#ContemporaryRomance #Book #Review ~ Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews ~ @EntanbledPub @AmyAndrewsbooks

Sometimes you gotta toss your whole life into a burning dumpster to find what’s most important...

Book Details:

Publisher: ‎ Entangled: Amara 

Publish Date: January 24, 2023
Paperback: ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 1682815633
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1682815632

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Goodreads

About the Book:

Beatrice Archer has always done everything she’s supposed to —worked her ass off, ignored her non-existent personal life, and kept her mouth shut. Now she’s over it. The rat race, respectability…the underwire bras. She’s taking her life back. Starting with moving to Nowhere, Colorado to live life on her own terms.

Now Bea gives exactly zero forks. Beer for breakfast. Sugar for everything else. Baggy sweats and soft cotton undies FTW. Then a much younger and delightfully attractive cop is called to deal with her flagrant disregard for appropriate clothing outside the local diner (some folks just don’t appreciate bunny slippers) and Bea realizes there’s something missing from her little decathlon of decadence…and he might be the guy to help her out.

When it comes to breaking rules, Officer Austin Cooper is surprisingly eager to assist. He’s charming, a little bit cowboy, and a whole lot sexy. But Bea’s about to discover that breaking the rules has consequences. And all of the cherry pies in Colorado can’t save her from what’s coming…

My Review:

When Beatrice Archer's life gets upended by a misogynistic boss, she uproots her life in LA and moves to a small town in Colorado. There, she becomes the exact opposite of her corporate persona and what her father and grandmother expect from her. Bea lets her guard down and shows her new neighbors, and the townsfolk of Credence, a side of her that no one has ever seen. In fact, it's a side of Bea she's never actually seen, herself. As a newcomer, she's under a microscope of scrutiny, as her pajamas and bunny slippers can attest to, from the folks in this close-knit town. The citizens even go so far as to call the cops on her and Officer Sexy...I mean...Officer Austin Cooper may just be exactly what she needs.

I absolutely loved this book. There is laughter, fun, sexiness, and some steam between the pages. Lovers of everything romance will enjoy the heck out of Breaking All the Rules. The characters are wonderful. I loved how Bea left LA for Colorado and took her life back. A bit unconventional, but it worked for her. Her romantic interest may be a bit younger (something Bea had a hard time rectifying within herself for some reason) but they meshed quite well. I'm married to a younger man, and let me tell you, I enjoy him a whole lot more than the men I dated/married who were older than me ;). Besides, age is just a number after you reach a certain age of adulthood. 

I highly recommend Breaking All the Rules and I'm glad I was provided a paperback copy. I will display this book proudly among my cozies, paranormal/urban fantasies, and other contemporary romances. Thank you Entangled Publishing!

My Rating:

#Review ~ Deluge by Mike Dubisch and Carolyn Watson-Dubisch - YA Graphic Novel (December 11-15, 2023) @CarolynWDubisch

Sapphyria's Book Promotions presents the 1-Week Virtual Book Tour for Deluge by Mike Dubisch and Carolyn Watson-Dubisch - YA Graphic Novel (December 11-15, 2023)

Sapphyria's review is coming tomorrow!

About Deluge:

About the Book:

12 year old Laura was just a normal girl from Seattle when her mother decided to move to a mysterious town in the midwest. The moment they arrive in their new home hundreds of frogs rain from the sky. Her quirky new neighbor has a house full of knick knacks and odd tiny creatures beckoning from the shadows, and there's a terrible curse on the town that makes every summer storm a life threatening event. Welcome to the town of Deluge.

My Review:

Deluge is a wonderful graphic novel. Laura and her mother move from the West Coast to the Midwest, leaving behind everything Laura has ever known. Upon arrival in Deluge, frogs start raining from the sky, there is talk of rain that burns the citizens, and a curse. Laura discovers other oddities about the town, its inhabitants, and is history. Just as Laura starts to investigate the many mysteries of Deluge, the book ends. 

I was excited to meet Laura and learn about her new neighborhood. The artistry is phenomenal and loved the designs and color palette used to bring this graphic novel to life. The story can be a bit hard to follow if you don't read the text bubbles in the correct order but once you get the hang of it, the story flows. Frogs, acid-like rain, curses, and more fill this fun and quick read. There are a lot of unique features about the book and I can't wait to see what happens in book two. 

