More Then A Story by Jenni Bara

 

More Than A Story (Becoming an Evans) by Jenni Bara 

Growing up in Hollywood, most of Corey Matthews’s life played out in the headlines on the celebrity gossip channels. Now the heavily sought-after baseball star keeps his life private, avoiding reporters as much as possible. But one mistake leads to a green-eyed thorn in his side blackmailing him for a story.

After a personal tragedy, Taran Murphy’s career is all she has left. She needs her job, and her boss wants Corey’s story. So when she gets the chance, she goes after the sexy all-star pitcher. She didn’t expect that getting to know the man behind the larger-than-life athlete would change everything.

Soon the best part of Corey’s life is the sassy gossip writer who drives him crazy. When he drops his guard and lets her in, Taran has to decide whether what she really needs is Corey or his story. 

(This is book 4 in this series) 

My Mini Review without spoilers: 

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I absolutely loved this story and Corey & Taran. I loved how the Author takes you into the story and makes you root for these two. I love the way the story follows and makes you want to keep on reading. This was such a great story on love, friendship and all of Thee above. I highly recommend you reading and buying a copy or two!

He's A Keeper: A Grumpy-Sunshine Sports Romance By Stacy Travis

 Drunk-texting a grumpy soccer star?

Best worst decision of my life. 

Especially when the player is the sinfully handsome, foul-mouthed Holden Sanders… my new library assistant.

The benched bad boy needed an image makeover, I needed to save my job, and his star status was just what the library ordered to raise awareness for our fundraising campaign. The press can’t get enough of Mr. Growly reading to kids.

It's win-win and completely platonic.

Until I need a shoulder to cry on after drowning my heartbreak in too many margaritas. I only typed that invitation to his brawny biceps and perfect pectorals for fun–I never meant to hit send. Holden isn’t the kind of guy to care about tears and feelings, least of all mine. He’s made it clear good girls aren’t his type.

But he shows up–with his strapping shoulder, a box of tissues, and a supersized bag of Doritos.

That’s when I realize there’s more to him than meets the eye.

One soulful, smoldering mistake of a kiss has me craving more, and the heat between us quickly builds to a blaze neither of us can control.

But I’m not the only one guarding secrets, and Holden’s might push us to the breaking point.

Even if I’m surrounded by books, I know better than to believe in storybook endings.

And yet, I want to believe...this man is a keeper.

He's a Keeper is a standalone romance in the San Francisco Strikers series with no cliffhangers and a HEA.

Thank you for letting me be a member of this tour. 

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Spoiler free mini review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫 Read by me. 

First time reader of a soccer romance novel and I loved it. I really enjoyed The character development of Holden and Molly! These two will definitely stick with me for awhile. Thanks again for letting me review this book and read it. Read it all. Great book. 

Wreck My Mind by Brooke Taylor

 Treasure abounds for those who dare, but only truth can set you free in this island paradise.

Truth…

Because honesty is always the best policy.

Mysteries abound on Marakata Cay—an exotic, Eden-esque island owned by a multi-billionaire known as OZ. Perhaps the biggest secret of all is the one haunting capable and passionate Aziza. Dutifully, Zee has served the eccentric and reclusive OZ as his right hand, even to the detriment of her own freedoms. In fact, she’s never so much as stepped foot off the island since washing up on its shores. But when the man she’s falling in love with disappears amidst lies and betrayal, Zee begins to wonder. Has the paradise sanctuary protecting her from her past actually been a trap?

Or dare?

Because with great risks come even better rewards.

Former Navy SEAL Michael Cooper has spent his life thwarting death. Playing scarecrow for Beryl Enterprises as OZ’s Director of Defense and Specialized Operations is no exception. But for the first time in his life, Coop finds himself truly facing reality—he’s not invincible. Not at all. When OZ offers Coop an insanely lucrative mission, he’s in no position to turn it down. The deep-sea treasure recovery should be easy for a man with Coop’s diving and demolition skills, but the job comes with more than its fair share of danger. Sharks, modern-day pirates, and the possibility of losing the love of his life, the beautiful and tenacious Aziza.

Even Eden had a snake, and for the first time in the island paradise’s illusive history, money and power can’t mend what’s been wrecked upon its shores, daring Aziza to pull the curtain back and reveal the truth, no matter the cost.

I really thought this book showed a lot of spice. This is the second book in this series. I could not stop reading this book. The characters, the style of writing can you say HOT and showed lots of Steam. It’s a sweet & fast paced story that will want you wanting more. Coop, I’ll definitely be thinking of him for awhile. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read for this gal. 

Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton & James Paterson

 

Run, Rose, Run: A Novel:

From America’s most beloved superstar and its greatest storyteller—a thriller about a young singer-songwriter on the rise and on the run, and determined to do whatever it takes to survive.

Every song tells a story. 

She’s a star on the rise, singing about the hard life behind her. 

She’s also on the run. Find a future, lose a past. 

Nashville is where she’s come to claim her destiny.  It’s also where the darkness she’s fled might find her.  And destroy her. 

Run, Rose, Run is a novel glittering with danger and desire—a story that only America’s #1 beloved entertainer and its #1 bestselling author could have created.

About the Author

Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, actress, producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. The composer of more than 3,000 songs, she has sold over 100 million records worldwide, and has given away millions of books to children through her nonprofit, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family.

Now my review without spoilers: 

I cannot say enough about this book. I Listened to it on audio a.k.a. audible. I also read along with the book at times too. I personally felt that listening to it through audio a.k.a. audible was my preference because of the narrators throughout the story. I could not get enough of the story. I absolutely loved it from the beginning to the very end. There are parts in there that really pulled at my heart strings, and definitely made me tear up. I felt like I was in the story along with the characters that the authors created. Such a beautiful story. I loved with the narration How they made these characters come to life. I highly recommend this book and give it a five star review. Probably my personal favorite book of 2022 so far. Maybe I’m just biased. But I truly love this novel. If you get the opportunity, please read it you will not be sorry! This story will stay with you for a while. I am sorry it’s over. Annie Lee, Thank you for a great story! 

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Fever Dream: A psychological thriller by Britney King

 Review and spoiler Free

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The year is 1962, and every night Grace lays her head on her pillow at the Texas State Lunatic Hospital, she reminds herself she is not what they say she is.

Her children and her husband are not dead. They’re searching for her.

Someone knows the truth.

Strangely, that someone is hell-bent on making sure the truth stays buried.

The question is… why?

Meanwhile, Grace has bigger fish to fry, starting with her new roommate.

Elizabeth is certifiable, and she has star status—a deadly combination, Grace realizes.

The kind of woman who has everyone in the palm of her hand, Elizabeth gives even the most menacing of nurses a run for their money, takes bad intentions to a whole new level, and makes crazy look seductive as hell.

Grace learns fast: the best way to deal with lunacy is to befriend it. It may be her only ticket out. She also learns there’s more to her new bunkmate than meets the eye. She’s vile, she’s cunning—and possibly faking it.

The question is… why?

With riveting twists and a breakneck pace, Fever Dream is a propulsive thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Now it’s my Turn…👇🏼👇🏼

I felt like I was in a trace reading this book. I could not put it down. It was that good. This is definitely a thriller you want to check out. I really was drawn to the character of Grace for me. Come on everyone please check out this hold on to your seat thriller today. 

I’d like to thank the author for my complementary eARC!