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#MFRWHooks “You’re saying I’m nothing?” #lovestory #amreading #love #Booksky #NewRelease

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m sharing today another small snippet from my newest release WHISPERS OF HER MEMORIES. The story is set in New Zealand, South Island.

♥ ENJOY ♥

Today’s Hook

Finally, she looked up. “Come on, Mon, nobody will think less of you if you pull the plug on this crazy plan,” Maggie had urged.

Mallory had smiled, pleased Maggie still used her old nickname: Mon, short for Mallory O’Neill, a reminder of all their years together. “It’s not crazy,” she had insisted, though her voice carried a touch of uncertainty. “Well, okay, maybe it is. But it’s a great opportunity. There’s nothing keeping me here.”

Maggie had raised an eyebrow. “Nothing? You’re saying I’m nothing? John, Liz, Jane. We’re nothing?”

Mallory’s heart had ached, suddenly aware of what she’d said. “You know I didn’t mean it like that.”

“It most certainly sounded like it, though,” Maggie had countered. She let out a sigh. “You’ve just had three of your paintings accepted at the gallery down the road,” she had pointed out.

Mallory had released a long breath, crossing her arms defensively. “Really? Three paintings that may or may not sell over the next months. That’s not enough to live on.”

Blurb

Mallory O’Neill swaps the buzz of Melbourne for the quiet shores of Anahera Bay, New Zealand, hoping for a fresh start… not secrets and surprises. But the crumbling seaside cottage left to her by Sofia—the grandmother she never knew—holds more than just dust and disrepair. It holds the key to a family history her late mother never spoke of.

As Mallory pieces together Sofia’s past, she faces the doubts of old friends and the arrival of an unexpected stranger. Along the way, she finds friendships among the locals, but she also meets resistance from the brooding handyman, Cameron Quinn, a man haunted by his own past.

When faded letters, old photographs, and buried truths come to light, Mallory and Cameron find themselves drawn together by grief, memory, and a spark neither of them expected.

 

 

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#MFRWHooks “Mesmerised by the view of Queenstown” #lovestory #amreading #love #Booksky #NewRelease

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’d like to introduce you to my newest release WHISPERS OF HER MEMORIES. The story is set in New Zealand, South Island.

♥ ENJOY ♥

Today’s Hook

The man turned to get the flight attendant’s attention, and Mallory gazed back out the window, mesmerised by the view of Queenstown nestled against the shimmering lake, a gondola going up a mountain, and boats sprinkled across the water. She instinctively grabbed her phone to capture some images. The blue sky with merely a few wispy clouds allowed her a clear view extending far into the distance. Would she see alpine mountains like this where she was headed?

She tightened her grip on the armrest as the plane landed with a couple of jolts and came to a quick stop, pulling Mallory out of her thoughts.

A mix of excitement and apprehension bubbled inside her, and Mallory barely noticed that the seatbelt light turned off. Instead, she reached for her bag, sliding her phone inside just as the screen lit up from the movement. The screensaver appeared with a snapshot of her with her friend Maggie, drenched from head to toe, caught off guard by an unexpected wave during their last trip to the coast. She could almost hear their laughter echoing in her mind as she remembered the long drive home, both of them caught in the amusement all the way.

Her mind drifted back to the previous evening, when Maggie had shown up with fish and chips, calling it a proper goodbye. Fidgeting as she placed the food on the table, she scanned the room until her eyes landed on Mallory’s bags.

Blurb

Mallory O’Neill swaps the buzz of Melbourne for the quiet shores of Anahera Bay, New Zealand, hoping for a fresh start… not secrets and surprises. But the crumbling seaside cottage left to her by Sofia—the grandmother she never knew—holds more than just dust and disrepair. It holds the key to a family history her late mother never spoke of.

As Mallory pieces together Sofia’s past, she faces the doubts of old friends and the arrival of an unexpected stranger. Along the way, she finds friendships among the locals, but she also meets resistance from the brooding handyman, Cameron Quinn, a man haunted by his own past.

When faded letters, old photographs, and buried truths come to light, Mallory and Cameron find themselves drawn together by grief, memory, and a spark neither of them expected.

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

#MFRWHooks “Winding roads traced the landscape.” #lovestory #amreading #love #Booksky #NewRelease

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’d like to introduce you to my newest release WHISPERS OF HER MEMORIES. The story is set in New Zealand, South Island.

