Friday, February 21, 2025

BOOK BUZZ (DEALS, REVEALS AND NEW/UPCOMING RELEASES FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025)

 



SERIES RELEASE ALERT



Welcome to the small town of Sugarville Grove!

- Escape to Vermont with this wholesome and sweet romance series -


NOW AVAILABLE 


Sweet Surrender by Clara Pines 

"Sweet Surrender is emotion at it's finest. From funny to frustrating and painful to inspiring, Zane and Becca have a whole lot to say. " - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



NOW AVAILABLE 



Christmas Promises by Tess Thompson

"Christmas Promises is a heartwarming, heartbreaker that reads like a Hallmark card. Nolan and Laney turn subtlety into a catchy phrase that sticks to the heart." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


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Welcome to Sugarville Grove, where clean & wholesome small-town romance awaits you on every corner. Life is sweet in Sugarville Grove! Be sure to read the whole series!




SWEET SURRENDER

Becca can handle his rambunctious twins in the classroom. But teaching Zane to open his heart would take a Christmas miracle…

Zane Lawrence doesn’t need anything but the family dairy farm and his seven-year-old twin boys for his life to be complete. The single dad works hard all day and chases the boys around the farm all night. His life is a little chaotic – but there’s a delicate balance to it.

So when a pretty young teacher at the boys’ school tries to interfere with some big ideas about their education, Zane isn’t about to let her throw their world off-kilter. After all, she’s new to the school and Sugarville Grove. And it’s bad enough that she’s meddling in his business, but the fact that he’s desperately attracted to her makes him furious with himself.

New teacher Becca Hawthorne sees the Lawrence twins struggling despite their potential and reaches out to their dad right away, excited about her first opportunity to make a real difference. It's crystal clear how much Zane Lawrence loves his boys, so Becca doesn’t expect him to be so offended at her attempts to help. Anyone can see that the man has deep wounds, but his reaction to her feels almost personal. She’s not about to let it stop her from fighting for his kids, though.

When he finally relents, Becca is sure that her dealings with the single dad are over. But for some reason, she suddenly finds herself bumping into Zane Lawrence at every turn. Whether it’s the store, the post office, or the flurry of holiday events in town, she can’t seem to stop seeing the handsome cowboy everywhere she goes.

Did Santa send these lonesome souls a pair of holiday matchmakers for Christmas? And how long can they keep denying what seems so obvious to everyone else before they finally surrender?


REVIEWSWEET SURRENDER (SUGARVILLE GROVE) BY CLARA PINES

Sweet Surrender (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove - Book 3

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With a few words, a big heart and irresistible characters, Pines is proof that you can leave a lasting impression. Sweet Surrender is emotion at it's finest. From funny to frustrating and painful to inspiring, Zane and Becca have a whole lot to say.




CHRISTMAS PROMISES

Laney Gray thought she had her life all figured out—until her fairytale wedding turned into a public betrayal. Jilted at the altar and humiliated by the very people she trusted most, Laney flees the city for Sugarville Grove, the picturesque small town where she once spent her happiest summers. Seeking solace in her aunt’s charming bookstore, Laney hopes to piece her life back together in time for Christmas.

What she doesn’t expect is to run into Nolan Hayes—the quiet, bookish boy who stole her heart one magical summer. Now an English professor with a steady presence and a smile that still makes her knees weak, Nolan is no longer the shy teenager Laney remembers. But as their paths cross amidst twinkling lights and snow-covered streets, the connection between them feels as familiar—and as powerful—as ever.

Laney may be a city girl out of her element in Sugarville Grove, but as she works to rebuild the bookstore’s holiday traditions, she finds herself drawn not only to the town’s simple charms but also to Nolan’s quiet strength. Yet, both carry scars from the past—hers from a shattered engagement, and his from a heartbreak he’s never shared.

Can the magic of Christmas help Laney and Nolan find the courage to take a second chance on love? Or will old wounds keep them from the happy ending they’ve been waiting for all along?


REVIEWCHRISTMAS PROMISES (SUGARVILLE GROVE) BY TESS THOMPSON 

Christmas Promises (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove - Book 4

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thompson is a breath of fresh air. She speaks from the soul and touches the heart. Christmas Promises is a heartwarming, heartbreaker that reads like a Hallmark card. Nolan and Laney turn subtlety into a catchy phrase that sticks to the heart.



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NEW RELEASE ALERT



MR. SWOONY (THE NEST #3) BY PIPER RAYNE


"Mr. Swoony is a sassy, sweetheart...  Conor and Eloise are a captivating combination. From endearing to frustrating and back again, Rayne, Crais and Bell hold nothing back."  - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



AUDIO ALERT



Narrated by Connor Crais & Luci Christian Bell

Also featuring: Sean Masters, JF Harding, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom


Buy Direct from Authors: February 21, 2025

Release DateFebruary 25, 2025



Hockey players were never my type.

At least, that’s what I thought—until I met Conor Nilsen. In truth, I didn’t know he was the goalie for the Chicago Falcons when he struck up a conversation the night of my bachelorette party.

