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#Blog Tour #Book Review of The Little Swiss Ski Chalet by Julie Caplin @rararesources

Thank you to Rachelfrom Rachel’s random resources for inviting me to participate in the blog tour for this sweet and romantic escape in Julie Caplin’s newest book, The Little Swiss Ski Chalet.

The Little Swiss Ski Chalet

It’s time to pack your bags and head to the breathtaking, snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps for velvety hot chocolates, delicious cheeses and a gorgeous love story…

Food technician Mina has always believed that chocolate will solve everything – and it’s just what she needs when her latest relationship mishap goes viral!
So with her bags packed and a new determination to sort her life out, Mina decides to drown her sorrows with the best hot chocolate in the world at her godmother’s cosy Swiss chalet. Chocolate: yes. Romance: no. Until she has a run in on an Alpine train with a mysterious but oh-so-gorgeous stranger…

My thoughts:

Sweet and sparkling with positive energy- Julie Caplin’s The Little Swiss Ski Chalet is a perfect escape read. Who doesn’t dream of a holiday in a lovely, fairytale-like setting and delicious food? if it also involves working out a few things about life as well as meeting somebody special, even better!

Mina is a fun-loving, spontaneous, sweet girl from Manchester. She is a real foodie. Inventing new dishes or putting a spin on good old ones is what she does for living (she is a food technologist), while entertaining and organising wonderful, well-thought-through-to-the-last-tiniest detail dinners for her friends is her passion in her spare time. She does have someone special in her life and would love to take their relationship to the next level. When it all goes horribly wrong, Mina needs a short break from it all, a few weeks off work to let her think about what she really wants from life. Serendipitously, her (fairy) godmother Amelie invites her to stay at her little ski chalet in the Swiss Alps. There, surrounded by gorgeous scenery, Mina stumbles into a charming stranger Luke who is eerily similar to her in personality. Mina is on a mission to rein in her impulsiveness, not indulge in it, but perhaps there is still a HEA on the snow-capped horizon?

This is a wonderful new addition to Julie Caplin’s series aptly named Romantic Escapes. I absolutely adored all the chocolate talk (yep, I am an afficionado) and mouthwatering descriptions of traditional Swiss food. Amelie’s chalet with its warmth, cosiness and good company sounds like a perfect haven for anyone looking for a break from the stress of our locked-down daily life. Amelie has a gift of notjust looking after her guests, but also bringing out the best out of them. It’s a perfect place for Mina to reflect and see what makes her unique and special.

Julie Caplin’s writing flows effortlessly. I really enjoyed the few hours I spent in the company of this delightful book. There is a bit of drama, humour and perfect amount of detail (her skiing descriptions would make even the most sedentary reader long for the alpine snow, stunning views from the ski lifts, and even muscles aching with pleasant exhaustion of physical exercise).

With its lovely, likeable characters, beautiful setting, sweet, slow burn romance, The Little Swiss Ski Chalet is a light and enjoyable read for anyone who loves fictional travelling and great food.

Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, NetGalley and Rachel for the gifted review copy. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Author Bio

Julie Caplin, formerly a PR director, swanned around Europe for many years taking top food and drink writers on press trips (junkets) sampling the gastronomic delights of various cities in Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Copenhagen and Switzerland. It was a tough job but someone had to do it.

These trips have provided the inspiration and settings for her Romantic Escapes series which have been translated into fifteen different languages.
The first book in the seven strong series, The Little Café in Copenhagen, was shortlisted for a Romantic Novel of the Year Award.

Social Media Links – @JulieCaplin Twitter
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#Book Blitz #Can’t Catch Me by Sarah Sutton #Giveaway @Xpresso Book Tours

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Can’t Catch My Breath
by Sarah Sutton
Publication date: January 26th 2021
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Synopsis:

Addy Arden lives in a land called denial.

After losing her dad in a car accident, she’d rather pretend things were okay than be crushed by grief and guilt. Her friends buy the fake smiles and her mom doesn’t seem to notice…or care.

And Addy is doing great until she’s paired with Vincent Castello, the most intimidating senior at Greenville High, for a class project. Interview a random classmate and write a report on them. Should be easy, right?

Not by a longshot.

Because the car accident that killed Addy’s dad? It left Vincent’s father paralyzed.

