BOOK DETAILS: A Fighting Chance by Chrys Fey (Disaster Crimes, #5) Published by: The Wild Rose Press Publication date: January 11th 2021 Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
Synopsis:
*A FIGHTING CHANCE is Book 6 in the Disaster Crimes series, but it’s a spin-off featuring a new couple, so it can be read as a standalone.*
Thorn has loved Amanda from afar, giving her whatever she needs as a survivor of abuse—space, protection, and stability. He yearns to give her more, though, to share his feelings, kiss her, love her, but he’s worried the truth will frighten her away.
And Amanda is afraid. She’s scared of her attraction for Thorn. Most of all, she’s terrified of her ex-boyfriend, who is lurking nearby where no one can find him. When she grows closer to Thorn, Damon retaliates, jeopardizing their happy ending.
Chrys Fey is author of the Disaster Crimes Series, a unique concept that blends disasters, crimes, and romance. She runs the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Book Club on Goodreads and edits for Dancing Lemur Press. https://www.chrysfey.com Author links:
BOOK DETAILS: Keeping Mr. Ever After Annie K. Publication date: December 29th 2020 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Synopsis:
Getting dumped via text on my first day as a high school teacher wasn’t the ideal way to start my morning. Neither was getting hit on by one of my students. It was all a ridiculous wreck, until the beautifully single Mr. Drake McCain found me hiding in the dark in my classroom. Sixty seconds later, he had me laughing and I kind of couldn’t stop staring at his lips.
Drake isn’t complicated. He’s sweet and kind and insanely adorable. The chemistry between us? It’s there in spades. One moment we’re making out in a locked janitor’s closet, and the next I can see myself eating pancakes with him every Sunday morning for the rest of my life.
I believe in fairy tales and happily ever afters, and maybe the search for Prince Charming is over.
Cue the reality check in the form of one bad decision made six weeks ago.
Annie K. has been devouring love stories since she was a teenager and her obsession with love hasn’t slowed much since! She grew up along along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where, from a young age, she started creating imaginary worlds and daring characters who always fell in love. She now lives on a tiny island in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two children. She continues to have an overactive imagination that frequently keeps her up at night. She writes science fiction and fantasy under the name Keary Taylor and thrillers and suspense under T.L. Keary. To learn more about her, visit AnnieKBooks.com.
BOOK DETAILS: Can’t Catch My Breath by Sarah SuttonPublication date: January 2021 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Synopsis:
Addy Arden lives in a land called denial.
After losing her dad in a car accident, she’d rather pretend things were okay than be crushed by grief and guilt. Her friends buy the fake smiles and her mom doesn’t seem to notice…or care.
And Addy is doing great until she’s paired with Vincent Castello, the most intimidating senior at Greenville High, for a class project. Interview a random classmate and write a report on them. Should be easy, right?
Not by a longshot.
Because the car accident that killed Addy’s dad? It left Vincent’s father paralyzed.
Sarah Sutton is a YA Romance author, bringing you stories about teenagers falling in love (sometimes with magic)She spends her days dreaming up ideas with her two adorable puppies by her side being cheerleaders (and mega distractions).
“I’ve always looked upon cartooning as comedy’s last frontier. I have done stand-up, sketches, movies, monologues, awards show introductions, sound bites, blurbs, talk show appearances, and tweets, but the idea of a one-panel image with or without a caption mystified me. I felt like, yeah, sometimes I’m funny, but there are these other weird freaks who are actually funny. You can understand that I was deeply suspicious of these people who are actually funny.”
So writes the multitalented comedian Steve Martin in his introduction to A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection. In order to venture into this lauded territory of cartooning, he partnered with the heralded New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss. Steve shared caption and cartoon ideas, Harry provided impeccable artwork, and together they created this collection of humorous cartoons and comic strips, with amusing commentary about their collaboration throughout. The result: this gorgeous, funny, singular book, perfect to give as a gift or to buy for yourself.
