Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Featured Book - Accidental Alien - Celia Kyle



Today’s featured book marks the end of being human and the beginning of being alien.  I thought it was the perfect book to feature on the last day of 2019.  It’s a little older as it was published in 2015, but it’s one of my favorite books.  I mean I might have read it a time or five, but really who is counting. 

This book just hits me in the feel goods.  I love how Joyce was thrust unexpectedly into a world she didn’t understand, but fully embraced, and the way the commander will do anything to protect her.  So romantic!  Okay, so he’s a little bit of an asshat, but what alpha male isn’t.  And OMG!  Who knew chocolate could kill you?  And drat, now I want to read it all over again.

This book is one you are sure to enjoy.  Click on any of the pictures or links below to grab your copy today.

Happy Reading
Sydney

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Accidental Alien (Science Fiction Abduction Romance)
Published to Amazon on April 28, 2015
Author Celia Kyle




What does a human secretary have in common with an alien commander? Nothing. Not until she’s turned into an alien.

Joyce’s life plan never included being kidnapped by an alien. But Kede Tria—a Doshan alien—doesn’t seem to care and takes her to his battleship. He’s overbearing, possessive, sexy as heck, and everything she never knew she wanted in a man, er, alien. He’s also what she needs when an accident brings her to the edge of death because he’s the only one who can save her.

Kede Tria is commander of the starship Vehly, one of the most feared Doshan warriors and… Joyce’s life mate. His curvy, deliciously lush female just doesn’t know it yet. When she is nearly killed, Kede will do anything to keep her with him. Anything.

While others are intent on taking Joyce’s life, they do not realize he will gladly end theirs.






Official published review:
A warrior in her own right
I laughed so hard I cried while reading this book. The author put the comic relief in exactly when we needed it, the book flowed smoothly from the extreme moments of tension to the break. The heroine is a little standoffish at times, but it is really because she is so intense and passionate, well and she curses like a sailor. The entire book kept me glued to the story until the very end. I loved the HEA and the only thing that could make it better is if there were more stories about the lead characters.
5 stars
A GR BB





Ex-dance teacher, former accountant and erstwhile collectible doll salesperson, Celia Kyle now writes paranormal and science fiction romances as well as urban fantasy. It goes without saying that there's always a happily-ever-after for her characters, even if there are a few road bumps along the way. Today she lives in central Florida and writes full-time with the support of her loving husband and two finicky cats.

Author’s Website:  https://celiakyle.com/
Author’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/celiakyle/





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Monday, December 30, 2019

Book Birthday - Bound to Midnight - Mandy M. Roth




Bound to Midnight:  An Immortal Ops World Novel (Crimson Ops book 3)
Published to Amazon on December 30, 2019
Author Mandy M. Roth




Book Three in the Crimson Ops Series

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Series the Crimson Ops! Part of the Immortal Ops World!

Operative: Philandros "Landros" Mires

Immortal vampire operative Philandros "Landros" Mires has spent years withholding the truth from all around him. He's no stranger to lies and told himself over and over again that the ends justified the means. As an enemy from his past resurfaces, bringing with them a new threat, Landros knows everything he sacrificed to protect is in danger. He finds himself in a fight with evil and struggling to earn forgiveness, even if it means learning to forgive himself.




Official published review:
Related to the enemy 
Just when I thought I couldn’t love the fang gang anymore Landros goes and finds his mate. I hate to report it ladies, but another one of these amazing alpha males is off the market. This book is full of the craziness that comes with Bill and Gus and the twins. Poor Wheeler continues to get the short end of the stick and by the end he is in the need of assistance. I enjoyed the quirkiness that is Clara and I’m so glad the two of them find their HEA. I can’t wait to read about what happens next. Hopefully it will bring what Wheeler needs. 
5 stars 
A GR BB



NY Times (#8) & USA Today Bestselling Author of the Daughter of Darkness Series and the Immortal Ops® Series!

NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Mandy M. Roth loves 80s music and movies and wishes leg warmers would come back into fashion. She also thinks the movie The Breakfast Club should be mandatory viewing for…okay, everyone. When she’s not dancing around her office to the sounds of the 80s, she’s busy writing paranormal operatives and kick butt urban fantasy heroines. Mandy lives in Oxford, Mississippi with her husband and three boys. She has sold well over 1 million books. Mandy has published with Harlequin, Random House/ Virgin Books, and has had a wildly successful indie career in addition to publishing with more than one small press.

She is a member of The Author's Guild.

Author Website:  https://www.mandyroth.com/

Release Blitz - Releasing Keanu - Siobhan Davis



“A powerful story of growth and healing. Five amazing stars!" Coralee June, International bestselling author




Releasing Keanu, and all-new second chance romantic standalone in the fan-favorite Kennedy Boys Series from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is available now!




