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Release Day Blitz & Review…The Risks We Take by Bella Matthews

The Risks We Take Duet Box Set by Bella Matthews is now live!

From USA Today and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a Brother’s Best Friend, Forbidden, Star-Crossed Lovers Romance.

Cooper Sinclair is everything I’ve ever wanted, and nothing I could ever have.

He’s cocky and confident, with a sinfully sexy smile and a heart of gold hidden under a chiseled chest. He’s also completely clueless about the way my heart speeds up every time he’s near. Because this man is an entire parade full of red flags.

My brother’s best friend—Flag number one.

A Navy SEAL who moved across the country to risk his life every day—Flag number two.

My new step-brother—Flag number three, four, and five.

After years spent convincing myself we could never work, it only takes one look, one searing kiss, and one forbidden night to unravel everything I thought I knew.

It also only takes one day to shatter it all…

*The Risks We Take Duet Box set contains Worth The Risk, Worth The Fight, and a brand new additional bonus short story Worth It All*

Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited

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I am so incredibly happy that I was able to read this due (plus bonus short story) in one boxset.

For someone who has not read all of Bella’s previous series or books, this boxset really makes me want to go and read those. This duet is about Carys and Cooper but we meet so many other family members and connections, you want to know their stories too. And no, I was not once confused or lost or overwhelmed by all the characters and how they are all interconnected. It just added another layer to Carys and Cooper’s story.

Carys and Cooper’s story put my heart and emotions through the ringer. These two will have you sad, mad, angry, laughing, grinning like a fool and feeling hot through the entirety of their story. Bella delivers it all and keeps things moving at the perfect pace.

I loved that we see growth from these two in so many ways. Growth as individuals, growth as a couple and growth in life. You understand and empathize with their decisions. I felt everything these two went through.

This story is raw and emotional. Have tissues at the ready because you will need them. But it is worth every tear you shed.

Meet Bella

Connect with Bella

Website: www.authorbellamatthews.com

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Beautiful Devil by Rachel Leigh

Beautiful Devil by Rachel Leigh is now live!

A Deliciously Sexy Ex-Boyfriend’s Rival, New Adult, Hockey Romance by USA Today and International Bestselling Author Rachel Leigh.

Two sports collide when a feisty sideline cheerleader meets her match in an arrogant hockey player who is more than just his bad boy reputation.

I fell for the wrong Devil…

Hayes Madden was never on my dance card. He’s an egotistical jock who plays for the Devil’s hockey team —not to mention, he’s my boyfriend’s biggest rival.

His sculpted abs and charm do nothing for me. Besides, I’m a cheerleader, not a puck bunny.

When a very graphic video of me and my ex is sent to the entire student roster at Rosewood-U, rumors quickly spread and, to my surprise, Hayes is my unlikely knight in shining armor.

Before long, I find myself falling for the hidden side of him he doesn’t let anyone else see.

It’s time for me to learn if this is all a strategic act of revenge against his nemesis, or if Hayes really is the beautiful devil I’ve fallen for.

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This title couldn’t be more perfect for this story.

Rachel starts this story off with a bang and keeps the storyline moving throughout the entirety of the book.

I really enjoyed how readers could see the relationship building between Hayes & Brogan – we are just told but can truly see this play out.

Hayes was quite the surprise. Readers get to see him grow and learn so much.

Brogan is force to be reckoned with. I loved her strength and how she took control of the narrative.

Rachel wrote a terrific story that’s engaging with characters that had some great depth to them. I loo forward to more books from her.

Meet Rachel

Rachel Leigh is a USA Today and International bestselling author of new adult and contemporary romances.
She loves to write—and read—flawed bad-boys and strong heroines. You can expect dark elements, a dash of suspense, and a lot of steam.
Her goal is to take readers on an adventure with her words, while showing them that even on the darkest days, love conquers all.
Rachel lives in Michigan with her husband, three little monsters (who aren’t so little anymore) and a couple of fur babies. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s likely lounging in leggings, with coffee in her hand, while binge watching her favorite reality tv shows.

Connect with Rachel

Website: http://rachelleighauthor.com

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Cover Reveal…Boxset – The Risks We Take by Bella Matthews

Bella Matthews has revealed the gorgeous cover for The Risks We Take Duet Box Set!

