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Review: Seeing You by Samantha Chase

Posted on January 28, 2025 by AmyB

A Small Town, Second Chance, Enemies to Lovers, standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author, Samantha Chase

She walked away and spent years wondering what could have been.
He’s hated her from the moment she walked away from their future.
They thought they needed closure. But maybe what they need is a second chance.

Billie Donovan was so close to having it all. But years ago, she was forced to walk away from Marcus Calloway, choosing her family over their shared future. Since then, she’s accepted that she’s just not meant to have the happy ending she’s seen all her siblings find. Her family is happy and that’s all that’s ever mattered. But when Marcus walks back into her life, Billie is forced to finally face the choices she made all those years ago.

But not before she smashes a muffin in his face when he unexpectedly walks into her bakery.

Marcus has spent years hating the woman he once vowed to love forever, and he felt righteous in that anger because she tore their world apart. When he’s forced to return to Sweetbriar Ridge to help care for his ailing father, he’s shocked to find Billie running the local bakery. They had been a financial dynamic duo all those years ago—building an empire that would guarantee them a life of luxury. So why was she just a lowly baker?

A question that earned him a face full of muffin.

They both swore they needed closure, but what should have been a simple conversation awakened old passions. Suddenly, Marcus isn’t as eager to leave Sweetbriar Ridge, and Billie must decide if she’s prepared to give her heart to a man who doesn’t always see who she really is.

MY REVIEW

Seeing You took me by surprise in the best possible and Marcus and Billie’s story definitely hits the marks! If you’re a fan of second-chance romances with hate-to-love vibes, small-town goodness, and steam, you won’t want to miss Seeing You.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

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Feature with Review: Vow of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes

Posted on January 14, 2025 by AmyB

A treacherous bride.

A heartbroken groom.

Is their marriage over before it’s begun?

Her deceit discovered, Faraine finds herself trapped in the Shadow Realm at the mercy of her new husband. She’s surrounded by enemies, far from any allies, and her best bet for survival is to convince Vor to send her home.

But to do so means to give up on the alliance. Which would spell disaster for her people.

With the tremors growing worse and poison spreading through his realm, Vor is more desperate than ever to find a solution. Only, it cannot involve his wife. Vor wants nothing to do with the woman he has inadvertently married. At one time, he thought he might love her, but now? How can love flourish where trust is broken?

When circumstances require them to spend more time together, however, Vor’s blood is stirred in ways he doesn’t like to acknowledge.

Can two lost hearts find healing and hope in one another? Or is their love already poisoned beyond recovery?

Book two of this epic romantasy trilogy, Vow of the Shadow King will sweep you away in a tale of betrayal, heartbreak, and forbidden love. Perfect for readers looking for their ideal “book husband” and a slow-burn romance ready to ignite!

MY REVIEW

A treacherous bride.

A heartbroken groom.

Is their marriage over before it’s begun?

Vow of the Shadow King picks up Bride of the Shadow King left off and hits the ground running. From action to betrayal to the romance I was waiting for, Vow of the Shadow King definitely delivers and will leave you begging for more.

Vow of the Shadow King is a fantastic follow-up to Bride of the Shadow King and sets the stage for Heart of the Shadow King. The stakes are high and I for one, can not wait to see how everything will come together in the end.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

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Release Blitz with Review: Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson

Posted on January 7, 2025 by AmyB

Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson is now live!

Destined to be together, forbidden to love, two lost souls fight evil in an everyday world that belongs to the night. A dark romantasy by a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

Aria Rialta is a girl of two realities. One she was born to. The other she was chosen for. Both are a threat.

Every night when Aria falls asleep, she enters the nightmare world of Faydor to fight a war. It’s her calling to help destroy the Kruen, who feed sin and chaos to our everyday world of vulnerable humans. It would be a lonely realm in which to do battle if not for Pax, Aria’s dangerously irresistible soulmate whose mere touch can kill. It’s also a realm that’s getting harder to escape.

Aria’s hallucinations are seeping into her waking world. And the Kruen are coming for her. To help Aria, Pax must do what no one in Faydor has dared to do before—join his soulmate in the light of day. Giving in to their forbidden attraction could be the death of them, but they might not be able to stop themselves as they embark on a cross-country journey to fight the evils hunting them.

As their desire grows, so do Aria’s untapped powers, and a menacing new force far darker than the Kruen.

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MY REVIEW

Is there anything, A.L. Jackson can’t write??! As a huge fan of her contemporary romances, I was beyond excited to learn that she was trying her hand at fantasy romance. And let me tell you, this book does not disappoint.

Visions of Darkness is intriguing and a truly fresh take on Fantasy Romance. I couldn’t help but be fascinated by the characters, storyline, and world-building. I especially loved the forbidden romance aspect. Fair warning, Pax and Aria are going to steal your heart. And I, for one, couldn’t wait to see how their story would unfold.

