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Vampire Romance

Date Published: December 01, 2023

 

 

Daniel – Reared by the master swordsmith who taught me his craft, I've dedicated my life to forging steel. I never thought about the occult, until a foreign man with unimaginable power stops at my home and forge. He takes me to Japan where I study under an ancient swordsmith. Nothing and no one, especially a woman, can tear me away from my craft, or so I think. While visiting New York City in 1927, I meet Shauna, and everything changes.

Shauna – Working the streets with only my abusive pimp Jack to look out for me is no way to live, but I don't have much choice. When a rich weirdo takes me to a ritzy hotel and offers me a way out, I'm not sure what to do. Then he shows up at Jack's juice joint with tall, gorgeous Daniel whose mixed messages make my head spin. Can a vampire swordsmith fall in love with a former pro skirt, or is all his heat only in the forge?

 

Note: Shauna's Silver Swordsmith is a short vampire romance with a stubborn hero, a resilient heroine, historical settings, some spice, violence, and a HEA.

 

Excerpt

Right now I’m between customers. I check my makeup in a cracked mirror in the ladies’ room and saunter across the main floor to see who might be lonely. I nearly pee myself when two new guys walk in. One of them is Mr. Kishida. Damn. I never thought I’d see him again.

The guy with him is enough to make a girl’s eyes fall out. If Mr. Kishida is a vampire, then this guy is one of those Greek gods. Usually older guys don’t turn me on unless they’ve got a lot of cold, hard cash, but this one—Whew. I’d do him for free.

He’s tall, though not as tall as Jack, but probably six feet or so. I’m a real good judge of men’s bodies. Hell, by now I’m an expert. His black pinstripe suit fits his broad-shouldered body perfectly. There’s no hiding the curve of muscles in his arms or the strength of his chest. It’s the kind of chest a girl could snuggle against after a long night of sex. He’s ruggedly handsome, and his sleek, ash-colored hair is randomly streaked with silver. Instead of old, he looks sophisticated.

I can’t remember the last time a guy made my heart beat faster. I’m so dead inside, or I thought I was until now.

Well, they’re not here to see me, and I’m not sure if I should just go up and talk to Mr. Kishida. Some guys get sore if you act friendly, even if you’ve seen them before.

As if reading my mind, Mr. Kishida’s gaze shifts to me. He smiles ever-so faintly and nods. I smile back. His gorgeous friend also stares at me, and I feel like I’ve been struck by lightning. Heat floods my whole body, and I resist the urge to fan myself with my hand.

I’m shoved from behind and stagger, nearly twisting my ankle in my high heels. I turn sharply to Jack.

“What’s the matter with you?” He glares at me. “Those two cats are looking for a pussy.”

Well, since Jack’s ordering me to go—

About the Author

Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she's not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.

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✱✱Book Review✱✱ Release Blast: Aloha - Charity Anthology

 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, Julie Leto, Lucy Eden, Kimberly Reese, Kayti McGee, Lauren Rowe, Pepper Winters, M. Robinson, J.L. Baldwin, Brittany Holland, Angelina M. Lopez, Jiffy Kate, Lex Martin, MJ Fields, Emma Louise, Catalina Snow, Dee Lagasse, Cary Hart, Aly Martinez, Fiona Cole, Jay McLean, Jana Aston, Emma Scott

All royalties from this project will be donated to organizations working in Maui to bring relief to the survivors of the Maui fires. We aren't affiliated or endorsed by these charities. We are authors who are helping the best way that we can.

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Momma says: 4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐

1400+ pages of romance in bite-sized pieces, and the proceeds go to charity. So, read some pretty great short stories and do a little good for an area that really needs the help. I love anthologies like this one. It gives me a good variety, and I get introduced to some new to me authors as well as enjoy some that I already know and love. I've found a handful that I'll be following from now on, and I haven't even completely finished yet. There are so many great stories here - some I like better than others, of course, but I can't say that I've read a single one I didn't like. I've been reading a story each night at bedtime, and I don't mind admitting it's sometimes hard to stop at just one and turn out the light. To sum it up, I'd say if you enjoy romance, pick this one up. Enjoy the stories as well as feel good about donating to a good cause. It's pretty much a guilt-free purchase!

