RELEASE BLAST & 4 STAR REVIEW: Fired Up by K.K. Allen

Release Date: December 20

Through smoke and fire, she’s all I see.

Nothing gives me a bigger rush than when I’m responding to an emergency call.
As a firefighter EMT, my mission has always been clear.
Until I arrive at the scene of an accident and a dark-haired vixen, quite literally, trips into my life.
I quickly learn there’s more to the gorgeous photographer than meets the eye.

Meadow Matthews isn’t a woman who needs saving, but she just might save me.
As a single mom to an adorable little boy, she leaves little time for play.
Which is why, when I approach her with a fun opportunity, she instantly declines.
Unfortunately, snapping photos of greased-up firefighters for a calendar isn’t her thing.

Lucky for us, she fires me up just enough to convince her otherwise.

Fired Up is a standalone single parent romance in the Bayside Heroes series!

Grab Your Copy Here!

Free in KU

Enter the Giveaway here! 

Goodreads

My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

Meadow is a single mom who has moved home to start over and Asher is a single guy who isn't necessarily looking for a relationship, but then he meets Meadow. Their first meeting wasn't exactly a good one, so when he sees her again, he is determined to make things right. Then, through some luck, and mutual friends, Meadow and Asher find themselves at the same wedding. It is also there that Asher realizes that Meadow if the person  who can help him with this charity calendar. Meadow is hesitant to start anything with Asher, but she quickly finds that she can't resist his charms. And I don't blame her. 

Meadow and Asher's story was an absolute delight to read! They had wonderful chemistry and they had some great banter, which is something I always enjoy. Asher was always very understanding of her needs and more than willing to just go with the flow when it came to their relationship, which is exactly what she needed. And when some drama occurred and Asher needed Meadow to have his back, she was more than willing to do that. These two complimented each other so well and don't even get me started on Asher and Meadow's little boy Tate...ADORABLE. 

I am really enjoying this series so far! This was a great addition to the first too! Three down, one to go!  

Meet K.K. Allen

K.K. Allen is the USA TODAY Bestselling and award-winning contemporary romance author of sweet, sexy, and inspiring stories that evoke emotion at every turn. 

K.K.'s debut romance novel, Up in the Treehouse, was named the Best New Adult Book of the Year by RT Book Reviews, an honor beyond belief. And she continues to take reader’s emotions on an epic ride every single time with real, layered, coming of age romance stories that will make you fall in love over and over again. 

Born in Hawaii, raised in Washington, and currently residing in Florida, K.K. lives for laughs with her little dude, the great outdoors, watching football, dancing the night away, and her eclectic taste in music. 

K.K. also loves connecting with her readers and attends signings when she can! You can find upcoming event dates and other information at: www.kkallen.com.

Connect with K.K. Allen

Newsletter | Facebook | Amazon Author Page | Goodreads | Instagram | TikTok

Hosted By:

SERIES COVER REVEAL: Bayside Heroes Series

Check out these amazing covers for The Bayside Heroes series!!! The Bayside Heroes series is a set of four interconnected STAND-ALONE medical romance novels that will have you panting, faking an injury for medical attention and begging for more. 

Get an alert when each book is live! smarturl.it/BaysideLiveAlert

WASHED UP by Kandi Steiner

Release Date: December 6th

Genre/Tropes: Older woman/younger man

Cover photo: Perrywinkle Photography

Add to Goodreads: bit.ly/WashedUpGR

It was just another day in the Emergency Department -- until she was wheeled in through the doors. Amanda Parks, my childhood best friend's mom who I may or may not have secretly kissed before leaving for college. I haven't seen her in over a decade, and in so many ways, she hasn't changed. Same killer curves. Same hypnotizing eyes. Same reaction from my heart when I see her. But something new? There isn't a ring on her finger anymore... And I'm much more of a man than I was at eighteen.

Washed Up is a stand-alone age gap medical romance coming this winter!

SCREWED UP by Harloe Rae

Release date: December 13th

Genre/Tropes: Opposites attract/No-strings arrangement

Cover photo: Perrywinkle Photography

Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59487581

“He might be wrong, but I’m tired of being right.” The extreme focus on my career has led to a lonely existence. I don’t make time for much beyond the hospital walls. And the pressure is getting to me. Those who know me best highly recommend I take the edge off by any means necessary. As it turns out, the new security guard at Bayside Regional is just what the doctor ordered. Dane Owens is a disaster waiting to happen. Maybe that’s why I can’t look away. He plays fast and loose with no plans of slowing down. Especially when it comes to dating. We’re polar opposites, which is precisely why this arrangement is temporary. But there’s plenty to keep us occupied until our expiration date. All I need is for Dane to follow the rules that long.

