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#wotr26 #attendingauthor #partofaseries Roaring Fork Rockstar (Roaring Fork Ranch 3) by Heather Slade

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He gave up his rock star dreams for a family obligation.
She’s hiding a four-year-old secret behind the bar.
Together they’ll discover that some songs are written in whispers, not spotlights. HOLT
I had it all—world tours with CB Rice, my songs on the radio, everything I ever dreamed of. Except now it’s my turn to fulfill the requirements of a family trust I’d foolishly hoped wouldn’t involve me. If I don’t spend three hundred and sixty-five days straight in my hometown of Crested Butte, Colorado, my siblings and I will lose our inheritance along with our family legacy. What else is the secret trustee forcing me to do? Play gigs in a local bar and donate my earnings to a kid’s charity. It’s not the money I’m worried about, I’m making plenty of that from royalties. Instead, it’s watching my shot at stardom slip away. The only bright spot of playing night after night at the Goat is its owner, Keltie Marquez who serves up mysteries I can’t resist. Like why the rattling cough of her tiny daughter, whose wild dark curls frame her face like her mama’s do, haunts my dreams.

KELTIE
The last thing I need is Holt Wheaton asking questions about my daughter. He’s supposed to be on tour with CB Rice, not playing at my bar, not looking at my little girl like she holds answers to questions he doesn’t even know to ask. Every time he picks up that guitar, I see pieces of a puzzle that could shatter everything. His family’s past and my daughter’s future are tangled in ways that could break both our hearts—or maybe heal them. If only I could tell him the truth.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223618308-roaring-fork-rockstar

https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Fork-Rockstar-Ranch/dp/1953626084/ref=sr_1_18?crid=24MQ6E2GNZLCC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JY5NTfM2RvsKhqv1QePkPRv_W470RzWlzJOdRDPDQRzsswFqb-dYOVb166owXGP_FFd9XMixMC9A6OLRndN9m5sDtuV5BWXBWHqEmKS6uOdyoISQm5Kgpqa2GRZM3rVSOsqa837eoouHGRzTQINegrDLhXZHB03s95d-bUUuEnF8txkxPj3tWYdcfqU_tvAhKl8FdVC6C71gh2e5MKqFxJ46am7KhWKcJgYswoe1IyeN2iXnCVGfPWGqHoxF6DJbKtIDYYyKeLEDXWiMPvBntzzgIls1pfY-Tyg2s9Y5oMs.kMneQFigrX1d0xxe86OIbWYnFxKGDoHgM9zyrcBrG5M&dib_tag=se&keywords=heather+slade&qid=1770047754&sprefix=heather+slade%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-18

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Holt Wheaton the fourth and last son to get his year of jail in one place and not being able to leave for 48 hours. but for the rockstar who is always on the move he now was forced to stay in his hometown for a year and instead of plating studium’s he’s got to play dive bars and donate half his earnings to the local children’s hospital. will this hep Holt slow down and see the purpose of life or will he just regret his hometown. Pieces of the Wheaton’s family are falling into place, and the cute owner of the small-town bar might just hold the key to all the unknown for the family.

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#Review #AudioBook – Hemlock Island by Kelley Armstrong

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A standalone horror novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.

Laney Kilpatrick has been renting her vacation home to strangers. The invasion of privacy gives her panic attacks, but it’s the only way she can keep her beloved Hemlock Island, the only thing she owns after a pandemic-fueled divorce. But broken belongings and campfires that nearly burn down the house have escalated to bloody bones, hex circles, and now, terrified renters who’ve fled after finding blood and nail marks all over the guest room closet, as though someone tried to claw their way out…and failed.

When Laney shows up to investigate with her teenaged niece in tow, she discovers that her ex, Kit, has also been informed and is there with Jayla, his sister and her former best friend. Then Sadie, another old high school friend, charters over with her brother, who’s now a cop.

I’m a huge fan of Kelley’s supernatural universe. She’s one of the first authors that I devoured all of their books in a matter of weeks. When I came across this book, I didn’t read the description. Just saw that it’s by Kelley and that it’s a thriller, so I thought I’d give it a try.

