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What She Never Said by Catharine Riggs

 

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What She Never Said by Catharine Riggs wasn’t my favorite book that I have read lately.  Ruth bothered my right from the start and that didn’t change throughout the entire book. I wasn’t the biggest fan of her personality and I also didn’t like some of the things that she did.  This book didn’t keep me on the edge of my seat as I was reading it but it did hold my interest as I was reading. This is a book that I would read a few chapters and then put it down but I always came back to it because I wanted to know how it was going to end.  I did like Zach and I felt bad for him because of everything that happened to him in the past. I did love that this author was able to make me hate certain characters and love others. I show me that the author was able to write in a way that made all of the characters come to life as I was reading.  The ending wasn’t a big surprise but it also didn’t leave me hating it either.  I enjoyed this book but isn’t wasn’t one that I would rave about either.  If you are looking for a new thriller to read I would check this one out because I think most people would enjoy it.

About The Book

Genre: Psychological Suspense Published by: Thomas & Mercer Publication Date: September 10, 2019 Number of Pages: 377 ISBN: 1542042135 (ISBN13: 9781542042130) Series: Santa Barbara Suspense #2

How much would you pay to keep a secret? Ruth Mosby is the VP of operations at Serenity Acres, where the privileged elite go to die. For a hefty fee, wealthy retirees can live the good life in this posh Santa Barbara community—even after they outlive their money. But the savvy new boss has a new rule: if you can’t pay, you can’t stay.

Guests whisper about an “Angel” who assists with suicides. Ruth has another word for it: murder.

Ruth enlists her neighbor, an ex-detective named Zach, to discover the Angel’s secret identity. However, the two have a painful history, and Ruth has dark secrets all her own. To solve the mystery, Ruth must descend her golden tower—but can she bear the consequences of revealing her own sinister truths?

Why Readers LOVE What She Never Said:

“Riggs keeps the tension high to the dramatic climax.” —Publishers Weekly “What She Never Said is a fast-paced, compulsive read—and I speak as a slow-paced, easily distracted reader.” —Ashley Dyer, award-winning author of the Lake & Carver series. “A compelling read that will keep you awake well into the night.” —T.R. Ragan, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Beneath the weight of metastasizing secrets, idyllic veneers buckle to reveal shocking truths that will haunt readers long after the final page. —P. J. Vernon, acclaimed author of the debut thriller, When You Find Me

About The Author

Catharine Riggs lives and writes on California’s central coast. Before her dive into thrillers, Riggs worked as a business banker, adjunct college instructor, and a nonprofit executive. What She Never Said is the second novel in her loosely linked Santa Barbara Suspense series. The first, What She Gave Away, was published by Thomas & Mercer in September of 2018.

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425 Madison Avenue Season Two

425 Madison Avenue Season Two Announcement

 




We’re so excited to finally announce that 425 Madison Avenue is returning for a second season, beginning in early 2020! 

 

 

This season will feature some new authors as well as some of season one’s favs. Back for season two is Allie York, Leigh Lennon, MK Moore, Aubree Valentine, Lauren Helms, and Katy Ames. Plus a warm welcome to KC Enders, Jennifer Rebecca, and Marcie Shumway! 

 

Not only do we have a sexy mix of new and returning authors, prepare for pages packed with new romances, characters, and tropes all from the same well-loved high-rise apartment building in NYC. 

 

To celebrate we are giving away a complete season one set of signed books! One winner will win all nine books from season one, all signed by the authors who penned them.

 

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Welcome to 425 Madison Ave the perfect place to fall in love. Delicious romances set in fast-paced & sexy NYC just waiting for you to read.
 
Season One features stories from some of your favorite romance authors: Leigh Lennon, MK Moore, Allie York, Aubree Valentine, Kay Gordon, Lauren Helms, Sylvia Kane, Katy Ames, and C. Lesbirel. Join these authors as they come together, each with a standalone romance for you to enjoy.
 
Covering all of your favorite tropes: second-chance romance, best friends sibling romance to a good ol’ enemies to lovers romance. We’ve even got a sports romance, a fake relationship and an ugly duckling or two. Don’t forget a brother’s best friend and falling for your soul mate. Maybe a little love triangle as well. Each tale offers you something new, something different. After all, 425 Madison is the perfect place to fall in love!
 
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KAS: The 6th Turn by Ren Garcia

This Blitz is a bit of a change of pace for us We are doing something different and fun as Author Ren Garcia is making YouTube videos telling you the backstory of each chapter in his book and then narrating the chapter. The Treasure Hunt Questions will be based on the videos and you can answer the questions in the Rafflecopter.

 

Ren Garcia is a Science Fiction/Fantasy author and Texas native who grew up in western Ohio. He has been writing since before he could write, often scribbling alien lingo on any available wall or floor with assorted crayons. He attended The Ohio State University and majored in English Literature. 
 
