Release blitz and Review for An Heir of Blood and Power - Billionaire Sanctuary:The Heir #2

 An Heir of Blood and Power

Billionaire Sanctuary: The Heir #2

If you haven't read book 1 yet, click here: 

READ MY REVIEW:

https://katsindiebookblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/review-release-billionaire-sanctuary.html (only Amazon will have book 1 now  -  https://amzn.to/47UpXu7

And start reading, but click below if you read on anything other than Amazon, as it will leave the other platforms on the 27th (2 days on all platforms)

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Nicolai Romanov is one of the world’s most eligible billionaires, tall, royal, hot, and ripped, and he just drunk-married a commoner off the streets of Las Vegas.

And the worst part is, he’s falling in love with her.

But surely there’s no way Lexi Byrne, a recently jilted bride from Nowhere, Nebraska, can fit into Nicolai’s dazzling, jet-set, royal billionaire world.

Not at a huge Vegas nightclub party with more royal titles than a historical romance novel.

Not among his tall, gorgeous, eerily beautiful friends who look like they stepped out of a romantasy series.

Not when her ex-fiancé of course stumbles across them in the casino.

And definitely not when a Russian mafia boss begins hunting them down, angry that Lexi stole the rich prince he wanted to marry to his bratva princess daughter.

Because with Nicolai’s royal blood and his bratva’s power, Demyan Volkov could rule the world.

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REVIEW 

Oh wow we've ramped up the slow burn ❤️‍🔥 to what I normally expect of Blair's books, and I've sat and read this book in one sitting. 

I haven't read a book yet that this authors written, that hasn't been at the top of my book favorites, and that includes reading about GOLF ⛳ 😅, yes I was totally hooked on that book too.

The Billionaire Sanctuary series is set to be in the top 10 of Alpha/Royal series in my library (check out her other completed series here to get addicted to her books, and you will I assure you 😁)

This series starts as a Slooow burn, super-hot chemistry.

If you love:

• Royal shenanigans

• Insta-MARRIED

• Hot, tall, ripped MMCs who behave like adults

• FMCs you can relate to who are not TSTL

• Long, interconnected series with more Easter eggs on every reread

You’ll LOVE Blair Babylon’s newest series: The Heir!

Now into the review of book 2.

So as I said, the ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥ramps up in this book, but we also get to meet more of Nico's inner circle, Lexi has her job cut out for her, when she is plunged into the world of the Uber Rich and Royalty elite.

The story is fast paced and you are swept up into the storyline. 

There is a hint of what's to come as you end this book, and I'm sure that the danger and suspense will ramp up in book 3.

The Vacation Mix-up by KM Golland Release blitz and Review

 ⭐️ The Vacation Mix-up is Live⭐️

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Frenemies to Lovers √

Forced proximity √

Slow burn √

Spice √

Divorcee √

Grumpy/Sunshine √

Book one in a series of interconnected standalone rom-coms √

Blurb

One cabin.

Two strangers with the same name.

A vacation mix-up from hell. 

 

Riley Wilson is a workaholic in Manhattan. She’s never been on vacation, much less taken a sick day. When her terminally ill mother hands her a cruise ticket with the disclaimer: “See the world, fall in love, and sprinkle my ashes at sea, please,” Riley must set sail. 

But what she doesn’t know is her cabin has been double-booked. 

 

Riley Wilson is in the middle of a messy divorce. He’s miserable, angry, and stuck in a rut he can’t seem to get out of. When his fed-up sister urges him to go on a cruise to enjoy a bachelor lifestyle, he agrees to set sail.

But what he doesn’t expect is to find a woman in his cabin, claiming it’s hers. 

 

Both Rileys reluctantly agree to share accommodations, but sharing isn’t easy when you're hiding your mother’s urn, your grief, and your underwear from your moody, nosey roommate. 

 

Can they rock the boat with new love and heal their broken hearts?

Review 

The Vacation Mix-Up by K.M. Golland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K M Golland is back with a hit 🎯 😁🤩😍.


Ms Golland has a gift for writing emotional stories that have humour, steamy scenes that are part of the story, not just inserted because it is expected, with a hint of life's ups and Downs.

