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Blog Tour: Of Warriors and Sage – Jenn Lees

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Welcome to the tour for new release, Of Warriors and Sages by Jenn Lees! Read on for more details!

Of Warriors and Sages (Arlan’s Pledge #2)

Publication Date: September 20, 2024

Genre: Portal Fantasy Romance

A dragon egg to obtain and a Quest to win.
A portal to master and a love to retrieve.
A lineage to discover and a high kingship to secure.

Arlan has returned to Dál Gaedhle, taking Rhiannon’s heart with him. Two years have passed since the handsome Dál Gaedhle warrior travelled back through the portal to his own world, but daily Rhiannon waits for him to come and take her to her true home.

Rhiannon has mastered horse riding and martial art, and can now speak Gaelic.

She’s ready.

With the high king of Dál Gaedhle dead, slain by a mage-controlled fire-breathing dragon, Arlan must win the Quest and gain the high kingship to save his land from Ciarán Gallawain’s greedy desires.

The task for this Quest—to find a dragon egg—is the most difficult since the Dragon Wars. For millennia, the beasts have been scarce and the stuff of legend.

But a greater quest still dogs Arlan… to prove Rhiannon’s lineage. For if she is not noble, their relationship will be impossible.

Rhiannon has a mission of her own: to get to Dál Gaedhle, learn to be a warrior, and discover her place in the world of Dál Cruinne.

Frustrated by his master’s unfulfilled promises, Lord Ciarán plans his great and final battle while his mage Bram grows in skill and power.

But Rhiannon’s major challenge will be to keep her true feelings for Arlan in check.

If Arlan cannot beat his banished cousin, Dál Gaedhle will suffer the same fate as the east of Dál Cruinne and any thought of liberty and love be a mere fleeting wish.

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Blog Tour: Doll Face – C. Herbert & D.J. Kimmer

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We’re celebrating the upcoming release of DOLL FACE by C. Hebert and D.J. Krimmer! Pre-order now or get your copy on October 5th!

Doll Face

Publication Date: October 5, 2024

Genre: Dark Romance/ Retelling/ Novella

Shall We Play A Game?

Amid the suffocating embrace of night,
I stumble upon him, a beacon of light.
The Boogeyman, a seductive terror,
Whispers haunting promises, cruel and fair.
Eyes that glint with otherworldly fire,
In his grasp, I’m consumed by dark desire.
A love twisted and sickeningly sweet,
Tangled in the depths of darkness, where nightmares meet.
Should I trust my button eyes,
Or should I doubt them and follow my firefly?

This story is a dark retelling created by two spooky queens who combined the iconic stories of The Nightmare Before Christmas (specifically Oogie Boogie) and Coraline into a mash up of spooky goodness filled with banter, chaos, and lots of spice.

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TRIGGERS:

Mental Abuse, Physical Abuse, Attempted Sexual Assault, Torture, Blood, Biting, Attempted Murder, Murder, Death, Detailed Sexual Scenes, Anxiety, Mention of Child Abduction and Death, Kidnapping, Unprotected Sex, Stalking, Somnophilia, Emotional Abuse, Needles, Sewing of Flesh, Mention of Rape, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Profanity, Sexual Harassment, Slut Shaming, Violence, Dubious Consent, Desecration of a Corpse, Masturbation, Mention of Blood Orgies, Verbal Abuse, Taxidermy, Light Bondage, Virgin FMC, Sodomy, Rough Sexual Interactions, Removal of Eyes, Emotional Addiction, Intrusive Thoughts, PTSD Characteristics, Sex Addiction, Gambling, Body Modifications, Toxic Relationships, Body Horror, Dead Bodies, Emotional Scars, Emotional Trauma, Attempted Strangulation, Abuse of a Deceased Animal, Sexual Manipulation, Emotional Manipulation, Lying, Shared Trauma, Panic Attacks, and a Cliff Hanger Ending.

