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Release Blitz with Review: Ruining Hattie

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A man with no limits is the most dangerous kind of threat.

When Trent Clarke caught me picking pockets at eleven, he didn’t turn me in. Instead, he took me under his wing and taught me that in this world, you take what you want and never look back.

He might have shaped me, but I built my empire of the most successful string of strip clubs on the West Coast.

Now that I have everything, it’s time to track down my deadbeat mother and remind her who she left behind. That is if the drugs didn’t kill her already.

But I don’t find the worn-down shell of the woman I remember. Instead, she has all the things she never managed to give me—the white picket fence, a family dog, even church on Sunday mornings.

The real kicker? She replaced me and raised the perfect daughter with all the care and love she never gave me.

A twisted need for revenge roars to life inside me, and I aim it at my mother’s precious stepdaughter—sweet, sheltered Hattie Sinclair.

At first, it’s purely about vengeance, pulling Hattie into the darkness to watch her innocence unravel piece by piece. But she becomes something more. Something dangerous. Something I can’t resist.

Until she becomes my obsession.

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MY REVIEW

A man with no limits is the most dangerous kind of threat.

Ruining Hattie is a delicious and tempting read featuring two completely opposite characters and one unforgettable love story. 

Bastian is a deeply complicated character who’s no stranger to struggle and intense situations. While he had a rough start, he’s built an empire and has everything he could want at his fingertips. What he didn’t plan on was Hattie. Hattie is the epitome of innocence that he can’t wait to corrupt.  

Ruining Hattie takes us back to the darker side of Piper Rayne and is completely addictive. I mean, you can’t go wrong with a revenge plot that turns into more. Hattie and Bastian’s story is messy, complicated, and will keep you on your toes. The chemistry and sexual tension oozed off the pages, leaving me begging for more. 

If you’re a fan of morally gray characters and forbidden romances, you won’t want to miss Ruining Hattie. 
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review *

Review: Eclipsed Empire by Tessa Hale

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One secret tore my life apart. It sent me running from the place I thought I would be safe, right into the path of untold enemies.

But when my life is in danger, the wolves I thought I’d lost for good are the ones who come for me. And they’ll burn down the world to keep me safe—even if none of us trusts each other anymore.

With every moment we’re forced together, every whispered apology and stolen touch, my resolve to keep them at a distance weakens. And when I realize just how much each of these men has come to mean to me, that resolve crumbles to dust.

Only there are more secrets to uncover—all our pasts lurking in the shadows. And when the monsters emerge from the darkness, there’s no escaping them this time…

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MY REVIEW

Eclipsed Empire picks up right where the previous book left off and hits the ground running. And let me tell you, this book packs a punch. The chemistry. The pack dynamic. The twists and drama…This book kept me on my toes, and I couldn’t get enough of it.

I am obsessed with this series and these characters. The Wolves of Crescent Creek series is quickly becoming one of my favorite guilty pleasures. I loved everything about Eclipsed Empire from beginning to end. And speaking of the end, this book ends with a doozy of a cliffhanger, and I can’t wait to get my hands on book 3.

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

COVER REVEAL: Ruining Hattie by P. Rayne

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P. Rayne has revealed the cover for Ruining Hattie!

Releasing: July 17, 2025

Cover Designer and Photographer: Regina Wamba

A man with no limits is the most dangerous kind of threat.

When Trent Clarke caught me picking pockets at eleven, he didn’t turn me in. Instead, he took me under his wing and taught me that in this world, you take what you want and never look back.

He might have shaped me, but I built my empire of the most successful string of strip clubs on the West Coast.

Now that I have everything, it’s time to track down my deadbeat mother and remind her who she left behind. That is if the drugs didn’t kill her already.

But I don’t find the worn-down shell of the woman I remember. Instead, she has all the things she never managed to give me—the white picket fence, a family dog, even church on Sunday mornings.

The real kicker? She replaced me and raised the perfect daughter with all the care and love she never gave me.

A twisted need for revenge roars to life inside me, and I aim it at my mother’s precious stepdaughter—sweet, sheltered Hattie Sinclair.

