Tag Archives: contemporary romance

NEW RELEASE!!! ~ In the Black by Cynthia Rayne

Title: In The Black
Series: Black Star Security Series
Author: Cynthia Rayne
Genre: Romance
Publication Date: May 21, 2018 
A Hero’s Scars
Former Navy SEAL, Quentin Zane, was battle-scarred long before he joined the military. As a child, his father put him through hell. One terrible night, he lost everything. Since then, the only bright spot in his life has been Ellie King. And he’ll stop at nothing to protect her, even if it means unleashing the blackness within. 
 
Broken but determined
After many false starts, Ellie finally left her abusive boyfriend and fled to her brother’s place. But her ex is hatching a plan to kill innocent people, and she has to stop him.
With Zane’s help, she’ll put him behind bars. Ellie’s known her big brother’s best friend for years, but she’s never truly seen Zane before. Will they stop a madman from killing? And will they heal each other’s wounds?

Continue reading NEW RELEASE!!! ~ In the Black by Cynthia Rayne

NEW RELEASE!! ~ Simmer by Stephanie Rose

Title: Simmer
Author: Stephanie Rose
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: May 16, 2018

“Simmer is the perfect concoction of a sweet and savory romance that sizzles off the page.” ~ Bestselling author, Faith Andrews

 

“All the stars! This book is an absolute must read! Rose’s amazing talent for storytelling and character development shine throughout this book.” ~ NovelMomma

 

“Simmer is poignant, passionate, and the kind of slow burn that will have you boiling over with excitement as you devour every last word.” ~ Bestselling author, BL Berry

Simmer (verb): to stew gently below or just at the boiling point; to be in a state of incipient development
 
My life was always at a simmer… only stewing, never going anywhere. I was left to fend for myself when it came to affection or love, so I learned to go without.
 
I refused to let them see how broken and lonely I was; it was much easier to hide behind a false reality. I didn’t want anyone’s pity. I didn’t need it. Pity wouldn’t put food on the table or keep a roof over our heads. That was all me.
 
Now, I have a second chance at a dream long forgotten. It demands hard work and sacrifice—with absolutely no distractions. A recipe I already know all too well, raising a daughter on my own.
 
Drew Kostas is everything I’ve ever wanted but couldn’t let myself have. He’s younger, gorgeous, charming—and relentless. He sees beyond the hardened shell I’ve built to protect myself, coaxing out a softer me I don’t recognize.
 
It doesn’t matter how I melt in his presence when the heat between us threatens to boil over.
 
That’s the thing about heat. When it rises, everyone gets burned.
 
Especially when they’re foolish enough to fall in love.

Continue reading NEW RELEASE!! ~ Simmer by Stephanie Rose

NEW RELEASE + EXCERPT!! ~ Intoxicated By You by Kristin Mayer

Title: Intoxicated By You
Series: An Exposed Hearts Novel Standalone
Author: Kristin Mayer
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: May 21, 2018
He’d been mine—until I made the biggest mistake of my life.
I thought if I put enough time and distance between us, my heart could forget him.
I thought wrong.
 
Drake Foster owns my heart, my entire being. He always will.
As the pieces of what happened to us begin to fall into place, I realize our relationship had been sabotaged.
 
We’d​ been pawns​ in a game neither of us knew we were playing, and our relationship was the price we paid.
Now, we must find our way together ​before it’s too late.

Continue reading NEW RELEASE + EXCERPT!! ~ Intoxicated By You by Kristin Mayer

NEW RELEASE!! ~ Bought by the Badman by Hayley Faiman

Title: Bought by the Badman
Series: Russian Bratva Series
Author: Hayley Faiman
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: May 21, 2018

Giovanna Rossi was born an Italian Mafia princess, by blood only. Raised to be nothing more than a toy used to satisfy men’s pleasures. She was always available for a price. She never dreamed to hope for anything other than physical relationships. 
 
Aidan O’Neil was once an Irish Prince, next in line to his father’s throne. He grew up to despise what his father stood for. After all, he helped bring the Irish king to his knees. His devotions now lie with the newly formed union between his Irish mob and the Russian Bratva. 
 
An arrangement meant only to release physical tension, turns into so much more—it turns into everything. When a broken prince meets his match in a broken princess, their bond cannot be denied. 
 
*Recommended for readers 18+ due to Language, Violence, and Sexual Content.


Continue reading NEW RELEASE!! ~ Bought by the Badman by Hayley Faiman

NEW RELEASE & REVIEW!! –> Stumbling Into Him by Molly O’Hare

Title: Stumbling Into Him
Author: Molly O’Hare
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: May 15, 2018

Holly is, in a word, amazing. She is clumsy as hell, hilarious, a tad insecure and so much fun I want her to be my new best friend. As someone who’s earned the ironic nickname ‘Grace’ I can totally relate to her ability to fall over flat surfaces, run into suddenly fully erected walls and all that fun stuff. Though I can say that despite my years hanging out on a college quad, I have never been assaulted by a frisbee.

Like Holly.

