*Book Tour & Giveaway* Rainy Day Rescue

 

Deciding to take a second chance at love is an act of courage! 

Rainy Day Rescue

Seattle Lost Lovers #1

by Josie Malone

Genre: Contemporary Second-Chance, Fake Romance

Real estate broker, Claire Rocklin, buys distressed properties, rehabs, and sells them to support her pet project, ‘Senior Housing Apartments'. She believes nobody has time for the elderly–and no one ever had time for her. After the death of her mother when Claire was a child, her serial-cheater father remarried several times, but those marriages didn't last more than two years each.

Three years ago, Claire’s once-upon-a-time stepbrother, Master Sergeant Tony Baldusi, retired from the Army and became a fulltime business partner in Claire's brokerages. The son of a single mother who divorced Claire’s father, Tony learned how to survive long before he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He's been packing a proverbial torch for Claire, along with a diamond engagement ring for three years.

When Claire’s grandparents invite them home for Thanksgiving, Tony suggests they pretend to be engaged. After all, they’re already business partners, and their families would easily believe the relationship runs deeper. But can he convince commitment-phobic Claire that she deserves real happiness? Will their little deception turn into something real, or will she run from love again, breaking both their hearts in the process?

 

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Ghost Writer’s Inn

Baker City: Hearts and Haunts #6

by Josie Malone

Genre: Paranormal Ghost Romance

Former Army Ranger, Mac MacGillicudy served his country for almost twenty years, fighting in one hotspot after another. Since he retired from the military, he’s roamed the U.S., unaware he’s accompanied by a woman with a hidden agenda. He enjoys writing action-adventure romances which never turn out the way he plans or expects or designs. Still his agent, publisher, and readers love them. Learning he’s inherited the old family hotel, Mac heads to Baker City, Washington for Christmas. He’ll help restore the hotel, write his next book which will hopefully end the way he wants, and perhaps discover a home.

Registered Nurse, Lillian Bryce didn’t hesitate to answer the call when her country needed her after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She joined the US Army and went off to war but didn’t return home, at least not alive. Since she loved books, she went back to the Seattle Public Library where she’d spent so many happy hours. She was perfectly content studying, researching, observing and enjoying the other patrons—the live ones, until she saw Mac MacGillicudy. She was fascinated, focused on him—well on his writing, on his books, except he had them all wrong! So, she fixed them, not once, but again, and again, and again regardless of how many times he tried to change them while they traveled the country! Now, they’re off to Baker City.

Will the two of them find love in a place where ghosts are real or just continue writing about it?

 

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Josie Malone lives and works at her family business, a riding stable in Washington State. Teaching kids to ride and know about horses, she finds in many cases, she's taught three generations of families. Her life experiences span adventures from dealing cards in a casino, attending graduate school to get her Masters in Teaching degree, being a substitute teacher, and serving in the Army Reserve - all leading to her second career as a published author. Visit her at her website, www.josiemalone.com to learn about her books.

  

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* The Good Sister

 

When Casey's mirror twin goes missing, 

she's led to a dark and deadly paradise where nobody escapes...

The Good Sister

by Bonnie Traymore

Genre: Psychological Thriller

When her mirror twin goes missing, Casey is led to a deadly paradise where no one escapes…

Casey and Nora are mirror twins, identical—sort of. Casey is right-handed, Nora is left-handed. Their moles sit on opposite cheeks. In terms of personality, they are also diametrically opposed.

So, when her high-strung sister disappears after a fight with her husband, Casey shouldn’t be as concerned as she is. Nora’s done it before.

But this time, things feel different. It’s a twin thing; Casey knows it in her bones. Something is terribly wrong.

Casey hires private investigator who discovers that Nora’s been on the dark web—lured by an entity that calls itself Switzerland, promising to take away your pain and leave you in a state of eternal bliss, for a hefty fee.

The trail leads to a luxury wellness retreat hidden in the Mexican jungle. Determined to find her sister before it’s too late, Casey poses as a resort guest and heads to Mexico to rescue her sister.

As Casey digs deeper, she finds something far more sinister than she could have imagined, and it’s possible that neither of them will get out alive.

“Gripping, twisty, and impossible to put down. This one is a must-read for thriller fans with an ending you won’t see coming!” – Caleb Stephens, bestselling author of You’ll Never Know.

