Review: Gunner by Gianni Holmes

 

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Gunner
By Gianni Holmes

The Smoky Vale Alliance, Book 2

I’ve lived a ruthless life full of resentment.
There’s nothing and no one I loathe more than Chief Ben Witter.

I'm the president of the Blood Hounds MC, and Witter has always been a thorn in my side.
He can’t be bought. And he’s on a mission to dismantle my club.
But my obsession with hurting him has nothing to do with club business.
It’s personal.
I want to annihilate him for making the man I‘ve always loved, fall for him instead. A dead man whose ghost lingers between us.

When Witter needs help to close a dangerous case involving my club, I volunteer. Being around him is the best way to ruin him. Except our mutual hatred makes for explosive heat. The more we fight, the more we wind up beneath the sheets. Chief Witter is an addictive man. How am I supposed to still carry a grudge when I've fallen for him like our ex did?

Gunner is best read after Biker Daddy and Bay. Content warnings include graphic violence, baby farm, and the unaliving of pregnant women.

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Please see the reading order of the books that appear in this world.

The Grimm Tales of Smoky Vale & Extras

Boyfriend Booked (Prequel)
Biker Daddy
Dresses & Cuts (1.5)
Fable's Foes
Boys' Night Out (2.5)
The Mortician
Something Old, Something New (3.5)
Miles High
At Your Service (4.5)
Crowe's Creed
Bookers' Boys (5.5)

The Smoky Vale Alliance

Bay
Gunner

I adore Enemies to Lovers and this book by Gianni Holmes is brilliant.

 This is Gunner and Ben’s story. 

Ben Witter is the chief of police and Gunner is the President of the Blood Hounds MC.

They hate each other at first but working together brings out another side, and feelings grow into a positive and possessive love. 

 There are many problems arising from abductions and baby trafficking that seem to implicate the Blood Hounds MC.

 They both are involved in finding the perpetrators. 

 Written extremely well bringing the reader into the pages completely. 

A wonderfully written crime thriller plus an awesome MM romance.

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About the Author:

Gianni Holmes is a former high school Spanish teacher who is fulfilling her dream of being an author. A mother of one, who hails from the Caribbean, she loves her romance with a bit of danger and intrigue.

These days she can be found writing books, hanging out with her readers, and raising her daughter as a single mother. You can keep in touch with her in the following places:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/authorgianniholmes

Newsletter: https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com/newsletter

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/giannigems

Website: https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com

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Release Blitz for Gunner by Gianni Holmes

 

Release Blitz & Giveaway:
Gunner
By Gianni Holmes

The Smoky Vale Alliance, Book 2

I’ve lived a ruthless life full of resentment.
There’s nothing and no one I loathe more than Chief Ben Witter.

I'm the president of the Blood Hounds MC, and Witter has always been a thorn in my side.
He can’t be bought. And he’s on a mission to dismantle my club.
But my obsession with hurting him has nothing to do with club business.
It’s personal.
I want to annihilate him for making the man I‘ve always loved, fall for him instead. A dead man whose ghost lingers between us.

When Witter needs help to close a dangerous case involving my club, I volunteer. Being around him is the best way to ruin him. Except our mutual hatred makes for explosive heat. The more we fight, the more we wind up beneath the sheets. Chief Witter is an addictive man. How am I supposed to still carry a grudge when I've fallen for him like our ex did?

Gunner is best read after Biker Daddy and Bay. Content warnings include graphic violence, baby farm, and the unaliving of pregnant women.

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Please see the reading order of the books that appear in this world.

The Grimm Tales of Smoky Vale & Extras

Boyfriend Booked (Prequel)
Biker Daddy
Dresses & Cuts (1.5)
Fable's Foes
Boys' Night Out (2.5)
The Mortician
Something Old, Something New (3.5)
Miles High
At Your Service (4.5)
Crowe's Creed
Bookers' Boys (5.5)

The Smoky Vale Alliance

Bay
Gunner

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To celebrate the release of Gunner, Gianni is giving you a paperback of the release!

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About the Author:

Gianni Holmes is a former high school Spanish teacher who is fulfilling her dream of being an author. A mother of one, who hails from the Caribbean, she loves her romance with a bit of danger and intrigue.

These days she can be found writing books, hanging out with her readers, and raising her daughter as a single mother. You can keep in touch with her in the following places:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/authorgianniholmes

Newsletter: https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com/newsletter

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/giannigems

Website: https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com

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Cover Reveal for The Nerd & The Ex-Con by Gianni Holmes writing as Sage Abbott

 

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The Nerd & The Ex-Con
By Gianni Holmes writing as Sage Abbott

I catfished my best friend’s Dad in prison.

