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June 27, 2023
NEW RELEASE from Lucy Felthouse – Curve Appeal, a standalone contemporary reverse harem/why choose romance! (@cw1985) #reverseharem #whychoose #rh #rhromance #eroticromance #bbw #curvyheroine #rubenesque
Blurb:
Anexciting opportunity could solve all Brianna's problems. But will it ultimatelycreate more?
BriannaDenton is a primary school teacher at the end of her tether. Budget cuts,changes in legislation and a pandemic have left her feeling like walking away fromthe only career she's ever wanted. The trouble is, if she did quit, what wouldshe do next? Living in London is expensive, and keeping on top of her rent andbills while retraining would be nigh-on impossible. An offer to move in withher best friend, Joel Harris, is appreciated, but feels way too much likecharity for her liking.
Butthen Joel throws her a curveball. On a complete whim, he's bought a fixer-uppercottage on a remote Scottish island. He wants to transform it into anuber-luxury holiday home and rent it out. To do that, however, he needs askilled, reliable workforce and a project manager to keep things runningsmoothly. A visit to the island in question provides as many questions asanswers, but one thing becomes clear - Brianna is the perfect woman for thejob. She's smart, organised, works well under duress, and if she can handle aclassroom full of young children, surely a bunch of skilled tradesmen won't bea problem. Working and living in such a stunning setting is a massive plus point,too.
Briannatakes a leap of faith, leaving her home and beloved career behind to help turnJoel's dream into a reality. It's a steep learning curve, but Brianna isdefinitely up for the challenge. But when working relationships develop intosomething more, will it bring the entire project crashing down around her ears,or is it simply the beginning of a whole new life?
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Excerpt:
Brianna smiled as she caught sight ofJoel, already waiting for her outside the pub. His job as a high-flying LondonCity banker meant he put in some insane hours at work, but he ensured he was alwaysavailable and on time for their last-Friday-of-the-month meet up at theirfavourite Thames-side establishment. Not only was it a lovely place, but thelocation was perfect for them both—it was just far away enough from Joel’s workit was unlikely he’d bump into any colleagues, and close enough to the primaryschool Brianna taught in that she could tie up any loose ends and scurry theshort distance to meet her friend in no time at all. Today she’d had quite afew loose ends, which always seemed to be the way lately, and was a few minuteslater than she’d planned, so was scurrying more quickly than usual, not wantingto keep him waiting any longer than necessary.
He hadn’t spotted her yet—he wasleaning against the wall, one expensively-shod foot propped up on the bricksbehind him, his head tilted up to the early spring sunshine, which even thislate in the day was surprisingly strong and picked up the few lighter strandsin his dark hair. He’d removed his tie—knowing him, the moment he set footoutside his office building—the end of which poked from the pocket of his blacktrousers, and rolled up the cuffs of his subtly-patterned shirt to expose mostof his forearms. The look was casual, relaxed. Handsome.
In a parallel universe, she and Joelmight be a couple, off travelling the world together, or perhaps married andgetting ready to settle down and have a couple of kids. Maybe they’d have startedearly and had the kids already. And a dog.
In this universe, however, theywere best friends—had been since their first day of senior school at the tenderage of eleven. And while Brianna thought Joel handsome, it was in an impartial,stating a fact way. She wasn’t attracted to him, and it wouldn’t have made adifference if she was, because in this universe, Joel was as gay as theycame—a fact she hadn’t realised she’d already known, until at eighteen he’d sather down, his expression serious, and said he had something to tell her.
Her heart had pounded, and a sickfeeling had taken over her stomach. Thoughts started racing through herhead—was one of his parents ill? Was he ill? Was he moving away? Unableto cope with the internal onslaught of negativity any longer, she’d said, “ForChrist’s sake, Joel, spill the beans, would you? You’re freaking me the fuckout.”
His seriousness had morphed briefly toannoyance, then resignation. He’d taken in and released a deep breath, then,“Bree, I wanted you to be the first to know… I’m gay.”
A sound somewhere between a squeak anda giggle had escaped her lips before she could stop it. She’d clapped her handover her mouth for a second, then removed it and burst out with “Oh, youidiot!” before landing a playful slap on his arm. “Is that all? I thought youwere going to say something bad. That something terrible was going on. Thank God.”
Joel had frowned. “So you… don’t mind?”He’d paused, narrowed his eyes. “You don’t seem surprised.”
She’d shaken her head. “Of course Idon’t mind. Why the hell would I mind? I’m not a homophobe. If blokesfloat your boat, so be it. As long as you’re happy, I couldn’t give a toss.And, for the record…” it had been her turn to pause, “I think I’ve known foryears.” She nodded as long-forgotten jigsaw pieces began slotting together inher head, then shrugged. “Yeah. I have. Years.”
And now, twenty years later, theirfriendship had endured—flourished, even. Weathered storms, and basked insunlight—much as Joel continued to do as she grew closer. Her smile widened,and she was glad she had on flat shoes—not only did it make both her job andthe short walk from the school easier, it also meant she had a good chanceof creeping up on Joel, maybe scaring the shit out of him as he sunned himself.They might be approaching forty, but when they were together, they often actedas immature and idiotic as they had when they’d first met. Yes, they weregetting older, but they sure as shit weren’t growing up.
Respective partners had come and gone,most of them never able to comprehend, much less tolerate, hers and Joel’sunique friendship, but as their jobs, and other friends and family kept thembusy and fulfilled, singledom had never particularly concerned either of them.As far as she was concerned, at least, what would be, would be.
She enjoyed the sunshine on her skin asshe closed the gap between them, then held her breath as she came within acouple of metres of Joel before flinging herself forward and grabbing onto hisnearest finely-muscled arm. “Gotcha!”
He yelped, jumped, snatched his armaway and opened his eyes in a hilarious sequence, then clutched his chest andgave her a good-natured glare, his blue eyes glinting. “Fuck’s sake, Bree!You’re lucky I didn’t swing for you, then. I thought someone was trying to robme.”
“That’ll teach you to wear ludicrouslyexpensive watches,” she replied with a snicker.
He glanced wryly at his Patek Philippe,then looked back at her with a grin. “Touché. Come on,” he turned around,slipped his arm through hers and led her into the relative gloom of the pub,“for that twattishness, first drink’s on you.”
