RELEASE BLITZ, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Liars (Licking Thicket #2) by Lucy Lennox & May Archer

 

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Fakers by Lucy Lennox & May Archer

A Licking Thicket Novel, Book 2

 

Parrish Partridge’s True Facts:

There’s nothing hotter than a tall, gruff, bewildered, tattooed mountain of a man cuddling a sweet, orphaned baby, so you can tell yourself that you’ll resist him...

But that’s a lie.

And when that man asks you to do him a favor and pretend to be his very temporary, very fake fiance to help him get custody of that adorable baby, you can pretend you know better than to say yes…

But that’s a lie, too.

And when you actually get to know your kind, strong, pullet-loving prince of a fiance, and all his crazy, lovable, meddling neighbors, you can tell yourself you’re not really falling for Diesel Church and the town of Licking Thicket…

But that might be the biggest lie of all.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

With Liars, I am once again brought into the crazy ass town of Licking Thicket. To say that Lucy Lennox and May Archer excel in bringing this small town to life is an understatement. Be sure to read Fakers first to fully appreciate this quirky community. 

This is an amazing mix of fun and light-heartedness with a serious story of self doubt and finding ones own worth. From the meet cute, which involves a crying baby and baby vomit, I was hooked. And from there, it just gets better. 

Diesel is perfectly loveable. A big, tough looking tattooed man, his inexperience with babies had me laughing out loud. But damn, his heart is huge and one can't help but to fall for him as he will do all he can to care for Marigold.

Then there's Parrish who I absolutely love. His feelings develop naturally, and his shopping trip melted my heart. 

The custody battle and pretend relationship aspect of this tale is what guides the story. The "proposal" is as quirky as the town itself. The relationship develops wonderfully, as they easily go from strangers to fake fiances, to lovers, to falling in love. 

If you enjoy sexual innuendos, this book/series is for you. The innuendos never stop and are definitely a part of the charm of Licking Thicket. Making it even better, the townsfolk never realize that they're saying sexual innuendoes. It's hysterical, non-stop fun. 

"...you might say bobbing is what Nutters do best." "It's all in the stance you see...Legs spread, mouth open wide..." I am still chuckling. 

And don't forget "Joyous Pikin' Tidings!"

As for swoon worthy moments, "...other guys might know how to kiss just fine, but Diesel Church knew how to kiss me." Seriously, just swoon! As for the sex, hot damn! These two have some sizzling chemistry. 

It's hard to explain how "special" this town is. I have nothing to compare it to. It's full of a myriad of unique characters. The town and it's people are lively and completely lovable. With plenty of small town antics, I can't get enough of this town. 

Liars is a must read when you're looking to just smile and laugh. I love this Lucy Lennox and May Archer book. Most of it's sweet, goofy, and pure  fluff. But underneath it all, these men and their journey is beautiful, emotional and heartfelt. This is one of those books that will be re-read often.

Until the next book, I wish you "Joyous Pikin' Tidings!"

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After enjoying creative writing as a child, Lucy didn’t write her first novel until she was over 40 years old. Her debut novel, Borrowing Blue, was published in the autumn of 2016. Lucy has an English Literature degree from Vanderbilt University, but that doesn’t hold a candle to the years and years of staying up all night reading tantalizing novels on her own. She has three children, plays tennis, and hates folding laundry. While her husband is no shmoopy romance hero, he is very good at math, cooks a mean lasagne, has gorgeous eyes, looks hot in his business clothes, and makes her laugh every single day.

 

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May is an M/M author who lives in Boston. She spends her days raising three incredibly sarcastic children, finding inventive ways to drive her husband crazy, planning beach vacations, avoiding the gym, reading M/M romance, and occasionally writing it. She also writes MF romance as Maisy Archer.

 

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Daddy Ink (Get Ink'd #1) by Ali Lyda

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He’s raising a baby, not looking for love …

I don’t want a serious relationship, and certainly not with the single dad next door. But one look at Gordo? I’m smitten. Even though I might be a tough looking tattoo artist, I know that the ink does a lot to hide my own insecurities. It doesn’t matter how much Gordo seems to like me - I can’t bring myself to make a move.

