Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Release Blitz & Review: Bully Me


Title: Bully Me: Class of 2020 Anthology
Authors: Siobhan Davis, Callie Hart, CoraLee June, Sam Mariano, Kaydence Snow, C.M. Stunch, Shantel Tessier, K. Webster
Release Date: March 24, 2020


Synopsis:

Loving your tormentor isn’t easy, especially when they collect broken hearts and parade them around like trophies. They’re the bad boys, the alpha a**holes, and the thorns in our sides. They push us past our limits, turn us on, and break us.

They’re our bullies.
They’re the class of 2020.

Eight bestselling authors are teaming up to bring you eight unique stories about the guys we love to hate.

This anthology benefits one of the largest anti-bullying organizations in the world, and all proceeds will go toward helping to support victims of bullying.

Note from the authors
Bully Me: Class of 2020 contains a snippet of work in progress from each of the authors. The full stories may be released at a later date.

Siobhan Davis
CoraLee June
Shantel Tessier
C.M. Stunich
K Webster
Kaydence Snow
Callie Hart
Sam Mariano

Review:
Bully Me Anthology is filled with Bully Romance short stories. If you love bully romances then this is the anthology for you!
Make You Beg by Shantel Tessier
Upon getting this anthology I automatically flipped to Shantel's story.
Henley turned on Dax, one of her best friends- and turned him in for killing a girl from their school. Although she was the one who found the girl, once 911 got there, the body was missing. And Dax walked free. And now her former best friends are seeking revenge.

I loved it. Loved Scout & his friends and Henley and I need more.
Charlie by Siobhan Davis
I have been waiting for Charlie's story for months, and really enjoyed getting a look inside his head.

Demi drops out of college to get a job back home because her dad needs her. The only problem is, her new boss is Charlie who is determined to make her life a living hell. Sleeping with him on the night of his wedding might have something to do with his attitude.

Charlie can't undo the things he's done. And every day is a reminder of his failures. Especially her. It's as if Demi was put on this Earth to torture him. Because Everytime he's around her- she makes him feel things he doesn't want to feel. So he lashes out and pushes her away.

Until Charlie realizes that Demi is everything he never knew that he needed, then the battle becomes one to win over her heart.

If you love bully romances then you definitely need to pick up this Anthology!  Packed with so many great authors, and stories that give you exactly what you're looking for. 5⭐'s out of 5⭐. 

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Review: In Fury Lies Mischief


Title: In Fury Lies Mischief
Series: Midnight Mayhem
Author: Amo Jones
Release Date: March 10


She was everything that I wanted.
He was everything that I despised.
Until she wasn’t.
Until he wasn’t.
Killian Cornelii was a walking calamity. He reached inside of me and touched every single inch of my ruined soul, but he didn’t just touch it. He caressed, petted, and captivated it. He tailored me to fit into the palm of his hands. The same hands that possess so much cruelty, were the very same that comforted me.
I thought I knew him.
He thought he knew me.
This isn’t a fairy tale, or some achingly beautiful story about two soul mates who instantly fall irrevocably in love with each other.
This is a story about a love so painful, so rich, that it destroys everything and everyone around it.
Including ourselves.
Midnight Mayhem is the platform to which Killian performs his tricks on, but the greatest trick wouldn’t come from him.
It would come from me.
Tricksters don’t have hearts.
They just pretend that they do.

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.


Wow! What can I Say about this book?
Saskia came into Midnight Mayhem, the dark and twisted carnival. There she met Killian- one for the Four Brothers who is known as being a Trickster, playing mind games- he can get inside your head like no one else. Saskia and Killian are always at each other's throats- both as enemies, and in bed together. Their attraction is pure fire, and hate, and uncertainty. Neither can trust the other.
If you are looking for a book to get lost in, then grab up this one up! Get lost in the world of Midnight Mayhem. The tricks, the show, the secrets.
Saskia was strong- when Killian demanded something, or tried to push/boss her around, she pushed back. She didn't take anything from anybody without giving as good as she got. She was a badass fire wielder.
Killian was a Trickster- he can get inside your head like no one else and was one of the best at what he did. He was also mischievous, and had his own demons.
Their world was dark, and twisted- and they had to figure out if they could trust each other enough to come together without killing each other or if they were better off apart.
I loved being lost in this world of mayhem and darkness and I cannot wait for the next book in this twisted series!
4.5 villainous ⭐'s out of 5 ⭐s.