She couldn’t argue with that reasoning.It was still worth it, though, to see the look of pure panic cross his face.She stifled further giggles, not wanting to inspire her friend to order themost expensive drink he could think of, purely to get his own back. While topof the range watches were easily within his budget, she’d had to save up for amid-range Fitbit.
A few minutes later, with drinks inhand, they sat down at a table on the terrace overlooking the river and tooksimultaneous sips of their chosen beverages. Brianna swallowed the mouthful ofchilled white wine, then, without meaning to, let out a long, contented sigh.
Joel raised an eyebrow as he swiggedhis beer, then said, “Sounds as though you needed that. Tough week?”
“Hmm. You could say that.” She fidgetedin her seat, getting the uncomfortable inkling she’d opened a can of wormsshe’d have preferred was left undisturbed.
“Oh?” His other eyebrow jumped up tojoin the first. “Do tell.”
She stared out over the river, screwedup her nose and wafted a hand in his vague direction. “No, no, it’s work stuff.Boring, really. Not worth talking about.”
“Bree.” He grabbed her hand, drawingher attention to his face. His expression was earnest, his gaze intense. “Maybeit is boring, but it’s clearly bothering you, so I want to know aboutit. I’m your best friend, remember? If you can’t tell me, who can youtell?”
She squeezed his hand, then pulled hersaway, picked up her glass and took a gulp. Swallowed, then groaned. There wasno putting the lid back on the can—she might as well come out with it. “Oh, allright. It’s just… I don’t know… I think I’m getting a bit fed up of teaching.”
Joel spluttered into his pint, drawingquerying glances from a few of the people at tables adjacent to theirs.Ignoring them, Joel put his drink down, wiped his mouth with the back of hishand and gaped at her as though she’d grown a second head. “What? But you… you loveteaching!”
Nodding sadly, she replied, “I do. Theteaching part. The kids. But the rest; the planning, the admin, the assessing,the being assessed, being micromanaged, dealing with parents, the endlessfucking meetings, the meetings about meetings, the meetings that couldhave been an email… it’s getting on top of me. It wasn’t too bad before—the joyof being in the classroom far outweighed the rest, but since the pandemic, theshambles that is bloody Brexit and the subsequent government fuckery, thingshave become steadily worse. Rules being changed, goalposts moving, budgetsbeing squeezed, funding getting cut, costs going up. We’re expected to workmore and more hours for the same amount of pay, with fewer support staff, yetstill uphold the same insanely high standards and have enough energy andspark to engage and teach a class of primary school kids! It’s becomingcompletely untenable. And the strike action hasn’t exactly been stress free.”
Joel gave her a sympathetic smile. “Oh,honey, I’m so sorry. I wish there was something I could say to make you feelbetter. Why haven’t you mentioned this before now?”
She shrugged. “No point. All thedecisions are way above my pay grade, so there’s nothing I can do. I’ve justbeen soldiering on, hoping things will improve. But right now, I honestly can’tsee an end in sight. We’re human beings, not robots, and we’re being treatedlike shit. We’ve come a long way from being lauded as keyworkers, that’s forbloody certain.” She rolled her lips inward, bit down on them, wonderingwhether she should let the words on the tip of her tongue come out. She’dbarely admitted it to herself, much less anyone else. But this was Joel. He’dhave her back no matter what she said.
She took a deep breath, huffed it outagain, then looked him in the eye. “I’m thinking of jacking it in at the end ofterm.”
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SeriesBlurb
TheValentino brothers rule the city of Chicago with closed fists andiron wills. But even kings fall. And the curvy women meant for themare about to drop these crime bosses to their knees. All three booksin The Ruined Trilogy can be read as standalones. And don't forget tograb Nico's story to meet the brother they risked everything to savefrom a life shackled to a criminal empire he didn't want.
PhysicalScience
TheRuined Trilogy: The Beginning
by
Nichole Rose
Genre:Curvy Girl Mafia Romance
Loveis the final test for this professor and his star student.
NicoValentino
Mybrothers are mobsters. Criminals.
They rule their kingdoms withiron fists.
I'm nothing like them.
I'm an astrophysicist. Aprofessor.
My lecture hall is full of laughter.
Until I seteyes on Norah Bishop.
She needs my help, but I need her.
AndI'll do whatever it takes to keep her.
Even if it means returningto the family I left.
NorahBishop
AllI've ever wanted was to be a scientist like my dad.
But I stumbledinto something I shouldn't have.
Now, the biggest criminal inChicago is coming for me.
And the only person who can help me ishis brother...my new professor.
I don't want to drag Nico intothis.
But when he touches me, I lose all control.
He's myprofessor. I think I want him to be my forever instead.
Loving himcomes with a price.
But losing him will break me.
Ifyou enjoy over-the-top nerdy men, curvy heroines willing to risk itall, and forbidden student-teacher romance, you'll love Nico andNorah's sugary-sweet and extra steamy story! As always, Nichole Rosebooks come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Physical Science is thesteamy beginning to the Ruined Trilogy. It can be read as astandalone story.
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Wrecked
TheRuined Trilogy Book 1
Onelook at his curvy captive and this Mafia boss will risk it all. Evenif it means toppling his own kingdom to the ground...
RafeValentino Alife in chains was the deal I made with my father to win my twin'sfreedom.
My soul is black with the things I've done to keep mypromise.I never regretted any of it until now. Until her.
AmaliaSantiago's bravado and fierce defiance make me feel alive in a way Inever expected.
I was never meant to fall for her.
I don'tdeserve to put my filthy hands all over her pristine body.
She'ssupposed to be my prisoner.
But now, she'll become my worldinstead.
AmaliaSantiago Whenthe devil came for my foster brother, I let him take me in hisplace.
I swore I'd find a way out of this mess for both ofus.
Except Rafe Valentino wasn't supposed to have a heart...
AndI wasn't supposed to fall for the ruthless crime boss.
So why do Icome alive when he touches me?
Now, I'm one wrong move fromdestroying everything.
And nothing iswhat it seems.
How do I sacrifice the man I love to save mybrother?
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Wanton
TheRuined Trilogy Book 2
Fallingfor the enemy wasn't part of Luca Valentino's plan. But one taste ofhis curvy captive will change everything for this mafia boss.