“What a thriller. Seriously. Mirror twins who could sense and feel each other's pain and emotions. Just imagine where that could take you.” NetGalley

“A brilliant book. Just top tier brilliant kind of reading for me. I still feel excited and humming from it even now thinking about it again just to write my review.” – NetGalley

“This novel is a compelling, high-stakes ride through deceit and psychological drama. I cannot recommend this book highly enough for fans of intricate, character-driven thrillers.” -NetGalley

Perfect for fans of gripping psychological thrillers, chilling domestic suspense, missing sister mysteries, dark web conspiracy novels, and mind-bending women's fiction with shocking twist endings. If you love twisty, unputdownable thrillers with strong female leads, sinister secrets, and heart-pounding suspense — you won't be able to put this down.

 

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PROLOGUE

Move, my brain screams—my arms and legs lag behind.

Blood pools behind her head, oozing out over the tile floor. Her eyes roll back into a blank stare. If I want to get out of here, this is my only chance. I don’t have much time before someone misses her.

I grab the key card out of her coat pocket and gingerly pull off her lab coat, being careful not to stain it with the growing river of blood.

As I slip on her white coat, my head darts around for something I can use as a weapon–but this isn’t a surgical center. No scalpels. No razors. Nothing sharp.

Syringes.

Scads of them.

Yes, this can work.

I fumble through the medicine cabinet, and it’s like a candy store for drug addicts.

Ketamine.

Midazolam.

Haldol.

Potassium chloride, instantly deadly.

But only if I can hit a vein.

Nope. Too risky.

I rip a syringe open with my teeth, push in the plunger, tear open the vial tabs, and stab the needle into the first vial, then the second. I fill the syringe with a lethal dose of ketamine and midazolam, hoping that it will work fast enough, if it comes to that.

Two or three minutes or so for onset, injected into a muscle.

I’ve never envisioned myself as a murderer. But what choice do I have?

Footsteps outside the door stop me in my tracks.

Someone’s hovering, and I can only hope they don’t call out her name.

She moans.

She’s alive?

What if she cries out for help?

Sweat moistens my palms as I wait. I wipe away the dampness, willing myself to calm down. I can’t afford to have slippery fingers with what I’m attempting.

Now it’s quiet. Too quiet. I didn’t hear footsteps or anyone leaving.

Are they just standing there?

Maybe they heard our scuffle?

If she makes a sound, I’m as good as dead.

I rip open another syringe, grab a vial of potassium chloride out of the cabinet, and fill it. On reflex, I tap it to get out the air bubbles, and a nervous chuckle slips out.

What’s the point of that?

I find a vein on the top of her hand, which is creepily warm. She seems to have passed out again, or else she’s dead. But I’m pretty sure she’s still alive, although I can always tell myself she wasn’t. But I’m not positive.

Can I actually do this?

For a split second, I hesitate.

Before this moment, it was self-defense.

It’s her or me, though, so I prepare to jab the needle into her vein.

Instead, I check again for a pulse.

She’s dead … I’m pretty sure.

The door handle turns.

I rush behind the door and ready my other syringe. My heart’s pounding so hard, I’m afraid someone will hear it. My pulse thrums in my ears as I await what’s next.

Then the handle catches, the lock saving me–or whoever’s on the other side.

I wait in stillness as the sound of a woman’s heels click, click, clicking on the tile floor fades to silence, willing my racing pulse to slow.

At least it’s not Cameron.

Then I make my move.

 

PART ONE

One month earlier

ONE

Nora

The pain is unbearable, deep in the pit of my stomach, the scars of a lifetime suddenly ripped open. I haven’t slept for days. I don’t even know my own mind.

Dipping in and out of consciousness, I’m kept barely functional by little microsleeps. My head aches behind my eyes. I’d give anything to fall into the black abyss, where all my problems dissolve into the quiet darkness.

Soft meditation music plays in the background.

“It’s not your fault,” a voice calls out to me. “Life is hard,” it continues, the ding … ding … ding of the bells hypnotic, comforting. “We can take away your pain. Come to Switzerland. Find your inner peace.”

Tears pool in my eyes.

“It’s all going to be okay,” I tell myself.

I click on the link.

It looks so peaceful there.

For the first time in months, I have hope.

Tears stream down my face as I absorb it all.

Taking away my pain.

It sounds so tempting.

I want to believe.

I need to believe.

So, I do.

And that is my first mistake.

Bonnie Traymore is the Amazon bestselling author of fourteen domestic/psychological thrillers. Her thrillers feature strong but relatable female protagonists who peel back the layers of suburban American life and give readers a peek inside. The plots explore difficult topics such as jealousy, infidelity, murder, and the impact of psychological disorders, but she also includes bits of romance and humor to lighten the mood from time to time.  

