Thursday, February 25, 2021

Finding Me by Lyssa Cole

Release Date: February 25

Love is...complicated.
Full of hurt and empty promises.
He was the last person I thought I’d develop feelings for. 
But during those long nights caring for our friends, things happened.
Things changed.
Neither of us knew what to do. 
So we stayed friends. Ignored the feelings. Pretended we were the same.
But you can only pretend for so long.
Until love’s strong grasp pulls you down.
The further I fell, the further I ran.
Too bad I can’t run forever.
Even if I could, he’d never stop chasing me.
He needs me like I need him.
Two broken souls finally mending each other.
But my broken soul? What if it isn’t meant to be whole?

*Warning- Series must be read in order

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Meet Lyssa Cole

Lyssa Cole has been in love with books for as long as she can remember. Escaping into a story is her favorite pastime. Wanting to be a writer for a couple years now, she is now crafting her own stories. 

She loves to write angsty, sexy romance with lots of heat and some suspense to keep you guessing and wanting to turn that page! 

She lives in Southeastern Mass with her two kids and two dogs. Lover of coffee, all things chocolate, & always the avid reader, you can keep up with Lyssa Cole by subscribing to her newsletter below. 

You'll also find her on all social media and if you'd like to say hello, email her at lyssacole@lyssacolebooks.com.

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Blind Pass by Monty Jay

Release Date: February 25

Emerson Greene
Being the life of the party had always been easy until one fatal night five years ago sent him into a spiral of self-destruction. 
A night that cost him, not only his best friend, but also the only woman he's ever loved. 
The bad boy of the NHL is trying to outskate the ghosts of his past. 
Searching for redemption by clinging to his sobriety and fighting for his spot on the Fury. He never expected that same, brown-eyed girl to walk back into his life with secrets of her own.

Sofia Morgan 
She was not the kind of girl tragic things happened to. 
She had plans. 
She had goals. 
She had dreams. 
But that was before everything changed. 
Now, she is navigating through the card's life dealt to her. 
Raised by strong Hispanic women she has no choice, but to suck it up and brave whatever storm comes next. 

Except Emerson Greene is not a storm. He is a crash course in trouble. 
Could life be giving him a second chance at his happily ever after? 
Or is their past too much for their future to handle?

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Meet Monty Jay

Monty Jay likes to describe herself as a punk rock kid, with the soul of a gypsy who has a Red Bull addiction. 

She writes romance novels about insane artists, feisty females, hockey players, and many more. 

When she isn't writing she can be found reading anything Stephen King, getting a tattoo, or eating cold pizza.


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Hawk by Kat Savage

Release Date: February 23

What’s in this story?
> A Bad Boy Tattoo Shop Owner
> A Strong Single Mom 
> Deliciously Hot Steam
> All The Swoon
> Heart Melting Moments

 
Hawk Tanner is not a man of many words—especially if you’re a silly girl getting a silly tattoo in his shop. The owner of Bird’s Eye Tattoo Studio doesn’t want you to tip him with your phone number or flirty glances. He’s tired of all the wrong women wanting him for all the wrong reasons.
 
Drew Ashby has no time—for anything. As a recently-divorced single mother, her focus is on finding a job, caring for her daughter, and rebuilding some semblance of a life after hers was wrecked.
 
When Drew lands a job at Bird’s Eye, sparks don’t immediately fly. She can't deny the fact that her boss is a delicious specimen of a man. His tattoo-covered skin might even drive her wild, but his brooding presence and set jaw make him hard to read.
 
That is, until he drops the bad boy persona and starts making moves on her—kind and caring gestures she doesn't expect.
 
Things turn hot, and just when Drew thinks everything is finally going right, life does what it does best: It throws her a curveball from her past.
 
Bird’s Eye might not be the family Drew envisioned for herself, but ideals can change in a heartbeat. There’s no doubt Hawk is the man she wants, but can he step up and be the man she needs?

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Meet Kat Savage

Kat Savage resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her three beautiful children, her hunky spouse, and two spoiled dogs. She secretly has hope of getting chickens one day. 

By day, she’s an office manager, pushing paperwork and daydreaming. When she’s not at her nine-to-five, she’s writing. Or thinking about writing. Or preparing books and book stuff. Or quite possibly, designing stuff for other people’s books. 

She was driven to writing out of a need to distraction and self-preservation after the death of her sister in 2013. Since then, it’s snowballed into a full blown passion she can’t escape. Even on the toughest days, she wouldn’t want to.

