Wednesday, October 30, 2024

READ-2-REVIEW - CONTEMPORARY - TALK WICKED TO ME (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside) by Melissa Foster

TALK WICKED TO ME
The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside
by Melissa Foster
Releasing October 30th 2024
World Literary Press


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Veterinarian and Dark Knights biker Baxter “Baz” Wicked, the most charming and mysterious of the family, has a career he loves, a brotherhood he trusts, and plans that don’t include settling down just yet. Come along for the unexpected, hilarious, and heart-wrenching ride as Baz discovers that life and love can be messy, and carefully crafted plans can’t hold a candle to ten tiny fingers and toes.

Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.

Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.

Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?

Excerpt: 
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The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . TALK WICKED TO ME (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside) . . . Unexpected Parenthood: The Most Charming Wicked Meets His Destiny!

Melissa Foster brings us back to the legendary Dark Knights at Bayside with a truly unexpected and heart-wrenching ride in TALK WICKED TO ME. This book centers on Baxter “Baz” Wicked, the most charming and mysterious of the family, who has always kept his plans—and his heart—carefully protected.

Baz's life of veterinary practice, MC commitments, and international travel is completely derailed when a frantic, pregnant woman, Emerson Lockhart, barges into his office. Instantly, he senses something is deeply off, and he's drawn to her in a way he shouldn't be. This story beautifully explores how even the best-laid plans can't hold a candle to ten tiny fingers and toes.

Emerson, weary from a tragic past, has moved to Bayside to handle her impending motherhood alone. She knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away and is fiercely determined to protect herself from that devastation again. This struggle for independence and her fear of loss creates a powerful, emotional tension with the fiercely loyal and protective Baz.

When an unexpected emergency brings them together, the passion ignites and affections run deep. However, the blurb promises that when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, their budding love will face a crucial test. Will their connection be strong enough to prevail? This is a wonderfully sexy and emotionally compelling story about a man who unexpectedly finds his heart's true purpose and the woman who teaches him that love is always worth the risk!

 

Author Info
Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

READ-2-REVIEW - CONTEMPORARY SUSPENSE - TEMPTING TESS (The Serenity Mountain, #8) by Cassie Colton

Tempting Tess
Serenity Mountains, #8 
by Cassie Colton 
Release Date: October 29th 2024
Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Devastated, destitute, and depressed Tess Ramerez is struggling to keep her taco truck, her only livelihood, afloat after the death of her beloved grandmother. Despite her financial and emotional situation, Tess does all she can to help others--even a young man who's embroiled in danger with a perilous gang.  When Tess is injured in an attempt to save him, she has no trust in the medical field or the money to recover.

Retired Navy SEAL Noah "Taco" Whitaker puts his life on the line for others, facing off against sinister criminals for Serenity Securities. He finds solace in the spicier things in life, sexy women and scrumptious foods.  And tacos top his list. The fiery, spitfire who owns his favorite food truck and keeps him on his toes with her spicy personality is an added bonus to his palate.  But when a dangerous gang infiltrates their area and Tess is hurt, he'll do anything to help her.  Getting her to agree to heal on Serenity Mountain is one of the toughest challenges of his life.  Can he find a way to convince Tess to trust him or will tempting Tess be harder than taking down the gang who threatens them all?

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“Mijo, your chicken soup tastes like boiled water with chicken grease. Have you ever heard of seasonings?” She shook her head, cringing.

“I’ll have you know, I cook for the team,” Taco informed her proudly.

“And they're still alive?” She acted as if the news surprised her.

Taco leaned over, tugging her long, silky black hair. “Heyyy. Do you think you can do better? How about this? We’ll hold a cook-off. If you win, I’ll concede and give you back your keys. Yes, I have them. If you lose, you’ll allow me to help get you back on your feet.”

She turned her head to study him. “Fine. Tomorrow, we’ll start from scratch. I’ll need my keys to get ingredients out of my truck.”

“I’ll hand them over tomorrow. Shall we eat dinner?” He stood and started to exit when he noticed she didn’t follow.

