Monday, April 20, 2026

Sale!!! Soldier's Fake Fiancee (Trinity Falls Sweet Romance - Home for Christmas #3) by Clara Pines, 99 cents for a limited time



Soldier's Fake Fiancée by Clara Pines is only 99c for a limited time!

https://geni.us/SoldiersFakeFiancee
Read Now With Kindle Unlimited
 
This military mechanic can fix anything, except his own broken heart…

Beau Wilson's past is littered with mistakes. But he has two things going for him—the know-how that only an Army-trained mechanic can boast, and his fierce, funny, four-year-old daughter Zandy. Between his two good things, this single dad figures he has the skills and the motivation to make it in his dream job at a repair shop, and give little Zandy the life she deserves.

So, when his mom tells him she's retiring and leaving him the Christmas tree farm that's been in the Wilson family for generations, he can see his dreams falling apart before his eyes.

Quinn Allen loves helping living things grow. She's been saving forever, but she'll probably never have enough to buy a farm of her own, so running the Wilson Tree Farm is the next best thing. But now the owner's son is home and the handsome single dad doesn't even seem to appreciate the incredible gift he's about to get.

When the two realize that they might both be able to follow their dreams—but only if everyone thinks they're getting married—it feels like they just might have the perfect solution to all their problems.

A fake engagement seems so simple—at first.

But what happens if one of them doesn't have a gift for lying?

And what if Beau realizes Quinn might just be the third good thing in his life?

As unwanted feelings start to crop up on the farm, the whole plan is thrown into chaos. It just might take a Christmas miracle (and the wisdom of a four-year-old) to bring this pretend family a very real happily-ever-after.

Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. The Trinity Falls Sweet Romance: Home for Christmas series celebrates a group of men coming home to a small Pennsylvania town at Christmastime, and finding love and meaning in the season.


 

Release: Rock Me by Jessica Buss with my review

Rock Me


by Jessica Buss 


Release: April 20, 2026


Cover Design: 907 Publishing, LLC


Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4skl1FU


Bookbub: https://bit.ly/4dr45tu


Genre/Tropes:

Small Town

Sexy Geologist/Injured Retired MLB Pitcher

Protector

Opposites Attract

Virgin

True Crime Podcaster

Secret Online Pinup Model

Crochet Queen





Blurb:

Sharing a heated glance across a crowded bar, they both feel the spark of something monumental. And then life throws a curveball, separating them before they even have a chance to properly meet.

Bryce is a former major league pitcher who retired after a career-ending injury. Still young, he embraces his love of geology, and secures a job in Homer, Alaska. He falls in love with the state, and becomes infatuated with a woman he saw only briefly, who looks strikingly similar to an internet pin-up model he follows.


Craving independence and privacy after high school graduation, Lucinda moved to a small town outside Homer to start living her best life as a true crime podcaster. A virginal introvert with a big heart, she spends her free time crocheting blankets for babies in the NICU. But she’s not as innocent as she appears. She has a secret… She’s a sultry internet pin-up model.


Since exchanging glances that one fateful night, they’ve been pining for each other. Then fate steps in and brings them together in the most unexpected place… on a fishing charter in the middle of Kachemak Bay.


An unlikely pair with intense, unquestioning chemistry, they’re forced to work together, and confront the assumptions they hold about one another. 


Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

Universal: https://mybook.to/alaskarockme

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGZYKJQK

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GGZYKJQK

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GGZYKJQK

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GGZYKJQK





Author Social Media Links:

Universal- https://linktr.ee/jessicabussauthor

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jessicabussauthor

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicabussauthor

Twitter- https://twitter.com/JessicaBuss907

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicabussauthor/

Webpage - https://907publishing.wixsite.com/my-site

Bookbub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jessica-buss

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22475276.Jessica_Buss

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Jessica-Buss/e/B0B3LHQXFY


 



My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 starts. This was quite a romantic story. Lucinda was very independent, mostly in control of her life, and she had wonderful support from friends and family. I loved how she admitted that she had not seen a lot of the sights around her home, and then we got to experience some of those places. Bryce was very careful with Lucinda, giving her time to get to know him before they moved up in their intimacy. They were sweet together, and I enjoyed both families as they accepted Lucinda and Bryce into the fold. A wonderful story and caring characters.



