Release Blitz: Spare Me: Tara Sivec
Tara Sivec
Cover design by Michelle Warren
Release date: July 25, 2022
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Ryan Hutton has spent his entire life being the shy, nerdy, rule-following nice guy on Summersweet Island. He’s the high school bowling coach and algebra teacher, who’s always predictable, and he’s always been fine with that. At least until a sexy nutjob gives him the best kiss of his life in his favorite pizza place. Suddenly, he doesn’t like being the quiet, obedient nice guy anymore.
When Danica Brewster first set foot on this beautiful island a few days ago, she just wanted a place to call home—far, far away from her family. A place where she could be wild and free without their judgment. When she finds out her new roommate is the stranger she kissed for free pizza, Danica knows this is a complication she definitely doesn’t need in her life right now.
However, the memory of that kiss is making them 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 act out of character. Ryan and Danica soon realize you can’t ignore your problems and hope they’ll go away. Those problems will just come back with a vengeance, tossing everything into the gutter.
It doesn’t make sense for a nerd to fall in love with a nutjob, but with the magic of Summersweet Island, anything is possible... especially if you have enough balls.
The nerd and the nutjob
Ryan Hutton is the good guy that always seems to finish last. He is a handsome, nerdy, sweet, thoughtful, and respectful HS bowling coach and algebra teacher. He seems to always end up friend-zoned. He likes to make everyone happy so he follows along and makes safe choices.
Danica is a girl on the run from her previous perfectly controlled life. She is enjoying the friendliness of Summersweet Island and the fact that she can be herself. She is snarky, witty, tatted, pierced, bold, and the total opposite of the princess her family groomed her to be. Her art is part of her and she can finally explore it on the island.
After an unexpected meet-cute and a bit of mutual appreciation, they are now in a roommates situation. The right thing to do is not to mess with his friend's sister. And she knows she does not need any complications. But close proximity can make temptation that much stronger.
They seem like opposites but they do have some commonalities, not only with some of their geekier interests, but also regarding parental expectations and wanting to be in control of their own lives. They push and challenge each other to be who they really want to be, take chances, have fun, and truly live. She makes him lose control but also gives him more confidence. He makes her feel understood and supported. But they also both have some deep trust and self-worth issues that can cast doubts and make them afraid of getting hurt.
This is a cute, funny, swoony, opposites-attract, forced-proximity story set on quirky Summersweet Island. These two are just adorkable together but also have crazy hot chemistry. It brings back many of the local friends adding humor and shenanigans. I love visiting with these wacky characters. It also teases Melanie and Spencer as an enemies-in-lust story.
They seem like opposites but they do have some commonalities, not only with some of their geekier interests, but also regarding parental expectations and wanting to be in control of their own lives. They push and challenge each other to be who they really want to be, take chances, have fun, and truly live. She makes him lose control but also gives him more confidence. He makes her feel understood and supported. But they also both have some deep trust and self-worth issues that can cast doubts and make them afraid of getting hurt.
This is a cute, funny, swoony, opposites-attract, forced-proximity story set on quirky Summersweet Island. These two are just adorkable together but also have crazy hot chemistry. It brings back many of the local friends adding humor and shenanigans. I love visiting with these wacky characters. It also teases Melanie and Spencer as an enemies-in-lust story.
Spare Me is a cute, funny, outrageously fun rom-com continuing the Summersweet Island series -- there’s just something about this island and it’s sports! Tying in bowling is an added fun. As a game most people play for fun, it was a hoot to watch Ryan play and coach with so much seriousness.
I’m so glad Ryan got a story -- when we met him in the background of First and Tension I felt a little bad for him because he was out of touch with what his relationship was at the time. Now, he still struggles with some insecurities (which at times felt a little over the top) but he is working on being comfortable with who he is. He is a little nerdy, a lot sweet, and the perfect guy next door.
Dani was an interesting dichotomy. I had a hard time figuring out exactly what she was avoiding by staying on Summersweet and why her brother was going through Ryan to convince her to return and go through with the family’s plan, while also loving they way she settled into the town so smoothly.
