Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY to... LOVE ON THE SHELF by Sheila Roberts!

 Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY to Sheila Roberts as LOVE ON THE SHELF hits bookstore and virtual shelves everywhere via Mira/Harper Collins!

💕 Are romance novels ruining love—or rewriting it? The battle lines are drawn—between a romance-loving bookseller and the shock jock determined to tear happily-ever-afters apart. 

👉 I gotta say, I was stoked to check this one out as I've loved my previous time between the pages with this author's works and it didn't disappoint. It's definitely a story that will pull you in if you love bookish characters (her not him), have a liking for enemies-to-lovers (I mean it takes two to tango), and feel fabulous when the banter is just right (*high fives all around*). So if you're looking to kick off your summer romance reading list, I definitely suggest leaving room for this little beauty!

🌟 Is this title on your TBR or have you read this author's work before? What title are you looking forward to this summer?

 Now more from the publisher...

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ABOUT THE BOOK...

💜 Alice Willoughby and her mom run HEA Books, a cozy shop devoted to love stories and the people who crave them. Alice is great at matching customers with their perfect happily-ever-after…she just can’t seem to find her own.

🎤 Enter Parker Black, a disillusioned radio host who’s reinvented himself as a romance-bashing shock jock. Bitter from his breakup with a romance author who turned love into a four-letter word, Parker takes aim at the entire genre—and his on-air rants start stirring up trouble for Alice’s loyal customers and their partners. He’s arrogant, aggravating, and absolutely not book-boyfriend material.

📚 Parker’s crusade leads to spirited debates and bookstore protests, but when unexpected sparks fly between the two of them Alice begins to wonder if her favorite trope—enemies to lovers—might actually be playing out in real life. Parker may claim romance is a lie…but is he protesting a little too much?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With more than fifty books to her name, Sheila Roberts is a frequent USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller - and a fan favorite. Her Christmas perennial "On Strike for Christmas" was made into a movie for the Lifetime Channel and her novel "The Nine Lives of Christmas" was made into a movie for Hallmark. Hallmark also made a sequel, titled "The Nine Kittens of Christmas." Her most recent novel to hit the small screen was "Christmas on Candy Cane Lane," which aired on the Great American Family Channel in 2022. Before settling into her writing career, Sheila owned a singing telegram company and played in band. When she's not traveling, she splits her time between the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.

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Special thanks to author Sheila Roberts for the ARC for review and to the publisher for access to the eARC on NetGalley. (THANKS!) This title is available now wherever books are sold. 

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY to...The Governess' Unlikely Suitor by Ella Matthews - REVIEW!

Welcome back readers!

Today, we're celebrating the latest release from author Ella Matthews and couldn't be MORE excited. 😃 Why? Well, quite simply, I've not been disappointed by her work previously, and loved the first one in this series, so anticipation has been mounting for some time...to put it not so simply, you'll want to read on 😉. So, without further ado, ladies and gents, Historical Romance fans round the world, I give you today's featured title...

The Governess' Unlikely Suitor

The Dashworth Brothers, book 2

by

Ella Matthews

About the book...

Katherine Hornel has carved out a life she loves. Being a governess might put her in the way of arrogant aristocratic families, but the children are always a delight. When a controlling employer makes life in his house impossible, she flees. But this is only the beginning of her problems. Bent on revenge, her ex-employer sets out to destroy not only her life, but also that of her brother’s. Penniless, she must find a different way to make ends meet, all while trying to stay true to herself.

Desperate to find out how his older brother died while living in America, Edward Dashworth hires investigator Simon Hornel. In exchange for Simon journeying so far from home, Edward promises to provide for his penniless sister, Katherine. It cannot matter that she is the most beautiful woman Edward has ever met. Not only has he sworn an oath to protect her, their difference in station makes a relationship impossible and, with the truth getting ever closer, he cannot afford to disrupt Simon’s search.

But when fate pushes Edward and Katherine together, temptation might be too hard for them to resist. And, if they give in, can they live with the consequences?

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Fan of...

• Regency romance

• Friends to lovers

• Private dance lessons

• Open door

... then this is TOTALLY the book for you!

I've read this author's work before (several of her titles actually), and thoroughly enjoyed myself each and every time. In fact, when the first Dashworth Brothers book came out, I was there to see it happen, celebrate its arrival, and spread the word... the chance to do it again now with book two is simply magical!