Visions of Darkness is the first book in the Darkness series, and after that cliffhanger ending, I certainly can’t wait to find out what will happen next. If you’re looking for a well-written and unique fantasy romance with no shortage of action and intrigue, you won’t want to miss this all-new story from A.L. Jackson.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review*

Meet A.L. Jackson

A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.

If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.

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Release Blitz with Review: From Here to Eternity by A.L. Jackson

Posted on October 15, 2024 by AmyB

From Here to Eternity by A.L. Jackson is now live!

I should have known everything was going to change when she walked into my tattoo shop…
Timid as hell and gorgeous to the extreme. I knew better than even thinking about touching a woman like that.
My life is dangerous.
My calling wicked.
Willing to cross any line to protect the innocent.
I thought I’d never see her again until my little boy tumbled and busted his lip, and I found her working at the doctor’s office.
The woman who’d taken possession of my thoughts.
When it becomes clear she’s in trouble, I offer up a deal.
Twenty questions to earn her trust.
Too bad trusting me is the last thing she should do.
With one kiss, I’m addicted. With one night, we’re falling into a passion greater than either of us has ever known.
The voices in my head warn I can never keep her. She can’t know the secret life I lead.
Only she’s keeping a secret, too.
And I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means losing everything…

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MY REVIEW

“Only thing I ask is if you get scared? If you feel like runnin? Then you run to me.”

“Looking at you is like looking at the sun breaking on a new day and wishing I could hold onto that moment forever.”

River’s life is rough and a bit dangerous. There’s no line he wouldn’t cross to protect the innocent. So when Charleigh stumbles into his life, he can’t help but be drawn to her. River knows he should stay away, but fate has other plans….

From Here to Eternity is a captivating read, from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed with vulnerability and undeniable charm. Their story is well written, sucking you in from the very first page. In true A.L. Jackson fashion, the lyrical writing and plot are all-consuming. The author knows just how to make your heart melt and your pulse race.

Charleigh and River were a force to be reckoned with. Like calls to like, their tortured souls somehow knew they were meant for each other. Their chemistry oozed off the pages and will leave you breathless for more. Their road to happily ever after isn’t an easy one. Both had secrets and baggage and for Charleigh, a past she’d like to forget. I loved watching these two navigate their way through all the forces surrounding them. Trust me when I say this couple is definitely worth rooting for.

From Here to Eternity is a sexy and sweet romantic suspense that kicks off the Moonlit Ridge series with one heck of a start and I can not wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*

Meet A.L. Jackson

A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.

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Review: The House on Watch Hill by Karen Marie Morning

Posted on October 1, 2024 by AmyB

#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning is back with a gripping, imaginative, and seductive new series in which a young woman moves to Divinity, Louisiana, to inherit a large fortune and a Gothic mansion full of mysteries and ominous secrets…

Zo Grey is reeling from the sudden death of her mother when she receives a surprising call from an attorney in Divinity, Louisiana, with the news she has been left an inheritance by a distant relative, the terms of which he will only discuss in person. Destitute and alone, with nothing left to lose, Zo heads to Divinity and discovers she is the sole beneficiary of a huge fortune and a monstrosity of a house that sits ominously at the peak of Watch Hill—but she must live in it, alone, for three years before the house, or the money, is hers.

Met with this irresistible opportunity to finally build a future for herself, Zo puts aside her misgivings about the foreboding Gothic mansion and the strange circumstances, and moves in, where she is quickly met by a red-eyed Stygian owl and an impossibly sexy Scottish groundskeeper.

Her new home is full of countless secrets and mystifying riddles, with doors that go nowhere, others that are impossible to open, and a turret into which there is no visible means of ingress. And the townspeople are odd…

What Zo doesn’t yet know is that her own roots lie in this very house and that in order to discover her true identity and awaken her dormant powers, she will have to face off against sinister forces she doesn’t quite comprehend—or risk being consumed by them.

MY REVIEW

The House at Watch Hill is an intriguing read that I couldn’t help but devour. I found myself easily swept up in Zo’s story. Even though she frustrated me at times, I understood where she was coming from and found her devotion and hardships relatable.

I thought the author did a great job creating a web of mystery and intrigue. I enjoyed the whole process of trying to figure things out. There are a lot of odd/strange things, and secrets everyone was privy to except Zo.

As far as romance goes, I wouldn’t consider this book a romance. There is definitely steam and chemistry with certain characters, but it wasn’t the focus of this story. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the romance expanded upon.

The House at Watch Hill isn’t without its issues and imperfections. The pacing felt a bit off at times, which I attributed to the world-building. There is a lot of story to build and secrets to uncover. But now that the stage has been set, I look forward to seeing how everything will play out.

