Spotlight and Giveaway: The Big Fix and Thrill Ride

Today we are pleased to celebrate the publication of two new rom-coms! Melissa is excited to read both as she's been a fan of Holly James for a few years now and she recently heard about Amy Ratcliffe from a friend who saw her post about her book on Instagram. She has the books in her five-book pile and will be reading them soon. Thanks to Kensington, we have FIVE sets of these books to give away!

The Big Fix by Holly James

When bookish Penny Collins reluctantly lets her sister drag her to an estate sale at a neighbor’s house, she’s hoping for a little diversion rummaging through dusty antiques. Instead, she ends up in a public squabble over candlesticks with the deceased owner’s nephew, Anthony—right before a dead body tumbles out of a closet.

Penny’s plan for the summer involved finalizing tenure at the university where she’s a computer sciences professor. Instead, she’s suddenly on the run with a man she barely knows, scaling walls, evading bullets, and accidentally stabbing henchmen. It seems the wrong people have got it in their heads that she’s Anthony’s girlfriend and, by association, in possession of something they desperately need—and will do anything to get.

As for Anthony, he has a top-secret occupation as a fixer, but a recent fix went dangerously awry, and now he and Penny are dodging both a ruthless billionaire and the FBI. And it’ll take all of Penny’s plentiful savvy and common sense, in addition to Anthony’s particular set of skills, to survive long enough for her to see the next semester . . . (Synopsis courtesy of Kensington.)

"This fast-paced, entertaining romp is the perfect mash-up of action, adventure, and flirtatious banter, with an unlikely duo whose magnetic chemistry is impossible for anyone to ignore (for better or worse!)." 
— Lindsay Hameroff, author of Never Planned on You

"The unexpected twists of The Big Fix had me wringing my hands and reading long into the night. And yes, there's a sizzling romance that leaps off the page, but this is no ordinary rom-com—there are hired fixers, a dead bodyguard, and a million whodunnit moments that you won't want to miss! Go grab this and hold on tight, you're in for some wild fun!"
— Erin La Rosa, author of The Back Track

Credit: Ariel Blandford

Holly James holds a PhD in psychology and has worked in both academia and the tech industry. Originally from the Bay Area, she now lives in Southern California with her husband and their dog, and can be found at her website and on Instagram.

 

Thrill Ride by Amy Ratcliffe

Charlotte Gates grew up in a land of fairy tales and mythological creatures—literally—spending her childhood at her aunt and uncle’s theme park, Lands of Legend. It’s no surprise that she eventually landed her dream job designing thrill rides for a massive, global company. The surprise comes when she’s laid off—and catches her now ex-boyfriend cheating. With her boss. Worse, back in her Ohio hometown Charlotte finds that Lands of Legend is struggling. To stay open, they’ll have to work with an investor . . .

To Charlotte’s horror, Gregory Binns not only doesn’t know the difference between a theme park and an amusement park, he’s also never been on a roller coaster. Even more troubling, she’s certain his ideas will ruin Lands of Legend’s uniqueness. So, Charlotte sets out to make sure buttoned-up Gregory experiences the magic firsthand. Opening the park’s new themed area, Under the Waves, is the perfect opportunity—which brings Charlotte to her next surprise . . .

As Gregory loosens up—even ditching his tie—Charlotte begins to see him in an attractive new light. She even catches herself fantasizing about what a life with less work and more Gregory would be like. But when her old job makes her a tempting new offer, she’s faced with a decision: reclaim the career she worked her whole life to build, or sit tight for a thrilling new shot at love . . . (Synopsis courtesy of Kensington.)

"What a ride! A heartfelt romance that left me feeling deliciously satisfied and content. So immersive I could practically taste the park food and hear the roller coasters while reading." 

—Tiana Smith, author of Mr. Nice Spy

“Perfect for anyone who has dreamed of abandoning their life to start anew at the Happiest Place on Earth. The romance is as tender and sweet as Dreamland is cozy, enchanting, and entertaining!”

—Betty Corrello, author of Summertime Punchline

Credit: Josh Patterson

Amy Ratcliffe is a prolific geek space journalist and author of several books on Star Wars and the Marvel universe. Through nearly a decade of covering the theme park industry as a reporter, she has an informed perspective on rides, lands, and what it takes to create immersion. The former editor-in-chief of Nerdist, one of the biggest geek culture sites on the internet, Amy has written for IGN, Collider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Insider magazine, the official DC Comics blog, and Indie Wire. Additionally, she has taken her passion for fandom to the stage as a panel host for conventions such as Star Wars Celebration, Emerald City Comic Con, and New York Comic Con, interviewing talent of popular series and movies. Amy was born and raised in a small town in Ohio, but now lives in Asheville with her husband, cats, and the many birds that visit their backyard. Readers can find her at her website and on Instagram.

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Giveaway ends March 30th at midnight EST.

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