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Release Day Blitz & Review…The Mysterious One by Marni Mann

by Courtney

The Mysterious One by Marni Mann is now live!

A spicy grumpy-sunshine, age-gap, close-proximity romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann …

I’m the mysterious one. The angriest alphahole who never bends. And she’s the woman who will bring me to my knees.

As the executive chef and face of my family’s billion-dollar empire, time is the one luxury I don’t have. With endless responsibilities and nonstop demands, I lost my passion and love for the art of cooking. What used to be my dream job is now my worst nightmare. I was ready to walk away and give up everything we’d built …

Until Alivia happened.

She was supposed to be a temporary diversion so we could satisfy each other’s desires and then never see each other again …

Yet I knew she was different right away. A woman who was my complete opposite, the calm to my storm. The sunshine to my darkness. With a body that left me speechless.

What I didn’t see was how much we both craved a break.
Me from a career that would eventually kill me, her from an abusive home life.

When two people in pain connect, an explosion erupts. That was us. All fire and longing, mixed with a genuine need to seek shelter in one another’s arms.

While I’m still savoring the taste of her on my lips, I see her again unexpectedly and wonder … is our connection enough to surpass the secrets between us, or were we only meant to have those two nights together?

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I do believe Walker just became my favorite Weston sibling.

This book started off with fire in so many ways and continued to keep glued to the pages.

The chemistry between Walked and Alivia is immediate from the start. I love how these two both go into this with the expectations of no strings and neither expects more when it’s over. However, neither can let the other far from their mind.

Marni wrote the perfect untouchable Brute in Walker, but created the ideal match for him with Alivia. Their banter and her ability to be so blunt with him created a perfect harmony for them. These two are far from different walks in life, are total opposites in disposition, and yet they somehow are what the other one needs.

A definite must-read!!

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Release Day Blitz & Review…On Edge by Mallory Fox

by Courtney

On Edge by Mallory Fox is now live!

I’m engaged to the man who murdered my sister.

Troy Severin thinks he’s gotten away with it. Why else would a billionaire live in the cursed estate where my sister, Nell, died? Leave razors like calling cards? He’s taunting me, hunting me, drawing me into Grayfleet Hall’s shadows, where edges have teeth and every mirror lies.

He watches me sleep, plays with my fears, and knows exactly how to make me fall. He’s untouchable—a predator in designer suits with poison-green eyes and a brooding look that cuts deeper than any blade.

But as I dig into his past, the truth slips through my fingers. These blood-soaked walls hold more than his secrets. They hold Nell’s.

Troy might be temptation wrapped in danger, who can shatter my resolve with one glance and, steal my breath with just a whisper, but I won’t go quietly to the altar.

He thinks I’m here to marry him.

I’m here to bury him alive.

Publisher Note: On Edge is Sage and Troy’s story. A dark gothic enemies-to-lovers romance intended for mature readers, containing material that some may find triggering or offensive.

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This was a gripping retelling of Sweeney Todd.

I was hooked from start to finish with this book.

On Edge is the perfect title for this book as I felt like I was on edge from start to finish.

I will say that this book started off feeling like I was missing something at first, but then I realized as I continued reading, that was part of the whole mystery and suspense of this story.

The vibes that Mallory gave off with her writing and the entire goth setting – yea, it just set the stage for a great story. The twists and turns and the building romance – everything was paced perfectly and flowed flawlessly.

Definitely a recommended read for anyone who loves dark or gothic romance.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Into The Storm by Christina Sol

by Courtney

Into the Storm by Christina Sol is now live!

She’s looking to start fresh, free from any entanglements. He’s not relationship material and is content living a quiet life. When their paths collide, the chemistry between them can’t be denied. But danger swirls around them…

For hairstylist Freya Hansen, relocating to Hudson Island gives her the chance to shed her old life and start over. When her newfound peace is shattered, she struggles to pick up the pieces, until a mysterious stranger steps in. A history of failed relationships has left her questioning her own judgement, no matter how intriguing she finds him.

