Wednesday, April 15, 2026

SERIES SPOTLIGHT: THE CLIFFORD BROTHERS BY LAYLA HAGEN

 



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๐๐‘๐„๐€๐Š๐ˆ๐๐† ๐‡๐ˆ๐’ ๐‘๐”๐‹๐„๐’ (Clifford Brothers #1) by USA Today bestselling author Layla Hagen releases on June 5th! Check out this gorgeous cover! 



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What to expect: 

✔️ Grumpy x Sunshine

✔️ Alpha CEO 

✔️ Opposites Attract

✔️ Control Freak x Free Spirit

✔️ Forced Proximity (event + security detail)

✔️ Protector Hero

✔️ Slow Burn → Obsession

✔️ Emotional Walls / Trauma-Healing

✔️ He Falls First (and HARD)

✔️ She Softens Him

✔️ Found Family





Blurb:

Grant

I built my global security empire from nothing. Control and discipline are the only rules I live by. Some might call me ‘intense’. I prefer ‘meticulously prepared for every disaster imaginable.’

Growing up in a group home with my two brothers taught me the only lesson that mattered: never let anyone close enough to hurt you. As a CEO, I don’t improvise. I plan. I command.

When I’m hired to provide security for an engagement party, I expect an easy job.

Instead, I meet a woman who treats my rules like optional suggestions. I’m used to being obeyed. Ruby clearly doesn’t plan on doing that. Not even a little.

She tempts me like no one else ever has. Whenever we’re together, my thoughts drift in dangerous directions. Wanting her becomes an obsession. I want to give her everything. But surrendering control means breaking my own rules. And I’ve never done that before.

Ruby

I love my restaurant, my life, and finding the bright side of just about everything. Hosting my best friend’s engagement party? Easy. Fun. Right up my alley.

What I’m not prepared for is Grant Clifford—and his many, many rules.

He’s a fine specimen of a man. Unfortunately, he also comes with a massive stick lodged firmly up his gorgeous behind. Under that perfectly tailored suit is a man who desperately needs to loosen up. Preferably with me.

The closer I get, the more clearly I see the scars beneath his rigid exterior. And I want to heal them all. But how do I reach a man who refuses to let anyone in?

Add to ๐‘ฎ๐’๐’๐’…๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’…๐’”: 

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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: SWEET OBLIVION (LOVE & LEGACY) BY BELLA MATTHEWS




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Sweet Oblivion by Bella Matthews is now live!


"Sweet Oblivion is a fine turned heartache that awakens the soul.  From passionate to heartbreaking, Ryker and Delaney are hauntingly, clueless and impossibly, irresistible." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)







From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a marriage of convenience, billionaire, sports romance.

I never wanted to get married.
Until the night my life went up in flames, and Ryker Beneventi walked into the fire to save me.


The Philadelphia Kings’ scorching hot defensive end has a tendency of doing that . . .
Protecting me is instinct.
Marrying me is strategy.
Calling me “his wife” . . . That’s for fun.

One carefully crafted press release later, and I’m standing beside the most photographed man in football, wearing a diamond I didn’t choose, and bearing a last name revered in this town.

It’s supposed to be temporary.
A clean solution to a messy problem.
But nothing about our marriage is as it seems.

Because somewhere between the locked doors and late nights, the lines between love and legacy blur. Until the only thing left more terrifying than the night that forced us together . . .
Is how scared I am to walk away.


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REVIEW: SWEET OBLIVION (LOVE & LEGACY) BY BELLA MATTHEWS



Sweet Oblivion (Love & Legacy, #4)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweet Oblivion is a fine tuned heartache that awakens the soul. Matthews dares to put emotions on high alert. From passionate to heartbreaking, Ryker and Delaney are hauntingly, clueless and impossibly, irresistible. The heat is on and the heart cannot withstand the burn.






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Sweet Surrender by Bella Matthews is now live!


"A rendezvous of emotions that awakens the senses and speaks to the heart. Falling in love is a thrill ride too haunting to do without." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)





From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes an enemies to lovers, surprise pregnancy, sports romance.

Hating Jameson Murphy is easy.
Wanting him is where everything gets complicated.

He’s my best friend’s older brother.
My father’s star player.

A charmingly infuriating football god I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding and failing to ignore.

He should be the last man tempting me into bad decisions. But when a snowstorm grounds our flight, and champagne blurs our judgment, one reckless night shatters every rule I’ve put in place . . . leaving me with two little pink lines and one very big problem.

