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Monday, November 22, 2021

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - MF - More Than The Game by Jenni Bara

 

More Than the Game
Jenni Bara
Publication date: September 14th 2021

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance










 

Trending on social media is her nightmare.

Beth Evans, former Olympic golden girl, known for a national scandal and daughter of a rising political star, is more than happy to stay out of the spotlight, living life as a normal single mom in a small Jersey town. The last thing Beth needs is Twitter’s favorite bad boy–Marc Demoda–walking into her life to stir things up.

Marc lives for the three b’s; baseball, bars, and ball bunnies, until the unthinkable happened. An accident destroys his shoulder and his career, leaving him desperate to get back in the game. Too bad no one hires notorious bad boys to coach. With his reputation on life support, Marc finds his saving grace might be the feisty blonde he can’t get out of his head.

When pictures of Beth and Marc’s chance encounter blow up on Twitter, they strike a deal to avoid further scandals and fix their image. But even in the harsh public spotlight, their fake relationship begins to feel real. Beth’s growing feelings for Marc have her questioning if she can permanently handle the limelight, just as Marc wonders if Beth might mean more than the game.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

More than a Game is a great fake relationship romance by Jenni Bara. I feel into this book easily and ended up being unable to put it down. 

I absolutely love Marc and Beth. Their relationship is great, and everything between them is enjoyable. 

There's a lot going on in their story. Both characters are well developed and multi-layered. 

Of course, their story also brings to light the downfalls of being in the public eye, and the harsh treatment one can face on social media. This is all to relatable and hard to read at times. 

This is a story with a wonderful group of secondary characters, who fully pull you into their orbit. If you enjoy lovable families, look no further. 

The writing is great, with plenty of heart, humor, and life brought into this story. The tweets are hysterical, the family is heart warming, and the romance is sweet. 

More than the Game is so much more than I was expecting. This Jenni Bara book is a wonderful sports romance that's compelling, charming, and riveting. Definitely check it out. 

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Jenni Bara lives in New Jersey working as a paralegal in family law, writing real-life unhappily ever-afters every day. In turn, she spends her free time with anything that keeps her laughing, including life with four kids, or five, if you count her husband. She is just starting her career as a romance author writing books with a great balance of life, love, and laughter.

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Monday, October 4, 2021

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - MF - Tagging Up (Callahan Family # 5) by Carrie Aarons

 



Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons is now live!




All Anna Callahan wants is her independence.

Being the youngest member of her immediate family, and massive network of cousins, she's always been sheltered. That ends now. After graduating with her masters in nursing, she's ready to move out of her parents' house, whether they support that decision or not. While wallowing in the guilt of that choice at the local bar, she bumps into the one guy she shouldn't go near.

A player for her family's team and her cousin's best friend, Clark should come with a warning label. Not only because he's the league's number one playboy, but because he's significantly older than her.

Unfortunately, they can't seem to keep their hands off of each other. That initial night together leads to scorching glances across public parties, secret hookups in hidden places, and way more than either of their hearts bargained for.

But being with Clark means lying to those closest to them. When their secret is finally discovered, it sends the already skittish bad boy running for the hills. And although she claimed to want freedom with no strings, Anna can't help but feel the sharp pull to be with him forever.

Clark Nyle swore a long time ago he'd never be committed to anyone.

After watching his mother ruin his father through adultery and abandonment, he knows that love is for masochists and he certainly isn't one. Baseball and living life like every day's a party are his only two passions.

Then his father dies, and he's forced to question everything. It leads to a barstool, too many drinks, and into the backseat of his car with the one woman he should never have touched.

Now that he's gotten a taste of Anna, he can't stay away. Even if their secret affair comes with way too many consequences. Her family owns the team he plays for, not to mention his best friend would cut off his balls if he knew what they were up to. Plus, he doesn't want anything long-term, and eventually he's going to break her heart.

