Aug 30, 2023

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Mystery

Date Published: 9/25/23

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press


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After a young girl goes missing, former TV crime reporter Vicky Robeson joins the search with the help of her attractive new love interest. They take his RV to a tiny town in rural Missouri that's filled with odd characters and darker secrets. But Vicky has secrets of her own. She believes this kidnapped girl may be linked to a case she reported on nine years ago, when a mystery child was found walking on levee, bloody and unable to speak. Back then, Vicky failed to follow up clues only she knew. Now, she has a chance to redeem herself. As she uncovers secrets, it becomes clear someone will kill to keep them hidden.



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CHAPTER  2 – November 2008

 

Her eyes burned and the campfire smoke now smelled dangerous. She lifted her camp chair and moved away from the fire, away from the heat and light, closer to the RV to have something solid behind her. She read and reread the short article about the missing girl. Ten years old, disappeared from in front of her house while playing with a friend. No witnesses.

Fear and terrible images of a child taken, tortured, possibly killed—especially in Walkers Corner—swept away all thoughts except for what she needed to do next. She might not be able to undo the past, but this time she would do everything she could to help save the child.

It would definitely blow a hole in the camping trip, though, her first with the delectable Pete Harris in his eight-year-old RV. Damn. She liked the way he traveled, the way he thought, the way he looked, the way she felt with him. His jeans and plaid shirt hugged him nicely, and he moved smoothly while making sure everything was just so. And now, he wanted to get a place together. Too bad things were more complicated than that.

When he came over and kissed her, the fire reflected in his smiling eyes, color melting somewhere between chocolate and caramel.

Her return kiss was quick. “Sorry, something urgent’s come up. Would you mind driving me back to town?” Her voice felt tight and strained. “I need to go to Missouri for a few days.”

“What? Now?” He stepped back, looking concerned. “Is everything okay?”

“Yes, fine. I hate to disrupt our trip, but I need to look into something. A girl’s gone missing there, outside St. Louis.”

Pete tilted his head. A lock of light brown hair threaded with gray fell onto his forehead.

A bit more explanation might be called for. “There’s an Amber Alert. Her name’s Rose Willwood. I want to help find her. And I might write about it, and something else that happened there.”

Pete’s brow cleared. “Want me to go with you? I have free time. We can take the RV. If we start early and both drive we can make St. Louis by late tomorrow night.”

“Really?” Just like that, no more questions? What an amazing guy. “That’d be great. It’s about an hour or two this side of St. Louis.” Six months now, and he just gets better and better. Would he be like that if they lived together?

“No problem.” Pete started folding the tarp he used as a tablecloth. “I’d like to see more of Missouri.” He put the tarp and a lantern in one of his crates, already packing for an early departure. “How long do you think we’ll be there?”


About the Author

ML Barrs ran TV newsrooms for years, guiding and managing the content and production of more than eight hours of live newscasts a day.

In her debut novel, Parallel Secrets, protagonist Vicky Robeson shares that kind of experience as well as the author’s passion for justice, especially when it comes to the safety and well-being of children and other vulnerable people.

ML Barrs grew up one of thirteen children—the first girl, with three older brothers—a birth order she believes shaped her essence by the time she was eight. A girl’s gotta be a bit pugnacious to get along in that environment. Amid the chaos of fourteen people living in a mobile home (not a double-wide), she turned fifteen, dropped out of school and ran away from home.

Being homeless, then working minimum wage jobs quickly grew old. She earned her GED and went to college, where she met and married the father of their two grown children. After a successful career as a television news director and general manager, she decided that what she really wanted to do is write mysteries. Parallel Secrets will be published September 2023, and its sequel is in the works.

 

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Dark Romantic Suspense

Date Published: 10-11-2023


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Some burn in the fire, others are forged in it.

 

I’m justice.

I’m deliverance.

I’m punishment.

Ultimately, I’m a dealer of death.


It’s exactly what they need from me.

To push back the enemy.

To keep them all safe.

I’m always one step ahead.

Until her.


She wasn’t meant to be here.

She’s tempting a cruel twist of fate.

Now he’s got her in his crosshairs.

