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Heroes And Villains Duet Teaser

Adult Romance, Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Reads, Dark Romance, Romance, Suspense, Upcoming Release

Attention all Natasha Knight fans…

Get ready for the #HeroesAndVillainsDuet! 💗

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BOOK ONE: THE HEROES WE BREAK

She isn’t supposed to be mine.

I am the illegitimate son. Unwanted. Hated. The jealous, possessive villain who once wore the mask of a hero.

Ophelia Hart is the girl next door.

Growing up, I rescued her countless times from my idiot half-brother. 

Now, the rivalry between him and me has changed. The stakes are higher. And Ophelia is in danger.

But I’ll be damned if I let him touch her.

She no longer thinks me the hero of her story, though.

She’ll fight me.

I’ll fight for her.

But there comes a time in every man’s life where he must take what he wants.

That time is now.

Because there is no way in hell I will let my half-brother have her.

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BOOK TWO: THE VILLIANS WE MAKE

“You can’t marry him if you’re married to me.”

That was how Silas Cruz proposed to me—more like demanded, really. He didn’t exactly give me a choice.

He’s dark, jealous and incredibly possessive.

And he’s just one of the villains in my story.

I used to think he was my hero.

Still, there’s one thing I know for sure. Whenever I need him, whenever I’m in danger, he comes for me. He’s proven that time and time again.

But the game has changed, the stakes raised to life and death.

And Silas may be the most dangerous of all. Because he’s the man who holds my heart in the palm of his hand.

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— TEASER —

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— Heroes And Villains Duet by Natasha Knight —

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Book One | The Heroes We Break
Release Date: April 9, 2024
Genre: Dark Romance
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🔔 Pre-order your copy now! Universal Link

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Book Two | The Villains We Make
Release Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Dark Romance
📚 Add to your TBR: Goodreads
🔔 Pre-order your copy now! Universal Link

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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

Natasha Knight

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Natasha Knight is the USA Today Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Dark Romance Novels. She has sold over half a million books and is translated into six languages. She currently lives in The Netherlands with her husband and two daughters and when she’s not writing, she’s walking in the woods listening to a book, sitting in a corner reading or off exploring the world as often as she can get away.

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Hacker In Love by Lauren Rowe

Adult Romance, ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Romance, Romantic Comedy Fiction

⚠ This review contains a minor teaser!

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• BLURB •

Secrets. Everybody’s got ‘em, including me. Especially me.

The difference is mine will never be revealed, whereas I can easily get yours, assuming the price offered by your enemy is right and the scales of justice appeal to my personal standards of ethics. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. The thing that’s not so easy for a shy guy like me? Finding Ms. Right and locking her down.

Speaking of Ms. Right, the very night I was set up with Hannah Milliken by our mutual friend, I knew I’d one day kneel before her with a ring in hand. Hannah’s the kind of girl who’ll gleefully dance like a gorilla with me in the coolest nightclub or belt out a karaoke duet from Grease like her very life depends on it. She’s gorgeous, too. Funny and smart. And she even wears librarian glasses. See? Perfect.

I don’t doubt Hannah’s the one for me. Indubitably, she is. I only wonder how a dork like me could possibly land a goddess like her.

Unfortunately, when catastrophe strikes, all my questions are rendered moot. Now that Hannah knows the truth about me not actually working in cybersecurity—as well as the questionable things I’ve done to win her over—will I lose my dream girl forever, or is there still a chance for us to chase our happily ever after?

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• MY REVIEW •

“There’s zero doubt the little blue birdie that is my soul has found its forever birdhouse.”

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OMG. I can’t tell you how much I’ve always wanted a full-length novel for Hannah and Henn after reading their short but utterly addictive novella years back. Now that Rowe has graced fans with one and after having read it, I was immediately transported back to the lovefest that is Hannah and Henn’s quirky but smile-inducing love story. I enjoyed their brand of humour (albeit somewhat embarrassing), their adorable repartee, and their all-out sexual endeavours.