But the more time he spends with her, the more he seems to want a different future than the one he always planned on. Until they're found out, and he's forced to choose between his demons and the disapproval of his closest friends ... or her.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Tagging Up is the fifth book in the Callahan Family series. This Carrie Aarons tale is easily read as a standalone. 

It's slow going for Anna and Clark, as they deal with a lot before truly finding one another. 

I enjoy the way they run in the same circles and have known one another long before anything happens. And, ohhh...I enjoy the way they first come together.

They're certainly hot together, even if they are forbidden. 

Their story includes a baseball player who's a playboy. It includes a death in the family and grief. And it includes a girl who's confident and knows what she wants. 

Oh man, Clark is simply wonderful. I love his internal monologues and all the emotions he brings to life. The author expertly illustrates the pain he's experienced and the reason he has lived the life of a playboy. 

I love their relationship and the way everything develops between them. It all starts with sparks and lust, develops more with some opening up and honesty, and ends up with love and some beautiful moments. 

Written in alternating first person pov, everything about these two characters come to life. The writing is great, the emotions are high, and the sex is sizzling. Add in all the amazing secondary characters and this one is fabulous.

Tagging Up is a fabulous addition to the Callahan Family series. Everything about this Carrie Aarons book kept me quickly turning the pages. I love it all. 


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Author of romance novels such as Fool Me Twice and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. A former journalist, she prefers the love stories of her imagination, and the athleisure dress code, much better.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She's a Jersey girl living in Texas with her husband, daughter, son, and Great Dane/Lab rescue.
 
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Monday, August 30, 2021

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - All in With Him (Men of Summer #3)by Lauren Blakely

 

    
  ALL IN WITH HIM by Lauren Blakely 
  Release Date: August 27th  

  Finding love isn’t the hardest part. Keeping it is.   

  ALL IN WITH HIM IS NOW LIVE!!!   
  The final book in the Men of Summer series from #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely is NOW AVAILABLE in all formats!!   
  Make sure to grab this SEXY, emotional, addictive forbidden MM romance TODAY!!  
  AVAILABLE NOW!!! 

Audible ➜ Teddy Hamilton and Jacob Morgan narrate! http://blkly.pub/AudibleAllIn    


   

 

Once upon a time all I needed was baseball, friends and extracurricular activities. Then everything changed when Declan Steele stormed into my life and upended all my priorities with his heart, his love, his passion.   So my next five-year plan will include this new ground rule—Love big. Only, that’s easier said than done when my man and I come face to face with hard truths and new troubles about what it means to be all in.   That’s when I learn that finding love isn’t the hardest part. Keeping it is.   All In with Him is the final novel in the Men of Summer series, and should be read following Winning With Him. 



   

  ALL IN WITH HIM #3 IS AVAILABLE NOW!!! 
Audible ➜ Teddy Hamilton and Jacob Morgan narrate! http://blkly.pub/AudibleAllIn   

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

All In With Him is a delicious sports romance by Lauren Blakely. 

This story follows Declan and Grant, two baseball players who are in love. Unlike most romance books, they're already together at the start. 

Instead of watching them fall in love, we get a chance to see what happens after people fall in love. This is the story that comes after the happy for now. 

Their story includes a lot of doubts and fears, as they go through some ups and downs. They still love each other, but for some, love isn't easy, as they struggle to keep things good. 

Their journey is emotional and heart-warming, as well as super hot. 

This is a story that explores that one has to be open to love and has to be ready for love. It's all beautifully done. 

Written in alternating first person pov, I enjoy how much the characters come to life. It's easy to follow their feelings throughout and everything flows wonderfully. 

All In With Him is a great addition to Lauren Blakely's Men of Summer series. I love everything about this baseball romance. 

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BOOK #1, SCORING WITH HIM, TODAY!

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A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.   With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 55 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4.5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.