My Review: Rated 3 out of 5 stars
I was expecting a collection of cartoon stories almost like a comic book, but they were mostly a cartoon image per page that would have a caption. Some were funny, others I didn’t understand the joke. My favorite part was the illustrations. They are exactly the illustrations you can find in newspapers. Harry did a wonderful job with the illustrations. I did enjoy the illustrations that had Steve and Harry, when an idea came to light. Those illustrations and captions were very funny. I loved how they included some color on some of the illustrations. I love a pop of color. Overall, a fun quick book to read with funny images and captions. They also worked very well together to bring a book that can brighten someone’s day.
Author Biography
Stephen Glenn “Steve” Martin is an American actor, comedian, writer, playwright, producer, musician, and composer. He was raised in Southern California in a Baptist family, where his early influences were working at Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm and working magic and comedy acts at these and other smaller venues in the area. His ascent to fame picked up when he became a writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and later became a frequent guest on the Tonight Show.
In the 1970s, Martin performed his offbeat, absurdist comedy routines before packed houses on national tours. In the 1980s, having branched away from stand-up comedy, he became a successful actor, playwright, and juggler, and eventually earned Emmy, Grammy, and American Comedy awards.
BOOK DETAILS: We Don’t Lie Anymore by Julie Johnson (The Don’t Duet, #2) Publication date: December 8th 2020 Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
“We were never just friends…”
One year ago, I gave my heart to my best friend. He threw it in the dirt and walked out of my life without a backward glance.
Or so I thought.
When our orbits cross once more, everything I thought I knew about my relationship with Archer Reyes is turned upside down. The captivating boy I fell in love with is gone; in his place stands a haunted man with secrets burning in his eyes.
Secrets I’d do just about anything to uncover.
It’s been 365 days since I told my best friend I loved him. 365 days since he didn’t say it back. 365 days since he lied straight to my face.
WE DON’T LIE ANYMORE is a breathtaking story of forgiveness, friendship, and the fight for true love… It is the second installment in THE DON’T DUET, directly following the events of WE DON’T TALK ANYMORE.Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55530313-we-don-t-lie-anymore Pre-order:
JULIE JOHNSON (born July 3, 1991) is a twenty-something Boston native and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen contemporary romance novels. When she’s not writing, Julie can most often be found adding stamps to her passport, drinking too much coffee, striving to conquer her Netflix queue, and Instagramming pictures of her dog. (Follow her: @author_julie)
She published her debut novel LIKE GRAVITY in August 2013, just before her senior year of college, and she’s never looked back. Since, she has published more than a dozen other novels, including the bestselling BOSTON LOVE STORY series and THE GIRL DUET. Her books have appeared on Kindle and iTunes Bestseller lists around the world, as well as in AdWeek, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today.
Be on the lookout for her new series, THE FORBIDDEN ROYALS TRILOGY, now available at all e-retailers!
You can find Julie on Facebook or contact her on her website www.juliejohnsonbooks.com. Sometimes, when she can figure out how Twitter works, she tweets from @AuthorJulie. For major book news and updates, subscribe to Julie’s newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bnWtHH Author links:
BOOK DETAILS: Pas de Trois by Brynn Ford (The Four Families, #3) Publication date: January 12th 2021 Genres: Adult, Dark Romance
Synopsis:
Blood taken requires blood given. But whose will spill?
The four families would seek retribution for the blood I spilled. They were coming for me and I couldn’t escape their wrath. But my master saved my life with unspoken promises of protection from their revenge. He was a man I thought I couldn’t trust, but I had no choice.
Secrets were about to be revealed that would change everything. Armed with the truth, I was ready to fight for a future with the man I loved that I never thought would be possible.
I was ready to fight for our freedom.
I was ready to take on power that didn’t exist before.
I was ready to transform from slave to queen and become the woman I had to be to survive.
There was more on the line now than ever before. Three lives hung in the balance. Decisions were being made about our fates for things that were beyond our control, but it was time for me to take destiny into my own hands.
There was hope for us where there was none before.
I would take it and run with it.
Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, violence, and mature themes including scenes where consent is not sought or given. The author in no way condones such heinous acts, but rather seeks to immerse the reader in the true horror of the characters’ experience. This book also contains a traumatic birth scene. This is your trigger warning – reader discretion is advised.
Series Note: “Pas de Trois” is the third and final book in the Four Families trilogy. It is not a standalone and the books must be read in order. Start with book one—”Counts of Eight”—and then read book two—”Dance with Death”—before reading this book.Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54484502-pas-de-trois
Brynn Ford is an independent author of romance in all of its beautiful and sensually taboo forms. She is a lover of the dark, twisted, and playful and strives to bring the unmentionable aspects of passionate romance into her stories.
Brynn resides in the Midwest with her husband and sons, whom she expects will someday be embarrassed by their mom’s books. When she isn’t obsessively writing, you may find her binge watching favorite shows while eating far too much junk food or fanatically reading, always seeking to lose herself in the emotional roller coaster of a damn good story.
She is quite the idealist, despite her fascination with the wicked and warped aspects of humanity. Some of her stories may run out of words before a happily ever after, but she’s a firm believer that her characters continue to live on outside the pages in the minds of her readers. Stories don’t end just because there aren’t anymore pages to turn. Author links:
BOOK DETAILS: Eventually Evie by Cat Lavoie Publication date: January 4th 2021 Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance
Synopsis:
How are you supposed to get your life back on track when the Universe won’t stop messing with you?
After a series of personal and professional setbacks, interior designer Evie Glass has lost faith in herself and the world. The last thing she needs is her loud, boisterous family poking their noses in her business, so that’s why she avoids opening up about anything—especially her love life—during their weekly dinners. Thankfully, her bestie and next-door neighbor, Matilda, always has her back.
When Evie is asked to cat-sit Matilda’s beloved rescue, she’s not thrilled at the prospect. One well-meaning mistake later and a distraught Evie is rushing her furry charge to the ER where she meets and is instantly smitten with Fletcher West, a charming veterinarian who seems to return her interest. That is until they both realize they’ve met before—ten years ago when he was dating her temperamental cousin. Fletch’s break-up with Bee put him at the top of her family’s hit list and makes him the last person Evie should be dating.
In addition to navigating a secret romance with Fletch, Evie must also deal with a demanding new job, an eccentric client from her former life, and an ex who’s suddenly blowing up her phone. She convinces herself she’s got it all under control, but what happens when things start falling apart and Evie learns she’s not the only one keeping secrets?
Cat Lavoie is a chick lit writer from Montreal, Canada. She loves writing fun and quirky romantic comedies and is the author of BREAKING THE RULES, ZOEY & THE MOMENT OF ZEN, PERI IN PROGRESS and MESSING WITH MATILDA.
A fan of all things feline, Cat loves cats and hopes to someday have a house full of them in order to officially become a crazy cat lady. (But one or two cats will do for now.)
If she isn’t reading or writing, Cat enjoys listening to podcasts (mostly comedy and true crime) and watching way too much TV. She fell in love with London many years ago and hopes to go back one day. Cat is currently at work on her next novel.
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new winter adventure!
Our heroes’ entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life—and ran away! Can YOU help catch it? Get ready for snow much fun as you travel through a winter wonderland with running, skating, and bouncing through trap after trap to catch the snowman and claim the winning prize. Will the snowman teach our heroes a lesson they’ll never forget? Who snows!
I don’t thumpity-thump or give warm hugs— that’s for my snowman friends to do. Clever kids will try to trap me, but who will catch me…YOU?
My Review: Rated 3 out of 5 stars
I loved the illustrations. The illustrations were adorable and colorful. A snowman is created by a group of children for a contest. A snowman usually comes to life with a hat, but in this book he comes to life with a snow star. Which many have posted that it references Olaf from Frozen. The children create many funny traps to try to catch the snowman. He was so smart that he beat them at their own game. At the end they never catch him, but he leaves them an amazing gift. Overall, the book is cute. Received the book from Sourcebooks early reads to give an honest review.
