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COVER REVEAL – Rebound by Evelyn Sola

May 17

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Cover Reveal for Rebound by Evelyn Sola

Release Date: 06/14/2024

Genres: Contemporary Romance, New Adult

Tropes: Marriage of Convenience, Sports Romance, Romantic Comedy, Diverse Romance

Join us for the cover reveal of Rebound by Evelyn Sola. Fans who love Marriage of Convenience Romances will sink their teeth into this sexy, diverse romance.

Keep scrolling for more details about this sexy cover.

Blurb

Catching feelings in a marriage of convenience is REALLY inconvenient.

Layla Jackson isn’t looking for marriage or her own happily ever after. At least not at this point in her life and especially not with notorious playboy and single dad, Seth Wakowski.

He may be a baller on the court, but off- he’s immature and the total opposite of the kind of guy she would ever want to be involved with.

Seth’s baby girl? Now that’s a totally different story. Layla and Jasmine adore each other.

But when people in Seth’s life tell him it’s time he settle down and clean up his act, there’s only one person he can think of for the job.

If only he can show her there’s more to him than meets the eye.

Despite her judgmental attitude toward Seth, she can’t deny the electrical charge each time their eyes lock. Or the desire that runs through her each time they touch.

Can Seth win Layla over and prove that their marriage won’t be just another rebound? He knows he’s playing for keeps, but will he be able to convince her of that?

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About Evelyn Sola

A Boston native, wife, mother, and wine enthusiast. If she’s not writing, thinking about writing, you will find Evelyn with a book in her hands. While a new publisher, she’s been writing for years, and she will continue to write for many years to come.

Evelyn is obsessed with assertive and confident men who will stop at nothing to get their woman. Her stories are filled with love, passion, and humor.

She currently lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and two daughters.

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COVER REVEAL – Time For Change (Burgers and Brew Crüe #9) by Lacey Black

May 16

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Title: Time for Change

Series: Burgers and Brew Crüe #9

Author: Lacey Black

Release Date: June 18, 2024

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Small Town/Age Gap/Single Father

Opposites Attract/He Falls First

Cover Design: Melissa Gill Designs

Photographer: Wander Aguiar Photography

BLURB

Stevie

There’s nothing more liberating than picking up your life and relocating. I needed a fresh start, desperately looking to get away from my past. Stewart Grove is such a cute small town and seems like the perfect place to settle. Add in the fact I got a job serving at the popular Burgers and Brew restaurant, and everything seems to be clicking into place.

Then single dad Jack Harper sat down at one of my tables and turned my world upside down.

I wasn’t expecting to meet a man so quickly after moving, let alone one ten years my senior, but there’s no denying the instant connection. The problem is, I carry a secret. One that could destroy this new life I’m creating.

I just pray it all doesn’t blow up in my face.

Jack

Weekends are spent with my kids. As a local electrician and business owner, I don’t exactly work your typical nine-to-five job. Add in co-parenting with my ex-wife, and there isn’t a lot of free time for myself. Dates have always been an afterthought, especially when the few I’ve been on didn’t go well. I’m content with just being Dad, making sure my kids always come first.

Then I met her.

Stevie Clement is completely unexpected in the best sort of way, and I find myself drawn to her like I’ve never experienced. I want all of her time, in my life and in my bed.

However, it may come down to an impossible decision: my kids or the woman I want to spend my life with.

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205321233-time-for-change

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All free in Kindle Unlimited

AUTHOR BIO

USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.

AUTHOR LINKS

Website: http://www.laceyblackbooks.com

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Newsletter: http://www.laceyblackbooks.com/newsletter

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BOOK TOUR – A Deal with Shadow King (Curse of the Fae #1) by Anya J. Cosgrove

May 15

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Title: A Deal with Shadow King

Series: Curse of the Fae Book 1

Author: Anya J. Cosgrove

Genre/Tropes: Fantasy Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance, Forced Proximity , Slow Burn, Touch her and die, Grumpy/sunshine (Hades/Persephone and Beauty and the Beast)

Release Date: May 9, 2024

Tagline: My father sold me to the Shadow King.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205216171-a-deal-with-the-shadow-king

Blurb:

My father sold me to the Shadow King.