Bonnie loves Hitchcock movies, psychological thriller novels, coffee, and dark chocolate, not necessarily in that order and sometimes simultaneously. She has a doctorate in United States history and resides in Honolulu with her family. She's an active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America.

 

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*Release Blitz* Love Bites

  

Title: Love Bites (The Eternity College Chronicles, Book 4)

Author: Lauretta Hignett

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Publication Date: May 30th, 2026

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb:

I wouldn't call myself a control freak. I'm more of a control enthusiast. A control aficionado, if you will. I am quite dedicated to maintaining control over my environment, and I'm not going to apologize for that.

I have a life plan, and nothing will push me off the path to greatness. I'm going to get my PhD, get full custody of my baby brother, build a version of an Iron Man suit, and make the world a better place.

And sure, in the past couple of months, I've been teetering on the edge of losing control of myself. I've got a grip now, I promise. My hunger is taken care of, my heightened vampire senses are reined in, my murderous urges are under control. But, as God as my witness, I will have control over my environment.

But there's one thing I've never really been able to get full control over, and that thing has just appeared out of nowhere, ready to mess up everything.

My mother.

Love Bites is book Four in the Eternity College Chronicles, a fun new supernatural comedy and urban fantasy series that’s a little bit Buffy The Vampire Slayer, a little bit Wednesday, and a whole lot of Big Bang Theory.

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Lauretta is an Amazon bestselling urban fantasy author with a passion for writing kickass characters, weird magical creatures, hilarious banter, and a touch of romance.

When she’s not writing, you'll find her enjoying terrible craft projects, unnecessarily complicated cocktails, and hanging out with her two little kids and her dog, Lola the delinquent lab cross.

In case you're here to check, please know that Lauretta does NOT use generative AI in any story or in any artworks in her books AT ALL. Every weird character and bizarre plotline comes entirely from her own brain, and she types every word herself. Support human art!

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*Release Blitz* Curses & Copy

Title: Demons & Deadlines (A Ravens’ Hollow, Book 4)

Author: Ella Stone

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Cover Designer: Covers by Christian

Publication Date: June 1st, 2026

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A failing ward, a missing witch, and revelations that'll shake Ravens Hollow to the core.

When Floyd, the bridge-guarding witch, disappears, it’s more than your average missing person’s case. Without him, the illusion spell that keeps our world hidden won’t last long… exposing us and our secrets to the world.

I’m Elodie Evergreen, vampire journalist, and I just can’t seem to catch a break. From glamoured elves to my relationship with our siren Police Chief, life has never been more complicated. I’m just hoping that finding Floyd is more straightforward than everything else on this island.

Unfortunately, suspects are everywhere, although my instincts keep pointing to Arabella Willowwood, the enigmatic witch from across the pond.

And on top of that, Chloe and Dylan are braving a date, Pongo keeps sniffing out trouble, and new revelations are clawing at my past. I’m under more pressure than a werewolf at a full-moon party.

Find Floyd. Fix the ward. Don’t fall apart. Easy… right?

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A long time writer and dedicated reader of urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Finally bringing these two passions together in an epic saga years in the making.

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Murphy's Laws

 

30 Days.

7 Rules.

1 Undeniable Attraction.

Murphy’s Laws

by Terry Newman

Genre: Contemporary Romantic Comedy 

Thirty days. Seven rules. One undeniable attraction.

After her fiancé skips out on her wedding, Murphy Clarke buries herself in her life-coaching career and develops seven rules to protect her heart. Number one? Never take vacations.

Oops. We find her on a month-long vacation in North Carolina, where she’s alarmed by the sparks flying between her and an arrogant yoga instructor. She’s confident, though, that she’ll be able to keep her other six rules... until she isn’t so sure. Of anything.

Noah Andrews’s name was once synonymous with the San Francisco tech industry, but his heart broke - both physically and emotionally. After a heart attack sidelined his career, his long-time girlfriend dumped him. Why is he now so attracted to this woman who seems to embody the life he left behind?

Witty and full of heart, MURPHY'S LAWS is a story of second chances, small-town charm, and the beautiful chaos that comes when you stop following your own rules... and start following love instead.

 

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They continued the defamation of Nik Peterson for two more rounds of drinks.

“Scumbag,” Eli shouted out.

“Hey, we already called him that.” TC studied her beer bottle, then slowly eyed Eli. “Murphy would like a new name for the douchebag.” She laughed. “Hey, I just gave him a new name.”