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Reflections on the Boulevard New Release Blast

"Reflections of Michael" Trilogy, Book 2

 

Fictional Buddy Adventure

Date Published: 06-07-2023

Publisher: Film Valor

 

Michael's story continues from A Reservoir Man (2022) where we find him teaching at a university ready to retire. He unexpectedly meets a young man named Ron who becomes his protege and journeys in a haphazard adventure with him throughout America and Europe, each twist and turn of the road bringing unexpected adventures. The journey taken is one of joy, friendship and discovery.

About the Author

Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio taught at 7 Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

 

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✱✱Book Review✱✱ Release Blast: To Save a Mate by Poppy Ireland

To Save a Mate by Poppy Ireland is now LIVE!

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About To Save a Mate

Welcome back to Redwood University, where a power-hungry shifter wants to rule them all; and those strong enough to stand up to him must fight.

I tried to flee Redwood University, but when my father was kidnapped by a ruthless alpha, I was forced to submit. With a broken heart and wounded pride, I reluctantly followed his demands–if only to keep my father alive.

There's danger lurking around every corner, and since Alexei crushed my heart in his fist, I sought an alliance with the vampires, fae, and witches instead.

Alexei is furious, jealous, and possessive. But despite everything, I still ache for him.

But the future alpha made his choice. No matter what he says, I can't wait for a mate that won't stand by my side. I just wish my heart would get with the program.

Because there's an unknown power simmering in my veins, and a mystery I'm on the verge of cracking. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that Alpha Jones will do anything to gain more control, and that's one thing I can never allow to happen.

So, if Alexei won't save me from his father, then I'lll save myself.

*To Save a Mate is the second book in the Redwood University Trilogy. It cannot be read as a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger. If possessive heroes, who occasionally turn into wolves, and sassy, headstrong heroines are your jam, you've come to the right place. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the continuation of this exciting paranormal story.

Momma Says: 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm gonna need book three now, please! Seriously, these cliffhangers are blowing my mind - and my family may have learned a few words they didn't realize Momma even knew. The closer I got to the end, the tighter I gripped my Kindle. I mean, I already knew it was coming, Poppy Ireland had already promised a cliffy, but really? There? It had to stop there? Yeah, it's a doozy.

So, rather than give spoilers (because everyone should get to experience that cliffy without spoilers), let me just talk about the brilliant world the duo known as Poppy Ireland has created. This is a fabulous academy romance with so many colorful characters. I love Alexei and Nicole, even if Alexei is sometimes an exercise in frustration, but they aren't the only totally lovable characters in this world. So many that I'm really hoping some of them get their own trilogies because I'm gonna need to visit again. The book is wonderfully creative and impossible to put down. In just two books, Poppy Ireland has become a must-read author for me. Alexei and Nicole's journey is one of magic, secrets, and more secrets. We do get a few answers here, so it's not all cliffy, but the answers just bring more questions.

So, there you have it. I'm sure this review is about as clear as mud, but I couldn't be transparent and avoid giving away too much. Just grab it up and dive in. You don't want to miss this one. 

About Poppy Ireland

Poppy Ireland is an author of paranormal and fantasy romance. She is the fictional brainchild of two longtime friends and USA Today Bestselling Authors who like to use their freaky mind melding powers to write spicy romantasy stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

If you’re wondering who we are, well, that’s a secret we’ll never tell.

Xoxo,

Poppy

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CAN'T HELP LOVE by Claudia Burgoa - Release Blast

Release Date: May 10

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Claudia Burgoa continues a billionaire romantic series in a second chance enemies-to-lovers story that’ll leave readers laughing and swooning!

They’ll get their second chance at love… if they don’t kill each other first!

If I ever cross paths with Gatsby Spearman I might just push him from the tallest building in San Francisco.

Saying that I don’t like him is an understatement—I hate him.

The prick ghosted me in college, stole the program we created to start a billion-dollar company—oh and I failed a class because of him.

I want revenge. And I want it to be petty.

I created an infallible five-step plan to make him pay for what he did to me.

1. Destroy his company.

2. Hire him out of pity.

3. Make him fall in love with me.

4. Rip out his heart.

5. Ghost him while he’s crying from a broken heart.

Simple, right?

Except, I didn’t take into consideration the old college chemistry rearing its ugly head and bringing us closer together despite everything we do to fight it.

I want vengeance, all he wants is to flirt.

Though, I don’t plan on falling for his antics.

I’ll play this to win.

Let the games begin.