Releasing: November 8, 2024

From USA Today and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a Brother’s Best Friend, Forbidden, Star-Crossed Lovers Romance.
Cooper Sinclair is everything I’ve ever wanted, and nothing I could ever have.
He’s cocky and confident, with a sinfully sexy smile and a heart of gold hidden under a chiseled chest. He’s also completely clueless about the way my heart speeds up every time he’s near. Because this man is an entire parade full of red flags.
My brother’s best friend—Flag number one.
A Navy SEAL who moved across the country to risk his life every day—Flag number two.
My new step-brother—Flag number three, four, and five.
After years spent convincing myself we could never work, it only takes one look, one searing kiss, and one forbidden night to unravel everything I thought I knew.
It also only takes one day to shatter it all…
*The Risks We Take Duet Box set contains Worth The Risk, Worth The Fight, and a brand new additional bonus short story Worth It All*

Pre-order your copy today!

https://mybook.to/trwtdbs

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/trwtdbsgr

Meet Bella

Connect with Bella

Website: www.authorbellamatthews.com

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Cover Reveal…Enticing by Bella Matthews

Bella Matthews has revealed the covers for Enticing!

Releasing: December 5, 2024
Ebook Cover Designer: Shanoff Designs
Alternate Cover Designer: Books and Moods

They say a little white lie never hurt anyone … try telling that to my heart.
Enticing, a marriage of convenience, hockey romance coming December 5th.

Pre-order your copy today!
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Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3XSNIwd

Meet Bella

Bella Matthews is a USA Today & #1 Amazon Bestselling author. She is married to her very own Alpha Male and raising three little ones. You can typically find her running from one sporting event to another. When she is home, she is usually hiding in her home office with the only other female in her house, her rescue dog Tinker Bell by her side. She likes to write swoon-worthy heroes and sassy, smart heroines. Sarcasm is her love language and big family dynamics are her favorite thing to add to each story.

Connect with Bella
Website: www.authorbellamatthews.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20795160.Bella_Matthews
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Release Day Blitz…Mr. Heartbreaker by Piper Rayne

Mr. Heartbreaker by Piper Rayne is now live!

I made a deal with my brother a long time ago to never date his teammates.

Technically, Rowan Landry, the hot as hell center for the Chicago Falcons, is no longer my brother’s teammate. Or his best friend. Their college days are long behind them, and they barely talk now.

Also, I’m not dating him—we’re just sleeping together. There’s a difference.

Except there’s not a lot of sleeping going on, and neither one of us wants to stop what we’re doing.

It’s all fun and games until my brother is traded to the Falcons, because Rowan doesn’t know I’m the new goalie’s little sister. Oops.

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

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Audio Narrated by: Sean Masters & Erin Mallon

Also featuring: JF Harding, Tedding Hamilton, Troy Duran, Connor Crais, & CJ Bloom

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Meet Piper Rayne

Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write “heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle” about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they’re married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they’re both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

Connect with Piper Rayne

Website: www.PiperRayne.com

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Release Day Blitz & Review…The Breaking Point by Fallon Greer

The Breaking Point by Fallon Greer is now live!

Grace Kensington has been my secret crush since we were kids.
Though she is definitely all grown up now.
Long blonde hair, big blue eyes, and curves that could bring even the toughest hockey player to his knees. She’s the full package, too–smart, funny, and as real as they come.
One might go as far as to say perfect. Except for one tiny detail: Grace is my coach’s daughter.
And she just walked back into my life. Apparently she’s doing an internship for the team.
The last thing I should do is get close to her again.
So the plan is to keep my distance.
But that plan flies out the window the very first time we run into each other…and I’m naked in the locker room.

Amazon US: https://bit.ly/3yUYxp6

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4dknk57

The Breaking Point is the second book in Fallon’s Bad Boys Club series. These books can easily be read as standalones and as they all feature a couple in each one. The characters overlap but just to show how they all interact with one another and add another layer to the story.

This story features Grace and Brady. Brady was a foster child who lived with Grace’s family when he was older and was in and out of the system. She harbored a crush on him and he knew how she felt but never allowed anything to go past that even though he too felt something more for her.

Now they are in their older years, she’s interning for the hockey team her dad coaches and Brady plays for that same team. However, neither have been in contact with one another for years and he was not aware that she was back.

I do enjoy how this story plays out. It shows some growth on both their parts, both individually and together. However, I did want to see Grace grow more outside of Brady. She definitely showed a more confident side, but I wanted to see her step outside hockey and focus on herself and wanted made her happy. The author showed a bit of that, but I wanted to see that developed more.

