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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Blood & Vows by Bella J.

Title: Blood and Vows (Twisted Duet #2)
Author: Bella J.
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Release Date: May 21, 2019
Publisher: Crave Publishing


He still owns me.

His wicked touch ruins me, corrupts me into wanting things I shouldn’t. Now I’m no longer an unwilling prisoner, but rather an eager participant.

The need for ecstasy, and the burn to be consumed by my captor makes it impossible for me to hate him. I know I should, but I can’t. Not when my body obeys him so willingly.

But the tables have turned, and a strong family now stands divided. Castello’s determination to keep me for himself started a war.

The war of brothers.

The war of blood.

In the end, only one will survive.






10 DARK AND DELICIOUSLY DEPRAVED STARS! BLOOD & VOWS officially solidifies A Twisted Duet as my FAVORITE DARK MAFIA SERIES. ~ Epic Romance Reviews

It was truly one of the best dark romances I have ever read. Bella J. is simply the best author of dark romance. ~ Spunky & Sassy

This book pushes you to your limits, even blasts past some hard limits. It’s not for the faint at heart. It’s for those of us that are dark and twisted!! ~ Book Addicts Reviews


Prologue
CASTELLO


This all started with a well thought out plan for revenge. For months I plotted against the Linscotts, and I vowed to avenge my twin brother and father’s death. I had Tatum Linscott kidnapped, and held her prisoner in a room with nothing but an old bed, and a cold cement floor to piss on.
The plan was simple—kidnap the golden girl of the Linscott family, then lure her father straight down to the hell I had specially prepared for both of them. And once I had my fun, extracted every last drop of revenge I craved from them, they would pay the ultimate price with their lives.
I wanted to watch them bleed on the tiled floor of my dining hall, witness the life drain out of their bodies. I wanted to slice the blade of my knife through Tatum’s skin, to see her body weep tears of crimson. But little did I know that her blood would feed the monster inside me. That her innocence marred with desires for the darkness would make me want her in ways that were completely forbidden.
She was the daughter of my enemy, and the blood my family demanded flowed through her veins. Yet, I couldn’t stop myself from being captivated by the blue eyes that seemed to plead with me to set her free from the prison society had put her in.
Her body called out to me.
The scars on her skin seduced me.
And ultimately…Tatum Linscott ruined me.
TATUM
A few weeks ago I was kidnapped by an enemy I didn’t even know I had.
I was beaten.
I was starved.
I was humiliated.
My life held no value to my enemy, and death was promised with venomous threats of hate. Every minute that went by was a minute spared. I knew it was only a matter of time before a knife got driven through my heart.
But then something happened, and it changed everything. Somehow the line between captor and prisoner had been crossed, and I found myself in a world I never knew existed. A world where family and loyalty were everything, yet lies and deception were used as weapons against blood.
The Fattores built their hate, and their war against me and my family based on lies told by a man that I trusted once. A man I welcomed into my life, and into my bed. In the end it almost cost me my life.
While I was held captive I never could have predicted the outcome. What I never expected to find within the walls of lies that surrounded me was freedom. That was why I had to run…because Castello Fattore freed me.


Author’s Note:


Blood & Vows is the second and final book in my Twisted Duet series,
and should be read after Blood and Lies.
I’m sad to let Castello and Tatum go, but I loved every minute I spent with these characters. Telling their story has been the best part of my writing career so far.
Please be aware that this novel contains scenes of violence, and sexual situations that may be triggers, and make some readers uncomfortable. For some readers there may be scenes that are just downright disturbing. But you’ve been warned.
To all the readers who have fallen in love with the dark and twisted romance between Castello and Tatum, thank you for loving these characters as much I do.











All the way from Cape Town, South Africa, Bella J lives for the days when she’s able to retreat to her writer’s cave where she can get lost in her little pretend world of romance, love, and insanely hot bad boys.

Bella J is a Hybrid Author with both Self-Published and Traditional Published work. Even though her novels range from drama, to comedy, to suspense, it's the dark, twisted side of romance she loves the most.




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Courage to Stand by Sandra Spurgeon

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Non-Fiction
/ Law
Published:
May 21st, 2019



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Success
Through Passion and Endurance

As
a leading expert in trial law
, Sandra Spurgeon masterfully outlines the art and
science of case-winning strategies inside and outside the courtroom.  Having successfully litigated thousands of
cases, with over 120 of them litigated to verdict in both state and federal
jurisdictions, she reveals the secrets of successful litigation techniques.

You
will learn her highly effective strategies for:

Case
Selection

Discovery
Process

Trial
Preparation

Execution
in the Courtroom

Spurgeon
not only clearly describes these methods, but also demonstrates how to apply
them
- through real examples of courtroom “war” stories.  Based on her vast experience spanning nearly
two decades, Courage to Stand – Mastering Your Trial Strategy, is designed to
not only help the beginning attorney, but to also sharpen the skills of veteran
lawyers.