First, the narrator for this, did a really good job. She portrayed the emotions from each character and even though she did the voices for everyone (including the guys), it wasn’t corny at all.

We meet Laney who heads back to Hemlock Island after finding out some of the renters had some issues. She discovers some witchcraft type objects and things take a turn for the worse from there.

I was invested through the whole book and then got to one of the later chapters and had to stop my run because I needed to pay attention. The twist took me off guard and I loved every second of it.

I honestly had no idea what was happening. I tried predicting and I’m so glad that I wasn’t able to.

I definitely want to read more of Kelley’s thrillers.

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#Promo – The Things in the Woods: A Tiny Terrible Tale by Sarah Jules

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As with all urban legends, the story of Everclear House evolved depending on who was telling it.

Two things always remained consistent:
1. There were Things in the woods.
2. The Things in the woods fed on the almost dead.

“Masterfully chilling with a gut-wrenching kick. Sarah Jules knows how to take your fears and use them against you.” – Elizabeth J. Brown, author of The Laughing Policeman.

“Sarah Jules has already established herself as one of the top authors for all things creepy! Yet another fantastic story from the Tiny Terrible Tales series, this time involving a nursing home, something nasty outside in the woods, and a dark past. How the author manages to fit so much dread and horror into such a short story is truly amazing!” – Justin Boote, author of Soul Searchers.

The Things in the Woods is the second standalone, one-sitting horror short from Sarah Jules.

Can be read in KU – https://amzn.to/4tb1vgt

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Promo – Creepy Little Bastards: A Tiny Terrible Tale by Sarah Jules

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“Creepy little bastards indeed! You’ll never want to follow a trend again.” – Leigh Kenny, author of Cursed, and Hush, My Darling.

“In Creepy Little Bastards, Jules asks us to consider where overnight crazes really come from, and where they might end. A fast and engaging horror short that warns of the dangers that can come when the world NEEDS the next “in” thing. Did you ever stop to ask yourself why? After reading this cautionary tale, you’ll never follow the crowd again…” – MJ Mars, author of The Suffering, and The Fovea Experiments.

Creepy Little Bastards promises to sink its claws into you.

You can’t remember when they first appeared.
Nobody can.
But now they’re here.
Solid. Real. Everywhere.
They’re creepy little bastards. Don’t you think?

‘Creepy Little Bastards’ is the first installment in the Tiny Terrible Tales short horror stories collection by Sarah Jules.

This was a fun little read! As someone who doesn’t understand the obsession with delulu’s, I really enjoyed this one.

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#Preorder- What Lies Between Us by Maddie Taylor

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She played a part for the mission. Falling for him wasn’t in the plan.

Gabriella Flores goes undercover at Devil’s Pointe to find the monsters who stole her sister. She plans deception and prepares for danger. What she finds is entirely unexpected: the one man who awakens something fierce and undeniable inside her. Her pretense is necessary. The fallout is devastating.

Rhys Langston built his life on control and precision, trusting nothing he can’t contain. When Gaby’s cover is blown and her past as a detective comes to light, he’s tempted to walk away—to protect himself. Instead, he steps in. As her partner. Her protector. And, for the sake of the mission, the man she must pretend to belong to.

Forced to work side by side, they follow the last fragile trail that may lead to Gaby’s sister—posing as something far more intimate than either anticipated. Every shared risk, every calculated touch draws them closer, blurring the line between cover and truth.

As the hunt closes in on a powerful enemy who plays for keeps, Gaby and Rhys must rely on the very bond that shouldn’t exist. Because when everything is on the line, it isn’t the truth that threatens to break them—it’s what lies between them.

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With over seventy published works, a quarter of a million books sold, and fifty million pages read, Maddie writes fast-paced, steamy fiction in multiple genres from contemporary to Sci-fi to historical western romance. Pour yourself a glass of wine, curl up in your favorite chair, and escape for a few hours in the rich worlds she creates. It will be time well spent.

