Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: Just What the Doctor Hired by Amanda Nelson & Lisa Marie Potter

 



Sweet romance, romance, romcom, contemporary romance, closed door romance, clean romance

Date Published: July 9, 2025



Student Autumn Haze’s motto is: no men until she completes her bachelor of nursing degree. Years before, Autumn learned the hard way men are just a distraction she can’t afford until she’s established her career and what she wants. While moonlighting as a Plus One companion pays the bills, she struggles to follow her rules after meeting her newest contract. Pediatric Hospitalist Jensen Edwards is still recovering from a bad breakup that left him the talk of the hospital. Now he’s receiving a best doctor’s award, but after he hires Autumn as his plus one, Jensen is on edge. If word gets out that he hired a companion, rumors are bound to circulate, making work unbearable—again. Their chemistry as a fake couple is undeniable, but can a chance at a real relationship override their fear of commitment?




Currently a 4.8* Rating on Amazon







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July 21 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

July 22 - The Indie Express - Review

July 23 - Always Reading - Excerpt

About the Author


Amanda and Lisa-Marie are an award-winning, co-writing team of best friends who share imaginary worlds, including Men In Books Aren't Better (September 29, 2024), Just What the Doctor Hired (July 9, 2025), and a short story, Shivers, published in Moments Between (February 28, 2022). Lisa-Marie Potter (BIPOC) is a mom of four who grew up in Nottingham, England, and now resides in Alaska with her husband and golden retriever. Amanda Nelson grew up in Maryland and moved to Arizona, where she attended ASU and currently lives with her husband and four kids. Both women are hopeless romantics, but Lisa-Marie also enjoys suspense novels, while Amanda's second go-to genre is romancy. The duo review books on their socials, hike the Olympic National Park, and fight over the same fictional crushes.

 

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: The Rebound Effect by Linda Griffin



Psychological Thriller

Date Published: September 23. 2024

Publisher: ACX

Narrator: Catherine Hein Carter

Run Time: 5 hours, 34 minutes



In the small town of Cougar, struggling single mother and veterinary assistant Teresa Lansing is still bruised from a failed relationship when Frank McAllister sweeps her off her feet. Frank is a big-city SWAT officer who moved to Cougar only four months ago. He's handsome, charming, forceful, very sexy, and a bit mysterious. He had his eye on Teresa even before they met and is pushing for a serious relationship right away. Teresa finds his intense courtship flattering, and the sex is fabulous, but she doesn't want her deaf six-year-old son to be hurt again. Her former fiancĂ© cheated on her when he got drunk after being unjustly fired, but he loves her and her son, and the whirlwind romance is complicated by his efforts to win Teresa back. And then there's the matter of the bodies buried at Big Devil Creek…




Currently a 4* Rating on Amazon








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July 11 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

July 12 - The Avid Reader - Interview

July 13 - Book Junkiez - Audio Excerpt

July 15 - Texas Book Nook - Review

July 16 - Sarandipity's - Audio Excerpt

July 17 - Momma and her Stories- Spotlight

July 18 - Always Reading - Interview

July 19 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

 

About the Author

 

 As soon as Linda Griffin learned to read, she knew she wanted to be a “book maker” and wrote her first story, “Judy and the Fairies,” at the age of six. Her passion for the printed word also led her to a career at the San Diego Public Library, including 22 years as Fiction Librarian. She retired to spend more time on her writing, and her stories have been published in numerous journals. She has had ten books published by the Wild Rose Press.

 

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Tour Wrap Up: Anticipation Day by Jeff Michelson



Science Fiction

Date Published: December 3, 2024

 

 

2025 Book Excellence Awards Finalist in Science Fiction


“A musing science fiction novel about the future of AI, Anticipation Day follows a group of friends as they try to improve their lives through government-sanctioned fantasies." —Foreword Clarion Reviews

“A boundary-pushing plunge into a vividly imagined future, Anticipation Day poses powerful questions about identity, the human experience, and our digital destiny as a species, resulting in a provocative mixture of Black Mirror and The Surge.” —The Independent Review of Books

 

In the summer of 2026, amidst the sights and sounds of one of the oldest pubs in London, Dr. Joshua Lee receives a call that will alter his life for the foreseeable future—he’s asked to work on a clandestine project that will transform every American’s way of life.

Six years later, amidst the steel and glass canyons of the Denver suburbs, a group of friends assemble for dinner the night before their first escape into Anticipation Day, an immersive simulated experience that is promised to be an annual respite from the daily grind.

Amongst this group of friends are Alexandra, Eric, Patrick, Mike and MaryAnne, each at inflection points in their lives and each with their own life scars and unrealized dreams. As they prepare to plug into the simulation, they are forced to confront their own fears and desires, all while interfacing with their chosen simulated experience, blurring the lines between reality and the artificial dreamscape.