Xander Bonetti has left his wild ways behind him and is more than happy to focus on his work–leading Hudson Security’s personal security division. But when he spies the petite hairdresser after an incident at the Pacific View Resort, his protective instincts kick into high gear. And when a threat from her past brings trouble to her doorstep, even while knowing his heart could be on the line, he’ll do anything to protect her.

As the heat between Xander and Freya grows, so does the danger that looms around them. Not only must they unravel decades-old clues to end the unseen threat targeting Freya, but they must also let go of their fears and secrets or they’ll lose their chance at a once in a lifetime love.

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This is the second book in this series, but focuses on Freya and Xander.

Neither of these two are looking for any sort of relationship. But as the story progresses, it’s impossible for these two to not want more from the other.

What I enjoyed most about this book was the maturity of these two characters. I loved how this relationship just blossomed and moved naturally.

It is told in 3rd person POV, which tends to be a struggle for me sometimes, and I think was a drawback on my connecting to the characters overall, but I still really enjoyed this story.

A really good addition to this series.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Loving The Tormentor

by Courtney

Loving The Tormentor by Lola King is now live!

A dark bully romance from best-selling author Lola King

She dreams of being noticed by her idol. He needs a muse to torment.

Once a decade, my broken hometown spits out a good girl.

Everyone always made sure to point out that it’s me. The violinist who doesn’t belong. The girl mocked for dreaming too big, for believing I can escape the gangs, the debts, and the crimes of the North Shore.

All I want is one thing: a spot at Silver Falls University, where they house the most elite music school in the country. The place where my idol studies.

Achilles Duval is a legend. A genius. A man whose music could break your heart before he ever touched your body. I’ve followed him for years, obsessed with the chance of one day having him hear me play. His notorious arrogance means nothing when I dream of him noticing me.

And he does notice me.
But not in the way I hoped.

Because Achilles isn’t just brilliant. He’s dangerous. Untouchable. A man born with power, privilege, and no limits. His reputation barely scratches the surface of what he really is.

He’s not an idol. He’s a monster.

And once Achilles Duval sets his eyes on you, there’s no walking away unscathed.

They say never meet your heroes.
They should have warned me about Achilles.

Loving The Liar is a dark romance intended for readers over 18. Please, read the CW in the book.
This is the third book in a series of 3 interconnected standalones.

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Lola King has won me over as a reader and has been added to my one-click reads. This series has blown me away.

The emotions and feelings this book evokes is unreal. It is a slow-burn and please heed the triggers because Lola doesn’t sugarcoat anything.

I think that is what I loved best about this book – the real and rawness to this story.

Nyx & Achilles story is messy, chaotic, but beautiful. It’s so them.

And the writing – Lola’s writing is something entirely unique and I love it. It’s smooth and graceful and just flows beautifully.

I need more from this author.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Sweet Addiction by Bella Matthews

by Courtney

Sweet Addiction by Bella Matthews is now live!

From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes an enemies to lovers, forced proximity, sports romance.

Rome Beneventi is a walking, talking bad decision—six feet, five inches of tattoos, temptation, and trouble wrapped in a smirk and dipped in sin. This MMA champion should come with a warning label . . . or at the very least a disclaimer.
I sell books, and he breaks bones.
We are not on the same page.

At least not until he discovers my secret and instead of keeping it, blackmails me into fake dating him.

Now I’m living in his house.
Lying to my family and friends.
Playing nice for the cameras.
And trying not to melt every time he calls me “baby” like it’s more than a show.

I told myself I’d never fall for him.
That I was too smart to love the devil in designer clothes.
But the thing about enemies?
Sometimes they’re the only ones who see you clearly.

And faking it with Rome Beneventi?
Yeah . . . it stopped feeling fake a long time ago.

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Sweet Addiction, indeed.

This book was very addictive and I was enraptured by this story from start to finish.

Rome is an MMA, and a very good one at that. Dillan hates him and wants nothing to do with him.

Bella writes and explosive story chemistry-wise but delivers it with angst and great banter. The pacing was perfect the fake-dating trope – perfect for this setting.

If you haven’t read any of Bella’s books yet – what are you waiting for!?!

