Jenni's Review: Broken Protocols by Dale Mayer @DaleMayer ‏

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Dani’s been through a year of hell… 

Just as it’s getting better, she’s tossed forward through time with her orange Persian cat, Charmin Marvin, clutched in her arms. They’re dropped into a few centuries into the future. There’s nothing she can do to stop it, and it’s impossible to go back. 

And then it gets worse… 

A year of government regulation is easing, and Levi Blackburn is feeling back in control. If he can keep his reckless brother in check, everything will be perfect. But while he’s been protecting Milo from the government, Milo’s been busy working on a present for him… 

The present is Dani, only she comes with a snarky cat who suddenly starts talking…and doesn’t know when to shut up. 

In an age where breaking protocols have severe consequences, things go wrong, putting them all in danger…

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Broken Protocols by Dale Mayer
Jenni's rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am giving this review on behalf of Kats Book Promotions/ Katsindiebookblog. This was quite an interesting read, I’m not too big on sci-fi but this had its good moments with humor and romance. Dani and her cat Charmin Marvin, a very interesting name for a cat. But wait for it….. The kitty talks! So you have a talking kitty, a trip to the future, and a look-alike of a crappy ex-boyfriend. There is also a sexy Levi, who I believe is a perfect match for Dani.
I’m hoping that this will continue in a series, as I have many questions that were left unanswered. All in all, though, it was a great quick read. A great work in progress for a HEA. If you want to step out of your normal typical read of paranormals, romances, and mysteries, this will be a great read for you. I know I enjoyed it myself as well of stepping out of my norm reads.


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The Taste of Her Words by Candace Knoebel Review

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 Andrea was my first taste of love. 

She was there throughout my childhood and into adulthood. Her words were a secret I wasn’t supposed to know. Truths and pain bled onto papers that shredded my innocence and carved a hole in my heart only she could fill. 

Her words were my first kiss. They were the uneven breaths I took when I saw her, and my hands between her thighs inside the dreams she haunted. She was my best friend’s older sister and, even though she didn’t know it yet, she was the pen that would ink our destiny into the stars. 

Dean tempted me to cross a line I never thought I would. 

It had been so long since someone looked at me the way he did. Five years since his starry gaze caressed my words and I ran from a kiss I couldn’t shake. He was everything I should stay away from, but how could I resist the beautifully broken man whose touch stoked a fire within my soul? 

Dean was the missing words to my fairy tale. The parchment I could safely put my most intimate thoughts to. But when secrets from the past catch up with us, how could our perfectly plotted ending survive? 

*** This is a full-length, stand-alone novel that touches on the topic of domestic abuse. Suitable for ages 18+ ***

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The Taste of Her Words by Candace Knoebel
Jenni's rating: 5 of 5 stars

***I voluntarily reviewed this book for Katsindiebookblog, and I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book.*** Holy S**T! This is right up there with some of my best reads so far this year! I’m not sure what I expected after reading the synopsis, but I never expected this! The author’s words are magical and so life like. You are easily thrown into the world with each word.
Andy lives the world of single mothers. It’s a very hard world to live in, especially if you have personally done so. Having a controlling ex does not help matters at all. Dreams get put on hold, everything must be put aside so your priorities gets taken care of.
Dean has lived in the proverbial shadows for years. A passionate kiss was shared years ago, however, age and friendships are blocking all paths. However, when you just can’t take it anymore, you are pushed to fight for what is rightfully yours. That is what Dean sets off to do.
Each character has their own issues to work with, would it be easier to work on them apart, or could it help with fighting them together? When love and a child are involved, it changes everything. How you think and how you act. Can these 2 fight their issues and demons and be what they both want? A loving relationship and family? Or will their demons and issues stand between them and they will go to live the life neither of them truly want?
This was a very well written book, great descriptions, and a feeling of being in the story yourself. You can definitely feel what the characters are feeling at each moment. I highly recommend this book. This is a unique story with much inside to tell. Don’t hesitate to One-Click this!


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Fighting Back by Rebecca Barber Release Blitz @givemebooksblog and @RebeccaBarber7

Title: Fighting Back
Series: Meet the McIntyres #3

Author: Rebecca Barber

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: May 5, 2018

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Holly

Growing up, I was treated like a Princess.

But everyone knows, to get your happily ever after, you have to fight for the fairy-tale.

And I’d certainly endured more than my fair share of fights.

Relentlessly bullied at boarding school, my brothers brought me home to help me heal.

But I was scarred by the secrets I harboured, both inside and out.

