maandag 19 mei 2025

Blog Tour ~ Their Mended Hearts by Angie Cole #Giveaway #Excerpt

Their Mended Hearts
Angie Cole
(Cardinal Creek)
Publication date: March 25th 2025
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

He’s a firefighter haunted by tragedy; she’s a nurse who never stopped loving him. Jon and Katie find themselves drawn back together, bound by shared history and the promise of healing and hope.</ strong>

Jon Clemmons, a devoted firefighter, carries the heavy burden of guilt from losing his sister in a tragic accident. His pain runs deep, and he’s learned to keep others at a distance, afraid to let anyone see his scars.

Katie Deluca, a compassionate nurse, and Jon’s first love, has her own wounds, but she’s never stopped caring for him. When they’re reunited at a family wedding, old sparks reignite, and with them, old hurts that need mending.

As Jon and Katie draw closer, Jon’s troubled past, family secrets, and a volatile temper threaten to unravel the bond between them. Katie’s unwavering love gives him hope, but fears of reliving their painful past linger.

Will they find strength in each other to break free from the grip of old grief, or will their love slip away once more?

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EXCERPT

In the dimly lit living room, memories of Shelly flooded his mind. He could still see her shaking her head in disapproval as they toured the rundown farmhouse hed bought after graduating from the fire academy. With Will by his side, they looked beyond the peeling paint and creaking floorboards and transformed it into a home together. The renovations took nearly a year to complete. He could still see Shelly’s flair for decorating no matter where he turned.

Jon pushed himself off the couch and went to the spacious porch to enjoy the May evening. He settled into one of the two white rocking chairs that Kati and Shelly had refinished for him. It was a comforting familiarity he clung to after Shelly’s death. The porch was a peaceful place for escape and solace. But lately, it seemed empty without Will by his side. They used to spend nights out there, drinking and laughing until they passed out from too much to drink. Ever since Will got engaged, their time together had dwindled to nothing. Jon took a sip of whiskey, savoring the burn as he remembered how things used to be between them. This week was difficult for him—a time he and Will would typically share, drinking to cope with the anniversary of his sister's death. This year, he found himself utterly alone. Since Shelly's passing, he had become merely a shadow of his former self—hollow, burdened by grief, and adrift in a world that seemed dimmer without her vibrant presence. Each day was a struggle against his sorrow, and he often longed for the warmth of her laughter, now just a fading echo in his memory.

Princess, his faithful orange tabby cat, curled up in his lap, purring softly. Since Jon had stopped visiting Will’s ranch and speaking to Kati, he had found comfort in Princess’s non-judgmental presence and constant companionship. He stroked her head, grateful for her unwavering support during this lonely chapter of his life.

He took another sip of the whiskey, and warmth spread through his chest. As he stared at the bottle, he knew deep down that it was time to let go of the Deluca family before they sent him packing after Will and Anna’s wedding. But for now, he let the familiar comfort of alcohol fill the void in his heart.

Jon scooped up Princess, her soft fur tickling his arm, and carried her into the house. He set her on the floor and she let out a loud meow, signaling her desire for her evening tuna. Jon reached into the cabinet to grab a pouch of tuna and opened it with one hand while Princess meowed continuously. As he poured the tuna into her favorite bowl, she circled his legs, rubbing against them in excitement. Jon couldn't help but chuckle at her antics and patted her on the head before returning to the living room.

He sank into the sofa. The walls of his living room were decorated with commendations and medals, each a testament to his past victories. However, they were not just symbols of success; they had become a heavy burden that offered no comfort. He was haunted by the unending replay of Shelly’s accident and his failure to save her. The drink in his hand provided his only escape, offering temporary relief from the memories that refused to be tamed.

Growing up, Jon and Shelly faced the cruelty of their abusive father, while their mother endured the worst of his violence. Jon closed his eyes and remembered when he and Shelly huddled in a dark closet, praying their father wouldn’t find them. He could still hear his mother’s cries and pleas for mercy as they hid in that shadowy place. It wasn’t until they met Kati and Will in kindergarten that things started to improve. The Deluca house became their sanctuary, a refuge from the horrors they experienced at home. Will’s father, Robert, treated Jon like a son and taught him that women deserve respect and love above all else—a stark contrast to how his father had treated his mother.




Author Bio:

My journey as a romance author is deeply rooted in my personal experiences of love, loss, and resilience. The profound impact of the losses I have endured, including the passing of my grandparents and my parents, has shaped my perspective on life and love.

