Book Tour: Two Minutes for Holding (Vancouver Dominators #3) by S.L. Sterling

Two Minutes for Holding

Series: Vancouver Dominators Book 3

by S.L. Sterling

Release Date: March 25, 2025

Genre/Tropes: Contemporary Romance, Hockey Romance, teammates younger sister, surprise pregnancy, cinnamon roll hero, one night stand revenge

Cover Design: Thunderstruck Cover Design

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Blurb:

Knox stood across from me, anger in his eyes, his right hand in a fist ready to hit me. In that moment, as I stared at him trying to figure out what to say before he hit me, I wished I’d never walked into that little dive bar.

Actually, that wasn’t true because that was the night that changed my life forever.

That was the night I saved Knox’s little sister, Peyton, from making what I was certain was a huge mistake I’d figure she’d regret for the rest of her life.

We all had a code among the players on the team. We all looked after one another, and that included family members. So, when I saw some guy hitting on Peyton, I stepped in. I pretended to be her boyfriend to get rid of the guy who’d been hitting on her and when she turned those big hazel eyes on me things didn’t stop there. I bought her drinks, let her vent out her frustrations about the fight she’d just had with her brother and then one thing led to another, and she ended up wrapped up in my sheets.

A few months later, the memory of her and that night remains fresh in my mind and soon she is all I can think about. Thankfully, I get to see her again at the season’s end barbeque. Armed with good intentions, that is when I find out everything is about to change in not only my life but hers, including my friendship with her brother.

The guys on the team had always told me love would hit me when I least expected it, either that or I’d get a girl in trouble. I just never believed they would both happen at the same time.

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In the Series:

Inside the Penalty Box

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Ten Minute Misconduct

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Author Bio:

S.L. Sterling was born and raised in southern Ontario. She now lives in Northern Ontario Canada and is married to her best friend and soul mate and their two dogs. 

An avid reader all her life, S.L. Sterling dreamt of becoming an author. She decided to give writing a try after one of her favorite authors launched a course on how to write your novel. This course gave her the push she needed to put pen to paper and her debut novel "It Was Always You" was born. 

When S.L. Sterling isn't writing or plotting her next novel she can be found curled up with a cup of coffee, blanket and the newest romance novel from one of her favorite authors on her e-reader. Her favorite authors include Kendall Ryan, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Lauren Blakely, Alessandra Torre and Willow Winters. 

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, sunny destinations, spending quality time with family and friends and of course reading.  

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Release: My Bounty Hunter is a Demon (Demons for Hire) by Lia Davis

 

My Bounty Hunter is a Demon by Lia Davis is here!   https://geni.us/BountyHunterDemon She was hired to hunt him. Now she'll have to fight to keep him. Aspen Drach is a badass bounty hunter with a reputation for tracking down the most dangerous supernatural criminals. As a demon raised by dragon shifters, she's never backed down from a fight—and she never fails to collect her bounty. But when a job sends her after a rogue witch, everything goes sideways. Dorian Harper isn't a rogue—he's an undercover investigator trying to take down a deadly cult of dark magic users. When Aspen crashes his mission, blowing his cover and putting them both in the crosshairs, he's furious. But the real shock is the instant, undeniable pull between them. Now, with dark magic rising and an ancient enemy targeting Aspen for a deadly ritual, she and Dorian must fight side by side to survive. Their attraction burns hotter than hellfire, but with a ruthless witch coven hunting them and a prophecy that could rip them apart, trusting each other might be the most dangerous move of all.

Narrator Reveal: Aspen by Fiona Cole, narrators Ryan Hudson and Kingsley Rose

Fiona Cole has revealed the narrators for Aspen! 

Narrated by: Ryan Hudson and Kingsley Rose

Releasing: April 29, 2025

A hate-to-love novel that will leave you craving the romance and the fight!

He's arrogant, ruthless, and irresistible–the last man I should ever trust.
And he wants me to be his wife.

Lucian Daire wants my family’s company.
I want to watch him burn for it.

He thinks I'm nothing more than a spoiled princess and I think he’s a heartless bastard.
But no matter how much we push, we keep pulling back together.

When I discover he needs a wife and he realizes my determination to save my family’s legacy, a deal is struck–lines are drawn.

But the more we fight, the more those lines blur.

Because hatred is just passion turned inside out.
And when it finally explodes, it threatens to destroy us both.

And we might just be desperate enough to let it.

Pre-order today!

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Meet Fiona

Fiona Cole is a military wife and a stay at home mom with degrees in biology and chemistry. As much as she loved science, she decided to postpone her career to stay at home with her two little girls, and immersed herself in the world of books until finally deciding to write her own.

 

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Teaser: When Stars Dance at Midnight (The Midnight Stars Saga #4) by Tess Thompson

When Stars Dance at Midnight by Tess Thompson releases on April 24th!

