobook or read part of a story aloud. 

The Young Elites (The Young Elites #1) by Marie Lu

Yet another reread but this time I will be listening on audiobook. I wanted to finish this series but I need to go back and read this one again before I start The Rose Society for my morally gray character prompt. 


 Camelot — Read a book set in a place you’ve never visited.

Ruthless Empire (Royal Elite #6) by Rina Kent

I have needed to finish up this series forever. I love every single one of Rina Kent's books. She always dazzles me with her dark romance stories.


 Group Book - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn


So there you have it! My TBR for April's Mythothon read-a-thon. We'll see if I can get through them all or not. At the very least I am hoping to pull myself out of my reading slump. There are so many awesome books that I am eager to read but my mental health has been kicking my bum lately and I just haven't felt up to picking up a book. I am hoping that will change very soon. I made sure to pick books that I am really eager to read for the majority of the prompts.

If you would like to participate in the read-a-thon then head on over to Foxes Fairytale and sign up! Leave the link to your sign-up post in the comments so I can see your TBR too! 


Do you enjoy read-a-thons? Are they too much pressure for you or do you enjoy the thrill of a challenge? I am a mood reader myself so I would have to say it's a bit of both for me. 

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Review: Vow of Deception (Deception Trilogy #1) by Rina Kent


Title: Vow of Deception
Series: Deception Trilogy #1
Author: Rina Kent
Publisher: Rina Kent
Published: March 15, 2021
Pages: 292
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Mafia Romance
Source: ARC

My husband. My tormentor.

The most notorious man in the city offers me a job.
Act as his dead wife.
Adrian Volkov isn’t the type of person who takes no for an answer.
He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met.
When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options.
Go to prison or put myself under his wrath.
I choose to have a roof over my head. What’s so hard about acting, right?
Wrong.
The moment I step into his wife’s shoes, everything spirals out of control.
My only way of survival is through Adrian.
Or is it?


MY REVIEW

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

I was in the biggest bookish reading slump before I read this book. Vow of Deception totally revitalized my bookishness. There's something to be said about a really well-written story. Not only did this story pull me in and consume my mind but it also kept my attention throughout the entire story. Rina Kent has a wonderful talent for latching the reader onto a story with her unpredictable plots, compelling ideas, and interesting characters. Once you pick up one of her books you just can't put it down until you've consumed it. This book was no exception.

Kent writes characters that just speak to your soul. I have no idea how she perfects these characters but she manages to do it every single time without fail. Adrian was the perfect alpha male. Everything about him screamed dominance. Intermingled with all his intensity are so many secretive things about him and I can't wait to uncover them. And I adored Winter. She is also very mysterious and I am excited for the series to shine more light on her. A lot of pain surrounds her and there's just so much more to her than meets the eye.

I loved how intense and all-consuming the chemistry between Adrian and Winter was. The back and forth between them was tantalizing. Adrian always has to be in control but Winter seems to defy him at every turn. This part of her personality seems to stem from the fact that she was homeless and that made her a survivor. She is certainly not used to Adrian's controlling nature. When they are together their chemistry is undeniable. You'll have to fan yourself from all the heat radiating off these two.

Overall, this is a story that will get under your skin. It's gritty, raw, and ever so pleasantly dark. If you are a fan of dark romance then you will want to add this book to your shelf. I can't wait for the next book in this series!


Rina Kent is an author that I know will impress me each and every time I pick up one of her books. Who are some of your go-to or auto-buy authors and what do you love about them?

Monday, March 15, 2021

New Release: Vow of Deception (Deception Trilogy #1) by Rina Kent

🌹 𝕃𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝔼𝕒𝕣𝕝𝕪🌹

𝐕𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 #𝟏) 𝐛𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨!!!! 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐧?! #𝟏-𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

 
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Narrated by Jason Clarke and Desiree Ketchum! 
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🌹FREE PREQUEL 🌹

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🌹 VOW OF DECEPTION BLURB 🌹

My husband. My tormentor.
  The most notorious man in the city offers me a job. Act as his dead wife. Adrian Volkov isn’t the type of person who takes no for an answer. He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met. When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options. Go to prison or put myself under his wrath. I choose to have a roof over my head. What’s so hard about acting, right? Wrong. The moment I step into his wife’s shoes, everything spirals out of control. My only way of survival is through Adrian. Or is it?

ADD THE TRILOGY TO YOUR GOODREADS TBR!

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🌹 TEMPTED BY DECEPTION 🌹

Coming April 8th!!
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🌹 CONSUMED BY DECEPTION 🌹

Coming May 13th!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR  
  Rina Kent is an international bestselling author of everything enemies to lovers romance. Darkness is her playground, suspense is her best friend, and twists are her brain’s food. However, she likes to think she’s a romantic at heart in some way, so don’t kill her hopes just yet. Her heroes are anti-heroes and villains because she was always the weirdo who fell in love with the guys no one roots for. Her books are sprinkled with a touch of mystery, a healthy dose of angst, a pinch of violence, and lots of intense passion. Rina spends her private days in a peaceful town in North Africa daydreaming about the next plot idea or laughing like an evil mastermind when those ideas come together. Don’t forget to Sign up to Rina Kent’s Newsletter for news about future releases and an exclusive gift. 

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Cover Reveal: The Deception Trilogy by Rina Kent

🌹 🖤 𝔻𝕖𝕔𝕖𝕡𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕋𝕣𝕚𝕝𝕠𝕘𝕪 ℂ𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕒𝕝 🖤🌹

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱! 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀! 𝗩𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗢𝗻𝗲) 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵!

#𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

AMAZON US ➜ https://amzn.to/36xgSHt 
 AMAZON UK ➜ https://amzn.to/3cthce1 
 INTERNATIONAL ➜ https://smarturl.it/VODBuy 
 GOODREADS ➜ http://bit.ly/GR-VOD 


 🌹 🖤 VOW OF DECEPTION 🖤🌹

 
 🌹 🖤 VOW OF DECEPTION BLURB 🖤🌹 

 My husband. My tormentor.   The most notorious man in the city offers me a job. Act as his dead wife. Adrian Volkov isn’t the type of person who takes no for an answer. He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met. When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options. Go to prison or put myself under his wrath. I choose to have a roof over my head. What’s so hard about acting, right? Wrong. The moment I step into his wife’s shoes, everything spirals out of control. My only way of survival is through Adrian. Or is it?

ADD THE TRILOGY TO YOUR GOODREADS TBR!

http://bit.ly/DT-GR

🌹 🖤 TEMPTED BY DECEPTION 🖤🌹

Coming in April!

🌹 🖤 CONSUMED BY DECEPTION 🖤🌹

Coming in May!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR  
  Rina Kent is an international bestselling author of everything enemies to lovers romance. Darkness is her playground, suspense is her best friend, and twists are her brain’s food. However, she likes to think she’s a romantic at heart in some way, so don’t kill her hopes just yet. Her heroes are anti-heroes and villains because she was always the weirdo who fell in love with the guys no one roots for. Her books are sprinkled with a touch of mystery, a healthy dose of angst, a pinch of violence, and lots of intense passion. Rina spends her private days in a peaceful town in North Africa daydreaming about the next plot idea or laughing like an evil mastermind when those ideas come together. Don’t forget to Sign up to Rina Kent’s Newsletter for news about future releases and an exclusive gift. 

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