BLOG TOUR: My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle

 I am very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle. I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Park Row and Kimberly Belle for letting me be a part of the tour. The paperback copy doesn't release until March 8, 2022, but I believe the digital copies will be out December 28, 2022.

Title: My Darling Husband

Author: Kimberly Belle

Published by: Park Row

Released: March 8, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: Bestselling author of DEAR WIFE and THE MARRIAGE LIE, Kimberly Belle returns with her most heart-pounding thriler to date, as a masked home invader reveals the cracks in a marriage.   

Everyone is about to know what her husband isn’t telling her… 

Jade and Cam Lasky are by all accounts a happily married couple with two adorable kids, a spacious home and a rapidly growing restaurant business. But their world is tipped upside down when Jade is confronted by a masked home invader. As Cam scrambles to gather the ransom money, Jade starts to wonder if they’re as financially secure as their lifestyle suggests, and what other secrets her husband is keeping from her.

Cam may be a good father, a celebrity chef and a darling husband, but there’s another side he’s kept hidden from Jade that has put their family in danger. Unbeknownst to Cam and Jade, the home invader has been watching them and is about to turn their family secrets into a public scandal.

With riveting twists and a breakneck pace, My Darling Husband is an utterly compelling thriller that once again showcases Kimberly Belle's exceptional talent for domestic suspense. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I am always up for a thriller, and My Darling Husband caught me with that synopsis. It just sounded so terrifying. A masked intruder breaking into your home, holding you captive, and then demanding a ransom for your husband. It's the stuff of nightmares. You always think you're safe in your home, but what happens when you're not?

This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I was turning pages from start to finish. I had to know what was going on, what was going to happen, was Jade and her kids going to be okay? The kidnapper/hostage taker was always one step ahead. I needed to know why!

This did a great job as a thriller. I was hooked from start to finish. I'd definitely recommend doing grabby hands for this one.

Kimberly Belle is the USA Today and internationally bestselling author of five novels of suspense. Her third, The Marriage Lie, was a semifinalist in the 2017 Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Mystery & Thriller, and has been translated into a dozen languages. Before turning to fiction, Kimberly worked in marketing and nonprofit fundraising.

Thank you so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle. Thanks so much to Park Row and Kimberly Belle for letting me be a part of the tour. I'd definitely add this one to your list.

BLOG TOUR: The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard

 I am very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Jacquelyn Mitchard for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour!

Title: The Good Son

Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard

Published by: MIRA

Released: January 18, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: What do you do when the person you love best becomes unrecognizable to you? For Thea Demetriou, the answer is both simple and agonizing: you keep loving him somehow.

Stefan was just seventeen when he went to prison for the drug-fueled murder of his girlfriend, Belinda. Three years later, he’s released to a world that refuses to let him move on. Belinda’s mother, once Thea’s good friend, galvanizes the community to rally against him to protest in her daughter’s memory. The media paints Stefan as a symbol of white privilege and indifferent justice. Neighbors, employers, even some members of Thea's own family turn away.

Meanwhile Thea struggles to understand her son. At times, he is still the sweet boy he has always been; at others, he is a young man tormented by guilt and almost broken by his time in prison. But as his efforts to make amends meet escalating resistance and threats, Thea suspects more forces are at play than just community outrage. And if there is so much she never knew about her own son, what other secrets has she yet to uncover—especially about the night Belinda died? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This book caught my attention, and I enjoyed the ride that it took me on. The synopsis really made me interested in this story. It presents such a complicated situation. What would you do if your son was a murderer? That is what Thea is having to grapple with. It's a very emotional story dealing with some heavy topics.

The middle of the book got a little slow, but overall, it did keep my interest.

There was also a mystery element to the book that offered some intrigue.

The strongest part of this book is who it deals with emotion. Thea's emotion when it comes to her son. Having to realize that her baby killed someone else's baby. The emotion of the community when he's released from prison after three years. The emotion of Belinda's mother, who will never get her daughter back.

