Review Tour: I SAID RUN by Britney King

Title: I SAID RUN

Author: Britney King

Release: March 21, 2024

Genre: Psychological Thriller

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Blurb: 

𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵-𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯, 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵’𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘪𝘭.

Meet Eve, a wealthy heiress seeking the simplicity of a tranquil life in a country town, savoring the bliss of newlywed joy. But the idyllic beginning takes a dark twist when she is caught in the sinister web of a stranger named Jenkins.

Trapped in his home, surrounded by eerie reminders of Jenkins’s late wife, taxidermied deer heads bear silent witness as Eve and others become pawns in a chilling game of control and twisted desire.

As Jenkins’s tangled mind unravels, Eve’s ray of hope emerges in Mira, a fellow captive. Together, they forge a bond in the face of relentless terror—an alliance that might be their ticket to survival.

Yet, as they plot their daring escape, Eve’s mind becomes a battleground of manipulation, deception, and shocking revelations. Jenkins’s motives are more complex than she imagined, and she must navigate carefully to outsmart the mind of a psychopath.

𝘐 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘙𝘶𝘯 is a spine-tingling psychological thriller delving into the darkest corners of the human mind. With relentless suspense, twisted characters, and thought-provoking themes, this gripping novel will keep you guessing until the final, shocking revelation. Brace yourself for a psychological rollercoaster that will linger in your thoughts long after the final page is turned.

4 Stars

Well, this is one of those book where you finish and think ‘what the hell did I just read?!’ It was twisty and full of surprises and I really liked it! I really liked that Britney King kept me on my toes, had me feeling one way about the characters and then that all changes in one quick moment. You don’t know who to like or who to trust or who you hope gets hit by a bus.

With a book like this I don’t want to give anything away so I don’t want to say much about the actual plot or characters, it’s really something that should just be experienced. I will say that though that this book kept me thoroughly entertained and constantly wondering what could possibly happen next. The twists truly surprised me, more than once and the ending left me asking WTF?! I really did enjoy this read and always look forward to whatever twisted adventure awaits when I pick up something from Britney King. If you’re a fan of thrillers, this is one you’ll definitely want to check out.

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Author Bio: 

Britney King lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, children, a dog named Gatsby, one ridiculous cat, and a partridge in a peach tree.

When she’s not wrangling the things mentioned above, she writes psychological, domestic and romantic thrillers set in suburbia.

Without a doubt, she thinks connecting with readers is the best part of this gig. You can find Britney online here:

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Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: BROKEN ICE, MENDED HEARTS by Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood

BROKEN ICE, MENDED HEARTS

Bethesda Barracudas Hockey #6

by Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood

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Release Date: March 20, 2024

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Photo: Wander Aguiar Photography

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Genre: M/M Hockey Romance Standalone
Trope: Second chance, age-gap, found family, college professor/student, HEA

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Synopsis

PIERRE (“GAGS”)

My life is complicated.

Hell, I’m complicated.

I don’t know a life beyond how I’m perceived. After a devastating divorce, it looked like I never would.

Can a hockey fight change your life?

I may not understand my attraction to Sven Holmer, but I can tell you my obsession with kissing him started in the middle of a fight. When we met again, the conversation was easy, the banter effortless. Once stolen glances gave way to secret touches, I was more confused than ever. How the hell am I supposed to handle it when everything I’ve always believed about myself no longer fits?

Things are great… until they aren’t.

Our connection deepens with every minute we spend together, but like me, Sven is no stranger to betrayal and heartache. Between my stubbornness, his reservations, and the start of a new season, how can we survive months apart?

When tragedy strikes, all bets are off. I just hope it’s not too late.

Broken Ice, Mended Hearts features two thirty-something hockey players hardened by heartbreak. This compelling, angsty book includes a bisexual awakening, hurt/comfort, found family, first times, high heat, and a hard-earned HEA. Though it is part of the Bethesda Barracudas Hockey series, it can be read as a standalone.

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4 Stars

I enjoyed this book, especially how these two meet and the chemistry that is there right from the start, it definitely sets the tone for their story. I really liked Gags and Sven together, I was really rooting for these two and wanting to see them figure it out and find happiness, especially together since they both so deserved it.

