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Book Spotlight Thursday: ‘Twas Two Weeks Til… (A Holiday Romance) by ShaRhonda Sharp

Keeping in the spotlight, I am shining the light once again on author ShaRhonda Sharp. She just had a recent release in July with the release of Twas Two Weeks Til… (A Holiday Romance) that is sure to tickle your tinsel.

Twas Two Weeks Til...: A Holiday Romance

Published: July 1, 2024

Genre: Holiday romance

Leticia “Tecie” Nadal has struggled for a long time with developing and
embracing strong self-confidence, but since crossing the threshold into her thirties,
she’s made it a point to “Boss Up” in every way. Like becoming her very own plus size
fashionista, and entrepreneur running a highly sought after event planning business.
Leticia loves where she is in life and the only season better than the “Growth” one
she’s in, is the Holiday Season. It’s the busiest time of year for her, but she loves every
minute of it…when everything is going exactly how she planned, that is. When Leticia
gets blindsided by one of her Contractors quitting without any notice and just two
weeks before the biggest event of her career, she’s certain this is as bad as it can
get…until the “Replacement” shows up…

Dominic “Domino” Ballantyne has a reputation he’s been striving to outgrow since
graduating high school and realizing his desired happiness required him to change a
lot. The process of growing up from a problematic teenager into a responsible
business man has not been easy, and the constant run-ins with people from his past
reminding him of who and how he used to be, do not help. But, when he lays eyes on
Leticia Nadal again after more than a decade, he gladly welcomes the reminder of how
he’s always felt about her, “his Tecie Baby.” Dominic has never been more grateful for
inheriting someone else’s messy workload than he was when he realized she was the
client he’s working for. 

Now with two weeks to work in such close contact with Leticia,
Dominic has some plans of his own to add to her checklists…
It’s been over ten years since they’ve last seen each other…Can they handle just two weeks of
working together?
Purchase on Amazon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book Spotlight Thursday: If Only For One Night by ShaRhonda Sharp

For only one day, I am spotlighting If Only For One Night by ShaRhonda Sharp. Let’s dive in!

If For Only One Night

Published: January 25, 2024

Genre: African American Romance; African American women's fiction

Synopsis
Denai Powell is a woman who knows exactly what she wants, even if she doesn’t always know how she’ll get it. So, when her boyfriend of three years reneged on his promise to support her as she pursued her dream of becoming a chef, Denai abruptly ended their relationship. Now newly single, unemployed and living out of her mother’s guest room with no real “Plan B” for the future, and officially sick of drowning her sorrows in booze and bubble baths, Dena teams up with her best friend, Treena, for one epic night on the town to forget about her problems for a while. She had only planned to enjoy free drinks and dance all night until her feet hurt, but then she saw Him…

Dell Hewitt breezed into town on Friday night for a quick one-day trip to celebrate his favorite cousin, Emmanuel’s “Dirty Thirty,” and then hop on a red eye back home. Just bottle service, a few rounds of shots and celebrating the life of someone who’s like a brother to him. Simple and straightforward with no surprises. As a brilliant attorney, Dell did nothing without pinpointing every single detail and knowing every potential outcome. However, all his planning and forward thinking could not have prepared him for this night. Especially not once he saw Her…

When the fiery passion between two perfect strangers, and fellow control freaks, leads to a mind-blowing one-night stand, neither Denai nor Dell ever expect to see each other again. 
Seems fate had other plans…

Available Now in Paperback & Ebook

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ShaRhonda is originally from Maywood, IL, and currently resides in Metro Atlanta, GA. She is a self-proclaimed “Unhinged Creative,” as well as owner and operator of S.L.S. Publishing, LLC. She has been published multiple times across various indie publications, including three self-published collections of poetry and a host of other projects. ShaRhonda holds a Master’s Degree from National Louis University in Chicago, and currently works a “cushy 9-5” as a means to fund the dream of being a best-selling author some day. In between her many passion projects, she moonlights as a freelancer, content creator, copy writer and editor, and avid reader of fiction and poetry.

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Book Spotlight Thursday: Valkyrie’s Prey by Wendy L. Anderson

She is known for her epically beautiful book covers and drool-over stories. Caught in the spotlight today is the romantic fantasy Valkyrie’s Prey by Wendy L. Anderson! Merging with R&R Book Tours once again to help celebrate this long-awaited release. 

Valkyrie's Prey: A Viking Romance

Publication Date: July 19, 2024

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

Amidst the chaos of war, a Valkyrie defies the gods to save a fearless warrior, forging a forbidden bond between them and challenging destiny itself.
A lone warrior stands fearless, and resolute among his brothers fighting for their lives. The unmistakable fire in his eyes shows a spirit that refuses to be extinguished. As he heads into battle, his every move exudes strength and courage that captivates the Valkyrie who watches through storming skies.

Something within the Valkyrie’s heart answered the warrior’s spirit and that was the fateful moment when she knew she could not bear to let him fall. As one of Odin’s Valkyrie, her duty was clear—to choose the bravest from the fallen warriors and guide them to majestic Valhalla. Yet, this warrior, with his unfailing bravery and unyielding spirit, awakened something within her.
No Valkyrie had ever thought of doing what she considered now. The importance of her duty, the balance that must be maintained between the realms of the living and the dead, was at stake. Love knows no boundaries but was she willing to defy the gods themselves to have this man in her arms?

As the brave warrior fought his final battle, the Valkyrie waited and watched, battling within herself over what she should not do and what she wanted to do. Saving him would form a forbidden bond between them, unbreakable and fierce. Would she dare betray Odin and her duty to Valhalla and at what cost?

Available July 19th on Amazon

About The Author

Wendy L. Anderson is a writer of passionately charged fantasy. Breaking the barriers of typical fantasy themes, she created the Kingdom of Jior epic fantasy series, a lusty and poetic five-book series that will have you wanting more in her Legends of Everclearing spinoff series. Inspired by authors such as Robert E. Howard and Morgan Llywelyn, Wendy went on to write three other stand-alone works; A Cut Twice as Deep, Ulrik, and Rapunzel’s Tower. These fantasy works break free from the usual boundaries of fantasy genres.

A Colorado native and mother of two, she has decided it is time to write down the fantasies in her mind. Writing about everything from fantastical worlds to the stuff of her dreams, she takes her stories along interesting paths while portraying characters and worlds she sees in her mind’s eye. Her goal is to deviate from common themes, write in original directions, and transport her reader to the worlds of her creation.

Wendy L. Anderson’s fantasy has action, adventure, and suspense with just the right amount of romance! Find out more at wendylanderson.com

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Book Spotlight Thursday: Sushi & Sea Lions by Rachel Corsini

Happy 4th of July, America! In this spotlight, I am lighting some firecrackers under the attention-gaining contemporary romance Sushi & Sea Lions by Rachel Corsini. Let’s read on!

SUSHI & SEA LIONS

Published: May 16th 2023

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Features

  Boken FMC

Spicy romance

Broken MMC Love interest

Self-healing/ Loving one’s self

And more!

Synopsis

When a career-ending injury and a messy breakup send prima ballerina Daniela Verdi back to Queens, New York, she fills her days with countless distractions: meaningless sex, pinot grigio, and video games. It takes a chance meeting with her brother’s best friend, Vincent LaBate, for her to remember who she was before the stage lights and distractions of the Upper West Side. She’s convinced that Vincent could never love a girl like her: broken, insecure, and stumbling her way through life. What Daniela didn’t count on is that Vincent is as scarred as she is after divorcing his cheating wife and going through an equally messy child custody fight. Soon enough, old vulnerabilities rear their ugly heads, opening a crack in Daniela’s perfectly imperfect romance.

As Daniela and Vincent’s relationship develops, will Daniela learn to accept that a dream life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?

AVAILABLE NOW

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

After declaring herself a pretty pink princess during her first ballet class, Rachel dreamt of sugarplums and began pirouetting her way through life. While studying to become a ballerina, she compulsively read books under her covers by flashlight and scribbled in spiral-bound notebooks. The urge to tell stories culminated in her graduation from Columbia College Chicago with a B.F.A. in fiction writing.

