Release Blitz for Illicit Captor by Maggie Cole

Title: Illicit Captor

Series: Mafia Wars Ireland #2

Author: Maggie Cole

Genre: Dark Mafia Romance

Tropes: Kidnapping/Age Gap/Forced Proximity

Release Date: June 15, 2023

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He kidnapped me for vengeance against my husband.

The husband I’ve never loved.

The cruel man my father forced me to marry to teach me a lesson.

My husband didn’t think twice about how to carry out those lessons.

Now, I’ve gone from one prison to another.

My captor is just as ruthless as my husband. He’ll kill, torture, and do everything to hurt my family until no one is left.

Except for me.

Aidan’s made it clear he’s keeping me as his trophy.

And the more I understand his twisted thoughts, and crave his heated gaze, the deeper I drown in our world.

It’s where everything that shouldn’t happen does—the place that defies all laws and rules—the one where guilt reigns and you still can’t help but want what you shouldn’t.

Illicit Captor is book two of Mafia Wars Ireland. It’s a kidnapping romance, forbidden love, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, age gap, dark mafia romance. For mature audiences only. See inside book for trigger warnings.

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ILLICIT HEIR

Releasing August 15

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Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends. She's been called the "literary master of steamy romance." Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes.

Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves sunshine, anything to do with water, and everything naughty.

Her current series were written in the order below:

All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)

It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)

Brooks Family Saga (Read in order)

Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)

Mafia Wars (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)

Mafia Wars New York (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)

Club Indulgence Duet

Mafia Wars Ireland

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RELEASE BLITZ for The Lobster Trap By Heidi McLaughlin and Kassidy Maye

Title: The Lobster Trap (The Seaport Series, #1) 

Author: Heidi McLaughlin & Kassidy Maye 

Genre: Sports Romance/Contemporary Romance 

Release Date: June 13, 2023 

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl: The Motion Picture, Heidi McLaughlin takes you to the classic New England Coast for a summertime beach romance that leaves you yearning for love, a boat . . . a cup of clam chowdah! 

After graduating from Yale, Caroline Taylor embarks on a summer long vacation in the small beach town of Seaport before she starts her corporate career at Goldman Sachs. 

Dune Carter, boat captain at Blue Lobster Adventures, and notorious heartbreaker is all fun and games until he meets the one tourist who turns his head in more ways than one. 

Despite her initial resistance to his charms, Caroline finds herself drawn to Dune, and his idyllic life on the island. From the endless sunny days, warm nights, sunset boat cruises, and cobblestone roads—Caroline begins to fall in love with Seaport and the boat captain. 

However, turmoil strikes their dreamy island relationship, and Dune must attempt to conquer life off the water in the ways he has always conquered the ocean and show Caroline why he’s worth staying in Seaport.

 

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The Lobster Trap is the perfect summer read.  Caroline is a rich girl visiting Seaport for the summer before she goes to work at a job she doesn't want to do.  In the very beginning, I wasn't feeling Caroline, but she grew on me pretty quickly.  Caroline is not the snobby rich girl I initially thought she would be.  She is a down-to-earth girl who wants to live for a bit.  Dune is an interesting character.  I liked him right from the beginning.  I loved his nickname, and it made me laugh.  These two shouldn't be a good match, but they are.  I enjoyed their story; even the little bumps in the road were good.   I definitely recommend this one. 

5 Stars!

Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers. Originally, from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs. In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl. Heidi's first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018, and is now available on DVD & Digital. To stay connected with Heidi visit www.facebook.com/authorheidimclaughlin or heidimclaughlin.com

Release Blitz for Bless Your Heart by Lyra Parish

 

Title: Bless Your Heart

Series: Valentine Texas #1

Author: Lyra Parish

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Small Town/Enemies to Lovers

Release Date: June 13, 2023

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I have three simple wishes:

1. Keep my houseplants alive.

2. Open a charming bed-and-breakfast in my small town.

3. Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again.

None of those things are currently possible.

When Beckett decides he’s also interested in purchasing the Horseshoe Creek Ranch, my dreams of owning a bed-and-breakfast become a nightmare.

He refuses to give me what I want while playing dirty—a common theme in our rivalry.

Because of him, we’re in a ridiculous bidding war for the land.

We might have hated each other since our teens, but the stakes have never been so high. And right now, I’m more determined than ever to take down my best friend’s older brother—cowboy boots and all.

**Bless Your Heart is a small town, enemies to lovers, best friend’s older brother, contemporary southern romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone. Warning: this book contains tons of Southern sass, sarcasm, and lots of spice! Fade to black is not included.**

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This book will also be published in German, French, and Italian!

