Release Blitz & Review: Love Under the Microscope (Romancing The Geek #4) by Emi Leon

 

Title: Love Under the Microscope
Series: Romancing The Geek #4
Author: Emi Leon
Release Date: March 14, 2024

Working with the enemy and breaking a few laws are lines neither expected to cross.

I need to save my company. That means I must steal back the for-her-pleasure pill formula from my megalomaniac ex-boyfriend. To pull off the biggest challenge of my life, I'll have to find a partner in crime.

I can’t ask my business partner and my best friend without jeopardizing everything we’ve built together. Trusting a nosy reporter might seem counterintuitive, but this is the best plan I have. Even if I hate him.

The younger and far too attractive Jack Parker wants the scoop of a lifetime and helping me is his golden ticket.

I just didn’t account for the sizzling chemistry that could burn us both in this corporate caper. Jack is nothing like I imagined. He isn’t looking for the perfect piece to spin – he’s just looking for the truth.

Late nights of reconnaissance turn into days where I hypothesize what we could be after this mission is over.

I should know better than to trust myself when it comes to men, but I can’t help but wonder if Jack might be worth risking it all for.

Love Under the Microscope, a steamy rom-com series set at a pharmaceutical company in Seattle, Washington, features enemies to lovers, women in STEM, older woman/younger man age gap, and a heist. Find out what happens when a female scientist must rely on a reporter angling for a scoop to make sure a new product launch is successful.

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Emi Leon is becoming a new favorite of mine. I just love her brand of sassy and steamy romantic comedies. 

Leon has a writing style that I really gravitate towards. It is relatable and fun. It is full of plenty of humor and emotion. It just hits the spot. The plot of this book was amusing and compelling. It kept me wanting more. 

These characters were a delight. It was so easy to connect with them. Both main characters were well-developed and complex. I loved their unique personalities. Jack and Zelda each have issues to work through so the character development was great. 

I loved the sizzling chemistry between Jack and Zelda. Their dynamic was compelling and their banter put a smile on my face. I loved their transition and journey from enemies to more through all the close proximity. 

Overall, this was a captivating and fun romantic comedy and a breath of fresh air. I was so engrossed in this story from start to finish. I loved the heist aspect of the story paired with the enemies-to-lovers and reverse age gap tropes. If you are a fan of feel-good romance stories with memorable characters and a riveting storyline then you should add this one to your TBR ASAP.  

Emi Leon lives in Washington state and writes steamy rom-coms. She believes love and laughter go hand-in-hand. Nerdy and grumpy heroes are her favorites. The fact she married one has absolutely nothing to do with it. She's a STEM girl turned romance writer, who hangs out in coffee shops working on her stories and reading. Find out more about her at emileonbooks.com.

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Release Blitz & Review: Kings of Jupiter (Ink and Lyrics Duet #1) by Nacole Stayton

Title: Kings of Jupiter
Series: Ink and Lyrics Duet #1
Author: Nacole Stayton
Release Date: March 14, 2024

In an industry dominated by men, Sophia Rose, an elite tattooist, earned her reputation by owning Rose & Lace Ink Emporium, an all-female staffed studio.

Her golden rule was simple. Never date a client. That no-strings-attached-attitude kept her evenings busy, and her heart stagnant.

That is until the zaniest night of tattooing in her career befell…

When propositioned with an offer that any entrepreneur would be foolish to decline, Sophia finds herself blinded by the stardom and mayhem that the Kings of Jupiter encompass.

With Sophia as their muse, lust, and lyrics blur like the lines of the pavement beneath the tour bus.

For Mazen Wilde, Oliver Collins and Cannon Rhodes, creating music was as easy as taking a breath.

But all great songs do come to an end…


Intended for fans of Tate James, Lily Gold and Emily Rath. Kings of Jupiter is a duet that WILL end on an enthralling cliffhanger. This is a rock star reverse harem, meaning our heroine has three band boyfriends. Swords will cross…

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The premise for this book really intrigued me. I have read reverse harem books before but never a rockstar romance with "why choose" themes. I knew I had to dip my toes into this pool and test the waters. 

Nacole Stayton writes a very relatable story. I enjoyed the way she wove in tension, banter, and intrigue. The plot was very compelling and I was completely invested in the story. 

I was grateful that this book didn't suffer from a case of cookie-cutter syndrome. Many reverse harem stories have male characters that blend together and don't have any originality. I didn't feel that in this case. Each character was distinct and made an impression. The characters were easy to connect with. 

The romance was okay for me. This story is a definite case of insta-lust or insta-love which is a trope I generally steer clear of. That aspect aside, I did enjoy the dynamics and connections between the characters and how that played into the overall romance. 

Overall, this was an angsty "why choose" romance littered with humor and a touch of suspense. This book ends on a cliffhanger so you will have to buckle up and prepare yourself for a little wait for book two. If you enjoy reverse harem or rockstar romance stories that are engaging, have found family vibes, and plenty of great banter then pick this one up!

