Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, Eva Devon, February 2023
The Duke’s Secret Cinderella by USA Today Bestselling Author Eva Devon will make you laugh, cry, and dream about more fairy tales for grownups. A case of mistaken identity, a blue ribbon, and a rags to riches that isn’t the Cinderella story you enjoyed as a child. This retelling finds our heroine Charlotte Browne living with her cruel stepfather who is beyond cruel in his quest for power and fortune. Poor Charlotte, if only she knew the truth about her family, perhaps she could be with her Duke.
If Rafe Dorchester, Duke of Rockford can survive all the lies, deception, and family expectations, he might discover that the woman he desires might be suitable and acceptable. Will he ignore his feelings and fall in line with family obligation, or will he forge his own path and follow his heart?
This spicy historical romance is best enjoyed with your favorite iced-beverage, a cozy chair, and maybe a fan. Characters comfortable express their desire with
kissing and passionate exploration. If you’re looking for a medium level of heat, this should be a satisfying read. I can’t wait to read more from Ava Devon. While we’re waiting for her next release, be sure to check out her extended backlist and take a bookcation now!
I received an ARC from the publisher for a fair and honest review. I was not financially compensated and a positive review was not promised in exchange. All opinions are my own.
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Feb 21, 2023 | Blog, February 2023, Lacey Baker
Her Unexpected Match by USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Baker is captivating and refreshing. Through authentic and vibrant story telling we are transported to Crescent Island, an Maryland Eastern Shore small town, rich in history and flavorful cooking. A place to escape from the city hustle and bustle, or if you’re lucky you’ve settled down and are raising a family. A place where everyone knows your name, and visitors rediscover themselves time and time again.
After too many negative travel reveiws Allie needs to work on being more positive or risk losing her job. When her next assignment and a visit with her college BFF collide is it a sign that she’s headed to the right destination? Can she express her findings in a more positive and uplifting way that says “I had fun here and so can you?” A small town known for all it has to offer, is it really sweet and picture perfect? Perhaps there is some truth in those horoscopes and family folklore.
Ryan has dreams to build his family brand and share his love of barbeque with the world until his ex returns and things get a bit messy. It’s time to decide once and for all what matters and his plans for the future will be tested. Will he finally find love?
Lacey Baker’s attention to detail is brilliant, beautiful and blissfully matched in this story of love in unexpected places.
Don’t be surprised if you find yourself fluttering about in your kitchen baking up sweet treats or marinating your favorite dish to throw on the grill. It’s time to discover a place worthy of its name with people you can count on to make your life sweeter, and live your dreams with laughter and love.
I’m excited to see what happens in the next installment of this new series and which character will have a happy-ever-after in a town where everyone goes for love and those that are there love deeply you never want to leave. This sinfully sweet slow burn romance is hotter than sweet with bedroom romance that tingles in all the right places, and a dash of spice to satisfy that slightly spicy craving. Characters express their affecction and sexual exploration is clear to the reader making it a zesty read.
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Feb 14, 2023 | Blog, Exclusive Excerpt, February 2023, Mona Shroff
The Five-Day Reunion by Mona Shroff is a celebration of family in this second chance story as we get ready to celebrate a wedding and discover if another is truly over.
When Anita and NikhilI decided to end their marriage and move on with their lives, they neglected to send a memo to their rather large and tight-knit family. As fate would have it, Nikhil’s sister is getting married and they will have to either tell their family the truth, or embrace the opportunity and see if they truly are better off apart.
If they can figure out what went wrong and rekindle a flickering flame, they might just be able to re-write their own love story. If no one knows they are divorced, how difficult could it be, it’s only five days? Will they take a risk on love again? Or, will they finalize things once and for all and come clean to their families what they should’ve done all those years ago?
From the first page to the last, Mona crafted a seamless story rich in detail making sure the reader understood what was going on throughout the journey. A multi-day celebration packed with family banter and the perfect amount of tension guaranteed to keep you hooked and reading. One of my favorite scenes centers around Nick’s sister Tina and a little bit of tumeric 😉 ….LOVED it.
This romance is behind closed doors with enough sweetness to put a pink blush on your cheeks and leave your heart full of joy. Warm, sensual, and delisious. Go grab a cup of chai and start reading a heartwarming story that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in-between.
