Blog Tour: The Naturals By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Naturals By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Pages: 320 pages
Publication Date: November 5th, 2013
Genre: YA Mystery
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Plot: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 bestselling author of  The Inheritance Games , delivers an exhilarating mystery—perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and  A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it’s not a skill that she’s ever taken seriously. That is, until the FBI come they’ve begun a classified program that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.

What Cassie doesn’t realize is that there’s more at risk than a few unsolved homicides—especially when she’s sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Naturals is a gripping novel with killer appeal and a to-die-for romance. Don’t miss the other books in the Naturals: Killer Instinct,  All In, and Bad Blood.  

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Author Bio: Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) is the author of more than a dozen critically acclaimed young adult novels. She has advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science, including graduate degrees from Cambridge University, where she was a Fulbright Scholar, and Yale University, where she received her Ph.D. in 2012. Jen wrote her first published novel when she was nineteen-years-old and sold her first five books while still in college. In addition to writing YA novels, Jen has also written original pilot scripts for television networks like USA and MTV, and she is one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of fandom and the cognitive science of fiction and the imagination more broadly. Jen is an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she holds a dual appointment in Psychology and Professional Writing.

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15 Reactions While Reading The Naturals

1. Ohh the FBI
2. Lolol trouble will ensue
3. Curious who “you” is
4. Ohhh man she’s got a pool
5. Chills, “so you make them see you”
6. Love a good game of truth or dare
7. Jennifer Lynn Barnes loves her love triangles
8. 🤯🤯🤯🤯
9. Go Cassie!
10. I’m shook
11. I was wondering the same thing about the guy on the bench
12. Omg!!!!!!!
13. This is so wild
14. Damn Michael
15. I am so happy this is an old series cause I already need the next book

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Blog Tour: Wildcard By Jennifer Iacopelli

Wildcard By Jennifer Iacopelli

Pages: 320 pages
Publication Date: June 9th 2026
Genre: Adult Romance
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Plot: Grass courts, tennis whites and the fiercest competition in the world. Wimbledon. After two crazy weeks in Paris, the girls of the Outer Banks Tennis Academy are headed to London with just one thing on their minds: winning.

Indiana Gaffney is fresh off a surprise win at the French Open junior tournament. Sponsors are clamoring for her attention, but what she wants more than anything—aside from a wild card to Wimbledon—is to be with Jack Harrison, but international fame and a secret relationship rarely mix well.

When Penny Harrison dreamed of playing at Wimbledon she never imagined agonizing pain shooting through her ankle with every step. With just a month until the tournament and the whole world expecting her to win, she’s determined to play, with or without the support of her coach or the love of her life, Alex Russell.

For the first time ever, no one expects anything from Jasmine Randazzo. After a crushing first-round defeat in the French Open juniors, the tennis world has given up on her, but worse than that, so have her parents, her best friend Teddy and maybe even her coach. With everyone writing her off, can she find it within herself to go after her dreams?

Author Bio: Jennifer Iacopelli writes about ambitious young women falling in love. Her novels include Game, Set, Match, Break the Fall and Finding Her Edge along with a co-edited anthology, Out of Our League. Throughout her career her books have been published in over a dozen languages and Finding Her Edge is being adapted for TV by Netflix. She lives in New York and writes to her heart’s content while cheering on her beloved Yankees.

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15 Reactions While Reading Secret Summer (Oops…I went over)

1. So excited to be back to this story
2. The book is called wildcard and it’s talking about wildcard to Wimbledon, I see you
3. Had a feeling someone would catch them
4. Damn sucks they didn’t make it but I know they’ll find their way there
5. Damn Jack
6. Oh Amy being back is going to create some drama
7. I wasn’t expecting this
8. Ohh wonder how jasmine is going to take the news
9. Ohhh Jasmine gunn try to make Teddy jelly
10. Ugh oh
11. Oh snap wasn’t expecting that!
12. Damn Indy snapping at the reporter
13. Idk but something feels off with Paolo maybe cause he’s not Teddy
14. I just really hope she doesn’t damage her ankle even more
15. Love how things are working themselves out
16. Aw that was a sweet moment with her parents
17. Oh  no!!
18. I keep trying to remember if the last book was this steamy
19. I really just want them to be together already
20. Can we get another book?

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Blog Tour: The Inheritance Games By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Inheritance Games By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Pages: 386 pages
Publication Date: September 1st 2020
Genre: YA Mystery
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Plot: Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why — or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.

To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man’s touch — and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he’s determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather’s last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.

Coming this July, make sure not to miss the stunning finale to the Inheritance Games Saga with THE GILDED BLADE, now available for preorder everywhere!