Freddie was paired off in the first tale, and it was one for the books. This time around, the lucky Dashworth on the invisible marriage block is Edward. You might say still waters run deep with this one, but, you've got to keep in mind, he has a shared past with the others to overcome too. His aunt wasn't any easier on him than his brothers, yet not in a "let's get you all grown up" sort of way. Her way was more Red Queen in Regency England with a dash of Mommy Dearest, and Flowers in the Attic thrown in. With Edward, he may put off a stand offish vibe, especially with those he's interested in, but he'd never want to put someone in a position that they feel they are obligated to do something, or feel a certain way in order to maintain a quality of life, or procure a roof over their head. Not to worry though...our leading lady has issues in her past as well, and they aren't any easier to dress up and hide. A match made in heaven...if they can only get past the hells they've been through.

I ADORED the characters, marveled at the author's ability to create such vibrant stories one wishes they could step into, wondered when these two would learn to communicate outside of their own minds and solve SO MUCH, but certainly felt the power of actions over words 😉. By book's end, I added another book to my "read and loved" list, and made room on any future TBR for the next brother's tale!

All in all, a great read for Historical Romance fans and a wonderful addition to the series! If you've read Ella Matthews' work before, you won't be disappointed; if you haven't, there's no time like the present! While it is book two in the collection, you could totally read it standalone style, and then go back to the first one, if your little heart desires.

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About the author...

Ella Matthews lives and works in beautiful South Wales. When not thinking about handsome heroes she can be found walking along their coast with her husband and their two children (probably still thinking about heroes but at least pretending to be interested in everyone else).

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Much thanks to the Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the approval and eARC access. (THANKS!) Let it be known, the eARC was received for review, but the opinions expressed are entirely my own. This title celebrates its BOOK BIRTHDAY today, so snag your copy wherever books are sold, or on your favorite online retailer.

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

WHAT'S THE BUZZ?: The Earl's Unlikely Bride by Ella Matthews - REVIEW!

❤️ COMING NEXT WEEK, a big title for Historical Romance fans from an author whose work I've featured right here before! It's the first release in author Ella Matthews new DASHWORTH BROTHERS series, and OOH, it's so GOOD! 🔥 

Ready or not, fair readers, here comes your sneak peek...

THE EARL'S UNLIKELY BRIDE

 (The Dashworth Brothers, Book 1)

by

Ella Matthews 

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About the book...

One summer to make her his…

After four failed seasons, Emily Hawkins is tired of following the rules. Aside from crossing swords with her lifelong enemy, Freddie Dashworth, she is an exemplary member of Society. But after all this time, she’s yet to find a husband and life with her over-bearing mother is becoming intolerable.

Freddie returns to his childhood home to help look after his orphaned niece. His neighbour, Emily, has been his nemesis for years. The infuriating miss is the only woman immune to his charms and there’s nothing he enjoys more than her disapproving glares. It’s a shame he can’t stop thinking about her, because she clearly despises him.

One minor indiscretion later and everything in Emily’s ordered world changes. The one person on her side appears to be Freddie but can she trust her former antagonist? And what will happen to her when she does?

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A great pick for Historical Romance fans and a wonderful release from this talented author.

I ADORED both Freddie and Emily, through and through! They both had challenges (she, an overbearing mother that never saw her...he, an aunt that deserved solitude, as well as an unspoken one he struggled with on his own), but they came together (in a SPECTACULAR way!) to become the family they each always needed, the couple they didn't expect (because others saw it, just... not... them), and a beautiful example of love trumping all. Their connection felt genuine, their love fantastic, their time with the little girl was priceless (she's precious!), and the moments these two shared, whether snarking at one another or clashing in a more physical sense 😉, are not to be forgotten.

❤️ Can't wait for readers to get their hands on this one next week because trust me you won't want to miss it! I can't wait for the next one and am clearing a spot on my TBR to await its arrival! 🙌

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About the author...

Ella Matthews lives and works in beautiful South Wales. When not thinking about handsome heroes she can be found walking along their coast with her husband and their two children (probably still thinking about heroes but at least pretending to be interested in everyone else).

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Much thanks to author Ella Matthews for pointing be in the direction of the NetGalley eARC for request. (THANKS!) Let it be known, the eARC was received for review, but the opinions expressed are entirely my own. This title releases NEXT WEEK, so mark your calendar, or preorder your copy today!

Until next time, remember, if it looks good... READ IT!

Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY to... (La)Crosse My Heart by Britney M. Mills - REVIEW!

Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY wishes are in order for the latest addition to the SWEET SPORTS KISSES 💋 series from author Britney M. Mills...