Luca Alife in hell was the sacrifice I made to keep my brothersalive.
There's nothing I won't do to see that job through.
Evenif it means seducing the enemy.
But I never intended to fall forCallandria Genovese.
She was supposed to be a means to an end,nothing more.
Now, I've got more to lose than ever.
And thewoman who holds the key to my future is in chains in my bedroom.
Ineed her trust. I want her heart.
One way or another, I will haveboth.
Callandria I'vebeen taught to hate the Valentino family since I could walk.
Iknow they killed my grandfather.
But no one warned me that thereal monster of the bunch was Luca Valentino.
They didn't tell meI'd find myself imprisoned in his bed, either.Or that I'd be soreluctant to leave it.But that's precisely what happened.
Littleby little, he's slipping beneath my defenses and making me feelthings I shouldn't.
But which side of him is real?
The wantonman who sets me ablaze...or the ruthless mobster who refuses to letme go?
If you like your OTT possessive older men morally grayand your curvy heroines strong, prepare to fall for Luca andCallandria in this steamy mafia romance. As always, Nichole Rosebooks come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Safe read. No cliffhanger.Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentinobrother and can be read as a standalone story.
Wicked
TheRuined Trilogy Book 3
Towin her love, this crime boss will need more than money andpower.
Gabriel Theysay those with the power make the rules.
They lied.
GenesisSantiago refuses to bend to my will.
I know because I'vetried.
She wants nothing to do with me.
That isn't going towork for me.
She's the only thing in this world I need.
One wayor another, I'll make her mine.
Even if I have to break her toclaim her.
Genesis Iknow what people say about Gabriel Valentino.
He's not just abillionaire. He's a criminal.
When he catches me trying to stealfrom him, I expect a quick death.
Instead, the bossy, arrogant manhires me.
But I won't bow to any man…
Not even the one whoowns my soul.
Not even to save my own life.
WarningWhenthis wicked mob boss finds his curvy girl, he'll do whatever it takesto make her his. If you enjoy over-the-top billionaires, willfulheroines, and steamy romance with a touch of darkness, you'll loveGabriel and Genesis. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete witha guaranteed HEA. No cheating. Each book in the Ruined Trilogyfeatures a different Valentino brother and can be read as astandalone novel.
Physical Science Excerpt"What happened, angel?" I ask, twisting to set the cup on the dresser.
"I shouldn't involve you in this," she mumbles, breaking my gaze to stare at the floor. "He's your brother."
"And you're my…" I almost say future but manage to stop myself. "Student. Let me help you."
She hesitates for so long I think she's going to refuse.
"Please, beautiful girl. Talk to me."
"I saw him kill someone," she blurts out, wringing her hands together.
"What the fuck?"
She grimaces, her face falling again. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said it like that."
"You saw him kill someone?" I say, just to make sure I heard her correctly. Don't get me wrong, I'm not surprised he killed someone. It wouldn't be the first time and I doubt it'll be the last time he drops a body. But the fact that she saw it…that's what's fucking me up. She's too innocent to live with something like that!
She nods miserably. "I was at the harbor, doing some things."
"What things?"
"Just things."
"Norah."
"I was snooping, okay?" she huffs, throwing her hands up. Irritation flashes in her eyes. "I'm nosy and impulsive and I wanted to see what was in all the barrels they keep stored there, so I snuck in to have a look around."
"You're fucking kidding me." She's not kidding me. I can tell by the guilty look on her face that she's being completely serious right now. She broke into the harbor's storage facility to snoop.
"Do you do things like this often?"
"No." She bites her lip, her eyes flitting across my face. "Define often."
"Jesus Christ," I groan, tipping my head back to look up at the ceiling.
"In my defense, I was unsupervised. And bored. And I really, really regret doing it."
I tip my head down to glare at her. "A jury won't care if you're sorry or not, Norah. You committed a felony."
"I know," she admits, her voice small. "But my felony is small fries compared to the other felony that happened while I was there, don't you think?"
Well, she's got me there.
"Tell me what you saw."
"I heard two men arguing by the docks, so I snuck closer to see what was going on. It was your brother and another guy, someone who works for him. He did something that upset your brother. He told the guy that he never should have put his hands on what didn't belong to him, and then he pulled out a gun and s-shot him." She sucks in a deep, shuddering breath. "The man fell into the river."
"Jesus fucking Christ."
"It gets worse," she warns me.
How could it possibly get any worse? She's already admitted to a felony and implicated my brother in a murder. It can't get much worse than that.
"I screamed when the gun went off."
"He saw you?"
She nods again.
Fuck Murphy and her law. Of course it gets worse. Of course it does.
"And I lost my phone when I was running."
"Fucking hell," I swear.
"I didn't mean to!" she cries, tears welling in her eyes.
Poor angel. She's been through hell and back. She doesn't need me cursing at her and making her feel worse. None of this is her fault. It's Rafe's fault. It's my father's fault. It's my fault for not recognizing that her rampant curiosity was bound to lead her into trouble. I should have seen that and done something to protect her.
What am I saying? She isn't mine to protect. She isn't mine, period.
Except…that's not true, is it? Not now. Not anymore. It stopped being true the second she showed up on my doorstep and I carried her inside. She became mine in that moment. If I lose my job for claiming her, so be it. I already decided this semester would be my last because of her. So nothing stood in the way of me claiming her. If I have to fight my brother to keep her safe, so be it. No one is going to harm her. No one.
"I don't know what to do, Nico," she whispers, tears spilling down her cheeks. "I know I shouldn't be here telling you any of this, but you were the first person I thought of. I didn't know where else to go. I can't go to the police."
No, she definitely can't go to them. They'll lock her up for commercial burglary, sealing her fate. If my brother's reach extends anywhere, it's into the heart of every jail and prison cell in this state.
"Hey," I murmur, reaching out for her. This time, she doesn't flinch. I pull her into my arms, holding her. My heart aches as she snuggles into my embrace with a whimper, letting me comfort her as she cries. Part of me, a big part, wants me to be the first person she thought of because she feels the same way I do. The other, more logical part realizes she probably only came here because Rafe is my brother.
I don't suppose her motivation matters either way. She still came here. She still trusted me to keep her safe. She's still mine…and I still have to deal with my brother.
Fuck my life.
