CROSSROADS OF OBSESSION by Danielle M Haas

 

Release Date: February 28 

You never know who’s watching…

Former FBI profiler turned teacher, Elizabeth Gilmore, is rocked to her core when she witnesses a shooting at her college, leaving one of her fellow professors dead. Shaken, she accepts the help of the one man who hasn’t left her thoughts in years—the man whose actions destroyed her family. As danger continues to follow Elizabeth, she begins to wonder if the shooting wasn’t a random attack.

Tucker Clayman escaped his past by pouring his soul into training therapy dogs to aid in the recovery of injured veterans and law enforcement. He buried his true feelings for Elizabeth years ago, but as he whisks her and her child back to Crossroads Mountain Retreat tucked away in the Smoky Mountains, he can’t deny the way his heart soars when she’s near. He can never make up for the past, but he’ll try his hardest to protect her and her daughter.

Together, they must uncover the stalker while fighting their growing attraction. Tucker doesn’t want to hurt Elizabeth more than he already has. Elizabeth might have forgiven Tucker, but she’ll never forget. When the killer makes his final strike, Tucker will move mountains to keep her safe…and finally tell her exactly how he feels.

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Meet Danielle M. Haas

Danielle grew up with a love of reading, partly due to her namesake – Danielle Steele. It seemed as though she was born to put pen to paper and write out the same love stories she devoured while growing up.

She attended Bowling Green State University with a dream of studying creative writing, but the thought of sharing her work in front of a group of strangers was enough to make her change her major…seven times. After a semester studying abroad in Spain, Danielle’s eyes were opened to a new love of travel, as well as a passion for studying Political Science.

After college, she moved across the state of Ohio with her soon-to-be husband. Once they married and had babies, she decided to stay home and raise her children. Her young daughter and son, along with her fur babies and husband, are the loves of her life, but some days her sanity slipped further across the line to crazy town. She decided to open up her laptop and brush off her rusty writing chops and see what happened.

 

What happened was rediscovering her passion for writing. Danielle now spends her days running kids around, playing with her Shar-Pei/Pit Bull love bug, and typing as fast as she can to get the stories in her head written down. She loves to write contemporary romances with relatable characters that make her readers’ hearts happy, as well as fast-paced romantic suspense that leaves them on the edge of their seats. Her story ideas are as varied and unpredictable as her everyday life.

 

When she isn’t writing, Danielle is daydreaming about her next travel adventure. Whether across the state, country, or world, she loves to go where ever she’s lucky enough to escape to for a brief moment of time. Luckily, her family has the same passion for adventure and they can gallop across the world together.

 

To learn more about Danielle, please follow her blog or connect with her on social media. She always has a new story to tell or an all-too-relatable mom moment to share.

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At First Meet (Montgomery Ink Legacy #2) by Carrie Ann Ryan

At First Meet (Montgomery Ink Legacy #2) by Carrie Ann Ryan

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NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues the Montgomery Ink Legacy series with an emotional, friends-to-lovers romance where second chances begin with a promise.

I fell in love with the wrong man and learned the hard way to ask for help.

I don’t plan on falling again and have no intention of trying.

But when I get invited to a high-powered CEO retreat, I know I can’t say no.

And I can’t go alone.

When my frenemy, Nick, invites himself as my escort, I should walk away.

But there’s no stopping the connection we’ve both ignored for far too long.

Only Nick’s past is far darker than he lets the world know, and the shell he encased himself in is stronger than my own. And when the pain from my past comes back with a force, I’m afraid that walking away will be the only choice—even if it breaks us both.

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

At First Meet is the second book in the Montgomery Ink series. I have loved seeing all my favorite characters again and what has become of their children.  It has really been exciting to see the family grow and spread their warmth and generosity.  This is Lake Montgomery (daughter of Arden Brady and Liam Montgomery from Wrapped in Ink, the first book in the Montgomery Ink: Boulder series) and Nick Gatlin’s story.

Nick fell for Lake when he met her but the Montgomery family had welcomed him as a child into their family so he feared a relationship between them could ruin that.  He didn’t consider the temptations of being her plus one to her event when he volunteered to go with her.