I would kill for a normal life, but my father took a reckless gamble, and I must pay the price. His betrayal forces me to live in Faerie with king Damian and grow my magic, even though it’s forbidden.

Now, I must learn to protect myself from the nightmares, dreams, and fantasies that govern this mysterious realm.

If I don’t, my kingdom will fall.

***

Nothing will get in the way of my duty, not even a witty beauty like Penelope Darcy.

I’m in ruins, and the Shadow Court, too. The rules of the curse are simple. They draw our enemies away and keep us safe.

For her, I’d break all the rules, but I’ve got to tear her kingdom apart to survive.

This novel is a full-length fantasy romance with a happy ending, and though it’s part of an interconnected series, it also stands alone.

Beauty and the Beast and Hades and Persephone collide in this enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity fantasy romance. The mysterious Shadow King is hot as sin, and the secrets of his world will bring any mortals to their knees. Slow-burn. 18+. Full list of triggers inside.

Buy Links: Kindle Unlimited

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Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CS4NV255

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CS4NV255

About the Author

Author Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnyaJCosgrove/

Website: www.anyajcosgrove.net

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Anya-J-Cosgrove/e/B07JLC18DW

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19860932.Anya_J_Cosgrove

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnyaJCosgrove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyajcosgrove/

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BLOG TOUR – Waiting to Love You by AJ Alexander

May 15

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A woman with a secret to protect….

A man determined to be hers.

Waiting to Love You, an all-new multicultural, small town, military romance from USA Today bestselling author AJ Alexander is now available!

After spending my entire childhood moving wherever the military told us to, I put down roots in Tyson’s Creek. My plan was simple—start a business and live a peaceful fulfilling life with my friends. That is until Seth Williams walked into my yoga studio and turned my world upside down.

I swore that I’d never fall in love with a military man, but the more time I spent with him the more I started to fall.One night I let my guard down, allowing the walls around my heart to crumble to the ground. After spending one amazing night together he was shipped off to defend our country.

Then one day, a little over a year later, Seth shows back up—throwing my entire life into chaos again. This time, I can’t make the same mistake. I have to keep Seth away from my heart to protect the life I’ve built here—not for myself…

But for our daughter.

NOTE: This story was previously published as Anchor in 2022. It has since been recovered and titled, reedited, and significant additions have been made to the story.

Start reading today!

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I turn my attention toward the voice and freeze, my eyes connecting with the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on. Her red hair lays over her shoulder in an intricate braid, with a few stray tendrils of hair framing her face. As she comes closer, I notice there are streaks of blonde in her hair brought out by the halo of sunlight behind her head. My eyes continue to wander down her body, taking in the fitted green top covering her curvy frame and the way her apple bottom fills out a pair of black yoga pants. Images of sinking my teeth into that ass as I take her from behind fill my mind, creating a rising problem in my pants.

Her face lights with happiness as she throws her arms around Brady’s neck and squeezes tightly. He chuckles softly, lifting her in the air before placing her feet back on the floor. She doesn’t even get a second to breathe before Riggs wraps her in his arms and spins her around, causing her to let out peals of laughter. Jealousy shoots through my veins as I jump to my feet, my entire being vibrating with the need to rip her from Riggs’s arms. I’ve never had this reaction to a woman before, let alone one I just met, but my body is moving before I stop myself. I have no idea who she is, but I plan on remedying that as soon as possible and learning everything about her.

Unable to contain my desire to meet this woman, I step between her and Riggs, causing her to take a step back.

“Hello,” she replies as she raises her eyebrow in question.

“Hi,” I reply awkwardly, suddenly at a loss for words. Flecks of gold sparkle in her emerald-green eyes as she looks me up and down, probably making many assumptions about me and my manners.

I hold out my hand, shoving it in her direction. “Hello. I’m Seth.”

The gruff sound of my voice surprises me as I clear my throat loudly, causing all three of my friends to snicker softly. I’ve always been slightly socially awkward, but this time it’s different. It’s like I’ve forgotten how to speak. Words are stuck in my throat as I try to make sense of what is happening right now. I’ve never been a person who believes in love at first sight, but right now, I do.

“Hi, I’m Bristol,” she responds tentatively as she looks down at my outstretched hand before grasping it in hers.

