BLOG TOUR: Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Alicia Thompson for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Never Been Shipped

Author: Alicia Thompson

Published by: Berkley

Released: June 10, 2025

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: A band reunion may be enough to change two musicians' tune on love in this electric romance from USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson.

 Micah's relationship to music is complicated. As teenagers, her band took off after being featured on a popular TV show, but the group barely released their sophomore album before breaking up. Now, over a decade later, the band is reuniting for one more performance on a themed cruise, and Micah is determined to learn from her past mistakes -- no losing herself in the music, and no losing her heart along the way. 

 John misses playing in a band, and mostly he misses Micah, who'd been his best friend until the music stopped. Back then, he didn't take the lead, either in his guitar parts or while he sat back and watched her date another bandmate. John's never been one to rock the boat, but he's faced with another chance now that this cruise has brought music -- and Micah -- back in his life.

 Onboard, Micah can't help but see John with brand new eyes, and John's feelings only intensify as the discordant band's tension grows to a breaking point. With five days at sea, there's a ticking clock on anything that might develop between them, and they'll have to decide if their relationship is destined to be more than a one-hit wonder. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed reading this one. I loved this story of two musicians falling for each other. I also loved having this set on a cruise ship.

This was just a fun read. The romance was definitely a slow burn, so you have to have some patience. Some of the characters maybe didn't always make the best decisions.

This is perfect summer reading material.

Alicia Thompson is a writer, reader, and Paramore superfan. As a teen, she appeared in an episode of 48 Hours in the audience of a local murder trial, where she broke the fourth wall by looking directly into the camera. She currently lives in Florida with her husband and two children.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson! Thank you to Berkley and Alicia Thompson for letting me be a part of the tour. It's out now!

BLOG TOUR: Ride With Me by Simone Soltani

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Ride With Me by Simone Soltani! I received a free electronic copy for review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Simone Soltani for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

 

 

 

Title: Ride With Me (Lights Out #2)

Author: Simone Soltani

Published by: Berkley

Released: May 20, 2025

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by the Publisher

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Synopsis: A marriage of convenience threatens to go off track in this steamy Formula 1 romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Cross the Line.

Stella Baldwin thought her life couldn’t get worse. Being left at the altar was bad enough, and the drunken rant she posted to her social media followers in the aftermath was the cherry on top. But having to show up at her cousin’s bachelorette party in Las Vegas barely two weeks later feels like a cruel joke.

Thomas Maxwell-Brown is just looking for a good time. With his family’s expectations pressing down, his career as a Formula 1 driver threatened by fresh talent, and a new reputation as the most hated man on the grid, he needs a break to clear his head. And what better way to decompress than with a stag party in Vegas?

Stella isn’t the woman Thomas expects to meet that night. And Thomas isn’t the man Stella expects to wake up next to in the morning—with a ring on her finger. Staying married might be the perfect solution to all their problems, even if it is a little wild. Sometimes, what happens in Vegas doesn’t need to stay there. . . . (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

 

My Thoughts: I love a marriage of convenience trope! This one is a Vegas made me do it, but they stay married because it helps them both out.

I really enjoyed this one! I liked both of our characters of Stella and Thomas. I also really enjoyed the Formula 1 backdrop.

This book was a little on the longer side for a romance, but I wasn't mad about it.

I will definitely read more from Simone Soltani in the future. 

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Ride With Me by Simone Soltani! Thank you to Berkley and Simone Soltani for letting me be a part of the tour. This is definitely one to check out.

BLOG TOUR: Hounding A Killer by Kallie E. Benjamin

 I'm back!! And with a Blog Tour for Hounding A Killer by Kallie E. Benjamin! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Kallie E. Benjamin for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

 

Title: Hounding A Killer (Bailey the Bloodhound Mystery #2)

Author: Kallie E. Benjamin

Published by: Berkley

Released: May 6, 2025

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Synopsis: It’s chaos in Crosbyville when someone tries to swindle a large inheritance, but as Pris and Bailey start digging for the missing money, they uncover the wrong kind of bones….

Finally finished with the renovations on her new house, bestselling children’s book author Pris and her trusty bloodhound, Bailey, are finding more opportunities to join the community, including attending the annual town festival. But their efforts are paw-sed when David Townsend, volatile grandson of the late wealthy resident Edward Townsend, comes to fetch his inheritance.

After the new arrival riles up several other locals with petty arguments, the once sleepy town goes barking mad. Before long, the wealthy bachelor disappears without a trace, and the police suspect foul play. Bailey’s tracking instincts helped them collar the last criminal in Crosbyville, so the cops turn to Pris and her sweet hound to track down David.

But on their search-and-rescue mission, Pris and Bailey sniff out fraud, theft, and a body. Before they know it, both are hackles-deep inside another homicide investigation. Can the unlikely duo chase down the killer, or will they be left chasing their own tails? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I always have fun reading cosy mysteries, and this one was no exception. I really enjoyed all the characters in this and I find it really cute that one of them is Bailey the Bloodhound. I also just enjoyed the feel of the town/setting.

I enjoyed seeing how Pris and Bailey solved the mystery.

I could definitely see myself reading more from this series. 

If you are a fan of cozies, then you should pick up this series and give it a go. 

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Hounding A Killer by Kallie E. Benjamin. Thanks so much to Berkley and Kallie E. Benjamin for giving me the chance to read and review it!