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Cover Reveal: Of Hearts and Hunters – Cynthia Brubaker

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We’re proud to present the gorgeous cover for Of Hearts and Hunters by Cynthia Brubaker! Pre-orders are open now!

Of Hearts and Hunters (Fallen Crowns Duet Book 1)

Expected Publication Date: February 5, 2025

Genre: Urban Fantasy/Vampire & Werewolf Romance

Cover Designer: @asterielly

Publisher: @midnighttidepublishing

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1. First 20 orders get a discount (from there, it goes up)
2. 30 orders: free art print
3. 50 orders: paperback giveaway
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He’s a Vampyr.
I’m a Korama.
And I love him.

Tough-as-nails Verity ‘Veri’ Eadaoin has never trusted Vampyrs. They’ve killed everyone she loves. She finally gets an opportunity for revenge after a deadly Vampyr raid against her pack. Her new mission: retaliate against the Vampyr Queen by killing her newly-minted Prince. Simple enough. But Verity is unprepared for her encounter with the unsuspecting Vampyr.

Still reeling from his murder in Saguenay, Darren Pierce-Crané is freshly-turned and reluctant. He’s barely begun to adjust to his unlife when there’s a wolf at his door. Darren barters for his survival, resulting in a precarious pact with Verity. This deal uncovers sinister secrets that could spell the undoing of the entire city.

War is on the horizon, and time is of the essence. Verity and Darren will have to decide what is most important to them: their faction or each other.

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Trigger warnings include but are not limited to: Fantasy violence, gore, death, blood, decapitation, homicide, physical assault, drowning, family dysfunction and violence, grief, anxiety/PTSD, SA (on page but attacker is thwarted), suicidal thoughts, survivor’s guilt, profanity, bullying, explicit sexual content, references to sexual activity, discrimination/fantasy racism, drinking/drug use, drunken assault.

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Book Blitz: Wings of Destiny – V..M. Pire

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The time has come…and there’s nowhere to hide…

Happy publication day to author V.M. Pire and congratulations on the release of Wings of Destiny! For a chance to win a signed paperback copy, visit our Instagram page!

Wings of Destiny : Embrace Your Wings, Beware Your Heart (The Erin Snow Series #1)

Publication Date: October 1, 2024

Genre: Spicy Urban Fantasy

⭐️ FEISTY FMC
⭐️ FOUND FAMILY
⭐️ FATED MATES
⭐️ TOUCH THEM AND D!3
⭐️ MORALLY GREY

The time has come…and there’s nowhere to hide

Erin Snow, your average twenty-three year old book-obsessed college student, has her world turned upside down when people begin disappearing. Nightmares begin to stalk her day and night. Replaying bits of her past, bringing forward things that might’ve been better left unknown.

Will she discover the truth about what is happening to her, who she can trust?

And…who is secretly plotting her downfall?

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Book Blitz: Second Chances at the Little Bookshop – Katie Ginger

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Nora’s city life isn’t exactly working out how she planned. She’s stuck in her best friend’s tiny boxroom and hasn’t yet found that dream bookish job. But when she’s forced to return to her hometown of Little Harbour, Nora’s life takes an unexpected plot twist. Her estranged sister needs
her help and the beloved family bookshop of her first love, Alex, is about to go out of business.

Alex knows a trip home to his dad and The Book Nook is long overdue. If only his own life wasn’t such a complete and utter mess he’d have visited by now. But then he hears Nora Bell is back in town and it’s the push he needs to change everything.
When the two meet again it’s clear the spark of attraction still burns bright, but their unresolved past overshadows any possible future. Can they work together to save the bookshop and find their
fairytale ever after, or will hidden secrets and surprising truths keep them apart?

Perfect for fans of second chance romances, dreamy bookshops and escapist seaside settings!

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Katie Ginger writes romantic comedies as Annabel French for Avon, HarperCollins and historical fiction as Emma Royal for Century, Penguin Random House. When she’s not writing she spends her time reading, looking after her family and volunteering as Vice Chair or the Romantic
Novelists’ Association.

