BLOG TOUR: A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Natalie Caña for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: A Dish Best Served Hot (Vega Family Love Stories #2)

Author: Natalie Caña

Published by: MIRA

Released: October 31, 2023

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Synopsis: Santiago "Saint" Vega gets a second shot at love with Lola León, but when duty to his family forces him to do something she'll never forgive, will everything he's built come crumbling down?

Years ago, Saint walked away from the girl he loved to fulfill his duty. Now he’s struggling to build bridges between his drifting family, take on more responsibilities at his uncle’s construction company, figure out why his daughter refuses to talk at school and curtail his mischievous abuelo’s escalating pranks. Then she walks back into his life.

Social justice advocate Lola León has returned to Humboldt Park for two to help care for her dear abuelo and to serve the community center she loved, particularly the shelter for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youths. When she finds out that the Vegas are responsible for endangering both, she is more than ready to go to war—even if the boy she never forgot is standing at the front of the battlefield.

Neither of them expects to become allies in saving the shelter, helping Saint’s daughter or ending the decades-long feud between their grandfathers. They definitely don’t expect all of their old feelings to come rushing back. As Saint and Lola enter combat, they can’t help but wonder where the other’s true allegiance lies, and whether they’ll win these battles only to lose each other. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was cute. I had a good time reading this. I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one.

It has a second chance romance, which is a trope I enjoy.

Lola is a character not to be messed with. She is strong and gives Saint a run for his money.

This was a fun read!

Natalie Caña loves to incorporate her you’ll-never-believe-what-just-happened-to-me personal experiences, enthusiasm for telenovela tomfoolery, and love for her Latinx culture into creating funny, heartfelt, and just a little bit over-the-top contemporary romances for characters who look and sound like her. A Proposal They Can't Refuse is her debut novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña! Thank you to MIRA and Natalie Caña for letting me be a part of the tour. This is a cute one to add to your TBR.

BLOG TOUR: The Last Close Call by Laura Griffin

 I'm really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Last Close Call by Laura Griffin! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Laura Griffin for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Last Close Call

Author: Laura Griffin

Published by: Berkley

Released: October 24, 2023

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Synopsis: A talented genetic analyst and a detective who's haunted by an elusive cold case team up in the new standalone romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But the pressure of police cases left her burned out, and she's shifted her focus to helping adoptees find their biological parents.

Austin detective Jack Bruner has spent his career successfully tracking down vicious criminals--with the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist, a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. When the latest two victims come to light, Jack sees his target is escalating his violent behavior--and only with Rowan's help does he stand a chance of cracking this case.

Moved by Jack's dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out, Rowan agrees to help. When her ground-breaking DNA research sheds new light on the criminal's background and helps them zero in on a search radius, Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who's growing bolder the longer he evades the law. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this one! I loved the genealogy angle, because that's something that I just find really interesting.

This story was really fast-paced and it kept my interest throughout. I liked our two characters of Rowan and Jack. They made a good team.

Rowan has a really interesting job and I really enjoyed it playing such a big part of the story.

I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one.

 Laura Griffin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five books and novellas. She is a two-time RITA Award winner, as well as the recipient of the Daphne du Maurier Award.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Last Close Call by Laura Griffin! Thank you to Berkley and Laura Griffin for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should definitely add to your TBR.

BLOG TOUR: Wyoming Proud by Diana Palmer

I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Wyoming Proud by Diana Palmer! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Canary Street Press and Diana Palmer for letting me be a part of the tour.

 

 

Title: Wyoming Proud (Wyoming Men #12)

Author: Diana Palmer

Published by: Canary Street Press

Released: October 24, 2023

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Synopsis: A sudden romance leads to betrayal and a shocking secret…

It takes one night for Erianne Mitchell to fall heart-first for dashing architect Ty Mosby. They work together and have friends in common—and a searing attraction that seems far too good to last.

But when a devastating mistake tears them apart, Erianne flees to Wyoming with a secret, one she hopes Ty never discovers. She did nothing wrong, and she’ll never ask Ty to forgive her. She'll support herself…and the baby growing inside her. How can she be with a man who doesn’t trust her?

Ty knows exactly what he’s lost and he’ll do anything to beg for her forgiveness and win back her trust. When he finds her, she’s just as proud as he remembers. Is it too late for him to make amends…or is destiny about to test them in an even bigger way? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I'm always a sucker for some romance. This was full of drama, and I had a lot of fun reading it. I'm not always the biggest fan of unexpected pregnancy. It just adds that extra layer of stress.

Erianne and Ty had a lot of things to work through. Their relationship was one that didn't come easy. I liked reading their story.

