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God of Vengeance (Kings of Mafia 5) by Michelle Heard-review tour

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🩷God of Vengeance (Kings of Mafia 5) by Michelle Heard-review tour🩷

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 26, 2024

I was born into the Cosa Nostra, so I’ve always known an arranged marriage loomed in my future.

When the Capo dei Capi of the Cosa Nostra comes to Sicily to give his approval for his cousin, Stefano, to take me as his bride, I know my fate is all but sealed. Marrying Stefano is the last thing I want, but being a woman, I don’t have a say in the matter.

Damiano Falco is merciless and rules the Cosa Nostra with an iron fist. Everyone fears him and won’t dare go against him.
I’m still trying to accept that I’ll have no choice but to marry Stefano when Damiano utters the last word anyone expects to hear.

“No.”

He doesn’t give his approval, nor does he offer any explanation.

But if I think his refusal will set me free, I have another thing coming. Instead, my bags are packed, and within hours, I find myself sitting on a private jet with the head of the Costa Nostra.
The ruthless man doesn’t tell me anything, and I have no idea what my future holds.

To say I’m terrified is the understatement of the century.

•••••

REVIEW:God Of Vengeance is book five in the Kings of Mafia series by Michelle Heard. This book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series.

Gabriella di Bella is a 23-year-old mafia princess. She wasn’t raised as a princess though, in fact her life was nothing but traumatic. Her family raised her for one purpose – to arrange a marriage that benefited them. And that is where the story begins. Gabriella is set to marry Stefano Ferraro, well, that is if the Capo dei Capi of the Cosa Nostra approves it. The approval must come from Damiano Falco himself. Damiano is in charge of the entire Cosa Nostra at 38 years old. When Gabriella finds out that Damiano is coming to her home to give her family approval to marry her off, she is scared. She has heard stories of the brutal man Damiano is.

But Gabriella doesn’t want to marry Stefano, the abuse she has received all her life is already continuing with him before they are even engaged. Stefano is in his late 40’s, and not once has he ever offered Gabriella a smile or a kind word. The last thing she wants is to marry him. When Damiano arrives to discuss the arranged marriage, he sees exactly how Gabriella has been treated by both her family and her betrothed.

The last thing he wants it to allow Stefano to marry her. Damiano has other plans. Once he denies the approval for the marriage, he decides to take Gabriella away from her family and will find someone else within the Cosa Nostra to marry her. She is of course a Mafia Princess and deserves to be treated as such.

But his plan doesn’t go quite how he wants it to. The man he had thought would be perfect for Gabriella has already set his sights on someone else. Now he must decide what to do with her. He knows he can’t return her to her family with how they treated her. He will never approve her marriage to Stefano. With every passing day he watches Gabriella acclimate to life in his world, in his home. When he can no longer deny his feelings for her he must decide what to do with her. Will she ever be able to love him being that he is one of the most ruthless men in the Cosa Nostra?

Gabriella is a strong-willed survivor. She has spent her life suffering abuse at the hands of her family. But she will not allow them to see her weak.
Standing tall in the face of the abuse they doled out; she knows her life had a bigger purpose than marrying Stefano.

So when the leader of the Cosa Nostra takes her with him she doesn’t protest too much. Although he is dark and dangerous walking, she has no idea what he has in store for her. But she does know he is the most intriguing man she has ever met. And as her feelings for him grow, she wonders if he could ever feel the same towards her.

I absolutely loved this story. Damiano was dark, brooding and death walking. He was the most terrifying and intimidating of all the Cosa Nostra.
I enjoyed his character immensely. I loved the slowness of the build of their relationship. And how long it took him to admit he had feelings for Gabriella. I loved reading how Gabriella came into her own and how she realizes her role and what she will be within the Cosa Nostra.
An amazing read if you love mafia romance. Can’t recommend this entire series enough.