But that one little frisbee put her in the path of a pretty delicious morsel of man candy, book boyfriend extraordinaire and all around good guy, Ben. He’s from a very influential family who isn’t satisfied with his lowly career as a veterinarian so things between him and his mom are tense. To say the least.

But other than his wicked bitch of a stepmother, Stumbling Into Him is what a romance novel should be. It was fun and funny, sexy with a healthy dose of drama. Let’s not forget the adorable pets who were characters in their own right. At times the klutz angle was overdone but it never detracted from the story in my opinion. I had a good time reading this book and though Molly Bloom is new to me (I think) I’d definitely pick up another of her titles.

 

Continue reading NEW RELEASE & REVIEW!! –> Stumbling Into Him by Molly O’Hare

NEW RELEASE!! ~ The Parts I Remember by A.B. Wood

Title: The Parts I Remember
Author: A.B. Wood
Genre: Second Chance Romance
Release Date: May 18, 2018
Cover Designer: Letitia Hasser, RBA Designs
Having the one you love walk away from you, leaving you to wonder —to assume— that you’ve been used and that you mean nothing to them, is either:

*The hardest truth you will ever be forced to endure.

Or

*The biggest lie you will ever tell yourself.
The answer, for me, waits on the other end of this incoming call; and I don’t even see it coming.

Continue reading NEW RELEASE!! ~ The Parts I Remember by A.B. Wood

COVER REVEAL!! –> Kandiland by T.L. Smith

Title: Kandiland
Author: T.L. Smith
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 19, 2018
Cover Designer: RBA Designs
Cover Photographer: Perrywinkle Photography 

 

He was forbidden, my boss and incapable of loving me.
People talked about him, whispered about him in passing.
He was the king of his town.
And I was a visitor.
I was by no means a smart girl. Never loved with my head, always with my heart.
That fact alone almost killed me once.
I should have listened the second time around.
But the king of this small town, had me starving. Had me craving his taste.
My name is Kandi, and he called me his Kandiland.
The king declared I was his medicine, and with each dose, he became better and better.
He was the perfect liar.
And I was his perfect Kandi.
Together, we were explosive, and toxic in every way.

 

HOSTED BY:

SALES BLITZ!! –> Play Me by Daisy Allen

Title: Play Me
Series: Rock Chamber Boys
Author: Daisy Allen
Genre: Contemporary Rockstar Romance

Release Date: July 9, 2017 

She once said that the only thing that mattered was the band.
She was right.
Was.
Now the only thing that matters is her.
 
They say he’s a rock star with a difference.
But he’s still a rock star all the same.
So, when Cadence, a music teacher with a heart of gold catches Sebastian’s eye, it doesn’t matter that he has the world at his fingertips, all she wants is her safe, quiet life.
But it’s too late, she’s gotten under his skin, buried there with her sweet, sexy eyes and a body that keeps him awake at night. And he’ll do anything to have her.
 
So, when he makes her an offer she absolutely can’t refuse, she has to decide whether she can take the risk that her past won’t come back to haunt her.
Because then, there’s nothing that even the world’s biggest rock star can do to save her.
 
So what happens when Sebastian’s burning desire for Cadence clashes with her crippling fear of scrutiny?
Find out in this hot and steamy Rock star romance – Book One in the Rock Chamber Boys series. 

Continue reading SALES BLITZ!! –> Play Me by Daisy Allen

BOOK TOUR! ~ On The Edge by Dr. Rebecca Sharp

Title: On the Edge
Series: A Winter Games Novel
Author: Dr. Rebecca Sharp
Genre: NA Romance (Stand alone)
Release Date: May 1, 2018

Emmett
 
Do. Not. Touch.
Alice Ryder came with more warning signs than a museum exhibit.
Under twenty-one. Best friend’s baby sister. Heart-broken.
I was only supposed to keep an eye on her and keep my hands to myself.
But her sunshine sucked me in.
Why did she have to want me? Why did she have to want me to save her?
I wasn’t her savior. I wasn’t the prince in her fairytale.
I was only the asshole in shining armor. 
 
 
Ally
 
For some, heartbreak becomes a habit.
Losing so much had taught me that it’s easier to just give up the things you care about before they are taken.
Because you can’t lose what you don’t have.
I gave up the warmth of the sun and sand hoping that the cold, snowy mountains of Colorado would be able to numb whatever feelings I had left and bury the pieces of my heart under the frost.
And then I met Emmett Jameson – the King of the Mountain and my brother’s best friend.
He was cold and controlling – treating me like the child that I wasn’t.
He was everything that promised to break what was left of me.
And I needed him for it.
My shattered heart would be safe wanting someone like him.
Then again, heartbreak was my bad habit.

Continue reading BOOK TOUR! ~ On The Edge by Dr. Rebecca Sharp

NEW RELEASE!!! ~ He (She/He Duet) by Kailee Reese Samuels

Title: He
Series: She/He Duet #2
Author: Kailee Reese Samuels
Genre: Contemporary/NA/Dark Suspense
Release Date: May 17, 2018

Continue reading NEW RELEASE!!! ~ He (She/He Duet) by Kailee Reese Samuels