My own love story is one of healing and finding joy after heartache, and it mirrors the themes I explore in my novels.

As a survivor of grief and a believer in the power of love, I channel my experiences into crafting stories that resonate with the complexities and triumphs of the human heart. My writing is a testament to the idea that love can emerge from the most unexpected places, offering hope and healing. The one thing that can be learned from grief is that it’s a very personal experience and isn’t the same for every person.

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vrijdag 16 mei 2025

Book Blitz ~ Exiles on Earth by Bea Tama #Giveaway

Exiles on Earth
Bea Tama
Publication date: May 16th 2025
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Stranded alien. Fierce farmer. One blown-up barn.

Ellen’s barely keeping her family farm afloat, clinging to dreams of what it could be— with a little luck and a lot of hard work. What she doesn’t need is a spaceship crashing onto her land, or the massive scaled alien who steps out of the wreckage. Now the barn she wanted to convert to a bed and breakfast is shattered all over the lawn, and this huge scaly dude is to blame.

Elia is a space-faring clone, bred for loyalty and survival. He fought for the chance to enter the prestigious Mating Games, only to be exiled for a crime he didn’t commit. Now, stranded on an uncharted world, he and his crew are at the mercy of an infuriated human female with fire in her eyes and no warriors of her own to protect her.

She is not fragile. But she is vulnerable. And something deep in Elia wants her. All he has to do is rebuild what he destroyed and guard her land and her dreams as fiercely as if they were his own.

But Ellen isn’t looking for a mate. And Elia is running out of time to prove that she should.

🔥 A sizzling sci-fi romance featuring a caring, exiled alien, a determined human heroine, and slow-burn tension that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of aliens on earth, forced proximity, and fierce heroines who refuse to back down. 🔥

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EXCERPT:

“I promise we will not harm you. You have my word, our word, whatever assurances you need.” Ilia glances at the manacles, heaped in a pile in front of him. “We would never hurt any female.” His breath catches, scales flashing red, like a ruby. “Not deliberately.”

There’s something there, I know it.

“And yet, you blew up Ellen’s barn,” Laura says sternly.

“My deepest apologies. I steered as well as I could,” Arture, the pilot, explains.

“Nevare told us there was life in the way,” one of the triplets adds. “We avoided all loss of it.”

“And I saved you,” Ilia adds quietly, eyes sparking with challenge as he locks gazes with me, but then dropping his eyes again like he’s not allowed to look at me.

I’m grateful for him saving me from the explosion, same as he’s hopefully thankful I helped him subdue the robot. But looking at the scattered remains of my barn, hot flames burn in my chest.

“I wouldn’t have needed saving if you hadn’t literally dropped into my life and broken what remained of it. You might be happy as Larry once you fix your ship, but what am I going to do? I can’t raise money for a business, let alone repairs! You’ve really ruined everything, you know.”

He weathers my anger, an immoveable rock kneeling in the mud. “We’ll fix it,” he says, a rumble in his voice. “We’ll devote our labor to restoring your building before our ship. In order to do that, I ask you not to turn us in, unless the work isn’t to your satisfaction.”

I barely stop my jaw from dropping, the angry fire inside doused with cold. Wow.

“You’ll rebuild the barn to my specifications,” Arabella chimes in.

“What?” I hiss to her.

Arabella pulls me down close to her, and Laura and Nicole lean in. “Ellen, this is literally the answer to your prayers. Six guys straight from planet hot who will build the bed and breakfast just as you need it to be.” Arabella grins widely. Her smile wavers a little, but she’s always saying to take advantage of what the universe delivers, riding the waves and learning to surf what comes our way.

Is this it?

“They could be dangerous,” Laura whispers, glaring at the men beyond our huddle. “This play-nice attitude could switch at any time.”

I nod, taking that into account. “They could have started aggressively, they didn’t. And Floss likes him. They can’t leave the farm, or they’ll get caught. We can turn them in at any time.”

But my gut lurches at the idea of turning the big guys over to the police or the army. They’d lock them away, or use them for target practice. My gaze strays over to their hopeful faces, all awaiting what I’ll say.

Ilia raises his head. “If I may, I have a suggestion. A hostage, to guarantee our behavior.”

“A hostage?” My mouth goes dry.

“Yes.” He offers up his wrists, holding up the chains he’d been bound with. “Take me prisoner when we’re not working and, if my crew frighten you, kill me.”

Drok na,” one of the triplets mutters, but while the other men’s nostrils flare, they stay quiet, eyes on the ground.