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Even the darkest nights reveal the brightest stars.

Betsy
I've spent my adult life caring for others, healing wounds, and easing pain. Yet my own wounds remain untouched, hidden behind smiles and laughter. Losing George in the war broke something deep inside me, and falling for Charlie—a man whose past was lost to memory—only proved that loving someone I couldn't fully know was too dangerous. Now, I pour my heart into my work as a nurse, convinced it’s safer that way. But when Dr. Gabriel Stone arrives, guarded and haunted, I can't help but want to unravel every secret he hides—even though loving him could mean repeating past mistakes.

Gabriel
I came to Greenwich hoping for anonymity and a fresh start, believing solitude would numb my guilt over my wife's death. But then I met Betsy Westbrook. With her sunny smile, irrepressible curiosity, and effortless charm, she’s a constant reminder of everything I've lost—and everything I don't deserve. As she gently chips away at the walls around my heart, I'm torn between pushing her away and holding her close. Because if I let Betsy in, I risk hurting her the way I've hurt before. And that’s something I could never forgive myself for.

Two hearts haunted by loss. One chance to heal.

When Stars Dance at Midnight is the fourth book in the emotional, romantic Midnight Stars Saga by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson. 

Blitz: Lush (California Kings #1) by Tinia Montford with an excerpt and a giveaway

Lush

by Tinia Montford

Release date: March 31st, 2025

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223915711-lush

Blurb:

Laurene King had it all: beauty, wealth, and a sexy secret affair with Reese Ashbourne— the brooding heir of her family’s sworn enemy.

But one reckless night shattered everything.

Tragedy struck. Laurene disappeared. And Reese was left with betrayal, unanswered questions, and scars he’ll never forget.

Now, Laurene is back, forced to return to the life she fled, but her homecoming comes with a cruel twist. Their families, teetering on the edge of ruin, have resurrected an old deal to save themselves: an Ashbourne and a King must marry—or lose everything.

Only this time, Reese is the groom. Not his brother.

Haunted by the past, Reese craves revenge as much as he still craves her. Trapped in a forced proximity neither can escape, their chemistry ignites—and so do their secrets.

But someone knows the truth about that night. The lies that tore them apart are unraveling, and the shadowy danger lurking in their luxurious world could destroy them both.

With their second chance at love and their families’ legacies hanging by a thread, Laurene and Reese must choose: bury the past or watch everything crumble to ashes.

The clock is ticking, and some truths are better left buried…

Purchase:

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Excerpt 

“Welcome back, Miss King.” She had a plastic smile, but her voice was cold and formal. She knew my name, everyone here did, but the way she said it made my skin prickle.

  

The flight from Paris was awful; leaving my little sanctuary only to return to… What? My mess?

Bags in hand, I stepped out of the jet. 

The cold northern California air hit me like a wall, salty and familiar. There was a bone-chilling silence, like the world was holding its breath. 

No crowd. No welcoming committee. No angry pitchforks or protesters, like I’d half expected.

All I heard was the hum of the engines slowing and my pulse thudding in my ears.

I was finally home. 

The beach city of Lush stretched out before me like a postcard—too perfect, too idyllic. My hometown, the rich’s last-kept secret. Tucked away in the cliffs, the place where my great-great…maybe seven times great-grandfather had made his mark. Augustus King. The man who’d fled the Black Wall Street massacre with only scraps of his wealth. 

And here I was, standing in the aftermath of everything that he had been built, that now my mother maintained. The Kings’ history here was covered in blood and secrets and lies—mine included.

The memory of that night had been replaying nonstop in my brain for six years. The fucked-up truth of it I couldn’t escape. I’d gotten exactly what I wanted. I remained the perfect, innocent King daughter. I’d secured my family’s status and wealth. I didn’t have to answer for betraying Conrad.

And then—before Reese could come after me, before he could demand answers or turn on me for what I had done—I ran.

I left for Paris, untouched by the fallout, while Reese was left to rot in the mess we’d created together.

But now I was back. In the distance was a stunning collection of pastel-colored mansions, beachfront villas, and low-rise condos, their smooth stucco walls warmed by the sun. The air vibrated with the sounds of seagulls and distant boat horns as luxurious yachts passed in the marina; the scent of grapes hung heavy in the air from the nearby vineyards.

The wind whipped my hair, carrying the scent of jet fuel as I surveyed the array of luxury cars—Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and a couple of Ferraris—lined up by the hangar with my family’s huge sign. 

King Enterprises. 

The empire we’d built. The empire I was a part of, for better or worse. 

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Tinia (TUH-NIA) Montford is a Pisces 

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who’s a sap for romance, especially when there’s (tons of) kissing. Loves eighties sitcoms and will consume anything with chocolate. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in English and Graphic Design. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Fiction.