Review:

Sometimes I decided to read books based on the cover, blurb, or author; this was solely based on the title.  I absolutely loved the title, and the storyline didn't disappoint.  This one was a cute read.  Beckett and Summer are cute characters.  I liked them both.  They have this love-hate relationship going on that, at first, I wasn't sure if they actually liked each other.  Their banter and chemistry were great.  I enjoyed every bit of their story.

5 Stars!!

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Lyra Parish is a hopeless romantic who enjoys creating characters who eventually find love. She likes to write Texas small-town contemporary romance books (because she’s a 5th-generation Texan) and romantic suspense. When she isn’t immersed in fictional worlds, you can find her on Youtube chatting about her self-publishing journey or podcasting about romance books. Lyra’s a Virgo who loves coffee, the great outdoors, authentic people, and living her very best life with her hubby. You may or may not know her from when she co-wrote under the USA Today Bestselling pen name Kennedy Fox.

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Release Blitz for Cinderfella by J.O Mantel

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Cinderfella

J.O MANTEL

Genre: MM Romance

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I was seven years old when my father died from a heart attack that claimed his life at a young age. He was my mother's soulmate, it broke her heart, and she vowed never to marry again.

The two of us lived a quiet and comfortable life, thanks to my father's millions, and although we only had each other, we were happy. Then she met Fritz, a wealthy billionaire with two adult children of his own, and things started to change.

It was no longer just the two of us. After they married, Mom and I quickly moved into the Miami mansion that Fritz shared with his twin sons, Sven and Mirko, two very successful college graduates. And it wasn't too long before the two of them took an instant disliking toward me.

Then when tragedy struck on that cold January evening right after New Year's, killing both my mother and stepfather, Sven and Mirko had only one thing on their minds—to make my life a living hell. Stay, and be their servant, day in and day out, or leave and live on the streets without money or food.

And from that moment on, my life was anything but the fairytale.

About J.O. Mantel:

J.O Mantel was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. As a child, J.O loved reading and his favourite authors included, Roald Dahl, Robin Klein, and Morris Gleitzman. Always an avid reader as a child, J.O had a vivid imagination, like most children. It wasn't until 2016, that he realised his love for creative writing, and released his first novel, First Crush in the Dark Falkon Series that same year. In January 2020, he began his first MM book, The Australian, part of the Men Of The World Series. When J.O isn't hidden behind his laptop or iPad, he works in a busy retail environment of Customer Service and management. J.O lives a quiet life on a rural property in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs.

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Release Blitz for Baxters Right Hand Man by Lane Hayes

Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway: Baxter's Right-Hand Man By Lane Hayes

The Baxter Chronicles, Book 2

The movie star meets his match…

Pierce

Welcome to Hollywood, baby! Perhaps you’ve heard of me. I play Baxter, the adventure-seeking, crime-fighting hero, adored by fans around the world. Nice gig, right? My job has its perks for sure—private jets, a chauffeur, and the best tables at the fanciest restaurants in town. It’s nuts!

Downside—it’s hard to know who you can trust.

But I trust Lorenzo. He’s funny, sweet, and very real.

Look, I’m not in the market for anything serious. Between my greedy brother and the old man who claims we’re related, I’m a little wary, but I could use a friend.

And a sexy distraction.

Lorenzo

What is happening here? Major movie star, Pierce Allen wants me.

Me!

I don’t get it. I’m too fabulous and he’s too famous.

No, wait. He wants something from me, like my help and maybe my body. This should be a no-brainer. However, closing the last chapter on a long-term relationship has left me feeling a little fragile, and the last thing I need is to risk another broken heart.

But I’m too intrigued to walk away. I can play the part of Pierce’s “right-hand man” and keep things light and friendly. No problem.

I’m way too smart to fall for a movie star.

I hope.

Baxter’s Right-Hand Man is a MM, bisexual romance featuring a sexy, slightly egotistical movie star and the adorable diva who brings him back to reality.