As soon as our skin connects, an electric current sizzles up my arm. Her eyes widen in surprise as she pulls her lip between her teeth. The two of us remain standing there, frozen, staring at each other. My heart aches as my hand moves on its own, brushing along her cheek. Her eyes drift closed as she leans into my touch, a soft sigh escaping her lips as I tuck a stray piece of her hair behind her ear. We stare at each other, neither of us moving, trapped in each other’s gaze until Brady clears his throat and breaks the spell.

He gives her his trademark grin. “Excuse him, Bristol. This is my friend, Seth; we are in the same unit together.”

Bristol’s demeanor immediately changes, her eyes hardening in my direction before plastering on a fake smile. “Nice to meet you, Seth. Are you guys ready to get started?”

“Sure thing. Lead the way, darlin’,” I motion toward the glass door separating the waiting area from the main studio. She flashes me a tight smile before spinning on her heels and walking through the glass door.

“What the hell just happened?” Brady’s eyes are focused on her retreating form.

“I don’t know, but the temperature in the room dropped by a thousand degrees the minute Brady said you were his friend,” Riggs retorts, a confused look crossing his face.

“Do you and Bristol have something going on?” I growl, my fists tightening at my side.

“Calm down, Seth. Bristol and I are just friends, nothing more. What did you do to piss her off that quickly? You only said three words to her.”

Riggs and Brady are right. I highly doubt that I could have done anything, but there must be a reason for her sudden change in behavior. I just don’t understand why she would shut down so quickly after hearing Brady and I are friends. Does she have a thing for Brady he doesn’t know about? Is it because I’m in the military? No, that can’t be it, especially with how she reacted to Brady.

Out of the corner of my eye, I notice Bristol moving around the studio, laying four beige-colored yoga mats on the floor as she gets ready to start our class. “I’m not sure, but she doesn’t seem like she wants to talk about it right now.”

I take a step forward to enter the studio but feel someone tugging on my arm. I turn to find Walker eyeing me skeptically.

“What?”

“You need to tread lightly with her, Seth,” Walker warns as he releases my arm, his eyebrows pulled down in concern as he examines my face. “Bristol is Leia’s best friend from college, but…” he begins, but shakes his head. “Never mind, just be careful, okay?”

Walker strolls past me and into the studio, Riggs right on his heels. Brady gives me a slap on the back. “Don’t think too much about it. Talk to her and ask what her deal is, then we can proceed from there.”

“My eyes instantly shift to Bristol again, a soft sigh escaping my lips, which causes Brady to laugh. “You’re hooked, aren’t you?”

I pause for a moment and consider what he just said. Am I hooked on a girl that I’ve never laid eyes on before today? I don’t know, but I do know one thing. If there’s one woman I would trade my little black book in for, it would be her.

I shake my head, trying to clear my thoughts before shrugging my shoulders. “There’s just something about her that calls to me.”

About the Author

USA Today Bestselling Author AJ Alexander has been writing romance since 2018. She love writing small town romances with found families and all the nosey nellies that help her characters find their happily ever afters! She lives in Arizona, otherwise known as the surface of the sun, with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and a lovable golden retriever.

When she isn’t writing you can find AJ reading, binging the latest true crime documentary on Netflix, or binging the latest Korean Drama or Anime that’s released. AJ is a cynical hopeless romantic that believes in love at first sight, that bigger is always better, and everything should be put off for a nap.

For more information about AJ Alexander and her books, visit her website:

https://www.authorajalexander.com

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RELEASE BLITZ – Brutal Intentions Vol 1 (A Forbidden Romance 18+ Comic) by Lilith Vincent

May 14

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Title: Brutal Intentions Vol I

A Forbidden Romance 18+ Comic

Author: Lilith Vincent

Genre: Forbidden Romance

Tropes: Stepfather/Stepdaughter, Breeding, NSFW

Launch Date: May 14, 2024

BLURB

He’s dangerous, drop dead gorgeous, a grade-A asshole—and her new stepfather. Laz and Mia are the black sheep of their families and they discover a forbidden attraction to each other…but do they dare act on it?

Based on the hit novel BRUTAL INTENTIONS by Lilith Vincent with over 200 uncensored 18+, full color pages. Art by Debora Lancianese.