 

The prolific author of more than one hundred books, Diana Palmer got her start as a newspaper reporter. A New York Times bestselling author and voted one of the top ten romance writers in America, she has a gift for telling the most sensual tales with charm and humor. Diana lives with her family in Cornelia, Georgia.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Wyoming Proud by Diana Palmer! Thank you to Canary Street Press and Diana Palmer for letting me be a part of the Blog Tour. If you like romance, then you should check this one out!

BLOG TOUR: Sweeten the Deal by Katie Shepard

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Sweeten the Deal by Katie Shepard! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Katie Shepard for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Sweeten the Deal

Author: Katie Shepard

Published by: Berkley

Released: October 17, 2023

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Synopsis: She's lonely, rich, and ten years too young for him—but she’s also his "sugar daddy," and they couldn't have less in common. Opposites attract in this charming new romance by Katie Shepard.
 
MBA student Caroline Sedlacek knows her personal balance sheet is a little lopsided. On the asset side, at twenty-two she’s got an NCAA trophy, a great education...and the two million dollars she unexpectedly inherited. Liabilities? She's never had friends, a boyfriend, or any life experiences away from the tennis court or the classroom. She'd love to invest herself in everything else, but "everything else" never came easily for her.
 
In the ten years since he left art school as a vaunted prodigy, Adrian Landry has won shows and major prizes—and done his best to shed his reputation as a pretty man who makes pretty paintings. Though currently broke and sleeping off a bad break-up on his college roommate’s couch, he knows this is the chance to get his life back on track at thirty-three—he just needs the money to find a new gallery.

When Adrian’s roommate lists him on a thinly veiled escort site, Caroline is not the patron he expected. She’s way too young, way too naive, and loudly uninterested in having sex with him. Instead, they’re both going to get exactly what they want: a little culture on her side, and a lot of cash on his. Aside from their sugar baby arrangement, they’ve got nothing in common. But as they reel from the symphony to the Haymarket, they learn that what they want and what they need might be two very different things. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a cute book. It was the perfect thing to fit between all my thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. I wasn't sure what I was going to think of it at first. The synopsis presents an interesting arrangement between Caroline and Adrian, but the more I read of their story, the more I enjoyed it.

This was fun! I had a good time reading this. I really enjoyed seeing the growth of Caroline and Adrian's relationship.

I could see a lot of people liking this one.

 Katie Shepard studied Soviet history and worked in human rights law before burning way—way out—and achieved professional tranquility as a simple country bankruptcy lawyer. She lives in Texas with her husband, kids, and elderly rescue cat, but is often found hiking in the Rocky Mountains or the virtual woods of Thedas.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Sweeten the Deal by Katie Shepard! Thank you to Berkley and Katie Shepard for letting me be a part of the tour. This one should definitely be added to your reading list!

BLOG TOUR: The Roaring Days of Zora Lily by Noelle Salazar

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Roaring Days of Zora Lily by Noelle Salazar! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Noelle Salazar for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Roaring Days of Zora Lily

Author: Noelle Salazar

Published by: MIRA

Released: October 3, 2023

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Synopsis: The discovery of a hidden label on a famous gown unearths the story of a talented young seamstress in this glittering novel of family, love, ambition, and self discovery by the USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls.

2023, The Smithsonian's National Museum of American A costume conservator is preparing an exhibition featuring movie costumes from the 1920s to present day. As she gingerly places a gown once worn by Greta Garbo on a mannequin, she discovers another name hidden beneath the designer's label, leaving her to wonder—who is Zora Lily?

1924, Poverty-stricken Zora Hough spends her days looking after her younger siblings while sewing up holes and fixing hems for clients to bring in extra money, working her fingers to the bone just to survive. But at night, as she lies in the bed she shares with one of her three sisters, she secretly dreams of becoming a designer like Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.

When her best friend gets a job dancing in a club downtown, Zora is lured in by her stories of music, glittering dresses and boys. She follows her friend to the underground speakeasies that are at once exciting and frightening—with smoke hanging in the air, alcohol flowing despite Prohibition, couples dancing in a way that makes Zora blush and a handsome businessman named Harley. It’s a world she has only ever imagined, and one with connections that could lead her to the life she's always dreamed of. But as Zora's ambition is challenged by tragedy and duty to her family, she'll learn that dreams come with a cost. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this one! I liked the time period of the 1920's. I also loved getting to know Zora. The place and circumstances that she lived in made a great story.

I also really liked the idea of discovering the woman behind the name. We first meet Zora as a name on a tag, but throughout the story we discover the person Zora really was.

I can see a lot of people enjoying this one. The time period of the 1920's will be sure to draw many a reader in. The fashion and parties mixed with real life just make for a really great read.