Talk about an awkward ice-breaker.

As the two grow closer, can Addy face her grief and guilt head-on and put her past behind her, or will she let it consume her, and lose the guy who truly takes her breath away?

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Sarah Sutton is a YA Romance author, bringing you stories about teenagers falling in love (sometimes with magic)She spends her days dreaming up ideas with her two adorable puppies by her side being cheerleaders (and mega distractions).

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#Book Blitz (Jan 25-31) # Forgiven by Garrett Leigh # Giveaway @Xpresso Book Tours

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Forgiven
by Garrett Leigh
(Forgiven, #1)
Published by: Carina Press (HQN)
Publication date: January 25th 2021
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

High school sweethearts Mia and Luke get a second chance at love in this brand-new contemporary romance from award-winning author Garrett Leigh.

When Mia Amour returns to England to open a florist shop, all she wants to do is put her lousy ex behind her and never look back. But getting a fresh start is easier said than done when her first love, the boy who once broke her teenage heart, strolls back into her life. He’s every bit as sexy as she remembers, and the urge to melt back into his arms almost makes her forget how devastated she was when he took off without a word. Almost.

Left with no choice, Luke Daley did what he had to do, leaving town to earn enough money to save his broken family, though it just about broke him, too. But now he’s back, running his uncle’s business and trying desperately to forget about Mia, the girl he left behind all those years ago. When he runs into her in town, the shock of seeing her again brings an intense rush of emotions: love, guilt…and an overwhelming urge to find out if it’s still as amazing between them as it used to be.

It doesn’t take either of them long to give in to desire and discover the fiery passion they once shared burns hotter than ever. With each new touch, each moment of forgiveness, old hurts heal and the future they’d hoped for ten years ago becomes possible again. But their fragile connection is tested by a threat neither of them saw coming—a threat that could end their second chance before it even gets started.

Forgiven

Book 1: Forgiven

Book 2: Unforgotten

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AUTHOR BIO:

Garrett Leigh is an award-winning British writer, cover artist, and book designer. Her debut novel, Slide, won Best Bisexual Debut at the 2014 Rainbow Book Awards, and her polyamorous novel, Misfits was a finalist in the 2016 LAMBDA awards, and was again a finalist in 2017 with Rented Heart.

In 2017, she won the EPIC award in contemporary romance with her military novel, Between Ghosts, and the contemporary romance category in the Bisexual Book Awards with her novel What Remains.

When not writing, Garrett can generally be found procrastinating on Twitter, cooking up a storm, or sitting on her behind doing as little as possible, all the while shouting at her menagerie of children and animals and attempting to tame her unruly and wonderful FOX.

Garrett is also an award winning cover artist, taking the silver medal at the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards in 2016. She designs for various publishing houses and independent authors at blackjazzdesign.com, and co-owns the specialist stock site moonstockphotography.com with photographer Dan Burgess.

Author links:
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#Book Blitz (Jan 24-Feb 1) #Feisty by Julia Kent #Giveaway @Xpresso Book Tours

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Feisty
by Julia Kent
(Do-Over Series, #3)
Publication date: January 28th 2020
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance

Synopsis:

I’m not too proud to admit that finding Mr. Right involves swiping right. Right? Welcome to dating in avocado toastland.
Here I am, on my first blind date, ever, courtesy of a smartphone app and my two annoying best friends.
So what is Chris “Fletch” Fletcher doing, walking across the room, looking at his phone like he’s pattern matching a picture to find a real person he’s never met before?
Oh.
Oh, no.

The guy I drop-kicked in seventh grade cannot be my blind date. The guy who earned me this infernal nickname.
That’s right.
Feisty.
—

More from New York Times bestselling author Julia Kent as Fiona “Feisty” Gaskill gets her chance at love – drop-kick included.

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AUTHOR BIO:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling AuthorJulia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men’s room toilet (and he isn’t a billionaire). She lives in New England with her husband and three sons in a household where the toilet seat is never, ever, down.

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#Blog Tour #Book Review of Winter Whimsy by Georgina Troy @rararesources

Thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources dfor inviting me to participate in the blog tour for Georgina Troy’s new book Winter Whimsey, the third one in the Boardwalk by the Sea series of novels set on the island of Jersey.

