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Thursday, August 17, 2023

The Desert Heiress Review Spotlight

We have your next "must read" here! The Desert Heiress, the start of a hot and magical new series! Available on August 16th!

The Desert Heiress is a thrilling fantasy novel that depicts a cast of characters in a deadly dance for power. Where will the dance end? Power is a deadly thing and in one's attempt to take control it will create a chaos that they never could have seen coming.

Lis is the arbitress in waiting. Her grandfather holds the position of power for the time being, but it's a tenous hold at best. Their history is steeped in betrayal, and them being the scapegoat for others that they were in business with. Now, they let these same former partners think that they are held in check, but the balance is about to be upset. When her grandfather passes away Lis is thrust into the power that she was never formally trained for. Now, she must make decisions that will impact all who look to her and will either keep the balance or will upset it all together.

The Desert Heiress is the first book in The Seven Star Empire series, and this is a book that will quickly grab your attention. Lis is an interesting character. She's a woman in a "man's world." The men look at her and think that she's just "a woman" and that she should know her place. Get married, obtain a couple spouses, have some children and sit down somewhere. Well, she has no intention of doing any of that. She is her grandfather's heir and she will hold that role come hell or high-water.

The question arises though - when she goes to seek counsel - what will she do when she is warned that a storm is coming? She keeps thinking when one situation breaks that this is the storm, but it just the rumblings of thunder. Because something bigger is coming.

You get a unique cast of characters in this book. Lis, Adrian, Filip, and Deo. Each holds power in one form or another. Adrian, Filip and Deo have been handling things their way in their respective paths, but with Lis's new acquiring of power she threatens to upset that delicate balance. But there's more. The Council has taken it into mind to crack down on the smuggling of Sun Rose, the lifeblood of the community. This crackdown threatens everything, but it's a power play that is bigger than anyone could think.

This book is packed with drama, backroom dealing, and some steamy scenes that will really heat things up even more! This book is already hot (LOL the location where the characters live is HOT), so those steamy scenes are going to see you need a cool down yourself. The drama is just as intense. Lis is really looking to prove herself capable of handling things. In the process, she makes more than a few mistakes. Her biggest mistake comes in the form of not heeding someone's advice. They are simply looking out for her...but hey, ya know...pride. Yep.

Things go off the rails, but one thing is for sure! You're not putting this book down! The drive to know what happens next is going to keep you page-turning to the end. From the way things are setting up, book two is going to be something really interesting. I can't wait for the continuation of this series!

4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the author, Shoshana Rain, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book! I look forward to what comes next!

The Desert Heiress (The Seven Star Empire #1)

Expected Publication Date: April 6th, 2024

Genre: Why Choose Romance/ Second World Fantasy

🌵Why Choose

🌵MMMF Romance

🌵Slow-Burn

🌵Magic

🌵Spicy

🌵Guaranteed HEA at the End of Series

Nothing will stop Lis from regaining her family's power—not even the three tempting men standing in her way.

In the desert port of Cenefra, the Sun Rose is life blood. A magic plant with the ability to grant people greater abilities. Sale of the plant is strictly forbidden, its growth restricted only to farms owned by the Empire's shipping company.

Liseya Moroeste has only ever wanted one thing: to run the syndicate smuggling it. But her family has been cut off for over a century, forced to advise but never lead. When the government cracks down on all illegal export, Lis is ready to seize her chance.

To do so, she must best her three rivals. Filip, Deo and Adrian each want to court her, control her, cajole her into doing what they want.

Liseya finds herself drawn into their complicated web, but to survive, she must learn if she can trust them, or if she must cut them down before they can do the same to her.

The Desert Heiress is the first book in The Seven Star Empire Series. It is a slow burn, MMMF why choose second world fantasy with steamy scenes and a guaranteed HEA at the end of the series. It contains both MM and FF scenes and involves the FMC in a relationship before getting involved with her main love interests.

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A lover of mythology, sexy romances, and heroines who give as good as they get, Shoshana knew she wanted to write fantasy romance since reading Kushiel’s Dart. When she’s not writing, she’s hanging out with her cat and trying to keep her garden alive in the harsh desert summer.