Now, thanks to an unreliable mother, a surprise baby sister, and a new living arrangement I never saw coming, my carefully crafted life is unraveling faster than the worn satin ribbon on my favorite old pointe shoes.

And Jameson?

He’s everywhere.

In my space.

In my secrets.

Looking at me like he already knows how this ends and how it doesn’t.

Forcing me to face a truth I’m not ready to accept . . .

What if surrender doesn’t mean losing yourself?

What if it’s about trusting someone else?

And maybe . . . just maybe, what if it means finally finding home?


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NEW AND UPCOMING RELEASES FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2026.





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HAPPY BOOK WEEK 


⭐️⭐️FALL FOR THE DRAGONS⭐️⭐️


FACE OFF (Colorado Dragons #1) by D.L. Gallie is #nowavailable.



BREAKAWAY (COLORADO DRAGONS #2) BY D.L. GALLIE


"From emotional to irresistible .... Gallie takes the soul on journey of  unpredictable feelings and shattered dreams with two strong personalities. Storm and Asher step out of the shadows of heartache to deliver enduring." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


Release DateApril 15, 2026


A new team. A clean slate. 

Storm Cromwell comes to Denver determined to step out of his famous NHL brother’s shadow and prove he belongs on the ice. Hockey is the only thing that matters—until he meets Asher King.

Confident, brilliant, and completely off-limits, Asher is the heiress to Denver’s hockey empire, carrying a legacy heavy enough to crush anyone who dares to touch it. With her grandfather in hospice and a ruthless family war brewing, her future—and the empire itself—hangs by a thread.

Storm should stay focused. Asher should keep her distance. But the pull between them is impossible to ignore. He sees her beyond the name and the power. She sees him as more than a reckless distraction. As loyalty, ambition, and desire collide, they’re forced to choose how much they’re willing to risk.

Letting each other in could cost them everything … but walking away might destroy them both.


Love, legacy, and loyalty collide in this emotional hockey romance. Are you ready to fall for Storm and Asher? 1-click to start reading today.





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REVIEW: BREAKAWAY (COLORADO DRAGONS #2) BY D.L. GALLIE

Breakaway (Colorado Dragons)Breakaway by D.L. Gallie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From emotional to irresistible is a long road of shadows. Gallie takes the soul on a journey of unpredictable feelings and shattered dreams with two strong personalities. Determination and disappointment are a haunting reminder that dreams are worth fighting for. Storm and Asher step out of the shadows of heartache to deliver enduring

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FACE OFF (Colorado Dragons #1) by D.M. Davis is #nowavailable.



FACE-OFF (COLORADO DRAGONS #1) BY D.M. DAVIS


"Fragile to the touch, but stronger than it looks. Davis breaks down the stereotypes of romance to find a love story that is unforgettable waiting in the wings." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


Release DateApril 12, 2026


He's the team's captain—strong, empowering, and chivalrous. She's a decorated veteran—smart, beautiful, and fierce.


I breathe, eat, and sleep hockey. It's my duty, my honor, my privilege to give all I have to my team, for my team. Lead by example. Leave the pain on the ice, wearing blood and sweat on my jersey with pride.


No sacrifice is too big… or so I thought.


Emmeline knows true sacrifice. Face of an angel. Heart of a warrior. Marine turned coffee shoppe owner, brewing a mean cup of joe kissed by the heavens, protective of her family by choice and those in need of saving.


I thought I knew sacrifice. I had no idea. Em makes me look like an amateur.

And I can't get enough. I can't get her out of my head, not that I want to.

But she's full up. She has no need nor desire for a pro athlete who lives in the limelight and dines with celebrities and politicians.


I face off with the toughest players in the NHL, yet I can't break the ice around her heart. I'm a warrior of a different kind, and I'm prepared to go to battle for her.


1-click this angsty, heart-pounding hockey romance and fall hard for Nightly and his Emmeline.


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REVIEWFACE-OFF (COLORADO DRAGONS #1) BY D.M. DAVIS

Face-Off (Colorado Dragons)
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nightly and Emmeline are magic. Faceoff exudes heat, heart and angst that is as beautiful as a piece of glass. Fragile to the touch, but stronger than it looks. The emotions are raw, yet the strength is enduring. Davis breaks down the stereotypes of romance to find a love story that is unforgettable waiting in the wings.





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THE FIRST RULE OF FAKING IT (COLORADO DRAGONS #3) BY A. RIVERS


"....temptation at it's most enticing. Flirty. Funny. Fabulous. Rivers aim for humor and ends up owning the heart." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


Release DateApril 17, 2026


What’s worse than being stuck in paradise with your ex and the woman he cheated on you with?