Lake focuses on her work her last relationship ends, but her abusive ex will not leave her alone. Being invited to the top 40 under 40 retreat was an honor and she felt like she needed to go to represent women in business.  She needs a plus one for it if only for appearance's sake.  She was surprised when Nick suggested he would go with her but she didn’t have anyone else to take. 

I loved watching Nick and Lake finally give in to the strong attraction between them.  The forced proximity element of their story gave them the push they needed.  They were lovable characters, and I am so glad they, at last, found their happy ever.  The ending of the story was a heartbreaker and definitely a surprise. I cannot wait for the next book in the series, which is May’s!

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The Scoundrel by Delta James

 

The Scoundrel
Delta James
(Club Southside, #1)
Publication date: February 17th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Danger and desire go hand in hand…

Welcome to Club Southside. Cerberus has opened an office in Chicago over the Club. The team takes on the jobs no one else wants. They handle everything from protection, covert rescue operations, cyber-crime to reconnaissance and more. These men are driven and deadly, willing to do what is needed to complete their missions and to protect the women they love.

A fast-paced romantic suspense series of interconnected standalone books that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

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EXCERPT:

His mouth plundered hers, his tongue surging in over and over to tangle with hers. Samantha had never been one to drink heavily and had never done drugs. The way Coltraine kissed her made her understand why people were attracted to both and found it hard to give them up. As she yielded and focused on Coltraine, his kisses morphed from seductive to dominating in the space of a heartbeat.

Samantha understood this wasn’t just some random kiss, this was a declaration of intention to possess her in a way no man had done before. She put her hands on his chest and pushed, but he didn’t yield. She fought to free her mouth, but he continued to kiss her breathless.

“Stop it,” she managed to whisper.

“No. If you really want me to stop either use your safeword…”

“You don’t know my safeword…”

“It’s check.”

He hesitated a moment and when she said nothing, he grinned in a way that reminded her of the way dragons must have looked at their virginal sacrifices. Only he was no dragon and she sure as hell wasn’t a virgin.

Author Bio:

As a USA Today bestselling romance author, Delta James aims to captivate readers with stories about complex,curvy heroines and the dominant alpha males who adore them. For Delta, romance is more than just a love story; it’s a journey with challenges and thrills along the way.

After creating a second chapter for herself that was dramatically different than the first, Delta now resides in Florida where she relaxes on warm summer evenings with her loveable pack of basset hounds as they watch the birds, squirrels and lizards. When not crafting fast-paced tales, she enjoys horseback riding, walks on the beach, and white-water rafting.

More about Delta, including a full list of her books and audiobooks, can be found at www.deltajames.com.

Her readers mean the world to her, and Delta tries to interact personally to as many messages as she can. If you’d like to chat or discuss books, you can find Delta on Instagram, Facebook, and in her private reader group https://www.facebook.com/groups/348982795738444.

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RECKLESS PURSUIT by Morgan James

 

Release Date: February 21

Don't miss Aiden and Izzy’s story, a small-town, brother’s best friend romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Morgan James.

Isabella Thorne is precisely that—a thorn in my side. For years, my best friend’s little sister has tagged along behind us, dogging our every step. She’s wildly independent and outspoken… and the most tempting woman I’ve ever met.

When two young women disappear from her college campus, Izzy comes to me for help. She’s hell-bent on finding the truth, but I refuse to put her in danger. She means too much to me, and I’ll do everything in my power to keep her from doing something reckless—even if it means handcuffing the little hellion to my bed to keep her safe.

Reckless Pursuit is a small-town, brother’s best friend romantic suspense full of thrills, a dash of humor, and all the feels. Don't miss the rest of the books in the Rescue & Redemption Series!

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

Smoking hot small town, brother’s best friend romance that will have you biting your nails from the suspense.  I read the first book in the series and the chemistry between Izzy and Aiden was remarkable, so I was really excited to finally see their story.  

