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$25 #Giveaway Iron & Ink by Melanie Munton @melanie_munton Ends 4.7

March 27, 2022 By Mary 50 Comments

 

Iron & Ink
Melanie Munton
(Brooklyn Brothers, #5)
Publication date: March 29th 2022
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

We are the Rossetti’s.

The exiled “sixth family” of the New York mafia. We’re the good guys.

People don’t fear us…much. They respect us.

The five of us? We’re the Brooklyn Brothers.

And we protect what’s ours.

After a gunshot wound to the chest, I died on an operating table. Then I came back to life. Yet the thing that’s going to take me down is a redheaded Irish bartender who has a pension for trouble and drinking me under the table. Ash Donahue is brave, beautiful, and scarily street wise. In fact, she’s the only woman I’ve ever met who seems remotely capable of handling the kind of baggage a man like me comes with.

Not to mention, she has secrets that could very well rival my own.

I’m a soldier, a warrior. That’s all I’ll ever be. No woman wants to be strapped with that for the rest of her life. But every time we remind ourselves why we’re completely wrong for each other, we end up tangled together in the stock room. Or on top of the bar. Or against a wall.

That all changes when I find out what brought her to my city. How could she not tell me her uncle is the Irish mob boss? And how am I supposed to protect her from him and my family from our countless enemies, all at the same time?

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EXCERPT:

Ash

The stock room wasn’t refrigerated, but I still pressed my forehead against some beer bottles for relief. The glass was marginally cool, and I would take anything to help diminish the flames culminating south of my belly button.

Suddenly, I felt a presence behind me and spun around, pulse skittering out of control. Rome’s body was inches from mine, close enough for his heat to permeate the space between us and turn my flesh feverish.

His deep grumble rolled over my skin. “Need a hand?”

Yes, but not with the beer.

“I, um, think I’ve got it. Not my first time.”

His eyes rolled closed, a soft groan escaping his mouth.

“I meant with the restocking—”

“Stop talking, Ash.”

I did. And waited to see what he would do. Because in that exact moment, I realized I would let him. Whatever he wanted. Vibrations were pulsing off of him, almost like he was fighting his own restraint. He inched forward slightly, bringing our chests within grazing distance.

And wow.

Rome was huge. Much taller than my willowy five-foot-seven frame and nothing but rock hard muscle wrapped around a broad, warrior-like frame. I wanted to shove the leather jacket from his shoulders and rip that gray t-shirt off so I could see just how much of his body those wicked tattoos covered.

My breath hitched when he raised his arms. Instead of touching me with them, he pressed his hands against the shelf of beer cases at my back. He caged me between those muscular arms, making it clear I wasn’t going anywhere until he was ready to let me go. His breathing was labored, same as mine. I wondered if his heartrate was as out of control as mine too.

“I don’t usually say much.”

I nodded in understanding. I wasn’t asking him to be chatty. Or to be anything other than what he really was.

“But I’m finding myself wanting to say a whole damn lot around you.”

“Like what?” I whispered.

He tilted his head, running his nose from my temple down to my jaw. “Like telling you about some of the things I want to do to you.”

“Such as?” I was breathless.

It was like he was relieved I’d asked. “These jeans you wear sit really low, Ash. Too fucking low.” The scruff of his beard brushed my cheek, though it wasn’t coarse and scratchy. “It makes me think there’s no room in there for your panties. I want to push them down even lower, just to check.”

Beer bottles clinked as my head fell back, leaving my neck exposed. “How’d you know?”

“How did I know what?”

“That I’m not wearing any?”

“Goddammit, woman.”

My hips were squeezed, moved, and situated in between his. My thighs cradled the thick ridge in his jeans that rubbed against my sex so emphatically, I was already throbbing down there. Dripping down there. He was grinding it against me in slow, small thrusts that felt more like a rough petting.

I’d never been so singularly hot for someone in my life.

“What else do you want to do?”

“You just short-circuited my brain,” he growled. “And you expect me to still have the ability to think?”

He claimed he didn’t talk much, but he was really good at it.

“Power through, tough guy.”

Careful. You get too close to fire and you’re going to get burned…

 

Author Bio:

Melanie grew up in the Midwest, but she loves living in the Southeast (where the beaches are!) now with her husband and daughter.
Melanie’s other passion is traveling and seeing the world. With anthropology degrees under their belts, she and her husband have made it their goal in life to see as many archaeological sites around the world as possible.
She has a horrible food addiction to pasta and candy (not together…ew). And she gets sad when her wine rack is empty.
At the end of the day, she is a true romantic at heart. She loves writing the cheesy and corny of romantic comedies, and the sassy and sexy of suspense. She aims to make her readers swoon, laugh out loud, maybe sweat a little, and above all, fall in love.
Go visit Melanie’s website and sign up for her newsletter to stay updated on release dates, teasers, and other details for all of her projects!

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Comments

  1. Bea LaRocca says

    March 27, 2022 at 10:10 pm

    The cover is gorgeous and I liked the synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a must read for me. Thank you for sharing the author’s bio and book details

    Reply
  2. Marisela Zuniga says

    March 27, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    This sounds really good, the cover looks nice

    Reply
  3. Ken Ohl says

    March 28, 2022 at 1:11 am

    This book looks intriguing

    Reply
  4. LeonieT says

    March 28, 2022 at 1:19 am

    I love a good mafia romance!

    Reply
  5. Audrey Stewart says

    March 28, 2022 at 1:26 am

    Melanie Munton is one of my facorite authors. I love her books.