I'm glad I got the chance to read it. It dealt with some very hard topics in a heart wrenching way.

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels for adults, seven novels for teenagers, and five children’s books. These include The Deep End of the Ocean, the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club. She is also a professor of creative writing whose short stories, articles, essays and book reviews have been widely published. A native of Chicago, she now lives on Cape Cod with her family.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard. Thanks so much to MIRA and Jacquelyn Mitchard for letting me read this one, and having me on the tour. If this is a book you've had your eye on, I'd definitely say put it on your list.

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 I am a bad blog updater, I apologize.

What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

Gods, Monsters. and the Lucky Peach by Kelly Robson -- I just started this. It is a tor.com novella. It's science fiction. That's all I really know. I'm 30 pages into it, and I'm not exactly clear on what exactly is going on. I figured I'd read this one because it is short, I like science fiction, and it is due at the library on Saturday. We'll see what I think of it.

What I Just Finished

 

Bridge of Souls (Cassidy Blake #3) by Victoria Schwab -- This took me longer than it should have, but it was a me thing. I really enjoyed this book, I've really enjoyed this series. I think this is the last one, which makes me sad. It ended nicely, kind of where it all began in a way. This was very fast. It was also a fun spooky travel adventure. I liked learning about all the spooky places in these cities. Good book.

 

And that's What I'm Reading Right Now! and what I just finished. What are you reading?

BLOG TOUR: An Accidental Odyssey by K.C. Dyer

 I am very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for An Accidental Odyssey (ExLibris Adventure #2) by K.C. Dyer! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and K.C. Dyer for giving me the opportunity to go on this adventure, and participate in this tour.

Title: An Accidental Odyssey (ExLibris Adventure #2)

Author: K.C. Dyer

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: December 14, 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: When an unexpected phone call derails a young woman's wedding plans, it sparks an epic adventure around the modern-day Mediterranean.

Gianna Kostas is on the cusp of a fairy-tale life. Sure, she's just lost her job, but she's about to marry one of New York's most eligible bachelors. On her way to taste wedding cakes, though, things go sideways. Shocking news sends Gia off on a wild journey halfway around the world in pursuit of her ailing--and nearly estranged--father.

In Athens, she learns Dr. Kostas, a classics professor, is determined to retrace Odysseus's famous voyage. This is a journey her father is in no condition to take alone, so Gia faces a tough decision. When an unexpected job offer helps seal the deal and quash the guilt Gia feels from her disapproving groom-to-be, the journey is on. But as Gia adventures--and eats--her way around the Mediterranean, she discovers that confronting epic storms and ripped surfer dudes might be the easy part.

Along the way, as she uncovers family secrets, finds heartbreak, and learns more about a certain archaeologist with a mysterious past of his own, Gia discovers that fairy-tale endings might be messy and complicated, but they can happen anywhere. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I had a lot of fun reading this one. The synopsis really sucked me in, and the story didn't disappoint. I love a book with travel and adventure, and An Accidental Odyssey has just that.

I enjoyed Gia attempting to reconnect with her dad through this journey. He hasn't always been the best dad, but it was nice to see them form a relationship.

I really liked all the travel aspects, especially the food. It all sounded delicious.

By undertaking this journey, Gia really discovers a lot about herself. I really enjoyed seeing her journey. 

I had a good time reading this book. It was just the reading escape I needed. Plus, I loved reading about a warm place while I'm here in December.

kc dyer resides in the wilds of British Columbia where she likes to walk in the woods and write books for teens and adults. Before An Accidental Odyssey, her most recent novels for adults were Eighty Days to Elsewhere and Finding Fraser, both romantic comedies published by Berkley. For teens, kc's most recent work is Facing Fire, a sequel to the acclaimed novel, A Walk Through a Window, published by Doubleday.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for An Accidental Odyssey (ExLibris Adventure #2) by K.C. Dyer. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and K.C. Dyer for letting me be a part of this tour. I'd definitely recommend picking this one up and giving it a read. It's a good time.