This
work goes far beyond theory and reaches into the trenches
to reveal how some of
the most difficult cases can be won by utilizing a proven synthesized plaintiff
and defense litigation practice which has collected millions of dollars in
settlements and verdicts for her clients.
Having successfully litigated 1000s of cases with 120+ litigated to
verdict in both state and federal jurisdictions, she reveals the secrets of
successful litigation techniques.



About
the Author


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Sandra
Spurgeon has been a practicing trial lawyer since 1990. In that time, she has
successfully litigated in excess of 120 cases through verdict in both state and
federal jurisdictions.

Throughout
her career, Sandra has synthesized a plaintiff and defense litigation practice
that has afforded her great insight and a unique perspective in "getting
to the heart" of the case from the beginning stages thru trial. Thru
experience, she has achieved trial excellence in the courtroom.

From
a defense perspective, Åžandra's includes not only the handling of commercial
litigation but also, the defense of insurance claims, healthcare professional
liability claims, coverage and extra-contractual issues and fire & casualty
claims.

In
Kinney vs. Butcher, 131 S.W.3d 357 (Ky. App. 2004), her successful argument
presented to the Kentucky Court of Appeals resulted in the decision delineating
the standard for an award of punitive damages. In Pike vs. GEICO, 174 Fed.
Appx. 311 (6th Circ. 2006), she successfully litigated the prescribed time
period for filing an underinsured motorist claim in KY.

Sandra's
practice also includes the representation of victims and families who have
suffered catastrophic losses and has collected settlements and judgments in
excess of $50,000,000. In 2016 & 2017, she collected in excess of
$16,000,000 in settlements and/or judgments. In 2017, Sandra litigated a
Federal Tort Claim to judgment with the verdict in excess of $2,000,000.
Chrispen vs. United States of America, 7:16-132. Although she has always
allowed her verdicts and results to speak for themselves, she considers the
verdict in Dotson vs. Sony Electronics, 7:02-CV-35 among one of her biggest
accomplishments. Sandra successfully litigated this res ipsa loquitor products
liability claim to a multi-million-dollar judgment unanimous verdict in federal
court on behalf of a burn victim.

Through
experience Sandra has developed a systematic approach for handling of complex
litigation matters beginning at case selection, through the discovery process,
trial preparation and execution in the courtroom. Additionally, she serves as
an expert witness and lectures before various organizations and clients on
trial practice, evidence and Kentucky law. Sandra is adept at handling complex
legal issues and is a skilled legal writer. Sandra is active in her community
where she currently serves on the Board of Directors for Foster Council and
Women Leading Kentucky. She has also served as parent representative for the
Fayette County School Systems. She is an advocate for children and families in
her community and was instrumental in the drafting of the Michelle P. Waiver
program for children in KY. She is the proud mother of two adult daughters,
Victoria and Elizabeth.



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The Irish Cowboy (Bear Creek Rodeo) by Jessica Marin



Title: The Irish Cowboy (Bear Creek Rodeo)
Author: Jessica Marin
Genre: Contemporary Western Romance
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Release Date: May 21st, 2019


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Tessa Mandel
The catcalls and whistles get old, but cowboys are a necessary evil when you work at the Bear Creek Rodeo. While rodeo life isn’t for me, it’s the only thing supporting my secret side career. I live a double life, but I know my dream of returning to the big city is close to becoming reality. If being an orphan has taught me anything, it’s that you can’t count on anyone but yourself. Working for the rodeo brings many distractions and I can’t afford the complications that come with sliding between the sheets with a smooth talker in tight jeans and a cowboy hat. I have big plans for myself and none of them include being charmed by any of these cowboy Casanovas.


But then I meet the infamous Rhett Kearney, who makes my stomach flutter by just saying my name. One kiss from his gorgeous Irish lips turn my world upside down and my panties inside out.
My timeline doesn’t include falling for a handsome cowboy… but it might be too late for that.
Rhett Kearney
As one of the top saddle bronc riders in the world, I’m no stranger to hard work that draws out blood, sweat and tears. Every time I leave Ireland to compete, I feel the weight of my birthright square on my shoulders, but nothing compares to the roar of a crowd when I climb onto that bucking horse, riding it as hard as I can for those eight seconds. The goal has always been the same — compete in US National Rodeo Finals and make as much money as I can. It’s a race against time, as age is not your friend when you are a professional cowboy. So I don’t waste my time chasing skirts and getting tangled up with a pretty face who’s looking for her next meal ticket out of town.
But I couldn’t prepare myself for the sassy Tessa Mandel or the punch to the gut when I see her beautiful baby blue eyes flare with desire, making me want to risk it all for one more taste of her honeysuckle kisses.


