Book Blitz for Barristers & Bones by J. L. Brannick with a GIVEAWAY

 

Barristers & Bones
J. L. Brannick
(Las Vegas House of Spades, #1)
Publication date: October 15th 2024
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Dark Comedy, Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense

A hot, morally gray mentor out for revenge. A sprawling funeral home. Torture, mayhem, and a Las Vegas wedding she can’t remember.

Luna needs to complete an internship to graduate, but staying alive suddenly takes priority when she’s paired with the cold, starkly handsome attorney from hell. Roman Fowler is an infamous partner at the most notorious law firm in Las Vegas, and he’s harboring deadly secrets and searching for retribution. And when he forces her hand, their chemistry explodes.

But she’s not a helpless, scared child anymore. The House of Spades–her adopted family–is a powerful, violent, oddly close-knit clan that has a hands-on, DIY approach to taking care of “life’s little problems.” They’re still deciding if Roman is a problem when Luna’s dark past threatens.

Can they fight the danger and menace together? Or will the monsters win again?

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EXCERPT:

He smirked and walked over, wrapping his arms around me. “Why do I feel there’s no right answer here?”

My lips quirked. “Because you’re smart, but you never listen.”
He bent down and sniffed my neck. “I do listen to you, especially when you’re

making those sexy little whimpers while I’m–”
I put my hand over his mouth. “If you start with the dirty talk, we’ll never make it

to Ezra’s house for dinner.”

Author Bio:

J. L. Brannick lives in the desert with her family and fur babies. She works as an attorney, and detoxes by taking long hikes and exploring old Western ghost towns while plotting her novels. She graduated from law school in Las Vegas, Nevada where she quickly realized that truth can be stranger than fiction.

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Book Review for The Guardian Games by Natasha S. Brown

 The Guardian Games by Natasha S. Brown 

Published:  October 10, 2024 

 

Taken from Goodreads:  Let the Games begin 
 
On the streets of East Haven, River Quinn is training tirelessly with her loyal friend, Ruthless, desperate to prevent Lysander's niece, Scarlett Hood, from winning the wealth and political influence awarded in the Guardian Games. When an unexpected knee injury jeopardizes River's ability to qualify, it risks her chances of blocking Lysander's play for power. If things couldn't get any worse, new details regarding her mother's death are revealed, and River sees red. 
 
Meanwhile, the handsome high side doctor, Addax Tate, keeps an annoyingly close eye on River and offers help. But for someone who relies on no one but herself, it's a lot to ask. River wants to trust him, but can you ever truly trust a highsider? 

 

My Thoughts:  This is book two of the series and they must be read in order.   Book two picks up exactly where book one left off.   I was pulled right back into River Quinn’s struggle to knock the highsiders off their pedestal.    

This book takes us to River Quinn being the Water Thief and part of the Guardian Games.  The Guardian Games have a Hunger Games feel, where everything is stacked against her but she has the people’s support since she is one of them.   There is danger at every turn, but River knows how to live in a dangerous world.    I loved seeing her strength come through, not just in her muscles but her in smarts and common sense.   

River Quinn and her friends are Robin Hood characters.   They are poor but are not willing to accept that they have to stay that way or be treated as lesser citizens.   They are willing to put themselves in danger to help others.   The trust they have in each other is not taken from granted and they know that it is hard earned.    

There is another book to come in this series and I cannot wait!   I am so hooked on the story and the characters.  

 

Thank you to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.  

 

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Meet Natasha Brown (taken from her website):   I am passionate about writing imaginary worlds. When I'm not writing, you can find me working on outdoor projects, gardening, or having fun with my family and furry friends. 

Spotlight for THE WEDDING ENGAGEMENT by Zoe Allison

 THE WEDDING ENGAGEMENT by Zoe Allison

Berkley Trade Paperback Original; October 8, 2024

Genre:  Contemporary Romance; Multicultural & Interracial; Romantic Comedy

The story: Planning a wedding is so romantic… except when it’s not yours, and you’re planning it with the guy you’re secretly crushing on.

 

Scottish schoolteacher Liv Holland has a secret. She’s been carrying a torch for Arran Adebayo, her brother’s best friend, for years. A blind date gone wrong cements in Liv’s mind that Arran has no romantic interest in her whatsoever. But then, with her brother set to marry her own best friend, she and Arran are enlisted to help plan the festivities…

 

After being left at the altar by his ex, single father Arran is having trouble managing his growing feelings towards the woman who is both his best friend’s sister and his son’s teacher: Liv. Then his mind is blown when fate thrusts them together for an unexpected blind date, but he messes up his chance to tell her how he feels.

 

As the big day approaches and Liv and Arran’s connection intensifies, their chemistry chafes against their checkered romantic histories. Risking everything for love could mean losing each other forever . . . or being the next ones to find their happy ever after.

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About the author:  Zoe lives in Scotland with her husband, two children, and massive notebook collection—having been brought up in a mixed-race family in Yorkshire. Her favourite past times include reading, movies, music and pop culture, and walking into rooms and then forgetting what she went in there for.

Growing up, she always enjoyed stories about falling in love. But rather than daydreaming of being rescued by a knight in shining armour, she would imagine fighting dragons alongside him.

As an adult, she went to medical school and became a doctor. However as time passed, she began to crave a creative outlet to counter the burnout that her career inflicted upon her, and also to achieve the happy endings that were so often lacking in the real world.