About the book...

He’s a pro on the field—but a disaster in front of a camera. She’s got one rule: no falling for clients.

Clark

I can dodge defenders and score from midfield, but stick a camera in front of me and I fall apart. After one brutal interview clip went viral, I’ve done everything I can to avoid the spotlight. Now my team’s bringing in some PR fixer to clean up my image.

Great. Just what I need.

Except the fixer turns out to be her.

Jessa Stratton—my best friend’s older sister, the girl who always rolled her eyes at me, and now the one person I’m definitely not allowed to fall for. Too bad my heart didn’t get the memo.

Jessa

I’ve worked hard to build my career helping athletes manage the media—and I follow one rule: never date a client.

So of course my next assignment is Clark Denton. My brother’s best friend. The guy who stole my car and brought it back looking like a disco ball.

But he’s not just the cocky player I remember. He’s focused, vulnerable, unexpectedly thoughtful… and I’m starting to see way too much good in him.

I just have to keep it professional. Easy, right?

Right?

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Brother's friend falling for the little sister, only this is many years after either were little, and the brother isn't there to actually prevent anything from happening. 😉

Don't get me wrong! Jessa is a professional, but she's had one REALLY LONG bad relationship that just ended (good riddance!), and the change of scenery that's brought her back to familiar territory isn't unwelcome; in fact, it was a choice, even if the client was unexpected. Clark is a serious athlete, but he needs more than just a pretty face, and warm heart to reach the next level in his sport. He needs to get out of his head when the cameras are turned on him, or he'll risk putting himself on the sidelines over a PR fail earlier in his career. Familiar faces can't hurt when it comes to sorting out both of their future paths, but what if they happened to (LA)CROSSE more than just professionally...and for the better?

Pardon the obvious wordplay there, I couldn't resist! 🙃 This was my first time reading a book in this series, but I must say, I rather enjoyed it! The characters were likable, and relatable. There was so much heart displayed in both our leads, I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite... seriously, don't make me do it! The story, while novella in length, was still long enough to carry my interest, and had enough backstory to get me into their world without a backward glance. While I can't say I know a lot about the sport, it wasn't written in technical terms that a non-player/fan wouldn't be able to follow, and in fact might spark some interest for others to learn more! 

The perfect chance for a weekend reading escape with plenty of other titles to explore should you desire more!

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About the author...

By day, Britney M. Mills is the wife to a builder and mom to five, but by night, she turns into an author, writing closed door romcom and sports romance.

A book lover, former college athlete, and Jane Austen fan, she crafts stories with the idea that anyone can find love.

When she's not writing, she spends time playing games with her kids, or shuttling them to and from their activities, watching Castle and Persuasion, or dreaming of future characters while she folds a mountain of laundry.

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Special thanks to author Britney M. Mills for the eARC for review and the chance to bring this title to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the series, or the author, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag yours today!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Rockstar Book Tours presents... UNDER THE NORMAN SKY by Marilyn Jeulin - EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY!

I am so excited to share the news that UNDER THE NORMAN SKY by Marilyn Jeulin is available now, and waiting for you to make your summer escape! ☀️ 

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book, be sure to check out all the details below. 

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a $10 Amazon GC and a signed copy of the book courtesy of Marilyn & Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, check out the giveaway info below.

 

Title: UNDER THE NORMAN SKY

Author: Marilyn Jeulin

Pub. Date: May 16, 2025

Publisher: Marilyn Jeulin

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 224

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon

Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited Membership!

Sébastien Lèfevre has been in love with his best friend, Victoria Garnot, since the moment she convinced him to give her her first kiss. He’s lived his life indulging her every whim. But when their careers lead them down two separate paths, Sébastien decides he’s done putting his heart at risk.
An Alpha in the kitchen but a beta in love, he pushes his feelings aside and climbs the ladder of success, becoming a lauded Executive Chef for Chez Armand in Mont St. Michel and earning two Michelin stars. He’s at the top of his game, but there’s still one thing he’s missing: Victoria.
Victoria has always put her training as a top chef ahead of everything, including love. It’s taken her six years to earn her first hard-fought Michelin star. But now that she has it, her life has changed so drastically that she doesn’t know who she is anymore without it.
Lost and without a plan, Victoria is approached by the only man who truly knows her: Sébastien. When he makes her an offer she can’t refuse, she accepts, though she wonders if they can keep things professional between them. Even more, she wonders if that’s what she really wants…or if what she really wants is Sébastien.