These experiences force the group to confront their deepest fears, chase exclusive happiness, and unlock truths buried within their souls. As they delve deeper into the algorithmic labyrinth, more truths about their existence are fully revealed.

However, the question begs: Will their journey lead to salvation, or will it unravel the very fabric of their existence?

 

Join this eclectic band of suburbanites as they look for meaning amidst the chaos of the digital age. Anticipation Day beckons, but not everything is as is seems in this electrifying tale of urban futurism.




Currently a 4.2* Rating on Amazon






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June 25 - Salt and Novels - Guest Post

June 30 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

July 1 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

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July 3 - Novel News Network - Review

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July 9 - The Avid Reader - Interview

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July 11 - Girl With Pen - Spotlight

July 13 - Boys' Mom Reads - Review

July 15 - Texas Book Nook - Review

July 16 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

July 17 - The Indie Express - Spotlight

July 18 - A Life Through Books - Interview

July 19 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight


About the Author

Jeff Michelson is a Certified Public Accountant by trade, a deli owner on the weekends and a first time author. Jeff lives in the NJ suburbs with his family, including their dog Maggie and lots of koi fish!

As a first time author, Jeff really enjoyed the creative process of writing this book and hopes others enjoy reading the story as much as he enjoyed writing it!

 

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: A Deceptive Game Ensues by Sophie Barnes @BarnesSophie

 



House of Croft, Book 4


Historical Mystery / Thriller / Romance

Date Published: 06-17-2025



An unexpected menace threatens their newfound freedom…

Acquitted of the crime he was accused of, Adrian Croft begins an investigation that could link a duke to his sister's death. But with a fresh series of murders leading straight to Saint George's Hospital, Adrian is torn between his quest for revenge and the need to catch an active killer. For though he may have sworn to yield his power in order to gain a pardon, all bets are off when villains threaten his city.

Having proven her unfailing loyalty to her husband, Samantha Croft settles into married life - an idyl that quickly crumbles when she and Adrian get caught up in a new series of murders. As they follow a trail that leads them through subterranean tunnels and to a secret organization, they face another threat too: a ghost from Adrian's past who's about to bring war to their doorstep.




Currently a 4.7* Rating on Amazon









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July 11 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

July 12 - Iron Canuck Reviews - Excerpt

July 13 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

July 14 - Sarandipity's - Excerpt

July 14 - The Avid Reader - Interview

July 15 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

July 16 - On a Reading Bender - Review

July 17 - Candlelight Reading - Interview

July 17 - What is That Book About - Spotlight

July 18 - The Indie Express - Review


About the Author

 


 USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes writes historical romance novels in which the characters break away from social expectations in their quest for happiness and love. Having written for Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins, her books have been published internationally in eight languages. With a fondness for travel, Sophie has lived in six countries, on three continents, and speaks English, Danish, French, Spanish, and Romanian with varying degrees of fluency. Ever the romantic, she married the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses.

When she’s not busy dreaming up her next swoon worthy romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, baking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.


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Tour Wrap Up: Katy in Central Park by Ella English @authorella1

 

 


Book 2 in the Kitty in the City Series

Children's Book
A chapter book for ages 5–7
Date Published: 06-18-2025
Publisher: Crimson Dragon Publishing

Broadway’s favorite singing cat is back on the scene—and this time, she’s headed to Central Park! In Katy in Central Park, Katy is ready for a quiet day with her owner Lilian… until their picnic basket is suddenly snatched.

With her best cat buddy Weasel at her side, Katy dashes through the park’s winding paths, determined to solve the mystery. But is everything really what it seems?

This charming chapter book, written and illustrated by Ella English, is full of fun, friendship, and feline flair—plus an important lesson about thinking twice before making snap decisions.

🎉 Bonus alert!

At the end of the book, young readers can dive into a bundle of Did You Know? facts about Central Park.

Did you know Belvedere Castle is perched high above Turtle Pond and used to house a weather station? Or that Central Park Zoo is home to snow leopards, sea lions, and red pandas? There are over 280 species of birds in the park, and the entire park is 843 acres—that's about 640 football fields!
 
✨ Book launches June 18—International Picnic Day!

Celebrate by grabbing a blanket, heading to Central Park, and sharing a storytime picnic with Katy the singing cat!



Currently a 4.8* Rating on Amazon





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June 24 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

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July 9 - Chapter Break - Review

July 10 - Texas Book Nook - Review

July 11 - What Is that Book About - Excerpt

July 15 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

July 16 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

July 17 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

 


Ella English is a British author and illustrator known for her children's books, particularly her Kitty in the City series and the Merblood Saga. She writes and illustrates imaginative stories, often with themes of dreams, adventure, and friendship. After moving from London, Ella English now lives in Baltimore, USA, with her two daughters.

