🌟 FREEBIE TUESDAY (Edition #342) 🌟

📬 Happy Tuesday! Welcome back, don't forget I will be tweeting random freebies that I can find on any given day so if you're looking for more free books make sure to follow me on twitter @JackieBookWorld. :) 

📌 Note that there will be some books that will be free for limited time only, so make sure to download them as soon as you can. Also if there is any specific genre you guys would like me to feature, let me know!  

The Darkest King
by Juliette N. Banks
Release Date: May 20, 2023
Series: The Dark Kings of NYC Book 1
Pages: 312
Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Mafia

Connor

Fifteen years ago, a man murdered my family. A mistake he’ll pay for with his life… when I find him. My name is Connor Barrett and I’m the most powerful man in NYC. I fund politicians. I f*ck beautiful women. And my enemies don't know my true identity. Yet.

I’ve been single-minded in my revenge until a woman with piercing eyes and sinful curves pours f*cking whisky down the front of my Armani tux. Then, I learn her last name.

I have a decision to make. Use her. Or toss her. But one thing is certain: I’m not keeping her.

Mia

My freedom is hard-fought, but in a few months, my father expects me to start work in the business. No thanks! I’ve spent my life trying to ignore the things my dangerous family does. My father agreed I could have two years to follow my dreams. My time as an event manager is nearly up.

Then Connor Barrett steps into my life and we shake on a partnership I thought would give me wings. Until I realize I’ve made a deal with a devil far more dangerous than my father.

The Darkest King is the first book in The Dark Kings of NYC, a dark billionaire mafia romance, by bestselling author Juliette N. Banks . If you enjoy dark spicy romances with twists, battling mafia families, and dominant, protective heroes then you’ll love this book. Expect a happy ever after in every book.

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One Wright Stand

by K. A. Linde

Release Date: April 16, 2021
Series: Wright Vineyard #0.5
Pages: 150
Genres: Romance, Contemporary

A one-night stand prequel romance to USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde’s Wright with Benefits…

I can’t tear my eyes away from the stranger.

He’s too hot for this small town. Too polished for this seedy bar. And a hundred percent my type. Tall, dark, and handsome in a suit with brooding eyes that say he’d lay waste to my body. And I’d let him.

Our connection is immediate. The desire is blatant. I’ve never felt anything like it.

Then I make the mistake of a lifetime: I let him walk out.

I’m still kicking myself when I show up to my best friend’s Wright family pool party. I walk outside and stop dead.

He’s here.

And he’s a Wright cousin.

My best friend’s brothers are off limits, but she never said anything about her cousin.

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Wounded Kiss 

by Willow Winters

Release Date: October 31, 2020
Series: To Be Claimed #1
Pages: 220
Genres: Romance, Paranormal 

From USA Today best-selling author, Willow Winters, comes a tempting tale of fated love, lust-filled secrets and the beginnings of an epic war.

His chiseled jaw and silver gaze, I’ve only ever gotten a glimpse of, haunts both my nightmares and my dreams.

There’s a treaty between us and them; mere mortals and the ones who terrify but keep us safe. The contract demands that every year there’s an offering and this year I’ll walk across that stage presenting myself.
We have no idea what to expect if they choose someone, they haven’t in generations.
The only thing we know is that the ones they take belong to them forevermore. If chosen, you don’t come back, or so the story of the treaty goes.

Gather and present yourself.
This is the offering…
… and I… belong to him.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Mine to Promise by Natasha Madison

Mine to Promise by Natasha Madison

Release Date: September 8, 2023

Series: Southern Wedding #6

Pages: 270

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

From Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a small town, one night stand, secret baby, second chance romance.

When two worlds crossover. From the This Is Series and The Southern Series.

From Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a small town, one night stand, secret baby, second chance romance.

When two worlds crossover. From the This Is Series and The Southern Series.

Addison
I never thought I would see him again.
Especially while I was planning someone else’s wedding—yet there he was holding hands with his girlfriend.
Our one night was wild and passionate; I could never forget him because it changed my life.
Now he’s here—and the result of our one night is twirling in a princess dress at our feet.

Stefano
I didn’t make mistakes.
I was the one you called in when you needed answers.
I was cutthroat but they didn’t pay me to be nice.
I was in control every single second.
The only time I let my guard down was five years ago.
If I thought seeing the woman I could never forget again would throw me off—it’s nothing like seeing our daughter for the first time. 

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My Review:

As the sixth book in the Souther Wedding Series, Madison delivers a second chance romance in Mine to Promise. It will leave you wanting for more!

At the beginning of the story we are introduced to Addison who has been given the chance to plan a wedding as a newly appointed junior event planner. After her live changed five years ago, Addison has worked really hard to start over with her daughter. Until she sees her one-night stand at the wedding that her world turns upside down. Addison never expected to see Stefano again, after all she gets to see a part of him in their daughter everyday. It’s after he realizes that Every is his daughter that he is set on winning them back. But Addison has been hurt in the past, so she has to decide if she is willing to trust Stefan with her heart once again or walk away altogether.

I really enjoyed reading Mine to Promise, it was steamy and the characters were relatable. Although Stefano is not looking to settle down, he finds it hard to be away from Addison and their daughter once he finds out that Avery is his. He is no longer thinking like a bachelor and more like someone who wants to keep his family safe and close. Meanwhile, Addison has been through so much and fears of not being enough to get Stefano to pick them. All in all, the story was a great read and I would highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking for a second chance romance! 