Please heed the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tempted by the Devil
Craving Danger
Hunted by a Shadow
Drawn to Darkness

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Reviewed by Erin K

 

Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she’s always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.

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THE ROCKER’S MUSE by Penelope Ward-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 26, 2024

No one but me knew why I was actually in the California desert that day.
Nestled deep within the desolate, rocky area was a recording studio.
When a door suddenly opened, a man mistook me for someone he was supposed to be interviewing for a job.
The next thing I knew, I was whisked inside.
The position? An assistant on the upcoming tour for one of America’s most famous rock bands.
Pretty exciting opportunity for a twenty-two-year-old, just out of college.
Not surprisingly, I bombed the interview.
When I ended up mistakenly walking into the men’s room on my way out, I struck up a conversation with a stranger—not realizing it was the lead singer, Tristan Daltrey.
He seemed to like the fact that I had no idea who he was, that I saw him as a normal person.
That night, I got a call offering me the job.
So began my complicated story with Tristan.
Millions of women loved him.
Yet for some reason, after the shows, he only wanted to hang out with me.
Late-night talks. Casual dinners in his hotel room.
I wasn’t supposed to be fraternizing with the band’s frontman.
Despite our fifteen-year age difference, Tristan and I had a connection.
But I had a secret.
One that would eventually lead to my leaving the tour.
And one that would lead Tristan and the band straight to the small town where I came from.

••••

REVIEW: THE ROCKER’S MUSE by Penelope Ward is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic, rock romance story line focusing on thirty-eight year old, rock star Tristan Daltrey, and twenty-two year old, assistant Emily Applewood.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Emily and Tristan) THE ROCKER’S MUSE follows the building relationship between our story line couple. Emily Applewood was desperate to speak to Tristan Daltrey, a man she didn’t know, much less, didn’t have any idea about his music or his life but Emily finds herself interviewing for the position of the band’s assistant wherein she will discover the mutual attraction between herself and the lead singer. As Emily’s time with the band means more time with our story line hero, Emily knows that the secret she had so desperately tried to reveal is about to pull her away from the man with whom she is falling in love. Months will pass, each will find someone else, yet Emily knows it is time to confront the man with the secrets she has kept far too long.

The world building focuses on the band Delirious Jones, and the growing relationship between our story line couple but Emily has a secret, and suspects, her secret may destroy the man with whom she is falling in love.

The relationship between Emily and Tristan is an age-gap romance between band assistant and rock star singer. Tristan finds himself pull into the home-spun aura that is our story line heroine but Emily is about to break Tristan’s heart with the secret she knows. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

We are introduced to the members of the band:bass player Ronan Barber and drummer Atticus Marchetti, and tour photographer Layla, as well as Emily’s mother Terry Applewood. Here’s hoping the author has plans for every member of the band.

THE ROCKER’S MUSE is a story of secrets and lies, family and friendships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is emotional and engaging; the romance is seductive ; the characters are sassy and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor, before switching to a more family-friendly career. She is the proud mother of a beautiful 11-year-old girl with autism and a 9-year-old boy. Penelope and her family reside in Rhode Island.

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The Air I Breath by Laramie Briscoe-review tour

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💜The Air I Breath by Laramie Briscoe-review tour💜

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date Ausust 23, 2024

I’m the hottest tight end in the league, and I’m ready to shoot my shot…

Blake

Nine years playing professional football for the Nashville Warriors has taught me a lot. I’ve learned not everyone is your friend, the fans can and will turn on you, and most importantly when you find love? You’ve got to grab it with both hands and never let it go.

I’ve had a crush on pop star Willa for years, but I was in a long-term relationship. When my ex and I break up and Willa makes a tour stop near one of our games, the stars align.

I’m only expecting to talk to her for a few minutes and explain how much I admire her. Instead, we’re hooked up by mutual friends, and as they say, chemistry as electric as ours? It can’t be denied.