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Tour Wrap Up: The Belmont by Anthony Cocco

 


Fiction

Date Published: February 28, 2025

Publisher: MindStir Media



The Belmont is a tale of a young man's struggles with a heartbreak he cannot get past, set against the backdrop of a bacchanalia-filled weekend centered around the 1998 Belmont Stakes horse race, which ended with a Triple Crown bid thwarted by a photo finish. During a long "weekend" spread out over six days and in three different states, a weekend fueled by alcohol and sexual tension, but also filled with reflective, heartbreaking, exhilarating, hilarious, and heartwarming moments, Tommy Cippolini embarks on a journey of self-discovery, experiencing just about every single human emotion along the way. In between episodes filled with anger and frustration, anticipation, anxiety, disappointment, sexual arousal and temptation, binge drinking, daringness and trepidation, hilarity and debauchery, and longing and sadness, Tommy confides in good friends, casual friends, strangers, and family members about his feelings and past trials and tribulations.


 







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June 21 - Always Reading - Excerpt

June 24 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

June 25 - Texas Book Nook - Review

June 26 - The Avid Reader - Interview

June 27 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

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July 8 - The Indie Express - Review

July 10 - Matters That count - Spotlight

July 14 - A Life Through Books - Interview

July 15 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

July 16 - On a Reading Bender - Review

July 17 - Our Town Book Reviews - Excerpt


  About the Author

My name is Anthony Cocco.  I’m 59 years old and a native of Malden, Massachusetts, but I’ve spent most of the last 21 years living about 20 miles north of Boston. Since 1997, I’ve worked in the financial services industry (some asset managers and some retirement services providers), in various roles, and recently started my fifth different job in that industry in February of 2025. Prior to that, I worked (out of college) in the health insurance field, mainly in customer and provider relations (three different companies in two different states—Massachusetts and Florida).

I am the fourth (and final) child born to the late Morris and Dorothy Cocco. I have two living (and one recently deceased) siblings, one brother and one sister (my eldest sister passed away suddenly in July 2024 at age 72).

I have no children of my own and have never been married, but I do have five nieces and nephews (3 of the former and 2 of the latter), two of which are the daughters of my late sister. Since I’m the only one of our parents’ kids to have remained living (for the most part) in Massachusetts, the rest of my family (except for some cousins) is somewhat spread out across the country.

I attended the State University of New York at New Paltz from 1984-88, where I earned a (largely unused) degree in Journalism (I wanted to be a sports broadcaster but got sidetracked when someone convinced me I needed to be a sportswriter instead). It wasn’t long before I realized that vocation wasn’t a good match for me, but my years at New Paltz weren’t entirely wasted because it was during that time when I met one of my lifelong friends, the guy who introduced me to the “Belmont Stakes crew”—his friends from his youth and from his undergrad college years. One of the main characters in my book is based on him, and all of the characters that make up the entire Belmont “tribe”, as I call it in the book, are based on his friends and other acquaintances.


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Tour Wrap Up: The War in Heaven by Mano Sotelo

 



Fantasy / Adventure / Religious & Spirituality




After a third of Heaven's angels rebel, a fearful archangel struggles to save Heaven, humanity, and his older brother from absolute ruin.

Moving beyond that, The War in Heaven is an epic allegorical myth that explores humanity’s endless struggle with a multitude of psychological, ideological, and emotional conflicts. It ultimately presents a transformative journey of two brothers that discover peace in the face of addiction, diversions, anger, fear, and desire.

As mentioned, The War in Heaven is an allegory. It’s a story of one’s relationship with reality. It’s an invitation to look at our identities, our relationship with ourselves, other human beings, and the world around us. It’s about facing internal and external conflicts and ultimately obtaining peace.

 



Currently a 4.9* Rating on Amazon






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June 16 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

June 17 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

June 18 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

June 19 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

June 23 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

June 24 - The Avid Reader - Interview

June 25 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

June 26 - Novel News Network - Review

June 30 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

July 1 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

July 2 - Saradipity's - Spotlight

July 3 - Texas Book Nook - Review

July 4 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

July 8 - Ella English - Spotlight

July 9 - The Indie Express - Review

July 10 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

July 11 - A Life Through Books - Interview

July 15 - On a Reading Bender - Review

July 16 -My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

July 17 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight


About the Author

Mano has always been interested in belief and value systems (i.e., philosophy, psychology, religion, and mythology), and the study of inherited truths. Specifically, how we create our realities every day through the adoption of prescribed precepts and largely unquestioned thoughts. Mano is an award winning visual artist that has over 23 years of higher education teaching experience. His work has been highlighted in national and international competitions and has been exhibited in art museums and galleries across the United States. Mano’s formal education includes a BFA, MFA and MBA degree.


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