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Release Day Blitz…Fear of Flames by Aleatha Romig

FEAR OF FLAMES

Aleatha Romig

Release Date: October 20

Available in Kindle Unlimited

She writes thrillers for a living, but nothing could prepare her for the one she’s living now.

By day, Michelle Holdcraft is the quiet woman-next-door in small-town Indiana. But by night, she’s D. Valentine, a bestselling thriller author with a mind for murder and secrets.

Her real life? 

Completely ordinary. Until one unplanned trip to visit her estranged father in Iron Falls, Massachusetts, flips everything upside down.

She wakes to a gunshot only to find her father’s body in a pool of blood on the first floor and flames engulfing the walls.
She barely escapes the burning house. Fleeing barefoot into the snow, Michelle becomes the only witness to a crime that no one in Iron Falls wants solved. Especially the sheriff.

Hiding in the snowy pines as she watches her father’s home burn, Michelle doesn’t know what to do, until a mysterious man appears, offering to help her—to save her life.

Michelle has never met Fletch—surely, she would remember this handsome and dangerous man if she had. However, Fletch knew her father and knows a lot about her, including her alter ego and her mother’s mysterious death.

With limited options, Michelle accepts Fletch’s help. It isn’t until she sees the large tattoo across his wide shoulder blades that she is shaken to the core. Michelle has seen that exact tattoo before—on her father.

Fletch might be her only ally… but he is hiding something. Her life has become one of her thrillers.
But this time, the story’s out of her hands—and the ending might just kill her.

This time, the heroine doesn’t get to write the final page.

What will it bring?

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Meet Aleatha Romig:

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her high-school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years, they’ve raised three children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns or her new lighter side, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams! 

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Spark by Kimberly Kincaid

Spark by Kimberly Kincaid is now live!

He’s tough enough to walk through fire. His only weakness? His best friend’s little sister. And now they’re facing danger that could ruin them both…


Rescue squad firefighter Tyler Gates is calm even in the most perilous situations. He knows all too well that emotions only add fuel to the fire when things go sideways—and when emotions are involved, everything goes sideways. Life’s just safer without feelings, period.
But when his best friend’s little sister is swept up in a case of arson, extortion, and murder on his watch? Tyler’s going to have to rely on every one of his survival instincts to protect her.
Including keeping her at arm’s length, no matter how badly he’s always wanted her.
 
As a former foster child, Chloe Ferguson knows what it’s like to need someone in her corner. When a thirteen-year-old girl in the system witnesses a brutal crime, then finds herself in the crosshairs of the dangerous criminal who committed it, Chloe knows she’ll need to do everything she can to keep her safe.
Even if that means setting her emotions aside to ask straight-laced, sexy Tyler for his help.
 
But Tyler and Chloe can’t fight the sizzling-hot attraction sparking between them, and soon, they’re protecting Chloe’s ward and each other against a killer who wants to silence them all. In order to make it out alive, they’ll need to stand together and put everything on the line.
Including their hearts.

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I enjoyed this story but the pacing at times felt bit a up and down. At times, it felt slow and other times it felt fast. But let me explain why.

It did take some time to get to the suspense and action. I enjoyed the build-up, but I felt once we got there, everything just took off too. I wanted those action and suspense scenes to be more intense and longer. While some of the romance scenes felt too long winded.

With all that being said, I still do really enjoy this one. And honestly, it comes down to Kimberly’s writing. While the pacing felt a bit glitchy for me, I love her writing. It keeps me engaged and I enjoy the characters she creates. The stories are unique and I enjoy the small-town, family vibes in them.

A good addition to this series.

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Meet Kimberly Kincaid


USA Today best-selling author Kimberly Kincaid writes romantic suspense that sizzles and contemporary romance with heart and heat. Equal parts action and emotion, her firefighters and first responders always save the day.

When she’s not finding adventure with her husband, three teens, and naughty Whippets, Olive, Daisy, and Jack, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book.

Kimberly’s series include Remington Medical, Station Seventeen, the Line series, Cross Creek, and her brand-new Intelligence Unit series. All titles stand alone for easy reading.

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Release Day Blitz…Mistletoe Meet Cute by Bella Matthews

Mistletoe Meet Cute by Bella Matthews is now live!

From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a single dad/nannygrumpy grinch/sunshineholiday romance.


Falling for my brother’s teammate wasn’t on my Christmas list.

Neither was working for him, but here I am—nannying for Camden Monroe, Philly’s star quarterback, single dad, and the grumpiest grinch to ever fill out a pair of gray sweats.

He should be the last man I want under my mistletoe.

