Thursday, June 19, 2025

Historical Romance Spotlight: Cracks Beneath the Surface by Laura McCrum

I love historical fiction--and today, I have a historical romance that offers a fictionalized look at a real-life love story. Learn about the first book from Titanic Tales of Love and Loss, Cracks Beneath the Surface and author Laura McCrum in this book spotlight!

 

Titanic Tales of Love and Loss, Book 1


Historical Romance, Historical Fiction

Date Published: May 28, 2025



Many of our posts contain affiliate links.

Should you purchase an item via our links--we may receive slight compensation from an
affiliate partner. 



About the Book


Love. Scandal. Tragedy.

 

When Maddy weds the wealthy and influential John Jacob Astor IV, she believes she is stepping into a life of privilege, passion, and promise. But beneath the dazzling façade of high society, whispers of scandal, resentment, and betrayal threaten to pull her under. Shunned by New York’s elite for marrying a man nearly three decades her senior, Madeleine soon realizes that love in the gilded age comes at a price.


As the Astors embark on their homeward voyage aboard the RMS Titanic, fate sets a course neither could have foreseen. Amid the grandeur of the world’s most luxurious ship, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and the ocean stretches endlessly before them—along with the chasm widening in their marriage.


But when disaster strikes, will love, wealth, or power matter in the face of the unthinkable? And when the ice cracks beneath them, will the Astors’ love survive—if they do?

 

Cracks Beneath the Surface is a sweeping historical romance woven with heartbreak, resilience, and the echoes of a love tested by time, fortune, and fate.

 

Are you ready to set sail on a journey of passion, peril, and the power of a love that dared to defy the tides of time? Get your copy today and discover the story behind the headlines.

 

About the Author


Laura McCrum is a Scottish author and former business and education professional whose passion for storytelling has found its voice in both historical fiction and self-help. Cracks Beneath the Surface is her debut historical romance novel and the first in the Titanic: Tales of Love and Loss series—a compelling exploration of human connection, courage, and social class aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Drawing on meticulous research and a love for character-driven narrative, Laura brings real historical figures to life alongside unforgettable fictional characters.

While her Titanic series is published under her real name, Laura also writes empowering self-help books under the pen name Lamont, including Healing the Rift with Your Adult Child and The Blended Family Guide, which support readers through complex personal relationships.


The second book in her Titanic series, The Last Line, follows First Officer William Murdoch and delves deeper into the lives of both crew and passengers during the ship’s final days.


Laura’s writing bridges the emotional power of fiction with the insight and compassion of her self-help work—offering readers both escapism and emotional resonance. Visit Lauran on her website at www.lmcpublications.com


Connect with the Author

Website

BookBuzz



Buy the Book

Amazon


RABT Book Tours & PR

Self Help Study Hacks Spotlight: The A+ Student Blueprint by Zohaib Khan

This morning,  I have a self-help book for students in our book blitz spotlight! Learn about The A+ Student Blueprint by Zohaib Khan! 

 


Self Help, Study Skills, Study Hacks

Date Published: June 13, 2025


 

Many of our posts contain affiliate links.

Should you purchase an item via our links--we may receive slight compensation from an
affiliate partner. 



About the Book


Unlock your potential with The A+ Student Blueprint: Study Hacks, Brain Training, and Mindset Secrets for Academic Success by Zohaib Khan—a game-changer for students aiming to boost grades without burnout. Ideal for high school, college, and lifelong learners, this isn’t just a study guide; it’s a proven roadmap to master learning and achieve top grades.

Why This Book Stands Out

Unlike generic guides, The A+ Student Blueprint blends cognitive science, neuroscience, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to transform how you learn. Struggling with focus, retention, or procrastination? This book offers science-backed strategies to study smarter, not harder, helping you excel in any subject.