BLOG TOUR: The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby

 I am excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby. I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Park Row and Polly Crosby for letting me be a part of this tour!

Title: The Women of Pearl Island

Author: Polly Crosby

Published by: Park Row

Released: December 7, 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: Set on a secluded island off the British coast, The Women of Pearl Island is a moving and evocative story of family secrets, natural wonders and a mystery spanning decades.

When Tartelin answers an ad for a personal assistant, she doesn't know what to expect from her new employer, Marianne, an eccentric elderly woman. Marianne lives on a remote island that her family has owned for generations, and for decades her only companions have been butterflies and tightly held memories of her family.

But there are some memories Marianne would rather forget, such as when the island was commandeered by the British government during WWII. Now, if Marianne can trust Tartelin with her family's story, she might finally be able to face the long-buried secrets of her past that have kept her isolated for far too long. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a welcome surprise of a read. I'm always drawn to books that involve family secrets. I just love the journey of discovering everything and finding out what has been hidden.

I also loved the setting of this family island. It's been in Marianne's family a long time and it's pretty much deserted. There's just something really compelling about that kind of setting.

This story switches viewpoints between Marianne and Tartelin. It also switches in time periods. I really enjoyed how it was all put together and done.

This book really grabbed my attention. I had to know what happened. I liked it and would definitely read more from this author.

Polly Crosby grew up on the Suffolk coast and now lives in the heart of Norfolk. She won the Curtis Brown Creative's Yesterday Scholarship, which enabled her to finish her debut. She received the Annabel Abbs Scholarship at the University of East Anglia and is currently working on her second novel.

Thanks so much for checking out by Blog Tour Stop for The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby. Thank you to Park Row and Polly Crosby for letting me be a part of the tour. I'd definitely recommend picking this one up if you see it, especially if you want a little Historical Fiction in your life.

BLOG TOUR: Once Upon a Cabin by Patience Griffin

 I am very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Once Upon A Cabin (Sweet Home, Alaska #2) by Patience Griffin. I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Patience Griffin for letting me be a part of the tour.

Title: Once Upon a Cabin (Sweet Home, Alaska #2)

Author: Patience Griffin

Published by: Berkley

Released: November 30, 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: Two sisters from Texas find themselves exiled to Alaska . . . and thrown into the arms of two very different men.  

Tori and McKenna St. James have been living comfortably on their trust funds in Dallas. But their uncle Monty, keeper of the purse strings, decides to push them out of their comfort zones by requiring them to spend one year in Alaska or lose their inheritance. Initially the sisters are stunned, but they aren't willing to back down from the challenge.  

Tori is sent to a primitive homestead outside the tiny town of Sweet Home. She had been prepared to forego fashion magazines and lattes, but not electricity and running water! Will her rugged wilderness guide, Jesse Montana, teach her to survive, or send her fleeing back to civilization? Meanwhile, outdoorsy McKenna is stuck within the concrete walls of an Anchorage bank. Her sexy boss Luke McAvoy is tasked with teaching her the business but what he’s really doing is tempting her. Not that she’s the type to fall for a stuffed suit like him.  

Tori and McKenna find much needed solace with Sweet Home’s Sisterhood of the Quilt. Will this crafty group of women be up to the challenge of teaching two outsiders how to sew—and perhaps how to love? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: As soon as I saw the cute dog on the cover, I wanted to read it. The whole premise of it grabbed me even more. I thought this was a cute book and I enjoyed reading it.

We get two sisters in this, which means two romances. I wasn't expecting that when I picked it up.

I enjoyed watching these two rich girls having to "rough it" in Alaska. I mean, Tori has to do a little more roughing it then McKenna. Then we get the two men who are going to teach them how to survive their new situations.

I just thought this was fun. It was a quick read, and I enjoyed it.