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

My Rating: 4/5

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When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…

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🌟 BOOK BLITZ 🌟 The Art of Awkward Affection by Alina Jacobs {EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY!}

The Art of Awkward Affection by Alina Jacobs

Release Date: September 4th 2023

Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance

I admit it was me who shouted, “Looking good, hot stuff!” at Mr. Richmond this morning, but I didn’t mean it like that.

Yes, Mrs. HR Lady, I know how it looks. Believe me, I am totally anti-catcalling, but that’s not what that was. Honest. I was paying him a compliment!
That’s kind of what I do: I’m a proud, small-town Floridian, and Manhattan is craving some Florida sunshine—nothing like a sincere compliment to turn those New York frowns upside down!

Grayson Richmond needs some positivity.
Have you seen how grumpy he is?
Sure, he’s the big boss, but I’m always at his house, so we’re kind of, well, not friends, that would be awkward, but like…
Okay, so no, I didn’t actually meet him until today. I only go to his penthouse to drop off the dry cleaning…

Wait, I’m sorry, he felt threatened? Are you kidding me?
I’m dead broke, my fashion style is Disney adult, and I’m five feet tall when I stand up straight. I’m twenty-three and look like I’m twelve. People constantly stop me and ask me if I lost my mommy.
Grayson is six foot five, one of the richest men in Manhattan, and literally owns multiple city blocks and two of the tallest skyscrapers in the city, which is, by the way, totally a phallic calling card.

Yes, I understand that Mr. Richmond takes these matters very seriously.
No, I’m not making a mockery of this company or of him.
Yes, I will return to my duties as Mr. Richmond’s lowly assistant of the assistant to the secretary.
No, I’m not being snarky. Believe me, my credit card debt and I are very happy to have this job.

Also, I hate to ask, but Mr. Richmond didn’t say anything about the notes of positive affirmation in his underwear drawer, did he?
It wasn’t anything awkward like “I want to bang you.” Because, you know, I don’t want to. Not at all.
Is he hot? Washboard abs, that jaw, those hands—phff yeah! After all, my momma didn’t raise no liar. But I’m not going to like, tell him, because that would be weird.
Wait, what? He wants to see me in his office? Now? Like now now?
Gulp!

This is an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy New York billionaire boss versus Florida-sunshine assistant, stand-alone romantic comedy! If you like cupcakes, sparkly stickers, and hot guys in suits whose rigid routines get a hilarious shake-up, this book is for you! Happily ever after guaranteed!

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{EXCERPT}

“Come out with me,” the guy was saying.

If she agreed, I was going to lose it, not in an, I’ll-say-something-snarky way but in an I’m-going-to-jail sort of way.

“I’m busy,” Lexi chirped. “Thank you for the offer. I’m sure you’ll find the right person. You have a beautiful soul.”

No sense of self-preservation.

“You can’t dis me.” The guy lunged at her.

“You fucking piece of shit!” I shouted.

The crowd scattered, sensing a fight about to go down.

“Are you freaking kidding me?” Lexi yelled. Well, it sounded more like a squeak from one of those novelty rubber chickens.

“You better not be talking to my girl,” I said laser focused on the creep. I was going to kill him for touching her.

“Oh shit, man. I’m sorry.” The guy held up his hands.

“I am not his girl,” Lexi argued, trying to push around me.

I grabbed the back of her yellow jacket.

“And you, sir, need to respect a woman when she says no!” Lexi yelled at the creep.

“You better get her under control,” the guy demanded.

“No one is getting me under control.” Lexi pulled out a Taser, brandishing it.

Her attacker raised his arm like he was going to slap her.

I moved toward him, grabbed him by the throat, and lifted him up. His legs kicked as he squirmed.

I brought him to my face and slowed down my movement, channeling my father when he was at his most frightening, when he had us all cowering in a sludge of fear and self-loathing in front of him.

“If I ever see you again, I will skin you.”

I dropped him, and the guy scrambled along the dirty ground away from me.

“I was just playin’. I didn’t mean anything,” he choked out, face still red.

I didn’t say a word.

The creep swallowed hard then scrambled to his feet to stumble off.

I turned slowly to Lexi.

“I told you,” I said softly. I could still feel my father’s anger wrapped around me. I expected to see the same fear I knew all too well from my mother’s face, my brothers’ faces, my own.

Lexi didn’t seem fazed or scared. Instead she seemed pissed.

“I don’t need you to white knight in here swinging your hot dog around with both hands, trying to prove a point.”

“A hot dog?”

“I can take care of myself. I’m not some dumb small-town girl; I have a Taser.”

“It’s covered in stickers.”

“No reason it can’t have a little flair,” she said. “See, look, there’s Cinderella. Oops!” She yelped when the Taser shocked me.

I strangled a curse then slapped the pink Taser out of her hand.

“This isn’t even charged.”

“Jiminy Cricket. I knew I forgot something,” she muttered.

“I’m taking you home right now.”

“I’m here working.”

“I’m literally your boss,” I exploded, the cold, quiet anger giving way to the safer, hotter fury. “I never told you to be out here in the middle of the night wandering around dark alleys.” I grabbed her hand.

“I have pepper spray,” she warned, twisting in my grasp.

“And yet somehow I am not intimidated,” I replied as I hauled her toward my car.

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