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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…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…Rookie Season by Piper Rayne

by Courtney

Rookie Season by Piper Lawson is now live!

‘Tis the season… for deliciously bad decisions.

Last Christmas, I made a rookie mistake.
I had a one-night stand with the Denver Kodiaks’ new golden boy.

It was hot, reckless, and a play I’ll never make again.
At least, that’s what I tell myself.

Because forgetting isn’t so easy when I work at the team’s bar.
When I see him twice a week, grinning, flirting, acting like he doesn’t remember.

Now, everyone’s favorite rookie is hosting a team holiday getaway, and guess who’s stuck on the invite list?
Me. Their favorite bartender.

Cue:
-One secluded cabin
-One massive blizzard
-One too-gorgeous rookie determined to test my limits

I can handle it. I can keep my distance. I can survive a few festive nights in close quarters without slipping up…
Right?

ROOKIE SEASON is a steamy, snowed-in holiday romance set in the Denver Kodiaks world. Devour a new couple’s story, plus catch up with all your fave characters! This novella is packed with snowy shenanigans, forced proximity, and enough heat to melt every mountain in Colorado.

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Cover Reveal…Sweet Addiction by Bella Matthews

by Courtney

Bella Matthews has revealed the covers for Sweet Addiction!

Releasing: December 4, 2025

Cover Designer: Books and Moods

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster

Model: Chad Hurst

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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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…Stand Your Ground by Kandi Steiner

by Courtney

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…Mistletoe Meet Cute by Bella Matthews

by Courtney

Mistletoe Meet Cute by Bella Matthews is now live!

From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a single dad/nanny, grumpy grinch/sunshine, holiday 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…Top Shelf by Teagan Hunter

by Courtney

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…Sweet Temptation by Bella Matthews

by Courtney

Sweet Temptation by Bella Matthews is now live!

From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a brother’s best friend, bad boy/good girl, football 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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Release Day Blitz & Review…In My Hockey Era by Kendall Ryan

by Courtney

IN MY HOCKEY ERA

Kendall Ryan

Release Date: September 15

Blurb:

Lucy Quinn loves hockey. What she doesn’t love? The latest PR stunt from her favorite team—a hockey romance book club designed to lure in more female fans. Pandering to so-called “thirsty” fans? It totally cheapens the sport.

The worst part? They’ve slapped Bennett Wilder—the infuriatingly cocky, annoyingly handsome star forward—on the cover of this PR disaster like he’s some kind of book boyfriend. Gross.

So Lucy does what any passionate, totally rational fan would do—she starts a boycott.

Bennett doesn’t love being the face of a book club, but, hey, it’s harmless fun… until he finds out some feisty, foul-mouthed superfan is trashing it, he’s intrigued. And maybe just a little bit turned on.

So, naturally, he makes it his mission to shut her up—with charm, persistence, and exceptionally skilled hands. And somehow, he always manages to make her forget why she was mad.

But as their very public rivalry turns into something much deeper, Lucy realizes one terrifying truth—she might just be falling for the one guy she swore to hate.

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Kendall Ryan writes contemporary romance. Her books have been featured on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists a combined total of more than 100 times.

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Release Day Blitz…Over The Moon by Laura Pavlov

by Courtney

Over the Moon by Laura Pavlov is now live!

A Small Town, Hockey, Forbidden, Standalone Romance from USA Today and
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov.

Hockey is my first love. And I’m coming off the best season of my life.
In the process of scoring the winning goal that gave us the Stanley Cup I tore my MCL, and I’ll need to spend the next few months recovering.
Eloise Gable, the team’s new physical therapist, has been sent to Rosewood River to help me heal and get me ready for the new season.
Yet, she doesn’t seem all too happy about the situation.
In fact, she can’t stand me most days.
It doesn’t stop me from staring at her any chance I get.
She’s beautiful and brilliant, but she’s got her guard up the minute I get close.
Eloise is a distraction I wasn’t prepared for.
Did I mention that she’s also my coach’s daughter?
But after a long run together in the summer heat, our built up tension snapped.
We end up stripping down and jumping in the river.
It seemed like the logical thing at the time.
The problem is, Eloise Gable is completely off limits.
But I’m a professional hockey player, and in my world, limits were meant to be pushed.
Hockey may be my first love, but after falling for my coach’s daughter—it’s definitely not my last.