Help an Indie author reach 10k goal by midnight

Hey book lovers 👋🏼

I'm an indie author dreaming of reaching 10k page reads on KU by midnight tonight for my debut novel!!

❄️☕🎁BLURB 🎁☕❄️

Ivy Rose is dreading spending Christmas and New Year’s in a small town in upstate New York with her boyfriend of two years and his stepfather. But unbeknownst to her, this week-long vacation is about to change her life.

Hunter finds himself pining for his stepson's girlfriend before he even meets her, but the second he lays eyes on her, he knows she will be his at any cost. He doesn't care about how it will affect his image or his fractured relationship with his stepson. But he isn’t the only one falling for Ivy…

Holly, a candy shop manager in Maple Brook Falls, finds herself head over heels for Ivy the moment they meet. As far as she’s concerned, Hunter is just part of the package deal. But love isn’t all that is brewing in Maple Brook Falls this holiday season. Will the trio be able to navigate their relationship while also saving the small town from a certain ruin? Find out in The Book Daddy.

Tropes 👇🏼

💗Age gap

💗Small Town

💗 Holiday

💗 Polyamorous

💗 D&S dynamic

💗 Anxiety Rep

💗 CPTSD Rep

💗Body modifications

💗Found Family

💗 Ex boyfriends step dad

💗Insta Love

#booktok #spicybook #debutnovel #author #booklover

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... Read moreAs an avid reader who cherishes discovering fresh voices, I found K.M. Avery’s debut novel particularly compelling due to its unique blend of beloved tropes and heartfelt representation. The setting of a cozy small town during the holidays immediately sets a warm and intimate atmosphere that pulls you right into the story. What makes this book stand out is the polyamorous relationship at its core, which is portrayed with nuance and emotional depth. It’s refreshing to see complex family dynamics explored in ways that resonate authentically, especially the tension created by Hunter’s feelings toward Ivy despite being her boyfriend’s stepfather. The inclusion of D&S dynamics alongside sensitive portrayals of anxiety and CPTSD adds layers of realism and inclusiveness that many contemporary romance narratives overlook. Ivy Rose’s journey from dreading a holiday vacation to navigating unexpected romantic entanglements felt genuine and engaging. The candy shop manager Holly adds another wonderful dimension to the story, making the trio’s relationship both tumultuous and tender. The book also touches on themes like body modifications and found family, enriching the emotional landscape. For anyone interested in holiday romances with a spicy and unconventional twist, this novel delivers. It’s perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven stories with diverse relationship structures and mental health representation. Supporting indie authors like Avery not only helps bring new stories to a broader audience but also encourages more varied and inclusive voices in the romance genre. If you enjoy stories about love overcoming difficult circumstances and complicated family relationships, I highly recommend giving 'The Book Daddy' a read. Plus, joining the effort to help K.M. Avery reach her 10k page reads goal on KU is a great way to directly support indie literature and discover a promising new author!

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