Winter Whimsy

Zip up your puffer coat, winter has arrived!

When Lexi Davies discovers that her father has sold the fishermen’s cottages she runs as holiday lets and where she also lives, she is heartbroken. Then, when Oliver Whimsy arrives at the boardwalk and announces that he is the new owner, Lexi realises that the future she was looking forward to enjoying at her cottages is over.

Oliver might be handsome, wealthy and very sexy, but he’s new to the island and has already made a terrible impression on the locals. When he offers Lexi a job, she’s unsure whether she should accept. Unfortunately, she has little alternative if she wants a roof over her head for the winter.

As Lexi gets to know Oliver better, she discovers there’s far more to Oliver Whimsy than she or anyone else had imagined. Just what is the heartache Oliver’s trying so desperately to hide and why was he so determined to buy the cottages? Lexi wants to find out, but in order to do so she’s going to have to spend time with him…

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My thoughts:

Winter Whimsy ( I just love this title!) is the third book in Georgina Troy’s series of novels set on the island of Jersey, The Boardwalk by the Sea. If you have read the previous novels, Summer Sundaes and Autumn Antics, which were about Sacha and Bella, you must have been waiting to find out more about their third friend-Lexi. Although technically the books can be read as standalones, I would recommend reading them in order as you would get a fuller experience and better understanding of the friends’ life circumstances.

Twenty nine year old Lexi has recently lost her mother who left her to manage three fishermen’s cottages that are very popular with holidaymakers and are Lexi’s only source of income. The cottages have been passed from mother to daughter for several generations. Imagine Lexi’s shock when Oliver Whimsy, a Scottish businessman, arrives to the cottages and claims Lexi’s father has sold them to him. After a brief confrontation with her impractical and artistic Dad, Lexi realises that now she will have to find a new job and a new place to live. She also suspects that Gloria, her father’s new girlfriend, may have had something to do with this transaction.

Oliver is very understanding. To make things better, he hires Lexi as a typist to help him work on his new business book. She can also stay in one of the cottages. Perhaps, the man isn’t as bad as the island community makes him out to be. The islanders’ opinions aren’t easy to change, though. Lexi, however, spends much more time with him and gradually finds out what real Oliver is like (spoiler alert: he is lovely, sensitive and thoughtful) and why he was so keen to purchase the cottages.

It was great to see how Lexi’s friends go out of their way to show her support. They are indeed friends for life. We also find out a bit about how Sacha’s business is getting on and what Bella’s relationship with her mother Claire is like now. The oldest resident on the island, ninety-year-old Betty, is as lovely as usual and it is wonderful to know that there are places where people care so much about their neighbours, old and new.

What I liked the most was the setting. Life on a small island may not be glamorous, but the nature and the island history make up for the lack of comforts. The descriptions of theweather are also wonderfully atmospheric and you get a very good feel for the bitter cold and gushing winds our characters have to deal with on a daily basis. Winter is also the season for so many marvellous holidays, including the Burns night and the villagers do seem to like a good party!

The book is very easy to read. In fact, I raced through it in half a day and now can’t wait for Jool’s story which is coming out in spring 2021. If you like series about groups of friends and don’t mind reading about grief and changing family dynamics and love winter descriptions, this book is for you!

Thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources and the author for the gifted review copy. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Author Bio

Georgina Troy is a pseudonym of author Deborah Carr, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Poppy Field, Broken Faces and the Mrs Boots series.

She was a finalist in the Contemporary Romance Category of the Romantic Novel of the Year Awards 2016 (RoNAs) with A Jersey Kiss, book 1 in her Jersey Scene series.

Georgina lives on the island of Jersey with her husband and three rescue dogs and is 1/3 of The Blonde Plotters.

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#Book Blitz (Jan 21-26) #A Warlock’s Storm by Marie-Claude Bourque #Giveaway @Xpresso Book Tours

Book & Author Details:

A Warlock’s Storm
by Marie-Claude Bourque
(The Order of the Black Oak – Stories #1)
Publication date: January 21st 2021
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy

Synopsis:

A WARLOCK’S STORM: A Seasoned Urban Fantasy Romance

Meet the Order of the Black Oak: a powerful order of modern-day warriors fighting evil to protect the ones they love.

