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Release Day Blitz & Review…Hart of Redemption by S.B. Alexander

HART OF REDEMPTION

S.B. Alexander

Release Date: March 7

Darkness never looked so bright.

Duke Hart built an empire in the seedy underworld of Boston. Despite his success, he’s always kept his family at arm’s length to protect them from his dangerous lifestyle. But he’s ready to call it quits and hand over the reins to his partner until his sister Grace gets caught in the crossfire of a brutal war between rival gangs and the cartel.

Now Duke has no choice but to stay and fight. He abandoned Grace once. He’ll die before he’ll let her suffer again.

After five years with the bureau, FBI Agent Fallyn Williams finally has an opportunity she’s been waiting for. If she can bring in the notorious Duke Hart, then more doors will open for her as she climbs the corporate ladder to hopefully one day become the director—a role she’s dreamed about since her father held that prestigious position.

But in the treacherous expanse where gang wars and cartel thrive, Fallyn isn’t prepared for the cunning and deadly Duke Hart. As he worms his way into her heart, making her question everything she’s ever believed in, she finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

With the stakes higher than ever, both Duke and Fallyn are determined to come out on top. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, success may come at a deadly cost.

Hart of Redemption is a stand-alone, enemies to lovers romantic suspense filled with an alpha hero, feisty heroine, action, intrigue, off-the-charts steamy times, and a happily ever after.

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Well, hot damn!

I truly had no expectations going into this book. I have not read the previous two books and didn’t even read the blurb before reading this. The cover caught my eye and I love Susan’s writing, so I just wanted to read it. LOL

Hart of Redemption moves at a fast pace and contains lots of drama and action that will keep readers right at the edge of their seats the entire time. But what truly rocked me was Duke and the love he had for his family. He put them first, no matter what; his loyalty is unmatched.

Duke and Fallyn are both complex characters and watching things explode between them as the story progresses was just another great layer to this fantastic story. Their chemistry is undeniable and that push and pull between because neither wanted to act on their feelings was like adding fuel to an already raging fire. LOVED IT!!!

I could go on and on about this book – it is that damn good. Susan wrote a phenomenal book and I can’t wait to read the first two.

Meet S.B. Alexander:

I’m Susan Alexander, and you’ll find my books under S.B. Alexander. I’m an independent author with over 20 titles to date. I write paranormal, new adult, and sweet romances that feature hot heroes stealing hearts.

In between writing, I spend time with my soul mate of 21 years who got a bad deal in life when he was diagnosed with ALS five years ago. Since then, our journey has taken us down a path we’d never imagined. Despite that, we’ve been making the best of life, laughing, smiling, and doing what we can together.

Through all the madness, writing and publishing has been a great outlet for me. In addition, I have an amazing tribe of family, friends, readers, fans, and so many others who support me. I truly have an angel on my shoulder. My mantra is make the best of life because it’s too darn short.

I love to hear from readers and fans.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Psych Hate by N.O. One

PSYCHO HATE BY N.O. ONE

Release Date: March 1st

Series: Book 1 of the Psycho trilogy in the Sons of Khaos Series

Genre/Tropes: Dark MC Romance (with a twist) / Enemies to Lovers / Obsessive Alphahole / Touch her and die vibes

Buckle up for a wild ride with Psycho Hate by N.O. One!

In this dark MC romance with a twist, follow the Sons of Khaos as they ride, die, and bleed for speed. But when a sweet-smelling bombshell catches the eye of our lethal protagonist, all bets are off.

With enemies-to-lovers tension and touch-her-and-die vibes, this book promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Get ready for a heart-pounding journey of obsession, desire, and dangerous alliances.

Don’t miss out on the first book in the Psycho trilogy!

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Blurb

Ride, die, and bleed for speed.

Each member of this club follows that singular rule.

Everything else is fair game.

Just as lethal on, as I am off the track, I’m vying for the number one spot in the illegal street races against our rivals.

Then, a sweet-smelling bombshell sinks her sharp, dangerous claws into my skin before walking away from me, setting off a chain of events that I have no intention of controlling.

All I want is her.

But hate surrounds her, infects her, causes her to act against her nature.

