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Release Blitz with Review: Shattered Vows by P. Rayne

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Shattered Vows by P. Rayne is now live!

Once upon a time, I thought I’d found my happy ever after. Until she ruined it all.

I’d been on the hunt for four long years, and I finally found her.

I planned the perfect revenge. Kidnapping Rapsody on the day she was set to marry another man and forcing her to face my wrath while trapped in the confines of my family’s gothic manor.

Despite my desire to punish her, there is still an undeniable pull between us. But as the walls of the manor close in around us, we both have to confront the truth. Can we trust each other, or will my dark past consume us both?

SHATTERED VOWS is a dark contemporary romance that weaves together the themes of desire and redemption and is a Rapunzel reimagining with the following tropes: age gap, anti-hero, gothic romance, secret society, forced proximity, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, morality chain, billionaire, and second chance.

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MY REVIEW

After reading Moonlit Thorns, I knew without a doubt, that I had to get my hands on the next installment, ASAP. And believe me when I tell you, this series keeps getting better and better!

Shattered Vows is the second installment of the Midnight Manor series and follows the story of Kol and Rapsody. Once upon a time, Kol and Rapsody fell hard and fell fast. But, Rapsody isn’t like the other girls. She’s lived an incredibly sheltered life and when their love is put to the test, Rapsody disappears and ruins everything. Now, years later, Kol is on a mission for revenge and kidnapping Rapsody seems like the perfect plan…

Shattered Vows sucked in from the very first page. Rapsody is the perfect representation of Rapunzel. She’s innocent and sheltered. She only knows the life her mother has given her and has never questioned it until Kol. Kol is his own brand of darkness. He’s intense and not afraid to go after the things he wants. Together, these two shouldn’t work but their connection is all-consuming and I loved seeing Kol and Rapsody navigate through all the hurdles P. Rayne threw at them.

P. Rayne has completely knocked it out of the park with Shattered Vows. The characters are the perfect mix of dark and light. They are complex and intriguing. You’ll find yourself utterly consumed, desperate for answers, and ultimately, will lose track of time because you can’t stop reading.

If you’re a fan of fairytale re-tellings, you won’t want to miss Shattered Vows. This modern-day, Rapunzel re-telling is filled with action, suspense, angst, and danger. It more than delivers with its secrets, revelations, sexy good times, and of course romance.

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

Meet P. Rayne


The darker side of USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne.

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Cover Reveal: Till Death Do Us Part by Aleatha Romig

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Arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, Mafia/cartel romance 

As the only daughter of the Kansas City capo, at eighteen years of age, I was given to the son of my father’s consigliere, a man who was expected to accomplish great things for the famiglia. Things didn’t go the way we planned.

There wasn’t love.

My husband was a traitor, taking part in a coup against the famiglia.

My husband is dead.

I’m free.

Until the fateful night my brother, our new capo, informs me that I’ve once again been promised in marriage. He explains that as a childless widow and the daughter of the late capo dei capi, I am desired—requested.

Aléjandro Roríguez is the son of the leader of the Roríguez cartel. My brother married a woman from the cartel, securing the Mafia/cartel alliance. He says that it’s now my turn.

I’ve only met my future husband a few times, but I know without a doubt that I don’t like him. Loving him is impossible. I’ve lived in a marriage without love. I won’t do it again.

Aléjandro lives a dangerous existence.

Death saved me once before.

Maybe it will again. 

Have you been Aleatha’d? 

TILL DEATH DO US PART is a stand-alone dangerous Mafia/cartel romance in the new “Brutal Vows” series. Each arranged-marriage story is filled with the suspense, intrigue, and heat you’ve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.

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Meet Aleatha Romig:

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her high-school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years, they’ve raised three children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns or her new lighter side, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams! 

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COVER REVEAL: Midnight Whispers by P. Rayne

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Releasing: June 20, 2024

Cover Design: Regina Wamba

Once upon a time, elusive billionaire Nero Voss, thought he’d found his happy ever after. He was wrong.

On the heels of betrayal, he finds himself fascinated with a dancer at the local strip club. A rebound is one thing, but Cinder brings out urges in him that he thought he left behind.

As his obsession grows, he tries to distance himself but when he finds her in need, he can’t resist being the one to lend her a helping hand.

MIDNIGHT WHISPERS is a contemporary dark romance reimagining of Cinderella.

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Meet P. Rayne


The darker side of USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne. 

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RELEASE BLITZ: Poisonous Kiss by Jagger Cole

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Poisonous Kiss by Jagger Cole is now live!

A blisteringly steamy, Dark Mafia, Grumpy/Sunshine, Marriage of Convenience standalone romance by bestselling author, Jagger Cole.

To save my father’s life, I’m being forced to marry a monster.

The world sees Gabriel Black as a golden god: successful, gorgeous, charismatic, and untouchable.

The good guy.

But I’ve peeked behind the mask and seen the brutal devil that lurks like poison under the surface.

And he knows it, too.

Now, I need a miracle—and money—to save my father’s life and pay off the crime boss he’s in deep with.

Gabriel needs a wife to further his political career.

It’s a match made in hell, to a secret psychopath who knows my darkest, most depraved fantasies.

And I’m about to learn the only thing more dangerous than being chased by a monster:

Falling for one.

Poisonous Kiss is a standalone dark mafia, marriage of convenience romance with a smart, untamable heroine, and an ultra possessive psycho hero with “look at her and I’ll unalive you” energy. Readers are STRONGLY advised to read the TW inside. No cliffhanger; HEA included.

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Meet Jagger Cole

A reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside–rain or shine.

You can find all of his books at https://jaggercolewrites.com/

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RELEASE BLITZ: Heartless Monster by Rachel Leigh

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A Dark and Sexy, Enemies-to-Lovers, Sports Romance from USA Today and International Bestselling Author, Rachel Leigh.

Rome Cromwell isn’t just football royalty in our town.

He’s a heartless monster out for revenge,

And I’m the ordinary girl with his target on her back.

One year ago my knight in shining armor stepped out of the fog and rescued me.

With a simple thank you and an “I owe you one”, I was on my way.

Little did I know, that was only the start of our deranged story.

Now our parents are married and we’re living under the same roof.

Rome presents himself as a masked villain with strikingly good looks and a hypnotic appeal.

Girls want him.

His friends want to be him.

But I only want to run from him.

I see beneath his cracked facade into the heart of the beast.

He blames me for the fight that left his football career in shambles.

And he hasn’t forgotten I’m in his debt.

Now his claws are digging in so deep, I fear I won’t survive.

Rome no longer wants to save me.

He only wants to own me.

To break me.

Piece by piece by piece.

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Meet Rachel

Rachel Leigh is a USA Today and International bestselling author of new adult and contemporary romances.

She loves to write—and read—flawed bad-boys and strong heroines. You can expect dark elements, a dash of suspense, and a lot of steam.

Her goal is to take readers on an adventure with her words, while showing them that even on the darkest days, love conquers all.

Rachel lives in Michigan with her husband, three little monsters (who aren’t so little anymore) and a couple of fur babies. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s likely lounging in leggings, with coffee in her hand, while binge watching her favorite reality tv shows.

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COVER REVEAL: Poisonous Kiss by Jagger Cole

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Jagger Cole has revealed the gorgeous cover for Poisonous Kiss!

Releasing: April 4, 2024

Cover Design: Plan 9 Book Design

A blisteringly steamy, Dark Mafia, Grumpy/Sunshine, Marriage of Convenience standalone romance by bestselling author, Jagger Cole.

To save my father’s life, I’m being forced to marry a monster.

Gabriel’s book. Releasing April 4th, 2024.

Full Blurb Coming Soon!

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Meet Jagger Cole

A reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside–rain or shine.

You can find all of his books at https://jaggercolewrites.com/

Connect with Jagger

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RELEASE BLITZ: Ruby Tears by Pepper Winters

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Ruby Tears by Pepper Winters is now live!

From renowned Dark Romance author and New York Times Bestseller, Pepper Winters, comes a brand new addictive series.

“Ten thousand dollars.
That pitiful sum changed my entire life.
It bought my entire life.
A measly ten thousand dollars, given to my boyfriend by a monster to fuck me.
He took it.
The monster took me.
And I never saw freedom again.”


I’m the bastard son of a monster.
My other half-blooded siblings have their own demons…but me?
I truly have the devil inside.
I try to be good.
To do my best to ignore the deep, dark, despicable urges.
But every day, it gets harder.
I thought my family could help.
I reached out to my infamous half-brother, Q, begging for his secrets to stay tamed.
Instead, he gave me an ultimatum to prove I’m not like our father.
Infiltrate The Jewelry Box: a trafficking ring of poor unfortunate souls, kill the Master Jeweler, free the Jewels, and don’t lose my rotten soul while trying.
Only problem is…my initiation into this exclusive club is earning a Jewel all of my own.
She sparkles like diamonds, bleeds like rubies, and bruises as deep as emeralds.
She’s mine to break.
I can’t refuse.
If I want to prove to my half-brother that I’m not like our sire, I have to sink into urges I’ve always fought, plunge into madness, and lose myself so deeply into sin that the only one who will be breaking is me.

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The Mercer Curse is a 13,000 word prequel and is recommended to be read before Ruby Tears.

Meet Pepper

Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller.

After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an multiple #1 Apple Books bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Romance Thriller.

Pepper currently has close to 40 books released in nine languages. She’s hit best-seller lists almost 40 times, is a self-confessed hermit, yoga convert, has a house rabbit, six horses, and a long suffering husband.

To learn more about Pepper please visit: www.pepperwinters.com where she regularly posts videos of behind the scenes writing, horses, books, and more.

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Release Blitz with Review: Moonlit Thorns by P. Rayne

Moonlit Thorns by P. Rayne is now live!

No one knows what happens up at Midnight Manor.

The home of the Voss brothers sits like a sentinel looking down on our small town, remaining a mystery. The four brooding billionaires rarely leave the confines of the iron gates, fueling rumors that have existed for decades.