When rugged warlock turned fisherman Reynolds Stanford finds himself stranded in a haunted New England harbor at the approach of a powerful tropical storm, he must battle more than sea monsters and revenants. The gorgeous female panther shifter sent to help him by his family is tugging emotions buried deep within his soul and he fears that while he might survive the night from the deadly assault on his ship, he may very well end-up losing his heart in the process.

If you love loyal tough guys with hearts, satisfying slow-burn paranormal romance and safe Happily Ever Afters, the Black Oak World is for you.

*****Fantastic series of action, magic and awesome romance. You will fall in love with the characters and feel you are right with them.

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AUTHOR BIO:
Marie-Claude Bourque is a Seattle-based author of gothic paranormal romance and the winner of the American Title V award with her first novel ANCIENT WHISPERS.

Her writing features modern-day fantasy skillfully weaved into infinitely romantic supernatural stories between smart strong women and complex passionate heroes.

Happily Ever After always absolutely guaranteed!

Author links:
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Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Marie-Claude-Bourque/e/B00302MTGS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marie.claude.now/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mcbourque
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#Book Blitz (Jan 18-22) #The Scent of Leaves by Kathryn Trattner #Giveaway @Xpresso Book Tours

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The Scent of Leaves
by Kathryn Trattner
Publication date: January 15th 2021
Genres: Adult, Fairy Tales, Retelling

Synopsis:

Janet has always dreamed about leaving her small town behind and starting over somewhere fresh. The only thing keeping her going is a photography obsession and her film camera. For her, life is a series of late nights spent working at a local gas station and days earning a final college credit before graduation. But she’s been putting it off for so long she’s starting to feel like it might not happen.

One night Tom appears, charming and handsome, and going out of his way to get to know her. Suddenly he’s everywhere in her small town, appearing and disappearing at odd moments, creeping in on her days and nights. As they spend time together, Janet falling more under his spell each day, she begins to realize that reality is different around Tom. Small things begin to happen, odd occurrences turning into strange events, as Janet is pulled deeper into the mystery surrounding him.

In this modern retelling of the classic Ballad of Tam Lin the world is brought into sharp focus through the lens of a camera. The line between what is and is not real blurs, nature stealing in around the edges, and Janet comes to understand that there is more at stake than just a broken heart.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Kathryn Trattner has loved fairy tales, folk stories, and mythology all of her life. Her hands down favorites have always been East of the Sun, West of the Moon and the story of Persephone and Hades. When not writing or reading she’s traveling as much as possible and taking thousands of photos that probably won’t get edited later. She lives in Oklahoma with her wonderful partner, two very busy children, one of the friendliest dogs ever, and an extremely grumpy cat who doesn’t like anyone at all.

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#Blog Tour #Book Review of Overland by Ramcy Diek #Giveaway @Xpresso Book Tours

Thank you to Giselle from Xpresso Book Tours for inviting me to participate in the blog tour for Overland, a new thriller by Ramcy Diek.

Book details:

Overland
by Ramcy Diek
Published by: Acorn Publishing
Publication date: November 10th 2020
Genres: Adult, Romance, Thriller

Synopsis:

Skyla Overland is proud to work for Overland Insurance, the company founded by her grandfather. She enjoys sharing an apartment with her best friend, Pauline, and is in love with Edmond. Besides one nerve-wracking insurance fraud case in the past, her sheltered life is uneventful and just the way she likes it.

Until one day, everything changes…

Skyla and Troy, the manager at Overland Insurance, are the last ones to leave the office. In the empty parking lot, Troy takes her in his arms. Why would he ruin their easy-going friendship by kissing her, especially since he knows she’s dating Edmond?
Left alone, Skyla hurries to her car, puts on her seatbelt, and glances in her rearview mirror.
The face of a stranger grins at her from the backseat. “How nice to see you again,” he hisses close to her ear.
Regaining consciousness, Skyla finds herself on the backseat of her own car, with her hands tied behind her back.

Is she getting kidnapped? Who is he? And where is he taking her?

