TEASER: Bet the Farm by Staci Hart

Staci Hart has a brand new rom-com standalone coming February 23rd! Bet the Farm is a heartfelt, flirty story of opposites attract and I cannot WAIT to read it! Mark your calendars and pre-order your copy today!

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An unbidden laugh slipped out of me, and she softened at the sound. Her eyes traced the lines of my face with an unfamiliar emotion behind them. It was a sort of fondness, an admiration. 

“I love it when you laugh. You never laugh. Or smile. Has anyone ever told you you have nice teeth?”

“Wouldn’t you know—that’s the first thing anyone says about me,” I teased. 

With a laugh of her own, she tried to bump me with her hip, but because she was drunk, she just sort of fell right into me. For the second time in ten minutes, Olivia’s body was flush against mine. 

But this time it wasn’t just the sweet scent of her that I noticed. It was the length of her dark lashes, the endless depth of her eyes. It was that smart little nose and the valley that connected it to her lips. Those lips were full and wide, with a bow so deep and sharp, it looked like it’d been carved there by a sculptor. I could have counted the smattering of freckles on her cheeks or the creases in those plump, rosy lips, which parted just a little. Just enough for me to capture one if I tried.

Blurb

Olivia Brent has one summer to save the dairy farm she just inherited.

But there’s one problem, and it’s not her lactose intolerance.

Jake Milovic.

The brooding farmhand has inherited exactly fifty percent of Brent Farm, and he’s so convinced the city girl can’t work the land, he bets she can’t save it in a summer. 

Determined to prove him wrong, Olivia accepts what might be the dumbest wager of her life.

His strategy to win seems simple: follow her around, shirtlessly distracting her between bouts of relentless taunting. And it’s effective—if his dark eyes and rare smiles aren’t enough to sidetrack her, the sweaty, rolling topography of the manbeast’s body would do the trick.

What they don’t know: they’ll have to weather more than each other. 

Mysterious circumstances throw the farm into disarray, and with the dairy farm in danger, Olivia and Jake have to work together. But when they do, there’s more to fear than either of them imagined.

Because now their hearts are on the line, and the farm won’t be the only casualty if they fail.

Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.

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AUDIO REVIEW: The Romantic Pact by Meghan Quinn

 

THE ROMANTIC PACT by USA Today Bestselling author Meghan Quinn, and narrated by Tim Paige and Kelsey Navarro, is NOW AVAILABLE for your listening pleasure!!   

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  ✓ Road trip romance 

✓ Friends to lovers 

✓ STEAMY scenes 

✓ Football star falls for the farm girl 

✓ Romantic Comedy with undeniable chemistry 

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The Romantic Pact that I didn't realize was coming. Woops, I almost finished my review without talking about the heat level. It would have been a travesty if I accidentally skipped that. Havel and Crew were like lava... leaving everything scorched in their wake! They were definitely wiggle-worthy listening material!

The narrators really brought a pulse to Hazel and Crew. Tim Paige and Kelsey Navarro had their work cut out for them. I mean, the emotions and antics in this story have a wide range and they just poured everything into the book. The way both Paige and Navarro were able to portray their grief and struggling to heel was beautiful and might have had me wiping my eyes several times. But they also showed a playfulness that you could hear in their voices. There was a fondness that the characters felt for each other that I felt in the narration as well as the words in the story. This is my favorite type of audiobook... where it's felt in the emotions of the narrators and the words of the story. I don't think anything could have made this better in my opinion... a full 5 stars from me!

    

Blurb: 

A new standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn and narrated by Tim Paige and Kelsey Navarro... 

  I haven't seen her in three years. I haven't talked to her since the kiss. So why am I on a plane, flying across the world to spend a week with her in Germany? One word: Pops. My life’s a mess. My possible football career is hanging on by a thread. I'm driving the roads of Germany in honor of Pops with the one girl I can never have. And I’m sharing a bed with her, the girl I've measured everyone else up to, while desperately trying to not to touch her. We made a pact growing up, never to get romantic with each other - never fall in love. And I'm about to break that pact. For good.  