♥ ENJOY ♥

Today’s Hook

Mallory gazed out the window as the plane descended into Queenstown, New Zealand. Over two thousand kilometres separated her from the life she’d known in Melbourne, a life she’d willingly left behind, fascinated by the memories of her family’s history. Outside, the landscape unfolded like a painted masterpiece. Jagged peaks dusted with snow rose beside a vast lake shimmering under the sunlight, its royal blue depths seemingly bottomless. Winding roads traced the landscape, weaving along the water’s edge at the foot of the mountains.

Her heart raced, knowing this would soon be her new home, a place she could see herself falling in love with.

“You can see Mt Cook over there. Or Aoraki, as they call it now,” the older man beside her said, gesturing towards the mountains. “He stands tall above all the other peaks.”

Mallory glanced out. Sure enough, one peak rose higher than the rest, peeking through the clouds in the distance. “Thank you,” she said softly.

“You’re here on a holiday?” he inquired.

Mallory hesitated. Drained of all energy, she couldn’t bring herself to explain. The farewell to her friends in Melbourne, especially to Maggie, had taken its toll. “Yes,” she lied, guilt tugging at her.

“You travelling alone? Brave thing, that,” he said kindly. “But you have a good time, aye?” His words struck her more than they should have, reminding her of the truth of it. Yes, she was alone… And the reality of it was slowly sinking in.

Blurb

Mallory O’Neill swaps the buzz of Melbourne for the quiet shores of Anahera Bay, New Zealand, hoping for a fresh start… not secrets and surprises. But the crumbling seaside cottage left to her by Sofia—the grandmother she never knew—holds more than just dust and disrepair. It holds the key to a family history her late mother never spoke of.

As Mallory pieces together Sofia’s past, she faces the doubts of old friends and the arrival of an unexpected stranger. Along the way, she finds friendships among the locals, but she also meets resistance from the brooding handyman, Cameron Quinn, a man haunted by his own past.

When faded letters, old photographs, and buried truths come to light, Mallory and Cameron find themselves drawn together by grief, memory, and a spark neither of them expected.

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

#MFRWHooks “Whispers of her Memories” #RomanceRead #NewBook #mustread #Booksky

WHISPERS OF HER MEMORIES
by Iris Blobel
Book 3 in the New Zealand Romance Series

Some stories are passed down.
Others wait to be discovered.

EXCERPT

“Why are you moving bedrooms?”

Again, she attempted to cross her arms but failed. A habit she seemed to have when annoyed. Well, he was annoyed too, still not pleased that she had been discussing him with his mother.

“Because I can, and because I want to. I love the view,” she told him.

“Oh.” She was right, of course. He checked his watch. “How about I return around four-thirty?”

“Great.” She beamed. “If you’re feeling less grumpy by then, I’m more than happy to share some of my homemade cannelloni with you.”

Her unexpected invitation threw him momentarily, but he considered it. Homemade cannelloni? All he had at home was leftover stew from his mother that he’d been eating for the past three days. Just because he had something to eat here, didn’t mean he had to engage in a conversation with her.

“Deal.”

He couldn’t believe he accepted the invitation, but the surprise on her face made it worth it.

BLURB

Some inherit money. Mallory inherited secrets…

Mallory O’Neill swaps the buzz of Melbourne for the quiet shores of Anahera Bay, New Zealand, hoping for a fresh start… not secrets and surprises. But the crumbling seaside cottage left to her by Sofia—the grandmother she never knew—holds more than just dust and disrepair. It holds the key to a family history her late mother never spoke of.

As Mallory pieces together Sofia’s past, she faces the doubts of old friends and the arrival of an unexpected stranger. Along the way, she finds friendships among the locals, but she also meets resistance from the brooding handyman, Cameron Quinn, a man haunted by his own past.

When faded letters, old photographs, and buried truths come to light, Mallory and Cameron find themselves drawn together by grief, memory, and a spark neither of them expected..

 

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#NewBookRelease Whispers of Her Memories: A New Zealand Romance

WHISPERS OF HER MEMORIES
by Iris Blobel
Book 3 in the New Zealand Romance Series

Some stories are passed down.
Others wait to be discovered.

EXCERPT

“Why are you moving bedrooms?”

Again, she attempted to cross her arms but failed. A habit she seemed to have when annoyed. Well, he was annoyed too, still not pleased that she had been discussing him with his mother.

