June 1, 2023 – M.C.V. EGAN ❧Defining Ways❧

RUINED The Complete Series

Published on June 1, 2023May 22, 2023 by mariacatalinaegan2 Comments

by Nichole Rose

Curvy Girl Mafia Romances

Series Blurb

The Valentino brothers rule the city of Chicago with closed fists and iron wills. But even kings fall. And the curvy women meant for them are about to drop these crime bosses to their knees. All three books in The Ruined Trilogy can be read as standalones. And don’t forget to grab Nico’s story to meet the brother they risked everything to save from a life shackled to a criminal empire he didn’t want.

Physical Science

The Ruined Trilogy: The Beginning

by Nichole Rose

Genre: Curvy Girl Mafia Romance

Love is the final test for this professor and his star student.

Nico Valentino
My brothers are mobsters. Criminals.
They rule their kingdoms with iron fists.
I’m nothing like them.
I’m an astrophysicist. A professor.
My lecture hall is full of laughter.
Until I set eyes on Norah Bishop.
She needs my help, but I need her.
And I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her.
Even if it means returning to the family I left.

Norah Bishop
All I’ve ever wanted was to be a scientist like my dad.
But I stumbled into something I shouldn’t have.
Now, the biggest criminal in Chicago is coming for me.
And the only person who can help me is his brother…my new professor.
I don’t want to drag Nico into this.
But when he touches me, I lose all control.
He’s my professor. I think I want him to be my forever instead.
Loving him comes with a price.
But losing him will break me.

If you enjoy over-the-top nerdy men, curvy heroines willing to risk it all, and forbidden student-teacher romance, you’ll love Nico and Norah’s sugary-sweet and extra steamy story! As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Physical Science is the steamy beginning to the Ruined Trilogy. It can be read as a standalone story.

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Wrecked

The Ruined Trilogy Book 1

One look at his curvy captive and this Mafia boss will risk it all. Even if it means toppling his own kingdom to the ground…

Rafe Valentino
A life in chains was the deal I made with my father to win my twin’s freedom.
My soul is black with the things I’ve done to keep my promise.
I never regretted any of it until now. Until her.
Amalia Santiago’s bravado and fierce defiance make me feel alive in a way I never expected.
I was never meant to fall for her.
I don’t deserve to put my filthy hands all over her pristine body.
She’s supposed to be my prisoner.
But now, she’ll become my world instead.

Amalia Santiago
When the devil came for my foster brother, I let him take me in his place.
I swore I’d find a way out of this mess for both of us.
Except Rafe Valentino wasn’t supposed to have a heart…
And I wasn’t supposed to fall for the ruthless crime boss.
So why do I come alive when he touches me?
Now, I’m one wrong move from destroying everything.
And nothing is what it seems.
How do I sacrifice the man I love to save my brother?

If you enjoy OTT possessive older men with a little bit of darkness in them and sassy, curvy heroines with heart, get ready to fall for Rafe and Amalia in this sweet and extra steamy romance. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Safe read. No cliffhanger. Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentino brother and can be read as a standalone story.

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Wanton

The Ruined Trilogy Book 2

Falling for the enemy wasn’t part of Luca Valentino’s plan. But one taste of his curvy captive will change everything for this mafia boss.

Luca
A life in hell was the sacrifice I made to keep my brothers alive.
There’s nothing I won’t do to see that job through.
Even if it means seducing the enemy.
But I never intended to fall for Callandria Genovese.
She was supposed to be a means to an end, nothing more.
Now, I’ve got more to lose than ever.
And the woman who holds the key to my future is in chains in my bedroom.
I need her trust. I want her heart.
One way or another, I will have both.

Callandria
I’ve been taught to hate the Valentino family since I could walk.
I know they killed my grandfather.
But no one warned me that the real monster of the bunch was Luca Valentino.
They didn’t tell me I’d find myself imprisoned in his bed, either.
Or that I’d be so reluctant to leave it.
But that’s precisely what happened.
Little by little, he’s slipping beneath my defenses and making me feel things I shouldn’t.
But which side of him is real?
The wanton man who sets me ablaze…or the ruthless mobster who refuses to let me go?

If you like your OTT possessive older men morally gray and your curvy heroines strong, prepare to fall for Luca and Callandria in this steamy mafia romance. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. Safe read. No cliffhanger. Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentino brother and can be read as a standalone story.

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Wicked

The Ruined Trilogy Book 3

To win her love, this crime boss will need more than money and power.

Gabriel
They say those with the power make the rules.
They lied.
Genesis Santiago refuses to bend to my will.
I know because I’ve tried.
She wants nothing to do with me.
That isn’t going to work for me.
She’s the only thing in this world I need.
One way or another, I’ll make her mine.
Even if I have to break her to claim her.

Genesis
I know what people say about Gabriel Valentino.
He’s not just a billionaire. He’s a criminal.
When he catches me trying to steal from him, I expect a quick death.
Instead, the bossy, arrogant man hires me.
But I won’t bow to any man…
Not even the one who owns my soul.
Not even to save my own life.

