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Friday, October 25, 2019

Clash By Cora Brent Release And Giveaway




Title: Clash
Series: Gentry Generations #4
Author: Cora Brent
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 24, 2019



Blurb

Taylor

I’m the poor little rich girl whose silver spoon was snatched right out of her pretty mouth.

Now my reality includes clearance bin lip gloss, sleeping in my car and dining on convenience store hot dogs.  

But my issues don’t end there. 

My nightmare family is hot on my heels and demanding something I don’t have. They’ve made it clear they don’t intend to give up.   

When I finally hit rock bottom I fall into the arms of an unlikely savior.

He’s Kellan Gentry, the prince of the college party scene. Kellan seems to be exactly the kind of guy I don’t need; a brash, arrogant player who refuses to take anything seriously.

To say I misjudged him is an understatement. 

Before I can think twice about the consequences, I’ve fallen for Kellan so hard I can barely breathe.  

When we’re together he promises me the world. 

And more than anything I want to believe him.  

Kellan

I used to be careless. 

I used to be all about chasing trouble and good times until I caught up to them.  

But watching my own family go through hell changed everything. 

Now I just want to stay on a steady path and make them proud. 

Then along comes Taylor Briggs.  

Gorgeous. Sarcastic. Wrapped in more secrets than I can guess. 

And somehow the ground shifts underneath me.  

In the clash between love and logic, there’s no mystery as to which one will win. 

I’ve been warned about Taylor’s horror show of a family.  I’ve been warned they might rip us to shreds.  

I say bring it on and let them try.   

Because there’s nothing I won’t do to protect her. 

No matter the cost.







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She winced and cleared her throat. “Look, I don’t know if it matters to you after all this time but inviting random guys home has never been one of my habits.”  
“In that case I was glad to volunteer as the exception.” 
The light changed and the walk sign flashed. Taylor waited until we’d reached the opposite sidewalk before speaking again. 
“I’m really sorry I was so rude to you when you showed up the next day.” 
“No worries.  My hand recovered nicely after you crushed it in your front door.”
“I don’t remember crushing your hand.” 
“You were busy composing four letter expletives.”
She clucked her tongue.  “An accusation I can’t deny.”   
“By the way, I never did figure out how to go piss up a flagpole.” 
“What?  That’s not terminology I would use.” 
“No? My devastated feelings might be interfering with my memory.”   
“Again, sorry. You were just being nice.” She paused.  “I was going through some life crap at the moment.”
“Apology accepted.”
“I didn’t really crush your hand, did I?”   
I held out my right hand and flexed.  “It’s okay.  My physical therapist promises that someday I might be able to hold a pencil again.” 
She snorted.  “Now I know you’re full of shit.”
I balled my hand into a fist and shadow boxed.  “Sometimes.”






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Cora Brent was born in a cold climate and escaped as soon as it was legally possible. Now, she lives in the desert with her husband, two kids and a prickly pear cactus she has affectionately named ‘Spot’. Cora’s closet is filled with boxes of unfinished stories that date back her 1980’s childhood and all her life she has dreamed of being an author. Amazingly, she is now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer of contemporary romance and begs not to be awakened from this dream.


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Breaker by Harloe Rae Release




Title: Breaker
Author: Harloe Rae
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: October 24, 2019



Blurb

“Tell me a happy something, Sutton.”

I was only seven the first time Grady Bowen whispered those words to me. Cloaked by the black sky under a blanket of stars, it was easy to get lost. He didn’t have any good memories of his own, and needed to borrow mine. I’d willingly give him anything. 

Being infatuated with that boy was a beautiful curse. What could have been special didn’t get the chance to bloom. He’d never see me as more than his best friend’s kid sister. That was a hard lesson to learn, but not the most difficult. 

Grady had always been struggling against the odds. Eventually he quit fighting and let his family’s reputation own him. Try as I might, those influences were beyond my reach. 

He didn’t mean to break my heart. Or maybe he did. I shouldn’t have made it so easy for him. Either way, our wrongs against each other carved new lines between us. 

I went four years without seeing Grady—each one more painful than the last. That distance did nothing to dull my feelings toward him. But things are different now. Most noticeably is Grady. I barely recognize this man he’s become. And that’s the way he intends to keep it. Not that it really matters. 

Grady Bowen stopped being my happy something long ago.







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Harloe Rae is a USA Today & Amazon Top 10 bestselling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.

Harloe is a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. She’s always chasing an epic happily ever after. When she’s not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and son. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.

Harloe is the author of the Reclusive series, Watch Me Follow, #BitterSweetHeat Series, Ask Me Why, and BREAKER. These titles are available on Amazon.


