Wednesday, 7 February 2018

New Release Spotlight: Tempest by Beverly Jenkins



Tempest by Beverly Jenkins
Series Old West #3
Genre Adult Historical Romance
Publisher Avon Books
Publication Date January 30, 2018


From USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins comes a new novel in a mesmerizing series set in the Old West, where an arranged marriage becomes a grand passion . . .

What kind of mail-order bride greets her intended with a bullet instead of a kiss? One like Regan Carmichael—an independent spirit equally at home in denims and dresses. Shooting Dr. Colton Lee in the shoulder is an honest error, but soon Regan wonders if her entire plan to marry a man she’s never met is a mistake. Colton, who buried his heart along with his first wife, insists he only wants someone to care for his daughter. Yet Regan is drawn to the unmistakable desire in his gaze.

Regan’s far from the docile bride Colton was expecting. Still, few women would brave the wilds of Wyoming Territory for an uncertain future with a widower and his child. The thought of having a bold, forthright woman like Regan in his life—and in his arms—begins to inspire a new dream. And despite his family’s disapproval and an unseen enemy, he’ll risk all to make this match a real union of body and soul.



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“Being shot tends to make a man short-tempered. . .”

She held his gaze unflinchingly. Despite his doubts concerning her suitability, Colt found himself drawn to the determination she radiated.

“I can cook, set a proper table, and have impeccable manners. I speak English and Spanish. I hunt, fish, swim, and ride. I’d hoped to find a husband who’d view these qualities as assets, but if you’re seeking what society considers a proper wife who’ll defer to you in all things, and spend time sitting in a rocker with an embroidery hoop in her hand, you should say so and I’ll return to Arizona.”

Colt blinked. He didn’t know any woman with the pluck to toss down a gauntlet so effortlessly. Life with her would be neither easy nor boring.


Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS Sunday Morning. Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for multicultural romance, and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR. To read more about Beverly, visit her at www.BeverlyJenkins.net.


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GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS: Open to US shipping addresses only. Two winners will each receive a paperback set of Forbidden and Breathless by Beverly Jenkins. This giveaway is administered by Pure Textuality PR on behalf of Avon Romance. Giveaway ends 2/9/2018 @ 11:59pm EST. Avon Romance will send the winning copies out to the winner directly. Limit one entry per reader and mailing address. Duplicates will be deleted.


Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Release Day Review: Shattered Fear by Tara Thomas

Shattered Fear (Sons of Broad #0.5)Shattered Fear by Tara Thomas

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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This is the author's first venture into romantic suspense and those that read erotic will be familiar with the name Tara Sue Me. I've never read any of her novels before but I'm hooked after reading this introduction to the new Sons Of Broad Series. Shattered Fear is a novella and a quick read, yet it kept me gripped the whole time and I can't wait for more. I'm not a fan of short stories, but this is a wonderful beginning to what promises to be a fabulous series.

Set in Charleston SC, we are introduced to the mysterious Gentleman, his identity hidden from the man he's blackmailing to conduct his wishes as payment for his gambling debts. Undercover cop Janie Roberts is working in the bar of a gentleman's club trying to collect leads and clues. Here, she meets Brent Taylor, the sexy playboy who fits the profile of the serial killer only she's falling for his charm…

This fast-paced teaser introduction was over far too soon but has left me craving for more.

If you enjoy romantic suspense, this series should be of interest to you.

***arc received courtesy of St Martin's Paperbacks via NetGalley***



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From New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me, writing as Tara Thomas, comes an explosive new romantic suspense series.

Welcome to the sultry streets of Charleston, where simmering desire and dark danger rule...

Forbidden love never felt so good...

She’s got a killer to catch.
He just might be it. 
Undercover detective Janie Roberts needs to find out for sure if Brent Taylor is a murderer.
Handsome, wealthy, and sexy-as-sin Brent Taylor. 
She’s got to get close enough to learn his secrets.

But getting this close is dangerous in more ways than one…