I was provided a copy of this book.

My Rating:

Book Details:

Genres: YA Graphic Novel

Page Count: 50

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Meet the Authors:

Mike and Carolyn Dubisch began collaborating artistically at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. They married soon after graduating and began working together. Their first major project was designing rides on the Turn of the Century Carousel that was displayed in Grand Central Station in New York, The L.A. Auto Show in California, Also in Washington D.C., and New Orleans. Their comic book adaptation of the Japanese fable Urishima Taro, initially created for a fundraiser for the tsunami victims in Japan, was licensed by FOX in 2013.

Mike Dubisch is well known for his fantasy art and comics, including art for Star Wars, Dungeons and Dragons and Aliens vs Predator. Carolyn Watson-Dubisch is a multiple award winning author and illustrator of 18 children’s books, working with multiple publishers and authors. Her work has appeared in Highlights for Children Magazine, Hopscotch Magazine and she designed and illustrated a regular feature in Whimsy Magazine for 5 years. Their most ambitious project, the all-ages graphic novel series “The People That Melt in The Rain”, is the product of over 10 years of development.

Social Media Links:

Mike:

Insta

https://www.instagram.com/mikedubisch/

FB

https://www.facebook.com/MikeDubischArt

Tiktok

@dubischsketchbook

Carolyn:

Insta

https://www.instagram.com/artbycwdubisch/

FB

https://www.facebook.com/groups/170675381469

Twitter

https://twitter.com/CarolynWDubisch

Author Page

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Carolyn-Watson-Dubisch/author/B004CS6K4G


The People That Melt in The Rain:
https://www.facebook.com/PeopleThatMeltInTheRain

Read an Exclusive Excerpt from Deluge (The People That Melt in The Rain, Book 1) by Mike Dubisch and Carolyn Watson-Dubisch - YA Graphic Novel @CarolynWDubisch #GraphicNovel

 

Sapphyria's Book Promotions presents the 1-Week Virtual Book Tour for Deluge by Mike Dubisch and Carolyn Watson-Dubisch - YA Graphic Novel (December 11-15, 2023)

About Deluge:

About the Book:

12 year old Laura was just a normal girl from Seattle when her mother decided to move to a mysterious town in the midwest. The moment they arrive in their new home hundreds of frogs rain from the sky. Her quirky new neighbor has a house full of knick knacks and odd tiny creatures beckoning from the shadows, and there's a terrible curse on the town that makes every summer storm a life threatening event. Welcome to the town of Deluge.

Book Details:

Genres: YA Graphic Novel

Page Count: 50

Add to Goodreads: 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202409014-deluge

Purchase from Amazon: 

https://amzn.to/3uNW4dH

Follow the Book Tour:

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Read an Excerpt:

Meet the Authors:

Mike and Carolyn Dubisch began collaborating artistically at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. They married soon after graduating and began working together. Their first major project was designing rides on the Turn of the Century Carousel that was displayed in Grand Central Station in New York, The L.A. Auto Show in California, Also in Washington D.C., and New Orleans. Their comic book adaptation of the Japanese fable Urishima Taro, initially created for a fundraiser for the tsunami victims in Japan, was licensed by FOX in 2013.

Mike Dubisch is well known for his fantasy art and comics, including art for Star Wars, Dungeons and Dragons and Aliens vs Predator. Carolyn Watson-Dubisch is a multiple award winning author and illustrator of 18 children’s books, working with multiple publishers and authors. Her work has appeared in Highlights for Children Magazine, Hopscotch Magazine and she designed and illustrated a regular feature in Whimsy Magazine for 5 years. Their most ambitious project, the all-ages graphic novel series “The People That Melt in The Rain”, is the product of over 10 years of development.

