The Dark Side of Everly Manor by Breanna Hicks

Mystery, check. Romance, check. A haunted bed and breakfast? Sign me up!

A haunted bed and breakfast, an unsolved family massacre, and ghostly revenge forces an aspiring novelist to uncover the truth before she’s next. The Dark Side of Everly Manor is a romantic supernatural thriller filled with clean romance, love triangle tension, fbi race against the clock, and dark secrets better left hidden. All set in a small-town bed & breakfast thought to be haunted by the owners parents who he witnessed massacred when he was 7.

Learn more here: https://a.co/d/0aesVkm7

Mor about the author...Breanna Hicks lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her husband, daughter, and two dogs, where she enjoys simple, everyday adventures like hiking local trails, woodworking with her husband, birdwatching, and painting with her daughter. When she’s not busy chasing a toddler around the house, Breanna can usually be found writing her next novel during nap times with a cup of something warm close at hand. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breannahicksauthor/

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It Was Supposed to Just Be a Christmas Book...

 Love and the Three of Cups was supposed to be my Christmas book, but then I found myself spending time with my characters as they fell in love through the fall. So this book has all the holiday goodness from Halloween to Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving and right on up to Christmas Eve. 

Hannah's crush on Kate was one-sided…until tonight.

Hannah has never been happier. With her ex in the rearview mirror for two years now, she’d settled into life in Marley Creek—home to her long-time crush. She’s ready to make a bold move when she’s invited to a party at the striking blonde’s pet bakery.

Kate’s successful business is on the brink of something huge. Then, the drop-dead gorgeous redheaded Hannah kisses her, and Kate questions her no-relationships rule.

Hannah’s life is on standby waiting for Kate’s texts. So, when Kate doesn’t invite her to a meaningful event, Hannah must decide if she is going to walk away or fight for her. Kate is falling for Hannah, but will fear from a past experience keep her from committing?

When Hannah’s ex threatens to destroy her new life, will this couple let the past tear them apart, or will Hannah and Kate fight for a fresh start together?

If you’re looking for a steamy, sapphic small-town romance full of holiday vibes, age gap, and found family, Love and the Three of Cups is perfect for you!

Learn more here: https://a.co/d/0fCE8b1p

As always my cover was made by a human and my book was written by me, a human and edited by a couple of humans. 

Hockey Romance! Face Offs & Fresh Starts by Ashley Malinowski

 

Stryker Fisher has always been the one who holds the line—both on the ice and off—the captain his team relies on, the brother who holds it all together when life checks you from behind. But when tragedy strikes his family, even he can’t keep everything from falling apart. The only unexpected constant in the chaos? Willow Donovan. A nurse who refuses to leave. A quiet, steady presence in the middle of a mess. A stranger who somehow understands the weight he refuses to put down. She was never supposed to become part of his world. But one conversation turns into late-night check-ins. Check-ins turn into something deeper. And before long, Willow isn’t just a memory from a hard night—she’s the one person Stryker can’t seem to let go of. There’s just one problem. Loyalty runs deep in the Fisher family, and Stryker isn’t sure he’s allowed to move forward while his twin brother is still learning how to live again. And Willow isn’t sure she belongs in a life shaped by grief, fame, and expectations she never asked for. But when friendship begins to blur into something more, they’re forced to face the truth: Some risks are worth taking. Some love is worth the wait. Because sometimes the hardest faceoff… is choosing between fear and the life you could have. Faceoffs & Fresh Starts is the second book in the Silverwood Snipers series. Learn more: https://a.co/d/0481PVKJ

About the author: Ashley Malinowski writes romance, as well as other genres such as children's books. She resides in Bristol CT with her husband, two daughters and German Shepherd.

This Week the Sunday Scaries are the Monday Scaries! #TheSundayPost

 

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog an
d showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

I'm extra relaxed today because there is no school tomorrow. Yay! My only 'must-do' tomorrow is go get accupuncture done. That involves lying down in a dark room for 20 minutes after the little needles are placed so it's very relaxing. 

Do you love holiday reading?  I do and that is part of why I'm dong the Ho-Ho-Ho-RAT again this year!

I splurged and ordered the hardback copy of Leslie Meier latest Lucy Stone book and I'm saving it to kick off the read-a-thon! 

Do you have anything on your TBR you are saving to read? 

The Bourbon Bet by DK Marie

 A bookstore. A bet. A love that could cost them everything.

Rosalia:
I need sixty days.

That's how long I have to save my bookstore and my father's home before all my dreams go into foreclosure. When a powerful man offers me a devil's bargain, every instinct screams to walk, no run, away. But desperation makes cowards of us all. Make Sebastian fall for me, steal his business secrets at their derby party, and keep my store. Refuse, and lose everything.

The plan was simple. But I never bet on falling for him. Or how the truth would ruin me.

Sebastain:
This isn't about love.

It's a bet, a way to finally cut my brother loose. Rosalia is the bait. Sweet. Sharp. Sent to play me. And I let her. Because I want to believe she's different. I'm betting on it. And when she moans my name like it's real, I almost believe her.

In bourbon country, family betrayals go down smoother than aged whiskey. With the Derby clock ticking and their hearts tangled in lies and desire, when the truth finally spills, can love survive the burn?

Learn more here: https://books2read.com/b/The-BourbonBet



Gold Winner – Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Adult Fiction)

Almost Time for the Countdown to Christmas: The Sunday Post

 

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog an
d showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

I think that prices on everything to keep going up because of the Iran War (a war that should never have been started) so I'm trying to get the best deals possible on holiday gifts as early as possible. This year I am hoping to have everything in place to wrap presents while watching Hallmark movies in October. 