When your hot hockey player best friend–who’s always made your heart beat a little faster–insists on pretending to be your new boyfriend.

Alec means well, but no one–not my ex, not my friends, and certainly not my family–is going to believe he’s suddenly madly in love with me. The only person at risk of believing the act… is me.

But maybe I’ll get through this despite his tempting touches, lingering smiles, and the fact there’s only one bed in our hotel room… as long as I remember the most important rule of Don’t fall for your fake boyfriend.


REVIEWTHE FIRST RULE OF FAKING IT (COLORADO DRAGONS #3) BY A. RIVERS

The First Rule of Faking It (Colorado Dragons)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rivers aim for humor and ends up owning the heart. From laugh out loud to heartaching is a wild ride. The First Rule of Faking It is temptation at it's most enticing. Flirty. Funny. Fabulous.





LAST LINE OF DEFENSE (COLORADO DRAGONS #4) BY DANIELLE WRIGHT


"April and Davi turn sweet romance into delectable temptation.  Unpredictable has never felt so satisfying." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



Release DateApril 19, 2026


April

My whole life changed in a night. Broke up with my douchebag boyfriend, decided to take a new job in another state, bonus on that I would be working with my sister who I missed like crazy. All big life changes.

Biggest life change that I was not anticipating, was Sandavi, 'Davi' Badagova.

To prove to my ex that I could do so much better than him, I walked up to Davi and kissed him in a bar. Which lead to a night I will never forget, and a friendship I was never expecting, and the man who was going to change everything, if I let him. That was my biggest challenge.


Davi

As the starting goalie for the Colorado Dragons, I was absolutely the last line of defense for my team. I love it. Thrived on studying the movements of my opponents, learning to anticipate shots before they were even fired. Never in my life did I think that would translate into my personal life. Watching April strut up to me at the bar, lean into me and kiss me was something I never expected, and a moment I will never forget. She’s moving to my town, working for my team. I want more. She does too, but she’s scared. No worries, I’ll learn what she needs from me, I’ll fight the battles she’s got going on in her head, and I’ll protect the treasure she is. I am a Dragon after all.


REVIEWLAST LINE OF DEFENSE (COLORADO DRAGONS #4) BY DANIELLE WRIGHT

Last Line of Defense (Colorado Dragons)
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

April and Davi turn sweet romance into delectable temptation. Unpredictable has never felt so satisfying. Wright burns up the canvas of romance with an emotional grace that haunts the soul.








SCORING CHANCE (COLORADO DRAGONS #5) BY ERIN PARISIEN


Release DateApril 22, 2026







POWER PLAY (COLORADO DRAGONS #6) BY S.L. STERLING


" ....a battle of spirit that pulls at the heartstrings. Sterling combines heat and heart with explosive results. From forbidden attraction to tempestuous romance, Power Play is an uphill battle that ends up being worth the climb." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


Release DateApril 24, 2026


He’s the team’s enforcer—scarred, gruff, and untouchable. She’s the coach’s daughter—off-limits, infuriating, and impossible to ignore.

On the ice, I’m built for battle, my scars a warning to anyone who dares get too close. Off the ice, I am just as guarded, convinced love is nothing but drama I don’t need. Bianca is the last person I should want—spoiled, privileged, and protected by the one man I can’t cross.

But every clash between us sparks fire. Every argument feels like foreplay. And the more we fight, the harder it becomes to deny the pull between us.

Rules say she’s forbidden. My heart says it’s inevitable.

And when hate blurs into something dangerously close to desire, neither of us can pretend anymore.


REVIEWPOWER PLAY (COLORADO DRAGONS #6) BY S.L. STERLING

Power Play (Colorado Dragons)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sterling combines heat and heart with explosive results. Power Play is a battle of spirit that pulls at the heartstrings. Bianca and Evan are a train wreck waiting to happen, yet your emotions won't let you turn away. From forbidden attraction to tempestuous romance, Power Play is an uphill battle that ends up being worth the climb.






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She's a small town sheriff's daughter. He's the resident bad boy. Can they make it work?


There's only one way to find out!! The Rose and the Crown is #NowLive in audio and digital!


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"A dance with danger has never felt so good. Shadow Cove is a place where secrets run wild, heartache cuts deep and danger lives around every corner, yet Sola makes it the perfect destination for deliciously, addictive romance." - Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic





Release DateJanuary 9, 2026



In the small, quiet town of Shadow Cove, appearances hide dark secrets — and new beginnings can spark deadly games.

