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Release Day Blitz…What It Takes by Willow Aster

by Courtney

What It Takes by Willow Aster is now live!

A Sexy, Small town, Enemies to Lovers, Brother’s Best Friend romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow Aster

Camden Whitman has always been in my life. I met him when I was five and he was seven, but when he and my brother became best friends, I became nothing more than the pesky little sister he didn’t want around.

There was a period of time when I thought I felt a connection between us, but he shut that down faster than I could blink. Fast forward to adulthood years later, and here I am, still the annoying little sister he can’t stand.

Now there’s one difference: I want nothing to do with him.

I’m happy running The Kitty-Corner Cafe in my small town of Windy Harbor, Minnesota, and love living in my little slice of paradise on Lake Superior…until Camden decides to move here and open up a new restaurant.

Who cares if he’s a well-known chef who can prepare the most delectable food? He will never hear that from me. He’s wrecked my small-town, stress-free bubble and filled it with his abrasive comments and intrusive looks.

But then the unexpected happens. One night, when both of our walls are down, I see a glimpse of something other than distaste in his eyes. And it has me wondering if I’ve misjudged the man that has always gotten under my skin.

When those boundaries are crossed, there’s no turning back. Camden is on a mission and will do whatever it takes to make me his…

What it Takes is book two in the interconnected, standalone Windy Harbor series.

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Release Day Blitz…Hart Street Lane by Samantha Young

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Hart Street Lane by Samantha Young is now live!

A steamy fake engagement romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Samantha Young.

Faking it has never been so hard…

Breaking up with my fiancé wasn’t on my agenda this summer, neither was hiding the truth from everyone, including my colleagues at Pennington’s department store. But that tiny evasion gets me into trouble when I’m forced to play bride-to-be for our new marketing campaign. If my boss finds out I’ve lied to her, it won’t just be my reputation on the line; it’ll be my job.

Enter my new bestie, Baird McMillan. Professional goalkeeper, professional heartbreaker, and now my professional fake fiancé. Baird’s public escapades have gotten him on the wrong side of his football club’s new owner, and he needs to prove he’s settling down. A fake engagement is a win-win for us both.

There’s just one problem. It turns out there’s nothing fake about the explosive connection Baird and I share.

I may not have been looking for love, but every moment with Baird tempts me to reach for it. Yet just as I start to believe a future together could be a real possibility, our pasts come surging back with a vengeance. And with it, those who will do anything to destroy our chance at forever…

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Release Day Blitz & Review…A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan

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A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan is now live!

In a slow-burn mafia romance from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, a dangerous psychopath—and deadly crime boss—drops his defenses for the one girl he’s vowed to protect.

Creighton was a dangerous crime boss with a growing empire. And he’s a psychopath.

He’s also obsessed with Blake.

She wanted a normal life. That meant new friends and a life without Creighton.

Except when Blake moves to New York for her senior year of college, Creighton follows because he knows that danger is close behind. He has always protected Blake, and he always will protect her, even if Blake hates how ruthless Creighton has become for her.

However, once they’re in New York, the dynamics between the two begin to change. Tensions heat up, and soon their chemistry is sizzling beyond what Blake can handle.

That means that their usual back-and-forth has to change, with new rules and a new agreement.

Perhaps this negotiation could be for their happily ever after?

They’ll just need to survive each other first…

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Tijan – you never fail to deliver a gripping story that keeps me invested from start to finish.

We met Blake in a previous book (A Captive Situation) but we really get to know her in this book. And boy do I love her so much.

Creighton is without a doubt, a villain. But Blake is his kryptonite. However, she just wants her freedom from him. I won’t on into their background (you will know if you read A Captive Situation) as I want new readers to experience their connection authentically without knowing before diving into this book.

I will that reading A Captive Situation before this one will probably help in setting the stage for this story, but isn’t necessary as only the ending of that book is helpful to the start of this one. But you will probably want to read other books in this series (Kings of New York) after reading this and see what they’re all about.

I digress, this is a slow-burn romance. Blake and Creighton have a past, but it’s not one you expect. The chemistry is there but can an obsession lead to a healthy relationship between Creighton and Blake?

Definitely a recommended read for those slow-burn, mafia romances.

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Release Day Blitz…The Exception by Vi Keeland

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Title: The Exception

Author: Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Boss/Intern, Dominant Hero, Billionaire

Release Date: January 11, 2026

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He lives by a set of rules. She might be his one exception.

I just wanted a distraction, something to take the edge off before facing a wedding I was dreading. So on the flight back to New York, I signed up for a dating app. Harmless enough, right?

Wrong.

Turns out, it wasn’t just any app—it catered to people with very specific tastes. By the time I realized it, I was already on my date.

Tall, confident, and sinfully handsome, Jagger Langston seemed like the full package. The chemistry between us was instant—electric enough to burn the whole city down. Though things took a turn when we figured out I’d misunderstood who should join the app. We laughed it off, said goodbye, and went our separate ways.

Or so I thought.

Until I walked into my new internship Monday morning, ready to put the weekend behind me, and there he was—my boss.

Now I’m caught between the rules he lives by—and the temptation to make him break every single one of them.

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

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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…Into The Storm by Christina Sol

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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

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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

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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…Walking In Darkness by A.L. Jackson

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Walking in Darkness by A.L. Jackson is now live!

Torn between conflicting worlds―one light, one dark―two lovers plunge into the ultimate battle between good and evil in a thrilling romantasy by a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

I was born to hunt the evils hiding in this world. To slay and destroy.

My purpose was never supposed to be her. My forbidden soulmate. Protecting her was meant to be temporary―I’d stay close until I was certain she was safe, and then I would walk away.

I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with her, and I sure as hell wasn’t supposed to take her to my bed. I’d heard my entire life that touching her would only bring us to our deaths.

Except that with my mere touch, power flows through Aria in a way it never has before, and it’s becoming clear that our gods lied to keep us separated and weak.

Together, our strength feels unstoppable. But the monsters hunting her are more sinister than we could have imagined―a threat that could end all humanity.

Will our newfound powers be enough to save us?

*Walking in Darkness is book two in the Darkness Duet. Please read the first book, Visions of Darkness, before enjoying this one.

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

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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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