Never one to keep her feet on the ground, she traveled the world from Prague to Cape Town. Once settled back in Queens, she dabbled in journalism before working as an Editorial Assistant for a medical publisher. Seeking a more fulfilling career, she earned her MAT from Queens College and currently works as an English teacher in an alternative program in NYC.

Learn more about Rachel and her book at rachelcorsini.com

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Book Spotlight Thursday II: Descended by Ingrid J. Adams

Nominated for Victorian Premier’s Literary Award 2024, Aurealis Award 2023, and State Library of Queensland Literary Award 2023. Caught in our Triple Book Spotlight this week ponder whether love can endure, life after life in Descended by Ingrid J. Adams.

Descended
Publication Date: March 15, 2024 (Second Edition)
Genre: Coming-Of-Age Fantasy Romance/ Takes Place in the 90s

1990s SYDNEY.
A LOVE THAT SPANS LIFETIMES.
FOR SOME, THE VEIL BETWEEN REALMS IS STRETCHED THIN...

An imaginative tour-de-force debut about the big and small decisions we make every day and the ripple effect they have on the rest of time – even if they’re celestially pre-determined.

Indigo Wolfe, the mysterious high school heart throb everyone wants to be or be with, is barely holding on by a thread. Because he isn't what he seems. He has secrets – secrets that consume him. Pain. Emptiness. The unending noise of all that he sees, and feels and hears that no one else can.

Why is he cursed by abilities others are not?

When he meets the ethereal Cordelia Carlisle, he's hit with a sense of recognition that traverses lifetimes. Only she can make his world silent. He’s welcomed into her family, and as they grow closer he lets her see the parts of him he keeps hidden.

The only thing he can't show her is that she's everything to him.

When they're torn apart, Indigo descends into darkness and is left standing on the precipice. He must search the depths of his soul – and his powers – and choose, whether to give up, or to fight: for himself, for answers, and for Cordelia, the one he seems destined to love and to lose over and over, life after life after life…

Descended is the award-nominated debut in the first gripping four-book series that melds paranormal romance with magical realism.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

To learn more, visit ingridjadams.com

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Book Feature Friday: Long Live by V.B. Lacey

Blog touring this week with RR Book Tours, I had to sneak in this gem. I think I have a thing with sword book cover art. Long Live is the first book in the Elementals of Iona duology, an epic fantasy romance that follows the journey of a young woman overcoming loss and anxiety and four immortal beings learning how to forgive and love again after their dark past. This enemies-to-lovers series is full of morally grey characters, witty banter, unique elemental magic, romantic tension, and twists you won’t see coming. Long Live is perfect for lovers of epic quests and character-driven stories, especially fans of Carissa Broadbent, Elise Kova, and Sarah J Maas.

Long Live: An Elemental Magic Fantasy Romance (The Elementals of Iona #1)

Publication Date: June 2023

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

✨Forced Proximity
✨Witty Banter
✨One Cave
✨Multiple POVs
✨Anxiety
✨No Spice Romance
✨Morally Grey Characters
✨Elemental Magic
✨Plot Twists

Isla Belthare lives an ordinary life in her small village of Lockhurt. Since losing both her mother and the man she loved two years ago, all she wants is stability and peace. But her world is forever changed when her family is attacked on a journey away from home and she must travel to the Aataran mountain range to find them.
Across the realm, four ancient beings who control the elements of nature are awakening.
After a civil war that tore the humans apart, the elementals entered a thousand year slumber. Now, they are being summoned to prevent a dark force that is greedy for power and threatening to overturn the balance of nature.
When Isla’s path crosses with one of these elementals, she finds her fate is more entangled with theirs than she had ever imagined. As she risks it all to follow the elementals on their journey to defeat the unknown foe, she discovers that not everything may be as it seems. Isla is torn between protecting her loved ones or following her heart down a dangerous path of power and magic, of truth and lies.
What will they sacrifice to stop the coming storm?

Available Now! Get it Here

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

V.B. Lacey is an office manager by day and an avid reader-turned-writer by night. She grew up on stories of magic, love, and sarcasm, and equips her writing with all three. She lives in Texas with her supportive husband and two rambunctious dogs. When she’s not writing about morally grey characters and far-off kingdoms, you can find her reading (mostly fantasy and contemporary romance), playing board games, or spending time with friends.

