Moonlight at Monterey Bay (Free June 15, 2018)

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“The story of Moonlight at Monterey Bay will embrace you with its power. This is a remarkable clean romance novel about being honest in love, no matter the consequences.”
– A new adult romance books

Michael Thomas’ life changed when he accepted a friendly client’s offer to stay at his winter home in Carmel, California. Michael planned to immerse himself in the artistic atmosphere of the Monterey Bay area. Maybe this is his opportunity to settle at last and to make better use of his exceptional talents as a painter, an artists romance.

Angelina Serracino, a romance widow, had yet to forgive herself for the death of her fiance, though she had no responsibility for his passing. Angelina still couldn’t shake the feeling that if maybe she had done something differently.

Angelina was working in her father’s restaurant when Michael came in for a meal. Michael was immediately attracted, but she was withdrawn. What will he have to do? How can he get her interest?

Devin Pine has skillfully handled this beautiful story of being honest in love and dealing with the consequences of divergent pasts. Truly an inspirational romance.

Anniversary Sale for the Saranghaeyo Series

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I noticed that author Sarah G is hosting a 99 cents sale of her Kpop Romance series, Saranghaeyo. The timing is pretty good too, as I’m hosting a For the Love of Korea event all summer long over at my author page.

Sarah was one of the participating authors last year for the Kbooks Blog  Party.  (And yes, you can click that link and check out all the authors and their books from that post.  Be aware though that any contest or prize is invalid. Visit the current summer event to enter this years raffles while we celebrate Korea, Kpop, and books.

In addition to her sale, Sarah G is hosting a contest on her facebook page.

 

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Sale runs June 15, 2018 to June 22, 2018

 

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CIR* New Release: Kings Crossed Lovers

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A Novella

Ethan Walters has no time for distractions like romance. Not if he’s going to have the brilliant medical career he’s always dreamed of. But when he’s given a trip to a theme park resort as a college graduation present, he can’t exactly say no. Even if Samantha—the one girl with the power to dismantle his goals—is tagging along.

Samantha Diederik has managed to avoid her high society mother’s manipulations since the woman moved to Europe. Now she’s back and pressuring Sam to move to New York with her. With that battle on the horizon, Sam proceeds to go on vacation with her brother and his roommate. She’s crushed on Ethan for years. They’ve only met online, but their hours-long conversations are the highlight of her week. Now she has a chance to find out if the cyber magic she’s felt with him will translate to real life.

And wow, does it ever—with sparks flying! Now all she has to do is find a way to fight off her mother’s machinations while convincing Ethan she won’t destroy his dreams.

*CIR stands for Clean Indie Reads. You can find more books by CIR Authors by visiting the CIR Blog or the Fellowship of Fantasy

Review: So I Married an Anti-fan

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Modern-day woman Geunyoung Lee struggles to make ends meet working as a lowly reporter for a magazine. She lives with a friend and barely scratches out her rent every month. On the other hand, male sex symbol Joon Hoo currently rides on top of the world. His movies become instant hits. Corporations clamber all over each other to pay for his product endorsements. Women adore him. His public image stays squeaky clean…that is, until one night he runs into Geunyoung at a club. Lee accidentally snaps a photo of Joon dumping a heartbroken young girl. He suddenly goes nuclear trying to protect his image, forcing Lee’s magazine to fire her. Now, despite losing her job and apartment, the intrepid young woman has taken on a new mission in life: Destroy Joon Hoo at all costs. This manhwa is based on the novel of the same title written by Eunjung Kim, and its production is partly supported by SBA Seoul Animation Center.

 

If you are following me here (or on my main author site) then you know that all summer long I’m sharing books that feature something about Korea.  I discovered this manhwa series awhile back, and happily read. Beautiful artwork enhances this romantic comedy.

Geunyoung is a newbie reporter. While at an event she oversees an incident with famous actor Joo Hoon.  They both jump to conclusions about the other, which  leads to some rather comedic moments. When Geunyoung is fired, she is quick to blame Joo Hoon and declares herself his anti-fan. Something the netizens don’t like. When she confronts Joo Hoon about his causing her to get fired, he decides to take a reality show gig and make her his onscreen manager. What he doesn’t expect is that he would fall in love with her.

You’ll have to read to learn more.

There is some swearing (namely the  b word), and some violence.

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For the Love of Korea Event

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Korea has a vast and rich history.  Today we have the wonderful gift of learning more about Korea than ever before.  From folktales, to television and cinema, to Kpop (with BTS topping the USA Billboard charts), and now to literature.

And it’s that literature we are here to celebrate.

So let’s get the party started and talk Kpop!

 

What/who is your favorite Kpop band?  Share in the comments.

Don’t forget to enter the contest to win these prizes:

 

 

 

 

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Go to Soaring With Dragons to continue to explore Korea via books.

New Release: Shallows

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The sea isn’t safe. Only the bravest and strongest become sailors. Luminescent mermaids roam the depths and the shallows, mouthing words no one can hear, never surfacing.

Raised all his life in an island fishing village, bookish Emerson Kadwell has always been warned away from the shore. But an infant memory of a song and the lapping of waves continually draw him.

When Emerson finds a mermaid stranded in an isolated part of the shoreline, the truth about his past and hers will change his world forever.

A luminescent mermaid. A bookish inventor. A terrible truth.
Shallows is a clean YA fantasy novel with elements of paranormal and romance. It is the first in a series.

 

Review: A Stolen Crown

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a stolen crownA stolen crown. An unbreakable friendship. One big mess in the making.

