Thursday, July 4, 2019

Book Review: Accidentally In Love


RELEASE TOUR for Accidentally In Love by Katy Ames


Arya Winters’ dream job can make you blush, but her life isn’t nearly as exciting as being the voice of your favorite romance audiobooks. For Gavin McCord, it’s all about getting the job done as quick as possible, but suddenly he can’t stop fantasizing about a woman I’ll never meet. The eighth book in the addicting 425 Madison Avenue, is now live. Read Accidentally in Love by Katy Ames today!

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About Accidentally in Love

Arya 
I know I can make you blush. 
It’s a weird claim to fame, but a perk of my dream job: being the voice of your favorite
romance audio books. Laughter, hijinks, adventure. Passion. Sweet
heaven, the passion. It’s everything I could ever want. Except… 
The problem with this fabulous life? 
It’s all just fantasy. 

Picking between Chinese and Thai delivery doesn’t count as adventure. 
The bestie who always makes me laugh is thousands of miles away. 
As for the hunky hero? It’s not like he’s just going to come crashing into my apartment. 

Until the night a bearded stranger does exactly that… 


Gavin 
Do the job. Get the bad guy. Go home. 
Most importantly, don’t get involved. 
Those are the rules. The agency’s and mine. And they work. Even better, they give me the perfect excuse to keep my distance. 
The perfect escape from getting burned again. Except… 

Why can’t I stop watching her? 
I shouldn’t care more about what she’s doing than my target. 
I shouldn’t let her distract me from the job. 
And I sure as hell shouldn’t fantasize about a woman I’ll never meet. 

That is, until the night I surprise us both by kicking down her apartment door. Rules or no rules, it's true that... 

After all, 425 Madison Avenue is the perfect place to fall in love.

*Each story is completely standalone.

Excerpt
Copyright @ 2019 Katy Ames

“Number one rule of tailing someone: don’t breathe so loud they can hear you five flights away.”
“Hey!” I say, thwacking his chest. “Don’t be a jerk. Besides, I don’t think you’re in the position to give spy tips right now.”
One bold eyebrow lifts in question.
Pushing out of his grasp, I whip the hat off my head, breathing in relief as cool air hits my skull. “Isn’t the number one rule of spying not to pick up a tail in the first place?”
The first eyebrow drops, followed by the other. Green eyes turn sharp, primitive, before brightening. A roar of laughter erupts from his chest. We stand there for who knows how long, me huffing and puffing, and Gavin laughing like I’ve just delivered the funniest one-liner he’s ever heard. When he stops, his chest is heaving as hard as mine. One last chuckle escapes when he clocks my annoyed expression.
“Oh, come on. You should be proud. It’s been forever since I laughed that hard. That alone should make up for giving yourself away. Besides, it was a good effort. For a first timer.”
“Ugh,” is the only answer that seems fitting. “When did you realize I was there?”
“Hmm,” he says, stroking his beard, his lips still twisted in a smirk. “Down in the alley. When you scraped that thing against the wall.” He points at the metal tip on the large umbrella.
“You heard that?”
“Hmm,” he repeats, head bobbing. “That and a lot more.” Gavin sweeps his eyes down my body, lingering on my boots before pivoting and heading down the hall.
“Wait, what else?” Keeping up is impossible, what with my thigh muscles screaming and pain scorching my foot. He slows his pace without glancing back, his strides shortening until I catch up.
Another step and another wince, and Gavin mutters something under his breath before lifting me off my feet. My own smirk turns to a shriek when he throws me over his shoulder and swats my butt before continuing down the hall.
“That was completely unnecessary.” My complaint lacks edge, which I blame on the view of his very fine ass.
“Quite the opposite, Ms. Winters. Consider it punishment for ignoring my warnings about staying away.”



Review: We've reached Book 8 in the 435 Madison series and I'm so sad that this series is going to be
coming to a close soon. I've loved it so much.

Arya and Gavin might be one of my favorite couples from this series. Their romance was steamy and
fun. Totally not what I'd expect in regards to their professions. An audio book narrator and an FBI guy.
Again, not two worlds that I would expect to collide, but they did. If you go by their "meet cute" they
definitely collide!

The other thing that really got me about this book was the fragility of both characters. You don't think
twice if the female is fragile or vulnerable, but as you get to know Gavin (The Ninja Lumberjack), you
see he is too, and possibly even more so, than Arya.