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Nichole Rose writes filthy, feel-good romance for curvy readers. Her books feature headstrong, sassy women and the alpha males who consume them. From grumpy detectives to country boys with attitude to instalove and over-the-top declarations, nothing is off-limits.
She is sure to have a steamy, sweet story just right for everyone. She fully believes the world is ugly enough without trying to fit falling in love into a one-size-fits-all box.
When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud mama to the world’s most ridiculous fur-babies. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest.
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SeriesBlurb
TheValentino brothers rule the city of Chicago with closed fists andiron wills. But even kings fall. And the curvy women meant for themare about to drop these crime bosses to their knees. All three booksin The Ruined Trilogy can be read as standalones. And don't forget tograb Nico's story to meet the brother they risked everything to savefrom a life shackled to a criminal empire he didn't want.
PhysicalScience
TheRuined Trilogy: The Beginning
by
Nichole Rose
Genre:Curvy Girl Mafia Romance
Loveis the final test for this professor and his star student.
NicoValentino
Mybrothers are mobsters. Criminals.
They rule their kingdoms withiron fists.
I'm nothing like them.
I'm an astrophysicist. Aprofessor.
My lecture hall is full of laughter.
Until I seteyes on Norah Bishop.
She needs my help, but I need her.
AndI'll do whatever it takes to keep her.
Even if it means returningto the family I left.
NorahBishop
AllI've ever wanted was to be a scientist like my dad.
But I stumbledinto something I shouldn't have.
Now, the biggest criminal inChicago is coming for me.
And the only person who can help me ishis brother...my new professor.
I don't want to drag Nico intothis.
But when he touches me, I lose all control.
He's myprofessor. I think I want him to be my forever instead.
Loving himcomes with a price.
But losing him will break me.
Ifyou enjoy over-the-top nerdy men, curvy heroines willing to risk itall, and forbidden student-teacher romance, you'll love Nico andNorah's sugary-sweet and extra steamy story! As always, Nichole Rosebooks come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Physical Science is thesteamy beginning to the Ruined Trilogy. It can be read as astandalone story.
**OnSale for Only .99cents 5/23 – 5/25!!**
Wrecked
TheRuined Trilogy Book 1
Onelook at his curvy captive and this Mafia boss will risk it all. Evenif it means toppling his own kingdom to the ground...
RafeValentino Alife in chains was the deal I made with my father to win my twin'sfreedom.
My soul is black with the things I've done to keep mypromise.I never regretted any of it until now. Until her.
AmaliaSantiago's bravado and fierce defiance make me feel alive in a way Inever expected.
I was never meant to fall for her.
I don'tdeserve to put my filthy hands all over her pristine body.
She'ssupposed to be my prisoner.
But now, she'll become my worldinstead.
AmaliaSantiago Whenthe devil came for my foster brother, I let him take me in hisplace.
I swore I'd find a way out of this mess for both ofus.
Except Rafe Valentino wasn't supposed to have a heart...
AndI wasn't supposed to fall for the ruthless crime boss.
So why do Icome alive when he touches me?
Now, I'm one wrong move fromdestroying everything.
And nothing iswhat it seems.
How do I sacrifice the man I love to save mybrother?
If you enjoy OTT possessive older men with a littlebit of darkness in them and sassy, curvy heroines with heart, getready to fall for Rafe and Amalia in this sweet and extra steamyromance. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteedHEA. Safe read. No cliffhanger. Each book in the Ruined Trilogyfeatures a different Valentino brother and can be read as astandalone story.
**OnSale for Only .99cents 5/23 only!!**
Wanton
TheRuined Trilogy Book 2
Fallingfor the enemy wasn't part of Luca Valentino's plan. But one taste ofhis curvy captive will change everything for this mafia boss.
Luca Alife in hell was the sacrifice I made to keep my brothersalive.
There's nothing I won't do to see that job through.
Evenif it means seducing the enemy.
But I never intended to fall forCallandria Genovese.
She was supposed to be a means to an end,nothing more.
Now, I've got more to lose than ever.
And thewoman who holds the key to my future is in chains in my bedroom.
Ineed her trust. I want her heart.
One way or another, I will haveboth.
Callandria I'vebeen taught to hate the Valentino family since I could walk.
Iknow they killed my grandfather.
But no one warned me that thereal monster of the bunch was Luca Valentino.
They didn't tell meI'd find myself imprisoned in his bed, either.Or that I'd be soreluctant to leave it.But that's precisely what happened.
Littleby little, he's slipping beneath my defenses and making me feelthings I shouldn't.
But which side of him is real?
The wantonman who sets me ablaze...or the ruthless mobster who refuses to letme go?
If you like your OTT possessive older men morally grayand your curvy heroines strong, prepare to fall for Luca andCallandria in this steamy mafia romance. As always, Nichole Rosebooks come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Safe read. No cliffhanger.Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentinobrother and can be read as a standalone story.
Wicked
TheRuined Trilogy Book 3
Towin her love, this crime boss will need more than money andpower.
Gabriel Theysay those with the power make the rules.
They lied.
GenesisSantiago refuses to bend to my will.
I know because I'vetried.
She wants nothing to do with me.
That isn't going towork for me.
She's the only thing in this world I need.
One wayor another, I'll make her mine.
Even if I have to break her toclaim her.
Genesis Iknow what people say about Gabriel Valentino.
He's not just abillionaire. He's a criminal.
When he catches me trying to stealfrom him, I expect a quick death.
Instead, the bossy, arrogant manhires me.
But I won't bow to any man…
Not even the one whoowns my soul.
Not even to save my own life.
WarningWhenthis wicked mob boss finds his curvy girl, he'll do whatever it takesto make her his. If you enjoy over-the-top billionaires, willfulheroines, and steamy romance with a touch of darkness, you'll loveGabriel and Genesis. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete witha guaranteed HEA. No cheating. Each book in the Ruined Trilogyfeatures a different Valentino brother and can be read as astandalone novel.
Physical Science Excerpt"What happened, angel?" I ask, twisting to set the cup on the dresser.
"I shouldn't involve you in this," she mumbles, breaking my gaze to stare at the floor. "He's your brother."
"And you're my…" I almost say future but manage to stop myself. "Student. Let me help you."
She hesitates for so long I think she's going to refuse.