 

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“We’re closed,” I called from the kitchen, loud enough for whoever to hear me, before looking at the security camera.

I blinked in surprise at the unexpected visitor, Sébastien. Immediately, I stuck my head in the pass-through window that opened into the old front of the house. My heart flip-flopped. The traitor, I thought, patting my chest while trying to find the right words before addressing him.

“Sébastien!” I thought that was anticlimactic as I walked around the table, then through the double doors into the old dining area.

“Victoria,” Sébastien said, his severe expression not hiding the tension between us as he looked around the restaurant. His face was unreadable, and his eyes were guarded. For a few seconds, I mourned the ease that once existed between us, but the truth was that seeing him like this, out of the blue, brought back memories of my competitive side, which drove a wedge between us. Mainly my thickheaded way of always wanting to get ahead and crush the competition.

 

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About the author...

Born in the Wild West and raised in a tropical paradise, Marilyn has always had a thirst for a good story and adventure. She’s a huge fan of Anne Rice, Stephen King, & GRR Martin.

Mom of two boys, and wife to the Frenchman, Marilyn is also an avid gamer, who spends way too much time on Facebook and Instagram. 

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1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon GC & a signed paperback of UNDER THE NORMAN SKY, US Only.

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RRR presents... BOOKED FOR SUMMER by Kathryn Freeman - REVIEW!

Welcome back to another bookish day here at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers!

Today's blog tour guest comes to us via Rachel's Random Resources, and features THE PERFECT SUMMER ESCAPE from an author whose works we've previously shared right here on the site.  It's got all the charm of a Contemporary Romance, the laughs of a Romcom, the high society sitch's of a Billionaire Romance, and a healthy dose of spice!  Ladies and gents, let's get between the epages of today's book of choice...

Booked for Summer

by

Kathryn Freeman

About the book...

A love story she didn't see coming…

When book lover Jade Taylor applies to manage the Little Bay Book Shack on Nantucket Island over the summer, the last thing she needs is the distraction of billionaire resort owner, Liam Haven.

But things take an unexpected turn when Liam becomes Jade’s boss – a man who only reads contracts for pleasure…

In a bid to save the bookshop from being absorbed into the Haven resort, Jade is determined to teach Liam that there’s more to life than acquiring real estate. And if she can make him realise happily ever afters do exist, might she be able to save the island’s bookshop in the process?

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I was drawn in by the title because HELLO who doesn't love a quirky title with a bookish edge?  I dove into the story thanks to the cover because you've got to love the charm that's imbued in the setting, and the potential for sparks to fly between the two leads pictured.  You can just sense it!  I stayed for the story because I was definitely not disappointed!

From the moment we meet Jade, you just know that you're going to love her free spirited yet sensible self.  Okay, so I know that sounds like a contradiction, but what I mean is that she's definitely a free spirit, yet due to recent circumstances (like butt-head exes that aren't worth their weight in ANYTHING!), she's trying to change her ways.  A 3 month stint in a GORGEOUS setting as a bookstore manager by the sea....OMG.  Sounds like HEAVEN, and it totally translates from the page to the imagination.  *happy sigh*  Anywho, I was rooting for her the entire time.  She was finding her way, and, despite the bumps and misdirects, she was bound to discover her own personal happily-ever-after because she was just that person.  She never gave up.  She never let the fear of embarrassment hold her back from doing what she wanted, or discovering her future.  Liam was the typical billionaire mogul, and yet decidedly not.  He wasn't born into it; he built himself up from the ground to the yachts and hotels and real estate he now possesses.  What he doesn't have is a good relationship with relationships, and yet the unexpected acquaintance turned something more is occupying more of him brain, more of his time that he could have ever anticipated.  Will she turn his head enough to save the bookstore from ruin?  Can't spoil that surprise for you, but trust me when I say it's worth every moment!

A great addition to your summer reading list and a fun release from an author whose works we've grown to love!  Don't miss out on booking your summer with this delightful (and hot!) tale! 

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About the author...

A former pharmacist, Kathryn now writes romantic comedies. Feel good books that are sexy and sweet, funny yet heart-warming. Mr Right Across the Street won the RNA Award for Romantic Comedy in 2022.

With a husband who asks every Valentine’s Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), the romance in her own life is all in her head. Then again, his unstinting support of her career change proves love isn't always about hearts and flowers - and heroes come in many disguises.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... Too Hot To Handle by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. Today, we join Rachel's Random Resources for a stop along their current tour featuring the latest release from author Portia MacIntosh! You know the name, you know her work, and, if you're like me, you're ready for more. Well, today's "more" is reader ready and fan approved, so let's get down to business! Today's featured title is...

