Book Info:
Promposal by RaeChell Garrett
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Publishing Date: April 4. 2023

Synopsis:
An overachiever must decide if risking her heart by working with her former crush turned enemy is worth the reward in this snappy rom-com, perfect for fans of Tweet Cute and Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.

High school senior Autumn Reeves has been waitlisted at her dream school. Determined to move to the top of the list, she must find a way to stand out. When a promposal she planned for a friend has half the senior class asking for her help, a brilliant business idea that will look great on her application is born: Promposal Queen.

Autumn has no clue how to start a business, so she joins the Young Black Entrepreneurs group and finds herself face-to-face with Mekhi Winston, the boy whose unexpected freshman-year kiss—a kiss that meant everything to her and nothing to him—cost Autumn her best friend. He’s the only person with the experience to help her, but how can she possibly trust him?

With her dreams on the line, Autumn’s willing to risk it. After all, Mekhi could be a good business partner without being a guy she would ever let near her heart again.

But when working with Mekhi jeopardizes her only chance at rekindling a friendship with her ex-best-friend, and secrets long buried threaten to ruin Promposal Queen, another broken heart may be the least of her worries–her entire future is on the line.

Book Links:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60606491-promposal
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Promposal-RaeChell-Garrett/dp/031637170X/
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/promposal-raechell-garrett/1141978615
Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Promposal-Raechell-Garrett/9780316371704
IndieBound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/promposal-raechell-garrett/18727689

Before I begin my review I quickly have to thank TBR and Beyond Tours for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour and for graciously providing me with an Earc of the book to read for my stop today.

Promposal by RaeChell Garrett is a debut novel.

I have to admit I love reading debut novels because you don’t have a previous book to base your thoughts on. I went into Promposal only knowing the synopsis which intrigued me and I knew I wanted to read it and I am so happy that I did because I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely RaeChell’s future books. I was somewhat shocked when I managed to read this in almost one sitting. I have to admit that was partially due to the fact I was reading it as an ebook. You don’t realize how much you read or how much more you have to read in this format.

I couldn’t help be think back on my high school prom as I was reading this. I have to admit that when it was time for my prom we didn’t have any promposals. That came much much later. I have to say that I am happy we didn’t have that kind of stuff back then.

The main character of the book is Autumn and she is getting ready to graduate. Things aren’t exactly great because she has been waitlisted for her dream school. She has to do something to make her stand out and get herself off the waitlist. But what can she do? I should mention that Autumn didn’t apply to any other schools.

Autumn decided to help her friend do a promposal but little did she know how that one thing could change everything for her. Half of the senior class begins asking her for their help. She realizes that this business idea would look fantastic on her application. This is where Promposal Queen comes into play.

The only thing is Autumn has no idea how to run a business or even to start one. So she decides to join the Young Black Entrepreneurs group. She knows that she will be able to get the help she needs. The only thing is she comes face to face with her former crush turned sworn enemy, Mekhi. She realizes that she must put her differences to the side because he is the only one who has the experience to help her. But can she do it?

Autumn knows it will be hard but she has to do whatever she can to stand out. Can she trust Mekhi or will it ruin everything?

About the author:

RaeChell Garrett has written everything from marketing plans to health insurance benefit schedules, but she much prefers writing novels about the ups and downs of carefree girls falling in love and finding their way in the world. She lives in Michigan where she’s likely to be found trying a new recipe, talking sports with her husband, or philosophizing on life with her two teenagers. Promposal is her debut novel.

Author Links:
Website: https://www.raechellgarrett.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/raechellgarrett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raechellgarrett/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21532154.RaeChell_Garrett

Tour Schedule:
https://tbrandbeyondtours.com/2023/03/08/tour-schedule-promposal-by-raechell-garrett/

Call Sign: King
Livia Grant
(Black Sky Ops, #2)
Publication date: May 8th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

He got cocky. Let his guard down.

Now the love of his life is paying the price.

For a moment he’d forgotten there were men who wanted him dead. Men who lived their lives in the dark, who could reach out of the shadows he used to live in, and he’d been naive to think the light inside her would keep her safe.

She was too bright to hide away though, made for the spotlight, and he’d felt warmer just by being near her… then everything went cold so fast.

In a breath she was gone, in the hands of his enemies, and he’d seen first hand what happened to women who crossed paths with the Volkov Bratva. They’d touch her, hurt her. She’d be afraid, suffering.

All because of him. All in the name of vengeance.

But that was their mistake, because in the maddening darkness her absence has put him in, a beast was sleeping… and they woke him up. Now everyone will pay.

Black Sky Ops – Danger for Hire

This network of global mercenaries stay in the shadows, going on the impossible missions no one else will take. The elite soldiers of Black Sky Ops aren’t afraid to break the rules as long as it’s for the greater good — and the paycheck is high enough. But sometimes the line between right and wrong gets blurry, especially when protecting the people they love.

Note: The Black Sky Ops series is made up of full length novels with no cliffhangers and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. Each book is a standalone and the series can be read in any order.