It isn't all seriousness. Their relationship actually has some great LOL moments pretty much from the
start.

Like the rest of the series, it is a quick afternoon read that was really fun or more to the point, funny.

Rating: 5 flowers




About Katy Ames:


Katy Ames has spent most of her life on the East Coast and hopes to spend more of it in the UK, primarily so she can indulge in her serious plaid obsession. There isn’t a teenage drama or a period British TV show she hasn’t binge-watched at least twice. And she can be persuaded to do almost anything with the promise of bourbon, chocolate, or a nap (not necessarily in that order).

Katy is mom to a small human who has an obscene amount of energy and a blissful ability to ignore swear words, and wife to a man whose reading habits are far too serious. Katy and her family reside in Washington, D.C., a city she where never intended to live and loves so much she’d be happy to talk about it for hours. Just ask.



About the 425 Madison Series


Welcome to 425 Madison Ave the perfect place to fall in love. Nine delicious romances set in fast-paced & sexy NYC just waiting for you to read.

The series features stories from some of your favorite romance authors: Leigh Lennon, MK Moore, Allie York, Aubree Valentine, Kay Gordon, Lauren Helms, Sylvia Kane, Katy Ames, and C. Lesbirel.

Join these authors as they come together, each with a standalone romance for you to enjoy.

Featuring some of readers' favorite tropes: second-chance romance, best friends sibling romance to a good ol' enemies to lovers romance. We've got you covered with a sports romance, a fake relationship and even an ugly duckling or two. Don't forget a brother's best friend and falling for your soul mate. Maybe a little love triangle as well. Each tale offers you something new, something different. After all, 425 Madison Avenue is the perfect place to fall in love.

For more information, visit the series website ➝ www.425madisonseries.com

Follow the series on Facebook ➝ https://www.facebook.com/425MadisonSeries

Did you miss the first eight books in the series? You can read them here: 


The final book in the series is coming soon! Add it to your Goodreads shelf today! 

Sightseeing in Manhattan by C. Lesbirel
A Soul MateRomance
Release: 7/18/19
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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours: Project Duchess




Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries

Publication Date: June 25, 2019
Zebra
eBook & Paperback; 352 Pages
Series: Duke Dynasty, Book 1
Genre: Historical Romance/Regency



From New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling new series about an oft-widowed mother’s grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . .

A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman managing his stepfather’s funeral, he’s shocked to discover how much they have in common. Still, Grey isn’t interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully outspoken, the lady . . .

Beatrice Wolfe gave up on romance long ago, and the arrogant Duke of Greycourt with his rakish reputation isn’t exactly changing her mind. Then Grey agrees to assist his grief-stricken mother with her latest “project”: schooling spirited, unfashionable Beatrice for her debut. Now that Beatrice is seeing through Grey’s charms to his wounded heart, she’s having trouble keeping him at arm’s length. But once Grey starts digging into her family’s secrets, she must decide whether her loyalties lie with her family . . . or with the man whose lessons capture her heart . . .


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Praise for Sabrina Jeffries’ previous novels
“Quick pacing, witty dialogue, and charmingly original characters set Jeffries’ books apart” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Master storyteller Jeffries is at the top of her game.” —RT Book Reviews, Top Pick on The Secret of Flirting

“Quick wit, lively repartee, and delicious sensuality drive the elaborate plot of this sinfully delightful addition to Jeffries’s latest series.” —Library Journal, starred review on The Pleasures of Passion

“With its irresistible combination of witty banter, well-defined characters, and a wonderful surfeit of breathtaking sensuality, the latest in Jeffries’ Sinful Suitors series is a straight flush.” —Booklist, starred review on The Danger of Desire

“Lovely, poignant, and powerful.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Study of Seduction

Review: I have been a reader of Sabrina Jeffries for quite some time. I really love her books.

This one had a heaping dose of...it couldn't happen...just in the main premise of the series.

See in Regency England...there are were only about 60 non royal dukes..so how a woman could have been married to as many as Mama Lydia did was a bit of a stretch...and then to produce all these young handsome rakish Dukes is an even bigger improbability.

But I'll forget that because this is fiction and romance and not totally based on reality.

Getting into the story was not the easiest thing as there was a lot and I do mean a lot going on at the onset, but once you settle in, its a good read.