The scenario for this story... One cabin on a cruise but double booked by two Riley Wilson's. Could it happen? I'm not sure, but it's definitely a great idea for a romcom 😁.
I loved how Ms Golland had both characters, upset but determined not to lose the 'good cabin' and smart enough to ensure some upgrades for the inconvenience.

The story starts out with both of the Riley's being annoyed and wary of their cabin buddy, but with Ms Gollands words, the story unfolds into a book I didn't want to put down.
There are some seriously hilarious situations, a look into the joys and downfalls of cruising life and dining companions.

This book moved me to tears of joy and also sadness, the shared moments of grief, truly hitting home.

(When my mum died in 2022, and it hits you at some unexpected times, I really felt connected to Riles as she said goodbye to her mother 😭)

Now into the happy tears, and the rolling in laughter tears were more prevalent, so I spent long into the night trying to not to wake up my sleeping hubby with my sides splitting in laughter.

I was not ready to end this book, I was sad I had to leave these two, but can't wait to see what Ms Gollands got in store for us in book 2 😁.

This books totally worth 5 out of 5 stars ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ 🤩

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Review - Jasper Creek series: Joy’s Homecoming by Caitlyn O'Leary

 This is a rewrite of Until Joy. 

If you have already read that book based in Aurora Roses world, the changes to place it into the Jasper Creek, still had me turning the pages to find out what happened next.

If you haven't read the previous version, you have a treat in store, grab your copy now here: 

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 My Review 

Joy’s Homecoming by Caitlyn O'Leary
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

l love Caitlyn O'Leary's combination of Alpha males, SEALs and her Small Town romance world's. and when she had to rewrite Until Joy, and moved it into the Jasper Creek series (it did reference Jasper Creek, melding a combination of both in the original)
so although I knew some of this story, I jumped straight in to see what the difference would be with it set just in Jasper Creek.

the rewrite still has Joy in London, and she didn't have a great time in London, she came home and tried to forget, and she didn't tell anyone in her family but Little Grandma knew something was wrong and being home with her parents wasn't fixing it, so she helps her find a job (Vet Tech) and Joy moves in with Miss Laverne. which is where Joy first meets Graham Wallace — Ex Navy SEAL, who's also dealing with trauma from his last SEAL operation.

Graham senses that Joy is nervous and hiding something from her past, and so he goes slow, and it's definitely a slow burn romance, but I liked how he courted Joy 😊 💞.
Joy gradually starts to open up with her work colleagues And even has the courage to get on stage and sing...
unfortunately this event triggers someone in the audience watching.
The suspense and intrigue kicks up a notch when Joy receives unwanted flowers...
Then Joy tells Graham about what really happened in London.

l liked the way Caitlyn structures this part of the story, bringing in previous characters from the series who work with Graham at Onyx Security.

Joy was a smart and courageous woman, who with the help of family and friends, not only learn to put the past behind her, but when in the face of danger, use her wits to save herself.

I'm not going to say much more, but I love how she didn't play the damsel in distress, she was quite adept at helping herself when the need arose.

I enjoyed this story, the rewrite still kept me entertained and is a good addition to compliment the Jasper Creek series

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REVIEW: Brave Enough by Nicole Craig

Brave Enough by Nicole Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 5 in this series, I'm really enjoying this world of secret heros who work behind the scenes and official laws, to try and bring down the evil group who have been around for centuries, Tribe with the help of Mythos are finally understanding how insidious they are, and how ingrained in normal society they have become.

Mouse:
She may not know who she is or how she got where she is now, but she knows that the man guarding her will do so with his life. The bigger question: why does she feel like she needs protection?

Midas:
Studious child, man of the house, responsible brother, thief, computer genius. Why not add bodyguard to his list of roles? He’s had so many over the years, he’s completely lost track of who he is anymore.

Two lost souls brought together by Fate.
It’s instant attraction for Mouse and Midas—an attraction they’re afraid to give in to. When her memories begin returning, the truth of who she is could be the end of much more than just their relationship.

Okay... That is as much as I want to discuss on the plot, enjoy finding out the story as I did (I hate revies that basically tells the book!).
Now to how I feel about the characters and the overall book:
Pacing is fast and keeps you turning the pages to see what will happen next.

I really loved the introduction of the side characters that arrive with Mouse 😁... Oh I look forward to hearing more about them in the future books.

