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THE VIRGIN GIFT by Lauren Blakely
Release Date: December 2nd
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THE VIRGIN GIFT, the second book in The Gift Series, an erotic series of standalones, by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, is a red-hot, panty-melting exploration of all sorts of fantasies and it’s coming to Kindle Unlimited and audio on DECEMBER 2nd!! Ebook will be 99¢ on release day only! Ebook will be 99¢ on release day only!

 

“Another winner! You won’t want to put Nina and Adam’s story down. And just wait until you see what number eleven is on Nina’s list…”
–Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author of Moonlighter

 

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Blurb:
I might be a virgin, but I know what I want in bed. It’s just that I haven’t found him yet.

So I’m stunned when charming, laid-back Adam volunteers to work through my sexual wish list. That’s when I discover the voracious, filthy-mouthed, after-dark alpha in my next door neighbor. And I’m enthralled — in and out of the bedroom.

Every night we explore my fantasies, and every morning I try harder not to want more from him. Because there’s no item on my list about falling for the guy. Besides, we agreed to the last item already — when we’re done we walk away.

But every fantasy unlocks another. Each hotter than the last. Until I discover there’s one last thing on my to-do list to check off. One so forbidden I can’t figure out how to ask him or what it might to do my heart…

The Virgin Gift is a red-hot, panty-melting exploration of all sorts of fantasies. Get a fan! This full-length book is a scorcher!

 

 

About the Author:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sweet, sexy and witty. Her heroines are strong and smart and her heroes have hearts of gold and fantastic funny bones. She lives on the West Coast with her family, including her smoking hot and hilarious husband and her two brilliant and kind teenagers. She has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs — she might have four dogs, or maybe five. If she’s lucky, she’ll soon have six dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, and she’s sold more than 3 million books.

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House of Scarlett

 

Gabriel Legend is unlike any other man I’ve ever met.

He came into my life like a hurricane, shattering all my assumptions and preconceived notions.

I wasn’t prepared for him. I wasn’t prepared for any of it.

But life doesn’t wait until you’re ready.

Whatever happens next, I know one thing for certain.

I will never be the same Scarlett I was before I met him.

House of Scarlett releases December 10, 2019.

 

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The Fight for Forever

 

You can only keep what you can protect.

That’s all I’ve ever known. It’s the way I’ve lived my life.

Now, everything I never knew I needed is at risk, and I’m not letting anyone take it from me.

I won’t let anyone take her from me.

They say love is a battlefield, so I’m ready for war.

This time, it’s the fight for forever.

The Fight for Forever releases January 14, 2020.

 

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Policy: Don’t sleep with your brother’s secretary.
 
Problem: Deacon Collins is a wealthy playboy and does what he pleases.
 
It started out innocent.
 
He yanked her into the supply closet and lost his briefs. Not the legal kind.
 
Now, he wants more.
 
More of her soft curves and sweet mouth.
 
More than just quickies against a cabinet.
 
Quinn can throw the flowers he sends in the trash and hide behind company policy all she wants.
 
At the end of the day…
 
He will have her.
 
If you love wealthy, possessive alpha males and strong heroines, this series is for YOU!
 
Possessive Playboy is the second book in the Cocky Suits Chicago series, but they can be read in any order. It’s a full-length standalone romance novel with a Happily Ever After.

 

 

I scan the dance floor, looking for anyone I might know so I won’t be bored out of my mind.

That’s when I see her.

My heart tries to pound its way out of my chest.

Quinn walks toward the door in a sinful green dress that hugs her body in all the right places. My cock twitches and starts to rise at the sight. God, I’ve never seen her look so fucking hot. She’s like supermodel fucking beautiful.

Just as my mind races to think of how and where I could fuck her in the club and take our sexcapades to a whole new level, some asshole wraps his arm around her waist and yanks her close to him.

My blood heats to a million degrees and I wouldn’t be surprised if steam shoots out of my ears. That son of a bitch is touching what’s mine.

I take off for the stairs.

