BooksGloriousBooks Newsletter 22 September 2023
Sep 22, 2023 3:44 am
Hi Everyone
Time moves on and we have been in Ingham, North Queensland since last Sunday. We head inland this Sunday and work our way south through the outback regions.
Bred to be Owned-A Mafia Anthology that contains the first chapters of Property of Benvolio is doing well and is now live. Ensure you grab a copy before it comes down.
Heartbreak in Hobart Town is live and across most stores so you have a choice of where to purchase. I have added it, along with others, that are now wide at the bottom of this email.
As usual, enjoy the wonderful selection of books I have for you again this week from Andrea, Lainey, Book Funnel and other authors.
Until next time, keep your loved ones close because once they are gone, a huge void is left behind.
Thank you so very much for your support.
Sue
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In the unforgiving landscape of Van Diemens Land, Millie finds herself burdened with the consequences of a childhood whim. At the tender age of 11, she was transported to the harsh and unfamiliar place, where hope dwindles with each passing day.
As the years pass, Millie endures cruel treatment and hardships, surrounded by a society that shows little mercy to those who have fallen from grace. Her spirit remains unyielding, but her heart yearns for kindness and compassion.
John, a man with a good heart and a strong sense of justice, crosses paths with Millie unexpectedly. Drawn to her vulnerability and resilience, he sees beyond the circumstances that have brought her to the desolate land. His acts of kindness and unwavering belief in her goodness gradually began to chip away at the walls Millie has built around herself.
However, Millie refuses to become a burden to John. She can't bear the thought of jeopardizing his reputation in the budding new community. Despite the growing affection between them, she refuses to allow John to become entangled in her web.
John is captivated by the strength that lies beneath Millie’s waif-like exterior and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her and keep her safe.
Amidst the struggles of their own hearts, a jealous rival emerges from the shadows. This adversary, fuelled by envy and spite, is determined to destroy any chance of happiness for Millie, and as events spiral out of control, she again finds her life hanging by a thread. Will John again prove to be her savior?
Will Millie finally allow herself to be loved?
A combination of factual history set against the backdrop of a harsh period in time in Van Diemens Land, Australia, and a story of love that conquers adversity.
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*****
What would it be like to be born into a family that still believes in the old-world rules and laws?
Knowing that your life was already planned out for you.
Would you agree and let tradition rule your life or would you fight it ?
Check out these stories from these 9 authors as they tell you which side of tradition they believe in.
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My Story - PROPERTY OF BENVOLIO
Release Date: 1 March 2024
When Elijah Ashe becomes indebted to Enzo Abruzzenesa—the Don of a powerful mafia family, an agreement is made for repayment to take place in the future.
Two decades later, the time has come, and Enzo calls in Elijah’s debt.
Nikita Ashe would rather see both men rot in hell before she is forced into marriage with a stranger—Or so she thought.
She will not be a party to the conditions of a draconian agreement sealed on a handshake between two chauvinistic men.
Benvolio Abruzzenesa was raised knowing Nikita Ashe would become his property, and when the time came, he would have no choice but to honour his father's order to take her as his wife. He did everything in his power to change the terms of the agreement, but his father stood firm.
How were two people, who hated each other on sight, supposed to accept and weather a marriage made in hell?
Despite how they both felt, they realised they were powerless to refuse the demands of their fathers.
Benvolio’s refusal would bring his father, and their family, humiliation in the mafia world.
Nikita’s refusal would seal her father's fate and he would face death on Enzo’s orders.
Although the situation was not one of their making, the marriage takes place and Nikita becomes known in the dark underworld as 'The Property of Benvolio.’ Word spreads that she is not to be touched, but the wife of a future Don proves to be the opportunity enemies have been waiting for and when her life is in danger it’s a race against time.
Set in Australia and written in Australian English.
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When your head is your worst enemy, nothing seems to help - or does it?
What happens when what was believed to be love turns out to be the thing that hurts you the most?
Sometimes a loving touch, endless support, and the sweetest kiss can ease mental anguish and physical pains.
In these stories, the characters find solace in the most unexpected of places. No matter if their beautiful minds are their biggest foe, or the hand that’s meant to cherish them harms them instead.
** All money raised from sales will be donated equally to Yellow Door and Young Minds.**
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*****
What happens if you fall in love when pretending to be someone else?
What a great book. I found it a fab change and a dip into a lighter-hearted read. Really enjoyable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Reviewer
Sabrina craves a simpler life. Fired from her fast-paced executive job, she foolishly accepts an offer to make sticky buns at a failing bakery. Kneading dough is what she needs to get her life back on track. She’s going to do yoga! Breathe deep! Enjoy the small things! Be someone other than the neurotic, control-freak she’s turned into. Become bohemian Breena, a yoga instructor in San Diego.