Follow V.B. on Instagram at @vblacey.books

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Book Spotlight Thursday: This Wicked Bond by Amanda Aggie

Looking for a spellbinding fusion of Robin Hood, dragons, and monsters? Then this book spotlight is for you! Dive into the world of This Wicked Bond by Amanda Aggie.

 

The third book in the Realm of Monster Series, This Wicked Bond is an enemies-to-lovers tale featuring a morally gray shifter hero with many red flags. The world is dark but also full of adventure and magic!

This Wicked Bond (Realm of Monsters #3)


Publication Date: December 28, 2023


Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance


🐉 Dragon Shifters

🐉 Enemies-to-Lovers

🐉 Robin Hood Inspired

🐉 Found Family

🐉 Morally Grey Hero

🐉 Fated Mates

🐉 Magical Bonds

🐉 Spicy Dream Manipulation

🐉 Crew of Thieves

🐉 Who Hurt You?

🐉 Banter for Days

A captive princess.


A rogue dragon shifter. A bond that could save or doom them all.

Unlike my sisters, I was never arranged to marry a monster. I was imprisoned from birth.

I have a unique gift and my father– the King of Solaria–fears it. Yet, he’s far too curious about how my magic works to let me go.


Everything changes the day I’m pulled from my cell. It’s never happened before. The only explanation is that I’ve outlived my usefulness. Except, it’s not a chopping block awaiting my head. It’s a handsome rogue in a green cloak. The man’s a thief who owes the dungeon warden a life debt. To repay it, he’s been tasked with smuggling me out of the kingdom.

I know nothing about him. Not his name. Not even his species. Yet, his alter ego has made it clear that this isn’t just an assignment. I’m his, and though he’ll see me safely out of Solaria, he has no intention of letting me out of his sight.


The monster might want me, but I can assure you the man housing him does not. My father murdered his twin sister and devastated his kingdom.

All it would take is for him to go back on his word, and I might become the means of how he gets his revenge.

This Wicked Bond takes place within Amanda Aggie’s Seven Realms World.

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Best known for her #1 Amazon bestselling series, Dark Halos, Amanda Aggie writes steamy dark fantasy romance. She’s a wife, a mother to two beautiful tiny humans, and has a stellar caffeine addiction. More importantly, she writes choking-hazard fantasy romances that will have you laughing out loud, swooning, and biting your nails all in one sitting.

Almost all her books take place in the seven realms of Hell, which she’s often described as, “If Hell and Wonderland got together and had a baby.” You’ll find creatures of all kinds—fae, demons, dragons, witches, and more—along with morally gray villains, and steam. So, grab you some pearls to clutch before you enter the seven realms, and get lost in the chaos.

Also, Don’t Forget!

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Birthday Book Spotlight: The House of Whispers by C. Herbert

It’s my birthday! So, to celebrate I am celebrating fellow author C. Herbert and their recent publication of The House of Whispers( Living Nightmare Book 1) which looks wickedly delicious to read. A twisted retelling of Jack the Ripper mixed with Jekyll and Hyde. Enter the living nightmare!

The House of Whispers (Living Nightmares #1)


Publication Date: October 2023


Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance/ Retelling


🥀Dark Fantasy Horror/Romance

🥀Psychological Thriller

🥀Love/Hate

🥀Dark Secrets

🥀Knife Play + Blud Play

🥀Blud & Gore

🥀 Love Triangle

A notorious murderer haunting the streets of Bedeville stumbles upon a mysterious woman, becoming obsessed as he spends his nights endlessly toying with her and turning her world into a living nightmare.

This dark and twisted retelling of Jack the Ripper mixed with Jekyll and Hyde takes place in a fantasy world filled with magic, mischief, and murder.

**This book may contain some trigger warnings. Please view the author’s website for the full list.

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

C. Hebert is an author of dark romance, fantasy, and horror. Her debut, The Pairing of Beasts, is the first book in her 6-book fantasy series, The Pairing. She is also the author of The House of Whispers, a psychological, dark romance thriller. It is the first book in her seasonal Living Nightmares series. Her most recent release, Her Secret Santa, is the first in The Saints series which consists of holiday inspired novellas written by C. Hebert and her friends.