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Author Bio:

USA Today bestselling author Livia Grant lives in Chicago with her husband and furry rescue dog named Max. She is fortunate to have been able to travel extensively and as much as she loves to visit places around the globe, the Midwest and its changing seasons will always be home. Livia’s readers appreciate her riveting stories filled with deep, character driven plots, often spiced with elements of BDSM.

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Entirely
Talya Blaine
(Transformation Series, #2)
Publication date: April 25th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
A startling revelation that threatens to destroy their closest relationships. A secret that speaks to who we are—and who we hide. A choice that threatens their future.

Outfitting a wedding barn and planning Becca’s reception has Quinn furiously busy and—except for a stinging writing rejection—optimistic. But when Octavia calls with an urgent plea, Jonathan sees red. Until the arrangement Quinn proposes thrusts him into the role of accidental dominant, taking them to stratospheric heights of pleasure—and closeness.

Then a shocking discovery forces an impossible choice, a choice that threatens to end their relationship for good. Is the chasm of hurt and betrayal too wide? Is their story over, or can they find their way back to one other?

Shocking and intensely emotional, Entirely delivers a surprising conclusion to the first trilogy in the Transformation Series. Note: The series contains older characters, super-steamy bedroom (and other places) scenes, strong language, and mature themes.

Entirely is Book 3 in the Transformation Series. The books are not meant to be standalones; they should be read in order.

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Author Bio:

Talya Blaine writes later-in-life contemporary romance that’s emotionally intense and thought-provoking, spicy and sweet. She writes “older” characters (40+), sexy beta heroes, and explores how relationships of all types change over time. Silently (Transformation Series Book 1) is her debut romance, with Secretly (Book 2) and Entirely (Book 3) completed and releasing soon.

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To Love a Thief & My Fair Thief
Delta James
(Relentless Pursuit, #1-2)
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

When the thief he is chasing becomes more than just a job, will the distraction be his undoing or her death sentence?

Claire Mitchell is a master jewel thief, who has a secret. Although the thrill of the heist is exciting there is a reason behind her choice of profession. Family honor above all else. It was the perfect plan… until he interfered.

Ryland Fletcher is the investigator determined to catch her. As he tracks Claire and gets to know her he finds there are more questions than answers. He doesn’t trust the beautiful thief in his bed but it doesn’t stop him from wanting her. The risk is life or death but the rewards are too great to resist.

What begins as a heist of the century turns into a game of cat and mouse. When their game of cat and mouse turns deadly it’s time to bring her in.

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Author Bio:

As a USA Today bestselling romance author, Delta James aims to captivate readers with stories about complex,curvy heroines and the dominant alpha males who adore them. For Delta, romance is more than just a love story; it’s a journey with challenges and thrills along the way.

After creating a second chapter for herself that was dramatically different than the first, Delta now resides in Florida where she relaxes on warm summer evenings with her loveable pack of basset hounds as they watch the birds, squirrels and lizards. When not crafting fast-paced tales, she enjoys horseback riding, walks on the beach, and white-water rafting.

More about Delta, including a full list of her books and audiobooks, can be found at www.deltajames.com.

Her readers mean the world to her, and Delta tries to interact personally to as many messages as she can. If you’d like to chat or discuss books, you can find Delta on Instagram, Facebook, and in her private reader group https://www.facebook.com/groups/348982795738444.

If you’re looking for your next bingeable series, you can get a FREE story by joining her newsletter https://www.subscribepage.com/VIPlist22019.

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Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Publishing Date: April 4, 2023

Synopsis:
This friends-to-lovers spin on The Bachelor follows two childhood besties reuniting to spend the summer in L.A. after five years apart—but when they both get involved with a teen reality dating show, their lives take an unexpected turn for the unreal.

Sloane McKinney feels like a background character in her own life. But this summer will be different, because she’s spending it with her childhood best friend, Liam Daniels, in her dream city, Los Angeles. Sure, she’s surprised to find that Liam just happens to have had a Hot Guy glow-up since she last saw him, but so what? A little attraction won’t ruin her plans for their fun—and completely platonic—reunion.

What might, however, is that Liam has been roped into working for his producer dad’s new teen reality dating show, Aspen Woods’s Future Leading Lady. Liam figures Sloane can still hang out with him on set while he fetches coffee for the film crew, or whatever it is that production assistants do. Except it turns out the show is one contestant short . . . and Sloane is the perfect last-minute addition.

Once cameras are rolling, the whirlwind of dating teen heartthrob Aspen Woods feels way more real than Sloane expected, and Liam doesn’t exactly enjoy watching it all unfold. But it’s behind the scenes where the drama really picks up. . . .

Because wanting to kiss your best friend? That’s a plot twist neither Sloane nor Liam ever saw coming.

