Wednesday, May 6, 2026

HAPPY BOOK WEEK: A WHISPER IN DARKNESS (RAVEN & WREN) BY DARCY BURKE

 





#NewRelease




A WHISPER IN DARKNESS (RAVEN & WREN) BY DARCY BURKE is #nowavailable!


"...one surprise after another. Burke dives into the shadows of temptation and intrigue to deliver captivating." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)





Release Date: May 5, 2026


Find out what Tilda and Hadrian's next case will be. 🔎 


Unpredictable is the name of the game.  Wren and Beckett are one surprise after another. Burke dives into the shadows of temptation and intrigue to deliver captivating.  A Whisper in Darkness is a dance of danger too haunting to walk away from.


From USA Today Bestselling Author Darcy Burke comes an immersive Victorian mystery series featuring a strong, determined investigator, Miss Matilda Wren, and her partner in solving crimes, Hadrian Becket, the Earl of Ravenhurst who, after a near death experience, suffers visions that make him question his sanity. From the meanest streets of London’s east end to the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair, join Tilda and Hadrian as they work together to answer unending questions and secure justice.

Tilda and Hadrian are hired to find a missing heiress and must navigate London High Society. Will their investigation once again lead to a murder?


📖→ https://darcyburke.com/books/raven-wren/a-whisper-in-darkness/


Chapter one is available now on my website--DarcyBurke.com 


REVIEW: A WHISPER IN DARKNESS (RAVEN & WREN) BY DARCY BURKE

A Whisper in Darkness (Raven & Wren Book 6)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unpredictable is the name of the game. Wren and Beckett are one surprise after another. Burke dives into the shadows of temptation and intrigue to deliver captivating. A Whisper in Darkness is a dance of danger too haunting to walk away from.






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BOOK BUZZ (DEALS, REVEALS AND NEW/UPCOMING RELEASES FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026)

 



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HAPPY BOOK WEEK

My Whiskey Redemption by Melissa Foster is #nowavailable!





#OneClick


Available on Author's Store and All Platforms 



Buckle up for a wild ride in Hope Valley, Colorado, as these big-hearted badasses and their sassy sisters wrangle in their forever loves. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and always a happily ever after.


"Foster is one of few authors that can grab hold of the soul.  Birdie and Crew are proof of that.  From tragic to hopeful, the heart is on full display.  Hard to put down, but easy to love and impossible to forget." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)






Birdie Whiskey is ready for love, but the man who knocks her off her feet is the last man her family would ever accept. Come along for the emotional ride as the Whiskeys’ belief in second chances is put to the test, and Birdie faces her toughest decision yet—stay loyal to her family or fight for the man she loves.

From New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster comes The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch, a small-town, big-family series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal, insanely sexy bikers who give horses—and people—a second chance. Buckle up for a wild ride in Hope Valley, Colorado, as these big-hearted badasses and their sassy sisters wrangle in their forever loves. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and always a happily ever after.







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REVIEW: MY WHISKEY REDEMPTION (THE WHISKEYS: DARK KNIGHTS OF REDEMPTION RANCH) BY MELISSA FOSTER 


My Whiskey Redemption (The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch, #5)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Foster is one of few authors that can grab hold of the soul. Birdie and Crew are proof of that. My Whiskey Redemption is an endearing temptation that brings emotions to the surface. From tragic to hopeful, the heart is on full display. Hard to put down, but easy to love and impossible to forget.






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HAPPY BOOK WEEK 

Get ready to meet the final Hayes brother! Already Callin’ You Mine by @clairehastings_author is #nowavailable!


"....an ironically, wild and sassy ride. Hastings saved the best for last. A battle of hearts that never loses it's sense of humor." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


#OneClick:

You don’t want to miss this one if you’re a fan of:

💥Rivals to lovers

💥Workplace 

💥Single Mom

💥Smalltown

💥A romance novel lovin’ hero

💥He calls her mama




It was not my proudest moment—starting a rumor that made everyone shun the new girl in town. In my defense, it was high school, and I still had a lot of growing up to do.

That’s not who I am now.

That guy probably wouldn't recognize the romance novel-loving self-defense expert and coach I’ve become.