Aiden fell for Izzy years ago, but he never acted on it because of his age and he was her brother Grays’s best friend, who was also his boss.  Aiden had always been included as part of the Thorne family and he didn’t want to lose that.  Resisting the temptation of her, went the wayside when he sees her with another guy.  Can he overcome his fears before he loses her to another guy?

“Izzy was as much a part of me as the blood pumping through my veins.  She’d owned my heart for years; thought I would never admit it out load.  There were a million reasons we could never be together…”

Izzy had always had a crush on Aiden, but he kept pushing her away.  Hoping to make him jealous, she announces she is seeing someone at the family dinner.  When her classmate comes up missing, Izzy is determined to find her even if she must do it by herself.

Reckless Pursuit is the third book in the Rescue and Redemption series by Morgan James.  It was steamy, suspenseful, and entertaining.  I really enjoyed it and recommend the series.

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#0.5 Silent Treatment - Finn and Harper

#1 Friendly Fire - Grayson and Claire

#2 Cruel Vendetta - Drew and Emery

#3 Reckless Pursuit - Aiden and Izzy

#4 Dangerous Desires - Vaughn and Sienna (Summer 2023)

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Meet Morgan James

Morgan James is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and romantic suspense novels. She spent most of her childhood with her nose buried in a book, and she loves all things romantic, dark, and dirty. When not writing, she loves to garden and bake. Morgan resides in Northeast Ohio with her own alpha hero and two kids.

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Until You by K. Bromberg

 

Sometimes you have to fall . . . to forget.

Until You by K. Bromberg is now live! 

A single dad, forced proximity, standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg.

Crew Madden needs to find a place to recover.
For his twin girls. 
For himself. 
From the woman who left them without a backward glance.

Recovering from a traumatic event, a summer in the small town of Redemption Falls was the perfect solution for him. For his family. The only drawback? The rental cottage at the end of the drive. 

But then he met its tenant. 

The quiet, guarded, sexy-as-sin woman who took Crew's breath away.

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Tennyson West moved to Redemption Falls to hide. 
From her previous world of abundance. 
From the woman she used to be. 
For a chance to start over . . . and be free.

She's settled into her new life on the outskirts of a small town, content with her solitude. Her peaceful life. 

And then she met her new landlord. 

Crew Madden—and his sweet daughters—entered her life with a bang. She learned how to laugh again, to love again, something she never thought would be possible.

It was only meant to be a summer fling, but as demons from their past knocked on the door, their relationship was tested. Was their love strong enough to keep them together or would danger drive them apart for good?

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

Until You is the first book in the new Redemption series.  It has all the charming characters and small-town feel-goods you would expect from a book by Ms. Bromberg.  I couldn’t help being pulled into the story and feeling like I was a part of it.  The main characters were charming, easy to connect with, and felt like they were “real life”

Tenny had moved to Redemption Falls for a new start in life after helping put her husband in prison.  For two years she kept to herself, but she is ready to become part of the community and put down roots.

After being injured Police Officer Crew Madden and his twin girls moved to Redemption Falls for the summer.  He thought getting away would help him and the girls recover after his ex-wife leaves them.  His uncle needs help preparing his house to sell, and Crew could help him while he waits to be released from medical leave.  Neither Crew nor Tenny was looking for a relationship so a summer fling should be easy.  Right?

This was a beautiful story full of drama, friendships, and emotions.  I am so glad I had the chance to read it.  Crew’s daughters were as cute as can be and I loved watching their lives change as they made new friends and found happiness again.  I really enjoyed this book and hope to see the characters in future books.

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Meet Kristy

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate but can't help to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow and her mind scattered in too many different directions.

Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over one and a half million copies of her books across eighteen different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times. Her Driven trilogy (Driven, Fueled, and Crashed) is currently being adapted for film by the streaming platform, Passionflix, with the first movie (Driven) out now.

With her imagination always in overdrive, she is currently scheming, plotting, and swooning over her latest hero. You can find out more about him or chat with Kristy on any of her social media accounts. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter (http://bit.ly/254MWtI) or follow her on Bookbub (http://smarturl.it/KBrombergBB)

 

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Curveball by Lisa Suzanne

 ⚾️ EXCERPT REVEAL ⚾️  

CURVEBALL & FASTBALL, the first and second book in the VEGAS HEAT: THE EXPANSION TEAM series, by Lisa Suzanne are coming March 2nd!! We are thrilled to share an excerpt with you!

