#TragicPast

[joyffree]

Let's ride on the Rebellious side!

K E Osborn's next book in the LA Defiance MC series is out now!

My life hasn’t always been about togetherness.

It was heavy with separation, torn ruthlessly from the people I love.

A major tragedy between my parents, sent my life into a downward spiral.

I had no choice but to adjust.

Trying to fight my way out from the people I found myself tangled with, a saving grace came in the form of a biker. He took me in. Became my mentor and showed me how good life could be with the right people surrounding me.

As a prospect of this club, my job is to keep my head down, respect the rules, and do my time until I earn my patch. The problem is that Rhyan, the club’s princess, is one hundred percent off-limits.

Out of respect for the man who saved and mentored me, I try to keep my distance from Rhyan—his daughter. To go near her is forbidden. So, I make an effort to remain her friend. After all, I am the club rebel, and she is my complete opposite in every way. Yet, somehow, those differences make us stronger.

Our connection grows every day, and it’s becoming impossible to fight. But a blast from my past is set on ensuring that everyone I love suffers for my sins.

From USA TodayBestselling Author K E Osborn comes the highly desired Third book in the LA Defiance MC Series.

This is a friends-to-lovers, opposites attract, forbidden romance, and can be read as a standalone.

[allthingsdarkanddirty]

Defiance by @alexandria_swanson_author is releasing August 7, 2024!

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Blurb

A magical world of werewolves, witches and vampires exists in parallel to the human world.  An uneasy peace prevails, with few true friendships across the species. Chloe Rowan is a witch with the ability to harness the power of all five elements to do magic, making her unusual and powerful.  One night after a coven celebration, she happens upon Viktor Rasputin, a lecherous and bloodthirsty werewolf. A fight to the death changes Chloe's life instantaneously; she is now the pack's alpha, their leader. Grappling with her new responsibilities, Chloe didn't expect to meet the love of her life... or that he might want her dead. As the pack begins to find its rhythm, a seemingly random border attack threatens all that they have worked to rebuild. Chloe must uncover the web of lies and deceit Viktor created before her coven and pack are killed, and the rest of the supernatural world along with them.  A story of courage, kindness, and love, Defiance shows that it's not where you come from, but what you stand up for that truly matters.

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[melanie-moreland-author]

Flashback Friday

The sound of the ocean, the crash of the waves as they kick up against the sand and rocks—these are the only sounds Megan Greene wants to hear. She wants to leave the rest of the world behind, and find some peace. The offer of a private house on the beach, set in a small town in Maine, is perfect. Time to think—to be by herself. It’s all she wants. It’s the escape she needs.

Until she stumbles across the painting that seems to echo her own chaotic mindset. Until she meets the unfriendly artist behind the stormy painting and discovers his secrets.

All Zachary Adams wants is to be left alone. His canvases, and the unending scope of the ocean and sand, are his life. They direct him—fill his hours. Bring him focus.

Until she enters his life. She dredges up memories of the past—the haunting images he has hidden for years; the fears he has never shared. A story he keeps buried below the surface.

Can she make him see what he is missing? Can he trust her enough to believe?

Together they embark on a journey where their pasts collide and threaten to tear them apart. Will their fragile bond hold or wash away with the ebbing tide?

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A Stop in Time by @rcboldt is now LIVE!  Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!  Amazon: https://bit.ly/3Ibviz2 Apple Books: https://apple.co/3OkkFMo Nook: https://bit.ly/3OceZE7 Kobo: https://bit.ly/3b8sCFu Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OfCuMi Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3E7MVj4 #RCBoldt #ContemporaryRomance #RomanticSuspense #PNRLite #SupernaturalPowers #AlphaHero #StrongHeroine #TragicPast #TattooedHero #TattooedHeroine #Suspense #AdultRomance #Multicultural #CloseProximity #CrossCulturalInterracial #EnemiestoLovers #Mafia #Revenge #TorturedLead #SmallTown #Rural #Orphan #OppositeSidesoftheTrack #MainCharacterinPeril #HeroineinDanger #FoundFamily #Fling #BadChildhood #valentineprlm @valentine_pr_ https://www.instagram.com/p/Co44WPaLlsm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[joyffree]

Fractured Hope is a small-town, hurt/comfort, age-gap MM Romance with a broken boy looking for a safe place, a lonely man longing to find his person, and a family full of love, mischief, and colorful characters ready to step in and protect each other no matter the costs.

Can I really escape hell to find all I’ve ever longed for?

Bodhi

Finding yourself is hard. Finding someone you can truly trust is harder.

I have never known what it was like to have a true home or family, let alone real love.

After almost a year of planning, I finally escaped my abusive ex and ran as far away as I could with just the clothes on my back and a handful of cash. When I arrive in the quaint town of Hope’s Ridge, I’m ready to start over and reclaim my life.

When I painfully crash into Atticus’s life, something about him puts me at ease. I’ve never been one to trust, but now I’m in a situation where I have no choice. He might be what I’ve been longing for my whole life.