Eden Rose, a dedicated physical therapist and the sheriff’s daughter, never expected to cross paths with a reckless motorcycle biker with a criminal past. When Ripley King saves her from being drugged at his nightclub, a dangerous obsession ignites. His tattoos and leather-clad danger draw her in, but his involvement in illegal activities threatens to destroy everything she loves.

As Ripley's need to claim her grows, Eden fears her carefully crafted world, her family's reputation, and her sense of safety will come apart. She aches to believe in their love, but the darker truths of Shadow Cove—her father's world and Ripley's secrets—push her to the edge. Can their passion withstand the chaos, or will the weight of her fears bury them both before they even have a chance?

The Rose and the Crown is the first installment in the Good Girls, Bad Boys series — a pull-no-punches tale of desire, danger, and the fight to trust in a small town where everyone’s hiding something.

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REVIEW: THE ROSE AND THE CROWN (GOOD GIRLS, BAD BOYS #1) BY EVELYN SOLA

The Rose and the Crown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dangerous passion spells breathtaking romance. Rip and Eden turn up the heat with a soulful abundance of emotion. A dance with danger has never felt so good. Shadow Cove is a place where secrets run wild, heartache cuts deep and danger lives around every corner, yet Sola makes it the perfect destination for deliciously, addictive romance.




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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: HOW NOT TO FALL IN LOVE BY KARLA SORENSEN

 



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HOW NOT TO FALL IN LOVE BY KARLA SORENSEN is #NowLive in e-book, audio and paperback!


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 Bad boy quarterback x single mom

 Football romance

 Forced proximity

 He falls first

Found family


"Delightfully, endearing bundle of emotion. How Not To Fall In Love brings sweet and spicy to a feast of the heart that lingers on the soul." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


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Release Date: April 14, 2026


A bad-boy NFL star meets his match in a feisty single mom with this sweet, steamy, and emotional novel about second chances and breaking the rules of romance.

Raising my ten-year-old son, running an animal rescue, and caring for my grandfather leaves zero time for complications, let alone cocky athletes who get under my skin. Too bad the universe didn’t get the memo.

Because a big complication just crashed into my life—literally—in the form of towering NFL quarterback Archer Evans, sentenced to community service at my shelter after a scandal. Despite his mistakes, I try not to judge. He’s got demons of his own, and even though he’s made it perfectly clear he wants me, the last thing he needs is a wary single mom seeing the vulnerable man beneath the muscles and the attitude.

Though I’ll admit, I’m tempted to look.

Not that I’d cave. With his notoriety, Archer would never make it past date two of my eight-date rule. I want simple. Safe. He’s too successful. Too arrogant. Too everything. The definition of complicated.

But as the walls around Archer start to crumble, so do mine. And this complication feels suspiciously like love.

I made the rules. Maybe it’s time I broke them.





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REVIEW: HOW NOT TO FALL IN LOVE BY KARLA SORENSEN


How Not to Fall in Love
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Delightfully, endearing bundle of emotion. Sorensen awakens the heart with sprinkles of humor and more than a bit of temptation. How Not To Fall In Love brings sweet and spicy to a feast of the heart that lingers on the soul.



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TEASER ALERT: THIS DRESS BY EMMA LEE JAYNE

 




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✨ THIS DRESS by @emmaleejaynewrites releasing May 27th!


Why you need to #ONECLICK this book…

๐Ÿ’›Friends to Lovers

๐Ÿ’›Grumpy x Sunshine

๐Ÿ’›Age Gap

๐Ÿ’›He Falls First

๐Ÿ’›Workplace Romance





BLURB

Tavey has three rules for attending her coworker’s wedding:

1. Don’t make it weird

2. Don’t drink too much

3. Definitely don’t hit on Miller Evans

When she breaks all three before dessert, she’s sure she’s ruined her chances and their friendship.

Except Miller Evans—the quiet, steady, devastatingly competent man she’s been crushing on for years—turns out to want her too.

The only problem?

He doesn’t do impulsive.

He does forever.




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Meet Emma Lee Jayne:

I write the kinds of books I want to read. Fast-paced books with lots of world-building, snarky heroines, and swoony heroes. I love story, pop culture, gossip, and baked goods. I’m a modern-day hippy and certified LEGO nerd.

I live in the Austin, Texas hill country, with my geeky husband and two extremely geeky kids. We have dogs, chickens, cats, and more LEGOs than should be allowed by law.

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