Together, they were just so much fun. Complete opposites, they balance out the rough edges and give each other the space to figure things out. He is quiet, reserved, and shy, while she is outgoing, carefree, and free spirited. I loved the way they challenged and supported each other as they figured out whether their situation should remain roommates or if they should add more to the story.
This was an adorable fun return to Summersweet Island. As usual, the whole gang is involved in the shenanigans. I always look forward to spending time in this entertaining world and can’t wait for Melanie and Spencer’s story that is teased at the end.
Kiss My Putt
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Our 4.5 star reviews
“Palmer ‘Pal’ Campbell has epic breakdown on the 18th hole of the Bermuda Open! Video at 11.”
After spending my entire pro golfing career being known as the quiet, controlled, no-nonsense golfer on the tour, there’s nothing more humiliating than throwing all of that down the drain—or into a water hazard—on national television. Needing some place to hide, to lick my wounds and figure out what I even want to do with my life once this blows over, I can only think of one place I need to be. Summersweet Island, where everyone treats me like one of their own, and they’ll all be happy to have me home again.
Well, except maybe one person. It’s been two years since I last set foot on Summersweet Island or spoke to anyone there. But I’m sure Birdie Bennett, my best friend since I was 15 and the clubhouse manager of my favorite golf course, has had plenty of time to forgive me for that tiny little misunderstanding where I blocked her on social media and blocked her in my phone. Oh, and I guess I kind of, sort of accused her of being a stalker. It’s fine!
Once my sexy, spunky, former best friend gets over the shock of seeing me again and stops trying to drive a 9-iron into my skull, I can finally let her know I’ve also kind of, sort of always been in love with her...
Even though my soul leaves my body every time she says she hates baseball and has never watched me play, a year’s-worth of messages filled with laughter and sarcasm only remind me how amazing my “pen pal” is. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter how fine I look in a pair of baseball pants; I’m still 3,000 miles away, and she’s taken... or so I thought. Maybe I should have thought a little harder before I dropped her like a seeing-eye single into the outfield.
When an injury has me questioning everything about my life, I can only think of one place I need to go and one person I need to see. Home, to Summersweet Island, to get back my “pen pal.”
Now I just need to make sure single mom Wren knows I didn’t come back for a change, and I didn’t come back for a job. I’m swinging for the fences, and I’m finally coming home to make her mine. If only she’d stop insulting me and stay in one place long enough for me to tell her. She wouldn’t try to drown me with a tub of ice cream, right?
I’m sure it’ll be fine.
Swing and Mishap
(Summersweet Island #2)
(Summersweet Island #2)
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Kim's 4.5 star review
“Hawks fans still in shock after centerfielder, Shepherd Oliver, sustained season-ending injury last night in the 5th inning of the playoffs against Chicago.”
Two years ago, I was a pretty big deal. I thought I had it all, until a blast from my past popped up on my social media feed, keeping my ego in check and reminding me how basic I am. Except sassy Wren Bennett isn’t just a blast from my past. She’s the only woman I ever saw a future with.
Two years ago, I was a pretty big deal. I thought I had it all, until a blast from my past popped up on my social media feed, keeping my ego in check and reminding me how basic I am. Except sassy Wren Bennett isn’t just a blast from my past. She’s the only woman I ever saw a future with.
Even though my soul leaves my body every time she says she hates baseball and has never watched me play, a year’s-worth of messages filled with laughter and sarcasm only remind me how amazing my “pen pal” is. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter how fine I look in a pair of baseball pants; I’m still 3,000 miles away, and she’s taken... or so I thought. Maybe I should have thought a little harder before I dropped her like a seeing-eye single into the outfield.
When an injury has me questioning everything about my life, I can only think of one place I need to go and one person I need to see. Home, to Summersweet Island, to get back my “pen pal.”
Now I just need to make sure single mom Wren knows I didn’t come back for a change, and I didn’t come back for a job. I’m swinging for the fences, and I’m finally coming home to make her mine. If only she’d stop insulting me and stay in one place long enough for me to tell her. She wouldn’t try to drown me with a tub of ice cream, right?
I’m sure it’ll be fine.
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Our 4 star reviews
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through Summersweet,
Tess Powell was annoyed and wanted to retreat.
