The Week Ahead Sept 18-23

Here’s a look at what’s happening this week at Book Talk & More with Kathy:

Monday’s Book Talk: What have you been reading lately?

Spotlights

Mystery Monday
Teen Tuesday
Thrifty Thursday
Friday Feature

Winning Wednesday (9/20) eBooks up for grabs:

Picture Perfect Autumn by Shelley Noble
Marry Me Please, Cowboy by Sinclair Jayne
The Leaving Kind by Kelly Jensen

Click here for more info on entering the eBook contests.

This week’s Saturday Series Spotlight is The 85th Copper Mountain Rodeo and contest for one of the books in the series (winner’s choice).

Have a great week!!

***All the eBooks in this week’s Winning Wednesday & Saturday Series Spotlight giveaways have been purchased by Book Talk & More with Kathy.***

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Saturday Series Spotlight & Giveaway: Single Dads of Gaynor Beach

Here are the eBooks in this week’s Saturday Series Spotlight contest:

Since there are 14 books in this LGBTQ+ series, I am listing the titles below. Please click on the title to read the blurb on Amazon:

Finn
Jake
Wynn
Hugh
Alec
Demetrius
Leo
Anthony
Hiroshi
Jaime
Nate
Tress
Eden
Xavier


Giveaway

I am giving away one eBook from the series-WINNER’S CHOICE. Here’s how to enter the Saturday Series Spotlight contest:

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Make sure you have filled out the contest entry form:

3. To be eligible to enter contests on Book Talk & More with Kathy you MUST fill out the contest entry form (found HERE). This form only needs to be filled out ONCE. Your privacy is important to me, and I will not share your information.

And don't forget to:

4. Fill out the form below by 4 PM Mountain Time Monday afternoon.

CONTEST OVER

* I am the only person who will have access to info that is submitted to me UNLESS a publisher or author has donated an eBook for the giveaway. For a prize donated by an author or publisher, I will forward your e-mail and format selection to the person responsible for distributing the eBook. Please refer to the privacy page HERE if you have questions about how your information is used. In the event the contest form is not working, please leave your book selection in the comments below.*

It’s that easy! The winner will be selected using random.org. I will e-mail one lucky winner the eBook of their choice in their preferred format. The winner will be posted HERE on Tuesday.

***The eBooks in this giveaway have been purchased by Book Talk & More with Kathy.***

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Friday Feature: As Long As You Love Me by Marianna Leal

Do you love a good romance? Then you might like today’s Friday Feature!

Title: As Long As You Love Me by Marianna Leal
Publisher: W by Wattpad Books
Genre: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Length: 293 pages

Summary:

How can rivals and opposites seem like they’re meant to be?

Catalina Diaz Solis needs just a few things to achieve her dream: her student visa, a full-time job, and to get Gabriel Cabrera out of her head. Since leaving Venezuela after her brother was killed in a political protest, Cata has been working to finish her Engineering degree, and now she’s in line for a full-time job that will allow her to stay in the United States. A major wrinkle in her plans is Gabe, the campus babe. He’s always in Cata’s way, competing for top grades and poised to take the job at their internship.

Gabe seems to have it all; he succeeds without trying and is extremely good-looking. It makes hard-working Cata endlessly frustrated. But when Gabe needs a plus-one for his brother’s wedding, he strikes a deal: Cata will be his fake date, and he’ll step out of the running for the job she desperately needs. As they attend events together, Cata discovers there’s more to her nemesis than she ever imagined. It’s all fun and games until Cata’s visa renewal is rejected, and Gabe complicates things with a new proposal that might either solve all her problems or destroy her dreams. Cata will have to put everything on the line to follow her heart.

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Purchase Links: Amazon * B&N

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Thrifty Thursday: Uncle Phil’s Legacy by Tim Mead

Do you love gay romances? Are you looking for a book that costs less than $5.00? Then you might want to check out:

Title: Uncle Phil’s Legacy by Tim Mead
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Genre: Contemporary, Gay, Erotic, Romance
Length: 236 pages

Summary:

Jeff Elder is estranged from his parents because he is gay. He moves to live with his uncle and mentor in Lake Polk, Florida. When Uncle Phil dies suddenly, Jeff inherits the house as well as Agatha, Phil’s classic Auburn car. In a joke from beyond the grave, Phil also bequeaths his rare and expensive dildo collection to Jeff’s uptight parents.

Jeff is pretty much alone in the small town, but through Agatha he manages to make friends. Paul Moretti is a mechanic who regularly services the car, and would like to service Jeff, too. Sam Dudek works at the local family-owned hardware store. He also has a classic car. He and Jeff soon discover cars aren’t the only thing they have in common.

Will Sam and Jeff’s ride to true love be a smooth one, or will Paul manage to throw a wrench into the works?

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Purchase Links: Amazon * B&N * JMS Books

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eBook Contest 9/13

Here are the eBooks for this week’s Winning Wednesday contest:

Title: Wildflower Falls by Denise Hunter
A Riverben Romance Book Four
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Wholesome
Length: 333 pages

Summary:

He’s here to train her horses, and then he’s moving on. She’s keeping her true identity a secret. But their spark complicates both of their plans.

