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Showing posts with label dark romance. Show all posts

Jan 18, 2022

{Release Blitz} Sweet Mercy by Amelia Wilde

 

Sweet Mercy by Amelia Wilde is now live!

 

Daphne Morelli is trapped in a gilded cage.

She fought to escape her family, only to be caught by a billionaire. Possessive. Commanding. And determined to keep her.

Emerson LeBlanc wants to own the little painter. She's become more than his obsession. She's part of his collection now.

Except she's more perceptive than he'd like. Her artist's eye sees the shadows in him. She paints his pain on stretched canvas.

He's determined to own her. She's determined to escape.

In the end only one of them can truly be free.

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Meet Amelia


Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY bestselling author of dangerous contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.

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Apr 4, 2021

{Release Blitz & Review} Ruthless Monarch by Ava Harrison


From USA Today bestselling author Ava Harrison 
comes a gritty, twisted standalone romance.

Ruthless Monarch by Ava Harrison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Suspense Romance
THEME: Mafia
Ruthless Monarch
Ruthless Monarch
by Ava Harrison
4.31 · 134 Ratings · 94 Reviews

BLURB:

Dangerous. Deadly. And most of all, devastating. 

He’s the king of the city. Running the mafia and ruling the East Coast. 

He’s at war with his cousin, and I am the casualty. 

There is nothing Matteo won’t do to win. He’ll burn everything down to the ground, my hopes and dreams included. 

He’s no hero. He’s the handsome devil who will probably kill me in the end. Falling in love with the enemy can destroy me, especially when he is my husband . . .


REVIEW:
It's been a while since I found a good mafia romance and this was my first introduction to author Ava Harrison. I can say now that she has earned a new fan and I'm excited to read her other books after enjoying Ruthless Monarch.

Ruthless Monarch follows Viviana, who many people would believe she lives the pampered life, being the daughter of a Governor. But there is nothing perfect about her family, he father is a monster and he mother ignores everything thats in front of her. Viviana is trapped and now her father has plans for her, little does he know is biggest enemy Matteo Amante knows his plan and is about to turn his world and Viviana's upside down.

Viviana is a broken character, she has been used, manipulated and treated awful by her parents her whole life. The only love she has known had been from her nanny and her nannies children. Now that she is graduating her father has set her future for her, to tie her to a dangerous man. But Matteo Amante steps in instead, as the King of the East Coast mafia, he takes Viviana as his wife. Matteo is "ruthless", violent and will do anything and everything to destroy his cousin and the Governor who are working to try and destroy him. Viviana is the key but he isn't prepared for just how innocent and how much he and Viviana need each other.

The story is full of suspense, I held my breathe not knowing if Viviana was going to run into another danger or if Matteo was going to be just as bad as his cousin in the end. The romance was fantastic, sexy, passionate and every bit hotness needed for this kind of darker romance. Harrison wonderfully crafted this dark world and knew how to keep her readers guessing. I highly recommend this story to anyone needing some spicy mafia romance with a ton of suspenful moments.

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Meet Ava Harrison

Ava Harrison is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.
When she's not journaling her life, you can find her window shopping, cooking dinner for her family, or curled up on her couch reading a book.

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Jun 15, 2020

{Blog Tour: Review + Promo} Make Me Yours: Top Shelf Romance #4 by by Devney Perry ,Amo Jones , K. Bromberg ), Chelle Bliss




Top Shelf Romance is bringing you the best of the best of romance in Collection #4, Make Me Yours, featuring FIVE bestselling books from authors Devney Perry, Amo Jones, K. Bromberg & Chelle Bliss! ⁣


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Every mood has its book.⁣

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Make Me Yours: Top Shelf Romance #4Make Me Yours: Top Shelf Romance #4 by Devney Perry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Romance
These: Mix of Various Romance Stories

Make Me Yours: Top Shelf Romance #4
by Devney Perry
4.57
 · 37 Ratings · 34 Reviews

REVIEW:

I was super excited to get this book bundle of some new to me authors and some of my favorites! This is a great compilation for those looking to be introduced to these fabulous authors and their world of romance, form sweet and passionate, dark and angsty, to heartbreaking and making the heart beat faster, it had everything and more.

I'll snippet each story, but I highly recommend this to anyone looking for new romances authors and haven't tried some of these talented ladies.

The Player and The Catch, this story stole my heart and made me love me some baseball players. I was already a fan of Bromberg and this was one I hadn't read yet. It was sweet and smoking hot, the chemistry was off the charts for the leads and the backstory of each was wonderfully crafted, heartbreaking and they grow so much together through the story.

