Cat's Review of Shake Me Up by Andrew Grey @andrewgreybooks @tammystwocents X- @AndrewGreyBooks @TTCBooksandmore

Ronny Ledbetter inherited a bar, The Gingerbread, from his father, and he’s been working his hands to the bone to update the building and keep the business functioning. What he really needs is help… and a life outside of work. What he doesn’t expect is a man like Arden to stumble into his life.

Turned out by his parents, Arden Thatcher is living in his aunt and uncle’s converted garage, and he needs a job. Getting desperate to find something, he approaches the sex-on-a-stick hot Ronny, who gives him a test behind the bar and then a job. But that only solves one of his problems; his controlling uncle is still attempting to run his life.

With all their issues, neither Ronny nor Arden is looking for a relationship, but one forms more quickly that either could imagine. Arden supports Ronny, helping him build the business. His skill behind the bar draws new customers, and Ronny backs Arden with his family issues that never seem to end. But Arden’s uncle poses a threat not only to Arden, but also his aunt and even the bar. It will take both Ronny and Arden’s combined strength to see things through to a possible future together.

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Cat gives this book 5 meows with a 3 purr heat index...

Another really good story. Great characters and story. I liked the more somber mood of this one where Arden is struggling and has to deal with a creepy uncle.

I loved how Ronny was always helping people. 

I love a good age gap, and a story with someone down on thier luck making away. 

The bit of drama and tension with his aunt and uncle made the story better.

Andrew Grey is the author of over 100 works of Contemporary Gay Romantic fiction. After twenty-seven years in corporate America, he has now settled down in Central Pennsylvania with his husband, Dominic, and his laptop. An interesting ménage. 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 is a recipient of the RWA Centennial Award, has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and now writes full-time. Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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Cat's Review of Bad Idea: A Boss Employee, M/M Romance (Brooklyn Kings Book 1) by Felice Stevens @felicestevens @tammystwocents X- @FeliceStevens1 @TTCBooksandmore

Losing your job to the boss's new wife. That's bad luck. 

Hooking up with a stranger to forget about it?
Seems like a good idea.
Finding out your new boss is that one-night stand?
There’s that bad luck again.
Except you both agree to put it behind you.
That’s a great idea.

Until you slip and hook up again—not the best idea.
Catching feelings for the boss? Not the smartest idea.
Falling in love with your boss?
Now that’s a really bad idea…
Or is it?

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Cat gives this book 5 Meows with a 2 purr heat index...

As usual, I loved this story. The characters are interesting and relatable, and the story is really interesting too. 

I love office Romance, class difference, I also liked that Armand though a millionaire liked roses and was more down to earth.

Hayden had that bit of Bad boy image but a good heart. 

There are lots of feels too.

A couple bonus points, I liked how the cover really portrays Hayden and I can visualize him. Plus, the title and how it's mentioned, and it's also sports romance. 

The story, it really adds impact. 

Felice Stevens has always been a romantic at heart. She believes that while life is tough, there is always a happy ending around the corner. Her characters have to work for it, because just like life in NYC, nothing comes easy and that includes love.

Felice is the 2020 Lambda Literary Award winning author in best Gay Romance and two time e-Lit award winner in romance. When not writing or watching reality television, you can find her in her reader group.

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Cat's Review of Resting Beach Face (Swallow Cove book 4) by DJ Jamison @author_dj_jamison @neonrainbowarcreviews @tammystwocents X- @DJ_Jamison_ @TTCBooksandmore

He could have anyone he wants...so why is he so interested in me? 

Cash is a gorgeous chaotic bi guy with a reputation for getting around. And me? I'm the antisocial grump, closed off and lonely.

We should be like oil and water. They say opposites attract, but when you're graysexual, that equation doesn't balance out.

Or does it?

When Cash gets close, my defenses begin to crumble one by one. Each warm smile, each friendly gesture or hug makes me realize what I'm missing.

Cash's sunny warmth is like a ray of light breaking through the clouds. I can't help but soak it up.

But can I really trust the town player to keep my heart safe when no one else ever has?

Resting Beach Face is Book 4 of Swallow Cove. It includes grumpy/sunshine and forced proximity tropes, a quirky lake town, and gray ace rep.

Content warnings: alcoholic parent, emotional/verbal abuse.

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Cat gives this book 5 meows with a 3 purr heat index...

I say you should read in order since characters recurring but you could probably get by on its own since it's well written.

I simply loved Declan. Though I've loved Cash through all the books. He was kind of the underdog but his story really shined. I found Declan so relatable and loved learning about Ace.

The story is interesting and the hint of mystery about the vandals adds a bit more to the story.

If you like age gap (yes please) grumpy/sunshine (yes please) and a good slow burn (yes, yes please) you will love this oh and touch of humor.

DJ Jamison writes romances about everyday life and extraordinary love featuring a variety of queer characters, from gay to bisexual to asexual. DJ grew up in the Midwest in a working-class family, and those influences can be found in her writing through characters coping with real-life problems: money troubles, workplace drama, family conflicts and, of course, falling in love. DJ spent more than a decade in the newspaper industry before chasing her first dream to write fiction. She spent a lifetime reading before that and continues to avidly devour her fellow authors’ books each night. She lives in Kansas with her husband, two sons, one snake, and a sadistic cat named Birdie.