My interest is in helping and teaching others. And it's time to level up my message. Reach different audiences and try new things. All with the help of the new social media manager at my family’s Fortune 500 company.

Who just so happens to be the same girl I lied about seventeen years ago.

And this time, she’s not alone.

She has a toddler in tow. One who has me wrapped around his little finger from the second we meet.

Presley, however, isn’t as taken with me. She hasn’t forgotten—or forgiven—my actions from years ago. She’s also just as un-thrilled as I am that we’re stuck working on this project.

Until one night changes everything.

Now, I only have one goal—to show her the man I have become. The man she makes me want to be. Getting her to give me a chance.

So I can call them the one thing I want more than anything—mine.






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REVIEW: ALREADY CALLIN' YOU MINE (HAYES FAMILY #6) BY CLAIRE HASTINGS

Already Callin' You Mine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Memory lane is littered with potholes and Jace just hit a major roadblock. Hastings saved the best for last. Already Callin' You Mine is a battle of hearts that never loses it's sense of humor. From laugh out loud to owning the heart is an ironically, wild and sassy ride.





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✨ THIS DRESS by @emmaleejaynewrites releasing May 27th!


Why you need to #ONECLICK this book…

💛Friends to Lovers

💛Grumpy x Sunshine

💛Age Gap

💛He Falls First

💛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.

Connect with Emma Lee Jayne:

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#TeaserWednesday




A Very Grumpy Veterinarian by Shaw Hart releases on May 29th!

https://geni.us/AVeryGrumpyVet

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I think I’m finally ready to fall in love… I just didn’t expect it to be with my grumpy boss.

Pearl
I’ve worked at Wolf Valley Veterinary Clinic for years.
I love my job, I love the animals, and I loved working with Dr. Harris before he retired.
Then his replacement gets here, and I realize that there might be something else I love about my job.
Him.
Dr. Wells Bennett.
He’s quiet, brooding, annoyingly handsome, and the kind of man who looks at you once and sees too much.
He showed up a few months ago to help out his mentor, but then he stayed.
Took over the clinic.
Took over my routine.
Took over my peace of mind.
Now I’m dealing with a boss who barely talks, glowers at anyone who smiles with me, and finds excuses to stay late when I’m the only other one here.
I should be focusing on my work, but all I can think about is what it would feel like if my grumpy vet finally made a move.

Wells
I came to Wolf Valley to help my mentor through his last months at the clinic.
I thought it would be temporary.
Then I met Pearl.
She’s sunshine and fire all wrapped into one gorgeous, curvy woman who cares more about animals than most people care about each other.
The first day I saw her hold a trembling puppy to her chest and whisper softly to comfort him, I was done for.
Completely gone.
So, when my mentor retired, I didn’t hesitate.
I stayed.
But things are complicated.
Pearl works for me, and I’m terrified of risking the one bright thing I have here.
Only now, every day she’s near me is torture.
Every smile she gives someone else is a punch to the gut.
And every time she brushes past me in the hallway, I have to remind myself she’s not mine.
Not yet.




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The Ugly Stick by Cori Lane releases on May 26th!

https://geni.us/TheUglyStick


Read With Kindle Unlimited




When hockey’s grumpiest single dad returns to my hometown, he doesn’t even recognize me as the ugly duckling from his past.

I was the most forgettable girl in high school. You know the one – fat, braces, bad clothes, the works. And so painfully awkward that it never occurred to me to fight back, even when the other kids said I got beat with the ugly stick.

But ten years later, I’m a whole new woman. I’ve lost weight, gained confidence, and all I want is to enjoy the new life I’ve built and leave the past where it belongs.

Of course, that would be a whole lot easier if I didn’t just find out that big-time hockey star Caleb Stone, the leader of that crew of popular kids who made my high school life so miserable, is back home to play for the Stallions this year after losing his temper on the ice one too many times to stay in the big league.

It’s bad enough that he’s got the whole town talking, but now he’s eating at the diner where I work, shopping where I shop, and to top it off, he’s even living in my building!

Then I see him with his daughter. Daisy has Down syndrome and a smile that lights up a room. And as the sweet little girl and her single dad melt my heart, I start to wonder if maybe Caleb Stone isn’t the man I always thought he was.