He’s too old. Too cocky. And too damn tempting.
But one snowy night, one reckless touch, and one unforgettable kiss have me rethinking everything I thought I wanted.

Suddenly, the holidays aren’t about twinkle lights and tinsel.
They’re about stolen moments, secret touches, and the kind of Christmas chaos that feels way too good to resist.

Maybe the best gifts don’t come wrapped in pretty bows…
Maybe they come with dirty grins, filthy mouths, and the power to make me forget every single reason why Camden doesn’t belong at the top of my wish list. . .

‘Tis the season.

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Amazing Christmas read!!

This story really gets you in the mood for the holidays, Hallmark movies and Christmas.

I love the play on the grinchy attitude with Camden and Holly’s love of Christmas.

Bella creates the perfect story for these two and I love how things unfold between them. If you have read previous books from Bella, we met Camden in Teasing and the introduction of Holly’s family was very nicely done (I hope we see more of them in future books). But don’t fret if you have not read any books before – this one will just have you wanting to go back and read her previous books.

A perfect Christmas read and if you love Hallmark movies, this book is perfect for you.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Fire by J. L. Berg

Fire by J.L. Berg is now live!

A scorching rock star romance packed with forced proximity, forbidden attraction, and way too many hotel nights on the road.

Zara Valentine’s life is in crisis–recently divorced, living in her sister’s spare room, and barely holding it together. The last person she expects to run into? Hendrix Creed–the tattooed, emotionally unavailable musician she used to tutor in college. The same one who made her feel too much with too little to show for it.

Now he’s stepping in as a temporary bassist for Manic at Midnight, one of the biggest bands in the country–and suddenly, Hendrix is back in her orbit.

When the band needs a touring doctor, Hendrix is the one who calls her.

One road trip. One keep it casual.

But between hotel room proximity, unresolved history, and late-night confessions, their no-strings setup starts to look dangerously like something real.

And when Zara begins to notice symptoms that could threaten Hendrix’s health and future onstage, she’s faced with an impossible choice–protect his secret, or risk losing the one person she never stopped wanting.

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I really enjoyed this second-chance rockstar romance!

Zara and Hendrix knew each other from their college days but only as a tutor and student. But the chemistry was there from day one, just neither acted on it.

They find themselves in one another’s orbit again unexpectedly and Hendrix offers Zara an offer that she would be silly to not accept.

I really enjoyed how authentic this story felt and how it all came together and played out. There wasn’t unnecessary drama and I really loved that these two knew how to communicate now that they are older.

I loved watching Zara find herself again and I loved how supportive Hendrix was in everything. I really loved that this was more than just what the blurb gave us too – we got a deeper dive into this two and their characters really drove this story.

Add in the Creed family as secondary highlights and I can tell we are going to really like this family. I loved how we can see how they’re all different yet blend so well together and support one another.

Definitely looking forward to more from this series.

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Meet J.L. Berg


J.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series and has written over a dozen other novels in the past decade. She is a California native but currently calls Virginia home. When she’s not writing, you will likely find her spending time with her family or watching Doctor Who. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC. Learn more at http://www.jlberg.com 

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Release Day Blitz & Review…The Infiniteness of Yesterday by Micalea Smeltzer

The Infiniteness of Yesterday by Micalea Smeltzer is now live!

An angsty, love triangle romance from bestselling author, Micalea Smeltzer


He was my first love, but it doesn’t mean he’s my last.

I fell in love with Spencer when I was only a teenager. He was the sun, the moon, and the stars in my young eyes. But our lives were turned upside down when I got pregnant. A baby wasn’t part of the plan. Neither was him becoming one of Hollywood’s hottest young actors. Suddenly, he wasn’t mine anymore. He belonged to the world and I was his past and just the girl he had a child with.

He’s my present, but it doesn’t mean he’s my future.

I didn’t expect Jameson, but life works in mysterious ways, giving you what you need when you least expect it. He picked up the pieces of myself that were shattered in the aftermath of Spencer. I’m older now, not blinded with stars in my eyes like I once was. Jameson is my safe harbor in all of life’s storms.

But just like the twinkling stars in the sky, love soars, changes and burns with the passage of time.

When my past returns to collide with my present, only my forever love will remain…

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I love my romances a bit messy and real – and this story nails that!

Not all love stories are roses and rainbows. Yes, this story is a love triangle. Yes, there is cheating. So if none of that is for you – tread carefully and don’t get mad that you weren’t warned. But this story is damn good and well worth the emotional damage.