Do you shop early for the holidays? If I get done with the shopping and the wrapping early, I'll have more time to read Chistmas themed books like this one:

Do You Bucket List?

 I can't remember if I have already given a blog post this title. I probably have. Oh well! Happy October!

Tonight I am going to a journaling class at one of the top three indie bookstores in my area. Do you journal? This bucket list can not only give you some great ideas to celebrate the season but also some nice journaling ideas!

I have this printed out and on my fridge!

Just a couple of weeks from now I'm sending my book out to ARC readers. Want to join them? Here is the link: https://forms.gle/UB8kcDph5ahK8rwd9

Debut Spicy Romantasy from Kris Julian!!!

Need to escape and can't afford the gas for a proper trip?  Disappear into Kris Julian's debut book!

 A lost princess. A prince determined to protect her. And a villain who will stop at nothing to find her.

Twenty-one years ago, the princess of the Sun Court Fae was kidnapped and thought lost forever. Elemental prince Kiernan is determined to prove his worth and distance himself from the reputation of his absent, abusive father. When rumors of the princess' survival reach his ears, he jumps at the chance to investigate the shocking possibility - for how could an elemental princess survive unnoticed on earth - a place where magic is outlawed? After enduring years of experimentation and punishment at the hands of a sadistic captor, Claire made a daring escape. For years, she's been one step ahead of the one who imprisoned her, but those steps have taken her far from the dream of a place to call home. When Kiernan - mysterious, charming, and surprisingly protective - enters her life, she dares to dream of more. Relentlessly pursued by her captor, Claire and Kiernan must flee to the realm Kiernan calls home. Can she learn to trust him and his family's vows of safety and support? Or will the fears of her past consume her like wildfire? Shadows of Smoke is an adult fantasy romance with a lush blend of Celtic mythology and Arthurian romance. It is the first in a series of interconnected standalones and perfect for fans of Rebecca F Kenney and Clare Sager. Learn more: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadows-of-smoke/3de0313b52729562?ean=9798996618606&bkshp-astro=t

Kris Julian lives in the suburbs of Chicago with two cats who are just as likely to cause trouble as they are to snuggle in a lap. While she has always been an avid reader, it wasn’t until she pulled a random bodice ripper off the library shelf in her grandparents’ retirement community that she fell in love with romance. An avid collector of dragons and rubber ducks, when not writing, you can usually find her enjoying all the culture Chicago has to offer, or chilling on her couch with ice cream and a ghost hunting show on TV. https://www.authorkrisjulian.com/

Sealed by Lexxi James

 Time to add a 5-star book by Lexxi James to your TBR!~~ 

A single-dad ex-SEAL. A Hollywood starlet he didn’t sign up for. And a one-night stand that changes everything…

Ava

There are men I know to avoid.

Harrison Evans? He’s the poster boy for them.

Gruff. Unapologetically male. The kind of gorgeous that comes wrapped in barbed wire and a warning label. He’s got danger carved into his bones and grief etched into his soul. And me? I have my own heart to mend.

So, of course, I let him ruin me for one reckless, desperate night.

One night that should have been enough.

But fate is a fickle bitch, because now, he’s everywhere. The coffee shop. The grocery store. The hallway outside the penthouse the studio put me up in… that just happens to be in his building.

Coincidence? I think not.

Avoiding him? Impossible.

The single dad of three heartbreakingly beautiful kids. A man who believes in love and second chances as much as he believes in fairytales and unicorns.

But fate has a way of shoving us together. And no matter how hard I try to stay away, no matter how many times I push him away—Harrison Evans is determined to be in my life…

Harrison

One night. That’s all it was supposed to be.

But now, she’s my problem. A favor to a man I owe my life to. Protect Ava. Without her knowing.

Fine. I can do that. But there are rules:

One—No getting attached. I’ve got three kids, a houseful of chaos, and exactly zero bandwidth for distractions. Especially not ones with hypnotic green eyes and a habit of biting her lip like she wants trouble.

Two—Maintain professional distance. No exceptions. And for the love of God, stop staring at her lips.

Three—Absolutely no repeating the best night of my damn life. It’s called a one-night stand for a reason. The clue is in the name.

But between Ava’s stalker, my kids plotting her permanent adoption, and this growing, possessive ache in my chest every time she looks at me like I’m the only man on the planet—sticking to the rules is taking every last ounce of willpower.

I’ve survived war. I’ve survived heartbreak.

But Ava Alvarez?

If I don’t keep every last one of my feelings zip-tied and gagged in the trunk, this woman has the capacity to destroy me.

SEALED is a steamy romance in the Boys of Bishop Mountain series by USA Today Bestseller Lexxi James. Grab them all today!

Ten Posts in My Head

  

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog an
d showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. you can write about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.

I just finished working through the copy edits on my upcoming book and I sent it off to my proofreader. I personally don't use beta readers. I brainstormed the book with an editor who specializes in romance, then I wrote the rough draft, revised it and sent it to my editor for developmental edits, then I revised it and sent it to my editor for copy edits. Then I went through all the edits, and now it's off for proofreading. 

A lot of human effort and no AI. 

Then I'll fix all the mistakes proofreading will fine and it will be ready for formatting for ARC readers! Yay! 

All that is to say, I have a bunch of blog posts that are in my head, but I haven't had time to write them!

If you like to read romance, be one of my ARC readers! https://forms.gle/aFLnwknLy61uqC2p6

She was the cute girl with the top locker. He was her high school crush. When they meet again 25 years later, will the spark become a flame?

I did find time to watch Nealey on Prime this week and I loved it!

How was your week?