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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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April Fools?
Yeah, my house isn’t this nice either. Don’t worry. Hahaha. I think while we’re all snug at home our houses may look a little more what I like to call “lived in”. A puzzle here, a coffee mug there, that book you were reading but abandoned (with the page saved just in case) sitting on the couch arm. Yup, cozy. Lived in. Perfectly you. I can’t be the only one out there who feels like these last few weeks have a been a blur. March has felt like a month that extended well beyond its intended 31 days, and yet…
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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.…
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Cover Reveal: Enchanted Kingdoms: A Limited Edition Twisted Fairytale Anthology
What a treat I have for you today. A gorgeous cover for a spectacular set of books. I don’t know about you, but I love a good twisted fairytale. I’m actually currently reading one at this moment! This new anthology promises to have something for everyone so don’t forget to grab it while you can! Enchanted Kingdoms: A Limited Edition Twisted Fairytale AnthologyGenres: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, New Adult Fairytales, but not how you remember them… The stories you loved as a child have been twisted into wildly addictive tales that will bewitch you as an adult: enchanted castles, spellbinding magic,…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Lingerie Wars by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
Happy hump day friends! This week has been pretty darn awful in our house. Both the kids are sick and I’m exhausted from taking care of them all night. I hope you are all staying healthy out there, and for goodness sake please wash your hands A LOT. Onto happier topics, today I have a fabulous romance book for you. The first book of what promises to be an eclectic read for you romance lovers. I can’t wait to dive in! Lingerie WarsJanet Elizabeth Henderson(Invertary #1)Publication date: January 1st 2013Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Englishman Lake Benson loaned his life savings…