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#wotr26 #attendingauthor #partofaseries Roaring Fork Roughstock (Roaring Fork Ranch 2) by Heather Slade

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He carries a secret that could cost him everything.
She must trust the man she swore to hate.
And the truth between them that burns hotter than the lies keeping them apart. PORTER
I came to Morris Ranch to make things right, even though Cici Morris hates me for what she thinks I did to her brother. Keeping my promise to Maverick means living with her contempt, but I can handle that. What I didn’t expect was discovering the ranch is being systematically destroyed—or falling for the fiery woman determined to save her family’s legacy. Now, someone’s threatening not just the ranch but Cici herself, and I’m trapped between the promise I made and protecting the woman I’m falling in love with. If I tell her the truth about that night, I could lose her forever. If I don’t, I might lose her anyway.

CICI
I’ve spent two years rebuilding my life after losing my parents and nearly losing my brother in an accident. The last person I want help from is Porter Wheaton—the man responsible for almost destroying what’s left of my family. But with mysterious accidents plaguing the ranch and our finances in shambles, I’m running out of options. Working beside him daily is torture, especially when I start seeing glimpses of a man nothing like the monster I imagined. As we uncover a web of threats surrounding the ranch, I find myself drawn to his quiet strength and unwavering support. But just when I start to trust him, I discover what I believed ended up being wrong—and the truth could change everything I thought I knew about family, loyalty, and love.

While each book in this series features one couple and a guaranteed HEA, the titles may be more enjoyable read in order.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218015713-roaring-fork-roughstock

https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Fork-Roughstock-Ranch-Book-ebook/dp/B0D9TRQ28Z/ref=sr_1_26?crid=24MQ6E2GNZLCC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JY5NTfM2RvsKhqv1QePkPRv_W470RzWlzJOdRDPDQRzsswFqb-dYOVb166owXGP_FFd9XMixMC9A6OLRndN9m5sDtuV5BWXBWHqEmKS6uOdyoISQm5Kgpqa2GRZM3rVSOsqa837eoouHGRzTQINegrDLhXZHB03s95d-bUUuEnF8txkxPj3tWYdcfqU_tvAhKl8FdVC6C71gh2e5MKqFxJ46am7KhWKcJgYswoe1IyeN2iXnCVGfPWGqHoxF6DJbKtIDYYyKeLEDXWiMPvBntzzgIls1pfY-Tyg2s9Y5oMs.kMneQFigrX1d0xxe86OIbWYnFxKGDoHgM9zyrcBrG5M&dib_tag=se&keywords=heather+slade&qid=1770047754&sprefix=heather+slade%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-26

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a dark past is always following Porter around his trouble with drinking and about killing his ex’s little brother in a car accident. but now due to the trust rules his father his in place, Porter now has to stay at his ex’s ranch and help get the ranch back up and running, and he had a year to do so. he’s not wanted at the ranch pain and hurt so all that Cici sees when she looks at Porter, they both hold secrets and with someone close to the ranch is doing everything they can to end Morris Ranch forever.

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#releaseday – Hide and Seek, Titan Protectors book 1 by Cristin Harbor

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He’s a protector with nothing left to lose. She’s a survivor with everything to fear. Together, they’re a target.

Callum Hale doesn’t do second chances. A former Army Ranger cast out for breaking orders, he’s built his new life protecting clients who can’t protect themselves. But when he’s assigned to Grace Willoughby—a quiet illustrator hiding from the abusive ex-husband who refuses to let her go—Callum’s ironclad control fractures. Protecting her isn’t just a mission. It’s personal.

Grace has rebuilt her life from the ashes, but safety has always been an illusion. The closer she gets to Callum, her older brother’s best friend, the more she realizes he’s not just a shield against her past—he’s the first man she dares to trust. And the one man she can’t afford to lose.

When a brutal abduction shatters their fragile peace, Callum races against the clock to track Grace’s captors. Enemies circle closer, secrets inside Titan threaten to explode, and Callum must decide how much of his heart he’s willing to risk. Because falling for Grace may be the one line of duty that costs them both everything.