What You’ll Discover

* StiC Method: Use Spaced Repetition, Testing, Interleaving, and Categorizing to retain info and ace exams.
* FAST Method: Speed learning with Forget, Act, State Management, and Teach techniques.
* Time Management: Master Pomodoro, Kanban Boards, and Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks.
* Memory Hacks: Use doodling, mnemonics, and Leitner System to memorize effortlessly.
* Mindset Shift: Rewire beliefs with NLP’s Godiva Pattern to make studying fun.
* Procrastination Busters: Beat delays with Eat That Frog and habits from Atomic Habits.

Real Results, Real Stories

Follow Jack’s journey in case studies as he masters vectors, quadratic equations, and biology tests using these techniques. Step-by-step examples show how to apply strategies to real subjects, making learning achievable.

Why Students, Parents, and Educators Love It

* Flexible: Tailor strategies to your Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory, or Gustatory style.
* Actionable: “Try This Now” sections help you start immediately.
* Lifelong Skills: Learn how to learn anything, anytime, anywhere.
* Inspirational: Shift from “I can’t” to “I’ve got this” with mindset hacks used by Serena Williams and Tony Robbins.

Who Is This For?

* Students: High school and college learners seeking better grades.
* Parents: Equip your child to excel and build confidence.
* Educators: Discover strategies to inspire students.

Your Journey Starts Here

With The A+ Student Blueprint, you’re building a toolkit for success. Start with one technique today—color-coding or Pomodoro—and watch grades soar. Backed by research and student stories, this is your shortcut to A+ status.

Join the A+ Movement Today!!


Connect with the Author

Author Website

Instagram

Facebook

Tiktok

 
Buy the Book

Amazon



RABT Book Tours & PR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Contemporary Romance PreOrder Blitz: Innocent & Sweet by Megan Slayer

This morning, we are joining the pre-order blitz for Innocent & Sweet by Megan Slayer! Check out this contemporary romance and learn about the author! 

 

Contemporary New Adult Romance

Date Published: June 20, 2025

 

 

Many of our posts contain affiliate links.

Should you purchase an item via our links--we may receive slight compensation from an
affiliate partner. 



About the Book

Anissa Dunn wants one man -- Kameron. He’s got looks, brains and a boatload of attitude… and all that muscle. A girl can only take so much, and he's her heart's desire. She’s not afraid to give as good as she gets and she wants him to be her teacher in all things carnal.

There's only one catch -- he's her bodyguard and the rules state she can't date the staff.

But rules are meant to be broken…

 

 

About the Author

 

Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and white hot themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been nominated at the LRC for Best Author, Best Contemporary, Best Ménage, Best BDSM and Best Anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on various e-tailer sites. 

 

When she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice. She’s an active member of the Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Public library. 

 

Connect with the Author & Publisher

Author on Twitter

Author on Instagram

 

Publisher on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @changelingpress

Save 15% off any order at ChangelingPress.com with code RABT15

 


Buy the Book
 

Buy the Roosters series!

RABT Book Tours & PR

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Self-Help Feature: Crossing Fifty-One by Debbie Russell

Today, I am sharing a self-help book that explores grief and healing--and parenting an dysfunctional family dynamics. Take a few minutes and learn about Crossing Fifty-One and author Debbie Russell and remember to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post! 



Death & Grief, Parenting, Self-Help

Date Published: 06-20-2023

Publisher: Koehler Books


 

Many of our posts contain affiliate links.

Should you purchase an item via our links--we may receive slight compensation from an
affiliate partner. 



About the Book

 

A week before Christmas 1951, Dr. Ralph Russell risked everything to voluntarily enter a locked federal drug-treatment facility known as a "narcotic farm."

 

Sixty-five years later, Dr. Russell's granddaughter Debbie suffers a debilitating crisis of identity when her father (Dr. Russell's oldest son), always her biggest fan, is accepted into hospice.

 

Debbie's investigation into her paternal lineage reveals family secrets and ignites her mother's volatile outbursts, propelling her into therapy.

 

When therapy fails her, the grandfather Debbie never knew saves her, and she collaborates with her dying father one last time to make her biggest dream come true.

 

Crossing Fifty-One pulls back the curtain on the internal struggles of midlife and provides a blueprint for redefining one's self beyond the constraints of addiction and dysfunctional family dynamics.