At first, it’s purely about vengeance, pulling Hattie into the darkness to watch her innocence unravel piece by piece. But she becomes something more. Something dangerous. Something I can’t resist.

Until she becomes my obsession.

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Meet P. Rayne


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

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Review: The Stolen Bride by Gena Showalter & Jill Monroe

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Clover Deering is living her best life. Kind of. Maybe. Okay, so, not at all. The owner of Fur-Ever Pet Spa is deeply in debt and battling a temper that scares even herself. Things go from bad to catastrophe when a terrifying man claiming to be a berserker king demands an impossible force a rival royal to welcome evil into his heart. In exchange, he’ll gift her with a prize she cannot resist-meeting the twin she never knew existed. The problem? King Viktor Endris isn’t just scary, he’s downright feral.

When captured by Viktor, Clover enacts her own plan. Tame the unhinged warrior, turn him into an ally, and use him to rescue her sister. Not an easy task as Viktor is at war with ferocious turul-shifters, talks to an invisible friend and flips from controlled to chaos in an instant. As their undeniable connection deepens, she discovers a heartbreaking truth. Falling for her is Viktor’s only path to ruin. Yet without his downfall, her twin’s fate is sealed. The worst part? Clover just might be falling for him, too. But in the end, only one can survive. Her man, or her sister.

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MY REVIEW

After reading The Wrong Bride, I fell head over heels for the Kings of Fury series and couldn’t wait for more. So, naturally, when I heard about The Stolen Bride, I knew I had to get my greedy hands on it.

The Stolen Bride follows the story of Clover and Viktor. Clover is kinda, sorta living her best life as owner of a pet spa. However, she’s deeply in debt and has a hard-to-control temper. Her life goes from bad to worse when a terrifying stranger promises her what she’s always wanted in exchange for an impossible demand…

Overall, I thought this was a great read. I’ll be the first to admit that The Stolen Bride does start off slow. There is a lot of world to build and new characters to introduce. Unfortunately, it took me a while to really get into things. That being said, once I hit the 30% mark, I was hooked. Wild horses couldn’t stop me from reading. I was completely enraptured by Viktor and Clover. I loved their banter and the undeniable connection between them. The closer Viktor and Clover got, the more they realized that everything wasn’t as it seemed. Falling for Viktor was never part of the plan, but fate definitely had other plans in mind….

The Stolen Bride kept me on my toes with all the twists and turns. There was plenty of good action and swoon-worthy romance to leave readers devouring each and every word. Despite my issues with the pacing in the beginning, this book was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I can not wait to get my hands on The Fire Bride!

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

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

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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!

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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*

COVER REVEAL: The Fallen Crest Series by Tijan

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Tijan has revealed the gorgeous new covers for The Fallen Crest Series!

Special Edition Paperback Illustrator: Milena Rives Illustrations

Fallen Crest High, Fallen Crest Family, Fallen Crest University, & Fallen Crest Home Photography: Wander Aguiar

Logan Kade Photography: Rafa G. Catala

Kade Photography: Regina Wamba

Series includes:
Mason, Fallen Crest High, Fallen Crest Family, Fallen Crest Public, Fallen Fourth Down, Fallen Crest University, Logan Kade, Fallen Crest Home, Fallen Crest Forever, and Kade

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Meet Tijan

Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing after college and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Fallen Crest series, Ryan’s Bed, Enemies and others.
​She is currently writing many new books and series with an English Cocker she adores.

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New Year. New Reading Challenge.

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It’s that time of year again! As you know, there is nothing more that I love than challenging myself when it comes to the books I read. Whether it’s a new author, series, a genre that takes me out of my comfort zone, or being able to tackle some books that have been on my tbr for far too long; I live for a good reading challenge. In the past few years, I stepped up my game not only with the books that I read but also by attempting to clear out that never-ending to-read list. As always, my challenges have been hard, but a ton of fun at the same time.

