Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Off the Bench by Tiffany Noelle Chacon

 

Off the Bench
Tiffany Noelle Chacon
(Sports in the Sunshine State RomComs, #2)
Publication date: November 19th 2024
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Austin Taylor, once an undrafted free agent and a third-string quarterback, was never supposed to be the starting QB for the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Except now, he is.

Dani Marshall, the Bucs’ data analyst whiz, is all in—betting her career, and even her car, on Austin’s success. The real challenge? Keeping her heart out of the game.

Austin

When the achingly gorgeous Dani Marshall shows up in my tiny Ohio town to sign me to the Bucs, I can’t say no. I expect to ride the bench in obscurity for my entire NFL career. What I don’t expect is to become the starting QB in my first month—or to end up as a viral GIF, tripping over my cleats.

Dani’s betting on me, but I’m starting to think her faith might be misplaced. The closer we get, the more her walls stay mile-high—even as I’m being pulled to her as surely as the moon pulls the tides.

Dani

Research shows that spending time together and sharing personal goals increases the likelihood of developing romantic feelings by 30%. (I will not be part of this statistic. I will not be part of this statistic. I will NOT be part… oh crap.)

After I sign Austin Taylor to the Bucs, I make it my mission to stay away from him—he’s too attractive for me, and, as an absolute rule, I don’t date athletes. Not after what happened last time.

But when I make a bet with my work nemesis over Austin Taylor’s performance, my car is on the line. Now I have to get involved.

The problem? The more I work with Austin Taylor, the more afraid I am that he’s going to steal my heart.

This is the first novel in the Sports in the Sunshine State RomCom series: a collection of interconnected, clean sports romances, each featuring its own unique love story. While all books are linked, they can be enjoyed as standalones. You’ll enjoy high-action sports sequences, sizzling chemistry, with no cursing or smut.

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EXCERPT:

This scene picks up after the NFL draft, where Austin did not get drafted. His two friends, Omar and Caleb, take him out to try to cheer him up.

As I peruse the new photographs in my buddy Omar’s bar, my eye catches on a girl walking into the bar. She’s tall and elegant, gliding as if she’s not even touching the ground. I find myself taking in every detail of her, because I can’t help it. Her braids are caught in a twisting bun at the top of her head. Her almond-shaped eyes are assessing the room, as if she’s looking for someone. Her dark cheekbones shimmer with a mesmerizing blend of girl magic that I don’t understand. I admit I linger a little too long on her full lips. Her long neck reminds me of a dancer—she’s as graceful as a ballerina. I’ve only gotten to her shoulders when Caleb notices my perusal.

“Ask her to come over here,” he says, mouth full with chicken wings.

I force my eyes from her, feeling greedy for more. I push my IPA away, wondering if the pull I feel toward her is more a product of the alcohol rather than some kind of supernatural tug she has.

“I’m not going to go just talk to some random girl who’s clearly here to meet someone else.”

“Maybe she’s here to meet a hunky football player,” Omar says with a smirk.

I snort, but don’t speak the words that come to my mind: I’m not a football player anymore.

And it’s the first time since the draft ended that I’ve felt a deep twinge of grief. I may have convinced myself that I’m content with how things worked out, but I’ve been a football player my whole life. I don’t know how not to be a football player. I sigh and half-heartedly dip a chip in the artichoke dip when I realize Caleb and Omar are still looking at me expectantly. “Guys, I’m not going to go talk to her. It’s just not who I am.”

“Tell me, exactly, what you are, man. Because I don’t get it.” Omar’s got that fire in his dark brown eyes that always makes me a little uncomfortable, like he’s about to start a fight. “From where I’m sitting, it seems like you’re just someone who lets opportunities slip from his fingers without a fight.”

“Dang, bro, chill,” Caleb says to Omar as he reaches for more nachos.

“It’s fine,” I say.

Omar plants his hands on the table, standing. “It’s not fine.” And then he walks away.

“Who got his panties in a bunch?” I mutter.

“He’s overcompensating for your lack of feelings over the draft thing,” Caleb says in a fleeting moment of insight. I grunt and return to my IPA. But I just about spit it out when I realize Omar’s gone over to talk to the girl. I mutter under my breath as I set the IPA back on the table, where it sloshes over the edge, getting beer all over my hand. I scramble for a napkin, keeping my focus on wiping up my mess as I sense Omar and the girl walking over to our table.

