I've been an outcast my whole life. If my scars don't scare people away, my attitude certainly will. I don't know what I am or how I got the power to stop time. What I do know is, there are far too many questions I need answers to. When I cross paths with a local gang member, his presence unravels a part of my past I never knew existed. At every turn, danger leaps closer, and I realize that stopping the killer will mean losing everything—including the first man I've ever loved. But I should've known better. We were never meant to be anything more than a brief stop in time.
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RC Boldt has done it again! If you’re looking for a book with suspense, mystery, a little bit of angst and some irresistible passion, this is the book for you! Boldt takes us on a journey through this book where we are trying to figure out the problem right alongside the main characters. I loved that both we got to read from both Mac and Daniel’s POV as they both have very different ones, but are ultimately looking for the same answers. Mac is a strong willed spitfire who made me laugh out loud so many times. Looks can be deceiving and she is very good at keeping people at a distance (and has her reasons for it), but once you get to see glimpses of the real Mac, she’s just so likable it’s easy to see why those who do know her love her! Daniel is rough around the edges and has a career one wouldn’t be super thrilled about, but honestly with his childhood and all the things he’s endured, it’s pretty understandable. I think it’s pretty amazing his character is so strong through all of the trials he’s gone through and by the end, all I really wanted to see was a happy ending for him. I loved getting to see little snapshots of Danny’s BFF and Georgia, if you’ve read Beyond My Darkness, you’ll love these snippets too. I loved that this story had its own version of Angela (hello sweet Mammy) too! There’s so many things I loved about this book, especially the main characters and the struggles they went through to get to where they ultimately did in the end are at the top of the list. I also love that this book just kept me guessing. It kept me turning the pages and having to read the next chapter because I needed to know what the next clue was going to be, I needed to know who was behind everything, I needed to know how it was happening, I just needed to know! I loved the characters, the suspense, the great world building and the fire. Overall, I just really enjoyed this book and I hope you’ll take the time and read it too!
Meet RC Boldt
RC Boldt is a USA Today bestselling author currently living in part of the Costa Rican jungle with the love of her life and her mini-me.
If you’re in the mood for some killer mojitos or can’t recall the lyrics to a particular 80s song, she’s your girl.
RC Boldt has revealed the cover for A Stop in Time!
Releasing: February 21, 2023
Cover Design: Hang Le Designs
I've been an outcast my whole life. If my scars don't scare people away, my attitude certainly will. I don't know what I am or how I got the power to stop time. What I do know is, there are far too many questions I need answers to. When I cross paths with a local gang member, his presence unravels a part of my past I never knew existed. At every turn, danger leaps closer, and I realize that stopping the killer will mean losing everything—including the first man I've ever loved. But I should've known better. We were never meant to be anything more than a brief stop in time.
Pretending to fall for her may be more dangerous than letting our meddlesome town play matchmaker.
Falling for the Bachelor, an all-new deliciously-hot brother’s best friend small town romantic comedy from bestselling author Amy Alves is live now!
I'm cursed. Unlucky in love. So pretending to fall in love with my best friend's sister couldn't possibly make it worse.
My avoidance of relationships has two neighboring towns joining forces to find me a girlfriend—one I don’t want.
So when they name me the bachelor in their charity dating show, I have two options: suffer the consequences of bailing or accept help from my best friend’s little sister.
I chose the latter.
Because Olivia Vaughn has a plan.
She suggests a ringer—someone on the inside…someone I trust, that I can choose at the end of the show.
A fake contestant.
It’s crazy. Risky. And undeniably tempting.
We’d have to touch, flirt, kiss.
I could pull her close…that long, auburn hair wrapped up in my fist as I whisper all the dirty thoughts I’ve ever had about her.
Pretending to fall for her may be more dangerous than letting our meddlesome town play matchmaker.
Because if this backfires, it might cost me my best friend, disappoint our families, and reignite feelings for the feisty, hazel-eyed beauty I grew up with.
So while I can’t—shouldn’t—pretend to fall in love with Olivia, I do.