 

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Friday, August 6, 2021

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - Winning With Him by Lauren Blakely

 

WINNING WITH HIM by Lauren Blakely 
Release Date: August 3rd   




WINNING WITH HIM, the highly anticipated second book in the utterly addictive Men of Summer M/M series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, is LIVE!!! 

  ✔️ Passion. Angst. Heart-stopping emotion. 
  ✔️ An intense, scorching hot romance. 
  ✔️ Raw truths, vulnerability, and the answers you've been waiting for.
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Resisting the shortstop has never been my strong suit. I failed at it during my first spring training. It sure as hell looks like I'm about to fail at it again.   The sport I love playing with my very soul hangs in the balance. But everything my heart craves lies with the guy I've got to resist.   A guy who's asking me to make the toughest choice ever.   But how do I become the man I want to be...with him or without him?   Trouble is, I can't seem to get Declan out of my head, even if I stand to lose everything I've worked for my entire life...   

Winning with Him is book two in the utterly addictive Men of Summer series, and should be read following Scoring With Him. This romance between two professional athletes spans five epic years.   
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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Winning With Him is an awesome sports romance by Lauren Blakely. This one had me addicted from the start and I couldn't put it down. 

Declan and Grant are two pro baseball players who start to fall in love. They agree to do long distance, but that doesn't last too long. And damn, cue the emotional turmoil. I was all in already. 

So many emotions!

This is a story of fear and doubts. It's a story of two men who spent the years thinking about one another, but have to suffer through the ups and downs. 

The men are at different points in their careers. With a MLB career, it's hard to make time for a long distance, sort of closeted relationship. And the storyline brings out all the feels. 

One awesome surprise for me with this read is that the men aren't closeted. It's refreshing to read about pro athletes being out. 

Both men are complex, with complex lives and complex upbringings. Their lives include an alcoholic father and everything involved with this. Their lives include knowing you were never wanted by your parents. Both leaves one with a whole lot of baggage.  

And damn, it's super steamy. Love the chemistry between these two!

Winning With Him is a fun read. If you enjoy sports romances, be sure to check out this Lauren Blakeley gem. You won't regret it!


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WINNING WITH HIM IS AVAILABLE NOW!!! 
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START THE SERIES WITH BOOK #1, 
SCORING WITH HIM, TODAY! 
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A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sweet, sexy and witty. She also writes red-hot, sexy romance and USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.   With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 50 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4 million books. She likes dogs, cake and show tunes.

 

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

BLOG TOUR, EXCERPT & REVIEW - MF - The Perfect Catch by Meghan Quinn



THE PERFECT CATCH by Meghan Quinn

Release Date: June 10th

Genre: Contemporary Romance


Forbidden Romance

Workplace Romance

Slow Burn with an EXTREMELY hot end

Baseball player with all the ALPHA swoon

Addictive page turner with a twist at the end  


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"Kiss me. Just this once . . . please Walker."


Those whispered words were my undoing . . .


As the most hated player in baseball, I had two options: either clean up my image or pack my bags. Being traded wasn't an option which only meant one thing, I had to become compliant.


That's how I found myself sharing a small bistro table with Kate Chapman, the Chicago Bobbies newest PR Manager. Devastatingly beautiful, vastly intelligent, and incredibly cunning, she knows exactly how to handle my grumpy demeanor.


It was supposed to be simple. Book some PR events, show up, smile for the camera, and be done. But one massive mistake on my end sends me into the trenches with Kate, forcing me to open up to her.


Innocent glances turn into cordial encounters.

Secret touches turn into tempting invitations.

And dangerous nights alone turn into consuming desperation.


I’ve never wanted a woman as much as I want her. And I know she wants me, but there’s a no fraternizing with the players rule. Neither of us can afford to lose our jobs, but we also can't seem to keep our hands off each other either.




My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Perfect Catch is a great sports romance by Megan Quinn. 

I was definitely in the mood for this type of read, so I fell into it hook, line, and sinker. 

