Friday, January 3, 2025

Book Blitz for I Love That Girl by Hannah R. Goodman with a GIVEAWAY

 

I Love That Girl
Hannah R. Goodman
Published by: The Wild Rose Press
Publication date: January 1st 2025
Genres: New Adult, Romance

Once called the four-headed monster in high school, only to be decapitated by the disaster of coupling up, four childhood friends have healed their wounds and found their way back to each other in college—or so they thought.

Now, months before they enter the “real” world, decapitation once again is imminent by way of: a rejected proposal, a birth control fail, an almost ménage a quartet, and a secret (and-thought-to-be-impossible) hook-up. Everything explodes over the course of a Christmas vacation in Florida, leaving the survival of these four friendships, once again, on the brink.

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EXCERPT:

We locked eyes for a moment, the dim light and dark shadows between us. Her wavy sunset-blonde hair was in a messy bun, with tendrils falling around her face. I wanted to let her hair down, scoop it up with my fingers, inhale the flowery scent of her shampoo. I didn’t move a single part of me except my eyes, which traced the dotting of piercings up her left ear and then roamed across to her smallish nose that had just a blush of light freckles that matched her hair and down to her button-shaped mouth.

“Okay,” she said, her shoulder sliding out from the old sweatshirt that she cut the hood off of. I wanted to kiss her shoulder so badly, I had to put my hand over

my mouth and pretend to cough.

The blackout made the moment dreamy. I reached over and pulled her shirt up to cover her shoulder, and when my fingers made contact with her soft skin, her expression changed, softened, and relaxed. She smiled.

“I’ll get the wine.” She popped up, slid her feet into her fuzzy slippers, walked over to the kitchen area, and snatched the almost full bottle. Then she said, “Do you have a set of cards? We can play Bullshit. Remember how much we used to love that game?”

I laughed and said, “I think it was the only drinking game we knew in high school.”

“I’m pretty sure we were the only people who actually found a way to make it a drinking game.”

In the darkness, her hair piled up, she looked like a princess but also like an angel, and while I couldn’t find those words in the moment, that’s what I saw. A princess-angel with a pretty but foul mouth. The combination was exhilarating.

Author Bio:

Psychotherapist by day and writer by night, Hannah R. Goodman prefers tea over coffee, cats over dogs, and staying in over going out. Hannah is a graduate of the Solstice Program where she earned an MFA in Writing For Young People.In 2018, Black Rose Writing published her contemporary YA novel Till It Stops Beating, which was praised by reviewers for its realistic and hilarious depiction of first love, first loss, and first mental break down. Her publishing history goes back almost 20 years when she published My Sister’s Wedding, which won first place in the 2004 Writer’s Digest Self Published Books awards Children’s/Teen Division. The Wild Rose Press will publish her New Adult novel I Love That Girl on January 1, 2025.

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Audiobook Review for A Forever Kind of Love By Ellie Wade

 

A Forever Kind of Love By Ellie Wade

Choices Series Book 2

Narrated by: Chris AbellCaitlin Kelly

Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins

 


Publisher's summary

I believe in soul mates. Why? Because I have one and her name is Lily Madison.

I've loved Lily my whole life; she's all I've ever known. I didn't realize how deeply she was ingrained into the fabric of my soul until I felt her absence.

Sometimes in life, once choices are made and paths are altered, it is often impossible to go back.

I know this because I stand here with a two-carat engagement ring in my hand, waiting to ask someone to be my wife. I'm ready to love and cherish her 'til death do us part. But, there's just one problem.

She isn't Lily.

Will the choices that have been made change our path forever or can fate find its way?

 

My Thoughts:  This is book 2 of the Choices Series and I highly recommend listening to book 1 first.   I loved listening to this book.  In book 1, we heard the story from mostly Lily’s perspective.   In book 2, we hear the story from Jax’s perspective.   I do not usually enjoy this style but this book was not a repeat of book 1, this book told so much background and things that Lily would not have known about.  The reason for Jax doing what he was doing, the feelings he was having as he went through life loving Lily were explained.  I really enjoyed hearing this part of the story. 

I listened to this book instead of reading it.   The narrators, Chris Abell and Caitlin Kelly, are amazing.   They have Jax and Lily figured out perfectly.   Their voices told the story with all the heartbreak, love, and emotion that the characters and story needed.  I felt myself falling into listening and forgetting to keep moving on with what I was doing.  I just wanted to listen.  

Thank you to the author, Ellie Wade, for a copy of the book via Audible in exchange for my honest review.

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Meet Ellie Wade (taken from her website):   ELLIE WADE resides in southwest Michigan with her husband, three young children, and two dogs. She has a Master’s degree in education from Eastern Michigan University and is a huge University of Michigan sports fan. She loves the beauty of her home state, especially the lakes and the gorgeous autumn weather. When she is not writing, you will find her reading, snuggled up with her kids, or spending time with family and friends. She loves traveling and exploring new places with her family.





Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Release Blitz for My One & Goalie by Kara Kendrick

 


My One & Goalie by Kara Kendrick is now live! 


He's the bad boy of professional hockey.
She's a struggling single mom.
What neither of them sees coming is each other.

I have a reputation—and it's not a good one. I'm a fighter on the ice, a player in the sheets, and apparently that's more trouble than my coach wants on his team.

