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Bargain with the Irish Devil by Fiona Murphy-review tour

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💚Bargain with the Irish Devil by Fiona Murphy-review tour💚

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 26, 2024

The moment I laid eyes on the curvy woman, I wanted her something awful. I’m not a good man and never pretend to be. I make no promises and am always honest that it’s pleasure I’m looking for and nothing more—until her. I lie to her and myself.

There was a plan when she was brought to me. Only for every part of it to change. I needed answers only she could give me. She hesitated but accepted the bargain I offered her. I tell her I’ll let her go. I promise if she tells me no, I’ll accept it. But I can’t, not when she’s lying to me and herself.

I should let her go. She is a civilian who doesn’t belong in my world and doesn’t want to be here. Except I am a devil, and I take what I want. I’ll never let her go. Now, I just have to make her want to stay.

Bargain with the Devil is an Irish mafia dark romance featuring a plus-size woman. It includes rough scenes and a pregnancy through manipulation. If such things offend you, please do not buy.

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REVIEW:BARGAIN WITH THE IRISH DEVIL by Fiona Murphy, is a contemporary, adult, Mafia romance stand alone story set in the author’s Sabatini worlds. This is head of the Chicago Irish mob Declan Kelly, and twenty-seven year old, accountant Miranda Beckett’s story line. BARGAIN WITH THE IRISH DEVIL can be read as a stand alone, you do not have to read the previous instalments. Some of the characters cross over for cohesion.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Declan and Miranda) BARGAIN WITH THE IRISH DEVIL follows in the wake of the kidnapping of our story line heroine. Declan Kelly will be using Miranda Beckett as payment for a debt but her accounting skills are what he needs the most. Believing she will be free of Declan within a matter of days, our heroine finds herself falling for her jailer, a man who is falling just as fast. As Miranda begins a deep dive into Declan Kelly’s financials,betrayal from within the organization forces Declan to take charge, invoking the ire of the people at the top.

The world building follows several pathways including Declan’s need to clean house in the face of betrayal and issues of trust. From the outset, Declan finds himself falling for our story line heroine, a plus-size woman that checks all of the boxes Declan needs and wants for his own happily ever after.

The relationship between Declan and Miranda begins as payment for a debt. Miranda becomes a prisoner in a gilded cage, a prisoner who will quickly fall for her jailer in the wake of Declan’s dogged determination and seduction. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of Tony and Dominic Sabatini, and Milos Levin, as well as the introduction of Miranda’s brother Peter Beckett; Declan’s housekeeper Aoife; Declan’s best friend Ryan, and right hand man Colm.

BARGAIN WITH THE IRISH DEVIL is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, obsession, power and control, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is intriguing, captivating and dramatic; the romance is seductive and passionate ;the characters are desperate, determined and energetic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Due to commitment issues I have lived in many different cities and my favorite is Chicago but I have managed to settle into Austin and perhaps my commitment issues are behind me.

I have enjoyed reading from a very young age and it wasn’t long before the children books bored me and I read the books my mother enjoyed Stephen King and Dean Koontz and I didn’t sleep without the light on until I was about ten.

I came across my first Harlequin by accident and it was love at first read, no one died and happy endings? It was a whole new world and I loved it.

I wrote my first story at eight and everyone died, of course. Since then I would like to think I’ve gotten better and now I’m writing the happily ever afters I first fell in love with, with some hot sex thrown in along the way.

As a plus size woman myself, I have started writing the stories I always wanted to see myself in but never did. And now I’m ecstatic to give BBWs the happily ever afters with hot Alphas I want to read.

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The Rogue (Hideaway Springs 3) by Roxanne Tully-review tour

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🧡The Rogue (Hideaway Springs 3) by Roxanne Tully-review tour🧡

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 28, 2024

JOB SEARCH – Hideaway Springs, CO
1 result.

Single dad rancher seeking live in nanny for 9-year-old boy. Must have experience, playful and not looking for a real-life love story. (Temp job – 6 weeks only.)

