BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Thick As Thieves by M.J. Kuhn and the Thieves Series

I'm really excited to share a Spotlight Post for Thick As Thieves by M.J. Kuhn, and also doing a bit of a Series Spotlight for the Thieves Series! This Series is a Duology, so the release of Thick As Thieves completes the story! It also releases today! I received free copies of the books in the series for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Gallery/Saga Press and M.J. Kuhn for letting me be a part of the tour! Be sure to check out my Instagram too (@gotbookcitement) because I will have a post there as well.

Title: Thick As Thieves (Thieves #2)

Author: M.J. Kuhn

Published by: Gallery / Saga Press

Released: July 25, 2023

Source: Physical Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Since this is the second book in the Thieves Series, and I don't want to give away any spoilers for people that haven't yet read the first book, I thought I would include the synopsis from Book 1.

Synopsis for Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn - A high-stakes heist novel set in a gritty world of magic and malice

In just over a year’s time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a reputation as the quickest, deadliest blade in the dockside city of Carrowwick—not to mention the sharpest tongue. But Ryia Cautella is not her real name.

For the past six years, a deadly secret has kept her in hiding, running from town to town, doing whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of the formidable Guildmaster—the sovereign ruler of the five kingdoms of Thamorr. No matter how far or fast she travels, his servants never fail to track her down...but even the most powerful men can be defeated.

Ryia’s path now leads directly into the heart of the Guildmaster’s stronghold, and against every instinct she has, it’s not a path she can walk alone. Forced to team up with a crew of assorted miscreants, smugglers, and thieves, Ryia must plan her next moves very carefully. If she succeeds, her freedom is won once and for all…but unfortunately for Ryia, her new allies are nearly as selfish as she is, and they all have plans of their own. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn on Amazon

 

 

 

 

 M.J. Kuhn is a fantasy writer by night and a mild-mannered university employee by day. She lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband Ryan, a dog named Wrex, and the very spoiled cat Thorin Oakenshield. You can find more information about M.J. online at MJKuhn.com.

Thanks so much for checking out my Book Spotlight/Series Spotlight Post for Thick As Thieves by M.J. Kuhn. Thank you to Gallery/Saga Press and M.J. Kuhn for letting me be a part of this fun tour! I think this is a series that a lot of people will enjoy, so everybody should add it to their TBR's!

BLOG TOUR: Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Park Row and Joshunda Sanders for letting me be a part of this tour!

Title: Women of the Post

Author: Joshunda Sanders

Published by: Park Row

Released: July 18, 2023

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: An emotional story, based on true events, about the all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps who found purpose, solidarity and lifelong friendship in their mission of sorting over one million pieces of mail for the US Army.

1944, New York City. Judy Washington is tired of working from dawn til dusk in the Bronx Slave Market, cleaning white women’s houses and barely making a dime. Her husband is fighting overseas, so it's up to Judy and her mother to make enough money for rent and food. When the chance arises for Judy to join the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the ability to bring home a steady paycheck, she jumps at the opportunity.

Immediately upon arrival, Judy undergoes grueling military drills and inspections led by Second Officer Charity Adams, one of the only Black officers in the WAC. Judy becomes fast friends with the other women in her unit—Stacy, Bernadette and Mary Alyce—who only discovered she was Black after joining the army. Under Charity Adams’s direction, they are transferred to Birmingham, England, as part of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion—the only unit of Black women to serve overseas in WWII. Here, they must sort a backlog of over one million pieces of mail.

The women work tirelessly, knowing that they're reuniting soldiers to their loved ones through the letters they write. However, their work becomes personal when Mary Alyce discovers a backlogged letter addressed to Judy that will upend her personal life. Told through the alternating perspectives of Judy, Charity and Mary Alyce, Women of the Post is an unforgettable story of perseverance, female friendship, romance and self-discovery. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a really compelling and interesting story. I liked how it's based on true events, and introduces me to some aspects and stories of history that I wasn't aware of. I really enjoyed the reading experience with this story.

It's a different kind of WWII book than most. WWII is a popular time to write about in historical fiction, but I don't remember anyone ever telling this story. I definitely feel like I learned things.

The writing and characters kept me engaged with the book. It's a good read!