If you’re craving more fear not, the second book in the Once Upon A Wedding series, Matched by Masala is out now with two more scheduled to release this year.
I received a copy of the book from the Author for a fair and honest reveiw. I was not financially compensated and a positive reveiw was not promised in exchange. All opinions are my own.
To sweeten things up check out this exclusive excerpt and see why Mona Shroff is one-click worthy.
She tried not to look at him. He was ridiculously handsome first thing
in the morning. Tousled dark hair and scruff on his chin. The soft,
bewildered look in his dark eyes, matched with a slight pout of full
lips.
She had loved waking up next to him. He was sexy and handsome—some mornings, she couldn’t believe
her good fortune that she was the one who got to wake up next to him every day. That she was the one he
loved above all else.
Or so she had thought.
“Electrolytes.” She raised her voice a bit. “On the nightstand.”
He started at her voice, which only made him moan again. “Neets?”
He really needed to stop calling her that. “Anita,” she corrected him as she donned large dangly earrings
and a necklace and reached for her matching bangles, desperately trying to ignore how sensual her name
sounded in even his dry-throat voice.
“What the hell are you doing in my room?” he croaked at her.
“Right now it’s our room. We’re supposed to be married, remember?” Her bangles jingled as she slid them
on, the sound reminding her of wedded bliss.
“I’m trying to forget.”
Did he remember kissing her? Didn’t matter. “You certainly tried to forget last night.”
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Mona was born in New Jersey and grew up in Bucks County, in the suburbs of
Philadelphia. She graduated from Neshaminy High School in the 80’s. Growing
up, she was a quiet kid and had few friends but she valued the quality of each of
her friends, not the quantity.
She attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a degree in
Biopsychology. Mona continued her education at the Pennsylvania College of
Optometry, graduating with her Doctorate in Optometry.
Mona married her first (and only!) love, Deven, at the age of 25. Deven was a
dentist in the army and they spent the next nine years travelling to different parts
of the world and country while raising two young children.
Mona always loved to write, but did not get serious about it until 2011. She
entered a contest where she had to start a short story with the words “Heads we
get married, tails we break up.” She ended up losing the contest but she really
loved the whole process of creating a plot, developing characters and putting a
thought down on paper. Her first novel, Then, Now, Always, is a romance novel
based on that prompt. Her second novel, Then There Was You, released in
January of 2021. She is currently working on a third, with her fourth novel right
behind it!
When she’s not writing or examining eyes, she loves to bake. One of her ‘claims
to fame’ is an appearance on the “Today” show in 2012 as a semi-finalist in the
‘Quest for the Best Homemade Birthday Cake’ Contest.
She and her husband are currently empty nesters and reside in Maryland with
their rescue dog, Nala.
Feb 5, 2023 | Avery Flynn, Blog, February 2023
Witcha Gonna Do by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Avery Flynn is a paranormal romance delight filled with creatures of all kinds, steamy shenanigans and goodness to keep you satisfied as a good bookcation should.
Tilda Sherwood knows she’s different but hopes one day her special abilities will be revealed. In the meantime, her arch nemesis Gil Connolly is a man she can’t avoid. The journey that unfolds will bring her closer to her destiny, and the one thing she thought she’d never have.
Powerful families, expectations, and other magical creatures stand between life and death. Will Tilda find her purpose and outwit those she loves before it’s too late? Who can be trusted when the rules can change and the players manuever to outwit and outplay. In order to save those she loves from a perilous situation Tilda will have to be careful with her wishes, cautious with her trust and hopefully she’ll stay focused enough to have her happy ever after.
A captivating first book in this new series with characters that leap off the page, a plot that sweeps you into the pages, and satisfies all the boxes for a book adventure no matter what day or time you choose. I can’t wait to see what happens next in Witchington as the world building continues to bring us more fun. This scorchin’ read may lead to an enexpected need to turn on your A/C despite the chilly weather outside right now across most of the country. This paranormal romance has magic, colorful and as with any Avery Flynn romance there is super sexy chemistry and multiple reasons you’ll find yourself laughing along the way.
If you’re looking for paranormal romance that has magic, colorful and layered characters, sexy and comical banter and more than a dash of off the charts electric spicy fun one-click now. I received an advance readers copy from the publisher for a fair and honest reveiw.
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