Can’t Help Love is a sexy, fun, at time angsty enemies-to-lovers billionaire romance that’s the perfect combination of seduction and sassy with a couple who live to torture each other!

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Meet Claudia Burgoa

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.  

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.

 

She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.

 

When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watches shows or movies with her equally geeky husband.

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✱✱Book Review✱✱ Release Blast: PERFECTLY YOU by Claudia Burgoa

Release Date: March 1

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa brings us a light-hearted small-town romantic comedy full of a swoon-worthy billionaire, single dad romance, and big laughs.

I need a massive break.

So long to my cheating boyfriend and betraying roommate.

Goodbye hectic emergency room and long hours.

When I get an opportunity to take over my grandfather’s medical practice in Luna Harbor I happily accept the chance to try on a new life that holds sweet memories.

But I can barely think about anything at all when the new coffee shop/bar next to my practice always seems to be having an impromptu concert.

Who sets up a coffee and a bar in the same location as a music venue?

Fisher Hannigan, Head Man Child (ok, keyboardist) of the band Too Far From Grace, that’s who.

He’s also the man who can't stop flirting with me every time we meet. He’s having the time of his life, while I’m trying to run a quiet, unsuccessful medical practice.

Even though he infuriates me, our chemistry is off the charts and I can’t say I haven’t thought about giving him a full physical exam.

Until a baby changes everything. 

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Momma Says: 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Well, she's done it again! Yep, Claudia Burgoa has given me a whole list of favorite couples, with each new book giving me another that I'm sure can't be beat. I felt that way about the first couple in this series, Mane and Nydia, and then along comes Fisher and Nathalie. This is one of those couples that I just couldn't get enough of. Thankfully, that's the beauty of an interconnected series - I'll get to see them in future books. Besides, Fisher can't be left out with his terrific sense of humor and talent for pranks. As for his love story, this book started out with a fabulous, laugh-out-loud prologue, and it didn't let up. It wasn't all laughs, but there was a lot of it, especially with the fire between Fisher and Nathalie. He's such a shameless flirt, and the banter between him and "Dr. Hottie" is terrific. There's also some angst from external sources, so it does get emotional. Of course, that's all a part of character growth, and the journey this pair takes is a sight to behold. This one covers a variety of romance tropes, but to name them all would venture into spoiler territory, so I'll just leave it at Perfectly You is perfectly fabulous from start to finish. 

Meet Claudia Burgoa

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.  

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.

 

She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.

 

When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watches shows or movies with her equally geeky husband.

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✱✱Book Review✱✱ Release Blast for PASSERBY by Britney King

 Release Date: July 22

"Roils with passion, rancor, and greed wrapped in Southern politesse... King's intricately woven mystery is sure to please fans of the thriller and suspense genre far and wide."

 

Jester Falls has always been an idyllic town. Perfect for a getaway. And what better place to stay than Magnolia House, the tourist trap's most popular bed and breakfast, run by the eccentric Channing family.

 Ruth Channing loves her family—at least what's left of it. She'd do anything to protect them.

 

But it isn't until her brother picks up a mysterious woman on the side of Route 78 that Ruth realizes how many definitions the word anything can have.

 

Everything about Ashley Parker rings false: her past, her profession, even her name. Most worryingly of all, her reluctance to leave. 

When guests start disappearing, it's clear there's more at stake than just the family business… a lot more.

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Momma Says: 4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐

Once again, Britney King lures me in and keeps me hanging on from the very first sentence. I'll admit that I was a bit confused while reading the first few chapters as I tried to figure out the who and what of the storyline. In most cases, that confusion would be enough to irritate me, but as always with this author, the writing is so thoroughly compelling that I wanted to know more about this place and these people. Even when I didn't completely understand where it was all going, I wanted to, and past experience with King told me we'd get there soon enough. And, of course, we did. When things start moving, they really move. I started this book curled up in my recliner. As the tension rose, so did I, and by three-quarters of the way through, I was sitting on the edge of my seat, telling the family to order pizza for dinner, and ignoring everything else until I made it to the last page. Yes, I'm purposely leaving out story details because I won't give away the book's secrets. Just keep in mind that even if you're a little confused in the beginning, keep pushing forward because it will all come together and make sense soon enough. This story completely messed with my mind and I wouldn't expect anything less from this author. Another twisted and twisty thriller that I won't soon forget. 

Meet Britney King

Hello. I’m Britney. 