Atticus

I love my tight-knit town, my big Greek family, and the life I’ve built. I have a successful garage with my brothers and love my job. I have it good, but every now and then I long for a connection. Someone to chase away the loneliness that’s been creeping in. As my brothers like to point out, I am set in my ways and not one for flings, bar hopping, or one-night stands.

When a beautiful man stumbles into my life, I’m blown away. He’s skittish and afraid, but all I want to do is take care of him.

When Bodhi’s ex starts making threats, danger gets ever closer and threatens everything I hold dear. Can I keep Bodhi safe and prove to him he is worthy of love? Or will he run and take my heart with him?

The debut from Kady Cordova is here! Pick up Fractured Hope and delve into this contemporary MM romance today!

[mommasaystoread]

From the hot cover to the very last word, The Image of You is absolutely riveting. This is so much more than just a romance (not that Melanie Moreland doesn't do that wonderfully). This is an emotional journey of epic proportions, and the writing took me along with Alex and Adam every step of the way. These two are so good together that it's pretty much impossible to keep from rooting for them. And was anyone else totally furious with one character in particular? To name names would be venturing into spoiler territory, but once you've read the book, you'll know exactly who I'm talking about. Only one word came to mind while I was reading: villain. Yep, this one definitely has a villain. Anyway, I'm gonna cut this one short before I spill the book's secrets. To sum it up, Alex and Adam have one of those loves we all wish for, and every woman should have an Adam in their life. So, I have one more Melanie Moreland book to add to the ever-growing collection of five-star reads. I'd definitely recommend this one, and I'd challenge anyone to see if they can put it down.

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[melanie-moreland-author]

I think you have a lot to give. You're just too scared to give it.

#melaniemoreland #contemporaryromance #standalone #tragicpast #beautyandthebeasttrope #hiddenidentity

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RELEASE BOOST

Bridget Bell has spent the past four years at Cedar University trying to find out the truth about where she came from. She's so close that she can taste it. Figuring it all out during her senior year is what she needs to make her past decisions worthwhile. What she doesn't need is for the hot, overly sweet hockey captain and his crazy best friend to somehow end up in her and her best friend's lives-- closer than Bridget would like. Lane Avery has been avoiding the NHL since he was eighteen, but the star hockey player is running out of time to make a choice. When he convinces his best friend to get a new apartment with him, the last thing he expects is for the leasing office to mess up their arrangement, giving them a four-bedroom instead of a two-bedroom. The worst part? He's stuck living with the girl he accidentally spilled his beer all over the week prior. With Bridget's search for answers and Lane's impending decision, neither one can afford to get distracted-- or hurt. They both try to steer clear of the disaster waiting to happen, but will they be able to maintain a safe distance under the same roof?

 Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! 

Amazon: https://mybook.to/tpa     

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Bridget Bell has spent the past four years at Cedar University trying to find out the truth about where she came from. She's so close that she can taste it. Figuring it all out during her senior year is what she needs to make her past decisions worthwhile. What she doesn't need is for the hot, overly sweet hockey captain and his crazy best friend to somehow end up in her and her best friend's lives-- closer than Bridget would like. Lane Avery has been avoiding the NHL since he was eighteen, but the star hockey player is running out of time to make a choice. When he convinces his best friend to get a new apartment with him, the last thing he expects is for the leasing office to mess up their arrangement, giving them a four-bedroom instead of a two-bedroom. The worst part? He's stuck living with the girl he accidentally spilled his beer all over the week prior. With Bridget's search for answers and Lane's impending decision, neither one can afford to get distracted-- or hurt. They both try to steer clear of the disaster waiting to happen, but will they be able to maintain a safe distance under the same roof?

 Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! 

Amazon: https://mybook.to/tpa     

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3NrKY4H 

MY REVIEW

This book was so much more than just a hockey romance. It has devastation, comedy, hate and love. The characters have such amazing back stories that you can not help but be drawn into their lives. I love the main characters Lane and Bridget. They were so cute, adorable, loving and kind. And don't get me started on Kota and Crew. Those two had me in stitches with their hate relationship. Each throwing barbs at the other with their "prank wars". I believe Kota should be crowned Queen of the Prank Wars. Crew never had a chance.

There was never a dull moment in this book. I was highly entertained from the very first page and the exceptionally funny meet cute moment. I laughed so much while reading this book, but I also cried like a baby. There were some moments where my heart was ripped out of my chest and shredded. I felt so horrible for Lane.

Overall this book is a strong 5 star read. It has an amazing plot, with amazing characters and a lovely setting. I love hockey romances and Teagan Hunter is my top favorite author in this genre, with that being said Trinity Lemm has knocked this out of the ballpark with a homerun. She is right there with my favorite author exhibiting amazing writing skills and character creation. I am truly a new fan and hope to read more from her.

Meet Trinity Lemm

Trinity Lemm is an award-winning romance author, best known for her novel Home. She's a recent college graduate of Western Michigan University, earning her degree in entrepreneurship with a minor in dance. She began her writing career in college and enjoys writing realistically flawed characters, along with fast paced stories. When she's not writing, you could find her dancing or watching scary movies.

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