So much for leaving the past behind me…

If you’re craving a clean, no spice romance with elements like:

a hockey celebrity returning to his home town


an ugly duckling becoming a swan


a single dad with a very special daughter


a cozy small-town setting


forced proximity


a grumpy sunshine duo you can’t help rooting for




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She has reasons to be afraid... but not of him. 
Pushing Styxx is the next protective Alpha hero MC romance by E.C. Land and you can preorder it now!







Reserve your copy here ðŸ‘‡

https://geni.us/PushingStyxx




Family is everything, even if it's one you never saw coming.

Styxx

Six months ago, my life was chrome, asphalt, and club business. Now, it’s colic, three a.m. feedings, and trying to figure out how a man with blood on his hands is supposed to raise a daughter. Getting my own place away from the clubhouse was supposed to give us a fresh start, but now I’m drowning. And my brothers' ol' ladies are protective as hell, but they can’t be here every time the baby cries.

Lucky for me, one of the girls next door won't stop offering to babysit. And when I finally take her up on it, it's her older sister who has my attention. I realize I know who she is. Seen her before. Only never in the light of day. She's dancing at night to pay their bills, and seeing her now, I can tell she's on the run from something. I should keep my distance, but I can't help myself. So when their past catches up to them, I'm not about to let them face it alone. I'm used to fighting for my club, and I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to fight for all three of the girls who have become mine.


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About E.C. Land

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

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She's the best lawyer in the city... and she's taking on the gods. 


The Devil's Advocate kicks off a brand new romantic urban fantasy series by Brenda Trim!




Preorder your copy now!

🔗 https://geni.us/DevilsAdvocate




I thought I was having a breakdown when I started seeing glowing contracts written on people's skin. Turns out, I was just coming into my inheritance—and uncovering a conspiracy two centuries old.

My name is Margot Kane, and at forty-three, I was one of the best attorneys in Chicago. Then my grandmother died and left me the truth: I'm a crossroads demon, born to negotiate deals between desperate mortals and the gods who've been exploiting them for sport.

My first cursed client? A jazz musician who sold his talent to Baron Samedi. Now the death god wants his six-year-old daughter as payment, and I'm supposed to facilitate this nightmare. Then I find my dead mother's research hidden in my grandmother's things, and everything changes.

Crossroads demons weren't meant to be facilitators. Our purpose is enforcement. We once had the power to nullify predatory contracts, to hold gods accountable, and to protect mortals from divine tyranny. Until 1823, when the lwa convinced us we'd never had that authority at all. They've been running unchecked ever since.

My mother died trying to restore those powers. Now I have three weeks to finish the job that got her killed before my client's daughter is condemned.

Baron Samedi is watching my every move with that infuriating smirk, waiting for me to fail. Papa Legba warns me I'm walking the same path that claimed my mother's life. And Erzulie—the goddess who murdered her—is already sharpening her knives.

I didn't go to law school to start a war with the gods. But I'll be damned if I let them keep exploiting mortals with their stipulations and manipulations.

The retainer is steep. The opposing counsel is immortal. And this career change could cost me my soul. But this time? I'm not just defending my client. I'm taking back everything they stole from us.

For fans of Kim Harrison's The Hollows and Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels, CROSSROADS OF THE DAMNED is a snarky, sexy urban fantasy where corporate law meets voodoo politics, and the only thing more dangerous than challenging the gods is falling for one.



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About Brenda:

USA Today bestselling author, Brenda loves everything paranormal. She has co-authored over twenty-five books in the best-selling Dark Warrior Alliance series, as well as the Hollow Rock Shifters series. She also has best-selling solo titles readers are raving about.

Brenda created worlds that feature dangerously handsome heroes and feisty heroines. With the help of popcorn and candy, she takes dragons, fairies, witches, vampires, and so much more and brings them to life. She lives in Texas with her husband and three kids who fuel not only her heart but her life.

If she's not writing, she's reading, traveling, or knee-deep in projects with her husband and five sisters. She encourages readers to Dream Big. If your dreams don't terrify and electrify you then they aren't big enough!  

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