Thursday, April 2, 2026

COVER REVEAL: WORST FAKING IDEA (BABES OF BREWING) BY ANGELA CASELLA

 



#TeaserThursday


#CoverReveal



✨It’s cover reveal day for WORST FAKING IDEA by @angelacasellaauthor releasing May 14th!


Why you need to #ONECLICK this book…

🔥(secret) fake relationship

🔥reunited with high school nemesis

🔥opposites attract

🔥hot nerd hero

🔥he falls first

🔥horrible double dates




Blurb:

Their secret fake relationship began with a little white lie...

Nora

My ginger beer brewery is, quite literally, my life.

Unfortunately, my male business partner's new fiancée is insanely jealous. It's only a matter of time before she forces him to quit, which means we'll both lose the business we love.

So I ask him what will get her to back down.

A boyfriend.

I make one up, telling her it's too early to introduce him, which works right up until she walks in on a heated private conversation between me and Cormac, my soon-to-be stepbrother.

She comes to a wild conclusion: the reason I'm keeping my boyfriend secret is because it's him.

I know I should set her straight. Cormac is the last person I'd ever date, and not just because our parents are about to get married. He's awkward, introverted, and has the people skills of a houseplant.

But I'm desperate enough to tell the worst lie ever.

Cormac

Nora makes me an offer any sane man would refuse.

She wants me to be her secret fake boyfriend–an act that only has to work on two people.

In exchange, she promises to help me brush up my dating skills.

It doesn't seem like much of a bargain, to be honest. She's been prickly since high school and isn't much of a charmer herself, but I agree because I've promised my father I'll try to get along with her.

But the more time Nora and I spend together, the more I realize that I'd like our secret fake relationship to be real.

**A standalone romcom in the Babes of Brewing series.**

Note: There are TWO different versions of this romcom:

1) A spicy open door version with some strong language and sex scenes

2) A closed door version with mild language and only kissing.

Please choose the version that's best for you!




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Meet Angela Casella:

Angela Casella lives in Asheville, North Carolina in an almost-one-hundred-year-old house with her daughter, two dogs, and an ever-changing number of fish. She worked as a developmental editor for years, both as a freelancer and at Random House in NYC before she started writing (inspired by her friend and frequent co-author Denise Grover Swank!). Now, it's become an addiction, and she'd rather not be cured, thank you very much. 

 

She comes from a loud Italian American family, so she basically has a phD in bickering...er...banter. 

Connect with Angela Casella:

https://linktr.ee/angelacasella 



Cover Credit: 

Artist Sam at Ink & Laurel.


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NEW TO KINDLE UNLIMITED: THE WILD CARD (THE DUGOUT #2) BY PIPER RAYNE

 



 


#NewRelease




The Wild Card, the second book in The Dugout series by Piper Rayne is #NowLive and exclusive to Amazon and in #KindleUnlimited...

 

"Rayne delivers just the right blend of humor and heartache to keep you craving more." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



#AudioAlert


"Mallon and Masters throw caution to the wind and let their larger than life personalities shine through.  Unpredictable meets it's match in the most irresistible of ways." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



Narrated by Sean Masters and Erin Mallon

and with full cast narration





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Getting pregnant after a one-night stand with my brother’s best friend was never part of the plan.


We’re talking about Foster Davis here.


Chicago Colts closing pitcher.


The broody king of one-word answers.


And the man everyone knows keeps one foot out the door.


Surprisingly, when two pink lines turn my world upside down, Foster doesn’t run. He steps in, he shows up, and he insists we do this together.


Pretending we’re fine is easy. Pretending this is just about the baby? Not so much.


Because Foster is gentle when no one’s watching.


Because he looks at me like I’m something worth protecting.


Because the walls he’s built start to crack—and I’m the one he’s letting inside.


Our arrangement was supposed to be simple. Boundaries were set. Co-parents and no catching feelings.


Okay, maybe a few sex lessons were added in too. Bad idea, I know.


Because the more time I spend with Foster Davis, the harder it is to remember why I ever thought he was the risky choice.




Have you added The Wild Card to your Goodreads TBR?


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REVIEWTHE WILD CARD (THE DUGOUT #2) BY PIPER RAYNE 

The Wild Card (The Dugout Book 2)
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Audio/Ebook Review: The Wild Card (The Dugout #2) by Piper Rayne

Narrated by Sean Masters and Erin Mallon

Rayne delivers just the right blend of humor and heartache to keep you craving more. The Wild Card is temptation at it''s most endearing. Mallon and Masters throw caution to the wind and let their larger than life personalities shine through. Unpredictable meets it's match in the most irresistible of ways.