The Inheritance Games Saga (Complete Reading Order)

• The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1)
• The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2)
• The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3)
• The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4)
• Games Untold
• The Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1)
• Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2)
• The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) – coming soon!
• The Same Backward as Forward

Author Bio: Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) is the author of more than a dozen critically acclaimed young adult novels. She has advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science, including graduate degrees from Cambridge University, where she was a Fulbright Scholar, and Yale University, where she received her Ph.D. in 2012. Jen wrote her first published novel when she was nineteen-years-old and sold her first five books while still in college. In addition to writing YA novels, Jen has also written original pilot scripts for television networks like USA and MTV, and she is one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of fandom and the cognitive science of fiction and the imagination more broadly. Jen is an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she holds a dual appointment in Psychology and Professional Writing.

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15 Reactions While Reading The Inheritance Games (more than 15 whoops…)

1. I love how these ppl don’t believe she could have gotten a perfect score 
2. Ew dating someone that calls your sister jailbait is gross
3. Nowadays you can’t trust this stuff but doubt they would scam with certified mail that costs more
4. This is so wild 
5. This is like one of those spam emails that actually ends up being real 
6. I love how vague he is in the letter 
7. I’d love a sushi chef
8. Love her bond with Libby
9. I wish I owned a house with multiple libraries 
10. Makeover!
11. I wonder how this guy made all this money 
12. I would love to see how the author kept all this info together 
13. Steal her brightright smh
14. She should cut off a good portion of these ppl😂
15. I hate Max’s “cursing”
16. Avery too good for this world
17. Drake trash smh
18. “Pathetic excuse for a human being”🤣
19. Wow who would be shooting them?
20. I wouldn’t trust these people either 
21. I’d be super paranoid too
22. Damn this is wild 
23. Omg there is no way 
24. I’m surprised she wouldn’t tell Oren 
25. Oh yeah she’s certain!
26. Can’t wait to reread the second one!

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Blog Tour: Our Secret Summer By R.S. Grey

Our Secret Summer By R.S. Grey

Pages: 352 pages
Publication Date: May 5th 2026
Genre: Adult Romance
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Plot: Escape to Ibiza in this sparkling summertime romance about a young woman determined to complete her late sister’s bucket list, from USA Today bestselling author R. S. Grey, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Abby Jimenez.

At twenty-six, Isabel De Vere already has her whole life mapped out. With a degree from a good school and a closet full of blazers, she is climbing the corporate ladder in her family business, knowing everything will fall into place from there. But Isabel’s paint-by-numbers life falls apart when her vivacious and beloved sister dies, leaving behind an unfinished bucket list.

Isabel escapes to Ibiza for the summer where she becomes free spirited Elle, working at a club by night, checking off items on the bucket list by day. Surfing? Check. Dance till dawn? Check. Get a tattoo? Check. Fall in love? Working on it.

Enter millionaire club owner Cristiano Moreno Winthrop…Isabel’s boss. Handsome face permanently marred by his scowl, she can’t quite manage to stay away from him. And soon, between late night talks and afternoons on his yacht, Isabel discovers there’s more under the surface than she expected…and she might have found the way to finish this bucket list after all. Equal parts swoony destination romance and a celebration of life after loss, this sun-soaked story is a perfect summertime getaway

Author Bio: R.S. Grey is the USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including seven #1 bestselling romantic comedies. She lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and dog.

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15 Reactions While Reading Secret Summer

1. I love a good list, I’m already excited for this book
2. Smh, I knew she was going to get her money stolen
3. I’m also not a big fan of tanning, do I want one sure but I hate just laying down
4. Aw man her sister sounded so lovely
5. Oh man, of course he ended up being behind her😂
6. I love her tattoo idea
7. Isabel’s grandma is too presh
8. Man, I wanna go on a yacht
9. There’s an elevator and he said it’s small
10. Omg Simone, I’m dead😂😂
11. Things are heating up
12. Man is obsessed!
13. I wanna cliff dive but it kind of scares me
14. I think Cristiano’s one downside is how possessive he is
15. She held out a breath she didn’t know
16. She was holding
17. The brownies, I’m dying😂😂
18. Poor Lita
19. It’s nice to hear her Dad just wants her to be happy
20. Yessss

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Blog Tour: Game, Set, Match By Jennifer Lacopelli

Game, Set, Match By Jennifer Lacopelli

Pages: 336 pages
Publication Date: February 2nd, 2026
Genre: Adult Romance
Links: Goodreads| Amazon| Barnes & Noble| IndieBound

Plot: She’s a tennis superstar on the rise. He’s the bad boy champ who broke her heart. When they meet on the court, their competition is hot—but their chemistry is even hotter.

All of Penny Harrison’s hard work is finally paying off. At 21 years old, she’s a tennis icon in-the-making, with massive sponsorship deals and legendary status on the horizon, if she can just nail the upcoming Grand Slam in Paris. Until then, there’s no room for mistakes.

