If only there was a guidebook on how to land the London boy of your dreams…
Nora Shrapsan is literally writing the book on London, and she’s not going to let fantasies about her sexy British ex-boyfriend break her stride. So what if she has been reunited with semi-famous rock star Hugh Jeffries, and their chemistry is still palpable? He’s engaged, and Nora needs to focus on…anything besides Hugh’s lips.
Julian Rhodes is Hugh’s best mate, and his secret feelings for Nora are one thing that won’t stay in the past. When a desperate Nora begs him to help her navigate London, Julian has to say yes—strictly to keep her from getting fired, of course. Surely, they can go to murder tours, magic shows, and museums without any feelings getting in the way. No problem.
But the more time Nora and Julian spend together, the less Nora finds herself thinking of Hugh. Maybe her second-chance romance didn’t go according to plan, but that doesn’t mean Nora could ever fall for her ex’s best friend, right?
Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Val McDermid, Peter James, Rachel Mclean
Operation Wonderland
It’s 1989 – the so-called Second Summer of Love
The days are endlessly hot, and ravers are riding on a hedonistic wave of Acid House and MDMA. It’s the biggest youth movement since the 60’s and it’s out of control. Rave organisers mix with underworld gangsters who don’t care about the devastating consequences. But when ravers start dying, undercover cops are sent to infiltrate the chaotic, deadly scene. Little did anyone know that their actions in those heady days would come back to haunt them nearly a decade later.
Was it really the Second Summer of Love, or a deadly Summer of Death?
And can the instigators be caught twice?
AUTHOR BIO
Catherine Yaffe is the author of crime thrillers that readers and reviewers frequently describe as compulsively readable. A graduate of Curtis Brown Creative academy, Catherine wrote her first crime thriller, The Lie She Told in 2020 whilst the UK was in Lockdown. On its release it debuted in the top 10 hot new releases on Amazon and to date has accrued hundreds of five-star reviews
She’s seen the end of the world twice before the age of twenty. Luccee Winterscott, a young woman living in 2074, has just discovered her mother’s diary. Luccee hasn’t seen her mother since she was fourteen years old. In the diary, June Winterscott reveals decades of atrocities, many brought on by the carelessness of the greedy SV Corp. Her brother Trevers, who works for SV Corp, ignores her pleas to see reason. They have stolen the invention of the Commodore EarWig™️ and destroyed it. All books have been banned and they have also eradicated every art form on Earth, including the sheer act of reading. Luccee is now committing a crime by learning about her mother’s sordid past and the disappearance of both her mother and father. In 2068, Wilda Parsons was stripped of her academic title of Dr. She was also arrested for crimes against the state. Her first crime? Owning a personal library. Her second? Attempting to share with her higher-ups and the rest of the world the contents of June Winterscott’s diary. Now released on bail in 2074, Wilda needs Luccee to help her create a better world, rebuilt for the third time from scratch. Will they emerge heroes? Will Luccee escape the clutches of a powerful emerging government driven to reset society for their own gain? Or will she continue to lose more of herself to the technology that is eroding everything she is? Will Luccee ever be reunited with who she once was before the Mind Erasure™️? Luccee’s search may be in vain.
Beth has cocooned herself in routine after a devastating family tragedy upended her world years ago, but a chance encounter with a Marine named Ryker sends ripples through her carefully guarded world. He is smitten. She is unsure.
The city is thrown into chaos when a missile strikes near Spokane, testing Beth’s newfound optimism. As strife escalates, Beth must lead her friends on a perilous journey to her uncle’s farm in Idaho–a place she avoids.
Armed with only a vague location, Ryker embarks on a high-stakes quest, risking everything to find Beth in a world teetering on the edge of turmoil and anarchy.
Amidst the relentless pursuit of survival, Beth and Ryker each navigate landscapes fraught with unpredictability. Will their paths converge again? And will doing so bring them to safety…or closer to danger?
Join Beth on a gripping odyssey through adversity and uncertainty. In the end, will her resilience and indomitable spirit prevail against all odds?
This is the first book in the apocalyptic survival thriller series by Tracy Myhre.
Maria Grayson has sworn off relationships and love, focusing instead on her double life. During the day she works in the family business and lives as a socialite. At night she dons a mask and assumes the identity of Balestra to fight crime on the streets of New York. She balances her two lives as best as she can, but that balance is threatened when a new drug floods the streets of New York…and Tomas Dorrance walks into her life.
Tomas Dorrance arrives in New York on a business trip with his father and twin sister and finds that he’s immediately captivated by Maria. After spending one passionate night with her, Tomas is obsessed and wants more time with her. The more he sees her, the more he wants something more than casual sex.
As Balestra, Maria must stop the spread of a new drug and find and destroy the source. As Maria, she must resist falling for Tomas, who is doing his best to change her mind about love and relationships. Her two lives are on a head-on collision course and Maria doesn’t know if she’ll come out alive or with her heart intact.
Nothing can break the stranglehold the gods of Order have on the world…except a roll of the dice.
An irresistible longing drags young Galen to an ancient vault where, long ago, the gods of Order locked Chaos away. Chaos promises power to the one destined to liberate it, but Galen’s dreams warn of dark consequences.
He isn’t the only one racing to the vault, however. Horace, the bully who lives to torment Galen, is determined to unleash Chaos—and he might know how to do it.
Galen’s imagination always got him into trouble, but now it may be the only thing that can prevent Horace from unraveling the world.