After one too many run-ins with the press, my agent sends me to small-town Starlight Bay to rehab my image. A few well-placed articles and photo ops of me coaching a youth hockey team should get me back in everyone's good graces quickly. Then I can leave this sleepy town behind for good.

What I don't count on is falling hard for struggling single mom Rachel. She's smart, funny, wildly gorgeous—and doesn't even know it. And the bonus point? Her kid's got real talent on the ice.

I shouldn't shoot my shot with a single mom, but I can't help myself. One night of red-hot passion leaves me wanting more, so much more. For the first time, there's more to my life than hockey. Now I want a chance at forever with Rachel and her son.


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Meet Kara



Kara Kendrick writes fun and flirty small-town romance destined to give you all the feels. A reformed English major, she also has a master's in counseling and was an elementary school counselor in her pre-mom life.

She loves the beach, wine, and rock hard abs, not necessarily in that order. When she's not dreaming up Happily Ever After's, you can find her chasing after her boy-girl twins, working out semi-hardish, or walking her adorable Shiba pups with her husband, who's not too bad himself.

 

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Release Blitz and Review for Mr. Broody by Piper Rayne

 




Mr. Broody by Piper Rayne is now live! 


I’ve loved Henry Hensley since I was seven years old. We’ve gone from best friends to lovers to nothing.

To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.

Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.

I promised myself a quick visit to help my family out, and then I’d leave town before he even knew I was back, which should have been easy. He’s way too busy being a professional hockey player and raising his son to ever find out.

Of course, I’m only in town for a week before I run into him, and one thing is clear from our brief encounter—Henry wants to hash out our past, whereas I’d rather forget it.

But my plan really goes up in flames when I take a temporary substitute teaching job, and on day one, his son walks into my classroom. Boom.


My Thoughts:  Hockey romance is my go-to this winter.   Piper Rayne wrote a great stand-alone book with two characters with a history together coming back together.   There is now a little boy involved so things are more complicated than just renewing a relationship.

I enjoyed the story and seeing Henry and Jade figure out what a future together could entail. Bodhi was included in each step of their future, I love the attention he got.   The secondary characters (Henry’s teammates mostly) were the perfect addition to this book.  I love how they lived in The Nest together and were involved in each other’s lives constantly but knew when it was time for space.  

Piper Rayne wrote a fun romance book with plenty of steamy scenes, so much sweetness, and great family and friends.  


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https://books2read.com/MR-B


Audio with Duet Narration by: JF Harding & Brooke Bloomingdale

Also featuring: Sean Masters, Connor Crais, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton & CJ Bloom


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Meet Piper Rayne



Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write "heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle" about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they're married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they're both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

 

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Release Blitz for Stealing for Keeps by Rebecca Jenshak

 


Stealing for Keeps by Rebecca Jenshak is now live! 


From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes a brand-new YA romance series that follows Frost Lake High School's state champion soccer team. This book will include a special inside cover.

Frost Lake High's new soccer star, the team captain's ex-girlfriend, and a dare that changes everything. 

When Austin Keller's family moves across the country for his chance to play with the prestigious Frost Lake soccer team, he's ready to seize the opportunity. But on his first night out with the team, a dare to kiss the team captain's ex-girlfriend sets in motion a rivalry that threatens his future.

Claire Crawford was once an aspiring figure skater, but a recent injury has changed everything. To make matters worse, her boyfriend dumped her. Starting her junior year, she's unsure of her next steps. One thing she knows for sure: she's not falling for the new guy. That electrifying kiss at the bonfire? Already forgotten…almost.

He's chasing his dreams. She's lost hers. The more Claire tries to push him away, the harder he works to win her over. He's stealing her heart, and he's doing it for keeps.



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Narrated by: Abigail Reno & Max Meyers


Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Z4oZWz


Meet Rebecca



Rebecca Jenshak is a USA Today bestselling author of new adult and sports romance. She writes sexy, feel-good stories with lots of swoon-worthy moments.

Rebecca lives in Arizona. When she isn't writing, you can find her cheering on local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, or curled up with a good book.

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Website: https://www.rebeccajenshak.com

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Friday, December 27, 2024

Release Blitz for The One by Marni Mann

 




The One by Marni Mann is now live! 


USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann brings an angsty, tortured hero, billionaire romance to the sizzling conclusion of the Spade Hotel Series.

They call me insensitive.
They call me uncaring.
I'm a raging alphahole ninety-nine percent of the time.

But no one really knows Rhett Cole at all.

Memories are my currency.
Regret is my drink of choice.

I’m not the guy who didn’t care.
I’m the guy who only cared about her.

Lainey Taylor.

My reason.
My why.
My one.
The woman I’ve been in love with since my freshman year of high school.

A love so strong that I had her name inked on my body when I was eighteen.
She was my fairy tale.
My happily ever after.

Until I ruined … everything.
Until she looked me in the face and told me she never wanted to see me again.

That’s the day my life lost all meaning.

Fifteen years later, she’s back, and my dead heart begins to beat again.

Every story has a villain.
I’ve held that title for too long.

When the truth is revealed …

Will I win back the one?



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https://geni.us/TheOneSH


Audio Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor & Connor Crais


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Meet Marni



USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts sexy, titillating stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotions. A New Englander at heart, she now lives with her husband in Sarasota, Florida. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop, working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling, boating, or devouring fabulous books. Want to get in touch?



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