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!

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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.

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RELEASE BLAST & REVIEW: Mum's the Word (Bennet Brothers #3) by Staci Hart

Mum's The Word, the third in the Bennet Brothers series from Staci Hart, is LIVE! Grab your copy of this new release today from your favorite online book retailer!

Falling in love with a Bennet is not an option.

My mother has summoned me home to take my place at Bower Bouquets, and as the heiress, I’m expected to do as I’m told. I’m expected to sit by her side as she does her best to decimate the Bennet family and their flower shop, Longbourne. I’m expected to play by her rules, or she’ll ruin me too.

But the day I crash into Marcus Bennet changes everything. And the kiss seals the deal. If my mother finds out, I’ll lose everything—my family, my life, my security. Worse, she’ll make sure the Bennets pay for my mistakes.

Falling in love with a Bennet is not an option.

But I might not have a choice.

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Before I start I just want to say one thing: I cannot remember a time where I hated a character as much as I hated Evelyn Bower. Good lord, she was an awful human being. Every time she was on the page she just made me hate her even more. So well done, Staci!

Now to Marcus and Maisie. I absolutely LOOOOOOOOOVED them! From the moment they bumped into each other, they knew that they were meant for each other. I really liked that fact that they didn't let their feud between their families get in the way of them being together. On paper, these two would never work, but in reality, they were perfect for each other.

I loved that once they made their minds up that they were going to be together, they stuck to their guns. That doesn't mean that they didn't have any road blocks to their happy ending, but their feelings for each other were just so strong. And the happily every after in this book is so much more than I thought it would be.

Once I started reading, I had a really hard time putting this book down. I really love the Bennet family and of course we get all of them in this book. The relationship between all the siblings is not only fun to read, but it's also very heartwarming. They always have each other's back. Even if they think the other is making a mistake. 

Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.

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RELEASE BLAST & REVIEW: Well Suited (Red Lipstick Coalition #4) by Staci Hart

Well Suited, the final standalone in Staci Hart's Red Lipstick Coalition, is LIVE! It is the bittersweet end of an amazing series and the ending could not have been better! 

Well Suited 

Red Lipstick Coalition #4

Staci Hart

Genre : Romantic Comedy

Publication Date : May 2, 2019

Chemistry is my love language.

I’ve always been able to separate feelings from chemosignals. A shot of dopamine, a dash of serotonin, and a sprinkle of oxytocin—and bam. You’re in love.

And when egg meets sperm, you’re pregnant.

I couldn’t even be surprised as I stared down at the little blue plus sign, because I knew exactly when and how, and with whom it happened.

When: approximately five weeks ago.
Who: one night stand.
How: prophylactic malfunction.

The upside? I don’t have to go looking for a suitable mate.

Genetically, he’s the cream of the crop. His musculature is a study in symmetry and strength, his height imposing and dominant. He is a man who thrives on control and command, a man who survives on intelligence and resourcefulness. A perfect male specimen.

And the whole package is wrapped up in a flawlessly tailored suit.

I’m having this baby, and he insists we’re well-suited to have it together. And what’s worse? He wants more, in the way of love and marriage.

But love isn’t real. It’s just a product of chemistry.

And if he changes my mind about that, we’re both in trouble.

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At first glance, Katherine and Theo are an unconventional pair. She has such a clinical and scientific way of looking at the world, which can come off as her being cold and unfeeling and Theo is a caretaker who has no problem showing his feelings. But then again, they say opposites attract. 

When their night together results in Katherine’s pregnancy, Theo is more than willing to step up and be a father. His father wasn’t around when he was growing up and Theo is determined to be there for Katherine. And because he is a great guy, that is exactly what happens.

While some people might find Katherine to be a bit strange, Theo is intrigued by her and wants to know her better. The two strike a deal so that they can get to know each other better. That deal results in them accomplishing that, but also for both of them to realize that they just might be perfect for each other. 