Author Bio:

Hi! I’m Bea Tama. Well, kind of. This is one of my few pen names; where I write about love falling from the stars, Becky Tama writes romantasy and fae adventures. Our other pen name is a USA Today Bestselling Author, but we don’t let that go to our heads.

I live in the UK not that far from Bristol, where Exiles on Earth is set, and secretly I dream of setting up an agri-business alongside writing about gorgeous aliens coming to help me with it.

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woensdag 7 mei 2025

Book Blitz ~ Finding Charlie by Jess Allen #Giveaway

Finding Charlie
Jess Allen
Publication date: May 6th 2025
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Charlotte Evans has never belonged. Her entire existence has been one wrong turn after another. When faced with a hard look at her future, she decides to change her fate. Desperate to not be the reason her boyfriend doesn’t pursue his dreams, she takes off in search of her own.

Ten years later, at the height of his baseball career, Liam “The Rocket” Hayes has it all. Fame, fortune, and he’s finally stopped pining for the lost girlfriend from his youth. But when coincidence leads him straight to her, Liam gets more than he bargained for, including a ten-year-old son.

In a story about first loves and second chances, follow Charlotte and Liam as they find their way back to each other, one pitch at a time.



 

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EXCERPT:

For the rest of her life, whenever she closed her eyes, she’d see Liam’s face at that moment. Hurt and fury blended into anguish, his face twisted and eyes cold. Eyebrows narrowed in disdain.

“Hey there,” Jack said from behind her. He stuck his hand out to Liam. “I’m Jack, and you are?”

Liam didn’t acknowledge him or his offer of a handshake. Instead, he turned and walked away from Charlie. She watched as he got into his car and peeled out of the parking lot, disappearing from sight. She watched the space where he stood, as if watching would bring him back.

“Charlie, you look like you saw a ghost.” Jack moved in front of her, putting his hands on her shoulders. “You all right? Who was that?”

Her face fell, the weight of what she’d done bearing down on her. She wanted to crash to her knees and let the heaviness blanket her until she couldn’t feel it anymore.

“Hey, let’s get home,” Jack pleaded gently.

“Go ahead,” she said, her voice barely a whisper. “I’ll meet you there. I just …I need a minute.”

Questions plagued Jack’s face, but he didn’t object.

The stars kept shining; the crickets continued to chirp. Families hugged their kids for a job well done and piled into cars to go home. Time passed, crowds dispersed. She waved off the coach when he told her he was shutting down the lights. The world moved on unaffected while Charlie’s carefully built life crashed and burned around her. She found herself on the pitcher’s mound, her bare legs covered in goosebumps despite the late summer heat.

She screamed into the night sky. She stomped and kicked at the dirt. Dust billowed around her like a tornado. She flailed her arms and pounded her feet while ugly tears slid down her cheeks. Why? What will happen now? Bile rose in her throat, and her heart pounded so hard she thought it might burst.

Impossible questions throttled her, which only made her cry harder. What-ifs circled her like vultures. She thought of Matty and their wonderful life with Ada and Sam. What would she tell them? She plopped to the ground and pulled her knees to her chest. She wanted to curl into a ball and sleep. Every muscle in her body ached with exhaustion. The emotional turmoil of the evening finally catching up to her. She longed to be held, to smell Rachel’s lavender perfume as she held her close.

Tires in the gravel lot startled her out of her misery, and she watched as Liam climbed out of the driver’s seat and strode toward her.

Author Bio:

Jess Allen is an avid reader and has been writing since she was a child. She loves romance novels and psychological thrillers. She loves to talk books, Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars. You can find her on instagram: jesswritesromance

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dinsdag 22 april 2025

Release Blitz ~ An Accidental Nest by Letty Frame

Snag An Accidental Nest from Letty Frame today! This new omegaverse is out now!


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Cover Designer: Jodie at Jodielocks Designs



Blurb:


A surprise heat shouldn’t lead to two little pink lines…


As a successful Omega, I take pride in my work. With my upcoming heat edging closer, I have everything organised. Well, I did, until a company restructure sends me scrambling at the last minute, and fate puts me into Uri Stone’s hands—the COO for our company... and my new scent match.


One scorching moment, one unexpected heat flare-up, and now I’m pregnant… with my boss’s baby.


Before I can even tell Uri the news, his Beta assistant, Sterling, intercepts me, assuming I have ulterior motives. Turns out, he’s one of my new mates too… along with Paxton, the CEO, and Oscar, the CFO.