 
A Bayside Heroes standalone romance.

 

FIRED UP by K.K. Allen

Release Date: December 20th

Genre/Tropes: Single Parent/Workplace

Cover photo: Perrywinkle Photography

Add to Goodreads: smarturl.it/fireduptbr

Through smoke and fire, she’s all I see. Nothing gives me a bigger rush than when I’m responding to an emergency call. As a firefighter EMT, my mission has always been clear. Until I arrive at the scene of an accident and a dark-haired vixen, quite literally, trips into my life. I quickly learn there’s more to the gorgeous photographer than meets the eye. Meadow Matthews isn’t a woman who needs saving, but she just might save me. As a single mom to an adorable little boy, she leaves little time for play. Which is why, when I approach her with a fun opportunity, she instantly declines. Unfortunately, snapping photos of greased-up firefighters for a calendar isn’t her thing. Lucky for us, she fires me up just enough to convince her otherwise.

Fired Up is a standalone single-parent medical romance in an interconnected series in the Bayside Heroes world. Cover coming soon! 

TANGLED UP by Tia Louise

Release Date: December 27th

Genre/Tropes: Second-chance/ romantic suspense

Cover photo: Wander Aguiar Photography

Add to Goodreads: bit.ly/3lsgWjw

I didn’t realize how far I’d slipped until she met me at the bottom. I’m the last man she should save, but that doesn’t stop me from reaching for her. Guilt has been my unwelcome partner for seven years. I’ve drowned myself in work, but every close call triggers memories of that day, of him… Of what I did to her. I have to face the past or this vicious cycle will kill my medical career. Going home, I don’t expect to find her there, still so beautiful with long, dark hair, bright amber eyes, luscious curves. She still dominates my heart, my mind, my bed. Only she’s different now—stronger, bolder, unafraid. I clearly have work to do. We’re a mess, tangled up in a web I created. But I’m determined to treat these wounds, to heal this break. One thing is certain, I won’t say goodbye to her again.

A STAND-ALONE “Bayside Heroes” romance. Small-town, second-chance doctor romance with a touch of suspense. No cheating. No cliffhanger.

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Over the Moon by KK Allen

Release Date: April 22

“My secrets have always kept me safe… until he saw my truth.”

 

Kingston Scott is the most eligible bachelor in professional football, a charming rebel on and off the field. He’s also in desperate need of an attitude adjustment.

 

After a reckless night on the town puts him behind bars, he’s sentenced to coach football at a sleepaway camp in the middle of nowhere. He’s not sure he’ll survive an entire month of torture… until he sees her. The intoxicating woman with the silver moon eyes, the reserved smile, and the past she’s determined to keep hidden.

 

Silver Livingston is the resident nurse at Camp Dakota, a beautiful temptress on and off the clock. She’s also a forbidden mystery to all who know her.

 

After a decade of living in the shadows of the safe haven she’s created, she receives news that threatens her perfect façade. Silver isn’t sure what to do next… and then she sees him. The new arrival with the body of a god, a flashy smile, and evergreen eyes that burn straight through to her core.

 

Now, Silver isn’t sure which threat to fear most—the irresistible man she knows she must deny or the inevitable head-on collision with her past.

Grab Your Copy Here! 

Free in KU

My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

I really do love the whole "I know you are famous (in this case an athlete), but that doesn't impress me because I have no idea who you are" trope. I love it so much because usually a character really has to work on winning the other person over. And that is exactly what King has to do with Silver. 

Silver is just fine living her life at Camp Dakota. She has a job she loves, wonderful friends and her own little slice of heaven. King showing up almost immediately throws a wrinkle in all of that and while she thinks she is immune to his charms, of course she isn't. 

I enjoyed seeing how their relationship evolved throughout the book. King wasn't a bad guy, he just needed to be knocked down a few pegs and his time at Camp Dakota was perfect for that. 

Throughout the book, both King and Silver, but mostly Silver, had to make some big decisions about their lives. The secondary story line was Silver's and it was a doozy! Luckily she had King to lean on because it was....well it was a lot. 

This is a sweet book filled with a lot of quiet moments that made me feel all warm and fuzzy. And if you are a fan of KK's you will even recognize some familiar faces. 

Meet K.K. Allen

K.K. Allen is the USA TODAY Bestselling and award-winning contemporary romance author of sweet, sexy, and inspiring stories that evoke emotion at every turn. 