She thinks she can run from me, but it’s impossible. I will always find her.

And I will stop at nothing to make her mine.

Just take all my money every time these ladies release a book!

GAH!! Psycho Hate is the first book in their newest MC series and they are not holding back.

I feel in love with their story telling after their The Reapers Duet and they just keep on surprising me. I truly want to sit down and just pick their brains on how their writing process.

The chemistry between Mac and Psycho (Aleko) is perfection – chef’s kiss. But what I love most was the push and pull between them – it burned these pages. These two are what I love in romance.

These two ladies know how to deliver not just an amazing story, but they know how to create an entire series with phenomenal supporting characters (that we all know will get books of their own) to keep readers enticed and on their toes.

If you love MC romances, grab this one now.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Moonlit Thorns by P. Rayne

Moonlit Thorns by P. Rayne is now live!

No one knows what happens up at Midnight Manor.

The home of the Voss brothers sits like a sentinel looking down on our small town, remaining a mystery. The four brooding billionaires rarely leave the confines of the iron gates, fueling rumors that have existed for decades.

When my father dies, all the security I’ve known is ripped away, forcing me to come face to face with the eldest brother, Asher Voss. His outward beauty is just as I’d heard—it belies a predatory nature, irresistibly drawing me in.

A bargain is made, and I have no choice but to live in the shadowy confines of his gothic manor to save my family. As time passes, it becomes harder and harder to deny our attraction.

Asher Voss might be too old for me, and he’s definitely cursed by his own demons, but an inferno of passion between us threatens to either consume or destroy us both.

MOONLIT THORNS is a dark, contemporary romance, Beauty and the Beast retelling.

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Great start to this new series! These two authors set the stage for what is to come in this series and they did it wonderfully.

Moonlit Thorns is a unique retelling of the fairytale, Beauty and the Beast. I have read quite a few fairy tale retellings and this is definitely one of my favorites.

The story between Asher and Annabelle plays out so natural and beautifully. I enjoyed that readers are kept on their toes with how these two reacted to one another each time they are thrust together.

Yes, this a dark romance with BDSM, but it’s on the lighter side of that. I know dark readers will still enjoy the overall vibe that P. Rayne brings to this story, but if readers who aren’t into super dark reads or the elements of BDSM, this is definitely on the lighter side and would be a great “taste” to see if it’s to your liking.

P. Rayne does a great job of creating this town and the vibes around the Voss family and their history. I love all the nuances they have added in and giving hints at what is to come with each brother. The interactions between everyone was great and just added another layer to the story.

I already know that I am going to thoroughly enjoy this series and the Voss brothers very much.

Meet P. Rayne

The darker side of USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Sizzle by Kimberly Kincaid

Sizzle by Kimberly Kincaid is now live!

Sam Faurier is in deep trouble.

Which normally wouldn’t be a problem for an elite firefighter with razor-sharp instincts and cocky bravado to spare. Except this time, his impulsive decision on a call got fellow firefighter, Lucy de Costa, into hot water, too.

Did he mention that he’s had an unrequited crush on her for years? Or that she’s the battalion chief’s by-the-book daughter?

Or that the call that got them both benched was actually arson, only Sam can’t prove it without help?

Lucy de Costa doesn’t break the rules, and she sure as hell doesn’t catch feelings for other firefighters. She’s worked way too hard to make her way up the ranks for that, no matter how sexy Sam Faurier’s smile is–or how hot his determination.

He’s convinced there’s an arsonist on the loose. Trouble is, she’s the only one who believes him. And she’s going to have to throw protocol and caution out the window in order to help him prove it.

Even if she finds herself unable to resist him–and how much he wants her–in the process.

But the more they uncover, the deeper the danger becomes. To catch the arsonist, Sam and Lucy will have to rely on their wits, their training, and each other.

Before it’s too late.

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Sizzle is the first book in the Remington Rescue Squad series and my first Kimberly Kincaid book and I definitely understand why she was recommending to me.

Sam and Lucy both work at the fire department but could not be any more opposite. She’s a rule follower, do things by the book and he sort of goes by instinct and follows his gut.