Being home though, means risking everyone finding out my ugly truth.

And I can’t let that happen.

Jack

My family's a mess.

It's probably why I spend more nights asleep in my ute, than I do in my own bed.

I don't have the time or the energy to deal with anything more.

One day at a time is all I can handle right now.

Yet when I see her, the broken girl sitting alone in the dirt, I can't simply drive past.

Before I know what's happening my life's tangled with my tortured, beautiful neighbour.

And there's nowhere else I'd rather be.

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Fighting Back by Rebecca Barber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

**I voluntarily reviewed this book for Katsindiebookblog, and I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book.** This is such a great book that shows a lot of what society is going through these days. Holly is home from boarding school, and no one really knows why, other than something terrible had happened to her. Her family and brothers are trying to give her the space and time she needs, but is there really a time frame on that? Being pushed back into school, she runs into a boy named Jack. Jack seems like a great guy, however he seems like the catch for all the other girls in the school. What most people don't know, Jack is going through his own personal issues.

Two lost souls seem to collide together, possibly mending each other's hearts.

This story was greatly written. Expect a few tears here and there. I highly recommend this book.

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I’m just me. A clumsy, introverted, bubble bath loving, chocoholic who would rather read a book than go shopping. And god forbid if you try and make me shoe shop!

I’m one of four kids to school teacher parents. A wife to a football obsessed husband. Mother to a fur-baby who isn’t aware of how big he is. Aunt to the most crazy/adorable little girls. And sister to two very determined sisters and one easy going brother.

I live in Canberra Australia and work too many hours a day at my day job.

I’m a book whore who can easily (and happily) read a book from start to finish in a day and when I do have spare time, you’ll find me in the writing cave.

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Title: Blood & Secrets: 1
Series: The Calvetti Crime Family #1

Author: Rose Harper

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: May 1, 2018

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I'm dangerous. Calculated. Bloodthirsty.

The perfect motherfucking trifecta of crazy.

The name's Mateo Calvetti, and Brooklyn belongs to me.

My reach knows no bounds, and I always get what I want.

Including the little gem currently twisting my insides.

She's been promised to me since birth.

Nothing anyone says will change that.

She will be mine, whether she wants it or not.

I'm going to own her. Consume her. Fuck, I may even keep her.

Yet, something comes to light I never expected in my wildest dreams.

Blood, secrets, and lies all fall around my feet.

Carina Ricci isn’t what she claims to be.

It appears she’s just as fucked up as me.

Come on, baby, let’s make them scream.

Let’s show them what happens when you anger a King and his Queen.

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Blood and Secrets by Rose Harper

Jenni's rating: 4 of 5 stars

**I voluntarily reviewed this book for Katsindiebookblog, and I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book.** I love me a good mafia book, and this one did not disappoint. I'm highly looking forward to the next one that comes out. You get left with a huge twist at the end of this book.

Mateo is set to wed Carina, a contract that was put in place years ago, something to bond the families together. Even though they haven't married, Mateo is still going to protect what is meant to be his, so when Carina suffers with some injuries, he does what he can to help her. There is some instant chemistry in play, but it's more of a love hate relationship.

This book was written well, a few surprises, especially at the end. If you love some hot, sexy mafia men, I would most definitely recommend this book!

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Rose Harper is a mother of two, avid coffee drinker, and thrives on bringing tantalizing, downright shiver inducing books for her readers to devour. She’s a lover of dark, sizzling passion, and mystery filled stories with twists and turns you never see coming, yet leave you wanting more.

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Anonymous by L.P. Dover #RomanticeSuspense #ReleaseBlitz @LPDover @givemebooksblog

Title: Anonymous

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Author: L.P. Dover

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: April 23, 2018

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Every person has a story to tell. Some may be sweet with a happily ever after, but there are others that end in tragedy. Mine has yet to be finished. My name is Elizabeth Kingston and this is where my story begins.

I never thought my life could be so perfect. I have an amazing job owning my own bakery, and a wonderful husband who I love and who loves me back. Never once did I have to worry about anything, at least, not until the texts started coming in. They always begin the same way … numbers that spell my nickname when read upside down.

31773

It’s someone from my past, only they won’t to tell me who they are, but that by talking to them, I’ll figure it out. It’s a game I refuse to play. Unfortunately, I’m left with no choice when things begin to take a dangerous turn. His name is Anonymous and there’s only one thing he wants … ME.