K.K.'s debut romance novel, Up in the Treehouse, was named the Best New Adult Book of the Year by RT Book Reviews, an honor beyond belief. And she continues to take reader’s emotions on an epic ride every single time with real, layered, coming of age romance stories that will make you fall in love over and over again. 

Born in Hawaii, raised in Washington, and currently residing in Florida, K.K. lives for laughs with her little dude, the great outdoors, watching football, dancing the night away, and her eclectic taste in music. 

K.K. also loves connecting with her readers and attends signings when she can! You can find upcoming event dates and other information at: www.kkallen.com.

Connect with K.K. Allen

Newsletter | Facebook | Amazon Author Page | Goodreads | Instagram 

Hosted By:

COVER REVEAL: Over the Moon by KK Allen

Release Date: April 22

"My secrets have always kept me safe… until he saw my truth."

 

Kingston Scott is the most eligible bachelor in professional football, a charming rebel on and off the field. He's also in desperate need of an attitude adjustment.

 

After a reckless night on the town puts him behind bars, he's sentenced to coach football at a sleepaway camp in the middle of nowhere. He's not sure he'll survive an entire month of torture… until he sees her. The intoxicating woman with the silver moon eyes, the reserved smile, and the past she's determined to keep hidden.

 

Silver Livingston is the resident nurse at Camp Dakota, a beautiful temptress on and off the clock. She's also a forbidden mystery to all who know her.

 

After a decade of living in the shadows of the safe haven she's created, she receives news that threatens her perfect façade. Silver isn't sure what to do next… and then she sees him. The new arrival with the body of a god, a flashy smile, and evergreen eyes that burn straight through to her core.

 

Now, Silver isn't sure which threat to fear most-the irresistible man she knows she must deny or the inevitable head-on collision with her past.

Add to your Goodreads TBR List Here!

Meet K.K. Allen

K.K. Allen is the USA TODAY Bestselling and award-winning contemporary romance author of sweet, sexy, and inspiring stories that evoke emotion at every turn. 

K.K.'s debut romance novel, Up in the Treehouse, was named the Best New Adult Book of the Year by RT Book Reviews, an honor beyond belief. And she continues to take reader's emotions on an epic ride every single time with real, layered, coming of age romance stories that will make you fall in love over and over again. 

Born in Hawaii, raised in Washington, and currently residing in Florida, K.K. lives for laughs with her little dude, the great outdoors, watching football, dancing the night away, and her eclectic taste in music. 

K.K. also loves connecting with her readers and attends signings when she can! You can find upcoming event dates and other information at: www.kkallen.com.

Connect with K.K. Allen

Newsletter | Facebook | Amazon Author Page | Goodreads | Instagram 

Hosted By:

RELEASE BLITZ, 4 1/2 STAR REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: The Trouble with Gravity by K.K. Allen

Title: The Trouble with Gravity

A Standalone Enemies to Lovers Romance

Series: Gravity #3

Author: K.K. Allen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: January 2, 2020

Blurb

From USA Today bestselling and award-winning author K.K. Allen comes a steamy enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

Kai’s life is a series of choreographed steps, each one shielding her from the tragic memories of her past. Audition, dance, paycheck, repeat. It’s a broken record, but it’s what keeps her world spinning.

When a tall, mysterious stranger zooms into her life wielding his Aussie accent like it’s a weapon and effectively shattering her tightly woven cocoon, her safe and secure world quickly begins to unravel.

Sebastian’s theater production is a sinking ship. To add insult to injury he’s obligated to give it one final run.

The mission is simple—salvage what he can before they all go down with the wreckage.

But first he needs to convince the woman who despises him, despite her darkest fears, to join the cast.

Without her, his past will undoubtedly destroy his future. But with her... he may be opening himself up to more of a challenge than he bargained for.

ADD TO GOODREADS

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

Purchase Links

$2.99 for a limited time!

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited

My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review. 

Kai and Sebastian are so wonderful! Their initial meeting was anything but friendly (I love when that happens!) and the two of them working together wasn't on either of their radars. So of course when they do end up working together, it makes the whole situation much more interesting. They have this whole love/semi hate thing going on that was really just a form of foreplay. Fantastic foreplay. 

Since they do end up working so closely, Kai and Sebastian some to an understanding: they'll help each other. Kai has some things from her past that she needs to conquer and Sebastian needs to come up with his next big hit. Turns out the two of them working together is basically magic. Kai inspires Sebastian on a level that he has never experienced and Sebastian calms Kai in the best way possible. To put it simply, these two were made for each other. 