With the hope that fake girlfriends are curse-proof.
Falling for the Bachelor is a steamy, brother's best friend, fake relationship, friends-to-lovers, small town, standalone romantic comedy. It contains plenty of steamy scenes, laughs, and an HEA.
Review:
Falling for the Bachelor was such a cute story! I loved the idea of a small scale version of the reality dating show so many of us know and love with the added drama of the small town life and all that comes with that! I’m a sucker for a small town romance story any day and this one with the dynamics of the Fletcher and Vaughn families is one I am so glad I took the time to read! I loved getting to see Liv’s relationship with her brothers, her mom and her interactions with the townsfolk after she comes back to town after her marriage ended. I loved seeing Sawyer’s family relationships too and his small town, family run veterinarian’s office. I love the friendship between Sawyer and Liv and their easy camaraderie and banter. I enjoyed seeing Sawyer’s insecurities play out and how he handled those. I loved Liv’s ability to see the best in most people. I loved the chemistry and the passion, and the real emotions that would come after being in a situation like this. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and had fun reading it. It was so easy to visualize and the author has a great talent of bringing her words to life. This was my first book from Amy Alves but I will be reading more from her soon!
Amy Alves lives in Alberta, Canada with her husband and two crazy cute kids. She is a romance-obsessed reader, a lover of wine and fuzzy socks, and a loather of laundry. She loves contemporary, paranormal, and rom com romance—her kindle always has a long list of books waiting to be read.
Amy writes contemporary romance with a hint of rom com fun. Tropes you can expect to see are: second chance, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and fake relationships.
Memories of a Life: Colten & Josie: Part Two by Jewel E. Ann is now live!
The girl I met when we were nine is now the woman who said "yes" to being my wife.
But Josie's not planning our wedding; she's too consumed by things that happened over a century ago.
She has terrible dreams and unrelenting visions of the unspeakable. I believe her, but I don't understand her.
If I can't understand her, I can't stop her.
If I can't stop her, I can't save us.
And without us ... well, I can't imagine that world.
Review:
I don’t remember a time lately where I have been so invested, so excited, so ready to read part two of a series. I finished the first book in this series and all but begged Jewel E Ann to release this book ASAP because I so desperately needed to know what happens next. Now I know what happens next… and I’m a little speechless! This book was everything I hoped it would be and nothing I expected it to be all in one marvelous, quirky package. I don’t know how to write a review with all my thoughts and feelings on this story because there’s no way I am going to spoil it for anyone as I have deemed it a MUST READ but I’ll try to sum up my feelings the best way I can. Josie freaking broke my heart in this book. Colten revived it. Reagan made it feel warm and fuzzy. Savannah and Isaac made me want to hug them. Let’s add Becca to the hugging party. This book was filled with so many emotions and so many twists and turns. At one point I thought I had an idea of what may happen. Then I realized I had no idea what was going to happen. And then I realized there’s no way I’ll ever predict what’s going to happen by the end! A mark of a great book for me is on the truly keeps me on the edge of my seat, unable to disengage to do normal life things, because you just have to know what happens next. This was that book for me. Thank you Jewel E Ann for another incredible story. You are an amazing storyteller and I cannot wait for whatever story comes next!
Jewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author with a quirky sense of humor. When she's not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.
One Night with The Duke by Jodi Ellen Malpas is now live!
One forbidden night...
It's 1816 and nineteen-year-old Eliza Melrose, daughter of a printing magnate, is about to be launched into London's high society - much to her distaste, the last thing she wants is a husband.
But then she meets the youngest son of the late Duke of Chester, a disgraced nobleman who is shrouded in mystery and proving quite impossible to resist!
As the season begins, Eliza is shocked to discover that she won't even be given the chance to choose her own husband - and that the Melrose family fortune hangs in the balance...
But will she risk everything for just one night with the Duke?