Jonathan wants to escape. Find balance, surfing in San Diego’s blue waters. Be present. Heal. Imagine he's not defeated by his teaching job, but a fish-taco-loving surfer. Become Johnny, cool and care-free, a surf shop owner.
But can the baker and the surfer find love pretending to be someone else? Or will reality shatter their illusions and romance?
Recipes for items like sticky buns and cinnamon rolls are included! Buy today!
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*****
She’s everything he loves, and everything he condemns.
He’s everything she loves, and everything she regrets.
Raised in a gilded cage for most of her life, Alessandra never expected to fall in love, let alone so quickly. She allows herself to be reckless this one time, hoping that she can have a future, and escape life in the cartel. She should have known better.
Hayden is enraptured with the shy girl volunteering at his grandmother’s nursing home. He shouldn’t fall for her, knowing what family she belongs to, but he’s incapable of staying away. Loving her comes at a high price, shattering his world in an instant. His desire for revenge might mean the end of any chance for the future with the one woman he can’t live without.
Trapped by an unforgiving history, can their love heal and overcome the past?
Sinner’s Redemption is a second chance, billionaire, dark romance with a broken hero and a heroine who’s desperate to atone for her sins.
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*****
‘Tis the season to find trinkets, treats, and love at your favorite Christmas Market.
Will you meet someone special under the mistletoe? Is that a candy cane in Santa’s pocket or is he just happy to see you? Whether it’s the traditional markets of Europe or a small-town winter festival out of a television movie, the holiday market is the place to come together to shop, drink, and make merry. Will you find the perfect gift or the love of your life?
Grab your eggnog and cookies and join USA Today best-selling and award-winning romance authors curated by The New Romance Café as we celebrate all the things that make this a holly jolly season.
Authors:
Lily Kindall, Élodie Garroway, Annee Jones, Jill Brashear, K McEvern Lestrade,
Renee Dahlia, Jewelz Baxter, Sofia Aves, Chele MacCabe, Anna Volkin,
Juliet Martini, Lexi Mills, Hannah McKee, Ainsley Jaymes, Maggie Rose,
Cedar Rose, Jazmine Skye, Bella Paige, Angela Kady, Harper Michaels,
H. D’Agostino, Sharon Michalove, Jane Gundogan, Alexa Santi, Linda G. Hill,
Tarina Deaton, Lisabel Chretien, T Wells Brown, Sera Taíno, L.A. Remenicky,
Jackie Paxson, JJ Carlson, Trinity Wood.
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*****
Brought together by grief…
When her brother is killed in action in Afghanistan, Stephanie (Stevie) finds herself unexpectedly thrown into the role of sole guardian of her two young nephews.
Determined to do the best she can for them, Stevie enters a marriage of convenience with her brother’s best friend. After all, she has known Chase for years and knows that he will provide for and protect them as if they were a real family.
It doesn’t matter that she had always hoped for more with Chase, for her nephews, she will put her own dreams on hold, the same way her brother had when they themselves had been orphaned too young.
Will the weight of guilt tear them apart…
There was nothing that Chase would not do for Kyle. Kids when they first met, they had spent more time together than apart.
Marrying Stevie was a no-brainer. She and the boys needed a stable home, medical insurance, and familiar faces to help them heal, all benefits that Chase could provide.
The fact that it was Chase’s fault that Kyle was gone was his own personal cross to bear. One that he was determined no one else should ever find out about.
Or will faith lead them to forgiveness and love?
As Stevie and Chase begin blending their lives together, helping the boys through the first year without their beloved daddy, they begin to see each other, and themselves, in a different light.
When Stevie learns the truth of her brother’s death, will she be able to forgive Chase, and claim the happiness they both deserve, or will she lose him forever?
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I hate you. I love you. Wait, what? How did that happen?
Find out how we got to Love from Hell No in this compilation of titillating stories from USA Today best-selling and award-winning romance authors in a spicy Enemies to Lovers collection curated by The New Romance Cafe.
Authors:
Sofia Aves, A.R. Bell, Ann C Orlandi, Anna Volkin, Carolina Jax,
Chele MacCabe, Chelle Pimblott, Colla Triti & Angel W. Smith,
Cynthia Terelst, J.T. Silver, Jazmine Skye, K McEvern Lestrade,
Keighley Bradford, Renee Dahlia, Rubi Jade, Ryleigh Sloan,
Serafina Jax, Shannon O’Connor.
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*****
Is it Coincidence, Chance or Kismet
Noah
The first time we met, I called it Coincidence.
The second time, I called it Chance.
The third time, I called it Kismet.