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212598931-brutal-intentions-comic-vol-1

Live for three weeks only!

KICKSTARTER LINK: https://bit.ly/4a5o4Zv

AUTHOR BIO

Lilith Vincent is a steamy mafia reverse harem writer who believes in living on the wild side! Why choose one when you could choose them all.

AUTHOR LINKS

Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/lilithvincent

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilithvincentauthor

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/649473483113116

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RELEASE BLITZ – The One I Left Behind (Plain Daisy Ranch #1) by Piper Rayne

May 14

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The One I Left Behind by Piper Rayne is now live!

It’s the classic story—boy goes off into the world to fulfill his dreams and leaves the girl behind.

Not every boy returns home, and I wish Ben Noughton wouldn’t have come back to our small ranching town at all after he retired from playing professional football.

I figure it’s a quick layover for him. He always wanted out of this town and off his family’s ranch. I just have to bide my time until he turns his back on all of us again.

Then he takes on the coaching position for the high school football team and starts milling around too much, bulldozing the protective walls I’ve built around myself. But he goes too far when he takes my son under his wing to help him be the best player he can be. Leaving me to protect not only my own heart but my son’s too.

Because I promised myself a long time ago that I’d never be the girl in the rearview mirror again.

Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!

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Audio with Duet Narration by CJ Bloom & Robert Hatchet

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Meet Piper Rayne

Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write “heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle” about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they’re married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they’re both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

Connect with Piper Rayne

Website: www.PiperRayne.com

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RELEASE BLITZ – Captivating Anika (On Call #9) by Freya Barker

May 14

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TITLE: Captivating Anika

SERIES: On Call, #9

AUTHOR: Freya Barker

GENRE: Romantic Suspense

RELEASE DATE: May 14, 2024

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Book Tropes:

*Friends to lovers

*Later in Life

*Best friend’s sister

*Age gap

Blurb:

Anika Jones has her future carefully plotted out and is checking the boxes, one by one, despite the bumps thrown in her path. This last one is a challenge, but she manages to stay on track; her salon is thriving, and she just bought a house. Unfortunately, when one of her employees runs into trouble, she inevitably gets sucked in, throwing her carefully paced life off-balance. It doesn’t help a friend, who’s been ghosting her for a year, suddenly makes an appearance.

He was born to pig farming, but for Noah (Hog) Hodgekins fighting fires is his calling. He wasted too many years honoring a legacy he wants no part of. But now that he’s finally free from family obligations, there’s nothing holding him back from pursuing the life he’s been dreaming of. The first step is mending bridges with the one person who is central to that future, but she comes with her own challenges, family and otherwise.

Instead of treading carefully to gain her heart, he ends up throwing caution to the wind when her recent string of bad luck lands the FBI on her doorstep.

BLP REVIEW – Tracy

****

Author bio:

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

With forty-plus books already published, she continues to create characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We’ve Read All Year Award for “Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, and Finalist for the 2020 Kindle Book Award with “When Hope Ends”, Freya spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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NEW RELEASE – Filthy Hot (Dark Horse MC #3) by Hayley Faiman

May 13

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🖤 🏍️ ℍ𝕆𝕋 ℕ𝔼𝕎 ℝ𝔼𝕃𝔼𝔸𝕊𝔼 🏍️ 🖤

𝙵𝙸𝙻𝚃𝙷𝚈 𝙷𝙾𝚃 (𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝙷𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚎 𝙼𝙲 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝟹) by Hayley Faiman is LIVE! Don’t miss this hot MC romance!

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BLURB

One smile. One moment. One touch.

One journey.

Rider Cruz is the secretary of the Dark Horse MC.

Kyle Stewart is new in Pineville.

She’s trying to hide in plain sight.

She’s not looking for another failed relationship.

He isn’t looking for a relationship at all.

She is clearly too good for him.

Her past will catch up with her.
He will be the man who has her back.
They were never meant for more.
And yet, more is all they crave.

Check out Filthy Alpha, book 1 in the series!!! FREE IN KU!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Hayley Faiman was born and raised in the Central Valley of California. She and her husband met when they were still in High School. They were married a few years later.

They lived in Oregon while her husband was in the US Coast Guard. After living in Hill Country, Texas, for eight years, they have made the big move to East Texas.