In Peace Lies Havoc by Amo Jones, was my first introduction to this author and boy was I surprised one this one. It is seriously dark, I was a little taken back by it and wasnt prepared for the angst the violence and the triggers that some other may not feel comfortable reading on. But I stayed up late getting sucked into this story, I needed to know the mystery. The leads were angsty and had chemistry I couldn't get enough of, but there was magic in Amo Jones' writing and I was hooked.

Enshrine is one that will hit you in all the feels. Its a story of a woman who goes on a journey to fight an illness that is tough to talk about. But this woman is tough as nails and she is brought down to her lowest. Thankfully in the form of a tall, muscular and mysterious, Bruno and her best Friend Rebecca help her not give up and its a beautiful written tear jerking story. I adored Bruno and Callies story and was happily introduced to author Chelle Blis.

The Birthday List, I had already read and boy there is not enough praise I can give Denvey Perry, she is a freaking fabulous writer and her stories (and I have read all of them) just suck me in every time. This one in particular is such a beautiful story, of a woman who loved so deep and lost. But she finds a man who helps her discover herself again and realizes she can love again too. I cant tell you enough how much I loved this story.



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For the love of books...

Top Shelf Romance is devoted to bringing readers a new standard of Romance.

Unforgettable books in a collection you'll cherish.

Make Me Yours is a collection of four best-selling novels, including:

Devney Perry - The Birthday List

Amo Jones - In Peace Lies Havoc

Kristy Bromberg - The Player/The Catch

Top Shelf Romance represents the best of the best in romance. There are no cliffhangers. These are simply must-read novels for readers looking for the best in happily ever afters.


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Jun 2, 2020

{Blog Tour: Review+ Excerpt} Titan by Shantel Tessier


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I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for.

Titan, an all-new, must-read dark and twisted romance from bestselling author Shantel Tessier is available now!


TITAN-AmazonTitan by Shantel Tessier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Dark Contemporary Romance
THEME: Past Loves
Titan (Dark Kings, #1)
Titan (Dark Kings, #1)
by Shantel Tessier4.40 · 558 Ratings · 310 Reviews

BLURB:

TITAN
I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for.
A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect.
I’m not a weak man… A King kneels to no one.
I’ve only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left.
Now she’s returned, needing someone to save her.
Emilee York was always meant to be mine, and I’ll see to it that happens. I always get what I want, even if that means I have to take it.
And she’s no different. She’ll be my queen, one way or the other.


EMILEE
When I left Sin City behind me, I had no plans to return. I avoided everyone, even my friends, to stay in my bubble. I’ve always been the kind to pull away and run when things get difficult.
But one phone call changed everything, and I was racing back. If only I had known what was waiting for me.
Titan reappeared like a ghost haunting me.
One look and I knew he recognized me. I never forgot him or what we shared. Those feelings that no one else knew existed between us.
I ignored them back then, but now they are more intense than ever.
“Get on your knees…” He demanded I kneel for him.
I tried to act like he didn’t affect me, but he knew. He remembered the way I reacted when he would touch me. And just like he was taught to do—he used my weaknesses against me.
He staked his claim, and I became his queen to use how he saw fit.
What makes it worse is that I crave him, and when I kneeled, it was willingly.
But was it for nothing?

REVIEW:

This was my first book by Shantel Tessier, I'm not one to read darker romances very often but the summary caught my interest and I'm always looking for new authors. I'm happy to say with the intense story line, the dark hero, the female lead that I rooted for to find some sort of happiness, and secondary characters that I'm looking forward to getting their story, I will definitely be coming back to this series.

Titan Emilee who is leaving her job and home to go be with her mother who is ill and doesn't have much time left. But what she comes home to is the death of her father and is now practically owned by his business partner that holds her mothers health and any finances over her head. She has no choice but to comply, but fate brings her face to face with her ex and the one man who has wanted her fo a long time Titan. Together they work through their pain, their hatred and try to find our what is really going on with the death of her father and missing money that is owed to Titan and his partners the Kings.

There are some very dark topics and triggers that may make some readers uncomfortable, since this was my first by this author, I was a little surprised and felt so much pain for the characters more than anything. I wanted them to find happiness and get out of the dark life that they were stuck in. The romance is heavy, hot and I enjoyed watching it grow. There is menage moments, but it was out of friendship and love. It was interested to see how both Titan and Emilee grew and how they built the respect and love to each other.

In the end I had know idea how the leads were going to solve the biggest mystery of the book, so many villains were brought to light and I never knew what to expect. I love suspense and mystery and this story had a ton. I also adored all the secondary characters, there were some characters from a past book, that I know got to get their story, I really look forward to knowing more of Tessier's characters, the world building is fantastic.