Shoshana Rain

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August 15^th

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August 17^th

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August 18^th

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Covet Me Review Spotlight

Mafia romance but make it paranormal!

Welcome to the tour for Covet Me by Aurelia Jane and Kel Carpenter. Read on for more info and visit one of our bookstagram hosts for a chance to win a signed hardcover edition!

Covet Me is a standalone paranormal romance novel by Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane. This book is part of the Immortal Vices and Virtues series: Her Monstrous Mates – season 2. Yeah, there’s a first season. Go check ‘em out!

Covet Me is Nikki Ward’s story. Nikki has been through hell and back again. She has suffered loss – one of the most tragic of losses – the death of her sister. But an opportunity has finally “fallen” into her lap. The chance to get out from under her father’s thumb – one way or another. The spot for Chancellor is open and there is going to be an election to fill the role. But first? A series of trials to determine who will has the potential to fill the role and be what is needed.

Nikki has been made to feel less than by her father. She has little to no desire to find her mate(s) and be bound to them should they hold the same mentality as her father. But chaos is going to erupt when she pulls a page from one of her favorite Disney movies and takes her life into her own hands. Because, why not pull a Merida and fight for your own hand when your father decides to dangle you out there like a piece of meat as a prize to the winner?

When you start reading this paranormal romance you’re going to be pulled to the edge of your seat from the beginning. You’re going to find that Nikki is a mixed bag of a character. While you may like her one minute, and be rolling your eyes at her the next one thing is for sure. Nikki Ward is one unforgettable character. She may be a part of the syndicate, but she’s looking to change things. She sees the harm that is being done and wants a better life for the people who have to live under her family.

You gotta commend her for that. You really do. Nikki brings humor, snark, and a tiny bit of humility to this story. Yeah, I said tiny bit...she brings a touch, but she does bring a healthy dose of confidence. Sometimes the confidence comes off more as arrogance, but it’s a thin line that gets a game or two of jump-rope in this particular novel.

Nikki has a nasty history that brought a lot of pain and loss to her life. You’re going to want to learn the truth behind all of that, but just hang in there! The authors are going to give you answers that will literally have your jaw on the floor. But! First things first! The trials! Inorder to get anywhere – Nikki has to survive the trials. I honestly expected more from the trials. My brain heard trials and went all “Hunger Games” and what we get is more mafia style. Well, if mafia’s had a style of trials to allow someone the opportunity to take on the role of a higher up in the organization.

Though, the real danger seems to be outside of the trials themselves. Nikki crossing paths with her mates is going to bring a new level of drama into her life, but so are the deaths of other contenders in the trials. Who is targetting them and why? Is Nikki the target or are the attacks random and anyone is fair game?

Life may have gotten in the way – more than once or twice – for these authors, but this book is really something. They wanted to make sure to drop in surprises for readers as often as they could. They were literally like “Oh! You think that’s all there is? Hold on! We have something else for you.” So prepare for surprises throughout this book. Quite a few can and will be found in the final chapters of this story. You’re going to love it.

As this book is a standalone novel you’re going to get an entire storyline from beginning to end with a HEA to tie it all off. You get epic moments with Nikki. Steamy scenes with her and her mates that will have you grabbing a fan...or a cool/cold shower. LOL! There is a fight, but it’s a touch unfortunate that the “big fight” isn’t bigger and more epic than what we get. When you read “King of the Monsters” you think two things – 1) Godzilla (seriously, who doesn’t think that when they hear those words? LOL), and 2) an epic fight. I just wanted this fight to be more epic and dramatic. Something to really satisfy readers.

All in all, this book is enjoyable and satisfying. Readers who like paranormal romance novels are not going to want to miss out on this book or any of the others that are sure to be included in this series.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the authors, Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book! I look forward to what comes next!

