Here With Me by Samantha Young Cover Reveal!

 

Samantha Young has revealed the cover for Here With Me!

Releasing: May 11, 2021

Cover Design: Hang Le

 

Settled in the tranquil remoteness of the Scottish Highlands, Ardnoch Estate caters to the rich and famous. It is as unattainable and as mysterious as its owner --ex-Hollywood leading man Lachlan Adair--and it's poised on the edge of a dark scandal.

After narrowly escaping death, police officer Robyn Penhaligon leaves behind her life in Boston in search of some answers. Starting with Mac Galbraith, the Scottish father who abandoned her to pursue his career in private security. To re-connect with Mac, Robyn will finally meet a man she's long resented. Lachlan Adair. Hostility instantly brews between Robyn and Lachlan. She thinks the head of the Adair family is high-handed and self-important. And finding closure with Mac is proving more difficult than she ever imagined. Robyn would sooner leave Ardnoch, but when she discovers Mac is embroiled in a threat against the Adairs and the exclusive members of the estate, she finds she's not yet ready to give up on her father.

Determined to ensure Mac's safety, Robyn investigates the disturbing crimes at Ardnoch, forcing her and Lachlan to spend time together. Soon it becomes clear a searing attraction exists beneath their animosity, and temptation leads them down a perilous path.
While they discover they are connected by something far more addictive than passion, Lachlan cannot let go of his grip on a painful past: a past that will destroy his future ... if the insidious presence of an enemy lurking in the shadows of Ardnoch doesn't do the job first.

 

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Meet Samantha

Samantha is the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty books, several of which have been nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards. She writes adult contemporary and paranormal romance, YA urban fantasy and YA contemporary fiction. Her books have been published in 28 languages in 30 countries. She resides in Scotland.

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When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann Book Review!

"No, I don't want to run. Unless it's toward you, and then my answer is yes." - Marni Mann, When Ashes Fall

So... this book snuck up on me! I won an ebook copy of this book in a Facebook group member giveaway. I was of course excited to win any new book, but after my last book binge finished, I decided to check out that new book I’d just received. I read the blurb about this book and was intrigued. Lately I haven’t been really excited about many new books/book blurbs I read so I was pleasantly surprised when I read this description:

It’s said that you can’t love two men at the same time. You can’t split your heart, soul, and body in half. But I’m here to tell you, you can. Dylan Cole is like ice, sharp and predictable, the thunder inside a tumultuous storm. Smith Reid is warmth, soft and gentle, perfect like a sunny day. Both are mine. But I can only have one. There are two sides to this tale. I’m here to tell you mine. If you think this story is about a cheater, you couldn’t be more wrong. 

Like I said- my initial reaction? Intrigue. My second reaction as I read the above blurb- hmm, I don’t want to read a love triangle or anything about cheating. My third reaction- well, that answers that and I looped back around to intrigue!

This book kept me guessing. Not for long, but only because I inhaled this story in less than 24 hours. I couldn’t stop reading. 

I thought I had an idea of what was going on, but then by the next two chapters I was unsure and thought maybe something else was going on. My initial guess of what was going on ended up being correct, but in no way would I label this book as predictable. It kept me on my toes and constantly invested to see how the story was going to end. 

I don’t want to go into too much detail because I want you to experience this spoiler free yourself, but just know- this was a 5 star read for me and I highly recommend it!

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Bloody Union by Brooke Summers Book Review!

"Your ugly stuff is going to be mine, the sooner you realize that I'm going to protect you from anything and everything that poses any harm to  you, the better we'll both be." - Brooke Summers, Bloody Union

Who doesn't love an alpha male? I especially love an alpha male when he's paired up with an alpha female! 

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this one.

Bloody Union started off with a bang! So much happens within the first couple of chapters of the book, I was all in. Hook, line, sinker. I had to find out where the story was going to go and how it was going to end.