C. Herbert

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Book Spotlight Feature: Pariah’s Lament by Richie Billing

Shine that spotlight over here! Welcome to the Book Spotlight feature of the epic fantasy, adventure/romance of Pariah’s Lament by Richie Billing.

PARIAH'S LAMENT (Of Metal and Magic Core #1)

Genre: Fantasy Romance/ Adventure

“So often it’s the forgotten who possess the power to change the world.”

When an attempt is made on the life of Ashara, Keeper of Yurr, his young, hapless advisor Edvar must uncover and stop those behind it.

With enemies in the capital city and the belligerent Tesh, Keeper of neighbouring nation Karrabar stirring trouble in the Borderlands, can Edvar hold together Ashara’s brittle reign?
The troubles ripple throughout Yurr, affecting an ancient race of people known as the Amast, who in their time of utmost need, turn to pariah Isy for salvation. Rejected by society, kith and kin, can Isy guide the Amast to safety during the greatest turmoil Yurr has known since the War of the Damned?

Pariah’s Lament will take you on a rollercoaster of an adventure ‘that will keep you spellbound as you traverse the world alongside Isy and Edvar’ (Books Behind The Title). And along the way you’ll experience ‘intense fighting scenes, a little romance and flawed characters’ (Sarah Lillian Books).

If you love to explore fantasy worlds, this book won’t disappoint. Part of a shared universe populated by other authors, the setting in Pariah’s Lament has proven a huge hit with readers, with some praising the ‘insane level of detail’ (The Book Suite) and vividness of its descriptions.

Available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles

Commission may be earned from Amazon link

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Richie Billing writes all kinds of stories, but mostly fantasy fiction. His tales often explore real-world issues, zooming in on his characters and their troubles.

His short fiction has been widely published, with one story adapted for BBC radio. And his debut novel, an epic fantasy called Pariah’s Lament, was published by Of Metal and Magic Publishing in March 2021.

Richie also hosts the podcast The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed, a venture inspired by the requests of readers of his acclaimed craft book, A Fantasy Writers’ Handbook.

When not writing, Richie works as an editor and digital marketer and teaches creative writing both online and in his home city of Liverpool.

Most nights you can find him up into the early hours scribbling away or watching the NBA.

Follow at Richie Billing

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Pre-Order Book Spotlight: Grave Prophecies by Cassandra Aston

Happy news! After spotlighting Cassandra Aston’s Grave Secrets (book 1 in her Prophecies of Angels and Demons series) I am happy to announce the soon-to-be-released book#2 Grave Prophecies! Available for pre-order now!

GRAVE PROPHECIES

Expected Publication Date: May 2024

Genre: Urban Romantic Fantasy

What if everything you knew was a lie?

It’s been a busy summer. Things are heating up in Allie’s relationship with Simon and college is just on the horizon, but when school starts, so do all her problems.

Just when she’s ready to set off for college, a man from her past returns to stir up trouble, and then students on campus start turning up dead. Worst of all, Simon’s been keeping late hours at work. Is it trouble in paradise, or can he be trusted?

The more Allie learns about her past, the more secrets there are to unravel.

After uncovering a prophecy foretelling the end of life as she knows it, she’ll need to rely on the help of a few unlikely allies to solve a mystery that may lead to the ultimate sacrifice.

If that weren’t enough, Gabriel has found himself in hot water, but friends willing to come to his aid are in short supply. Perhaps keeping everyone at arm’s length for eternity wasn’t the best plan after all.

Grave Prophecies is a dark urban fantasy story, recommended for 18+ due to mature content.

Pre-order Here

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cassandra Aston grew up near Austin, TX on a ranch just outside the city. She holds a BA in Communications and an MS in Psychology, from USC.

Her love of reading and writing began when she was nine years old. She is a fan of all things fantasy but especially loves the Fae. Although her first series Prophecies of Angels and Demons doesn’t delve into the realm of the Fae, her 2022 NaNoWriMo project, which will be released in 2024, is an urban fantasy, stand-alone story that will take the reader deep into the world of Faerie.

Cassandra currently lives in Houston, TX with her family of four.

Follow Cassandra and her works at Cassandra Aston