Day: February 1, 2020

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FarmBoy by Kayt Miller

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Title: FarmBoy: An Opposites Attract Romance
Author: Kayt Miller
Genre: NA Romance
Release Date: April 18, 2020
Isabelle “Izzy” Harmon is home again. Literally. After landing her first teaching gig, Izzy has found herself sleeping in her old room on an ancient twin bed that squeaks whenever she moves. Sure, she loves Honeywell, Iowa but part of her wanted to move to civilization rather than return to her old life after graduating from college. Farm life is in her blood but so is the man who lives next door. It’s too bad he never saw her as more than his best friend’s little sister. 
It’s true what they say… distance makes the heart grow fonder and four years away did nothing to quell the way Izzy’s heart rate doubles whenever he’s nearby. She hoped to get over it, but things don’t always work out the way we hope. 
Nashville “Nash” Watson never left. His goal of playing baseball in the majors flew out the window the second he found out he was going to be a father. No regrets, though, because Nash figured he’d return to Honeywell, Iowa to farm his family’s land. It was the only thing he knew for sure. Well, that and he’s never falling for another woman again. Ever. 
Never say never, Nash.
Due to sexual content and adult themes, this book is suitable for readers 18+.
I grew up in the midwest with a loving family including three brothers, one sister, and my parents who always fostered my creative side. I earned my bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University, then I was off to the Savannah College of Art and Design for graduate school. After that, I returned to Iowa for work which led me, once again, to ISU for my master’s degree in education.
I love to read and one day I was searching for a book. A book about a certain type of woman and a specific kind of man and I couldn’t find it so, I wrote it. I called it Game Changer and it couldn’t have been a more appropriate title. It changed my life in many ways. While my real job is teaching young people, my fun job is conjuring up characters and situations to write about. 
My goal, as a writer, is to write stories that relate to all of us, to make readers laugh and maybe cry sometimes. I hope my readers can escape into a fantasy, one that’s actually possible. Sure, some of the stories could be dubbed “Insta-love” stories but that’s okay. I fell in love with my husband pretty damn fast and with my daughter the second I saw her. So, it’s a thing, I swear.
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Every Little Thing by Jordan Bates

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Title: Every Little Thing
Series: The Ink Well Chronicles #4
Author: Jordan Bates
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Release Date: February 29, 2020



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The first time I shook her hand, I knew she was the one.

But my breath stalled when I grazed the cool metal on her finger and when I looked down at that fucking ring, my heart stopped.

Now, she’s back in town and after five years, I had no idea what’d happened. Instead of her husband standing by her side, holding her hand, there was a little girl. The first time I shook her hand, I knew she was the one.

But my breath stalled when I grazed the cool metal on her finger and when I looked down at that fucking ring, my heart stopped.

Now, she’s back in town and after five years, I had no idea what’d happened. Instead of her husband standing by her side, holding her hand, there was a little girl.

I wanted to know their story.

Because when it came to Melanie, I needed to know every little thing.







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Jordan Bates is an up and coming romance author from Florida, who is determined to write loves that last and are true to everyone who reads them.
Jordan graduated from UCF with a degree in English – Creative Writing. She has been writing since her freshman year in high school, where she finished her first and second book. Since then, she has pursued writing poetry, young adult novels, and romance novels.
When she isn’t working or writing, you can find her looking for inspiration among the forests, and finding all the new food to eat. Because what’s better than writing? Eating an amazing burrito.


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HEARTS OF DARKNESS

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Hearts of Darkness: 
A Valentine’s Day Bully Romance Collection 
by J. L. Beck, C. Hallman, Joanna Mazurkiewicz, Rebekah R. Ganiere, Margo Bond Collins, Megan J. Parker, Klarissa King, Lacey Carter Anderson, Cara Wylde, Amanda Sievert, Aria Starling, C.L. Riley, Dana Christie, Dee Stone, D.W. Marshall, Emma Cole, Holly Ryan, J. A. Wing, Jen Ponce, Krystal Pena, L.A. Fox, Larissa Scot, Leigh Kelsey, London Kingsley, Maggie Alabaster, Mia Heintzelman, Sheena Austin, Tiegan Clyne

2/1/2020



Sometimes, love hurts.