She bit her lip and held in the laughter, “I can't stand another bland meal. What did you even call what you fixed?”

“Meatloaf.” He deadpanned.

Laughter filled the air. “Then you better hurry and get it. It’s burning.”


The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . TEMPTING TESS (The Serenity Mountain, #8) . . . Spicy Tacos and Sinister Gangs: A Navy SEAL’s Toughest Mission!

TEMPTING TESS is a high-stakes, absolutely intriguing addition to the Serenity Mountain romantic suspense series!

Tess Ramerez is everything the hero needs but can't have: fiery, broke, and fiercely independent. Devastated and struggling to keep her beloved taco truck afloat after a personal tragedy, she doesn't trust the medical field and certainly doesn't have the money to recover after she's injured helping someone embroiled with a perilous gang.

Enter Noah "Taco" Whitaker, the former Navy SEAL who puts his life on the line for Serenity Securities. The only thing hotter than the spicy foods he craves is the spitfire Tess herself! When her danger hits close to home, Noah is determined to help her, but convincing the stubborn, destitute Tess to heal on Serenity Mountain is the toughest challenge of his life.

The conflict is fantastic, balancing the sinister criminal threat with the sizzling personal tension. I loved the "cook-off" challenge—it's Noah's hilarious and sweet way of forcing her to let him in! Can he find a way to convince Tess to trust him, or will tempting Tess be harder than taking down the entire gang? This book is a must-read for fans who love an alpha hero who falls hard for a resilient heroine, wrapped up in a thrilling suspense plot!


Cassie Colton is a best-selling and award-winning author of romantic suspense, military, and contemporary romance. Always an avid book reader and storyteller, she worked for one of the happiest places on earth. There, she found her love for making magic and happily ever afters.

The Serenity Mountain Series begins her author journey, detailing the lives of former military men and women who have lost their way and found peace on Serenity Mountain. Like in every story, her characters have to fight through adversity to find happiness ever after.

Like life, Cassie writes about character struggles that sometimes become dark before they see the light, but she always provides a happy ending. She believes everyone deserves to find happiness and love because it is the only thing worth fighting for.

She now lives in Virginia with her wonderful family and service dog, Leia. She enjoys gardening, flowers, cooking, and learning about beekeeping.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

READ-2-REVIEW - CONTEMPORARY - HARVEST SEASON IN KENTBURY by Claudia Burgoa

Kentbury feels less like a detour and more like a place I don’t want to leave.

Harvest Season in Kentbury, an all-new second chance, small town, contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa is now available!

I came to Kentbury to recover. 

A heart attack has a way of forcing you to slow down, even if you’re not ready. 

My family insisted I take a break from my relentless life in Boston, dragging me to this small town where the only thing on my to-do list is co-chairing the Pumpkin Festival.

Simple, right?

Then I meet Meadow—an artist with fiery red hair and a smile that feels like sunlight after a long storm. She’s juggling a gallery opening, family obligations, and town festivals, making it all look easy. But in her eyes is a woman who knows what it’s like to carry too much.

What starts as awkward small-talk turns into long hours together, decorating pumpkins, and stealing glances. Suddenly, Kentbury feels less like a detour and more like a place I don’t want to leave.

But life back in Boston waits for me, and it’s only a matter of time before I have to go. The question is—can I walk away from the first thing that’s made my heart feel whole in a long time?


The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . HARVEST SEASON IN KENTBURY . . .  Harvest Season in Kentbury is a sweet, slow, and perfect read for the fall season in small-town USA. Stressed Boston executive Raffa McFolley comes to Kentbury for a mandatory health break and is tasked with co-chairing the Pumpkin Festival. He soon meets Meadow, the fiery-haired local artist who represents the light he needs. The charming, slow-burn chemistry that develops while decorating pumpkins shows Raffa that slowing down is exactly what his heart—and his life—requires. This lovely second-chance romance is all about finding healing and a love you never expected in the most unexpected place.   


