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!

Rockstar Book Tours presents... PUCKED OVER by Beth Anderson - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Thrilled to be hosting a spot on the PUCKED OVER by Beth Anderson Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. It's a Spicy Sports Romance that'll definitely warm up those cold winter nights 😉.  Check out my review, the rest of the tour, and make sure to enter the giveaway for your chance to win!

 

PUCKED OVER, a Sweet and Spicy Hockey Romance

Author: Beth Anderson

Pub. Date: December 16, 2024

Publisher: Full Tilt Romance

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 247

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/PUCKED-OVER

Stephen Sloan thought he was on top of the world. He's young, he's handsome, he's a star NHL player, and a millionaire to boot. He's got it all- including a girlfriend cheating on him with their entire apartment building.

Olivia Murray thought she was happy. She loves her job as a 911 dispatcher, she loves her boyfriend, Stan, and she loves the new makeover she got done just for their anniversary. But Stan loves sleeping with the new neighbor.

Stephen and Olivia have both been betrayed by the people they loved. When a chance encounter brings them together, will it be something special? Or will they just get pucked over by love once again?

 

 

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From the quirky and cute cover to the chance for these two to make something memorable happen, my time between the epages felt well spent. 😌 

When we first meet our leads, they're in dire straits, or at least their love lives are in dire straits. He's just had his proposal plans turned into a risqué circus, and she had her heart stepped on like it was yesterday's doggy business. Did they take it lying down? Heck to the no! He makes strides to clear out his life, and she takes her dolled up self out for a well deserved dinner. I'll leave you to discover what occurred between the dump and the resurrection because you'll be rooting for them both, even as you wish their hearts were in better hands. By book's end, they've changed their fortunes and have some very spicy memories to boot, but could they make it something more? I mean their hearts are battered and bruised, but love has its own agenda, and sometimes the right one comes along at the most unexpected time. 

A great pick for Sports Romance or Contemporary Romance fans who don't mind some spice in their stories, and love memorable characters you'd love to call friend. It's got the heat and the heart; what better way to call it a day?

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

1/13/2025	Fire and Ice	Interview/IG Post
1/13/2025	caitlins_reads_and_reviews	Guest Post/IG Post/TikTok Post
1/14/2025	Introvert Booklover	Guest Post
1/14/2025	Two Chicks on Books	Guest Post/IG Post/TikTok Post
1/15/2025	Daily Waffle	Excerpt
1/15/2025	rolo_the_book_lover-	IG Post/TikTok Post
1/16/2025	Mybookslooksad	Review/IG Post
1/16/2025	Books With a Chance	Review/IG Post
1/17/2025	A Blue Box Full of Books	IG Post/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post
1/17/2025	@callistoscalling	IG Review

Week Two:

1/20/2025	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	Review/IG Post
1/20/2025	@alexandriavwilliams_	IG Review
1/21/2025	@jodysbookishhaven	Review/IG Post
1/21/2025	foxingontheedges	Review/IG Post
1/22/2025	@danalovesbooks	Review/IG Post
1/22/2025	More Books please blog	Review/IG Post
1/23/2025	@lexijava	IG Review/TikTok Post
1/23/2025	@thepageladies	IG Review/TikTok Post
1/24/2025	@gymaholicbookworm	IG Review/TikTok Post
1/24/2025	Country Mamas With Kids	Review/IG Post

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

ATTENTION READERS! 🍀 SHAMROCK KISSES 💋 by Serena Pier is now LIVE!

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. Today, we've got a fresh look at a NEW RELEASE available now (thanks to the folks at Grey's Promotions) overflowing with feels to tantalize, and increase your TBR. Feeling LUCKY? 🍀 FABULOUS because today's featured title is bringing holiday romance to a whole new time of the year...

☘️ Shamrock Kisses 💋

High Five Novella series, Book 3

by

Serena Pier

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

 Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

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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 release blitz 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 AVAILABLE NOW, so grab your copy at your favorite online retailer today.

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

Do YOU feel lucky?: 🍀 SHAMROCK KISSES 💋 by Serena Pier - REVIEW!

Happy 2025 to you and yours!

Here's hoping that you had a wonderful night, said adieu to 2024, and are ready to blast into this next set of 365 days.  If not, no worries...one day at a time is perfectly fine.  Anywho, I'm kicking my site's new year off with a bang in the literary sense of the word...as in I'm featuring a review of a Spicy Romance novella from a holiday themed series that's a perfect indulgence for an afternoon quickie.  *ahem*  Ladies and gents, let's get between the epages of today's featured title COMING SOON to a retailer of your choosing...

☘️ 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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It's short, it's sweet (at times), it's sassy, it's spicy (whew!).