I just loved Katherine and Theo. They had a great friendship that blossomed into so much more. There were plenty of funny moments, but also some very sweet and sexy ones. I loved the banter between them. Good banter = good foreplay. This book was the perfect way to wrap up the series. We get to see the whole gang and get caught up on how they were doing. 

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Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.

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RELEASE BLAST & 5 STAR REVIEW: All We Are (The Ex-Factor #2) by Elisabeth Grace & Michelle Lynn

Coming face-to-face with my past changes EVERYTHING.

I’m at the top of my game. All my struggles have finally paid off. Life should be great.

I mean, life is great.

Except for the fact that I can’t stop thinking of her. The woman who mangled my heart into a bloody pulp and never looked back.

If I could free myself of our shared memories, my future would be golden.

There’s only one way to move on—I have to confront the past, so I can move into the next chapter of my life in peace. Which means confronting her for the final time.

I had no idea that knocking on her door that day would turn my life upside down.

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

After reading All We Were, I was left in a semi state of shock. I couldn't believe how things ended and I immediately wanted the next book. Once I had this book on my Kindle, I knew what I wanted to happen, but I was nervous as to how everything was going to play out.

This book picks up 6 years after All We Were. One of the big questions I had was answered right away, but there was much more I needed to know.

I'm not going to go into any detail because I don't want to give anything away, but I will say that while this book didn't play out the way I thought it would, I loved everything about it. Lilah and Jimmy have such a storied past and even though a lot of it is not great, they have reason to put all of that behind them.

This book killed me in the best way possible. I laughed a little. I cried a little. And by the end I was grinning from ear to ear. It was absolutely perfect!

Will I ever stop hurting the one person who’s never hurt me?

I’ve done things I can never undo.

No matter how much I wish I could, sometimes the wounds I inflict are too deep, too catastrophic, too septic to heal.

As I look into the eyes of the only man I’ve ever loved I know I’ve gone too far. I’ve finally crossed the line.

Even if he knew my reason for doing this, he’d never forgive me.

He always puts my needs before his own.

Now it’s my turn to protect him.

None of that matters though because the betrayal and disgust in his eyes comes from deep within his soul. There’s no coming back from this.

He will forever be tormented by what he’s seen, and he will never forgive me.

The last fragment of my heart to hold out hope that we’d share a future, withers and dies.

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ABOUT ELISABETH GRACE:

USA Today Bestselling author, Elisabeth Grace, has a soft spot for romance novels with happily ever afters and a hot spot for alpha males! She currently lives outside Toronto, Canada with her hubby and two small children. Life is busy, but never too busy for a good story and to share her love of reading and writing with others.

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ABOUT MICHELLE LYNN:

Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids.

She loves all thing romance and cries at happy endings!

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RELEASE BLAST & GIVEAWAY: When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

April 9, 2019

Women’s Fiction/Historical Fiction

Penguin/Berkley

Book Summary:

In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life--and heart--to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of Next Year in Havana, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick.

Beautiful. Daring. Deadly. 

The Cuban Revolution took everything from sugar heiress Beatriz Perez--her family, her people, her country. Recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle and pulled into the dangerous world of espionage, Beatriz is consumed by her quest for revenge and her desire to reclaim the life she lost. 

As the Cold War swells like a hurricane over the shores of the Florida Strait, Beatriz is caught between the clash of Cuban American politics and the perils of a forbidden affair with a powerful man driven by ambitions of his own. When the ever-changing tides of history threaten everything she has fought for, she must make a choice between her past and future--but the wrong move could cost Beatriz everything--not just the island she loves, but also the man who has stolen her heart...

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Praise for When We Left Cuba:

A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home again. Utterly un-put-down-able.

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A beautiful and utterly transporting novel.

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Bold, unconventional Beatriz makes a heroine for the ages…A thrilling, thought-provoking read!

—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network

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Chanel Cleeton is the USA Today bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in Havana. Originally from Florida, Chanel grew up on stories of her family's exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England where she earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master's degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics & Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She loves to travel and has lived in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

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RELEASE BLAST & 4 STAR REVIEW: Diary of a Bad Boy by Meghan Quinn

Dear Diary,

I might have gotten myself into a wee bit of trouble—and I'm not talking about the "court mandated community service," or “therapy sessions from bashing a bloke in the head" kind of trouble.