"Please, beautiful girl. Talk to me."
"I saw him kill someone," she blurts out, wringing her hands together.
"What the fuck?"
She grimaces, her face falling again. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said it like that."
"You saw him kill someone?" I say, just to make sure I heard her correctly. Don't get me wrong, I'm not surprised he killed someone. It wouldn't be the first time and I doubt it'll be the last time he drops a body. But the fact that she saw it…that's what's fucking me up. She's too innocent to live with something like that!
She nods miserably. "I was at the harbor, doing some things."
"What things?"
"Just things."
"Norah."
"I was snooping, okay?" she huffs, throwing her hands up. Irritation flashes in her eyes. "I'm nosy and impulsive and I wanted to see what was in all the barrels they keep stored there, so I snuck in to have a look around."
"You're fucking kidding me." She's not kidding me. I can tell by the guilty look on her face that she's being completely serious right now. She broke into the harbor's storage facility to snoop.
"Do you do things like this often?"
"No." She bites her lip, her eyes flitting across my face. "Define often."
"Jesus Christ," I groan, tipping my head back to look up at the ceiling.
"In my defense, I was unsupervised. And bored. And I really, really regret doing it."
I tip my head down to glare at her. "A jury won't care if you're sorry or not, Norah. You committed a felony."
"I know," she admits, her voice small. "But my felony is small fries compared to the other felony that happened while I was there, don't you think?"
Well, she's got me there.
"Tell me what you saw."
"I heard two men arguing by the docks, so I snuck closer to see what was going on. It was your brother and another guy, someone who works for him. He did something that upset your brother. He told the guy that he never should have put his hands on what didn't belong to him, and then he pulled out a gun and s-shot him." She sucks in a deep, shuddering breath. "The man fell into the river."
"Jesus fucking Christ."
"It gets worse," she warns me.
How could it possibly get any worse? She's already admitted to a felony and implicated my brother in a murder. It can't get much worse than that.
"I screamed when the gun went off."
"He saw you?"
She nods again.
Fuck Murphy and her law. Of course it gets worse. Of course it does.
"And I lost my phone when I was running."
"Fucking hell," I swear.
"I didn't mean to!" she cries, tears welling in her eyes.
Poor angel. She's been through hell and back. She doesn't need me cursing at her and making her feel worse. None of this is her fault. It's Rafe's fault. It's my father's fault. It's my fault for not recognizing that her rampant curiosity was bound to lead her into trouble. I should have seen that and done something to protect her.
What am I saying? She isn't mine to protect. She isn't mine, period.
Except…that's not true, is it? Not now. Not anymore. It stopped being true the second she showed up on my doorstep and I carried her inside. She became mine in that moment. If I lose my job for claiming her, so be it. I already decided this semester would be my last because of her. So nothing stood in the way of me claiming her. If I have to fight my brother to keep her safe, so be it. No one is going to harm her. No one.
"I don't know what to do, Nico," she whispers, tears spilling down her cheeks. "I know I shouldn't be here telling you any of this, but you were the first person I thought of. I didn't know where else to go. I can't go to the police."
No, she definitely can't go to them. They'll lock her up for commercial burglary, sealing her fate. If my brother's reach extends anywhere, it's into the heart of every jail and prison cell in this state.
"Hey," I murmur, reaching out for her. This time, she doesn't flinch. I pull her into my arms, holding her. My heart aches as she snuggles into my embrace with a whimper, letting me comfort her as she cries. Part of me, a big part, wants me to be the first person she thought of because she feels the same way I do. The other, more logical part realizes she probably only came here because Rafe is my brother.
I don't suppose her motivation matters either way. She still came here. She still trusted me to keep her safe. She's still mine…and I still have to deal with my brother.
Fuck my life.
Nichole Rose writes filthy, feel-good romance for curvy readers. Her books feature headstrong, sassy women and the alpha males who consume them. From grumpy detectives to country boys with attitude to instalove and over-the-top declarations, nothing is off-limits.
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May 29, 2023
Cover Reveal - Ripening Passion - by Adriana Kraft @AdrianaKraft #ComingSoon #LaterinLife #EroticRomance @ExtasyBooks
Cover artist Martine Jardin did a marvelousjob placing the story in New York City and capturing our svelte, icy heroineand her nemesis.
Ripening Passion releases at Extasy Booksnext Friday, and will be available at all vendors within a week after that.
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Title: Ripening Passion
Series: Passion Series, Book Two
Author: Adriana Kraft
Published by: eXtasy Books
ISBN: 978-1-4874-3813-5
Length: 254 pages, 75813 words
Publication Date: June 2, 2023
Genres: Erotic Romance, LGBTQIA, Contemporary Romance
Tags: Menage, Bisexual, New York City, Later in Life
Heat Level: Four Flames
Pairings: MF, FF, FFF, FMF, MFM
Can Max melt the Ice Queen? Should he even try?
Claire Johnson’s dedication to sex—the cornerstone of her career—ledher to help found the Center for Sexuality and Sex Practices. Now in herfifties, she knows the Center must keep pace with the rapidly growing BabyBoomer market, so she
Former English Professor Max Wilson has championed the cause of theCenter ever since his now deceased wife sought the Center’s help to rekindlethe nearly extinguished sexual flames of their relationship. He loves workingon camera and welcomes the challenge to perform with the svelte but icytemptress.
Sparks fly immediately on and off camera. The jury is out on whethereither Max or Claire can transform those sparks into a fire of sexual desirefor their viewers—let alone for each other.
Adriana Kraft is the pen name for a marriedpair of retired professors writing erotic romance and erotic romantic suspensetogether. We like to think we’ve broken the mold for staid, fusty academics,and we hope lots of former profs are enjoying life as much as we are. Having lived in many states across theMidwest, we now make our home in southern Arizona, where we enjoy hiking, golf,and travel, especially to the many Arizona Native American historical sites.