He’ll feed off her vulnerability.

He’ll make her a victim of his obsession.


If I can’t pull her out, she’ll drown in the dark.

She’ll become as twisted as the rest of us.


 

About the Author

Franca writes emotional and gritty reads about alphas with a dark side and the kickass women who turn their worlds upside down.

A Marvel and DC fan, you’ll often find her binging on superhero shows and movies. Away from that heart-pumping action, she’ll relax with a good book, or work on conquering her next 1,000-piece puzzle.

She writes to alternative and hard rock with her storyboard of inspiration by her side and some tasty snacks along for the ride. A cross between a pantser and a plotter, she’s happiest when she’s fully immersed in crafting her fictional worlds.


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Aug 29, 2023

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Seduction at Sea
Gwen Kleist
Publication date: August 29th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

She’s determined to keep her distance. He’s determined not to let her…

Rachel Hennessey always puts her career first. So when an important client pushes up a launch date, Rachel is all in on making it happen. Even if that means working through her cousin’s wedding cruise. Until she finds out the guy who once broke her heart and nearly derailed her career is the best man. But while he might be able to distract her as they sail around the Hawaiian Islands, she will not fall for him. Not again, anyway…

Michael Porter never thought he’d see Rachel again. But if fate wants to give him a second chance with the one who got away, he’s not about to fight it. Just months after selling his share of a seven-figure business, Michael is at a crossroads in life. A luxury cruise seems like the perfect time to evaluate his next move. Now all he has to do is figure out what he did to make Rachel hate him so much so he can make it right.

All it takes is a little forced proximity—and a lot of hot chemistry—to show Rachel and Michael how perfect they could be for each other. But when the vacation ends, can their happily ever after begin? Or will this seduction at sea end in yet another heartache?

Seduction at Sea is a sexy and spicy, slow burn, angsty contemporary romance with a guaranteed HEA. Download today and get ready to fall for Rachel and Michael!

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“I’ve been waiting to get you alone all night.”

Desire engulfed her as Michael spoke, the rich baritone of his voice the last sensical thing to register in her brain before pleasure took over.

Michael’s arms encircled her as they stepped onto the Promenade Deck, and he swung her into his embrace. In two steps he had her backed against the ship’s wooden rail, the soft Hawaiian breeze ruffling her hair as his lips covered hers. Rachel melted into the kiss, humming her approval as his hands rose to cup her cheeks.

She plunged her hands into his hair. At the wedding, it had been slicked back and stiff with product. But now, the thick, soft locks ran smoothly through her fingers. He groaned in response and she dug her hands in deeper, tugging her fingers through his hair.

At last, he released her from the kiss. Her head tilted upward as she caught her breath, and the stars above swirled in the inky blue sky.

“I think you are trying to seduce me.”
His expression broke into a devilish smile. “What gives you that idea?”

“Well, it started yesterday with those amazing tacos,” Rachel mused, running her fingertips up his spine. “Damn, they were good. And then our slow dance at the wedding. And that kiss against the palm tree didn’t hurt either.”

He buried his face in her neck and murmured something unintelligible. Rachel’s knees went weak.

Her eyes drifted closed as he kissed her neck. “And let’s not forget your hand was practically in my panties at dinner.”

“Those aren’t even my best moves.”

“Whatever you’re doing, it’s working.”

“Good.” Michael lowered his head and kissed her again. Then he whispered, lips still pressed to hers, “I’ve been fighting the urge to seduce you for days.”

She ran her hand down his back and rested it brazenly on his ass. He was all muscle, tight and hot. The live music playing in the atrium floated around them, a whisper in the wind as they stood on the ship’s open deck. Her head was still spinning from their kiss, and she savored the moment, yearning for more.

Rachel thought about Emma’s words the night before she left for this trip. If the opportunity arises for romance and adventure, go for it. Don’t let life pass you by. You deserve to have a little fun.

She did deserve to have a little fun. There was still a whole week left on this cruise. Why not spend it with him? Her mind was alert and her body aroused, quivering with need, suddenly excited to explore the possibilities. “Do you remember when I said I wasn’t going to sleep with you?”