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Unraveled by K. Bromberg

by Courtney

UnRaveled by K. Bromberg is now live!

𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒖𝒔𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓.
𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚.

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐊. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠’𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧.

Lily Archer came to Italy to save her marriage.
She never expected to lose herself instead.

When she looks up from her lonely glass of wine, she meets eyes that see too much. Eyes that tempt her with everything it seems her husband has long since forgotten.

One drink. One nod. That’s all it took to unravel everything.

Now she’s captive to a stranger who whispers promises in the dark. Promises she should fear, yet her body betrays her by craving every sinful touch. But what terrifies her the most aren’t the restraints, it’s how her terror turns into temptation until she can no longer tell where one ends and the other begins.

Lily must decide if this night will destroy her or awaken something she can never bury again.

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This was quite the unexpected dark romance from Kristy.

I am used to her mostly contemporary stories, so this was nice, unexpected change for me from her.

Have I read darker? Yes. Have most people who read Bromberg be ok with this one – that cannot be assumed, so please heed the trigger warnings.

This is seductive, dark novella and moves at the perfect pace. There is a nice twist in this one that was unexpected and made the book more enjoyable.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…My Brother’s Enemy by Tijan

by Courtney

My Brother’s Enemy by Tijan is now live!

Tyler Griffin is gorgeous, ruthless, and arrogant.
He’s also one of the best hockey players in the National Hockey League.
Not known to be a fighter on the ice, he has no problem dropping the gloves at the same time.
The sweet side of Tyler: he has a twin sister that he would do anything for, including disregarding any rules if they mean he can’t protect who he loves.

I know all of this about Tyler because I know him.
We grew up in neighboring towns.
He played against my brothers and ironically, he still does because my brothers are also NHL franchise stars.

The rivalry was in high school.
We’re all adults now.
That means certain grudges should be forgotten…

Wrong.

The rivalry is very much alive.
The hatred is visceral between my brothers and Tyler.
As for myself, I have my own complicated relationship with my brothers.
But things are about to get heated because the NHL team that I recently accepted a position to work for just traded for a certain star player: Tyler Griffin.

He’s the enemy to both of my brothers, but he’s also mine.

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I am OBSESSED with this book!! I have not been able to stop thinking about this book.

Tijan writes the best complex, broken characters. They have so much depth and they drive their stories so incredibly well.

Rain, oh Rain. Yea, I felt so much with this character.

Tyler – his deep love for his family is amazing. His character surprised me so much.

I had not expected to feel all the emotions I did with this story. And I hadn’t expected to still be thinking about it days later.

This story felt so real, authentic and raw. I loved every bit of it. Read the blurb or don’t. I went in blind on this one and I feel like that was the best way to read it.

Another perfect gem from Tijan.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Yule Be Mine by Piper Rayne

by Courtney

Yule Be Mine by Piper Rayne is now live!

When workaholic best man Carter arrives in Mistletoe Falls for his best friends’ Christmas wedding, a town-wide Santa Festival and a misplaced motel reservation leave him with one option—beg the woman he once rejected for a room at her bed-and-breakfast. Unfortunately, that woman also happens to be the bride’s sister…and the maid of honor.

To make matters worse, the bride and groom are delayed, turning Ashley and Carter into last-minute wedding planners, forced into a truce neither of them wants. But late-night checklists, a blizzard of holiday activities, and a charming small town turn their snark into sparks.

When they get snowed in and every near-kiss feels dangerously close to something real, Carter realizes there’s more to December than year-end deadlines.

As their truce melts, one question remains—is this a holiday fling, or the start of forever?

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This is a cute insta-love holiday romance.

I loved everything about this story except one tiny thing (my review on GR contains this hidden spoiler). I am a hard sell on the insta-love, but aside from the timing of one thing, I could see how these two fell in love quickly.

I enjoyed the banter and the buildup. I loved the town and all the holiday cheer and fun added in too.

Definitely a cute, quick holiday romance to get you in the mood for the holidays.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Every Silent Lie by Jodi Ellen Malpas

by Courtney

Every Silent Lie by Jodi Ellen Malpas is now live!