Willa

I’m a fresh off the end of a long-term relationship. I’ve taken the required time that women like me need when our hearts are broken, and now I’m ready to get out and play the field again.

The only thing is; I don’t expect “the field” to mean with an actual professional athlete.

But when I meet Blake Whitfield, I know my life is never going to be the same. Late nights, early mornings, public outings, and the opinions of every person around us isn’t enough to discourage this love story.

As they say; let the games begin…

••••

REVIEW:Laramie Briscoe has dropped another knockout! The Air I Breathe is a spicy celebrity, sports romance filled with angst, drama and second chances.

Willa is a pop-star, think T-Swift on overload if that’s possible, she does what she does and lives her life wild and free like she has always wanted to. Music is in her blood and the connection with it and her fans means everything to her. However, with every great song-writer there comes a past attached to it, and normally one with many stories. With her past, Willa has become cautious and guarded, agreeing to the type of meet up she does is out of character for her, but one she hopes will be a good thing.

Little does she know, it’s going to turn her whole life topseturvey.

Willa and Blake (who is such a sweetheart by the way!) are a match made in music heaven! This book was a kick in the pants with the laughter, and for once I can really say that listening to a killer music playlist while reading really did justice to the book. Willa and Blake try to manage a relationship in the public eye, and slowly start to realize how difficult it really can be. Everyone wants so much from them, their time, energy, music, love, they both love who they are and after some serious soul searching decide to make a true go at their relationship.

Blake and Willa had such great chemistry and banter and I think that is what had me coming back for more with each page. The Air I Breathe is a very happy go lucky, fluff book that had me grinning like an idiot while I was reading and frankly it was just happy, and sometimes that is all a reader wants in a book.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books.

When she’s not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix.

Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband and an adorable dog named Gus.

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Enticing Her Love by Melissa Foster-review

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Enticing Her Love (Steeles at Silver Island 6) by Melissa Foster-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 21, 2024

Pro: Stuck sharing a bed with my hot, broody boss
Con: He’s trying to get me fired

Discovery Hour reporter Sutton Steele spends her days trying to keep her job, while her insanely hot, infuriating boss, Flynn Braden, would love nothing more than to see her gone. When their assignment goes awry and they’re stuck in a remote location with only one bed, the only thing hotter than their emotions is their explosive chemistry. Come along for the fun, sexy ride as Sutton and Flynn discover there’s a fine line between love and hate.

If you love dislike-to-love, forced proximity romances, you won’t want to miss Enticing Her Love. Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless. Fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles. They have a penchant for pranks, a passion for loyalty, and a trunk full of secrets. All Steele novels may be enjoyed as standalone romances.

••••••

REVIEW:ENTICING HER LOVE is the sixth instalment in Melissa Foster’s THE STEELES AT SILVER ISLAND erotic, romance series, a spin off from and set in the author’s numerous interconnected series. This is reporter Sutton Steele, and thirty-four year old journalist Flynn Braden’s story line. ENTICING HER LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from omniscient third person perspectives (Flynn and Sutton) ENTICING HER LOVE follows Sutton Steele and Flynn Braden as there are tasked with journalling a three day survival outing in the Amazon rainforest but Sutton and Flynn’s relationship is questionable at best. Flynn Braden is Sutton Steele’s immediate supervisor, and Sutton is always on the receiving end of negative feedback and unworthy comments. Flynn knows the trip to the Amazon will be dangerous on many levels but none more so dangerous then his reluctant attraction to our story line heroine. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Flynn and Sutton, and the potential fall-out as their time together in the Amazon comes to a close, and they go back to being boss and employee.

The world building focuses on the contemptuous relationship between our story line couple, and the ‘forbidden’ work place romance that could get them both fired. Sutton has no idea as to why Flynn is so combative and negative towards our story line heroine but three days together means coming to terms with what is happening and why.

