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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

{Release Blitz & Book Review} : Look At Her And Die by Lani Lynn vale




Title: Look at Her and Die
Series: Content Advisory #2
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Mafia Romance
Tropes: Anti Hero, Cinnamon Roll Hero
Bad Boy/Good Girl
Release Date: June 10, 2025


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Posy “Doc” Hicks has high blood pressure. All thanks to a certain hazel-eyed blonde who drives him absolutely insane in her short shorts and cowboy boots.

At first, Searcy Hodges is just a passing fancy.

A look but don’t touch kind of girl.

She has a bad attitude, an even worse bedside manner, and a chip on her shoulder the size of Texas.

It would be wise to stay away, even if that attitude of hers really does great things for him.

But how is a man supposed to stay away when her temper is just that spectacular to experience?

He’s literally watched Searcy make one of her customers cry and not care.

She’s the poster child for ‘don’t do this if you want to stay in business.’

Yet, everyone keeps coming back.

And she keeps shelling out the attitude.

He’s a grown man. He shouldn’t get as much enjoyment out of watching the woman struggle.

He should be figuring out his own life, not wanting to dig into hers.

But the moment she breaks down in his arms and asks him for help, setting aside the attitude and exposing her vulnerability, he finds it impossible to say no.

He’s a Truth Teller. A biker with a hero complex. A paramedic and a former SEAL.

It’s literally ingrained in his psyche to help, and it’s painfully obvious that Searcy could use everything he has to give.

And while he’s solving her problems, he’ll make her his along the way.

She’ll never see it coming.






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AUTHOR BIO

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.


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I'm in LUUURRRRVVE with this series.. *sigh* the hunky alpha men who protect their women...where can you find them? In LLV books of course!!
Grumpy frustrated girl's life is suddenly upended by a tattooed neighbor and his band of brothers ; a slow-burn romance blossoming from dwindling luck and second chances at life, totally worth waiting for 
The title itself explains the hero. He's Uber protective of his love interest and his band of brothers gather around like protective shield too.

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"Posy "Doc" Hicks is a Truth Teller. A biker with a hero complex. A paramedic and a former SEAL. "

And a local diner owner Searcy Maddelyn Hodges is struggling to keep afloat and take care of her siblings, since their irresponsible mom keeps flitting in and out of their lives. Sassy fighter battles the world, but nothing for herself. Funnily enough mom's name is revealed at 82%😂, she's that inconsequential 

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"To be honest, life would be a hell of a lot easier if I got abducted. Maybe they’d put me in a quiet room where there was no sound, where I could sleep on a bare mattress for months. That sounded like heaven… "

Till one dumb luck move lands a big bag of riches right on her doorstep.
The story is simple but full of nuanced sentiments, but lusty encounters between Posy and Princess.
LLV takes us on a giddy ride where I was the one riding pillion on Swoon-worthy Doc in his faded jeans and cutt
Of all the sexy characters, I was most intrigued by Calliope and a unique one - jail breaker, red car chaser, Sweet Baby Rae😂😂

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" That was Sweet Baby Ray. He was vindictive and spiteful and could hold one hell of a grudge. "

The story reflects LLV's style of storytelling with lots of heart, witty banter to keep it interesting and excellent writing skills. Cannot wait for the next one.
5 stars for ‘I’ll put up with you forever.’

Friday, November 22, 2024

{Release Blitz & Book Review}: Indigo Sky by Kelsey Kingsley


INDIGO SKY

Kelsey Kingsley

Release Date: November 22


From the praised author of Saving Rain and Warrior Blue comes a thrilling love story between a pink-haired dancer and her half-blind protector …


I never knew how to stick up for myself.

I never had to.

That’s what Nate Manning, my best friend, was for.

After an accident left me disfigured and half-blind, I took the torment and bullying while Nate fought my battles for me, as unhinged and questionable as his methods were—and I let him.

But that was before I bumped into the confident and strong Indigo Sky.

Suddenly, I had something to fight for, something to defend—something more important than me … especially after taking a job as a bouncer at the club where she danced.

I made a vow to protect her at all costs.

And I will do anything to keep that promise … even if it means burning bridges with my best friend—or risking my own life to save hers …








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Meet Kelsey Kingsley:























Kelsey Kingsley is an author of twenty novels. She lives in New York with her family and a cat named Ethel. She loves music, makeup, tattoos, and watching Frasier reruns. Kelsey is a Slytherin. She also curses a lot but won't apologize for it.