Kimberly writes a flawless story filled with lots of emotion and truly knows how to keep readers glued to the pages of this story. The romance and the suspense blend well and give that full body story I really enjoy. I enjoyed the intensity of the plot and how everything flowed very well.

A great start to this series and definitely a great first read for me from this author.

Meet Kimberly Kincaid

USA Today best-selling author Kimberly Kincaid writes romantic suspense that sizzles and contemporary romance with heart and heat. Equal parts action and emotion, her firefighters and first responders always save the day.

When she’s not finding adventure with her husband, three teens, and naughty Whippets, Olive, Daisy, and Jack, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book.

Kimberly’s series include Remington Medical, Station Seventeen, the Line series, Cross Creek, and her brand-new Intelligence Unit series. All titles stand alone for easy reading.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…A Memory That Once Was by Lexi Bissen

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𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘮. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴.

𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥…

𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞

For years I’ve resisted the attraction I have to my best friend’s little sister.

Unfortunately, avoiding her didn’t make things easier. The feelings didn’t go away, they only

grew over time. Which brings me to my current predicament: she’s my new roommate.

Keeping my hands off my one and only temptation will be downright impossible.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬

Falling for your brother’s best friend is the lamest play in the book.

What can I say? I’m putty in his hands every time he flashes that crooked smile my way. But

Maddox crushed my heart when he admitted to having no recollection of the night we spent

together. And now living under the same roof as him is becoming unbearable.

Especially since I’m carrying a secret I won’t be able to hide much longer.

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Lexi Bissen is a new adult and young adult romance author who aspires to write in all genres, including paranormal—which started her obsession with words and fictional characters she cares about more than real people. She’s also a coffee snob, reader, far too sarcastic, and dog rescue advocate.

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Lexi enjoys spending time with her family, taking in the sunshine with a good book, and giving the voices in her head a story. Writing has always been an escape for Lexi, where she can check out of her life and discover new, exciting places she makes up—but not in a crazy way.

When Lexi isn’t writing, you can find her binging the latest Netflix show, laughing at her own jokes, or sipping iced coffee while spending way too much money at the bookstore.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Dirty Saint by Tabatha Vargo

DIRTY SAINT

Tabatha Vargo

Release Date: February 21

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

Koah Saint

Son of Sinister. Drug dealer. The number one stunner on The Strip and a BIG FAT LIAR.

They bow to him like he’s the holy grail, but I know he’s really the devil.

Since the day he was dropped on our doorstep, I’ve wanted him out of my life.

He’s a black stain on my memory and the one who put my father away.

Because of him, I’m flipping burgers instead of lying on beaches. To say he ruined my life would be an understatement.

Ten years later, I still can’t stand the guy, but even I can admit he’s sexy beyond belief. I won’t fall for his lusty looks and boyish charms. There’s nothing he can say or do to me to make me believe he’s anything but a lying playboy.

Or is there?

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Dirty Saints is my first book from Tabatha. While it is the second book in this series, it can easily be read as a standalone. But just be prepared to buy the first one after reading this one, if you don’t already own it.

I truly enjoyed Saint and Tori’s story. Tabatha allowed their relationship to flow naturally and let things to play out as true to life as possible.

Saint isn’t one to wallow in his feelings, even when those feelings try to force their way through the walls he’s built. He’s moved on from the past but when Tori shows up after over ten years, in a place he never expected, everything and more comes flooding back.

Tori has done everything she can to keep herself afloat and give her younger sister a life she never was given the chance to have. Tori’s focus is her sister and nothing else; it’s truly all she has anymore. She finds herself in a rare moment doing something because she knows it will make her sister happy – doing something besides working herself to the bone. And the one night she finally lets herself be a bit free, she runs into the one man who ruined her life – Koah Saint.

Let me tell you that you are not ready for the ride that Tabatha takes you on. I loved the thrill this book delivers. There are so many ups and downs, back and forth with lots of HOT action between all these pages. While there are certain parts that I feel needed fleshed out better, it did not take away from the overall flow and plot of this story.

I loved the banter and the friendships between the boys. Tabatha did a great job of just letting these characters share their story in their own way. The inner monologues were great and allowed readers to understand each character’s decisions and/or actions more. And I LOVED that she showed readers everything and not just tell us how things played out.