They spend their time with their two teenage sons at all their events, screaming from the stands as they swim their hearts out!

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RELEASE BLITZ – Cold Fury (Cold Justice – Most Wanted #4) by Toni Anderson

May 13

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Title: Cold Fury

Series: Cold Justice – Most Wanted #4

Author: Toni Anderson

Release Date: May 13, 2024

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Serial Killer/Tortured Heroine

Band of Brothers/Woman in Peril

BLURB

When a killer takes everything and still wants more.

Seven years ago, Hope Harper was a star defense attorney with a great life and a beautiful family—until she got the wrong defendant released, and he turned around and viciously slaughtered her husband and child. Since then, the only thing Hope cares about is locking bad guys behind bars where they can’t hurt anyone else. When the killer escapes from a maximum security prison during a winter storm, Hope refuses to run and hide.

The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team is called in to protect the handful of public figures the notorious serial killer threatened. Operator Aaron Nash draws the short straw—he’ll be heading up Assistant District Attorney Hope Harper’s close protection detail.

Much to Aaron’s frustration, the cool blonde refuses to go into protective custody. As the hours and days wear on, Aaron and Hope manage a fragile truce. He begins to understand and admire the tenacious prosecutor, and the two of them begin to work together.

As the escaped serial killer’s rampage spins on, Hope knows it’s just a matter of time until he comes for her. Except something’s changed. For the first time since losing her family, she has something to live for. But is history doomed to repeat itself?

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210097538-cold-fury

BOOKBUB LINK: https://www.bookbub.com/books/cold-fury-a-romantic-thriller-cold-justice-most-wanted-by-toni-anderson

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Website: https://bit.ly/4b64ei0

EXCERPTS

Frazer’s lips pinched and he suddenly looked tired. “A vehicle transporting Leech and three other convicts plus two guards was found submerged in a river late this afternoon. Police divers were able to access the vehicle but only one man was found inside. He was dead. At this point we don’t know if the other prisoners and guards are dead or alive. Most likely they drowned, but if they didn’t drown…”

“If he didn’t drown,” said Hope, “if Julius Leech somehow survived and escaped that vehicle, he’ll be on his way to Boston to make good on his promises from the last trial.”

To rape her. To kill her.

Heat coursed through her veins and sharpened her senses. She bared her teeth in a silent snarl. “Let that motherfucker try.”

“Do you have specialized combat training that I am unaware of?” He kept his voice firm, suspecting she’d scent and exploit weakness like a fox scented and exploited a rabbit.

Her eyes narrowed. “I have the fury of a woman whose child and husband were cold-bloodedly murdered by that sonofabitch.”

Emotion vibrated through the words, but he ignored it. His job was tactical, not emotional. It ran on logic and preparation. And maybe it ran a little on luck, but he wasn’t about to admit that to a principal who was this antagonistic. He needed to gain her trust and her confidence if they were to work together effectively.

“Sometimes,” he said quietly, “that isn’t enough.”

Something flickered in those icy depths before she looked away. “It’s all I have left.”

“Not true, counselor.” Lincoln Fraser produced a wide smile that showed he didn’t mind a little danger. “You also have the protection of the FBI.”

“Whether I like it or not.” The glimpse of vulnerability was gone, replaced by bitterness.

Aaron couldn’t blame her for her anger, but her attitude could make his job more difficult and put his teammates at risk. He wouldn’t stand for the latter. Their jobs were dangerous enough without a client with a death wish.

“I don’t want you here.”

He paused, his dark, intelligent gaze steady on hers. “That message has been received loud and clear.”

“Not enough to make a difference.”

“We’re simply following orders, ADA Harper. None of this is personal.”

“I don’t know if that makes it better or worse.” She took a sip of wine. “The Attorney General is covering her ass, knowing the justice system will look weak if anything happens to a serving ADA—by a killer who is supposed to be incarcerated by that same system no less. Doesn’t exactly engender public trust.”

“Escaped convicts are never a good look. I realize that this situation is not something you asked for or are comfortable with.” He straightened. Those ebony eyes were soft now. Soft enough that she noticed his full bottom lip. “I will do everything I can to make sure you have the space you need in your own home.”

She looked away and picked up her fork. “I prefer my own company.”