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Heartless Hero by Mary Catherine Gebhard Release & Giveaway




Title: Heartless Hero
Author: Mary Catherine Gebhard
Genre: New Adult Bully Romance
Release Date: October 24, 2019



Blurb

“Bully to the highest degree. Heartless Hero is a must read for 2019.” Sarah, Musings of the Modern Belle

There are rules to being Abigail Crowne’s bodyguard, rules to watching the infamous billion-dollar heiress, otherwise known as the Reject Princess.
Never forget your place, always put the Crowne name above all else, and never, ever hurt the Reject.
Especially don’t torment the Reject.
Even if she is a spoiled brat.
So when an opportunity presents itself to punish her, you definitely shouldn’t take it.
Then again, Abigail loves to be tortured, and I’ve waited patiently for revenge.
I’ll keep her safe... with cruel protection.
Love is off limits with Abigail Crowne, but no one said anything about hate.









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Why are you here?” I asked.⁠
Theo’s knuckle grazed my chin as a smile curled his lips. “Truth or promise?” ⁠
I had a thought as he perverted the sweet game we used to play as teenagers. ⁠
The thing between us was darkening, twisting, and I should run. Run before I darken and twist with it. I was the Wicked Bitch of the East Coast, but I wasn’t the words they called me. Not really. I liked to pretend I was as callous as my brother Grayson, as cunning as my sister Gemma.⁠
In reality, I was soft. As they said, there was a reason I’d never fit in. I was a marshmallow. Easy to step on. Easier to squish.⁠
So I answered. “Truth.”⁠
Theo smiled, easy and slow. “I’m going to break your heart, and you’re going to thank me for it.”⁠






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Mary Catherine Gebhard bites off more than she can chew. She's lived in Salt Lake City, Utah her entire life, but occasionally goes on vacation from reality. Don't worry, she sends postcards.


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The Wife Finder by Melissa McClone Release & Giveaway




Title: The Wife Finder
Series: The Billionaires of Silicon Forest #1
Author: Melissa McClone
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 24, 2019



Blurb

When it comes to love, all bets are off…

Failure has never been an option for self-made billionaire Blaise Mortenson. So when his friends suggest a wager to see who will be the last bachelor among them, he takes the bet. He has no doubt he’ll win—especially after he hires Hadley Lowell to find perfect matches for his friends. Now all Blaise has to do is ignore his growing attraction to the gorgeous, demanding matchmaker.

Hadley runs her business like a clandestine military op, precisely controlling every feasible outcome. But falling for a client? That was a possibility she never saw coming. Blaise’s drive, determination, and the softer side he tries to hide from the world appeals to her on a gut-deep level—but while her matchmaking success rate is unbeatable, finding love for herself has been nearly impossible. There’s no way her happily ever after could come in the form of a tech billionaire who isn’t even looking for love…is there?

What should have been a simple business transaction quickly turns into something way more complicated, and Blaise starts to wonder if he’s in danger of losing more than just the bet when all is said and done…







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Blaise wanted to memorize every detail.
Her blue eyes reminded him of the sky on a summer day, when flowers bloomed, the sun shone, and the dark, lonely nights didn’t last as long as they did in winter.
He stared transfixed, connected to this stranger by an invisible force. Awareness thrummed through him. Staring was rude, but he couldn’t look away from her.
Noises sounded. Muted footsteps. A door. A phone.
All Blaise could focus on was her.
Maybe this trip hadn’t been such a bad idea. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d been so…intrigued.
She blinked. “Can I help you?”
Her voice was deeper than expected, a tad husky. Sexy. He wanted to hear her say more and laugh. He couldn’t wait to hear her laugh.
She cleared her throat. “You’re Blaise Mortenson.”
The woman didn’t sound surprised. If anything, she appeared resigned.
Did that mean…?
Of course, it did. “You’re Hadley Lowell.”
She nodded once.
His insides deflated. A strange reaction. One he would ignore.
Hadley eyed him curiously. “I thought you were too busy to come to San Francisco.”
“Yes, but you’re the best matchmaker, so here I am.”



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With a degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University, Melissa McClone worked for a major airline where she traveled the globe and met her husband. But analyzing jet engine performance couldn’t compete with her love of writing happily ever afters. Her first full-time writing endeavor was her first sale when she was pregnant with her first child! Since then, she has published over forty romance novels with Harlequin and Tule Publishing Group. She’s a USA Today Bestselling author. Melissa lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, three children, two spoiled Norwegian Elkhounds and cats who think they rule the house. They do!


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The Hardest Shot by Samantha Lind Release




Title: The Hardest Shot
Series: Indianapolis Eagles #7
Author: Samantha Lind
Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance
Release Date: October 24, 2019



Blurb

Beckett 

Hockey is my life. 
My focus. 
My priority. 
I left Sweden for it five years ago. 
I’ve finally been given a shot to prove myself, and I refuse to let anything jeopardize that.
No distractions ~ especially not Julia, the stunning woman I can't seem to get out of my mind. Only problem is, she's my coach's daughter. 