The relationship between Flynn and Sutton is an enemies to friends to lovers. Seventy-two hours together wherein the couple recount almost every character and couple we have met over the past several instalments. Sutton quickly discovers that Flynn has been hiding his attraction behind his angry façade, an attraction that our couple take to the next level in the Amazon jungle. The $ex scenes are provocative and seductive.

Once again, there is a very large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including family, friends, acquaintances and co-workers.

ENTICING HER LOVE is a story of misunderstanding and miscommunication; family and friendships, relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is endearing, captivating and entertaining; the romance is intense; the characters are belligerent, infuriating, animated and charismatic.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tempted by Love
My True Love
Caught By Love
Always Her Love
Wild Island Love

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction 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 and new adult romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex relatable issues.Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name Addison Cole.Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!

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Forbidden Romeo (Shattered Hearts 3)by Katana Collins-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date 17, 2024

A pair of star-crossed lovers take their lives? No offense, Shakespeare… but not this time. Not if I have any say over it.

Love is a four-letter word in Holden Dorsey’s family.

And I finally see why. For once, all the secrets locked away in this family surface. All the betrayals.

On the eve of our Broadway debut together, Holden’s ex comes back into the picture to drop the biggest secret of all.

She thinks she can ruin everything. The show. My career. My relationship.

But the only thing that would be more tragic than losing Holden… would be losing myself.

This time, I’m rewriting my ending. I refuse to fall on that knife for anyone ever again.

This time, Juliet not only lives… but she thrives.

•••••

REVIEW:This is the third and final book in the Shattered Hearts trilogy, and you do need to read in order with this one.

Holden and Kate have been through a lot! But can they really come back from this last event?

I’ve loved reading these books, they’ve been a real rollercoaster ride, with betrayal pain and sorrow at every turn, we see each others points of view. I really liked the diary entries, it’s not something you read every day. (Especially from the males point of view.)

There are twists and turns that will keep you reading until the last word. Moments that will have you thinking of the couple at odd moments of the day.

Their happy ever after took three books, and with each book you had to wonder if it would ever work! Both thinking they were saving each other. Didn’t that realise, that together they were better and stronger.

I liked how Holden became stronger with dealing with his parents, (they really weren’t the loving and supportive parents for Holden!) and Kate went after her dream of becoming an actress.

Yes, it’s a little like Romeo and Juliet, but they didn’t get a second chance at happiness. Kate and Holden did.

If you like your story with drama/betrayal/sorrow/miscommunication and a few plot twists, then this book/series is for you.

CLICK HERE for Julie’s review of BROKEN ROMEO

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Reviewed by Julie B 🦋

There are moments in life when the world slows down like a movie. Moments that I know, no matter what, will replay in my head over and over, imprinting on me.
Sometimes they’re moments I never want to forget. Other times, like now, I just know I’ll have to live this nightmare over and over again.
So when the beautiful brunette exits out of Holden’s dressing room, I know in my gut she’s going to change my life irrevocably. She’s wearing jeans, a simple button down top, and a nervous smile as she glances between Missy and me. “I thought we were meeting with Holden?” the woman asks.
“We will,” Missy says calmly. “But first, I wanted you to meet Kate. Kate, this is Megan.”
Confused, I give the woman a slight nod as a hello. Who is she? Why is Missy bringing her out to meet me now?”
“Katherine?” Holden’s voice on the phone tries to get my attention, but my focus is locked on Megan and I can’t bring myself to answer him. “Katherine, please,” Holden begs. “Are you there?”
Megan opens her mouth to speak, regret seemingly washing over her features. “I really think we should wait for Holden in the other room.”
We.
Right then, a young boy steps out from behind her frame. He must be about eight years old or so.
He has Holden’s dark hair. Holden’s high cheekbones. And most notably, his amber brown eyes.
“Megan,” I whisper. As in Holden’s ex-girlfriend.
I drop the phone to my side as Megan shuffles herself and the little boy backwards toward Holden’s dressing room.”
Missy leans in behind me, whispering, “Can’t you just see the headlines? A Comedy of Errors: The Secret Lovechild of Holden James!” I squeeze my eyes shut against the burning pain in my sinuses as she adds, “All you have to do is give me your part and all this can go away.”
Only it can’t go away. It won’t. Because I’ll always know the truth.
This… this changes everything.”