When I traveled home for Christmas I had a couple hours of uninterrupted reading time and it was the perfect time to read this book. I devoured it! Their relationship captured my heart and didn't want to put the book down without knowing they would get their happily ever after. 

Also Available

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited

Author Bio

K.K. Allen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author who writes heartfelt and inspirational contemporary romance stories. K.K. graduated from the University of Washington with an Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences degree and currently resides in central Florida with her ridiculously handsome little dude who owns her heart.

K.K. published her first contemporary romance, Up in the Treehouse, in 2016 which went on to win the Romantic Times 2016 Reviewers' Choice Award for Best New Adult Book of the Year.

With K.K.'s love for inspirational and coming of age stories involving heartfelt narratives and honest emotions, you can be assured to always be surprised by what K.K. releases next.

Author Links

AMAZON
GOODREADS
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
MAILING LIST
INSTAGRAM
BOOKBUB
WEBSITE

COVER REVEAL & GIVEAWAY: The Trouble with Gravity by K.K. Allen

Title: The Trouble with Gravity

A Standalone Enemies to Lovers Romance

Series: Gravity #3

Author: K.K. Allen

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Cover Design: Okay Creations
Photo: Perrywinkle Photography

Release Date: January 2, 2020

Blurb

From USA Today bestselling and award winning author K.K. Allen comes a steamy enemies to lovers standalone romance.

Kai’s life is a series of choreographed steps, each one shielding her from the tragic memories of her past. Audition, dance, paycheck, repeat. It’s a broken record, but it’s what keeps her world spinning.

When a tall mysterious stranger zooms into her life, effectively shattering her tightly woven cocoon, her safe and secure world quickly begins to unravel.

Sebastian’s theater production is a sinking ship. To add insult to injury he’s obligated to give it one final run.

The mission is simple—salvage what he can before they all go down with the wreckage.

But first he needs to convince the woman who despises him, despite her darkest fears, to join the cast.

Without her, his past will undoubtedly destroy his future. But with her... he may be opening himself up to more of a challenge than he bargained for.

ADD TO GOODREADS

Also Available

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited

Author Bio

K.K. Allen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author who writes heartfelt and inspirational contemporary romance stories. K.K. graduated from the University of Washington with an Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences degree and currently resides in central Florida with her ridiculously handsome little dude who owns her heart.

K.K. published her first contemporary romance, Up in the Treehouse, in 2016 which went on to win the Romantic Times 2016 Reviewers' Choice Award for Best New Adult Book of the Year.

With K.K.'s love for inspirational and coming of age stories involving heartfelt narratives and honest emotions, you can be assured to always be surprised by what K.K. releases next.

Author Links

AMAZON
GOODREADS
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
MAILING LIST
INSTAGRAM
BOOKBUB
WEBSITE

Giveaway

BLOG TOUR: Defying Gravity by K.K. Allen

Their greatest risk was the one they never took … 

Defying Gravity, an all-new emotional sports romance from USA Today bestselling author K.K. Allen is available now! 

It was an accidental spring fling three years ago—one week spent in the mountains of Big Sur and no one was the wiser. Ignore the fact that Tobias James was my neighbor and my best friend’s older brother. Or that upon our return his hoop dreams were waiting for him, robbing us of any potential future we could have shared.

Now, I’m fulfilling my own dreams in L.A. and my biggest dream of all is about to come true. The last thing I expected was for my past and my present to collide.

Not now. Not here. Not him.

But he struts back into my life like he never even left. Unfortunately, I’ll never forget what happened after he did.

The ball is in my court, but Tobias isn’t below stealing—my power, my resolve, my heart… When he wants a second chance to reignite our connection, my answer is simple. We can’t.

Not unless we defy the rules our dreams were built on and risk everything.

Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited! 

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SxkXDg

Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/DefyingGravityKK

Add to GoodReads: http://bit.ly/2WtjFcI

Download the FREE prequel, Falling from Gravity, today! 

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LYORiC

Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/FallingfromGravity

EXCERPT 

“Where can we find the best view in Los Angeles?”

I had to think about that one. Every trail I’d hiked in the area ended with a gorgeous view, but I didn’t think a hike was what he’d had in mind. That gave me an idea. “Griffith Observatory has some nice views. Not sure how parking is this time of night.” I was still thinking. “Or there’s always Canyon Lake Drive.”

The look he gave me next wrapped a string around my heart and tugged gently. “Somewhere you haven’t been with a dude.”