About the Author 

Debbie Russell is a lawyer-turned writer. She spent twenty-five years as an Assistant County Attorney in Minneapolis, prosecuting numerous high-profile cases—specializing in those involving domestic and child abuse. At age fifty-five, Debbie took early retirement, giving up a full pension for the freedom of time. She now spends that precious time writing, restoring her property to native prairie and wetlands, and training her rambunctious retrievers.

 

Debbie’s first published article appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune in 2001. After that small triumph, her writing focused primarily on legal briefs and memoranda, which were consigned to district court files. Debbie resumed creative writing in 2014 when she began her storytelling blog by sharing personal stories and professional experiences that touched her life in a significant way. Her top-ranked December 2021 article for Elephant Journal, an online journal that celebrates the mindful life is entitled “Getting the Most out of Therapy: Easier Said than Done,” and is partially based on events in her book.

 

Debbie's award-winning book, Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir, was released in June of 2023. In 2024, she became a regular contributor to the Minnesota Star Tribune, writing about criminal justice and adjacent issues.


Connect with the Author

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Blog

Goodreads

Instagram

 

Buy the Book

https://mybook.to/CrossingFiftyOneBook

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

iBooks


Enter the Giveaway

 
RABT Book Tours & PR

Historical Thriller Spotlight: A Deceptive Game Ensues by Sophie Barnes

Today, I have a historical thriller in our book release blitz spotlight! Learn about A Deceptive Game Ensues and the House of Croft series by Sophie Barnes! Be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post. 

 

House of Croft, Book 4


Historical Mystery / Thriller / Romance

Date Published: 06-17-2025


 

Many of our posts contain affiliate links.

Should you purchase an item via our links--we may receive slight compensation from an
affiliate partner. 



About the Book


An unexpected menace threatens their newfound freedom…

Acquitted of the crime he was accused of, Adrian Croft begins an investigation that could link a duke to his sister's death. But with a fresh series of murders leading straight to Saint George's Hospital, Adrian is torn between his quest for revenge and the need to catch an active killer. For though he may have sworn to yield his power in order to gain a pardon, all bets are off when villains threaten his city.

Having proven her unfailing loyalty to her husband, Samantha Croft settles into married life - an idyl that quickly crumbles when she and Adrian get caught up in a new series of murders. As they follow a trail that leads them through subterranean tunnels and to a secret organization, they face another threat too: a ghost from Adrian's past who's about to bring war to their doorstep.


About the Author

 


 USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes writes historical romance novels in which the characters break away from social expectations in their quest for happiness and love. Having written for Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins, her books have been published internationally in eight languages. With a fondness for travel, Sophie has lived in six countries, on three continents, and speaks English, Danish, French, Spanish, and Romanian with varying degrees of fluency. Ever the romantic, she married the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses.

When she’s not busy dreaming up her next swoon worthy romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, baking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.


Connect with the Author 

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

Pinterest

Instagram

BookBub

BookBuzz


Buy the Book

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Kobo

iBooks

Smashwords


Buy the House of Croft Series!

 

Enter the Giveaway

 
RABT Book Tours & PR

Romantic Fantasy Spotlight: Sword of Hadrian by Chloelia Salome

This morning, I have a romantic fantasy novel in our book blitz spotlight. Learn about Sword of Hadrian and author Chloelia Salome and get this book for your summer reading list! 

 

Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy

Date Published: March 17, 2025


 

Many of our posts contain affiliate links.

Should you purchase an item via our links--we may receive slight compensation from an
affiliate partner. 



About the Book

  

In a kingdom where magic is forbidden, Sashki lived an ordinary life-until the day she begins having visions of a destiny she never imagined was her own. The visions reveal a shocking truth: she possesses a rare, powerful magic, and her twin brother, whom she never knew existed, wields a dark and dangerous magic of his own. As the kingdom of Carserae teeters on the brink of destruction, Sashki is faced with an agonizing choice-use her magic to save the kingdom, even if it means destroying her brother.
 