He swallowed hard. “Yeah.”
“I may have changed my mind.”

Michael groaned and kissed her again, rougher this time. Heat and need raced through her body.

“Let’s go to my room,” she whispered against his mouth.

“You should know if I take you to your cabin, it isn’t going to be for an innocent kiss against a palm tree.” His expression was earnest and pure, and it made Rachel want him even more.

“Promise?”

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Gwen Kleist writes contemporary romance novels set in some of the world’s most glamorous destinations.

Romance author and travel writer, Gwen has been writing for as long as she can remember. An avid traveler, she loves weaving amazing destinations into her novels. In addition to writing romance, her work has appeared in numerous publications, and she runs the family travel website CaliforniaFamilyTravel.com.

Gwen lives with her husband and son in Southern California. When she's not busy writing, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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Contemporary Romance

Date Published: 08-29-2023

Publisher: Vinspire Publishing


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An emerging country star returns to his hometown to overcome his serious writer's block and reunites with his high school sweetheart. Together they rediscover love and learn that the best music is the music you make together.

 

 

 



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Jaimie Engle writes stories with a magic touch for film, television, and books. Her feature film JUST JAKE sold to TrueBrand Entertainment for release on UpTV Faith & Family Network, with the novel adaptation sold to Vinspire Publishing (2023). Besides writing, Jaimie enjoys kickboxing, baking grain free treats, and supports her sons in professional theater and varsity football with her husband in Florida. Fun fact? Jaimie was an alien on Seaquest. Social @JaimieEngleWrites & www.JaimieEngle.com.

 

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Self-Help / Spiritual / Counseling and Recovery / Geared for Women

Date Published: 09-11-2023


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Burned out from ministering to people? Living in survival mode?

Are you serving as a pastor, worship leader, counselor, working with teens or children, or ministering regularly to people in some capacity, and often feel like quitting?

Live Ever-Fresh is the fruit of Pastor Kathy Moore's journey in overcoming ministry burnout. She has served in church leadership/ministry for over 32 years and understands the complexity of challenges all types of leaders face.


  - Discover and change the unhealthy mindsets that lead to burnout

  - Develop vital skills that will empower you for healthy communication, boundaries, and maintaining passion as you minister to people

  - Learn to live as "His ever-fresh lily thriving on His love!" Song of Songs 2:1


What might ministry burnout look like?

   Do you have an internal critic telling you that you should be doing more? Do you feel obligated to help?

   Do you struggle with feeling used, taken advantage of, or not appreciated?

   Are you driven by a need to please people and feel guilty when you say "no" to helping?

   Do you find yourself rehashing conversations in your head or preoccupied with peoples problems?

   Do you feel drained from carrying so many responsibilities and wearing so many hats?

   Do you find yourself wanting to avoid the very people you use to love talking to and helping?

 

If you answered "yes" to 2 or more of these questions, then this book is for you.

 

 

 

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Introduction: Elijah’s Cry Was

My Cry Too

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“I’ve have had enough, Lord, …take my life,” Elijah cried out in desperation. In 1 Kings 19:4 NIV, Elijah had reached his lowest point and was ready to give up. I thought about Elijah as I spoke those same words to my precious Jesus, “I’ve had enough! I’m done. I quit.” Elijah had experienced some amazing victories and seen God do awesome things, and so had I. Then, his enemy, Jezebel, sought to kill him, and he became afraid. Feeling alone in his battle, he ran for his life. I remember wrestling with the Lord as Elijah did that day. Battle weary, I wanted to quit the ministry and get off the front lines. Yet, my greatest desire was to please Jesus, and He always met me in my place of struggle. One of my most powerful God encounters happened in one of my dark moments of pain.

Every leader I know has gone through seasons of wanting to quit. Sadly, many have. Burnout has led many beautiful, gifted, anointed leaders to leave the ministry. God has called me to share the process He took me through to help others avoid or overcome ministry burnout. Get ready to go on a powerful journey to learn how to live ever-fresh, my friends.

 

According to a Barna Survey

(11-16-2021)

38% of pastors want to quit.

 

You will discover and replace key unhealthy mindsets that lead to burn out and develop skills that will lead you from survival mode to enjoying and living powerfully in Christ again. Think about dandelions in the spring. You go out and mow your beautiful, green lawn, and then a week later, one by one, all those dandelions have popped up again. What do you need to do to get rid of a dandelion for good? You must pull it up from the roots to get rid of it. That’s where our journey will begin too. We are going after the roots: the unhealthy mindsets lurking below the surface. We will explore some truths that the enemy had twisted into an unhealthy extreme—in me and others I know—to wear out Father’s compassionate and mercy-filled servants.

With each truth, I will be giving you some action steps to take in each chapter. This is vital, because it’s the application that leads to transformation.

Additionally, I will share some truth statements for you to intentionally speak out loud. Doing this will build strongholds of truth to replace the unhealthy mindsets. I call them freedom statements because it’s the truth you truly know that sets you free (John 8:32)!

Lastly, I have included a prayer in each chapter to make room for Jesus to minister to you. Ready, set, let’s go, beloved ones!


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Kathy Moore, a native-born Pennsylvanian, grew up with a passion and a heart for serving people from a young age. This passion led her to pursue her master’s degree in counselling from Regents University. Since then, Kathy has served and ministered to people of many different age groups in varied capacities. Over the past 32 years her experience includes: youth leader (teens), children’s ministry leader, home group leader, inner healing ministry, counseling, and teaching in a variety of settings. She is also the co-founder of the ministry “Diapers for Darlings” that provides diapers and essentials for babies and moms in her county. She is now serving as an administrator and is on staff as one of the pastors at Living Word Fellowship in Wellsboro, PA.

After experiencing her own personal burnout and healing from the Lord, it’s become Kathy’s passion to help people recover from survival mode, experience healing, and be equipped to live “Ever-Fresh and Thriving on His Love.” She has a gift for helping people discover and break free from long-standing lies, to receive emotional healing from Jesus, to recover passion, and to offer the tools to live healthy, refreshed lives. Kathy and her husband Dave of 36+ years are blessed to have four children and one grandchild.

 

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📷 Cousin’s Best Friend
🩰 Summer Romance
📷 Emotional Scars

𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥𝗕:

One summer. That’s all it took for everything to change.

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤. 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥.

Escaping was what I thought I needed. 

What I wasn’t expecting was to be torn between two paths.

One was safe and easy. The other would inevitably end in heartbreak.

One summer. One choice.

I never would have expected it to end like this, but one look in his eyes and I knew...

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Maggie knows someone wants to hurt her daughter. So why will no-one help?

Single mother Maggie Conner struggles to raise her young daughter, Isabel, in a household ruled by her own abusive father.

Terrified for Isabel’s safety, Maggie realises that neither her cold, distant mother nor anyone else in town seem willing to help them.

Then Isabel starts to disappear for long periods, returning with no idea of where she has been or why.

And when Maggie tries to get outside help, doctors and psychologists seem strangely reluctant to get involved in Isabel’s case. Is someone threatening them so they’ll stay away?

Desperate to save her daughter, Maggie searches for answers. But the more she digs, the more she is forced to confront the secrets buried deep in her own past.

As Maggie’s whole world begins to unravel, can she find the strength to face the terrifying truth?



Theo Baxter loves writing psychological suspense thrillers. It’s all about that last reveal that he loves shocking readers with.

He grew up in New York, where there was crime all around. He decided to turn that into something positive with his fiction. His stories will have you reading through the night—they are very addictive!


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Vanished
Written By
Theo Baxter 
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First, I want to thank Theo Baxter, Inkubator Books and Zooloo Book Tours for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 


WOW!! Theo Baxter you totally threw me for a loop with your latest psychological thriller Vanished! My head is still spinning and left me totally jaw dropping speechless! My mind has been blown with all the wicked and I mean wicked twists and turns. This is one book I had no clue how it would end. 


Right off the bat I started yelling at my Kindle! Ohh how I hated that the father fat shamed his daughter in front of his granddaughter! His words and actions got worse as the book went on! I never loathed anyone so much in a book as I did him! 


This is a book that makes you think and second guess everything. There were so many secrets that were hidden from the readers that when they came into focus I was like oh snap! The climatic ending will have you speechless! 


Theo Baxter in my honest opinion should have had a trigger warning on this book for domestic abuse and mental health issues. Some of the scenes were quite violent. 


If you are a fan of paranormal then you are in for a treat! In all honesty this was not the book that I thought it was going to be. I didn't really love it not really but I didn’t hate it either. 



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Dear Prudence
Karen Janowsky
Publication date: July 18th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Two lost souls find a tether in the power of love.

Pru Blum’s life hasn’t been easy, but working as a cellist with the Lower Georgia Symphonic Orchestra is her solace. She depends on her friends and uncle for support, but she’s resolved to become stronger and more independent. However, avoiding her abusive ex, Cliff, isn’t easy… especially since he’s a member of the orchestra too. His overbearing personality and unwanted attention stop her in her tracks each time she tries to move forward.

Shawn Levinson’s life seems disjointed, almost as though it’s someone else’s. His parents adore and expect him to marry his girlfriend, Helena, and for him to work for her father’s corporation. Deep down, he knows their relationship is a sham. Besides, sitting at a desk and wearing a tie forever isn’t his dream. Whenever he tries to follow his own path, though, everyone dismisses his hopes as foolish. He doesn’t have the strength to oppose two families, so he escapes to Georgia to work on his parents’ retirement home and look for some clarity.

When these two lost souls literally collide, sparks fly, but neither wants the complication of a relationship. And Shawn hasn’t mentioned anything to Pru about Helena. No matter how hard they try to distance themselves, they can’t seem to keep away from each other. By the time they’re ready to admit their feelings, their pasts and secrets are poised to blow up in their faces. Falling in love may be exactly what they need… if they can each get out of their own way.

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EXCERPT:

She shouldn’t have kissed him when he was just trying to be nice to her. For the past few days with hardly any contact, she wondered what had possessed her to do so.

Her train of thought was distracted by Timéo, the owner’s cousin. He stood at the table in his black button-down shirt and matching slacks, pen and pad readied to jot down their order. She rattled off in French what she and Shawn wanted.

“Is this handsome man your boyfriend?” he asked, still in French, raising his salt-and-pepper eyebrows.

“I’m not sure, but when I find out, you and Claudette will be among the first to know,” Pru replied in the same.

“Oui, bien.” He winked before he walked away.

Shawn smirked. “You just said you were barely passable in French.”

“Here, I’m usually fine. I’d be pretty lost in France though, I bet.”

“Have you ever been?” He twirled some cheese onto his spoon.

Pru nodded. “With my grandmother and uncle when I was eleven, for Uncle Barney’s business trip. Somewhere around the house is my little Eiffel Tower souvenir.” She smiled. “What about you? Have you been to Europe?”

“Nope. I’ve never even gotten a passport. Everyone keeps saying I should before I get back with…”

He shivered and trailed off, took a big spoonful of soup and looked like he nearly choked on it. Grabbing his wine glass, he took a few swallows.

An hour later, as they waited for their boxed leftovers, Pru had had enough of their evening-long, stiff, halting conversation. They’d gone stumbling gracelessly from topic to topic, with Shawn constantly looking down and frowning. She was shaking badly enough to have trouble holding her water glass in the end, but he hadn’t seemed to notice.

It was still light outside as they made their way down the cracked, weedy sidewalk toward their cars. They’d met here instead of coming together. They passed the older, less well-maintained brick stores, a 7-Eleven gas station, and a florist that had been in business since the thirties as they walked in tense silence. The humidity was mercifully light this evening, but something heavy hung in a thick cloud between and around them just the same. He hadn’t even held her hand or hugged her all evening.

When they reached the public parking lot, Pru stopped and looked at him. “You’re upset about something. Was it what happened when you drove me home a few days ago? I’m really sorry about that. I promise I’ll—”

“Me too.” Shawn shut his eyes and exhaled. “We shouldn’t have done that. I think we need to take a couple of steps backward.” He reached into his pocket and put on his mirrored sunglasses.

Pru gripped her upper arms and shivered. This was why they’d gone out in the first place, to somewhere neutral. In retrospect, this place had been a bad choice. What had she been thinking, suggesting a romantic atmosphere to ask for a platonic relationship? “Okay. I mean, yeah, you’re right.” She dug her fingers in hard enough to know she’d probably be bruised later.

He leaned back on his car, his hands hanging at his sides, shoulders slumped. “You told me you needed to try to be independent, and the thing is, I like you a lot, but my life’s pretty complicated right now.” He sounded tentative and resigned, and he wouldn’t look at her. “I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if you got hurt because I was careless.” The declaration came out as a half-whispered mumble.

“Shawn.” He lifted his head. She had no idea what she wanted to say next, even though she’d rehearsed the conversation in her head. All she could think about was the time he’d recited Robert Frost to her impromptu as a rainstorm began. His mouth was a tight, straight line. He inhaled with a small shudder, and she saw her distorted reflection. It seemed a perfect image of how she was feeling. “It’s all right. I was thinking the same thing for a similar reason, you just brought it up first. I like you a lot too, and I wasn’t sure how to say any of it without hurting you.”

He pulled the corners of his mouth back. “We’re on the same page, then. Are we good?”

Focusing on looking resolute as her legs and chest shook, she opened and closed her mouth a couple of times before she was able to get any sound out. “We’re absolutely fine,” she managed. “Except for that one thing, nothing’s really changed, has it? Two friends kissed for a minute. Not a big deal, right?”

“Of course not.” He smiled for real this time and hugged her. His chest was warm, and his heart was racing.

Pru shuddered and put all her energy into holding off tears. She stepped back, and they dropped their arms. “Okay,” she said. She walked around to her own driver’s side door and opened it.

Shawn got into his car. “I’ll see you around, Pru.”

This was for the best. This was what they both wanted. Nothing had changed.

She pretended to do something on her phone while she watched him drop his head back on his seat, shut his eyes, and then straighten, take a big breath, and drive away.


Author Bio:

Karen Janowsky has loved superheroes and ancient mythology since the first time she saw the Super Friends on television in 1970’s. Because flying an invisible jet was never a viable career option, and because running around in a cape, swimsuit, and bright red boots is not socially acceptable for adults, she teaches yoga and writing at the College of Southern Maryland. Her stories and poems have been featured in several anthologies and literary magazines since 1991. She received her master’s degree in English from Florida State University.

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Beerfest
Lilo Moore
(European City Breaks)
Publication date: September 1st 2023
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

Two best friends, a tipsy Oktoberfest dare and one kiss that could change everything.

It’s been fifteen years since big-shot marketing manager Fi first met her bi best friend Max. Living on different continents has had its challenges, but she’s determined that their friendship will be as strong as ever when she arrives in Munich for an Oktoberfest reunion with their study abroad friends. There’s no one she loves like her Max, even if he has finally grown up a bit and now runs a microbrewery.
But instead of lazy conversations and comfortable day-drinking, as they’d always done when they were younger, the reunion is a slightly desperate meeting of disillusioned millennials escaping real life – until Fi’s jetlagged, drunken rant about being a woman working in beer marketing goes viral and they’re roped into a bad-taste beerfest challenge. As she and Max and their friends from the international dorm tackle fairground stunts, physical challenges and bad karaoke, the one dare that changes everything is the simplest: kiss your teammate.
Now she can’t stop thinking about him in a very more-than-friends kind of way. When kissing leads to more and she discovers that her screwball best friend can talk dirty and light the sheets on fire in the bedroom, she can’t help seeing the years of their friendship in a new – and terrifying – light.
As the challenge progresses with thrill rides, pretzels, lots of lederhosen and a little public nudity, the dares are actually fun, when Fi completes them on her own terms. But the truth questions present the biggest danger to her future. What happens to her precious friendship – and her big promotion – when she admits to herself just how much Max means to her?

A spicy romcom with a bit of snark and a lot of swoon, for fans of Helen Hoang and Christina Lauren.

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EXCERPT:

‘Fi and Max are single, so no drama, right?’ Isobel said. ‘You guys have probably kissed before.’

