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*I received a copy of this book for my honest review* Paladins are nothing but trouble. When Krell, an uneducated nobody with a stubborn streak as wide as the sea, hears the call from ReckNor, the capricious god of the seas and skies, the attention of the rich and powerful turn their gaze toward him. Paladins are notorious for upsetting the balance of power, to the detriment of any who don't worship their deity. When Krell stands against the might of the sea devils and emerges victorious, concern and interest turn to fear—fear of their secrets and plans being revealed and exposed, of the ruin that often follows in a paladin's wake. Now he stands in defense of a pitiful town at the edge of nowhere, even as the sea devil menace grows more dire for each day that passes. For as deadly as the sea devils are to Krell, his past choices and the consequences of his actions may be deadlier still . . . MY THOUGHTS I read the first book just a few short weeks ago and I was lucky enough to ...

*I received a eARC of this book for my honest review* From Cinderella to Duchess in this Regency romance! A wedding to save her from scandal A bride to save his heart? After the death of his beloved brother and mother, Randolph, the Duke of Elmsend, feels his life is empty. So, he’s in no mood to entertain the rambunctious Harrington family while they’re in London. Then he meets Abigail, their governess. When her reputation is in jeopardy, he does the unimaginable—propose! But whilst Randolph can offer her a ring, can he ever offer her a real marriage? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Where to preorder: harlequin.com amazon.ca walmart.com Barnes & noble Apple Books Kobo Indigo MY THOUGHTS I have been reading Harlequin books on and off for over 35 years so I have read a lot of Harlequin romance books in my life. Still, I haven’t really read many of their historical romance line and yes I do like historical romance so when I was asked to revi...

*I received a copy of this book for my honest review*   Another powerful, cultural pillar of work from author Jaurice Smiley — the creative mind behind the sensational superheroine tale, “Tourian.” This collection of short stories, however, is unlike any other… You’ll just have to read it to find out how. MY THOUGHTS I never know how to review collections of short stories. I have read each story and yes I did enjoy all of them.   Such well-written short stories that keep you entertained.   I love the gaming themes in the stories since I have played video games since I first played Super Mario in the late 1980s. If you are looking for an excellent short story collection, I recommend The Royal Gray Box. I am giving this 4 1/2 out of 5. You can purchase at: Amazon CA Amazon.com Blackgoldpublishing.com

* I received a copy of this book for my honest review *  LOVE DOMINATES US ALL London.1895. Two doctors - Miriam Clayton and John Bennett - fall in love with one another when they realise they have the same wicked sexual desires. 1896. A series of gruesome murders have gripped Soho. Their details are confessed in a damning diary. But who of the pair is committing these crimes? And what has turned their love into violence? Join Miriam and John on their dark romantic journey through pain and bondage. But, as a cruel society tests their passions, discover what can push a person to their breaking point and see how deadly love can really be. Can you unbind the secrets of the Diary of Murders? 18+ For Content Warnings please visit the Author's Website. MY THOUGHTS I don't read many historical books these days because I am just very picky when it comes to the genre but the hypnosis of Diary of Murders got me interested.  I am so glad I gave this book a chance because I absolutely lo...

*I received a eARC of this for my honest review*  ALOHA: AN ANTHOLOGY FOR MAUI Release Date: September 12   ALOHA is a charity romance collection of swoon-worthy, never-before-seen short stories from over FIFTY of your favorite bestselling authors, all with a twist of Hawaii. All royalties from the collection will be donated to Maui Food Banks and the Maui Fire Relief Fund to help support the survivors of the devastating fires. ALOHA will only be available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it's gone. AUTHORS INCLUDE: K.A. Linde, Adriana Locke, Alessandra Torre, Penny Reid, Rachel Van Dyken, Willow Winters, Brittainy Cherry, Aleatha Romig, Heidi McLaughlin, Crystal Perkins, Helena Hunting, Jessica Ashley, L.B. Dunbar, Ren Alexander, Skye Warren, Tara Brown, Tia Louise, Diana Peterfreund, Jamie K. Schmidt, Alexandria Bishop, Maria Luis, Kasey Metzger, Julia Kent, Karina Halle, Trilina Pucci, Carly Phillips, Aarti V Raman, Jill Ramsower, Amber Kelly, Eric R. Asher...

  Title: The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand Authors: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance Cover Design: Sommer Stein, Perfect Pear Creative Photographer: Marq Mendez Model: Karl Kugelmann Release Date: November 12, 2023 BLURB Rule number one for having a one-night stand: Don’t fall for the girl. After a lengthy dating slump, I finally met someone who sparked my interest. Well, first the sparks flew when we argued. Later in the evening those sparks ignited into something more. I was drawn to Devyn, in a way I hadn’t felt in a really long time. Needless to say, I was disappointed when she abruptly left after our amazing night together. I couldn’t stop thinking about her. But she hadn’t even given me her number. In a city with eight-million people, I figured I’d never see Devyn again. So imagine my surprise when I knocked on the door of an apartment in the building I lived in, and none other than my one-night stand stood on the other si...

A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker is now live!  From internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker comes the third novel in her Fate and Flame series, an adult fantasy story that should be read in series order. "You betrayed your brother to steal a broken crown." The kingdom stands on the brink of chaos. Atticus' grip on the realm is faltering, and as threats arise ever closer to home he is driven to increasingly desperate acts to hold onto power. With Islor's fate now in the balance, Zander stands to defend the Rift from the oncoming Ybarisan army. With the king's forces scattered, he must risk unlikely new alliances. And behind the walls of Ulysede, secrets wait for its new queen. Romeria knows that the paths of the hidden city will lead her to answers. But will they be enough to save the realm—or is their fate already sealed?   Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo! https://geni.us/queenthieveschaos Audio ...