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Release Day Blitz & Review…Fighting Words by R.S. Grey

by Courtney

Fighting Words by R.S. Grey is now live!

Hate turns to heat when a literary grump meets his deadline savior.

My assignment is simple: trek to a remote English cottage and convince Nathaniel Foster to let me work with him.

Too bad he’s a complete and utter jerk.

Who slams the door in a poor stranger’s face, leaving them shivering out in the snow?! So much for a warm welcome…

Nathaniel is God’s gift to readers everywhere. My publisher is desperate for his next book, which in turn makes me desperate to help him complete it. So what if he doesn’t want to play nice? I have no choice but to live and work with him in this snow-covered cottage, suffering under his piercing blue stare until it feels like I might combust.

Our heated exchanges by day give way to torturous tension at night. I can’t clock out from his all-consuming presence. I can’t escape my unwanted feelings. When one of our arguments nearly ends in an angry kiss, I worry the writing is on the wall.

But I can do this. I can clench my teeth, ball my fists, and focus on this damn book. If I can just keep the fiction and fantasy between the pages and not between the sheets, I’ll be the hero of the publishing world.

So pick up your pen, Nathaniel–and please, please, stop looking at me like that.

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Fighting Words is the perfect title for this book!!! It’s truly a double entendre too.

The blurb is all you need to know about this story going. And being that we’re all readers, this story is so relatable and realistic.

The way this story builds up, the angst and the banter between Summer and Nate was amazing! My cheeks from smiling and laughing so much. I truly enjoyed how they interacted and things happened naturally between them.

I really enjoyed the overall plot of this story and how things played out. Definitely another great book from R.S. Grey

Meet R.S. Grey

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.

Connect with R.S.

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Cover Reveal….Walk of Shame by Avery Flynn

by Courtney

Avery Flynn has revealed the gorgeous cover for Walk of Shame!

Releasing in audio February 20th

Available in ebook & print March 18th

One night. No strings. And a really good puck.

Five years ago, Astrid O’Malley experienced the ultimate in public humiliation. Being dumped at the altar by her childhood sweetheart was horrifying enough. That fact that he was a professional hockey goalie and her dad was his coach? It was all anyone in sports could talk about.

Eff hockey. Eff goalies.

These days, Astrid lives a life (mostly) free of hockey and free to pursue whoever she wants with exactly zero shame in her game. Like tonight’s hook-up. This guy’s nailed the lumberjack aesthetic perfectly. Especially when he has the stamina and creativity to back it up.

Because the rule is: it’s one night only. Which is gonna be a problem because she’s just discovered he lives in the apartment upstairs.

And he’s joined her dad’s team. As the goalie coach. To train her ex.

Now Astrid is in some kind of hockey hell-filled with her ex, her family, and the best sex of her life. And somehow she’s been roped back onto the team.

Puck my life.

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Meet Avery

USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling romance author Avery Flynn has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip. She lives outside of Washington DC with her family, Dwight the cat, and a pack of five dogs all named after food. If she’s not reading romance or binging reality TV, she’s most definitely plotting to take over the world so she can banish Crocs from existence. Also, if you figure out how to send Oreos through the Internet, she’ll be your best friend for life.

Connect with Avery

Website: http://averyflynn.com

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Cover Reveal…Kings of Jupiter by Nacole Stayton

by Courtney

Release Date: March 14

In an industry dominated by men, Sophia Rose, an elite tattooist, earned her reputation by owning Rose & Lace Ink Emporium, an all-female staffed studio.

Her golden rule was simple. Never date a client. That no-strings-attached-attitude kept her evenings busy, and her heart stagnant.

That is until the zaniest night of tattooing in her career befell…

When propositioned with an offer that any entrepreneur would be foolish to decline, Sophia finds herself blinded by the stardom and mayhem that the Kings of Jupiter encompass.

With Sophia as their muse, lust, and lyrics blur like the lines of the pavement beneath the tour bus.

For Mazen Wilde, Oliver Collins and Cannon Rhodes, creating music was as easy as taking a breath.

