Monday, December 15, 2025

Release: Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart (The Last Place for Love #1) by Giulia Lagomarsino with an excerpt and my review



Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart


Series: The Last Place for Love Book #1


by Giulia Lagomarsino


Release Date: December 15, 2025


Cover Design: Artscandare

Cover Model: Tony Brettman


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


Bookbub: https://bit.ly/3XgY49t


Genre/Tropes:

  • Romantic Suspense

  • Small Town Romance

  • Western Romance

  • Friends-to-Lovers

  • First Love

  • Grumpy/Sunshine

  • Soulmates

  • Break Up to Save Her





Blurb:

If I had known that night that being in my life would put her in danger, I never would have asked her to dance.

For years, I’d danced around this flirtation with Bailey. We both knew it would eventually lead to that big, white chapel, overwhelming love, and a lifetime together that would rival any tragic love story.


If it weren’t for that dance.


That was the night everything changed.

I’d been planning this night with Bailey since I was in third grade when I rescued her from the monkey bars.

Ever since then, she was mine.

She knew it. My family knew it. Hell, the entire town had been waiting for the moment I would finally make my move.


Apparently, so was someone else. 


But there was no joy where he was concerned, only a need for revenge that would destroy any happiness the two of us shared, along with anyone in my family.

No matter how hard I tried, there was no way out. 

Her life was in danger, and it was all because of me. And that was something I just couldn’t tolerate.


She was the love of my life, but keeping her alive was more important than winning her in the end.


Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

Universal: https://mybook.to/HardRockBottom

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT1NWF57

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FT1NWF57

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT1NWF57

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FT1NWF57


Early Praise:

5 Star Goodreads Review - “This phenomenal read has given me the biggest book hangover.

This book deserved so many stars to fully portray just how wonderful it is.”


5 Stars from Angels With Attitude Book Reviews - “Once again, this author delivered a perfect start to a new series. Giulia's unique blend of action, drama, humor, and steamy romance shines through in this book, drawing you in and keeping you captivated throughout the roller coaster of emotions.”





Excerpt:

“So, Liam, what took you so long to ask me to dance?”

“Can’t a man have any secrets?”

“Not in this town,” she chuckled.

My eyes left hers for only a moment, but it was long enough to see the entire bar staring at us. “Alright, fair enough.”

“You know, I’ve had a crush on you since you helped me off the monkey bars in second grade.”

“Third,” I corrected. “You climbed up there in that pink dress, determined to be just like the boys.”

“You remembered.”

If she only knew how much I watched her. “There’s not much I don’t remember about you, Bailey Bennett. I’ve had my eye on you since I saw those cute little hearts on your underwear.”

“Liam!” she laughed, attempting to smack my chest with the hand I was holding. “You weren’t supposed to look! You promised!”





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

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars for me. I enjoyed the story with all the love, secrets, danger, and struggle. Bailey and Liam loved each other since "third grade". Life kept them apart until now. One dance led to intimacy, and then all heck blew up. Fear, sacrifice, protectiveness, pain, and a lot of learning how to accept mistakes made kept this story moving along. Bailey was stronger than she let herself though quite stubborn. Liam was protective but went overboard with his actions. They did make an interesting couple with an entire town pushing them together. It was a fun read.


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