Wednesday, 8 July 2020

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Complicate Me by Claire Raye




Release Date: July 8 



Life at its simplest is still complicated. 

Reid Bowen is her brother’s best friend and the biggest womanizer on campus. She has no business wanting him.

Sienna Parker is forbidden and the sweetest fruit he can never taste. But if he can’t have her, no one can.

Forced together by a road trip home, it will not only test their patience, but also their resolve to stay away from each other.

Bound by their past, it’s the complicated that changes their lives.

Caroline's Review

4.5 Stars


This was a fab read.

"I've spent so much time avoiding him, avoiding his efforts to control my life, but behind it all, I've missed him."

Reid Bowen and Sienna Parker have been best friends since childhood, along with Sienna's twin brother, Caleb. Two years earlier, Caleb gave up their joint dream of going away to college all together, on the opposite of the country, to shoulder the family responsibility. He extracted a promise from Reid to look out for Sienna, including keeping guys away from her. Little did he suspect that Reid very much wanted to be one of those guys. However, a promise is a promise and, unfortunately, it drove a wedge between Reid and Sienna.

"I've wanted you, only you, for so long. Anyone who came before you means nothing to me."

When Sienna has to go back home, Reid finds himself committed to a road trip to get her back to her brother. This road trip will be the turning point in their friendship - a new chapter full of possibilities.

This was a fab read. Reid and Sienna were really fiery - their exchanges were charged with mutual attraction as well as animosity. Both had huge barriers in place that completely changed their friendship but you know that once their on the road together, things were bound to change between them. Their chemistry was scorching and their connection was natural. Obviously, this is a duet so you know that no matter how good things seem to be between them, something is going to happen to break them. Really looking forward to the conclusion.

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Complete Me releases July 22

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Meet Claire Raye


Not only is Claire Raye a really sweet pen name, it’s actually a pen name for two sarcastic best friends who met through their mutual love of reading. After bonding over books (and wine and cheese), Claire and Raye decided to take the plunge and see if they could write a book together and ta dah… The Rockport Beach Series was born! In addition to their shared love of food and dropping an occasional (read: a lot) of f bombs, the writing duo that is Claire Raye like to write about strong sassy females who aren’t afraid to say what’s on their mind and the overprotective men who fall in love with them.

Writing The Rockport Beach Novels was so much fun, even if book two needed a shared vacation, a stolen bottle of champagne and far too much vodka and POG to get it back on track! Both halves of Claire Raye are married and both of their husbands have a cheeky side that gets plenty of airtime in their books. From their smart mouths to their witty one-liners, there’s plenty of material to use for all those alpha males Claire and Raye love to write about.

While Claire and Raye aren’t sure they’ll ever reveal who they really are – there’s just something about your co-workers knowing you write erotic love scenes that makes having a pen name that much easier – they are definitely going to keep on writing. With several more books out since the Rockport Beach Series released, Claire and Raye are constantly chatting new ideas, new plots and of course, their next couple! So stick around, there’s so much exciting stuff to share with you all!

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COVER REVEAL: Drew by Amanda Shelley





Release Date: September 29


My heart races, palms sweat, and knees go weak. 

I’ve never seen anyone like Drew in a science lab. He’s made me a firm believer in chemistry existing outside a textbook.

Then his ego shows up.

Nope. No, thank you. Moving on. I mean… who has an entourage in college?

When our professor announces we’ll be stuck as lab partners, I nearly lose my mind – and not in a good way. 

I can’t afford the type of distractions Drew brings.



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Meet Amanda Shelley



Amanda Shelley loves falling into a book to experience new worlds. As an avid reader and writer, sharing worlds of her own creations is a passion that inspired her to become an author. She writes contemporary romance with characters who are strong and sexy with a touch of sass. 

When not writing, Amanda enjoys time with her family, playing chauffeur, chef and being an enthusiastic fan for her children. Keeping up with them keeps her alert and grounded in reality. She enjoys long car rides, chai lattes, and popping her SUV into four-wheel drive for adventures anywhere. 

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Tuesday, 7 July 2020

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Mr Knightsbridge by Louise Bay


MR. KNIGHTSBRIDGE 

by Louise Bay 

Release Date: July 7th 

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  Blurb: 

Dexter Daniels prefers gems over women. Emeralds over girlfriends. Diamonds over marriage. 

He might be the most successful jeweler of his generation, a loyal friend and some say the most handsome man in London, but his past means he doesn’t deal in love. 

When Hollie Lumen enters the ballroom where exquisite royal jewels are on display, she brings Dexter’s world to a screeching halt. Despite her hand-me-down dress and borrowed shoes, Hollie is even more stunning than the jewelry. Feisty, funny and ferociously independent, she’s all Dexter can see. 

Hollie Lumen can’t catch a break. She thought an internship in London was her chance to escape her responsibilities back in Oregon and for her dreams to come true. When she’s fired only a few weeks after touching down, she’s ready to give up and go home. Hollie never asks for help. She knows the only person she can rely on is herself. 

So what’s she going to do about the tall, dark, handsome stranger who keeps rescuing her? 

She’s going to rescue him right back. 

