Monthly Archive: January 2022

5 Star Reads (the ones that keep us up all night) / Adult Contemporary / Celebrations / Reviews / Reviews by Christina

January 31, 2022

#FiveBlushReview ~~ The Difference Between Somebody & Someone by Ali Martinez

Rating: The world owes you nothing. The Difference Between Somebody and Someone, the first book in the The Difference Trilogy, filled with emotional twists and turns from USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez, is now live!   CHRISTINA’S 5 BRILLIANT AND BEAUTIFUL STARS! I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from the author and holy cow, I read the entire thing cover to cover in one sitting. I haven’t done that in YEARS. It’s is brilliant, beautiful, and utterly devastating. I know I’m in the minority when I say I really love cliffhangers, especially ones that punch you right...

5 Star Reads (the ones that keep us up all night) / Adult Contemporary / Celebrations / Reviews / Reviews by Christina / Reviews by Louisa / Reviews by Tera

January 18, 2022

#FiveBlushReviews ~~ Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

Rating: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover  A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover. After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. The only person who hasn’t closed the door on her completely is...

5 Star Reads (the ones that keep us up all night) / Adult Contemporary / Celebrations / Dark / Reviews

January 14, 2022

Five Blush Review ~~ The Thorns Remain by Jennifer Hartmann & Chelley St Clair

Rating: THE THORNS REMAIN BY JENNIFER HARTMANN & CHELLEY ST CLAIR STEPHANIE’S 5 HEART-STOPPING BLUSH REVIEW! BETRAYAL. VENGEANCE. REVENGE. Jennifer Hartmann is writing some of the most amazing stories! The Thorns Remain is brilliant! An emotional roller-coaster filled with unexpected twists and turns. It will leave you sighing in relief when it ends. It was certainly a “full body” experience. I was shaking at times as I yelled “No!” and “Holy crap!” I’m always in my head. Analyzing, thinking…overthinking.  Let’s talk about Evan Hart. Such a complex and emotionally driven man. I loved all of him, especially his flaws. Revenge became his...

4 / Adult Contemporary / Celebrations / Reviews / Reviews by Stephanie

January 14, 2022

Review ~~ Bad Boss by Michelle A. Valentine

Rating: Stephanie’s 4 Blush Review Bad Boss is a fast, fun, and sexy read! I read it in one sitting!  Dominic Deluca is the broody, possessive, alpha male that we love! Fiona James is a serious med student. She can be shy at times but is sweet and beautiful. Fiona’s circumstances bring them together – with Dominic as her boss and things heat up! Bad Boss has all the things we love above romance. Insta lust morphs into love. Hot and steamy times. Tattooed, possessive hero. This fast-paced romance will leave you smiling as you read “The End.”   AVAILABLE...

4 / Adult Contemporary / Celebrations / Reviews / Reviews by Stephanie

January 14, 2022

Release Blitz & Review ~~ Prodigal son by Jay Crownover

Rating: PRODIGAL SON (The Forever Marked Series Book 2) by Jay Crownover Release Date: January 12th Genre/Tropes: Single Dad Romance/Childhood Friends-to-Lovers/Destined Lovers Stephanie’s 4 Blush Review Jay Crownover invites us back to the world of the next generation of the Marked Men with careful and thoughtful words about mental health issues, suicide, and loss. A “trigger” warning of sorts. I was not expecting this! Prodigal Son, book #2 of The Forever Marked series unfolded into a heartwarming/heart-wrenching, emotional story of love, loss and so much more. Remy Archer is the life of the party. She is fun and loud. While all of her life...

Adult Contemporary / Mature Adult

January 13, 2022

Kristen Ashley’s The Girl in the Mist

Rating: The Girl in the Mist, an all-new, thrilling standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley filled with off-the-charts chemistry, and edge of your seat suspense, is out now! From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes an all new thrilling romantic suspense guaranteed to have pulses rise, and readers begging for more. Renowned author Delphine Larue needs a haven. A crazed fan has gone over the deep end, and she’s not safe. Her security team has suggested a house by a lake. Secluded. Private. Far away. In a beautiful area of the Northwest close to...

4 / Adult Contemporary / Blog Tours / Reviews / Reviews by Louisa

January 13, 2022

Blog Tour ~~ The Summer Proposal by Vi Keeland

Rating:   Title: The Summer Proposal Author: Vi Keeland Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance Release Date: January 10, 2022 Louisa’s 4 Blush Review Ahhhh…Georgia and Max. The meet/cute for these two was epic.  Georgia goes on a blind date and in comes Max…he essentially pretends to be her blind date – he’s not!  After her real date shows up, the imposter invites her to meet him later.  Little did she know that Max was the infamous Max Yearwood – Hockey legend… Thus begins a friendship that turns into so much more.  Hockey season is over and Max has the summer free...

4 / Adult Contemporary / Celebrations / Reviews / Reviews by Louisa

January 13, 2022

#Review ~~ Wright Rival by K.A. Linde

Rating: Wright Rival (Wright #10) by K.A. Linde A sexy enemies-to-lovers romance set in the world of the Wrights about Hollin & Piper from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde… No one on this planet pushes my buttons like Hollin Abbey. I don’t know if it’s the rugged, sexy cowboy look or the Harley Davidson motorcycle or the cocky swagger. Or just him. But whenever we’re together we fight like cats and dogs. Now our vineyards are rivals in the annual wine competition, and I’m determined to win. I just have to take out my Wright rival. Available now: https://www.kalinde.com/books/wright-rival/   Louisa’s 4...

Excerpt Reveal

January 5, 2022

Excerpt Reveal ~~ The Summer Proposal by Vi Keeland

    Title: The Summer Proposal Author: Vi Keeland Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance Release Date: January 10, 2022 Excited about Vi Keeland’s upcoming release,  The Summer Proposal?  Check out this SNEAK PEEK of CHAPTER 1!   CHAPTER 1   Georgia   “What can I get you?” The bartender set a napkin down in front of me.   “Ummm… I’m meeting someone, so maybe I should wait.” He rapped his knuckles against the bar. “Good enough. I’ll keep my eye out and stop back over when I see someone join you.” But as he started to walk away, I reconsidered. “Actually!”...

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