But all great songs do come to an end…

Intended for fans of Tate James, Lily Gold and Emily Rath. Kings of Jupiter is a duet that WILL end on an enthralling cliffhanger. This is a rock star reverse harem, meaning our heroine has three band boyfriends. Swords will cross…

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Why you will love this book…

🔥Why Choose

🔥Rock Star

🔥Forced Proximity

🔥Enemy-to-lover vibes

🔥Found Family

🔥RomCom

🔥Tattoo-Gun-Wielding-Heroine

Meet Nacole Stayton

Coffee connoisseur. Tattoo addict. Lover of words.

Nacole Stayton is thirty-something years young and resides in the Bourbon Capital of the World with her husband and son. Her debut novel, The Upside of Letting Go is an Amazon top 100 bestseller. She spends her days working in healthcare as a practice administrator and her evenings pinning away on her next novel. She can usually be found playing with monster trucks and dodging Nerf gun darts or enjoying an iced coffee poolside.

To learn more about Nacole and her books, visit here!

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Mr. Big Shot by R.S. Grey

by Courtney

Mr. Big Shot by R.S. Grey is now live!

Biting banter, fake relationships, and illicit workplace rendezvous–anything goes in this romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author R.S. Grey.

While most little girls grow up idolizing Ariel or Belle, I was banging a plastic gavel and pretending to be Judge Judy. I spent my summers divorcing Barbie and Ken and splitting their Dreamhouse assets. Now, my goal to become the very best acquisitions lawyer at the top firm in Chicago is within reach.

I’m one month into my big-girl job at Elwood Hoyt, venti Starbucks in hand, ready to take on the day. The sleek elevator doors are about to close…then he steps in after me. Hudson Rhodes—the one senior partner I was told to avoid at all costs—just so happens to be the heartless villain I’m assigned to work under.

Ever since he found out who I am—the Scarlett Elwood—we’ve been enemies, the sort who constantly bicker and bark, take jabs in the boardroom, and occasionally pop up shirtless in each other’s steamy dreams. Y’know, that kind. He has to know I could run to my dad at any time and demand his firing, but his confident smirk says he knows I’d never give him the satisfaction.

The elevator chimes as we reach our floor, and I feel his broad shoulders pull even with mine. Fury mixes with fear, hatred with lust. He turns to briefly hold my gaze before confidently stepping out in front. His message is clear:

If I want to reach my goal, I’m going to have to go through him first.

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Another entertaining read from R.S. Grey.

Mr. Big Shot is like the equivalent of a pallet cleanser when you are jumping between different genres. I breezed through this book so quickly and hadn’t even realized it. It was that damn good.

Ms. Grey really knows how to write relatable and thoroughly enjoyable characters (both main and secondary). I love how all these characters always help sustain the story without feeling inundated with too many people.

The plot of this story is very simple and that’s one of the best parts about this book. While it’s simple, it’s very entertaining and just makes for a great, perfect read to jumpstart things for a reader.

What can I say other than, Mr. Big Shot truly showcases why I will always read anything Ms. Grey puts out. It’s a flawless story with impeccable writing.

Meet R.S. Grey

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.

Connect with R.S.

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Cover Re-Reveal…Junkie by J.D. Hollyfield

by Courtney

Title: Junkie
Author: J.D. Hollyfield
Release Date: September 14

Sports Romance (racing), Romantic Suspense, Romantic Comedy, Strangers to Lovers, Hidden Identity, Secret Past

Cover Design: ALL BY DESIGN

LUNA MONROE

I’m a junkie.
Hard hitting, pulse pounding, adrenaline addict.
It’s what I live for.

The highs.
The lows.
The problem is, I do it all illegally. Now, I’m on the run and it’s only a matter of time before my past catches up to me.

CASH HUNTINGTON

I’m an addict.
Speed is my drug of choice.
The thrill. The rush. The highs of dominating the racetrack.
There’s never been anything I wanted more than to win.
Until her.

Releasing September 14

JUNKIE

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a signed copy of Junkie!

Creative designer, mother, wife, writer, part-time superhero…

USA Today Bestselling author J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, sons, and doxies. With her love for romance, and a head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life.

J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor, and Happily Ever After’s.