Hitting refresh ten times doesn’t help.

There cannot be only one job in Hideaway Springs. Not that I won’t take literally anything at this point, but the likelihood of Levi Reeves hiring me is negative zero.

And if he does, I’d be sleeping with the horses, not his house! Or he’d call the police and “finally arrest” the town Rogue for all her misdemeanors.

But that doesn’t stop me from knocking on his door. Besides, his grumpy scowls are easy to tune out when my eyes keep drifting to the rugged edges of his face and sculpted physique.

I’m hired with a clear understanding that one: he’s desperate and two: he’s got his eye on me. And eventually, his hands too. Because come nightfall, we drop more than our animosity.

Our clothes.

Before the hot summer days turn to crisp autumn nights, he’s claimed me as his. And as hard as I’d fallen, my six weeks are up.

He may have every intention of making me stay, but my past is a reality I can never escape. And I love them both too much to bring trouble to their home.

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REVIEW:Who doesn’t like a protective cowboy?

The next installment in the Hideaway Springs series; The Rogue is a spicy, single father, cowboy suspense romance that readers are sure to enjoy. While the book can be read as a standalone, for the best enjoyment of the series, I always recommend reading a series in order to get the most out of it.

Tessa is a freaking hoot! She comes off as a spitfire, but inside she has a vulnerable side she lets few people see. Having landed in a new destination (again) from her constant running, she finds herself in need of a job. And what is the only job she manages to find? Being a nanny for the grumpy cowboy who hates her. *Sigh*

Before anything Levi knew two things; one, he would do anything for his son, and two, Tessa was in trouble. The type of trouble he didn’t know, but it was trouble that he didn’t want around his kid. That unfortunately was out of his hands seeing as Jackson was half in love with her already. Slowly, Tessa breaks down his walls and Levi finds himself not only over protective of his son, but also of his nanny.

As the plot progresses, Tessa’s troubles finally catch up to her, leaving Levi to do what he does best, protect. Throughout the book, there are pieces that just brought me the biggest smile. Jackson was one of them, even more so when he is with Levi and Tessa together, their little triad family is so sweet.

Tessa and Levi work well together because Tessa needs to be treated with care, even if she puts on a stone cold front. And Levi needs to care for someone, their dynamic really makes the plot of the story more relatable. When Ms. Roxy then throws in little Jackson, his sweetness, smiles and bond with Tessa makes for some of the best reading. Very happy with the read, and way to go to the author for her latest share!

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Runaway
The Ruined

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Roxanne writes contemporary romance with strong realistic heroines and a healthy dose of angst. When she’s not writing, she enjoys hiking, baking and traveling with her real-life male hero.

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Tyrant (Kings of Carnage MC :Alabama 1) by Sapphire Knight-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 25, 2024

Tyrant is the grumpy vice president of the KOCMC – Alabama & I can’t wait for you to meet him!

She was hiding something.

I should’ve known it from the moment I saw her on the side of the road.

Hitchhiking.She was running from someone.

A monster she called him.She had no idea one was right in front of her.She was broken inside.

Yet, her demons called to mine.

I vowed to be her hero, but I’d play the villain to anyone who hurt her.

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REVIEW:TYRANT is the first instalment in Sapphire Knight’s contemporary, adult KINGS OF CARNAGE MC: ALABAMA dark, erotic, MC romance. This is club VP Chris ‘Tyrant’ Knight, and Blair’s story line.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tyrant and Blair) TYRANT follows the building relationship between our story line couple. Chris ‘Tyrant’ Knight has tickets to a concert in Las Vegas but none of his MC brothers are free. On his journey to Nevada, Tyrant picks up a stranger, a hitch hiker with no place to go, the woman with whom Tyrant will fall in love. Blair is a young woman, on the run, away from a dark and controlling past. Blair left something behind, something she is desperate to reclaim as her own but a weekend in Vegas ends with Blair ghosting Tyrant, and in the ensuing aftermath, more than the MC is looking to reclaim our story line heroine. What ensues is the building relationship between Tyrant and Blair, and the potential fall-out as Blair’s pasts demands our heroine pay for her sins.