He proved he wasn’t just some hot guy looking to score when he helped me get my drunk bridesmaid safely back to our hotel. That’s when he discovered my 30-before-30 bucket list—a list I hadn’t managed to check a single item off.

What was meant to be a night of stargazing turned into so much more. The chemistry between us was undeniable, and after one innocent night together, I started to question everything—especially my upcoming wedding to a man I wasn’t sure loved me.

Fast forward to my wedding day, and just as I’m standing at the altar, Conor bursts through the church doors to object. And now, somehow, I’m his roommate. Yikes. 


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REVIEWMR. SWOONY (THE NEST #3) BY PIPER RAYNE


Mr. Swoony (The Nest, #3)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Audio/Ebook ReviewMr. Spooky (The Nest) by Piper Rayne

Narrated by: Connor Crais & Luci Christian Bell

Also featuring: Sean Masters, JF Harding, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom


Even at her most heartbreaking, Rayne never loses her sense of humor. Mr. Swoony is a sassy, sweetheart with a dose of common sense that never loses it's heart. Conor and Eloise are a captivating combination. From endearing to frustrating and back again, Rayne, Crais and Bell hold nothing back.





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Mr. Heartbreaker (Book #1)






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.




Mr. Broody (Book #2)




I’ve loved Henry Hensley since I was seven years old. We’ve gone from best friends to lovers to nothing.

To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.

Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.

I promised myself a quick visit to help my family out, and then I’d leave town before he even knew I was back, which should have been easy. He’s way too busy being a professional hockey player and raising his son to ever find out.

Of course, I’m only in town for a week before I run into him, and one thing is clear from our brief encounter—Henry wants to hash out our past, whereas I’d rather forget it.

But my plan really goes up in flames when I take a temporary substitute teaching job, and on day one, his son walks into my classroom. Boom.




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FREEBIE ALERT



The first book in the Rooftop Crew series, My Bestie' Ex by Piper Rayne, is currently #FREE on retailers for a limited time! If you love found family vibes and a group of friends who all live in the same building, this series is for you.


"Piper Rayne pulls the frenemie card and sets emotions on fire. My Bestie's Ex takes the heart on a turbulent journey of humor, heartache and maybe love. What a way to enjoy the ride." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic) 


"My Bestie's Ex was an amazing read with heart pumping chemistry, excellent writing, and a couple you can't help but root for!" - Julia, Red Hatter Book Blog



Blurb:

I can’t borrow him.

He’s not a sweater or a skirt.

He’s not even her favorite dress—the lucky one she wears on first dates. The one she probably wore on her first date with him.

In my defense, I didn’t know who he was. To me, he was a cool, calm, confident stranger. He was perfection for the entire hour and a half train ride while the concrete jungle turned into a rolling green landscape.

To an outsider, we probably appeared more friends than hopeful lovers. But my blush came quickly, and his dimples indented with every smile. We definitely shared a spark of what could be.

Too bad I didn’t know who he was before I fell for him, because he can’t be mine.


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NEW RELEASE 




HAPPY BOOK WEEK


 Bet On Me, Daddy by Stella Moore is now available.





Do you know what I love most about brats, Ruby Red?”


“What, Sir?”


“Watching them break.”

Years ago, I made a promise to myself. That I would never again put myself at the mercy of a man.

Especially a man as sinfully rich and gorgeous as Beckett Stone.

Until the day a stupid little bet put me exactly where I swore I’d never be again. On my knees, ready to surrender it all for two little words.

Good girl.

I keep telling myself it’s casual. Just a club fling I can walk away from whenever I want.

And I should. Walk away, that is.

Because I’m not the only one with a shattered past. The ghosts that haunt Beckett’s dark, brooding eyes tug at my heartstrings. They make me want to forget all the promises I’ve made for myself. To throw caution to the wind and beg him to take a chance on me. On us.

To beg him to Bet on Me, Daddy.







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About Stella:


Sassy heroines? Check. Strict, dominant heroes? Check. Pages and pages of spice, kink, and happily ever afters? Oh, yeah. Triple check.


Stella Moore is a USA Today Bestselling author of irresistibly sassy romances with a little something for everyone. From everyday heroes to men who rule the criminal underworld, Stella just straight up loves a good love story.

 

Especially if it involves a naughty heroine going over someone's knee a time or two. You'll also find lovers of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities in Stella's books because she believes everyone deserves their own happily ever after.


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PREORDER ALERT




Release DateFebruary 24, 2025


I fell in love with a billionaire.
I just didn’t know it.
Jean-Michel Dubois is the owner of the professional hockey team, the Oakland Eagles, and established the world-renowned Oak Ridge Vineyards.
And…he’s fallen for me.
Me. The boring woman who spends her time studying, baking cookies, and nannying for an adorable little girl.
A relationship between us makes no sense—I’ve tried to make him see that.
But he’s a successful businessman for a reason.
He's ruthless and goes after what he wants.
And he’s decided…
That’s me.

