Blood of Zeus by Meredith Wild & Angel Payne - Release tour

Blood of Zeus

by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Meredith Wild and USA Today Bestselling Author Angel Payne

Book #1 in the series

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Synopsis

An ancient grudge. A forbidden love. The only thing worse than being a demon is being a Valari. As an undergraduate at Los Angeles’s Alameda University, Kara Valari can sometimes succeed at forgetting she’s both. Lost between the pages of the classics and tucked into the shadows of lecture halls, she can dodge the paparazzi’s lenses as well as her family’s publicized dramas—not to mention their private expectations. She has one more year to feed her true passions. Then she’ll be expected to fulfill a much darker destiny. Cursed with inexplicable strength and godlike stature, literature professor Maximus Kane knows all about darkness. Every day he’s reminded of the missteps of his childhood and the devastating consequences they’ve had on those dearest to him. To atone, Maximus spends his nights alone and his days submerged in the quiet life of academia. His existence has become a study in control, and he’s become a master at it—until Kara Valari walks into his toughest course. Viscerally, Kara’s everything he craves. Logically, she’s everything he rejects. She’s a starlet of privilege. She’s also a student. And after one touch, he can’t deny that she’s awakened something in him that may never go dormant. Nothing about her makes sense, but everything about her feels right. Especially in the deepest strands of his DNA, which are still shadows of mystery to him—a mystery Kara seems determined to uncover. She’s Hollywood royalty. She’s forbidden fruit. And he’s pretty sure she could be the answer to everything.  

Paranormal romance is not a genre I usually read, however since it is co written by one of my favourite authors, Angel Payne,  I thought I would give it a try and I am so glad that I did. Although it is PNR, it was intriguing and Blood of Zeus was a book that I had a hard time putting down; in fact I was so invested in the story line that I forgot that there were paranormal elements to the story. 

The chemistry that sizzles between the mysterious and tortured Maximus Kane and Kara Valari was so scorchingly hot that at times I felt as though I was going to burst into flames.  Maximus is swoon worthy and there is something about him that ticked the boxes for me whilst Kara is a strong determined woman. 

The secondary characters were just as engaging and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. I am also going to purchase the audio as soon as it is available. 

Heart of Fire (book 2)

Releases 22nd December 2020

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Meet Meredith

Meredith Wild is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author. After publishing her debut novel Hardwired in September 2013, Wild used her ten years of experience as a tech entrepreneur to push the boundaries of her “self-published” status, becoming stocked in brick-and-mortar bookstore chains nationwide and forging relationships with the major retailers. In 2014, Wild founded her own imprint, Waterhouse Press, under which she hit No. 1 on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists. She has been featured on CBS This Morning, The Today Show, the New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Publishers Weekly, and The Examiner. Her foreign rights have been sold in over 23 languages. Facebook: www.facebook.com/meredithwild Twitter: www.twitter.com/wildmeredith Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/meredithwild Instagram: www.instagram.com/meredithwild

Meet Angel

USA Today bestselling romance author Angel Payne loves to focus on high-heat romance starring memorable alpha men and the women who love them. She has numerous book series to her credit, including the action-packed Bolt Saga and Honor Bound series, Secrets of Stone series (with Victoria Blue), the intertwined Cimarron and Temptation Court series, the Suited for Sin series, and the Lords of Sin historicals, as well as several standalone titles. Angel is a native Southern Californian, leading to her love of being in the outdoors, where she often reads and writes. She still lives in Southern California with her soul-mate husband and beautiful daughter, to whom she is a proud cosplay/culture con mom. Her passions also include whisky tasting, shoe shopping, and travel. **The Wing, Angel’s monthly newsletter, features monthly giveaways and exclusive fan content. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/LoNkz. You can also reach Angel via: –Facebook Payne Passion Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaynePassion/ –Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/authorangelpayne/ –Instagram: @angelpaynewriter –Twitter: @AngelPayneWrtr —BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/angel-payne  

BLOG TOUR: Drive Me Wild by Melanie Harlow

“Gruff but funny mechanic burned by love? Check. Guy who takes in orphaned kittens? Check. Hot as can be when he reluctantly falls head-over-heels? Check. My new book boyfriend? All the checks. Drive Me Wild is your summer must-read!" — Julia Kent, New York Times bestselling author

Drive Me Wild, an all-new flirty and heartwarming, opposites-attract romance by USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is available now!