Blitz: Jumper by Shelley Call Flake


Children's Book


Jumper is a little colt's inspiring journey after being separated from his birth mother who is addicted to a toxic plant. From fear and loss to healing and hope, this book tenderly portrays the complexities of addiction, abandonment, trauma, and healing.

The author lives on a horse ranch and has experience fostering and adopting children, allowing her to masterfully weave this beautiful metaphor. This book helps build bridges, teaching difficult topics without judgement or blame and offers a compassionate view of addiction. It can grow with children through different stages of their life, as they take in layers of wisdom at their own pace. Reading Jumper is a great springboard for discussions on difficult topics for young children and teenagers alike.

 

Perfect for children with:

* RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder,

* ODD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder,

* SAD, Separation Anxiety Disorder.

* Abandonment Trauma

 

While invaluable for those involved with foster care or adoption, Jumper is a powerful tool for teaching EMPATHY and a great addition to any family library. JUMPER IS FOR EVERYONE. Thoughtfully written with deep sensitivity, Jumper shows an example of unconditional love and its power to heal, while validating the anger, pain and confusion that can be brought on by trauma. Young and old will be captivated by this moving story. Whether you are a horse lover or not, you will be by the end of this story!

 

 About the Author



Shelley Flake was a foster parent for 8 years & has two adopted children for a total of nine. She has a bachelor's degree in Special Education & a lifetime of experience working with children of all ages both at home & through volunteer work. She & her family recently moved from their home just north of New York City to a quiet 100-acre ranch in the West, with a dozen trail horses, cows, chickens, barn cats & her beloved Border-Aussie, Blue. One of her favorite pastimes is singing & dancing with her family in the kitchen. Bring on Ed Sheeran, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Carly Simon, The Beatles, or Alicia Keys...Bottom line, there is always music playing at the Flake house.


Purchase Link

Amazon


RABT Book Tours & PR

Release: Shut Up and Kiss Me (The Last Best Place for Love #4) by Giulia Lagomarsino

Shut Up and Kiss Me


Series: The Last Best Place for Love


by Giulia Lagomarsino


Release Date: April 20, 2026


Genre/Tropes: Small Town Romance; Romantic Suspense


Cover Design: Artscandare

Cover Model: R plus M Photo Reggie Deanching


Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3PVeCTX


Bookbub: https://bit.ly/4s2mkJi



What to Expect:

Small Town Romance

On-the-Run Suspense

Country Girl /Dangerous Tech Genius

On the Run  Together

Mafia Pursuit/Romantic Suspense

“Wait…Are We Actually Married?”





Blurb:

My life was boring, so I decided to shake it up a bit.

With my life at the ranch changing by the minute, and not for the better, it seemed I would never find any excitement to fill my days.


They say to be careful what you wish for, and I learned that the hard way.

Walking in on a stranger trying on my teal coat, only to find out we slept together, was a shocker.

I didn’t remember a single second of how we met or what happened after.

Neither did he.

But apparently, everyone in town knew our business.

And the secret we were carrying around.

But before I got a chance to tell my new man any of this, things took a strange turn.


Bullets flying, men attacking every hour of the day, and neither of us had any idea why.


And that was just the bad stuff. 

There was an undeniable chemistry between us, and keeping our hands to ourselves turned out to be harder than I thought.

But the infuriating man was insistent on keeping me safe.


And the whole time, all I really wanted to say was Shut Up and Kiss Me.





Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

Universal: https://mybook.to/ShutUpAndKissMe

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF8RPXZC

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GF8RPXZC

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GF8RPXZC

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GF8RPXZC


Praise:

5 Star Goodreads Review - “It's got serious heat, lots of action, and that layer of ridiculousness that Giulia Lagomarsino is known for.”


5 Star Goodreads Review - “I was glued to my kindle from start to finish of this story. It was hilarious, full of action and drama.”


5 Star Goodreads Review - “Rob and Krista wake up married in Vegas and that's just the beginning of this clusterf**k. Once again you just have to strap in and enjoy the ride.”


In the Series (Kindle Unlimited):

Series Universal: https://mybook.to/LastBestPlaceLove_GL 


Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart

Universal: https://mybook.to/HardRockBottom


Real Good Man

Universal: https://mybook.to/RealGoodManTLBPFL


How Forever Feels

Universal: https://mybook.to/HowForeverFeels





Author Bio:

I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.


Social Media Links: 

Website: https://giulialagomarsinoauthor.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazybookladylover/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17110361.Giulia_Lagomarsino

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/crzybookladyluv

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/giulia-lagomarsino

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Giulia-Lagomarsino/e/B0779R1L7C

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulialagomarsinoauthor

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hJvcaUsEG5wQH_K_QDonQ

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giulialagomarsino


 

Ebook Review: Rock Me by Jessica Buss


 Blurb

Catching eyes across a crowded bar, they both feel the spark of something monumental. And then life throws a curveball, pulling them in separate directions, and their chance encounter never happens.

They’ve been pining for each other ever since that fateful night. Fast forward a year, and an awkward first meeting where assumptions are made. Stuck on a fishing charter in the middle of Kachemak Bay, they’re forced to work together and confront the truth. 
They’re an unlikely pair with intense, unquestioning chemistry.

Tropes: Small Town - Sexy Geologist/Injured Medically Retired MLB Pitcher - Protector - Opposites Attract - Virgin -Introvert True Crime Podcaster - Secret Online Pinup Model - Crochet Queen

Amazon: Rock Me: Small Town Romance - Kindle edition by Buss, Jessica. Contemporary Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: Rock Me: Small Town Romance by Jessica Buss - BookBub

Goodreads: Rock Me by Jessica Buss | Goodreads





My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 starts. This was quite a romantic story. Lucinda was very independent, mostly in control of her life, and she had wonderful support from friends and family. I loved how she admitted that she had not seen a lot of the sights around her home, and then we got to experience some of those places. Bryce was very careful with Lucinda, giving her time to get to know him before they moved up in their intimacy. They were sweet together, and I enjoyed both families as they accepted Lucinda and Bryce into the fold. A wonderful story and caring characters.

I received a copy through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.



Review Tour: Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nunez with an excerpt, a giveaway, and my review



WONDER IN THE GARDEN

by Talia Aikens-Nunez

GENRE: Picture Book

BLURB:

Nina loves spending time in her family’s garden, and so does her dog, Nube. They delight in all the wonders found growing there and all the spectacular colors—roja, naranja, verde, amarillo, morado. But mostly they just love to play, as it’s the perfect place for a game of hide-and-seek with its tall corn and enormous leafy veggies. It’s also a place to have the best al fresco meals with Nina’s loving extended family. Exuberant text sprinkled with Spanish and vivid, energetic art that captures the garden in all its glory make this the perfect book for celebrating the bounty of our gardens and the joy of spending a day there, learning, laughing, and lending a helping hand!



EXCERPT

Every day, I say hi to my world. ¡Hola, mundo! 

And hi to my garden. ¡Hola jardín!

My dog, Nube, say hello too. Woof!



AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Talia was born in the great City of New York. She went to Wellesley College for undergrad and New York University for grad school. Through her early years, she wanted to be a meteorologist, a politician and a lawyer. She never thought she would be an author. It was the birth of her daughter that caused her to start writing. Raising bi-cultural children inspired Talia to write multicultural children’s books. 