Forcing back my smile, I grabbed his phone. “Drive. I’ll program the directions so I can enjoy the ride.”

I tried to ignore the pleased look on his face when I blushed at his request, but it was almost impossible to ignore him when I handed back his phone and my fingers accidentally brushed his. Our eyes connected on a beat, the electricity so charged between us that I felt the vibration throughout my body.

We rode the rest of the way in silence, like we both knew the conversation to come was a big one. Besides that, neither of us was a fan of small talk. Maybe that was why we’d always gotten along so well. We preferred hours of comfortable silence to awkward conversation. It made each moment we were together meaningful.

“Almost there,” he said once we were on Western Canyon Drive. “Where should I park?”

“You’ll keep going up the hill. Park on West Observatory Road. You’ll see the line of cars. I usually find a spot up close, but—” I made a face as I looked around his truck. “My car is three times smaller than this.” I grinned at him. “You might want to park about a half mile away.”

He chuckled. I didn’t understand why until he continued driving past where I recommended and almost reached the top of the hill, when he slowed. Just then, like fucking magic, a large truck was pulling out of a parallel parking spot, leaving it vacant.

“You are kidding me.”

He laughed again and parked with ease. Growing up in Malibu didn’t give us many opportunities for parallel parking, but I was certain he’d had his fair share of chances to get it right in Chicago.

I hopped out of the truck just as he made it to my side. “So impatient to hang out with me.”

I rolled my eyes. “Keep dreaming, James.”

He rolled his head back, grinning. “You realize there are women out there dreaming about a night just like this, right?”

I hoped he could feel the heat of my glare. “You don’t say.”

His lips pressed together like he was biting back a smile, then he took my hand in his and tugged me forward. “Let’s move. We have to make it before sunset.”

This time, silence didn’t fill our gaps. It dissipated with the first view we encountered before ever reaching the observatory.

“Wow.” I tugged away from him and walked to the balcony of the outlook.

As I stared out over trees and rock mountains, I had an epiphany. Taking Tobias here conveyed an unspoken promise that I’d never shared the same space with another man. I hadn’t even questioned the intimacy of what that meant, because it felt natural, just like everything with Tobias, even when the world was trying to pull us apart.

My choice had always been Tobias, even when he wasn’t around for me to choose. My heart still belonged to him.

A breeze whooshed by, tossing my hair. I breathed into the wind as it continued to beat against me, like the week hadn’t been enough for me to endure. And then strong arms wrapped around me from behind as my insides softened to putty. It had been only a week of knowing Tobias was back in town to stay, and I already knew I was in trouble.

Neither of us dared a word as he held me there, the hills of LA a beautiful sight before us, but it was his touch, his breath, his nearness that stole my focus. We’d never even made it to the observatory, but I knew what his mission was in wanting to take me somewhere with a view.

It was reminiscent of the one we’d shared in Big Sur, and I couldn’t ignore the rush of those memories that surfaced in the moment.

We stood in silence for a long time while Tobias held all of me—physically, emotionally, and metaphorically. His presence grounded me in a way that only my soul could feel. He owned me. All it took was the admission, and for the first time in a very long time, I felt at peace.

Once upon a time, Tobias had called me his moon. His rock. His strength. The one he reached for when the waters got rough. As risky as it was to admit it, I still wanted that to be true.

“Should we keep going?”

I knew Tobias was referring to the observatory, but my response was to a different interpretation of the question.

“Yes.”




Meet K.K. Allen
K.K. Allen is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author and interdisciplinary arts and sciences graduate from the University of Washington who writes heartfelt contemporary romance stories that are as real as they are inspiring. K.K. is a Hawaiian girl who was raised in Seattle, and currently resides in central Florida. She works full time as a digital producer for a leading online educational institution and is the mother to a ridiculously handsome little dude who owns her heart.

K.K.'s publishing journey began in June 2014 with the YA Contemporary Fantasy trilogy, The Summer Solstice. In 2016, K.K. published her first Contemporary Romance, Up in the Treehouse, which went on to win the Romantic Times 2016 Reviewers' Choice Award for Best New Adult Book of the Year. With K.K.'s love for inspirational and coming-of-age stories involving heartfelt narratives and honest emotions, you can be assured to always be surprised by what K.K. releases next.

Connect with K.K. Allen

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IcBh8V

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorkkallen/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KKAllen_Author

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkallen_author/

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2KNgUkz

BookBub: http://bit.ly/2X9wbm5

Website: http://www.kk-allen.com/

Stay up to date with K.K. by joining her mailing list: http://bit.ly/2J4ixcq