The world building focuses on Blair’s escape from her past; her need to take back what she left behind, and the relationship with Tyrant predicated upon a lie.

The relationship between Tyrant and Blair begins on the road. Blair is homeless; on the run; desperate to stay ahead of the people hunting her down. Tyrant suspects there is more to Blair than she lets on, keeping secrets that may threaten their growing relationship. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

We are introduced to several members of the Kings of Carnage MC: MC prez Havoc, SAA Rogue, and Road Captain Creed. Everyone, including the club girls, are welcoming of our story line heroine.

TYRANT is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, family and acceptance. The fast paced, character driven premise is captivating and dramatic; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

My books all reflect on what I love to read myself. I want to venture into other genres but am taking my time. Hopefully, you’ll eventually see a PNR book or something of that sort come from me.

I’m a proud Texan who’s crazy about football. I’ve always had a knack for writing, whether it is poems or stories. I originally studied psychology in college and feel that it’s added to my passion for writing flawed characters.

When I’m not in my writing cave, I’m busy playing with my three Doberman Pinschers. I love to donate to help animals and watch a good action movie. #SupportOurTroops

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Mistletoe Ever After (The Mistletoe 3) by Nana Malone-review tour

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💙Mistletoe Ever After (The Mistletoe Series 3) by Nana Malone-review tour💙

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 26, 2024

Nothing said Christmas quite like…computer coding?

My up-and-coming gaming company was in the need of a Christmas miracle, and I planned to spend the holidays holed up in a snowy cabin, making that miracle happen.

I hadn’t counted on sharing this secluded winter wonderland with my nemesis, Cole Nichols.

The last thing I need is the sexy tech mogul, intent on buying out my company, to distract me from my goal.

But as the snow piles up outside, I can’t help but wonder if Cole might be the one to make my winter wishes come true….

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REVIEW: MISTLETOE EVER AFTER is the third instalment in Nana Malone’s contemporary, adult THE MISTLETOE romance series. This is twenty-five year old game developers Jamie Reed, and Cole Nichols’ story line. MISTLETOE EVER AFTER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jamie and Cole) using present day and memories from the past, MISTLETOE EVER AFTER follows Jamie Reed and her struggling game developing company Cyberpunked. With the holidays approaching, Jamie is heading to the small town of Hope, New York where she will come face to face with her brother Matt’s best friend Cole Nichols, but the lodge has overbooked, and Jamie finds herself spending the holidays with our story line hero. Little does Jamie know but Cole Nichols is desperate to acquire Jamie’s company, and Cole will do anything to take down the woman at the top.

The world building follows the best friend’s sister frenemies to lovers. Seven years earlier Jamie and Cole kissed, within days, Cole had ghosted our story line heroine. Fast forward to present day, Cole sees an opportunity to acquire Jamie’s struggling company but all Jamie sees is the potential for failure, failure of her life’s work and dreams.

The relationship between Cole and Jamie is one of mutual attraction but Jamie sees betrayal when she realizes it is Cole’s company taking aim at her life’s work. Cole has never stopped thinking about the woman he kissed seven year earlier but in an effort to keep the peace, Cole must come up with a plan to protect the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense.

There secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are introduced to most via phone calls including acquisitions manager Jake, and Jamie’s head of marketing Becca Long.

MISTLETOE EVER AFTER is a story of betrayal and greed, self esteem and reluctance, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is thought provoking and dramatic; the romance is spicy; the characters are desperate and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Mistletoe Kisses
Mistletoe Hearts

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Reviewed by Sandy

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USA Today bestseller Nana Malone’s love of all things romance and adventure started with a tattered romantic suspense she “borrowed” from her cousin.

It was a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana, and Nana was a precocious thirteen. She’s been in love with kick butt heroines ever since. With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own characters.

While she waits for her chance at a job as a ninja assassin, in the meantime Nana works out her drama, passion, and sass with fictional characters every bit as sassy and kick butt as she thinks she is.

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That One Time on Christmas Eve by LP Dover-review tour

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That One Time on Christmas Eve by LP Dover-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 29, 2024

Lydia Scott has always put love on the back burner while she focuses on running her family’s art gallery and caring for others. But as she sees everyone around her moving on to the next chapter in their lives, Lydia can’t help but feel left behind. With Christmas approaching, all she wants is to find love and start her own happily ever after.

Little does she know, her wish is about to come true in the most extraordinary way. Transported back in time to two different Christmas Eves, Lydia meets two men who are inexplicably connected to her life.

With mistletoe and holiday magic at play, anything is possible for Lydia. But when it’s all said and done, she must make the ultimate decision – which man truly holds her heart? Will this choice change the course of her future forever? Find out in this heartwarming holiday tale filled with love, laughter, and a touch of Christmas magic.

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REVIEW:THAT ONE TIME ON CHRISTMAS EVE by LP Dover is a contemporary, adult, somewhat paranormal, time travel romance story line focusing on thirty year old, gallery owner Lydia Scott in the days and weeks before Christmas.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lydia and Jake) THAT ONE TIME ON CHRISTMAS EVE follows gallery owner Lydia Scott in the approach to the Christmas holidays. Lydia has watched from the sidelines as her friends found love and moved on with their lives, and Lydia had always thought she would have found someone special but living in Blowing Rock means the choices are few and far between until a wish with the toss of a coin finds our heroine facing the possibility of three potential suitors, one of which she has known most of her life. With the ‘help’ of a Christmas angel, Lydia is transported back in time where she will re-experience the previous two Christmas Eve’s, meeting the men who quite possibly may change her life.

THAT ONE TIME ON CHRISTMAS EVE is a sweet and playful story line of finding love. There is little to no conflict except Lydia’s rapidly evolving love life and the three men who take an interest. We are introduced to Lydia’s sister Violet; Lydia’s best friend Hailey, and Hailey’s brother, professional golfer Jake Reynolds; university professor Max Harper, photographer Ben Davis, Lydia’s nana, Max’s grandfather John, and Margaret Grant.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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House of Savage (The Harem Project) by Crea Reitan-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2024

My father is a murderer.

When I stumble upon proof that he’s part of the Division of Silence, I run right into the arms of The Harem Project. It’s fine; that’s where I’d been heading anyway. It’s time to find my husbands.

The truth of the blood on my family’s hands hangs over my head like a shadow. I try to remember as much as I can, thinking that everything has a different meaning than what I’d always thought. I should have seen this sooner. I should have known.

It’s been two years since Silence exterminated ORKA. Two long years of silence, waiting for them to make their move. Finally, the day has come as they unleash horrifying plagues upon the worlds – both human and monster alike. Each new one is far worse than the last, leaving devastation behind as The Harem Project tries to keep up.

My name is Rue and while I know that I don’t wear the blood that my family spilled, it weighs on me to make it right. Even if that means that these few short weeks with my husbands is all that I get before the world as we know it ends in screams, bodies, and blood. I can’t let this be my family legacy.

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REVIEW:Is this the final book in the series? I’m afraid to say it is 😔 I’ve loved reading this epic journey. The books can be read out of order, but my advice (opinion) it’s definitely better read in order, as there is an on going story.

A quick rundown of the players in this book/series……

Harem Project (this was created to bring families together. You fill out an extensive application form, giving your likes/dislikes/personal information and everything in between. They then give you a portfolio of families that they think you’ll like, you then meet and discuss, if you fit, you marry and grow as a family.)

ORKA ( this organisation was created to combat the division of silence!)