It doesn’t take long for me to practically sprint toward her. I knock a few people out of the way and spill their drinks, but I don’t give a shit. I move toward the exit, attempting to track her every move but I keep losing sight of her. Just as I start to intervene, she scoffs at the guy and takes off toward the bathroom.

That’s my girl.

He stares at her as she navigates through the crowd toward the ladies’ room.

“You can fuck right off, sir.” I mutter the words under my breath and angle to cut her off before she gets to her destination.

Just as she’s about to enter the bathroom, I grip her forearm and pull her over to the corner.

Her eyes dart around for a second, and she looks like she might scream. Then her stare lands on my face. Her tempting lips form an amused grin and she shakes her head. “What are you doing here?”

I rake my eyes up and down her dress and try not to blow a load in my pants just at the sight of her. “Me?” I raise my brows at her.

Our gazes lock and I lick my lips wanting nothing more than to shove her against the wall and have my way with her.

“You on a date?”

“What if I am?”

“I’d want to know his Jedi secrets since you keep turning me down.”

She shakes her head in a playful way. “Maybe he’s just nice and acts like a grown up.”

I shrug and flash her a smile. “Unfortunate for him.”

“Oh really?” She grins, clearly amused with our conversation. “Because he landed a date with me and you couldn’t?”

“Absolutely.”

“And why would that be unfortunate for him? I’m dying to know.”

“Because he did all that work. Acted like such an adult. Probably took you to dinner, picked you up, drove you here.” I lean in close, so she can feel my warm breath in her ear. “And I’ll be the one who takes you home and fucks you.”

 
Alex Wolf
 
Alex hails from the Midwest and currently resides in Tampa with his awesome woman.
 
If you like filthy-mouthed, possessive alpha heroes and steamy romance, then he’s the author for you!
 
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Sloane Howell lives in the Midwest United States and writes hot romance stories. A former college baseball player turned author, when not reading or writing he enjoys hanging out with his family, watching sports, playing with the dogs, traveling, and engaging his readers on social media. You can almost always catch him goofing off on Facebook or Twitter and trying to convince Mrs. Howell that it is “work”
 
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My Review…

A Cocky Suits Novel

Whew! This story starts off with a bang! (Wink, wink)

This is Deacon & Quinn’s story.  Now you get a bit of hint about them in Cocky Playboy and I was excited to get my hands on their story! Not don’t be afraid each book can be read as a stand-alone, but you just get more if you read them all!

Quinn is a flippin rockstar! I admire the way that Mr. Howell and Mr. Wolf write their heroines. They write their heroines with strength and tenacity!  This writing duo doesn’t pander or patronize the female readers.  So I tip my hat to you for that!  Quinn is trying to juggle her whole world on her shoulders and doesn’t need a player like Deacon to add more to her struggles.  However, she has a soft spot for him and loves the physicality of their relationship and wants to keep it just like it is.

Deacon Collins, he’s a bit of an enigma. But one thing is crystal clear, his want of Quinn.  He wants more, more, more and will stop at nothing to have it all with Quinn.  Even if it’s Quinn herself that stands in his way!

The dialogue is witty and smart, the chemistry between Deacon and Quinn is hotter than the hinges on Hades gate!!

Get your hands on this!

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OVERNIGHT SERVICE by Lauren Blakely
Release Date: October 30th

 

A brand new enemies-to-lovers standalone romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely! The passionate, fiery and witty OVERNIGHT SERVICE is NOW LIVE!

 

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The full-cast audiobook production of Overnight Service is performed by a cast of 10 all-star narrators – Jason Clarke, Emma Wilder, Andi Arndt, Shane East, Erin Mallon, Teddy Hamilton, Vikas Adam, Dan Bittner, Lili Valente and Dion Graham.

The audiobook also includes the After Dark novella The Engagement Gift performed by Teddy Hamilton and Elena Wolfe and available in audio for the first time!

 

 

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Blurb:
Top three reasons why sleeping with the enemy is a bad idea…

1. She’s my fiercest rival.
2. She’s also my fiery ex.
3. We’re going up against each other in a stiff competition to win the hottest new client on the market.