“This is no ordinary sword and sorcery story. This is what fantasy fiction should be. [Glen Dahlgren is a] novelist who I think will become more widely known as his skill is appreciated.” (Piers Anthony, New York Times best-selling author of Xanth)
REVIEW:
After reading the prequel book I knew I was going to enjoy this one before I even started. I’ve come to expect a great story with twists and turns along with some amazing characters and development and this was exactly what I got. Although this is part of a larger series the story reads a standalone with a perfect ending (although a cliffhanger is added in for good measure).
I won’t be waiting too long to start the third book in the series and I’ll be keeping an eye out for all other work by the author.
Joey Wilson may look like an ordinary guy. But every summer, he heads to a nude beach in Greece, where he finds himself getting rather a lot of attention…
In this steamy sequel to Joey Does Greece, five more amazing women find themselves drawn to Joey on this year’s vacation.
Desdemona, born and raised in Bogota, Columbia, is closing a dark chapter in her life and is anxious for a fresh start. Could Joey be just what the doctor ordered?
Chloe was born and raised on Naxos. Now a therapist in London specializing in sexual issues, she’s home visiting family when she encounters Joey in an extremely compromised situation. Is it possible Chloe could use some sexual therapy herself?
Tasha is an actress living in Warsaw, Poland. Having lost her husband to a tragic accident several years before, she’s rebooting. Seeing Joey on the nude beach is a wake-up call, but is Tasha ready to move on?
Mai is the product of two very different cultures. Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Mai grew up in a highly unusual, shared custody program with her Seattle father and Hanoi mother. After hooking up with Joey on the nude beach, could Mai’s life get even more complicated?
Lola is a surgeon from Lagos, Nigeria. After teaching an advance class for surgeons in Athens, she’s on a short break to Naxos. It’s not her first trip to a nude beach. In fact, is it possible Lola and Joey have this fascination in common?
If you like your erotic romance hot, hilarious, heart-warming, and satisfying, you’ll love Joey’s Greek Adventures. Written in five chapters, each chapter is a sizzling-but-cozy one sitting read on your favorite couch.
Dive into the heat, and let Joey whisk you away on a journey of desire that will linger long after the sun has set on Plaka Beach.
REVIEW:
Having read and enjoyed the first book of Joey in Greece I knew I had to read the second to find out what was next for Joey. Part of me hoped at least one of the ladies from the previous book may have returned to the island at the same time to continue what they had started but alas this wasn’t to be.
The author does well to explain why none of the ladies returned and I suppose the whole purpose of Joey’s holiday each year is to make new friends and have new sexual adventures. Each of the ladies Joey meets are very different in looks and personalities and Kris does very well to create a unique reading experience between each lady that makes you feel like every interaction is new. What I have liked about both books in the series is each new lady Joey meets can be read as a standalone story or you can read it from start to finish as a longer novel.
I heard a rumour there is a book three coming and I cannot wait for more.
A prison ship, transporting criminals through the galaxy to an uninhabited world, crash lands. The wardens try to keep control, but full of mutiny, anger and a desire for revenge, the inmates wreak havoc, and the result is catastrophic.
Then a human ship arrives…
Astronaut Jenny finds herself stranded when her malfunctioning spaceship abandons her alone on a planet she was sent to explore. She has no way of getting home. She has no communication, shelter or food. No weapons. Then she realises she’s not alone after all.
A story of survival, love and acceptance.
AUTHOR BIO
Louise Wise is a British author from the Midlands in England. Her debut novel is the acclaimed sci-fi romance titled EDEN, which was followed by its sequel HUNTED in 2013.
Other novels include:
A PROPER CHARLIE (romantic comedy)
OH NO, I’VE FALLEN IN LOVE! (dark, comedy romance)
WIDE AWAKE ASLEEP (time travel, romance)
Wise enjoys writing comedy and finds a place for it in ALL her books. She has written numerous short stories for women’s magazines such as Take a Break and Woman’s Own. Wise also writes under the pen-name T.E Kessler writing a steamier sci-fi romance called Jelvia: Not Human, which delves deeper into the whos and whys of Fly’s ancestors from Itor (Eden).
What We Can’t Have: Hollywood Hot Shots by Selina Violet
COVER REVEAL
Genre: Contemporary Romance
BACK OF THE BOOK
The right song can touch your soul…
Becoming a songwriter was never on Sydney Campbell’s radar. No; she chose a music major to one day inspire children as an educator. But all that changed when she met him…
Paired together on an important assignment, Austin Mitchell—the country star wannabe—quickly becomes the bane of her existence. Majoring in partying, his carefree attitude causes the duo to clash at every turn.
Despite the tension, they make beautiful music together, creating a song powerful enough to change the trajectory of their lives…
Forced together, the two battle to cope with their budding attraction as they struggle to navigate the pitfalls of the Los Angeles music industry.
Working as a team allows them to grow closer, however, outside forces keep them from fully committing to the partnership. And Austin’s carousing, along with his revolving door of one-night stands, doesn’t help Sydney trust his dedication.
The opportunity of a lifetime hangs in the balance.
Will they finally sync to become stars? Or will Austin’s actions make them just a one-hit wonder?
Hollywood Hot Shots is the first installment in the What We Can’t Have Trilogy. This story is a spicy, contemporary, opposites-attract novel featuring a curvy heroine and tortured hero that you can’t help but fall for. If you like compelling characters, light drama, and spicy scenes, then you’ll adore Selina Violet’s coming-of-age adventure.
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