I never read anything by Micalea til earlier this year and when I had the opportunity to read this, I did not hesitate one bit. And I am so glad for that. I am not your typical romance reader where everything has to be pretty the entire time. I like my books to have grit; I love when the characters make me question their decisions but later redeem themselves.

Harlow isn’t perfect and that is what I love most about her. She is authentic and real and the decisions she makes are tough. She finds herself loving two men and knows no matter who she chooses, someone will get hurt.

TIOY is a rollercoaster of emotions but it’s worth the ride til the end.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…A Million Times Yes by Marni Mann

A Million Times, Yes by Marni Mann is now live!

The only way an alpha billionaire can hold on to the perfect woman is to keep his identity a secret in an emotional and blisteringly hot romance by USA Today bestselling author Marni Mann.

Maya and Jordan can’t keep their eyes off one another. They see each other on their daily runs, exchanging heated glances and lingering smiles as part of their routine. What’s not to notice? Maya with her perfect body and teasing smile. Jordan, a former professional hockey player, with his chiseled muscles and undeniable alpha personality. First comes the hello, then a kiss, followed by an uninhibited desire that sets their mornings on fire.

Jordan normally doesn’t date, but this Boston nurse is a beauty he wants to know inside and out. She’s gorgeous, sassy, and keeps him on his toes. He’s falling fast. She is too. There’s just one problem: Maya loathes the rich. She has her reasons. She also has no idea that Jordan is actually a billionaire CEO who owns the most expensive penthouse in the city, a collection of exotic cars, and half of Boston.

The only way for this grumpy alphahole to hold on to Maya is to keep his secret hidden. Because once the truth is out, everything about this addictive, sensuous, once-in-a-lifetime connection will come crashing down.

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I started this book late one night and stayed up to the wee hours of the morning to finish it because I was hooked from the get-go.

Marni delivered a fast-paced, very spicy story with the perfect connection. Marni truly knows how to deliver the spice but also shows how the characters are connected on a deeper level too.

The blurb is really all you need going into this one. Marni’s writing talents shine high in this one and you will see why her readers and fans become so absorbed her stories and characters.

Another smashing hit by Marni and an absolute MUST READ!!

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Release Day Blitz…Take This Heart by Willow Aster

Take This Heart by Willow Aster is now live!

After an annoying, albeit sexy, encounter with Milo Lombardi, he’s the last person I want to see in Windy Harbor, Minnesota. Being in my favorite small town near Lake Superior with my family is my idea of heaven, and after clashing with Milo at an art event, and then kissing his face off right after – I’d be fine if I never saw the man again.

Even though he is sinfully gorgeous, and knows how to use those unforgettable lips.

But my dad has other ideas, and because he’s been dealt a blow that threatens to turn our family’s world upside down, I want to do what’s best and keep the peace.

Which means, I’m stuck working on a project with Milo, all day, every day.

And if I thought we didn’t get along in the beginning, it’s nothing compared to dealing with him on a daily basis. He has a unique way of bringing out the worst in me, while showcasing his annoying smirk in the process.

If only I could forget how his mouth felt on mine, and the way his strong arms felt wrapped around me.

Take this Heart is book one in the brand new, interconnected standalone Windy Harbor series.

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Beyond the Blue Horizon by A.L. Jackson is now live!

I should have known I’d break the promise I made when I found her stranded in a blizzard…



Feisty as hell and the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen.
With the cutest kid and her grandmother in tow, she’s completely off limits.
I don’t get involved with women like that.
I learned long ago I don’t have the ability to love.
My life is sordid and danger is always hiding in the shadows.
Only I can’t turn my back on them when I realize she’s in trouble, and I insist on them staying in a cabin at the motel I own.

As penance for my sins, I promised my life to protecting others.
Except she becomes so much more.
A need I don’t recognize. A desperation that burns beneath my flesh.
One kiss, and I’m falling for her.
One touch, and I’m at her feet.
But when my dark past comes back to haunt me, I’m in a race against time to save the only woman I’ve ever loved.
 Only it may be the demons that have been chasing her that destroy what we built…

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Also available in audio!

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton & Kit Swann

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Tropes:

💙 Single mom⁠
🪵 Motel shenanigans⁠
💙 Heroine in hiding⁠
🪵 Hate to love⁠
💙 He falls first⁠
🪵 Touch her and ☠️⁠
💙 Band of brothers⁠
🪵 Morally grey hero⁠
💙 Secret society⁠
🪵 Small town

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Release Day Blitz…Cowboy Casual by Holly Renee

Cowboy Casual by Holly Renee is now live!


Blaire Monroe is the only woman I’ve ever loved, and the only one I’ve let break my heart.