 

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CURVEBALL (Vegas Heat: The Expansion Team Book 1): https://geni.us/VHET1

FASTBALL (Vegas Heat: The Expansion Team Book 2): https://geni.us/VHET2

FLYBALL (Vegas Heat: The Expansion Team Book 3): https://geni.us/VHET3

GROUNDBALL (Vegas Heat: The Expansion Team Book 4): https://geni.us/VHET4

HARDBALL (Vegas Heat: The Expansion Team Book 5): https://geni.us/VHET5

 

What to expect from Vegas Heat: The Expansion Team

 

⚾ Forced Proximity

⚾ Insta-Love

⚾ Baseball Sports Romance

⚾ Age Gap

⚾ All the steam

⚾ Best Friends Daughter/Coach's Daughter

⚾ Co-Workers

⚾ Secret Relationship

EXCERPT:

“Dance with me,” I demand, and he chuckles and nods.

He follows me out to the floor, and suddenly our bodies are pressed up against each other as the mass of people out here moves and sways with the beat. His hands find my hips, and I link my arms around his neck. His eyes burn down into mine, and I get the strangest sensation like I already know him. I know I’m safe with him even though I just met him tonight, and my gut instinct about people is usually spot on.

He seems like a good guy, and even though I’m slightly champagne-drunk, I’ve got enough wits about me to know I can trust him.

Our dancing starts playful but quickly turns sexy as he shoves his hips toward mine. I feel his erection against my side, only confirming how much want and desire pulls between the two of us. Someone bumps into him, sending him careening a little closer into me, and then no space separates our bodies as his leg comes between both of mine. I grind down on his leg, a side effect of the champagne that I’d normally be way too reserved to do with a virtual stranger, but tonight all bets are off.

He wants this.

I want this.

Heat consumes the space between us, and tingles light up my spine as my tummy flips. His lips collide with mine again, and this kiss is hot and desperate in the middle of a crowded dance floor. It’s sexy and nearly illicit as his tongue batters mine, his fingertips digging into my hips as we continue to sway to the beat of the song. I feel so much more than just attraction coming through this kiss, like attraction is just the spark that’s going to light this inferno between us…like it’s leading us somewhere bigger than just tonight.

I still know nothing about him. He’s staying here at this hotel, so I don’t have high hopes for more than one night together.

But it still feels like the type of opportunity I can’t let slip by. If my dad has taught me anything over the last three years, it’s that we can’t live life with regrets. We can only take what’s right in front of us.

He drags his lips from mine, across my cheek and toward my ear. “Spend the night with me.” His voice is raspy and filled with some unspoken promise, like he can somehow see into my thoughts and he feels the same way…he doesn’t want to let this chance slip by, either.

I nod, and he grabs my hand. He weaves through the throng of people and leads me back out to the hallway.

“Hey, that’s Cooper Noah!” some guy yells at him, and Cooper simply nods at the guy, tightens his grip on my hand, and leads me through the hotel.

I hear other people say his name, too, and maybe this was happening earlier and I was too tipsy to notice, but all the dancing has sobered me up a little.

We arrive at a bank of elevators, and I think about that name. Cooper Noah. It’s vaguely familiar, like I’ve heard it before, but I have no idea who he is.

“How do all those people know you?” I ask softly.

He twists his lips. “You really don’t know?”

I shake my head, and the doors open in front of us. A couple gets off, and we step on. The doors seal us into isolation, and he walks toward me, backing me up against the mirrored wall. His blue eyes focus down on my green ones. “God, you’re gorgeous,” he murmurs. “And you don’t even know who I am.” His mouth crashes down to mine, and as much as I want to ask more questions, it seems his kiss offers the exact sort of distraction he’s going for.

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 ABOUT LISA SUZANNE

Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. When she’s not chasing or cuddling her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.

 

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