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Narrated by JF Harding and CJ Bloom






#Buy today!


Available exclusively on Amazon and #kindleunlimited


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Raising my cousin’s three kids wasn’t in my five-year plan.
Actually, it wasn’t in any plan.

One minute I’m a single labor and delivery nurse living a quiet life and the next, I’m navigating guardianship hearings, meltdowns, and homework I’m pretty sure requires a math degree.

Enter Hayes Carlisle.

My best friend’s older brother.
Chicago Colts newest catcher.
And the man I once kissed and immediately pretended I didn’t.

So, when the custody battle I’ve been dreading becomes a reality, I shouldn’t be surprised that Hayes swoops in with a wild idea—a fake relationship. According to him, pretending we’re together will polish his image and prove to the court I’m not taking on an instant family alone.

But pretending to be Hayes’ girlfriend is a terrible idea.

Because he remembers how to make me laugh.
Because he looks at me like our kiss wasn’t a one-time mistake.
Because the kids start asking him to read bedtime stories.
Because my heart starts wanting things my life doesn’t have room for.

I can manage the chaos. I can fight for these kids.
But pretending not to fall for Hayes Carlisle?

That might be the one thing I can’t do.




REVIEWTHE HOTSHOT (THE DUGOUT #1) BY PIPER RAYNE 

The HotshotThe Hotshot by Piper Rayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Audio/ Ebook Review: The Hotshot (The Dugout #1) by Piper Rayne

Narrated by JF Harding and CJ Bloom

A no nonsense heartbreaker that dares to lay claim to the soul. From humor to heartache emotions run deep. Leighton and Hayes break the heart wide open. Harding and Bloom grab hold of the senses and deliver, deliciously, unforgettable.

View all my reviews

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TEASER ALERT: FLOW (THE NEW BRADFORDS) BY TIA LOUISE

 




#TeaserThursday




 ✨ FLOW by @authortlouise is releasing April 16th!


Why you will love this book…

🏒hockey romance

💚childhood friends to lovers

🏒golden retriever hero

💚he falls first

🏒STEM FMC

💚fake dating

🏒it's always been you

💚roommates to lovers

🏒small-town vibes

💚so much yearning

🏒no cheating, cliffhanger, or third-act breakup!




Cover Credit:

Photography by Wander Aguiar

Design by Lori Jackson

Illustration by Laura Moore, LCM Designs

Illustrated cover design by Kari March







Blurb:

He’s loved her since childhood; one fake date might finally make it real.


Hockey star Maverick Bradford has been in love with STEM girlie Dove Rhodes since they were kids. For one semester, she’ll be his roommate while she finishes her graduate studies. He’s ready to shoot his shot. He’s not ready for her to suggest they pretend to be in love…



#PreOrder Here:

https://mybook.to/FlowAmz


INFLUENCERS: Sign up to review here: https://bit.ly/flowTLsignup


Meet Tia Louise:

Tia Louise is the USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of super-hot and sexy contemporary romance.


From former military alpha-rolls, to arrogant bosses needing to be taken down a notch (or two!), to cocky playboys with hearts of gold, she’ll steal your heart, make you laugh, and melt your kindle.


If you like spicy romances that will make you laugh and cry, pull up a chair and enjoy!


Connect with Tia Louise:

https://linkin.bio/ig-authortlouise 



#teaserthursday #tialouise #hockeyromance @theauthor.agency

BOOK BUZZ (DEALS, REVEALS AND NEW/UPCOMING RELEASES FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026)

 





#NewRelease


#Spotlight



HAPPY BOOK WEEK


"He’s the man who is about to teach her that the most dangerous place to be is near him." 🐆🖤


"I’m not the man for you."


 The Unwilling Love (The Hamiltons) by L. Steele is HERE!


"It's not the words but the feelings they emote.  From the heat of passion to the soul of romance, The Unwilling Love is the start of something new." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)







James Hamilton is a Royal Marine who has seen the darkest parts of the world, and he’s determined to keep Harper away from his shadows. But Harper isn’t looking for a perfect hero—she’s looking for him.


****


James Hamilton is the definition of off-limits. He’s cynical, jaded, and way too protective of his sister’s best friend. But when the air crackles between them, it’s clear his instincts are anything but brotherly.



READ THE EXCERPT: 📖


“He cups my cheek and lowers his head. I close my eyes, tip up my chin, and feel the warmth of his breath on my cheek, on my lips. Then just like that, it’s gone. And so is his touch.


I snap my eyes open, to find him looking at me with a tortured expression in his eyes. 'I can’t, Harper... someone who’d taint your innocence, someone who’d drag you down into the darkness with him. I’m not the man for you.'