Division of Silence (this organisation was formed to eradicate monsters from the world!) They deem all monsters to be dangerous!

So….. Ruri or Rue as she now likes to be called found out that her father is a leader in the dreaded organisation!! But why, when they are monsters themselves! But that’s not the best part …. (Nope 🤐) but anyway she runs off to find her husbands and make them aware of what she’s found out…..

And the family that Rue chooses …. The house of Savage (it’s usually the most dominant person that’s the leader, and the family will take that name.)

They are an established unit already…. It’s usually the “wife” that’s the last link that’s missing in the family unit.

We do focus on Calix & Koa a fair bit, but that’s not to say the others aren’t voiced and loved. We get time to interact also with Bryn & Javan, and we get to see them all come together with Rue (all except Koa and we get told why.)

The author put a lot of thought into her chat before and after the story is told. (That one of my favourite things they do in each of the books, in fact all of her books are like that.)

And so the final battle draws near and it’s down to humans against monsters! But as we find out pretty quick, humans are also a casualty and so are the monsters!

It’s fast paced story that doesn’t stop until the last word is read!

The author makes it clear that there won’t be a spin off series (there are just too many characters for that to happen.) and she also makes it clear that this isn’t a RH/why choose where the MFC isn’t the central point in this family! And if you’ve read all the stories, you’ll know that! And I’ve loved that about this series. I’ve grown to love this series (not all the books have been favourites) for that reason. The author makes no apologies for the way she writes them.

There are a few moments that might be triggers (please read the warnings) there are a few moments that made me 😢 the world will definitely change after this last battle….

I’ve loved meeting new monsters, I cheered when we caught up with previous families (they’ve got books in this series.) And I’m definitely on #teammonster in this book. It’s graphic without being gory. It’s spicy without overdoing it. But it shows you that family doesn’t have to be blood related. That even when it’s at its most darkest, there is still that small pinprick of light to show you hope.

I’m going to miss the Harem Project. But it’s on my list to Reread again and again 💜

Previous Reviews
House of Wyn
House of Igrashi Part 1
House of Igrashi Part 2
House of Agni
House of Kallan
House of Malak
House of Darkyn

Reviewed by Julie B

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Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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WHEN I FOUND YOU by Samantha Lind -review tour

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🩵WHEN I FOUND YOU by Samantha Lind -review tour🩵

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2024

I was content with being a bachelor, never planned on settling down. Why would I, when every woman in my life, starting with my own mother, always walked out and never looked back.

I liked my strict Army life—all I needed after my deployment was a vacation and time with my dad.

Then it all changed…

One beautiful songwriter.

One chance meeting.

One last first kiss.

One smile.

Her smile.

That was all it took to captivate me and send my world spinning on its axis. After that, I knew I’d never be the same.

*Previously published as Until Her Smile*

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REVIEW: WHEN I FOUND YOU by Samantha Lind is a contemporary, adult, erotic, romance story line focusing on twenty-eight year old, US Army soldier Peyton, and country music song writer Stacey Evans.

NOTE: WHEN I FOUND YOU is the re-release of UNTIL HER SMILE

Told from dual first person perspectives (Stacey and Peyton) WHEN I FOUND YOU follows the quick building romance and relationship between Stacey and Peyton. US Army Sargeant Peyton just completed a six month tour of Afghanistan, and a night out with friends finds Peyton falling head over heals for country music song writer Stacey Evans but Peyton doesn’t do relationships, having been burned in the past,and struggles with his attraction to our story line heroine. A whirlwind relationship quickly grows into something more when our couple decide to move into together, in an effort to remain close together.

The world building is easy and smooth. There is no internal or external conflict .No outside interference from family, former lovers or friends, the only consideration is Peyton’s return to the US military.

The relationship between Peyton and Stacey is one of immediate attraction. From the outset, their sexual attraction is palpable, and their commitment to one another is instant. The $ex scenes are passionate and provocative.

