REVIEW & RELEASE: Miss

MISS

A #BitterSweetHeat Standalone

Author: Harloe Rae

Genre: New Adult/Second Chance Romance

Release Date: September 28, 2018

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Delilah Sage was my comfort within all the pain.

Offering open arms when I needed an escape.

The only one trusted to be there for me.

But our dreams were doomed from the start.

And I left her clinging to false hope.

Regret has plagued me for years.

The memories of Delilah refuse to fade.

Each second of every day, I want to claim her as mine.

But I won’t ruin her life.

And she’s better off without me.

When a job lands me in town, I plan to keep my distance.

My scars are mine alone.

Dredging up the past will only cause deeper damage.

But Delilah has always been my weakness.

And resisting her isn’t an option.

After all, there’s far too much for us to miss.

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MY REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐

This is the first book I read by Harloe Rae and I must say I was pleasantly surprised.

Zeke is a romantic but tortured soul. He has a dark past and as result, he has self esteem issues.

Five years ago he left the only light and love of his life, Delilah, to escape from his tormentor and make a better life but promised to return for her.

Things however did not go as planned and Zee did not return-until now.

Will Zeke be able to shed the darkness of his past for good and rekindle the once in a lifetime love he once had?

This is the second book in the series, which I believe can be read as a standalone, and is told in dual point of view.

The pace of this story in the beginning was a little slow for me, not much happened. I had put down my kindle several times due to this issue. However, I persisted and I am so very glad I did. The pace eventually quickened and the angst and the passion ratcheted up several degrees and made for a wonderfully satisfying second half and conclusion to this novel.

I absolutely adored Zeke! He is solemn, brooding and absolutely romantic!

Delilah was also a wonderful character. Being a little gun-shy over rekindling her flame with Zeke, she was still understanding and compassionate to his plight.

I believe that seeing Zeke’s and Delilah’s past would have enriched the story so much more than hearing it in past tense. It also would have given more depth to the characters.

We know he has been abused but without really knowing the exact trials he went through, it is sometimes hard to understand the utter darkness and self-hatred he sometime feels.

As well, we know from the beginning that he and Delilah are soulmates but we never get to experience the strength that Delilah provides nor the reasons why Delilah becomes his everything.

This aside, it was definitely worth the read.

I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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EXCERPT

Why are you being like this?” I ask softly.

 His voice is even more flat when he says, “Not sure what you mean. This is me.”

“You’re acting so detached and strange. This isn’t like you.”

“Well, you don’t know me anymore.”

That response brings fury and betrayal roaring to the surface again. “And whose fault is that, Zeke?” I grab a nearby mug with the intention of throwing it at his head. He’s giving me worse mood swings than Aunt Flo.

 “We both know the answer. Let’s not play guessing games.”

“You’re ridiculous. I don’t understand you at all,” I say.

“A lot happens in five years. You’re not the only one who’s changed.” He gestures around the store.

“What is that supposed to mean? Are you upset about my career choice?”

“Nah, that isn’t it.”

“What then? Let’s stop dancing around. You came here for a reason,” I point out.

A flush races up his neck, painting the stubbled skin an angry red. “All of this is proof you never needed me. Not like I fucking depend on you.”

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AUTHOR BIO

Harloe Rae is an Amazon Top 100 bestselling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.

Harloe is a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. She’s always chasing an epic happily ever after. When she’s not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and son. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.

Harloe is the author of Redefining Us, Forget You Not, Watch Me Follow, GENT, and MISS. These titles are available on Amazon. Her upcoming romance, MISS, releases September 28th.

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RELEASE: Unbroken Promises

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“This book deserves a lot more than 5 stars!! If you buy one books for the rest of the year, let this be it!” -- Melissa Schaub

“I was unprepared for the magnitude of this experience. Hands down this is the BEST book Nikki Ash has EVER written. MMF reads seem to be all the rage right now but this one is MORE than that and so beautifully unique. It is SO different, it needs its own category.” -- Cali Gals Book Blog

“Wow, just wow! Talk about an emotional roller coaster; I haven't both laughed and cried over a book in a long time! Do Not Pass Over this book! Even if MMF isn't your thing, this book has the potential to be a life changer!" -- Kori Dickens

Unbroken Promises 

Author: Nikki Ash 

Genre: Standalone Romance Novel

Release Date: September 27, 2018

Blurb

When we were kids, we made all kinds of promises. We promised to always be best friends, to always put each other first, and that no matter what, no one would come between us. Little did we know that life had its own plans.

We grew up and reality set in.  We realized that not all love lasts forever, and some promises are meant to be broken.  It’s ironic that the promises we made as kids, the ones we thought would hold us together, might just be the very thing that could tear us apart.

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PREACH.
Series: Church Duet #2
Author: Stylo Fantôme
Genre: Dark Romance
Release Date: November 9, 2018

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A shattered woman.

A changed man.

Church Logan wanted to kill someone, and Emma Hartley wanted to die - they were a match made in hell.

But one little cut, a pint or two of blood, and suddenly everything between them is different.

Are they still destined for greatness? Or has the darkness finally eclipsed them and torn them apart?

Looks like it's time for Church to practice what he preaches.

Ignition, meet explosion.

Warning: if you have triggers - this story will touch on a lot of them. This book is a dark romance, 65,000+ words.