I tried to resist, but my gaze snapped to his. ‘Eh… no, we haven’t,’ Max admitted, still looking warily at me.

‘Never? Not even while drunk?’

‘Is it that hard to believe?’ I mumbled.

‘I mean, I know Max likes guys, but I thought he liked girls, too.’

He coughed and I wasn’t sure if he was laughing or choking. ‘I like women,’ he confirmed. ‘There are probably a lot of reasons why we never kissed before, but it won’t be a problem now.’

I stared at him, suddenly wondering what all those reasons were, when a moment ago, it had been self-evident to me why we’d never kissed. We’d never been into each other that way. But he’d said it wouldn’t be a problem now, as though he knew the filthy thoughts I’d been having about his mouth. I gulped.

He leaned towards me and I bent away instinctively. Thoughts flickering dangerously in his eyes, he blinked, and the next thing I knew, his hand was clamped around the back of my neck and he was holding me where I was – and sending shots of adrenaline down my spine.

As he brought his face close, I caught the scent of him, not the cheap deodorant he used to use but something spicy and a little bit older man that did something crazy to my hormones. His breath gusted over my cheek and, after one more pensive glance, his eyes drifted closed. Unable to stand the proximity, my eyes did the same, but it only set off all my other senses, especially the way the tiny hairs on my skin detected his nearness.

My mouth dropped open on a gasp.


Author Bio:

Lilo Moore is the steamy romantic comedy pen name of travel romance author Leonie Mack. She lives among vineyards in Germany, creating fictional worlds and counting down to her next trip.

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She thought she’d escaped her poisonous past…


Thirteen years ago, Maggie Ellis left her small town and vowed to never return. In her rearview mirror were two men she loved and an ominous secret that would forever haunt her. 


Now, tragedy has brought her back and she’s determined to forget that fateful night. But in a town like Myers, with familiar faces and chilling memories lurking around every corner, moving on is easier said than done. 


Before the ink can dry on the closing documents of her new residence, Maggie begins to feel unsettled. In every room, there’s the unmistakable sensation she’s being watched. The strange sounds, odd smells, and bizarre occurrences only add to her paranoia.


There’s something sinister about her new home…


When she discovers the devastating truth about the house and its grim history, Maggie’s worst fears are realized. In order to survive, she must unearth the secrets she’d always planned to keep buried.


After all, they say home is where the heart is, but as Maggie knows, home is where the skeletons lie too.


Seamlessly blurring the edges between psychological thriller and romantic suspense, million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin brings us a dark and twisted romantic thriller, perfect for fans of Verity, Tell Me Lies, The Ghost Writer, and YOU.


About the Author

KIERSTEN MODGLIN is an Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over a million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Kiersten is a member of International Thriller Writers, Novelists, Inc., and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She is a KDP Select All-Star and a recipient of ThrillerFix's Best Psychological Thriller Award, Suspense Magazine's Best Book of 2021 Award, a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Overall Book of 2021. Kiersten grew up in rural western Kentucky and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she now lives with her family. Kiersten's readers across the world lovingly refer to her as "KMod." A binge-watching expert, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her favorite people and evenings with her nose in a book.

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Hemlock
Written By
Kiersten Modglin
Review By
Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I must thank Kiersten Modglin for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review!


WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Kiersten Modglin constantly seems to amaze me as she continuously exceeds readers expectations! She thought outside of the box and incorporated my two favorite genres: psychological thrillers mixed with romance suspense. She even pushed boundaries that we have not seen in other books! Needless to say that I loved everything about this book!! Infact, it is my favorite book of 2023 and my new favorite of Kiersten’s! 


Hemlock is extremely fast paced, intriguing, suspenseful, thrilling, nail-biting, jaw dropping, twisted, drama filled, and oh so spicy!! It is a book where one minute she pulls on your heart string and the next minute you are yelling at your kindle. 


I can’t stress how much I loved everything about this book! It was so good I didn’t want it to end! I may even re-read it and I have never done that before! It was that good! What are you waiting for to go out and buy it! See why I can’t stop raving about it!! Put it at the top of your tbr list and then clear your schedule for the day! 


My question for Kiersten is how will you top your next book? I can’t wait to find out! 







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