“So do I.” He caught her quick glance at the photograph on the cabinet. “You miss them.”

She drew in a ragged breath. “Every day. Every second of every day.” The words barely got past the rock in her throat.

“I’m sorry for what happened.”

“Most people think it’s my fault.” Tears built and she couldn’t afford for anyone else to see, to witness, how utterly she’d been destroyed that day. The world saw what she wanted it to see. A strong, confident, powerful woman. A goddamn queen bitch of an attorney. Tonight, in the aftermath of learning Leech had escaped and her life had been invaded by strangers, her defenses had cracked, and emotions welled up through those tiny fissures like blood in a wound. She couldn’t afford that. She had other cases to try, other people to help and other killers to convict. She wouldn’t let them down the way she’d let down her own family.

This was her penance, her reason for going on.

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Toni Anderson writes gritty, sexy, FBI Romantic Thrillers, and is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, Readers’ Choice, Aspen Gold, Book Buyers’ Best, Golden Quill, National Excellence in Story Telling (NEST) Contest, and National Excellence in Romance Fiction awards. She’s been a finalist in both the Vivian Contest and the RITA. Her books have been translated into five different languages.

Best known for her “COLD JUSTICE®” novels, perhaps it’s not surprising to discover Toni lives in one of the most extreme climates on earth—Manitoba, Canada. Formerly a Marine Biologist (Ph.D.), she still misses the ocean. Her greatest achievements include raising two kids, mastering the Tokyo subway, climbing Ben Lomond, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, and surviving eighteen (and counting) Winnipeg winters.

Toni loves to travel for research and was lucky enough to visit the Strategic Information and Operations Center inside FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. She also got to shove another car off the road during pursuit training at the Writer’s Police Academy in Wisconsin. She hopes not to get arrested for her Google searches.

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RELEASE BLITZ – The Night Nanny by Nelle Lamar

May 13

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Title: The Night Nanny

Author: Nelle Lamarr

Release: May 13, 2024

Genre: Psychological Thriller

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Blurb:

“Please don’t worry, Ava. Your baby is safe with me. I’m going to take care of her like she’s my own…”

Ever since my daughter Isa was born, I’ve been struggling. I can’t remember anything, and my brain is in a fog. So when my husband Ned suggests we hire a night nanny, I leap at the chance.

As soon as she walks into our home, I feel a wave of relief. I smile at her and notice her eyes are the color of amethysts. A memory flashes across my brain, but before I can grasp it, it’s gone.

But something isn’t right. Ned is acting strangely and every time I ask him why, he tells me I’m being paranoid. But I’ve seen him whispering to our nanny and it makes me nervous. He was the one who wanted to hire her, and now I’m wondering why…

Then my engagement ring goes missing. Ned is furious—it cost a fortune—but I know I haven’t misplaced it. I always hide it in the same place, and no one knows where except him.

But then it gets worse. Our nanny accuses me of leaving my baby face down on her stomach, struggling to breathe. I might be exhausted, but I would never do that. But when I look to Ned for support, I can see he doesn’t believe me.

I feel like an outsider in my own home. Am I going mad, or is someone trying to destroy me?

The totally gripping page-turning psychological thriller with twists that will leave you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid, The Girl on theTrain and Colleen Hoover’s Verity.

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Excerpt:

Prologue

Dearest Mama~

If you don’t hear from me again, I’m dead.

I’m scared. This place is creepy. It’s dark and damp and smells really bad. Musty and medicinal, and I just saw a rat. Somewhere a girl is crying. It sounds like she’s in terrible pain. And when I went to use the bathroom, there was blood in the toilet. So much blood I almost threw up.

It didn’t look so bad on the outside; in fact, it looked like one of those beautiful homes you work in. All brick, two stories, with a shrub-and-flower-filled yard, and it overlooked a crystal-blue lake. An attractive woman in an elegant suit met me at the front door and instructed me to use a side entrance that led to the birthing clinic in the basement.

Right now, I’m sitting here all by myself in the waiting room on a hard wooden chair, one arm folded across my big, swollen belly. I so wish you were here with me, but I know that if you took a day off from work, that awful couple whose ginormous house you clean would fire you in a second. One day when I become a famous actress, you won’t have to work for people like that anymore. If I have it my way, you’ll never have to work again, and you and Em can live with me and my baby in our Beverly Hills mansion.