Julia

I grew up around hockey. 
Lived and breathed it, thanks to my dad’s job.
I never thought I’d fall for a player.
Especially one my dad coaches. 
But there's just something about Beckett that draws me in. 

Can I convince him he can be the hotshot goalie and find love, without having to choose just one? 

The hardest shot to defend is the one you never take. I just hope he realizes he can have it all.







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The Chosen Coven Series Release & Giveaway


The Dark Awakening 
The Chosen Coven Book 1 
by D.L. Blade 
Genre: Paranormal Thriller, Romance


He was there, in the shadows again, watching me. 
Now I wait for him to strike. But I’ll be ready. 

Just as Mercy pieces her life back together after a vicious attack, she notices a stranger lingering in the shadows, and watching her every move. 

Mercy isn't certain if what she's seeing is real, but when Mercy crashes her car on the side of the road, she's rescued by a handsome and mysterious man named Caleb, who she finds herself both drawn to, and afraid of. 

Caleb reveals to Mercy that she’s strongly linked to an ancient coven; the roots slowly dragging her back to Salem. He also claims to be in love with her, but can she trust him? 

This story takes you on a journey of magic, secrets, betrayal, and abduction, in a world filled with witches, vampires and werewolves, which Mercy and her friends never knew existed. 

Mercy must discover who she truly is, and find the powers within her to save mankind. 

The Dark Awakening has hit #1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers in Vampire Thriller and Occult Horror, and is a top 10 finalists in the Author Academy Awards.

"Hands down, one of the best series ever I’ve read!” ★★★★★ 
"I really loved this book! I was constantly on the edge of my seat while reading, constantly wanting to know what's going to happen next." ★★★★★



The Dark Underworld 
The Chosen Coven Book 2


"While the first book of this series introduced you to the characters and the fascinating world the author has created; this book brings the story to a whole new level." 

Mercy’s life changed forever when she discovered that not only is she a witch, but that she was born to rid the world of vampires once and for all. 

After a year of intense training to hone her powers, she and her coven are pulled into a murder case in her hometown of East Greenwich. The coven, with the help of a friend with direct ties to 

the investigation, discovers that a vampire attack claimed the victim’s life. Mercy suspects the killer belongs to a new clan in town, The Black Horse, and goes undercover in the vampire underworld. There, she’ll discover dark, long-hidden secrets and face her father from her previous life, who she learns is the leader of this ruthless undead. 

New relationships will develop, friendships will be tested, and lives will be lost. 

As Mercy draws closer to finding the killer, a villain from her past creeps out of the shadows. Maurice, centuries-old vampire, is thirsty for revenge after her coven took down his clan. 

The Chosen Coven will now have to combine the forces of the Universal Elements, to fight the darkness that falls on their city. 

★★★★★ 

“The plot of this book moves quickly. Complete with murder, intrigue, and romance. The story will appeal to a wide audience of readers--particularly to those who enjoy a blended genre of fantasy and mystery--and of course, a touch of romance.” 

Author Notes & Disclaimer: 

Violence, mild language, non-graphic intimacy scene and attempted rape scene. 

This is a three-book series. It is highly recommended to read book one, ‘The Dark Awakening,’ before reading book two. Their final battle will conclude in book three, ‘The Dark Deliverance,’ and will be released in the fall of 2019. 




The Dark Deliverance 
The Chosen Coven Book 3




**Contains spoilers from book two. Read once caught up in the series**

The upper world is ruled by the gods, the underworld by demons, and the center—our earth—holds the inhabitants which the Chosen Ones were sworn to protect. In the darkest hour, on the darkest night, these three worlds will collide, and the gates of Hell will open.


Mercy is barely holding on after losing her coven, who sacrificed themselves to save her life. But even in death, Caleb opens a path for Mercy to rediscover the ancient power that once revived her after she died the first time on Gallows Hill in 1692.

To find the magic she needs to bring back her coven, Mercy and Dorian journey to a desolate island off the coast of Barbados and uncover long-hidden secrets from a native shaman tribe. But their presence is unwelcome, and Mercy finds herself harnessing the universal elements to save the lives of her beloved coven.

Meanwhile, Maurice continues plotting to destroy the supernatural world until every last huMore man on earth bows to him. Knowing he can’t kill Mercy, he conjures up sick and twisted games he can play with her in order to crown himself the Master of Hell.

Where there is pain and destruction, a new power emerges, and Mercy must hold on to faith that good will triumph over evil because, if not, Hell will consume them all. 





D.L. Blade grew up in southern California, but relocated to Colorado with her family in 2014. 

She always loved writing, concentrating on poetry rather than prose when she was younger. That changed however, when she had a dream one night and decided to create a story about it. 

In her spare time, D.L. enjoys a wide variety of hobbies, including reading, and attending rock concerts. 

In the future, D.L. hopes that she can continue to write exciting novels that will captivate her readers and bring them into the worlds that she creates using her imagination. 

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