KEANU
Selena played me.
Confirming I wasted years loving someone who didn’t love me back.
It should be easy to move on, but since she dumped me, I can’t shake her from my thoughts, no matter how hard I try.
Dates and random hookups don’t help, because no one measures up to the girl I still love with my whole heart.
When she appears at my door, begging me for help, I can’t turn her away. My protective instincts kick in, and I grasp this second chance with both hands.
This time, I’m determined to open her eyes.
To help her realize she made a mistake throwing what we had away.
To prove our love is the real deal.

SELENA
Keanu has it all wrong.
I let him go because I love him too much to continue holding him back.
And I’ve paid for it every day since.
I didn’t think it was possible to miss someone this much, but my entire being aches for him in a way that isn’t healthy.
It’s why I continue to keep my distance even though it’s killing me inside.
No one understands me the way he does, so, when my ugly past returns, threatening to undo years of progress, he’s the first person I run to.
If anyone can keep me safe, it’s the love of my life.
Maybe, this time, I’m strong enough to be the woman he deserves.
If my past doesn’t take me from him first.




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USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She is the author of the international bestselling Kennedy Boys, Saven, and True Calling series’.

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

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Featured Series - Banford and Beauty Bears - Mina Carter



What better way to send out 2019 then with our last Featured Series of the year.  At the moment, there are only four books in this amazing series, but I am hopeful the author won’t leave us hanging and will write at least two more. 

The first two books are re-releases of Bear Up and Creed’s Claim from Kindle Worlds More than Mated collection.  Yes, I totally own all four books, well six books total.  Hey once you read them you will be able to see why, they are just that good.  The third and fourth books just continued the hot beary goodness enriching the series and making me crave more. 

You guys are not going to miss out on this fantastic series.  Click on any of the pictures or links below to get started reading before the end of the year.

Happy Reading
Sydney

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Fated for the Bear (Banford and Beauty Bears book 1)
Published to Amazon on November 15, 2018
Author Mina Carter




Girl meets boy = classic love story. Girl meets bear... Wait, what?
Kacie has always known there was something odd about the small town of Beauty, but she doesn't expect that oddity to almost claim her life or land her in the arms of her long-term crush; hot veteran Dean. Okay, he's nuts but she can't argue with that, not with a body like his or when he's whispering things like 'fated' and 'destiny'. Even if he does claim to be a werebear...

She's his mate, but she's human. He's so screwed...

Leader of the Beauty bear clan, Dean is between a rock and a hard place. His fated mate is human but he daren't claim her. The elitist asshats in the clan would have kittens. But when an attack brings her over into the bear world, he's out of time and out of options. Even worse, the town has an rogue bear problem and internal clan politics that put Kacie in the crossfire.

Forced to fight battles on all fronts, Dean must bear up or risk losing her forever...

PLEASE NOTE: This title was previously released as 'BEAR UP' in the More than Mated Kindleworld




Official published review:
Forced to claim his fate
I love the changes the author made to this book. They are barely noticeable and hardly change the story. It’s a shame these two had to go so long before they laid their claim on each other. The author get the story going with all the action and adventure we’ve been looking for while bringing the romance along for the ride. I love this book and am excited about the next one.
4 stars
A GR BB




Claimed by the Bear (Banford and Beauty Bears book 2)
Published to Amazon on December 27, 2018
Author Mina Carter




Tall, dark and handsome, she’s watched him from afar for years...

Back in Beauty after a broken engagement, Kaitlyn Turner has two things on her mind: regaining her independence and having a good night out with her bestie. Only somehow, their celebrations include hitting up the local tattoo parlour. The Tattoo parlour run by Creed, her late brothers best friend. Hot as Hades, he’s the one man she knows she can’t have, but the one she’d kill to have look at her as more than a kid sister.

Petite, curvy, beautiful…and human. She’s everything he wants, and everything he can’t have.

Werebear Creed is a loner in the Beauty bear clan. Tall, powerfully built, and mean as hell, he holds rank as an enforcer despite the fact his bear prefers to stay well hidden. No matter, he can enforce pack rules in human form… even against fully shifted bears. They might call him a half-skin but no one wants to piss him off. Ever.

He doesn’t care what they think. Until Kaitlyn Turner walks back into town. He’s wanted her for years, but she’s human and he’s a bear. No can do. But then an attack brings her over into his world and the path is clear.

PLEASE NOTE: This title was previously released as 'CREED'S CLAIM' in the More than Mated Kindleworld.