Award-winning author Patience Griffin has been writing and sewing her whole life but didn’t discover her love of quilting until her late thirties. She decided the best way to acquire her first quilt was to make one for herself. At nearly the same time, she started commuting three and half hours a day for her dream engineering job. To pass the time on the long drive, she got hooked on audiobooks—especially books with love stories. Within a couple of years, she was writing stories of her own. It was no surprise to her family and friends when she combined her love of quilting, her small town roots, and her obsession with Scottish romances into novels. She has gained some recognition with her September 11th Story Quilt which has toured the country as the property of the Pentagon. Her first book, To Scotland with Love, received a Publishers Weekly *starred reviewed, won the New England Readers’ Choice award and Golden Quill for best first book and was also a double RITA® finalist. Patience’s Kilts and Quilts series takes place in small town Scotland and set around a group of quilters. She loves to write about home, heart, and community.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Once Upon a Cabin by Patience Griffin. Thanks so much to Berkley and Patience Griffin for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're looking for something cute to read, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up.

BOOK REVIEW: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (#1) by Elle Cosimano

 

Title: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (#1)

Author: Elle Cosimano

Published by: Minotaur Books

Released: 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy through Netgalley / Physical Copy from Library

 

Synopsis: Finlay Donovan is killing it...except, she’s really not. A stressed-out single mom of two and struggling novelist, Finlay’s life is in chaos: The new book she promised her literary agent isn’t written; her ex-husband fired the nanny without telling her; and this morning she had to send her four-year-old to school with hair duct-taped to her head after an incident with scissors.

When Finlay is overheard discussing the plot of her new suspense novel with her agent over lunch, she’s mistaken for a contract killer and inadvertently accepts an offer to dispose of a problem husband in order to make ends meet. She soon discovers that crime in real life is a lot more difficult than its fictional counterpart, as she becomes tangled in a real-life murder investigation.

Fast-paced, deliciously witty, and wholeheartedly authentic in depicting the frustrations and triumphs of motherhood in all its messiness, hilarity, and heartfelt moments, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is the first in a brilliant new series from award-winning Elle Cosimano. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This book was a wild ride, and I enjoyed it. It was entertaining from start to finish. The whole time I was reading this, I was just curious how Finlay was going to get herself out of this not safe, not smart predicament. The lure of money mixed with bad decision making, got her into one big mess.

I had a fun time with this. It was a page turner. Something was always happening that just sunk Finlay deeper and deeper into this hole. I did think things were going to go differently when Vero showed up, but then she surprised me.

Finlay also has two men who have popped into her life. I liked both of them, but it did feel just a little jarring when Nick is introduced. He came on so strong from the first, which didn't feel the most natural. I mean, Julian is pretty quick to fall for her too, but the way he was introduced just didn't feel as forced. I'm not sure who I'd pick. There's definitely some challenges when it comes to one of them.

I mentioned Vero before, but I really enjoyed her and Finlay's team dynamic. Finlay is lucky to have her. I mean, I question their choices, but they made a good team.

This book also ended with a tantalizing lure, so I'm curious to see where things go in the next book.

I received a free electronic copy for honest review through Netgalley and checked out a physical copy from my library.

 

BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5

Finlay, this is not a good idea. 

BLOG TOUR: Someone Perfect by Mary Balogh

 I am really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Someone Perfect (Westcott #9) by Mary Balogh. I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Mary Balogh for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Someone Perfect (Westcott #9)

Author: Mary Balogh

Published by: Berkley

Released: November 30, 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Sometimes, just one person can pull a whole family apart. And sometimes, it just takes one person to pull it back together. For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh shows how love truly conquers all in this new Friends of the Westcotts novel.

As a young man, Justin Wiley was banished by his father for mysterious reasons, but now, his father is dead, and Justin has been Earl of Brandon for six years. A dark, dour man, he, nonetheless, takes it as his responsibility to care for his half-sister, Maria, when her mother dies. He travels to her home to fetch her back to the family seat at Everleigh Park.