Too Hot To Handle

by

Portia MacIntosh

About the book...

One bachelorette party. One stag do. One double-booked villa and only one way to decide who gets it: a competition.

Workaholic Molly is buzzing when her best friend tells her she’s getting married. As maid of honour Molly can’t wait for the perfect bachelorette party in Spain. What could be better than a week in a stunning villa? Sun, sea, cocktails and gossiping – and best of all, no boys allowed. But when the hens arrive they discover that they are not alone. The villa has been accidentally double booked by a group of stags who make it very clear they’re not leaving!

It’s a disaster, and no one wants to give up their place in paradise. Attempts at compromising fail instantly, so their only option is to have a winner takes all competition. Battle lines are drawn and it is girls v boys - but will the competition be too hot to handle?

As their rivalry heats up, and Molly finds herself gravitating towards stag Travis, it’s clear that he’s enjoying the attention - but Molly can’t let herself get distracted, and under no circumstances can she fall for the enemy.

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This book had me from the start! 

The moment that we met Molly, I knew we were gonna be friends, well, in the epages at least. ☺️ She has a kind heart, but she's no doormat. She was squashed in love by the dastardly Dean (what, an a*&hat!), given a bowl full of laughs inadvertently thanks to a run in with the odious Mark (OMG, I wanted to smack him SO BAD, though she was no shrinking violet), and still her heart asked for more when it felt stirred. Grant it, the moment it does is rather inopportune, but at least it hasn't given up on her or her on it. 😉 From the break up to the engagement party, the hen do to the I do, Molly has ups, downs, and in-betweens, but by book's end, she'll get her chance. Just you wait and READ! 

A great addition to this author's ever growing body of works, and a wonderful pick for your next weekend reading escape! If you're a romcom fan, this is definitely a title that should be on your TBR!

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 30 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Grey's Promotions presents... 🍀 SHAMROCK KISSES 💋 by Serena Pier - COVER REVEAL!

 

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. Today, we've got another bookish post (this time thanks to the folks at Grey's Promotions) full of revelation type delight aiming to tantalize the eyes, and increase your TBR. Are you game? Do you feel LUCKY? 🍀 Well then, get ready to feast your peepers on this little beauty, bringing holiday romance to a whole new time of the year...

☘️ Shamrock Kisses 💋 

High Five Novella series, Book 3

by

Serena Pier 

Releasing January 9, 2025

About the book...

Am I going to get lucky? Maybe if the hunky nerd I met yesterday takes me up on my invite to attend High Five's St. Paddy's Day party ...

Rachel Wagner, who's sworn off dating apps, is the last single one in her friend group. Focused on running her thriving cleaning business in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the thirty-one-year-old is caught off guard when she stumbles upon a bearded nerd while cleaning her biggest client's lake house.

Patrick Nowak, a reclusive cat-loving hacker, prefers code to conversation and planned to spend the St. Patrick's Day weekend out of Chicago enjoying a digital detox at his friend's lake house. But when Rachel, a confident brunette who seems way out of his league, invites him to a local bar's St. Paddy's party, his anxiety just might prevent him from taking her up on the offer.

In a game of attraction and vulnerability, neither of them is prepared for just how much their lives can change in a day.

(This is Book #3 in an interconnected series. It is encouraged, but not essential, to read Santa's Coming and Cupid's Shot before reading Shamrock Kisses.) Romance Tropes: Instant Connection, Strangers to Lovers, Small Town, Holiday Romance, Younger Man, Nerdy MMC

Preorder your copy today!

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Meet the author...

Writing under the pen name, Serena Pier is a wine lover, coffee snob & wife. With Midwestern roots, her stories are primarily set in and around Chicago. Serena is deeply fascinated by power dynamics; her stories always explore unequal social status. 

 

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Special thanks to Grey's Promotions and author Serena Pier for the chance to bring this reveal to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this series or her other works, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is set to release January 9th, 2025, so mark your calendar or preorder your copy today!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... You Had Me At Chateau by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!

Bringing you the bookish fun with another Rachel's Random Resources tour! This time around we've the latest romcom from author Portia MacIntosh that's giving you the holiday feels along with the bookish characters we adore! Ladies and gents, today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

You Had Me At Chateau

by

Portia MacIntosh

About the book...

Romantic comedy writer Amber Page is stuck in a rut.