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Book Blitz: Queen of Ever – Lorelai Johnson & Hailey Jade

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We’re happy to announce that the next book in the Curse of Fate and Fae series, Queen of Ever by Lorelei Johnson and Hailey Jade is now available!

Queen of Ever (Curse of Fate and Fae Book 2)

Publication Date: September 30, 2024

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Fate is weaving her webs, and she won’t be denied…

Betrayed and heartbroken, Imogen retreats to the safety of the Seelie Palace, seeking refuge where Tarian can’t reach her. Yet, within the palace’s gilded walls, she finds her freedom more limited than ever. As she replays painful memories and stares at her shattered dreams, she begins to wonder if she hasn’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire—because the Seelie king isn’t what he seems.

Across the border, Tarian prowls the boundaries of his limitations, tormented by his inability to reach Imogen. He watches from afar, driven by a relentless need to reclaim what he’s lost. As tensions rise within the Fae Realm, Tarian sees an opportunity in the chaos. If he can find a way to her, he will—he’s already lost her once. She won’t get away from him again.

As hidden agendas come to light and conflict looms, can Tarian and Imogen overcome their differences and navigate the treacherous political waters they find themselves in, or will the prophecy’s curse prove too powerful for their love to endure?

Queen of Ever is the highly anticipated second book in the Curse of Fate and Fae series. Dive into this gripping sequel to Prince of Never—a tale of love, loss, and destiny that will leave you laughing, crying, and fanning your blushing cheeks.

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Blog Tour: A New Dawn in Pelican Crossing – Maggie Christensen

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Divorce lawyer Gill Dickson thinks she has seen it all, until she finds herself in the midst of her own acrimonious divorce and estranged from her daughter. Her one certainty is that the last thing she wants in her life is another man.

Pelican Crossing mayor Joe Harris has buried himself in his work after his wife’s death, finding solace with the companionship of his faithful dog, Coco. But when Joe needs Gill’s legal expertise for a family matter, he is unexpectedly drawn to her.

Can Joe break through Gill’s emotional barriers and earn her trust? And can these two lonely souls find the happiness they deserve in each other?

Set in the small Queensland coastal town of Pelican Crossing, this heartwarming romance will keep you captivated until the very end.

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After a career in education, Maggie Christensen began writing contemporary women’s fiction portraying mature women facing life-changing situations, and historical fiction set in her native Scotland. Her travels inspire her writing, be it her trips to visit family in Scotland, in Oregon, USA or her home on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Maggie writes of mature heroines coming to terms with changes in their lives and the heroes worthy of them. Maggie has been called the queen of mature age fiction and her writing has been described by one reviewer as like a nice warm cup of
tea. It is warm, nourishing, comforting and embracing.

From the small town in Scotland where she grew up, Maggie was lured to Australia by the call to ‘Come and teach in the sun’. Once there, she worked as a primary school teacher, university lecturer and in educational management. Now living with her husband of over thirty years on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, she loves walking on the deserted beach in the early mornings and having coffee by the river on weekends. Her days are spent surrounded by books, either reading or writing them – her idea of heaven!

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Blog Tour: A Marked Soul – Elizabeth Sedell

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We’re celebrating the release of A Marked Soul by Elizabeth Sedell! Read on for more details!

A Marked Soul (Soul Ferrier #1)

Publication Date: September 24, 2024

Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance

  • Forced proximity
  • Touch her and die vibes
  • Broody, protective MMC
  • Stabby FMC
  • Slow burn romance
  • Loveable side characters
  • Everybody has secrets

Find the missing girl without falling for the ridiculously handsome demon. Oh, and stay alive. Simple.

Claire Woods has no idea why the demons of The Otherworld think she can find a missing girl. As a Soul Ferrier, Claire has found people before, but they’ve all been dead. The demons, however, aren’t taking no for an answer.