With a BIC in her hand and a frown on her face,
everyone knew she needed a break from this place.
Wanting the holiday to be nothing but the best,
Bodhi took his girlfriend to the mountains to rest.
While visions of fire happily danced in Tess’s head,
soon she would see she had everything to dread.
Crying kids, singing hippos, and a stalker with a van,
definitely wasn’t part of Bodhi’s evacuation plan.
But all he wanted for Christmas was for her to say yes,
to the question he kept asking with zero finesse.
With some help from new friends and their holiday cheer,
Tess and Bodhi get much more.
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Our 4.5 star reviews
Our 4.5 star reviews
It all started with a dare.
Emily Flanagan has been living her dreams the last four years as a professional cheerleader for the Los Angeles Vipers, thousands of miles away from her tiny hometown of Summersweet Island, Virginia. She’s got the world at the tips of her pom-poms... until she tells her boss to shove those pom-poms where the sun doesn’t shine.
After spending her last night in California with her biggest crush, Emily flies back home to Summersweet, resigned to her boring fate of running her parents’ business, never to be heard from again. Besides, there’s no use crying over a man who lives on the other side of the country, who she’ll never see again.
“Secret love affair for the new quarterback of the Virginia Beach Sharks, or a shocking tale of infidelity, leading all the way back to a birthday party Quinn Bagley threw at his previous home in Calabasas five months ago? New photos of the mystery redhead from the party surface, leaving fans to speculate all over social media, “Who is this woman who convinced Quinn Bagley to quit the Vipers and go to one of the worst teams in the league?”
Quinn Bagley is finally playing for a team that feels like a family, after years of playing with nothing but egos. Following an announcement that shocked the world—one he’d been wrestling with for months, if not years—it felt good to have that weight lifted off his shoulders. What he’s not happy about is that the woman who rocked his world the night she literally fell into his life turned out to be like every other crazy redhead he’s ever encountered, spreading lies all over social media and wanting to use him for something. He just wants to look her in the eyes and hear her admit it was all a game.
Except Emily Flanagan isn’t the hotheaded, rude woman he thought she was, out to screw him over. She’s sweet, sexy, and fun. Even if she does try to banish him from her island. She makes him feel normal, she makes him laugh, and she makes him want more.
He’s going to win her heart, even if he has to do it in overtime.
Let the real games begin, Miss Flanagan. I dare you.
Our 4.5 star reviews
Laura Bennett has spent her life taking care of other people and running the Dip and Twist. Happily spending her time being single and carefree, she has no intention of settling down or falling in love. With an ever-growing family, she’s a mother to them all, and she loves every minute of it. But her baby is getting married, and her oldest has her own life changes she’s dealing with. Suddenly, being all alone doesn’t sound so appealing anymore.
Dean Campbell has been the black sheep of his family since the day he was born. The only one he cares about is his nephew, Palmer. Deciding at the last minute to attend Palmer’s nuptials, Dean knows he’s going to need to try his hardest not to be his usual, grouchy self. He doesn’t like people, and he really doesn’t like weddings. But the sexy and sassy mother-of-the-bride has him wanting to check Plus-One on his invite. He’s never had more fun getting under someone’s skin, and it doesn’t take long for all the people, noise, and chaos that surround Laura Bennett to become a few of his favorite things.
Laura thinks a fun wedding fling is just what the doctor ordered to get her out of this funk. But Dean’s been sprinkled with Shepherd’s glitter and the magic of Summersweet Island. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince her that, with this fling, she just might change her mind about falling in love again.
Tara Sivec
Tara Sivec is a USA Today best-selling author, wife, mother, chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, baby-sitter, and sarcasm expert. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two children and looks forward to the day when they all three of them become adults and move out.
After working in the brokerage business for fourteen years, Tara decided to pick up a pen and write instead of shoving it in her eye out of boredom. Her novel Seduction and Snacks won first place in the Indie Romance Convention Reader's Choice Awards 2013 for Best Indie First Book and she was voted as Best Author in the Indie Romance Convention Reader's Choice Awards for 2014.
In her spare time, Tara loves to dream about all of the baking she'll do and naps she'll take when she ever gets spare time.
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