JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder

Horror, Dark fantasy, psychological thriller, fiction, occult Date Published: July 17, 2023 After losing his job at a genomic research company, Joel worries about his ability to provide for his family, especially during the holiday season. Even more concerning is how his unemployment may affect his perfect image within the extremist community he has lived in since birth. Lured by the idea of a quick fix, he impulsively books a flight for himself and his family to Europe when the offer of a large inheritance arrives in his inbox. Confident that he knows best, Joel blindly trusts a stranger's invitation to return to the village of his ancestors to collect his birthright. But rather than wealth, they quickly discover that their lineage only possesses monstrous truths with deadly consequences.    About the Author Brigitte, "Gitte," Tamar was born in a small rural Oregon town. Growing up, she was enthralled by scary...

  I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the WARLOCK AT LAW by R.L. Baranowski Blog Tour hosted by  Rockstar Book Tours . Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!   About The Book: Title:   WARLOCK AT LAW Author:  R.L. Baranowski Pub. Date:  February 13, 2023 Publisher:  Pixie Wolf Publishing, LLC Formats:  Paperback, eBook Pages:  324 Find it:   Goodreads ,  https://books2read.com/WARLOCK-AT-LAW Attorney Alistair Burke has been newly hired to represent supernaturals who find themselves in legal trouble in the state of Wisconsin. His first major client is a shapeshifter on trial for a murder he didn’t commit, an already tough job further complicated because Alistair must defend his client while preventing mundane humans from discovering supernaturals live among them. The case turns out to be the tip of the iceberg– the first move in a slaver's plot to capture and kill local supernaturals, using t...

Saving Piper Moonlight by Joann Keder (Piney Falls Mysteries, #2) Publication date: July 13th 2020 Genres: Adult, Thriller Piper has lived her entire childhood on the run. She’s about to uncover the deadly reason why… In the second book of the Piney Falls Mysteries series, Piper Moonlight is tired of constantly looking over her shoulder, afraid of the remaining Fallen Branch cult members. She decides the best place to land is in Piney Falls, Oregon, where the cult originated. At least everyone there knows her story and she’ll be safe. When she arrives, she finds employment under the watchful eye of Cosmo Hill, also a former Fallen Branch member, at his bakery. Cosmo doesn’t trust Piper or her story. He enlists the help of his fiancé , marketing wonder and super sleuth Lanie Anders to uncover the truth of Piper’s past. Lanie and Cosmo soon discover there are still shocking secrets buried within the layers of the former cult. As those secrets come to light, those who keep them will sto...

A Viscount for the Spinster by Samantha Holt (Spinsters and Rebels, #1) Publication date: July 27th 2023 Genres: Adult, Historical Romance Some sinners deserve a second chance. Not this one, though… Miss Maisie Beaufort has no intention of running away ever again. She’s more than ready to return home after a decade in the midst of society and take charge of her life as a spinster businesswoman. Nothing will distract her. Especially not her first love, the rebel who destroyed her young heart… Apollo Everly always knew Maisie was too good for small town life…and for a spare heir like him. He never stopped wanting her, though. Not that it matters. Even though he’s reformed and a viscount, his lingering reputation is still a threat to her. He should stay away. But fate—and Mother Nature—seem to have other ideas… If Maisie and Apollo want to rebuild their village after a devastating flood, they’ll need to work together. The only question now is whether they can trust each other when it ma...

Bewitching the Vampire by Brooklyn Ann (Brides of Prophecy, #9) Publication date: July 21st 2023 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance The Lord Vampire of New Orleans meets his match in the leader of the local witch coven. Magic is returning to Earth, and Raina Callahan’s witch coven is growing more powerful. She’s been warned to be wary of catching interest from dangerous people, and sure enough, she discovers that someone is following her. Her stalker turns out to be the owner of a vampire-themed club—who really is a vampire. And although he is dead sexy and charming, Raina is not okay with his surveillance or his intent to claim her as his. She will use every means of magic at her disposal to thwart him. Valentin St. Scarasse, Lord Vampire of New Orleans, has a weakness for voluptuous women with magic in their blood. Just when he has his sights set on what promises to be a delicious meal—and maybe a few passionate nights in bed—the Thirteenth Elder commands him to watch over the witc...

Eva by Diane Solomon Publication date: July 15th 2023 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense Eva possesses a unique and powerful gift. But is it a curse? She plays down her beauty, to avoid attention. But it doesn’t work. She has a magnetic quality, a calm, a power of which she is unaware. Never having known her father and having lost her mother when she was young, Eva believes she’s better off alone. She only connects deeply with animals, they are her first love. But another great love is on the horizon, along with other life-changing discoveries. When they learn of her gift, the media jackals gather, and Eva is forced into the limelight she’s avoided all her life. Facing challenges at every turn, including her own inner demons, she must fight to protect, even embrace, her newfound ability. But someone wants her dead. Goodreads / Amazon EXCERPT: Prologue Summer 1995, New England Marine Institute, Near Fall River, Massachusetts There they were, speeding to greet her, the re...

  I am so excited that SEUNG: A KPOP ROCKSTAR ROMANCE by Marilyn Jeulin is available now and that I get to share the news!   If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book, be sure to check out all the details below. This blitz also includes a giveaway for a $10 Amazon GC courtesy of Rockstar Book Tours . So if you’d like a chance to win, check out the giveaway info below.   About The Book: Title:   SEUNG: A KPOP ROCKSTAR ROMANCE Author:  Marilyn Jeulin Pub. Date:  July 18, 2023 Publisher:  Marilyn Jeulin Formats:   eBook Pages: 212 Find it:   Goodreads ,  Amazon Until a few years ago, 2Hot2Handle seemed to be the best-kept secret in K-pop, but that all changed after a famous Asian award show performance. Now, 2H2H is suddenly the hottest thing in music in Asia and the world. For Seok Seung, this period should be the most important of his career. This is when he’ll be recognized for his work in the group...

Taniwha Creek by Stephanie Ruth (Otago Waters) Publication date: July 22nd 2023 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Maybe friends really do make the best lovers… Barista Maddie Stalwart-Jones has known Todd Kaihanga all her life, but no matter where her brain wanders when she’s not vigilant, she refuses to consider her brother’s best mate as anything other than off limits. It would be all wrong, right? The self-proclaimed pessimist is intent on ignoring the fact her cafe manager is the only guy she can relax and be herself around, and the only person she’s comfortable talking about her dead brother with. Intent on escaping Wānaka, where everyone seems to have an opinion on her intimate business and family history, falling for Todd would be highly inconvenient. Todd’s a patient guy, but he’s over waiting around for Maddie to notice he could be so much more than a shoulder to lean on. When Maddie’s mother finally agrees to accept some much needed help with her run down property, it’s ...