Author Biography
Adam Wallace is a Three time New York Times Bestselling author and cartoonist who loves writing and drawing … this is lucky … because he’s an author and cartoonist who writes and draws! Adam’s passion is to bring excitement and energy and humour and joy to children (of all ages!) through his books and videos. He spends his non-writing time thinking about writing and going to as many live music shows as he can. He’s also teaching himself piano, and plays golf and runs too. Adam’s books include inspiring novels (The Pete McGee series), How to Draw books (Rhymes with Art), gross short stories (The Better Out Than In series), and funny, hilarious, crack-you-up books (Jamie Brown is NOT Rich and the Accidentally Awesome series).
BOOK DETAILS: Heart Stopper by Michelle Hercules (Rebels of Rushmore, #1) Publication date: December 2nd 2020 Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance Photography: Michelle Lancaster @lanefotograf Cover Model: Lochie Carey @lochie_carey
Synopsis:
Troy Alexander is sex on a stick and every girl’s dream at John Rushmore University. He’s also the bane of my existence.
Our meet-cute wasn’t exactly cute. He called me a nerd, and I accused him of slacking off on the field. Now, we have to live together.
I’m supposed to try to play nice to keep a roof over my head. Not in my nature. Our arrangement could be a living hell, but slowly, I realize the worst thing he ever did wasn’t calling me names. It was making me see there’s more to him under the surface. And now, I’m screwed.
*Heart Stopper is an enemies-to-lovers college sports romance filled with banter, pranks, and off the charts chemistry that will make you swoon.
USA Today bestselling author Michelle Hercules always knew creative arts were her calling but not in a million years did she think she would write a novel. With a background in fashion design she thought she would follow that path. But one day, out of the blue, she had an idea for a book. One page turned into ten pages, ten pages turned into a hundred, and before she knew, her first book, The Prophecy of Arcadia, was born.
BOOK DETAILS: Coming Home, Past and Present, New Tradition by Ivy Nelson (Christmas at Club Solitaire, #1-3) Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Holiday, Romance
Coming Home
Past and Present
New Tradition
Synopsis:
What do an overworked couple, a couple with a heartbreaking past, and a newly in love couple have in common? They’re all about to have an unexpected Christmas adventure at Club Solitaire.
Some of the most beloved characters from Ivy Nelson’s popular Diamond Doms series are back for another adventure. This collection of steamy Christmas romance novellas will keep you warm this winter as characters you’ve already fallen in love with face new struggles.
Plans for a long overdue wedding, a much needed vacation, and an argument over which Christmas traditions should be observed will send three couples to Club Solitaire where an unpredicted snow storm just might force them all to take the break they need and refocus on the most important thing they have–each other.
Make plans to spend your Christmas with the gang at Club Solitaire. These novellas will have all the heart, kink, and fun readers have come to expect from an Ivy Nelson story. Pre-order:Book 1: Coming Home: A Christmas Romance (Christmas at Club Solitaire, Book 1) Preorder Universal Link: mybook.to/ComingHomeSolitaire Preorder Direct Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LMNZ1B6
Ivy Nelson is an emerging contemporary romance author, hopeful romantic, and passionate advocate who is versed in all things steamy, sultry, and sensual. It all started back when she read her first steamy romance novel at the age of fourteen. From that point forward, it became her favorite genre–one she wanted to write in herself someday. Sylvia Day’s writing style cemented that passion, and gave her just the inspiration she needed to be an author herself. In December of 2018, Ivy published her debut novel, Power Desired at the age of 32.
Most recently, Ivy completed the “D.C. Power Games” series and the prequel to her forthcoming “Diamond Doms series” titled “Hard” (currently available for pre-order). In a not-so-distant past, she was a student affairs professional at a university and earned her political science degree, which explains her politically-driven romance debut.
When she isn’t penning steamy scenes or attending writing conferences, you can find this contest-winning karaoke singer and bookworm passionately supporting human rights or growing her Sims 4 empire. She is also a wine aficionado and certified whiskey taster (no really, she has the certificate to prove it). All that aside, Ivy loves spending quality time with her amazing son and husband of three years at their home in Houston, TX. Author links:
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