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May 24, 2023
New Release ~ Two Seeds are Sown: Seren's Story ~ by Adriana Kraft @AdrianaKraft #HistoricalRomance #Paranormal #EroticRomance
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Book Info:
Title: Two Seeds are SownSeries: Seren’s Story
Author: Adriana Kraft
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Publication Date: May 5, 2023
ISBN 978-1-4874-3893-7 ASIN
Length: Short Story 6238 words 24 Pages
Genres: Erotic romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal
Pairings: FF, FM, FFM, MFM
Tags: Celtic, Roman Britain,
Heat rating: 4 flames
Resist, or yield? The choice is not Seren’s alone. Late in the Roman occupation of Britain, a young Welsh tribeswoman ishand selected and captured to serve as a courtesan to a Roman Legate and hiswife. Escape proves impossible, but Seren is never completely abandoned. Hergrandmother’s cryptic prophecy through their psychic connection seals herfate—it will be Seren’s lot to yield. The words both relieve Seren and furthermystify her: You must find pleasure in your present life. Fulfillment willnot be yours until after you cross into the next.
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Seren’s Story, a two book erotic romance series, is the result. Book One, the short story Two Seeds are Sown, has just been released at Extasy Books, and Book Two, From Beyond the Curtain, will follow in July.
When the Romans invaded the British Isles, they began in the south and reached what is now Wales in about 48 AD. The wild tribes they encountered there presented some of their fiercest early opposition. Welsh folklore has immortalized one of the last Welsh resistors to yield to the Romans: Caractacus (or Caradoc),the leader of the Silures tribe, who lived in southeast Wales in the lowlands along the northern shore of the Bristol Channel.
To subdue the indigenous Welsh peoples, the Romans established forts, built roads so they could rapidly move their armies, and developed one town. Venta Silurum was located in what is now Caerwent, a mile or two off the channel and roughly 8 miles east of Newport. Caractacus himself was ultimately captured and taken to Rome, where he died in 54 AD.
We’ve found nothing to indicate whether or not he left children behind in Wales, but we’ve chosen to believe he must have done so. In our fictional account, Seren’s father is a local Silures chieftain directly descended from Caractacus, who lived over a century earlier. Seren has inherited not only his standing and his fierce determination, but also several psychic gifts from her grandmother, including divination, the ability to time travel, and metaphysical communication with others. These characteristics and talents form the kernel from which our story has grown.
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Set Up: It’s been three days of arduous travel since Seren was captured, but she now stands in a lavish stone bath with the wife of her captor…
Once they’d stepped out of the water and toweled off, Livia pointed out two gold bands on the nearby shelf. “You will wear the smaller bracelet around your left ankle and the larger band around your throat. As you can see, they are beautifully adorned with our family crest. No one of Roman descent will dare touch you without my consent.”
Seren stood perfectly still as the woman attached the bracelet and the torc.
Livia grinned at her. “You could waste hours trying to get them off—hours you should be thinking about me. Now then, for the time being, you will not be given your own room. You will either sleep with me, with my husband, Scipio, or with both of us. Understand?”
Seren nodded. She listened carefully to her fate. Escape would be difficult. And she couldn’t even try until she’d earned a degree of trust.
“You will have no household duties,” Livia continued, “other than to tend to my boudoir and baths. I will instruct you further in our language to improve your fluency. I will teach you board games, more of Roman culture—you will want to blend in when we return to Rome. And of course I will teach you more of the refined arts of lovemaking. I would also like to hear about your mystic religion. It sounds so fanciful compared to ours, but I have an eager mind.”
Danger signals flared in Seren’s brain, but she kept her face carefully schooled. Sharing a few harmless tidbits might be a way to humor her captor and perhaps build trust. But what did Livia already know? She and her husband weren’t far off the mark—Seren knew for a fact she was special.
Seren’s father had made this clear. She’d been given special training as a woman because of her gifts. Her father had taught her that long before her time, the Romans had massacred all the Druids they could find, but her father was not her only teacher. From her grandmother she’d learned that the Romans would never succeed in stamping out the magical gifts—the powers that often passed from mother to daughter or to granddaughter, or rarely, to sons. The powers Seren’s grandmother had passed to her. Seren vowed never to let Livia know any of this.
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May 22, 2023
Blog Tour: The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles - by A.L. Butcher @libraryoferana #darkfantasy
Character Interview with Dii’Athella
from the Light Beyond The Storm Chronicles
Meet my CharacterIntroduce yourself: Myname is Dii’Athella Ar’Thina – but most people call me Dii. It meansFlower of the Dawn in Elvish, so I’m told. I’m an elven sorceress, a Forbidden.Until very recently I did not know who my parents were – I was raised in ahuman household. Elves in Erana are, to all intents and purposes, slaves. Wehave no rights, we can legally own nothing, not even our own bodies. As an elf,a female and a mage my position in life was very dangerous and uncertain. I wastaken as an infant from the Enclave, and ‘adopted’ by a Lord – the Lord Josetof Reldfield. You’d think I’d have lived a life of ease – but Joset was verycruel and unkind. I was a trophy, a prize to share around his friends. Hishuman concubine, Malana tried to care for me as best she could, but she was amage too and his property, she was barely in a better position that I.
More recently I am the Lady of theLight, the Lady of Tremellic – and I have a man who loves me, and a family ofsorts. Yet I am still an outlaw – I am a mage and and elf and that will neverchange until the Order of Witch-Hunters who rule this land are gone.
Giveus a short description of your world.
I have notseen much of Erana. In my former life I was never allowed to travel alone, andI was taken between Joset’s various holdings as a ‘plaything’. However, I havea little more freedom know. The Tremellic Valley is beautiful – there aremountains, and thermal pools. We have a magic cave,decorated inside and it’s agood source of Power for the more…dangerous spells. We are close to theShimmering Forest, and my Trollish Stepdaughter is less than a day’s travelaway in the mountain town of Varris.
Magic is,by the decree of the Order of Witch-Hunters, illegal. Even to be found topossess it, or thought to possess it will put one at great risk. To actuallyuse it is risky indeed. The Order use it for their own ends, of course. Theyneed healers, and often turn a blind eye to the local wise man or wisewoman,just so long as they heal and provide medicines, warn about storms and thatsort of thing. Many people who have magic either don’t realise that is what itis, or if they do they hide it. Perhaps they are a little faster, a littleluckier, or an excellent blacksmith. Perhaps they are the local midwife whonever loses a babe…. But the Order make the law, uphold the law and interpretthe law so often such people end up imprisoned or dead.
Why areelves enslaved? Because, so it’s said, elves brought the Plague many centuriesago. Elves are all thieves, diseased, wicked, impure. All that sort of thing.