Perfect for fans of military romance, this pulse-pounding romantic suspense launches Cristin Harber’s brand-new Titan Protectors series—where loyalty is unbreakable, love is dangerous, and trust is the ultimate risk.

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New York Times bestselling author Cristin Harber packs her military romance, romantic suspense, and contemporary romance novels with steam, sizzle, and action of all types. Whether you want fireworks in the bedroom or a hunky ex-military team that saves the day, her bestselling romance novels will make you swoon and smile.

Her reading list is insanely long, but she always finds time to fall for new book boyfriends. When she’s not writing sexy love stories, Cristin is tinkering around her house, playing with the kids and dogs, or trying out some new-and-absurd DIY project.

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#wotr26 #attendingauthor #seriesstarter Roaring Fork Wrangler (Roaring Fork Ranch 1) by Heather Slade

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He’s a Colorado wrangler forced to leave his ranch. She’s a small town girl who knows his family’s secrets. Will the truth put more distance between them than ever before?

CORD
I’m a Colorado man born and raised. The last thing I want is to head to a rural town in New York where there are farms–not ranches. And don’t try to tell me they’re the same. In order to save my birthright, I’m stuck here for a year. Problem is, I have no idea why and the one person who could tell me just died. When I meet Juniper, the voice inside my head says she can help me find what I’m looking for. And probably so much more. I know I shouldn’t get too close, but she’s irresistible. When all is said and done, and I pack up my gear and head home, will she just be a distant memory?

JUNI
I’m a New York girl born and raised. The last thing I want is to stay in this small town for the rest of my life. I’ve got my ticket to ride. When the cowboy from Colorado shows up, seeking answers to secrets I can help him find, I forgo my life in the big city. To put my dreams on hold for some sexy rancher may be the dumbest thing I’ve ever done. But in the end, will he just be a distant memory?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201494316-roaring-fork-wrangler

https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Fork-Wrangler-Ranch-Book-ebook/dp/B0CMJSQN4H/ref=sr_1_35?crid=24MQ6E2GNZLCC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JY5NTfM2RvsKhqv1QePkPRv_W470RzWlzJOdRDPDQRzsswFqb-dYOVb166owXGP_FFd9XMixMC9A6OLRndN9m5sDtuV5BWXBWHqEmKS6uOdyoISQm5Kgpqa2GRZM3rVSOsqa837eoouHGRzTQINegrDLhXZHB03s95d-bUUuEnF8txkxPj3tWYdcfqU_tvAhKl8FdVC6C71gh2e5MKqFxJ46am7KhWKcJgYswoe1IyeN2iXnCVGfPWGqHoxF6DJbKtIDYYyKeLEDXWiMPvBntzzgIls1pfY-Tyg2s9Y5oMs.kMneQFigrX1d0xxe86OIbWYnFxKGDoHgM9zyrcBrG5M&dib_tag=se&keywords=heather+slade&qid=1770047754&sprefix=heather+slade%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-35

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Cord Wheaton and his siblings were back in their family lawyer’s office for phase 2 of their father’s will. this time its Cord’s turn he’s told he needs to move to East Auora New York for a year and can’t leave the stated property for linger then 48 hours or his siblings and him lose all inheritance. His brother just had his year done, but what was in New York. after arriving, meeting the crew at the ranch and he met a local girl that had him thinking he had known her forever and she thought the same. But when someone tried to kill Cord a bunch of secrets from the past are getting unburied, can Cord handle it all with only being in town for a year.

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#wotr26 #attendingauthor #partofaseries #YA Christmas Chaos (Love Notes Season 2 Book 9) by Danielle Keil

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Everyone at Ryder High knows what it means to have a teal envelope taped to their locker on the first day of the month.

There is no envelope. There is no locker. It’s not even the first of the month.

It’s two days before Christmas, and Penelope Monroe had an idea. It was far-fetched and she didn’t know if she could pull it off.

But with the help of friends, she is able to give her coworker, Josh, an incredible Christmas present—everyone who participated in the secret admirer program that year, in one place.

What better place to do it than the Dairy Bar?