And yet, I’d like to be up against the wall in a stiff competition to get her to call out my name.

Time to double down on my resistance to her tough-as-nails, take-no-prisoners, sexy-as-sin attitude. The same attitude I find irresistible.

That’s a big problem, because in this race to nab the client, I run into Haven in the hotel, on the beach, in the guest quarters late at night.

Hate sex would be a terrible idea.

Except, it’s the complete opposite, and now we can’t keep our hands off each other.

Trouble is, I’m not so sure it’s hate I’m feeling anymore.

And that’s the biggest reason sleeping with the enemy you’re falling for is a bad idea — my job literally depends on never letting her into my heart.

 

 

Excerpt:
Her hand slides down my back, and it feels reverent. Her touch does so many things to me. It turns me on, it riles me up, and it sends me soaring. And now, it makes my heart thunder like a wild animal in my chest. One that wants to be with her, next to her, beside her.

“More,” I whisper. “Give me more of your kisses.”

“Take them all,” she tells me.

I am ravenous for her. I don’t know if I will ever be sated.

Not with her scent in my head, her body curled around me, and her kisses on my lips and in my soul.

We might have come in here for one final hurrah, but as we kiss like we can’t ever get enough, this doesn’t feel like the last time for either of us. It doesn’t seem like the end run down the slopes.

I should keep that thought to myself. But when I’m with her, when she’s close like this, I can’t think rationally. It’s too hard to lie or to pretend like she’s the enemy.

My rival, yes.

The competition, yes.

But she’s also the woman I can’t quit.

The woman I don’t want to quit.

 

 

About the Author:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sweet, sexy and witty. Her heroines are strong and smart and her heroes have hearts of gold and fantastic funny bones. She lives on the West Coast with her family, including her smoking hot and hilarious husband and her two brilliant and kind teenagers. She has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs — she might have four dogs, or maybe five. If she’s lucky, she’ll soon have six dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, and she’s sold more than 3 million books.

She’d love to give you a free book today! Check out her web site to grab your free read: laurenblakely.com/one-free-book/

 

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My Review…

I am soooo loving this series from Ms. Blakely.  I love the cast of characters and the world she created with them!

Overnight Service is Josh and Haven’s story.  A thin line between love and hate is what this story is all about. This story is filled with humor, heat and oh the swoons!

Josh and Haven both have that competitive edge that nearly broke them.  Their constant need to “hate” each other is what fuels them to be the best sports agents around.

Haven is a powerhouse, she is a kick-a$$ woman breaking the glass ceiling in a male-dominated workplace. I also applaud her openness and her upfrontness about what her favorite things are and the man that can give it to her!

Josh is a powerhouse in his own right, he also sees the misogynistic ways of the people he works for and with.  That really messes with his head and his heart.  His feelings for Haven is what motivates him and that’s what makes him especially swoony!

Another stellar story set in a fantastic world!  Well done Ms. Blakely, well done!

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Come Back for Me

Release Date: January 7, 2020

Cover Design: Perfect Pear Creative

Photographer: Brian Kaminski

 

Synopsis:

From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes a new emotional and riveting love story in the first standalone novel in the Arrowood Brothers series.

One night, eight years ago, she gave me peace.No names.
No promises.
Just two broken people, desperate to quiet their pain and grief.
In the morning, she was gone and had taken my solace with her. I left for the military that day, vowing never to return to Pennsylvania.
When my father dies, I’m forced to go home to bury him. At least I’ll finally be rid of his farm, which is grown over and tangled with memories I’ve fought to forget.
And that’s when I find her. She’s even more beautiful than I remember and has the most adorable kid I’ve ever seen.
Years have passed, but my feelings are the same, and this time I refuse to let her go. They say you can’t bury the past, and they’re right. Because when long ago secrets are exposed, rocking us both to the core, I have no choice but to watch her walk away again. . .

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About Corinne:

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

 

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You know what they say…

All’s fair in the game of love and war—especially the heartbreaks.