The girl’s crying is getting louder. It sounds like she’s dying! I want to cover my ears, but someone is calling out my name.

A woman in a white uniform. She’s tall and intimidating. Her name is Nurse Bates. I see it on her name tag. She flashed me a smile, so maybe she’s nice.

A high-pitched scream is mingling with the sobs, and someone just burst through the door to the delivery room. It’s a little girl with waist-length blonde ringlets who’s clad in a frilly pink dress. She looks a few years older than Em. Maybe age eight or nine. So pale, she looks like she just saw a ghost.

The nurse yelled at her to go upstairs. But first the poor little thing dashed to the bathroom before I could stop her. When she came back out, vomit was splattered all over her pretty dress. Our eyes connected, hers wide with terror, and then she ran up the stairs as fast as her feet could carry her.

A sharp voice is ringing out at the top of the stairs. “There you are, you naughty child! I’ve been looking all over for you! You should have NEVER gone down there!”

I recognize it. It’s the woman who met me at the front door. She sounds very angry. I can no longer see or hear the frightened little girl. Oh, Lord!! I hope she doesn’t get into trouble.

In the meantime, the sobs have gone silent. The girl before me must have had her baby. Now it’s my turn. I’m freaking out. More than a little.

I’m wearing the beautiful necklace with the small gold cross you gave me and hope it will bring me good luck. That it won’t hurt and there’ll be no complications.

Guess what?! The baby just kicked and I feel a tingle of excitement. I can’t wait to give birth and hold her in my arms. And I can’t wait for you and Em to meet her.

Sorry, I’ve got to go. Nurse Bates is giving me the stink eye. I’m going to give her this letter and ask her to mail it to you. I hope she’s someone I can trust.

Just one last thing… if something does happen to me or my baby, promise you’ll never forget the man who forced me to come to this horrible place.

And to NEVER forgive him.

He needs to pay.

Forever~ Your loving daughter

Early Praise:

“HOLY TWISTS!… I kept turning the pages until I got to the jaw-dropping ending!” Freida McFadden

“WOW WOW WOW! What an addicting read!… Pulled me in from the beginning and had me on the edge of my seat. 5/5 amazing stars!!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“5 huge stars… This was full of twists and turns and I literally could not put it down. I read it in 2 sittings and the ending floored me.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow… I devoured it in one sitting!… Addictive… I thought I guessed what would happen next, but I was so wrong!… Nail-biting thriller… Keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout!” @arcreviews_by_m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Took my breath away… Absolutely shocking! One of the best books of the year… A page-turner and so well written you cannot put it down!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow! I read this book in one sitting! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and my jaw was on the floor through all the twists and turns… Kept me wanting more.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I did not expect twist after twist!… Loved it… Did not see that twist coming!” @bookworm_kelly628 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow!… One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read… Action-packed.” Goodreaders reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I was on the edge of my seat… Completely unpredictable and you will never guess the ending.” @Jessica’s Book Biz ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A twisty rollercoaster ride from page one… Highly addictive and unputdownable… Mind-blowing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Oh my, this had me on the edge of my seat the entire way through… Gripping.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow! One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read… Amazing… I absolutely loved this.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Ummmmmm WOW!… Completely took me by surprise.” @whatismariareading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Constantly kept me guessing. I had no idea how it would all end… kept me hooked from beginning to end.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author Bio:

Nelle Lamarr is the psychological suspense pen name for Nelle L’Amour, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author, who has sold over 350,000 books worldwide and has been an Amazon All-Star. Her books feature complex, multidimentional characters—strong women among them— and jaw-dropping twists you won’t see coming. A former executive in the entertainment industry with a blockbuster children’s television series to her credit, she lives in Los Angeles, California, with her Prince Charming-ish husband, beautiful twin princesses, and a bevy of royal pain-in-the-butt pets. When she isn’t writing, you can find her reading gripping thrillers by her favorite authors with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. The Night Nanny is her second psychological suspense and follows her critically acclaimed debut, The Family Guest, which has been translated into a dozen languages.

You can follow Nelle on social media. She loves to interact with her readers.

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