When Blair Beaufort literally crashes into Bellamy Creek wearing a ball gown and a tiara, I should have towed her car, said goodnight, and sent her packing.

I’m a mechanic, not a hotel manager. I've got enough on my plate trying to keep my shop from going under, my overbearing mother off my back, and my baseball team in contention for the league championship. I don’t have time for a former debutante with zero street smarts and a cash flow problem, even if she is crazy beautiful.

Problem is, she’s stranded in my small town, and I’m hiding a protective streak underneath my grumpy exterior that runs deep. So I offer her a place to stay and keep my hands to myself.

For exactly one night.

If only she weren't so gorgeous. So funny. So eager to please. She’s a disaster behind the wheel, but she drives me wild without even trying--at work, at home, in the back of my truck . . . I can’t get enough of the way she makes me feel.

But I know better than to think it can last. She wants a fairy tale, and I’m no prince.

So when it comes time for her to leave, there’s nothing I can do but let her go.

No matter how much it hurts to say goodbye.

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Excerpt

Switching off the lights, I followed her out onto the sidewalk, locking the door behind us. “I need a quick shower and change of clothes. Want to come up with me?”

“Sure.”

I was following her up the stairs to my apartment, looking at her ass and wondering if she had sexual rules and how long it would take me to break them, when I realized she was still talking.

Shit, had she just asked me a question?

At the top of the stairs, she turned around and faced me. “So? Are you going to?”

I stood close. Ridiculously close. So close I could smell her—vanilla and lemon—and she could probably smell me—sweat and motor oil.

“Am I going to what?”I asked, looking at her lips.

She licked them. “Listen to me.”

“Oh. Yeah. I am.” But at that moment, I was pretty sure I was going to do something else to her too.

Suddenly she stepped back. “Good,”she said, her cheeks flushed pink. “On second thought, I think I’ll wait outside. I’m a little warm, and there’s a nice breeze.”

“Okay. I’ll be out in a few minutes.”

Nodding, she turned and descended the stairs so slowly, I wondered if she was dizzy. I watched her hand sliding along the wooden rail, thinking dirty thoughts.

On the landing, she pushed the door open and disappeared from view, but I still couldn’t breathe right.

What would she have done if I’d put my mouth on hers like I’d wanted to just now? Would she have kissed me back? Would she have welcomed my hands on her skin? Or would she have kneed me in the balls and told me to keep my filthy fingers to myself?

She wasn’t like any other girl I’d ever met, which was both the problem and the allure. I didn’t know how to read her.

But damn, I wanted her something fierce.

I took an ice cold shower, hoping it would help.

It didn’t.

Book 1 in Melanie Harlow’s new series and if this book is anything to go by she will have yet another hit on her hands, this book was everything I expected and so much more and I’m excited to see where we are taken next. I thought nothing could top The Cloverleigh Farms Series but I was wrong and I now need to know more about the residents of Bellamy Creek.

This is Blair Peacock and Griffin Dempsey’s story, two people who on the face of it are polar opposites but you know what they say about opposites attract and the chemistry this couple share leads to so much more when they spend time together...
Drive Me Wild is a beautifully written romance that will appeal to a wide range of audiences and it certainly ticked all my boxes. It’s a entertaining, sweet, funny romance with adorable characters and a story you can relate to. If you love small town romance look no further that this gem of a read.
Can’t wait to see where this very talented author takes us in the future visits to the wonderful town of Bellamy Creek. Loved everything about this book.

I have read a number of books by Melanie Harlow. Each book has been well written with characters whose story you cannot help but become invested in. From reading the blurb, I knew that I was going to love Blair Peacock Beaufort and Griffin Dempsey’s story and I was riveted from the first to the last chapter.

They could not be more opposite, Griffon is a mechanic and Blair a former debutante, comes from money. However, opposites do attract and the chemistry that sizzles between them is scorching and so intense that you are in danger of bursting into flames.
Drive Me Wild is a wonderfully written story of love and romance. This book gave me all the feels. It was sweet, spicy, funny and romantic. It tugged at the heart strings and although there were a few times where I was frustrated with the characters and their behaviour, it was all in all an entertaining read that left me with a smile on my face as Melanie Harlow’s characters came to life for me.
I love stories set in small towns and I could easily imagine myself in Bellamy Creek and I cannot wait to see who is next in this latest series from Melanie Harlow. The recipes at the end of the book were an added bonus.

