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    Book Review: Breakup Boot Camp by Beth Merlin

    Media Type: eBookTitle: Breakup Boot CampAuthor: Beth MerlinPublisher: Firefly Hill PressPages: Paperback; 249Release Date: November 19, 2019Source: Xpresso Book ToursGenre: Adult, Comedy, Romance HDB Rating: 3* Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a heartfelt look at grief and breakups. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N After weeks of training to whip Joanna Kitt into shape for her big day, her picture-perfect engagement to her high school sweetheart is torn in two, and Joanna is left out on her perfectly toned rear end. To put the past and her heartache behind her, she sets off for two weeks at the renowned Retreat House Breakup Boot Camp in Topsail Island off the coast of…

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    Book Blitz + Giveaway: Things She’s Seen by Pat Esden

    Things She’s Seen Pat Esden (Northern Circle Coven #2)Published by: Lyrical PressPublication date: October 22nd 2019Genres: Adult, Paranormal The coven’s under investigation. Its future is in peril. And for one troubled young psychic, the coming battle will threaten her newfound freedom—and brings back a dangerous desire . . . Exploited as a child medium, Emily Adams escaped to grow up on the streets—and hit rock-bottom. She took shelter with the prestigious Northern Circle, intent on staying only long enough to get back on her feet. But the Circle is still reeling from a devastating supernatural attack and betrayal. And vengeful…

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    Book Blitz & Giveaway: Tallowwood by N.R. Walker

    TallowwoodN.R. Walker Publication date: September 25th 2019Genres: Adult, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Romance Cold cases, murder, lies, and an unimaginable truth. Sydney detective August Shaw has spent the last decade of work solving cold cases. Since the death of his boyfriend eight years ago, August works alone, lives alone, is alone — and that’s exactly how he likes it. His work is his entire life, and he’s convinced a string of unsolved cold-case suicides are linked to what could be Australia’s worst ever serial killer. Problem is, no one believes him. Senior Constable Jacob Porter loves his life in the small town…

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    Book Review: Justice Gone by N. Lombardi Jr

    Media Type: ebookTitle: Justice GoneAuthor: N. Lombardi JrPublisher: Roundfire BooksPages: Paperback; 336Release Date: February 22, 2019Source: Author Genre: Legal ThrillerContent Warning: Violence and graphic language HDB Rating: 4* Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a good who-dun-it with a serious commentary on our current justice system. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon The courtroom scenes are wonderfully written…the characters are well described and the author paints a picture of each in the mind of the reader…Strong plot, strong characters and a strong writing style that I really enjoyed. This one is a definite “thumbs-up.” Strongly recommend! I look forward to reading additional works by N. Lombardi, Jr.Kim M Aalaie, Author’s Den One of…

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    Book Review: Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes

    Media Type: Print Book Title: Chilling EffectAuthor: Valerie ValdesPublisher: Harper VoyagerPages: Paperback; 448Release Date: September 17, 2019Source: Publisher / TLC Book Tours Genre: Space OperaHDB Rating: 3* Recommended to: Readers who love snarky heroines, plenty of action, and lots of madcap antics. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N A hilarious, offbeat debut space opera that skewers everything from pop culture to video games and features an irresistible foul-mouthed captain and her motley crew, strange life forms, exciting twists, and a galaxy full of fun and adventure. Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra cruise the…

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    Book Review: After the Flood by Kassandra Montag

    Media Type: Print BookTitle: After The FloodAuthor: Kassandra MontagPublisher: William MorrowPages: Hardcover; 432Release Date: September 3, 2019Source: Publisher / TLC Book Tours Genre: Science Fiction/DystopianHDB Rating: 3* Recommended to: Readers who love slow burn books that deal excellently with climate change as an end of the world scenario. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | HarperCollins An inventive and riveting epic saga, After the Flood signals the arrival of an extraordinary new talent. A little more than a century from now, our world has been utterly transformed. After years of slowly overtaking the continent, rising floodwaters have obliterated America’s great coastal cities…

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    Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks

    Media Type: Print Book (ARC)Title: The Chocolate Maker’s WifeAuthor: Karen BrooksPublisher: William Morrow PaperbacksPages: Paperback; 608Release Date: August 20, 2019Source: TLC Book Tours / Publisher Genre: Historical Fiction / RomanceHDB Rating: 3*Recommended to: Readers who enjoy stories that feature strong women in other time periods. Add it on:Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | HarperCollins Australian bestselling novelist Karen Brooks rewrites women back into history with this breathtaking novel set in 17th century London—a lush, fascinating story of the beautiful woman who is drawn into a world of riches, power, intrigue…and chocolate. Damnation has never been so sweet… Rosamund Tomkins, the…

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    Book Review: Protect The Prince (Crown of Shards #2) by Jennifer Estep

    Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Protect The Prince    * Series: Crown of Shards #2 Author: Jennifer Estep Publisher: Harper Voyager Pages: Paperback; 448 Release Date: July 2, 2019 Source: TLC Book Tours / Publisher ———————————————– Genre: Fantasy HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are eager for more Evie, and more sweet, sweet romance! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N First, Evie has to deal with a court full of arrogant, demanding nobles, all of whom want to get their greedy hands on her crown. As if that wasn’t bad enough, an…

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    Book Review: Kill The Queen (Crown of Shards #1) by Jennifer Estep

    Media Type: Print Book Title: Kill The Queen * Series: Crown of Shards #1 Author: Jennifer Estep Publisher: Harper Voyager Pages: Paperback; 416 Release Date: October 2, 2018 Source: Publisher —————————————— Genre: Fantasy HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love vivid characters, who actually grow during a story, and fast paced action! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Gladiator meets Game of Thrones: a royal woman becomes a skilled warrior to destroy her murderous cousin, avenge her family, and save her kingdom in this first entry in a dazzling fantasy epic from the…

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    Book Blitz + Giveaway: Vampire Detective Midnight by JC Andrijeski

    Who’s ready for a brand new vampire story? I know I am. Grab this new release today and get ready to dive in to start your weekend.  Vampire Detective Midnight JC Andrijeski (Vampire Detective Midnight, #1)Publication date: June 27th 2019Genres: Adult, Urban Fantasy Vampire with a past and homicide detective, Naoko “Nick” Tanaka just got transferred to the NYPD, where he works as a “Midnight,” or vampire in the employ of the human police. Like all state-registered vamps, he gets his food delivered to his door, lives in government housing, and basically can’t sneeze without the U.S. government knowing about…