Nacole Stayton is thirty-something years young and resides in the Bourbon Capital of the World with her husband and son. Her debut novel, The Upside of Letting Go is an Amazon top 100 bestseller. She spends her days working in healthcare as a practice administrator and her evenings pinning away on her next novel. She can usually be found playing with monster trucks and dodging Nerf gun darts or enjoying an iced coffee poolside.

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Release Blitz & Review: The Echo of Regret (Cedar Point #4) by Jillian Liota

 

The Echo of Regret by Jillian Liota is now live!

Title: The Echo of Regret
Series: Cedar Point #4
Author: Jillian Liota
Release Date: March 13, 2024

Bishop Mitchell is destined for baseball greatness – until an injury brings him home before he ever truly gets his shot. Now, he’s biding time back in Cedar Point. Helping coach his high school team, hanging with friends…and, apparently, falling for his high school girlfriend all over again.

Gabriela Ventura enjoys her small town life: a few close relationships, a thriving pottery business, and teaching ceramics is more than enough. So when the boy who broke her heart returns to town, the last thing she’s interested in is rekindling a friendship. Or anything else.

When Bishop and Gabi get partnered together at work, they cautiously take a trip down memory lane. The laughter, the banter, the chemistry…it’s all just as good as they remember, and slipping back into their routine proves easier than either could have imagined.

But what isn’t easy is healing old wounds. With Bishop’s days in Cedar Point counting down and their future uncertain once again, the two must decide: is what they share worth letting go of their regrets from the past?

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The Echo of Regret is book four in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

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This was a spectacular and emotional story that grabbed me from the get-go. There is just something about stories about rekindled first love that makes my heart dance. 

Jillian Liota has a powerful writing style that grabs hold of you and won't let go. Her writing is relatable and easygoing and I meshed with it so well. The plot of the story kept my interest and had me hooked. I loved the small-town world-building vibes. 

These were very strong characters with a lot of backstory and development. I loved how fleshed out the characters were. It added more depth to the story and made the character development even more impactful. These characters were easy to connect with and empathize with. Each character was unique and their personalities were easily distinguishable. I loved all the family and friends in the story and how they rounded out the story so well. 

Despite being apart for so long, Bishop and Gabi have an undeniable connection and bond that resurfaces after Bishop comes back to town. I loved how they seemed to bring out the best in each other. It felt like they were truly each other's other half. The two of them have to navigate the hurt from their past to move forward.

Overall, this was an uplifting small-town second-chance romance that hit the mark. This story is full of heartfelt moments, small-town charm, and a network of family and friends that add so much depth. Ultimately, I think the title, The Echo of Regret, fits perfectly for this story. I haven't read any of the other books in this series yet but after reading this book I am very eager to catch up.

Jillian Liota is a Southern California native currently living in Suwanee, Georgia. She is married to her best friend, has a three-legged pup with endless energy, and acts as a servant to a very temperamental cat.

Jillian writes contemporary and new adult romance, and has had her writing praised for depth of character, strong female friendships, deliciously steamy scenes, and positive portrayal of mental health.

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Release Blitz & Review: Famous Last Words by Claudia Burgoa

 

Title: Famous Last Words
Author: Claudia Burgoa
Release Date: March 11, 2024

From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa pens a page-turning tale of hard losses and second chances. This angsty romance will destroy readers' hearts and then put them back together again. Prepare to ugly cry like never before!

I shouldn’t be alive.

I should’ve died in that plane crash.

Instead, I survived.

Thrived, even.

After all, I’m a rock star and a billionaire.

There’s nothing I can’t buy.

Nothing, except peace.

And when it all comes crashing down around me…

The guilt.

The pain.

The sorrow.

That’s when she appears.

The one woman I’m not allowed to love.

I needed her to fill the void after everything was lost.

There she was, ready, and grieving too.

Both of us are broken, shattered people.

So why does she make my heart want to beat again?

I need a new reason to keep breathing.

And I think that reason—is her.

Famous Last Words is a story of pain, forgiveness, and the faint, lingering hope of rekindling a love that once meant everything.

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This book is exactly the emotional rollercoaster that the blurb promises it will be. I thought I was prepared for the plethora of emotions this book put me through but this book totally slayed me. 

Claudia Burgoa has a writing style that I really mesh with. It is so easygoing and I am easily absorbed into the story every time. The plot of this one kept me hanging on for dear life. It was compelling and entertaining with clever plot development. All the drama and mysteries had me consumed. The world-building was vivid and resonated with me. 

These characters were so vibrant and authentic. They were distinct and their personalities, backgrounds, and character development were really fleshed out. I grew very attached to them as the story progressed. The secondary characters added the perfect amount of depth to the story. 

Brahms and Seraphina have such a deep connection that really speaks volumes. They have a complicated and painful past. There is a lot for them to overcome in this story and the road is long and hard. 

Overall, this was a heartwrenching story that delivered an emotional journey. Your heart will ache and your eyes will shed some tears. The story is beautiful and truly captivating and will leave you feeling satisfied and full of hope. If you are a fan of intense rockstar romances with plenty of pain and secrets, a slow-burn second-chance trope, and a memorable story then you should pick this one up! 

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. 

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.

She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.

When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watch shows or movies with her equally geeky husband. 

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