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Release Day Blitz & Review…Stand Your Ground by Kandi Steiner

Stand Your Ground by Kandi Steiner is now live!

I wrote up the contract myself.
Legally binding. Crystal clear. No strings. No feelings.


Just sex — and two million dollars in exchange for my time and expertise.

Carter Fabri may be Tampa Bay’s newest rising star, but off the ice, he’s all Bambi eyes and inexperience. He’s a virgin in desperate need of lessons in dominance, seduction, and everything in between.

And I happen to be just the woman to teach him.

I don’t need his money.
But I do need what it can give me.

I’m thirty-two, cut off from my family, and one bill away from drowning in student debt. The fantasy I’ve built around my lifestyle is getting harder to maintain. This pay day would secure the lifestyle I’ve worked too hard to let slip through my fingers and finally give me the chance to save for something I’ve always wanted — something I’ve never told anyone about.

So, I take Carter on as my student. I lay out every rule, every boundary, every carefully controlled term of our arrangement.
What I don’t plan for is how quickly he’d catch on — or how much I’d enjoy letting him take the reins.

This was supposed to be a lesson in power.
But somewhere along the way, I stopped being the one in charge.

I thought I could keep my heart out of it.
I thought I’d accounted for every risk.
But some consequences you can’t predict — no matter how carefully you draft the terms.

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ALL. THE. STARS!!!!

Listen – Kandi is my queen of angst but she brought that and more to this story!

Carter – sweet Carter. Kandi wrote this character with so much heart and soul, it will be impossible to not feel his emotions and his struggles to overcome his past.

Livia – fierce and strong but hiding so much. She has become a strong, controlled woman because showing any sign of vulnerability, came with a price before.

What starts as a contract, quickly unfolds to more. As I said, Kandi knows how to write angsty, emotional stories that will have you in a chokehold. But this story will also have you in chokehold in more ways than one.

Kandi brings the perfect balance and blend of raw emotions and spicy scenes to these pages. I love that these characters are extremely complex and we get to feel their emotions and understand their characteristics. But I also love that they show their weaknesses are also what makes them strong in ways they were not expecting.

By far my favorite book in this series!!!

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Betrayed In The Dark by Ashley Elizabeth

Betrayed in the Dark by Ashley Elizabeth is now live!

Betrayed.

With one letter, that’s what he did to me,

irrevocably splitting my heart down the middle,

causing everything we once shared in secret to become nothing more than a distant memory.

One I try desperately to forget.

So, imagine my shock when my brothers stood before me

to tell me who my new bodyguard would be while I fought back tears,

pretending my heart had never belonged to him.

And only him.

Especially since another man’s ring now rests on my finger.

Yet, every moment spent in his presence makes it harder to stay away.

Every secret embrace makes it nearly impossible to remember why I should hate him.

Even though I never could.

But as lines get crossed and feelings threaten to unravel everything,

there’s one thing I must remind myself:

This wedding is happening,

whether I want it to or not.

There’s just one problem.

The same man who is doing everything in his power to stop me from walking down the aisle

is the one I’m ultimately doing it all for:

Eli Lyon.

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I really don’t know how to put this book into words.

You can read this one as a standalone – personally, I think part of the draw to Eli and Maddy is not knowing their connection from the previous book. But if you read the previous book, then parts of the mystery behind their interactions are already known.

I really enjoyed the flow and pacing of this story. The letters between them are placed perfectly within the story and help readers learn about their history and how they came to be where they are today.

This is a thrilling romantic, mafia suspense story. It’s a great way for people to dip their toes into the darker-ish parts of the romance world without getting turned off completely from dark romance.

Loved this one! Can’t wait for the next book in this series!!

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Meet Ashley Elizabeth


Ashley Elizabeth is an author of steamy contemporary romance. Her books will always tell a love story with just the right amount of spice and, most importantly, end with a happily ever after. When she’s not reading a romance novel or overthinking everything, you can find her at Starbucks, keeping them in business, or watching Jurassic Park for the thousandth time with her fur baby, Bailey.

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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 & 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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Release Day Blitz & Review…The Homemaker by Jewel E. Ann

The Homemaker by Jewel E. Ann is now live!

A romance inspired by TS “Fortnight”

I was hers, but she was never mine.

Alice Yates is the hired “homemaker” for the Morrisons, an affluent couple in Minneapolis. For Alice, it’s a dream job to dress up like a 1950s housewife and read romance novels to Mr. Morrison before his afternoon nap.

But when the Morrisons’ only daughter returns home for the summer with her fiancé, Alice comes face- to-face with her shattered past—the only threat to her perfect life.

Eight years earlier, vacation rental owner Murphy Paddon had an impeccable vinyl record collection and did the most irresistible thing before kissing Alice, earning him a five-star rating. Their fortnight love affair was life-altering and ended tragically.

Murphy doesn’t know if Alice remembers him or whether he should tell his fiancée that the hired-help living in the guesthouse is the woman who irreparably broke his heart. He needs closure, but will the lingering glances and silent yearning lead to the end or just the beginning?

Grab your copy of The Homemaker, from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Jewel E. Ann, and lose yourself in this forbidden, high-stakes romance.

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Narrated by Charlotte North & Robert Hatchet

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At this point, I should not be surprised that anything Jewel writes, I will love.

She is the queen of contemporary romance for me. The blurb is truly all you need to know going into this one. I am not a TS fan, so the inspiration for this was sort of lost on me, but I loved it all the same.

Jewel truly knows how to write characters that readers will connect to in one way or another. That makes her stories all the more authentic and relatable. I love Alice’s personality and Murphy is just absolutely lovable.

That’s all you’re getting from me. I loved this book and can’t wait to see what Jewel brings us in this series.

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Sweet Temptation by Bella Matthews

Sweet Temptation by Bella Matthews is now live!

From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a brother’s best friendbad boy/good girlfootball romance.


Lucky Beneventi might be the villain in my fairytale, but given the choice, I’m not sure I’d have it any other way.


My brother’s best friend and Philly’s favorite football player is the same cocky bad boy every girl wants and the dangerous temptation I was never supposed to touch.

Until I did. . .
And now I can’t stop.

I’m selfish enough to crave him—his kiss, his body, his heart—even when I know I’ll leave it shattered in the end.

But this can’t happen.
We can’t happen.
I won’t let us.

Even if he makes me feel alive in a way my broken body knows won’t last forever. . .

Because the truth is, when the story ends, Lucky isn’t the villain.
I am.

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