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In The Moment Before: A Book Review & Book Tour by CG Coppola with RMWB (Romance, Enemies to Lover, Secret Romance, Close Proximity)

Blog Tours, Book Reviews December 22, 2022 Leave a comment

Hello, dear folks!

I've got the chance to be a Book Tour Stop for Romance me with Books a second time, yay! Now, it's for In The Moment Before by CG Coppola, an enemies-to-lovers secret romance story!

The gorgeous has me just fawning over it. It's gorgeous and well-rendered! The characters are quite alike, too. A rare feat on covers.

Look for yourself:

Interested? I know, me too!

I have this cute graphic with the blurb within and honestly, it's my style. Plus, you get a preview of Robin's voice, the main character! 😀 (I go over it in my review right below!)

You can read more about this awesome Book Tour with RMWB and the incredible author CG Coppola over here.

Visit the Amazon page for more information and pick up the book for your own enjoyment.

Don't forget to add it to your bookshelves on Goodreads!

And now, enjoy the review! 😀

*I offer this review willingly and without any compensation whatsoever. Thank you Romance me with Books and CG Coppola for the e-galley!*

Introduction

So, when I was offered to be part of this book tour, I must admit I was dubious because “cutey love” isn’t really up my alley. However, enemies to lovers? Got me there! And a nerdy girl for MC? Okay, count me in!

I figured it was worth a try—and I had a blast reading In The Moment Before by CG Coppola! So many feels, heated moments and surprises!

Want to know more? Ah, I betcha!

Keep on reading so I can show you how great a recommendation this book is. 🙂

The Positive Sides

The dedication, folks! Oh, wow. The author wrote “for Batman”, which is the best dedication I have ever read, and honestly, I feel this one! Finally someone who gets me, you know?

As for the writing itself, I liked that the MC’s voice (Robin) is soft and teenager-like, which makes it quite believable and pleasant to read. Also, the sharp humour is good; it had me smiling and chuckling a few times. And I laughed out loud twice!

OK, nice, a vigilante superhero named Black Coyote and the MC is the daughter of the Police Sergent. This reminds me of Barbara Gordon with her father and Batman.

Wait a min… Grayson Knight… Like Gray Knight to the Dark Knight (a.k.a Batman)? And Grayson is the first Robin’s last name. Yup, yup, yup. I see ya, dear author, and I love what you’re doing.

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Oh you gotta be kidding me! The MC’s name is Robin, ok, fine… But her last name is Drake?! The last name of the third Robin is Drake (for Tim Drake) in Batman, and look at her whole name for the MC: Robin Drake! HA! Amazing. You and I need to talk for fun, dear author. Hahaha! Please do reach out so we can gush over everything Batman together.

As for the school f bullies, I hate them. They’re despicable and cruelly remind me of those who used to torment me. Poor Hailey—what about her weight? She’s a PERSON, and also curvy girls are sexy, PFFF. Don’t argue with me on that one, nuh-huh! It’s a personal taste, thank you very much.

Moreover, I gotta admit that the first kiss is deliciously written. Powerful, even. And the romance buildup is really intense, good and intriguing, and it feels like a roller coaster ride. Sweet!

The subsequent making outs got me hot. Wow, well written. Quite seductive too!

But dang! Is Grayson playing a feels game, leaving Robin every time with no explanation? Gosh! He does infuriate me, but at the same time, it’s so enticing and I. just. want. them. together.

The Negative Sides

The only negative point that struck me is unbalance between Robin’s soft voice and the heated moments. Don’t get me wrong—the writing is very good. However, the MC’s voice sounds too… young and naive and innocent, and somehow clashes with the very hot moments. It’s like they don’t fit together. I do get she has such a personality, but it’s still… a bit too childish for an 18-year-old. Otherwise, excellent writing and wow, the hots definitely gave me the hots!

In Conclusion

Thanks to the lovely, funny, heated, and infuriating romance (yes, all at the same time) and the amazing hints at Batman as well as the original vigilante story, there’s no way I’m giving In The Moment Before by CG Coppola any other rating than 5 out of 5 stars for the sheer pleasure and thrill (and oulà là…) reading it. Pick up this book and have an excellent time like I have! It’s fun, short, hot, feelsy, and there are vigilantes. Come oooooon! 😉

Of Blood and Silver Ruins by Christine N. Kirby: Supernatural Romance Release & Tour

Blog Tours November 25, 2022 Leave a comment

Hello, folks! I'm back with another Book Tour Stop with Romance me with Books.

How could I refuse this one?

I mean: 1- Look at that gorgeous cover!

2- Forbidden love? I'm already signed up! But then…

3- Waiting evil AND 4- Pseudo-European Medieval setting?

