BOOK DETAILS:
Under the Willows
by Pamela McCord
Published by: Acorn Publishing
Publication date: May 15th 2020
Genres: Adult, Mystery

Synopsis:

After her husband is killed by a drunk driver, Kelly Harris and her son TJ move into a sprawling Victorian house in Ohio that her husband inherited from his grandmother. Dealing with her overwhelming grief is a struggle as she adjusts to life in a small town. And, just as she’s beginning to feel more comfortable, life takes another unexpected turn.

The Alexa unit in her son’s bedroom starts to cry, and a little girl’s voice comes out of it asking for help.

At first Kelly is unnerved by the presence of the voice. After ruling out all the other likely possibilities, she begins to put the pieces together, and suspects the girl is a ghost. Unwilling to be uprooted from another home, she decides to find out what the child wants. Maybe she can help.

Kelly isn’t the only one interested in the voice. Detective Rob Porter is investigating the disappearance of a child named Marilee. As the two cross paths, Porter is taken aback when Kelly’s ghost mentions Marilee’s name. In fact, the ghost says “Marilee’s with me.”

Whether that means the child is a ghost as well is a question Rob and Kelly hope to answer.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52128631-under-the-willows

Author Biography

Born in Arkansas and raised in Southern California, Pamela McCord started writing later in life when she was challenged by a friend to create a book out of his story idea. Since then, she’s become an internationally published author. Pam has spent over 40 years working as a legal secretary at a law firm in Orange County, California. Aside from writing, she follows the stock market, buying, selling and trading stocks and options. In contrast to that, she loves trips to Las Vegas where she can spend many happy hours at the Pai Gow tables. She shares a condo with her very own My Cat From Hell TV star, Allie, who manages to exude just enough affection to make her scary feral ways tolerable.

Author links:

https://www.pamelamccordbooks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pamela.mccord.9

BOOK DETAILS:
Machiavellian
by Bella Di Corte
(Gangsters of New York, #1)
Publication date: May 8th 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

Synopsis:Machiavellian is the first of three books set in the savage world of the Gangsters of New York series. 
I hungered to be seen.There were three things I knew about Capo Macchiavello:He was gorgeous.He was reclusive.He was considered one of New York’s most savage animals.And he wanted me as his wife. A simple arrangement – you do for me, I do for you. Nothing owed, no expectations. Except for one: never leave.Life was never that simple, though. By the age of twenty-one, I was parentless, jobless, and homeless, and I had come to learn the hard way that nothing was ever free. Even kindness comes with strings.Capo might’ve been the only man to ever see me, but I had made a vow to myself: I would never owe anyone anything. Most of all, the man I called boss.I killed to stay hidden.

Mariposa Flores thought she owed nothing to no one, but she owed everything…to me, the ghost the world had once called The Machiavellian Prince of New York. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52092543-machiavellian
Pre-order: https://amzn.to/2v5ZsCf
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/machiavellian-gangster-of-new-york-book-1-by-bella-di-corte

Author Biography

Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.

Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three crazy dogs.  

Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.

She loves to connect with readers, so don’t hesitate to email her at belladicorte@gmail.com if you’d like to reach out. 
Author links:

http://belladicorte.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BellaDiCorteAuthor

https://www.instagram.com/belladicorte/

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/bella-di-corte

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20063969.Bella_Di_Corte

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BellaDiCortesRoseRoom

BOOK DETAILS:
Hickville Crossroads
by Mary Karlik
(Hickville High Series, #4)
Publication date: May 15th 2020
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Synopsis:

Frasier Anderson is one of the hottest teenage actors in the UK, but he’s virtually unknown in the US. Now he’s landed the leading role in a big-budget Hollywood film that could make him an international star. 

So how do you prepare a Scot for a role as a Texas high school student? Give him a fake name, a fake accent, and embed him in a Texas high school. He only has to follow three rules:

No drama. No girls. And no telling who he really is.

Jenna Wiley is smart, funny, and has a few no-drama, no-dating rules of her own. Her friendship with new kid Ethan Smith is perfect and might even lead to something more. Except for a few things that don’t add up. Like his mom being afraid to have company. Or their house, which is more staged than lived in. Or his sister, whom nobody talks about.

It all comes to a boil when Frasier’s biggest secrets hit the tabloids and the paparazzi swarm Hillside with Jenna in their sights.