When she returns to the prestigious Outer Banks Tennis Club to train, though, she comes face to face with the biggest mistake she ever made: Alex Russell. With piercing blue eyes and irresistible charm, the bad boy tennis star is the only guy who ever broke Penny’s heart.

To keep her head in the game—and her mind off Alex—Penny leans on two of the club’s other rising stars. Jasmine Randazzo and Indiana Gaffney are both balancing exploding careers with their own off-the-court romances, and their drama might be enough to keep Penny distracted.

But as days tick down to Paris, Penny seems to always find herself across the court from Alex. She knows that winning it all means laser focus…so why can’t Penny stay away from the one guy who ruins everything?

Perfect for fans of Chloe Walsh and Bal Khabra, this juicy and action-filled tennis rom com is a match you won’t want to look away from.

Author Bio: Jennifer Iacopelli writes about ambitious young women falling in love. Her novels include Game, Set, Match, Break the Fall and Finding Her Edge along with a co-edited anthology, Out of Our League. Throughout her career her books have been published in over a dozen languages and Finding Her Edge is being adapted for TV by Netflix. She lives in New York and writes to her heart’s content while cheering on her beloved Yankees. 

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Blogmas 2025 Day 25: Bookish Naughty or Nice Tag

Hey guys! Merry Christmas to you all! I can’t believe we’ve gotten through another Blogmas together. It came and went. It’s been a busy December. Busier than usual and honestly ended up flying by. I can’t believe 2025 is almost over. It’s been such an incredible year. I’ll be traveling tomorrow. I’m doing a little family trip, so that’s exciting. Anyway, I feel my last day of Blogmas, I’ve been ending it with the Bookish Naughty or Nice Tag. So I figured I’d keep that tradition going. Let’s dive in!

Blogmas 2025 Day 24: Waiting On Wednesday – Anatomy of an Alibi By Ashley Elston

Anatomy of an Alibi By Ashley Elston

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Adult, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Adult Fiction, Contemporary
Pages: 352 pages
Release Date: January 13th 2026
Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books

Plot: Everyone at Chantilly’s Bar noticed out-of-towner Camille Bayliss. Red lips, designer heels, sipping a Negroni. But that woman wasn’t Camille Bayliss. It was Aubrey Price.

Camille Bayliss appears to have the picture-perfect life; she’s married to hotshot lawyer Ben and is the daughter of a wealthy Louisiana family. Only nothing is as it seems: Camille believes Ben has been hiding dirty secrets for years, but she can’t find proof because he tracks her every move.

Aubrey Price has been haunted by the terrible night that changed her life a decade ago, and she’s convinced Benjamin Bayliss knows something about it. Living in a house full of criminals, Aubrey understands there’s more than one way to get to the truth—and she may have found the best way in.

Aubrey and Camille hatch a plan. It sounds simple: For twelve hours, Aubrey will take Camille’s place. Camille will spy on Ben, and the two women will get the answers they desperately seek.

Except the next morning, Ben is found murdered. Both women need an airtight alibi, but only one of them has it. And one false step is all it takes for everything to come undone.

Why I Need This Book: I’m such a huge fan of Ashley Elston. Her books are always so good. She recently started doing adult novels. First Lie Wins was sooo good. Since that’s the case, I just can’t wait to pick this book up! I’m so excited for it!

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Blogmas 2025 Day 23: Top Ten Tuesday – Books I hope Santa Brings/Bookish Wishes

Hey guys! Merry Christmas Eve Eve. It’s time for another Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. The theme for this week is Books I Hope Santa Brings/Bookish Wishes. I honestly haven’t been adding books on my wishlist for Christmas. I’m trying not to buy too many books. I’ve been sticking with ebooks & audiobooks. Also, been trying to borrow more books from the library. So here are some books I’d like to get my hands on at some point.

Blogmas 2025 Day 22: My Favorite Movies of 2025

Hey guys, I’m so excited to share with you my favorite movies of 2025. I do have to say I really didn’t watch too many movies. I wanted to watch more but it just ended up not being the case. I did miss a couple movies I really wanted to see. I’m a bit bummed but hoping to check them out in 2026. Anyway, let’s dive in and see what they are.

Blogmas 2025 Day 21: Favorite Reads of 2025

Hey guys! This post is going up a little bit later than normal. I honestly forgot to type this up beforehand. I had a very busy day yesterday. Then I wasn’t feeling great so that didn’t help. I’m trying to push through up and scheduled. I can’t believe we are in the home stretch. Only 4 more days left of Blogmas. It’s been such a fun ride. I’m so excited to share my Favorite Reads of 2025. Anyway, let’s dive in!