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BOOK BLITZ: Winter King by J.S. Dark #GIVEAWAY

Winter King
J.S. Dark
(The Wyth Courts, #1)
Publication date: October 9th 2019
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

His court is dying, and she’s his only hope …Monsters of the Tywyll Forest have poisoned the Winter Court, unleashing a prophecy that demands a human sacrifice to save the withering land. Willing to do whatever it takes to save his people, King Cadewyn of the Winter Court ventures to the human world in search of one insignificant life to claim… Amber was used to her life being in shambles, but getting kidnapped and whisked off to a magical fae realm was a new low even for her. While feeling drawn to the fae King by a sizzling attraction, her apprehension builds to a panic when she finds out why she was brought there.When Cade discovers that Amber is his mate, can he carry out his plan to sacrifice her? Or will the malicious plotting of others within the court leave Amber trapped in the mystical realm with nowhere to run?Winter King is a standalone steamy paranormal romance with a HEA. Each book in the Wyth Courts series will feature a different couple, with a complete story, and a HEA. Suited for readers 18+ due to language and sex scenes.

Goodreads / Amazon—EXCERPT:I hadn’t expected movement in the middle of the night, but sure enough, the female human left her apartment building in a hurry just after four in the morning. She hugged a thin jacket over a tee and sweatpants. A second later, a taxi showed up and she boarded it.Where in the freezing ice was she going at this time?Regardless of my thoughts, I changed into my wolf form and followed her.Just like I had done all day long.Right after Haera told me how to save my people, I used my medallion to teleport to the human world. Haera had helped. She cast a spell over me, saying I would end up near the one I needed to save my court.A selfless, pure-hearted human.When she told me that, I scoffed. A selfless, pure-hearted human? Those were like myths. They didn’t exist. But Haera assured me I just had to get near the human and I would know.The moment I saw Amber leaving the restaurant after being fired, with her long, black hair whipping on the chilly wind and her bright green eyes looking up at the clear skies full of hope and wonder, I knew it was her. Not because she was absolutely stunning and I couldn’t take my eyes off her, but because the pull I felt deep in my core told me that she was the one I needed.She was the only one who could save my people.

Author Bio:
J.S. Dark is the pen name of a USA Today Bestselling author. As J.S. Dark, she writes steamy paranormal and fantasy romance, with red hot heroes and their sassy soulmates. Her passion for books started when she was very little, and her first novel was penned at only thirteen years old. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, two kids, and way too many books!Website / Goodreads / Facebook / Instagram / Newsletter

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BOXSET BLITZ: Playing with Fire: A Forbidden Love Boxed Set #GIVEAWAY

Playing with Fire: A Forbidden Love Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Box Set
Publication date: October 8th 2019
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

It doesn’t matter who you think you are…falling in love with the wrong person can have dire consequences.They say love conquers all, but in the paranormal worlds of these twelve USA Today and international bestselling authors, falling in love means playing with fire…Someone’s about to get burned.Dig into hours of forbidden love, lust, and heat as these heroes and heroines long for their beloveds, break taboos, and fight for the ones they never should have chosen—but could never resist. This boxed set is bursting at the seams with romance grounded in all things magical—from dragons and sexy shapeshifters, to angels, warlocks, and uninhibited masters. We have something to strike everyone’s fancy. There are 1000s of sizzling pages full of forbidden love and the trials these gorgeous paramours face to fulfill their deepest desires.Authors in the Playing with Fire set include:
Adrienne Woods – USA Today bestselling authorCarlyle Labuschagne – USA Today bestselling authorKristin Ping – USA Today bestselling authorAshlee Nicole ByeToni CoxCarissa AndrewsKathrin HutsonKat StilesMajanka VerstraeteKat ParrishKaren M. BrysonMonique Singleton

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BOOK BLITZ: To Wake the Dead by Sarah Lampkin #GIVEAWAY

To Wake the Dead
Sarah Lampkin
(Dead Dreamer #2)
Publication date: October 8th 2019
Genres: New Adult, Paranormal

Brenna Whit teeters the line between the living and the dead. Now that she’s back for her sophomore year at Nephesburg College, she’s determined to focus on the waking world. But when her own soul is trying to kill her and a new Dead Dreamer is fighting for power, Brenna is dragged back into the world of the dead.The Gatekeepers are doing everything they can to restore the power they once held over the town of Nephesburg. With a mysterious set of twins arriving in town to help them prepare, Brenna must decide what’s important: continuing to hide her secret or reveal herself and fight for what she believes is right. The decision could end up leading to a permanent death for Brenna so she must choose wisely.
Classes have begun…The battlefield is set…Let the fight for the Fade begin.

Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo—EXCERPT:”Who wrote the laws saying that doorways must be sealed? Who told you to create another one of you?”“The church.”“Why?” He was silent. For once, he had no answer. He merely stared at me, not blinking or unwavering as his eyes locked on mine. I thought I had him; nowhere in the Bible did it say to interfere with the dead or the other side. In fact, the Scripture scorned it. If I remembered correctly, that would border on witchcraft and necromancy, which was forbidden. So, if Wilson were the type to follow the Bible no matter what, then these questions just pushed his logic out the window. Even if the church said he had to do those things, who was to say they were right?”

Author Bio:
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Sarah Lampkin is a 2015 graduate from Lynchburg College [University of Lynchburg] with a master’s degree in English. Since graduation, Sarah now lives in Northern Virginia working in the IT field as a Technical Writer while continuing her research for her graduate school thesis. When she isn’t working, Sarah continues her Celtic mythology research and Gaelic studies, while working on the Dead Dreamer series.Although she currently lives in Northern Virginia, Sarah frequently travels back home to Richmond to visit family, friends, and her godchildren. During the winter months, she is in Richmond more frequently to spend time in the woods hunting and contemplating the meaning of life. She doesn’t always succeed in both endeavors, but the music of nature is worth it for peace of mind. In her free time, she likes to play RPG video games, and preparing for hunting season.Her work mainly focuses on Celtic themes, mixed with elements from the spiritual world. And her characters always have a flair of attitude and sarcasm because writing damsels in distress is something she just can’t do. She currently writes for The Parliament House and is seeking a literary agent.Website / Facebook / Goodreads / Instagram / Twitter

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B@@K REVEAL: The Escape Artist by Kitty Thomas #GIVEAWAY

The Escape Artist
Kitty Thomas
Publication date: January 14th 2020
Genres: Erotica, Romance

Claire was held captive for 43 days by a man who did unspeakable things to her.Three years after her escape, she gets her revenge. The only problem is, she’s got the wrong man.God help her if he escapes.

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Author Bio:KITTY THOMAS writes dark stories that play with power and have unconventional HEAs. She began publishing in early 2010 with her bestselling COMFORT FOOD and is considered one of the original authors of the dark romance subgenre.To find out FIRST when a new book comes out, subscribe to Kitty's New Release List: KITTYTHOMAS.COMWebsite / Goodreads / Twitter / Book and Main Bites

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BOOK BLITZ: Tesoro by Nicole Banks #GIVEAWAY

Tesoro
Nicole Banks
Publication date: June 1st 2018
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense

Tommy worked hard to establish a life outside of his father’s legacy. Son to the infamous Delucia family, he’s the heir to a throne he doesn’t want. As loyalties keep pulling him back in, he struggles to obtain a clean break. Becoming a new man is just out of arm’s reach.Naila is a sassy, headstrong entrepreneur with businesses in the Delucia territory. A chance meeting between the two has Tommy questioning everything about his life and what his future holds.As circumstances keep putting them in each other’s paths, the two can’t deny the building chemistry between them. As passions ignite, so does the tension surrounding the Delucia family, catching them both in the crosshairs of an all-out war.When the dust settles, there’s only one question remaining: how deep are they willing to go?

Goodreads / Amazon—SNEAK PEEKS:“Tesoro,” he praised, “women were meant to be wild, messy, and fierce. If your man can’t handle the wild woman you are…” He kissed her cheek and brought his lips towards her ear. “You deserve better,” he whispered. “You deserve a man who’s going to light your soul on fire and enhance your wild spirit. You’re too beautiful to be tamed and that’s exactly what he’ll do to you.”He stepped back, handing her the cupcake. “Women should be able to enjoy their cake any way they want to.” He winked at her and headed for the exit.—“Tesoro,” He crooned. He reached his hands up to touch her but thought better of it. Instead, he placed both hands on either side of her head, effectively caging her in.Tommy dipped his head so he was eye level with her. “Since you seem so certain that this will be a business-only relationship.” His lips turned up into a carnal grin, and Naila’s knees almost buckled. “I should tell you, our bickering is turning into my personal favorite type of foreplay.”