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Monday, February 24, 2020

ICYMI: Release Blitz & Blog Tour: Angry God


“Once again, L.J. Shen has blown me away with a hauntingly beautiful, angst-driven, emotionally charged romance that will stay with me long after the last page. A must read for 2020.”
 --Siobhan Davis, USA Today bestselling author


Angry God, an all-new beautiful and dark new adult romance from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is available now!

Vaughn Spencer. 
They call him an angry god. 
To me, he is nothing but a heartless prince. 
His parents rule this town, its police, every citizen and boutique on Main Street. 
All I own is a nice, juicy grudge against him for that time he almost killed me. 
Between hooking up with a different girl every weekend, breaking hearts, noses and rules, Vaughn also finds the time to bully little ole’ me. 
I fight back, tooth and nail, never expecting him to chase me across the ocean after we graduate high school. 
But here he is, living with me in a dark, looming castle on the outskirts of London. 
A fellow intern. A prodigal sculptor. A bloody genius. 
They say this place is haunted, and it is. 
Carlisle Castle hides two of our most awful secrets. 
Vaughn thinks he can kill the ghosts of his past, but what he doesn’t know? It’s my heart he’s slaying.
Angry God is a stand-alone, DARK High School Romance. It deals with sensitive subjects some may find triggering.


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Review:
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Excerpt

“How good are you at keeping secrets, Lenora Astalis?” His voice wrapped around my neck like a noose. 
I wanted to cough. I needed to cough. He terrified me. I hated him with the heat and passion of a thousand blazing suns. He made me feel like a scaredy cat and a snitch. 
“Oh, yes. If you’re coward enough to pretend you’re asleep, you’re good enough to keep a secret. That’s the thing about you, Astalis. I can smash you into dust and watch your grains dance at my feet. My little circus monkey.” 
I might’ve hated Vaughn, but I hated myself more for not standing up to him. For not opening my eyes and spitting in his face. Clawing his unnaturally blue eyes out. Taunting him back for all the times he’d taunted all of us at Carlisle Prep.
“By the way, your eyelids are moving,” he said drily, chuckling. 
He straightened up, his finger making a brief stop at the base of my spine. He snapped his fingers, making a breaking sound, and I nearly jumped out of my skin, letting out a gasp. I squeezed my eyes tighter, still pretending to sleep.
He laughed. 
The bastard laughed. 
Was he sparing me for the time being? Was he going to check in on me from now on? Retaliate if I opened my mouth? He was so unpredictable. I wasn’t sure what my life would look like in the morning.

About LJ Shen


L.J. Shen is a USA Today, Washington Post and Amazon #1 best-selling author of contemporary, New Adult and YA romance. Her books have been sold to nineteen different countries. 

She lives in California with her husband, son, cat and eccentric fashion choices, and enjoys good wine, bad reality TV shows and catching sun rays with her lazy cat.


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Friday, February 21, 2020

Review: Angry God


Title: Angry God
Series: All Saints High
Author: L.J. Shen
Release Date: Feb 18


Vaughn Spencer. 
They call him an angry god. 
To me, he is nothing but a heartless prince. 
His parents rule this town, its police, every citizen and boutique on Main Street. 
All I own is a nice, juicy grudge against him for that time he almost killed me. 
Between hooking up with a different girl every weekend, breaking hearts, noses and rules, Vaughn also finds the time to bully little ole’ me. 
I fight back, tooth and nail, never expecting him to chase me across the ocean after we graduate high school. 
But here he is, living with me in a dark, looming castle on the outskirts of London. 
A fellow intern. A prodigal sculptor. A bloody genius. 
They say this place is haunted, and it is. 
Carlisle Castle hides two of our most awful secrets. 
Vaughn thinks he can kill the ghosts of his past, but what he doesn’t know? It’s my heart he’s slaying.
Angry God is a stand-alone, DARK High School Romance. It deals with sensitive subjects some may find triggering.