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My Accidental Valentine (Valentine's Sweethearts) by Lily Love Book tour with Cat's Review @lilylovewrites @enticingjourney @tammystwocents X- @EJBookPromos @TTCBooksandmore

Title: My Accidental Valentine

Series: Valentine's Sweethearts Collection

Author: Lily Love

Genre: Sweet/Clean Holiday Romance

Tropes: Billionaire, Black Love, Forced Proximity, Small Town, Cowboy, Business Rivals, Fake Dating, Grumpy/Sunshine

Release Date: January 22, 2025

You'd think accidentally texting a stranger would be the most embarrassing thing to happen to me this Valentine's season. Spoiler alert: it's not even close.

Sara

I'm a social media manager from a small town who's mastered everything in life except, well, my actual social life. So, when I fired off a frustrated text about my dating disasters to what I thought was my best friend's new number, I didn't expect a response from one of Nashville's most eligible billionaires, Marcus Sterling.

And I definitely didn't expect to like talking to him.

Even less expected? Getting caught by paparazzi outside his building after he insisted on meeting in person. But the real kicker? While out at lunch with my friend, I sarcastically say that I’m getting married without realizing that very discreet paparazzi were in earshot.

Now I'm living with Marcus in a bougie cottage on the edge of town he bought on a whim, separate rooms, thank you very much, while his PR team scrambles to contain the scandal. Turns out, America's favorite billionaire bachelor "settling down" is bigger news than I thought. And Marcus's solution to our little predicament is to play along and plan a fake Valentine’s Day wedding. At least until the media frenzy ‘dies down’.

But between family dinners, cake tasting, and the way he looks at me when he thinks I'm not watching, this fake wedding is starting to feel surprisingly real.

"My Accidental Valentine" is a heartwarming clean, sweet, feel-good romance featuring a case of mistaken identity in a small town, an accidental engagement that takes on a life of its own, and two hearts discovering that sometimes the best connections can start with a wrong number. Perfect for fans of clean billionaire romance and accidental love stories.

Cat gives this book 3 meows... 

This is a sweet, clean, charming romance. It's fast paced but fun.

The characters are interesting and story pretty good too.

It's funny as well. A nice change of pace.

If you like fake fiance, small town romance, meddling moms, and a nice romantic rom come this is for you. 

Lily Love is the Clean Romance pseudonym of USA Today Bestselling Author Deidre – Ann Anderson. She is a simple lady who loves Romance where sweet meets funny.

Lily Love lives in Canada with her husband in their own little love fortress. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, designing random covers, playing video games or watching a good Hallmark movie. She enjoys reading just about anything with romance, or suspense, and having a chat with friends and family.

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Outside The Wire (Owens Protective Services) by Giulia Lagomarsino Blog tour with Cat's Review @giulialagomarsinoauthor @enticingjourney @tammystwocents X- @crzybookladyluv @EJBookPromos @TTCBooksandmore

Title: Outside the Wire

Series: Owens Protective Services Book 27

Author: Giulia Lagomarsino

Genre/Tropes: Romantic Suspense; Alpha Romance

Release Date: February 17, 2025

Cover Design: TE Black Designs

Photographer: Wander Aguiar

I’ve been living Outside The Wire for the past five years.

Struggling to survive after my wife killed herself has been hell, and the guilt has torn me up inside.

I was barely breathing.

Nothing helped. Not my friends talking to me. Not the run-down house I bought to fix up. And definitely not the alcohol I drowned myself in every night to rid myself of the nightmares.

I missed all the signs.

I never saw it coming.

The bottle of pills she had on her that day had a permanent place in my pocket for way too long as a reminder of just how badly I’d let her down.

Then came the storm.

The pain was too much to take and all I wanted to do was end it all.

And I almost went through with it.

But then the cycle would have continued and my friends would be paying the price.

So, I escaped.

I wake every morning with a new take on life. My mind no longer revolves around the pain I once felt, and for the first time, I actually looked at another woman and wanted to kiss her.

She’s a breath of fresh air, reminding me every day that not everything in life is tragic and horrible.

We’re so insanely happy that this Hallmark romance is bound to nauseate a few people, including my boss and her best friend. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. Even her conspiracy-theorist dad made me smile the first time I met him.

Life is just perfect.

But the life I’m living is based on a lie. You can never truly escape your past. Burying the truth and pretending it never happened doesn’t actually work, and when the storm returns, sometimes, it’s like a tornado, tearing everything you love apart.

Cat gives this book 4 meows with a 4 purr heat index...

This one was a bit different than most of the OPS books. If started out exciting but once it got to Asher it took a more sweet romantic turn. First book in a while we didn't get Fox but Holly added the humor we list from him. There's not a lot of tge usual suspense and we got a break from the overall ARC but never we theless still an amazing story.

I adored Holly and Asher was hit as ever. We did get to see Chase and Patrick again and that was cool.

I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.

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