The relationship that slowly emerges between Midas and Mouse, was written really well, it felt believable and relevant to the situation.

Lastly this book deals with a lot of things that may cause some triggering as it deals with extensive past abuse, violence, and sexual situations. So this book is for mature readers.

I can't wait for the next book 😄

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 Blurb 

It’s difficult to be brave when you’ve been running scared your whole life.

She’s woken up with no idea who she is.

She may not know who she is or how she got here, but she knows that the man guarding her will do so with his life. The bigger question: why does she feel like she needs protection?

It’s always been easier to be what others expect him to be.

Studious child, man of the house, responsible brother, thief, computer genius. Why not add bodyguard to his list of roles? He’s had so many over the years, he’s completely lost track of who the “real” Midas is anymore.

Two lost souls brought together by Fate.

It’s instant attraction for Mouse and Midas—an attraction they’re afraid to give in to. When her memories begin returning, the truth of who she is could be the end of much more than just their relationship.

Trigger warning for extensive past abuse, violence, and sexual situations. This book is for mature readers.

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Author info 

Nicole Craig

About the author

Nicole Craig writes action-packed, steamy romance with alpha male characters who will do anything to protect their women and strong female main characters who keep them honest while accepting them, flaws and all. If you love deeply developed characters, well-built worlds, and stories filled with banter, suspense, found family, intensity, spice, and more, you’re in the right place. Come visit her fictional worlds where happily ever after often comes to the characters in unexpected ways, and where she is always painting romantic suspense pretty!

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Home Front: A Navy SEAL Small Town Romance by Cat Johnson :

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Defending Home by Caitlyn O'Leary 

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REVIEW 

Defending Home by Caitlyn O'Leary
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

let me say first of all, I love Blessing and all her 'woo woo' this character is so mysterious and interesting!

Nolan O’Rourke's family are his teammates, they had never let him down.
He doesn't talk much about his past, His childhood was hell, then Nolan finds out that his mother, the woman who had made his childhood a nightmare, had died giving birth to his baby sister, he has to go back to Jasper Creek, the hell hole he grew up in, to meet the woman currently looking after his sister.

Mary Smith is on the run, from a family most people would report to social services, she's been hiding and moving with the help of her brother. But even after five states and three names she's still on the run from a the abusive narcissist her daddy says she belongs too. She needs to run again, but the promise she made to her friend (Nolan's mum) means she needs to find Nolan and get him to take his sister.

When Nolan finally turns up, it's not long before he's smitten by both of them.

Mary has learned not to trust men, but something about Nolan has her wanting to stick around and explore the feelings he is making her feel.

Nolan has a protective streak a mile wide and he's soon organizing his teammates to help Mary stay safe.

Nolan's past also rears its head, so they end up with a few hairy moments, and It's touch and go for a while to whether the pair will manage to overcome all the obstacles in their way, but...they do finally get their HEA, which I really wanted for them both.

I was very happy with what happens to the 'bad guys' - hehe - they got exactly what they deserved. I got quite bloodthirsty tbh. I guess I was channelling my mama bear emotions towards Mary.

I do love reading Caitlyn O'Leary's SEAL series. And I want to read more about Blessing.

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THE INTERVIEW BY LESLEY JONES: Release blitz and Review

 

Title: The Interview

Series: Carnage #6

Author: Lesley Jones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Rock Star Romance/Love Later in Life

Found Family/Secrets & Lies/Plot Twists

Release Date: October 16, 2025

BLURB

HAVE YOU RECOVERED ENOUGH FROM THE TRAUMA OF BOOK ONE, THE STORY OF US?

Because The Highly Anticipated Book 6 In The New York Times Best Selling Carnage Series Is Finally Here!

Brace yourself for some unexpected, emotional, and heartfelt revelations, as cameras follow the fiercely private Georgia McCarthy King.

For years, Georgia has shied away from the spotlight, carefully guarding her personal life.

So why has she finally agreed to a no holds barred interview and documentary that will reveal intimate details about her and her family, including her notorious brother and former Carnage band member, Marley Layton?

As the world eagerly awaits the release of the highly anticipated movie, Carnage: A Band. A Life, Georgia's change of heart raises questions and stirs up curiosity.