It starts with a great circle of friends looking out for each other, and open to love, and stumbles into an unexpected (even if predicted by the story series!) instant connection with someone that is truly amazing.  Am I talking about him or her?  Great question because honestly, it's BOTH of them.  I love how Rachel was her own person without apology.  She loved her friends, was proud of her accomplishments but not boastful, clear about where she came from and what she was looking for, and ready to take life by the horns. Grant it, she didn't expect Patrick to pop up out of nowhere, but she didn't run from the opportunity, but towards it with her eyes wide open.  Patrick was that perfect package of nerdy yet cool, sweet and shy yet ready for anything, easily took instruction, but just as easily could handle the reins.  He had a past, but was open about it.  He had brains, but wasn't showy.  He planned, but not to the extent that something new would throw everything into disarray.  They both knew how to treat friends, as well as potential significant others...and their connection was JUST RIGHT!

Despite not having read the prior releases, I loved the holiday angle, and the supposed magic of the High Five locale.  The town sounded great, but the people even more so, especially how they have each other's backs, and want the best for each other.  The sparkage after their first meeting was just right, and while things certainly heat up, it keeps a good pace for the story.  I'm not usually one for novellas simply because they leave me wanting more...story...but this one was a great fit for someone looking for an afternoon escape, or other someone's having a hard time quieting their mind for longer expeditions between the pages.

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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 title to you, as well as the ecopy for review. (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... A Duke of One's Own by Emma Orchard - REVIEW!

Ladies and gents, it's time to catch up with Rachel's Random Resources as we help shine the bookish spotlight on a new Historical Romance title ready and waiting for you! Word to the wise, it's a little more scandalous than usual, but don't judge a book by its spice alone.... for you must consider the story! Today's ebook of choice and blog tour guest is...

A Duke of One's Own

by

Emma Orchard

About the book...

Summer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...

Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called ‘friend’ invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined. So when a mysterious stranger offers help, she accepts, not realising their encounter will turn her life upside down.

Later that summer, Georgiana is invited to attend a house party at an infamous castle in Yorkshire. The gathering is a loosely veiled effort to arrange a marriage for the Duke of Northriding, who desperately needs an heir. Duke Gabriel Mauleverer has a terrible reputation as a rake, and Georgiana is happy to be a guest purely for the entertainment, but upon arrival, she is shocked to discover that the Duke is none other than the stranger who rescued her weeks earlier.

As the other ladies vie for the Duke’s attention, Georgiana is desperate to avoid their shocking secret getting out. But she finds herself caught, unable to avoid Gabriel’s gaze. Are they a threat to each other? Or could they be the answer to each other’s greatest desires?

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Do you like your Historical Romance with a healthy dose of spice? Well then, you've come to the right pantry! 😉 

I admit, I was actually surprised by the amount of said spice, but still found the story delightful. Georgiana is a character you can't help but love. I mean, who didn't want to spread their wings and get stung in the process at some point in their lives... am I right? Such are the results of her adventure into an unsupervised party with A LOT more going on than silly gossip flying! Flames are fed, desires played out, and futures tainted with the afterglow of the night... but not all is lost. Some things were held on to, and some acquaintances may prove to be more than anticipated in times to come. Let's just say that it often proves that we find what we need in lieu of what we want when we stop looking. 

All in all, a fun romp through the time period, and a great addition to the genre. True, it's spicier than some I've read, but there's still the appropriately scandalous reaction to a bared ankle... and who can resist setting the ton all a twitter!

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About the author...

Emma Orchard is the author of several well-reviewed regency romance novels published by Allison & Busby. In her other life she is a literary agent. Her first book with Boldwood is a raunchy romp set in Regency London.

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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. 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!

BOOK SPOTLIGHT on... Surprisingly Us by Erin Hawkins!

Looking for your next read? Fan of Contemporary Romance and opposites attract? Well then, KEEP READING because I think you just struck INSPIRATION GOLD! Coming to you today via Literally Yours PR, I'm shining the BOOK SPOTLIGHT on a NEW RELEASE title that you don't want to miss!

A fake relationship between childhood friends has a reformed playboy and determined dancer wondering if opposites really do attract...

 

Surprisingly Us

by

Erin Hawkins

About the book...

Colette

I’ve spent the last eighteen years of my life living and breathing dancing, there’s been no time for anything else. Now, as a seasoned member of The City Ballet, my goal of becoming a principal dancer is within reach. But in order to land a pivotal lead role, the choreographer wants more passion and emotion in my dancing. The problem? My lack of experience with relationships and love. The solution? I need to start dating, if only as research for the coveted role.