Author Bio:
Creatively living through music, writing and yoga. I love the arts and how they move you and make you feel. Reading has always been a great love of mine right after my love of music. Each song written is a story waiting to be told. Which, along with my over active imagination fueled my desire to write about the chaos that goes on in my head.I love stringing words together. I love making people get lost in a story and connecting with fictional characters that remind them of someone they know.
I published my first book Shattered in 2013. It's the first installment in the Shattered Hearts Series.Shattered started out as an assignment for a college course I took at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. After I graduated college I went through my old papers and reconnected with the story morphing into so much more then what I wrote in my college course.
Now you can find me doing yoga, listening to music and working on getting out all the stories in my head, including dabbling in poetry. (Which I've always had a secret love affair with).Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Goodreads / Instagram

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B@@K REVEAL: Fool's Bargain by Ophelia Bell

Fool’s Bargain
Ophelia Bell
(Fate’s Fools, #7)
Publication date: December 21st 2019
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance

They made a bargain with a goddess, and now Fate is pissed. After three thousand years as prisoners, the last three unmated satyrs in all the realms finally have a chance to find their mates. What they don’t count on is that Fate’s biggest rival wants to use them as pawns in a contest of wills. But how can they say no to the Diviner—and their last chance at salvation? Their arrangement sends them to the woman of their dreams, a member of the bloodline overflowing with nymphaea magic, but she isn’t meant to be theirs. Fate magic has already marked her for someone else: a nymphaea female who is just as deserving of love as they are, if not more so.But when the four of them agree to share their perfect mate, Fate isn’t happy. Will they be able to complete their bond before the powerful immortal tears them apart forever?Warning: This book is a fast-burn HOT and steamy RH odyssey, with some F/F and M/M content, not meant for the faint of heart (or libido)… #whychoose!

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Ophelia Bell loves a good bad-boy and especially strong women in her stories. Women who aren't apologetic about enjoying sex and bad boys who don't mind being with a woman who's in charge, at least on the surface, because pretty much anything goes in the bedroom.Ophelia grew up on a rural farm in North Carolina and now lives in Los Angeles with her own tattooed bad-boy husband and four attention-whoring cats.If you'd like to receive regular updates on Ophelia's publications, freebies, and discounts, please subscribe to her mailing list: http://opheliabell.com/subscribe/Website / Goodreads / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

B@@K REVEAL: Prestigious by M.H. Soars

Prestigious
M.H. Soars
(Kings of Ivy, #1)
Publication date: February 2020
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

Several words can be used to describe Preston King.
Cruel.Arrogant.Depraved.

And the word that sent me running to England for a year.Fiance.Arranged marriages may sound like a thing of the past, but when billion-dollar fortunes are at stake, it’s the only way to go.I had known my entire life I wasn’t free to choose my destiny, but I never thought Preston King would be the one I’d marry. Our families are the Montagues and Capulets of Wall Street after all. But even centuries-old bad blood can be forgotten when enough money is involved.Now I’m back from my self-imposed exile, a sophomore at Yale University, Preston’s domain. He’s the ruler on campus and determined to break me before I say ‘I do’.Only I’m no longer willing to obey silently. If I must marry the jackass, I’m doing it on my own terms.Add to Goodreads—Vote for PRESTIGIOUS in the Most Anticipated Romance Books of 2020 list!
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USA Today bestselling author M. H. Soars always knew creative arts were her calling but not in a million years did she think she would become a novelist. With a background in fashion design, she thought she would follow that path. But one day, out of the blue, she had an idea for a book. One page turned into ten pages, ten pages turned into a hundred, and before she knew, her first novel, The Prophecy of Arcadia, was born.M. H. Soars resides in The Netherlands with her husband and daughter. She is currently working on the Love Me, I'm Famous series.M. H. Soars also writes Sci-Fantasy under the pen name Michelle Hercules.Sign up for her newsletter and receive a free ebook, plus info on new releases, giveaways, book recommendations, and more:

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BOOK BLITZ: S is for Sister by Tara Hart #GIVEAWAY

S is for Sister
Tara Hart
(The Sister Series, #1)
Publication date: October 8th 2019
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