Secrets and past trauma are soon laid bare as Lesley Jones delivers another raw, gritty and emotional read.

The tea is about to be spilled and if you're a fan of The Emotionally Charged Carnage Series, you will want to be there for every drop!

Books 1-5 In The Carnage Series Should Be Read First.

Please Refer To The Authors Website For Triggers.

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REVIEW 

Gosh I have always been Team Cam, but in this book I'm his No 1 fan and will always be...

He is such a totally Alpha male, does what needs to be done to keep Georgia safe, I was high fiving him when he revealed something about Rocco and Whorely. (oh fist pumps and a 'Yes!' were exuberant... I am definitely with Georgia on her  opinion of them)

I felt so sorry for Cam at times, but so happy for Georgia having such a supportive husband.

That's not to say I didn't love Sean, but he was a boy, he didn't get to grow to be a man, who knows where fate would have taken him... And that is the treasure of this series, the believability of the characters and their struggles, hopes and dreams. 

I don't want to go into detail too much, as this series should be read without much prior notice, to experience the full 'CARNAGE EFFECT '

One thing that I think Lesley Jones did fantastically were the'dreamscape' scenes, oh boy they were so emotional. 

Lesley Jones has hit one into the Park, this book is amazing, I literally stayed up through the night reading.

I was reading the scene of the family discussing the first day of filming and the certain topics discussed were explained more and it felt like I was sat there too, I'd have been drinking the bourbon though , I don't think wine would have been strong enough for the event's revealed. but wow, what an emotionally powerful scene... I went to bed just after that chapter finished, my heart and head full of emotions. 

this is what Lesley's writing does to me, it consumes, it's intense... 

The ending, well let's say that there's more Layton tea to be spilled with Paige's book.

I've once again been 'carnaged' by this series, and it still is my NO 1 UGLY CRY SERIES 😭 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💥💔❤️‍🔥

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AUTHOR BIO

Lesley Jones is a NYT's best selling, and internationally acclaimed author known for her emotionally charged novels featuring gritty, down-to-earth characters navigating angsty, raw and emotional plot lines.

Born and raised in Essex, England, Lesley and her family relocated to Australia in 2006.

Her writing career launched in 2013 with her debut novel, Saviour - Since rewritten and republished as Saving Ren - And quickly gained a loyal following for her unique ability to pivot from hot and steamy romance to emotionally charged, ugly cry scenes, often followed by laugh-out-loud moments, all within the span of a few sentences.

Her third novel The Story of Us, book 1 in her New York Times best selling Carnage Series, became her breakout success, hitting multiple bestseller lists and winning several awards, including the distinctive title of Best Ugly Cry.

For Lesley, the most rewarding part of her job is connecting with her readers, whether that be sharing personal stories about her hectic family life in her reader group, or in person at signing events around the world.

When not writing, Lesley is a self-confessed lover of reality TV, long walks, travelling and dining out.

When doing none of these, she enjoys a full bodied red, or a large G&T, preferably while wearing pyjamas and no bra unless absolutely necessary.

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TEASER REVEAL! The Interview by Lesley Jones releases October 16!

HAVE YOU RECOVERED ENOUGH FROM THE TRAUMA OF BOOK ONE, THE STORY OF US?

Because The Highly Anticipated Book 6 In The New York Times Best Selling Carnage Series Is Finally Here!

Pre-order today!
 

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Brace yourself for some unexpected, emotional, and heartfelt revelations, as cameras follow the fiercely private Georgia McCarthy King.

For years, Georgia has shied away from the spotlight, carefully guarding her personal life.

So why has she finally agreed to a no holds barred interview and documentary that will reveal intimate details about her and her family, including her notorious brother and former Carnage band member, Marley Layton? 

As the world eagerly awaits the release of the highly anticipated movie, Carnage: A Band. A Life, Georgia's change of heart raises questions and stirs up curiosity.

Secrets and past trauma are soon laid bare as Lesley Jones delivers another raw, gritty and emotional read.

The tea is about to be spilled and if you're a fan of The Emotionally Charged Carnage Series, you will want to be there for every drop!

Books 1-5 In The Carnage Series Should Be Read First.

Please Refer To The Authors Website For Triggers.
 
Start The Carnage Series today!

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#7 The Definition of Insanity 

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