Can Frasier convince Jenna that shy, goofy Ethan Smith is closer to real than the image the tabloids have created?

And can she ever forgive him for breaking the most important rule of all? Because for Jenna, when it comes to love and science, the truth is all that matters.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51882820-hickville-crossroads
Pre-order: https://books2read.com/u/mgZ1Vz?store=amazon

Author Biography

Mary Karlik has always been a dreamer. When she was a teen, she read The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and then sat in every wardrobe in her Nanna’s home, trying to open the door to Narnia. She didn’t find it, but she did discover her voice as an author: one filled with her young adult self, and grounded in her roots as a Texan and her Scottish heritage, nourished by obscure Scottish folklore. 
You can find her Texas roots in her YA contemporary romance Hickville series , which has been described as “100% solid storytelling,” and begins with Welcome to Hickville High, a “lovely story about growing up.”
She digs deep into her Scottish roots – there is magic there, she just knows it – for the forthcoming YA epic fantasy Fairy Trafficking series, beginning with Magic Harvest.
She makes her home in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains of Northern New Mexico where she is a certified professional ski instructor, but she also loves visiting Scotland where she is currently studying Scottish Gaelic at the University of Highlands and Islands in Skye. Mary also earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, has a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University, and is a Registered Nurse. 
Mary currently serves as the President of the Young Adult Chapter of Romance Writers of America and looks forward to raising a glass or two of gin and tonic with her fellow writers every year at RWA’s national convention. 

Author links: 

https://www.marykarlik.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MaryKarlikAuthorPage

https://twitter.com/MaryKarlik

https://www.instagram.com/marykarlik/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13725528.Mary_Karlik

BOOK DETAILS:
Coop
by Giulia Lagomarsino
(Reed Security, #22)
Publication date: April 13th 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

Coop
Becky is life. She’s the sunshine that lights up my world. But for some reason, I just can’t seem to fully commit. Everything in my head is screwing with me, and if I don’t figure it out soon, I’ll lose her. And to make matters worse, my sweet angel of a daughter has turned into a rebellious seventeen year old that is doing everything in her power to kill me. Something’s gotta give or I’m going to lose everything I’ve fought for in my life.

Becky
Coop has always been a mystery, but he was my mystery. Now, though, I can’t take any more. I want him, but I want all of him. If he can’t let me in, I can’t stick around. I need the whole man, not just the pieces he’s willing to give me. But even if I get him, can I hold onto him? He’s the one thing I want most in this world, but I have a feeling that things aren’t going to go my way.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51767490-coop
Pre-order: https://books2read.com/u/mv5Xee?store=amazon

Author Biography

I’m a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, “No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book.” I didn’t think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn’t already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven’t been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
Author links:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17110361.Giulia_Lagomarsino

https://sites.google.com/view/giulianalagomarsino/home

https://twitter.com/crzybookladyluv

https://www.facebook.com/crazybookladylover/

https://www.instagram.com/giulialagomarsino24

http://eepurl.com/dramOT

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/giulia-lagomarsino

Goodreads Blurb

También de este lado hay sueños. On this side, too, there are dreams.

Lydia Quixano Pérez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable.

Even though she knows they’ll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time favorite books in her store. And then one day a man enters the shop to browse and comes up to the register with a few books he would like to buy—two of them her favorites. Javier is erudite. He is charming. And, unbeknownst to Lydia, he is the jefe of the newest drug cartel that has gruesomely taken over the city. When Lydia’s husband’s tell-all profile of Javier is published, none of their lives will ever be the same.

Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia—trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier’s reach doesn’t extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?

My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This book has caused a huge controversy for many reasons. I choose to share my review about the story without stating anything about the topic of why it has everyone on an uproar.

Overall, I felt the story grasped my attention from the very first chapter. Author provides such deep descriptions that it makes you feel the terror, panic, massacres and the unsafe and unknown travel, to hope you can escape the nightmare, in hopes of freedom. Sometimes you don’t know that a friendship can be a curse at the same time. Lydia and her son Luca had to walk through hell and back in order to find peace and a second chance at life. The unexpected unknown while being followed, had me terrified for each character. You get so attached to the characters because they all seek refuge and safety. They all have a story so similar to each other. They all needed to fight and be strong in order to survive. The author wrote a story that will leave you at the edge of your seat with people jumping on top of trains, running from migration, cartels and also evil people who are looking to rob you and take everything from you. This was a tough story to read with so many paralyzing moments that I could never ever imagine wanting to endure or see anyone else live through in search of a better life.

