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Release Blitz: HEART OF FROST AND SCARS by Pam Godwin

Posted on August 26, 2024 by AmyB

Genre → Dark Romance

Tropes → Abduction, Adult Romance, Alpha Hero, Angsty, Anti-Hero, Band of Brothers, Billionaire, Bully, Captivity, Dark Romance, Enemies-to-lovers, Escaping a Killer, First Love, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Poly (3+ people), Protector, Romantic Suspense, Scars, Slow Burn, Stalker, Taboo, Tortured Past, Touch Her And Die, Tragic, Vengeance, Virgin Hero, Why Choose

Triggers → https://pamgodwin.com/hills-of-shivers-and-shadows-spoiler-free/

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Audible: In production, duet-style (release date TBA)

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Blurb →

I’m the silent ache, the shadow that lingers, the present from your past, the knife in your heart.

In the chilling finale of the Frozen Fate trilogy, Frankie enters a world far deadlier than the one she escaped.

A sinister threat lurks in the shadows, hunting her with a dark obsession as her savage protectors battle the rules of society.

Thrust into the civilized world, they spiral into violence and refuse to conform, their wild natures threatening to tear apart their bond.

Amid these struggles, her seductive billionaire husband fights to reclaim her love.

Caught between possessive men, a deadly stalker, and a legacy of pain, she must decide her fate.

Choose wrongly, and she’ll lose everything to a monster with a heart of frost and scars.

FROZEN FATE Trilogy

1 – Hills of Shivers and Shadows: https://amzn.to/4cF0KTu

2 – Cage of Ice and Echoes: https://amzn.to/3AOymkv

3 – Heart of Frost and Scars: https://amzn.to/4dYJHgc

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Author Bio

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Pam Godwin, lives in the Midwest with her husband, cats, retired greyhounds, and an old, foul-mouthed parrot. She traveled the world for seven years, attended three universities, married the vocalist of her favorite rock band, and retired from her quantitative analyst career in 2014 to write full-time.

Her interests veer toward the unconventional: bourbon, full-body tattoos, and tragic villains. Equally peculiar are her aversions to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.

Author links

Website → www.pamgodwin.com

Bookbub → http://bit.ly/2G5VKvY

Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FUDceR

TikTok → https://bit.ly/496yJTy

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Facebook → http://bit.ly/2DGabSc

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Twitter → https://bit.ly/2vljB6T

Pinterest → https://bit.ly/2qDyuLW

Other books by Pam Godwin

STAND-ALONES

DARK HISTORICAL PIRATE ROMANCE

Sea of Ruin: pamgodwin.com/sea-of-ruin

King of Libertines: pamgodwin.com/king-of-libertines

ROCK-STAR DARK ROMANCE

Beneath the Burn: pamgodwin.com/beneaththeburn

BILLIONAIRE / REVENGE ROMANCE

Dirty Ties: pamgodwin.com/dirtyties

STUDENT-TEACHER ROMANCE

Dark Notes: pamgodwin.com/dark-notes

STUDENT-PRIEST ROMANCE

Lessons in Sin: pamgodwin.com/lessons-in-sin

CELEBRITY ROMANCE

Incentive: pamgodwin.com/incentive

SERIES

LOVE TRIANGLE ROMANCE

TANGLED LIES trilogy: pamgodwin.com/tangled-lies

DARK ANTIHEROES ROMANCE

DELIVER series: pamgodwin.com/deliver

DARK DYSTOPIAN ROMANCE

TRILOGY OF EVE: pamgodwin.com/trilogyofeve

DARK COWBOY ROMANCE

TRAILS OF SIN trilogy: pamgodwin.com/trails-of-sin-series

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Feature and Review: Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas

Posted on July 30, 2024 by AmyB

From romance royalty and New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a never-before-seen dark romance that is sure to satiate readers’ most taboo cravings. Known for their twisted and sultry romances that leave nothing to the imagination, Douglas is back with FIVE BROTHERS (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; on-sale: July 30, 2024), where one woman becomes the irresistible object of five brothers’ desires but must decide which one is the real deal. 

