Tuesday, May 5, 2026

PROMO BLITZ - UNDER HIS RULE BY DAVIDSON KING

 

PROMO BLITZ - UNDER HIS RULE BY DAVIDSON KING

Length: approx. 50k words
Series: standalone, but part of the In The Spotlight multi-author series
Prior Reading: n/a
Genre: Romantic suspense, romance/psychological thriller
Tropes: Serial killer prince, opposites attract, touch him and die, possessive/obsessive MC, sweet and clueless MC
Trigger/Content Warnings: Violence and torture from one MC to his victims.
Designer: Under Cover Designs

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Under his rule, nobody is safe

Prince Julian Davaros is heir to the throne of the Lamdera Islands. He’s gorgeous, rich, famous… and just happens to be a serial killer. His family and bodyguard know his murderous proclivities, but to everyone else, he’s simply the heir apparent, loved by many. In reality, Julian can’t stand most people, he doesn’t have relationships, and if he’s alone with you it usually means you’re his next victim. However, once Wynn Carter catches his attention in a small café, Julian’s new obsession isn’t one he wants to kill but instead wants to own.

Wynn Carter has always wanted to visit the Lamdera Islands, and he’s using his thirtieth birthday as the perfect excuse. His plan is to soak up some sun, drink in the culture, and make memories with his friends. His agenda didn’t include catching the eye of the future king. Now Wynn finds himself swept up in a sort of fairytale of lavish dinners, intimate nights, and even some media attention. He doesn’t know what he did to deserve the prince’s interest, but he’s certainly not upset about it.

Unfortunately, secrets don’t stay hidden no matter how powerful you are, and when someone decides to push Julian out of the shadows by hurting the one person he wants more than anything, the quiet monster that lies within him bursts free. Julian’s and Wynn’s lives erupt into chaos, and Wynn finally discovers who Julian truly is. If he can’t live with it, the prince needs to decide whether to surrender everything… or get rid of his obsession.

Under His Rule is part of the multi-author series, In the Spotlight. 14 authors bring you 14 original stories of killers in the public eye. Where everyone is dying to be in the spotlight. Every book can be read as a standalone.



This book, "Under His Rule" by Davidson King, is a quick and enjoyable read. It features strong chemistry between the main characters. Julian and Wynn meet during Wynn’s birthday trip to the Lamdera Islands, and their connection is instant—especially with Julian mysteriously showing up everywhere.

There’s also a layer of secrecy, as Julian is hiding his true nature, which adds some tension when the truth comes out. Wynn then has to decide if he can accept it and keep that secret.

Overall, an enjoyable read with romance, a bit of mystery, and possessive vibes.




about the author:

Davidson King, always had a hope that someday her daydreams would become real-life stories. As a child, you would often find her in her own world, thinking up the most insane situations. It may have taken her awhile, but she made her dream come true with her first published work, Snow Falling.

She managed to wrangle herself a husband who matched her crazy and they hatched three wonderful children.

If you were to ask her what gave her the courage to finally publish, she’d tell you it was her amazing family and friends. Support is vital in all things and when you’re afraid of your dreams, it will be your cheering section that will lift you up.

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

New Release: MAKE YOU MINE by Jenna Hartley


 MAKE YOU MINE

Jenna Hartley

Release Date: May 1


Meet Jenna Hartley:

Jenna Hartley is USA Today bestselling author who writes feel-good forbidden romance, much like her own real-life love story. She’s known for writing strong women and swoon-worthy men, as well as blending panty-melting and heart-warming moments.


When she’s not reading or writing romance, Jenna can be found tending to her growing indoor plant collection (pun intended), organizing, and hiking. She lives in Texas with her family and loves nothing more than a good book and good chocolate, except a dance party with her daughter.


Connect with Jenna Hartley:

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Blurb:

When I needed a date for my sister’s wedding, my late husband’s best friend seemed like the perfect solution.


I’ve known Frasier since college, and he was my husband’s teammate on the Hollywood Hawks—LA’s pro hockey team. At least until eighteen months ago, when a tragic accident upended everything.


As my world crumbled around me, Frasier was there for me.

We’ve been through a lot together, so I suppose it isn’t surprising that Frasier has become my best friend. The person I always turn to.

Which is how I find myself asking him to be my fake date to my sister’s wedding.


But after a game of truth or dare goes too far, I realize that Frasier isn’t pretending…was never pretending.

And I’m not sure I am either.



Buy Link:

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Make you Mine is my first book by the author and it certainly won’t be my last.