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Crazy woman from a remote location in Alaska (where the need for a creative mind is a necessity!), I have been writing since ... forever? Yeah, that sounds about right. I have been told that I remind people of Lucille Ball - I also see shades of Jennifer Saunders, and Denis Leary. So basically, I laugh a lot, I'm clumsy a lot, and I say the F-word A LOT.

I like dogs more than I like most people, and I don't trust anyone who doesn't drink. No, I do not live in an igloo, and no, the sun does not set for six months out of the year, there's your Alaska lesson for the day. I have mermaid hair - both a curse and a blessing - and most of the time I talk so fast, even I can't understand me.

Yeah. I think that about sums me up.

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REVIEW & RELEASE: Confess

Confess

Series: Sin City Salvation #1

Author: A. Zavarelli

Release:  September 25, 2018

Genre: Dark Romance

Blurb: 

Lucian
A life free from sin.
For seventeen years, I have lived and breathed those words. But there is no balm to the war inside my soul.
Until her.
The mysterious beauty too lethal to taste. She’s a thief, a con, the essence of everything I loathe. Still, she lures me in with her lying eyes.
In the dark of night, she came to confess her sins, and in the light of morning, I plotted to steal her away.
She will be my ruination. My damnation. My biggest regret.
So help me, God.

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Gypsy
A word of advice? Don’t show me your vulnerabilities because I will find a way to exploit them. I learned the hard way to take what I want from life with no regrets.
Until him.
He’s one of the most hated men in America. A soulless criminal attorney. A recluse. And as of five minutes ago, my new husband.
He wants to keep my secrets and collect my tears, but he should know that a wild animal can’t be domesticated.
I don’t know how to love men. I only know how to leave them.
With everything I want. 

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MY REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

There are good books and there are great books but I’m gobsmacked by Confess. It is more than a great book. It’s brilliant and moving not to mention so very compelling. It’s one of the best books I’ve read this year!

The writing was top-notch and this world, this book, that this author wrote was everything during the time I read it.

From the very first page to the last, I was obsessed and riveted by the writing, characters and plot.

I loved the battle of wits between Gypsy and Lucian. As it all unfolded between them, the sparks flew. I enjoyed every second of it. I laughed, cried and fell in love. I am completely awestruck.

This book is unforgettable and will stay with you long after the last word has been read. A. Zavarelli has outdone herself and I am downright eager for the next instalment.

I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

EXCERPT

I walked into my office and found the tall, leggy brunette waiting for me. She wasn’t the only one either. Beside her, Ace played around on his phone while Birdie flipped through a magazine.

I wasn’t surprised to see her this soon. In all honesty, I’d expected her to show up at my door last night, demanding to have Ace removed from her presence. But it appeared as though they survived the night, just barely.

“May I have a word with you?” Gypsy asked.

“You may,” I told her as I checked my watch. “In thirty minutes. When my lunch is finished.”

Her eyes narrowed, and she planted her hands on her hips as she stood. “You must be joking.”

“I don’t joke,” I responded flatly.

She stalked forward, stopping only when she’d breached the narrow distance that few people ever dared to try with me. She was reverting to her baser skills of seduction, but I doubted she even realized it. The instinct came naturally to her, often rewarding her with whatever she wanted, and admittedly, it might have worked on me too once.

She smelled of coconut oil and sunshine, and it encouraged a vivid image of her lying out on the beach. I could almost bet that if I were to touch her skin, it would be warm too. So warm that it would be easy to get lost in. She probably counted on it, but I was prepared to let Gypsy know from the start how this game would be played. There were only one set of rules, and they were mine.

“Do you want me to throw a fit?” she threatened as her eyes darted around my office. “Because I will.”

Now that was funny. My lips tilted despite my resolve to remain dry as toast.

“Do you think it would be the first time someone threw a fit in here?” I asked her. “I’m sorry to tell you sweetheart, but it wouldn’t.”

“It would probably be the first time someone accused you of holding them hostage in front of your employees.”

I turned and gestured for her to go ahead.

“Be my guest.”

Her lips tightened, and she clamped down on her jaw. After watching her for so long, these unintelligent threats from her were a disappointment. Of course, she wouldn’t make a scene because she had more to lose than I did.

“Thirty minutes,” I repeated. “I’ll have my secretary call for you when I’m finished.”

I walked into my office and shut the door behind me.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A. Zavarelli is a book junkie, cat lover, and traveler when plagued by intense cases of wanderlust. She likes all things chocolate, books that come with warnings, and putting her characters through hell.

Her tales have been known to flirt with darkness and sometimes court it unabashedly altogether. Revenge themes and tortured souls are her favorites to write and this gives her an excuse to watch bizarre and twisted documentaries in her spare time.

She is slightly obsessed with Theo James and funny animal memes. If you don’t mind these things, you should add her on facebook. 

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Blood Prince

Author: Celia Aaron

Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal Romance

Release Date: October 16, 2018

Synopsis 

Paris, heir to a vampire kingdom he has never claimed, is adrift on earth and in the Underworld. The bounty on his head keeps him on the run. But when he realizes the woman whose death haunts his dreams could be alive, he will risk everything just to touch her again.

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Celia Aaron is a USA Today bestselling author and recovering attorney who loves romance and erotic fiction. Dark to light, angsty to funny, real to fantasy--if it's hot and strikes her fancy, she writes it. Thanks for reading.

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