What is The Secret of Dartwood Manor by N.A. Triptow (Giveaway and Excerpt)

Today I’m going to introduce you to The Secret of Dartwood Manor – the first book in The Witchling Trilogy by N.A. Triptow. There’s an excerpt, and a giveaway, but first: a little bit about the book.

Publication date: January 18, 2021

Themes and genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, magic, witches, ghosts, retelling

Blurb:

Witches. Ghosts. An ancient secret. Enter a world of myth and magic through this contemporary fantasy reimagining of Jane Austen’s beloved classic, Sense and Sensibility.

What is Forgiven by Garrett Leigh (GIVEAWAY and Excerpt)

Today I’m going to introduce you to Forgiven – the first book in Garrett Leigh’s series of the same name. There’s an excerpt and a giveaway, but first: a little bit about the book.

Published by: Carina Press (HQN)

Publication date: January 25, 2021

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Blurb:

High school sweethearts Mia and Luke get a second chance at love in this brand-new contemporary romance from award-winning author Garrett Leigh.

What is Trust Me by Candace Hutton (Sneak Peek and Giveaway)

Today I’m going to introduce you to Trust Me – A Manhattan Marriage Novella by Candace Hutton. There’s a sneak peek from the first chapter, and a giveaway, but first: a little bit about the book.

Publication date: January 22, 2021

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Blurb:

Brooke Anderson never pictured herself as a divorcee at twenty-eight. But when she mentions getting a post-nup to her husband Garrett after one deliciously sex-filled year, he promptly serves her with divorce papers. Admittedly, she could’ve told him about how her father left her and her mother homeless when she was young, and how she’s never been wired to trust anyone. Especially those closest to her. Now, all she wants to do is avoid anywhere he might be so she won’t have to face him again.

What is Enemies To Lovers by Brittni Chenelle (GIVEAWAY and Blurb)

Today I’m going to introduce you to Enemies To Lovers: Series Starters Set by Brittni Chenelle. It’s a set of three standalone novels that share a theme. I’ll give you the blurb and also a link to a giveaway in which you could win a $10 Amazon gift card.

Publication date: January 22, 2021

Themes and genres: Adult, Young Adult, New Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, magic

Blurb:

Their most dreaded rivals might be their greatest need. But with peril dogging their every encounter, will they give into dangerous desires?

What is the SKINS Box Set by Garrett Leigh (Blurbs and GIVEAWAY)

Today I’m going to introduce you to the SKINS box set – a compilation of Garrett Leigh’s four works – Dream, Whisper, Believe and Crossroads. You might already be familiar with them as I’ve reviewed three out of four (yeah, yeah, I still need to review Believe), but if you are not, don’t worry: I’ve got all of the blurbs for you as well as links to my reviews. Also, make sure to check out the giveaway for a chance to win an e-copy of the box set.

Author: Garrett Leigh

Cover design: Black Jazz Design

Themes and genres: Contemporary LGBT Romance

DREAM

When unrequited love leaves Dylan Hart sleepless and nursing his wounds, instinct draws him to the one place he’s found mindless respite in the past—Lovato’s. It’s a place for every fantasy—where a night of insane NSA fun with former ballet dancer Angelo brings relief to Dylan’s fragile feelings.

Friends to lovers, hurt comfort, angst.

READ MY REVIEW

WHISPER

Lonely physiotherapist Harry Foster has the world at his feet. A full client list, a six figure Instagram following, and a publishing deal for a book he doesn’t have time to write until his agent offers him a break—a retreat to the wild south west coast. 

Cornish horseman Joe Carter is lonely too. On paper, they have nothing in common, but Joe is beautiful…glorious, and when an accident puts his life in Harry’s healing hands, the whisper of true love is inevitable. If the trouble that put the farm on its knees in the first place doesn’t get in the way.

Friends to lovers, hurt comfort, horses, forced proximity.

What is The Hollow Gods by A.J. Vrana (GIVEAWAY and Excerpt)

Today I’m going to introduce you to The Hollow Gods – The Chaos Cycle Series, Book 1 by A.J. Vrana. There’s a giveaway and an excerpt, but first: a little bit about the book.

Published by: Parliament House

Publication date: July 28, 2020

Themes and genres: Dark Fantasy, Magical Realism, New Adult, Canada, supernatural, magic, folklore, mystery, murder

Blurb:

Isolated in the forests of Western Canada, Black Hollow is a town with a dark secret. For centuries, residents have foretold the return of the Dreamwalker—an ominous figure from local folklore said to lure young women into the woods

What is The Game Maker by Kitty Thomas (Excerpt and GIVEAWAY)

Today I’m going to introduce you to The Game Maker by Kitty Thomas. There’s an excerpt and a giveaway, but first: a little bit about the book.

Publication date: July 15, 2020

Genres: Adult Dark Romance

Blurb:

I was too isolated. I was about to be evicted. I made a final desperate call to the man who ruined my life, but he didn’t come for me.

Someone else did

What is Cocky Catcher by Chiquita Dennie (Excerpt and GIVEAWAY)

Today I’m going to introduce you to Cocky Catcher by Chiquita Dennie. There’s a giveaway and an excerpt, but first: a little bit about the book.

Publication date: July 19, 2020

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Sports

Blurb:

Gage Young is the hottest baseball player in the league. This billionaire catcher can lead the team to the World Series and win Daddy of the Year—but he can’t capture the heart, mind, and body of softball coach Nina Mitchell

What is Where Loyalties Lie by Jill Ramsower (GIVEAWAY and Excerpt)

Today I’m going to introduce you to Where Loyalties Lie – a standalone novel by Jill Ramsower. There’s a giveaway, and an excerpt, but first: a little bit about the book.

Publication date: July 15, 2020

Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense

Blurb:

Tamir

My neighbors and students know me as a self-defense instructor.

Israeli ex-patriot. Former special forces. Retired soldier.

They see what I allow them to see.

Reality is far less attractive

Author Samantha Hastings on Sisters in Fiction (plus Book Recommendations and a GIVEAWAY)

Today, author Samantha Hastings is going to tell us a little bit about what inspired the strong bond between the two main characters – sisters Sophie and Mariah, in her novel The Invention of Sophie Carter. If you enjoy reading stories about siblings whose love for one another is strong enough for them to take on the world, then stick around; not only will I share with you the blurb to Samantha’s book, but she’ll give you some reading recommendations.

Published by: Swoon Reads

Publication date: July 14, 2020

Themes and genres: Historical Romance, Young Adult, Victorian, sisters, twins

Blurb:

Identical twin sisters take turns swapping places over the course of a summer in order to pursue their secret ambitions in Samantha Hastings’ Victorian YA romance.

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