“Because I can, and because I want to. I love the view,” she told him.

“Oh.” She was right, of course. He checked his watch. “How about I return around four-thirty?”

“Great.” She beamed. “If you’re feeling less grumpy by then, I’m more than happy to share some of my homemade cannelloni with you.”

Her unexpected invitation threw him momentarily, but he considered it. Homemade cannelloni? All he had at home was leftover stew from his mother that he’d been eating for the past three days. Just because he had something to eat here, didn’t mean he had to engage in a conversation with her.

“Deal.”

He couldn’t believe he accepted the invitation, but the surprise on her face made it worth it.

BLURB

Some inherit money. Mallory inherited secrets…

Mallory O’Neill swaps the buzz of Melbourne for the quiet shores of Anahera Bay, New Zealand, hoping for a fresh start… not secrets and surprises. But the crumbling seaside cottage left to her by Sofia—the grandmother she never knew—holds more than just dust and disrepair. It holds the key to a family history her late mother never spoke of.

As Mallory pieces together Sofia’s past, she faces the doubts of old friends and the arrival of an unexpected stranger. Along the way, she finds friendships among the locals, but she also meets resistance from the brooding handyman, Cameron Quinn, a man haunted by his own past.

When faded letters, old photographs, and buried truths come to light, Mallory and Cameron find themselves drawn together by grief, memory, and a spark neither of them expected..

 

* Amazon * Goodreads * Iris’ Websites ♥

#Books “Warrior’s Grace” by @katehillromance.bsky.social #historical #victorianera #romanticsuspense

In Victorian England, a wealthy businessman and a governess with a dangerous past must reveal their darkest secrets or risk losing everything.

Warrior’s Grace
(The Barnes Family 2)
by Kate Hill
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Some Sensuality
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Historical Romance, Victorian Romance, Suspense, Slow Burn
Length: Novel
Ebook cover art created at Canva.com
 


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Blurb:
 
When wealthy businessman Max Barnes takes in two orphans to rear as his own, he has no idea that the governess he hires to care for them will change his life.
 
Grace Martin has spent years protecting her country. Now she’s ready for a quiet, normal life as governess to a pair of young orphans. What she doesn’t count on is the children’s charming father stealing her heart and a vengeful assassin from her past targeting her through Max and his children.
 
Max and Grace must reveal their darkest secrets or risk losing everything.
 
Note: This book contains references to sexual abuse, child abuse, and mental health issues in a historical setting. It also has some sensual scenes and some violence.
 


 
Excerpt:
 
Grace had learned to expect the unexpected, but she was still surprised when she met Maxwell Barnes. Andrews, the butler, escorted her to the parlor to introduce her.
 
She had been wrong about Mr. Barnes being an older man. He was not only young, but incredibly attractive. Tall and lean with dark, curling locks, he carried himself with an air of confidence. Still, the sparkle in his blue eyes revealed a sense of humor.
 
He stood by the hearth, examining the brass clock resting on top of it, but his gaze shifted toward them and fixed on Grace. She couldn’t help noticing how his large eyes were far too beautiful. He had probably seduced half the female population of London
with those eyes.
 
“Sir, may I present Miss Grace Martin.”
 
Mr. Barnes nodded and flashed a charming smile. “A pleasure to meet you.”
 
“Good afternoon, sir.” Grace held his gaze.
 
Andrews left them alone to talk.
 
The thought crossed her mind that maybe the children weren’t orphans after all. Maybe they were Maxwell Barnes’s illegitimate offspring and he was trying to be decent by caring for them.
 
Speaking of the children, the pair sat side by side on the brown velvet couch. Though well dressed, they were rather thin, but Andrews had told her that they had been sorely neglected before Mr. Barnes took them in just under two weeks ago. He had quite literally taken them off the street.
 
Both children had straight, silky brown locks and large blue eyes. The girl looked a couple of years older than the boy, who had yet to lose his baby-like innocence.
 
“Miss Martin, please meet Jane and Sam.” Mr. Barnes gestured toward the children.
 
Grace offered them a slight smile. “Hello, children.”
 
“Hello,” they replied in unison.
 
“I understand you worked for the same family for the past year,” he continued.
 
“Yes, sir. It was only temporary, since I replaced their usual governess while she attended to family business in France. Once she returned, my services were no longer required.”
 
