Author: Jolie

I love to read. My favorite genres are women's fiction, romance, psychological thrillers, fantasy, young adult, steampunk, dystopian, LGBTQIA, and paranormal.

Counting Sheep & Other Stories by D.I. Jolly

Counting Sheep & Other Stories by [Jolly, D.I.]

Title: Counting Sheep and Other Stories

Author: D.I. Jolly

Publisher: Tinpot Publishing

Date of publication: July 3rd, 2015

Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Thriller

Number of pages: 295

POV: 1st person and 3rd person

Where you can find Counting Sheep and Other Stories: Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Counting Sheep is a thriller by author D.I Jolly set in an alternative reality where sleep can be stored in batteries and used when required. There is also a small collection of short stories ranging from twisted romance to horror and the first chapter of his up and coming Novel Mostly Human.

Trigger Warning: None

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Dark Horse (White Horse, Montana: The McGraw Kidnapping: Book 1) by B.J. Daniels

Dark Horse (Whitehorse, Montana: The McGraw Kidnapping, #1)

Title: Dark Horse

Author: B.J. Daniels

Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue, Harlequin

Date of publication: July 18th, 2017

Genre: Romance, Suspense, Mystery

Number of pages: 256

POV: 3rd person

Series: Whitehorse, Montana: The McGraw Kidnapping

Dark Horse – Book 1

Dead Ringer – Book 2 (expected publication date: September 1st, 2017)

Where you can find Dark Horse: Barnes and Noble | Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Burdened by family secrets, this cowboy rides alone 

For twenty-five years, the case of the McGraw twins kidnapping has remained unsolved. As the eldest son, Cull oversees the McGraw horse ranch, wary of prying eyes. So when true-crime writer Nikki St. James comes forward with new information, Cull can’t believe his father invites her onto the compound. His family has suffered enough—he’s not about to let St. James snoop and ruin them completely. But Nikki finds the eldest McGraw’s protectiveness as endearing as it is aggravating. After all, this case is personal to her, too… And her secrets can set the truth free—if they don’t destroy the McGraws first. 

Trigger Warning: Kidnapping

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Mated to The Werewolf King by Alena Des

Mated To The Werewolf King

Title: Mated To The Werewolf King

Author: Alena Des

Publisher: Inkitt

Date of publication: August 2nd, 2017

Genre: Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy

Number of pages: Unknown

POV: Alternating 1st person

Where you can find Mated To The Werewolf King: Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Dive into a universe filled with magical creatures, from demons, “ifrits”, and werewolves to nymphs, witches, and superpowers-wielding entities. A must for fantasy and romance readers alike!

When Annabelle discovers that she is not the true daughter of the Alpha of her pack, her world, as she knows it, comes crashing down and she finds herself running to hide from the tyrannical Demon Lord who is hell-bent on finding her. 

Seeking protection, she flees to the court of the Werewolf King. He’s arrogant, stubborn and discerning of her very being, but willing to defend her… for now. 

Will the Werewolf King yield to the Demon Lord’s ultimatum and give her to the enemy or will she be the cause of a looming war between the two species?

More importantly, what does the Demon Lord want with Belle? She’s only a werewolf… isn’t she?

Trigger Warning: None

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Billionaire for New Year’s: A Steamy Erotic Romance by Em Brown

Billionaire for New Year's: A Steamy Billionaire Erotic Romance Novel

Title: Billionaire for New Year’s

Author: Em Brown

Publisher: TCK Publishing

Date of publication: April 5th, 2017

Genre: Romance, Erotica

Number of pages: 303

POV: 3rd person

Series: A Billionaire Erotic Romance Novel

Billionaire for Christmas – Book 1 (review here)

Billionaire for New Years –  Book 2

Where you can find Billionaire for New Year’s: Amazon | Barnes and Noble

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Two billionaires, a wedding, and plenty of heat to ring in the new year… 
Billionaire hotel mogul Rance Durand thought he had successfully seduced Audrey Jones into his life for good, but Audrey’s convinced their different backgrounds won’t mesh. Will they go their separate ways, or can he find a way to seduce her all over again? 