It does have some dark undertones, but they are very mild but please know that there are some triggering scenes that not all readers can handle.

Highly recommend this book (and series). And you know I am thoroughly hooked when I purchased the first book because I need more of these guys!

Meet Tabatha Vargo:

Tabatha is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for her sexy adult romance Little Black Book.

Tabatha writes in all genres, including adult and new adult, and isn’t afraid to venture into the dark side on occasion, as she proved with her dark, prison romance, Slammer.

She’s an avid reader of all things smutty and the writer of sexy stories featuring redeemable alpha bad boys and sweet, strong women.

Her other loves include her children, her loving, supportive husband, anything historical, and wind chimes.

When she isn’t writing, she’s texting book ideas to herself.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Fighting Words by R.S. Grey

Fighting Words by R.S. Grey is now live!

Hate turns to heat when a literary grump meets his deadline savior.

My assignment is simple: trek to a remote English cottage and convince Nathaniel Foster to let me work with him.

Too bad he’s a complete and utter jerk.

Who slams the door in a poor stranger’s face, leaving them shivering out in the snow?! So much for a warm welcome…

Nathaniel is God’s gift to readers everywhere. My publisher is desperate for his next book, which in turn makes me desperate to help him complete it. So what if he doesn’t want to play nice? I have no choice but to live and work with him in this snow-covered cottage, suffering under his piercing blue stare until it feels like I might combust.

Our heated exchanges by day give way to torturous tension at night. I can’t clock out from his all-consuming presence. I can’t escape my unwanted feelings. When one of our arguments nearly ends in an angry kiss, I worry the writing is on the wall.

But I can do this. I can clench my teeth, ball my fists, and focus on this damn book. If I can just keep the fiction and fantasy between the pages and not between the sheets, I’ll be the hero of the publishing world.

So pick up your pen, Nathaniel–and please, please, stop looking at me like that.

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Fighting Words is the perfect title for this book!!! It’s truly a double entendre too.

The blurb is all you need to know about this story going. And being that we’re all readers, this story is so relatable and realistic.

The way this story builds up, the angst and the banter between Summer and Nate was amazing! My cheeks from smiling and laughing so much. I truly enjoyed how they interacted and things happened naturally between them.

I really enjoyed the overall plot of this story and how things played out. Definitely another great book from R.S. Grey

Meet R.S. Grey

R.S. Grey is the USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including seven #1 bestselling romantic comedies. She lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and dog.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…My Anti-hero by Tijan

My Anti-Hero by Tijan is now live!

I shouldn’t have agreed to this. What was I thinking?
Appearing on a local news show? Just because something happened to me?
I live mostly in isolation on purpose.

But here I am.
I was so nervous that I needed the make-up chair, twice.
And then I walked past his room.

He’s a giant—no softness, all muscle.
And a rich beard that made me want to rub myself all over it.
He made me see stars, literally because the second time I saw him, I tripped.
Or I would’ve, but he caught me, and the cameras were rolling.
Soon, that clip will be trending because he wasn’t just another guest on the show.

He’s Brett Broudou, the Kings’ newest football star.
We couldn’t be more opposite.
The only special thing about me is the reason I was on the show.
Brett, the Super Bowl champion, and me, the survivor who helped bring down the infamous Midwest Butcher.

Brett might not think he’s anyone’s hero, but he’s about to become mine.

A/N: This is a 140k standalone.

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Narrated by: Andi Arndt & Teddy Hamilton

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Overall, I enjoyed this story. My Anti-Hero is Tijan on the sweet, romantic side.

Tijan wrote Billie and her character, wonderfully. I love her growth, her strength and tenacity. She made this book for me.

Brett is very alpha and possessive with his protectiveness. But he’s also sweet towards Billie.

These two complimented one very well. My biggest issue was the insta-love. As anyone who reads my reviews, insta-loves are a tough one for me. It has to be done right. And while I enjoyed Brett and Billie’s story, I struggled to believe their insta-love.

My Anti-Hero is a large book but don’t let that scare you. Those pages will go by in a blur.