The world can be a dangerous place—in high school or college, at home or work.

Especially when it’s ruled by the guys we hate to love.

The ones who always seem to get everything they want. Whose money and power make trouble disappear.

And if on Valentine’s Day, instead of chocolates and flowers, they give only misery and despair, then the heroines who love to hate them will work to bring them to their knees.

These guys may rule the world right now—but they won’t be in charge forever.

Not if the heroines in this collection have anything to say about it.

And sometimes, these bullies might even learn to love.

Hearts of Darkness features bully romances in a variety of genres, including contemporary, paranormal, reverse harem, and science fiction romance. Many of the works in this collection include sexual situations, mature content, and exceptionally dark themes.




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Run With It Release

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Title: Run With It
Author: ML Nystrom
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: MacAteer Brothers #1
Release Date: February 1, 2020
Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing
Cover Designer: BookSmith Design
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The struggle is real.  Beverly spends so much of her time juggling her four kids, a dead-beat ex, and two jobs that she never has time for herself or another man in her life.

Then Connor moves in next door.

Connor is healing from a hard break from his family and is working to find his own identity.  He has no interest in joining another one.

Then he meets his neighbor.

Two people building new lives. Two people with no time or energy for love. Bev and Connor are determined to stick to their plans, but life has other ideas—now they just have to run with it.

“Run With It” is a Dragon Runners motorcycle romance spin-off., featuring Connor from “Stud.”

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I’ve had stories in my head since I was a child.  All sorts of stories of fantasy, romance, mystery and anything else that captured my interest.  I’m a voracious reader, and have spent many hours in my life devouring books, therefore it’s only fitting I should write a few myself!  

I’ve spent most of my life as a performing musician and band instrument repair technician, but that doesn’t mean I’m pigeon-holed into one mold.  I’ve been a university professor, belly dancer, craftsperson, soap maker, singer, rock band artist, jewelry maker, lifeguard, swim coach, and whatever else I feel like exploring.  As one of my students said to me once, “Life’s too short to ignore the opportunities.”   I have no intention of ever stopping so welcome to my story world.  I hope you enjoy it!


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Weatherman by B. Austin

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Title: Weatherman 
Author: B. Austin
Genre: Mystery
Release Date: October 2020
PEOPLE DON’T WANT TO HEAR THE TRUTH, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE NEWS SUCKS. The country is being drenched by constant rain, and still the government is skeptical that the climate change is manmade. When Dan the Weatherman witnesses a woman flatten like a Halloween costume, a puddle of rain seems to run away from the scene of the crime. Dan suspects that the planet is fighting back by attacking certain people with deadly rain. In a nervous-breakdown moment, Dan reports his theory on live national TV while giving the weather report. Dan is fired and drowns his troubles in alcohol. When Dan staggers from a local bar, lightning strikes him, but the copper plate in his head acts as a weather vane. Dan and Doc Meteor, his meteorologist best friend who is in hiding from the government, team up to investigate what is going on. They enlist the Coroner of New York City who just happens to be married to Dan’s ex-wife Karen, an F.B.I. agent. Dan’s crazy sister Spacey thinks the solution is to leave the planet. Meteor wants to fix the planet. Dan just wants Dog back, a Boxer Karen got custody of.
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Guarded Hearts by Laura John

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Title: Guarded Hearts
Series: Love in Sienna Series #3
Author: Laura John
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 27, 2020 Cover Designer: Kayla Reese/Destiny Productions Models: Daria Ottenberk and Brian Boynton Photographer: Lindee Robinson
Young love. Best friends. Will they find true love in the end?
After Crystal gets pregnant at seventeen, she doesn’t know how she will able to raise her daughter and get out of a horrible living situation. But when she meets a friend who happily takes her in and gives her a chance at a new life, she realizes that things don’t always have to be bad. Crystal’s life hasn’t shown her that the tenderness and love Dustin tries to offer her could be real. Words and actions can be deceiving, so she’s put up walls around her heart that should keep her safe.
Dustin Maxx is a rock star that all the women want, but he isn’t really a player. After he meets Crystal, he notices an immediate connection. The more time they spend together, the more convinced he is that Crystal and her daughter are his. He wants to make something happen, but Crystal’s fears keep pushing him deeper into the friend zone.
Can Dustin get Crystal to drop her guard and let him in? Or will demons of the past come out and keep them apart forever?
***This book contains flashbacks of sexual and child abuse and some scenes may be difficult for some readers.***
 
