Sizzle by Carrie Aarons is now live!
Everyone knows that if there was an award for biggest small town grump, Liam Ashton would win for Hope Crest, Pennsylvania no questions asked.
The reclusive, brooding farmer might be part of the family business and do anything for those closest to him, but his bark keeps almost everyone else away. Perhaps that's what happens when you fall in love at first sight but aren't allowed to be with the soulmate you didn't realize you were looking for.
When the forbidden woman of his dreams blows back into town, he might finally get a shot to convince her they're destined to be together. Only, her denials and refusals won't let him get anywhere near her.
Gabrielle Murphy swore she'd never return to the town where she took her first teaching job. She'd done the right thing, once upon a time, and there is no room to question what if.
But when the only woman who ever understood her passes and leaves her to clean up the pieces, she can't exactly say no. Get in, fulfill her grandmother's wishes, and get out. That's the plan. Until Liam confronts her and they give in to the unmatched inferno that's been blazing between them forever.
Even though there is nothing standing in the way of a happily ever after this time, Gabrielle still can't let this surly version of the Liam she once knew love her completely.
Until a surprise binds them to each other for the foreseeable future, and they have to forgive enough to move forward. But just as the ice around their hearts starts to thaw, darker outside forces threaten to ruin their chance before it's even taken.
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Sizzle is a small town second chance romance that gives you a forbidden aspect feel. Twelve years ago Gabrielle was living a very content life being a high school teacher. One conversation with a student changed everything for her and deciding to remove herself from a future temptation, Gabrielle leaves town and doesn't look back. Until now.
Returning to Hope Crest to take care of her grandmother's wishes, the last person Gabrielle expects to see is her former student. It's been twelve years and Liam is now the town's sought after bachelor but the boy that she walked away from all those years ago is now a grumpy farmer with unresolved feelings for her.
Liam Ashton has one goal and that's to keep his family’s farm thriving. His family means everything to him so having a successful farm is what keeps him going. His personal life on the other hand, needs a lot of work but when he sees the woman that broke his heart all those years ago, Liam knows that he has one more chance to make everything right.
I loved that this was a small town romance and I really liked most of the characters. My only issue with this one was the fact that the main character was making certain things into a more bigger issue than it was and became quite annoying. I understood the hesitations with some things but they really took it too far for me and it changed my perception of them.
If you're looking for a small town romance with a slight forbidden feel to it, you can give this one a try.
Meet Carrie Aarons
Author of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.
When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.
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Carrie Aarons has revealed the cover for Sizzle!
Releasing January 26, 2024
Everyone knows that if there was an award for biggest small town grump, Liam Ashton would win for Hope Crest, Pennsylvania no questions asked.
The reclusive, brooding farmer might be part of the family business and do anything for those closest to him, but his bark keeps almost everyone else away. Perhaps that's what happens when you fall in love at first sight but aren't allowed to be with the soulmate you didn't realize you were looking for.
When the forbidden woman of his dreams blows back into town, he might finally get a shot to convince her they're destined to be together. Only, her denials and refusals won't let him get anywhere near her.
Gabrielle Murphy swore she'd never return to the town where she took her first teaching job. She'd done the right thing, once upon a time, and there is no room to question what if.
But when the only woman who ever understood her passes and leaves her to clean up the pieces, she can't exactly say no. Get in, fulfill her grandmother's wishes, and get out. That's the plan. Until Liam confronts her and they give in to the unmatched inferno that's been blazing between them forever.
Even though there is nothing standing in the way of a happily ever after this time, Gabrielle still can't let this surly version of the Liam she once knew love her completely.
Until a surprise binds them to each other for the foreseeable future, and they have to forgive enough to move forward. But just as the ice around their hearts starts to thaw, darker outside forces threaten to ruin their chance before it's even taken.
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Meet Carrie Aarons
Author of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.
When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.
Connect with Carrie
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Shadowed Obsession by Penelope Black is now live!
A whirlwind romance of small-town secrets, why choose dilemmas, and heart-stopping suspense.
In Rosewood's scorching summer, I'm torn between the irresistible playboy with a haunting secret, my ever-present white knight, and the broody single dad.