I wish it were that simple.

Nope. I’m talking about the "falling in love with one of my client's daughters,” kind of trouble . . . 

The kind of problem I can’t talk my way out of when the truth gets out.

How I ended up with her phone is a long story—and when she called to get it back, I took things a bit too far. One innocent exchange wound up leading to so much more.

Fun, new, and totally immune to my charm, Sutton is different. And I had no idea she was the daughter of Foster Green.

Blame it on the dark colored stout running through my veins, pushing me toward one bad decision after another. Pushing me toward her even though I know right from wrong; even though she's my client's daughter.

Dating her might be the best or worst decision I've ever made. Only time, whiskey, and one more roll around the mattress with her will tell.

Roark

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After Sutton and Roark accidentally switch phones, the two get to know each other through phone calls and text messages. Sutton just wants to get her phone back and Roark finds that he is enjoying their back and forth. But then fate intervenes and the two end up working together. And that is when the real fun begins.  

Roark and Sutton are a complicated pair. For starters, she is one of his client's daughter. He's also eight years older than her and doesn't do relationships. Roark is a stubborn man and thanks to really terrible parents, he honestly believes that he is not worthy of anyone's love. And Sutton only sees the good in people and really wants Roark to see himself the way she sees him. 

I knew that from the previous book Roark would be a bit salty and sarcastic as hell, but I'm going to be honest here. For the first 7 chapters or so, Roark drove me absolutely insane. He got on pretty much every single one of my nerves and I was worried about if I would enjoy the rest of the book. 

But luckily Sutton was there to help balance things out. She was able to give him a taste of his own medicine and she was able to put Roark in his place more than once. I found myself cheering her on and hoping for these two to find a way to make things work. 

This book has Meghan's signature humor and I laughed out loud more than once while reading it. It was mostly when Roark with Bram and/or Rath because those three together is a ridiculous bromance that is funny, but also adorable. If you read The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister you know that Bram has found is happily ever after and I'm looking forward to reading Rath's story. 

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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RELEASE BLAST & REVIEW: The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister by Meghan Quinn

How do you date your best friend's sister? Easy.

Step one: Pretend you want her to set you up with someone else. That will bring the two of you closer.

Step two: Go on date with lots of random women, proceed to get stupid drunk and talk about your best friend's sister, thus gaining the courage to finally make a move.

Step three: Randomly show up at her apartment and confess your love. Women love that, right?

It all seemed so simple. A fool-proof three step process that will guarantee the love of you life to fall madly in love with you.

At least--that's what I thought was going to happen. But my attempts to win over Julia Westin backfired in more ways than I can count. The thing about Julia? She's smart--really smart--and her wicked gaze cuts through all the charm I've tried slinging her way. She's not interested in games, my gifts, or my stories. She might want me too; but she's not giving in that easy...

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

Best friend’s little sister is one of my favorite tropes. Bram met Julia when they were in college. He was immediately attracted to her and wanted more than just a friendship, but he never let his feelings known. Sure he was always there for her and took upon himself to act as her protector a time or two, but Julia was none the wiser. She no idea that he could even possibly like in her in that way. 

Now that he has made it very clear that he wants to be more than just friends, Julia finds herself trying to decide if she can open her heart to him. She sees herself as someone who doesn't deserve a guy like Bram. And as far as she is concerned, Bram is way out of her league. So it's all up to him to prove otherwise. 

Bram was the best y'all! He didn't take no for an answer and did everything he could to change Julia's mind. Without being annoying or creepy. He was the sweetest and I found myself swooning over some of the stuff he did. Not to mention he had the most adorable bromance with Julia's brother Rath. Those two were hilarious and exactly what a bromance should be.

I love Meghan’s stories. They are funny, sweet, sexy and full of so much heart. I always look forward to anything she writes. Now I just need Rath and Roark's (the third guy in their buddy trio) stories!

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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