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#BlogTour Wicked By Nichole Rose #bookpromotion #bookblitz
Series Blurb
The Valentino brothers rule the city of Chicago with closed fists and iron wills. But even kings fall. And the curvy women meant for them are about to drop these crime bosses to their knees. All three books in The Ruined Trilogy can be read as standalones. And don’t forget to grab Nico’s story to meet the brother they risked everything to save from a life shackled to a criminal empire he didn’t want.
Physical Science
The Ruined Trilogy: The Beginning
by Nichole Rose
Genre: Curvy Girl Mafia Romance
Love is the final test for this professor and his star student.
Nico Valentino
My brothers are mobsters. Criminals.
They rule their kingdoms with iron fists.
I’m nothing like them.
I’m an astrophysicist. A professor.
My lecture hall is full of laughter.
Until I set eyes on Norah Bishop.
She needs my help, but I need her.
And I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her.
Even if it means returning to the family I left.
Norah Bishop
All I’ve ever wanted was to be a scientist like my dad.
But I stumbled into something I shouldn’t have.
Now, the biggest criminal in Chicago is coming for me.
And the only person who can help me is his brother…my new professor.
I don’t want to drag Nico into this.
But when he touches me, I lose all control.
He’s my professor. I think I want him to be my forever instead.
Loving him comes with a price.
But losing him will break me.
If you enjoy over-the-top nerdy men, curvy heroines willing to risk it all, and forbidden student-teacher romance, you’ll love Nico and Norah’s sugary-sweet and extra steamy story! As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Physical Science is the steamy beginning to the Ruined Trilogy. It can be read as a standalone story.
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Wrecked
The Ruined Trilogy Book 1
One look at his curvy captive and this Mafia boss will risk it all. Even if it means toppling his own kingdom to the ground…
Rafe Valentino
A life in chains was the deal I made with my father to win my twin’s freedom.
My soul is black with the things I’ve done to keep my promise.
I never regretted any of it until now. Until her.
Amalia Santiago’s bravado and fierce defiance make me feel alive in a way I never expected.
I was never meant to fall for her.
I don’t deserve to put my filthy hands all over her pristine body.
She’s supposed to be my prisoner.
But now, she’ll become my world instead.
Amalia Santiago
When the devil came for my foster brother, I let him take me in his place.
I swore I’d find a way out of this mess for both of us.
Except Rafe Valentino wasn’t supposed to have a heart…
And I wasn’t supposed to fall for the ruthless crime boss.
So why do I come alive when he touches me?
Now, I’m one wrong move from destroying everything.
And nothing is what it seems.
How do I sacrifice the man I love to save my brother?
If you enjoy OTT possessive older men with a little bit of darkness in them and sassy, curvy heroines with heart, get ready to fall for Rafe and Amalia in this sweet and extra steamy romance. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Safe read. No cliffhanger. Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentino brother and can be read as a standalone story.
Wanton
The Ruined Trilogy Book 2
Falling for the enemy wasn’t part of Luca Valentino’s plan. But one taste of his curvy captive will change everything for this mafia boss.
Luca
A life in hell was the sacrifice I made to keep my brothers alive.
There’s nothing I won’t do to see that job through.
Even if it means seducing the enemy.
But I never intended to fall for Callandria Genovese.
She was supposed to be a means to an end, nothing more.
Now, I’ve got more to lose than ever.
And the woman who holds the key to my future is in chains in my bedroom.
I need her trust. I want her heart.
One way or another, I will have both.
Callandria
I’ve been taught to hate the Valentino family since I could walk.
I know they killed my grandfather.
But no one warned me that the real monster of the bunch was Luca Valentino.
They didn’t tell me I’d find myself imprisoned in his bed, either.
Or that I’d be so reluctant to leave it.
But that’s precisely what happened.
Little by little, he’s slipping beneath my defenses and making me feel things I shouldn’t.
But which side of him is real?
The wanton man who sets me ablaze…or the ruthless mobster who refuses to let me go?
If you like your OTT possessive older men morally gray and your curvy heroines strong, prepare to fall for Luca and Callandria in this steamy mafia romance. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Safe read. No cliffhanger. Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentino brother and can be read as a standalone story.
Wicked
The Ruined Trilogy Book 3
To win her love, this crime boss will need more than money and power.
Gabriel
They say those with the power make the rules.
They lied.
Genesis Santiago refuses to bend to my will.
I know because I’ve tried.
She wants nothing to do with me.
That isn’t going to work for me.
She’s the only thing in this world I need.
One way or another, I’ll make her mine.
Even if I have to break her to claim her.
Genesis
I know what people say about Gabriel Valentino.
He’s not just a billionaire. He’s a criminal.
When he catches me trying to steal from him, I expect a quick death.
Instead, the bossy, arrogant man hires me.
But I won’t bow to any man…
Not even the one who owns my soul.
Not even to save my own life.