When she’s beside us, I finally glance up. Looking at her up close takes my breath away, and I’m pathetically speechless.

“Austin Taylor?” she says as I’m momentarily distracted by the mesmerizing way her lips move. Then I’m confused about how she knows my full name.

“Uh, yeah?” I’m struck next by how closed off her features are. This girl didn’t come over here to flirt with a guy—and the realization cuts almost as deep as my football future.

Then, she says the craziest words I’ve ever heard: “My name is Dani Marshall and I’m here to sign you to the Tampa Bay Bucs.”

Want to find out what happens with Dani and Austin? Pre-order Off the Bench here. While you wait, read the first two chapters on my website here.


Author Bio:

Tiffany LOVES love. Married to her middle school sweetheart, this award-winning novelist adores writing stories with heart, humor, and depth. As a five-time national equestrian champion, she loves sports romances with heart-pounding action sequences and a whole lot of sweet romance. She received her Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Tampa. A homeschooling mama, she lives in Tampa with her husband and their two wild and crazy sons. She loves hearing from readers and would love to connect with you on any social media platform at authortiffanynoellechacon or on her website at tiffanynoellechacon . com.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

One Night With You by Carrie Ann Ryan

 

๐Ÿ’œ NEW RELEASE! ๐Ÿ’œ
ONE NIGHT WITH YOU (A Montgomery Ink Legacy Romance) by Carrie Ann Ryan is LIVE!



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Never fall for your best friend.
That’s the rule. The code.
Claire Harlow always follows rules—except this one.
However, when an attack leaves both of their worlds shaken, she decides to walk away from what could have been and hide within her own shadows.
Kingston Montgomery is the man who saves the day.
At least that’s what he’s always told himself—until one day he was too late.
Now he’s trying to find his purpose while also ignoring the heat between him and Claire.
When a chance blizzard changes their plans, one night turns to two…and then there’s no going back.
Only the two must overcome what they thought their relationship should be and realize what it could become. Because if they don’t figure it out quickly, the spark that ignites them could burn them both.
**One Night With You is a next generation, protector, snowed in, friends to lovers romance in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series featuring Kingston & Claire. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**

Speak of the Devil by S.L. Scott

 



Speak of the Devil by S.L. Scott is now live!



The hottest rock star in the world walking into my work wasn’t on my bingo card. Speak of the devil . . . 

My soon-to-be ex-husband.

 

Shane Faris is taller than I remember. Scruffier. More attractive than ever and sporting a sinful smirk that tells me he hears “Yes” too much. Figures.

 

He offers me the divorce I want, but on one condition . . .

 

A weekend together, for old times' sake.

 

He’s partied his way through time zones, collecting ink on his skin to commemorate events I wasn’t a part of. While I struggled to earn my degrees, Shane chased fame and made memories without me.

 

It’s time to move on.

 

So why does his presence cause my heart to kick up a beat and my cheeks to blush when he sends me a wink? I can’t resist him. And he is my husband, after all, if only for a few more days.


When that weekend becomes two lines on a pregnancy test, we must decide whether this is a second chance worth taking together.



Tropes: Rock Star, Slow Burn, He Falls First, Second Chance, and Accidental Pregnancy



My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

“My world. The universe. The stars. A goddess. My everything”

Fantastic! This was another hit for the Westcott Family Series! I adore this series, and this book certainly lives up to all the hype. Once I started the book, I couldn’t put it down. It was told from multiple POVs, but the transitions were smooth, making it easy to read.

“…He looks at me like I saved when I’m convinced, he saved me…”

Shane and Cate’s marriage might have started with a computer glitch but there was no denying the chemistry between them! I loved how genuine and real-life their characters were. It was also great seeing the other Westcott family members. I cannot wait for the next book.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.



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Meet S.L. Scott



New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, S.L. Scott, writes character driven, heart-racing suspense, and swoony romances that will leave you glued to the page. With stories ranging from witty beach reads to heart wrenching and heart healing, her stories are highly regarded as emotional, relatable, and captivating.

Her books are more than escapes for the voracious readers of today. They are journeys of the heart that always come with a happily ever after reward at the end.