It was very heartbreaking at the start, especially given the circumstances.

Bryn has had to struggle to cope with a devastating loss. The loss no one wants to have happen.

However her sister’s wedding is coming up and she needs a “date”. Frasier, her late husband’s best friend, who shes known for a long time, agrees to be her fake date!

Needless to say what happens in Anguilla, stays in Anguilla, or does it??

The rest remains to be read, so do yourself a favour and grab this book.

I loved Frasier, he was so swoony, caring and just this beautiful man with a heart of gold.

This book has so much heart in it, I had tears, I laughed and felt so many emotions just as the characters did.



Saturday, May 2, 2026

New Release: AVALANCHE by Jillian D. Wray





AVALANCHE

Jillian D. Wray

Release Date: April 30 


Meet Jillian D. Wray:

Deep Dives & Slow Burns

Hello there! I'm Jillian, a contemporary MM romance author, and I specialize in stories that are as bingeable as they are beautiful.

When I'm not beneath the waves exploring the world's best dive sites or traveling the globe searching for the next great story idea, I'm at my keyboard, crafting romances that are built to last.

💖 What You'll Find Inside:

•High Tension: Expect complex characters and delicious friction that will keep you glued to the page.

•Slow Burns: I believe the best connections simmer before they ignite. Get ready for all the build-up.

•Guaranteed Happy Endings: I'll put my heroes through the wringer, but they always find their way home to each other.

If you love passion, palpable chemistry, and the kind of romance that travels at the pace of a perfect, sensual slow dance, you’re in the right place!

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Blurb:

A LOVE THAT COULD BURY US BOTH. 


Four years of silence, two thousand miles, and a love their parents will never forgive.


STONE It wasn’t Hanlon’s fault our parents pampered him while pushing me to the brink. But I still resented it. I left to get out of Hanlon’s orbit, to live my life without having to worry about him. Four years later, we’ve barely spoken until he shows up on the doorstep of my ski patrol office, ready to start his internship. Neither of us is thrilled. It doesn’t take long before my protective instincts kick back in, but so do the lessons I taught him all those years ago. When his independence threatens his safety, I realize my feelings for Hanlon have shifted, creating a problem bigger than any avalanche threatening this mountain.


HANLON My diagnosis left me with physical limitations most people get hung up on. Except Stone. He’s the one person who always made me feel like I could do anything. And then he left, never knowing how much his absence nearly destroyed me. I didn’t ask to be placed at Ricochet Ridge, but as Stone and I figure out how to work together, the energy between us shifts. When he finds out I’m gay, it shifts again, threatening to pull us both under.


THE RISK Their connection is a ticking time bomb. If their parents find out, the fallout will be catastrophic, tearing the family apart forever. But on the mountain, the "rules" of their family tree feel less important than the heat rising between them. Stone remains the only person who looks past Hanlon’s physical struggles to see his strength, creating an intimacy that is as healing as it is dangerous. Attraction isn’t the only danger on the mountain. With each new inch of precipitation, the snowpack weakens, threatening to break free, and while the threat of an avalanche feels metaphorical, the physical danger it poses is paramount.



Buy Link:

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Available in KU 


Tropes:

🏔️Stepbrothers

🎿Ski patrol

🏔️Smart/Athletic

🎿Enemies to Lovers

🏔️Disability Rep (mild cerebral palsy)


  






Avalanche by Jillian D. Wray is an MM stepbrother romance and such a beautiful story.

Stone and Hanlon’s journey is written with real care and depth. The whole series comes together so well—especially when Hanlon starts working alongside his brother at Ricochet Ridge Ski Resort. Being together is strained at first, but once they begin to open up, with honest words and gentle touches, they start to understand what it all means.

The way Hanlon supports Stone as he tries to figure out who he truly is, is incredibly moving. Hanlon’s diagnosis also adds a really interesting and meaningful layer to the story.

Overall, a heartfelt and compelling read.