 Noelle Salazar is the USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she's been a Navy recruit, a medical assistant, an NFL cheerleader and always a storyteller. When she’s not writing, she can be found dodging raindrops and daydreaming of her next book. Noelle lives in Bothell, Washington, with her family.

 

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Roaring Days of Zora Lily by Noelle Salazar! Thank you to MIRA and Noelle Salazar for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should definitely check out!

BLOG TOUR: Unleashed Holiday by Victoria Schade

I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Unleashed Holiday by Victoria Schade! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Victoria Schade for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

 

Title: Unleashed Holiday

Author: Victoria Schade

Published by: Berkley

Released: September 26, 2023

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Synopsis: When an old rival reappears right before the holidays, a professional dog trainer must decide if the melting frost between them can make up for their ruff past, from the USA Today bestselling author of Dog Friendly .

Chelsea Higgins is doing just fine. She’s heading into the holidays at the helm of a thriving dog training business, and she’s got a mellow senior dog at home to keep her warm at the end of the day. What more could she need? Enter certified gym bro Andrew Chelsea’s former nemesis, and now the newest neighbor in her business complex, who also wants to expand into the vacant space Chelsea’s been eyeing for months. Who cares if it’s the season of joy? Let the turf war begin.

When an unfortunate (and literal) run-in with Andrew’s lawless dog leaves Chelsea with a bum wrist, the two strike a Andrew will help Chelsea rehab the injury if she’ll work with him to train his adorably uncivilized boxer.

Their typical bickering soon turns to bantering, and Chelsea finds herself inexplicably drawn to the man she thought she had nothing in common with. As she gets to know Andrew and his parents, she realizes she needs to refocus on her own family, especially with a milestone Christmas speeding toward them. But Chelsea can't help wondering if she and Andrew are training for keeps, or if this unexpected Christmas gift is just too good to be true. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This is doggone cute! I'm sorry, I had to do it.

As soon as I saw the cover for this one and read the synopsis, I knew I had to read the whole thing. I love dogs! I must read the books with puppies! 

This is also a Christmas book, so that added another layer of fun.

I enjoyed seeing Chelsea and Andrew's story. They started from a ruff (too good to pass up + they used it in the synopsis) spot and got all the way to puppy love.

This book was just cute and a fun time. It's a win for dog lovers and holiday readers. I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one.

 

 Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and speaker. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, her dogs Millie and Olive, and the occasional foster pup.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Unleashed Holiday by Victoria Schade! Thank you to Berkley and Victoria Schade for letting me be a part of this fun tour! If you like dogs and Christmas, then this one should definitely be added to your list.

BLOG TOUR: The Takedown by Carlie Walker

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Takedown by Carlie Walker! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Carlie Walker for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Takedown

Author: Carlie Walker

Published by: Berkley

Released: October 3, 2023

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Synopsis: An undercover CIA agent is sent home to investigate her sister's criminal fiancé but the last thing she expects is to fall in love with his bodyguard along the way in this sexy romantic comedy.

It’s been a long time since Sydney Swift has gone home. An unrelentingly successful CIA field officer, she has spent the last three years pretending to be someone — anyone — other than herself.

But this year, the festive season is coming with some added surprises. Sydney’s beloved little sister has just announced that she’s engaged to Johnny Jones, the heir of an organized crime dynasty. With her built-in cover and her best-in-class reputation, Sydney is approached by the FBI as their way to infiltrate the Jones family at last.

Sydney has until Christmas to gather enough evidence on Johnny to take him down before he pulls off his most dangerous heist yet, all without losing her sister forever. But she hasn’t counted on the challenge of pulling this off right under her family’s nose or the complications of a romantic entanglement with Johnny’s handsome friend and bodyguard, Nick. Sydney always gets her man — but this time love is a target she can’t afford to miss. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This book was a whole lot of fun! The premise of this really hooked me. I knew that it was exactly the kind of story that would just be a good time to read. It had romance, humor, and action.

I could see a lot of people enjoying this one. It's one that you can easily fly through. 

I really enjoyed the story in this. Syndney was really fun to follow. I really enjoyed all the stereotypical baddies that she encountered. Then there was the awkwardness of the criminal being her sister's fiance.

The only thing I can say is that this was fun. I'd recommend it.

 Carlie Walker attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she first majored in Peace, War and Defense, a feeder program for intelligence services—before realizing that she is way too anxious to be a spy. Having gone on to study at Oxford University and at City, University of London, she worked briefly in publishing before becoming the bestselling author of seven books for children and young adults. She has a registered 250-pound dead lift, volunteers in a cat shelter, and used to spend her Saturdays practicing Krav Maga. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their American dingo.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Takedown by Carlie Walker! Thank you to Berkley and Carlie Walker for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you don't want to miss.