Smokin’ hot Charlene Jenkins is Audrey’s best friend, and she’ll do just about anything to see her friend happy—even if it means accepting a bargain with billionaire playboy Blaine Edwards, Rance’s friend, and colleague. 

Blaine wants Charlene to get Audrey to the New Year’s Eve of Erotica party, where Rance has a surprise in store for Audrey, but he may want something else just as bad: Charlene’s submission…in his bed.

Trigger Warning: None

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Love is Love by Mette Bach

Love Is Love

Title: Love is Love

Author: Mette Bach

Publisher: James Lorimer & Company, Real Love

Date of publication: August 1st, 2017

Genre: LGBTQIA, Young Adult

Number of pages: 176

POV: 3rd person

Where you can find Love is Love: Barnes and Noble | Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Overweight and unhappy at home, Emmy gets sexually involved with a popular classmate so that people will think that she is worth liking. When she realizes that he is just using her, she decides to leave her home in Winnipeg to stay with her uncle’s family in Vancouver. Emmy has always been intimidated by her perfect cousin Paige and Paige’s cool friends, so she is surprised to find that the coolest of them is transgender. Emmy is instantly attracted to Jude (who used to be Judy) and starts hanging out at the coffee shop where he works. She even performs at the poetry slam Jude hosts there.

Emmy is never sure where she stands with Jude, and can’t believe that such a confident, charismatic guy might actually be interested in her. Both her mother back in Winnipeg and Paige warns her away from Jude, saying that he will just use her and she will get hurt. But it’s not until she almost falls again into the trap of casual sex to boost her self-esteem that Emmy realizes it’s worth it to put your true self out there for real love.

Trigger Warning: None

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Same Love by Tony Correia

Title: Same Love

Author: Tony Correia

Publisher: James Lorimer & Company

Date of publication: August 1st, 2017

Genre: LGBTQIA, Young Adult

Number of pages: 184

POV: 1st person

Where you can find Same Love: Barnes and Noble | Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

At seventeen, Adam has suspected for a while that he might be gay. His sketchbook has become full of images of good-looking men, and he isn’t attracted to any of the girls he knows. When he reveals his feelings to his devout parents, they send him to a Christian camp, warning him that there will be no room in their lives for a gay son. The last thing Adam expects is to meet someone he is deeply attracted to; unfortunately, Paul is more committed to his Christian faith than Adam is.

Adam tries to bury his attraction to Paul by concentrating on his art and his new friends Rhonda and Martin. When it becomes clear how unhappy Rhonda and Martin are at Camp Revelation, Adam and Paul are both forced to question what the church tells them about love. But with a whole camp full of people trying to get Adam to change who he is, what kind of chance do Adam and Paul have to find love and a life with each other?

Trigger Warning: None

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Persons Unknown (DS Manon: Book 2) by Susie Steiner

Persons Unknown: A Richard and Judy Book Club Pick 2018 (A Manon Bradshaw Thriller) by [Steiner, Susie]

Title:  Persons Unknown

Author: Susie Steiner

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group – Random House

Date of publication: July 4th, 2017

Genre: Mystery, Thriller

Number of pages: 400

POV: Alternating 1st and 3rd person

Series: DS Manon

Missing, Presumed – Book 1

Persons Unknown – Book 2

Where you can find Persons Unknown: Barnes and Noble | Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Manon has settled back into life in Cambridgeshire with her adopted son Fly. She’s perfectly happy working on cold cases until a man is stabbed to death just yards from the police station, and both the victim and the prime suspect turn out to be much closer to home than she would like. How well does Manon know her loved ones, and are they capable of murder

Trigger Warning: None

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Eric Olafson: Black Velvet by Vanessa Ravencroft

Eric Olafson: Captain Black Velvet

Title: Captain Black Velvet

Author: Vanessa Ravencroft

Publisher: Inkitt

Date of publication: July 26th, 2017

Genre: Science Fiction

Number of pages: 542

POV: 1st person

Where you can find Eric Olafson: Captain Black Velvet: Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Follow Eric Olafson’s epic adventure through a multicultural mega civilization as he goes deep undercover in the 51st century as Black Velvet – a female pirate captain of a mysterious background.