You can find Tinia at www.tiniamontford.com or on social media: @tiniawritesbooks

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Blitz: Steven F Seagull & the Missing Chips by Kitty May Gruchelska with an excerpt and a giveaway

 

Steven F Seagull & the Missing Chips

by Kitty May Gruchelska

Children's Book

Date Published: 06-13-2024

Publisher: Magnetic Lion Productions

 

The chipocalypse is the greatest mystery to hit the seaside town of Fry Cove. Join Steven F Seagull on the adventure of a lifetime in this Pencraft Best Book engaging read about courage, friendship and teamwork, which reviewers hail as ‘an unexpected delight.’

Who stole the chips? Was it the Deny the Fry colony, who want all seagulls to quit eating chips? Or was it the seagull mafia boss, Stefano Giacomo, who has concocted a dastardly plot to convert all seagulls to pizza and pasta? As part of the newly formed CIA (Chips Investigation Agency), our reluctant hero, along with Charlie, Steven Colton, the karate chopping Bart, and Steven Rhys pit their wits to solve the mystery.

Whether you’re a fan of whimsical tales or simply in need of a feel-good read, this Readers' Favourite 5 Star ‘war of the best carbohydrates’ book is sure to leave you smiling.

 

Excerpt

Nervous, I flew alongside my dad, wondering what to expect. Fry Cove looked so peaceful and calm from the air, hiding the chip chaos. Dad took me to a rooftop on the edge of Fry Cove, where we found a hole and squeezed inside the lair of his ex-crime fighting friend.

It was dark inside, except for the light coming through the hole. A seagull emerged from a shadowy corner, smoke surrounding him in a cloudy haze.

“Who goes there?” he grumbled.

My dad held up his wings like he was surrendering.

“It’s okay, it’s me, Steven Petronius.”

A bedraggled seagull hopped forward, a twig drooping from the corner of his beak.

“Hmph, long time no see,” he said. “How long was it since we were both in the seagull police force?”

They slapped each other on the back, and began chuckling.

“This is Steven Sherlock,” my dad said. “He’s a very old friend.”

Both of them tipped their heads back and cackled, “Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah!”

“Remember the time we busted that American fries racket?” Steven Sherlock said.

“Oh yeah,” Dad said. “Our finest hour.” He beckoned to me. “This is my son, Steven Fitzgerald.”

The ex-detective’s eyes scanned me.

“A fine boy,” he commented. “What can I do for you? Is it anything to do with the chipocalypse?”

“Still as sharp as ever!” my dad said. “My boy just joined the newly formed CIA, or Chips Investigation Agency. Its mission is to solve the mystery of our missing chips, and restore order in Fry Cove.”

I gulped, my mind racing at the thought of the responsibility I had accepted.

“That’s brave of you,” said Steven Sherlock. “Pull this off, and you’ll be the hero of Fry Cove.”

I hung my head low, knowing I was far from heroic.

“Unfortunately, Steven Zeus put the Artful Dodger in charge of the CIA,” Dad said, shaking his head.

“That fool,” Steven Sherlock scoffed. “So, it means you need all the help you can get.”

He finished his twig, and stubbed it out on the floor.

My dad asked, “Have you got any old tools of the trade to get my boy started?”

Steven Sherlock lifted a wing tip in a lightbulb moment.

“I have something that could help.”

He waddled to the side of the room, which received light from the hole. Pulling out a drawer, he dipped in, lifting something out. It was shiny, but dusty. He dropped it on the floor with a clunk.

“You’ll find this useful when looking for clues,” he said. “It’s my old spy glass.”

He demonstrated by picking it up with one foot, peering through it.

“You can see many things not visible to the seagull eye. It makes tiny things bigger.”

“That’s…great,” I said, not sure how it would help.

“Hmmm,” Dad said. “What else do you have in your arsenal?”

Steven Sherlock rubbed his wings together with glee.

“Glad you asked! I have the full Chip Stealing Investigation tools here!”

He used his beak to pull a cord. A series of drawers and cupboards popped out, revealing a full range of crime fighting equipment.  There was so much technology, it made my mind boggle.

“Here, we have a sophisticated tool for analysing wing tip prints.”

I stared at the equipment wide-eyed.

“While over here,” he added, “I have some special cement for making casts of footprints, chalk for drawing around dead gulls, and a poop splatter examination kit. It can also analyse ketchup, mayonnaise, and even barbeque sauce smears.”

“It’s so…hi-tech,” I said.

“You’re in the best of wings,” Dad said. Turning to Steven Sherlock, he added, “Where do you suggest my boy starts?”

He pulled the cord again, and the equipment rolled back into its secret location.

“Go to the places of previous chip sightings, and use the spy glass to find clues. Take samples of any ketchup smears or small items that you think are suspicious, then bring them back to me in these little bags.”