Social Media Links:

Mike:

Insta

https://www.instagram.com/mikedubisch/

FB

https://www.facebook.com/MikeDubischArt

Tiktok

@dubischsketchbook

Carolyn:

Insta

https://www.instagram.com/artbycwdubisch/

FB

https://www.facebook.com/groups/170675381469

Twitter

https://twitter.com/CarolynWDubisch

Author Page

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Carolyn-Watson-Dubisch/author/B004CS6K4G


The People That Melt in The Rain:
https://www.facebook.com/PeopleThatMeltInTheRain

#Review ~ It Hurts Every Time by L.P. Mills - SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Political, Multiverse, Mystery @liampmills10 @MirrorWorldPub #SciFi #Mystery

Mirror World Publishing and Sapphyria's Book Promotions present the 1-week virtual book tour for

It Hurts Every Time by L.P. Mills

About It Hurts Every Time:

“Death is not the end, sir,

No, sir, not the end of the line,

Just remember what I say to you;

It hurts, baby,

It hurts every time.”

Pluto Garcia is a lieutenant in the Community Militia of Morrisette, a post-communist city-state where a miracle drug has advanced enough to allow the dying a second chance at life by launching them into the nearest available universe in which they are still alive.

In his latest incarnation, Pluto is tasked with investigating the death of Krishna Klein, a brilliant but troubled philanthropist who has been found with a bullet in his head following a week-long bender. With the aid of his assigned partner, Esther Dupont, Pluto uncovers a techno-fascistic plot to plunge the flawed Utopia of Morrissette into authoritarian control once and for all.

My Review:

It Hurts Every Time is a exceptionally written scifi novel. I loved the idea of reincarnation in a new universe upon pending death of a character. The pharmaceutical advancement of a drug capable of saving a dying person by launching them into an alternate universe is interesting. The author did a wonderful job plotting this story and fleshing out his multiverse concept. The added mystery and political implications Pluto unravels bring even more excitement to this book.

I enjoyed the author's writing style and creativity. The character development was done well, as was the world-building. I found myself immersed in the story, attempting to solve the murder mystery and reasons behind the assassination. It Hurts Every Time is a great speculative fiction story with great writing, characters, and settings. 

I was provided a copy of this book.

My Rating:

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Release Date:

December 1, 2023

Purchase Links:

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Meet the Author:

LP Mills is an author, game designer, journalist, and beard owner. He currently lives in front of a computer screen in Nottingham, UK, where he feverishly tells stories in an attempt to ignore his day-to-day responsibilities. His dog, Jack Daniels, has yet to compliment him on his writing.

Find L.P. Online:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/liampmills10

Author Website: https://sealightstudios.bigcartel.com/

Publisher Website: http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/

It Hurts Every Time by L.P. Mills - SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Political, Multiverse, Mystery @liampmills10 @MirrorWorldPub #SciFi #Mystery

Mirror World Publishing and Sapphyria's Book Promotions present the 1-week virtual book tour for

It Hurts Every Time by L.P. Mills

About It Hurts Every Time:

“Death is not the end, sir,

No, sir, not the end of the line,

Just remember what I say to you;

It hurts, baby,

It hurts every time.”

Pluto Garcia is a lieutenant in the Community Militia of Morrisette, a post-communist city-state where a miracle drug has advanced enough to allow the dying a second chance at life by launching them into the nearest available universe in which they are still alive.

In his latest incarnation, Pluto is tasked with investigating the death of Krishna Klein, a brilliant but troubled philanthropist who has been found with a bullet in his head following a week-long bender. With the aid of his assigned partner, Esther Dupont, Pluto uncovers a techno-fascistic plot to plunge the flawed Utopia of Morrissette into authoritarian control once and for all.

Follow the Book Tour:

https://saphsbookpromotions.blogspot.com/2023/11/book-tour-schedule-it-hurts-every-time.html

Release Date:

December 1, 2023

Purchase Links:

Paperback: https://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/product/it-hurts-every-time-by-l-p-mills-paperback-/107?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

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Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZUeghc

Meet the Author:

LP Mills is an author, game designer, journalist, and beard owner. He currently lives in front of a computer screen in Nottingham, UK, where he feverishly tells stories in an attempt to ignore his day-to-day responsibilities. His dog, Jack Daniels, has yet to compliment him on his writing.

Find L.P. Online:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/liampmills10

Author Website: https://sealightstudios.bigcartel.com/

Publisher Website: http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/

#Review ~ Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask by Tim Collins ~ A Puzzle Adventure #MiddleGrade ~ Illustrated by John Bigwood

Book Details:

Publisher: ‎ Buster Books (May 1, 2023)
Paperback: ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 1780557515
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1780557519
Reading age: ‎ 7 - 9 years
Grade level: ‎ 2 - 4
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Goodreads

About the Book:

Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr. Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.