One day several years ago, her son challenged her statement that "brown boys can be superheroes too." She was mortified and crushed that her son could not see himself in fantasy stories like superhero movies. Then she took him to see Black Panther. He never challenged that assertion again and he wore the Black Panther costume for weeks. As she washed the atrocious smelling costume (and the one of Miles Morales several months later), she rejoiced! She was elated that her son felt seen. Those movies provided a mirror for him of his identity. Months later, she was told the story of the Borinqueneers. When she could not find any books for her kids to read about them she knew that she had to write. So, that journey began. 

Talia has authored several children’s books over the last fifteen years such as Small Nap, Little Dream, Escucha Means Listen, and a series of chapter books called OMG. She lives in Connecticut with her two kids and her husband.

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GIVEAWAY 

Talia Aikens-Nunez will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.

https://kingsumo.com/g/1glxk6m/wonder-in-the-garden





My Review - 5 of 5 - 

This was an interesting as well as educational story. It was full of colorful illustrations, a dog and girl having fun, and some Spanish and English words for common phrases and colors. The one thing that would have made it a tad better would have some pronunciation of the Spanish words at the beginning of the book. A fun bedtime story.



Ebook Review: Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nunez, illustrator Irena Freitas

 

Blurb

Vibrant illustrations brings to life a day full of fun for a little girl and her dog as they play—and cause a ruckus—in their wondrous family garden.

Nina loves spending time in her family’s garden, and so does her dog, Nube. They delight in all the wonders found growing there and all the spectacular colors—roja, naranja, verde, amarillo, morado. But mostly they just love to play, as it’s the perfect place for a game of hide-and-seek with its tall corn and enormous leafy veggies. It’s also a place to have the best al fresco meals with Nina’s loving extended family. Exuberant text sprinkled with Spanish and vivid, energetic art that captures the garden in all its glory make this the perfect book for celebrating the bounty of our gardens and the joy of spending a day there, learning, laughing, and lending a helping hand!

Amazon: Wonder in the Garden - Kindle edition by Aikens-Nuñez, Talia, Freitas, Irena. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nuñez, Irena Freitas | eBook (NOOK Kids) | Barnes & Noble®

Kobo: Wonder in the Garden eBook by Talia Aikens-Nuñez - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States

Google: Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nuñez - Books on Google Play

Bookbub: Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nuñez - BookBub

Goodreads: Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nunez | Goodreads





My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was an interesting as well as educational story. It was full of colorful illustrations, a dog and girl having fun, and some Spanish and English words for common phrases and colors. The one thing that would have made it a tad better would have some pronunciation of the Spanish words at the beginning of the book. A fun bedtime story.

I received a copy through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.



Sunday, April 19, 2026

Blitz: A Tiny Little Favor by Peyton Banks with an excerpt and a giveaway

A Tiny Little Favor

by Peyton Banks

Release date: April 17th 2026

Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance





Blurb:

From USA Today bestselling author, Peyton Banks, comes a steamy rom com about second chances, accidental families, and the most unexpected proposal of all.

He was supposed to be a one-night stand… Now she’s asking him for baby number two.

Five years ago, Tachina Winston made one impulsive decision—a one-night stand with her former client, Vic Maxwell. The result? The world’s cutest little boy and an unconventional but surprisingly seamless co-parenting setup. No drama, no strings, no regrets.

But Tachina has a tiny little problem…

She wants another baby.

Dating apps? Disasters. Blind dates? Even worse. There’s only one man she trusts enough to do this with again: Vic.

Vic isn’t looking for love after a messy breakup. But when Tachina proposes her plan, he can’t deny it—he’s tempted.

And if he agrees, it will come with one condition: he wants to experience everything he missed before.

Easy, right?

Wrong.

Because soon, things get complicated. They’re having adult spend-the-night dates, sharing kisses that last too long, and stirring up feelings neither of them expected.

Then Vic’s ex returns wanting him back, they are forced to decide: was this just a favor with benefits… or the beginning of something real?