Covet Me: An Arranged Marriage Paranormal Mafia Standalone

(Immortal Vices and Virtues: Her Monstrous Mates #1)

Publication Date: March 31, 2023

Genre: PNR

In our world, power is king, and I’m the ultimate bartering chip.I’m the daughter of the Don, but my life as a mafia princess is far from a fairytale.
Trapped in a pretty cage, my family clipped my wings so that I can fill the role all princesses are tasked: to marry a prince and secure an alliance. My mob boss father would give anything to gain an edge over the rest of the Supernatural Syndicates in New York—including me.

So my dad makes a deal.
The terms are simple.

Win the election to become the new leader of Earth and Emerald. Win me.

Except . . . I’m not a very good princess and I have no intention of playing nice.

These men want to compete for me? Fine—but no one said I couldn’t compete for myself.
The trials may be deadly, but I’ve got an ace up my sleeve they won’t see coming.

There’s just one tiny problem.
Out of nowhere, the very mating call I’d hoped to never experience consumes me, and I go into heat—at the worst time ever.

Talk about a sticky situation.

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Covet Me is a spicy standalone paranormal romance in the Immortal Vices and Virtues universe. You can expect enemies-to-lovers pulse pounding romance and three possessive mates that will do anything for their little firebird. There is NO cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA in every book. Mature themes will be present. Reader discretion is advised.

About the Authors

Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane are the hilarious team behind the international bestselling series, A Demon’s Guide to the Afterlife.

They pride themselves in being absolute weirdos, spending hours on the phone coming up with detailed worlds and laughing about crazy ideas for torturing characters. While they believe they each have the personality of a rabid badger, people still seem to like them okay.

They share a love of coffee, travel, and tacos, and they’ve made some adorable tiny people with their equally weird husbands. Best friends and work wives, Kel has the audacity to live in Maryland while Aurelia lives in Texas, but they try to see each other as much as possible.

Aurelia Jane

Kel Carpenter

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August 10^th

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August 11^th

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Kingdom of Hearts Cover Reveal

Another GORGEOUS cover for the Children of the Fallen series by D.M. Simmons! Pre-order Kingdom of Hearts now!

Kingdom of Hearts (Children of the Fallen Book 3)

Expected Publication Date: July 24th, 2023

Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance/ Why Choose

Tropes:

💙Friends to Lovers
💙Fated Mates
💙Chosen One
💙Found Family

Fire and ash.

No matter what I do, it all seems determined to go up in flames. My existence, my heart, my family…. all that matters to me, one breath away from destruction.

Yet, no matter how battered or scarred I may be, I am no longer who I was. I am becoming what I was meant to be. Thanks to the powers thrust upon me, and the hearts to which they are connected, I am no longer a pawn to be protected. I am a force to be feared.

Created by Heaven’s own hand, I wasn’t just born to rule…I was born to destroy. And the next time The Augury takes from me, will be their last. I am a child of the Fallen. We don’t play games. We play to win.

Only, I have one heart left to claim before the final battle. And when I do, I will be ready for my kingdom. Because I may have been born a princess, but I am destined to be a queen.

Author's Note

Kingdom of Hearts is a dark fantasy, why choose romance, meaning the FMC will gain multiple love interests over the course of the story. It is the third book in the series and should be read after Legacy in Ruin. It is told in dual POV and for mature audiences and contains strong language and graphic sexual situations. TW’s include praise & submission, dark play, breath play, primal play, breeding kink, violence, kidnapping, and MFMM situation(s).

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D.M. Simmons is an award-winning author of adult and new adult fiction. She is passionate about creating atmospheric worlds and telling captivating stories that take readers on an adventure. Fascinated by the indelible power of love, romance is usually at the heart of her stories, along with the narrator’s journey. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, sons and crazy cats.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

A Cursed Throne Review Spotlight

I am my mother’s daughter. Princess, born to an angel. Who also happens to be The Queen of Hell, and Leader of the Legion, the group of fallen angels that divided Heaven.

Welcome to the book tour for A Cursed Throne, the first in the Children of the Fallen duet by D.M. Simmons! Read on for more!

Welcome to the book tour for A Cursed Throne by D.M. Simmons! Readers who have read the previous duet by this author will be thrilled to be returning to the universe these characters were conjured in. While this story is not about the parents, it is about their children and the dangers that lie ahead for them.