Four men, all driven by the instinct to protect me and our baby, could unravel everything I’ve worked for. They want to build a future together, but I’ve spent my entire life proving I’m more than just my omega instincts.


They’re willing to give me everything, but can I let go of the life I’ve worked so hard for, to embrace the life created by our Accidental Nest?


An Accidental Nest is a standalone reverse harem, sweet omegaverse romance with no cliffhangers or unanswered questions—just a happily ever after for Emmeline and her men! Expect growly, possessive Alphas fussing over their pregnant Omega, a determined Omega balancing her goals with pregnancy, and an uptight Beta trying to keep them all in line!


About the Author:



Letty Frame is a romance author who writes in the reverse harem genre. #whychoose, right? Letty lives in ever-rainy England with her fiancé and newborn daughter. Between baby playdates and boring household tasks, Letty gives the voices in her head the freedom to tell their stories. Whether that’s in the form of a wolf-shifter on a quest to defeat her stalker or a witch trying to find her place in the world, Letty loves every story they bring her!


Author Links:


Instagram: https://geni.us/LettyInstagram

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Facebook Group: https://geni.us/LettyReadersGroup




maandag 14 april 2025

Book Blitz ~ Omega's Choice by Michelle Minnie #Giveaway

Omega’s Choice
Michelle Minnie
(The Omega Chronicles, #1)
Publication date: March 27th 2025
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Helena has led an often restrictive life as a sacred Omega wolf and Princess of the Lichtenberg line. With unimaginable power, come responsibilities and dangers that fill her days, but the time has come for her to choose her Alpha and enjoy the freedom of her very own pack. Alpha Aldric Forst has been seriously scarred in numerous battles for his King while leading armies in the fight to protect their lands from the growing evil. Knowing his ability to attract an Omega mate was slim and he’d resigned himself to a life of loneliness filled with duty to his pack and King Leonidas.

Princess Helena has other ideas for the massive wolf, who both intrigues and sets her heart on fire. At the choosing ceremony, she intends to make her intentions of mating with Aldric Frost known to all. However, an evil is lurking inside the castle walls waiting for its chance to steal away the Princess and as many other Omega wolves as possible. Can Aldric uncover the traitor in time or are the lonely Alpha’s dreams destined to remain just that, dreams.

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EXCERPT:

“Shit, there’s a group of them coming from the

south,” one of Helena’s new warriors yelled from

the balcony. “Call the others!”

Helena ran out to his side in time to see a large

group of ogres breaking through the tree line to

the south. They were large, misshapen creatures

filled with hate and rage for everything around

them. Their small heads sat on top of overly large

necks and shoulders. Their knuckles dragged on

the ground, swords and spears filling their hands.

Fur covered their abdomens and proportionally

short stubby legs, even though they stood at over

eight feet tall. They only concerned themselves

with death and destruction. There hadn’t been

many ogres left after the war they themselves had

started, and Helena wondered where all these obviously

alive and healthy ones were coming from.

She couldn’t send out feelings of contentment

and peace toward the ogres because the wolves

in the battle would be effected as well.

Helena watched as waves of werewolves

rushed the ogres, the sounds of man and beasts

clashing with metal and claws filling the air. Wolves

and ogres alike littered the ground as the battle

waged below them. Helena felt the earth crying

out for her to help. She sensed the large wisteria

vines crawling up the eastern walls, searching for

her until they crested the balcony. She reached

out to them.

Her warriors quickly drew their blades back,

intent on protecting her and cutting away the

multitude of flowing vines and flowers. “No. Leave

them. They just wish to help our people.”

The men withdrew their swords and the vines

wrapped themselves around Helena’s hands,

allowing her to immediately connect with all the

surrounding vegetation. Helena called in every

bird she could reach within the area, asking them

for help. Then she called upon the roots and trees,

asking for their assistance.

Like some great symphony, flocks of birds in

every shape and size began to dive and attack any

ogre they could reach, trying to blind them with

their beaks and claws. The ground rumbled and

shook as roots as big as a man’s thigh burst through

the soil, snaking out and wrapping around ogre

after ogre, dragging them back beneath the earth

and to their deaths. Helena could see and feel

the other omegas standing shoulder to shoulder

behind the windows, sending out their strength

to boost Helena’s abilities.

Once every last ogre was removed, the roots

and trees retreated, leaving the bodies of wolves

and men littering the ground injured and dying.