One of my favorite things about this book was the characters. To start off, we have Makenna. Kenna is a badass female who has gone through a lot in her young life and doesn’t take shit from anyone, including her family. She takes care of herself better than any man could and she demands respect from others with her actions. I love that she allows a sliver of vulnerability in throughout this book, due in large part to Dante. He’s the only one who can make her lose the hard exterior and be open and honest. She keeps things even by constantly reminding him that if he hurts her, she’ll kill him, and Dante knows it’s not a lie.

I love the character of Dante too. He’s a badass in his own right, as are most people who grow up in a mafia family and have their first kill by age 12. He’s passionate though, and head over heels for Makenna. It’s sweet to see, that he can be both- hard and soft, protector and ender.

I also really like Romero and Alessio, Dante’s brothers, and Finn. I feel like that author has really set up a potentially long series of books because I would love to read all their stories. As it is, book two in this series is going to be about Danny, another character I like, who is Makenna’s nephew. I’m hoping Romero and Holly’s story will soon follow!

Anyway, I don’t want to go into too much detail about this book because I want the review to remain spoiler free. I do really encourage you to check it out on release day, especially if you’re interested in a mafia romance read! The only reason it wasn’t a 5 star review for me was because I did feel like the feelings of ‘can’t live without you’ love came about really quickly, especially for an arranged marriage, but I still loved their story and relationship. Hope you’ll check it out!!

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I'm Brooke, I'm a Londoner born and raised. I live with my fiancee and our daughter.
I'm a foul mouthed, dirty minded weirdo.
I'm an introvert who would rather spend the night in front of the fire reading than go out.
I write Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Taboo. Basically everything I love thrown together.
I'm hoping you'll join me on this wild ride I'm about to embark on.
 
 
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The Consequence of Loving Colton by Rachel Van Dyken Book Review!

 "I'd rather fight with you, bicker with you, every damn day of my life than having nothing at all. I'm selfish enough to want any piece of you- even if it's the bad, the ugly, the ridiculous. So even if you'd hated me, I'd still die a happy man- because I'd still be on your mind." - Rachel Van Dyken, The Consequence of Loving Colton

Let me start off by saying, I am late to joining this party! This book was released back in April of 2015 and I have just read it, but better late than never for sure!

I just love this author. One of the best things about 2020 for me was binging through so many of Rachel Van Dyken's books. If you haven't read her Eagle Elite series, stop what you are doing right now and read it! I was obsessed, still obsessed, and highly, highly recommend it! I read the series start to finish, at least of the books that were released, last year. Many of the books I read within 24 hours, they were that good. 

However, this review is not about the Elite series. It is about Milo and Colton and I love them, too! I recommend stopping and reading this one too, because it was just a fun, easy, lighthearted read! There were times during this book I was laughing out loud, times I caught myself reading with a smile on my face. Of course there were times when I wanted to shake both Milo and Colton, but overall I just really enjoyed this story. This is one of those stories of seemingly star crossed lovers and the struggle they both had while they tried to figure out what would happen in their futures. 

One of my favorite quotes from the book is listed below:

"Love is never a sure thing, man. You're never going to be totally certain that the person you offer your heart to will accept it with open hands, but if you don't take that risk you'll never reap the benefits of what it has to offer."

That quote is perfectly appropriate for this whole story, it just sums it up perfectly. It's so much about taking the risk. This story continually kept me guessing, kept me wondering what would happen and when. I cheered for these characters and loved when they were happy and was sad when they were hurting. I loved Colton and Milo, but honestly, I think I loved Max most of all. I am so freaking excited for book two as it focuses on Max, the gregarious, gorgeous best friend/fake fiance to Milo. Can't wait to read that one and I'm so glad I enjoyed this one so much!! 

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Fables & Other Lies by Claire Contreras Book Review!

"I pity those who can't get lost in fictional worlds." - Claire Contreras, Fables & Other Lies

I mean, come on! You can't be a reader and not love that line! Even more so, it's from our leading man who said it...swoon! River is giving me real Jess vibes from Gilmore Girls and I am HERE FOR IT! 