She writes poetry packed with real, raw, and sometimes ugly truths. She won’t lie. Her goal is to make you ache, in that perfect delicious way we often secretly crave.

Shortly after putting her poetry and prose out into the world, she turned to novel writing. Savage is a natural storyteller, getting better with each book. She tries to give the characters in her novels depth, whether they’re serious or comical, she builds them in layers with the hope that you see a little of yourself in some of them.

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"I hold her tight. Desperate for her closeness, for her touch.  I don't know what's happening, how I got here, or what I'm feeling.  I just know it feels good and right."

5 Tattooed Bad Boy Stars!!!  Hawk... I don't need to say anything else!

Hawk is a quiet man who comes off as cold and mean.  But underneath that hard exterior is a huge heart, he just doesn't want to show anyone that side.  He's the owner of a tattoo shop and he loves his job, he just doesn't like the annoying girls that come in for tattoos.  That all changes when he meets Drew.  Drew is looking to start a new life, and get a fresh start after her divorce.  She's bound and determined to make a great life now as a single mom to her daughter.  The stone-cold Hawk is a different man when he and Drew meet and his heart melts when it comes to Drew's daughter... 

This book was just pure perfection!  I loved watching the development of Drew and Hawk's relationship, but his connection with Drew's daughter will have your heart exploding!  This was a great start to the series and I can't wait to read more!


Played by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland

 Release Date: February 25

He's a rock star.
She's a waitress.
He's about to rock her world.


Certified behavioral counselor (and former band groupie) Becca Forrester needs a break. Taking a leave of absence from her job, she moves into the apartment over her parents’ garage, and clinches a gig waitressing at a dive bar known for bringing in big name musicians.

Cedric “Linx” Lincoln is a certified rock star. Bassist for the hugely popular rock band, Dimefront, he’s in Denver while the band is on hiatus a-freaking-gain. He's looking for something—anything—to keep him occupied until they can all get back to making music. When he saunters into his friend’s bar, he finds the perfect diversion.

Becca’s presence is a breath of fresh air. The sizzle she ignites in him is precisely what he needs. Bonus: no-stress, no-strings hookups are his specialty. But when things between them tip toward serious, his band implodes, and Becca's leave of absence ends, they’re forced to decide what their “real” lives should look like. Maybe there’s room for an encore…

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Meet Christina Hovland


USA Today Bestselling Author Christina Hovland lives her own version of a fairy tale—an artisan chocolatier by day and romance writer by night. 

Born in Colorado, Christina received a degree in journalism from Colorado State University. Before opening her chocolate company, Christina’s career spanned from the television newsroom to managing an award-winning public relations firm. 


She’s a recovering overachiever and perfectionist with a love of cupcakes and dinner she doesn’t have to cook herself. A 2017 Golden Heart® finalist, she lives in Colorado with her first-boyfriend-turned-husband, four children, and the sweetest dogs around.


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4 Fun and Flirty Stars!!!  Bekkah and Linx are perfection!

Bekkah is a behavioral counselor but she's taking a break from that working as a waitress at a hot little bar.  She enjoys watching the up-and-coming bands play and maybe occasionally hooks up with sexy bandmates.  Cedric "Linx" is annoyed with his current bandmates because they're constantly taking breaks and all he wants to do is make music.  Brek, the owner of Brek's decides to keep Linx in line and has him work behind the bar.  Bekkah and Linx have a few fun flings together but want to keep it strictly fun, nothing serious... but when feelings get involved all bets are off.

This was such a fun and flirty read!  I had a hard time putting the book down.  You'll definitely get a crush on Linx and love Bekkah's no-nonsense attitude.  Christina Hovland definitely knows how to write a book that will hook you!




My Saving Grace (Vested Interest - ABC Corp Series) by Melanie Moreland

Title: My Saving Grace
Series: Vested Interest - ABC Corp Series
Author: Melanie Moreland
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 25, 2021


Grace VanRyan has her life mapped out.

Law school, a career with ABC, and a bright future ahead of her.

Until Jaxson Richards steps into the picture. He’s everything she hasn't planned for.

Older, sexy, off-limits.

And her new boss.

When the passion between them explodes, will her life blow up along with it?









"What is your problem?" I repeated my earlier question.

He didn't waste any time getting to the point. "Did you want to go for a drink with him, Grace?"

"No!"

"He was standing awfully close."

"And I was trying to step back when you showed up. In fact, I would have told him off before you rushed into save the day."