It’s been ten years since she ran from this town, chasing a life that didn’t include the cowboy next door who blurred the line between best friend and something more.

Now she’s back.
Fresh off a busted engagement and hiding out on her grandmother’s crumbling strawberry farm like the past never happened.

Like she doesn’t still linger in every part of me I’ve spent years trying to erase.

But Blaire isn’t the kind of girl you forget.
She’s wildfire: reckless, untamed, and impossible to hold without getting scorched.

We collide the second we’re in the same room.
Too much heat. Too much history. Not nearly enough distance.
The tension crackles, the pull is impossible, and before long, we’re right back where we swore we’d never be—pressed against the wall, her hands in my hair, my mouth on hers like I’ve been starving for a decade.

I tell myself I can handle it.
But the truth is, this cowboy was never meant for casual.
Not with her. And sure as hell not again.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Unveil by Greer Rivers

Unveil by Greer Rivers is now live!

A dark Swan Lake retelling where the ‘villain’ steals the girl, set in a world of secret pacts, feuding families, and primal obsession.

He’s her curse, but she’s his salvation, and he’ll do anything to keep the ones he loves safe.

Rebellious ballerina Luna Bordeaux may be the darling of the New Orleans elite, but she’s destined to dance in her parents’ shadows. Her twenty-second birthday was supposed to be her escape. One last performance, one necessary breakup, then? Freedom.

Except her white knight of a boyfriend just proposed on stage.

And now her masked stalker has crashed the engagement party…

Orion Fury has protected Luna for years, counting the seconds until he can claim his future wife, honoring a vow made between their fathers decades ago. His discipline has only ever slipped once, but his enemy just crossed the line. All bets are off, and a night that began with a party ends in kidnapping and murder.

Now Luna is a stolen bride with blood on her slippers and a target on her back, trapped in the wilderness with the man who hunted her. But Orion isn’t the only predator in these woods, and the men coming for her will do anything to stop the Fury-Bordeaux alliance.

Her villain may be the one person she’s determined to hate, but is he the only one dangerous enough to keep her alive?

Tropes:
Arranged marriage
Masked stalker
Primal play
Touch her and die
Hidden identity
Stolen bride
Villain gets the girl

Unveil is Book 1 of the Frayed Satin Series, a Tattered Curtain second-generation legacy series of interconnected standalones reimagining classic ballets with dark and twisty HEAs. Each series can be enjoyed separately. TWs will be available in the front of the book.

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Unveil does not disappoint at all!

I was hooked from the start with the mystery and suspense behind this story.

You definitely do not need to read the series this is a spin-off from (I only read one of those books) but there is alot of family involved in this story – but they need to be in order for the whole story to work. However, there isn’t an overload of information that takes away from the story. It’s just alot to take in, so tread lightly.

I love Luna – she is very carefree and ready to break free from the “chains” she’s been held down by. I adored Orion and his overly protective personality – he was the perfect match for Luna. But there is so much more to these two. The growth, the respect, the chemistry – LOVE IT ALL!

Greer writes a phenomenal story line that kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. The angst, the suspense, the spice but also some hard issues that were handled perfectly.

A great start to her new series, where each book ends in an HEA.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Top Shelf by Teagan Hunter

Top Shelf by Teagan Hunter is now live!

I have two goals this season:
1. Prove to the Seattle Serpents I’m more than just the old guy.
2. Don’t fall for my captain’s stepsister.

In my defense, I had no clue who Vanessa was when we met. We were in a different city. How was I supposed to know she’s my teammate’s stepsister?

Now she’s in Seattle, still healing from her divorce, and apparently, she’s here to stay. That would be fine if I didn’t still think about our night together every waking hour. Thing is, I do think about it—constantly—and then when I find out she needs a place to live, I offer my spare room.

We’re roommates, and that’s it. Until it isn’t.

We’re just having fun, that’s all. Except nothing feels like just fun. It feels far too real and far too serious, and her stepbrother has no idea about us living together or that I’m slowly falling for her.

So much for focusing on the season…

TOP SHELF is a standalone hockey romance novel. There’s an age gap, a veteran player falling for his teammate’s stepsister, a woman recovering from a broken heart, sneaking around, a one-night stand, one bed, lots of steam, ridiculous group chats amongst teammates, and a happy ending.

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I do love a one-night stand that leads to more – unexpectedly.

I enjoyed watching Locke and Vanessa’s relationship grow and seeing how they are with one another, it brought a smile to my face.

Teagan wrote a very swoony, funny sports romance and it’s the perfect fit for these two.

That’s all I am saying – go read it!

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