Vanilla Book Covers

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National Hand Job Day – Inspired reading

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Look out for the plot twist
It’s a surprise ending
Every good story deserves a satisfying finish
The spicier the better
Cheers to books with a happy ending!

Spicy Book Romance Club

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Huge thanks to The Unromance Book Club for embracing my latest MFM romance with open hearts and open minds. Your support for Defending Engagement means everything.

What is an unromance book club?

It’s a laid-back, no-pressure book club where each month, members gather to chat about whatever romance books they’ve been reading. No assigned titles. No required themes. The group leans toward spicy romance, although some green pepper, closed-door romances are discussed on occasion. We laugh, swap recommendations, and connect over our shared love of romance books. It’s always a fun, welcoming time.

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Spice up your reading

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Best Debut Author I have ever read

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Meet Brandy Hynes

BLURB

Dandelion wishes. Grains of sand. Shooting stars. Butterfly kisses.

Murder and mothballs. Carnage and blood.

Black leather gloves and too many lilies.

Time can swallow her whole, and it’s almost up.

WELLS

She’s my mission. My prize. My obsession.

Ivy Kingston is the most wanted woman in the world for reasons she is completely oblivious to, reasons I intend to capitalize on.

She needs a husband to receive her inheritance, so I’m on the hunt for a wife. As long as it’s her.

I’m not who she thinks I am.

But she has no idea who she really is either.

I’ll be her groom. Her keeper. Her lover.

And quite possibly her demise.

IVY

People often underestimate me.

They shouldn’t.

Gavin Wells is dreamy and delicious. Dark and mysterious. His world is exactly where I want to be.

But he’s got me in a chokehold of smoke and mirrors.

Someone should have warned him that burning ivy releases toxic spores.

Because I’m the spark who can reduce him to ashes.

REVIEW

This debut author nails it!

It is not a question of whether or not to read this book. It is a must-read for dark romance readers. The only question is…do you read it quickly or savor it slowly?

This book ticked off all of my boxes:

Characters…tick
The author skillfully employed a dual point of view, which I found to be a brilliant narrative choice. Exploring the characters’ growth throughout the story was truly enjoyable. The secondary characters not only enhanced our understanding of the main characters but also possessed distinct traits that added depth to the narrative.

Pace…tick
I like a fast-paced story. The story maintained a rapid pace, keeping the reader engaged. Despite the abundance of details, the narrative remained easily digestible, striking a balance that ensured it never felt overwhelming. The entertainment value remained consistent from start to finish.

Heat…tick
Scintillating! I could feel the passion and desire in each intimate scene.

Heartache…tick
Happy endings are more satisfying when the characters endure heartache along the way.

Twist…tick
Nothing makes me happier than reading a realistic yet unexpected twist. This was one of the greatest twists that I have read in a long time.