But magic comes with its own dangers. To protect herself and her newfound powers, Sashki must keep everything secret, including her growing feelings for the prince of Carserae. Though magic is banned in Carserae, Sashki persuades the prince to assist her in fulfilling her destiny, all while keeping her abilities a closely guarded secret. As they embark on a journey to confront the kingdom's fate, Sashki finds herself torn between her heart and her responsibility. 

 

In a world where love and duty collide, Sashki must confront the truth of her identity, her powerful connection to the prince, and the heartbreaking sacrifice required to save her people. Will she destroy the brother she never knew, or can she find a way to save both him and the kingdom without losing herself in the process? 

 

Sword of Hadrian is a captivating fantasy romance novel that explores the complexities of love, magic, and destiny, where every choice comes with a price.


About the Author

 

 Chloelia Salome initially wrote and published the first version of the Sword of Hadrian in high school, which is now revisited and reimagined in this newest release. Now the author of nine titles, Salome blends epic fantasy with emotional depth, creating a story that’s as moving as it is thrilling.

 

Connect with the Author

Instagram

BookBuzz

 

Buy the Book

Amazon

B&N

Kobo

iBooks


RABT Book Tours & PR

Monday, June 16, 2025

Dystopian Fantasy Spotlight: Red Sun Rising by Allen Lyle

I love finding new dystopian fantasy novels to share! Check out Red Sun Rising and learn about author Allen Lyle! Be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.


 


Book Title:  Red Sun Rising by Allen Lyle
CategoryAdult Fiction (18 +), 422 pages
GenreFantasy, Sci-fi, Dystopian Fiction
Publisher: Moon Publishing Company 
Publication Date: July, 2025.
Content Rating: This book is rated PG 13 for graphic violence and battle scenes. 

 

Many of our posts contain affiliate links.

Should you purchase an item via our links--we may receive slight compensation from an
affiliate partner. 



About the Book


Red Sun Rising - Book One of the Red Sun Rising Series

Power is not inherited. It is taken—by blood, by fire, by force.

The Empire is rotting from within. Corruption festers in its courts, rebellions simmer at its borders, and old gods whisper in the shadows. Amid the chaos, one family sees opportunity.

House de Bordeaux has long stood on the fringes of power—noble in name, forgotten in legacy. But when a mysterious death fractures the imperial line, a brutal new game begins. As alliances crumble and enemies multiply, the de Bordeaux heirs must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice in their pursuit of the throne—and what darkness they’ll awaken along the way.

From the first clash of voltedge swords to the final echo of betrayal, Red Sun Rising is a gripping tale of ambition, treachery, and the high cost of empire.

The first installment in a sweeping epic fantasy series, perfect for fans of political intrigue, morally complex characters, and dynastic power struggles.
 
Buy the Book
(available for pre-order)
Author Website
AMAZON 
add to goodreads

On July 28th, Red Sun Rising will be available on B&N, BAM!, and any place you can buy books

Meet the Author

Allen Lyle lives in Athens, Georgia, (GO DAWGS!) where he shares his home with his wife, four cats, a sweet pup, and several hundred books. A lifelong devotee of science fiction and fantasy, he fell under their spell at a young age and never looked back. Allen considers himself a lifelong devotee of science fiction and fantasy, He has always been drawn to the intersection of history and the speculative—asking questions like, “What if the Byzantine Empire had rockets?” or “What if Tolkien’s world had pirates?”

An avid gamer, Allen has spent countless hours orchestrating dynastic dramas in Crusader Kings III, an inspiration for his debut novel. His fascination with history extends beyond pixels and pages—he’s an enthusiastic collector of antiques, a lover of travel, and a devoted fan of minor league baseball. When he’s not writing, Allen can be found painting miniatures or reading. His debut novel takes readers thousands of years into a post-apocalyptic future where the kings and queens of Europe—now called Yuropa—rule once more. It's sure to hit the sweet spot for fantasy, scifi, and history lovers alike...just like Allen.

connect with the author: website goodreads
 
Enter the Giveaway