Friday, May 1, 2026

Release Tour: Never Announce You’re Dating the Massage Therapist, by Portia Blake

 

RELEASE TOUR: Never Announce You’re Dating the Massage Therapist by Portia Blake

Length: 55,000
Series: Hockey Rules, Rule #6
Prior Reading: not required
Genre: contemporary, hockey
Tropes: amnesia, fake dating, hurt/comfort, forced proximity, virgin hero
Trigger/Content Warnings: n/a
Designer: Dar Albert, Wicked Smart Designs

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When I find myself at Florian Richter’s hospital bedside, I’m only there because Coach asked. The icy German defenseman has avoided me since the day he bolted from my massage table.So when he wakes up with amnesia and assumes I’m his boyfriend? I attempt to correct him. Obviously. After all, he’s straight. Not that he’s been linked with anyone.But then his heart monitor starts racing, nurses come running, and suddenly I’m telling everyone that yes, we’re absolutely together, and yes, I’ll take him home.Now I’m fake dating a man who used to scurry away when he saw me. This Florian looks at me with adoration. This Florian announces to a crowd of paparazzi outside the hospital that I’m his boyfriend.This Florian will get his memory back at any moment.And when he does, he’ll remember he can’t stand me.



Amnesia, Chaos, and Unexpected Heart.
Fun, chaotic amnesia story with humour, tension, and satisfying emotional payoff. Mateo’s confusion and Florian’s newfound openness make their fast-moving relationship feel natural and earned.
A great read 4.5 Stars.


about the author:

Portia writes MM hockey romance about men who are very good at skating, excellent at pining, and terrible at realizing they're in love. She lives within walking distance of a hockey arena, where she absolutely does not stalk the players. Obviously.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Release Blitz: Edge of Steel by Elizabeth Dear

 Edge of Steel by Elizabeth Dear is now live!




My mates rejected me, and now they’ve come crawling back. It’s too little, too late....

When the men I’d been falling for spurned me and then left me in the woods to die, I vowed to cut them out of my life for good.

But the Moon had other plans for me.

It turns out Heath, Aiden, Elijah, and Wyatt are my Fated. A rare blessing of perfect mates from our celestial deity.

One I absolutely do not want.

But now I’m stuck with them at Guardian training camp, where I'll continue my quest to earn a permanent place among our kind’s elite military force. Within their ranks, I’ll finally have safety for myself and my beast.

I don’t need bonds, and I definitely don’t need my Fated, who only want me now because the Moon told them they’re supposed to.

But these four powerful shifters aren’t giving up so easily. They’ve come to camp ready to claim what they think is theirs.

They’ll find my claws are out and my swords are sharp.

Game on, boys.

This is a paranormal romance set at a supernatural summer camp in present-day USA and should be read after Clash of Claws. It is a “why choose” romance, which means our heroine will have multiple love interests and will get her Happily Ever After with ALL of them by the end of the series. This is book 2 of a trilogy, and it will end in a mild cliffhanger. It is intended for readers aged 18+ and contains foul language and spicy scenes. Detailed content warnings can be found in the Author’s Note. Happy reading!






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Edge of Steel is book 2 in this incredible shifter series by Elizabeth Dear and one definitely not to be missed.

Book 1, must be read before reading this book to understand what is going on and why four powerful prime shifters are grovelling and practically begging for forgiveness. 

Avery continues to be an incredible heroine who stands her ground and knows her worth. I love her character! She is fierce, just as much as her beast, and even though she has four Fated mates desperate for her affection, it’s hard to forget what they did to her. 

Heath, Aiden, Elijah and Wyatt are all desperate to be with Avery after discovering they are Fated. They have the summer to earn her trust and love back and will stop at nothing to get it. They also find themselves protecting her from other quads who are also vying for her attention and the possibility to bond with her. We learn even more about each member of the quad, especially the mysterious Elijah and his basilisk. I love how affectionate he is but also how he’s such a fierce protector. 

I love the side story of investigating the death of Avery’s mother as well as Elijah’s family. This was the perfect addition to the book and I love how it tied into something greater. 

Even though this ended on a cliffhanger, it wasn’t as massive of one as the first book. It definitely leaves you begging to find out what happens next and I, for one, will wait in great anticipation for the third book!

Meet Elizabeth Dear

Elizabeth is a corporate girl who recently discovered she's also a dreamer and storyteller. She's a military spouse, a mom, and a lover of genre fiction, especially romance and urban fantasy. Academy romances were her first love. When not writing or spending time with her family, her favorite pastime is going on a journey with a powerful heroine, her sexy, obsessed love interest(s), and a cast of characters she'll still think about days later.

While always a romance writer, Elizabeth tends to jump around the subgenres and romantic pairings. Her specialty is strong and uber-competent female leads with a backbone and a smart mouth. Elizabeth also discovered that readers love that her heroines tend to have supportive, loving families--particularly strong sibling relationships--so she tries to incorporate that into each of her series. She loves to write action, suspense, banter and steam.

 

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