Joshunda Sanders is an award-winning author, journalist and speechwriter. A former Obama Administration political appointee, her fiction, essays and poetry have appeared in dozens of anthologies. She has been awarded residencies and fellowships at Hedgebrook, Lambda Literary, The Key West Literary Seminars and the Martha’s Vineyard Institute for Creative Writing. Women of the Post is her first novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders! Thank you to Park Row and Joshunda Sanders for letting me be a part of the tour. If this one sounds good to you, you should definitely give it a read!

BLOG TOUR: A Likeable Woman by May Cobb

I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for A Likeable Woman by May Cobb! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and May Cobb for letting me be a part of this tour!

 

 

Title: A Likeable Woman

Author: May Cobb

Published by: Berkley

Released: July 11, 2023

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: She's back in her affluent hometown for the first time in years and determined to unravel the secrets of her mother's death hidden in the unpublished memoir she left behind...even if it kills her...

After her troublemaker mother's mysterious death, Kira fled her wealthy Texas town and never looked back. Now, decades later, Kira is invited to an old frenemy's vow renewal party. Though she is reluctant to go, there are things calling her back . . . like chilled wine and days spent by the pool . . . like her sexy childhood crush, Jack. But, more importantly, it's the urgent texts from her grandmother who says she has something to give Kira. Something about her mother's death, something that looks an awful lot like murder.

When her grandmother gives Kira a memoir that her mother had been working on before she died, she is pulled into the past and all of the sizzling secrets that come along with it. With few allies left in her gossipy, country club town, Kira turns to Jack for help. As she gets closer to what--and who--might have brought about her mother's end, it becomes clear that someone wants the past to stay buried.

And Kira might be next. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I love summer for thrillers. They are so much fun to read during the summer months, so I knew that I had to check this one out. The cover called to me. 

I love books about family secrets, so I really enjoyed that aspect of the book. I was on the case with Kira trying to figure out just what happened to her mother. I also really enjoyed the insular community of it all.

This book was a good time. May Cobb has not let me down when it comes to her books. I will continue to read them.

 

 May Cobb is an award-winning author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, A Likeable Woman, and Big Woods. Her books have gotten attention from Book of The Month, The Today Show, and Oprah Daily and have been optioned for film/TV. She has an M.A. from San Francisco State University and her essays and interviews have appeared in The Washington Post and Good Housekeeping. She currently lives in Austin with family.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for A Likeable Woman by May Cobb. Thank you to Berkley and May Cobb for letting me be a part of this tour! Summer is the perfect time for thrillers, so this one should be added to your list.

BLOG TOUR: Barbarian's Mate by Ruby Dixon

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Barbarian's Mate by Ruby Dixon! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to Berkley and Ruby Dixon for letting me be a part of this tour!

Title: Barbarian's Mate (Ice Planet Barbarians #6)

Author: Ruby Dixon

Published by: Berkley

Released: July 11, 2023

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: The next novel in the international publishing phenomenon the Ice Planet Barbarians series, now in a special print edition with a bonus novella!

Josie has always dreamed of finding The One, but the hunter chosen for her is nothing like what she expected (or wanted)—but he might be exactly what she needs.
 
“Resonance” is supposed to be a dream—that’s when your soulmate is chosen for you. And every woman on the ice planet has hooked up with a big, hunky soulmate of their own—except me. So do I want a mate? Heck yeah. More than anything, all I’ve ever wanted is to be loved by someone.

But the soulmate chosen for me? My least favorite person on the darn ice planet. Haeden’s the most cranky, disapproving, unpleasant, overbearing male alien . . . so why is it that my body sings when he gets close? Why is he working so hard to prove to me that he’s not as awful as I think he is?

I hate him . . . don’t I? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: We're back on the Ice Planet! This series is just really addictive for me. It's super easy to just fly through and enjoy.

Josie is our heroine in this one, and she's gone through a really tough time in life. Her past is very heavy and all I wanted was for her to find happiness. I enjoyed reading her story.

I'll keep this short and sweet. The Barbarian's might not be for everyone, but they do have an addicting quality. I like them.