Warning
When this wicked mob boss finds his curvy girl, he’ll do whatever it takes to make her his. If you enjoy over-the-top billionaires, willful heroines, and steamy romance with a touch of darkness, you’ll love Gabriel and Genesis. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. No cheating. Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentino brother and can be read as a standalone novel.
Nichole Rose writes filthy, feel-good romance for curvy readers. Her books feature headstrong, sassy women and the alpha males who consume them. From grumpy detectives to country boys with attitude to instalove and over-the-top declarations, nothing is off-limits.
She is sure to have a steamy, sweet story just right for everyone. She fully believes the world is ugly enough without trying to fit falling in love into a one-size-fits-all box.
When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud mama to the world’s most ridiculous fur-babies. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest.
You can learn more about Nichole and her books at her website or by liking her on Facebook or following her on Instagram.
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Horror
Date Published: 4/26/23
Publisher: Deadbolt Books
Welcome to Slashtag, the most immersive horror reality competition series
in history! Tag along as seven of America’s favorite celebrities step into
the infamous Propitius Hotel, home to one of the most prolific serial
killers in history – Arthur Wilson.
Arthur built and operated the Propitius Hotel from 1905 until 1928 when
dozens of bodies were found in his hotel, along with countless hidden
torture rooms throughout the hotel. Arthur disappeared, seemingly never to
be caught. He then returned – nearly 40 years later – under the guise of a
priest leading a congregation of 100 people back to his hotel, where he once
again committed mass murder.
Enter Tawny Howlett – a top-tier lifestyle influencer who is in the midst
of the crappiest week of her life. Her brand new health drink turned out to
be tainted, and now thousands of her followers want nothing more than to see
her social media empire crumble. In order to rehabilitate her image, she’s
agreed to take part in “Slashtag: The Ultimate Horror
Experience”.
At first it’s all fun and games, until the team of seven celebs discover
that the ghost is very real, and out for blood. In order to survive the
three-day live-streamed event, Tawny and her fellow contestants must band
together to try and send the spirit of Arthur Wilson straight to hell.
“I suddenly wish that I were just crazy. A hallucination would mean my
brain is broken, which is something I’ve spent my entire adult life
attempting to accept. If we’re both seeing this, it means the world is
broken in a way my brain is not prepared to confront.”
While Tawny has her hands full trying to survive a weekend at the Propitius
Hotel, it’s up to her younger sister April to work from the outside to try
and find a way to save her sister, and uncover the dark truth behind the TV
network that continues to air the deaths of some of America’s top
talent.
Together these seven doomed souls must solve the puzzles hidden within the
hotel in order to vanquish the spirit of Arthur Wilson.
About the Author
JON COHN IS A WRITER and professional board game designer based out of San
Diego, California. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter
@joncohnauthor.
He would also love to give you free stuff like stories, audiobooks, and
games by signing up for his mailing list at http://www.joncohnauthor.com.
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#BlogTour Storm and Fury By Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin #bookpromotion #bookblitz
Iron & Blood
A Jake Desmet Adventure Book 1
by Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin
Genre: Supernatural Steampunk Adventure
Hell with the lid off.
Jake Desmet and Rick Brand, heirs to the Brand & Desmet Import Company, travel the world to secure treasures and unusual items for the collections of wealthy and supernatural patrons, accompanied by Jake’s cousin, Veronique “Nicki” LeClercq. Smuggling a small package as a favor for a Polish witch should have been easy. But when assassins come after Jake and a Ripper-style killer leaves the city awash in blood, Jake, Rick, and Nicki realize that dark magic, vampire power struggles, and industrial sabotage are just a prelude to a bigger plot that threatens New Pittsburgh and the world.
New Pittsburgh in 1898 is a crucible of invention and intrigue, the hub of American industry at the height of its steam-driven power. Born from the ashes of devastating fire, flood, and earthquake, New Pittsburgh is ruled by the shadow government of The Oligarchy. In the abandoned mine tunnels beneath the city, supernatural creatures hide from the light, emerging to feed in the smoky city known as “hell with the lid off” while their masters scheme to change the balance of power.
Stopping that scheme will require every ounce of Jake’s courage, every bit of Rick’s cunning, every scintilla of Nicki’s bravura, and all the steam-powered innovation imaginable.
Iron & Blood is a steampunk action adventure filled with daring escapades, armed airships, vengeful vampires, mysterious magic, found family, mad doctors, quirky inventors, clockwork zombies, and loyal friends.
Storm & Fury
A Storm & Fury Adventures Collection
New Pittsburgh, 1898 – a crucible of invention and intrigue. Born from the ashes of devastating fire, flood and earthquake, the city is ruled by the shadow government of The Oligarchy. In the swarming streets, people of a hundred nations drudge to feed the engines of progress. The Department of Supernatural Investigation was set up to take care of those things that live below, that go bump in the night… those odd cases that go beyond ‘standard’ investigation. Nicknamed ‘Storm and Fury’, Mitch Storm and Jacob Drangosavich are two of the more creative agents, working in New Pittsburgh and obeying the rules – when they have to.