Laura John is a contemporary romance author with a love for music. She lives in Alberta, Canada with her husband, two kids, and one loveable fur-baby. She loves karaoke, makeup, and of course a good glass of wine. She mixes her love of words with her love of music and hopes to transport you into a world you don’t want to leave.
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SPACE FOX

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Book Title: Space Fox (G-Force Federation Book 1)

Author: L.M. Brown

Publisher: Self-published

Cover Artist: Fantasia Frog Designs

Release Date: January 31, 2020

Genre/s: M/M Sci-fi Shifter MPreg romance

Trope/s: MPreg, biological urge to mate

Themes: Sacrifice for the one you love, forced together

Heat Rating: 4 flames

Length: 54,000 words

This is part of a shared universe series and Space Fox is the first to be released.

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Protecting his shifter from threats is easy, but can he protect him from his own ambition?

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As part of the G-Force Federation, gargoyle Jude is a newly promoted pilot eager to prove himself on his first solo assignment. Unfortunately, his plans go awry when his craft is shot down, leaving him stranded in the desert. Kirby is a fennec fox shifter on the desert world of Cairo. When Jude’s ship comes under attack he races to help him, and after the crash he offers to guide him back to the base. Their journey across the harsh desert is fraught with dangers, one of which is the lure of Kirby’s scent as he goes into heat for the first time. Jude’s protective attitude towards him pushes all the right buttons with Kirby, and it doesn’t take much for him to persuade the gargoyle to be his first lover. When Kirby discovers he is pregnant they know one of them will have to make a sacrifice if they want to raise their baby together, but can either of them give up everything they have ever known?   Excerpt Jude almost tripped over Kirby when the young shifter did a sudden about-face, darted through his legs, and crouched behind him. “What is it?” He kept his voice low. Something must have startled Kirby, and he trusted the shifter’s hearing to be far more acute than his own. He took a few steps, cautiously scanning their surroundings. By keeping a close eye on the direction Kirby appeared to be focusing on, he was ready for company. The two fennec foxes were larger than Kirby and had a haggard appearance that told of fights and rough living. Kirby growled and hunched lower. Jude crouched and placed a hand on Kirby’s furry back. “I don’t like the look of them either,” he whispered. “Do you want me to carry you?” Kirby hesitated for a moment, before shaking his head and shifting back to human form. The two newcomers did likewise. The change didn’t improve their appearances. They were older than Kirby, perhaps in their thirties. The larger of them leered at Kirby. “It must be our lucky day. Such a ripe little treasure crossing our path.” He sniffed loudly. “Ah, yes, and untasted. There’s nothing like being the first.” Jude didn’t like the sound of that, and from Kirby’s shiver, neither did he. He took a step in front of Kirby. “Back off.” “Stay out of this, human.” Jude felt Kirby’s hands on his arm, the grip tight. “Don’t worry Kirby, I won’t let them hurt you.” “You hear that, Sandy? He thinks we want to hurt him.” Sandy laughed and shook his head. “No, we’re going to make him feel good. I mean, it might hurt him a little, since it’s his first time, but he’ll get over that quick enough.” Kirby whimpered and Jude reached behind to give him a reassuring pat. “You won’t touch him.” Sandy smirked. “Do you think you can stop us? His scent is a beacon, drawing us to him—along with every other fennec fox for miles around.” Jude glanced over his shoulder. Kirby’s expression was one of fear and… guilt? “What is it, Kirby?” The shifter hung his head. “I’m sorry. I hoped we would make it back to my den before I went into heat.” “You mean you didn’t realise it was so soon?” Jude asked. He had been able to tell how close Kirby’s heat was from the day they’d met. How had the shifter not realised? Kirby nodded. “Back on Earth, my kind used to go into heat at certain times of the year, but on this world the seasons are different and it’s hard to tell when one finishes and another starts. Predicting your first heat is kind of hit and miss.” Sandy coughed to get their attention. “As nice as it is that you’re educating the ignorant human, I’d rather we just get down to business. Right, Flick?” Flick nodded. “Who gets the honour of going first?” “You went first last time, so it’s my turn,” Sandy replied. “But last time it wasn’t such a fresh piece as now. Who went first the last time it was one like him?” Jude backed up a little, urging Kirby along with him. Maybe they could make a run for it while the two of them were arguing. They made it about five meters before Sandy noticed. In a flash the shifter pounced towards them, Flick right behind him. Jude pushed Kirby out of their way and altered his stance, ready to take on the two shifters. He might not know everything about shifters and their heats, but he knew more than enough about fighting to protect the innocent to handle this pair of would-be rapists. He concentrated his energy and hardened his body, letting Sandy hit him just as he turned his chest to stone. Other than a slight tearing of the seams of his shirt, the partial shift didn’t cause too much damage to his clothes. The same could not be said for Sandy’s fist. The shifter screamed and clutched his hand to his chest. “What are you?” Jude grinned. “I’m one charged with protecting the inhabitants of this world. And Kirby is under my protection.” Sandy glared at him. “You’re not human or shifter.” “No, I’m not.” Flick, who had stalled his assault at the last moment, drew near. “I think I know what he is. There were stories, from back on Earth, about his kind. Hideous creatures of stone, who had the ability to take human form. They were even rarer than shifters. They were known as gargoyles.” Jude wondered briefly what the stories said about his kind. From the look of hesitation on Flick’s face, he suspected not all of them were flattering. Not that the reputation of the gargoyles mattered to Jude, in fact it helped to have a fearsome reputation.    