I didn’t travel halfway around the world to lose. I’m taking home my grand prize… she just doesn’t know it’s her yet.  


Bear Creek Rodeo is a series of contemporary western love stories written by bestselling authors Jennifer D. Bokal, Amy L. Gale, Sara Jolene, Jessica Marin and Kirsten Osbourne.


Author Bio:
Jessica Marin began her love affair with books at a young age from the encouragement of her
Grandma Shirley. She has always dreamed of being an author and finally made her dreams of
writing happily ever after stories a reality. She currently resides in Tennessee with her husband,
children and fur babies. When she’s not hanging out with her family, she loves watching a good
movie, going dancing with the ladies, sniffing essential oils and daydreaming of warm beaches,
winning the lotto and world peace.


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Until Valerie (Part of Aurora Rose Reynolds’ Happily Ever Alpha World)


Let Me In Series (Hollywood Romance that has second chance at love, enemies to lovers and friends to lovers romance novels)
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Edge of Desire (Let Me In, Book 3)


Burned by A.K. Evans




Title: Burned

Series: Cunningham Security #5
Author: A.K. Evans
Genre: Contemporary Romance with a touch of suspense
Release Date: May 14, 2019





Blurb


Zara Brooks needs a fresh start.



Consumed with insecurity and damaged by betrayal, Zara leaves her old life and
all the heartache it holds behind her.



Or so she thinks…



Zara is deeply wounded and every choice she makes in her new hometown is
evidence of that pain.



Pierce Reynolds has lived in Windsor all his life and loves the community. When
multiple businesses in town are set ablaze faster than the police department
can investigate, Pierce volunteers to be the lead investigator on the
case.



Pierce’s investigation lands him at Zara’s front door and he’s immediately
taken with her. While Zara can’t deny that he’s an attractive and
well-respected man, she refuses to get involved.



Once tragedy strikes, leaving Zara vulnerable, Pierce learns there’s a lot of
hurt hiding beneath her tough exterior and handles her with care. Shocked by
the depth of Pierce’s kindness, Zara finds her heart yearns for more.



But Zara treads cautiously.



Because she knows how easy it is to get burned.












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Author Bio


A.K. Evans is a
married mother of two boys residing in a small town in northeastern
Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Lafayette College in 2004 with two
degrees (one in English and one in Economics & Business). Following a brief
stint in the insurance and financial services industry, Evans realized the
career was not for her and went on to manage her husband’s performance
automotive business. She even drove the shop’s race cars! Looking for more
personal fulfillment after eleven years in the automotive industry, Andrea
decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer.

While Andrea continues
to help administratively with her husband’s businesses, she spends most of her
time writing and homeschooling her two boys. When she finds scraps of spare
time, Evans enjoys reading, doing yoga, watching NY Rangers hockey, dancing,
and vacationing with her family. Andrea, her husband, and her children are
currently working on taking road trips to visit all 50 states (though, Alaska
and Hawaii might require flights).


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To Love a Prince by Nana Malone





Title: To Love a Prince
Series: The Royal Elite Prince Duet #2

Author: Nana Malone
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 21, 2019




Blurb


The good news is, I’m out of exile and I have the woman I
love by my side. And I still have my crown, tarnished though it may be.



The bad news is…all of that is temporary.



There are those that want me as far away from the crown as possible. I still
have a killer on my tail who has a more permanent solution in mind. Oh and
there’s the small matter of all the secrets I’m keeping from Ariel.



For her I risked it all, but will she wind up paying the price?



Once she knows my secrets. What will she do to protect me and the crown?



What will I be willing to do to protect her?



The answer is: everything.












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Author Bio


USA Today Bestselling Author, NANA MALONE’s love of all
things romance and adventure started with a tattered romantic suspense she
borrowed from her cousin on a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana at a precocious
thirteen. She’s been in love with kick butt heroines ever since.




With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner
Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own
characters. Waiting for her chance at a job as a ninja assassin, Nana, meantime
works out her drama, passion and sass with fictional characters every bit as
sassy and kick butt as she thinks she is.




The books in her series have been on multiple Amazon Kindle
and Barnes & Noble best seller lists as well as the iTunes Breakout Books
list and most notably the USA Today Bestseller list.




Until that ninja job comes through, you’ll find Nana working
hard on additional books for her series as well as other fun, sassy romances
for characters that won’t leave her alone. And if she’s not working or hiding
in the closet reading, she’s acting out scenes for her husband, daughter and
puppy in sunny San Diego.



Want to hit me up? Just email me:

nana@nanamaloneromance.com




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