So, my participation was an easy choice. 🙂

And there are Elves and magic and… Okay, just scroll down so you can read more about it, ok?!

You can purchase the book (or find more info!) here:

Doesn't that sound just fantastic?

Yup, YUP!

How about learning more about this splendid book tour?

You just have to click right here.

As for the other, Miss Christine N. Kirby, you can find her sweet (with cozy vibes!) photo below. 🙂

Don't forget to keep an eye out of the book!

In the meantime, have fun visiting her website (which I think is pretty ^_^)!

See you next post, lovelies!

The Replacement by KM Rives (Paranormal Romance) (Romance me with Books – Book Blitz)

Blog Tours November 21, 2022 Leave a comment

Hello, folks!

So, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to boost this book, The Replacement by K. M. Rives, which sounds totally my style! I would have loved to review it, but alas. Either way, not only does it look gorgeous, its description is both fantastic and with a dark twist–oh yummy!!

I hope you enjoy this preview. Don't forget to get your hands on it and follow the author for updates and news!

The Replacement

By KM Rives / @kmrivesauthor

Available now!

Blurb

She was never meant to be a member of the Culling. He was never supposed to find his mate. Fate stepped in to ensure both.

There was only one reason the bond would choose Emery Montgomery. Her twin was dead. As soon as the silver band of the Culling appeared on her wrist, binding her to the vampire prince himself, her world turned upside down.

Forced to compete for the heart of her enemy in an archaic version of The Bachelor, Emery had only three things on her mind: Keep her witch heritage a secret, find her sister's murderer, and above all, don’t fall for the sinfully handsome prince.

August Nicholson wanted nothing to do with the pompously groomed women in his Culling, that was, until Emery showed up. She was unlike any other, calmed the dark twisted side of him few knew existed.

Instantly drawn to her, August must struggle against her intoxicating presence, because while he may want her for himself, he needs her to play her part to protect his family more.

Together, Emery and August must fight their feelings and find the culprit behind her twin’s murder, because if the Montgomery women were being hunted, Emery was next.

The Portraitist by Susanne Dunlap & the Author Behind the True Story of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Blog Tours, Book Reviews, chit-chatting with Cat September 25, 2022 Leave a comment

Want to read the true story of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard's fight to take her rightful place in the competitive art world of eighteenth-century Paris?

Read on, friend, read on!

What about the whole blurb?

With a beautiful rival who’s better connected and better trained than she is, Adélaïde faces an uphill battle. Her love affair with her young instructor in oil painting gives rise to suspicions that he touches up her work, and her decision to make much-needed money by executing erotic pastels threatens to create as many problems as it solves. Meanwhile, her rival goes from strength to strength, becoming Marie Antoinette’s official portraitist and gaining entrance to the elite Académie Royale at the same time as Adélaïde.

When at last Adélaïde earns her own royal appointment and receives a massive commission from a member of the royal family, the timing couldn’t be worse: it’s 1789, and with the fall of the Bastille her world is turned upside down by political chaos and revolution. With danger around every corner in her beloved Paris, she must find a way to adjust to the new order, carving out a life and a career all over again—and stay alive in the process.

Published on August 30th, 2022 by She Writes Press

Now, thanks to Books Forward and Susanne Dunlap, I was offered a free e-copy of The Portraitist for a review (coming soon!) and the opportunity to shout out about this book depicting a true story of an artist woman (please see this very article).

But who's behind this great story and research?

Here's Susanne Dunlap:

Not only is she a wonderful author, she's quite savvy and passionate in her field. She published her first at 50 years old (amazing! dreams and talents are worth following!), and she's now an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach in fiction and nonfiction (impressive!). I particularly love how she first fell in love with historical fiction: I first by reading T.H. White’s The Once and Future King! I mean, already I was intrigued that Miss Dunlap had found and told a woman artist's tale mostly unknown to the general public, but now I gotta admit I feel a certain kinship with her. Arthurian legends, historical fiction, feminism, and all that good stuff? OMG, sign me up!

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Want to know more about The Portraitist?

You can visit the Goodreads page

the Amazon page

and the official page on the author's website

(there's even a Book Club Guide on there, woohoo!)

Please, take a look at Susanne Dunlap's bio (it's worth a read, it's impressive!), and at her blog and courses. Ah, finally a historical research course worthy of the name…!!!!

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You can bet I'll take that course when I can fund it!

Don't forget to add The Portraitist: A Novel of Adelaide Labille-Guiard to your Goodreads bookshelves, or any other bookshelves for that matter, and visit Dunlap's site as well as my dear Books Forward!

Then, stay tuned for my upcoming review! 🙂

Happy reading, loves!