Overall, this is a great addition to this series of what I like to call spicy sports romance.

Meet Fallon Greer

Fallon Greer is a twentysomething lover of romance novels, coffee, and bookish t-shirts, of which she has far too many. She lives in Miami with her Persian cat, Mortimer, who loves to sit on Fallon’s laptop when she’s trying to write.
Fallon first discovered her love of reading when she’d steal her mother’s Lisa Kleypas novels. That led her to start writing the types of books she loves to read.
When she’s not daydreaming through conversations with people and pretending to listen, she’s putting those daydreams to good use, writing novels as hot as the Florida sun.

Connect with Fallon

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Release Day Blitz…Crossed Sticks by Ryan Taylor & Josh Harwood

Two scarred souls finding love when they least expect it.

Crossed Sticks, an all-new friends with benefits, M/M, hockey romance and the first book in the Buffalo Warriors Hockey Series from bestselling authors Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood is now available!

Harper

I wasn’t a keeper.

Guys just didn’t pick me, and after one too many threw me away, my heart couldn’t take it anymore.

When I was traded to the Buffalo Warriors, I knew things wouldn’t be any different.

Skate. Score goals. Work out. Repeat. That’s my life.

I’m living the dream by playing professional hockey, and I have some amazing friends.

I’m happy. Really, I am. Or at least I’m trying to be.

Until the night I run into Luca.

Luca

I had love once, only to have it ripped away when he married someone else.

Problem was, I never got my heart back.

I’ve built walls so high no one can touch me. I’m only interested in hookups, one and done.

And I can’t forget lacrosse, because it’s all I have.

I’m fine. Or at least I’m trying to be.

Until the night I run into Harper.

One chance encounter sparks a flame that consumes both men in the most delicious of ways. But when shadows from the past threaten to pull them apart, will they survive, or will their hearts be shattered again?

Crossed Sticks is a romance that’s anything but easy—and worth every moment. While the story is high on angst and deals with serious topics such as depression and anxiety, you can also expect witty banter, hilarious text conversations, public hookups, friends with benefits, grand romantic gestures, and exciting hockey scenes. Even better, there’s high heat, light kink with tons of dirty talk, found family, and a Happy Ever After that will leave you breathless.

Start reading today!

FREE in Kindle Unlimited

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For more information about Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood’s books, visit their website: https://www.ryanandjoshth.com

Release Day Blitz & Review…Redeeming by Bella Matthews

Redeeming by Bella Matthews is now live!

From USA Today and Amazon Top 5 Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a  Brother’s Best Friend, Surprise Pregnancy, Spicy Sports Romance.

Callen Sinclair has been the bane of my existence since I was six years old.

You’d think that would have been my first red flag.

I mean . . . you’d be wrong, but you could think it.

In my defense, my brother’s best friend also happens to be the scorching-hot tight end for the Philadelphia Kings football team.

He’s cocky and confident, with a sinfully sexy smile that could make a good girl do very bad things.

Lucky for me, I’ve never been a good girl.

He tried to tell me I was as off-limits as they come.

But when one night and one birthday wish end in one big pink plus sign, all bets are off.

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Thank you Bella Matthews for putting my emotions through the ringer with a sports romance!!

Phew, that’s literally what I said and how I felt after finishing Caitlin and Callen’s story. These two were off-the-charts blazing with chemistry.

Caitlin and Callen have grown up together, been around one another all their lives. However, neither act upon their feelings – hell one of them kept those feelings hidden, til now.

I absolutely love and adore these two. Caitlin is very head-strong and steadfast in her opinion. Being the only daughter of a mafia don, she knows how to hold her own, but also that stubbornness can be her downfall too.

Callen – this man surprised me so much. This man has always known what he wanted and this time he was not going down without fighting for it. And willing to go up against his best friend’s family to prove his worthiness – wow.

Bella Matthews knows how to write emotionally charged stories so well. The story solely focuses on Caitlin and Callen and yet she perfectly blends in the other family members and all the inner-workings to show how tight they all are. I absolutely love it.

Redeeming just might be my new favorite from Bella so far. And that is say something because I didn’t think she could top Ares Wilder.

Go read this one. You won’t regret it.