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My thoughts:

Content warnings: sexual violence, mental abuse, exploitation, child abuse

This was a surprisingly quick read, asI felt compelled to keep turning the pages until I got to the end of Skyla Overland’s terrifying ordeal. Skyla has been working for her father’s insurance company for six years. In this time she has had to deal with a lot of claims. Most of them are genuine. Others are fraudulent and they are the ones Skyla would much rather not work with. Luckily for her, her co-manager Troy is always ready to support and help her. Although Skyla has a boyfriend, handsome, self-assured, almost perfect Edmond, deep down she knows there are some unaddressed feelings between her and Troy. Just before the Thanksgiving, Skyla gets abducted by a stranger who drives her to a log cabin in woods. To her surprise and utter dismay, the abductor has three young children who have been severely neglected for years. You see the man intended Skyla to become a substitute mother /wife/ domestic help. WhileSkyla may try to fight back or escape, what about the three innocent children. She might be their own hope for salvation and life without abuse. Meanwhile, Skyla’s family keep on searching for and we know it’s only a matter of time she is going to be found.

This is obviously a plot driven novel. Straight from the beginning we get the sense of foreboding that Skyla is in danger and that she isn’t a random victim. Once she is taken to the cabin, we are horrified at what she has to endure to survive these long months. I also appreciated that the author included a part of what happens afterwards. There is also a bit of romance to counterbalance the focus on the kidnapping and survival, although I felt it wasn’t entirely necessary for the story or character development.

Skyla is such a resilient character, strong and independent. She might not have entirely clear ideas about her romantic life, but she’ll get there with time. What I liked the most about her is how she took care of the children and her sense of responsibility. The abductor’s character is more difficult to understand, but, then again, perhaps it is just my mind that refuses to comrehend how a human being, whatever their circumstances and past mistakes are, can do such things to other people, including the most fragile and innocent of them all- children.

The author herself included a few content triggers at the beginning of the book and I really appreciated her thoughtfulness. The story includes some dark moments and it is important to beware of them. If you like fast-paced, plot-driven thrillers with just a touch of romance, try Overland.

Thank you to NetGalley, Acorn Publishing and Xpresso Book Tours for the complimentary copy, provided with no expectation of a favourable review. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

AUTHOR BIO:

A long time ago, I fell in love with the United States while traveling around in an Oldsmobile station-wagon with my husband. We are both born and raised in the Netherlands.
Together, we eventually found our way to the Pacific Northwest, built up a business, and raised our two boys into amazing young adults with their own careers. During this time, I also made a slow transition from reader to writer of many different stories.

My multiple award winning debut novel “Storm at Keizer Manor” sets the bar high for my second novel, Eagles in Flight.
All my books are stand alone novels in different genres. You might be in for a surprise, or a disappointment.

Author links:
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January 18th
–breen.rb >> Review
–Why I Can’t Stop Reading >> Review
–Movies, Shows, & Books >> Excerpt
–Iron Canuck Reviews & More >> Review
January 19th
–Rockin’ Book Reviews >> Guest post
–The Eclectic Review >> Review
–Rajiv’s Reviews >> Review
–Adventures in Writing >> Excerpt
January 20th
–Sara In Bookland >> Interview
–I’m Into Books >> Excerpt
–Mrs Pope’s Bookshelf >> Review
–The Phantom Paragrapher >> Review
January 21st
–Cocktails & Fairytales >> Review
–Reading tonic >> Review
–What Is That Book About >> Excerpt
January 22nd
–Jessica Belmont >> Review
–Valerie Ullmer | Romance Author >> Excerpt
–The Avid Reader >> Review
–underneath the covers >> Excerpt
–Radioactive Book Reviews >> Excerpt
–Live Through Books Blog >> Excerpt

#Blog Tour #Love on the Winter Steppes by Paris Wynters @Inkslinger PR

Today is my stop on the blog tour for Love On the Winter Steppes, a lovely new romance by Paris Wynters.

Title: Love On the Winter Steppes
Author: Paris Wynters
Genre: Contemporary Romance

About Love On the Winter Steppes:

Can a magical day at the Ice Festival melt this career-focused woman’s heart?

Marketing consultant Qara Whitaker loves her job, happily putting in endless hours and working through holidays. But when her grandmother asks that she accompany her on a birthday trip to Mongolia to visit their family, Qara can’t say no. Packing up her laptop, Qara boards the plane—never imagining that a shared cab ride with a stranger will change her life forever.