As the name calling slowed, the giggling increased. “It seems our work is done here,” Murphy said as they ran out of names. “I need to go home.” She stood, got dizzy and sat back down. “Whoa. This room is spinning pretty badly—or would that be goodly?” She put her hands on her head.

“No, it isn’t.” Eli stood, and tottered. “Oh, oh, yes, it is.”

“We’ve got to make it home.” TC pulled the car keys out of her purse. “Let’s go. I think I’m going to be sick.”

TC stood, pulled Eli up, and then the two of them pulled Murphy up. “Thank you both for a wonderful night.” She hiccupped. “It was very cath-cathartic.” She giggled.

They hung onto each other as they stumbled toward the exit. Murphy hoped at least one of the two doors she saw was an exit.

“Murphy!” The voice was familiar. Nik? No, not that jerk. She stopped or tried to. TC and Eli were still headed toward those double doors.

“Wait up. Eli. TC.” Now the familiar voice was calling them all.

TC and Eli stopped too. Murphy looked in the direction the voice was coming from. Noah. Well, two Noahs. Both looking extremely concerned. His dimples weren’t showing. Why?

“Where are you three going?” The few lights in the place highlighted his golden hair.

“Home.” TC gripped Murphy a bit harder. “We’ve done our duty.” She nodded. “Yes, we’ve stood up for our sister and friend Murphy.”

“Yeah,” Eli echoed. “We made sure she came through a harrowing”—she squinted— “hey, you’re Noah. Our yoga instructor.”

Noah smiled. Both Noahs. And they both had those adorable dimples. Murphy couldn’t figure out exactly why there were two of him. One of him tempted her enough. Now she’d have to avoid both of them. Does the second one smell of sandalwood too?

“Yes, I am. And your neighbor. And the neighborly thing to do is to get the three of you home safely.” His gaze moved from Eli to TC, and then to Murphy. Her body tingled. Yup, the second Noah elicited the same response from her.

“What a gigantic coincidence,” Eli blurted out. “That’s exactly where we’re going. Home. Right, ladies?”

“Yeah, it is a coincidence.” TC stepped closer to him. “Wanna come with us?”

Noah took TC’s arm by the elbow. Murphy whimpered.

“Yes, yes I do,” he said. “I’ll drive. Sound good?”

“You don’t have to.” Eli patted his arm. “We have Sky. Sky hasn’t been drinking tonight. She’ll drive us home. She’ll be our disgusting driver? No, no that’s not right.”

“Designated driver.” Noah said. His dimples were nowhere to be seen. Murphy sighed.

“Yeah, yeah, that’s it. I’ll go find Sky.” She took two steps and wobbled dangerously. Noah took one long stride and caught her.

“Who is Sky and where is she?” He glanced at TC and Murphy as if he were interrogating them.

TC hiccupped. “Murph, you tell him.”

“Me? Really?” She sighed.

“What do you have to tell me?” Noah sighed.

Murphy took several steps toward Noah, both Noahs, and tried to decide which one to talk to. Did it matter?

She stood on tiptoed and whispered—okay, it probably wasn’t a whisper considering how noisy Reef’s was. “Sky isn’t here. She’s only in Eli’s mind.”

“What?” He rubbed a temple.

“Sky is Eli’s imaginary friend.”

“Did you tell him?” TC tugged at Murphy’s arm. “Does he know?”

“Kind of.” She tried to focus on her two sisters. Damn, where did the second one come from?

“I’ll explain everything tomorrow if you’d just help us get home. Please.”

“Yeah.” Noah’s tone softened. “No problem. I’ve got you.”

“Are you”—TC hiccupped— “sure? Do you know where we live?”

“He’s our neighbor,” Eli said and grabbed his free arm. “We’ll follow you.” She giggled. “Anywhere.”

Murphy whimpered again.

“Noah’s going to take us home.” TC sighed. She looked to her right. “Aren’t you?”

As Murphy followed everyone out of the bar, the North Carolina humidity hit her. Both Noahs led them to a car she was unfamiliar with.

“No, my car is over there,” TC said as she tried to pull the man in the opposite direction they were headed.

“We’re taking my car.” His husky voice sent shivers down Murphy’s spine.

 

Terry Newman is an award-winning author who writes romantic comedy with a splash of fantasy.

Fueled by coffee, peanut butter, and popcorn, she writes stories set in fictional towns in northeast Ohio. Terry loves to place her characters in improbably situations, then allows them to take over…uhm…guide the story.

She lives in a small apartment with overflowing bookshelves, her muse, Moose, and all her characters, in North Lima, a real town in northeast Ohio. And, yes, it does get crowded at times.

 

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