For over ten years, Penelope Douglas has been writing the most addictive romances that has garnered the likes of TikTok with over 1.3 billion views and growing. With stories that feature inclusive characters, unique perspectives, and some of the darkest romances on the market, it’s no wonder readers flock to Douglas who has worked tirelessly at normalizing the taboo. Since October 2023, Berkley has proudly published new print editions of Douglas’s biggest self-published hits to reach new readers, including the viral smash hit Punk 57 and The Devil’s Night Series. This summer comes FIVE BROTHERS, an original release that is perfect for new and old fans alike.

FIVE BROTHERS by Penelope Douglas | Berkley Trade Original
560 pages | $19.00 | ISBN: 9780593816578 | On-sale: July 30, 2024

From an affluent family on the right side of the tracks, Krisjen has always been known to be the quintessential pristine and proper ‘good girl’ growing up. A beautiful, naïve, and ignorant young woman, ready for the taking…at least that’s what her parents think. But contrary to what everyone believes, Krisjen has always enjoyed being in control and is more than capable of fending for herself. It wasn’t until she was pulled into Trace Jaeger’s magnetic orbit, along with his four enigmatic brothers that she found herself okay with relinquishing a little authority. 

On the Jaeger’s side of town, in the swamps and underneath the glades, it’s easy for Krisjen to play pretend and embrace their wild family dynamic. The five brothers – Macon, Army, Iron, Dallas and Trace – are all extremely uncouth and fierce with dirty minds and wandering hands. They offer intrigue and temperaments that are as unfathomable as a tornado. Unpredictable and exciting, each brother has wicked dreams and nightmares planned for Krisjen while she’s crashing on their couch. But as fun as it’s been to escape and to enjoy the whirlwind of all the Jaeger brother’s attention, Krisjen must venture back to her side of town to fulfill her role as an obedient daughter and chaste girl once again. 

She’ll sleep on the couch one last time before returning home. And only when she knows everyone else is asleep, she’ll let herself cry for the future she has to look forward to. Except everyone isn’t asleep. When he sees Krisjen crying, he can’t help but offer his comfort…embracing her from behind, arms wrapped around her body, and his breath on her neck. Krisjen is only left wondering: which Jaeger brother held her tightly and made her veins feel like they were on fire?

Sensationally dark and vivid, Penelope Douglas stays true to their signature style and delivers a stunningly sexy and devourable romance that encourages every reader’s guiltiest pleasure. Poised to be yet another TikTok sensation, readers do not want to miss FIVE BROTHERS.

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MY REVIEW

I love, love, loved this book!

Five Brothers captivated me from the very first page and reminded me exactly why I LOVE Penelope Douglas’ writing. This story is sexy, deliciously taboo, and filled with so much angst. The further you dive into the story, the more you unravel the secrets and complexities of things. Nothing is what it seems and I promise you, the characters will leave you hooked and utterly consumed.

I was in no way prepared for the emotional ride Five Brothers was about to take me on. I found myself so immersed in this story that I took my time with it and savored it. I never wanted it to end. Five Brothers is a romance that I didn’t know I needed and am so glad I picked up. I truly loved everything about this story from beginning to end and Penelope Douglas does not disappoint. Five Brothers is a definite top read of 2024 for me.

If you’re a fan of Penelope Douglas and love reverse harem and found family romances, you won’t want to miss Five Brothers. I hope you’ll pick up this story and be just as consumed by it as I was.

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

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Throw Back Thursday: Lessons In Corruption (The Fallen Men #1)

Posted on August 9, 2018 by AmyB

He was eighteen. 
The heir to a notorious, criminal MC. 
And my student. 

There was no way I could get involved. 
No way I could stay involved. 
Then, no way I could get out alive. 

Book One in The Fallen Men series. A standalone.

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Review Reveal: Defiant Attraction by V.K. Torston

Posted on November 15, 2017 by AmyB

About the Book

Title: Defiant Attraction
Author: V.K. Torston
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Release Date: November 16th

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Dan might be the enemy of my enemy, but I’m not sure that makes him my friend. He’s definitely not my ‘step brother’, no matter what everyone at school says. Honestly, I don’t know what he’s supposed to be to me. Or what he’s becoming…

Fact: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

In the yearbook, I’ll be Sophia Ramos: Valedictorian. Years of honor roll certificates, AP classes, and lugging around an obnoxiously large cello case are about to finally pay off. If everything goes according to plan, I’ll escape these decaying suburbs for a top university across the country.