Overall, I think this series is off to a great start. I’ve got a ton of questions and look forward to getting them answered. The House at Watch Hill ended with one delicious cliffhanger that will leave you anxious to get your hands on the next book. I certainly can’t wait to find out what happens next.

*Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title*

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Review: My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine

Posted on September 17, 2024 by AmyB

Nothing sucks more than fake dating a vampire in this paranormal romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire.

Amelia Collins is by definition successful. She would even go so far as to say successfully single. But not according to her family, and she’s tired of the constant questions about her nonexistent dating life. When an invitation to yet another family wedding arrives, she decides to get everyone off her back once and for all by finding someone–anyone–to pose as her date.

After a chance encounter with Reginald Cleaves, Amelia decides he’s perfect for her purposes. He’s a bit strange, but that’s fine; it’ll discourage tough questions from her family. (And it certainly doesn’t hurt that he’s very handsome.) For centuries-old vampire Reggie, posing as her plus-one sounds like the ultimate fun. And if it helps his ruse of pretending to be human, so much the better.

As Amelia and Reggie practice their fauxmance, it becomes clear that Reggie is as loyal to her as the day is long, and that Amelia’s first impressions could not have been more wrong. Suddenly, being in a real relationship with Reggie sounds pretty fang-tastic.

MY REVIEW

I absolutely loved this book!

I fell in love with this author’s writing last year when I read My Roommate Is A Vampire, so naturally, when I heard about My Vampire Plus-One, I knew I had to get my hands on it and it did not disappoint.

My Vampire Plus-One is smartly written and entertaining. The characters were a lot of fun and had great chemistry. I was totally smitten with Reginald. He was quirky and so old-fashioned and his dirty mouth took me completely by surprise. He was adorable and an absolute hoot. He was the perfect match for Amelia, despite her being human. Amelia took life way too seriously and lived for her job. To say that Reginald shook things up a bit for her is a complete understatement. He showed her that there was more to life than just work and that some risks were definitely worth taking.

All in all, My Vampire Plus-One is a delightful and entertaining read. With just the right amount of paranormal flare, steam, and humor, My Vampire Plus-One is a perfect read for the fall and Halloween seasons.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher & NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*

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Review: Bitter Truth by Meredith Wild and Jillian Liota

Posted on August 27, 2024 by AmyB

For two wounded hearts, love is a risk in an emotional novel about family, past regrets, and future hopes by Jillian Liota and #1 New York Times bestselling author Meredith Wild.

After nine years in LA, aspiring singer Murphy Hawthorne leaves behind her broken dreams to return to her family’s vineyard. But as she helps open the property’s new restaurant, she faces a family still bitter about the fact she ever left, and old wounds quickly resurface. The only refreshing note is the handsome head chef, Wesley Hart.

Hired to draw more tourists to the Hawthorne vineyard, Wes is a culinary master with a reputation he wishes he could forget. Struggling with regrets and complex family dynamics of his own, he’s trying to start over, too. The biggest mistake he could make right now is to act on his attraction to his boss’s younger sister. If only he could get her out of his head…

Despite all the reasons to keep their distance, Murphy and Wes can’t deny the connection that keeps drawing them together. In each other, they find refuge and a sense of belonging neither could have imagined. But to forge a new future together, they must answer one important Can they face the past—and forgive it?

MY REVIEW

For Murphy Hawthorne, the last place she wants to be is her childhood home, but when her life is in shambles, she’s left with no other choice. Returning home isn’t for the faint of heart as Murphy has to face old wounds and her bitter family that she left behind. The only bright spot in her situation is the charming and handsome, Wes Hart.

Bitter Truth is the perfect small-town romance that will captivate you immediately and leave you begging for more.

Murphy and Wes were a force to be reckoned with. Their chemistry is instant and consuming, but when Wes discovers who Murphy is, his world gets turned upside down. Wes doesn’t mix business with pleasure and the fact that Murphy is his boss’s younger sister, well, that definitely puts a wrench in things. Off-limits never looked so good and yet, despite the high stakes, Wes and Murphy are powerless when it comes to the pull between them.

What I liked about Wes and Murphy was how similar they were. They both got the wrong impression of each other when they first met and the more time they spent together, the more they realized they had in common. They both had their hearts wounded by people they were supposed to be able to trust and were desperate to have the second chance they both deserved. I really enjoyed watching these two grow as characters and navigate their way through everything life had to throw at them.