About the Author

L.M. Brown is an English writer of gay romances.

She believes mermen live in the undiscovered areas of the ocean.

She believes life exists on other planets.

She believes in fairy tales, magic, and dreams.

Most of all, she believes in love.

When L.M. Brown isn’t bribing her fur babies for control of the laptop, she can usually be found with her nose in a book.

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Guts & Glory: Steel by Jeanne St. James

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Strength is what we gain from the madness we survive.
For Anson “Steel” Sterling, former Marine Raider and current bad boy of the Shadows crew, kicking a** and talking sh*t is all in a day’s work. His boxing skills make him lethal in and out of the ring and his mind is just as quick as his fists. When an assignment has him heading out to Nevada, he’s prepared for boredom. After all, how hard can protecting one female athlete from a stalker be? Katheryn “Kat” Callahan has one goal, prove to everyone, especially her judgmental father, she can be the best female MMA fighter. She’s more than capable of defending herself and doesn’t need a hulked-out alpha-hole bodyguard with a sharp tongue and a surly attitude shadowing her every move. With the biggest match of her career right around the corner, one crazy stalker’s not going to bring her down. The pint-sized fighter fascinates Steel. With her striking amber eyes and honed physique, the attraction is immediate, but it’s her grit and determination that really gets his blood pumping. He’s ready to go a few rounds if it means seeing her worked up. But Kat needs to remain focused on her goals and Steel isn’t making that easy. Can their mutual passion and stubborn attitudes make them the perfect team? Or will they remain in opposite corners, forever fighting alone? Note: Steel is the fifth book of the Guts & Glory series, a six-book spin-off from my Dirty Angels MC series. While it’s recommended to read both series in order, each book can be read as a stand-alone. As with all my books, this has an HEA, no cliffhanger or cheating. ******* Cover artist/Photographer: Golden Czermak @ FuriousFotog
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About the Author: JEANNE ST. JAMES is a USA Today bestselling romance author who loves an alpha male (or two). She was only 13 when she started writing and her first paid published piece was an story in Playgirl magazine. Her first romance novel, Banged Up, was published in 2009. It was rereleased recently under the title Damaged and became a USA Today bestseller. She is happily owned by farting French bulldogs. She writes M/F, M/M, and M/M/F ménages. Connect with Jeanne! Website — http://www.jeannestjames.com Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/JeanneStJamesAuthor/ Bookbub — http://bit.ly/2EkVRSd Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jeannestjames/ Newsletter —