After a routine job nearly gets her killed, Claire finds herself marked by the powerful and ridiculously handsome demon known only as The Superior. He has bound them together to force her into a deal. Find the girl for him and he will protect her until he removes the mark.

Uncertain of who the girl is and why she is significant, Claire begins digging for answers. While she works, The Superior stays close by her side, and she begins to see there is more to the demon than she previously thought.

With every uncovered secret and clue, Claire starts to realize that something far greater is going on and she is right in the middle of it. Desperate for answers and running out of time, Claire does all she can to finish the job, but she knows that even once it’s all over, her world will never be the same again.

Welcome to the urban fantasy world of the Soul Ferrier series. This is a slow burn romance, with demons, magic, action and mystery.

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Blog Tour: Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel – Rebecca Raisin

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Turn a tumbledown Paris hotel into a perfect boutique, bookish retreat, and have it open for Christmas? What could possibly go wrong?

When Anais receives a near-derelict Paris hotel in her divorce settlement, her first thought is to tidy it up and sell it immediately. All she wants is to move on and forget her disaster of a marriage ever
happened.
But selling it proves impossible, so she has only one option: to make it gorgeous and open by Christmas… when her funds will almost certainly run out.

She’s not counting on the grumpy American bar-owner next door, Noah, coming and interfering at every moment though. Nor is she expecting to find a mysterious room – which holds the key to a one-hundred-year-old secret – about a woman who chose love against the odds.

One thing’s for sure… as the fairy lights twinkle all over the city of lights and the first snowflakes start to fall… this will be a Christmas in Paris to remember.

A totally gorgeous, escapist romantic comedy, with an unforgettable mystery! A perfect festive read for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Morgan to curl up with this winter.

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Rebecca Raisin writes heartwarming romance from her home in sunny Perth, Australia. Her heroines tend to be on the quirky side and her books are usually set in exotic locations so her readers can
armchair travel any day of the week.

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My thoughts: After catching her crummy husband in bed with the cleaner, Anais chucks him and gets a bit screwed over in the divorce, he gets their lovely apartment, she gets the run down hotel he bought with her money.

Luckily her hilarious cousin Manon is on hand to help do it up, ideally to sell ASAP. Of course both women fall in love with the place in all it’s salmon pink bathrooms glory. There’s also a mystery at the heart of the hotel – why are two of the rooms walled off and what is hidden within?

There’s a tiny cameo from a familiar Paris Cupid, secrets and mysteries to uncover, a grumpy bar owner to win over, lots of renovations to do, plus Anais owes her publisher a novel, Christmas is coming and her rubbish ex puts in an unwelcome experience (Manon, I’ll help you hide the body!)

Lots of fun to read, with a lovely but bittersweet mystery to resolve that draws the characters together, because Paris is the city of love, lights and it seems, literature. Bon.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: Chasing Yesterday – Lynn Ricci

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Happy release day and congratulations to author Lynn Ricci on the release of Chasing Yesterday!

Chasing Yesterday

Publication Date: September 26, 2024

Genre: Small Town Romance

  • Soulmates
  • Small Town
  • Epistolary (You’ve Got Mail)
  • Sweet Romance/Closed Door
  • Second Chance
  • Guardian Angel

A grieving widow is struggling with the death of her high school sweetheart, while a mysterious woman is struggling to make her own amends. Can secrets from their entwined past hold the key to their futures?

Katelyn Murray moves to a small town in Massachusetts as a high school senior and quickly finds she has a secret admirer. As she responds to his written notes, she falls in love with the man behind the beautiful words and endless questions.

A dozen years and a rocky marriage later, her life is shattered by her husband’s sudden death, leaving confusion, unanswered questions, and guilty grief while mourning him and the love she initially felt for the boy from those letters. Katie leans on her friends to overcome this loss but feels something is amiss. She searches for answers, never expecting who may hold the key or where it could lead.

With the unconventional help of a stranger with secrets and aspirations of her own, a chain of events unfolds, and Katie starts to find the journey she was meant to be on and a second chance at chasing yesterday.

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