Just FYI:

Fables & Other Lies releases on December 21st (I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review) and I can't wait for you to read it! The cover hasn't been revealed yet, otherwise I'd be putting that beauty right about here ;) 

 Without further ado... 

This book was so good! It’s so different from the other books this author has written, but I love that. Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge Claire Contreras fan and pretty much adore every word she’s ever written! This one was just different, though. She described it one day in her reader group as weird online, and it was a little weird, a little mystical, and so addicting, all of those in the best ways possible! 

The setting of this book makes such a big difference, and I've never wanted to know more about a fictional place more! 

At first, hearing this book described as a “gothic romance” caught me off guard and made me a little hesitant, to be honest. I was afraid it would be creepy or too off base from what I normally read, but I was so wrong and now I want to find more gothic romances!! Yes, there’s a little bit of creepiness, mystery and intrigue, but that just kept me guessing and flipping the pages quickly! 

Throughout the book, I often wondered if the story was going to end up more in the paranormal spectrum than what I am used to reading. I was constantly questioning, constantly wondering how the story would end up, and that’s one of the things I love most about a good book. I hate it when a book is so predictable and this one was far from it! I was really happy with the end result of this book and may have a new Claire Contreras leading man I love! 🖤 

I hope you'll take the chance and jump in for a suspenseful, wild, romantic ride when this book releases on the 21st. I say treat yourself and add this book to your own Christmas list! 

Happy holidays, friends and as always... Happy Reading!! 

Preorder is up for Bloody Union by Brooke Summers!

Title: Bloody Union

Series: Made #1

Author: Brooke Summers

Genre: Mafia Romance

Release Date: January 21, 2021

BLURB

Marriages are meant to be sacred but when an arranged marriage turns bloody a war is started.

Makenna Gallagher’s life is anything but ordinary. After experiencing something traumatic her life changes and not for the better. When she meets the man that she is expected to marry she knows that keeping her secrets is only going to get harder. 

When Dante Bianchi sees his wife-to-be, he’s surprised. She doesn’t look anything like the sweet and innocent fourteen year old who he had agreed to marry five years ago. He looks forward to making her his. 

When their wedding ends in a gunfight, he’s surprised to see his wife handling a gun with ease and when he watches her kill a man he doesn’t know whether to be angry or turned on. 

Every family has secrets, but Makenna is drowning in hers. Will she sink or swim when hers turn deadly?

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EXCERPT

“Sneaking out?” his amused voice calls out as I reach for my yoga pants. “Here I thought we’d gotten past this.” 

I roll my eyes, the man needs to relax. “This isn’t a one-night stand, Dante, it’s a marriage. I’m not sneaking out. I’m going to check on your brother and get some food. I’m starving. I also need to work today. My darling husband, fancy coming with?” 

He chuckles, “Yeah, baby, why not.” 

I turn to face him, he’s sitting up, the sheet around his waist showcasing his abs and muscles. “Don’t sound so excited. Besides, today, I’ve got to meet up with Killian.” 

His face tightens and it pisses me off that he’s made assumptions about my uncle without having ever met him. We don’t get to criticize anyone, of all people, we don’t have the right to judge. “Am I invited to that meeting?” 

I should laugh at the pathetic attempt at acting as though he doesn’t care, but I don’t, I’m tired, annoyed, and hungry. “Sure.” I pull on my tank top and move to the door. 

A hand clamps around my waist, and spins me so that I’m facing him. “Want to let me know what’s wrong?” 

I sigh, “Why do you think anything’s wrong?” 

His eyes narrow at me, oh, looks like I’m pissing him off. “Your tone for starters. Fuck, Makenna, I’m not a damn mind reader, just tell me what the fuck is wrong.” 

I push him off me, “You are, arsehole. You expect me to tell you everything and yet, you haven’t told me a damn thing about you. Now, I have to go and check on Alessio before he decides he’s getting out of bed again. And while I’m doing that, maybe, you can check on Romero and see what he’s looking for. Then I’m going to have some breakfast and go to Killian’s, if you and your brothers want to come, you are more than welcome.” 