Howdid you end up on this adventure?
I fled thehouse of my Keeper, Lord Joset. I won’t go into detail why but I’d have died ifI’d stayed. I ran into Witch-Hunters, someone betrayed me from a village Ihelped. Lord Archos rescued me from the dungeon. Then we went to find some lostelves – stolen by Slavers from a local elven village. Lord Archos is kind tothe Elfkind – and this village was at the edges of his land, although somedistance away from Harkenen, where we live.
TheAdventure of the Shining Citadel came about after this – we originally set outto find a missing heirloom of an elfwoman who came to ask for help. It turnedout to be a good deal more complicated and dangerous; there were missing rings,monsters who shouldn’t exist in this Realm, a lost elven city, ancient magic, adaring rescue, lies, intrigue, revenge and an…enjoyable encounter with anelemental. But you’ll have to read our adventure and learn more.
Diiappears in:
TheLight Beyond the Storm Chronicles – Book I.
TheShining Citadel – The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles Book II
TheStolen Tower – The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles Book III (briefly).
Fromthe Shining Citadel
“Sit, Dii’Athella. Do not be afraid ofme.” The troll woman motioned her to a seat at the round table. As she rosestiffly from her own seat and pulled the shawl around her, Kherak continued,“Now I wished to see you in the flesh, for I have seen you before, in thecrystals and the fire.
“You bring the light, yet your life hasbeen so full of darkness, poor child. I can sense it within you, but you have agreat deal of magic in you also, for she who lived in slavery is more, so muchmore.”
Not knowing what to say, and feeling ameasure of the shame she still carried from her past life, Dii said nothing.The Shaman smiled, returning to her seat. Once more, Dii noticed the stiffnessand fatigue the woman seemed to bear.
“You are in pain, my lady Shaman? I wouldoffer you healing if you would not be offended,” Dii asked. As a kind soul, andwanting to change the subject, it seemed appropriate to ask about the woman'shealth.
“It is old age, my dear, nothing more. Idoubt you can heal that. My daughter has some measure of healing, but it iskind of you to offer. Why would such offend me?”
Awkwardly searching around for somethingto say, Dii remembered the egg. “I bring you a gift, my lady, for I am informedthat is the custom. I hope it is appropriate, please forgive my ignorance ifnot.”
The Shaman chuckled. “Has that husband ofyours not been teaching you trollish ways? But, my dear, I see he has. That isa fine gift indeed.” Carefully she flipped open the top, delighted to hear thetrilling song of the tiny bird. “You chose this? It is perfect, our favouredgoddess would most certainly approve of the bird you bring to our settlement.”
The young mage smiled happily, glad tohave pleased the Shaman. “Oh yes, my lady, it was in our workshop. I think itis delightful. Archos said you would approve, but I am just learning of yourways and sometimes, I think he says things merely to please me.”
Once more, the Shaman chuckled. “Oh yes,men tend to do that, my dear. Now, how should I repay you for such a wonder?”
“Lady, it is a gift, it needs norepayment,” Dii said.
“It is not fair that you leave withnothing, Lady of the Light. May I see the amber ring you carry?” Kherak heldout her hand.
Dii paused for a moment, slightlyperturbed by the abrupt change of subject, but lifted the ring on its chainfrom around her neck. Spinning slightly, it cast a pale orange light upon theOpal, which hummed and floated closer. The Shaman raised an eyebrow, seeing thePower the item held. Gently, she reached out and took Dii's other hand,wrapping it carefully around the ring.
“Keep that safe, it is more than merering. There is so much which is not as it appears.” Kherak smiled, trying toreassure when she saw the young elf’s confusion and fear.
The Arcane Opal began to glow, its faintmist spiralling around them. Dii tried to touch it, fascinated, and slowly itfloated towards the Shaman holding her hand to it.
“Take comfort in who you are, who youhave always been, and who you will be. Keep he you love safe, for he has thePower to walk the dangerous paths which lie before you, but you must bring himguidance for the fight is so much greater than one. He must return to the lightand with it.” Kherak’s voice was low and steady.
Dii looked at her and whispered, “I donot understand, my lady.”
The Shaman smiled and stroked her cheek.“You will, my pretty child. Remember my words and keep Archos close to you, foryou are his light. You are stronger than you think and all of you will needthat strength.”
Walking to the shelves, she searched fora while before selecting something from the dark shadows at the back. “You havebrought to me much that is valuable, and offered kindness to a stranger with noexpectation of reward. For you sought to offer healing and offered the giftfreely. That is rare, for you would have given such with no advice returned toyou nor none expected. I wish for you to receive a gift.”
Kherak held out a magic Mirror, a prettysilver-framed item backed in tortoiseshell. “It is a Mirror of Truth. Revealingwhat is truly there, not merely what appears to be. Sometimes it is just alooking glass, yet in the hands of one such as you, it holds Power. Care for itand it will repay that care.”
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The Light Beyond theStorm Chronicles – Book I
In a dark world where magic is illegal, and elves are enslaved a young elven sorceress runs for her life from the house of her evil Keeper. Pursued by his men and the corrupt Order of Witch-Hunters she must find sanctuary. As the slavers roll across the lands stealing elves from what remains of their ancestral home the Witch-Hunters turn a blind eye to the tragedy and a story of power, love and a terrible revenge unfolds.
*18 rated for adult scenes and violence.
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TheShining Citadel – The Light Beyond the Storm - Book II
Whorules in this game of intrigue where magic is forbidden, and elves enslaved? Journeywhere beliefs shatter like glass, truth is unwelcome, and monsters from ancienttimes abound: share the romance and revenge, magic and passion, and the wagesof greed in a world of darkest fantasy.
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The Stolen Tower – The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles – Book III
Where magic is outlawed a troll Shaman calls from her deathbed to herheiress, Mirandra Var, daughter of the storm. Mirandra vows to find her missingkin, sort friend from foe, and claim the dangerous secrets guarded byunthinkable creatures. If she succeeds, she will become the leader of hertribe. If she fails, there will be no tribe to lead.
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Alex is the author of the Light Beyondthe Storm Chronicles and the Tales of Erana lyricalfantasy series. She also has several short stories in the fantasy, fantasyromance genres with occasional forays into gothic style horror, including the Legacyof the Mask series. With a background in politics, classical studies,ancient history and myth, her affinities bring an eclectic and unique flavourin her work, mixing reality and dream in alchemical proportions that bring hercharacters and worlds to life.