 

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Speak of the Devil

 Now Available – Speak of the Devil 


My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:
“My world. The universe. The stars. A goddess. My everything”

Fantastic! This was another hit for the Westcott Family Series! I adore this series, and this book certainly lives up to all the hype. Once I started the book, I couldn’t put it down. It was told from multiple POVs, but the transitions were smooth, making it easy to read.
“…He looks at me like I saved when I’m convinced, he saved me…”

Shane and Cate’s marriage might have started with a computer glitch but there was no denying the chemistry between them! I loved how genuine and real-life their characters were. It was also great seeing the other Westcott family members. I cannot wait for the next book.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Blurb:

It was always you, babe.
Amazon & Kindle Unlimited: https://geni.us/SotDAm
Narrated by Erin Mallon & Chris Brinkley
Tropes:
๐Ÿ’ Rock Star
๐Ÿ’ Slow Burn
๐Ÿ’ He Falls First
๐Ÿ’ Second Chance
๐Ÿ’ Accidental Pregnancy
The hottest rock star in the world walking into my work wasn’t on my bingo card. Speak of the devil . . .
My soon-to-be ex-husband.
Shane Faris is taller than I remember. Scruffier. More attractive than ever and sporting a sinful smirk that tells me he hears “Yes” too much.Figures.
He offers me the divorce I want, but on one condition . . .
A weekend together, for old times' sake.
He’s partied his way through time zones, collecting ink on his skin to commemorate events I wasn’t a part of. While I struggled to earn my degrees, Shane chased fame and made memories without me.
It’s time to move on.
So why does his presence cause my heart to kick up a beat and my cheeks to blush when he sends me a wink? I can’t resist him. And he is my husband, after all, if only for a few more days.

When that weekend becomes two lines on a pregnancy test, we must decide whether this is a second chance worth taking together. 

๐“ฃ๐“ฑ๐“ฎ ๐“–๐“ธ๐“ช๐“ต๐“ฒ๐“ฎ & ๐“ข๐“ช๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“ช'๐“ผ ๐“›๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ฝ๐“ต๐“ฎ ๐“—๐“ฎ๐“ต๐“น๐“ฎ๐“ป by Ginger Scott

๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐Ÿฅ…๐‚๐Ž๐•๐„๐‘ ๐‘๐„๐•๐„๐€๐‹ ๐Ÿฅ…๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ

๐“ฃ๐“ฑ๐“ฎ ๐“–๐“ธ๐“ช๐“ต๐“ฒ๐“ฎ & ๐“ข๐“ช๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“ช'๐“ผ ๐“›๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ฝ๐“ต๐“ฎ ๐“—๐“ฎ๐“ต๐“น๐“ฎ๐“ป  by USA Today bestselling author Ginger Scott is coming November 26th! We’re so excited to share the cover with you today!



Blurb:

Kissing my brother’s best friend has been my only Christmas wish for years. But now he’s on my permanent naughty list—and not in a good way.

I’ve been in love with Noah Drake since the day he showed up at our house for a sleepover in junior high. His tousled blond hair and emerald eyes were my obsession, as was his raspy laugh that always seemed to fill our house whenever he was around. When he finally kissed me this past summer, I thought it meant he felt something too. But then he acted like it never happened. And now that he’s the hot shot college hockey goalie with girls literally throwing their panties at him on the ice, he’s gone from being the object of my dreams to the nuisance in my waking nightmares. 

To top things off, I’m stuck playing elf to his Santa all winter break. And while he seems determined to pick up where we left off for some winter fling, I’m equally intent on being the one girl he can’t have. Not anymore. 

But when he starts granting wishes to strangers to bring their holiday magic back to life, I can’t help but lend a hand. And soon, his good deeds start to overshadow his past bad ones. And a few slips of his tongue make me begin to think maybe he wasn’t blowing me off after our summer kiss. At least, not because he wanted to. So, with so much mistletoe hanging around, maybe I’ll let him catch me standing under it . . . just once. In the spirit of Christmas, of course. 

Cover designed by Ginger Scott

Cover illustrations by Katy Mendoza 


Find more books by Ginger Scott here: littlemisswrite.com


Off the Bench by Tiffany Noelle Chacon

  Off the Bench Tiffany Noelle Chacon (Sports in the Sunshine State RomComs, #2) Publication date: November 19th 2024 Genres: Adult,...