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“So…you’re here. In my apartment.” “I guess I am.” “This is weird,” Lorenzo mumbled under his breath. “Do you want me to leave?” He shook his head as he gathered some ingredients and set them on the counter. “Don’t be silly. I invited you.” “Actually, I invited myself when you bragged about this soup.” Lorenzo chuckled. “That’s true.” “Can I help?” “Do you know how to make a salad?” I cracked my knuckles and made a production of rolling up my sleeves. “Dude. I am hands down the world’s best salad maker. Ever.” Lorenzo raised a brow. “Here you go…lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pepitas, avocado. Do you like those ingredients? Wait, before I attempt to feed you, are there any allergies I should know about? I don’t want to accidentally poison you and end up on the news.” “Everything sounds good, and no allergies,” I declared, picking up the cucumber and smacking it on my palm. “No playing with the cucumber, sicko. Here’s a bowl. Knock yourself out.” I studied the lettuce and frowned. Tear or cut? Cut…probably. I reached for the knife he’d left on the cutting board and tried to decide where to start chopping—middle or end? “Am I supposed to wash this first?” “I did that already. But you do need to wash your hands.” Right. I obeyed and spent more time than necessary drying them methodically as I peeked over his shoulder to watch him stir meatballs into broth. “Smells good,” I commented. Lorenzo quirked his lips in amusement. “You don’t know how to make a salad, do you?” “Uh…I just haven’t done it in a while and the last time I did, I opened a bag and called it a day.” “You can’t fail at this. Just chop everything and throw it into the bowl.” He squeezed my elbow and winked. “I believe in you, Pierce.” I released a beleaguered sigh. “All right. Here goes nothin’.” “So…did you happen to see the photo of us with the hunky firefighters on social media?” he asked as if to break an impending silence. “No. Is it good?” “Of you? Yes. I’m not sure how I got in the shot. Or how I ended up being called your assistant,” he huffed with mock annoyance. My grin split my face in half. “Really? You work for me now? I like the sound of that.” Lorenzo rolled his eyes. “I bet. My friends were freaking out. Don’t worry. I assured them it was the product of a weird confluence of coincidence.” I let out a low whistle. “Confluence of coincidence. I’m gonna have to look that up. Um…I hate to ask, but do your friends know I’m here?” He laughed. “No fucking way. First of all, I wasn’t sure you’d show up. Second, they wouldn’t believe me, and third…no offense, but…you’re not my type.” I gasped and gestured behind me. “I’m gonna need help pulling that dagger from my back. What’s wrong with me?” “Nothing at all. Your straight quotient is a tad high, though.” I snorted. “I’m not straight.” “No, but you probably like classic rock and have a thing for fast cars.” “Well, yeah. So?” “That’s…nice.” I snickered. “By nice you mean…yuck. Right?” “Don’t be so defensive. To each his own.” Lo smiled and pointed at the mess of lettuce in front of me. “Cut that a little finer.” “Bossy, bossy,” I grumbled without heat, loving the melodic sound of his laughter. We worked quietly, side by side, but it wasn’t a soothing form of silence. Not for me anyway. The air crackled with unspoken questions. What was I thinking? Why do I have butterflies? That sort of thing. Seriously, I was a little dizzy, and my stomach felt wonky. There was nothing wrong with me, other than having a bad case of the stupids. It took a beat for me to recognize the signs for what they were. I had a fucking crush on this guy. That was so…weird.

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About the Author:

Lane Hayes loves a good romance! An avid reader from an early age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written characters. Her debut novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received Honorable Mentions, and were winners in the 2016, 2017, 2018-2019, 2020-2021 Rainbow Awards. She loves wine, chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern California with her amazing husband in a newly empty nest.

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Release Blitz for In the Gray by B.B. Reid

In the Gray by B.B. Reid is now live!

ATLAS

I know what they say. Grief makes you do things.

After the year I’ve had, I’m bathing in it.

Dad’s dead.

Mom is…mom.

My boyfriend and best friend are too busy screwing to comfort me.

When a letter arrives with no return address telling me where to go for a new start, I

don’t hesitate.

I pack some clothes and what’s left of my life and run.

But I didn’t expect the fire waiting for me when I arrived. I didn’t count on the burn.

Rowdy Wray.

They call him the lion of Idlewild.

Me…I call him boss.

He’s the key to my past and the path to my future.

What happens next is our twisted secret.

ROWDY

Who is this girl?

Atlas Beck.

This damaged young thing shows up at my place of business and tells me she’s my new

receptionist.

I should have fired her.

I would have fired her if she hadn’t begged so beautifully.

Atlas told me not to let her go, but she didn’t know what she was asking. And now?

It’s too late to put the crazy back in its cage.

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B.B. Reid is the author of several novels including the hit enemies-to-lovers, Fear Me. She grew up the only daughter and middle child in a small town in North Carolina. After graduating with a Bachelors in Finance, she started her career at an investment research firm while continuing to serve in the National Guard. She currently resides in Charlotte with her moody cat and enjoys collecting Chuck Taylors and binge-eating chocolate.

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