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Anonymous by L.P. Dover

Jenni's rating: 5 of 5 stars

**I voluntarily reviewed this book for Katsindiebookblog, and I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book.** WoW! This was such a great, suspenseful book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. The only downfall, I read it too quick, I just couldn't put it down!

Elizabeth and Jake are a happily married couple, nothing but time ahead of them. Both working on great careers. Jake, a retired MMA fighter turned architect, while Elizabeth loving her bakery. Out of nowhere, Elizabeth starts getting text, thinking it may be an old friend from the past trying to reconnect, it quickly turns sour. Threats among others things are starting to happen, which makes them start putting 2 and 2 together. Their best friend Owen, who's an undercover agent, pulls all his resources to help out his dear friends. However, will it be enough? Are their lives safe once they get someone into custody? Or are they looking at a wrong angle? If you love suspenseful, who done it books, I highly recommend this. The story is excellent as well as the writing!

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It’s closing time and Vikki and I are busy cleaning, so we can get home. My phone beeps with an incoming text and I look down at it and growl. “You can’t be serious.” Staring back at me isn’t a text from Jake, but from Anonymous. Even though I deleted and blocked the number ninety days ago, I still recognize it.

Vikki moves closer, her eyes wide. “What’s going on?”

I show her the text.

Anonymous: 31773?

Brows furrowed, she sits back. “What does that mean?” I turn my phone upside down, so she can see that the number spells out my name. Her eyes widen. “Wow, that’s cool you can type your name with numbers.”

“But not so cool when I don’t know who the person is,” I counter. “About three months ago, I got texts from this exact same person. Whoever it is likes to play games. I’m sick of it and I want them to leave me alone.” Taking a deep breath, I type out a reply.

Me: WHO IS THIS?

Anonymous: Why all the yelling?

I roll my eyes. This is just ridiculous.

Me: I like using all caps.

Anonymous: Don’t stop on my account. So, what have you been up to? Been a while since we talked.

Me: Yeah, it’s because I blocked the number.

Anonymous: Why?

Me: BECAUSE I DON’T KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!!!!!

“What is he saying?” Vikki asks. I show her the texts and her eyes widen. “So, you haven’t talked to him since you blocked the number?”

I think back to when I blocked it and if my calculations are correct, the ninety days was up yesterday. “No, but he has perfect timing. My ninety days ran up yesterday. I might need to run to the cell store and see if they can block it permanently.”

My phone beeps again and a sharp pain settles in my gut. I just want whoever it is to leave me alone.

Anonymous: That hurts. You’ve always been friendly toward me.

Me: Obviously not friendly enough, if you can’t tell me who you are. It’s weird and it makes me uncomfortable. You need to leave me the hell alone. Don’t text, call, or try to contact me in any way. I’m happily married, and I want it to stay that way. GOODBYE!

Heart racing, I log into my cell phone account and before I can block the number, another text comes through.

Anonymous: Sorry 31773 but that’s not going to happen.

The blood in my veins runs cold. Hands shaking, I block his number and my phone drops onto the table. Vikki picks it up and reads the final text, her face growing pale.

“I don’t think this person’s going away."

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she began her literary journey she worked in periodontics, enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.

She loves to write, but she also loves to play golf, go on mountain hikes and white water rafting, and has a passion for singing. Her two youngest fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime, usually Christmas carols.

Dover has written countless novels, including her Forever Fae series, the Second Chances series, the Gloves Off series, the Armed & Dangerous series, the Royal Shifters series, the Society X series, the Circle of Justice series, and her standalone novels It Must’ve Been the Mistletoe and Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read and write is romantic suspense, but if she got to choose a setting in which to live, it would be with her faeries in the Land of the Fae.

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Release Blitz for Worth Every Risk by Terri E. Laine & A.M. Hargrove @givemebooksblog @TerriLaineBooks and @amhargrove1

Title: Worth Every Risk
A Wilde Players Series Standalone Spin-off Novel

Authors: Terri E. Laine & A.M. Hargrove

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: March 29, 2018

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USA Today Bestselling authors, Terri E. Laine and A.M. Hargrove are bringing a new sexy standalone contemporary romance novel, Worth Every Risk.

Andi

He was my best friend since we were little.

Even though he was off limits, as we grew up, he became my forever, my everything.

But I couldn’t let my selfish dreams hold him back. 

They say that if you love someone, you should let them go. 

I did. 

He became the world’s greatest soccer player.

Money.

Fame.

Beautiful women. 

He had it all. 

One thing I never expected was for him to walk back into my life again. 

Chase

She was perfect for me in every way. 

Once we kissed that first time, there was no turning back. 