Thrust into the life of a starship captain, Eric Olafson is now the commanding officer of the famous spacecraft, the USS Tigershark. On their mission to hunt pirates and criminals, Eric and his unusual crew are sent into Freespace, disguised as the very outlaws they are chasing. Eric reveals himself as Black Velvet, a gorgeous female with long blonde hair, a killer body, and a reputation that stirs fear throughout the galaxies in civilians, space pirates and criminals alike.

Eric is still oblivious to the fact that he is destined to play a central role in an ancient conflict of cosmic proportions, but something is stirring. 

Trigger Warning: None

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Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt

Stud

Title: Stud

Author: Jamie K. Schmidt

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group – Loveswept

Date of publication: July 25th, 2017

Genre: Erotica, Romance

Number of pages: 220

POV: Alternating 1st person

Where you can find Stud: Barnes and Noble | Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

Large. Hot. With a pump of sexual tension. 

When the barista next door teams up with a slick ad executive in this sweet standalone novel from USA Today bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt, they both get a taste of unexpected love.

Terri Cooke wishes she could give Mick Wentworth a piece of her mind. The infuriating stud muffin walks into her coffee shop every morning expecting his regular order at 8:57 on the dot, without ever acknowledging Terri’s presence—except for staring at her cleavage. And yet she can’t deny that Mick Wentworth has an animal magnetism that’s stronger and richer than any espresso . . . which explains why Terri says yes when he suddenly, inexplicably asks her out.

After the morning coffee run, Mick’s day is all downhill from there. His family’s marketing firm is dysfunctional in more ways than one, so to save the business, Mick desperately needs to impress their newest client. When he learns that Terri’s a fan of their trendy product, he tries to get inside her head. It doesn’t hurt that she’s the barista he’s been lusting after for the past five months. But as things heat up with Terri, Mick finds that a little steam is just the jolt he needs to turn his whole life around.

Trigger Warnings: Gambling

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Misconduct (Birmingham Rebels: Book 4) by Samantha Kane

Misconduct (Birmingham Rebels, #4)

Title: Misconduct

Author: Samantha Kane

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group – Loveswept

Date of publication: July 25th, 2017

Genre: Erotica, LGBTQIA

Number of pages: 288

POV: 3rd person

Series: Birmingham Rebels

Broken Play – Book 1

Calling the PlayBook 2

Jacked Up – Book 3

Misconduct – Book 4

Where you can find Misconduct: Barnes and Noble | Amazon

Book synopsis (from Goodreads):

The Birmingham Rebels play both sides of the field, proving that the hottest action isn’t always in the arena.

Rookie running back Tom Kelly loves the perks of football stardom. Men, women—there’s no shortage of companionship for a pro athlete who’s hot, young, and willing, and Tom is definitely willing. But deep down he wants a committed three-way relationship, especially if the female in the middle is Carmina de la Cruz. The undeniably sexy Army veteran may not say much, but her body speaks loud and clear.

After a traumatic tour in Afghanistan, Carmina is struggling to regain her speech and rebuild her life. More than anything, she wants to feel like a woman again. Tom may be a wholesome All-American, but he knows just how she needs to be touched—and he’s not the only Rebel who arouses her interest. With his scorching intensity, Tom’s best friend leaves her wondering if two players might be better than one.

Danny Smith is no stranger to his team’s kinky reputation. He gave in to temptation once, but he’s not going down that road again. Sure, Carmina’s curves promise pleasure, but her eyes guarantee it comes with baggage—and Danny has enough of his own. Still, giving up control can feel so good. And when it comes to everything Danny craves, Carmina and Tom make the perfect team.

Possible triggers: None

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