Landon & Shay: Part One, an all-new must read enemies to lovers romance by Brittainy C. Cherry, is available now!

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Shay Gable hated my guts, and I hated hers, too.

We went out of our way to avoid one another at all times. When she came my direction, I went the other. When we locked eyes, she’d turn and walk away.

All of that changed the day I was presented with a challenge. It started out as a stupid bet: make Shay fall in love with me before I fell in love with her first.

That was an easy bet for me to win.

I didn’t love, I hardly liked.

Yet slowly the game started to shift. Shay made me crave things I never knew I wanted like love, happiness, and her.

The closer we grew, the more she challenged my darkness, and the parts I kept locked away.

The hurts.

The pains.

The truth.

The game between us became too real, our feelings intermixed, and the risks of hurting one another grew higher.

But you know what they say…

All’s fair in the game of love and war—especially the heartbreaks.

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About Brittainy

Author Brittainy C. Cherry is an Amazon #1 bestselling author.

She has been in love with words since the day she took her first breath. She graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelor Degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Creative Writing.

Her novels have been published in 18+ countries around the world. Brittainy lives in Brookfield, Wisconsin with her fur babies.

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My Review…

“A penny for your thoughts…A nickel for your time…a quarter for your heart…A dollar to make you mine…”

Ms. Cherry, you have done it again.  You have wrecked my heart and made it whole again. Your story has touched my soul and made me see that you are not alone in the world.

This story of Landon and Shay was full of issues that made me cry, made me laugh and yes even brought more of an understanding to myself and those around me.  This story touched me on a personal level and shone a light on subjects that have been in the dark for far too long.

This is a story of friendships, a story of heartbreak.  This is also a story of love, redemption and hope, above all else hope.

I can understand why Ms. Cherry decided that Landon and Shay couldn’t be contained to just one book….this story deserves and demands to be more.

You have to read this story slowly, you will see the writing on the wall, you will see the twist if you really look and it’s gonna break you all over again.  But as Mima says “Be brave, my love. Be strong. Be kind. And stay” Stay with this story till the very end.

But most importantly….“Go slow”  (The quotes in this story will stay with me for a long, long time)

 

 

 

 

When a famous music producer moves to Lake Starlight it can’t just be a coincidence.
It’s the universe helping to move things along in the right direction so that Griffin Thorne can discover me.
I have to confess—I’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen.
Confession
#1:
I may have overhead that he was in search of a nanny. What can I say? My brother has a big mouth.
Confession
#2:
It’s possible I helped along the assumption that I had nanny experience. Hey, babysitting my nieces and nephew counts, right?
Confession
#3:
There’s a good chance I oversold my qualifications. But my Grandma Dori backed me up, so it’s not completely my fault.
And it worked. He hired me. Only for me to find out that he left the business.
I guess it’s on to Plan B.
When he accidentally overhears me singing, I expect nothing from him. Then he asks to work with me
on a song for our town’s Founder’s Day Parade and it feels like a dream come true. Until…
Confession
#4:
I’ve fallen for him. 
 
 
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Piper Rayne, or Piper and Rayne, whichever you prefer because we’re not one author, we’re two. Yep, you get two USA Today Bestselling authors for the price of one. Our goal is to bring you romance stories that have “Heartwarming Humor With a Side of Sizzle” (okay…you caught us, that’s our tagline). A little about us… We both have kindle’s full of one-clickable books. We’re both married to husbands who drive us to drink. We’re both chauffeurs to our kids. Most of all, we love hot heroes and quirky heroines that make us laugh, and we hope you do, too.
 
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Title: Cold Queen
Series: The Sinister Fairy Tales Collection
Author: K Webster
Genre: Dark Fantasy/Romance Suspense
Release Date: October 29, 2019

 

From USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster, comes a dark, fantasy romance standalone novel!
 