Although she adored him, once, Maria now loathes Justin, and her friend, Lady Estelle Lamarr, can see, immediately, how his very name upsets her. When Justin arrives and invites Estelle and her brother to accompany Maria to Everleigh Park to help with her distress, she begrudgingly agrees, for Maria's sake.

As family secrets unravel in Maria's homecoming, Justin, too, uncovers his desire for a countess. And, while he may believe he's found an obvious candidate in the beautiful 25-year-old Lady Estelle, she is most certain that they could never make a match... (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: Whenever I'm looking for something to make me feel good, I always gravitate toward a historical romance. Mary Balogh is a household name when it comes to satisfying historical's, so I knew I wasn't going to be let down. 

I really enjoyed this one. I'm always a sucker for the grumpy guy who realizes he can't function without this lady in his life forever. I'm an even bigger sucker for forced proximity romances, so them being stuck together in this country house was great!

I liked our two leads of Justin and Estelle. I just liked reading their story. It was very good. Mary Balogh did not let me down.

Mary Balogh has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than forty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, the seven-part Survivors' Club series, and the Westcott series.

 

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Someone Perfect by Mary Balogh. Thank you to Berkley and Mary Balogh for letting me be a part of this tour. If you love historical romance, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up and giving it a read. It will make you happy.

Reading Right Now! (320)

 What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

 My Darling Duke (Sinful Wallflowers #1) by Stacy Reid -- This has a really fun premise of a wallflower deciding upon a fake engagement in order to save her family. Kitty Danvers has decided to pretend she's engaged to the reclusive Duke of Thornton. He hasn't been seen in years. The ruse is working pretty well, until she finds herself renting a house that is being billed to the Duke's accounts. The Duke gets curious about this woman and decides to see for himself.

I feel like this is a little bit of a slower read for me. I'm enjoying it, but I'm just not finding myself reading it the quickest.

Book I Recently Finished

 

Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller -- It did not take me long to read the rest of this one at all. I enjoyed it. Another good one from Tricia Levenseller. I liked the Viking like feel this had. I liked how our main girl wasn't a beauty, she was average, but she was a great fighter. I also liked the complicated family thing that was going on. There was also a betrayal at the beginning of the book that pained me.

Rasmira meets some boys in the wild that became very important to her, and I liked their little group.

I am now caught up with everything Tricia Levenseller has published so far, or at least to my knowledge. I really like her books and can't wait for the next one.

And that's what I'm Reading Right Now! What are you reading?

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 I have had a pretty good reading week so far. That makes me happy.

What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller -- I had to return this book to the library a couple of weeks ago, I put it on hold again, and I just got it back. Yay! I'm 113 pages into the book, and I'm really enjoying it so far. Tricia Levenseller has become an author that I really do enjoy. This is the last book of hers (that I know of as published) that I haven't finished yet. I'm excited to read more of this. I feel like it didn't take me that long to read the first 100 pages, so maybe I'll fly through the rest of it.

I kinda want to start another book too, but I don't know which one I really want to start, or what to do. I am indecisive always.

 

 

 

My Darling Duke (Sinful Wallflowers #1) by Stacy Reid -- Maybe I want to start this one. I'm kind of craving a romance and the premise for this one sounds good.

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano - This one sounds kind of good too. A mystery. I did get the sequel as a Netgalley Review Copy. I should read this.

Books that I Recently Finished

 

Tunnel of Bones (Cassidy Blake #2)  by Victoria Schwab - I read this in two days, which is an accomplishment for me lately. I enjoyed this. It's a fun series that is pretty spooky. 

It has a lot of Harry Potter references, so depending on how you feel about HP, it might sway what you think of this one.

Wonton Terror (Noodle Shop Mystery #4) by Vivien Chien - I've really been enjoying this cozy mystery series about Lana Lee. She works at her parents' Chinese Restaurant and she's constantly being pulled into murder investigations. My favorite part of this series is the characters.