Meet Tijan

Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing after college and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Fallen Crest series, Ryan’s Bed, Enemies and others.
She is currently writing many new books and series with an English Cocker she adores.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Stay With Me by Brooke Montgomery

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒆 by Brooke Montgomery

𝑨 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅’𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅-𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒈𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒘𝒃𝒐𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏…

What to expect:

🌻 She ends up pregnant, but it’s not his

🤠 Best friend’s brother

🌻 Secret dating

🤠 Boy obsessed

🌻 It’s always been you

🤠 Cowboy small-town romance

🌻 Roommates

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TRIPP!! That is all I am saying.

Brooke does this couple justice! I love this story unfolds and how their relationship moves and develops in a natural way.

There were a few areas that dragged for me (discussing certain movies felt like filler) but overall, this book moves the perfect pace.

Readers will trip over Tripp. He’s just so, EVERYTHING!!! Magnolia is a firecracker – that’s the best way to describe her. I love her and her personality.

Stay With Me is a book every romance reader will enjoy.

Release Day Blitz & Review…Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Misery Lark has always felt like an outsider—as the daughter of a Vampyre councilman, she’s been volun-told to sacrifice her freedom and needs for the good of her kind for her entire life. The newest sacrifice? Upholding a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, by entering an arranged marriage with the Alpha Were. Wedding bells are ringing as Misery is whisked down the aisle to her betrothed, Lowe Moreland. Despite those broad shoulders, brooding stares, and extremely attractive looks, Lowe and Misery despise each other from the get-go. But Misery agreed to this for more than familial obligation and a white dress. Her human best friend, Serena, has been missing for weeks, and Misery has reason to believe she’s in Were territory. It’s impossible to figure out who she can—and can’t—trust…and it may take help from her newly declared “other half” to find her friend and make her heart whole once more.

I absolutely love Ali’s writing style and after reading her The Love Hypothesis series and seeing this was a paranormal story, I did not hesitate at all to jump on this one.

I truly don’t know what to say other than what keeps repeating in my head, “THIS IS BOOK IS FUCKING AWESOME!!”

Ali delivers a very entertaining paranormal romance about forced marriage. I FREAKING LOVE Misery and Lowe and their entanglement. Everything between them unfolded exceptionally well and left me wanting more each time.

This is completely outside Ali’s normal STEM based books but she knocks this book out of the park. Her writing ability is uncanny and I absolute love that I am so easily able to picture each scene in my head.

Bride is highly recommended paranormal read that anyone will enjoy.

Release Day Blitz & Review…Lonely For You Only by Monica Murphy

From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Monica Murphy comes a swoon-worthy new adult romance full of love songs.

Young heiress Scarlett Lancaster is delighted when her father tells her he hired a famous pop star and former boy band member to play at her eighteenth birthday. But delight becomes utter disappointment when it turns out he wasn’t talking about Harry Styles. No, Scarlett’s dad hired Tate Ramsey, former lead singer of the band Five Car Pileup, who hasn’t been popular for years.

Tate, after years of alcohol- and drug-fueled partying, is sober and ready for a comeback. He is in top form at Scarlett’s party and blows the audience away with his performance–though Scarlett herself still isn’t impressed. But when they talk after he leaves the stage, their encounter ends in a kiss that surprises them both–and immediately goes viral.

The viral kiss and the video of Tate singing at the party do wonders for both of their burgeoning careers. So after some careful negotiation, the two of them agree to start a fake relationship. But before long they discover their feelings might not be fake after all …

This is a sweet, coming of age, with a bit of rockstar, romance read!!!

Read the blurb if you want to know what the book is about. I do my best to NOT summarize the book in my reviews or give details away that may spoil any parts of a book.

Scarlett is not your typical heiress. Yes, she realizes how fortunate she is, however, she doesn’t want to be known for that. She wants to be relatable to the every day individual. And when she is provided an opportunity to live outside the life of her Lancaster, she takes that opportunity, with a bit of hesitancy though.

Monica does a wonderful job of letting this story play out naturally. But with saying that, certain revelations seem quite fast and the characters address this very well. I found this story to be authentic in so many ways yet very entertaining for readers. There is very light drama and is all handled well.

Overall, another great read from Monica Murphy!!