Book Links:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57634979-not-here-to-stay-friends
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Here-Stay-Friends-Kaitlyn-Hill/dp/0593483707
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-from-scratch-kaitlyn-hill/1139798127
Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Not-Here-Stay-Friends-Kaitlyn-Hill/9780593483701?
Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/not-here-to-stay-friends/9780593483701-item.html
IndieBound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-from-scratch-kaitlyn-hill/17287924

Before I begin my review I have to send out a huge thank you to TBR and Beyond Book Tours for being so accommodating this past week with my review/tour dates because Wednesday, Quebec was hit with an ice storm. I was without power since then and just finally getting it back. Granted it wasn’t like the ice storm of 1998 but pretty darn close in my opinion.

Anyways on to my review. I was graciously provided with an Earc of Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill. I should mention that this is the author’s second book, her debut was Love From Scratch which I read and reviewed roughly this time last year and really enjoyed.

When I heard that this was a fun spin on The Bachelor I had to read it.  I use to be a huge fan of the show. Plus it has my favorite trope of friends to lovers. Don’t we all use to have that friend that we wished was more?

Also, I love reality tv, it’s a guilty pleasure of mine.

The book is about Sloan and Liam, two best friends from childhood. Then Liam’s dad’s production company started to become a success and they move to LA. The two besties made it a point to keep in touch and keep their friendship going. Sloan is excited because she will be spending the summer in LA with Liam. The only thing is that when they finally meet after so many years they are both a little shocked, but in a good way, at how they both have changed since they last saw each other. In a good way, I should add.

Sadly the summer of sightseeing and taking things off her bucket list don’t go quite as planned because Liam tells Sloan he was to work as a PA on the set of his dad’s new reality show and she is a little surprised at who the bachelor is. It’s Aspen their favorite actor.

Just when things couldn’t really get any worse Sloan is roped in to be a contestant on the show because they don’t have enough females to take part. It doesn’t really take much to convince Sloan to do it because Liam’s dad knows Sloan wants to be a screenwriter and he tells her he can help her out.

Speaking of someone else, Liam is really struggling with Sloan being on the show.  He is jealous. He questions himself as to why he is jealous. Could it be because he actually loves Sloan? What will the other do or say when they find out that they are both feeling the same way about each other? Can they take the next step?

I was a little surprised at how quickly I read this. Once I started I couldn’t put the book down. There were many times I was laughing and that is always a good sign.  I really enjoyed it and will definitely continue to read more of Kaitlyn’s books in the future.

About the Author:

Kaitlyn Hill is a writer, reader, and sweet tea enthusiast who believes that all the world is not, in fact, a stage, but a romance novel waiting to happen. She is the author of Love from Scratch and Not Here to Stay Friends.

Kaitlyn has a BA in Sociology/Anthropology and German Studies, which means that she can tell you way too much about the Communist Manifesto in Karl Marx’s mother tongue. Before landing on writing, she worked in roles from city government intern in a small German town to Haunted Mansion Maid at Walt Disney World, and most recently, at her hometown public library.

Aside from books, Kaitlyn’s favorite things are giraffes, ABBA, and excessively long naps. She lives with her real life romance hero in Lexington, Kentucky.

Author Links:
Website: https://thekaitlynhill.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekaitlynhill
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekaitlynhill/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20525224.Kaitlyn_Hill

Tour Schedule:
https://tbrandbeyondtours.com/2023/02/25/tour-schedule-not-here-to-stay-friends-by-kaitlyn-hill/

Shattered Dreams
Abbie Roads
(Beautiful Nightmare, #3)
Publication date: July 11th 2023
Genres: Adult, Dark Romance, Romance

A crooked cop. Corruption. A woman convicted of murder. A man determined to prove her innocence.

When Helena Grayse is released from prison, all she wants is to say a final goodbye to her old life. But when a man finds her trespassing on his property, instead of turning her in, he takes her in. Accepts her. Loves her.

But someone decides to serve Helena with a death sentence.

Shattered Dreams is the third book in Abbie Roads’ Beautiful Nightmare Series of dark romantic thrillers. It features a felon heroine who never thought she deserved love. If you devour true crime and romance novels then you’ll love a series that combines both in a roller-coaster ride of danger, mind games, and swoon worthy love.

Buy this dangerously dark romance today!

Trigger warning: Depictions of SA and violence.

Previously Published under the title Never Let Me Fall.

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Author Bio:

Abbie Roads is the best-selling author of the Fatal Dreams Series and the Fatal Truth Series. Her novels have been finalists in many prestigious contests including The Golden Heart, The Greater Detroit Booksellers Best, The Oklahoma National Readers’ Choice Award, The Write Touch, The Strut Your Stuff Contest, The Aspen Gold Contest, The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, The Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award, The Midnight Sun, The Kathryn Hayes Contest, The Chanticleer, The Daphne du Maurier, The National Readers’ Choice Award, The New England Readers’ Choice Contest, The Beverly Award, and The Maggie Award. Her debut novel Race the Darkness was Publishers Weekly Top 10 Pick for Fall and Never Let Me Fall is an Amazon Editor’s Pick.

By day Abbie Roads is a mental health counselor always focusing on the bright side. By night she writes on the dark side, putting her characters through the wringer before she gives them their happily-ever-after. She loves a good inspirational quote and is a fan of true crime.

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