Both Gags and Sven are hockey players, not for the same team but in the same area and despite that their first meeting was in a fight on the ice, the two becomes friends. Gags is recently divorced, turns out his wife was only with him for the money and cheated on him, and with his friends traveling he’s pretty much on his own. Sven too experienced a rough break up and has just moved to DC and doesn’t really know the area so it’s the perfect opportunity for Gags to step up and show him around. Again, these two form a solid friendship but there’s also no denying the attraction between them. Sven is gay and comfortable with his sexuality, Gags has always thought he was straight and pictured his life with a woman, so his attraction to Sven definitely confuses him.

I did like how things developed between them, it feels natural and genuine, even the difficult moments. Gags is trying to come to terms with how he feels and Sven is patient and caring with him. They seem to figure it out though and they are so sweet together but then their hockey season starts and the brutal travel schedule threatens to destroy everything they’ve built. I really felt for them, you can really feel them struggling but then there’s some more drama for them, that truly threatens everything. That type that makes the real feelings come out and make themselves known.

Again, I really liked these two together, you can genuinely feel the passion and love they have for each other. Sven has such a sweet heart and I felt like he was the perfect match for Gags. I really loved how their story comes together, it was so fitting for them and made my heart happy. It’s definitely an emotional journey with these two but completely worth all the feels!

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About the Authors

Ryan Taylor met his husband and co-author, Joshua Harwood, in law school. They live in a suburb of Washington, DC, and share their home with a big, cuddly German shepherd. Ryan and Josh love to travel. In addition, Ryan also enjoys swimming, and Josh likes to putter in the garden whenever he can. They began writing to celebrate the romance they were so lucky to find with each other, and the sharing soon developed into a passion for telling stories about love between out and proud men.

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Blog Tour & Review: Emergency: Kiss of Life by Andrew Grey

Title: Emergency: Kiss of Life

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Emergency Book 2

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Holiday Romance

Release Date: Dec 14, 2023

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

Professional hockey player Marcus Markington—Mark Mark to his fans—has dreamed of playing in the NHL since childhood, and has been raising his nephew with his parents’ help for the past few years. He’s at the top of his game and getting noticed when a clash with an aggressive defender results in a head injury and an encounter with Logan.

Logan Castro, EMT and huge hockey fan, is thrilled to meet one of his favorite players, but would rather have had it happen under better circumstances. After assisting Mark, he accepts a pair of tickets to a game as a thank-you for giving Mark a ride home from the hospital. He doesn’t realize his simple act of kindness could change everything.

Logan not only gets to know Mark, but also his nephew, Timmy. Both of them work their way into his heart. As the two men grow closer and Logan’s need for a family of his own seems so close he can almost touch it, Mark’s playing turns red hot. Both men know that Mark’s dreams could put more distance between them than their new relationship can take, but risking their hearts could be the goal they score together.

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4 Stars

Mark and Logan are super cute and super sweet and I enjoyed their story! This is a short and sweet story, but as usual with an Andrew Grey book it’s got a good amount feels packed into it!

Mark is a hockey player who takes a rough hit to the head during a game and feels the effects on his drive home. Lucky for him EMT Logan comes to his rescue and he just so happens to be a hockey, and Mark fan. There’s a definite connection between them right from the start and begin a friendship that quickly becomes more. Their connection feels natural and genuine right from the start but it doesn’t necessarily mean smooth sailing for them as they explore a relationship.

Mark is dad to his young nephew Timmy after his brother’s passing and while he has his parents there to support and help him his mom isn’t the most understanding when it comes to his life and she makes things difficult. Mark is also facing the possibility of a move if he gets called up to the NHL. He also knows that Logan is happy where he is and he’d be asking a lot of him if things continue between them.

I really liked the relationship that develops between Mark and Logan, they are so sweet together and they are such a good fit. Mark is so great with Timmy and Logan fits in so easily as well. There isn’t any drama between Mark and Logan, more figuring out challenges together, and I found that I liked that for them. I liked how their story came together and how they find their happiness together. It’s definitely a feel-good, heartwarming story!

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Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a
mother who loved to read them. Since then, he has lived throughout the country and traveled
throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and
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(particularly when writing) He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends,
and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic
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