I became expectant and ready for the next meet, but I wasn’t prepared for the secret.
No, I'm not letting her go. Our fate was sealed at that first meeting. She’s mine.
Kate
The first time we met, a glimpse of light shined on my dark cloud.
The second time, he rescued me, and I missed the chance to get his information.
The third time, I blew it despite mother nature’s efforts to bring us together.
The next time we meet, I won’t let him walk away but will he stay once he discovers my secrets?
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*****
The boss will see you now…
In this collection you can expect delectable sexual tension, all the witty banter, and steamy hookup goodness.
These men are smart, audacious and sexy as sin with a body to match. They are in control and know how to take charge. WIth late night deadlines and trips out of town, working together means facing temptation every day.
Business with pleasure… Who says you can't have both?
Contributing authors are:
Ashley Zakrzewski & Kaci Bell, Amy Stephens, Marissa Davis, Katie Rae,
Raja Savage, Maria Vickers, Anne Lange, Leanora Cowan, Lane Martin,
Paula Dombrowiak, Dania Voss, Bree Weeks, Keighley Bradford, Sutton Bishop,
Michelle McCraw, DL Gallie, Elle Berlin, Darby Fox, Lexy Timms,
Willow Sanders, Cricket Rohman.
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She was never meant to be his. But his heart was always hers.
Ross Michaels hasn’t laid eyes on Hadley Keller since the night she took off on the back of his younger brother’s motorcycle. Her innocent sweetness had called to him. But she wasn’t his. End of story.
But fate can be viciously unpredictable.
He’s been working at the members only, Club Nexus, when he receives an unexpected letter from Hadley. Even though four years have passed, she still has such a hold on him that when she writes, begging him to rescue her daughter, as they are both trapped in an outlaw MC, he decides to rescue both of them out of that hellhole. It’s when he sees her bruises and the helplessness in her youthful face, that the Daddy Dom in him, recognizes from her behavior that she is a Middle and in desperate need of his help.
Only, his mission isn’t as simple as loading them into his truck and driving away. Hadley’s trauma had set its hooks deep. Ross is determined to remove each one; barb by painful barb. And keep her safe from the MC that’ll do anything to silence her secrets.
Note: Ross is a standalone romance in the Central Florida Stories - Club Nexus universe. Contains DDLG dynamics. Visit the author's website for TW.
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*****
San Diego is the setting for this mystery with a twist of suspense, adventure, and a little spice.
Amy Stevens sets out to find answers to what's behind the fragmented nightmares haunting her since childhood.
Celebrating her fifth birthday, a trip to the beach just below Tijuana ended in tragedy with her father and older sister missing and her mother institutionalized suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Soon after turning eighteen, Amy endures the heartache of having her father and sister declared legally dead allowing closure with that part of her past.
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*****
Enjoy 6 steamy stories about women whose only choice is to have it all
Join - Prometheus Susan, E. A. Phoenix, F. East, Sloane Ridge, Erin Osborne and Layla J Omorose
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*****
FROM STORY ORIGIN
The world is going to burn, and I’m the one holding the match.
Prison hardens a man. Even worse, my ex dumps me during the trial for a crime I didn’t commit. Okay, that’s a lie, but he deserved it. Two years into my sentence and the inmates of Cold Iron fear me. It’s lonely, but it’s the price of survival. This isn’t the place to think about friends, let alone a relationship.
When Vanguard needs a criminal with my fiery skills, my time in the slammer is cut short. To keep my freedom, I only have to put down a serial killer. It’d be easy if the local do-gooder stopped interfering. Gallant won’t be the reason I get locked up again. If he wasn’t smoking hot, I’d crush him. On second thought, maybe he needs a pounding.
The heroes are playing with fire, but I’m not the one about to get burned.
Corrupted Desire is a M/M, dark, snarky romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features brooding heroes and sex, but not always in that order. This is book one in the Villains of Vanguard Trilogy.
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Can a retired Military working dog help bring her former handler and new owner heal from the past and find love together?
Wounded, scared, broken. Haunted by the death of his friend, John Rathborne is determined to find his former canine partner, Koda, now retired and re-homed. She's the only living being who could love him, even if he failed her. The last place he expects to find her is on a ranch in Montana where he lands a foreman job and a chance at a new start.
Katie Locke just wants the new guy gone. She doesn't need some stranger invading her ranch, no matter how the ranch needs the help. But she can't ignore John's brooding presence, and even her dog shares an uncanny bond with him. When her father suffers a heart attack, Katie has no option but to trust John and put their differences aside.
Only John hasn't told Katie about certain parts of his life--including that he and Koda were once partners. When they discover someone is out to destroy the ranch, and Katie is in their crosshairs, John is determined to protect her at all costs. But can he open his heart enough to save their blossoming relationship?