Josh is over the moon as they all introduce themselves and explain what their month had in store.

But that’s not all… there’re surprises even Penelope didn’t see coming…

This is an extended series epilogue, and only meant to be read after all 8 Season 2 Love Notes books! Do not read if you have not finished the entire series. Minor spoilers for couples in Season 1 as well!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245669850-christmas-chaos

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with the holidays around the corner and former Ryder’s students are home from college Penelope knows the perfect gift to give her extra annoying coworker for the time Josh. She gets all of the couples who were involved in the admirers together to let them all tell Josh their stories of their month. the best thing he could ever ask for, but they also found out a bit more then even Penelope planned for, plus they all got tickets to the masquerade ball. It was the best thing Penelope could have asked for now their year is forever marked in Ryder history and the teal envelope for this season is complete.

Danielle Keil grew up and spent the majority of her life in the Chicagoland area. A recent transplant, she is enjoying the Mississippi life, especially the pool in her backyard.
Danielle is happily married for over 10 years, and has two young children, a daughter and a son, who are exact replicas of her and her husband.

Danielle’s love language is gifts, her Ennegram is a 9w1, and she loves everything purple.
The way to her heart is through coffee, chocolate and tacos (extra guac).

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#wotr26 #attendingauthor #partofaseries #YA Dear Penelope (love notes season 2 book 8) by Danielle Keil

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Everyone at Ryder High knows what it means to have a teal envelope taped to their locker on the first day of the month.

Penelope Monroe is no stranger to the secret admirer game. As an employee of the Dairy Bar, it’s her duty to make sure every participant comes into the shop at least once to work on a clue.

Or so her predecessor, Josh, demands.

Little does he know, it’s her turn for the teal envelope and to write her name on the white board.

Her admirer knows her love for video games. His clues come in form of a private room within the game, where she has to defeat the zombies in order to unlock information about him.

Penelope is suspicious—everyone in the game is anonymous, but one has to be behind it all.

Can she unlock the clues needed to unmask her admirer, or will it be game over?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244622707-dear-penelope

https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Penelope-Love-Notes-Season-ebook/dp/B0G4L76TYF/ref=sr_1_5?crid=TVM6XRL7DOZ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kjWWt-ujmcaab7RHgfyGtcDSM2DdqbIoSxu2RE6VJjL1ZMkzBsxzF-9boIZ-YJGYI8MkUy1eKe-aVpE5PPxgqMsgSC9xktVWOu4eSoNyPDxKtmN-70F7L8tBRUHElm6gyg1TNrhF7alQmIWxBkMwbDRRXXU04Q93ulo1jsBwUedzlq5FSm8FwT16RCb7n_ibaVHledZOrQWPEK0JrVF3aNEp9VtqlsuRUN9HGoMQVBY.M_I5Z2ZGpdObO9GAbklMKpavFCMFza8_016b2RZZqsc&dib_tag=se&keywords=danielle+keil&qid=1770047728&sprefix=danielle+keil%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-5

 

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Welcome to the Dairy Bar has been just as big of a staple in our beloved story just as much as the famous teal envelope. But now our favorite ice cream scooper (sorry Josh) is the it girl, keeping our sweet tooth happy and keeping Josh’s streak alive Penelope seems to do it all. But now we get to see more than just her work life and see clues on a fun way. Our girl is a gamer and his getting the clues after winning in a private room in her favorite game, her guy is a gamer and a great coder but he’s had to work extra hard cuz our girl knows the cheat codes so to make it a bit harder he had a lot of work to do to block them. is he up for the challenge and can he win our girl’s heart or will he lose all his lives in the process.

Danielle Keil grew up and spent the majority of her life in the Chicagoland area. A recent transplant, she is enjoying the Mississippi life, especially the pool in her backyard.
Danielle is happily married for over 10 years, and has two young children, a daughter and a son, who are exact replicas of her and her husband.

Danielle’s love language is gifts, her Ennegram is a 9w1, and she loves everything purple.
The way to her heart is through coffee, chocolate and tacos (extra guac).

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