In a cold, empty castle, a young queen is dying.
Weak. Fragile. Disgraced.
But Queen Whitestone is not alone in her final days.
She has her beloved sister.
Until a wicked king rides onto her land.
Arrogant. Insufferable. Demanding.
King Bloodsun has come with an offer…peace in trade for a bride.
He wants the princess.
The fiery king won’t take no for an answer.
He vows to keep the cold queen captive until she gives in to his demands.
A queen bows for no one, though.
Not even when she’s frail and fading away.
She’ll tap into her strength, protecting the only family she has left.
The king is about to learn why they call her the cruel one…

 

 
 
 
 
K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in “Tornado Alley” with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens. 

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My Review…

A fairy tale with a K. Webster spin?!? Count me in!

Cold queen is the twisted and hot as hades tale of Elzira and Ryke. Two opposing monarchs of kingdoms clashing over land and power.

Elzira is the cold queen, she is deadly, she is fierce and she is also dying.  Her condition is baffling to her and her kingdom, but is it truly all as it seems?

Ryke is the fiery king.  He too is deadly and fierce, he lays claim to the cold castle and its queen.  He sees the truth inside the cold walls and will burn down the world to show Elzira the truth.

This is a fast-paced read, I couldn’t put it down from start to finish! Ms. Webster creates a world that is brutal and yet swoony as all get out! A wicked combination to be sure!

Get your hands on this story and be consumed by both fire and ice!

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Title: Too Good at Goodbyes
Author: RC Boldt
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 29, 2019
Blurb
First Top 40 hit at age seventeen? My first tabloid breakup scandal quickly followed. 
Earned my first Grammy? Discovered Mommy Dearest was embezzling my money. 
Landed a leading role in a movie? My fiancé called off our engagement the next day.
I might have a multi-million-dollar recording contract, a sold-out world tour, and more money in the bank than I ever imagined, but every time I hit a milestone in my career, my personal life suffers.
Then in steps my new bodyguard, rugged and with a past I connect with. The closer we get, the more powerful my feelings grow, complicating our professional relationship.
I thought Kane would be different. I hoped he’d be the one man to stand by my side, undaunted by the fame and attention that trails me. 
The press calls me the “Ice Princess of Pop” because of my unyielding façade throughout heartbreak and betrayal. Perhaps it’s time to show them the real me. 
With every syllable, I pour out my emotions and allow them to puddle, forming lyrics from my soul’s breath. And with each word, my broken heart cries out for Kane, begging him to help me break this pattern.
To help me stop being so damn good at goodbyes.

 

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Excerpt
Copyright @2019 by RC BOLDT
SIMONE
Present Day
The Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, Florida
Facing what’s estimated to be over sixty-seven thousand people with my favorite guitar strapped snug against me, I prepare to sing my final song.
Standing up here in front of thousands of fans is second nature. I performed in countless dive bars before breaking onto the scene and securing my first record deal, then moving on to sold-out world tours. Which means I shouldn’t have sweaty palms like a preteen working up the nerve to talk to her crush.
My heart shouldn’t be racing like a horse competing in the Kentucky Derby.
My stomach shouldn’t churn as though I’ve eaten ceviche from a questionable food truck.
Tremors shouldn’t affect my hands like a virgin embarking on their deflowering.
None of this should be afflicting me. But it is.
Because of him.
Because of the current state of my heart.
But this is how I deal with heartache. With tragedy. With…life.
“This is a little different, and I hope you like it,” I rasp into the mic. Noise from the cheering fans is deafening, and like every time I perform, the surreal quality never quite fades.
Tonight marks the first time I’ll share a song I wrote about someone who eviscerated my heart entirely. My other relationships—and subsequent failures—pale in comparison.
It’s no secret that love and broken hearts inspire great songwriting. With regard to the latter, it’s never hard to find someone mourning an unrequited love, suffering heartache, or wishing they’d find their own glorified everlasting love.
But have you noticed when male musicians write about it,
they’re never on the receiving end of the snide, sarcastic comments of, “Oh,
poor thing. He’s rich and famous and can’t find love. Boo-freaking-hoo.”?
Yet when I write lyrics that are the closest thing to
ripping out my heart and putting it on display for the world, I receive the
“She’s probably selfish and put her career first” or “She probably cheated, and
now she’s regretting it” or “Mm. So sad. The Ice Princess of Pop is
heartbroken.”
My response? Fuck that noise. I’m writing from my heart and soul, regardless of how damaged they might be at any given time. And as long as my fans continue to support me, I’m going to keep on keepin’ on.
“I’d like to dedicate this song to a special person.” I duck my chin, willing myself to maintain composure. “It’s called ‘Embers.’”
Once I strum the first note on my guitar, everything around me fades. My voice emerges from the shards scattered within my chest where my working heart once was.
When I play that final chord, I see tears streaming down the faces of the fans in the front rows. And yet again, I’m reminded of something all too easily forgotten. That there are others who can relate to lyrics written from my soul’s breath.
Because in heartache, we’re never truly alone.
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RC Boldt currently lives on the southeastern coast of the U.S., enjoys long walks on the beach, running, reading, people watching, and singing karaoke. If you’re in the mood for some killer homemade mojitos, can’t recall the lyrics to a particular 80’s song, or just need to hang around a nonconformist who will do almost anything for a laugh, she’s your girl.
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My Review…