Official published review:
Three make one
This book may be short, but the author used it to her full advantage and wrapped up the excitement that carried through from the first book. This couple needed the danger to push them into finally making their move toward a HEA we would all wish for. I hope the author has more books headed our way, I would love to see Lily find her own story as well as the healer from the first book.
4 stars
A GR BB




For Shift’s Sake (Banford and Beauty Bears book 3)
Published to Amazon on December 1, 2015
Author Mina Carter




Bobbi Bradbury has man trouble. Local bully boy, Conrad Jackson, has decided she's his Miss. Right but as far as she's concerned, he couldn't be more Mr.Wrong. Unfortunately, he's not taking no for an answer. The charm offensive is over and it seems he's looking to take what he wants, no matter her thoughts on the matter.

Reese Connor is out of the army and on his way to Vegas. The open road, no bullets flying past his head...it's all this scarred and weary werebear wants. Until his old buddy calls in a favour. Operation: protection. His buddy's little sister is in some kind of trouble. Fine. He'll check in and bust a few heads then carry on his merry way...

But the path to Vegas never runs smoothly and Reese finds himself between the devil and the deep blue sea. His buddy's little sister is less sweet and innocent and more sexy and seriously curved. And his mate.

The kicker? She doesn't know about werebears. The second kicker? His buddy'll kill him for touching his little sister. And if that wasn't enough, someone out there is determined that he won't have Bobbi...ever. And they'll put her six feet under to stop him.




Official published review:
Bringing peace to her
This soldier found what he had stopped looking for in the most unlikely of places. I enjoyed that the author held true to the soldier brotherhood and had our hero change his plans at the call for aid. I love the strong females he found there and the connections that were made. I can’t wait to read the next book by this author.
5 stars
A GR BB




Warlock and the Bear (Banford and Beauty Bears book 4)
Published to Amazon on October 29, 2019
Author Mina Carter




He's wanted Lilly Braun since the moment he saw her, but she won't give him the time of day.

Morgan Jones, ex-soldier and warlock extraordinaire, is hiding a secret. And it's not his awesome abilities in the sack... It's the fact he's had the hots for the Beauty Clan's head enforcer, Lilly Braun, since he met her. The chances of the luscious lady bear letting him anywhere near her though? Absolute zero. Until matestrike hits one of the other bears, and he's her only hope. The problem is... Morgan doesn't let anyone get close because his feelings for Lilly aren't the only ones he's been keeping...

Morgan Jones is an absolute son of a bedstead, and she wants nothing to do with him. But *hell* can the guy kiss...

Lilly's life plan was simple. Become a clan enforcer. Find a nice bear male to mate and have some cubs. Easy... yeah right. Her bear isn't interested in any male in the clan, apart from the warlock, Morgan Jones. Who, admittedly, is hot as hades and rocks the whole oathbreaker vibe. But when she needs a backup plan, Morgan's it, and her bear... isn't grumbling about getting all up close and personal with the sexy warlock. Until she realizes it's just fun and games for him.

But when the proverbial hits the fan and both the clan and her own life is on the line, can Lilly make a leap of faith and trust her warlock, or will they lose everything that matters?




Official published review:
Will these two finally get together I enjoyed how the characters are so reluctant to see what they really mean to each other. The author also made sure that the underlying story in the previous books pulled forward into this one with a fantastic conclusion to one set of troublemakers. It also tied book three together with the other books. Each book in this series keeps getting better and with the possibility of at least two more books, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
5 stars
A GR BB





Mina Carter is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of romance in many genres. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and a bossy cat.
Author, photographer and cover artist, Mina can usually be found hunched over a keyboard or behind a camera, frantically trying to get the images and words in her head out and onto the screen before they drive her mad. She was addicted to coffee and chocolate, but unfortunately both now dislike her.
Author’s Website:  https://minacarter.com/





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Sunday, December 29, 2019

Book Tour - The Princeton Allegiant Series - Deborah Garland




Drawing Bloodlines
The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1
by Deborah Garland
Genre: Paranormal Romance




Print Length: 260 pages
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing, LLC
Publication Date: April 3, 2019

Award-Winning Author Deborah Garland presents a new paranormal series starting with Drawing Bloodlines about a vampire who takes a chance on love after a lonely century, only to be forcibly mated with a ruthless vamp from his dark past.

The TBR Pile said, it's "sure to heat your blood," and The Romance Reviews was "drawn into this new paranormal vampire world."

Dr. Alexander Manning's vampire allegiant demands loyalty and secrecy. Keeping their existence hidden from humans is the Prime Directive. So when he accidentally reveals himself to a woman, a beautiful woman he can't resist, he's forced to make a choice: report her to his commander or 'deal' with her himself.

Both Alex's loyalty and secrecy are tested.

Elizabeth should be afraid of tall, handsome, god-like Alexander, who she's figured out is a vampire. Knowing he'll come for her, she prepares for the worst and even considers sending her daughter away to live with her ex.

Alexander shows up, not to harm her though. To seduce her. Nights of unending pleasure however take a very serious turn, neither was expecting.

Until Alex's past catches up to him and threatens to destroy his precious secretive world with Elizabeth and loyalty to her and her adorable seven-year-old daughter.