For 2025’s Reading Challenge, I really wanted to once again challenge myself and kick my never-ending to-read list’s butt!! And I am more than ready for the challenge……

A book by an author who is new to me
Contemporary Romance
Biker Romance
Paranormal/fantasy
Sports Romance
Romantic Comedy
Accidental Pregnancy Romance
Older Brother’s Best Friend
A Holiday Romance
Forbidden Romance
Billionaire Romance
Jilted bride
Workplace Romance
Fake relationship
Marriage of Convenience
Rock Star Romance
Dark/Taboo Romance
Mafia Romance
Forced Proximity
Historical Romance
An Enemies to Lovers Romance
Age Gap Romance
Friends to Lovers Romance
Diverse Romance
Small Town Romance
A book where one of the main characters is a First Responder
Second Chance Romance
Dystopian/Science Fiction Romance
A Grumpy/Sunshine Romance
Morally Gray Hero
Redemption Romance
Fated Mates Romance
Single Parent Romance
Insta-love
Royal Romance
A Fighter/MMA Book
Bearded Man On Cover
Bad Boy Romance
Gothic Romance
Favorite Trope
A book everyone is talking about
A book chosen for its cover
A book with a one-word title
A book with a setting in a different country than where you live
A book with no people on the cover.
A book where one of the main characters is/was in the military
A Book with Pirates
A Book with a number in the title
A Debut Novel
A Book that won an award
A book with less than 1000 ratings on Goodreads
4 Books on my TBR
4 New Releases
A book with a Red Cover
A book with a Pink Cover
A book with a Blue Cover
A book with a White Cover
A book with a Black Cover
A book with a Yellow Cover
A book with a Purple Cover
Summer: A Book with a Summer Scene
Fall: A book with a fall-themed cover
Winter: A Book that takes place in winter
Spring: A Book that releases in spring
A foodie book
A book with a neurodivergent character
A book with either Love/Hate in the title
A popular book you never read
An Alien Romance
A book where the main character is an artist
A book that takes place in Texas
A book that takes place in NYC
A book that takes place in Colorado
A Book for each month that starts with the letter of said month

That’s a Wrap!

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Each year, I try to create a reading challenge that’s fun and challenging but also realistic, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I’ve read over 285 books for this challenge, 71 of which have sat on my Kindle for far too long. I’ve discovered a lot of new authors and exciting books in 2024 and can not wait to see what next year’s challenge will bring.

Here are the books that made my 2024 Reading Challenge a success:

CategoryBook
A book by an author who is new to meYour Hand in Mine by Lily Foster
Contemporary RomanceDoes He Know by Kaylee Ryan
Biker RomanceCaution to the Wind by Giana Darling
Paranormal/fantasyAnchor of Secrets by Tessa Hale
Sports RomanceWatch Your Mouth by Kandi Steiner
Romantic ComedyMr. Big Shot by R.S. Grey
Accidental Pregnancy RomanceGame Changer by Stacey Lynn
Older Brother’s Best FriendTell Me What You Want by Lucia Franco
A Holiday RomanceFalling for the Grinch by Amy Alves
Forbidden RomanceI Wish I Would’ve Chosen You by Whitney G.
Billionaire RomanceThe Playboy by Marni Mann
Jilted brideAdvice From a Jilted Bride by Piper Rayne
Workplace RomanceFilthy Lawyer by Whitney G.
Fake relationshipReputation by Jenna Hartley
Marriage of ConvenienceIrresistibly Dangerous by J. Saman
Rock Star RomanceTimes Like These by Julia Wolf
Dark/Taboo RomanceFive Brothers by Penelope Douglas
Mafia RomanceLethal Vows by Kia Carrington-Russell & T.L. Smith
Forced ProximityBlack Ties and White Lies by Kat Singleton
Historical RomanceThe Outlaw Nobel Salt by Amy Harmon
An Enemies to Lovers RomanceDevious Vows by Jagger Cole
Age Gap RomanceEleven Eleven by Micalea Smeltzer
Friends to Lovers RomanceReckless Abandon by Ashley Cade
Diverse RomanceNot By Sight by Kay Lyons
Small Town RomanceClaim Me Forever by AL Jackson
A book where one of the main characters is a First ResponderCaught in the Flames by Kacey Shea
Second Chance RomanceThe Edge of Forever by J. Saman
Dystopian/Science Fiction RomanceHomestead by Claire Kent
A Grumpy/Sunshine RomanceMore Than I Could by Adrianna Locke
Morally Gray HeroReckless Hearts by Jagger Cole
Redemption RomanceRedemption Road by Katie Ashley
Fated Mates RomanceLegacy of Shadows by Tessa Hale
Single Parent RomanceI Wish You Were Mine by Jessica Peterson
Insta-loveReckless Love by Hannah McBride
Royal RomanceSeducing the Princess by Diane Alberts
A Fighter/MMA BookSweet Victory by Gina Maxwell
Bearded Man On CoverBuilt to Fall by Julia Wolf
Bad Boy RomanceBrutal Obsession by S. Massery
Gothic RomancePhantasma by Kaylie Smith
Favorite TropeWhere We Belong by Ashely Munoz
A book everyone is talking aboutButcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
A book chosen for its coverThe Silence of Monsters by Jay Crownover
A book with a one-word titleBlitz by Devney Perry
A book with a setting in a different country than where you liveThrough the Glen by Samantha Young
A book with no people on the cover.The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde
A book where one of the main characters is/was in the militaryHealing Touch by Brenda Rothert
A Book with PiratesThe Ever King by LJ Andrews
A Book with a number in the titleIn Five Years by Rebecca Serle
A Debut NovelEverything We Never Said by Sloan Halow
A Book that won an awardDragon Bound by Thea Harrison
A book with less than 1000 ratings on GoodreadsStriking Distance by LK Shaw
4 Books on my TBRVacancy by Linda Kage
I Wish We Had Forever by Jessica Peterson
Foretold by Chantel Fernando
Little Dove by Layla Frost
4 New ReleasesSweet Collide by Ava Harrison
A Vengeful Occasion by Kristy Marie
Pulse by Adirana Locke
I Thought of You by Jewel E. Ann
A book with a Red CoverUnrequited by Julia Wolf
A book with a Pink CoverThe Virgin Next Door by Lauren Blakely
A book with a Blue CoverFalling for Gage by Mia Sheridan
A book with a White CoverA Fighting Chance by Kat Savage
A book with a Black CoverForewarned by Chantal Fernando
A book with a Yellow CoverThe Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score
A book with a Purple CoverSmitten by the Best Man by Piper Rayne
Summer: A Book with a Summer SceneThis Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
Fall: A book with a fall themed coverWitch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliand
Winter: A Book that takes place in winterNot Just a Crush by Helena Hunting
Spring: A Book that releases in springDead to Rights by Jessica Prince
A foodie bookTill There Was You by Lindsay Hameroff

RELEASE BLITZ: Devil’s Thirst by Jill Ramsower

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Devil’s Thirst by Jill Ramsower is now live! 

A new neighbor with a secret identity and a deadly obsession…

Amelie

I knew I shouldn’t have asked him for a ride.

My new neighbor is a study in contradictions—covered in tattoos and dripping intensity.

He’s alluring yet aloof, and his every calculated move is dangerously seductive.

Little did I know, he’s been systematically inserting himself into every part of my life.

Creeping beneath my protective armor.

Trapping me like a fly in his web before revealing his true identity.

Now, he’s standing before our families calling me his future wife.

He doesn’t understand that my life isn’t that simple.

I have secrets of my own, and his obsession with claiming me might just get me killed.

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Meet Jill 


Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming. 

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RELEASE BLITZ: Kade by Tijan

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Kade by Tijan is now live!

I have fought.
I have bled.
I have wreaked havoc for my family.

Anyone who threatened us, tried to break us, I broke them instead.

Then, there was peace. 
Marriage.
Children.
Life was good.
Life was 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡.

Until my phone rang one night.
 
Retired, I was no longer in the NFL.
We’d recently moved back to Fallen Crest.
So I should’ve known.
I should’ve remembered.

There is no peace in Fallen Crest.

War wasn’t coming.
𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒.

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Coming Soon in Audio!

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Meet Tijan

Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing after college and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Fallen Crest series, Ryan’s Bed, Enemies and others.
​She is currently writing many new books and series with an English Cocker she adores.

Connect with Tijan

Website: http://www.tijansbooks.com/

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