Author: fabulousreader4ever

Hello Book Lovers! I'm Yaritza from NY. I'm an avid reader who loves books and traveling to book events to meet authors. I find reading a great escape from reality and a way to expand my mind. Books mean so much to me that I will forever have an unlimited TBR list. Eight years ago, I opened a Facebook group where I could share my love of books with other readers, and I have made wonderful friends for life. The book community is so loving, charming, and caring. Books are a huge part of our lives and have a profound impact on each of us. My favorite genres are Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Young Adult. My mission is to spread the love of books to all ages. ​Let's turn the page together!

Cover Reveal: Walk through Line by Paula Dombrowiak and Natalie Parker

BOOK DETAILS:

Walk the Line

by Natalie Parker & Paula Dombrowiak

(Blood & Bone Legacy, #1)

Publication date: April 22, 2025

Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

Synopsis:

It was supposed to be simple: Film the tour. Build my portfolio. And for Heavens sake, keep it in my pants.

Then I met Felix Krasinski.

The captivating and infuriatingly cocky frontman of Velvet Drift commands attention everywhere he goes—including mine. Am I proud of it? No. I’m supposed to be filming their perfromance, not fantasizing about his perfect abs. I’m determined to be taken seriously, and hooking up with the ridiculously hot rockstar is the fastest way to tank my credibility.

Felix is always in control, and I’m an impulsive rule-breaker. We don’t make sense. But we can’t seem to stay away from each other.

Because, between his uptight habits and annoyingly perfect jawline, there’s more to Felix than his stage presence and legendary last name. He’s protective, vulnerable, and gets me in a way no one else does.

But my career depends on keeping things professional, and his future hinges on staying laser-focused on his band’s success.

Every heated argument, every stolen kiss, makes me want to throw caution—and professionalism—to the wind.

One thing’s certain—this summer tour is about to get a lot more complicated than I bargained for.

Walk the Line is the first book in the Blood & Bone and Turn it Up second generation series crossover. Grab this new adult, angsty, forced proximity, steamy contemporary rockstar romance. Walk the Line can be read as a standalone.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220299201-walk-the-line

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/3CDzfOf

AUTHOR BIO:

Paula Dombrowiak grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois but currently lives in Arizona. She is the author of Blood and Bone, her first adult romance novel which combines her love of music and imperfect relationships. Paula is a lifelong music junkie, whose wardrobe consists of band T-shirts and leggings which are perpetually covered in pet hair. She is a sucker for a redeemable villain, bad boys, and the tragically flawed. Music inspires her storytelling.

For more ways to learn about Paula and her books, check out her website: @www.pauladombrowiak.com

Natalie Parker resides in the Seattle area with her husband and two rugrats, but is originally a Michigan girl. 

She always enjoyed writing and noticed she had a knack for it while earning her Psychology degree and has always been an avid reader, but never thought of becoming an author until one day there seemed to be a story to tell.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, reading, reading to her kids, drinking coffee, reading, occasional yardwork, reading, listening to music, reading and writing. 

Stay tuned for more to come for your favorite characters of the Turn it Up series!

Pre-Order: Thick as Thieves by Tonya Kappes

In Thick as Thieves, the latest laugh-out-loud installment in the Kenni Lowry Mysteries, Tonya Kappes delivers the perfect blend of southern charm, small-town drama, and a jaw-dropping mystery.

Sheriff Kenni Lowry should be blissfully planning her wedding, but Cottonwood, Kentucky has other plans. When Judge Horace Blackwell is found murdered in his chambers, Kenni is thrown into a case packed with family feuds, a mysterious inheritance, and secrets buried—literally—beneath the town.

With her ghostly Poppa offering his usual (and sometimes unwelcome) advice, her trusty hound Duke, and her fiancé Finn by her side, Kenni is racing to solve the case before the killer strikes again. As the trail winds through high-stakes poker games, long-forgotten tunnels, and scandalous secrets, Kenni realizes the culprit may be closer to home than she ever imagined.

Can Kenni crack the case and keep her wedding plans on track, or will the murderer make sure she never makes it to “I do”?

Perfect for fans of southern cozies with sharp humor, clever twists, and just the right amount of romance, Thick as Thieves will keep you guessing (and laughing) until the last page.