Alex is also proud to be a writer for Perseid Presswhere her work features in Heroika: Dragon Eaters, Heroika Skirmishers – whereshe was editor and cover designer as well as writer – as well as Lovers inHell and Mystics in Hell – part of the acclaimed Heroes in Hellseries. http://www.theperseidpress.com/
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Tears and Crimson Velvet won the best Short Story category in 2020
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May 11, 2023
Release Blitz: Bloom ~ by Brooke Harper @thebrookeharper [Mafia Rose, #3] #DarkMafiaRomance #agegap | @agarcia6510
Title: Bloom Series: Mafia Rose, #3
Author: Brooke Harper
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
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Publication Date: May 11th, 2023
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Blurb:
I’ve weathered the storms.
Now, it’s my time to bloom.
I came too close to losing Nikolai, and it almost destroyed me.
I’m not sure why, but it’s getting harder to hate him every day. Something is blossoming between us—something more than lust—and it scares me. It’s more powerful, more magnetic than I can explain, and that makes it dangerous.
For both of us.
To make matters worse, Nikolai’s driven by more than revenge now. He still wants to kill my father and rule over the coast, but with our enemies closing in, he’s just as determined to keep me safe.
He says he’ll do whatever it takes, even if that means making me his forever.
To save my life, I may have to let the man who ruined my life into my heart. But how can a rose bloom when surrounded by so much darkness?
This series is a dark age gap mafia romance. It contains situations and themes that some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.
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Brooke Harper creates dark and sexy worlds for her characters to play. A lover of strong coffee and old tombstones, she spins dark tales of sex and sin, pain and passion, and misery and madness that’ll have you flipping the pages and begging for more.
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May 5, 2023
Book Tour + #Giveaway: The White Knight Cowboy ~ by Stacy-Deanne @stacydeanne #westernromance #historicalromance #BWWM #InterracialRomance | @SDSXXTours
TheWhite Knight Cowboy
TheStuds of Clear Creek County, Book 1
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Stacy-Deanne
Genre:Western Historical BWWM Interracial Romance
Isthis widower cowboy prepared for the feelings stirred up by thismuch-younger feisty maid running from the law?
When40-year-old cowboy Dusty returns to his ranch in small-town ClearCreek County, he is shocked to find 19-year-old, beautiful blackservant Lovely Jo hiding in his stables. She explains how she ran offafter finding the master of her household, dead. She swears she’sinnocent, but needing money to save his ranch, Dusty tries to takeher to the Sheriff to claim the bounty for her return.LovelyJo ain’t the smartest weed in the field but she’s an excellentjudge of character and she knows that despite his grouchiness,drinking, and gambling, Dusty is a trustworthy man and there is noone else in town she’d rather run to.Desperatewith her life on the line, Lovely Jo promises Dusty the one thing shehas in her possession if he’d help her escape town: her virtue. Butshe never intended to give him her heart.
Tropes: grumpycowboy, woman in jeopardy, widowed hero, interracial, small-town,age-gap, untouched/pure heroine, protective hero
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Stacyis known for bringing versatile stories to her readers. With her younever know what you're gonna get, which separates Stacy's work fromthe pack. Stacy's books are full of passion, thrills, intriguingcharacters and so much emotion you can't get enough! If you wantsomething different and unpredictable then definitely check out herwork.
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May 4, 2023
Cover Reveal: Thorns of Death by Eva Winners @EvaWinners [Thorns of Omertà, bk 3] #DarkMafiaRomance #ForcedProximity | @GiveMeBooksPR
Title: Thorns of DeathSeries: Thorns of Omertà #3Author: Eva Winners
Genre: Dark Mafia RomanceTropes: Single Dad, Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity
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Enrico Marchetti.One of the five Italian mafia kings.Powerful. Untouchable. Corrupt.
It started with one innocent look across a room in Paris. He was a lot older than me. A Roman god dressed in an Italian suit, surrounded by an aura I couldn’t resist.
When I ran into him again, he effortlessly pulled me under his spell. But little did I know, a night full of carnal pleasure would cost me everything.
When Enrico Marchetti wanted something, he didn’t just take it. He possessed it. Now, his sights were set on me.
There were secrets this man was keeping. They surrounded him, his dead wife, his children.
I wanted no part of it, but there was no escaping him. He had taken me to his kingdom, locked the doors, and thrown away the key.
Now the only thing left to do was fight. Even if it killed me.
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Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.
She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.
Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.
Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.
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April 30, 2023
Book Tour + #Giveaway - Reaper - by Bianca Lee Ward [War Brothers MC, bk 1] #slowburn #MCRomance | @SDSXXTours
Reaper
WarBrothers MC Book 1
by
Bianca Lee Ward
Genre:Slow Burn MC Romance
Ilet her go once because she wasn’t mine. This time, I’ll diebefore I give her up…
Iwant her.
Thatsmile… those curves.
But Ava doesn’t belong to me.
Thenshe arrives in my clubhouse, seeking refuge. My gut churns at thesight of the bruises on her face, the fear in her eyes.
BeforeI was the president of the War Brothers Motorcycle Club, I was aspecial forces sniper who hunted down evil men like her husband. NowI avoid relationships because the wounds I have are more than skindeep.
But Ava’s different, and when I find her in the wrongbedroom—my bedroom—one night, what happens next changeseverything.
I let her go once because she was married, but Iwon’t make the same mistake twice.
I’ll die before I lether dangerous husband, the jealous women in our club, or the enemyour club didn’t see coming lay a finger on her.
Because thistime around, Ava is mine.
Forfans of Autumn Jones Lake, Lani Lynn Vale, and Chantel Fernando, getready to fall in love with the protective alpha men of the WarBrothers Motorcycle Club. Each standalone book promises emotionallycaptivating small-town romance with a deliciously dark twist.
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Biancais an Australian romance author with a love of culinary adventuresand a playlist for every mood. She enjoys exploring themes ofidentity, personal growth, and resilience in her work—with a littlespice on the side. When she isn’t lost in storytelling or absorbedin her latest read, Bianca can be found watching true crime storiesand documentaries.
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