When Princess Cecily Degalt travels south to wed a prince she’s never met, she’s ushered into a strange new world alongside her best friend and bodyguard, Rory Castille. With an MIA fiancé, his handsome twin brother, and a kidnapping gone wrong, life in Myrzel isn’t quite what Cecily expected.

Rory will do anything to keep Cecily from harm–but when Rory’s darkest secret comes between her and Cecily, the greatest danger to the princess might be Rory herself.

Torn apart for the first time, each girl will have to think like the other as she faces not only the darkness of Fangralee Forest, but a dangerous enemy closer to home. 

 

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My Review

I had an ARC of this book for quite a long time.  I’m sorry to say it took me over a year to read it. I should not have let the next new book distract me. This is one  I would say is a must read.

This book has it all. These are characters you can identify with.

Roxbury Rating:  13+  There’s some violence and gore, and an attempted (nongraphic) rape.

Review: The Sacrifice (The Soul Summoner Book 5)

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The Sacrifice“Hello, Praea.”

There’s only one being on Earth who calls Sloan Jordan by that name—her biological mother, a demon named Kasyade. So why did she answer Sloan’s best friend’s phone? When Sloan reaches Adrianne Marx’s apartment to investigate, all she finds is a half-written list of things to do before Sloan’s wedding:

1. Order booze for the reception.
2. Send the final guest count to the caterer.
3. Register for gifts.
4. Don’t forget to—

That’s where the to-do list ended. Mid-sentence with a scrawled line like Adrianne had been dragged away from the task. If Kasyade was involved in the abduction, Adrianne probably had been.

The reason? Ransom.

The price? Sloan’s unborn daughter, the most powerful angel in all of history.

But hell can’t rival the fury of an angry mother protecting her child, and until the baby is born, her incredible power is Sloan’s to wield. Now the prey becomes the predator as Sloan seeks to put an end to Kasyade forever.

 

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My Review:

The fifth installment of The Soul Summoner by Elicia Hyder picks up where the last book left off.  And it starts with a phone call and the gut punch that Adrianne is missing.   The blurb makes you think that Sloan will be actively hunting Kasyade. The action is there, but for Sloan, she is forced to sit some of it out.   There’s plenty of page turning action, and heart rending romance packed in.  Let’s take a look at that.

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The love triangle: Sloan – Warren – Nathan.    Two men who both love Sloan, and are willing to die to protect her.  Warren is faced with the ultimate decision to protect his fiancee and unborn daughter.  With out getting more specific, I feel he did the right choice. Do I think his story with Sloan is over? No, I don’t.

Azrael and Adrianne:  These two have been dating.  With Kasyade being in possession of  Adrianne’s body Azrael will make the ultimate sacrifice to aide Sloan and protect her and his granddaughter. Azrael’s last words for Adrianne was really romantic.   Do I think he’s gone forever?  I don’t know. I’d like to think no, and that he’ll find Adrianne again.

Fury. What a complicated character! Her story line would make for another great read.

I would give this book four stars out of  five.   I did enjoy the story. I could connect with the characters on a very personal level.  Most of the series does have some foul language and  mild sex scenes. (Never graphic, about a PG 13 movie.) For me, this one pushed the boundaries. It was an uh oh, how do I unsee that? As a reader I don’t need to see the body’s physical reactions. We know that Warren and Sloan are intimate–she’s pregnant. They are getting married.  It was a simple line that I would have liked if my reader had it blocked out.

Roxbury Rating:  Mature 18+ for sexual situations and adult language

 

*I received an ARC from the author.

Review: Miss Wilton’s Waltz

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A follow-up to Josi S. Kilpack’s bestselling Proper Romance title The Vicar’s Daughter.

Lenora Wilton has spent her life hiding behind the keys of her beloved pianoforte and the vibrancy of her younger sister, Cassie. But Lenora is ready for a change and travels to Bath to live with her Aunt Gwen and teach music at an all-girls’ boarding school. She is different in Bath—more comfortable with herself—and enjoys the freedom and independence of her new life there.

When Lenora meets Aiden Asher, she finds herself attracted to him, but her unexpected feelings become more complicated when she learns that Catherine—Lenora’s newest and most troublesome student in the school—is Mr. Asher’s niece. Catherine is a difficult student, and Lenora works hard to make progress with the girl.

When the chemistry between Lenora and Aiden increases, they share a passionate kiss by the River Avon, and Lenora feels it is the beginning of a new forever—until she learns that Aiden has withheld an important detail about his life that changes everything.

Lenora closes her heart to him, and Aiden, caught between his obligation and his heart, must do what he can to make amends. And Lenora, after years of hiding from everyone and everything, faces a decision only she can make.

My Review:

I  noticed this title pop up on social media, so I wanted to get my hands on a copy. I had read and enjoyed The Vicar’s Daughter. 

This story continues with Lenora’s story. She’s not residing in Bath with her Aunt Gwen and teaching music as a school for girl.  Lenora is also naive and  is now sneaking out dressed as a man to sit by the river at night, which has become her place of solitude.  Her false sense of security is shattered when a stranger catches her at the river. Their paths cross again at the school, and Lenora’s quiet life becomes quite a challenge.  Will she rise to it, or run away again when things become too hard?

I loved this book. You really got a sense of Lenora’s personality, and  found her admirable. I also liked Aiden and his niece Catherine, and I rooted for them to find their happy ever after.

I received an ARC.

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*This title hits the shelves on May 1, 2018 and is available for preorder.