“Even so, they spoke highly of you. Please sit.” He motioned for her to take a chair near the couch.
 
She did as he asked, and he walked to the couch and sat beside Sam.
 
For the next half hour, the interview went smoothly, though Grace and Jane did most of the talking. Sam was rather timid, but after a while he responded to her more openly. She noted that he seemed particularly attached to Mr. Barnes.
 
The children were engaging and intelligent, but their poor background was apparent in their speech. Since they were so young, this would be relatively simple to correct.
 
Maxwell Barnes spent most of the interview observing her interaction with the children. He sometimes joined the conversation with pleasant and even humorous comments as well as questions about her previous post and her views on teaching. As she had guessed, he was a charmer. In her career, she had known all kinds of men and found his sort to be the most dangerous. Outwardly, he was easy to like, but what was his true nature beneath the handsome looks and boyish charm?
 
Finally he said, “Thank you for your time, Miss Martin.”
 
Was he dismissing her? Grace scolded herself for already imagining herself in this house, teaching these children and warding off the charming Mr. Barnes.
 

Author Bio: 

Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.
 
Visit her online at https://www.kate-hill.com. Join her newsletter at https://kate-hill.com/index.php/newsletter.
 
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#BookRelease “But the Heart Does” by Iris Blobel #Mustread #Trending #love #Readers

BUT THE HEART DOES
by Iris Blobel
Book 5 in the ALINTA BAY

BLURB

In an unexpected encounter, the lives of Jonah, a rescue diver from New Zealand, and Maddie, a spirited local, collide, forever altering their future.

Trapped together in a hotel lift, sparks fly between them, but Jonah’s past looms, casting a shadow over their fragile connection. Maddie, captivated by Jonah’s charisma, is determined to find him when he mysteriously misses their planned dinner. With a friend’s assistance, her search unveils a chilling discovery – Jonah unconscious on a cliff.

Navigating a sea of emotions, in order to find a future together, will Maddie and Jonah manage the challenges posed by their past secrets and present obstacles?

 

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#MFRWHooks ”He was taken aback by his body’s reaction to her. #Books #TuesdayTeaser #Booktwt

Hi everyone – I’m sharing another snippet of my latest book “In the Shadows of a Lie” was released last month. The story is mainly set in New Zealand and available for free on Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy ♥♥
@iris_blobel IN THE SHADOWS OF A LIE 🥰 #lovelife #regretnothing #readerscommunity #fyp #foryourepage #readersoftiktok #booktok #newzealandtiktok #romancenovels #lovestory❤️ ♬ original sound – Sarah Cothran
This week’s Hook … IN THE SHADOWS OF A LIE by Iris Blobel He reached for his phone and saw he’d missed two calls from Teddy. Ignoring them for the moment, he scratched the back of his neck. He’d failed as a bed and breakfast host. In fact, he hadn’t been good at all. His simple task had been to ask Lani to fill in the guest book and grab a copy of her driver’s licence. He’d been in such a rush after struggling with the flat tyre and so taken aback by his body’s reaction to her. Reaction? It hadn’t been a reaction but surprise. In all honesty, he’d expected a middle-aged woman, although he had no idea why. Seeing Lani, who was probably in her early twenties, with some out-of-control red hair, and green eyes, had thrown him. Those emerald eyes that had followed his every move as he showed her around.

Goddamn it. He didn’t want to think of Teddy’s guest as attractive. Not to mention, one who was here to see his friend Toby.

Blurb:

The discovery of her mother’s diaries unravels a secret which sends Lani on a journey to New Zealand … She lost her mother in an accident. Now, Lani Dekker is determined to meet the man who, according to her mother’s diaries, is her father. He’s not what she expected, a bit on the extravagant side, but she soon warms up to him, thanks no less to Dylan, her father’s neighbour. Despite her attraction to Dylan, she can’t figure out whether he’s a friend or foe. Dylan Harper is merely going through the daily motions after his wife died in a ski crash. That is, until his life is turned upside down by the arrival of his neighbour’s daughter. Their attraction is instant, even more so when they wake up in the same bed after an earthquake. However, it’s her accusation that his interest in her involves her father’s money rather than their mutual magnetism that derails their newfound bond. Will finding the truth about her parents be a chance for Lani and Dylan to overcome their differences?  