Ren has been an avid lover of anything surreal since childhood. He also has a passion for caving, urban archaeology, taking pictures of clouds, and architecture. He currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, and their four dogs.

 

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Raised in the dark under the lash of the Black Hat Sisterhood, when the woman who would become known as Kat, is sent on a suicide mission into the heart of the League, she was not expected to survive. Her mission: discover the identity of the fabled Shadow tech Goddess, a being who does not exist. All other considerations, including her possible death, are secondary.
 

 

But, Kat is guided by higher powers, by merciful hands that feed her, clothe her and whisper in her ear. As she watches the sun rise for the first time, she recalls their words: “Be strong,” they said. “You have much to live for.
 
 

 

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The answer to Treasure Hunt Question #9 is in this video.
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Snippet:
 
It was a long
trip to Tyrol, the Black Hat antsy, obsessed with her padded seat, refusing to
sit still, clutching her basket, her head thrust out the window. The Autocar
kept dispensing spritzes of air fragrance to offset the Black Hat’s dank
mustiness. At last, the hellish journey neared its end and the Autocar came
down from over the sea and settled into the flat familiar lanes and marshes of
Esther, floating just over the cobbles, winding through the neck of the Eastern
Continent north of Rustam, nearing Tyrol. The flat olive green Estherlands
seemed to bore her. She turned her attention from the window to him, staring
the whole time, studying his face, making him uncomfortable.
“It’s quite
rude to stare,” he said.
“Garment,” she
replied, ignoring his remark.
“Pardon?”
“I have spent
a great deal of time thinking about this. Your name shall be ‘Man in Garment
the Color of Mercy’. I am a giver of names. You are wearing a magnificent
garment, and ‘Garment’, for short, shall be your name.” She seemed rather proud
of herself.
Stenstrom was
astonished. “This ‘garment’ is my HRN coat, and I already have a name,” he said
perfunctorily.
She seemed
puzzled, cocking her head to one side. “Like the sky, you are named already?”
“Yes,” he
said, having no idea what she was talking about. “Yes, that is correct.”
“Who named
you?”
“My bloody
parents, that’s who.”
Silence. The
Autocar moved steadily down the road, the skies turning wet and gray. He was
sharing a ride with a filthy, smelly, tangled, barefoot Black Hat slathered in
Shadow tech and stale food like a bum passed out behind a pub, but the rules of
courtesy and standard decorum won out. He decided to offer his name, as was
proper.
“I am
Stenstrom, Lord of Belmont-South Tyrol, son of Stenstrom the Older, captain of
the Fleet Warbird Caroline, and of Jubilee, 7th Lady
of Tyrol.”
The Black Hat
listened and wasn’t impressed. “Garment is better,” she proclaimed. “I have
named many.”
“Who have you
named?” he asked.
She opened her
mouth to answer, but then her eyes went lost, staring out in confusion, as if
she couldn’t remember those she had named.
More silence.
Again, decorum won out. “And what is your name?” he finally asked.
“I am Kat.”
“Kat? Just
Kat?
“I am Kat. The
gods named me Kat.”

 

“I see. The
gods again …”     –Lord Stenstrom and Kat share a ride
to his home in Tyrol.
 
 
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Treasure Hunt Questions 9-11: (put your answers in the rafflecopter below)
(One of the Rafflecopter Prizes is specifically for the Treasure Hunt
Winner)
1-
The Shadow tech Goddess – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SS-q4SLWHU
Question: What part of her face will the Shadow tech
Goddess not allow A-Ram to see?
A: Her ears
B: Her nose
C: Her eyes
D: Her hair
2-
The Library of Time – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZrLYQMEJV4
Question: What monster does the Shadow tech Goddess pick
to attack Bellathauser?
A: The Bubbler
B: The Clacker
C: The Mighty Fibbon
D: The Great Seal
3-      Selecting
a Covus – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6prCLspxSoc
Question: Which Covus
is selected by A-Ram and Alesta from the list?
A: Prof Hannah-Ben Shurlamp
B: Logan Tom
C: Tregga the Naked

 

D: Kat
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Capturing The Heart of The Rock Star by Nomi Summers

 

FTC: I received a free copy of this book from Forever Write PR in exchange for my honest review. I received no other compensation and the opinions expressed in this review are one hundred percent true and my own.

Capturing The Heart of The Rock Star by Nomi Summers was a sweet story.  I did find that I was able to predict what was going to happen but with these types of books, it is rare that I don’t have it all figured out right from the start.  I fell in love with Avery right from the start and I also felt bad for her because of everything she had to deal with when it came to running the family business. This is the first book that this author wrote and I can’t wait to read more by her in the future.  This book was a quick read for me and I loved that I was able to pick up this up and read it in a few days because it gave me a break from everything that is going on in the real world. I was amazed that this is the first book by this author because it was well written and it seemed like she had been writing books forever.  If you are looking for a sweet chick-lit book to read this fall I would give this one a shot and I don’t think you will let down.