    

  About the Author: 

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

 

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REVIEW: The Boy Next Door by Sierra Hill

Collection: All American Boy Series 

Authors: Sierra Hill, Poppy Parkes, Evan Grace, Emily Robertson, Kaylee/Lacey, Kimberly Readnour, Marika Ray, Leslie McAdam, KL Humphreys, Nicole Richard, Remy Blake, Stephanie Browning, Stephanie Kay, Renee Harless, SL Sterling

Genre: New Adult/Contemporary Romance

The Boy Next Door by Sierra Hill ➜ January 25th

Boy Toy by Poppy Parkes ➜ January 26th

The Boy Scout by Evan Grace ➜ January 27th

The Boyfriend Hoax by Emily Robertson ➜ January 28th

Boy Trouble by Kaylee/Lacey ➜ January 29th

Review for The Boy Next Door by Sierra Hill 

I really wasn’t sure if Jordan was going to be a redeemable guy. I’m not a fan of bully romances, like at all. But The Boy Next Door is more like an enemies to lovers romance than bullies. Yes, Jordan was a jerk. He wasn’t a nice guy during his teenage years and he was too into not putting himself out there to avoid being hurt by Amelia. I think he knew that Amelia was the end all and he just wasn’t ready… not many people are ready to end their dating experiences at nearly the first one. So yeah, I liked this one. I felt like Jordan was able to show why he acted as he did. He’s really a sweet and wholesome guy. 

“When it comes to you, Lia, you’ve always made me stupid. Stupid for leaving you. Stupid for the things I said and did. And stupid now, to think I’m good enough for you.”

With a guy saying things like that, how can you not be lost?!?! And let’s be real, Amelia wasn’t an angel. They both made mistakes. They just needed to know if they were worth risking it all for something more… for something that could be wonderful. Sierra Hill is the queen of sweet and swoon. My heart was lost to this cast of characters. I had an inkling that some of the characters that were mentioned were from some of the other books in this series. This didn’t ruin any of the other books but was used to connect them, I’m sure.

I’ve struggled reading actual books over the last few months. Audiobooks I’m flying through but actually reading means I need to sit still and empty my mind for the story. This might be my third or fourth book in the last 4 months, everything else has been audio. Miss Hill was able pull me in quickly and keep me hooked… believe me, that is no easy feat as of late. 

I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.

Welcome to Merlot, CA, an idyllic all-American town in wine country where love is in the air, the boys are grown as fine as the wine and the town is a breeding ground for second-chances, weddings, and brand-new beginnings.

The All-American Boy Series gives you a taste of 15 of your favorite bestselling authors’ brand new stories in this shared world experience. All books are standalone but may include cross-over in characters or scenes. 

Grab a glass of wine, put your feet up and let us whisk you away to wine country.

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Celebrity Playboy by Kimberly Readnour ➜ February 1st

Backroom Boy by Marika Ray ➜ February 2nd

Boy on a Train by Leslie McAdam ➜ February 3rd

Bad Boy by KL Humphreys ➜ February 4th

Hometown Boy by Nicole Richard ➜ February 5th

That Boy by Remy Blake ➜ February 8th

The Boy She Left Behind by Stephanie Browning ➜ February 9th

About a Boy by Stephanie Kay ➜ February 10th

Lover Boy by Renee Harless ➜ February 11th

Saviour Boy by SL Sterling ➜ February 12th

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REVIEW: Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner

Before She Disappeared 

by Lisa Gardner

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Released on 1/19/21

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner, a propulsive thriller featuring an ordinary woman who will stop at nothing to find the missing people that the rest of the world has forgotten

Frankie Elkin is an average middle-aged woman, a recovering alcoholic with more regrets than belongings. But she spends her life doing what no one else will--searching for missing people the world has stopped looking for. When the police have given up, when the public no longer remembers, when the media has never paid attention, Frankie starts looking.

A new case brings her to Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood with a rough reputation. She is searching for Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her high school months earlier. Resistance from the Boston PD and the victim's wary family tells Frankie she's on her own--and she soon learns she's asking questions someone doesn't want answered. But Frankie will stop at nothing to discover the truth, even if it means the next person to go missing could be her.

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I have been a huge fan of Lisa Gardner for years now… possibly even a decade. I have eagerly awaited her DD Warren and Quincy’s books over time. I was really excited to see her releasing a standalone story. I found Frankie to be a great lead. I was rooting for her to unravel everything, if not to find them, then for her own piece of mind. Something to quite those dreams and nerves. I really, like really, appreciated that Gardner didn’t just make her independently wealthy for to make things easier. She gives us a broke heroine that doesn’t have her life together at all. It’s refreshing to that instead of doing what could make the story easier. I applaud her for taking a harder road there.

I found myself quickly immersed in the story of the missing girl(s). I’m used to putting the story together piece by piece and I usually have most of it together by halfway through. That didn’t happen with Before She Disappeared. I felt like I was missing so much until that last like 8%. Then I had most of it together but still not all of it. Lardner much have put this story together piece by piece because it was layered like a complex puzzle. I can’t thank her enough for working my mind and stretching my imagination! I know this is supposed to be a standalone but I wouldn’t mind learning more about Frankie and all the secondary characters. It feels like they all have some skeletons in their closets.