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Katana Collins is a USA Today bestselling author of over twenty novels, novellas, and comic books in a variety of genres. She is most known for her sensual contemporary romances and her wildly popular comic book— Batman White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn with DC Comics.

When she was younger and stole her mother’s Harlequins to read beneath the covers with a flashlight, she wanted to read about the tough as nails heroine. The perfectly imperfect girl with quirks and attitude and sass. And the anti-heroes who were anything but “Prince Charming.” Forget the knight on a white horse … she wanted the bad boy on a motorcycle.

An avid animal lover, she lives in Portland, Maine with her kind of mean cat, derpy lab-pitt mix, mellow chihuahua, and very not mellow cairn terrier puppy. Oh, yeah… there’s a husband somewhere in that mix, too.

She can usually be found in a coffee shop with her nose buried in a laptop wearing fabulous (albeit sometimes impractical) shoes.

She loves connecting with book lovers like herself, and fellow sassy storytellers, so feel free to drop her an email, visit her on her website. She also loves connecting on Instagram, Facebook or in her reader group, Kat’s Kittens! 

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Scarred Souls (TEAM Zulu 4) by Julie Weaver-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 22, 2024

Vaughn

The macabre tattoos concealing my scars deliver a clear warning. They scream that I’m vicious, unhinged, and to stay the hell away. My venomous tongue only reinforces that message.

Which means I’m the worst guy on my black ops team to babysit a cartel princess.
Once she spills the location of her father’s hideout, my team will take him down, and she’ll be free. Adiós. Good riddance.

Except her amber eyes, sassy mouth, and sinful curves draw me in like a siren’s song. And when guarding her becomes an unhealthy obsession, it’s clear the defiant little minx is working her way under my ruined skin.

But I can’t risk letting her get close. If she touches me, I could break her.

Hope

I have a new identity, a new home, and a new peaceful life in a seaside village. All of it will come crashing down if the cartel discovers I’m still alive.

Then he sweeps into my world like a bad omen. Huge. Menacing. The Grim Reaper in the flesh. I tell myself the shiver his piercing dark eyes sends through my body is from fear, but my erratic heartbeat calls me a liar.

The worst part? He knows who I am, he knows what I’m hiding, and he’s not leaving my side until I submit to every one of his demands. In an ironic twist of fate, Grim might be the only thing standing between me and the dangerous men I’ve escaped.

He says he’s broken, that one touch of his scarred flesh will unleash a crazed beast. But I don’t believe my lethal protector would ever hurt me.

And I’ll do whatever it takes to tear down his walls and prove it.

••••••

REVIEW:SCARRED SOULS is the fourth instalment in Julie Weaver’s contemporary, adult TEAM ZULU erotic, romantic suspense series, and the first book in Vaughn and Hope’s duet. This is former US Navy/Special Ops members Vaughn Decker, and Hope Lopez’ story line. SCARRED SOULS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hope and Vaughn) SCARRED SOULS follows Vaughn Decker on his latest assignment in Mexico, hunting down the head of a Mexican Cartel, a man involved in human trafficking, drugs and weapons but Vaughn never expected to come face to face with a woman who has seen her own fair share of abuse and torture, a woman whose own secrets run dangerous and deep. Enter Hope Lopez, bartender and dog rehabber, and the woman with whom Vaughn will fall in love. As Vaughn struggles with his attraction to the woman whose own life is spiraling out of control, Hope’s only chance is to trust our hero, or run for her life.