Welcome to Nev, Declan, Luca, and Kai's story. Nev is about to be going through many things, and none of them she asked for. She's turning 18, and while life is good...it's not great. Her three friends have seemingly turned their backs on her. They've been distant and she has no idea why. Granted though, she will learn the truth later. But will she be able to put aside her pride and hurt and be able to forgive them?

This is a paranormal romance novel with a "why choose theme." Now! With that being said, things move a tad slowly in THAT particular department. Nev ends up with ONE of the guys in THIS book, but that just gives you more to look forward to in the next installment! Yes? YES!

Nev is an interesting character. She's been hurt and she fully intends to make the guys pay for hurting her. Even if that meant taking up with people that at one time she didn't like. Are these new friends really in her corner though? Why did the guys seemingly turn their backs on her?

Turns out that there is more going on than meets the eye. So, the question then shifts...can Nev put aside her feelings and pride (yes, pride because that is the root of quite a bit of this) and do what needs to be done? Let's hope otherwise the bad guys are going to have themselves a heyday! LOL!

There are some steamy scenes in this book and I loved the amount of drama that the author throws in here. It really amps things up and keeps you page-turning. I literally ate this book up. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next between the characters, and then the author throws in that little extra drama of the danger facing Nev, and next thing you know...the book's over and you're left looking around like... Wait!?! Where's the rest?!

Good news? The second installment should be coming soon. Let's hope right? Because I need to know what happens next. You guys have no idea how hard it is not to drop any spoilers. LOL! I might have dropped a couple small ones, but I tried to keep any spoilers to a minimum. Tough to do when you want to share so much. LOL! But hopefully, your interest will be piqued to go out and grab this book.

Now, for the rating. I'm rating this book...(drumroll) 4.5 out of 5 stars. I'm taking off half a star because while I liked Nev and could understand, to an extent, her feelings concerning the guys, I felt she was more than a little immature at times. Plus, I honestly thought that the reason the guys turned their backs on her was a bigger one than it turns out to be. You just develop this expectation for something bigger than it turns out to be.

All in all, the book is enjoyable, and I encourage you to pick up the previous books that came before this one as they really set the stage for these characters. It's not necessary to read the previous duet to this series, but it definitely elevates the storyline.

Thank you to the author. D.M. Simmons, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book. I look forward to what comes next!

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A Cursed Throne (Children of the Fallen #1)

Publication Date: February 27th, 2023

Genre: Why Choose/ Dark Fantasy Romance

I am my mother’s daughter. Princess, born to an angel. Who also happens to be The Queen of Hell, and Leader of the Legion, the group of fallen angels that divided Heaven.

But I am also my father’s progeny. Daughter of a daemon. Sired when his blood was half mortal after the Devil shot him and tried to claim my mother.

The spirit of Heaven, fires of Hell, and blood of mankind runs through my veins, along with the destiny to either rule or destroy those kingdoms. The crown I was born with is heavy. My powers, beyond that which created the universe. But neither have ever felt a burden thanks to Declan, Kai, and Luca.

For as long as I can remember it’s been the four of us. One mortal, two children of the Fallen, and an heir like no other. Bound by an unconventional childhood, we were best friends, and they were my world. But in the blink of an eye they were gone, cutting me out of their life as if I never mattered at all.

So I did what I had to do. I left them, and our shared world behind, and started a new one. Keeping their three traitorous hearts, far from my own.

It’s been three years since the last time we saw each other, and I haven’t forgotten or forgiven. It’s time to come home and get even.

Angel, daemon, mortal…the blood of all three is in me. I am the heir of each bloodline. But when it comes to power, there is none greater than a heart scorned.

A Cursed Throne is a why-choose romance, meaning the main female character gains multiple love interests over the course of the series. It is the first book of three in the second phase of the After the Fall Universe. It is not necessary to read phase one, but highly recommended. This series has dark elements and themes that may be triggering for some readers, including strong language and sexual situations.

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