☠Releases February 23rd
☠CLICK PREORDER ☞ https://bit.ly/40c1KdD
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4jakm6s
Bookbub: https://bit.ly/3E7hpDF

Upcoming Event: Come Meet Krysten Ritter at B&N

Taken from the B&N website

About this Event

Join Barnes & Noble – Union Square in New York City on Monday, March 24th at 6 PM, as we welcome actor, director, and author of the internationally bestselling novel Bonfire, Krysten Ritter to celebrate her newest release, RETREAT. In this serpentine thriller about identity and obsession, a beautiful con artist insinuates herself into a wealthy socialite’s life . . . with deadly consequences.

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

  • Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Book Admission – $31.61 (Admission + one copy of RETREAT+ 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

Krysten will pose for photos. A B&N staff member will be on hand to take your photo.

Krysten will sign (signature only) copies of RETREAT and up to two additional books or items of memorabilia per person.

Any gifts for the author will be collected at check in.

Please arrive by 6PM in order to secure your place in the signing line. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

GUIDELINES

No large bags will be permitted into the event.

Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:30 PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

All event guidelines are subject to change.

If you have any additional questions, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810.

RSVP Link: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062179658-0

B&N Book Club: Emma Knight discusses THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS

Such a vibrant beautiful cover

Post from B&N website

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome author Emma Knight for a live, virtual event to discuss our January B&N Book Club pick, THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS.

A sharp coming-of-age journey set in a glamorous world of high academia, old money and one eccentric upper-class family. This heartfelt tale is sure to please fans of Sally Rooney and Emma Donoghue.

If you don’t have a copy, please order the B&N Exclusive Edition of the book before our book club event.

This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition special cover effects and end papers as well as an exclusive essay from Emma Knight.

Emma Knight will be in discussion with Lexie Smyth, Fiction Category Manager for Barnes & Noble.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be spoilers at this book club event!

**Have a question for the discussion? Leave one at registration and it could possibly be answered live!

As a reminder, each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry.

Click here to RSVP: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062180904-0

I’m currently reading this book. My review will be posted in a few weeks.

Book Signing Event with Tim Jacobus

The Barnes & Noble in Ledgewood, NJ hosted Tim Jacobus yesterday. Tim is the illustrator of the Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine. This was the second time I got to meet Tim. A few years ago, Tim and Mr. Stine did a book signing at B&N in Paramus, NJ. That event was amazing since Tim shared different cover ideas and processes for some of the most famous book covers. This book showcases his cover process for all the books in this series.

Goodreads Blurb

Featuring tons of fun facts about the series alongside a walkthrough of all books and covers in the Goosebumps collections, this art book is a must-have for old and new fans alike!

In the summer of 1992, Scholastic tasked two terrifyingly talented artists with creating the cover paintings for the books that would premiere the Goosebumps series. At that time, four books in the line were being market-tested by the publisher to see how young readers would react to R.L. Stine’s particular brand of humor-tinged horror. One element that was sure to catch the attention of little eyes everywhere was striking cover art, and, boy, did they find it!

The imagery provided by the covers of the Goosebumps series is part and parcel to the 90s Kid zeitgeist, helping to create a visual brand for R.L. Stine’s smash-hit horror series. The covers helped set the tone for the numerous adaptations of the series, including a television series, a theatre experience, and, more recently, blockbuster films!

Cover Reveal: My Grape Crush by Rowan Rossler

BOOK DETAILS:

My Grape Crush

by Rowan Rossler

Publication date: March 23, 2025

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

Every woman with a pulse knows who Rhys Trenton is. Influencer sensation. Global icon. A serious piece of man candy living the celebrity dream in his palazzo on Corfu. In no legitimate universe should the golden path of my social media crush ever cross with mine.

Except it does.

I’m Dani Rialto—jobless and vulnerable after a failed workplace romance shattered my confidence. When a prestigious winery offers me a dream marketing gig, there’s just one tiny problem. The new spokesperson for their rosé is none other than the free-spirited Rhys. And he lands in my sleepy wine town for five weeks to do whatever this buttoned-up career girl says.