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The most exciting about reading arcs is when a book lands on your kindle from your fave author. The delulu sense of smug specialness is justified tho. I dived into it and trust me, I hated ending it. It kept me so invested and engaged, I sprinted through it and I wanted it to be more. 
This is THE BEST book written by KK, and I've read most of them. It sucks you in with heartwarming sentiments, kind-hearted characters strengthening your belief in humanity. Selfless Hero is the shining star, but I was immediately in love with Revan, more so his supportive cast of family and Friend -Nate

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Kelsey is sweet and sensitive human, and so are her stories. Tiptoeing into my soul, they leave me with a fragrant after feeling. All rosy and sparkly.
Like this story of Childhood friends Nathan Manning and Revan Waters. Totally opposite in demeanour, character, personality and childhood. Revan is from stable, secure home and Nathan is abused and neglected. 

"They say, sometimes, it can take a while to open your eyes when you’re in a toxic relationship, right? Because you’re blinded by your own dependence on that person or you’re ... I don’t know ... too stuck in the habit of knowing them, of having them in your life, to fully grasp how bad they are for you. Well, for me, it had taken nearly two decades to finally realize that I needed some separation from Nathan Manning."

Friendship leads to kinship and then enabling co-dependency. There's a weird bond between them. It bolsters bad traits in the name of brotherhood. The fact that Revan is disabled makes him feel weaker and Nathan provides the shield to hide behind 

"He was cruel and mean, and I’d had the nice things he'd lacked, like food and a safe place to land."

It's leech and host symbiosis at best, enemy within, at worst.
Thankfully Revan moves on when his life is altered by the presence of his saviour queen - Kate Mclaughlin "Indigo Sky" dancer at a strip bar
I need to mention here how wonderfully Kelsey showcases and positively treats this tabboo or questionable profession. There's good people everywhere, and a girl trying to keep afloat is the best human Revan gets to be with. 

"My life has felt very dark and dull for a long time, but you ... you make me think of sunshine too."

Nathan is like a pointed, sharp third talon of the trident and story is Complicated.
I felt my heart ripped out of my chest in places, raw and achy tears streamed down my face at others. But I couldn't stop reading it. I had to see them through the dark storm that threatens to blow their world apart. And it does. To smithereens. 
It's unforgettable, Unputdownable book that you must must must read. 
5 stars for Lost Boys Who got tired of being kicked around

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

{Release Blitz & Book Review}: Time To Bounce by Lani Lynn Vale



Title: Time to Bounce
Series: Carter Brothers #6
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: October 8, 2024


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Loneliness is overwhelming in its intensity.

There are times you think you can cope, that you can make it despite the hollow feeling in your chest. Then there are the times when you realize you can’t breathe through the pain of loss.

When Gable Buchanan Carter walks into Athena’s life, it’s like a light is switched on inside her chest. Suddenly she can breathe.

But just as much as she wants him, Gable just as much wants nothing to do with her.

It’s like a cold stab of ice right to the gut at the knowledge that the person you want, that you love, wants nothing to do with you.

At least, that’s what she thinks.

In reality, Gable wants Athena Grace Murphy with every piece of his soul.

But how can he confidently say he’s doing the right thing by bringing her into his life when it’s so dangerous? She’s already lost every person she loves, how can he put her through the possibility of losing one more?

That’s right, he can’t.

So he’ll stay away from her. Even if it kills him.






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AUTHOR BIO

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.


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 I read my first book by her last month and was immediately hooked. Rent Free has stayed Rent Free in my brain ever since. The masterful writing style, taut narrative, action packed and fast paced, she didn't let my attention stray and I like that in my authors. Plus her heroines are kick Ass. I was a goner. So here i am, having just finished my second book. A story about a cop and an emergency dispatcher. They both meet in veiled circumstances in a biker bar and obviously some nefarious, violent activity happens that has repercussions in both their lives. There's chemistry no doubt, sizzling between Gable and Athena from the first encounter. Age gap doesn't diminish the burning flame of desire between them, even a bit. "Gable Buchanan Carter walks into Athena’s life, it’s like a light is switched on inside her chest." A stalker in the background forces them in close proximity, providing a fertile environment for the lusty seeds to grow in full fledged love tree. There's something super sexy about a cop hero. We know he's alpha, he's buff, he can protect. And even though she takes care of herself without help, sometimes you need a hug or an embrace and that's exactly what she gets. Plus point, she's asian(Japanese descent) so I love when authors include diversity and representation in books. “Did you know,” I coughed, tasting blood on my tongue. “That when you die, your brain lives for another seven minutes, replaying its best memories?” “You’ll be in all of those memories.” But danger is lurking just around the corner, lying in wait to stab their budding relationship. I just loved Athena. She's strong, decisive and survivor. Carter family is all in police business so are around Gable providing support. Athena misses hers but what she finds is far worse. She'd rather not have them, tahn betray her cause they're evil Liars. I'm on a roll and grabbing all her books and binge-reading them. 5 stars for Sleepy girl with busy life

{Release Blitz & Book Review} : Look At Her And Die by Lani Lynn vale

Title: Look at Her and Die Series: Content Advisory #2 Author: Lani Lynn Vale Genre: Mafia Romance Tropes: Anti Hero, Cinnamon Roll Hero...

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