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#MFRWHooks “That made her interesting as well.” #Books #TuesdayTeaser #Booktwt

Hi everyone – I’m sharing another snippet of my latest book “In the Shadows of a Lie” was released last month. The story is mainly set in New Zealand and available for free on Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy ♥♥
@iris_blobel IN THE SHADOWS OF A LIE 🥰 #lovelife #regretnothing #readerscommunity #fyp #foryourepage #readersoftiktok #booktok #newzealandtiktok #romancenovels #lovestory❤️ ♬ original sound – Sarah Cothran
This week’s Hook … IN THE SHADOWS OF A LIE by Iris Blobel

Dylan pinched the bridge of his nose and slid behind the wheel of his car, still confused by what had happened in the last twenty minutes. No doubt Lani Dekker was an interesting person. He shook that thought away. Interesting? How on earth was he able to make that judgement after only a few minutes of a chaotic conversation where lots had been implied and little had been said? Her reason for being here was to see Toby, and that in itself made her an interesting person. It was as simple as that. Plus, she had walked all the way from the main road and hadn’t once complained about her host being absent. Yes, she had been taken aback, but not annoyed. That made her interesting as well.

Blurb:

The discovery of her mother’s diaries unravels a secret which sends Lani on a journey to New Zealand … She lost her mother in an accident. Now, Lani Dekker is determined to meet the man who, according to her mother’s diaries, is her father. He’s not what she expected, a bit on the extravagant side, but she soon warms up to him, thanks no less to Dylan, her father’s neighbour. Despite her attraction to Dylan, she can’t figure out whether he’s a friend or foe. Dylan Harper is merely going through the daily motions after his wife died in a ski crash. That is, until his life is turned upside down by the arrival of his neighbour’s daughter. Their attraction is instant, even more so when they wake up in the same bed after an earthquake. However, it’s her accusation that his interest in her involves her father’s money rather than their mutual magnetism that derails their newfound bond. Will finding the truth about her parents be a chance for Lani and Dylan to overcome their differences?  

Get your copy today!

#MFRWHooks “Was she going headfirst into a wall?” #Booktok #TuesdayTeaser #Booktwt

Hi everyone – I’m sharing another snippet of my latest book “In the Shadows of a Lie” which was released a few months ago. The story is mainly set in New Zealand and available for free on Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy ♥♥

 

@iris_blobel ECHOES OF THE PAST 🥰 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WMH996 #happiness #fallinlove #noregrets #readertokfyp #booktok #bookrecommendations #bookquotes #childhoodmemories #favouritebooks #romancebooks ♬ Perfect – Ed Sheeran


This week’s hook …

IN THE SHADOWS OF A LIE
by Iris Blobel

Was she going headfirst into a wall?

She shook the notion away. Everything was going to be fine, after all, he was her father.

Despite being exhausted, it took Lani a long time to fall asleep. So many things were going around in her head that her mind wasn’t able to calm. On top of that, every little noise in the house made her jerk and listen, resulting in a big lack of sleep.

Her emotions were going into overdrive. Yes, she finally was in New Zealand, however, an anxiety about meeting Tobias, her father, grew intensely within her.

Taking in a few long breaths, she reached for the light before searching for the photo of her mother and Tobias. It didn’t take long before she retrieved it from her jacket. She studied him and traced his face with her finger. The man next to her mother had dark curly hair, dark eyes, and a solid build. In her diary, her mother had described him as having chocolate brown eyes, thin lips, and dark chest hair.

Lani let out a soft snort. Clearly, she didn’t have the red hair from him, however, she could blame him for her wild curls.

Blurb

The discovery of her mother’s diaries unravels a secret which sends Lani on a journey to New Zealand …

She lost her mother in an accident. Now, Lani Dekker is determined to meet the man who, according to her mother’s diaries, is her father. He’s not what she expected, a bit on the extravagant side, but she soon warms up to him, thanks no less to Dylan, her father’s neighbour. Despite her attraction to Dylan, she can’t figure out whether he’s a friend or foe.

Dylan Harper is merely going through the daily motions after his wife died in a ski crash. That is, until his life is turned upside down by the arrival of his neighbour’s daughter. Their attraction is instant, even more so when they wake up in the same bed after an earthquake. However, it’s her accusation that his interest in her involves her father’s money rather than their mutual magnetism that derails their newfound bond.

Will finding the truth about her parents be a chance for Lani and Dylan to overcome their differences?

Get your copy today ♥