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These books have finally been published in the US and Canada today! I can't wait to dig in! #georgemckenzieseseries #thrillerseries #marnierichesauthor #bookseries #bookouture

The Stars Among Us Sanja S Jungic #thestarsamongus #sanjasjungic #booktour #bookrelease My day for this book tour - the cover makes me SWOON!!!  Based on the author's experience as an extra on the Game of Thrones - Nora leaves her job to fulfill her dream of being an extra when her favorite book becomes a movie. Though she knows no one and moves to town near the ser, Nora manages to not only make friends but find herself the famously sexy Lucas' focus.  

What She Did Carla Kovach ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #whatshedid #carlakovach #bookouture #BookReview #booksontour #instensesuspense #bookreviewer #bookreview If you are looking for intense suspense, Carla Kovach does not disappoint.  This book opens with a young child hiding under her bed, shivering in fear while her mother is brutally murdered. Marissa is a young woman who lives alone. Due to social awkwardness as well as understandable fear of trusting,  Marissa enjoys her quiet apartment,  helping people obtain insurance and mortgages.  Until Dan moves in next door. And brings strangers, loud parties and anger to her door. Desperate for help, Marissa attends a building meeting. Glen offers to help, lending her support and friendship.  The plot also tells us what happened to Marissa after her mother's death - living with her mother's sister and her husband. The cruelty and abuse.  This story just drew me in. Marissa is a very realistic character- you can't help but ...

The Farmhouse L B Stimson ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booktour #thefarmhouse #gothichorror #creepyhousestory #lbstimson #creepybook Slow build gothic ghost story. 1972 - Jenny and Kyle leave behind the city to rebuild their marriage. Kyle works with a realtor to be granted a lease for the Farmhouse - an old house well over a century old, holding onto the memories of its occupants. In agreement to do minor repairs to help sell the house, Kyle has more than enough to keep his days busy while Jenny writes her book. A romance suspense is what the publisher demanded. As Jenny enjoys the library atmosphere, her novel unfolds - as though the spirits in the house are sharing their story. A story of a blizzard. A family destroyed by death. So much tragedy and loss. I love stories about old, creepy houses - the history, the family, a romantic tragedy. I was granted an ebook and audiobook - I enjoyed the ebook much more than the audio. The narrator did a great job telling the story - though this is one of ...

Her Rival Emma Tallon ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #bookouture #BooksOnTour #booktour #herrival #emmatallon #mustread Whoa! What an ending! A great slow build to amazing climax! Scarlet is settling in the family business - and ready to start her own venture. A hair salon to help launder money - Scarlet hires her best friend to manage and be lead stylist.  After Ray grabs Ruby from the streets, forcing her to get clean,  Ruby joins the salon, determined to put her cousin in her place. I definitely enjoyed this second book more than the first.  Looking forward to the next!

His Loving Wife  Miranda Smith  ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #bookouture #hislovingwife #mirandasmithauthor #bookreview #netgalley  I often find myself wondering what I would do in various emergency situations - including a home invasion. Will I freeze? Will I fight? Sacrifice myself for my family? Am I strong enough to win the battle?  A year ago, Willow and Andrew experienced a home invasion. Willow told her children to get out of the house to safety while catching the intruder off guard. This decision not only ensure the safety of her children, but also Willow was able to scare the intruder into leaving.  Months later they learn the intruder's identity - Paul, Willow's ex from college. Willow takes on the guilt of starting the chain of events - Paul and Willow ran into each other weeks before the invasion. Andrew deals with the guilt of freezing - seeking an online community to cope. The family goes on a beach vacation - yet Willow can't help feeling something weird is going on....

Accidentally Engaged  Farah Heron  ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #accidentallyengaged  #farahheron #romcombooks #romcomreads #mustread  I loved this book - arranged marriage by parents, fathers working together to make decisions for their children, family secrets, family and friends.  This quick read is exactly what a rom com should be - two main characters fighting against their attraction, desperate to not prove their parents right. Realistic life struggles - moving to a new town without knowing anyone, losing a job you didn't really like but need to pay the bills. Likeable characters - not just the main couple but also their friends and families.  Overall very enjoyable.