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Review: What an ending!! This book was definitely different from what I usually expect from JEM, but I loved it all the same! When I initially found out that JEM was doing a royal romance, I knew it was going to be something different than anything I’ve ever read from her and it was, but it also brought the same incredible writing I have come to expect and love from any book she pens. She always knows how to leave us on the edge of our seats as readers, waiting for the next shoe to drop. I think this may be the slowest of slow burns she’s ever written, but that also makes it all the more intriguing! At the beginning of the book, I didn’t know if I was going to feel strongly about the characters in this story or not, but by the end I was hooked! Eliza is a spitfire and I love her rebellious, defiant, but loving and loyal nature. The duke is dark, mysterious, curious, and passionate. I also loved Frank and Clara. I am thrilled to know there is going to be a follow up book because I need more of this couple and I want to know about life for everyone else, too. I have a lot of mixed feelings about Eliza’s parents and their choices but then at the same time, it’s hard to throw stones in an era I have not been privy to live in. This book definitely brought forth some emotions with characters and certain scenes, but I love when that happens. I know that I’ll still be thinking about this book tomorrow and that, to me, is a mark of a great story. Well done JEM, thank you for another great book!
Meet Jodi
Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in England, where she lives with her husband, boys and Theo the Doberman. She is a self-professed daydreamer, and has a terrible weak spot for alpha males. Writing powerful love stories with addictive characters has become her passion—a passion she now shares with her devoted readers. She’s a proud #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, a Sunday Times Bestseller, and her work is published in over twenty-five languages across the world. You can learn more about Jodi & her words at www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk
The peace they both crave they’ll find in each other.
Hidden Waters, an all-new emotional, roommates and friends to lovers, small-town romance from bestselling author Catherine Cowles is coming June 21st, and we have your first look!
Prologue
Addie
PAST
“Cecily!” My father’s voice bellowed through our ranch house. I swore the force of his words shook the beam above our heads.
Mom pulled her hands from the dough she was kneading and wiped them on her apron. “Scamper, Little Mouse.”
The familiar code made my stomach cramp and palms dampen. How many times had she drilled it into my head? “Scamper, Little Mouse. Find a nook to hide, just like a tiny mouse would.”
I bit my lip, shaking my head. “I want to stay with you.”
“Cecily! Where are you?”
“I’m in the kitchen, Allen. Just making your favorite biscuits for dinner.” She pushed me towards the back door, her hands warm and soothing but forceful. “Go, Little Mouse.”
I opened my mouth to try another argument, but her sharp look had me snapping it shut. The door closed quietly behind me. Mom knew better than to advertise that someone had made an escape.
I stepped to the side of the door and pressed my back to the siding of the house. I held my breath as I waited. Dad’s footsteps pounded against the floor. I watched the back step tremble with the force of them as though we were having our own little earthquake. One that only reached our house.
“John said you left today. Without me.”
I knew the words came through gritted teeth. I could picture my dad—the set of his jaw, the clench of his fists. The red that crept up the back of his neck.
“We were out of baking soda, and I knew you wanted biscuits with dinner. You were out all day. So, I took Addie into town with me.” Mom’s voice was soft, but it didn’t waver.
“Adaline should be home like her mother. She needs to learn how to tend this house so she’ll make a good wife one day. But I can’t imagine that’s possible with you teaching her.”
I pressed my hands harder into the wood of the house, splintered pieces embedding in my palms. I fought the urge to run inside. To tell him to shut up. It would only make things worse.
“I wanted to make sure you had what you wanted for dinner.” Mom’s voice sounded defeated, almost as if she’d given up.
“Then you should’ve planned ahead. Checked our pantry before I took you to the store on Sunday.”
“I’m sorry, Allen.”
There was silence for a moment, and I could picture Dad staring at her. Sometimes, he prowled around her like a jungle cat, looking for any signs of weakness.
“Tell me the truth. Were you going to meet a man?”
Mom let out a small gasp. “No. I would never. You know that.”
“Lies. I see the way you flirt with the ranch hands.”
