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  I’m like a feral animal. A wild beast rutting. And she’s my prey.   Den Of Sins, an all-new interracial dark mafia romance and book one in the Chicago Sin Duet from Renee Rose & Alta Hensley is available now!   I’m like a feral animal. A wild beast rutting. And she’s my prey. One week out of prison, and my mind’s still locked up. My heart, my soul—they died there. When a mafia hitman comes after me, I end him with my bare hands. But the beautiful florist witnesses my crime. I have no shame tying her up and making her my prisoner. Until she kisses me. Offers up that sweet body and makes me needy for more. And then all bets are off. She’s coming with me. I can’t let her go. My soul may be unsalvageable, forever living in a den of sin. But the rest of me knows what it wants. And I want her. Start reading today! FREE in Kindle Unlimited Amazon: https://amzn.to/denofsins Amazon Worldwide:   https://mybook.to/denofsins Pre-order Ro...

Lord Alpha by Kelly Coulter My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews

We’re so excited to share the synopsis and new teaser for the epic finale in Nicole Sanchez’s romantic fantasy, THE ROYAL GAUNTLET. Check it out and be sure to pre-order today!  Title: The Royal Gauntlet  Author: Nicole Sanchez Genre: Romantic Fantasy  Release Date: May 13th  About The Royal Gauntlet : I need no shelter from the storm. I AM THE STORM. As the newly returned Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Underworld, Daphne should be focused on fixing her kingdom, not battling the rogue Fate who's been manipulating all their lives. But Posey has the mortal and immortal realms trembling in her grasp, and chaos reigns supreme. Freed from her murderer’s chokehold, Daphne has finally reunited with her beloved husband, Essos, the King of the Dead. As the worlds around them fall apart, Daphne must protect the child growing inside her. The Queen and King of the Underworld have everything to fight for and everything to lose. Loyal gods and goddesses flock to their side, pr...

One More Night by Loren Beeson My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? by Kate Pearce My rating: 1 of 5 stars View all my reviews

Hesper by Obasi Naomi My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews

The Billionaire Playboy by Lane Fox My rating: 2 of 5 stars View all my reviews

THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE by Tracey Jerald Release Blitz Release Date: April 19, 2023 Cover Design:  Deborah Bradseth Photographer:  Wander Aguiar Photography Model: Diego F. Genre: Contemporary Romance Trope: Workplace romance, rich vs. poor, insta-love, brother's best friend, feisty heroines, family drama REVIEW TO BE POSTED SOON! Synopsis Set against the delicious backdrop of a trendy Manhattan restaurant, The Ultimate Challenge is ready to entice you with two mouthwatering offerings! In "Rising to the Challenge," single mother Trina Paxton, a New York pastry chef, is terrified her job has gone up in flames when star food critic Jonas Rice's review is horrible. He comes to apologize face-to-face. When he does, neither is ready for the powerless feelings they have around the other. With one taste, Jonas determines more than just Trina's desserts are good for him. Once the terms and conditions of a surprise inheritance are laid out, Eleanor "Elle" Bruder...

  African American Urban Fiction Date Published:  07-30-2020 Publisher:  Kcin Publishing Group In the suburbs of Chicago, Jayceon and Leah were all set to start their new lives together as husband and wife. In Jace, Leah thought she married the perfect man until she accidentally stumbles across his deleted secret that quickly turns her sanity, and their marriage, upside down. The night before Jayceon marries Leah, he hits the record button on his iPhone when the curvaceous dancer—Jessica Fox—from his bachelor party makes her way back to his hotel suite. Soon after, the nasty recorded mistake comes back to haunt Jace, and the stripper, in the worst way possible. The life Leah planned with Jace rapidly spins out of control when she becomes obsessed with the X-rated video, and the girl in it. Leah will do whatever it takes to right her new husbands wrong, even if it means getting rid of Jessica Fox for good . . . LONG EXCERPT Jace wrapped his arms around her warm body. “I lo...

Daddy's Billionaire Bestie: A Forbidden, Age Gap Romance by Ashlyn Hayes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Note: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Triggers: cheating, body shaming, divorce, poverty, car accident death. This is one for the books! Coincidental meetings occur to push forward this love story, combined with some hesitation, prejudice, and of course, some diabolical plot twists towards the end. I loved how deep, emotional, steamy and romantic, and diabolical this novel had become, with excellent character developing (although I felt sometimes things were resolved a little too easily), steam, romance, family bonding, existential crises of a middle aged life, and not to trust into quick rich schemes. A fun novel, and I cannot wait for more! Until the next read, TMR View all my reviews

Damaged Grumpy Daddy: An Enemies To Lovers Romance by Blair Brown My rating: 3 of 5 stars Note: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. OOH FUN FACT: This author is very famous in real life. Just search up Blair Brown. Triggers: toxic relationships, drunken fights, trauma of a child (similar to freedom of Britney Spears movement). This was a fun and intriguing read, specially it was so short considering that. Now this book held a lot of promise, two lawyers fighting a case on opposite sides, after having had a one night stand together before. But the plot twist of the case itself was unexpected but intriguing. Add in Paul's ex's illusions about him, and well we have a drama of a romance similar to maybe dynasty. So I did like this book - writing, romance, steam, the case itself, I just didn't like the slight development of the characters towards the end, with regards to the plot twist of the case they are fighting for, and general as...

Beautiful Broken Vows by S.J. Cavaletti My rating: 5 of 5 stars Triggers: breast cancer death, testicular cancer (remission), health issues, toxic relationship, bullied for ADHD Note: gay friend and sibling from the hero’s side, neurodivergent heroine who’s also non white!!! (Not amused by the British hero…though he’s Swedish but eh). Oof, this was one hell of a read for me, I enjoyed it a hell lot than I expected. We have the heroine strapped for cash, a hero who won't be given his company until he's married, and two very sick meddling fathers in tow. And we also have the incident. Which gets told waaaaaay later. Still a little hurtful. We basically have them roped together to form a fake marriage to get what each wants, but you know feelings, and fate, and everything that is romance happen. And I was here for all of it. Though a little emotional romance would've been fun to explore more in detail, I still loved their development, the writing, ...

  Can they survive blazing heat, unwelcome guests, handsy patrons, and a visit from SWAT? In For A Penny, an all-new workplace romance and final book in A New England romance from bestselling author Avery Samson is available now! Astrid is lost. Not in the physical sense. She’s approaching graduation and has no idea where to go from there. Maybe a good stiff drink or five can help her. So what if she just happens to find her way to a certain bar with a sexier-than-sin bartender? You never know, he could just have the answer to all of her problems. Wasn’t that in a bartender’s job description? Parker has all he can handle. He’s trying to raise his twin brothers, run a bar, and prepare for his dad to move back home after his stroke. He doesn’t need even one more thing to deal with; his plate is full. But one look at the gorgeous woman sitting in the far booth makes him want to sweep that plate onto the floor and have his wicked way with her. Even if she is entirely too smart, too pre...