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Cover Reveal…Mr. Big Shot by R.S. Grey

by Courtney

R.S. Grey has revealed the cover for Mr. Big Shot!

Releasing September 28, 2023

Biting banter, fake relationships, and illicit workplace rendezvous–anything goes in this romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author R.S. Grey.

Preorder today on Amazon!

http://mybook.to/MBS

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/45slY3W

Meet R.S. Grey

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.

Connect with R.S.

Website | www.rsgrey.com

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Cover Reveal…Body Check by Teagan Hunter

by Courtney

Teagan Hunter has revealed the gorgeous cover for Body Check!

Releasing: September 7, 2023

Cover Design: Shanoff Designs

Photographer: Cadwallader Photography

I have two goals this season:

Be named captain of the Seattle Serpents.

Stay single.

I’m right on track…until she happens.

Auden Sinclair.

We’re stuck together for a night when our plane is forced to make an emergency landing, and that’s all the promise we make—one night, then we go our separate ways.

Except she pops up again.

Then again.

Suddenly, she’s everywhere. In my head and in my bed, completely taking over my life and ruining all my plans with her quippy comebacks, her smarts, and a body that fits against mine just perfectly.

The problem? Auden is off limits. Forbidden. Strictly in the DO NOT TOUCH zone. She goes against all the rules, but never have I wanted to bend them as badly as I do when it comes to her.

This might be one battle I’m not going to win…

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Meet Teagan

TEAGAN HUNTER writes steamy romantic comedies with lots of sarcasm and a side of heart. She loves pizza, hockey, and romance novels, though not in that order. When not writing, you can find her watching entirely too many hours of Supernatural, One Tree Hill, or New Girl. She’s mildly obsessed with Halloween and prefers cooler weather. She married her high school sweetheart, and they currently live in the PNW.

Connect with Teagan

Website: www.teaganhunterwrites.com

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Cover Reveal…Who’s Your Daddy by Lauren Rowe

by Courtney

WHO’S YOUR DADDY

Lauren Rowe

Release Date: September 15

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Maximillian Vaughn:
Once I saw Marnie Long, a sassy, sultry, charismatic older woman in a bar, I couldn’t peel my eyes off her. I wanted her. At least, for one night. I’m way too busy with my career these days for anything more. As it turned out, after recently getting burned, Marnie was on the same page as me—all she wanted was one night of fun. I was happy to be of service. What I didn’t expect during our night together, however, was how deeply we connected. Also, how much I was dying to see her again the next morning.

Marnie Long:
After accepting Max’s surprising breakfast invitation the next morning, I was floating on air. Mere minutes later, though, all hell broke loose and I had no choice but to bolt out of Max’s place like my hair was on fire. It was such a pity, too. That scorching-hot patent attorney was the best I’ve ever had.

A year later, when I ran into Max at a party, I was a very bad girl and didn’t resist doing that very naughty thing. Now, thanks to my utter lack of willpower and common sense, I’ve risked my horrible secret getting out. Even worse, I’m in danger of catching real feelings for Max. Which I simply can’t do. Obviously. I’m not sure I can control what happens next, though. When I’m with Max, I feel like a runaway train, on the verge of hurtling off my tracks.

Who’s Your Daddy? is a single mother, age gap, forced proximity, standalone, unputdownable rom com that will keep you laughing, fanning yourself, and swooning, all the way to Max and Marnie’s happily ever after.

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Meet Lauren Rowe:

Lauren Rowe is the USA Today and international #1 best-selling author of bestselling Standalone Smitten, The Reed Rivers Trilogy, as well as The Club Trilogy, The Josh & Kat Trilogy, The Morgan Brothers Series, Countdown to Killing Kurtis, and select standalone Misadventures.

Lauren’s books are full of feels, humor, heat, and heart. Besides writing novels, Lauren is the singer in a party/wedding band in her hometown of San Diego, an audio book narrator, and award-winning songwriter. She is thrilled to connect with readers all over the world.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann

by Courtney

He was almost perfect.

Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann is now live!

Do books have souls?

Anna Black has the perfect novel choice for her book club. She also has a sexy new neighbor who jumps at the opportunity to join fellow bookworms in discussing her pick for their summer read.