 Ruby Dixon is an author of all things science fiction romance. She is a Sagittarius and a Reylo shipper, and loves farming sims (but not actual housework). She lives in the South with her husband and a couple of geriatric cats, and can’t think of anything else to put in her biography. Truly, she is boring.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Barbarian's Mate by Ruby Dixon! Thank you to Berkley and Ruby Dixon for letting me be a part of the tour. Alien Romances, what can I say? You can't go wrong.

BLOG TOUR: The Housekeepers by Alex Hay

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Housekeepers by Alex Hay! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Alex Hay for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Housekeepers

Author: Alex Hay

Published by: Graydon House

Released: July 4, 2023

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: The night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs launch a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class.

Mrs. King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, she’s made herself respectable, running the grandest home in Mayfair. The place is packed with treasures, a glittering symbol of wealth and power, but dark secrets lurk in the shadows.

When Mrs. King is suddenly dismissed from her position, she recruits an eclectic group of women to join her in revenge: A black market queen out to settle her scores. An actress desperate for a magnificent part. A seamstress dreaming of a better life. And Mrs. King’s predecessor, with her own desire for vengeance.

Their plan? On the night of the house’s highly anticipated costume ball—set to be the most illustrious of the year—they will rob it of its every possession, right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. But there’s one thing Mrs. King wants even more than money: the truth. And she’ll run any risk to get it…

After all, one should never underestimate the women downstairs. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: Fun Fun Fun! A heist story set in London during the Victorian Era. I was drawn to this story just from the synopsis alone. I really liked how all the different elements of this story came together. It was a unique blend of different genres.

I definitely enjoyed my time reading this one. I'm always down for a group of thieves planning a crazy heist. 

I enjoyed our cast of characters too.

This was just some good time reading. If you like heists and historical fiction, then give it a read.

Alex grew up in Cambridge and Cardiff in the United Kingdom. He studied History at the University of York and wrote his dissertation on female power at royal courts, combing the archives for every scrap of drama and skulduggery he could find. He has worked in magazine publishing and the charity sector and lives with his husband in London. THE HOUSEKEEPERS is his debut novel and won the Caledonia Novel Award 2022.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Housekeepers by Alex Hay! Thank you to Graydon House and Alex Hay for letting me be a part of the tour. This is an easy add to your TBR pile!

BLOG TOUR: In the Weeds by B.K. Borison

I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for In the Weeds by B.K. Borison! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and B.K. Borison for letting me be a part of this tour!

 

 

Title: In the Weeds (Lovelight #2)

Author: B.K. Borison

Published by: Berkley

Released: July 4, 2023

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: A grumpy farmer and a no-nonsense social media influencer have another chance at love in this charming romantic comedy.

Evelyn St. James isn’t the kind of woman you forget. Beckett Porter certainly hasn’t. One incredible weekend in Maine, and he’s officially a man distracted. He’s not unfamiliar with hot and heavy flings, but Evie wove some sort of magic over him during their tumble in the sheets. He can’t stop thinking about her laugh. Her hand pressed flat against his chest. Her smiling mouth at his neck.

So when she suddenly appears on his farm as part of a social media contest, he is…confused. He had no idea that the sweet and sexy woman he met at a bar is actually a global phenomenon. When Evie disappears again, Beckett resolves to finally move on.

But Evie, who has been feeling disconnected from her work and increasingly dissatisfied with life online, is trying to find her way back to something real. She returns to the last place she was Lovelight Farms and the tiny town of Inglewild. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the hot farmer she spent two incredible nights with. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was just the romance I wanted. It's definitely a steamy romance, but it has a lot of cute moments. I loved the setting of Lovelight Farms, and of course the small town of Ingleside. 

This is a part of a series, and I want to go back and read the rest of them. 

The couple does suffer from some miscommunication, which can be very frustrating as a reader to endure, but they eventually clear everything up.

It's also a little funny how Evie comes to stay at Lovelight. She just sort of shows up and stays.

I enjoyed this. I can see a lot of other people enjoying it too.

 

 Amazon bestselling author B.K. Borison is fueled almost entirely by coffee and spends her days with imaginary characters doing imaginary things. She lives in Baltimore with her little family, including her giant dog.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for In the Weeds by B.K. Borison! Thank you to Berkley and B.K. Borison for letting me be a part of this tour. If this one sounds good to you, you should definitely add it to your TBR and give it a read.