Meet Bella

Bella Matthews is a USA Today & Amazon Top 5 Bestselling author. She is married to her very own Alpha Male and raising three little ones. You can typically find her running from one sporting event to another. When she is home, she is usually hiding in her home office with the only other female in her house, her rescue dog Tinker Bell by her side. She likes to write swoon-worthy heroes and sassy, smart heroines. Sarcasm is her love language and big family dynamics are her favorite thing to add to each story.

Connect with Bella

Website: www.authorbellamatthews.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20795160.Bella_Matthews

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08NFK9K4M?ingress=0&visitId=8b4845c0-1ab8-467b-ac2a-4ddf36d673fd

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Cover Reveal…Beautiful Devil by Rachel Leigh

Rachel Leigh has revealed the gorgeous covers for Beautiful Devil!

Releasing: October 28, 2024

Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design

Photographer: Wander Aguiar

Model: Griffin W.

A Deliciously Sexy Ex-Boyfriend’s Rival, New Adult, Hockey Romance by USA Today and International Bestselling Author Rachel Leigh.

Two sports collide when a feisty sideline cheerleader meets her match in an arrogant hockey player who is more than just his bad boy reputation.

I fell for the wrong Devil…

Hayes Madden was never on my dance card. He’s an egotistical jock who plays for the Devil’s hockey team —not to mention, he’s my boyfriend’s biggest rival.

His sculpted abs and charm do nothing for me. Besides, I’m a cheerleader, not a puck bunny.

When a very graphic video of me and my ex is sent to the entire student roster at Rosewood-U, rumors quickly spread and, to my surprise, Hayes is my unlikely knight in shining armor.

Before long, I find myself falling for the hidden side of him he doesn’t let anyone else see.

It’s time for me to learn if this is all a strategic act of revenge against his nemesis, or if Hayes really is the beautiful devil I’ve fallen for.

Pre-order your copy today!

http://mybook.to/beautifuldevil

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/gr_beautifuldevil

Meet Rachel

Rachel Leigh is a USA Today and International bestselling author of new adult and contemporary romances.

She loves to write—and read—flawed bad-boys and strong heroines. You can expect dark elements, a dash of suspense, and a lot of steam.

Her goal is to take readers on an adventure with her words, while showing them that even on the darkest days, love conquers all.

Rachel lives in Michigan with her husband, three little monsters (who aren’t so little anymore) and a couple of fur babies. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s likely lounging in leggings, with coffee in her hand, while binge watching her favorite reality tv shows.

Connect with Rachel

Website: http://rachelleighauthor.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/rachelleigh

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Release Day Blitz & Review…Delayed Penalty by Teagan Hunter

Delayed Penalty by Teagan Hunter is now live!

I have two goals this season:

Prove to the Seattle Serpents I’m not a complete screwup.
Stay away from the nanny.

I’m hardly able to keep myself out of trouble, let alone a seven-year-old, but when my estranged brother gets a life sentence, I have no choice but to clean up my act and take the kid in.

It’s all going according to plan…until I’m forced to hire Quinn Benson.

She’s everything I need to avoid—flighty, messy, creating chaos everywhere she goes. But she makes my niece happy, so I hire her anyway, keeping our interactions as brief as possible, even when she moves in with me.

Thing is, the more she’s around, the more I want her around—and not just as a nanny. I can’t seem to stop falling into bed with her even when I know I shouldn’t. Quinn goes against everything I’m trying to accomplish, but I can’t stay away.

This might be one delayed penalty I don’t mind serving…

DELAYED PENALTY is a standalone hockey romance novel. There’s a single guardian a bit on the grumpy side, a sunshine nanny who doesn’t take any crap from him, an adorable little girl you’ll want to hug and keep safe, ridiculous teammates who make way too crude jokes, plenty of steam, and a happy ending.

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HAYES!!!! I have been waiting for this man’s story for what feels like a lifetime and Teagan did not disappoint me with this one.

Delayed Penalty started off on the right foot with hilarity I have always come to love from Teagan and just gets better from there. Teagan gives readers two characters who are more than relatable in so many ways. But I love that these two compliment one another too.

Hayes and Quinn find themselves charting new territory they never anticipated and when Hayes needs Quinn and Quinn unknowingly needs Hayes help – these two find themselves tangled up in more ways than one.

I loved this story and how it all unfolded. Teagan always deliver the right amount of humor at the right times and it blends wonderfully with the romance. The banter between the characters helps keeps thing from getting too serious, but doesn’t take away from anything either.

Delayed Penalty is a great addition to the Seattle Serpents series.

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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