You have no idea what it’s like to be a twin–her twin.I’m constantly reminded of how much we look-a-like, how we sound the same, how inseparable we are.It’s true that I can feel my sisters pain, just as I can sense her happiness and feel her despair.It’s this unyielding connection between her and me.But it’s more than mere looks or feelings that we have in common.It’s the people we attract.Girlfriends, boyfriends…husbands.Sometimes we share more than we ever intended–sometimes we share a life.No matter how hard I try to break free, it’s this magnetic pull that keeps drawing me back in.Harder, stronger, closer.Twins are joined by a force that I can’t quite explain.Between twins, there are no boundaries.What’s mine is hers and what’s hers is mine.And once that line is crossed, there’s no turning back.
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Goodreads / Amazon—S IS FOR SISTER EXCERPT:I can feel his eyes traveling up and down my body as I turn and walk out of the room.As I make my way to the kitchen I can hear Mom isn’t far behind, her heels clicking against the hardwood floors.She swoops in like a hawk. “What’s going on, Savannah?” she whispers, her face just inches from my own.I avert my gaze. “What do you mean?”“In there.” She raises her hands in the air as if indicating the room around us. “You and Jared.”I’m usually an expert at hiding my feelings, but when it comes to my mother, she can read me like a book.“What are you talking about?” I keep my voice low.She screws up her face, slight wrinkles settling in the corners of her harshly narrowed eyes. “You’ve barely been able to string a sentence together and he can’t stop looking at you.”I shrug my shoulders. “Who?”She scoffs. “Don’t play coy with me.” Her hands come to rest on her hips as she readies herself to give me a lecture.It’s a stance I haven’t seen in years. It used to frighten me when I was younger, my mother being much stricter than my father. Her expectations always high and somehow I still feel she’s not proud of me.“It’s a marriage, Savannah,” she starts. “You don’t mess with your sister’s marriage.”Mom has been cheated on by husband number two and three, so I know she’s speaking from a deeply personal place. Her instincts in this instance are misplaced, nothing is happening between Jared and I. It’s all imaginary, on my part anyway.“Nothing’s happening.” I meet her eyes, challenging her to question my intentions once more.Before she can speak again, Selina saunters into the room. She has no idea what she’s walked in on and she doesn’t care to know.“I’ll help you with dessert, Mom.” She dumps some dirty plates on the counter as she veers for the cake box. “Let’s see if Savvy did any good with her cake selection.”She lifts the lid of the box and smiles wide. “Chocolate mud cake. Savannah you shouldn’t have.”It’s her favorite, but that’s not the reason I bought it. It’s also George’s favorite, which Selina wouldn’t know because she doesn’t care about the small details.I look to my mother who is standing over the kitchen sink, clasping the edge of the counter, her knuckles white from holding on so tight. She can’t bear to look at me. Her mind is made up like she’s certain something is happening between Jared and me, no matter what I say, I can’t convince her otherwise.I turn on my heel, making my way back into the dining room where Jared sits alone. I want to turn right back around and walk out, but that would be way too obvious.I take my seat and brace myself for the most awkward conversation of my life.“Where’s George?” I ask.“He’s gone to the bathroom.”I nod as if I give a shit where George has gone, which I don’t.“So, you’re really seeing someone?” he asks.“It’s early days.”“Who is he?” he asks, glaring at me from the other side of the table.“Someone I’ve known for a while,” I say. The lies slide off my tongue easier than they should. Making up a fictitious relationship is something I never thought I’d do, but here I am, spinning lies to cover my own insecurities.“Did you meet him through work?” Jared shoves his plate away and rests his elbows on the table, waiting, his fist supporting his chin.“Yes,” I answer softly. Making it up as I go, or is he making it up? I can’t tell, I’m too busy squirming in my seat.“Is it serious?” His tone is rough and throaty, and it surprises me.I don’t know why, but the weight of our relationship seems to be resting on my answer. This will shape how he feels about me, and for some ungodly reason, that matters to me.“No,” I say, my gaze meeting his. “It’s not serious…yet.”I feel the tension break as Mom and Selina walk back in the room with George in tow. Mom is carrying the cake that I bought, now dressed with too many candles to count. She places the cake in the center of the table and we start a chorus of happy birthday while George smiles widely.He waits for the song to finish before blowing out the candles. It takes him three attempts to extinguish the fire atop the cake. Grey smoke billowing around us.Through the smoke, I can see Jared’s face. He hasn’t taken his eyes off of me once.

Author Bio:
Tara Hart writes romance stories for those searching for their happily ever after. Her upcoming releases include No Angel - a new adult novel and Lost & Bound - a stand-alone read that teeters on dark romance.Tara was born and raised in Australia. She currently spends her time travelling around Asia finding inspiration for her next story.Tara loves to connect with readers, writers and bloggers. A complete introvert by nature, once she likes you– she will be your friend for life.

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B@@K REVEAL: Storm by Giulia Lagomarsino

Storm
Giulia Lagomarsino
(Reed Security, #18)
Publication date: October 23rd 2019
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Storm is book 18 in the Reed Security Series and should be read in order.
StormI had one job, get Jessica “Rabbit” Finley to sell her property to Reed Security. I could do that. I was Army Strong. Hell, I took down bad guys for a living. I could handle this sexy vixen. No problem. Except, she’s a little crazy. She thinks that there are ghosts on her property, and she has the men at Reed Security believing her too. But then I found out her history and it had me wondering….Was she really crazy?