We are introduced to Peyton’s father Robert, song writer Lee Davidson,country music star Reese Blackwood as well as the return of Cam and Ethan (THEN YOU CAME ALONG #1), and Holly and Carson.

WHEN I FOUND YOU is a story of insta-lust and love; family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is captivating and entertaining; the romance is seductive; the characters are charismatic and almost perfect-no negative attitudes or behavior.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one THEN YOU CAME ALONG

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Reviewed by Sandy

Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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RUNNING ALONE (Mayhem Makers- Devil’s Handmaidens MC) by DM Earl

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💛RUNNING ALONE (Mayhem Makers-MMM/ Devil’s Handmaidens MC) by DM Earl -review tour💛

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 25,2024

Letting him in means telling the truth…

KITTY

Crazy. Chaotic. and Carefree.
That’s how I presented and seemed at the signing.
No wonder he fell for me,
Wanted me;
I was the perfect package.

But now, back home, in the real world,
I can’t pretend to be that girl.
My life isn’t as it seems,
There are demons from my past,
Secrets that I hid,
Stories I never told.
Now, Malachi wants answers,
Truths that I can’t admit.

We may be heading to MMM25,
Yet he can’t come, can’t know the reality.
It’s all fun and games,
When it’s Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem.
But this is my life,
And I’m used to RUNNING ALONE.

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REVIEW:  RUNNING ALONE by DM Earl is a contemporary,adult,romantic suspense story set in the author’s DEVIL’S HANDMAIDENS MC, a part of the multi-authored MAYHEM MAKERS-MMM series originally focusing on the fictional Motorcycles, Mobsters and Mayhem author’s book signing blending fact with fiction as many of the participating authors in the series have cameos including DM Earl. This is twenty-three year old Devil’s Handmaidens MC prospect Ruby aka Kitty, and tech giant/ software designer Malachi’s story line. Kitty and Malachi first met in DM Earl’s RUNNING WILD.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Malachi and Ruby) RUNNING ALONE focuses on the second chance relationship between Malachi and Ruby. Approximately eighteen months earlier, several members of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC spent a weekend at the Motorcycles, Mobsters and Mayhem author’s books signing convention in Texas,where each would meet their potential futures including our story line couple but months would pass, and Ruby and Malachi’s relationship takes a back seat to distance and time. Fast forward to present day Malachi, and his associates Freddie, Nova and Jude are heading to Timber-Ghost, Montana,and Malachi is hoping to take time for their struggling relationship but the Thunder Cloud Knuckle Brotherhood has reappeared, taking aim at our story line couple.

The world building focuses on the building but struggling relationship between our story line couple, as well as perceived betrayal: extortion; and dysfunctional family dynamics.

The relationship between Malachi and Ruby started approximately eighteen months earlier but time, responsibilities and distance threatened any permanence. Hoping to reconnect with our story line heroine, Malachi takes his time to seduce the woman with whom he has fallen in love but Malachi has secrets, secrets that may threatening any future with Ruby. There are no $ex scenes, Malachi refuses to pressure Ruby into something more.

There is a large ensemble cast of familiar and colorful secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line couples in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC and Grimm Wolves MC.

RUNNING ALONE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is dramatic yet entertaining ; the romance is sweet; the characters are dynamic and charismatic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of RUNNING WILD

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Reviewed by Sandy

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D.M. Earl is a U.S.A. Today Bestselling Author who spins stories about real life situations with characters that are authentic, genuine, and sincere. Each of her stories allow the characters to come to life with each turn of the page while they try to find their HEA through much drama and angst. D.M. finds ideas for her next story from within those around her and what she experiences in daily life. Each book has a part of her left behind in it. She lives in Northwest Indiana married to her best friend who was instrumental in the start of her writing career in 2014. When not writing D.M. loves to read, play with her seven fur-babies (yeah crazy) and ride her Harley Dyna Lowrider.

“Enjoy this Ride we call Life.” Remember we only get one chance.

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