He passed me some empty chip bags.

“Okay,” I said, my voice quite shaky.

“You can do this,” Dad said. “I believe in you.”

It was time to show Fry Cove my capabilities, but could I live up to my dad’s expectations?

 About the Author

Kitty May Gruchelska loves creating fantastical worlds for her readers, full of diverse and quirky characters. In a past life, she was probably a cat because she likes tuna, dislikes water, and frequently knocks things over, but luckily, she has nine lives. Kitty May teaches in a magical desert kingdom full of sunshine, camels, and rice dishes. She loves travelling, which also inspires her to write.

 

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Release: Saving Blood (Royal Bastards MC: Tijuana, MX #2) by Barbara Nolan with an excerpt and my review

Saving Blood/RBMC 

by Barbara Nolan is #LIVE 

Tropes: Dark MC Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Age Gap,  Forced Proximity, Forbidden Romance

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SAVING BLOOD is Book 2 in the Tijuana, MX Royal Bastards World. It contains steamy sex, street language, and violence, but no cheating and can be bought as a bundle with Loving Smoke/RBMC in Shopify store

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Blurb:

Blood:

As VP of the Royal Bastards MC Tijuana chapter, I’ve defended our club and my prez against the shady dealings of the cartel. Women sharing my bed~~absolutely. No drama. No commitment. I like to keep things simple.

Until . . . Maxine

A badass woman with mad skills in the cage, and a body made for sin. Only one problem—she’s got a wise ass mouth and every time we get within two feet of each other we end up in a pissing contest.

I can’t control the dirty thoughts running through my brain and when we finally fall into bed it’s more than we expected, but I know she’s got secrets and I’m no savior.

 Every street-smart bone in my body tells me to run, but I can’t—even if it means screwing the only family I’ve ever know~~The Royal Bastards.

Maxine:

I’ve trained and toned my body to expel the demons from my past. Fighting in the cage is my sanctuary leaving no room for a filthy-mouth biker with a gladiator’s body.

Men like Blood are my kryptonite so of course I fall into bed with him. Worst decision ever especially when the secrets from my past can get us both killed.

EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT

When the hard a$$ biker gets close to finding out your secret so you use sex as a diversion.

“I also know you’re using sex to change the subject.”

Her fingers work the inside of my thigh. “Do you want me to stop?”

I shake my head slightly. “Nah, but you already know that.”

“So, what’s the problem?” She wraps her other hand around the back of my neck and leans in for a kiss.

I take my fill, pull back and huff out a harsh laugh. “The problem is, I know you’re lying your a$$ off. I also know you’re either working for Rodriquez outright, or he’s pressuring you to somehow get to me and the Royal Bastards.”

“No, that’s not—” 

I press my forefinger against her lips. “The thing is, I don’t give a fv(k. I should, but I don’t, ‘cause I never had a woman in my bed who fv(ks like you.” I snake my hand up the nape of her neck, grab a clump of her hair and pull. 

“But if you try to hurt me or the Bastards, you’ll find out why they call me Blood.”

Author link:

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

Two very broken souls found their way to each other and healing. Chastity/Maxine wanted out of her situation and was willing to do what she could to do just that. Maxine was a superb fighter which brought her into Blood's life. Blood was hurt by his past, but as the two got to know each other, he realized there were worst things. I loved his protectiveness, his kindness to others which he tried to downplay, and his willingness to trust. With a kick in the pants, he went for the light in his world. Loved this story.

Release Boost: Pretend We Are Us (The Timberbridge Brothers #1) by Claudia Burgoa

PRETEND WE ARE US 

by Claudia Burgoa 

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Grab this grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, fake relationship, second chance, small town romance family saga!

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From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes a small-town romance where a marriage of convenience to a former hockey player might be her only shot at keeping her family’s legacy—and maybe finding love along the way.

I never expected to inherit a sprawling estate in a small town I’d never even heard of.

To claim it, I have to outmaneuver my scheming cousin and fulfill one impossible condition:

Find a groom.

Enter Ledger Timberbridge—the infuriatingly charming stranger I crossed paths with on my solo (read: canceled) honeymoon.

Now, he’s here in Birchwood Springs, fighting to save his family’s struggling logging company.

And somehow, he’s probably my only shot at keeping my inheritance.

A marriage of convenience between us seems like the perfect solution.

But between small-town secrets, high-stakes family drama, and the undeniable spark between us, nothing about this arrangement feels simple.

As the lines between convenience and something real begin to blur, I have to decide:

Can I trust Ledger with my heart, or will this small town end up costing me everything? 

Teaser: Force (The Gravity Series #3) by Kindle Alexander

Force (Gravity Book Three) by Kindle Alexander is releasing April 29th!

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Gravity is a three book series.

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