Talking has never come easy to me - and I mean that literally. But Gordo doesn’t seem fazed by my speech problems or the mess in my head, and soon we’re forming a deep connection. But I learned a long time ago that nothing lasts forever … and when a blast from Gordo’s past shows up, it proves that everything was too good to be true.

At least, that’s what the old me would say. This time, I know that Gordo and his little baby are worth fighting for. I’m willing to walk through fire to get what I want. But can a tattoo artist with a checkered past really be any guy’s happily ever after?

Daddy Ink is the first of the Get Ink’d m/m romance series. The Get Ink’d crew are misfits from all walks of life who come together to create amazing art. They’re a family born of love, loss, and ink. In this first in series, ambitious single dad Gordo has met his match in heavily inked Javi, and sparks are ready to fly.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Daddy Ink, the first book in the Get Ink'd series, is a beautiful hurt/comfort and neighbor romance. I found myself sucked into the writing style from the start. 

Gordie's a single dad who's struggling with those early newborn days (and nights.) It doesn't help that his neighbor keeps throwing loud parties. 

Oh, Gordie and Javi's first meeting is awesome, definitely entertaining to the reader, but confusing to Gordie. What follows is a fun journey full of awkward times and attraction, fears and hesitation. And a whole lot of character growth!

Ends up his neighbor Javi isn't anything like Gordie is expecting. Javi's a tattoo artist who doesn't talk much because of a severe stutter. His entire life has been shaped by this speech impediment.  

I love these two complex men. Gordie's a man who has been burnt by his ex and is struggling to open his heart again. And then there's Javi. My heart instantly went out to the vulnerable Javi. He's been a victim of bullying,  he volunteers teaching ASL, and his backstory is horrible. But in the end, it's so beautiful how he naturally knows what to do with the baby and easily steps in to help the exhausted new dad. 

Yes, I fell hard for Gordie. And I guarantee you will too!

Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader is fully brought into the characters' heads. Every doubt and fear, every moment of attraction and want, every single feeling is well developed. I couldn't put this book down.   

Daddy Ink is an complex, yet adorably sweet story with a sweet ending. Everything about this Ali Lyda book worked well for me and I look forward to seeing what the future books in this series are like.  

Stolen Moments by Ariel Tachna

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After a year apart, teacher Jacob Peters and county judge Beau Braedon decide they can’t live without each other. There are just a few small obstacles to their Alabama love story. Jacob resents Beau’s paranoia about being outed, but Beau is convinced he’ll lose his seat on the bench if he admits to their relationship, and as a teacher at a Christian school, Jacob’s job is even more at risk. They could relocate, but Beau’s mother has Alzheimer’s and can’t be moved. And then there’s the tiny issue of Jacob’s infant son, Finn, and his mother, whom Jacob wed out of duty. In short, they are stuck.

But Beau has a long-term plan, and he’s prepared to swallow his fears and compromise with Jacob, because sharing stolen moments is no longer enough.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Omg. This book. Ariel Tachna's Stolen Moments is an amazing read. It's an extremely touching and emotional read.

Beau and Jacob are two closeted men in a conservative, Southern town. After having a long time affair, they haven't seen each other in a year. Reunited now, all the old feelings and chemistry are still there, as well as all the problems.

Their story is full of regrets and pain. Jacob's stuck in a marriage with someone he doesn't love, and Beau is regretting everything that he did to get Jacob into that situation. 

Their story is sad; just so damn sad. These are two men who are in love, and who work so well together, but can't be out and proud in their small town. Both are stuck in a complicated situation, leaving my heart breaking for them. As far as when they get to spend their stolen moments together, they are super hot.

My favorite line is "Change requires a catalyst." And even better yet, is the importance of this line in their story.

Of course this story's heavy on the cheating, so avoid it if that's a hard limit for you, as this is a story of an ongoing affair.

In the end, it's a happy ever after as these two struggle to work out their issues. Eventually, they work to figure out what's right for them and the life they want. They have to deal with some homophobia first though. But the ending is magnificent and completely heart-warming.


Stolen Moments definitely isn't for everyone, with all the hiding, sneaking around, and lying. But I love it. It's a worthwhile emotional read about personal growth and taking chances. 