It’s a standalone novel, that includes character crossovers from Rowe’s other books. There are secondary characters in here that I’m familiar with but some of whom I haven’t read their respective books as of yet, but I can say whether you’re familiar with them or not, does not affect the reading experience. It actually made me more excited to check out their books next.

Hannah and Henn’s unique sense of humour and constant pop-cultured dialogue won’t be for everyone. But if you get the references they use, then it’s a good chance you’ll find their story a hoot.

I found the storytelling slow-to-steady pacing, a little wordy at times with slow-moving developments in certain parts of the book, but for the most part I was intrigued to see where Hannah and Henn’s relationship would lead. There’s a bit of secrecy surrounding Henn and his life, and I was itching to get to the bottom of it. You’ll need to have the patience of a Saint to wait out this reveal. 😜

It’s an overall sweet, LOL contemporary romance that had a little bit of anticipation and bubbly excitement. Hannah and Henn have both been unlucky in the romance department in the past and their characters and love story are a breath of fresh air. You won’t find any alpha-hole heroes or heroines deemed damsels in distress here.

These MCs are introverted, slightly offbeat, and fairly down-to-earth people, and despite their unusual sexual romps, I found their emotions, hesitancy, and ongoing thoughts of what the future could hold genuine and relatable. Their relationship navigated through realistic situations and matters such as trust, vulnerability, mental, physical, and emotional connection, all whilst juggling their budding relationship through long-distance and the use of technology by means of communication.

Whilst there’s plenty of sexual content throughout, I would say the spice level is relatively mild with an occasional side of kink thrown in.

There’s also a solid blend of positive familial dynamics and friendships that I enjoyed seeing. The interactions felt authentic– you get a real sense of in-depth history behind these relationships whenever they’re together or share fond memories. 

 It’s a great addition to the books Rowe had already released of Hannah and Henn’s group of friends. It feels right that they have their own book now too. I think Rowe did an excellent job at interconnecting timelines and events where the secondary characters and their stories are concerned into this one so it all blends seamlessly together.   

If you’re looking for a nerdy romance, with kind-hearted MCs that’ll induce a good chuckle or two, I recommend giving this one a try. Rowe’s writing is fun and flirty, but also heart-warming, a smidge angsty, and really sets the scene from the first page. The premise caught my attention (along with the fact the I already knew Hannah and Henn from their initial novella), and seeing their story unfold from a fun fling into a full-blown relationship really added a whole new dimension to their character arc and expanded their narrative. It’s a great light-hearted romance read to hunker down with some comfort food. Indubitably. 

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Lauren Rowe and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for the opportunity to read an advance copy! 💙

🔔 Interested in reading Hacker In Love? Grab your copy here: Universal Link

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More books by Lauren Rowe

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Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn
💵 Contemporary Romance Trilogy
The Reed Rivers Trilogy by Lauren Rowe
🎤 Rockstar Romance Duet
Book One: Falling Out Of Hate With You by Lauren Rowe
Book Two: Falling Into Love With You by Lauren Rowe
🎵 Standalone Rockstar Romance
Swoon by Lauren Rowe

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Happy reading, guys! Catch you in my next one! Xo

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Owned By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

Adult Romance, ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Dark Romance, Mafia Romance, Romance, Suspense

⚠ This review contains a minor teaser!

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• BLURB •

All I want to do is look after my dad, so when I land the job of a lifetime that will take care of our expenses, I grab at the chance with both hands. Little do I know, the impossible will be expected of me.

Slowly my smile fades, and my laughter dies until all that’s left is the broken puppet my personal hell created.

Liam Byrne, the head of the Irish mafia, returns from a business trip, and I expect my hellish nightmare to increase ten-fold.

Brutal, merciless, and dangerous, Liam is feared by all – even the monster intent on killing my soul.

Turns out I was wrong.

The instant Liam notices what’s happening, he takes me under his wing, and even though he’s all sharp edges and threatening growls, I feel safe with him.

Little by little, my sunshine creeps through the cracks, and my laughter returns.