'But what if you were?' I swallow. 'What if you were the man I was waiting for.'”





Don't miss this emotionally charged, slow-burn prequel to The Unwilling Bride!


✅ #BuyNow The Unwilling Love (April 2):

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✅ #Preorder The Unwilling Bride (June 2): 

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REVIEWTHE UNWILLING LOVE (THE HAMILTONS) BY L. STEELE

The Unwilling Love (The Hamiltons #0.5)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It's not the words but the feelings they emote. Steele seduces with feelings. Her characters aim for the senses but wreak havoc on the heart. From the heat of passion to the soul of romance, The Unwilling Love is the start of something new.




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#CoverReveal




A Very Grumpy Lumberjack by Shaw Hart releases on April 24th!

https://geni.us/GrumpyLumberjack

Available on All Platforms




I’ve decided it’s finally my turn to fall in love…I just didn’t expect it to happen with Wolf Valley’s grumpiest lumberjack.

Jem
I’m happy for my best friend.
Really, I am.
Watching her get her happily ever after made me realize I want that too.
The problem?
I haven’t met a single man in Wolf Valley who sparks anything in me.
Not one.
I want real passion, real devotion, real love.
I figure that I’ll have to try online dating or looking beyond the town limits for someone, but then I see him.

Rune
I don’t come into town unless I have to.
People talk too much.
They stare too much.
They ask too many damn questions.
I’m a loner, always have been, always will be.
My cabin in the woods is quiet and perfect for me, but the day I walk into Wolf Valley and see her, all of that stops mattering.
Jem is bright, beautiful, and stubborn as hell.
She doesn’t need saving, she doesn’t need me, but the second I see her smile, something inside me shifts.
Now I’m coming to town a lot more than I used to, just to catch a glimpse of her, just to make sure she’s okay.
Just to be closer to the woman who doesn’t even realize she’s already mine.

@authorshawhart

@1852media

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Settle The Score by Campbell Linden releases on April 23rd!

https://geni.us/SettleTheScore


Available With Kindle Unlimited


🏡 Small-Town Return
📜 Unexpected Inheritance 
🔥 Second Chance Romance 
💘 Fresh Sparks




Settle the Score is a heartfelt, emotional romance about coming home, forgiving old mistakes, and daring to believe that true love can be worth the risk the second time around.

@campbelllindenauthor

@1852media

#contemporaryromance #RomanceBook #romancereader #SpicyRomance #SecondChanceRomance 




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Oh Little Town by Clara Pines releases on April 14th!

https://geni.us/OhLittleTown


Read With Kindle Unlimited




I’m a city girl through and through. But a single dad and his adorable daughter are starting to make small town Angel Mountain feel a lot like home…

Landing a job with a big-city publisher was my dream come true. But causing the scandal that ended my career before it really got started turned it into more of a nightmare. And ever since “the incident,” no other publishing company will even give me the time of day.

So when I get the chance to take over a small-town bookshop in the Pocono Mountains, it feels like fate. Running my own little shop isn’t exactly my area of expertise. But at least it’s a life surrounded by books, which is all I ever really wanted.

It’s not easy. But somehow, through all the surprises and growing pains, it’s thoughts of Roan Connelly that keep me up at night. The local Christmas tree farmer has a little girl who lights up my whole heart like the north star. And it probably doesn’t help that he’s also unbelievably gorgeous and so kind that it sometimes brings tears to my eyes, or that he smells like pine trees and paradise.

But I’m clearly barking up the wrong Douglas Fir, since the rugged single dad seems content to ignore the smoldering chemistry that’s building between us. I guess some things just aren’t meant to be, no matter how hard you try to stay on Santa’s nice list.

Now, with a big snowstorm on the way, the bookshop in real trouble, and Roan’s little daughter longing for an unlikely Christmas gift, my only hope is that against all odds, the stars will somehow align for the three of us, and for the little town that I’m starting to love…

Oh Little Town is a clean & wholesome Christmas romance, perfect for anyone who loves a lighthearted holiday rom-com and a happily-ever-after.

If you love no spice romance books and you’re a fan of stories with tropes like: Single Dad, Small town, Christmas Holiday, Grumpy & Sunshine, Snowed-in, and more, this is the series for you!



@authorclarapines

@1852media

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HAPPY BOOK WEEK

The stakes are life and death. The alliance is lethal. And the hardest part?
Admitting he’s still in love with the girl who belongs to the side of the tracks he was never supposed to cross. 🖤🔥  


Sun Up to Sun Down by Janine Infante Bosco is out now!!