Hillary Huber was amazing as the narrator for this entire book. She did change her voice, she did other languages, she did accents. Amazing in my opinion. I felt she sounded authentic and I was pleasantly surprised when she was really able to step into the characters shoes and just portray them. I looked her up, she wasn’t a name I clearly recognized but she seemed kind of familiar. Sure enough, I’ve listened to several audiobooks she’s narrated. I’d happily listen to another audiobook narrated by Miss Huber.

Thank you Brilliance Publishing for the complimentary copy of this audiobook with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.

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About the author:

Lisa Gardner, a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries. She’s also had four books become TV movies (At the Midnight Hour; The Perfect Husband; The Survivors Club; Hide) and has made personal appearances on TruTV and CNN.

Lisa’s books have received awards from across the globe. Her novel, The Neighbor, won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers, while also receiving the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in France. She was also recognized with the Daphne du Maurier Award in 2000 for The Other Daughter. Finally, Lisa received the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers in 2017 for her work on behalf of at-risk children and the Humane Society.

For a bit of fun, Lisa invites her readers to enter the annual “Kill a Friend, Maim a Buddy” Sweepstakes at LisaGardner.com. Every year, one Lucky Stiff is selected to meet a grand end in Lisa’s latest novel. Past winners have nominated spouses, best friends and even themselves.

Lisa lives in New Hampshire where she spends her time with an assortment of canine companions. When not writing, she loves to hike, garden, snowshoe and play cribbage.

 

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RELEASE DAY: Wrecked Palace by Catherine Cowles

“A tortured hero, an inspirational heroine, suspense, and a slow-burn romance are the perfect recipe for a book that will utterly captivate readers. A must read for 2021!"
- Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author

Wrecked Palace, 

an all-new sweet and addictive standalone romance in the Wrecked Series by author Catherine Cowles is available now!

One night was all it took for everything to change.

From college student to guardian in a single breath.

My siblings became my world.

No time for date nights or romantic dreams.

I traded quiet weekends for sleepless nights.

Giving my all to make sure they were cared for.

But Griffin had a brokenness that called to me—one that mirrored my own.

Gruff and just a little bit reckless.

He was the last thing I needed. But everything I wanted.

Only someone isn’t happy about this new life I’m building.

Deciding to set fire to everything I hold close.

And when the smoke clears, there might be only ashes left behind…

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Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Steele by Sawyer Bennett

Steele by Sawyer Bennett

(Arizona Vengeance, Book #9) 
Release Date: December 8, 2020

A second chance may be just what James Steele needs… 

I might be one of the older players on the Arizona Vengeance, but I like to think that also makes me one of the wisest. Or at least I used to. 

Turns out, I’ve been a bit selfish. I’ve been married to hockey and my team for years, which hasn’t left much time for my actual wife, Ella. Now I’m juggling a separation I never wanted, the pressure of being a single dad to our teenage daughter, and the career I sacrificed it all for. 

While my game on the ice might be on fire, the game in my personal life is clearly lacking, as evidenced by the fact I just saw my wife on a date with another man. If I have any hope of saving the family I love, I need to re-prioritize, and fast. So it’s time for me to get back to fundamentals, just like I did when I learned how to play hockey. I’ve never backed down from a challenge, and romancing my wife is a challenge I am very much looking forward to. 

Time to put on my game face, because I’m in it to win it.

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Sawyer Bennett’s Steel was just amazing! This was a truly unique storyline, one that you don’t see very often. Actually, I can’t recall if I’ve read something similar. That in itself is a difficult feat. In every marriage, spouses make mistakes, we are just people after all. Jim is no different. He’s made so many that his wife actually separated. Ella has been playing second fiddle to hockey for way too long. She’s ready to be someone’s number one. It takes this move from Ella for him to see what has been there this entire time. Jim is determined to win back his wife’s heart and he puts it all out there. I love how he accepted everything he did or didn’t do. He’s determined to change and do better. He’s putting forth the effort but is it a little too late for Ella?

Brian Pallino has been a huge favorite in all narrators, male or female. He just has this voice that works for me. He brings out the emotions to words and gives I all. Pallino brings out the heart that Jim is openly giving to Ella. He’s in this relationship and you can feel the desperation he has to keep this relationship.  I wasn’t certain but I went and look, I hadn’t listened to Jill Redfield narrate previously. That isn’t to say she hasn’t narrated other books, she most definitely has, but they aren’t the types of books I generally listen too. However, she was on par with Brian Pallino. She brought Ella and all her confliction to life. She was really uncertain and hurt. Redfield did a fabulous job.

About the Author:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.

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