About The Book

Chasing music and freedom, Shane Knox left Arbor Shores nine years ago and never looked back… until now. With his best friend, Dax, getting married, Shane is coming home to face his past as well as Avery, the girl he left behind.

The second he lays eyes on her, all of his long suppressed feelings come rushing back in a tidal wave of regret. For him, it was never truly over. But is it too late for a second chance?

Despite being bitter over Shane’s abrupt exit, Avery has bigger problems on her hands than drama with her ex. Her family’s hotel, Arbor Shores Resort, is struggling. Financial difficulties have landed the business in prime position for a real estate buyout, which would destroy all Avery and her family have built.

Putting his career on the line, Shane comes up with a plan that could save the resort. But will it be enough to redeem himself with Avery?

Or is it time for him to leave Arbor Shores for good?

About The Author

Nomi Summers is a clean contemporary romance author with a flair for taming bad boy heroes readers swoon over.

When she’s not dreaming up her next sweet small town romance, you’ll find her at the beach devouring the latest new release on her Kindle. Her other guilty pleasures include getting lost in mindless reality TV and spending far too much time talking to her dogs, as she’s convinced they understand every other word!

Nomi’s living her own “happily ever after” with her loving husband and their two fur babies in Tampa Bay, Florida. However, a piece of her heart will always belong in Michigan where she’s originally from–the inspiration for the settings in her novels.

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Grace Without Grace by Susan Tietjen

Grace has given up on romance, on almost everything, since Rick Fleming betrayed her faith in him five years ago. Given her constant struggle with bad luck (her friend Murphy), being insanely accident prone, and having been the target of endless ridicule growing up, she has no reason to trust anyone.
Rick made some mistakes as a boy, and as a young man, his worst was hurting Grace Evans. His heart still belongs to her, even if she doesn’t know it. Unfortunately, in the last confrontation between them, she demanded he never speak to her again.
Now, Grace’s best friend (and Rick’s sister) Hannah has invited her to a ten-day summer work-vacation to babysit Hannah’s teen cousins. A palatial cabin, a patio boat on the lake, and all the comforts of the rich and famous at their fingertips? A vacation made in heaven.
At least until they arrive and Grace finds Rick there. And neither can leave. Rick’s car is in pieces in the garage, and Grace forgot her driver’s license at home.
How will Grace survive it? Can she find a way to forgive? Can Rick learn to take
responsibility for his past mistakes? And even if they succeed, what will they do when Rick’s most recent wantabe girlfriend shows up on their doorstep, determined to make Rick hers?
 

 

 

Susan was born and raised a Southern California girl but is grateful to have lived on the Oregon coast and in the Rocky Mountains of northern Utah. She’s now enjoying living with her husband in the incomparable beauty of the Redwood forest, nestled against the rugged coast of Northern California.
Susan raised a tribe of children, making ends meet as a registered nurse and lactation consultant, and now her tribe members have tribes of their own and she doesn’t get to see enough of them. She loves to travel and is thrilled with a good movie or a great book, but writing is her passion. She writes almost anything, especially epic fantasy and romance.

Susan would love to hear your comments. Please review her book at your favorite retailer or at Goodreads. Take a peek at her website, susantietjen.blogspot.com, and/ or drop her a note at:
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Character Cast for Main Characters in Grace Without Grace

 

Richard (Rick) Fleming: Pierson Fodé

 

 

 

 

Grace Evans: Mia Rose Frampton

 

 

 

Hannah Fleming: Zooey Deutch

 

 

 

 

Maria Del Rey: Selena Gomez

 

Kyle Fleming: Gage Munroe

 

 

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Even rock stars are haunted by the one that got away…
Chasing music and freedom, Shane Knox left Arbor Shores nine years ago and never looked back… until now. With his best friend, Dax, getting married, Shane is coming home to face his past as well as Avery, the girl he left behind.
The second he lays eyes on her, all of his long suppressed feelings come rushing back in a tidal wave of regret. For him, it was never truly over. But is it too late for a second chance?
Despite being bitter over Shane’s abrupt exit, Avery has bigger problems on her hands than drama with her ex. Her family’s hotel, Arbor Shores Resort, is struggling. Financial difficulties have landed the business in prime position for a real estate buyout, which would destroy all Avery and her family have built.
Putting his career on the line, Shane comes up with a plan that could save the resort. But will it be enough to redeem himself with Avery?
Or is it time for him to leave Arbor Shores for good?