Purchase:

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G53DBJ41 

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G53DBJ41 

CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0G53DBJ41 

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0G53DBJ41 



Excerpt

“Okay. What is going on? You’re in a mood!”

“A mood?” Tachina looked up from the menu at her longtime friend. There goes that nose of Addison’s. She had figured out that Tachina was keeping a secret. 

“A mood. An energy. An aura. Something is going on in that big, beautiful head of yours.” Addison folded her arms across her chest and stared at Tachina. 

“My head is not big,” Tachina muttered. She shrugged. “I’m just hungry.”

“Nope. That’s not it. You’ve got that look on your face. It’s the ‘I’ve been thinking too much about something’ expression.”

“Do I really have a ‘I’ve been thinking too much about something’ look?” Well, that was news to her. Tachina reached up and tucked her thick hair behind her ear. 

“Yes, ma’am. Your forehead gets all serious. A long line appears across it.” Addison drew a line across her own forehead. 

Tachina grimaced and waved her off. “Stop trying to read my face.”

“Just spill it already.”

Monica, one of their favorites waitresses, arrived at the table. She wore bright-pink lipstick, short pixie blonde hair, and had a personality big enough to fill the café. She pulled out her notepad and flashed them a grin. 

“What can I start you with, darlin’? Tea? Coffee? Wine? A little Jack?” She chuckled and motioned to Addison and Tachina. “You two are over here whispering fierce, and by the looks of it, you should order the Jack.”

“It’s her.” Addison pointed to Tachina. “She’s the problem.”

“Woooow…” Tachina shook her head. How was she the problem?

“She sure threw you under the bus. Bless her heart. What’s wrong, babe?” Monica turned her kind eyes on Tachina. She had been working at The Iron Kettle for as long as Tachina and Addison had been coming there. She always tried to help and offer motherly advice. She was in her early sixties and didn’t bite her tongue when it came to nonsense. 

“Nothing is wrong,” Tachina said quickly.

Two sets of eyebrows lifted at her. 

Liars were rarely safe around women who made it their business to be in other’s people’s business. A best friend and a waitress were two of the most dangerous species to try to get away with something. They would figure it out. 

“It’s no big deal,” Tachina stressed, but it seemed neither of them believed her. 

“Well, I see she doesn’t want to talk in front of me. Let me take your order so she can spill her guts to you, Addy.” Monica turned to Addison who promptly gave her order. 

Tachina glanced back down at the menu. Mind made up, she waited her turn. 

“And Miss Tachina, what will you be having?”

“I’ll take the Reuben with extra cheese, extra mustard on the side, make sure they give me the biggest slice of pickle they have, and no chips, I’ll have the house fries instead, please.” She placed her menu back down on the table and again found two sets of eyes on her. She shrugged, unapologetic. “I said I was hungry. Oh, and for a drink, I’ll have a Diet Coke.”

“Really? A diet?” Addison muttered. 

“Shut your face.” Tachina blew a kiss at her bestie who rolled her eyes at her. 

“I don’t judge. I’ll get your order in and I’ll be back with your drink, babe.” Monica offered her a wink as she collected their menus. She spun on her heel and beelined it through the busy establishment. 

“Okay. Now spill it.” Addison was not going to let up on her. 

Tachina blew out a deep breath. 

It was now or never. 


GIVEAWAY
Blitz-wide giveaway (INT) ends April 23

Prize: A signed copy of A Tiny Little Favor + a box of goodies


AUTHOR BIO:
USA Today best selling author, Peyton Banks, is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. She currently resides with her husband and children in Cleveland, Ohio.

Author links:



Sale!!! Soldier's Fake Fiancee (Trinity Falls Sweet Romance - Home for Christmas #3) by Clara Pines, 99 cents for a limited time

Soldier's Fake Fiancée by Clara Pines is only 99c for a limited time! https://geni.us/SoldiersFakeFiancee Read Now With Kindle Unlimite...