JessicaI’ve never known who I really am. My family history has been contorted into something that I can only hope to unravel in my lifetime. But then I got a clue that led me to buy this creepy insane asylum. I was told there were answers here and I’m finding them, along with ghosts that still haunt this estate. There’s an upside, though. There’s a sexy man here to keep me company. But the closer I get to finding my answers, the closer I get to being locked up in the asylum myself.

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I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.Website / Goodreads / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

BOOK BLITZ: The Book Witch by Desy Smith #GIVEAWAY

The Book Witch
Desy Smith
(Rosewood, #2)
Publication date: October 4th 2019
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

There are no bodies to bury, no graves with marked tombstones.There are only three books, each one belonging to a member of the Rosewood family. There is only one reason for the books to be gathered all in one place—the witches who once owned them are dead.Sage Rosewood is now the last of her line, a burden nearly as heavy as her grief.Kayden, the charismatic werewolf who holds her heart, tries to console her, but there is only so much his warm arms and gentle words can do when her heart aches for vengeance. She wants nothing more than to find the people who killed her family, to dispatch justice, and to bring the bodies of her loved ones home.Walk alongside Sage in this tale of magic, mystery, and vengeance. Every chapter will leave you spellbound.

Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo—EXCERPT:“Who are you meeting?” Kayden questions from behind me, causing me to jump. How can someone so big, move around so quietly? “At the Mango Cafe, because it definitely isn’t your grandmother.” He tries to look at the laptop screen, but I shut it. “Who are you meeting?” He asks again, his voice more serious than before.“Just a friend,” I respond with a lie, as I make my way back to the kitchen, and blow out the sage. I check the water on the stove, that’s now boiling, perfect. I turn the stove off and pour the water inside of my cauldron. When making spells, one should always start with fresh boiled water, from a pot, not the cauldron, I learned that the hard way.I didn’t like lying to Kayden, honestly it felt strange, and I didn’t understand why. I would lie to my mom all the time and feel great, but with him, it makes me feel weird. I wonder if that had anything to do with me wanting to jump his bones. Anyway, if I told him the truth, he’d find some way to stop me or invite himself along, and I couldn’t have either of those. I had to do this myself. I would be the one to avenge them alone. I’m a Rosewood for freaking sake.“You’re lying, who are you really meeting with Sage?” Kayden asks me again, as I reach for my dry ingredients, and begin cutting them into the cauldron. Due to the material the cauldron is made of, it’s the perfect vessel to combine and mix the ingredients in for any spell.“I told you, a friend,” I lie again. “Don’t do whatever you think you’re going to do, we have laws here in the Woodlands, and The Guild would come down on you, or kill you,” Kayden warns. I would get my revenge and if I lost my life in the process, so be it.“Good thing I’m just meeting a friend, huh,” I tell him as I lean in with the intention of kissing him again, to change this topic.“I didn’t think I would be kissed twice, in the same night…” he trails off, as he leans in for the kiss, but pauses as his eyes glow. I know his wolf is present. Kayden moves his head backwards, making me extend my head forward.

Author Bio:
Desy Smith, MFA, is a paranormal romance author and English teacher who is on a mission to expand her readers' minds and create unique worlds that they can escape to through the power of storytelling. Her poignant writing style features sassy heroines, urban drama, angels, wolves, demons, witches, and sensual scenes. Born, raised, and based in Dallas, Desy spent most of her childhood picking apart movies and books. Her mother and her affinity for all things supernatural also really drove Desy to dabble in life's unknowns and use her imagination. Ultimately, this led her to writing stories of her own at just 10 years of age. After her release of "The Talented (The Messenger Series)" this February, she will be working on book number three, and plans on writing until her last breath. Currently, Desy is the Founder of Floebe Publishing, where she publishes her own and other writers' short stories (of 20,000 words max) with the busy reader in mind. She also provides complimentary creative writing advice to her fellow word weavers.When she doesn't have a pen or book in hand, Desy Smith is a movie buff and foodie with an unquenchable sweet tooth (having a gluten allergy makes things a bit tricky). She also isn't much of a whistler and has a round face (people like pinching her cheeks any chance they get). With her "carpe diem" mindset towards life, she looks forward to exposing her readers to realms unseen.Amazon / Goodreads

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