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Thursday, October 17, 2024

READ-2-REVIEW - CONTEMPORARY - VAUGHN (Broken Falls, #5) by Laramie Briscoe

Vaughn
Broken Falls, #5
by Laramie Briscoe 
Release Date: September 28th, 2024 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 

My new roommate is a hard-working, blue collar lineman–and a scorching specimen of a man–but I swear I don't watch him when he's not looking.

He's not looking, because Vaughn Collins knows that I, Valentina Brewster, have never been touched. And him? He's had more than a few rounds with the bucket bunnies.

I escaped a lifestyle where religious freedom wasn't accepted, and started to build a future for myself, when my father found me.

Now that I've decided to stop running, Vaughn wants to protect me, and I'm willing to let him do it. But the forced proximity is starting to get to us. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to hold off.

I'm terribly close to asking him to teach me all the things I've always wanted to know.

I have a feeling he'll have no problem saying yes…

Tropes Included

· small town · blue collar · forced proximity · she asks him to teach her · he's only tender for her

Vaughn is book five in The Broken Falls Series: a series of interconnected standalones following a group of friends who have become family in small-town West Virginia, and the women who bring them to their knees. You do not have to read them in order, but each book builds upon the relationships of the last.

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The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . VAUGHN (Broken Falls, #5) . . . Vaughn has stolen my heart. He is now number one in my Broken Falls heroes. We have a little more about Vaughn and his lady interest since the last time we encountered them. Vaughn was protected over her from the moment he meet her. He was there for her when she was not feeling safe. The best way to protect what you want to keep safe would be to move in with her. 

Val was young and lost in a world she had no real knowledge of. She was wanting a fresh start. She wanted to be something more than what her life had been. She gets that chance when she walks into Broken Falls. She finds a job, a place to stay, a friends, and a protector. 

Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books, with sales of over half a million copies.

Since self-publishing her first book in May of 2013, Laramie has appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling E-books Lists on Apple Books, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. Her books have been known to make readers laugh and cry. They are guaranteed to be emotional, steamy reads.

When she's not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix. Married to her high school sweetheart, Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

READ-2-REVIEW - CONTEMPORARY LGBTQ+ - EASTON (Swift Brothers, #2) by Riley Hart

 He makes me want more.

Easton, an all-new opposites attract, small town, M/M romance and the second book in The Swift Brothers Series from bestselling author Riley Hart is now available!

I’m the youngest Swift brother. The one who’s always in trouble and can’t get his life together. I wouldn’t know where to start, and ever since my twin died, I can’t bring myself to care. After my last “situation,” Dad washed his hands of me. And though my brothers should’ve done the same, they stood up for me, fracturing their relationship with him too. He’s a terrible father to all of us, but considering we’re just figuring out how to build a relationship, I don’t want them to lose him because of me.

Officer Archer Thorn won’t stop coming around either. After every screwup, every bad day, Archer’s there to offer a hand. Before I know it, we’re going to dog parks, sharing meals, and Archer seems at home hanging at my place. When he touches me, fills me, all the noise in my head goes quiet. He makes me want more, but he doesn’t know how much that terrifies me, how much I worry that getting better means breaking a promise I made years ago.

Each moment with Archer shows me how good a man he is. For the first time, I actually want to face my trauma and get over my past. Archer makes me see there’s beauty in the world and, more importantly, he makes me want some of it for myself…that is, if I don’t ruin Archer Thorn first.

Easton is a small-town, hurt/comfort romance full of heart, heat, a touch-starved MC, and brothers learning how to have a relationship with each other. It deals with themes of grief, death of a parent and a sibling, and mental-health struggles.


The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . EASTON (Swift Brothers, #2) . . .  Easton was sweet, sexy, hot, and then some. Easton Swift and Archer Thorn are some serious couple goals for those that feel like their life is a dead end. For those that feel lost and confused about how the world around them is running with out them. I was so close to just wanting to reach out and give Easton and his brothers a huge hug and words of encouragement and validation. There were some serious issues discussed and real life dealt with here.  I am looking forward to the next story in this series and the pairing. 

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