When my father dies, all the security I’ve known is ripped away, forcing me to come face to face with the eldest brother, Asher Voss. His outward beauty is just as I’d heard—it belies a predatory nature, irresistibly drawing me in.

A bargain is made, and I have no choice but to live in the shadowy confines of his gothic manor to save my family. As time passes, it becomes harder and harder to deny our attraction.

Asher Voss might be too old for me, and he’s definitely cursed by his own demons, but an inferno of passion between us threatens to either consume or destroy us both.

MOONLIT THORNS is a dark, contemporary romance, Beauty and the Beast retelling.

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MY REVIEW

Filled with delicious tension and unexpected twists, Moonlit Thorns proved to be the perfect gothic billionaire romance with a fairy tale retelling twist. P. Rayne stepped up their game and knocked it out of the park this dark and sexy read.

From the moment you met Asher and Anabelle, you just knew you were in for a treat. Asher was dark, broken, and 100% complicated. And Anabelle was young, refreshing, and would do anything to save her family. I loved getting to know these characters and seeing that there was more to Asher than just his gruff exterior. He tried his hardest to fight the irresistible pull towards Anabelle and let’s just say, Asher took me by surprise in the best possible way. I never saw him coming and was completely unprepared for the wild ride I was taken on, and I enjoyed every single second.

Moonlit Thorns is a perfectly done Beauty and the Beast retelling. It’s sexy. Intriguing. And Utterly captivating! I can’t say it enough. This is hands down my favorite book from this duo and I can not wait to get my hands on the next book in this series, Shattered Vows.

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

Meet P. Rayne


The darker side of USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne. 

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RELEASE BLITZ: The End is the Beginning by Jennifer N. Lloyd

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Title: The End is the Beginning

Author: Jennifer N. Lloyd

Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Small Town/Forbidden Love/Love Triangle

Release Date: February 27, 2024

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At 35, Sandy’s life diverges from her idyllic dreams. Her husband, Johnny, once a seemingly promising partner, now embodies a monstrous abuser. Their turmoil affects not just Sandy but also her teenagers, Lisa and David.

When David steps in to defend his mother, Johnny becomes critically injured.

During Johnny’s absence, the Hansen family experiences freedom from his control. Sandy navigates single motherhood and finds herself drawn to a man who introduces her to a world of love and passion.

Simultaneously, 14-year-old Lisa faces her first date with a longtime friend and neighbor, prompting the question: will their bond evolve into young love?

Upon Johnny’s return, Sandy confronts a pivotal choice: return to the all-too-familiar abuse or embrace this newfound connection, defying her oppressive past.

Set in 1975, The End is the Beginning, showcases how the women of a small town grapple with love, trauma, and the courage to rewrite their destinies in the face of adversity.

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AUTHOR BIO

Jennifer is embarking on her debut as an author with her novel “The End is the Beginning.” She is married to Robby, a caring and loving man, and is the devoted mother of Norah, her very smart and sweet daughter, as well as a dedicated dog-mom to Mia, her Weimaraner.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and has worked as a Radiologic Technologist for a decade. For the past five years, she’s specialized in the Cardiac Catheterization field, particularly in Electrophysiology (that’s right, embracing the super-nerd status). 

A lifelong Midwesterner, Jennifer finds joy in staying active outdoors, whether it’s going for runs with Mia and Norah, enjoying family bike rides, or simply soaking in the sun. Her most productive writing hours are between 8 and 11 PM, when her daughter is fast asleep. During this time, she channels her creative energy into crafting dark romance stories.

Jennifer enjoys creating storylines that form deep emotional connections between readers and characters. She roots for the underdog and crafts narratives where true love wins!

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Release Blitz: Dirty Saint by Tabatha Vargo

DIRTY SAINT

Tabatha Vargo

Release Date: February 21

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

Koah Saint

Son of Sinister. Drug dealer. The number one stunner on The Strip and a BIG FAT LIAR.

They bow to him like he’s the holy grail, but I know he’s really the devil.

Since the day he was dropped on our doorstep, I’ve wanted him out of my life.

He’s a black stain on my memory and the one who put my father away.

Because of him, I’m flipping burgers instead of lying on beaches. To say he ruined my life would be an understatement.

Ten years later, I still can’t stand the guy, but even I can admit he’s sexy beyond belief. I won’t fall for his lusty looks and boyish charms. There’s nothing he can say or do to me to make me believe he’s anything but a lying playboy.

Or is there?

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Meet Tabatha Vargo:

Tabatha is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for her sexy adult romance Little Black Book.

Tabatha writes in all genres, including adult and new adult, and isn’t afraid to venture into the dark side on occasion, as she proved with her dark, prison romance, Slammer.

She’s an avid reader of all things smutty and the writer of sexy stories featuring redeemable alpha bad boys and sweet, strong women.

Her other loves include her children, her loving, supportive husband, anything historical, and wind chimes.

When she isn’t writing, she’s texting book ideas to herself.

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