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Excerpt


EMILEE

Titan steps up to me.

“Don’t …”

“Look who found her voice,” he muses.

“Shut up, Titan.” I snap, pulling my cell out of my pocket and dial Jasmine’s number. It rings once, twice. Three times. I pull it from my ear, and he snatches it from my hand. “Hey …”

His smile just widens. “So you do remember me.”

Like I could forget. “Give me my phone back.” I order reaching out for it.

He places it in the front pocket of his jeans. “Drop to your knees.”

“Excuse me?” I blink.

His dark blue eyes look me up and down, and the corners of his lips turn up like he knows a secret. And he does. Several of them about me. “Drop to your knees and I’ll give it back to you.”

My blood boils at his words. “Fuck you!”

He steps into me, pressing my back into my door, and I gasp in surprise. I thought he was big, but his hard chest presses into mine, and I have to tilt my head back to look him in the eyes. Even with my heels on, this man towers over me. I always liked that about him. He’s the tallest of all the Kings.

The scent of his cologne hits my nose, and I hate how much I like it. It brings back old memories that I want to drown in, but I make myself stay here in the present. The light pole I parked under casts a shadow over his chiseled face, making it glow like a ghost from my past.

“We came close that one time.” His eyes go to my chest, and I know he can feel my heart pound against his. He reaches up and runs his knuckles over my neck. His skull ring burns the skin, making me shiver. “So fucking close. It was the only time I could actually tolerate you.”

“Titan.” I swallow, trying to calm my nerves.

“Yeah, Em?” he asks as his eyes roam my face.

A fucking whimper comes out when he calls me by my old nickname. Then my breath quickens when he places his hands on my face, caging me in.
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May 29, 2020

{Release Blitz} Titan by Shantel Tessier


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I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for.

Titan, an all-new, must-read dark romance from bestselling author Shantel Tessier is available now!


TITAN-Amazon
TITAN
I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for.
A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect.
I’m not a weak man… A King kneels to no one.
I’ve only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left.
Now she’s returned, needing someone to save her.
Emilee York was always meant to be mine, and I’ll see to it that happens. I always get what I want, even if that means I have to take it.
And she’s no different. She’ll be my queen, one way or the other.
EMILEE
When I left Sin City behind me, I had no plans to return. I avoided everyone, even my friends, to stay in my bubble. I’ve always been the kind to pull away and run when things get difficult.
But one phone call changed everything, and I was racing back. If only I had known what was waiting for me.
Titan reappeared like a ghost haunting me.
One look and I knew he recognized me. I never forgot him or what we shared. Those feelings that no one else knew existed between us.
I ignored them back then, but now they are more intense than ever.
“Get on your knees…” He demanded I kneel for him.
I tried to act like he didn’t affect me, but he knew. He remembered the way I reacted when he would touch me. And just like he was taught to do—he used my weaknesses against me.
He staked his claim, and I became his queen to use how he saw fit.
What makes it worse is that I crave him, and when I kneeled, it was willingly.
But was it for nothing?

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May 29, 2019

{Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway} Scarlet Mark by Lexi C. Foss


Today we have the release day blitz for Lexi C Foss’ SCARLET MARK! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy of this sexy romance today!

Scarlet Mark by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
THEME: Suspense

BLURB:

Deceit requires punishment.
But what happens when the mark is innocent?

Killian “Dagger” Bedivere

My latest assignment has evolved into a game of deciphering whom to trust—the renowned politician who hired the Cavalieri Della Morte, or the runaway bride?
She’s gorgeous, conniving, and everything I crave in a woman.

She’s also my target.

Rule number one: Never fall for the mark.
Rule number two: Fuck rule number one.

Amara “Scarlet” Rose

I never wanted this world, but the decision wasn’t mine to make. I always belonged to him. Now there’s a new player on the board—one hell-bent on destroying all my plans.

He’s lethal, handsome, and everything I should fear.

Rule number one: Don’t trust anyone.
Rule number two: Do everything you can to survive, even if it means breaking rule number one.
And rule number three: When in doubt, kill.

REVIEW:

I’m such a big fan of Lexi Foss, I discovered her Immortal Curse and Blood Alliance series earlier this year and was immediately hooked by her world building and character developments. Her writing is wonderfully done, and you can feel how much love she puts into her work.

I was super excited for a new series from her, focused more on contemporary suspense romance, this would shy away from her more paranormal work I’ve read and I couldn’t wait to dig in! Let’s just say this was one smoking hot book, this is dark, but so is the Blood Alliance series so I was prepared. The chemistry between the leads Killian and Amara was perfection and lets just say all the side characters aka the trained killers have gotten me super excited for future books because I want more!!!