 



REVIEWBOTTLES & BLADES (OAK RIDGE VINEYARDS #1) BY ELISE FABER

Bottles & Blades (Eagles Hockey: Oak Ridge Vineyards #1)Bottles & Blades by Elise Faber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bottles & Blades blends sweet and savory to create the perfect recipe for romance. Jean-Michel and Tiff are the stuff that fairytales are made of. Unpredictable emotion, irresistible characters and unforgettable romance. Faber brings flavor and heat to a slow burn, soft heart, must read story.

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PREORDER ALERT 




Grinding by Jami Davenport releases on February 27th!





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Camden
I'm a grinder, an expendable guy who's always on the edge of losing my spot on whatever team I'm on at the time. When I'm put on waivers by my current team, I'm picked up by the Portland Icehawks, a second-year expansion team. And that's when things start to get really interesting.

Inez
I've been promoted to assistant GM of the Icehawks hockey team. My first move was to claim Camden Hale off waivers. Now I'm facing a backlash of criticism. There's even more trouble brewing. Camden and I have explosive chemistry, the kind that blows up in our faces and destroys everything around us. Now my boss wants me to cut Camden, but I can't let him go. I believe in him even though no one else does, including Camden himself.












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Something strange is going on with the wildlife in Firelight Ridge…

As a scientist, Lachlan McGowan is trained to notice changes in his surroundings, but the presence of gorgeous newcomer Maura keeps distracting him. Ever since she turned him down, he’s been determined to be her friend. Clearly, she needs one—something drove her to this remote wilderness outpost, and whatever it is, it’s a secret. When wild creatures from moose to wolves start behaving oddly, he jumps at the chance to team up with Maura to figure out why.

Teacher Maura Vaughn’s life has gone from ordinary to utter chaos all thanks to one obsessed man. Taking refuge with her grandfather in Firelight Ridge is a desperate move, but she feels safe in this tiny Alaska outpost where winter storms keep visitors away. And then there’s Lachlan…something about the wildly attractive, dreamy scientist helps her trust again. Is it safe to imagine a future where she isn’t on the run?

But safe may be the wrong word once they start peeling away the mysteries of nearby Wind Valley. It’s so foreboding that it has no road and no trail…so why did a professor move his family there ten years ago? What did they discover, and what does it have to do with the strange occurrences Maura and Lachlan are tracking? To uncover the stunning truth about Wind Valley, they’ll face danger from all sides…and time may be running out for all of them, human and animal alike.

WIND VALLEY is a small town, friends to lovers romantic suspense, where a woman on the run falls in love with a scientist who will do whatever it takes to protect her.





REVIEW: WIND VALLEY (FIRELIGHT RIDGE) BY JENNIFER BERNARD

Wind Valley (Firelight Ridge, #5)Wind Valley by Jennifer Bernard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A breathtaking, heartstopping, haunting adrenaline rush. Wind Valley dares to get under your skin with surprise twists, intriguing characters and unforgettable romance. Bernard targets the senses and brings emotions along for the ride.

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NEW RELEASE 


HEADS UP MC ROMANCE READERS!
Cy's Destruction by @landauthor is here!!
Take a brand new ride with the Devil's Riot MC Southeast FREE with KindleUnlimited!

Secrets always have a way of coming out. One way or another.
Alanna
I’ve lived in fear for so long I don’t know how else to live. I work. I take care of those who depend on me. I do all of this while also looking over my shoulder.
I refuse to let others in on my problems. Their mine and mine alone. Unfortunately for me there’s one man who refuses to let me be. He wants to know the truth. Says I need to trust him.
When my past catches up to me, I have to make a choice. Trust those who’ve taken me in or run. Running is what I’m good at. Trust, that’s something I’m not.
One way or another destruction is going to happen. Good or bad, we’ll see just what happens.


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Ferocious by Leslie McAdam is coming soon!


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When a scrawny, pink-haired ragamuffin tries to rob me at knifepoint, I respond the way any sensible person would and invite him to dinner—where he proceeds to threaten my entire ten-year plan simply by being his effervescent self. Much to my annoyance.

There’s no room in my life for a gorgeous criminal named Rowan. I need to check off the next item on my list: Find the right, respectable husband. I can’t be an accessory to a life of crime.

And yet, my perfect plan’s been a bust. Yes, I have millions of social media followers, a prestigious job, and an expensive car, but I’m realizing I want more from life. My casual hookups aren’t making me happy. I’m … lonely.

While Rowan’s a tattooed menace, he does something to my heart, and I can’t seem to stay away from him. Let’s not get started on how I like seeing my marks on him. Everywhere.

Rowan isn’t who I’m looking for, but it seems he’s not who we think he is, either. Which creates an entirely different set of problems with much, much higher stakes.

I’m in way too deep to get out. If I even want to.

Ferocious is a stand-alone contemporary M/M romance about Rowan, a rideshare-driving twink with a penchant for violence, and Charlie, a grumpy lawyer. It features first times, primal play, kidnapping and other crimes, and a philodendron that likes to ride in the car. HEA? Definitely.




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