But no one has to know, right?

Scott

For almost a decade, I've been the secret pen pal of a convict.

My best friend’s father.

All I wanted was to help bridge the gap between father and son.

But the innocent act soon turns into more.

Through our letters I am able to be the brave, confident guy I am in fact, not.

So what if I fibbed a little when I sent him a false photograph of me? And reinvented myself in those letters?

Afterall, what’s the harm when Griff will never be released from prison?

Griff

I spent twenty years behind bars, but nothing could have prepared me for Scott.

When I get out on parole, I find the little liar is nothing like he portrayed.

But I’m not mad.

I prefer the hot, stuttering, mess that he is.

Beneath the glasses, braces, and fun size package, he is far from tame when it counts.

I just have one problem.

My relationship with Scottie might thwart my reconciliation with my son.

But how can I choose between them?

One’s my flesh and blood. The other is my heart and soul.

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Gianni Holmes writing as Sage Abbott:

Gianni Holmes is a former high school Spanish teacher who is fulfilling her dream of being an author. A mother of one, who hails from the Caribbean, she loves her romance with a bit of danger and intrigue. She loves old sitcoms, Chinese period dramas, and hoarding books for the inevitable apocalypse.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gianniholmesbooks

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/authorgianniholmes

Newsletter: https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com/newsletter

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Website: https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com

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Blog Tour for Class Act by Gianni Holmes

 

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Class Act
By Gianni Holmes

From USA Today Bestselling Author Gianni Holmes comes a new heartfelt, steamy, forbidden, teacher-student romance.

Abe Cooper is a triple threat.

He's my best friend's father.

He's the football coach at my high school.

And he's a married man

His marriage is on the rocks and he could lose his job for the way he looks at me.

I could lose my only friend in the world.

I know I should stay away instead of flirting with him.

But all the cons don't outweigh how I feel when I'm with him.

When my home situation gets worse, Abe is there for me. But what we do under his roof when everyone's asleep makes me feel guilty.

Now his daughter, my closest friend, knows he's stepping outside his marriage and she's hellbent to find out who I am.

How long can we keep us a secret and how dare we be happy together when it might hurt the ones we love?

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Excerpt:

I slipped out of the bedroom, but instead of heading downstairs, I stopped at the room Abe shared with his wife. I glanced around me, then tried the door, surprised to find it unlocked. How careless. What if one of these horny kids went inside to fuck on his bed?

I entered, closed the door, and spun the lock then clicked on the light. No one was hiding inside. I took in the lavish bedroom, the king-sized bed with the mountain of pillows, the rug, expensive ivory curtains, and the dark wood furniture.

What are you doing here, Emery?

The closet was open, and I moved toward it. His clothes were to the right and hers to the left. They organized their shoes on stands against the wall. How couple-y everything looked.

Teresa’s clothes were designer. I skipped through the racks and admired each garment—the sexy dresses and the power suits. With every article I touched, my confidence lowered. Teresa was a sophisticated, mature woman. She was the mother of Abe’s child. They’d exchanged vows. They’d been through shit together  and had had happy times.

How could I compete with that?

I stepped back from the closet, my heart aching, not so much over how lovely the room was but what it represented. This was where Abe lay next to his wife every night. Where he would make love to her. I’d never asked him about it because I hadn’t wanted to know.

Had he fucked her since our affair started? I’d convinced myself that he hadn’t. That I was the only one.

It made sense now. His objection to what I did for money. I could barely stand the thought of him holding her with the same tender care he showed me. Did he give her my special smile?

I sat on the bed and pressed my face to the nearest pillow. The scent wasn’t quite right. I reached for another and buried my nose into it. This. This was Abe’s pillow. I inhaled like the fragrance he’d left behind was a drug and I needed a quick fix. I crushed the pillow into my chest and curled up on the bed.

“You don’t love her anymore. You love me,” I whispered. Had he fucked her on these soft bed linens? Did she moan for him the way I did?

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What a magnificent story, I devoured every word written.

It wasn't an easy ride for anyone.

Abe, a teacher/football coach, is married and has a daughter that he loves and she loves him back.

His wife is focused on her work.

Emery, young but over 18 so an adult, has a life of misery at home.

He is femme and gorgeous.

They connect, do they connect!!!!!

I sincerely loved this story, a story of finding the person who fits, they certainly fit! 

The feelings that Abe didn't know he possessed were written beautifully 

Together they were one.

I was captivated by the first paragraph.

What a beautiful, extraordinary and incredible book.

A book to recommend and keep in my heart.

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About the Author:

Gianni Holmes is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary MM romance. She's a former teacher of Spanish Language and Latin American literature who resides in the Caribbean. Gianni has a love for superheroes, a fear of horror movies, and an obsession with old TV sitcoms.