Amara is a fantastic female lead, she is determined, strong and smart, has her mind set on a goal to escape. Killian is the ideal killer, ruthless to the core and he always gets his mark, but getting Amara back to her fiancé is seeming to be a lot harder not only due to her determination but this chemistry neither were prepared for.

Overall this was a fantastic story, its dark yes, but the storyline and the world of the Cavalieri Della Morte is so intriguing, I wanted more, need more and cant wait for more.



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Lexi C. Foss is an award winning and bestselling author of paranormal romance. She loves complex plots, twists and turns, and writing fantasy with strong, realistic elements. Many of her readers comment on how her worlds feel real, and she not-so-secretly wishes they were—at least some of them.

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Feb 26, 2018

{New Release: Promo + Giveaway} Vlad by K. Webster &; Ker Dukey


Vlad

by K. Webster & Ker Dukey
Publication Date: February 26, 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark, Mafia, Romance
Read for FREE in KindleUnlimited: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU
The Vasiliev name is a powerful one.
We rule with an iron fist and we do it well.
Being the eldest, I am Father's best hope at keeping us at the top of the food chain.

Everything I do has purpose.
Everything I do has reason.
Until her.

I play my games thinking several moves ahead.
Power. Power. Power.
Until her.

The next move requires I marry and soon.
This will strengthen us and secure our position.
But I am not to marry her.

I am to wed the eldest Volkov.
Problem is, her younger sister is the one who awakens my dead heart.
It is her I want in my bed and by my side forever.
Her. Her. Her.

In this game, though, it's not about what I want.
But maybe it can be about what she wants.

I am Vlad.
Vile. Vicious. Villainous. Vasiliev.
And I will win eventually.


About K. Webster



K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she's active on social media connecting with her readers.

Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.

About Ker Dukey



My books all tend to be darker romance, edge of you seat, angst filled reads. My advice to my readers when starting one of my titles…prepare for the unexpected.

I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters growing up.
My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light; some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.

When I'm not lost in the world of characters I love spending time with my family. I'm a mum and that comes first in my life but when I do get down time I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.

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Jun 6, 2017

{Book Blitz: Promo + Giveaway} Notice by K. Webster

Notice

by K. Webster
Publication Date: June 6, 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark Romance, Suspense
Purchase: Amazon | Apple | Nook | Kobo
I didn’t notice her before…but now I do.
The shiny strands of gold in her silky brown hair.
Tiny crinkles between her eyebrows when she frowns.
Her passion for neatness.

Once I focus on her, I can’t take my eyes from my newest obsession. Ever.
I need to know everything about her.
Her past. Her present.
The way she takes her coffee.
Exactly how she smells after a spritz of perfume in the mornings.

She’s perfect in every way and I was blind.
But, God, now do I see.

I notice the organized way she arranges her clothes in her closet.
How she visits the same market each Saturday.
The sounds of her breathing as I lie beneath her bed in silence.

Violet is mine.
She just doesn’t know it yet.

***WARNING***
Notice is a dark and unusual romance. Extreme sexual themes and violence in certain scenes, which could trigger emotional distress, are found in this story. If you are sensitive to dark themes, then this story is not for you. If you aren't into super obsessive stalkers, then this story is not for you.

About K. Webster

K Webster2K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers.

Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.

You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!

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May 23, 2017

{Blitz: Promo + Giveaway} This is the End, Baby 7 by K. Webster

This is the End, Baby

War & Peace #7
by K. Webster
Publication Date: May 23, 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark Romance
***This is the seventh and final book in the series. First six books must be read in order to fully understand this story line. THIS STORY IS A NOVELLA AND SHORTER THAN THE REST.***

They say the king is the most powerful piece on the board.
However, they haven’t met me.
This queen knows all the rules. She plays the game better than him.
In my game, the queen can knock the king right off the board.

Game over.
The END.

But, I love him.
The darkness threatens to make me lose sight of my strategy from time to time, but in the END, love always prevails.

Problem is, my black king is playing by a different set of rules. His END game is one he shields from me. It’s a game he plays closely with the white king, the most brilliant player of all. Together, they want to END my game.

They want to END me.

This queen doesn’t go down without a fight.
This queen makes her own rules.
This queen will outsmart those who play against her.

This is the END, baby.
In the END, I am going to win it all.

***Warning***
This is the End, Baby is a dark romance. Extreme sexual themes and violence, which could trigger emotional distress, are found in this story. If you are sensitive to dark themes, then this story is not for you.

About K. Webster


K Webster2
K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers.

Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.

You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!

Website: www.authorkwebster.com
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