The world building focuses on several pathways including the brutal history that destroyed Vaughn’s faith in humanity, and Hope’s belief in family and love. As the search for the heads of the Mexican Cartel continues, the need to stop the distribution of weapons and drugs, and the abduction of women and children is foremost on their mind. More or less on his own, Vaughn quickly discovers not all is as it appears to be, and he too must learn to trust a woman whose keeping secret a threat to them all.

The relationship between Vaughn and Hope begins acrimoniously. Hope is not whom she claims to be, and in this, Vaughn struggles with the reality of what is . In hiding from her past, Hope believes she is a target, and Vaughn may be the man to destroy her heart. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited although there are numerous tertiary side characters throughout. We are introduced to Hope’s best friend and physician Daphne, as well as the return of Brandon and Sage (The Payback #2).

SCARRED SOULS is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, friendships and acceptance, tragedy and survival. The premise is haunting and captivating; the romance is spicy; the characters are desperate and determined.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Hit
The Payback
The Heist

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Reviewed by Sandy

Julie Weaver is a RWAus Emerald Award winner and author of spicy, action-packed romantic suspense novels.
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Broken Pact (Avalon Falls 1) by Penelope Black-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 22, 2024

Jasper Devereaux: The Reapers’ golden boy, my ex-boyfriend, and the first man to truly break my heart.
Oh, and now he’s my fake boyfriend.

He insists a fake relationship is the best solution to our problems. My persistent ex will back off, and his mom will stop trying to set him up on blind dates.

The rules are straightforward: act like we’re in love in public only, don’t let the lines blur, and whatever we do, don’t fall for each other. Again. Every touch feels too real, every kiss reminds me of what we once had, and sticking to our rules becomes nearly impossible.

Our little charade is the hottest gossip in Avalon Falls, but as the sparks between us reignite, a chilling string of m*rders rocks our town, adding danger to the mix.

Pretending to date Jasper was supposed to be a temporary fix. But as the danger closes in, I realize my heart—and maybe even my life—might be on the line.

•••••

REVIEW:BROKEN PACT is the first instalment in Penelope Black’s contemporary, adult AVALON FALLS erotic, romance series, a spin off, set in the author’s ROSEWOOD series. This is Rosewood Reapers’ MC member Jasper ‘Jagger’ Devereaux, and twenty-eight year old, bakery owner Coraline Carter’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 (Jasper and Coraline) BROKEN PACT follows the second chance relationship between our story line couple. Years earlier, Jasper Devereaux unknowingly broke Coraline Carter’s heart, pushing away the woman with whom he would fall in love. Fast forward to present day, Coraline’s new business is threatened, her ex wants her back,and Jasper is determined to claim Coraline as his own. Offering a fake relationship, Jasper becomes Coraline’s guardian and protector but someone else is waiting on the sidelines determined to destroy our story line heroine. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Coraline and Jasper, and the potential fall-out as the past refused to let go, threatening the safety of the woman Jasper’s loves.

The world building follows several paths including Coraline’s tempestuous relationship with her family, and the rekindling romance with our story line hero. Meanwhile, Jasper is focusing on protecting the woman he loves but his own father’s past is determined to take charge. There is a possible serial killer in Avalon Falls, and there may be a connection to our story line couple.

The relationship between Jasper and Coraline is second chance romance. Coraline saw what she wanted to see, pushing Jasper out of her life. Determined to claim Coraline as his own, Jasper is taking precautions when Coraline’s past refuses to let go. The $ex scenes are passionate and provocative but I struggle with the use of a certain four-letter word.

We are introduced to Coraline’s extended family including her brothers Beau and Graham, their parents Hazel and Lucas Turner, as well as Jasper’s best friend Hawke, the local ‘Golden Girls’, and Coraline’s ex Grant. The requisite evil has many faces.

BROKEN PACT is a story of obsession and madness, betrayal and determination, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is twisted and engaging ; the characters are animated and stubborn; the romance is fated and spicy.