I foolishly thought the hardest thing I had to do was entertain the five-year-old boy I spent my days nannying.
But I should've known better. I should've known danger lurks in the most unlikely places.
And as the shadows close in, I find myself faced with an impossible choice. One that I know that will change everything.
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Well once again we were left with another cliffy and a lot more questions! I'm kind of scared to read the final book because I have no clue what this author is going to do. Is she going to finally give us the answers and wrap everything up or are we going to be strung along and have this turn into a spinoff? I for one have no freakin clue and I'm troubled by this.
Evangeline is settling into her new babysitting job while also trying to avert her feelings for the moody MC dad Silas. This is a close knit family and seeing that she works for him, Evangeline knows that it's going to be easier said than done. If that's not a headache in itself, she's also tangled up with his brother and cousin making their dynamic even more messier. With danger lurking around, no one is safe and the guys will do everything to protect her. Even if it means going over each other.
I really enjoyed the first book and I was really looking forward to reading this one but I'm kind of disappointed. I was expecting a lot more of EVERYTHING. Danger, sexual tension, action, I needed it but all I got was frustration, jealousy contests and a little bit of action towards the end. I wanted Eve to put her foot down more when it came to the guys instead of them telling her to not worry about it.
With that being said, I'm still interested to see where this story is going to go and how these characters are going to navigate their personal lives. I would love to see a lot more action and everyone established in their roles along with the long awaited answers because cheese and rice!! I cannot go through this again.
If you're a masochist, then by all means go ahead and read the first two books. If you like your sanity, add these to your tbr and then binge read them.
Meet Penelope
Penelope Black is a dark romance author who's obsessed with collecting book boyfriends and the women who bring them to their knees.
With a loving husband, two kids, and a mischievous Labradoodle by her side, she resides in the heartland. Fueling her creativity, she revels in over-the-top action movies and indulges in iced chai lattes often. Her sunny backyard serves as a sanctuary for reading and writing, where she immerses herself in fictional worlds that feel real. Known for her electrifying narratives, Penelope weaves vibrant prose, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding twists.
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Forget Me Not by Rachel Leigh is now live!
An all-new dark romance standalone by author Rachel Leigh with an obsessive anti-hero, and a heroine who fights as hard as she falls.
It should have been a harmless swindle.
A survival tactic, plain and simple.
Because I, Rhea Thorn, am a survivor.
At least, I thought I was…
Until I conned a psycho.
After a meaningless one night stand, I emptied his wallet and fled before the morning sun.
By that night, I had seventeen missed calls, and a broken window with a note:
You can keep what you stole, but I get you in return.
Everywhere I go, he’s there—blurring the vision between right and wrong, while enticing me with his sultry blue eyes.
Alaric promised me I’d never forget him.
And I’m beginning to fear he’s right.
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Looking to make a change after being a con artist for so long, Rhea Thorn is trying to live a straight upstanding life. Moving to a new town and having a job as a waitress, things couldn't be any more boring and domestic for Rhea but if she wants to survive, she has to keep it that way. But old habits die hard and when she meets a mark, Rhea is about to learn a hard lesson in who Alaric Banks is.
I've been back and forth trying my best to describe Alaric and I still can't do it. He's obsessive and crazy but he's still a mystery to me. There were so many things that could have been explored with his character and it was all just at a stand still. Instead of the book being a slow burn, it had the potential to be a dark action thriller and it just fell short for me. I needed more from these characters and I was expecting a very dark gritty romance but unfortunately I didn't get that.
Overall this was an ok read and I would truly love to see a spinoff with a certain character. That's one story I will not miss. If you're looking for a semi dark light read, then you should give this one a try.
Meet Rachel
Rachel Leigh is a USA Today and International bestselling author of new adult and contemporary romances.
She loves to write—and read—flawed bad-boys and strong heroines. You can expect dark elements, a dash of suspense, and a lot of steam.
Her goal is to take readers on an adventure with her words, while showing them that even on the darkest days, love conquers all.
Rachel lives in Michigan with her husband, three little monsters (who aren't so little anymore) and a couple of fur babies. When she's not writing or reading, she's likely lounging in leggings, with coffee in her hand, while binge watching her favorite reality tv shows.
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