It’s lust at first sight and the marriage of two literary souls.

The charismatic owner of a new T-shirt store in Des Moines’s East Village, Eric Steinmann, has a confident air and an irresistible “mating dance.” He’s almost perfect … until he says the wrong word.

Will Anna and Eric write their own story? Or will their chemistry die when fiction turns into reality?

**Right Guy, Wrong Word was originally written as a short story, The Last Person. It’s been revised with significant changes to the original content and extended into a full-length novel.

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You can never go wrong when it comes to a book by Jewel E. Ann.

I truly love when I am reading a story and I just find myself all smiles and giggly and that’s exactly what Right Guy, Wrong Word did.

It is impossible to not love Eric from the get-go. He truly had me enamored the entire book (and his mating dance – LOL). Anna, she was a bit different but in true Jewel fashion, she had me really liking her by the end.

Overall, this is another great read from Jewel and you will truly love every bit of this book.

Meet Jewel E. Ann

Jewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author with a quirky sense of humor. When she’s not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.

Connect with Jewel

Website: https://www.jeweleann.com

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Release Day Blitz & Review…The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn

by Courtney

From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn, comes a new age-gap standalone romantic comedy featuring a new cast of characters that will immediately have you hooked.

This steamy, enemies-to-lovers small town romance delivers the perfect happily ever after every romance lover craves. One-click your copy of THE WAY I HATE HIM today!

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And don’t miss the Illustrated Hardcover? It’s NOW LIVE and has over 30 hand-drawn illustrations so you can take a deep dive into Hayes and Hattie’s love story! You can get your copy HERE!

About THE WAY I HATE HIM:

Why am I holding a box of stolen memorabilia in my arms? It’s called . . . revenge.

After failing my last semester of grad school, I decided to come back to my hometown and wallow in my boyfriend’s sympathetic arms. Instead, he proceeded to dump me . . . for being boring!

Now, I’m not typically a spiteful person, but there’s only so much I can take. Hence why I’m holding the box of his most cherished possessions…stolen possessions no less!

The plan? To give the box back to its rightful owner and rat my ex out. How’s that for being boring?

But plans never go the way you want them, because instead of dropping off the box with a note, I’m pinned with the crime by the true owner of the box himself.

Hayes Farrow is grumpy, arrogant, and stupidly hot in a way that makes it hard to even look him in the eye. Not to mention he’s my brother’s nemesis so I fully intended to stay far far away from the gorgeous jerk.

But to add insult to the injury that has become my life as of late, Hayes gives me two options: turn me into the police and press full charges . . . or work it off. How could I possibly work for someone I can’t stand? Easy, I don’t look good in orange.

But working for Hayes isn’t as horrible as I thought it would be. The way I hate him begins to turn into something else – something I never thought I’d feel. But the way my brother reacts when he finds out I’m working for his enemy? He’d prefer me in prison orange.

https://mybook.to/TheWayIHateHim

Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton narrate in duet and are a dream team in THE WAY I HATE HIM! They are sublime in these roles and bring Hattie and Hayes to life! Pop in your earbuds and give it a listen today!

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ABOUT MEGHAN QUINN:

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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Release Day Blitz…Anger Bang by Avery Flynn

by Courtney

Anger Bang by Avery Flynn is now live!

Sometimes the only answer is to just bang it out.

Like today, for example. I’m in actual hell at my sister’s over-the-top reality TV wedding and up until now, I’ve been able to handle it all. The horrible bridesmaids. My relentless mother. Even the awful eighties fashion to fit the retro theme. But when my sister nonchalantly mentioned that she never even wanted me at the wedding—the producers insisted—ouch doesn’t fully express how much it hurts.

So for the first time I don’t think. I just do. And as a shy paleontologist who plans everything, I probably should have taken a moment.

But here we are.

I’ve just asked the best man, who my sister absolutely loathes and who can’t stand her right back, if he’s up for a little naked revenge with me. The cameras are filming every horrifying second, and the whispers have begun. (Did I mention that the music happened to stop just as I asked him?)

But then his mouth quirks up, and he does the last thing I expect.

Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!

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Narrated by: Kirsten Leigh & Lance Greenfield

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Meet Avery