Mr. Knightsbridge is a stand-alone romance.


Caroline's Review
4 Stars


Delightful, low-angst romance.

"I hadn't imagined her to be so...beguiling."

Dexter Daniels doesn't do love. Things in his past have made him mistrustful of people, except for the five guys he considers his true brothers. When he meets Hollie Lumen, there's just something about the American woman that captures his attention - he just can't stay away from her. She's only in London for a few months, so why not enjoy each other while they can.

"He was annoying. Hot. Kind. Thoughtful. The guy bordered on perfect. He was the worst."

Hollie has always put her family first. When the chance to come to London to pursue her true passion presents itself, she pulls out all the stops to make it happen. Dexter was not part of her plan and he was extremely hard to resist! When he gives her the opportunity of a lifetime, she fights a bit harder to keep work and play separate and avoids thinking of 'after'. However, Dexter confuses her. For a guy who shies away from commitment, he seems keen to talk about the future.

"I keep saying this - it's a two-way street. You make me happy and I want to do the same for you."

This was quite a sweet romance with a big splash of sexy! Dexter is a dreamy sweetheart. For someone who usually avoids relationship, he sure does keep making statement gestures for Hollie. Hollie is a refreshing young woman. She had a lot of responsibility on her shoulders and found it hard to accept help, but I loved how much she enjoyed herself once she let herself relax more. I loved that she helped him to see his life history through different eyes, and I adored that he just wanted to be her rock - to make her life easier. Overall, a really lovely read!


 

About the Author: 

USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes sexy, contemporary romance novels – the kind she likes to read. Her books include the novels Faithful (not currently on sale as undergoing maintenance!), Hopeful, The Empire State Series, The Royals Series, The Nights Series (both series of standalone books each following different characters) and the standalone Gentleman series. Ruined by romantic mini-series of the eighties, Louise loves all things romantic. There’s not enough of it in real life so she disappears into the fictional worlds in books and films. Louise loves the rain, The West Wing, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, being on her own, being with friends, elephants and champagne. She loves to hear from readers so get in touch!   

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Thursday, 2 July 2020

COVER REVEAL: Rage by Ker Dukey



Title: Rage
Series: Royal Bastards MC AR Chapter 2
Author: Ker Dukey
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: September 8, 2020



Gabe “The Raging Beast” Cohen. 
Death. Blood. Pain.
In all wars, there are casualties. I just didn’t think they would be ours. 
The memory, guilt of everything that’s gone down over the last few months, has rooted itself deep inside me, tearing open old wounds.
I’ve spent my life in a constant state between agony and rage since I lost my wife.
And now, I’m seeing her ghost everywhere I look.
But what if she isn’t a ghost? 
What if it was all a lie?
I’ve been lost to the darkness before, and my brothers pulled me out. 
I don’t think there’s an out this time. 
I’m becoming the darkness. 
To seek out the truth, I must first uncover the lie.
Death leaves an echo. 
Blood. A scent.
Pain. 
Pain has left an insatiable RAGE.







Ker Dukey is an International bestselling author based in the United Kingdom. 
Genres include: 
Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller, New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Erotic Romance. Ker, is an international bestselling author, with over thirty titles published. Her titles have held multiple #1 bestseller banners and have had rights sold to numerous countries. 
In addition to being an author, Ker is an annoying wife and a mother of three children + one dog (who thinks he's human.) She has a passion for reading and binge-watching crime documentaries.
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Wednesday, 1 July 2020

COVER REVEAL: Nerdy Little Secret by Carrie Aarons





Title: Nerdy Little Secret
Author: Carrie Aarons
Genre: Romantic Comedy, New Adult
Date: July 1, 2020
Cover: Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations





Blurb


I’m sleeping with the nerd.
The nice guy.
The science geek who wears periodic table t-shirts around campus.

That’s my dirty little secret, but it began long before he unknowingly transferred to the same college I attend. We met at the summer camp I was mandated to work at, and our hush-hush affair started behind the kayak cabin and in the darkened canteen long after our respective campers went to sleep.

When Mick Barrett, rockstar name a complete red herring, enrolls at Salem Walsh University, we’re both shocked the first time we bump into each other. And he’s … surprisingly cold. With goals and secrets of his own, Mick is closed off and uninterested, something I’ve never encountered from the opposite sex.

My bruised ego has no time to recover, however, when he discovers the real secret I’m keeping, one that’s even more detrimental than our steamy summer fling. Agreeing to become my tutor, and help me save my future, the glasses-wearing swimmer, with the body of an Olympian under that punny math sweatshirt, begins to grow on me. Again.

Except we both have bigger things to focus on than sneaking around. Plus, we’re not made for each other. He’s aiming to be the next doctor of our generation, while I’m just hoping to survive my Saturday morning hangover.

Too bad our bodies, and hearts, start to believe otherwise.
Which has me questioning; can my dirty little secret become a happily ever after?


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Author of romance novels such as The Tenth Girl and Privileged, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. A former journalist, she prefers the love stories of her imagination, and the athleisure dress code, much better.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She’s a Jersey girl living in Texas with her husband, daughter and furry son.


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