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Cross my heart, hope to lie.

Truth in Pieces by RC Boldt is now live!

From the author of Hell Hath No Fury, RC Boldt melds sizzling romance with this unique tale of intrigue and deceit that will keep readers guessing until the very end...

Ruthless. Cunning. Deadly. That's Nico Alcanzar, Miami's biggest drug cartel leader.

And I've found myself directly in his crosshairs. He plans to use me to eliminate his number one competitor.

I become embedded in his life where he watches my every move. Then, I find myself doing the unthinkable: I fall for the glimpses of the man beneath the dark, menacing exterior.

I want him. The criminal. The murderer. The lover. The protector. The man who never asked for my heart.

The further I fall, the more ensnared I become in his tangled web of lies, masking the truth beneath.

Because when it comes to the art of deception, nothing is as it seems.

 

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Excerpt

Confusion riddles me. I stare at him for a long beat before finding my words. “My

parents died in a plane crash years ago.”

“Your freshman year in college, to be exact.” His features harden. “But they weren’t

your real folks.”

Horror ekes past my defenses. “What?”

Deep brown eyes holding a slight tinge of gold assess me. “That’s enough talk for now.

Ain’t got time to waste. Need to get you outta here.”

“As I said before, no, thank you.”

His gaze turns glacial. “You don’t understand—”

“I understand just fine! You’re obviously a criminal.” I gesture between him and where

Goliath remains standing. “And I want nothing to do with any of this. I pay my taxes. I return my

damn shopping cart at the store while the other assholes leave them in the parking lot. I’m not

someone who gets involved with people like you!”

He lets my outburst settle in silence. His lips press into a thin, irritated line before he

speaks in a low, deceptively subdued voice. “Can’t tell me that fancy professor brain of yours

ain’t dyin’ of curiosity ’bout your folks. That you ain’t eager as fuck to find out if your real dad

was murdered.”

I flick my eyes to the gun holstered at his side. “How do I know you’re not lying to me?”

“I always follow through on my end.”

“Right,” I say derisively.

His expression turns ferocious. “You questionin’ my word?”

Bravely, I lift my chin while maintaining eye contact. “I’d be stupid not to.”

He stares at me for a long moment. Wordlessly, he pulls his cell phone from his pocket

and scrolls through it. When he stops, his eyes flick up to mine, eerily watchful before he turns

the screen of the phone my way.

I suck in a sharp breath at the sight of the woman pictured on the screen, shock

ricocheting inside me.

“That’s Johanna Santilla. Your mom.”

Oh, my God. OhmyGod. I’ve heard of that name. Hell, anyone who hasn’t been living

under a rock has heard of the Santilla drug cartel. They originated in Cuba and began calling

Miami home over sixty years ago.

No photos exist of Johanna Santilla—at least none that have hit the internet. Photos of

her father, Carlos Santilla, have surfaced since his death, but they’ve often been grainy and

slightly pixelated, like the ones featured on Dateline NBC and other true crime television shows.

As for Johanna, however, once she took over the cartel for her father years ago, it’s as

though all photographic traces of her were somehow wiped clean. According to rumors, she

decided to keep a low profile when word got out about the FBI poking around in her business.

With criminology being my specialty, stories such as these fuel my brain, making me analyze the

psychological reasoning these particular individuals employ. I recall learning that once Nico

Alcanzar came into power, taking over for Salvatore Vega, Santilla allegedly grew more

secretive. Authorities couldn’t gather enough substantial evidence to pin any murders on her,

and she’s remained elusive to them ever since.

My eyes lock on the photo of Johanna Santilla standing beside her father, Carlos. But

that’s not what has me struggling to draw oxygen into my lungs.

“She looks…” I’m unable to finish, so stunned.

It’s as though I’m peering into my future. It’s undeniable that we have the same dark

hair and facial features.

“That viral video put you on everybody’s radar. One look at you and nobody could deny

you weren’t the goddamn spittin’ image of her.” His eyes flick to the phone a second before the

screen times out and goes dark. “Luckily, I’m the first to track you down.”

 

Meet RC Boldt

RC Boldt enjoys long walks on the beach, running, reading, people watching, and singing karaoke. If you're in the mood for some killer homemade mojitos, can't recall the lyrics to a particular 80's song, or just need to hang around a nonconformist who will do almost anything for a laugh, she's your girl.

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Nikki's Review:

I should probably start this review off in a more civilized manner, but all I can think about, days after I finished reading this book, is HOLY HELL I WAS NOT expecting that twist in the story! I kinda thought I had the ending all figured out, but nope! I was like...wait. What?! And of course I’m not going to share what the twist was because that would spoil everything! You gotta read it to find out what I’m talking about. 

Ok, now that those jumbled thoughts are out of my head, I can go into this review a bit more calm and collected. 

At first I was a bit bothered by the way Nico spoke. I’m a bit of a grammar freak, so whenever he said things like “ain’t”, I shuddered. I got over it quickly enough because the speech was authentic to who he was. And who he was was the leader of a drug cartel. In my head I was thinking, well, he isn’t THAT bad. I mean yes, he deals in drugs, but he’s sexy AF. That’s when I fully realized that Stockholm Syndrome is real. 🤷‍♀️

Anyways, yes, he’s a bad guy, but the chemistry between Nico and Olivia is HOT! The banter was off the charts and brilliant. 

This book is raw and gritty. RC Boldt never ceases to amaze me, or pull me into the world she has created. Phenomenal is the word I’ll use to describe my final thoughts. Seriously though...That twist was CRAZY! 

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)

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DESOLATION ROAD (TORPEDO INK #4)

Torpedo Ink is Aleksei “Absinthe” Solokov’s whole life. They’re his brothers, his family—his everything. But that doesn't stop him from wanting something that only belongs to him. That’s why the tough biker has spent the last six weeks at the library, reading every book he can get his hands on and watching the prim and proper librarian who makes his blood rush. 
 
For the past six weeks, Scarlet Foley has been fantasizing about the handsome, tattooed man whose eyes follow her every move. She senses he's dangerous. She wants him to get close enough to touch. She wishes she could let him know the real woman, not the one she pretends to be. But Scarlet has a plan to carry out, and she can’t afford any distractions.
 
Absinthe is well aware that Scarlet is hiding something. She’s a puzzle he intends to solve, piece by intoxicating piece….

Release Date: July 7, 2020

Berkley Penguin Group

Torpedo Ink #4

Romantic Suspense/Dark Romance

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Nikki’s Review:

I gotta say, I struggled at the beginning with the awkwardness of Aleksei and Scarlet’s budding relationship. About that awkwardness...it was like watching two 40-year-old virgins trying to figure out the dating scene. It was cringe worthy, in my opinion. I didn’t feel the chemistry...at first. Once things pick up on the physical end it was full throttle and totally made me blush. 

I swear, each book in this series gets a little more dark, gritty, and raunchy. Don’t get me wrong, all of that stuff is amaze balls, but it definitely pushed me to the edge of my comfort zone a few times. There is quite a bit of kink in this book. All in all, it’s sexy AF!

This whole series has some pretty dark content. Human trafficking, in particular, involving children plays a central role. It’s always so satisfying when one of the characters kills one of the fuckers who preys on defenseless children. I kinda do a little fist pump!

Christine Feehan once again pulled me into her fictional world and held me captive. While I had a bit of a slow start with connecting to the hero and heroine’s relationship, I think this book was solidly written. This book, and the series as a whole pulls so many emotions out of me. I’m always feeling something, it could be anxiousness, excitement, anger, sadness, or hot all over from the sexy times. The feels are just always there. 

For best enjoyment of this book, I highly recommend starting from the beginning of the series with, Judgement Road. The characters are all intricately woven, and there’s tons of backstory. 

Rating: 4 Stars (A)

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RULE OF LAW (CHIMERA #1)

“When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw." ~ Nelson Mandela

Lana, a wayward senator’s daughter and dark angel in the making, must earn her freedom and her wings. Law, the underworld lord of a secret clan, captures her and gives her the space to battle her demons. But once she spreads her wings, will he set her free?

Release Date: October 15, 2019

Karin Tabke, LLC

Chimera series book #1

Dark Romance

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Nikki’s Review:

Law is my favourite kind of hero. He’s broody, alpha, sexy, and a little dangerous. He’s the epitome of antihero. And I am a damn sucker for a dark antihero. 

This book is a little darker than previous books that I’ve read by Ms. Tabke, and that was perfect for me. I’m kinda obsessed with darker, slightly twisted romance at the moment.

Lana is definitely a troubled soul, but what I liked about her, was even though she’s had a rollercoaster of problems in her life, she still has an inner strength that is bursting to break free. She has weak moments, but that just made her more real. We all have moments in life that make us feel like that. Sometimes that weakness hits us physically, and sometimes it’s on an emotional level. Lana, unfortunately, had it coming in from all directions. It made my heart hurt for her.

The chemistry was sizzling from the moment they meet. But the author lays the groundwork from that first meeting to let the dynamic of their relationship unfold slowly. It has a lust/hate feeling for a while, but when lust takes over, things become explosive. And thank god for that! The sexual frustration was almost comical.

Theirs is not a traditional “boy meets girl” story. Law kidnaps Lana, and she’s strung out on heroine, so you can see where I’m going with the not traditional thing! But again, the content is darker, and it all works well in this book. I liked the criminal underground aspect of it, because hello...antihero. Yum!

I’m excited to see where Ms. Tabke will take this series. The ending was more HFN than HEA, so I’m hoping we will see more Law and Lana in coming books. 

Rating: 4 Stars (A)

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CORRUPT SAVIOR (WAGES OF SIN #2)

CORRUPT SAVIOR (WAGES OF SIN #2) by Tara Leigh

Release Date: May 13th

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I am the monarch of Manhattan’s underworld.

A corrupt king, ruling a sinful empire.

I wasn’t born to the crown.

Nevertheless, I wear it well.

Aislinn Granville is the Crown Jewel of my empire—my queen.

To my enemies, she’s my Achilles heel—a perfect pawn.

Without her, I am a wounded warrior.

A ruthless, relentless beast.

There is nowhere she can be taken that I won’t find her.

No adversary I won’t crush to get her back.

Even if I have to burn this city to the ground.

Excerpt:

My heartbeat is an erratic, distracting pitter-patter against my ribs as I take in the stark beauty of the man standing in front of me. He looks like the same man I ran from. Almost. 

The same rich black hair and inky eyelashes. The same strong, shadowed jawline and high, elegant cheekbones. The same spark of intensity lighting up those dark, dark eyes. 

But now there are smudges beneath them. And faint horizontal lines, like the silvery remnants of a shattered spider web, crossing his forehead. 

Damon is glaring at me like an adversary he’s torn between spanking or fucking. There is yearning in his gaze, a faint glimmer of tenderness beneath his infuriated expression. 

I like it. A lot. 

The panic and fear and pure terror that filled my veins just a few hours ago hasn’t yet evaporated. Those intense emotions are still there, like toxins that have yet to be flushed from my system. I don’t want to be treated with kid gloves. Not by Damon King. 

I need his intensity now more than ever. I am desperate to revel in the raging storm Damon and I create when we’re together. The kind of storm that deserves a name. Deserves to be written in history books for its power . . . and for the toll of its destruction. 

I want the shocking illumination of lightning. The ominous energy of thunder. 

I want to give and take. 

Clash and break. 

Writhe and shake. 

“Damon.” I say his name like a warning. I need the savage who claimed me as his own. My savage king. 

He presses a firm kiss to my forehead, his fingers lightly pushing into the hair at the base of my scalp. “Tell me this,” he says. “Is there any hurt I can’t kiss better?” 

The throaty rumble of Damon’s voice is like a liberal pour of molasses on my frayed nerves. “No.” My nose is flush with his chest and I breath deep that scent I didn’t think I would ever smell again. Wood and whiskey and raw masculinity. So damn intoxicating. 

He sweeps his tongue along the rim of my ear. “Is there any hurt I can’t lick better?” 

The tension in my shoulders eases as I flatten my palms against his chest. “No.” 

Damon lifts my chin, our eyes locking on each other. “Is there any hurt I can’t fuck better?” 

My cheeks warm as I draw my lower lip between my teeth. Then I shake my head slowly, “No.” 

He smiles that darkly seductive grin and my stomach flips. “Let’s go take a shower.” 

I nod my head eagerly. A long hot shower sounds perfect. A long hot shower—with my savage king—sounds downright exquisite. By the time the water is running, my borrowed bathrobe is just a white smudge of bad memory strewn across the tile floor. 

Damon begins unbuttoning his shirt and I eagerly reach for his belt. When he is as naked as I am, he cups my chin between his thumb and forefingers and tips it upward. His kiss is hard but not punishing. The perfect amount of pressure. 

I moan low in my throat. 

He growls in return. And when we pull apart, we are wearing matching lust-drunk grins. 

“Do you trust me?” he asks. 

“I thought you said I shouldn’t trust anyone who has to ask.” 

“I’m asking now.” 

The truth falls from my lips. “With my life.”

About the Author:

Tara Leigh is a multi-published author of steamy contemporary romance. A former banker on Wall Street, she graduated from Washington University and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, but she much prefers spending her days with fictional boyfriends than analyzing financial spreadsheets. Tara currently lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut with her husband, children, and fur-baby, Pixie. She is represented by Jessica Alvarez, of Bookends Literary Agency.

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Nikki's Review:

Man, I am not equipped to deal with Cliffhangers! They make me fucking stabby. I’m eternally grateful that I got to read the books in this duet one after the other. I don’t think my heart would have been able to take it. 

Oh Damon. You continue to be all growly, a giant pain in the ass, and sexy as fuck! I seriously can’t get enough of his character. I love the moments when his guard was down and you see the vulnerable side of him. He has insecurities like the rest of us mere mortals. Did I mention that he’s sexy as fuck? 

Damon and Aislinn are still trying to navigate the waters of their relationship, all while the bad guy continues to creep closer. There were a couple of times that I wanted to give Aislinn a shake. Her constant need to run away when things get the slightest bit tough drove me batty. But that just made her true to her character. She’s stubborn, and it sometimes overtakes her ability to think things through. I really liked that Damon didn’t always just run after her. He put some of that control into her hands. Make no mistake though, he wasn’t going to let her get far. Did I mention that he’s sexy as fuck? I think like I might have said something about it. 

This book was an amazing conclusion to Damon and Aislinn’s love story. I like how everything didn’t just fall into place for them easily. There were lots of hurdles, and they both had to work at it and be truly invested. Damon had to work to gain Aislinn’s trust, and  in turn, she had to learn how to hand over some of the control to him. 

Of course there was a ton of panty dropping sexy times. I mean, that whole sexy as fuck thing, right? Damon is a beast...in and out the of the bedroom. 

I REALLY REALLY hope that Sebastian gets a book! Did you see how capitalized that, Tara? It means I’m desperate. Wink wink. 

If you like a grittier romance with an anti-hero, the Wages of Sin duet is for you! 

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)

CRUEL SANCTUARY (WAGES OF SIN #1)

They say New York City is the Devil’s Playground.
They’re wrong.
This city belongs to me.
And so does Aislinn Granville. 

She is a pampered politician’s daughter.
A decorative ornament, raised to smile and nod and do what she’s told.
Except… she doesn’t. Not with me. Ever.

In this city full of thugs and thieves, I’ve kept Aislinn safe.
From my enemies.
From me.

Until now.

Release Date: March 22, 2019

Tara Leigh Books

Wages of Sin #1

Erotic Romance/Dark Romance

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Nikki’s Review:

Let me start by saying that Tara Leigh is fucking rockstar. She is an auto buy for me and life stops when her books hit my Kindle.

I didn’t think it was possible for Tara to write a hero that I loved more than rockstar god, Landon, from Rock Legend, but I’m pretty sure Damon King is now tied with him. Mmmm, I would absolutely love to be the middle of a Landon Cox and Damon King sandwich. Is it getting hot in here or is just me? 🥵

This duet is different from Tara’s other books. It’s darker and grittier. Damon King is the very definition of an anti-hero. But let me tell you, if I was going to go to the dark side, I’d want to go with him! 

Aislinn is more straight laced and has a strong good girl vibe going. Lucky her, she’s gets to get dirty and freaky with Damon. 

When these two come together the chemistry is as hot as fire. And by fire, I mean set the bed on fire hot...literally. Underneath Aislinn’s prim exterior there’s a sassy and stubborn headed woman ready to explode. I just loved her! 

Damon has his fingers in all sorts of questionable and down right illegal activities, but you can’t help but like him. He’s gruff and growly, and sexy AF! In his quest to protect Aislinn from men who really are the bad guys, he decides that this little spitfire of a woman is his to claim in every freakin’ way.

Damon is all kinds of raunchy and filthy. Like, drop your panties with just the wink of an eye filthy. And Aislinn drops hers...a lot!

This book was everything I like in a darker romance. The hero and heroine were both flawed and searching for something, even if they don’t know it. And the road to an HEA is going to be more intense. WARNING! This is the first book in the duet and there is a cliffhanger. If you’re like me and cliffhangers make you stabby, don’t panic, the conclusion, Corrupt Savior is available tomorrow, May 13th! I was fortunate to be able to read these books together, which is a good thing, because you know, stabby. 

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)