A Zoe Allison novel promises a heroine who is not only her hero’s equal in ability and intellect, but whose hero equals her in emotional intelligence. Her characters overcome conflict infused with spine tingling sexual tension to forge a deep connection as soul mates as well as lovers, and ultimately, they both rescue each other emotionally. Even if they might begin their journey as enemies…

Children's Book Review for My Epic Nature Journal by Anthony Porter

 My Epic Nature Journal by Anthony Porter

Published:  September 3, 2024 by Blue Balloon Books

Taken from Amazon:  Hey there, young adventurer! Are you ready to embark on an epic journey into nature?

Take this book home with you and discover fun new adventures with me, Outdoor Anthony! Step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and dive headfirst into the incredible natural world that surrounds us. From towering trees to tiny insects, there’s so much to discover and explore!

Draw, craft, and explore your world like never before! Filled with fascinating facts, colorful illustrations, and exciting activities, this journal encourages all young readers and adventure buddies to connect with nature. Whether you’re a budding biologist, you’re an aspiring artist, or you simply like playing outside, this journal is your guide to endless adventures. Grab your pencil, put on your hiking boots, and let's get outdoors!

My Thoughts:  Not only is this a great book to take on an adventure outside in nature; it is also great for parents to come up with unique ideas on what to do with their child outside. My Epic Nature Journal is an interactive book encouraging the child to explore and have an adventure.

I love the prompts and the uniqueness of each page.   There are pages to draw a picture on, pages to fill in the blank, pages with fun facts about what might be seen, and so much more.   I love the crazy questions.   This book is full of questions to make you think outside the box, adventures to go on, and projects that will be so much fun to do.    

Thank you  Blue Balloon Publishing for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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5 W’s of Writing a book and being an author…

Who? Who are you besides a children’s book author?

I am the viral educator OutdoorAnthony, an American Ninja Warrior Athlete, a wilderness expert, and a conservationist. I am passionate about using all my skills towards the goal of environmental conservation.

What? What helped you decide to write a children’s book? Or how do you decide what to write?

It kind of just came out of my video creations. After a lot of time educating people through videos, it became clear that I could really help and inspirte new generations to love this planet by diversifying my mediums. I have a 4 year old nephew who is wondrous and excited for adventure, and I wanted to help foster that.

Where? Where do you do most of your writing?

I did most of my writing in two places, next to the Upper Truckee river in Lake Tahoe, or at my fevorite Denny’s if I’m being honest.

When? When do you do most of your writing? How do you find the time in a busy life?

I do my best writing at night. I have a notepad on my phone that I will jot down ideas on, then organize all of it at night when I turn in for the night.

Why? Why do you write? Do you write books other than children books?

I write to help expand my creativity. I love writing stories, as well as writing songs. I think everyone should sit down and write something, and just see what comes out. I think it’d be great therapy!

Release Blitz for Chase Our Forever by Kat Singleton

 

Chase Our Forever by Kat Singleton is now live!

Dean Livingston needs a new live-in nanny, and I need a safe place to stay.

I’d been running from my past when I stumbled into the small town of Sutten Mountain, tired and alone.

That’s where I met a broken single dad and his adorable daughter.

Dean has more money than he could ever spend but couldn’t keep a nanny. After firing every eligible candidate in town, he was desperate for help.

So when his daughter fell in love with me after one brief meeting, I instantly became perfect for the job.

The arrangement was always meant to be temporary, but seeing Dean start to heal and open up makes me want to stay. Seeing how happy his daughter is makes me feel like I belong here.

Now, I’m slowly falling for the town of Sutten—and my boss.

I know better than to open myself back up and to give my heart to a man who swore he’d never love again.

But maybe with enough time, we can stop fighting our feelings long enough to fight for the family we’ve created. Maybe we can run toward each other for once and chase our forever.

Chase Our Forever is a small town, single dad, billionaire, age gap romance releasing on October 10th. This will be the third book set in the fictional town of Sutten Mountain. It is a complete standalone.

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Meet Kat Singleton

Kat Singleton is an Amazon top 5 bestselling author best known for writing Black Ties and White Lies. She loves writing elite banter and angst mixed with a heavy dose of spice. Kat strives to write an authentically raw love story for her characters and feels that no book is complete without some emotional turmoil before a happily ever after.

She lives in Kansas with her husband, her two kids, and her two doodles. In her spare time, you can find her surviving off iced coffee and sneaking in a few pages of her current read.

 

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Release Blitz for Secret Love by Willow Aster

 

Secret Love by Willow Aster is now live! 

Who meets their soulmate shopping for bagels in a supermarket bakery aisle?

Before I moved to the small town of Silver Hills, I would have told you no one.

But the second I meet Henley Ward, I’m swept away.

He is everything I look for in a man: tall, strong and so handsome.

Our instant attraction, spirited banter, and heated glances leave a lasting impression…

Until I see him again.

Like a raging tornado, he storms into the school ready to take on the teacher who has crushed his daughter’s spirit.

The dedication this man has to his three daughters could be the sexiest thing I have ever seen.

Before we know it, we are stealing kisses in his kitchen and secretly getting together any chance we can.

I know I should stay away from Henley so I don’t lose my job, and his focus is on raising the girls and being the best wide receiver in football, but our attraction is intense and the draw between us is too tempting to resist.

I can only hope our secret love will survive when our truth is revealed.

Secret Love is book two in the Single Dad Playbook series. Each book can be read as a standalone.

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Narrated by: Sebastian York & Savannah Peachwood

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Meet Willow

 

Willow Aster is a USA Today Bestselling author and lover of anything book-related. She lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband, kids, and rescue dog.

 

Connect with Willow

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