When her mother’s death leaves Charlotte Simpson bereft, she hopes the Robinson clan will accept her as one of their own and help fill the void. But a startling discovery dashes her hopes and leaves her wondering if she will ever know the father she’s always longed for.

Horse trainer Gunner Dawson has experienced profound loss and intends to avoid it. So he lives on the move without forming close bonds or putting down roots. When Charlotte hires him to work with her horses and help expand her ranch, he commits to staying for a few months. But he doesn’t count on getting caught up in Charlotte’s search for her biological father. Or on falling in love—with Riverbend Gap or with Charlotte. This time, he’s not sure if he’ll be able to move on—or if he even wants to.

The queen of heartwarming, small-town love stories returns to Riverbend Gap with a deeply satisfying tale of love’s healing power.

*Charming contemporary romance
*Stand-alone novel featuring characters from the Riverbend Gap Romances
*Perfect for fans of Rachel Hauck, Robin Lee Hatcher, Sherryl Woods, and Brenda Novak
*Book length: approximately 80,000 words
*Includes discussion questions for book clubs


Title: Tempt Me Please, Cowboy by Megan Crane
The 85th Copper Mountain Rodeo Book Two
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: 162 pages

Summary:

Five years ago, when Sydney Campbell came through Marietta on her way to the big Grey family Christmas, she ran into newcomer Jackson Flint in Grey’s Saloon. Directly into him.

In Montana to build some bridges with his older, billionaire half-brothers, Jackson didn’t plan to stay. Sydney was just visiting family from her high-stakes life in D.C. For one night they lit each other on fire, kissed goodbye, and never thought they’d see the other again.


Title: Own Goal by L.A. Witt
Publisher: GallagherWitt
Genre: Contemporary, Gay, Romance
Length: 453 pages

Summary:

Eight seasons ago, Jarek Badura made the biggest mistake of his career, earning him the nickname “Joke.” He’s been fighting ever since to prove that season was a fluke, and he’s only just started to leave it behind, finally regaining some respect and securing his place as second line center.

But his team just made a new acquisition, and suddenly he’s linemates with the man who was the unknowing catalyst for his fall from grace all those years ago.

After seven long seasons, Hunter Michaud is done carrying his disastrously managed team. An unrestricted free agent, he startles the hockey world by accepting an offer elsewhere, signing with a team that works together and builds on each other’s strengths. And it doesn’t hurt that one of Hunter’s longtime idols is on the roster.

He just doesn’t realize how much his career is already intertwined with Jarek’s.

Or how much resentment is waiting for him in Pittsburgh.

Or how much chemistry is hiding under the ice between them.

Own Goal is a 125,000-word contemporary hockey romance that isn’t currently part of a series, but the author doesn’t dare declare it a standalone because that’s just asking for it. For fans of slow burns, enemies to lovers, and teammates to lovers!

CW: Verbal abuse (remembered and on-page), some physical violence (on and off ice).


Wednesday is contest day on Book Talk and More with Kathy. Three lucky winners will win the eBook of their choice! Here’s how to enter:

You must do the Following:

1. Sign up for e-mail updates (below). One email daily with the day’s posts.

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2. Be or become a fan of Book Talk & More with Kathy Facebook page

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Make sure you have filled out the contest entry form:

3. To be eligible to enter contests on Book Talk and More with Kathy you MUST fill out the contest entry form (found HERE). This form only needs to be filled out ONCE. Your privacy is important to me, and I will not share your information.

And don't forget to:

4. Fill out the form below by 4 PM Mountain Time Friday afternoon:

CONTEST OVER

* I am the only person who will have access to info that is submitted to me UNLESS a publisher or author has donated an eBook for the giveaway. For a prize donated by an author or publisher, I will forward your e-mail and format selection to the person responsible for distributing the eBook. Please refer to the privacy page HERE if you have questions about how your information is used. In the event the contest form is not working, please leave your book selection in the comments below.*

It’s that easy! The winners will be selected using random.org. I will e-mail the winners the eBook of their choice in their preferred format. The winners will be posted HERE on Saturday.

***The eBooks in this giveaway have been purchased by Book Talk & More with Kathy.***

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Teen Tuesday: The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars

Teenage or adult readers who like Young Adult novels might enjoy this week’s spotlight:

Title: The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, LGBTQ+, Romance
Length: 347 pages

Summary:

A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove that he’s one of the guys, especially to its frustratingly handsome leader.

Noah Byrd is the perfect boy. At least, that’s what he needs to convince his new classmates of to prove his gender. His plan? Join the school’s illustrious (and secret) Borrow a Boyfriend Club, whose members rent themselves out for dates. Once he’s accepted among the bros, the “slip-ups” end.

But Noah’s interview is a flop. Desperate, he strikes a deal with the club’s prickly but attractive president, Asher. Noah will help them win an annual talent show—and in return, he’ll get a second shot to demonstrate his boyfriend skills in a series of tests that include romancing Asher himself.

If Noah can’t bring home the win, his best chance to prove that he’s man enough is gone. Yet even if he succeeds, he still loses . . . because the most important rule of the Borrow a Boyfriend Club is simple: no real boyfriends (or girlfriends) allowed.

And as long as the club remains standing as high as Asher’s man bun, Noah and Asher can never explore their growing feelings for one another.

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