A collection of short stories and novellas set in the world of the Iron & Blood novels and the related Storm and Fury Adventures.
Includes: Airship Down, Ruin Creek, Resurrection Day, The Hunt, Grave Voices, and Rogue. Plus two bonus stories: Ghost Wolf and a Steampunk fairy tale: The Patented Troll
Gail Z. Martin discovered her passion for science fiction, fantasy and ghost stories in elementary school. The first story she wrote at age five was about a vampire. Her favorite TV show as a preschooler was Dark Shadows. At age 14, she decided to become a writer. She enjoys attending science fiction/fantasy conventions, Renaissance fairs and living history sites.
Larry N. Martin is the author of the new sci-fi adventure novel Salvage Rat. He is the co-author (with Gail Z. Martin) of the Spells, Salt, and Steel/New Templars series; the Steampunk series Iron & Blood; and a collection of short stories and novellas: The Storm & Fury Adventures set in the Iron & Blood universe. He is also the co-author of the upcoming Wasteland Marshals series and the Joe Mack Cauldron/Secret Council series.
The Martins have three children, a Maltese, and a Golden Retriever.
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#BlogTour Dear Mom By Eva Tillman #bookblitz #bookpromotion @rabtbooktours
(A letter I will never send, to a mother who would never read it
anyway)
Non-fiction / Memoir
Date Published: 06-01-2023
None of us were raised by perfect mothers, nor can we ourselves be perfect
parents. But some mothers sure do know how to ruin a life, well, almost. I
say almost because, although my mother’s parenting left severe damage in its
path and, regrettably, and inevitably, shaped some of the decisions I made,
I am grateful to have realized the issues I was facing. So, I now have the
opportunity to properly address those issues, to minimize their impact
on my life.
This book holds the words I would express to my mother, if I thought she
cared to acknowledge my feelings at all.
Many others have been “raised” by narcissistic mothers and have
been deeply affected. But it is still possible to live happy lives, free of
Mom’s burden. Writing has helped me immensely in this regard.
About the Author
Eva Tillman published her first work in 2023. However, she has enjoyed
writing since she was a teenager.
She lived in several regions of the United States before she finally
settled in the West with its palm trees and almost constant sunshine. She
loves to read, eat, and help others feel good about themselves.
Many people, including Eva, have faced trauma of different types.
Unfortunately, the hands of time cannot be turned back. But it is possible
to live happy and successful lives, contentedly coping with the slowly
dissipating effects of the trauma.
In her most personal work, “Dear Mom”, Eva does her best to
express herself as she would if she were writing to Mother herself. Perhaps
one day Eva will deliver the book to its rightful recipient. For now, she
enjoys the liberation of having poured out her true feelings.
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Write Out Loud: Finding the Time to Write #guestpost #blogtour @womenonwriting
As a new author and writer I find that the hardest thing for myself is finding the time to write. It sounds easy to just take out my laptop or notebook and write but I always feel it better to have a comfortable space and not interruptions to make writing time easier for myself. I am a mom of a special needs child and I just put most of my “me time” during the day while he’s at school or evenings when he is sleep or evening during the weekend afternoons.
Finding the time to write is so important because I find when I’m not writing or at least thinking about my writing projects I can start to have self doubt and that something no new writer needs. So I learned doing writing sprints (I find some pre recorded videos on YouTube that I can write along with or I can set my own timer)
I also made it a mission to write down on my phone which I find to be very easy, especially when I’m out and I have a new idea that I just can’t wait to put together. I have usye things like Word, Google docs, and Microsoft notes to do my brainstorming and note taking. I like using these programs because my work gets synced to my computer and I won’t worry about losing anything (no writer wants to write for hours and lose their work)
So my phone, when I’m home I have a notebook and my computer all near by for when I’m feeling creative. Because I feel my stories are forever changing I’m always adding and taking away from them all the time. I remember a few times I woke up in the middle of the night just to take notes on my dream that I thought I could use in my story so I wouldn’t forget it later.
Overall although finding time is important I also find not adding pressure on yourself because that takes away the fun and enjoyment from writing. I have to tell myself this is my life long career and I want to have fun with what I’m doing, no pressure no stress. Make writing fun maybe by playing some music, taking a 5-10 minute break in-between writing sprints, and also rewarding yourself like with coffee, or candy or just a drive to the mall later, it be something simple like a hot bath even. Make writing time fun and these tips I have to always remind myself with because it’s very easy to lose track.
Things to consider:
• music
• writing sprints
• group writing session (there are a lot of groups online people can sign up for free, or ask around your local library)
•reward yourself
• be kind to yourself
• no pressure, no stress remember to enjoy yourself
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