But can one monster really defeat another, or am I just a girl dreaming about the impossible?

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• MY REVIEW •

“Everything is different with you.”

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Yowza! Book two in the Sinners series was a siiiiizzling, butterflies-inducing romance! Beautifully written with an intriguing storyline and engaging characters. Whilst Taken By A Sinner (book one) was an explosive hate-to-love romance story, Owned By A Sinner was a mouth-watering instant attraction.

I am OBSESSED with Heard’s Mafiosos since The Saints series, and have been loving each and every one of the heroes within. Liam Byrne is rightfully amongst these group of men, but you immediately discover his unusual characteristics is what sets him apart from the rest. That, and the fact that he seems to have a well-managed balance of his two worlds— the seedy underworld and the world’s more civilized society.

Although a relatively quick full-length novel, I thought the world-building was rich and left open for possible expansion. There was a nice constant build-up throughout which paired well with the unpredictability of it all. An Irish Mafia romance with a kick! The romance can be considered insta-love but it doesn’t come off that way with how Liam’s and Kiara’s relationship developed. If you enjoy reading workplace romances, and/or age-gap romances in your mafia books, then I recommend you try this one on for size! 😉 It’s the second book in a series of standalones, so you can technically read this one without having read Taken By A Sinner first (although I highly recommend you read in publishing order for maximum experience).

Kiara didn’t stand out as much as Liam as I would’ve liked or was hoping for. She came off as a stereotypical damsel-in-distress. I would’ve loved to have seen her be a little bit wiser in her decisions and actions. Whilst she had a lot of naiveness to her, overall, she’s still a likable character. As the story progressed and certain situations became more intense, I ended up getting just as emotionally invested in Kiara as I did Liam. There’s a sweet innocence to their relationship that I found both endearing and refreshing in comparison to Heard’s previous mafia couples.

It’s told from dual points of view, along with relatable and hilariously realistic inner monologues that honestly couldn’t stop me from smiling. There are equal measures of romance and dark mafia elements, which I loved, and which Heard has delivered time and time again. She pushes the boundaries of the level of darkness she’s willing to put her characters through and their journey ends up becoming more in-depth and genuine because of it. Owned By A Sinner does contain sensitive subject matter that may be triggering for some readers such as, strong sexual assault, blackmail, and graphic violence. Intended for readers 18+ only.

I was amazed by the excellent contrast of light and dark Heard has executed with this story. It switches back and forth from a light-hearted atmosphere to one of danger and suspense without it feeling stilted. From my past experiences I’ve always found her writing to be consistently gripping from the characters she introduces, to the solid plotlines, to the overall execution of the storytelling. Always effortless to follow and this was no different.

Other than Liam’s and Kiara’s budding romance, I was gripped by the cast of secondary characters who made quite grin-inducing impressions themselves. They were the perfect addition that not only added some of the entertainment value, but also supporting storylines that added dimension to the overall book.

I thoroughly enjoyed it and had a hard time putting it down until I finished it. I thought it was an amazingly swoon-worthy second book to the series. It not only had me hooked from beginning to end but had me anticipating the next books to come. Despite the gritty world Kiara has been thrust into, Liam provided warmth, affection, and all-around safe haven that will ultimately melt your heart.

Gut-wrenching at times. Not going to lie, it’s a bit of tearjerker (at least for me). But by the end it will leave you with happy contentment! Also, an Irish Mafioso who’s described as looking like Charlie Hunnam?! Umm… yes please! 😍

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you Michelle Heard and Candi Kane PR for the opportunity to read an advance copy! 🧡

🔔 Interested in reading Owned By A Sinner? Grab your copy here: Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU

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⌚ Start The Sinner Series!

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Book One: Taken By A Sinner by Michelle Heard

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⛪ Read the Saints Series!

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Books 1-4: The Saints Series by Michelle Heard
Book 5: Tears Of Salvation by Michelle Heard

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Happy reading, guys! Catch you in my next one! Xo

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