I’m used to drilling footwork. Repetition. Muscle-memory. But how can I practice dating?

I never imagined Rhys Spencer, my childhood friend and notorious ladies’ man, would be the answer.

Rhys

I’ve only come back to NYC to claim my trust fund, but being faced with losing control of my parents’ legacy foundation to my cousin and rival has me rethinking my plans. Though my reputation as a ladies’ man paints me in an unfavorable light with the foundation board and has me desperate to change my ways, if only temporarily.

My childhood friend, Colette Davenport, is the perfect fake girlfriend. She’s talented, gracious, and stunning. With her on my arm, I’ll have no problem convincing the board I’m the right man for the position. Everyone is shocked by the pairing of the sweet, yet determined ballet dancer and a tattooed bad boy with a BIG reputation.

When the competition intensifies, and I blindside Colette with a new proposal, things start to heat up. Soon, I’m on my knees for a different reason and I’m breaking all our rules.

With every kiss, every touch, I’m even more desperate to have her. To keep her for myself. I never want our arrangement to end, and no one is more surprised than me.

Surprisingly Us, an all-new must-read, spicy rom-com from bestselling author Erin Hawkins is now available!

 

Start reading today!

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For more information about Erin Hawkins and her books, visit her website: https://authorerinhawkins.com

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

REVIEW starring... Anyone But The Billionaire by Sarah L Hudson

Time to add some SPICE to your February reading list as we feature a steamy release via Boldwood Books you won't want to miss!  It is the month of love after all...so get your wish list ready, as we dive between the epages of today's Rachel's Random Resources guest and ebook of choice...

Anyone But The Billionaire 

by 

Sarah L Hudson 

Boldwood Books

About the book... 

A steamy, hilarious read! Perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn and Penny Reid. 

What happens when a New York City playboy, a Southern spitfire, and a hairless cat walk into a coffee shop? 

Self-made mogul Chase Moore is a charming hound dog with a hairless cat and a family business to save.

He was fine being the spare to the heir until the family's billion-dollar business threatens to go belly-up.

Now Chase will need more than his rakish good looks to fight his father for control.

Powerhouse marketing guru Campbell King returns to Texas and launches her own company after being chewed up and spat out by the city that never sleeps,

One phone call makes all the difference when a suave and sexy male voice offers her the chance to redeem herself and help him save his swanky Manhattan store.

When the sexy redhead finally runs into her new billionaire boss, they’re both in for a shock.

But there’s no way Campbell is dating the boss. In fact, anyone but the billionaire would be better…

Previously published as A Little Moore Action by Sara L Hudson. 

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Seriously, this one has the HUMOR and INNUENDOS going from the word go... not to mention the windows ALL fogged up!

Don't believe me?  Would you believe that a 20/30-something straight male is sitting in a park with a hairless pussy cat in his jacket, while ordering flannel shirts to keep him warmer and give him some cred?  The cat not the man because he is definitely ALL man...*ahem*...but back to those jokes, the cat is the result of an ended relationship (she cheated, he kept the cat), and he named it...Mike Hunt.  I know what you're thinking...where's the joke?  Try saying the name in your head a few times and remembering the type of animal, even the breed of animal it is.  Go ahead...I'll wait...and remember, if you're in public, the blush may cause questions!  (LOL!)  Anywho...

All joking and jokes aside, though they are aplenty and come from every angle, the story underneath all the steam is top notch.  He's trying to prove himself and make a point with "dear old dad" (said VERY sarcastically), while saving the family legacy, his sister's future, and his pride.  She's made a name in the business, but growing it further requires new clients, and this is a VERY BIG client she couldn't pass up... while leaving her past in the past.  They can keep their attraction under control, right?  I mean, they are business people, know how to play the game, know when to pursue or pull out...and I'm dropping that line of questioning now because it's getting risqué.  Chase and Campbell are a powerful duo, both in and out of the board room, and watching the sparks fly, the tension build, and their business personas battle with their emotional wildfire was too much fun!  Especially when they get the better of Stan...or even Denise...or anyone else that tries to cross their path with anything other than a team player attitude because they are in it to win it...and if lines get blurred a bit along the way, so be it! (Note to readers... they most definitely blur!)

Come for the story, stay for the laughter, and watch if you're reading by the windows because there's definitely a steam factor that won't be ignored!

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About the author... 

Sara L Hudson is a bestselling romantic comedy author of several books including the out-of-this world Space Series featuring the men and women of NASA and their hilarious and panty-melting happily-ever-afters. 

She lives in Houston with her two kids and NASA engineer husband and spends most of her time laughing at inappropriate jokes and making social situations awkward. 

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the publisher 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 this month, 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!