I went up on my tiptoes, craning my head to get a glimpse inside. My stomach knotted as I took them in. Dad had grabbed Mom by the collar of her dress, pushing her against the refrigerator.
“I don’t. I would never disrespect you that way.”
“Bullshit.” He hauled back, slapping her so hard she crumpled to the floor.
A small sound escaped my lips, a panicked, keening noise. Dad’s head snapped around as he looked for the source of the sound. I took off running. My legs pumped hard as I cut across the back field towards the woods.
Our ranch butted up to national forest land. Those trees were my refuge and solace, the only safe place I’d ever known. I pushed my muscles harder, even once I’d reached the shelter of the woods.
My lungs burned as I dodged tall pines and fallen logs. Tears streamed down my face as the guilt grabbed hold. How could I have left her? I’d learned the hard way that it would be worse for us both if I stepped in. Still, I should’ve stayed close.
My run slowed to a walk as I wrapped my arms around my waist. I followed an invisible path I knew by heart and sent up a silent prayer for my mom’s protection. But I wasn’t sure that God heard me. If He did, He’d remained silent in response so far. I prayed harder, pleading and begging—for safety and for freedom.
My muscles burned as the path moved into the foothills of the mountains. The sound of rushing water teased my ears—it only made my tears come harder. This was the place that my mom had shown me, the one we’d bring a picnic to in summer or hike out to in our snow boots in winter.
I stepped out of the trees and took in the waterfall. The crashing of the water onto the rocks below reminded me that there were forces more powerful than me in the world. More mighty even than my father and his fists. I only wished I could channel them to take him on.
“Addie?”
My head jerked in the direction of the voice, my heart hammering against my ribs. I let out a shaky breath as I took in my cousin. “Evie.”
She strode towards me quickly, her horse, Storm, grazing by the edge of the pool of water. She framed my face with her hands and then pulled me into a hug. “What happened?”
“I-I’m okay. Dad hurt Mom.” My voice cracked on my words, and the tears continued to fall.
Everly hugged me tighter. “I’d like to kick his sorry ass.”
“Evie.”
She was so much braver than I was. So much fiercer. Never afraid to stand up to anyone, even her jerk of a brother or her dad when he was in one of his moods.
“Maybe we could poison him. There’s some rat poison at my house. We can grind it up and put it in his sweet tea.”
My hands fisted in her sweatshirt. “You can’t.”
Everly pulled back. “Why not? He shouldn’t be able to do what he’s doing to you and Aunt Cecily.” She bit her bottom lip. “Mom says we can’t interfere.”
No one wanted to interfere. I knew the neighbors saw Mom’s bruises, but they never said a word.
Everly’s fingers dug into my shoulders. “We could run away. We can gather our things, and I’ll bring Storm to pick you up. We could live off the land. We know how.”
Sure, our mothers had taught us what plants were safe to eat, how to build traps and shelter, but how long would we really last? I swallowed against the burn in my throat. “I’m going to talk to Mom. I’ll ask her to run away. We could steal one of the cars. Maybe we could take you and your mom, too.”
A look of longing passed over Everly’s face. “She’ll never leave. Dad doesn’t hit her or us. He’s just…”
Her words trailed off, but I knew what she meant. At times, it seemed as if Uncle Howard’s brain didn’t work right—he was always sure that the whole world was out to get him.
Everly’s fingers tightened on my shoulders. “But if you get a chance to be free, take it.” She gave me a wobbly smile. “You and I could go to college together.”
“Yeah.” College was a million years away. What I wanted more than anything in the meantime was to go to school. To have a real teacher and a classroom.
A crack of thunder sounded, and I looked at the sky. Dark storm clouds had rolled in, and a drop of rain splashed on my forehead. “You should go. You don’t want to get caught out in this on horseback.”
Everly looked back at Storm, who pawed at the dirt. “What about you? Want to come with me to my house? Storm can carry us both.”
I shook my head. “It’ll just make him madder. I’ll wait here for a little bit and then go back.”
Her jaw clenched. “You sure?”
“I’ll be fine.” I just hoped the same would be true for my mom.