I am still at a loss of words for this book. It slayed me.
Vaughn Spencer is known as an Angry God. He's legendary in Todos Santos. He always has a different girl every weekend, breaks hearts, and noses, and torments Lenora as soon as her feet touch California soil. But she isn't the same girl he once knew, and tried to kill. She now fights back, sinking more than just her claws into him.
She never thought he would follow her back to her home turf and ancient castle outside of London. A fellow intern, a prodigal sculptor. And a bloody genius. But Lenora won't be beaten so easily. Vaughn tries to kill the ghosts of his past, even if it means cutting down everyone who stands in his way. Including Lenora.
Vaughn slashed his way into my heart. And may have stolen top spot of L.J.'s heroes away from his dad Vicious. I mean, on one hand we see a whole other side with Daddy Vicious - and Hawt Daymn! I love me some Vicious. But Vaughn. My broken prince, and Angry God. His story damn near broke me.
I was a bit weary going in with the trigger warning- don't get me wrong I love a good Dark romance from time to time, but I can also be triggered once in awhile thanks to my past. And sometimes, the past digs it's claws into you when you least expect it to. I understand the broken on a whole other level. So I went in weary, telling myself I would stop if I needed to. But I devoured this book, and ate up the words, paragraphs and chapters. I fell in love with Vaughn. For more than just his brokenness but his beautiful soul. For his vicousness. For his heartbreaking story. For his relationship with Lenora. For Lenora herself. What she had been through. Her armor and sass. For standing up to the Vaughn Spencer. Her music and books. For being unapologetically herself. For Vaughn's parents and their love for him. For protective Daddy Vicious (who has been a favorite for years and may actually be dethroned by his son!) To his sweet mother Emilia.
I may never be able to express how this book embedded into my soul. But I absolutely loved the story. Yes, there is a trigger warning- because yes it does have some sensitive subjects within the pages and can be dark but it was without a doubt an extraordinary read. It was everything I didn't know I needed. Vaughn intrigued me a long time ago- even before All Saints High was being considered. And I needed his story like I needed my next breath. And now that it's over, I'm sitting here wondering "where do I go from here?" I already know a book hangover is following this amazing but devastating story. But like an addict I can already assure you I will be driving back in and rereading this book again and again for may years to come! 5 Godly ⭐s out of 5⭐.









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Thursday, February 20, 2020

ICYMI: Release Blitz: Always Yours


ALWAYS YOURS
Liam & Madelyn Duet Book 2
By Kennedy Fox
Release Date: February 18


Rehearsals, leotards, and textbooks—that was my life. 

Dancing is all I’ve ever known, but when Liam’s problems turn everything upside down, I’m thrust into a world I know nothing about. Secrets and betrayal changed the man I’ve fallen for and he isn’t who I thought he was. Regardless, Liam is all I’ve ever wanted and though I’m struggling with my emotions, deep down I’d do anything for him. 

When Liam admitted his true feelings, things finally fell into place. Now they’re falling apart. Saving our relationship is his top priority, but keeping him alive is mine. Corruption and power are their game and Liam is nothing more than a pawn. Playing by the rules won’t end well, but I can’t let him fight alone this time. 

Our happily ever after is so close I can taste it, but then it quickly crashes and burns, threatening to destroy us. Giving up on the love of my life isn’t an option, but in the end I might not be able to save him. 

ALWAYS YOURS is a slow-burn, intense romance wrapped up in a suspenseful beautiful love story. It's book 2 in the Liam & Madelyn duet and must be read in order.



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Review:

Sorry this review is late, I have been sick the past few days, yet again. Joys of having a weaker immune system than most and having a youngin' in school (Pre-K).
But here we go!
Always Mine MUST be read first!!
I have been dying to get my hands on this book with the way Always Mine ended- Kennedy Fox are the Queen's of cliffhangers. But, now I don't know what to do with myself. Always Yours isn't just the ending of Liam & Maddie's duet BUT the ending of the Roommate's series.
Liam and Maddie's relationship was a slow-burn filled with angst,suspense, and danger. When Liam finds himself in trouble Maddie wants nothing more than to help keep Liam alive.
I seriously love Liam and Maddie together, and their love for one another. I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know how everything played out.  If you love suspense, angst and slow burn romances than this is the one for you! 4.5 beautiful ⭐s out of 5 ⭐.



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About the Author:


Brooke Cumberland and Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up under the USA Today pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. They share a love of Hallmark movies & overpriced coffee. When they aren’t bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day, they decided to collaborate under a pseudonym and have some fun creating new characters that’ll make you blush and your heart melt. If you enjoy romance stories with sexy, tattooed alpha males and smart, quirky, independent women, then a Kennedy Fox book is for you! They’re looking forward to bringing you many more stories to fall in love with!
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