Drive Me Wild is the latest release by Melanie Harlow and I loved it!

Fate is at work when Blair Beufort rolls into Bellamy Creek and blows a tire right outside the pub where Griffin and his best friends are enjoying a beer.

When they hear her tire blow and then see her crash, the guys run to help her. They never expected to see a woman get out of the car dressed in a wedding gown!

Blair is on a mission to re-start her life and after not being able to fit her debutante gown into a suitcase without ruining it, she decides to wear it on her way to new life, thinking it will bring her good luck. Well, she was wrong.

After Griffin meets Blair, he’s not quite sure what to think of her. She’s from a rich family, who has recently loss their wealth and he’s a small town mechanic. They couldn’t be more opposite if they tried. But when Griffin finds out that Blair can’t afford to stay anywhere he offers to share his apartment with her until he can fix her car.

The relationship that forms from these two strong willed and stubborn people is beautiful. Blair is determined to prove that she can be independent and get her dream of owning a bakery started and off the ground. She just didn’t expect to meet and fall for a sexy mechanic and fall in love with his town too.

I love Melanie’s books and she definitely delivers with Drive Me Wild! I highly recommend it!

About Melanie

USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like Schitt’s Creek, Homeland, and Fleabag. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.

Melanie is the author of the CLOVERLEIGH FARMS series, the ONE & ONLY series, AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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Release Blitz for Baby Bargain by Stacey Lewis!

Forever Write PR is proud to present the release blitz for Baby Bargain by Stacey Lewis!

Title: Baby Bargain (Winston Brothers #3)

Author: Stacey Lewis

Release Date: 8/21/2020

Available NOW!

BLURB

The bargain is simple…

One: She’ll have my baby.
Two: I’ll pay off her sister’s debts.

It should've been easy to follow the rules since they’re right there in black and white… but it isn’t.

“Promise you won’t fall in love with me.”

I’ve loved her since the moment I laid eyes on her. Convincing her to have my baby is only the beginning.

Now that I have her where I want her, beside me and beneath me every night, it should be easy to claim her as mine…but it’s not.

The pain that comes from loving someone terrifies her, and she’s adamant she won’t take that leap.

Proving to her I’m not like all the rest is going to be tough as hell, even more so when I discover all the insecurities she’s hiding under sarcasm and meaningless sex.

She made me promise not to fall in love, but she forgot to put it in the contract.

This was an enjoyable story and one I quickly became hooked in the story that Ms.Lewis wove.  This book was previously published as The Baby Contract and is Melody (Mel) and Remy’s story, the third brother in the Winston Brothers series. 

Mel has a lot of baggage but despite it all Remy is in love with her and won’t take no for an answer, it was this determination that made me fall for him.  It was also interesting that he was all in and he had to fight to prove to Mel that they could make a life together. I really liked this pairing, they supported each other and it was heart warming to watch their journey to a happily ever after.  

This book was steamy and entertaining to read. Although a stand alone I think you may get more enjoyment if you were to have read the previous two books in the series, but that is just my opinion. It was also great to see familiar faces pop up.  

This story captivated from the first page and even though I haven’t read book 2 yet, I still throughly enjoyed every word in this entertaining read.

This is Remy the youngest Winston sibling and Melody’s (Mel) story. Mel hasn’t had an easy life but she is determined to get by without any handouts, she will take care of herself and her family without a man but the only problem is she is attracted to the youngest Winston brother and as we all know the Winston’s want to jump in and help whenever they can and that means these two were always going to butt heads. Remy knows he will have to help Mel without her knowing and deal with the fallout later but will Mel allow the man she spent one night with to get close......

A steamy, entertaining read that ticked all my boxes, I smiled, I swooned and I sighed a lot as I joined this couple of their journey. This book can be read as a stand-alone but I’m sure once you met one brother you will want to get to know the other Winston brothers, so I guess all that’s left for me to say is please one click this gem you won’t be disappointed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stacey is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of the Nashville Secrets series and the Nashville U series.