Listen, I can play it cool. But after an embarrassing start to our working relationship, it turns out more than grapes can thrive in the heat. As a surprisingly complex Rhys melts my inhibitions, his fame sparks unexpected chaos, forcing us both to challenge our guarded hearts, that, like the finest vintages, can only breathe when we open them up.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216877719-my-grape-crush

AUTHOR BIO:

Rowan Rossler writes spicy romance tales and is an aficionado of all things Italian—coffee, cars, clothing, and men!

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Find me on Facebook for all things love, literary & beautiful men: ➡ handle: rowan rossler

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A little about me: I am hopeless romantic on a mission to make the world a better place, one love story at a time. I have a soft spot for animals, love to laugh, and never met a glass of champagne I didn’t like.

Review: Enchanting the Highlander by Eliza Knight

Goodreads Blurb

Five new, enchanting, Scottish romance novellas by five bestselling authors!

PROTECTED BY THE LAIRD by Eliza Knight — When she needed a champion, he raised his sword…

VEXING THE HIGHLANDER by Terry Spear — Saving the king’s life has unforeseen consequences for one Highlander and a lady, the king’s ward…

DEFENDED BY A HIGHLAND RENEGADE by Vonda Sinclair — A bride on the run doesn’t expect a kilted outlaw to come to her rescue…

TARTANS AND TRYSTS by Victoria Roberts — This Highland warrior is about to lose the battle to a lass who’s already won his heart…

HIS HIGHLAND ROSE by Willa Blair — He is the one man who can see her soul and show her who she truly is–his only love…

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My review for TARTANS AND TRYSTS by Victoria Roberts. I loved the first book in this story and truly was happy to see that this continuation was entertaining . Doughall and Sorcha were the perfect characters for this twisting story. I couldn’t believe all the things that Sorcha’s father did just for him to be in power. When family turns against you, it’s very hard to get over it. I was happy that Sorcha went above her family in order to protect herself and to find her cousin safe. I was satisfied with the outcome of her father. Loved the romance between Doughall and Sorcha. This story has deceit, lies, death, romance, and the hot highlander defending his true love. Awesome highlander story.

Author Biography

Eliza Knight is an award winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She can still remember standing before the great golden palace, and imagining what life must have been like. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, her weekends were filled with visits to museums, and historical reenactments. Escape into history for courageous heroines, irresistible heroes and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting historical journeys that cross landscapes around the world. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Novelists, Inc., the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and a co-host on the History, Books and Wine podcast. Eliza also writes contemporary women’s fiction as Michelle Brandon.

Current Book Club Read

Goodreads Blurb

Arriving at the University of Edinburgh for her first term, Pen knows her divorced parents back in Canada are hiding something from her. She believes she’ll find the answer here in Scotland, where an old friend of her father’s—now a famous writer known as Lord Lennox—lives. When she is invited to spend the weekend at Lord Lennox’s centuries-old estate with his enveloping, fascinating family, Pen begins to unravel her parents’ secret, just as she’s falling in love for the first time . . .

As Pen experiences the sharp shock of adulthood, she comes to rely on herself for the first time in her life. A rich and rewarding novel of campus life, of sexual awakening, and ultimately, of the many ways women can become mothers in this world, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus asks to what extent we need to look back in order to move forward.

Author Biography

Emma Knight is an author, journalist and entrepreneur. She has an MA in Journalism and an MSc. in International Development from Sciences Po in Paris. Emma’s writing about books, maternal health and more has appeared in Literary Hub, Vogue, The Globe and Mail, The Walrus and The New York Times. She is the creator and co-host of the culture podcast Fanfare. In 2014, Emma co-founded a now multi-award-winning organic beverage company called Greenhouse, where she is Head of Brand. She is the author of two bestselling cookbooks, How to Eat with One Hand (2021) and The Greenhouse Cookbook (2017). Emma lives in Toronto with her family. The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is her first novel.

My review will be posted in a few weeks.

Coming Soon! The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

We have been waiting a few years for Dan Brown to give us a new book. I literally had goosebumps when I saw his post. He is one of my favorite authors. I need to read his last book, Origin, and then I would have read all his books. I went to Denver, CO, to meet him when Origin was released. It was a wonderful event. I hope he does a book tour this year. I would definitely want to attend.