I actually won the seventh book in a Goodreads Giveaway, so I couldn't read it until I had caught up with the series. I'm actually proud of myself for how I'm trucking along with this series. I'm usually very bad about reading the first book and then waiting (sometimes years) before reading the next book in the series. So, just finishing the fourth book is an accomplishment.

And that is what I'm Reading Right Now! What I want to read next, plus what I currently finished. I feel good about it. What are you reading?

BLOG TOUR: Guild Boss by Jayne Castle

 I am really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Guild Boss by Jayne Castle! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Jayne Castle for letting me be a part of this fun tour.

Title: Guild Boss (Ghost Hunters #14)

Author: Jayne Castle

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: November 16, 2021

Source: Advanced Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: Welcome to Illusion Town on the colony world of Harmony—like Las Vegas on Earth, but way more weird.

Living in this new, alien world doesn’t stop the settlers from trying to re-create what they’ve left behind. Case in point—weddings are still the highlight of any social calendar. But it’s the after-party that turns disastrous for Lucy Bell. Kidnapped and drugged as she leaves the party, she manages to escape—only to find herself lost in the mysterious, alien underground maze of glowing green tunnels beneath Illusion Town. She’s been surviving on determination and cold pizza, scavenged for her by a special dust bunny, when help finally shows up.

Gabriel Jones is the Guild Hunter sent to rescue her, but escaping the underground ruins isn’t the end of her troubles—it’s only the beginning. With no rational reason for her abduction, and her sole witness gone on another assignment for the Guild, whispers start circulating that Lucy made it all up. Soon her life unravels until she has nothing left but her pride. The last thing she expects is for Gabriel Jones to come back to town for her.

The Lucy that Gabriel finds is not the same woman he rescued, the one who looked at him as if he were her hero. This Lucy is sharp, angry, and more than a little cynical—instead of awe, she treats him with extreme caution. But a killer is still hunting her, and there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to heroes. Despite her wariness, Gabriel is also the one person who believes Lucy—after all, he was there. He’s determined to help clear her reputation, no matter what it takes. And as the new Guild Boss, his word is law, even in the lawlessness of Illusion Town. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: What a crazy ride. I really enjoyed the premise and setting of this. It was wild and fun. I just really liked the vibe of Illusion Town. This was a book that really took my mind off everything else in the world, and I was just able to sit and enjoy it. It offered me a very entertaining story, with action and romance. It was a very good time.

I liked the couple in this book. They had a lot to deal with, but they were a good match.

I liked all the action this book brought. It did have me turning pages just so I could see what was going to happen next.

This was a very enjoyable read. I hadn't read any of the Harmony novels before, or any other books in this series, but I'm going to have to fix that. I'd recommend giving this one a read. 

Jayne Castle, the author of Illusion Town, Siren’s Call, The Hot Zone, Deception Cove, The Lost Night, Canyons of Night, Midnight Crystal, Obsidian Prey, Dark Light, Silver Master, Ghost Hunter, After Glow, and After Dark, is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, as well as historical novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Guild Boss by Jayne Castle. Thank you to Berkley Books and Jayne Castle for giving me the chance to read this book, and be a part of this tour. Get excited to read another book in this series!

BLOG TOUR: The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea

 I am really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Kerry Rea and Berkley Books for letting me be a part of this fun tour.

Title: The Wedding Ringer

Author: Kerry Rea

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: November 9, 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: A woman who wants nothing to do with love or friendship finds both in the unlikeliest ways in this hilarious and heartwarming debut by Kerry Rea.  

Once upon a time, Willa Callister was a successful blogger with a good credit score, actual hobbies, and legs that she shaved more than once a month. But after finding her fiancé in bed with her best friend, she now spends her days performing at children's birthday parties in a ball gown that makes her look like a walking bottle of Pepto Bismol. Willa dreams of starting fresh, where no one knows who she used to be, but first she needs to save up enough money to make it happen.