    Reply
  6. Marcy Meyer says

    March 28, 2022 at 5:26 am

    I think the cover looks great. Sounds like a good story.

    Reply
  7. Rita Wray says

    March 28, 2022 at 6:12 am

    I liked the excerpt, thank you.

    Reply
  8. Nancy Jones says

    March 28, 2022 at 7:08 am

    Enjoyed the excerpt.

    Reply
  9. Cathy French says

    March 28, 2022 at 7:29 am

    Nice color graphics on the cover. she resembles Angelina Jolie. I enjoyed the excerpt

    Reply
  10. Deborah D says

    March 28, 2022 at 8:33 am

    How long was the writing process?

    Reply
  11. Shelly Peterson says

    March 28, 2022 at 8:51 am

    Sounds great. I love the cover.

    Reply
  12. wendy hutton says

    March 28, 2022 at 8:56 am

    beautiful cover, this sounds like a wonderful book

    Reply
  13. Eva Millien says

    March 28, 2022 at 11:25 am

    Congratulations on tomorrow’s release of Iron & Ink, Melanie, I enjoyed the excerpt and your book sounds like a thrilling read that I will really enjoy and I love the cover! Good luck with your book and the blitz! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a magical week!

    Reply
  14. Julie Bickham says

    March 28, 2022 at 11:56 am

    I look forward to reading this.

    Reply
  15. sherry1969 says

    March 28, 2022 at 1:56 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book.

    Reply
  16. Ann Fantom says

    March 28, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

    Reply
  17. paige chandler says

    March 28, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    What a sexy cover. Thank you

    Reply
  18. Piroska says

    March 28, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    This book sounds very intriguing. Great cover!

    Reply
  19. Anita C says

    March 28, 2022 at 4:50 pm

    Awesome excerpt. I’m excited to read this one

    Reply
  20. Sara Zielinski says

    March 28, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    Thanks for telling me about this book

    Reply
  21. Latifa Morrisette says

    March 28, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

    Reply
  22. David Hollingsworth says

    March 28, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    The cover is gorgeous.

    Reply
  23. Bonnie says

    March 28, 2022 at 7:53 pm

    What an exciting book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

    Reply
  24. Angelica Dimeo says

    March 28, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    Cool Cover

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  25. victoria alexander says

    March 28, 2022 at 9:14 pm

    Great post – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  26. Sarah L says

    March 28, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    Looks like an interesting book.
    Thanks for the contest. 

    Reply
  27. Deb Pelletier says

    March 28, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    The book sounds interesting, thank you.

    Reply
  28. Tracy Fritts says

    March 28, 2022 at 11:40 pm

    Sounds very interesting. I look forward to reading this story.

    Reply
  29. Barbara Montag says

    March 29, 2022 at 8:15 am

    Romance and suspense – you gotta love that!
    Thank you for sharing this with us.

    Reply
  30. Maria Malaveci says

    March 29, 2022 at 8:51 am

    I absolutely love the cover! Sounds so good!

    Reply
  31. Tina R says

    March 29, 2022 at 10:44 am

    Happy release day! Thanks for sharing the excerpt. I can’t wait to read the rest.

    Reply
  32. HEATHER says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:16 pm

    This sounds like one I would love to read this summer great cover too.

    Reply
  33. Cynthia C says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  34. Dianne Casey says

    March 30, 2022 at 11:43 am

    I really enjoyed the description of the book. Sounds like a great book.

    Reply
  35. Barrie says

    April 1, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    Quite the hot excerpt. Can’t wait to read it.

    Reply
  36. Antoinette M says

    April 2, 2022 at 12:47 pm

    Great romantic suspense.

    Reply
  37. Thomas Gibson says

    April 2, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    Excellent work!

    Reply
  38. Cindy Merrill says

    April 3, 2022 at 8:47 am

    It’s been 20 years since I’ve been laid. Thanks for bringing back some of those memories.

    Reply
  39. clynsg says

    April 4, 2022 at 10:01 am

    This one will be added to my TBR pile, and since it is a series, the others as well.

    Reply
  40. Laurie Nykaza says

    April 4, 2022 at 3:50 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book, love to read it.

    Reply
  41. Cindi Knowles says

    April 4, 2022 at 4:53 pm

    I love the colors in the cover!

    Reply
  42. Christy R. says

    April 4, 2022 at 11:07 pm

    Thank you for the excerpt and the cover look. Everything looks great. Best of luck with the publication.

    Reply
  43. Jolanda says

    April 5, 2022 at 12:09 am

    Sounds like a good read!

    Reply
  44. Daniel M says

    April 5, 2022 at 11:42 am

    looks like a fun one

    Reply
  45. Tammi Laney says

    April 6, 2022 at 12:28 am

    Love the cover of the book.

    Reply
  46. Debbi Wellenstein says

    April 6, 2022 at 5:19 am

    The cover is very intriguing. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  47. sheila ressel says

    April 6, 2022 at 6:14 am

    Loved the excerpt!

    Reply
  48. Candie L says

    April 6, 2022 at 2:09 pm

    I am not sure what to make of it. The cover portrays one thing and the plot seems to portray something different

    Reply
  49. Judy Gregory says

    April 6, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Sounds like a great read.

    Reply
  50. Amy Green says

    April 6, 2022 at 7:42 pm

    Just in time for ‘The Godfather’ ‘s anniversary! Unleash your inner mafia princess with this tale of grit and glamour.

    Reply

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