In a world where love feels like a dangerous game, one woman must face her fears and a past that haunts her. Get ready to be swept away by a story of forgiveness, vulnerability, and the power of love in Every Silent Lie.

Camryn Moore doesn’t do December. Not the parties. Not the memories. Not the pain. She buries herself in boardrooms by day and dirty martinis by night, trading connection for control. As a high-powered CFO, she’s unshakeable. Untouchable. But behind the sharp suits and sharper tongue is a woman slowly unravelling.

Then she meets him. A stranger. A spark. A moment that should’ve meant nothing somehow changes everything.

Dec is charming, handsome, reserved, and maddeningly perceptive. He seems to see every crack Camryn hides. But Dec isn’t just a man nursing his own ghosts. He’s hiding truths that could destroy whatever fragile trust is beginning to form between them.

In a season she hates, Camryn might have to face the past she’s buried, the love she thought she’d never have, and the man who might just ruin her.

Or save her.

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I had no idea what this book was about – I just knew I wanted to read it because Jodi wrote it. She is one of my go-to authors – has been since her first book.

I was so not prepared for the emotional turmoil I would go through reading this book. This book starts off from somber but as we move through the story, Jodi promises some hope and and warmth.

Yes, this book is written around the holidays but it’s not your typical holiday cheer romance. It felt very authentic and real and that made me appreciate this story even more. Yes, there are some great light-hearted and funny moments but this story definitely packs alot of emotions.

I purposely left out any details about this book – the blurb is all you need going into this. You won’t regret it.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Almost Rotten by Abby Millsaps

by Courtney

Almost Rotten by Abby Millsaps is now live!

Delusions spiral toward disaster in Almost Rotten, the second book in the new dark, why choose, college hockey romance series from bestselling author Abby Millsaps.

He called me his wife.

My brother’s best friend and star hockey defenseman Tytus Tremblay stood in front of the Dean, declared we’re married, and bullied the man into bending to his will.

To Ty’s credit, it worked. My job is safe. The Dean has no idea who else was in the video with me.

But as the reality of the situation sinks in, I realize just how instrumental Tytus was in orchestrating this nightmare.

He’s delusional.

Tytus and I aren’t married, even though I used to dream about a future with him. That was before I met Mercer and Noah and allowed myself to fall for two older men.

Embarrassingly, when we’re locked away in my dorm, I give in to Ty’s delusions. I can’t help but push the limits, catapulting us toward his fantasies.

Now I’m torn between three men, so agonizingly confused I feel myself starting to slip away.

When Ty casually calls me his wife in front of his professional hockey team, I break.

I can’t go on like this. I can’t keep playing this game.

Every version of the future I dreamed of is slipping between my fingers. Irrevocable damage has been done, and I’m afraid nothing will ever be the same again.

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I was not prepared for this one. I thought I was – but I was wrong.

I don’t even know what to say.

This book starts off exactly where book one ended and it just takes off from there.

This book we get to know Ty so much more, but we also get to know Mercer and Noah a bit more too. But this book is absolutely Ty’s. Mercer – oh hello!! That man is WOW. And Noah, his past has him acting a certain way, but he redeems himself.

Yea – that’s all I am saying.

Oh, and that cliffhanger!! GAH!!

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Fangirl by R.G. Angel

by Courtney

What if your internet crush… was the actor you just canceled online?

Amy Sinclair never expected her biggest crush to become her biggest heartbreak.

She’s loved Prince Anlon from the moment she met him—kind, brilliant, and heartbreakingly fictional. So when a major studio buys the rights and casts Jake Hollander, Hollywood’s action hero better known for his abs than his acting, Amy is furious.

Ranting about it on his fan site might not have been her smartest move. But it might be worth it when her post sparks a connection with Elijah Cohen, a sweet, geeky special effects artist who feels like her perfect match, even if he’s half a world away.

Falling for Eli wasn’t in Amy’s plans. But when fantasy collides with reality, she has to ask herself: can a relationship that started online survive the messy truth when it finally becomes real? Or is it safer to keep hiding behind the perfect fantasy?

If only life were as simple as fanfiction…