Maisie Mitchell needs something too: another bridesmaid for her wedding. After a chance encounter at a coffee shop, Maisie offers to pay Willa to be in her bridal party. Willa wants nothing to do with weddings--or Maisie--but the money will give her the freedom to start the new life she so badly desires.

Willa's bridesmaid duties thrust her into Maisie's high-energy world and into the path of hotshot doctor Liam Rafferty. But as Willa and Maisie form a real friendship, and Liam's annoyingly irresistible smile makes her reconsider her mantra that all men are trash, Willa's exit strategy becomes way more complicated. And when a secret from Maisie's past threatens to derail the wedding, Willa must consider whether friendship--and romance--are worth sticking around for. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was very cute, and I really enjoyed it. My eye was first drawn to the cover. I love a lilac hued cover. Then I was captured by the story. It had a lot of things that I really enjoyed.

Willa has been betrayed by love, her friends, and has given up. Her focus now is saving up enough money to start somewhere fresh. I really enjoyed reading about the jobs Willa takes on to fund her new future. I also really enjoyed Willa's growth and journey that she undergoes.

The whole idea of being paid to be a bridesmaid was just something to wrap my head around. I don't think I would have done it.

Liam was a great guy to help Willa heal. I liked how the story starts off with such betrayal, and by the end, Willa is able to trust in love and friendship again. It's all just a really nice full circle.

This is also Kerry Rea's debut book, and I am impressed. I will definitely be looking out for more books by Rea in the future. I'd definitely keep your eye out for this book.

Kerry Rea is a 2017 and 2019 #Pitchwars mentee. Her work has appeared in Seventeen Magazine. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and four dogs. The Wedding Ringer is her debut novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Kerry Rea for letting me read an early copy, and including me on the Blog Tour. This is a book that I'd definitely add to your list, especially if you're looking for something cute to read.

BLOG TOUR: The Singles Table by Sara Desai

 I am really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Singles Table (Marriage Game #3) by Sara Desai. I received a free copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Sara Desai for letting me be a part of this fun tour!

Title: The Singles Table (Marriage Game #3)

Author: Sara Desai

Published by: Berkley

Released: November 16, 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: Opposites attract in this romantic comedy about a free-spirited lawyer who is determined to find the perfect match for the grumpy bachelor at her friend’s wedding
After a devastating break-up, celebrity-obsessed lawyer Zara Patel is determined never to open her heart again. She puts her energy into building her career and helping her friends find romance through the wedding season. She's never faced a guest at the singles table she couldn’t match, until she crosses paths with the sinfully sexy Jay Donovan.
Former military security specialist Jay has no time for love. His life is about working hard, staying focused, and winning at all costs. When charismatic Zara crashes into his life, he's thrown into close contact with exactly the kind of chaos he wants to avoid. Worse, they're stuck together for the entire wedding season.
So they make a deal. She'll find his special someone if he introduces her to his celebrity clients. But when their arrangement brings them together in ways they never expected, they realize that the perfect match might just be their own. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I love books with this kind of trope. The two people who make a deal and then end up falling for each other. It gets me every time. This one did a great job with that premise. We have a fun sunshine and a grump, and they are perfect together.

I just really liked the back and forth Zara and Jay had. It was a good time to read and experience. You could just feel the tension as you were reading, and how perfect they were for each other. 

I had a good time reading this book. It's a great romantic, cute book in a fun series. This one might even be my favorite of the three. I'd definitely recommend giving it a read.

Sara Desai has been a lawyer, radio DJ, marathon runner, historian, bouncer and librarian. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, kids and an assortment of forest creatures who think they are pets. Sara writes sexy romantic comedy and contemporary romance with a multicultural twist. When not laughing at her own jokes, Sara can be found eating nachos. Visit Sara at www.saradesai.com

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Singles Table (Marriage Game #3) by Sara Desai. Thanks so much to Sara Desai and Berkley for letting me be a part of this fun tour. I'd definitely recommend keeping your eye out for this one, especially if you're looking for something fun and romantic.