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Friday, November 22, 2019

BLOG TOUR REVIEW: Outmatched by Kristen Callihan & Samantha Young

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Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young
Release Date: November 19, 2019
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Outmatched, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by New York Times bestselling authors Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young.

What happens when a boxer finds chemistry with a geek?

Parker Brown can’t believe she needs to hire a fake boyfriend. When she landed her dream job in renewable energy, she thought she’d be entering a world at the forefront of progressive thinking. But the head boss prefers to promote employees who are “settled.” Thankfully, she’s found the perfect candidate, a fellow intellectual looking for some quick cash. What Parker gets is his protective big brother—Rhys Morgan. The tall, muscled ex-boxer with a foul mouth shows up just as her boss does, and now she’s stuck with the manipulative jerk.

Responsibility weighs heavily on Rhys. Now permanently out of the ring, he’s trying to hold together his late father’s gym and keep his younger brother, Dean, on the straight and narrow. To save Dean from himself, Rhys takes his place, ready to give this society girl a piece of his mind. Instead, he finds an opportunity. Even though they can hardly stand each other, posing as Parker’s boyfriend is a win-win deal. She gets to keep her job, and he’ll charm her star-struck boss into sponsoring his gym.

Problem is, they can barely keep their hands off each other. And what started as an easy deal isn’t so easy anymore. Because what future can a rough ex-boxer, afraid to open his heart, and a polished society geek, who has sworn off real relationships, possibly have?

They say opposites attract. These opposites are about to combust on impact.

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Excerpt:
AngryTink: Hey. This is Parker. Parker Brown.
My phone dinged loudly. I fumbled around my bed, finally finding the damn thing under a pillow. Wiping the sleep off my face, I rolled onto my back and read the text that had pulled me out of a pleasant sleep. I smiled. It was just so … Parker. Settling in, I answered her.
RhysThis: Don’t have to tell me who you are. Your number is programmed on my phone. What do you want?
AngryTink: Well, good morning to you too, Happy Pants.
My smile turned into an evil grin. The girl was always going to punch back and make it count.
RhysThis: That’s Mr. Happy Pants. Though, TBH, my pants aren’t too happy at the moment. Want to help me out with that?
AngryTink: Tempting. Truly. But, no.
RhysThis: RU sure? ‘Cuz Happy Pants Rhys is much more agreeable than Sad That He Had to Self-Satisfy Rhys.
AngryTink: Would you please behave?
RhysThis: I’m not the one who mentioned the emotional state of my pants. AngryTink: ARGH!
A chuckle rumbled in my chest as my thumbs tapped out a response I knew would piss her off more.
RhysThis: Was that even English? Honestly, Ms. Brown, I thought you were educated.
She took a moment to answer. I could picture her, phone in hand, grinding her teeth. AngryTink: You’re deliberately trying to annoy me, aren’t you?
RhysThis: You’re quick. I’ll give you that.
AngryTink: Mr. Morgan, I’m about ten seconds away from finding an alternate fake boyfriend. A goat on a rope would be a better candidate at this point.
It was cute she thought that was threatening.
RhysThis: Yeah, probably. But the goat doesn’t have a signed contract. I do, Tinker Bell.
AngryTink: ARGH@!!
RhysThis: You’re kind of cute when you talk pirate.

Sonja's Review


I’m always looking forward to anything new from Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young has been on my ATR list forever, so when I saw that they were co-writing a book, I was even more excited than usual to read it because I’d not only get to revisit a favorite author, but also maybe discover a new one. I didn’t know what to expect going into Outmatched, but I absolutely loved it and it hooked me from the very beginning! Actually, I had started it when I got a book I’d been waiting on for awhile and even though I was eager to read it, I also really wanted to continue reading Outmatched and I just could not make myself put it down. It was funny and cute, it had excellent banter and tension, and it got me in the heart with all the achy/happy feels. Outmatched a fabulous, fabulous book and I hope Samantha Young and Kristen Callihan collaborate again, but in the meantime, it’s a given that I’ll be reading Ms. Callihan like normal and I’ll for sure be checking out Ms. Young’s backlist

~ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars

About the Authors:
About Kristen:
Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she'd rather be. She is a RITA winner and three-time nominee and winner of two RT Reviewer's Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and the Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT received RT Magazine's Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher's Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading.

Connect with Kristen:
Twitter - Kris10Callihan
About Samantha:
Samantha Young is a New York Times and #1 International bestselling author from Stirlingshire, Scotland. On Dublin Street was Samantha's first adult contemporary romance series and has sold in thirty countries. She has since published over thirteen romance titles including the New York Times Bestsellers Into the Deep, Hero, and her most recent contemporary romance Play On. When writing Adult Paranormal romance she writes under the pen name S. Young.

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

RELEASE BLITZ: Hidden Truths by K. Webster & Nikki Ash

Titles: Hidden Truths
Hidden Truths & Stolen Lies Duet #1
Authors: K Webster and Nikki Ash
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release: November 21, 2019

My life was easy, simple, fun.
Light.
Until I got wrapped up with the wrong people.
Nothing but a piece of property to pay for the sins of my father.
I’m to be married off to a handsome monster.
I see his truths every day, and it’s hard not to fall for the enemy.
He won’t let me escape, but I’m not sure I want to.
I wanted to marry for love, but it looks like love is a lie.

"A deliciously-seductive, dark, suspenseful and sexy tale that hooked me from page one, and didn't let go until I had devoured it. Absolutely superb. Grab a copy right now!" Siobhan Davis, USA Today bestselling author of Cruel Intentions
Hold on to your seat and get ready as this grabs you from the beginning and won’t let you go. They pull you in and take over your body, your heart, and your mind. - Miss Petite Brunette Book Blog
This story had me from page one. I couldn’t put it down. Every time I thought I had it figured out, I’d flip the page and have a different theory. Bucket up cuz it’s a bumpy and wild ride- Nancy, reader
Dark romance suspense at its finest.-Fun Under the Covers Blog
FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC! Hidden Truths was a pager turner that kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. -Kristina, reader
The first in the duet, the story is captivating. There’s so much angst, drama, and suspense I literally couldn’t put it down. - Shirley, reader
Both Nikki Ash and K Webster are just amazing individually. But when they collab together, it's just a match perfectly made.- Viridiana, Amazon reader




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Sonja's Review  


Hidden Truths is my first time reading K. Webster and Nikki Ash as a duo and boy, did I love it! They created a seamless story that did everything from make me laugh and get angry to shocking me and making me fall hard for Talia and Kostas. There was yelling, facepalming, head shaking, and grinning. Hidden Truths kept me the edge of my seat and turning the pages. It kills me a little that I have to wait a few weeks before I can read the conclusion to Talia and Kostas’ duet in Stolen Lies, especially after that cliffy, but Hidden Truths was just so fantastic it was worth it and I can’t wait to read more! 
~ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars