🔖 BLOG TOUR 🔖 Savage Truce by Michelle Heard

Savage Truce by Michelle Heard

Release Date: September 7, 2026

Series: Heart of Crime #1

Pages: 256

Genres: Mafia, Romance

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.

I was born into Bratva royalty, but that never made me a princess. My entire life I’ve been mocked and ignored, and the only place I’ve ever felt like myself was at the theater, with a needle in my hand and beautiful fabrics around me.
That’s where I met him.
A stranger with a missing button, clear blue eyes, and a voice that made the world feel less cruel for one stolen night.
We only exchanged our first names and talked the night away over warm coffees and pastries before my life came crashing down around me.

Years later, my grandfather is dead, the Bratva is at war, and I’m imprisoned because of my family. I’m broken, bruised, and forgotten until the new pakhan comes to inspect his prisoners.
Rodian Volkov.
The man I never forgot. Only now, he isn’t a stranger with gentle hands and friendly eyes.
He’s become savage just like the rest of the men who bend the knee to him.
He’s now the monster I fear.

When he tells the Bratva he’s marrying me to bring peace, I’m too terrified to argue.
Because saying no to the pakhan is never an option.

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My Review:

In Heard’s latest release, Savage Truce, she sets the the ground for her new mafia series. As the first book in the Heart of Crime Series, this steamy dark romance will leave you wanting for more.

For Anastasia Donovan, she has always known that living a normal life wasn’t going to last forever. Not when her family is part of the Bratva world. Being sent to live in another country for the part of her life, Anastasia doesn’t have a relationship with her parents. Not when she’s constantly put down by her mother for her appearance. It doesn’t help that her love for the theater is always followed by a mocked comment by some of the cast members. But no matter what’s been said, Anastasia still finds refuge in her workshop making clothes for the cast.

Then everything changes when she meets Rodian Volkov, a handsome stranger that she happened to catch her eye in the audience. Thinking that someone like him wouldn’t actually like her, Anastasia is shocked to find out that Rodian is attracted to her. They shared a special night, only for it to end abruptly. It doesn’t help that she’s forcefully taken back to Russia to be a pawn for her family. Anastasia is devastated, doesn’t know if she’ll ever see Rodian again. Until destiny brings them back together, but nothing will ever be the same.

I really enjoyed reading Savage Truce, the characters’ have genuine chemistry at the beginning. It’s all new for Anastasia as well, no one has truly paid attention to her before. She is able to see the gentle side of Rodian and she is attracted to him. Not having a clue on who he truly is, she trusts him right away. Rodian is taken aback by Anastasia’s beauty and on the inside and outside. She is the bright side of the dark wold that he will soon command. Neither of them expected to see each other again, but when he finds her, Rodian vows to never leave her again. Through their ups and downs, they are carve a future together. With appearances of characters from the previous series, it made the story that much more enjoyable to read. Though I do wish the author could have developed a few things further, this was still a sold read. I cannot wait read the next book in the series!

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

My Rating: 4.5/5

About Michelle Heard:

Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she's always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Hexy Beast by Avery Flynn

Hexy Beast by Avery Flynn

Release Date: September 8, 2026

Series: The Sherwood Witches #3

Pages: 352

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

An impulsive witch and a buttoned-up werewolf discover love is its own beast in this spicy rom-com from USA Today bestselling author Avery Flynn.

As the eldest daughter of the magical Sherwood family, I’m supposed to have everything together. Well, joke’s on them—I, Effie Sherwood, am chaos incarnate, and you’ll never be able to guess my next move.

Like jumping on the back of Darius Aetos’ motorcycle. Not only is Darius grumpy, gruff, and hot, he’s also the head of the Aetos werewolf pack.

My spur of the moment decision has quickly become a much bigger commitment, because a pack elder is convinced this hunk of a man (or wolf, depending on the hour) is my fated mate.

Even though I’m a witch and he’s a werewolf, we’re stuck together until we can find our way out of the tricky pack politics. But under the light of the blue moon, it’s almost starting to feel like Darius doesn’t want to stay away from me. And I’m not sure if it’s my magic going haywire or the starlit skies, but I can’t imagine leaving his arms either.

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My Review:

From the eye-catching cover to the intriguing synopsis, Flynn delivers a witty romcom in Hexy Beast. As the third book in The Sherwood Witches Series, it follows the story of two unlikely individuals who might have a lot more in common than they originally thought. A must-read!

At the beginning of the story we are introduced to Effie Sherwood, a free spirited witch who has the reputation for being unpredictable. As the eldest daughter of the Sherwood family, the most powerful in all Witchingdom. Effie was supposed to inherit their family magic and become the head witch of the Sherwoods. But destiny had other plans and instead declared her not the chosen one. Leaving her wondering her worth at a very young age. So it became her mission to be authentically herself, even everyone in WitchyGram thinks that she is outrageous.