Author Biography

Jeanine Cummins is the author of four books: the bestselling memoir A Rip in Heaven, and the novels The Outside Boy, The Crooked Branch, and American Dirt. She lives in New York with her husband and two children.

BOOK DETAILS:
Master for Life
by Amanda Holly
Publication date: March 19th 2020
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense

Synopsis:

Five years ago, Anna fled. Now she’s back, and this time Declan isn’t letting her go.

After she’s created a new identity for herself as bestselling author, Star Black, Anna’s back in South Africa to say goodbye to her past for good. Yet soon after her arrival, she becomes the target of hired assassins once more, and realises nothing is as it seems.

The moment Anna comes face to face with Declan, the lover she left behind, she’s filled with regret. Had she been right to deceive him all those years ago?

With danger lurking all around them, Declan is once again compelled to step into the role of Anna’s protector. While keeping her safe, he brings her body back to life, and shows her a world she’s only ever fantasized about. They both know there’s no expiry date on their chemistry, but can the emotional distance separating them be burned away between the sheets?

This time, Declan and Anna stand to lose so much more as they race against time to solve the mystery of her parents’ deaths.

Amanda Holly takes you on a rollercoaster ride in this romantic suspense novel.Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51698541-master-for-life

Author Biography

I can usually be found in my home office – either writing, reading or burrowing down several rabbit holes on the internet under the guise of doing research!

The idea of writing a book took seed during my twenties, but between getting married, emigrating and raising children, the closest I got to writing was joining book clubs and attending writing courses. Finally, in my forties, I co-founded the Romance writers of South Africa (ROSA) with Romy Sommer and that’s where the dream to write has finally become a reality.

I write sizzling romantic suspense novels, and love delving into worlds I know nothing about … hence the research!

When not glued to my Kindle, reading the latest steamy novel, I spend my time catching up with dear friends, going to the movies and planning the next building project at home. My poor husband!

Born and bred in Holland to a Dutch father and an English mother, I have lived in three different continents. I’m currently living in sunny South Africa with my ever-patient husband and two grown children who I hope will stick around the house just a little bit longer!

Author links:

http://amandahollyauthor.com/

https://twitter.com/AmandaHollyWrit

https://www.facebook.com/AmandaHollyAuthor/

Carrie Underwood released a book about health and wellness. She talks about exercise ideas and healthy eating.

Full Throttle is a collection of short fiction, that will surely keep you up at night.

BOOK DETAILS:
Callous Criminal
by Lynn Burke
(Vicious Vipers, #3)Publication date: March 26th 2020
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense

Synopsis:

I’m a cold-hearted criminal, and I’ve lived a callous life as the Sergeant at Arms of the Vicious Vipers MC. I spent most of my childhood as a victim, and because of the junkie who raised me, I hate to be touched. 

But her…

The social worker my fingers itch to reach for—she’s wholesome. Kind. Too good for a man like me, and yet, I can’t curb my weakness to be near her.

When one of her teenage clients needs protection from the same type of man who hurt my sister, I know I’ll be revealing my true self, my darker side, to help the girl.

For her.

I’ll lose the only person I’ve found who values my feelings above her own—the woman whose sweet nature is a force to be reckoned with. 

I know I should walk away, but how do I leave the heart I didn’t know I still had behind?


*This is the third book in the Vicious Vipers MC series and may be unsuitable for someone under 18 years of age. HEA guaranteed, however, secondary characters make appearances in other’s stories. Reading in order is recommended. 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51479641-callous-criminal

Pre-order:

Amazon: http://mybook.to/CALLOUSCRIMINAL

Others: https://books2read.com/CallousCriminalVV3/(Note the links will only work on Monday as the book is not live yet)

Author Biography

Lynn Burke is a full time mother, voracious gardener, and scribbler of spicy romance stories. A country bumpkin turned Bay Stater, she enjoys her chowdah and Dunkin Donuts when not trying to escape the reality of city life.

Author links:

https://www.authorlynnburke.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LynnBurkeAuthor/

https://www.instagram.com/authorlynnburke/

https://twitter.com/AuthorLynnBurke

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13130238.Lynn_Burke

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