What to expect:

🤠 Tortured Cowboy Hero
🐈‍⬛ Black Cat Bartender Heroine
🏍️ Biker/MC Subplot
✨ Second Chance Romance
🛡️ "I’ll Do Anything to Save My Family"
🔥 Small Town Heat & High Stakes  









Welcome to Saddle Ridge, where life is hard and love is wild...

Maddox

I'm no stranger to hard work. I've got a family ranch that's on the brink of collapse, a grandfather whose health is fading, and a laundry list of other responsibilities that demand my constant attention.

Every sunrise brings a new fight. There's no time to worry about what might have been with the girl who got away.

But it seems I've avoided Amelia King for as long as I can.

One reckless ranch hand making trouble at her bar is more than I can afford. Her outlaw cousin and his gang of gearheads won't take kindly to the mess my man has made. So I swallow my pride and head into town to make things right.

The moment I spot her, she takes my breath away. Still gorgeous and igniting that familiar fire in my veins, just the sight of her brings back all of my memories. But before I can grab a broom or write a check for the damages, an unexpected phone call interrupts our chaotic reunion.

With my grandfather's legacy now on the line, I'm desperate to preserve it if it's the last thing I do. We're facing an enemy with a dangerous connection to Amelia of all people, and they're determined to stop me no matter who gets hurt in the process. As the stakes get higher, lives hang in the balance, so I do exactly what my sister begs me not to. Forming an alliance with the Fallen Demons Motorcycle Club could cost my family everything. But there's something more dangerous than going into business with the outlaws: admitting I'm in love with their vice president's cousin.


REVIEWSUN UP TO SUNDOWN (FALLEN MEADOWS #1) BY JANINE INFANTE BOSCO

Sun Up To Sun Down (Fallen Meadows Ranch)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emotion that makes the heart take notice. Bosco delivers the fire. Maddox and Amelia are perfectly, imperfect. From complicated to tempestuous, Sun Up to Sun Down dares to be human. A beautiful mess that haunts the soul and uplifts the heart.






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About Janine


USA Today bestselling author Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Janine writes emotionally charged novels with an emphasis on family bonds, strong willed female characters, and alpha male men who will do anything for the women they love. She loves to interact with fans and fellow avid romance readers like herself.

She is proud of her success as an author and the friendships she's made in the book community but her greatest accomplishment to date would be her two sons Joseph and Paul.

Find Janine Online

Amazon - https://amzn.to/2GPQxHS

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@janinebosco

@1852media




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#Preorder





The men she remembers are long gone...


And the ones she found shouldn't want what they want. 


Preorder Dove by Quinn Marlowe today!!


🔗 https://geni.us/DoveQM





Sammy

Looking back, maybe I should have known where this was all going. But I’ve never been a girl who worries much about the future.

Maybe because I never thought I had one. Until my stepfather turned up and showed me life might be living after all. And that he would catch me if I fell again.

If I can trust him to stay.

Years ago, he blew through town like a hurricane, married my mother, and then left again, saddling us with a new last name and a boy we didn’t know. I haven’t seen him since, and when he returns, I expect him to leave again.

Instead, he tries to save me. And I realize that I don’t know him as well as I thought I did.

This man isn’t the rough, overbearing stepfather I remember. His touch is gentle, his voice a husky murmur. His eyes are dark and hungry. And his son? The boy I used to laugh with? He’s gone quiet and cold. Distant, like he knows he shouldn’t want what he wants. As for me? I’m the broken one they’re both trying to save. If they don’t destroy each other first.

But I’ve never had a family I can count on, and I’m not sure Barrett and Chris can rescue me from my demons. When my real father comes back into the picture, I see a path that doesn’t include a step-family at all.

I see what might be a real life.

And then everything shatters. I let the wrong man in and bring danger straight to our door. And when it all comes crashing down, and I need a hero, I get two. Only it’s not blood that saves me.

It’s them.

One is a hardened wanderer full of forbidden longings.

The other is hiding a vulnerability only I can see.

And they’re both mine.

If I can survive long enough to choose them.



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About Quinn:

Quinn Marlowe is a writer of girls with bad ideas and the men who have to save them. She doesn't believe in simple plots or clean endings... and she loves a good cliffhanger.

She's not sorry for that. 

She's a fan of red wine, cheesecake, perfect hash browns, and really good punk rock. She’s also obsessed with everything piratical—though she refuses to acknowledge any actual connection to pirates. She studied English and Film at UCLA and, when forced to choose a career, chose publishing rather than teaching or being a filmmaker. Quinn lives in San Diego with her dogs, the ducks that moved into the front yard, and far too many cats.

When she's not writing, you can find her riding her horse or playing villain in someone else's story. And she's not sorry about that, either.

Follow Quinn Online!




@quinn.marlowe.smokeshow

@1852media