But I made a mistake by letting her go. 

My need for her has only grown.

After three long years, I’ve decided to get her back.

Only I’m too late.

Someone has taken my place. 

I don’t know if I still love her or if I should hate her.

One thing is certain. 

She is and always has been mine.

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Worth Every Risk by Terri E. Laine
Jenni's rating: 5 of 5 stars

**I voluntarily reviewed this book for Katsindiebookblog, and I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book.** This is definitely one of the greatest reads I’ve read so far this year. So many emotions get pulled from you as you are reading this. My only warning.. Make sure you set plenty of time away from everything so you can read this, you will find it almost impossible to put the book down as soon as you start reading it. I’ve read previous work from this author, and she does not disappoint one bit!
Andi and Chase have known each other for many years growing up, but it seems that their feelings for friendship are wanting to escalate further. However, with Chase being Andi’s brother’s best friend, you have to follow guy code and leave his sister alone. Is it possible to hold onto such feelings and not doing anything with them?
Andi wants nothing more than to make sure Chase follows his dream of being a great soccer player. While bundling up her feelings for her friend, she lets him leave. She continues on with her life, till one day, 3 years later, Chase comes waltzing back in. Can old feelings come back from the past or have they been separated too long? Have their lives changed too much for them to have a possible future together?
This is a really hard review to do, without giving so much away. So many unexpected things happen as you are reading this story. I was on a constant high reading this, afraid to put it down not wanting to miss the next thing that happens. If you want a constant rollercoaster ride of adventure and emotions, don’t pass up your opportunity to grab this book!


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Terri E. Laine, USA Today bestselling author, left a lucrative career as a CPA to pursue her love for writing. Outside of her roles as a wife and mother of three, she’s always been a dreamer and as such became an avid reader at a young age.

Many years later, she got a crazy idea to write a novel and set out to try to publish it. With over a dozen titles published under various pen names, the rest is history. Her journey has been a blessing, and a dream realized. She looks forward to many more memories to come.

You can find more about her books at www.terrielaine.com.

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One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, USA Today bestselling author, A. M. Hargrove, realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn't do something soon, it would be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life. So she made a quick decision to quit her job and reinvented herself as a Naughty and Nice Romance Author.

Reader, Writer, #WalterThePuppy Owner, Dark Chocolate Lover, Ice Cream Worshipper, Vodka Aficionado, Coffee Drinker, she believes coffee and ice cream should be added as part of the USDA food groups. Find out more at www.amhargrove.com

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Release Blitz Review: Bashful By Lo Brynolf @givemebooksblog #Bashful #Review #RomCom #NewAdult

Title: Bashful
Author: Lo Brynolf

Genre: New Adult Romantic Comedy

Release Date: March 29, 2018

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Callie Miller loves drama. As a theatre major, that’s a given.

It’s hard to date in the theatre department when all the guys are either taken or gay—like her best friend and longtime crush.

When Callie becomes the lead in the biggest production of the year, she realizes she has no time for love.

Until Sebastian “Bash” Moore reenters her life, stage left.

He left everything behind three years ago to chase his dreams. But his heart remained at home, tied to memories of a tiny blonde with a flair for the dramatics—on and off the stage.

Bash is determined to become her leading man, and he will do anything to get out of the friend-zone and win her love. Only, it might not be so easy.

Callie Miller might love drama, but she’s out to protect her heart…

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Bashful by Lo Brynolf

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

**I voluntarily reviewed this book for Katsindiebookblog, and I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book.** I just absolutely enjoyed reading this book. It was cute, funny, and mixed with a little bit of drama. You definitely get a feel for how the characters feel. The writing is excellent, especially for a debut author. I was highly impressed with the author and her story.

Callie has been doing what she can to leave the past in the past, especially when it involves the one and only Sebastian “Bash”. After Bash left, to further his education for a couple years, Callie was left picking up the pieces of her heart. But was Bash even reciprocating his feelings for Callie? Or was Bash into someone else? 2 Years later, a certain someone returns. Callie finally gets her shot as one of the leading roles in the play at her school, the one and only Bash gets the other role. What can Callie do to protect her heart? Can they remain friends for the sake of their possible futures?

If you want a really great read, I highly suggest this one. You will feel just about every emotion that’s out there as this story plays out.

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Lo Brynolf was born and raised in southeast Michigan. A lover of all things artistic, Lo grew up performing on stage and in choir and attended Eastern Michigan University to major in Theater Arts. She now resides in the same small town that she grew up in with her wonderful husband and three tiny humans.

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