Hoping to push through writer’s block, author Benjamin Lacoy hops on a plane to Mongolia looking for inspiration. A chance meeting with a beautiful and intelligent woman whose smile ignites his heart leads to them playing tourists. Sparks fly and Ben is feeling far more than inspiration, yet each time he and Qara get close, she’s distracted by work.

Ben is torn; he likes Qara, but he always promised himself he’d never let work come before family and friends like his parents did. Opposites clearly attract, but can they learn to balance work with love in order to build a future together?

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My thoughts:

I love a good winter book- you can curl up on your sofa with a cup of hot chocolate and forget all the world. Love on the Winter Steppes is a gorgeous romance of the best kind, the one with an exciting journey of self-discovery and realisation that you found your soulmate!

Qara Whitaker has been putting in long, long hours at work to ease her parents debt burden. With only two years difference between her and her travel blogger sister Rose putting both of them through the college wasn’t easy. The problem is her family may not see her dedication to work in the same way. They would like her to spend more time doing fun things, having social life, dating and yes, spending more time with them.

When Qara’s Emee (Mongolian for Grandmother) buys tickets for Rose, Qara and herself to go on a trip to Mongolia, Qara wants to prove that she can juggle both work and family. She would love to find out more about the country where her grandmother was born and its culture. There may be a few proposals to draft and clients to take care of, but you can do almost everything with the help of your phone nowadays. In Ulaanbaatar Qara meets a super cute writer of middle grade fantasy books Ben Lacoy. Ben who is suffering from a writer’s block and is in a desperate need for inspiration. Will Qara fall in love with the Mongolian culture and discover her roots? Will they let the magic of the Ice Festival open their hearts and help them see how wonderful they are together?

I love the opposites attract trope. Especially, when the opposites aren’t really opposite. Deep down, Qara values her family above anything else. Helping her parents pay off their debts is her way of showing her love and gratitude for what they have done for their children. Ben also promised himself that money will never come before family and friends in his life. They are wonderfully compatible, something Qara’s relatives see straightaway.

The setting was fascinating: the scenery, the food, the clothes. I found myself looking at the photos of the places Paris Wynters describes in her story and went on a beautiful cyber journey together with the protagonists. Couldn’t have asked for a better book on this locked-down winter day!

Recommended to all lovers of sweet, family-oriented romance who would like to discover a new, gorgeous place with fascinating traditions!

Thank you to Tule Publishing, the author and InkSlinger PR for the review copy. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

About Paris Wynters:

I’m a hopeless romantic and a lover of all things coffee, canine, and exercise. When I’m not writing, I’m at the hockey rink cheering on my son, playing HALO on Xbox, or breaking a sweat in the gym. live in New York with my family and my two lovable and psychotic working dogs. I also run numerous 5k races in the New York area that raise funds to support the military/veteran community.

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#Book Blitz (Jan 18-22) # Bjorn Cursed by N.J. Walters @Xpresso Book Tours

Book & Author Details:

Bjorn Cursed
by N.J. Walters
(Forgotten Brotherhood #4)
Published by: Entangled: Amara
Publication date: January 18th 2021
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Synopsis:

Lucifer is up to his old tricks, causing problems for the Forgotten Brotherhood. This time, he’s had a woman removed from the Norse afterlife and placed her right in the path of Bjorn Knutson. After the slaughter of his wife and family centuries ago, tortured and broken, Bjorn was cursed as the first Norse werewolf. Now he’s been tasked by Odin himself with killing the woman who escaped. Failure is not an option.

Before he can track her, he stumbles across a woman being accosted by three men in the middle of the night. Even though she’s human, he intervenes and is shocked to recognize the face of the one woman he could never kill — his wife Anja.

She’s also the one he’s hunting…and if he doesn’t kill her then both their lives are at stake.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Once upon a time N.J. had the idea that she would like to quit her job at the bookstore, sell everything she owned, leave her hometown, and write romance novels in a place where no one knew her. And she did. Two years later, she went back to the bookstore and her hometown and settled in for another seven years.

One day she gave notice at her job on a Friday morning. On Sunday afternoon, she received a tentative acceptance for her first romance novel and life would never be the same.

N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks–all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.

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