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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Title: Bull
Series: Kings of Mayhem MC #6

Author: Penny Dee

Genre: MC Romance/Romantic Suspense
Cover Design: Marisa, Cover Me Darling
Photo: Wander Aguiar
Model: Barrett Stowers

Release Date: August 14, 2020

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BULL

I lost my wife on a rainy night almost two decades ago.

Since then, my heart has been a barren wasteland.

It only knows love for family and the club.

And for revenge.

Then I meet Taylor and I know I’m doomed.

Because she’s everything I didn’t know I wanted.

Everything I’ve denied myself for years.

But my club is about to storm headfirst into a war and I can’t afford the distraction.

Yet I can’t get her out of my head.

We both say we’re not interested.

But we are both liars.

TAYLOR

For years we’ve been running from my past.

My kid brother and me.

Hiding in the shadows.

Now we have a chance for a new life in a new town … far, far away from trouble.

I crave freedom and a quiet, simple life for us both.

The last thing I expect is to fall for the enigmatic biker king, Michael “Bull” Western.

He is magnificent.

White-hot and scorching.

With the touch of an angel and eyes of the devil.

He could be the love of my life.

But I have a secret.

A very big secret indeed …

Bull is book six in the Kings of Mayhem MC series. For readers 18+

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Penny Dee writes contemporary romance about rock stars, bikers, hockey players and everyone in-between. Her stories bring the suspense, the feels and a whole lot of heat.

She found her happily ever after with an Australian hottie who she met on a blind date.

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Title: It's Only Temporary

Author: Lisa Suzanne

Genre: Contemporary Rock Star Romance

Release Date: June 11, 2020

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It all started because of a bachelor auction.

My girlfriend was supposed to win me, but she issued an ultimatum that resulted in the end of our relationship seconds before I took the stage.

Instead, the singer of the band I’m temporarily playing with won. I’ve been fighting my attraction since the day I met her, and now I’m forced to take her on a romantic date. She may be mysterious and impulsive, but our date proves we’re more alike than I realized.

It may not matter. The woman I was with for seven years wants me back, and I have to decide whether I want to rely on security or take a risk.

Just when I think I have it all figured out, one of them hits me with a secret I never saw coming.

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Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. When she's not chasing or cuddling her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.

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For those of us who have followed MFB, the long awaited story for Kane is here. Haven't read the series? No worries, you can follow them in any order, but there is not one story you will not fall into and feel the emotions of each character. Kane and his long-time girlfriend, Sierra want different things in their relationship. Do you do what makes her happy or do you follow your heart?

While juggling his relationship issue he is going on tour with Ruby Ray while MFB is on hiatus. Chemistry is felt between these two, but he has never looked or strayed on his girlfriend. Circumstances bring them together outside of the tour and they realize they have a lot in common. Secrets come out and boy if you thought your emotions were on a tight-rope, just wait till you find out what it is.

Interesting how it is portrayed and in the end it works for what is right for Kane. Shocked a little, but agree with it except the music one. You shall see what that is! If you enjoy reading rock bands, read this book and series is for you. It's Only Temporary or is it? Lips are sealed, read and find out!

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Title: Am I the Only One

Author: E.K. Blair

Genre: Thriller/Romantic Suspense
Cover Design: Emily Wittig

Release Date: July 10, 2020

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Desperation had a flavor.

It was all Emma could taste as her life in Washington DC started to crumble before her.

In a city filled with prestige and American dreams also lay political fallacy and corruption—corruption she would soon find herself indulging in.

Emma would have done anything to save herself from the downfall, gone to any length, sacrificed her soul if needed.

What she didn’t realize was that someone else was more desperate to save their own life and that the worst was yet to come.

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E.K. Blair is a New York Times best-selling author. Her books range from thrillers to romance to YA, all of which shine a light on the inner workings of relationships through adversity. She resides in Oklahoma with her husband and two beautiful children. When not writing, you will most likely will find her sipping on a mug of overly-sweet coffee while watching reality television or the latest true crime documentary.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Title: Reckless
An Irresistible Series Standalone

Author: Stella Rhys

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Release Date: June 9, 2020

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For years, we never looked at each other like that.

But all it took was one night for everything to change.

Some days, he’s my worst enemy. Other days he's my best friend. Every day, of course, Adam Maxwell is my cocky prick of a boss, and for the past five years, we've been the official power duo at Engelman Sports, closing multi-million dollar contracts like LA’s most well-oiled machine.

Honestly, we thrive on the daily love-hate.

I call out his womanizing. He rags on my “needy” fiancé. And we carry right on. Because through thick and thin, our work dynamic has always stayed rock-solid. Fine-tuned to the kind of perfection you couldn’t break if you tried.

Or so I thought.

Until one night.

That was all it took to turn our worlds upside down. One weekend business trip and one birthday surprise gone catastrophically wrong. Long story short, Adam caught me exposed.

I felt him aroused...

And just like that the switch flipped on our dynamic.

For five years, Adam Maxwell and I were just friends. But now?

We're anything but.

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Stella Rhys is a romance author who lives for baseball season, Irish coffees and Love Island UK. She was born and raised in New York and when she isn't writing, you can find her with her family and friends, scouring the city in search of her next book-inspiring adventure.

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Fans of Jerry Maguire may enjoy this book cause parts of this story reminded me of that movie, but with added tension and heated moments that were too hot for that rating. AJ and Adam have chemistry from a work standpoint and outside of this that took them years to discover. Her fiance was a complete douche and so glad that she saw for herself before she married him. They have Reckless defining moments that you know are going to go south, but what the heck you only live once right.

I love how the family story plays out in this book and all I will say to avoid spoilers, but it is heartfelt, sad and happy all in one story. I cannot wait for Cole's story. He may just destroy our hearts, but will leave us falling more in love with him.

Monday, June 8, 2020

Title: Asher

Series: Ashes & Embers #6

Author: Carian Cole

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 3, 2020

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I should have died.

I should have been forgotten.

But I didn’t, and I wasn’t.

Living the life most women only dream about, I was madly in love with my soulmate—Asher Valentine—amazing husband, loving father, and rock’s favorite kick-ass front man. A man who loved me every day, in every way, since we first met as teens. We were blessed with a beautiful daughter who was the light of our life. My all-female rock band was tearing up the charts.

Then tragedy struck, and I lost it all.

Now all I have is a stack of journals, an antique key, and a big black void where my memories should be.

Used to be.

And I have him—this man with wild hair, tattoos from head to toe, a soft voice, and an even softer touch that gives me butterflies. He’s clearly hopelessly in love with his wife.

I’m told that’s me.

But that wife is gone, and she took everything they once had, leaving me in her place.

A broken replacement. A new version that doesn’t quite fit.

I’m slowly falling in love with him, but will he ever truly love me? Or will he forever be in love with her, the phantom woman who haunts us both?

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Carian Cole has a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls who try to tame them and win their hearts.

Born and raised a Jersey girl, Carian now resides in beautiful New Hampshire with her husband and their multitude of furry pets. She spends most of her time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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