Helena knew she couldn’t physically reach them all

in time, but she refused to allow them to die. Desperately,

she called on more vines. They answered

eagerly, pouring themselves over the railing and

wrapping around Helena’s body. Through them,

Helena pushed her healing powers down into the

roots reaching out to each downed person.

Flowers and vines erupted through the soil

beneath the injured, searching out their wounds

and cocooning their bodies. Helena was vaguely

aware that all fighting had ceased and the warriors

returning from the east were quickly offloading

their wounded onto the ground to be enveloped

in flowers and vines. A beautiful black wolf raced

around the men and vehicles toward the palace

as Helena pushed even harder, forcing every last

bit of healing power outward filling the vines. One

by one, the other omegas fell, and soon her own

vision blurred and she collapsed into one of her

warrior’s arms. Her aunt cradled her head, calling

for the doctor.

Aldric’s voice roared before everything went

dark.


Author Bio:

Michelle grew up with a love of reading and writing as most authors do but her desire for action and adventure led her to create worlds far different from her own. With creatures of myth and legend, as well as from her imagination, Michelle crafted entire universes into her pages where she brings her characters to life in a stunning array from shifters, witches, demons, ogres, gods, fae, fairy, and dragon, to countless more. Hold on tight as her high fantasy stories take you on journeys to faraway lands where nothing is as it seems.

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vrijdag 4 april 2025

Release Blitz ~ Gathered Sparkle by Blake Black



 It's doves and glitter with Gathered Sparkle by Blake Black! The stunning conclusion to the Glimmer & Gleam duet is out now!


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Cover Designer: NH Buchdesign




Vegas is a city of illusions, and I’m losing track of my own.


The hand I thought I was dealt?

It’s flipped.


The tricks I thought I mastered?

They’re slipping through my fingers.


And betrayal cuts deeper than any sleight of hand.


We’re still chasing a ghost of a chance. The woman we need to take down is still untouchable—her power absolute.

And the evidence we need? It slipped away with the trust I shattered.


But the game isn’t over. The cards are still in play.

And as the lines blur between friend and enemy, truth and illusion, the deck keeps shifting.


Secrets unravel. Alliances fracture.

The game I thought I was playing? It’s changing right before my eyes.


Trust is a risk. Love is a gamble.

But when the final hand is played, will I win it all?

Or will I lose everything I’ve fought to keep?


Gathered Sparkle is a medium burn, instant spark, spicy, hurt/comfort, MFMMM why choose romance. It’s the second book in the Glimmer & Gleam Duet and can't be read as a standalone.


Trigger Warning:


Please be aware that this duet contains some triggering content, including themes of grief and loss, a car crash, survivor’s guilt, and burn scars. Physical and emotional abuse are depicted, including threats, violence, gaslighting, parental neglect, emotional abuse, and body objectification.

Violence against the FMC by someone outside the harem.

It also explores self-destructive behavior, such as alcohol and substance abuse, sex as a coping mechanism, self-harm, guilt, suicidal thoughts, and emotional numbness.

The story touches on mental health struggles, including depression, panic attacks, flashbacks, and agoraphobia.

Manipulation and control are central themes, featuring forced hypnosis/coercion, manipulation, and mind games (including coerced abstinence from alcohol and Hypnotism taking part in the bedroom).

Additionally, there is sexual content, as well as depictions of sexual harassment and attempted assault. Other themes include homophobia and internalized homophobia, medical vulnerability (use of hearing aids), underage drinking and drug references, smoking, and cigarette littering. Consensual somnophilia is depicted, as well as discussions about being child-free by choice, including references to sterilization. Lastly, contrary to my other books, there is somewhat of a marriage—it’s Vegas, after all.


The magic tricks, sleight of hand, and illusions described in this book are grounded in the principles of modern-day magic, hypnotism, and advanced techniques currently used by magicians, mentalists and illusionists.

While some may seem fantastical, they are possible with the right equipment, expertise, and showmanship.

As the saying goes, a magician never shares their secrets, so let the magic pull you in.


About the Author:



For readers who crave a blend of darkness and light, Blake Black is an author who crafts why choose duets that delve into the depths of emotional trauma and the healing impact of deep connections.


Blake invites readers into a world where love illuminates the shadows.

Lost in darkness, yet irresistibly drawn to the light.


You will discover stories filled with captivating characters and intricate relationships, characterized by witty banter, intriguing alpha males, and those lovable cinnamon rolls who are certain to steal your heart, spice and happy endings guaranteed.


Author Links:


https://bio.site/blakeblack