Warning
When this wicked mob boss finds his curvy girl, he’ll do whatever it takes to make her his. If you enjoy over-the-top billionaires, willful heroines, and steamy romance with a touch of darkness, you’ll love Gabriel and Genesis. As always, Nichole Rose books come complete with a guaranteed HEA. No cheating. Each book in the Ruined Trilogy features a different Valentino brother and can be read as a standalone novel.

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Nichole Rose writes filthy, feel-good romance for curvy readers. Her books feature headstrong, sassy women and the alpha males who consume them. From grumpy detectives to country boys with attitude to instalove and over-the-top declarations, nothing is off-limits.

She is sure to have a steamy, sweet story just right for everyone. She fully believes the world is ugly enough without trying to fit falling in love into a one-size-fits-all box.

When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud mama to the world’s most ridiculous fur-babies. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest.

You can learn more about Nichole and her books at her website or by liking her on Facebook or following her on Instagram.

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The Imposed Path

Published on June 1, 2023May 26, 2023 by mariacatalinaeganLeave a comment

by Timothy M. David

The Gem Keepers Saga Book 1

Science Fiction

Date Published: 06-01-2023

Publisher: Gem Keeper Creations

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I’ve been called Hero, Protector, even an Angel. But to act in this manner, there must be an act of brutal savagery. Sorrow, terror, pain is the Hero’s experience. To be a Hero means to live in a nightmare.

My name is Emma, and this is my life now. I remember tales about heroes as a kid; full of excitement and fantasy endings. But those are just stories. When I got my powers they seemed exciting and fun; but then reality hit. Cosmic war, invading alien fleets, and the Stone Keepers; these are my reality. Those, and other atrocities caused by our own species, overshadow the hero’s path. Atrocities I’m compelled to act upon, which leave everlasting scars – others can’t see. Myself, my partner, and my new friends, are the latest chosen as Gem Keepers. All of the Gem Keepers before us have fallen to a powerful evil. Now, Earth is thrust into a timeless war, against an unimaginable enemy. We must somehow unite our world, or it will all be lost. The ones I love, those who bring me a sense of happiness, will perish. I refuse to let this happen.

So call me a Hero, call me whatever you want. Just understand this was an Imposed Path, and it’s just the beginning.

The Imposed Path is the first book in the Gem Keepers Saga. It follows Emma through her eyes, as she and her new friends are forced into a cosmic war. Powerful enemies, invading alien fleets, and the dark side of human nature; is what she must face. Emma’s new found love, and friendships; will be her strongest tools in overcoming these challenges. This series will dive into the dark aftermath of Emma’s many experiences – the physical and emotional impact of being a hero. Pain, sorrow, and terror fill this journey; will love and friendship be enough. How much can a hero endure? Will she be able to keep her promise to the one she loves, and Never Let Go.

About the Author

Timothy M. David is a recently retired 24-year veteran. He is an avid Sci-Fi and Comic Book fan, but enjoys horror fantasy, and crime stories as well. As a hobby, he would write short stories and came up with the idea for the Gem Keepers Saga during his last overseas assignment. He enjoyed the characters and story so much, he started writing his first novel. What was expected to be a single novel, has now become an estimated seven-part series. He has many other stories he would like to convert into novels and make his author’s dream come true. He hopes people will enjoy his stories, and become fans of his work.

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Dear Mom

Published on June 1, 2023May 26, 2023 by mariacatalinaeganLeave a comment

(A letter I will never send, to a mother who would never read it anyway)

Non-fiction / Memoir

Date Published: 06-01-2023

None of us were raised by perfect mothers, nor can we ourselves be perfect parents. But some mothers sure do know how to ruin a life, well, almost. I say almost because, although my mother’s parenting left severe damage in its path and, regrettably, and inevitably, shaped some of the decisions I made, I am grateful to have realized the issues I was facing. So, I now have the opportunity to properly address those issues, to minimize their impact on my life.

This book holds the words I would express to my mother, if I thought she cared to acknowledge my feelings at all.

Many others have been “raised” by narcissistic mothers and have been deeply affected. But it is still possible to live happy lives, free of Mom’s burden. Writing has helped me immensely in this regard.

About the Author

Eva Tillman published her first work in 2023. However, she has enjoyed writing since she was a teenager.

She lived in several regions of the United States before she finally settled in the West with its palm trees and almost constant sunshine. She loves to read, eat, and help others feel good about themselves.

Many people, including Eva, have faced trauma of different types. Unfortunately, the hands of time cannot be turned back. But it is possible to live happy and successful lives, contentedly coping with the slowly dissipating effects of the trauma.

In her most personal work, “Dear Mom”, Eva does her best to express herself as she would if she were writing to Mother herself. Perhaps one day Eva will deliver the book to its rightful recipient. For now, she enjoys the liberation of having poured out her true feelings.

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