I want to add, I am not sure if this is an MC series, or a series with an MC side story as the next instalment focuses on Coraline’s sibling.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Penelope Black lives in the Midwest with her husband and two tiny humans. When she’s not writing, she enjoys over-the-top action movies, iced chai lattes, and soaking up the sun in her backyard with a good book.

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 22, 2024

Every story needs a villain.
The arrogance. The conceit. The lone wolf.
Oliver Rossi is that person on the track.
And leave it to me . . . I’ve gone and fallen for him.

Rossi is his own worst enemy. He doesn’t care what people think or what’s expected of him. And he’s reached the pinnacle of his sport because of his bad boy ways.

He’s unpredictable and reckless on the track. He’s even worse off of it. After years of circling around each other, all it took was one night, one uncharacteristic act of chivalry, to know I wanted more with the man everyone hates.

Forget the warnings from my brother about his new teammate and the fallout from my family—he’s worth the risk.

With his job on the line and eyes always on us, secret trysts are all we allow ourselves.

It’s all fun and games until lust turns to love and for now begins to feel like not enough.

I want it all.
I want forever.
And I want it with Oliver Rossi.

But is Rossi willing to show the world he’s ready to move past his villain era so we can have our own happily ever after or will this whole thing spin out of control?

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REVIEW: OUT OF CONTROL is the fourth instalment in K. Bromberg’s contemporary, adult FULL THROTTLE erotic, romance series focusing on Formula 1 drivers. This is driver Oliver Rossi, and Sofia Navarro’s story line. OUT OF CONTROL can be read as a stand alone but for back story I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion as there is a continuing premise throughout. Sofia is the sister of Formula 1 driver Cruz Navarro ON THE EDGE #2.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Sofia and Oliver) OUT OF CONTROL follows the forbidden relationship between our story line couple. Oliver Rossi is the embattled new member of the Gravitas F1 team, a driver with a reputation as difficult and dangerous but a man whose entire life he has struggled to prove he is worthy. Having fallen for his teammate’s sister Sofia Navarro, Oliver finds himself Sofia’s dirty little secret, hidden behind the forbidden barrier, not worthy of a woman above his reputation, but a woman whose back and forth threatens Oliver’s already fragile ego. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Oliver and Sofia, and the potential fall-out as Sofia battles between head and heart, as her own personal life conflicts with the family’s path.

The world building follows several direction including Sofia’s need to forge a path on her own. As an artist, Sofia’s work is rejected by the family, a family who has placed all of their hopes of the prodigal son, leaving a disheartened and heart broken Sofia behind. Meanwhile, Oliver’s ongoing struggles with acceptance are exacerbated by Sofia’s need to keep their relationship a secret, forcing Oliver to walk away with another bruised ego.

The relationship between Oliver and Sofia is a forbidden romance. Oliver Rossi is persona non grata in the world of Formula 1, and even his own teammates struggle to accept our hero as one of their own. Oliver wants to be number one but all eyes are on Sofia’s brother Cruz, pushing Oliver to number two in more ways than one. Falling for Sofia meant betraying his teammates demands but Oliver never expected to fall in love with someone who is struggling for her own acceptance. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate but I am not a fan of use of a certain four-letter word, although only used once, more for shock than anything else.

Once again, we are reintroduced to the previous story line couples including Cruz and Maddix, Lachlan and Blair, Spencer Riggs, as well as team owner Atlas Stavros, Oliver’s parents, and Sofia’s controlling grandfather aka el patriarca.

OUT OF CONTROL is a story of family and secrets, power and control, acceptance and love. The premise is thought provoking and animated; the romance is real; the characters are stubborn and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Off The Grid
On the Edge
Over the Limit

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Reviewed by Sandy

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines, and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow.

Since publishing her first book in 2013, K. has sold over one million copies of her books and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over twenty-five times.

In April, she’ll release The Player, the first in a two-book sports romance series (The Catch, book 2, will be released late June), with many more already outlined and ready to be written.

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