It’s her braveness that is needed when a magical spell book is at risk of landing in the wrong hands, making Effie jump on the back of Darius Aetos’ motorcycle. Not realizing just how much her life was about to change forever. Now, she is accidentally kidnapped by the Alpha wolf who might also be her fated mate. It is unheard of in her world for a wolf and witch to match, but the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the pull that they have towards each other. Leaving them no choice, but to make a decision whether they want to ignore their feelings or give in.

All in all, I absolutely loved reading Hexy Beast. The chemistry between the characters is magnetic and relatable. Their steamy banter will leave you swooning and rooting for them until the very end. I loved their relationships with their loved ones, it made the story that much more enjoyable to read. The ending was really sweet and I cannot wait to read from the author in the future. :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

My Rating: 4.5/5

Meet Avery Flynn:

Avery Flynn is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling romance author. She has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.

She was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Just a Little Tempted by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde

Just a Little Tempted by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde

Release Date: July 28, 2026

Series: Sterling Family Crossover #3

Pages: 264

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

I never meant to fall for my boss.

When I was hired to be Simon’s assistant, everyone warned me he was impossible—brilliant, demanding, and obsessed with control. But after surviving two months of his rules and grumpy attitude, I’ve learned how to manage my boss. Maybe it’s my chaotic upbringing or the fact that I desperately need this job, but I can’t ignore the moments when his guarded edges soften… even if he pretends they don’t.

Then one nervous slip in front of a major client turns into a fake relationship neither of us can back out of. Now I’m Simon’s “girlfriend,” attending dinners, traveling for meetings, and sharing far too much close proximity with the man I’m not supposed to want. Pretending to belong to him shouldn’t feel real—but it does. And the hardest part isn’t keeping up the lie. It’s realizing I’m falling for him for real. 

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My Review:

As the third book in the Sterling Family Crossover, Just a Little Tempted by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde is a steamy workplace romance that will leave you wanting for more.

As a successful entrepreneur, Simon Powers, has the wealth and looks to get anyone he could possibly want. But in order to prove that the company he co-founded with his brother, Powers Investment Group is renowned, Simon doesn’t have time for a serious relationship. After all, his quest into finding the perfect assistant has taken on a different turn as he keeps firing them without giving them a second chance. His standards are high for a reason, but lately his job keeps piling up and it has unable to focus on the investment he’s been wanting to snag for a while. Until he finds out that his friend’s younger sister is looking for an assistant job. Simon knows better than to hire someone who could cost him his friendship. But he is desperate and hiring Raina Seager is the perfect solution, one that could turn his world upside down. Now he has to find a way to keep things professional with her or it could jeopardize his friendship along with a really good assistant.

After the way her previous job ended, Raina Seagar didn’t realize just how difficult finding a new job would be. She has the knowledge and experience to get hired, but in a town where people talk it’s difficult to stay unnoticed especially when her old boss is the one making things difficult for her to get hired. It’s been months since she walked away from her other job and Raina doesn’t want to rely on her family for help. Until her older brother puts in a good word with his friend to hire her as his assistant. Wanting to make a great impression, Raina is ray of sunshine on her first day, quickly realizing that her new boss would be ten times more demanding and controlling when it comes to doing a good job. It’s a good thing that Raina is up for the challenge or so she thought before blurting out that she is Simon’s girlfriend in order for him to get a chance to get the investment that he’s been wanting. Now she has to protect her heart before it’s too late.

I absolutely loved reading Just a Little Tempted, the chemistry between the characters is sizzling and relatable. It’s evident for the very beginning that Simon is attracted to Raina. But he is not looking for a relationship, let along cross the line with his friend’s sister. He’s had his trust broken in the past and letting someone in is going to be difficult. Raina was only looking to get away from her previous job, not to feel a connection with her new boss. She’s been hurt in the past and won’t let those around her try to use her again. Both have trust issues that they’re able to connect with one another right away. Neither one of them expected to fall in love, now they have to face their pasts in order to get a chance at a future together. All in all, I loved the ending. I can’t wait to read more in the series, I would highly recommend checking out this book as well! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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Meet Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and three crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. Way back in 2002, Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa and was the first romance on a nationally televised book club. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter (below) and receive two free books!

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https://www.carlyphillips.com/

Meet Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is a Bestselling author and is best known for her super sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series, and has also co-written multiple series with Carly Phillips, her best friend and writing buddy for the past twenty years. She lives in Oregon with her husband, and when she's not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please sign up for her newsletter (below).

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