Bitter Truth is everything you would expect from a small-town, second-chance romance. This story delivers with real characters, family issues, forgiveness, and romance. I enjoyed everything about this story and can not wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher and NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*

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Release Blitz with Review: Enticing Her Love: Sutton Steele by Melissa Foster

Posted on August 21, 2024 by AmyB

ENTICING HER LOVE

The Steeles at Silver Island

Melissa Foster

Releasing Aug 21, 2024

World Literary Press

Pro: Stuck sharing a bed with my hot, broody boss
Con: He’s trying to get me fired

Discovery Hour reporter Sutton Steele spends her days trying to keep her job, while her insanely hot, infuriating boss, Flynn Braden, would love nothing more than to see her gone. When their assignment goes awry and they’re stuck in a remote location with only one bed, the only thing hotter than their emotions is their explosive chemistry. Come along for the fun, sexy ride as Sutton and Flynn discover there’s a fine line between love and hate.

If you love dislike-to-love, forced proximity romances, you won’t want to miss Enticing Her Love. Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless. Fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles. They have a penchant for pranks, a passion for loyalty, and a trunk full of secrets. All Steele novels may be enjoyed as standalone romances.

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MY REVIEW

Sutton has worked hard to get to where she is in her career, yet swears her insanely hot boss is out to get her. Despite the overflowing tension between them, she refuses to let him get to her and that’s how she ends up in the Amazon with Flynn….Flynn loves what he does and is an expert when it comes to survival. And while he’d love nothing more than for Sutton to be gone, work and safety always come first. Together, Flynn and Sutton embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that forces them to not only depend on each other but deal with the tension between them.

What I loved about Flynn and Sutton was that their feelings for one another were so obvious. Everyone around them could see that they were drawn to one another and despite their bickering, knew all that tension and chemistry had to lead to something. I really liked that Flynn and Sutton were forced to work together alone. It gave them a chance to really get to know one another and discover that maybe everything isn’t as it seems; there was more to both of them than meets the eye. I really enjoyed watching Sutton and Flynn navigate their way, through all the ups and downs life threw at them; not only in the rainforest but also the scorching hot feelings that was getting harder and harder for them to deny.

Enticing Her Heart was such a fun and unexpected read summer read filled with passion and adventure. I had a great time getting swept up in this story and hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*

About Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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Review: Under the Surface by Diana Urban

Posted on August 13, 2024 by AmyB

An epic survival-thriller about four teens who get lost in the Paris catacombs for days—a gripping and propulsive story of love, danger, betrayal, and hope… even when all seems lost.

“Tense and fast-moving, with a unique setting and compelling characters, Under the Surface is Diana Urban’s best yet.”—Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

Ruby is terrified to cave to her feelings for Sean and risk him crushing her heart.

Sean is pumped to spend a week with Ruby in Paris on their senior class trip, and he’ll wait however long until she’s ready to take things further.

But when Ruby’s best friend sneaks out the first night to meet a mysterious French boy, Ruby goes after her with two classmates, but caves to another attending mystery boy’s exclusive party in the Paris catacombs, the intricate web of tunnels beneath the city, home to six million long-dead Parisians. Only they never reach the party.

Underground, as something sinister chases them, they get lost in the endless maze of bones, uncovering dark secrets about the catacombs…..and each other. And if they can’t find a way out, they’ll die in the dark beneath the City of Light.

Aboveground, Sean races to find the girl he loves as a media frenzy over the four missing teens begins.

From award-winning author and rising YA star Diana Urban comes a twisty tale of four teens lost in the dark beneath the City of Light and the race to find them.

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MY REVIEW

When Ruby’s best friend sneaks out to meet a mysterious French boy, Ruby and two of her classmates go after her. Instead of finding an exclusive party in the Paris catacombs, they get lost in the intricate web of tunnels beneath the city. Their lives forever changed as something sinister chases after them as they uncover secrets about the catacombs and each other. Meanwhile, above ground, Sean can’t wait to spend a week with Ruby in Paris. He’s crazy about her and hopes they can take their friendship to the next level. But, when Ruby and her friends go missing, Sean will stop at nothing to help find them…

Told from dual points of view, Under the Surface hit the ground running and never looked back. I was intrigued from the moment Ruby and Sean were introduced. I loved getting to see the darker side of Paris; the side that most don’t even think about. I loved Ruby’s devotion to her friends and how she tried to keep a level head despite all the reasons she should panic. I adored Sean. He would do anything for Ruby and it was his determination that forced the police to not give up and look for Ruby and her friends. Together, I enjoyed Sean and Ruby’s chemistry. You could tell there was something more building between them. I liked that the romance between them wasn’t the star of the story, yet added some much-needed relief from all of the suspenseful moments.

Under the Surface is the kind of story that will keep you up way past your bedtime reading. This story is filled with lots of twists and turns and the suspense will keep you on your toes. Under the Surface is a young adult thriller that will be enjoyed by teens and adults alike. If you’re looking for an unforgettable and thrilling story of survival, you won’t want to miss Under the Surface. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her in the future.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via the publisher and NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*