In Safe Keeping (Heroes and Babies #2) by Victoria Sue

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He can’t save everyone…

Firefighter Lucas Attiker is mired in guilt by his inability to save his young son, who perished in a fire three years ago. When he rescues a troubled young man and his baby daughter from a Colorado forest fire, Lucas finally begins to forgive himself. But the wildfire is only the beginning of the dangers facing them.

Hell-bent on saving his daughter from his crime boss ex, Owen Michaels is on the run with the baby in tow—fleeing both the killers who are after him and the US Marshals Service deputies assigned to protect him. When his desperate flight lands them in the midst of an inferno, the man who saves them offers hope for more than just survival.

They might have escaped a blazing forest and a hail of bullets, but both men will need to risk their lives—and their hearts—to give a little girl a loving family… if they can make it out alive

Review 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Victoria Sue's In Safe Keeping is a sweet action romance. Although the second book in the Heroes and Babies series, it is easily read as a standalone. Having not read book one, I followed along perfectly.

Lucas and Owen meet when Lucas saves Mia and her daddy in a fire. Yes, this story includes a cute baby, a firefighter, and a dog. Owen's on the run with baby Mia, and Lucas longs to save them. 

Omg, my heart breaks for Lucas, who's riddled with pain, grief, and guilt. He's trying to save everyone since he couldn't save the one most important to him. 

Their tale is full of danger, action, and romance. Not only are they running from danger, they are also fighting against memories.

Their tale includes a lot of family issues, action, anger, and pain. It's wonderfully developed and fantastically written. There's so much more to Lucas's story than I could ever have expected. Such fantastic twists and turns, with multi-layered characters.

This story also includes an excellent illustration of demisexuality. As we don't get enough books like this, I really appreciate this.

Ultimately, In Safe Keeping is a story of forgiveness and reconciliation. If you enjoy good action, you'll like this complicated mystery/romance. It's a wonderful story, yet definitely a longer and more detailed mystery than I needed.

Single (Single Dads #1) by R.J. Scott

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Ash wants a family, and is determined to continue with a surrogacy he’d begun with his ex. Bringing baby Mia home, he vows that he will be the best father he can be. Nothing in this world matters more to him than caring for his daughter, not even accidentally falling in lust with the doctor next door. Challenged by his growing attraction to Sean, and confronted by painful memories of his family, Ash has to learn that love is all that matters.

When ER doctor Sean moves in with his friends next door to sexy single father Ash, he falls so quickly it takes his breath away. The sex they have is hot, but Ash is adamant his heart is too full with love for his daughter to let anyone else in. Why is Sean the only one who sees how scared Ash is, and how can he prove to his new lover that he desperately wants the three of them to become a family?

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Single, book one in RJ Scott's Single Dads series is a heartwarming, slow burn romance.

New neighbors Ash and Sean meet under some not so good, yet funny, circumstances. After that, a friendship forms and the kissing starts.

I love these two. Ash is absolutely adorable, a complete darling, yet he's a nervous single dad to baby Mia. It's sweet as can be the way his neighbors take to baby Mia so quickly. 

As for Sean, he's an ER doctor and perfectly wonderful with both Ash and his baby. And, damn, they are hot together!

Not only is this a beautiful romance, it's also a story of a complicated relationship between mother and son. Ashe's past with his mother is full of judgement and insults. Now's the time for understanding and forgiveness. It's wonderfully done and a sweet side story.

I love and adore the group of secondary characters. They're great friends, super supportive, and are full of laughs and love.

I'm excited for more of this Single Dads series. Single is absolutely wonderful and I recommend it to anyone who likes babies in their stories. RJ Scott pulls out all the emotions in this tender romance. You won't regret it!

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - I've Got You by Becca Seymour

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Book Title: I’ve Got You

Author: Becca Seymour

Publisher: Rainbow Tree Publishing

Cover Artist: Booksmith Design

Release Date: July 2, 2019

Genre/s: Contemporary M/M Romance

Trope/s: Single dad romance

Themes: Coming out, forgiveness

Heat Rating: 4 flames

Length: 69 000 words/240 approx. pages

It is a standalone story. It is the same world with different characters as Let Me Show You.

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When a single dad and a newly outed veterinarian meet by chance, it takes red-cheeked conversations, a tentative friendship, and the willingness to put their hearts on the line to show these men they’re made for each other.