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“Is that old lighthouse still up at North Point?” he asked. 
“It sure is. They closed it to the public several years back, so you can’t get to it by the main gate. You can still get out to it, but you have to park down a side road and then walk up the coast for about a quarter of a mile.”
Shane looked at her and grinned. “Take a walk with me?” 
“You mean, to the lighthouse?”
“I’d love to see it.” 
She thought to herself for a moment about all that needed to be done at the resort, but something about taking a walk up the shore to the abandoned lighthouse with Shane was calling out to her. Plus, she hadn’t seen it herself in years.
“Okay, up here about a mile, you’ll see a small opening. Turn left onto the dirt road, and then park anywhere on the side of the road.”
Shane followed her directions and parked the truck on the wooded road. They walked a short way to an opening that landed them on a deserted beach, then headed north up the shoreline. Shane stopped every few minutes to look for Petoskey stones, a native stone to the area that was commonly found on the shores of Lake Michigan. His excitement was infectious. 
“Wow, it’s even cooler looking now that it’s abandoned,” he said as they grew closer to the lighthouse. “Can you still get inside?” 
“I don’t think so. And even if you could, I don’t think it’s a good idea.”
“Chicken?” he challenged her as he started jogging toward it. The lighthouse jetted off into the water on a rocky base, and the two had to climb those rocks to reach it. Once atop, Shane tried the door, but it was locked. He disappeared around the other side, and Avery scanned the area to make sure nobody else was nearby. She was already a bit nervous that they were trespassing, and now he wanted to go inside the abandoned lighthouse that had been closed for years? She had to admit, this was the most excitement she’d felt since she was a teenager when they used to sneak around so Dax wouldn’t find out they were dating. When he finally did catch them, he wasn’t happy. But after a few months he realized he could either spend time with them together, or Shane was going to keep disappearing to spend time alone with Avery, so he dropped the protective older brother act and gave them his blessing.
“Avery, over here!” she heard him yell from the other side. She met up with him to find he had opened a side door. 
“Shane! What are you doing? We can’t go in there. How did you even get that door open?”
“I pushed.” He grinned. “Go to the top with me? I bet the views are amazing from up there.” 
“If we get caught, we are going to get into some serious trouble.”
“Are you always this much fun?” he teased. “What happened to that fearless girl I used to know?” 
“She grew up and got responsible. At least I can say that for one of us.” But her comment fell on deaf ears as Shane disappeared inside. Avery couldn’t help but follow him. The adrenaline of sneaking into the lighthouse was exhilarating, and she didn’t mind the thought of being alone with Shane at the top. 
She followed him in and closed the door behind her. A musty smell greeted her as she made her way up the creaky stairs to try to catch up to Shane, who was halfway to the top. 
“Shane!” she hollered up in a soft yell as if someone would hear her. “Wait up, there are cobwebs everywhere!”
“Be careful on these stairs,” he yelled down as he waited for her, allowing her to pass him so she would be in front of him. As she passed, he put his hands on her waist to steady her, setting off a chain reaction in her body. He always had a way of making her feel safe. “Here, you go ahead of me so I can catch you if you fall.” 
“I’m not going to fall.” She gave him a playful smile, but she was comforted knowing he was behind her. 
When they reached the top step, both of their mouths dropped in awe. The view of Lake Michigan from the top of the watchtower was spectacular. The lake went on for what seemed like an eternity, and the 360-degree views of the area were stunning. Unable to see across, the massive lake disappeared into an abyss of blue until it melted into a different shade from the cloudless sky. The watchtower was about ten feet in diameter, with an opening for the staircase in the middle, making it a tight fit for two people. Avery clung to a brass railing near the window. She felt Shane come up behind her and wrap his arms around her waist, enveloping her in the sweetest embrace. 
She turned her body around to face him, and he kept his arms around her. She could feel his warm breath as he leaned in and cupped her cheek with one hand. She leaned into it, allowing him to caress her face. 
“I’ve missed you, Avery.” His voice was low. She closed her eyes, taking in the moment. She had a feeling he wanted to finish the kiss that nearly started last night outside of Ripples, and she couldn’t think of any reason to stop him.
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Author Nomi Summers: 
 
Nomi Summers is a clean contemporary romance author with a flair for taming bad boy heroes readers swoon over.
 
When she’s not dreaming up her next sweet small-town romance, you’ll find her at the beach devouring the latest new release on her Kindle. Her other guilty pleasures include getting lost in mindless reality TV and spending far too much time talking to her dogs, as she’s convinced they understand every other word!
 
Nomi’s living her own “happily ever after” with her loving husband and their two fur babies in Tampa Bay, Florida. However, a piece of her heart will always belong in Michigan where she’s originally from–the inspiration for the settings in her novels. 
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