R.C Boldt has magic to her words.  She brings more magic with this story of Kane and Simone.

Simone is the “Ice Princess of Pop” but she is so much more.  She is an admirable character with an inner strength and fortitude.  I loved her fragile heart and what she does for her inner circle of people she loves.

Kane is nursing heartbreak.  He needs to get away from his current world and gets the opportunity to protect Simone.

This is a lovely written story about two scarred hearts who find solace in each other.  This is also the story of trust and preconceived notions that tend to lead to the wrong conclusions.

The chemistry between Kane and Simone is like a house on fire. I loved the bit of the slow burn and the friendship that started it all.  It was lovely to see Kane realize all the different layers of Simone.  It was also lovely to see Simone work at trusting Kane into her inner circle.

This wouldn’t be an R.C. Boldt story without a bit of angst and some sadness.  This story gave me all the feels! It will give you all the feels too.

The secondary characters are phenomenal and bring even more dimension and charm to the story.

Another stellar story by Ms. Boldt! Get your hands on this!

See My Review Below!!!

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TITLE: Rough Sketch

AUTHOR: Kate Canterbary

SERIES: Talbott’s Cove — interconnected standalones

RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, October 29

 

LINKS:

🎨 Read it in Amazon Kindle Unlimited: https://geni.us/RoughSketchAmz

🎨 Add it to your Goodreads TBR: https://geni.us/RSGR

🎨 Read a sneak peek on Book+Main: https://bookandmainbites.com/story/41120

🎧 Listen on Read Me Romance podcast: https://geni.us/82L0X 

 

ABOUT ROUGH SKETCH:

This crazy-hot enemies-to-lovers standalone novella pits boss lady Neera Malik against arrogant artist Gus Guillmand, and they fight dirrrrrty.

 

SYNOPSIS: 

Smart, successful, and sitting pretty at the top of her game, Neera Malik has it all figured out.

Save for the small issue of Gustavo Guillmand.

 

The artist with a cult—and Instagram—following has a problem and it’s not his preference for shirtless selfies. 

No, he has an attitude problem, a minding his own business problem, an infuriatingly sexy problem. 

 

They can’t stand each other and they can’t stay away from each other. 

 

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My Review…

Talbott’s Cove

I just love revisiting Talbott’s cove. And this fast, dirty and sassy story of Neera and Gus is just the fix I needed!

The flow of Neera and Gus’s relationship is sharp and jagged, but also so, so perfect for the two of them.

I loved Gus’s determination to get Neera and to give her what she needed. He pushed her to show her that she needed to be “seen” and he did it in such holy hotness ways!

Neera has been a “kingmaker” her whole adult career. Taking care of others and was content to stand in the shadows.  Then Gus comes along and shines a bright and colorful world that she could live in.

Smart, funny romance is what you get from Ms. Canterbary and this story is both!  Well done!