“Fuck!” he roars, but I ignore him and move down the hall to check in on Alessio.

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I'm Brooke, I'm a Londoner born and raised. I live with my fiancee and our daughter. 

I'm a foul mouthed, dirty minded weirdo. 

I'm an introvert who would rather spend the night in front of the fire reading than go out. 

I write Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Taboo. Basically everything I love thrown together. 

I'm hoping you'll join me on this wild ride I'm about to embark on.

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Cover Reveal for Bloody Union by Brooke Summers

Title: Bloody Union

Series: Made #1

Author: Brooke Summers

Genre: Mafia Romance

Cover Design: Lee Ching, Undercover Designs

Release Date: January 21, 2021

BLURB

Marriages are meant to be sacred but when an arranged marriage turns bloody a war is started.

Makenna Gallagher’s life is anything but ordinary. After experiencing something traumatic her life changes and not for the better. When she meets the man that she is expected to marry she knows that keeping her secrets is only going to get harder. 

When Dante Bianchi sees his wife-to-be, he’s surprised. She doesn’t look anything like the sweet and innocent fourteen year old who he had agreed to marry five years ago. He looks forward to making her his. 

When their wedding ends in a gunfight, he’s surprised to see his wife handling a gun with ease and when he watches her kill a man he doesn’t know whether to be angry or turned on. 

Every family has secrets, but Makenna is drowning in hers. Will she sink or swim when hers turn deadly?

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EXCERPT

I make my way out the back just in time to see my wife shooting a fucking Russian bastard. Why the hell has she got a gun in her hands? My rage starts to surface again, she’s already been hurt and now she’s just killed a man. Fuck. 

“Kenna.” Her name is a growl from my lips. 

Her back stiffens and she turns to glare at me, “You here to help?” Her Irish accent is thicker than I’ve heard it before. 

My cock starts to stir again, her defiance shouldn’t be a turn on, but it is. “Sure,” I drawl and see her lips turn up before she quells her features. 

“There’s six out front,” she tells me. “Fucking Finn told me to stay here while he took the men with him. Arsehole.” She shakes her head. “Fuck knows where they’ve gone. Thankfully, Romero isn’t stupid and had a gun.” 

“Where did you get that one?” I ask her and I’m surprised I’m able to keep my tone even. 

She raises her brow and shakes her head. “When Romero put a bullet into arsehole number one,” she points to the dead body on the floor beside her, “I picked his gun up and used it on arsehole number two and three. Now, I’ve answered your question and as you can see I’m not going to have a meltdown because I killed someone; wasn’t the first time and certainly won’t be the last. How about we cut the chit chat and get to the car before your brother bleeds to death?” 

I bite back my chuckle, whereas Romero and Alessio don’t. Fuck, I should hate that she’s not the quiet, shy woman I had expected but I’m not, I’m glad. I don’t want a docile wife, I want someone who’s full of life and looking at Kenna that’s what I’ve got. “Let’s go.” 

“Atta boy.” Kenna laughs and I shake my head, fuck, how can I want to laugh during a moment like this? “The black Rolls, that’s where we’re heading. Try not to get shot,” she tells me. 

“Don’t worry, princess, I’ll be fine.” 

She smirks at me, “Good, you have your husband duties to take care of tonight.” 

Jesus! My cock twitches at the thought of being inside of her. “Oh, princess, nothing, and I mean nothing will stop me from fucking you tonight.” 

Her pupils dilate, then she shakes her head and runs out the back door, firing her gun as she does. 

“I’m going to kill her,” I grunt as I follow behind her.

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I'm Brooke, I'm a Londoner born and raised. I live with my fiancee and our daughter. 

I'm a foul mouthed, dirty minded weirdo. 

I'm an introvert who would rather spend the night in front of the fire reading than go out. 

I write Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Taboo. Basically everything I love thrown together. 

I'm hoping you'll join me on this wild ride I'm about to embark on.

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