The problem? A few years ago, my mom met someone just as broke, just as drunk, and just as impulsive as she is. Approximately five seconds into their relationship, they decided it would be an excellent idea for him—and his son, Dan—to move in with us. (Spoiler alert: it wasn’t).

Now I share a house with none other than Daniel Cole. Even though Dan dropped out two years ago, he’s still the tattooed, bad boy, heartthrob, legend of St. Anthony’s Academy. He and I aren’t supposed to have anything in common.

Living together means war. First, Dan and I were at war with each other. Now, our rivalry is giving way to an unlikely alliance—two opposing sides teaming up against a common enemy: our respective parents.

Which is to say, we’ve been hanging out.

Question: What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object

Here’s the thing: My brain is a complex organ. One hundred billion neurons, each with an average of seven thousand synaptic connections to other neurons. My brain is my ticket out of here.

My heart, by contrast, is a pump. It moves blood around.

I know Dan is off-limits. I know I shouldn’t do something I’ll regret. And I know how much is at stake (my family, my future).

So why can’t I stop thinking about him? Those inscrutable jade eyes. The smile that can say a thousand different things at once. That tattoo curving across his abs…

Even though I know better, I feel that pounding in my chest. And it’s getting harder to ignore.

But if I follow my heart, I can never go back.

Answer: There is no such thing as an immovable object.

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My Review

4 hot and sexy stars!

Defiant Attraction is the debut novel for author V.K. Torston and wow was it one sexy read!! I knew from the second that I read the synopsis of this story that this book was right up my alley and I had to read it.

Defiant Attraction took me by surprise in the best possible way. I thought it was written well and I was pulled into the story immediately. The story starts off with a bit of a taboo premise, but I promise you, there is a lot more to this story than meets the eye. Daniel and Sophia’s story felt very real and honest. I found myself intrigued by them and wanted to understand them more. Their home life was anything but perfect, leaving them with only each other to depend on.  I loved getting to know them and see their relationship build over the course of time.

Defiant Attraction is a great debut novel. I think this author has a ton of great potential and I look forward to seeing what she is going to bring us in the future.

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

About the Author

vkheadshotV.K. Torston is a millennial and ‘cool aunt’ to a brood of nieces and nephews. She was born and raised in San Francisco, attended university in New York City, and aspires to one day live in London. A veteran of the independent music scene, she began writing nonfiction in her late teens. Then she realized that making up stories was way more fun than coming up with endless synonyms for ‘frenetic’ and ‘danceable.’ Her hobbies include drinking too much coffee, making up stupid songs, and ranting about current events. Defiant Attraction is her first novel.

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Review: Sweet Jayne by K. Webster

Posted on May 31, 2016 by AmyB

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Nadia Jayne’s world is full of villains.

Kasper thinks he hates her.
Donovan thinks he loves her.
Logan thinks he owns her.

Sweet Jayne is a complicated girl…

She needs Kasper.
She hides from Donovan.
She has a plan for Logan.

But maybe complicated Jayne isn’t so sweet after all…
In fact, she might just be the biggest villain of them all.

WARNING: Story contains dark taboo themes and violence both sexual and physical which could trigger emotional distress in reader.

My Review

“Beneath the lopsided grins and smartass exterior, I’m a hell storm of fury and rage.”

“His eyes fixate on my blood like a shark in shallow waters. He wants to devour and own me. To decimate my soul.”

“What I see is understanding. What I see is determination. And when Donovan Jayne sets his mind to something, he throws every ounce of himself into it until he get what he wants. What he wants is me…and right now, he simply can’t have me.”

Taboo. Crazy. Twisted. Dark. Thrilling. Mind Blowing. Those are just a few words to describe the madness that is Sweet Jayne. Sweet Jayne will take you on a ride unlike any other you’ve experienced from Author K. Webster before. K. Webster’s mind is a dark and twisted place, and I freakin’ loved it.