“Okay. Let’s meet here for lunch tomorrow. Twelve-thirty?”
“I’ll be here.”
She pulled me into a tight hug. “Love you, Addie.”
“Love you, too.”
Everly released me and mounted Storm, giving me a wave as the skies opened. She kicked Storm into a canter as she rode away, headed down a path that would take her around and up the mountains to her house.
Rain peppered my skin. I hadn’t planned on this little adventure, and I was only wearing a t-shirt and jeans. I hurried for cover, but the trees could only give me so much.
The wind howled, sending the rain sideways and a chill rocketing through me. I’d just stay for a little while longer, enough time for Dad’s temper to cool. Only I didn’t think forever was long enough for that.
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My family tried to break me. But, somehow, I made it out alive, even though the wounds from that survival are forever carved into my bones. Now, my only wish is for…normal. To know what it’s like to have friends, a job, a home.
The last thing I want is for my new roommate to see the scars I’m so desperate to keep hidden, especially not the ruggedly handsome man who steals my breath and sends my heart into overdrive.
But something tells me that Beckett has demons, too. I see it in the shadows haunting his gorgeous eyes and the way he looks at me with gentle understanding.
As our unlikely friendship becomes so much more, forces from my life slink out of the shadows. And we could both lose everything we’ve fought so hard for—down to our very last breaths…
Writer of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.
Red is the color of blood, sacrifice, danger, and courage. It’s also associated with heat, passion, and sexuality. When two people meet unexpectedly with an inexplicable attraction that defies common understanding...it can be called RED SIN.
Julia and Van found one another in a shaken snow globe. Stranded in a blizzard, they embraced being two individuals with no last names. The plan was to walk away from each other with no regrets—until that plan changed.
Julia’s life was delivered a staggering blow the day she discovered her fiancé’s infidelity. The night she met a handsome stranger, one who showed her the possibility of a life filled with more than the fulfillment of expectations, she took a chance.
When it comes to business, Donovan Sherman is a wolf—a bloodthirsty carnivore who leaves wounded prey and victims in his wake. He learned from the best, his onetime nemesis and now-mentor, Lennox Demetri, who showed him that opportunities are only ripe for those willing to risk it all, a lesson Donovan took to heart.
With Julia McGrath, Donovan must decide if this beautiful woman who showed him the meaning of red sin will fall victim as his prey or if after experiencing the unbridled passion, there is more that he wants.
From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new romantic-suspense novel in the world of high finance, where success is sweet and revenge is sweeter.
*RED SIN is a full-length novel and book one in the Sin Series.
I went into Red Sin totally blind, not knowing anything about the storyline but only knowing that I am a huge Aleatha Romig fan. This book did not disappoint!!
Red Sin continues that charisma and passion that Romig fans are so familiar with! Van and Julia are fatefully pulled together and their attraction is strong. There is a level of mystery and intrigue throughout the entire book. Who is Van, really? What’s his story? As Julia falls for him more and more, she also (as well as me as the reader) has more and more questions!
While I’m anxious and a little nervous to hear more about Van’s story in the second book in this series, I do love the person Julia has developed into just in the time she’s known and fallen in love with Van! It was an instant, immediate attraction and once she let herself be all in, she grew leaps and bounds in her confidence and understanding her overall self worth. I love a male character that can help a female character develop like that! I’m hoping he doesn’t do something to ruin it in book 2 but we shall see! So far, I really like him in this story. He’s a strong, successful man who’s admitted a lot of his faults to Julia already, but I know he has more he’s going to have to share. Julia wanted a new life and she sure has gotten one!
Going back to speaking of book 2, I’m going to need it to be released…like, tomorrow! I NEED TO KNOW! This book ends with a bit of a cliffhanger and I am waiting with baited breath for the next installment!! I really enjoyed this book- the writing was fantastic, the character develop was great, and I was anxious to keep turning the pages to learn more and more. Can’t wait for Green Envy!
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Meet Aleatha Romig:
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.
Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