I even learned something.  What you ask? There is such a thing as Funeral biscuits. (AKA Cookies) Seriously, they are  a thing. Check out this link for more info. And while I'm at it, I didn't know that many women didn't attend the funerals of their loved ones because of their delicate sensibilities.  Wowzas!

The story itself is part romance and part mystery, as there is a question in his half brother's mind that the current Duke that had died might have been murdered and the prime suspect would be Bea's brother.

I loved Grey and Bea. They were strong and likable characters that made this a fun read as a roundabout investigation brings the two of them together and apart.

The story also touches on abuse on a few levels that happened in the pasts of both main characters, which made for some interesting reading.

I like how the mystery is what is going to tie all the stories in this series together. I look forward to seeing how all the things play out.

Rating: 4 flowers



About the Author


Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 novels and works of short fiction (some written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Whatever time not spent writing in a coffee-fueled haze is spent traveling with her husband and adult autistic son or indulging in one of her passions—jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music. With over 9 million books in print in more than 20 languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction, and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world.


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Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, June 24
Excerpt at The Lit Bitch

Tuesday, June 25
Feature at Coffee and Ink
Review at Bibliophile Reviews
Review at Henry and Benny's Book Nook

Wednesday, June 26
Review at Let Them Read Books
Review at The Book Junkie Reads

Thursday, June 27
Review at Amy's Booket List
Interview at Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots

Friday, June 28
Review at To Read, Or Not to Read
Review at For the Sake of Good Taste

Monday, July 1
Review at A Bookish Affair
Review at Jorie Loves a Story

Tuesday, July 2
Review at So Many Books, So Little Time

Wednesday, July 3
Feature at Broken Teepee
Review at A Chick Who Reads

Thursday, July 4
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit

Friday, July 5
Review at View from the Birdhouse
Feature at What Is That Book About


Giveaway
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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Cover Reveal: Sweet Talk


Cover Reveal for SWEET TALK by Ashley Hastings
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We are thrilled to share the cover for Ashley Hasting’s SWEET TALK. Keep scrolling to take a closer look at the cover, and don’t forget to add SWEET TALK to your Goodreads TBR shelf!



About SWEET TALK 



Title: Sweet Talk
Author: Ashley Hastings
Release Date: 7/23/2019
Genres: New adult/contemporary romance
Word Count: 60K


Synopsis: 
Casey is all work and no play. Since the death of the man who raised her, she’s thrown herself into
establishing her new bakery and doesn’t have time to waste on playful pursuits. She’s all business.


Cade doesn’t do relationships. As an attorney, he’s tasked with helping Casey fulfill her uncle’s dying
request. Too bad all he wants to do is sample her sweet treats.


What happens when the guy with the guarded heart falls for the girl he can’t have?


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Ashley Hastings latest book is Sweet Talk. She writes new adult, romantic fiction with a dash of suspense and a liberal sprinkling of humor. A lifelong Southerner, Ashley creates quirky characters in a small-town setting. When she’s not busy plotting her next book, Ashley is collecting cats and planning a future as a crazy cat lady.


Ashley’s favorite quote is "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door," by Milton Berle. She intends to
build all the doors.




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Forever Write PR Release Tour: The Evil That Was Done

Release Tour for THE EVIL THAT WAS DONE by Michele PW
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Michele PW is back with THE EVIL THAT WAS DONE, the shocking conclusion where long-buried
secrets will finally be revealed. Time is running out for Becca to prove she isn’t responsible for the
recent disappearances in her childhood hometown, Redemption. Fans of Dean Koontz, Nora Roberts,
and Holly Seddon will devour this addicting award-winning series.




Title: The Evil That Was Done
Author: Michele PW
Published: June 26th, 2019
Publisher: Love-Based Publishing
Series: Secrets of Redemption, book 3
Genres: Psychological thriller/romantic suspense/mystery


It’s happening again—people are disappearing.
And just like before, the finger is pointed at Becca.
She knows how it looks … and that she’s being set up.
Someone is following her. Sneaking into her house. Planting evidence to make her look guilty.
The problem is, she has no idea why.
The bigger problem is, no one believes her.
And time is running out.






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Only Available on Amazon and FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

As the 2018 Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers' Choice Book Series Winner, the Secrets of Redemption series is a must read. Fans of psychological thrillers, romantic suspense, and mystery novels will devour the twisty and addicting series. Grab your copies today! Also, available in Kindle Unlimited!  