She's also the single mom of three amazingly crazy boys and since she's a transplanted Yankee, considers herself a big city girl living in a small town. Because she can't live in the cities she loves - Nashville, New York, Chicago - she writes about people who do instead. When she isn't writing, you can usually find her curled up with a sexy book, or more accurately, scrolling through Tumblr. She also isn't afraid to admit her favorite addictions: Tumblr GIF's, social media, Spotify, Dr. Pepper, and of course, dirty books. Hunky heroes with control issues and strong heroines who stand up to them are her weakness. She loves to talk books - not just her own - with anyone, so send her a message!

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Blog Tour: Treasure You by Crystal Perkins

Title: Treasure You: A Fusion Universe Novella

Author: Crystal Perkins 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 10, 2020

Cover Design: Kari March

Tira

Everyone has always told me I'm the best baker. My family, my friends, my town. Going on a televised baking competition should have been a dream come true, but it turned into my worst nightmare. Now, I need to start over in a new town, and with an old friend. 

Dario Wells was once honest with me, and I punished him for it. I'm getting a second-chance at making things right--and falling back in love with him. But I need to believe in myself before I can believe in a future for us.

Dario

I worked hard to become a successful businessman, but there's always been something missing. Or someone. When Tira Coulson needs me, how can I say no? She hasn't talked to me in six years, but I've never stopped loving her. 

It's time for me to prove to both of us that I can be the man who treasures her above all else--and maybe get her to bake for me again.

“Loved it. Cute, sweet and hot.“ Charlene, Goodreads review

“It was heart warming to watch as Dare works to convince Tira to take a second chance on him and his love. ” Erin Lewis, Goodreads review

“ Treasure You is second chance / small town romance at its best, it will appeal to a wide audience and it’s a book I highly recommend.” Jackie Wright, Goodreads review

“I want the house in the woods, I want to shop at Dare Thee Well, I just want it all.” Julie, reviewer

“So cute! Just what I needed in quarantine” Page and Pout on Instagram

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Although not a long book there was so much happening that I was riveted from the first to the last chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed this second chance at love story about Dario (Dare) Wells and Tira (Misu) Coulson.   

If you are a fan of Kristen Proby’s then you will recognize the ladies of Seduction, and it was great to see them make an appearance in Treasure You.   Appearing on a televised baking competition, Tira is left completely shattered when her creation gets her kicked off the show first. All her life, her family and friends (with one exception, can you guess who?) have told her how much they love her creations.  Has it all been a lie? Unable to face the people of her hometown, she escapes to Portland and an old family friend to try and get her life back. 

Dare lost the only women he ever loved 6 years ago when he told her the truth about one of her baked goods. Tira has never forgiven him and yet it is to him that she goes when she needs a place to stay. Seeing her again, only confirms what he has always known, he still loves her, to him she will always be his Misu. 

 I loved the banter between them as well as Dario and Carson and Dario and Bran, his best friend and Tira’s brother.  It was heart warming to watch as Dare works to convince Tira to take a second chance on him and his love.   

The epilogue was swoon worthy, just like Dario; a fun and entertaining read and I do hope that Carson and Bran both get their own books. 

This may be a quick read but it still packs a mighty punch and it left me wanting more from successful business man Dario Wells and small town baker Tiramisu known to her friends as Tira.

Tira has always baked and the residents of the small town she lives in love her creations....or do they.

A appearance on a national tv cooking competition has her finding out the hard way and she is left licking her wounds, the town may have not been honest with her but there is one person who always told her the truth but she walked away from him many years ago because of that honesty.

Dario may have a successful business but he doesn’t have the girl he has thought about every day since he was brutally honest about her baking, that one dessert ruined their friendship and ruined Tira‘s chance of winning the cooking competition so can he make amends now and can he install the convenience needed to get her baking again....

I loved everything about this read, the characters are wonderful, the story believable and the banter is perfect. Treasure You is second chance / small town romance at its best, it will appeal to a wide audience and it’s a book I highly recommend. I will certainly be reading this book again because it has all the feels I want in a great read.

Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well. She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller awards. She's currently living in North Dakota to be closer to her family, but she still considers Vegas to be her home city. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. She loves Star Wars AND Star Trek, but if pushed to choose, it will always be Leia and her crew who come out on top. Her love of all things nerdy comes through in her book characters, no matter the genre. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

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