This time, the pair are visiting the tombs of the ancient feline kings in Egypt when they discover that a precious mask has been stolen. They have to interview tourists from around the world – including a cowardly lion, a spoiled hippo and two secretive pandas – to discover who is guilty. But the mystery is not as straightforward as it first seems.

It will take the pair on a thrilling adventure deep inside the Egyptian tombs and require all of Bones and Catson’s skills to solve the crime. The second book in Buster’s brand-new Sherlock Bones fiction series features puzzles – including search games, logical conundrums and shadow matches – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot.

My Review:

Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Mask is the second book in the Sherlock Bones Puzzle Quest series. Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick, Jane Catson, are visiting the Egyptian Pyramids when a valuable mask is stolen. Filled with puzzles and games, this book is a delight for all ages, but is specifically for middle grade readers.

I love the spin on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Loves of anything Sherlock Holmes will find this series fun, full of adventure, and entertaining.

I was provided a copy of this book.

My Rating:

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#Review ~ Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels by Tim Collins ~ A Puzzle Adventure #MiddleGrade ~ Illustrated by John Bigwood

 

Book Details:

Publisher: ‎ Buster Books (February 7, 2023)
Paperback: ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 1780557507
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1780557502
Reading age: ‎ 7 - 9 years
Grade level: ‎ 2 - 3
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Goodreads

About the Book:

When the crown jewels go missing from Buckingham Kennel, it’s up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson to solve the crime.

My Review:

Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels is the first book in the Sherlock Bones Puzzle Quest series. Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick, Jane Catson, are called to Buckingham Palace to solve the case of the missing Crown Jewels. Filled with puzzles and games, this book is a delight for all ages, but is specifically for middle grade readers.

I love the spin on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Loves of anything Sherlock Holmes will find this series fun, full of adventure, and entertaining.

I was provided a copy of this book.

My Rating:

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#Review ~ Claus and Effect by Piper Rayne ~ @PiperRayneRocks #HolidayRomance #Romance @valentine_pr_

Claus and Effect by Piper Rayne is now live!

Two strangers who couldn’t be more opposite find themselves on an unexpected cross-country road trip days before Christmas where whatever can go wrong, does.

He’s an Army Ranger.

She’s a baker.

He’s organized and rigid.

She’s messy and carefree.

He doesn’t do relationships.

She’s following her heart.

His family chat blows up his phone.

She just buried her last living relative.

The holiday season doesn’t seem so jolly as they venture from one mode of transportation to the next. But, they have to become friends and rely on each other if they’re going to survive all the obstacles thrown their way.

As the miles grow shorter, vulnerabilities are shared, and by the time they reach their destination, neither one of them is sure what they really want for Christmas anymore.

My Review:

Military and down-on-her-luck collide during a trip across the country.

Claus and Effect takes the reader on a wild ride across the country involving two strangers on a plane, in a car, and via train. Tessa is chasing love across the country and Tre is going home after being on active duty. Enter one disaster after another as both try to go from the east coast to the west coast. Forced together due to several unfortunate events, this couple of opposites find themselves traveling together to get to their destinations before Christmas.

This book is a stand-alone novel but ties back to Single and Ready to Jingle. We get to see the two main characters from SaRtJ, one of whom just happens to be Tessa’s bestie, but the interaction is light.

I love the opposites attract trope. Tessa and Tre were clearly not right for each other upon first meeting. Everything about them screamed oil and water. However, that’s the beauty of this story. Tessa and Tre were in a forced proximity scenario, without a lot of input from people they knew (which we all know can be good sometimes, but also causes a lot of problems), allowing them to really open up to one another (eventually). When they are forced to share modes of transportation, they find they are more compatible than they first though.

Tessa and Tre are fun to get to know. Coming from different familiar structures, I wasn’t sure how things would pan out, but the authors did a wonderful job creating, developing, and drawing them out. While the timespan of the story is short, they both grow and develop throughout the pages, and I love seeing them together. The chemistry between them is off the charts.

My Rating:

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Audio Narrated by: Lee Samuels & Brooke Bloomingdale

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Meet Piper Rayne:

Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write "heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle" about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they're married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they're both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

Connect with Piper Rayne:

Website: www.PiperRayne.com

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