It Began With A Lie, Book #1 on Amazon


This Happened To Jessica, Book #2 on Amazon


Excerpt:
Copyright @ Michele PW 2019


"So, if we're done grilling JD, maybe we can move on to other topics of interest now," Barry said.
"Like Daniel."
I spilled my wine.
"Oh, clean up on aisle ten," Barry said, as JD handed me his coaster napkin to mop it up. "Maybe we
need to get a refill."
"I'm good, really," I said. The last thing I needed was more wine. Or to talk about Daniel.
"It's not a big deal. Daniel can bring it over when he comes over." Barry started signaling with his hand.
Wait a minute. Daniel was here? He was supposed to be working. That's why he canceled our date. Did
he lie to me?
A part of me wanted to march over to wherever he was and give him a piece of my mind. I had asked him straight out
if he really wanted to do this, to try dating. I had already told him I would understand if he thought it was
going to be too complicated for him to date me and be a cop in this town.
He assured me he wanted to try.
I believed him.
And, here he was, standing me up again.
A small voice inside me immediately wanted to argue—fifteen years ago, Daniel didn't actually stand me
up. And, regardless, Daniel wasn’t standing me up right then, because he had called to cancel.
Yet it somehow still felt like I was sixteen again, standing alone in the woods, wondering where Daniel
was … and feeling like a total fool.
Of course, I couldn't say any of that in front of all our friends. Maybe I should just leave. That would kill
two birds with one stone. Not only would I avoid seeing Daniel, but I could also get away from JD and his strange, intense energy.
Before I could figure out how exactly to sneak away, there was Daniel, doling out drinks—including
another glass of wine for me. He was wearing a blue tee shirt that brought out the blue in his eyes. His
blonde hair was getting a little long, curling around the back of his shirt.
Speaking of his eyes, they darted between me and JD, but he didn't say a word. Not only that, but his
face was completely unreadable—a professional mask. His cop face. He pulled a chair over and turned it
around before he sat down, so he was straddling it backwards. He was careful not to look at me, but I
could still feel the sparks dancing between us. I was having trouble breathing, something that happened
often when I was near him.
"So, since you're here, does that mean Ellen is safe and sound?" Mia asked.
He took a pull from his beer. "No, but there's not much we can do right now."
"What happened?" Daphne asked. On the surface, her voice sounded neutral, like she was simply
inquiring about an acquaintance, but I could hear the confusion and worry swirling beneath the calm.
He shrugged. "No one seems to know. She didn't show up at work today, which is unlike her. They had
tried calling her home and her cell, but there was no answer, so they called her mother. Her mother was
the one who came in to file a missing persons report, but since there's no sign of foul play, there's not a
lot we can do right now."
I felt a shiver run down my spine, like I had just been blasted by air conditioning.
"What about putting an alert out?" Mia asked.
"We can, but she hasn't even been missing for a day. It's not a crime for an adult to disappear. We're in
wait-and-see mode."
"And, Ellen has been known to just take off without telling anyone," Daphne said darkly, pressing her lips
together so hard they turned white.
"Not to mention it's pretty common here for people to leave quickly, making it seem like they've
disappeared," Mia said, after a quick glance at Daphne.
"Yeah, I had heard that," JD said. "Something about how, if the town doesn't like you, it makes sure you

don't stay?"
Celia rolled her eyes. "It's all a bunch of nonsense."
"It is NOT a bunch of nonsense," Mia said. "Weird things DO happen here. And, they have for years.
Over a hundred years."
"Weird things happen in every town," Celia said. "It's no different here."
"I don't know, we sure seem to have more than our share of weirdness," Daphne said.





Author Michele PW:


When Michele was 3 years old, she taught herself to read because she wanted to write stories so badly.


As you can imagine, writing has been a driving passion throughout her life. She became a professional
copywriter (which is writing promotional materials for businesses), which led to her founding a copywriting and marketing company that serves clients all over the world.


Along with being a copywriter, she is also a bestselling, award-winning fiction and nonfiction author.


For fiction, she writes psychological thriller/mystery/romantic suspense novels. She also hosts a popular
book and entertainment blog. Check out MPWNovels.com for more.


For nonfiction, she's the main author and creator of the "Love-Based Business" series that include both
business and personal development books. For articles and resources on business, writing, success and more, visit LoveBasedBiz.com.


She holds a double major in English and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Currently, she lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona with her husband Paul and southern squirrel
hunter Cassie.





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