After her editor tells her she needs to "up the spice" in her books (literally Amber's worst nightmare...), she is at a crossroads of what to do with her career.

When the opportunity arises to go on a writer's retreat at an exclusive château in the beautiful French Alps, Amber reluctantly agrees, hoping a change of scenery will help with inspiration.

While she tries and fails to spice up her writing - with the unhelpful guidance of the eccentric romance writers at the château - she meets two leading men who cause her own real-life romantic comedy to unfold...

A laugh-out-loud love triangle, forced proximity romantic comedy from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh.

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Calling all romance fans!  Here's the latest release from an author you know, and love, that's just begging to be added to your TBR!

This time around we've got bookish characters, writers actually, who end up at a retreat trying to crack their writer's block. Well, it's not so much a block as a need for inspiration. She needs to spice things up, and he needs to add something to appeal to a broader audience. Together, they could be phenomenal, but the course of love never did run smooth, and everyone loves a good triangle when it comes to relationships, right? Umm, okay, so not EVERYONE, but let's just say, here, it keeps it interesting 😉, and makes you keep turning pages to see how it all plays out. 

So pack your bags, and get ready to wile away the weekend on your own retreat filled with laughs, love, and the potential for that ever sought happily-ever-after!

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About the author...

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... Christmas Ever After by Jaimie Admans - REVIEW!

Today, we're staying in our winter wonderland mindset with another holiday themed title that takes us to the holly jolly side of Ever After Street. That's right! Time for another addition to author Jaimie Admans' series, and it's a great pick for your upcoming holiday reading season... whether you're picking pumpkins, or hanging mistletoe.  Ladies and gents, let's get between the epages  of today's ebook of choice...

Christmas Ever After

by

Jaimie Admans

Boldwood Books 

A picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but Franca Andrews has never felt more miserable. With business far from bustling, she needs a Christmas miracle to keep her beloved nutcracker shop open... But there’s one man standing in her way - expert snow globe maker Raff Dardenne.

Dardenne Snow Globes have a magical reputation for bringing lovers together, a myth that Raff continues to exploit, much to Franca’s annoyance! But this Christmas their shops are pitted against each other and only one gets to stay on Ever After Street. Franca doesn't know how her handmade nutcrackers are ever going to compete with Raff's magical snow globes, especially at the most magical time of the year!

Franca’s determined to prove Raff’s business is built on lies. But when disaster strikes, and she’s left unable to make anything, she needs help. It’s just very frustrating that the only person offering is her gorgeous, annoying, nemesis himself!

As these two enemies get to know each other, Franca discovers another side to Raff – kind, caring and funny. . But unless she can prove that his magical snow globes can’t really match true lovers together, she’s going to lose everything…

But maybe it's not too late for them to put aside their differences and find some Christmas magic of their own?

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Speaking of mistletoe...

...an annual town event featuring this holiday kissing staple created quite the opening number for our leading lady... and not in any of the ways she would have hoped! Her crush was crushed,  metaphorically and emotionally (though that didn't last long because he's an absolute a**hat!). Her immediate hopes and dreams, smashed like so many candy canes for a round of hot cocoa. Her ire was raised as was the watch count on her five minutes of fame...because who can resist a proverbial train wreck especially when it's someone else's and not their own... and to top it all off, she requires a trip to the hospital too, leaving her with physical mementos of a time she wished she could forget. Yes,  Franca was having a less than ideal start to the holiday season, and with the uphill battle to keep her shop open into the new year, she definitely didn't need any new challenges... like a change in heart over a certain snow globe maker whose business is also on the chopping block. Tis the season for goodwill toward men, but here's going our gal can pull a Christmas miracle of her own!

Ah yes. From the awkward meet cute that wasn't meant to be and yet SO was to the chance at happily-ever-after that's being dangled before them, you'll get into the competitive nature of their relationship, whilst counting the moments until one or the other sees the forest for the Christmas trees. 🎄 It's got humor and charm, whimsy and wonder, and enough holiday cheer to infuse you with the joy of the season long before it even arrives. Take a chance on this great series as we venture into this holiday diversion we didn't know we were waiting for!

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About the author...

Jaimie Admans is the bestselling author of several romantic comedies – including The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane and The Chateau of Happily-Ever-Afters. She lives in South Wales and was previously published by HQ Digital. Her new work for Boldwood, The Ever After Street Series, is based on the magical world of fairytales, the first title of which will be released in Spring 2023.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you, and for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!