"He kept looking at you during the meeting."

I hadn't noticed. All my attention was on Jaxson. "He can look all he wants. I'm not interested."

He drummed his long fingers on the desk. I tried not to stare at them.

"It's your outfit," he announced.

"What the hell is wrong with my outfit?"

"It's too damn sexy."

I gaped at him. "It's pants. I'm wearing pants, for god sake."

"Your blouse. It's indecent."

I glanced down. Nothing was showing, my collarbone barely visible. The neckline was modest, the sleeves long, and I was wearing a shawl.

"You are being ridiculous. The lawyer, that Sabrina woman who came in here this morning, was showing more skin than I am."

"Do not compare yourself to her."

An irrational flash of jealousy hit me. "I'm out her league is what you're saying?"

He glared. "Don't push it."

I threw up my hands. "I give up. Why don't you write me a list of what I can wear, who I can talk to, and what I should think, Jaxson?"

"Don't be stupid."

"Stupid? This from the man who thinks wearing pants is overtly sexy."

"They are," he insisted.

"Don't be an ass," I hissed before I could stop myself. "You're acting like an idiot."

"You're pushing my buttons."

"Your buttons? You're the one with the over the top reaction here. You're being a jackass—again."

"Fond of that word, are you?"

"It suits you."

"Shrew," he replied.

"What did you call me?"

"You heard me. You're a shrew. I was trying to help you earlier."

I was done with this insanity. The man was clearly deranged.

I stood. "For the record, he came over to me. I said no—twice. If you hadn't shown up, I would have walked away or if I had to, pushed him away. I can take care of myself, Jaxson. My father taught me how to throw a punch if required, so I don't need you to rescue me and I don't appreciate your over reactions. My outfit is perfectly acceptable, and you are, in fact, a jackass."

"Is that so?"

"Yes." I drew in a deep breath. "In fact, if this is your way of talking, you can stuff it, Mr. Richards."

I turned and headed to the door.

The next thing I knew, Jaxson was behind me, spinning me around and crowding me against the wall, his body hot and unyielding.

"Jesus," he spat. "Gracie, you drive me crazy."

"What?" I asked confused.

"I keep fucking this up." He hung his head. "You get close and I lose all common sense. I do things I would never do—say things I shouldn't."

I stayed silent letting him ramble. I liked the way it felt with him pressed up against me. I could feel his strength and his anger. Both were addictive somehow and I wasn't afraid of either. The irritation I had been feeling started to be replaced with a different sort of buzz. One of longing.

"Jesus," he uttered. "I keep doing this. Last week spending time with you outside the office. Yesterday—kissing you in the car. Holding your hand. As your boss, I shouldn't do any of that. Or pass judgment on your life. I didn't intend that to happen. And today." He groaned. "Seeing him beside you, chatting you up. I wanted to punch him in the face. What is it about you that messes up my head?"

I frowned. "I don't understand."

His intense blue eyes met mine. "I didn't mean to start an argument, Grace—yesterday or today. You're right, there is nothing wrong with your outfit. You're beautiful. And yesterday my words were born of hating to think of you living in fear—of anything. I wanted to help. But I know it didn't come across that way."

His confession disarmed me.

"I apologize for both—my rudeness and my inappropriateness in the car yesterday."

We were so close, I could feel every solid inch of him. His scent filled my head—citrusy, musky—heady. He was tense, his muscles bunching, his jaw working as our eyes locked and held.

"I liked the car," I whispered, the words torn from me before I could stop them.

He rested his forehead to mine with a low groan. "Don't tell me that, Gracie."

His breath washed over me. Mint and coffee. I could taste it. Taste him. I wanted to taste more.

"I liked the way you told him off today. You made me feel protected."

"Fuck," he mumbled, his eyes locked on my mouth.

"I like how you feel this close to me."

He groaned again, the sound low and desperate.

Exactly the way I was feeling.

"Jaxson," I murmured.

"What are you doing to me?" he replied, sliding his hand along my shoulder and up my neck, cupping my cheek. "You make me want things I can't have."

"Like what?"

"Like feeling your lips underneath mine. Tasting your mouth. Knowing if the heat of it is as addictive as I think it would be."

"Find out then."

He crashed his lips to mine.

And I was lost.





New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.

Melanie is represented by Flavia Viotti at Bookcase Literary Agency. For any questions regarding subsidiary or translation rights please contact her at  flavia@bookcaseagency.com



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