 I live in Austin, Texas with my husband, children, a dog named Gatsby, one ridiculous cat, and a partridge in a pear tree.

 When I’m not wrangling the things mentioned above, I write psychological, domestic, and romantic thrillers set in suburbia.

Currently, I’m writing three series and several standalone novels.

 

The Bedrock Series features an unlikely heroine who should have known better. Turns out, she didn’t. Thus she finds herself tangled in a messy, dangerous, forbidden love story and face-to-face with a madman hell-bent on revenge. The series has been compared to Fatal Attraction, Single White Female, and Basic Instinct.

 

The Water Series follows the shady love story of an unconventional married couple—he’s an assassin—she kills for fun. It has been compared to a crazier book version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Also, Dexter.

 

Around The Bend is a heart-pounding standalone, which traces the journey of a well-to-do suburban housewife, and her life as it unravels, thanks to the secrets she keeps. If she were the only one with things she wanted to keep hidden, then maybe it wouldn’t have turned out so bad. But she wasn’t.

 

The With You Series at its core is a deep love story about unlikely friends who travel the world; trying to find themselves, together and apart. Packed with drama and adventure along with a heavy dose of suspense, it has been compared to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Love, Rosie.

 

The Social Affair is an intense standalone about a timeless couple who find themselves with a secret admirer they hadn’t bargained for. For fans of the anti-heroine and stories told in unorthodox ways, the novel explores what can happen when privacy is traded for convenience. It is reminiscent of films such as One Hour Photo and Play Misty For Me. Classics. 🙂

 

Without a doubt, connecting with readers is the best part of this gig. If you’d like to connect, shoot me an email. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, and occasionally on Twitter.

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✱✱Book Review✱✱ Release Blast: SUMMER LOVE Anthology

Release Date: June 1

 

A Steamy Small Town Romance Anthology

Summer. Small town. Steam.

Every story has it.

This charity anthology includes fourteen *NEW* novelettes for you to binge! Whether you’re a fan of friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, brother’s best friend, age gap, insta love, cowboys, fake relationships or love later in life—one of these stories has what you’re craving.

All proceeds will be donated to The Women’s Venture Fund, an organization that supports female run small businesses.

This collection is available for a limited time only so one-click now for a great cause. You just found this summer’s beach read!

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Momma Says: 4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐

750+ pages, 16+ hours of reading time, 14 terrific authors. Those are some impressive numbers, and this anthology certainly lives up to them. There were several authors included that I'd read before, and a few that I got to check out (and they'll now be on my list to see what else they have to gobble up). I love small town romance, and steamy small town romance is even more scrumptious, so this Summer Love Anthology was a must read for me. The tropes run the gamut, and there is a little something for everyone, so it's easy to recommend to any romance reader. Whether you binge straight through, or do what I did and read one story each night before bed, I can't imagine anyone not finding something to like about this book. The stories are novelettes, and a lot of them are tastes of this world or that one from the different authors. It's a nice way to get a sample of a series without a big investment. My problem is that now I need to make several investments. And, as if getting so many fun couples to root for isn't enough, this anthology is also for charity, so it's a win-win. 

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Claudia Burgoa 

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Erika Kelly 

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Kim Law 

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Release Blast: In Pieces by Michelle Brown

The In Pieces Duet by Michelle Brown is now LIVE!!!

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In Pieces is a novella duet. Each novella follows a different couple.

From the dark heart of Michelle Brown comes a story of love, struggle, and second chances at getting things right.

Missing Pieces

He left for deployment, and I waited for him to come home. When he did, it wasn’t as perfect as I imagined. He left a piece of himself out in the desert which he’ll never get back. I was his world until everything changed in the blink of an eye. Now he wants me back, but what happens when he finally sees what he’s been missing?

Shattered Fragments

The good guy always finishes last. The good girl always wants the bad boy. This happens more times than I can count.

She left me when I enlisted, said it was too hard. Well, now she’s back and this time I’m walking away.

My scars go deep, so deep they can’t be seen on the outside. If she cares enough maybe she will fix those shattered pieces. Maybe I will finally have the family I want.

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Michelle writes in multiple genres such as Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Horror Fiction, and many more. She lives in a small town located in North Carolina, USA. A wife and mother, she writes stories that will break your heart only to put it back together again, just a bit bloodier. Michelle also co-writes with a close friend under the pen name Ally Michelle.

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