Will Alex obey his allegiant commander and submit to a woman he hates, or fight?

Never force a vampire to mate...

The Princeton Allegiant Series features a recurring cast of hot and sexy vampires, but each book can be read as a stand-alone. No cheating. No cliffhanger.



Official published review:
A scent too tempting to resist
The perfect beginning to a series. These vampires are so much more than many we have read about. Their powers, their rules, the people in charge, all of these work against this couple, but with just the right backing things might just go their way. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more.
4 stars
A GR BB


Guarding Bloodlines
The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 2



Print Length: 273 pages
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing, LLC
Publication Date: September 27, 2019

Never steal a vampire's mate.

What's the world's most dangerous vampire to do when the only woman he's ever loved is about to be abducted? He strikes a devil's bargain, but Loren Tagaris is done playing nice.

Loren's gifts for destruction have made him the most feared vampire on the planet. To bargain for his progeny's freedom, he's forced to bend the knee to the precious New York Vampire Lords and find their missing commander in thirty days. Or hand Julianna, who's part witch, over forever.

Julianna's powers are more dangerous than Loren ever imaged. When their hunt for the missing commander unearths a buried secret that terrifies even Loren, all bets are off, and it's every vampire for himself. Suddenly the Lords abducting Julianna is the least of their problems.

Will Loren give up his own freedom once and for all to protect the allegiant world even if it means losing Julianna forever?

"Guarding Bloodlines and The Princeton Allegiant series is a refreshing twist on a vampire world which delivers on action-packed, deliciously sexy, fun reading that will have you turning the pages." - Jennifer Bray-Weber, Award-Winning Author 
  


Official published review:
300 years in the making
This is a new author for me and I accidentally read this book first, but I will be going back to rectify that. This book was great as a stand-alone, but I feel like I missed a lot of character detail by reading them out of order. The author excelled at creating a captivating world full of danger and angst and then she gave us these characters that were easy to become invested in. I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series.
4 stars
A GR BB


Matching Bloodlines
The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 3



Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing, LLC
Publication Date: December 4, 2019

VAMPIRES DON’T DATE. THEY POSSESS.
Award-Winning Author Deborah Garland is back with an all new steamy vampire romance in Matching Bloodlines, an angst-fest about a vampire in search of a new mate and the matchmaker he hires who ignites decades of unmet needs and passion…only she’s off-limits.
Never match a vampire with the wrong mate…
Nothing could have prepared Francisco St. Claire for living as a single male after centuries of being mated. The serious and scary Commander of the Princeton Allegiant is now heartbroken and that makes him one dangerous vampire. Still, he has an allegiant to run and there is trouble on his borders.
When the ruling lords demand he hire a matchmaker to find a new mate for himself as well as the other males who have sworn to him, the loyal commander follows orders but vows he’ll never love again.
Princeton Matchmaker, Charlotte Kincaid is drowning in debt. She’s so desperate for cash, she agrees to work for a mysterious rich businessman requesting a ‘mate’, who just happens to be a vampire. If only this intoxicating Frenchman with the most sensuous lips she’s ever seen wasn’t her client.
Since meeting Charlotte, Francisco’s emotions and senses have awoken, including his primal need for a woman’s body against his. But if he takes Charlotte to mate and turns her, she can’t find matches for the rest of his vampires.
Will the Princeton Allegiant Commander show his strength by mating with the woman he craves or will he continue to follow orders?
The Princeton Allegiant Series features a recurring cast of hot and sexy vampires, but each book can be read as a stand-alone. No cheating. No cliffhanger.


Official published review:
Will love win out
This book fits seamlessly with its predecessors. The characters we love continue to be a force in the book and we meet even more characters, each one adding more flavor and detail to the story. This author is able to reach an emotional depth that just drags you into a story and keeps you invested in the outcome. I hope there will be more books to come.
4 stars
A GR BB




About the Author
Deborah Garland is now an Award Winning Author! Must Be Crazy has won The Carolyn Readers' Choice Award.

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Deborah’s childhood on Long Island, NY can be described as Cinderella meets Carrie. A latch-key kid, she spent her days after school, cooking, cleaning and looking after her younger brother to help out her very strict working parents. Those hours of nothingness sparked a wild imagination and a few invisible friends.

After years of doing the whole corporate thing, it was finally Deborah’s turn to make the dream come true of being a published author. Her 2017 debut novel, Must Love Fashion, was a Golden Leaf finalist for Best Contemporary Romance. She writes strong and witty heroines and heroes that fall hard for them. Her novels have received words of praise from RT Book Reviews, Kirkus Reviews, InD’tale Magazine, Library Journal, and Uncaged Magazine. In addition to a great book, she loves pugs and chocolate ad eats her bacon cheeseburgers with a Grey Goose Cosmopolitan.


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