Tina B.
Flawed human, okayest mom, depression fighter, and lover of coffee. Singing, reading, and baking keep me mostly sane.
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Cover Reveal: The Silent Daughter by Claire Amarti
Happy whatever day it is now! Today I have a special treat for you, a cover for a new psychological suspense story coming in just 2 short weeks! There is something to be said for a great blurb, and this story sounds haunting. Let’s check it out! The Silent DaughterClaire AmartiPublication date: May 7th 2020Genres: Adult, Psychological, Suspense Schoolgirl missing, the ticker reads, and the camera cuts to a girl’s face. Blonde hair waterfalling over her shoulders, serious eyes, lips a little parted like she’s about to speak. That’s when I realize I’ve been holding my breath, because the gasp…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Dear Future Ex-Wife by Jillian Quinn
Happy Monday friends! Another week of quarantine and another exciting new book to get your hands on. I don’t know about you but I definitely need some escapism in my life. Quarantine life with two kids under 5 is….challenging. What better way to get away from the chaos than diving into a funny new romance? Dear Future Ex-wifeJillian QuinnPublication date: April 23rd 2020Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance I, Harley McQueen, do not take Nathan King to be my husband… I wish I could say no to this wedding. But to save our fathers’ company, my ex-best friend needs a fake bride…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Edge of Darkness by Freya Barker
Edge Of DarknessFreya Barker(Arrow’s Edge MC #2)Publication date: April 9th 2020Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense Road rash and Jack meets handcuffs and street smarts. I am a wandering disaster. A hedonist, a lover, a son, and a rebel. My name is Yuma. I’m sober enough to see the need for redemption, but too blind to realize I already found it. I am an independent seeker. An overachiever, a friend, a misfit, and a cop. My name is Lissie. I’m determined enough to find acceptance, but too stubborn to see all I need is my own. We shouldn’t get involved—all the odds…
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Book Review: Big Pickle by JJ Knight
Happy Thursday friends! Two reviews in a row, what an exciting week for me here at HDB. Thanks for your endless support for our little blog. Life gets crazy at times but I love engaging with my fellow readers and sharing recommendations and reviews. If you haven’t followed @Boutofbooks on Twitter, I highly recommend doing so. We’re in the middle of a bonus quarantine read-a-thon and it’s definitely motivated me to crack open more books this week. Now, onto the review! Title: Big PickleAuthor: JJ KnightPublished by: Self PublishedPages: 300, ebookPublication date: April 4th 2020Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance Recommended to:…
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Book Review: The Mercenary’s Daughter by Jessica Therrien & Joe Gazzam
Title: The Mercenary’s DaughterAuthors: Jessica Therrien & Joe GazzamPublished by: Acorn PublishingPages: Paperback, 286Publication date: March 31st 2020Genres: Thriller, Young AdultContent Screening: Violence, sexual assault references. Recommended to: Readers who enjoy action packed stories with lots of heart. When Special Ops recruit, Tara Kafee is dishonorably discharged, there’s only one place to go—Home. But there’s more waiting for her there than she’s ready for. It’s been four years since she’s been back and ten since her mother walked out on the family never to be heard of again. She’s determined to rekindle things with her father and keep him close.…
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Book Blitz & Giveaway: Perfect Pending by Lucia Ashta
Perfect PendingLucia Ashta(Witches of Gales Haven, #1)Publication date: April 1st 2020Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance Marla’s ancestors saddled her with frizzy red hair, sarcasm on tap, the Gawama last name, and the urge to run from her problems. Her bloodline was also supposed to guarantee she’d be a powerful witch. She isn’t, not by a long shot. Only those with magic are allowed in her hometown. Now that her teenage children are awakening, and sparking enough power to be a fire hazard, she’s headed back. Even if she isn’t ready. Even if she’s fresh out of divorce court. Home is where…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Reaper Unexpected by Debbie Cassidy
Happy Friday friends! We made it through week 2 of this new quarantine life and are finding our rhythm over here. Today I wanted to showcase a new series for you that just came out and sounds very enticing. Untethered souls, vampires, and demons, what more could you ask for? Reaper UnexpectedDebbie Cassidy(Deadside Reapers #1))Publication date: March 26th 2020Genres: New Adult, Romance, Urban Fantasy Your dead are our business. Got a loved one who’s passed? Want to ask your dead aunt where she hid that elusive will? Head over to Necro city and look no further than Soul Savers Inc.…
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Best Laid Plans and Other Nonsense
Greetings dear friends. It has been far too long since I’ve stopped in to say hello. Or perhaps it has only been a few weeks. Time feels irrelevant at the moment as days feel forever long and each day brings new information and challenges. I’m sure most of you already are, or will be soon, under quarantine orders. Social distancing is SUPER IMPORTANT so please make sure you’re following all CDC guidelines. I’m not here to be on a soapbox just please keep your distance so we can all get back to some level of normal soon. PRETTY PLEASE. Okay,…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: The Plan by Whitney Dineen
The PlanWhitney Dineen(The Creek Water Series #3)Publication date: March 10th 2020Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance Bead shop owner Amelia Frothingham has been keeping a secret from everyone she knows. She pretends to be the ultimate care-free bohemian chick, but the truth is, she’s the world’s biggest control freak. Much to the delight of her Southern family, Amelia’s life appears to be smooth sailing. That is, until bad boy rockstar Huck Wiley mysteriously blows into town like a spring tornado. Like every other woman under eighty with a pulse, Amelia’s intrigued. So when Huck starts showing up in her shop with…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Reaper Academy by Allison West
Happy Friday readers! Hopefully your week is finishing on a good note and your weekend plans include a good book or two. Today I have for you a HOT new release. What’s better than the forbidden teacher/student relationship? Why, being a reaper of course. Let’s dive in. Reaper AcademyAllison WestPublication date: February 20th 2020Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance The professor should be off-limits. But he’s hot. And I’m a bad girl. Lucky for me, he doesn’t play by the rules. Neither do I. I used to be a princess; that was before I was murdered. The reaper who took my soul.…