Sweet Jayne is unlike any story I’ve read before. Told from multiple points of view, you are taken on a thrilling and shocking journey. This is not in anyway your typical love story. You may think you know and understand what is going on, but I am here to tell you, you are wrong. You will not have a clear understanding of this twisted story until you get to the last few chapters.

Sweet Jayne is one of those books that will push your limits and have you on the edge of your seat. You will be captivated and intrigued. You will be on pins and needles; on the edge of your seat, waiting to see what will happen next. Your mind will be racing, wondering just how much a person can take. You will be shocked. You will be horrified. Your heart will break for everything Nadia endures. Despite all that, you will have hope. You will admire the strength that Nadia has and the lengths she will go to set things right. And right or wrong, in the end you will be rooting for Nadia and her HEA.

Once again, K. Webster has shown that she knows her dark. She will ask you to once again, step out of your comfort zone and take a chance on the twisted world that she has created. She will take you on one incredible, crazy journey with lots of delicious twists and turns. If you are a fan of dark and twisted reads, then Sweet Jayne is not to be missed.

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

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Review: Dear Professor by Blaire Drake

Posted on December 14, 2015 by AmyB

DearprofessorDear Professor,

Does it bother you that you’re ten years older than me?
Have you ever thought it’s wrong that you watched me fuck another guy on camera for months?
What do you want from me, really? All I wanted was my letter of recommendation, but now I’m stuck, aren’t I? Stuck under your thumb… And your body.
From cam girl to personal whore, and all by the age of twenty-one. You’ve got me good, haven’t you?
But guess what? I can play too. Grab the polish, because I’ve found your skeleton, and it’s time to dust.
I’ll see you in class.
Oh and, Sir? I’m not wearing any panties.

Love, Darcy

P.s. you’re an asshole.

My Review

“Words were the most powerful things in the world. It didn’t matter if they were spoken or written, whispered or screamed…They could maim, devour, and destroy as easily as they could lift, heal and soothe. Even if the only place the words exists is in your head.”

Hot. Scorching. Taboo. Intriguing. Dirty. Captivating. Sexy. Those are just some of the words to describe Dear Professor. I loved this book. I hated this book. I. Loved. This. Book.

For me, taboo books are either a hit or a miss. Dear Professor was a huge hit. I am shocked and surprised that this is Blaire Drake’s debut novel. The story is so clever and well written. It consumes you from the very first page. You find yourself unable to look away from your kindle and addicted to every word that is on each page. You can’t read it fast enough.

Now, this is definitely a taboo read. It is sinfully sexy, dirty and naughty all at the same time. This is not something that I would normally read, but I am really happy that I decided to take a chance! I was so intrigued by the characters. Darcy had a very unusual job for a college student. But, a girls got to do what a girls got to do. She has her reasons. Who am I to judge? However, never in her wildest dreams did she imagine what happened with her and Professor Keaton would transpire…… The relationship between Professor Keaton and Darcy was soooo wrong, but at the same time, soooo right.

Professor Keaton!!!!! How you confused me! I loved you. I hated you. I hated you and then loved you some more. You are cocky, possessive and arrogant. Sometimes you make me want to throw my kindle, but I couldn’t stop reading. You intrigue me. You captivate me and make me want to know more. “He had a handbook to my body. He was dangerous. He was relentless and filthy, and I loved it. I loved what he could do to me, no matter how wrong or forbidden it was.” 

I don’t know what else to say about this book, other than I loved it. It took me by total surprise. I honestly did not expect that I love it so much. I did not expect to be so consumed with the characters and fall in love with their story. Prof. Keaton and Darcy’s relationship was not always hearts and flowers. But, somehow they made it work for them.

When it’s all said and done, I am left with this little note to the author:

Dear Blaire Drake,

How is this your debut novel?? It reads like you’ve been writing for years. I loved him. I hated him. I loooooved their story. Well done!! I can’t wait to read more from you!!

Xoxo, One Happy Reader!

Dear Professor is the debut novel for author Blaire Drake and I have to say that she is definitely someone to keep an eye out for. I am excited to see what she will come up with next!

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

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