Connect with Gianni:
Website
https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gianniholmesbooks
Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/giannigems
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gianniholmes
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17910852.Gianni_Holmes

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Release Blitz for Class Act by Gianni Holmes.

 

Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway:
Class Act
By Gianni Holmes

From USA Today Bestselling Author Gianni Holmes comes a new heartfelt, steamy, forbidden, teacher-student romance.

Abe Cooper is a triple threat.

He's my best friend's father.

He's the football coach at my high school.

And he's a married man

His marriage is on the rocks and he could lose his job for the way he looks at me.

I could lose my only friend in the world.

I know I should stay away instead of flirting with him.

But all the cons don't outweigh how I feel when I'm with him.

When my home situation gets worse, Abe is there for me. But what we do under his roof when everyone's asleep makes me feel guilty.

Now his daughter, my closest friend, knows he's stepping outside his marriage and she's hellbent to find out who I am.

How long can we keep us a secret and how dare we be happy together when it might hurt the ones we love?

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Add on Goodreads

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Excerpt:

I slipped out of the bedroom, but instead of heading downstairs, I stopped at the room Abe shared with his wife. I glanced around me, then tried the door, surprised to find it unlocked. How careless. What if one of these horny kids went inside to fuck on his bed?

I entered, closed the door, and spun the lock then clicked on the light. No one was hiding inside. I took in the lavish bedroom, the king-sized bed with the mountain of pillows, the rug, expensive ivory curtains, and the dark wood furniture.

What are you doing here, Emery?

The closet was open, and I moved toward it. His clothes were to the right and hers to the left. They organized their shoes on stands against the wall. How couple-y everything looked.

Teresa’s clothes were designer. I skipped through the racks and admired each garment—the sexy dresses and the power suits. With every article I touched, my confidence lowered. Teresa was a sophisticated, mature woman. She was the mother of Abe’s child. They’d exchanged vows. They’d been through shit together  and had had happy times.

How could I compete with that?

I stepped back from the closet, my heart aching, not so much over how lovely the room was but what it represented. This was where Abe lay next to his wife every night. Where he would make love to her. I’d never asked him about it because I hadn’t wanted to know.

Had he fucked her since our affair started? I’d convinced myself that he hadn’t. That I was the only one.

It made sense now. His objection to what I did for money. I could barely stand the thought of him holding her with the same tender care he showed me. Did he give her my special smile?

I sat on the bed and pressed my face to the nearest pillow. The scent wasn’t quite right. I reached for another and buried my nose into it. This. This was Abe’s pillow. I inhaled like the fragrance he’d left behind was a drug and I needed a quick fix. I crushed the pillow into my chest and curled up on the bed.

“You don’t love her anymore. You love me,” I whispered. Had he fucked her on these soft bed linens? Did she moan for him the way I did?

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To celebrate the release of Class Act, Gianni is giving away exclusive swag items for the book AND a paperback copy of the release!

Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for your chance to win!

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About the Author:

Gianni Holmes is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary MM romance. She's a former teacher of Spanish Language and Latin American literature who resides in the Caribbean. Gianni has a love for superheroes, a fear of horror movies, and an obsession with old TV sitcoms.

Connect with Gianni:
Website
https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gianniholmesbooks
Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/giannigems
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gianniholmes
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17910852.Gianni_Holmes

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Cover Reveal for Class Act by Gianni Holmes

 

Cover Reveal & Giveaway:
Class Act
By Gianni Holmes

From USA Today Bestselling Author Gianni Holmes comes a new heartfelt, steamy, forbidden, teacher-student romance.

Abe Cooper is a triple threat.

He's my best friend's father.

He's the football coach at my high school.

And he's a married man

 

His marriage is on the rocks and he could lose his job for the way he looks at me.

I could lose my only friend in the world.

I know I should stay away instead of flirting with him.

But all the cons don't outweigh how I feel when I'm with him. 

 

When my home situation gets worse, Abe is there for me. But what we do under his roof when everyone's asleep makes me feel guilty. 

Now his daughter, my closest friend, knows he's stepping outside his marriage and she's hellbent to find out who I am. 

 

How long can we keep us a secret and how dare we be happy together when it might hurt the ones we love?

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About the Author:

Gianni Holmes is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary MM romance. She's a former teacher of Spanish Language and Latin American literature who resides in the Caribbean. Gianni has a love for superheroes, a fear of horror movies, and an obsession with old TV sitcoms.

Connect with Gianni:
Website
https://www.gianniholmesauthor.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gianniholmesbooks
Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/giannigems
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gianniholmes
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17910852.Gianni_Holmes

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