Falling for the boss’s daughter was bad enough, but allowing Katie to see all of him could mean losing everything he’s fought for...including Koda.
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, reluctant hero, boss's daughter
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*****
He couldn’t submit to an angel! But it felt so good…
A challenge and a dance result in Zachariel, an angel, taking Hellion, a feisty demon, in hand. Hellion learns he can get nice things… but only if he begs for them.
This book is a part of a steamy series with dom/sub themes and guaranteed Happily Ever After.
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*****
...There's A Way.
Connor and Will are at vastly different points in their lives.
At 32, Connor Stark’s life is pretty great. With a handsome boyfriend, a thriving business as an Events Coordinator, and a vibrant social life set against the stunning backdrop of Australia’s Gold Coast, he has very few complaints. Hell, he even has eye candy in the form of his uniformed silver fox upstairs neighbour, not that he’d ever do anything more than perv on the guy.
Then one day tragedy strikes, and Connor is thrust into single parenthood as he is handed a newborn baby and what feels like zero lifelines.
Meanwhile, at 49, perpetually single firefighter Will Bradford’s life is also pretty great. Though his hair might be more silver than brown these days, he has a rewarding job, amazing grown-up kids, and an adorable downstairs neighbour he probably shouldn’t be checking out as often as he does. So sue him; he’s only human.
When Connor’s life is turned upside down overnight, Will finds himself helping the younger man navigate his new reality. He has no intention of falling butt over teakettle for Connor or his kid, but somehow it happens anyway.
With Connor a broken man, and Will concerned about restarting the whole parenting gig from scratch, how can they make a relationship work, especially when life seems intent on throwing even more hurdles their way?
CW: Despite the bulk of the romance being tooth-rottingly sweet, this book does touch on some potentially triggering topics. These include: death of close family members (both through terminal illness and also sudden means), traffic accidents, fire trauma, homelessness, mild homophobia, and the stress/trauma of raising children, including sleep deprivation, self-doubt/anxiety, custody negotiations, and the fear of losing one’s child.
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When Lucas Halpern's long-lost adopted sister arrives on his doorstep, pregnant and on the run from the International Arcane Order, he can't help but invite her in.
Even if she'd made his life hell when they were young.
Even if she'd only run away again.
Even if it was bound to change both of their lives forever.
It would be what his parents would have done, had they been alive. It was what they would have wanted.
This prequel is a part of Maligned Magic, a set of cozy contemporary m/m fantasy romances. Revive can be read before or after Rebuild, the first book in the series, and focuses on how Lucas became a single father.
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Cozy towns and hot heroes. Small town romance is always in season.
Get swept away to lively town squares, charming coastal towns, and western ranches in this collection of small town romances. Filled with stories featuring plenty of steam and all the tropes readers love, this anthology celebrates quintessential small town romance. As the seasons change, hearts melt , passion explodes, and hope is renewed.
Read about strangers who thought they were just passing through, rivals suddenly seeing each other in a new light, and lost souls finding second chances at love where they least expect it. The quaint, captivating locales in this collection offer the perfect small town escape where true love always awaits around the corner.
So curl up and fall into love in these feel-good romances full of hope, heart, heat, and classic small town romance charm.
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*****
FROM BOOK FUNNEL
When Pingucury raiders attack their rig, hunky roughneck clone foreman Iker and his equally buff pal Peregrine are forced to flee.
While seeking shelter, the friends encounter Ohannes, a sweet and submissive pleasure clone who offers them shelter.
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Love is a dangerous game…
Shari has always been an inviolable and stoic woman. So, upon hearing the news of her husband’s untimely death, it’s no wonder she was unreadable. Wayne’s car went up in flames after going over a cliff, leaving only a few scarce items to help identify the body. While nothing is immediately suspicious about the accident, Shari’s cold response makes investigator Billy Jensen skeptical.
Thus, the well-built, thirty-seven-year-old cop keeps an eye on Shari. In his mind, with all that money on the line, she is the perfect suspect. He follows her on her business trips, meeting with friends, and enjoying herself at the casino. During one exchange, however, he thinks he has caught her red-handed, pinning her against a wall. In doing so, he inadvertently breaches his professional exterior, revealing his attraction to Shari.
In any case, Billy cannot risk jeopardizing his investigation by becoming involved with Shari. Still, he can’t pull his eyes away from her bedroom window each night. Could this ardent and resourceful woman really be a killer?
…will she regret playing her part?
Open this jaw-dropping and irresistible fantasy today.
This Steamy Suspense Romance will keep you hot from the beginning to end. What mysteries will arise in this spring-winter relationship? Has Shari gotten in over her head?
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