The two are stubborn, but can't deny their attraction. It's awesome.

The forbidden romance element is every looming, although they certainly only let it get so far in their way. Sort of. Just read it. 

Kate's trying to help Walker's imagine, and in the process, finds out way more than either expected. 

Walker's a complicated man. As we slowly get to know him, wow, I am super impressed with his ability to finally open up. 

There's an issue with a teammate, as they have a complicated past. It takes the reader a long time before they fully get the background, but oh man. So sad. The author puts a lot of layers into this aspect, and I enjoy the way it's all carried out. The anger is still strong, although it's a mix of both anger, guilt, and grief. 

I love these two together. The little moments are sweet. The sexual tension is high. And the chemistry is sizzling. 

There's also plenty of game action to be enjoyed. If you're not a baseball fan, it won't overwhelm you, but as a baseball fan, I appreciate everything involved. 

Written in alternating first person pov, these characters both fully come to life. The story has some twists and turns, in addition to all the angst. 

The Perfect Catch is a great choice the next time you're in the mood for a sports romance. Megan Quinn entertains as usual in this bad boy-ish romance.


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I slip on my clothes, going for a pair of jeans and a long-sleeved Henley. I push the sleeves up, still heated from the shower. I leave my hat in my locker, opting for a quick swab of styling pomade through my hair. I couldn’t care less what I look like, but Coach always likes us to be somewhat presentable after a game in case we run into any press.

Hungry and ready for my bed, I head out of the locker room and am making my way toward the players’ exit when a throat clears behind me. I glance over my shoulder to find Kate Chapman standing against the wall, her purse draped over her shoulder and a beautiful smile gracing her delicately freckled face.

She quickly gives me a once-over and says, “It was the socks.”

I can’t help it, I let out a low chuckle while slowly shaking my head and turning toward her. Hands in my pockets, I say, “It wasn’t the socks.”

Her mouth drops open in disbelief as she approaches me. “It was so the socks.” She points her finger at me.

“Don’t even deny it.”

“It was all my practice.”

“Yeah, practice with me. Just admit it, Rockwell, you had fun last night, the socks were a good luck charm, and you played your ass off tonight.”

I don’t believe in superstitions, which is unheard of when it comes to a baseball player, but I’ve never geared my play around being a habitual player, either. Instead, I do what feels right. So, believing in socks having a special power and helping me gather some hits tonight—nah, not real. But I will say this—having my socks up reminded me why I was behind that plate. It reminded me of being small again and taking joy in the little things.

Was it the socks? Maybe.

Was it the thought of the girl standing in front of me?

Maybe a little more.

“It wasn’t the socks.”

Her head falls back as she groans. “You’re so stubborn.” She makes eye contact with me again. “Do you realize that?”

“Yeah.” I rock on my heels, trying not to stare at her too much.

Just picture me pitching to you.

When I said that would be too distracting, I meant it. With her softly curled hair and her gorgeous smile that doesn’t seem to ever falter—unless I’m a total dick and walk out on her—she’s caught my eye.

She’s starting to imprint herself on my brain.

She’s starting to make me feel shit I shouldn’t be feeling.

“Well, I’m—”

“What are you doing right now?” I ask out of the blue, surprising myself, and her.

“Uh, I was going to give you a hard time and then go home?” she says with a hint of question at the end.

I nod at her. “Hungry?”

She eyes me suspiciously. “Starving.”

“Want to get some food?”

She chews on her bottom lip, thinking about her answer, and I know it’s not in a joking around way, but more so she’s afraid. Afraid of me, possibly. Afraid for her job, most likely.

So, I add, “You know, to discuss business.”

It’s against team policy to fraternize with the players. I know that, she knows that, but, for the life of me, after seeing that infectious joy on her face, I had to ask her. I had to try to spend more time with her.

“Well, if it’s business . . .” She smiles brightly and then nods behind her. “Follow me.”



 



USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.




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