Single dad Davis Jackson is busy balancing his coffee shop and being the best dad he can be. That doesn’t mean he’s not lonely. After a fumbling encounter with a man who looks as gorgeous as he does unhappy, Davis is left wondering who the mystery man is.

All Davis knows is that he has never felt such an instant attraction to anyone before, but when he discovers the brown-eyed man’s identity, it’s clear the recently out-of-the-closet veterinarian is lost and quite possibly broken.

A swoon-worthy low-angst stand-alone contemporary M/M romance featuring characters from LET ME SHOW YOU.

Review

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Becca Seymour's I've Got You is a great romance that's a fantastic redemption for Scott, who we met in Let Me Show You. A homophobic ass in the first book, he's definitely lovable now. That said, this book is easily read as a standalone.
Davis is a single dad, who's whole life centers around his daughter. He's easy to love, and his daughter is adorable. After Scott was an ass when they met, they slowly become friends, becoming a large support to one another. Davis certainly wasn't looking for a man, as his life was busy enough. But, he feels there's something more to Scott than the façade he shows the world and soon starts to let him into his life.

It's wonderful the way that Davis supports and helps Scott. The slow burn aspect of their story is perfect for them, adding to the natural development of their relationship. Seeing the true Scott is fantastic, as my heart hurts for him. The author expertly builds his background for us, explaining and exploring his struggles to own his sexuality. His character development, as well as his character growth are exceptional. 

The writing is nice, with deep characters and a great flow. The tone is pleasant, drawing me in immediately. Their story involves a fun group of friends, which is something I always enjoy in a book. They add greatly to the story, and are entertaining. I love the strong sense of family and support.

I've Got You is enjoyable from start to finish. Becca Seymour has managed to create two wonderful main characters in this emotional story of forgiveness, redemption, family, and love.  I definitely enjoyed this story and highly recommend it.

Excerpt

I cleared my throat, suddenly aware I’d stayed quiet for a few seconds too long. “Hey.” My voice was gravelly and sounded unnaturally deep.

The guy paused in front of me, his hands dipping into his jeans pockets. He was quiet for a beat, seeming to contemplate what to say.

“You know Rex then?”

I nodded and then took a glance at the large head resting on my lap. With a small nod, I smiled. “Yeah. He finally likes me, so I’m taking it as a win that we’re friends.”

The brown-eyed man’s head tilted slightly, his gaze scanning my face a moment before his eyes returned to mine. “So you’re a friend of Carter’s?”

A humorless snort burst free, not enough to startle Rex, but enough for the guy to raise his brows. I cleared my throat again, not especially liking the fact that it seemed to be closing up and becoming uncomfortably dry in front of this guy. “Well, sort of. We used to work together.”

“Not anymore?”

I bit back the bitter retort dancing on my tongue, tempted to ask if that wasn’t what “used to” explicitly meant. There was no need for me to be so defensive or any bigger of an asshole than I already had a reputation for being.

“Nope. Just trying to figure out my next move.” I clamped my mouth shut, wondering why I’d shared so much. He sat on the lounger beside me, stopping my analysis. “Please, take a seat.” Damn, I really needed to learn to keep my mouth shut and stop being a dickhead. “Sorry.” I threw him a small grimace, noticing both of his perfectly arched brows were lifted, his attention solely on me. There was also a small smile on his lips. I was positive I saw it twitch.

“Hey, I can leave.”

Though, he stayed put, making no indication he planned on moving. He didn’t even shrug or twitch as he spoke.

While solitude had been what I’d craved, I was smart enough to recognize that just maybe not being alone was a good thing. Being alone, I was discovering, was not helpful at all. All it did was give me too much time with my thoughts. And that had a habit of screwing with my head. While I’d sought the quiet, especially since my blowout with Carter a while back, I recognized how dangerous isolation could be. Loneliness was a slippery slope.

About the Author 

Becca Seymour lives and breathes all things book related. Usually with at least three books being read and two WiPs being written at the same time, life is merrily hectic. She tends to do nothing by halves so happily seeks the craziness and busyness life offers. 

Living on her small property in Queensland with her human family as well as her animal family of cows, chooks, and dogs, Becca appreciates the beauty of the world around her and is a believer that love truly is love. 

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