Thursday, February 12, 2026

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

 



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


Sweet Surrender (Love & Legacy #3)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A rendezvous of emotions that awakens the senses and speaks to the heart. Every feeling that the soul dares to hide is put on full display. From endearing to heartbreaking, Matthews captivates. Falling in love is a thrill ride too haunting to do without.


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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: PUCKING TEMPEST (MILWAUKEE SERPENTS HOCKEY #1) BY LIZ LINCOLN

 




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Pucking Tempest (Milwaukee Serpents Hockey) by Liz Lincoln is #NowLive!


Seven months after an anonymous one night stand that neither can forget, Charlie and Leif find each other again when he's traded to the Milwaukee Vortex. Where she works, and where her brother is his teammate. Spicy hijinks ensue.


"Sweet and spicy collide with irresistibly fun results. From a comedy of errors to delicious temptation, Pucking Tempest is a powder keg of feeling. Lincoln turns unpredictable into unforgettable." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)





Release DateFebruary 12, 2026


He was supposed to be an anonymous one-night stand. Not my brother's new teammate.

I’ve spent seven months trying to forget him after the best night of my life. Now I work for Leif’s team and live next door to him.

My brother—his teammate—can’t stand him. And it’s an unspoken rule that teammates’ sisters are off-limits.

I still want Leif. Badly. But we can’t be more than friends.

Yet the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember why I’m resisting him.

He’s not willing to keep his distance. I keep pushing my own boundaries. And the man kisses like a god.

I know what we have is special. Worth fighting for.

Worth the possibility of blowing up the team's chemistry. Worth facing down my overprotective brother.

Worth risking everything for a shot at winning everything.

What happens when the person you can't have becomes the one you can't live without?

When Leif and Charlie surrender to their insatiable desire, secret dates become stolen kisses, and passion blooms into complicated feelings. Some relationships are worth breaking all the rules.




#Buy

https://www.lizlincoln.com/puckingtempest

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240630330-pucking-tempest


REVIEWPUCKING TEMPEST (MILWAUKEE SERPENTS HOCKEY #1) BY LIZ LINCOLN

Pucking Tempest (Milwaukee Serpents Hockey #1)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sweet and spicy collide with irresistibly fun results. From a comedy of errors to delicious temptation, Pucking Tempest is a powder keg of feeling. Lincoln turns unpredictable into unforgettable. Charlie and Leif deliver a party for the senses. A Must Read Showstopper.


#ICYMI


Puck Me Tonight (Milwaukee Serpents Hockey Prequel) by Liz Lincoln is #NowLive!

"Attraction that breaks all the rules and exposes deep emotions along the way." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



Twelve hours. No Names. No promises. Only passion.

Charlie

After a disastrous job interview, I crash a stranger's wedding, desperate for distraction.

Instead, the universe delivers him. The most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen.

Before I know it, we’re in his hotel room. Our clothes come off.

And next… wow. Just wow. It’s never been like this. So often. So intense. Such toe-curling pleasure.

We agree not to share names or identifying details.

The anonymity is thrilling, and tomorrow we’ll go our separate ways.

Even if the twelve hours I spend with him are the hottest of my life.

Leif

Her smile draws me in. Our obvious chemistry hooks me.

The way she settles something inside me makes me stay.

Plus, she doesn't know I'm a professional hockey player.

It's nice to be wanted for me, not my job and my salary.

Somehow, she's got me confessing my deepest secret…

The one I've never spoken aloud before.

And between the sheets—and in front of the mirror, and in the shower—we're electric.

But I get on a plane early tomorrow morning.

So I walk away, even if it’s one of the hardest things I've ever done.

An anonymous night of distraction becomes a craving neither can deny in Puck Me Tonight. This spicy hockey romance prequel kicks off a brand-new series perfect for fans of Ainsley Booth and Chelsea Curto. One-click to get this delicious novella now.

***There is NO happily ever after in this novella—Leif & Charlie’s story continues in Pucking Tempest, where they will get their HEA.


Tropes

♥ Anonymous one-night stand

♥ Insta-lust with insta-connection

♥ Hockey player in a rut

♥ Hockey player's younger sister

♥ Tender kisses

♥ He keeps her underwear


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REVIEWPUCK ME TONIGHT (MILWAUKEE SERPENTS HOCKEY PREQUEL) BY LIZ LINCOLN

Puck Me Tonight (Milwaukee Serpents #0.5)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Attraction that breaks all the rules and exposes deep emotions along the way. Puck Me Tonight is a heartbreaker with heartwarming tendencies.




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MOLLY MCLAIN SPOTLIGHT: DOUBLE DEAL ALERT

 




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Can't Shake You & A River Bend Wedding by Molly McLain are both F-R-E-E from February 12th through the 16th!




CAN’T SHAKE YOU

She’s his best friend’s ex and the one he can’t stop thinking about. Cue the small town drama.


One thing Carissa Brandt knows: spontaneity always gets her in trouble. But she’s gone and jumped head first into an impulsive summer renovation project anyway.

When her contractor turns out to be a cheat, her only lifeline is the proffered hand of Josh Hudson—the sexy Marine who left her aching for more than their single night together three years ago.

Josh has two hard and fast rules: never mix business with pleasure and never look twice at women his friends have dated, much less loved. It makes life in a small town simple. Or rather it would...If he weren’t keeping a secret that could ruin his good name and the reputation of the woman he can’t get out of his head…

The woman who now needs his help.

*Can't Shake You can be read as a standalone!

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A RIVER BEND WEDDING

The pleasure of your company is requested at the marriage of Carissa Joy Brandt & Joshua Daniel Hudson on Saturday, the thirteenth day of February, at St. Joseph’s Parish.

But shh! Keep it on the down-low, because the bride doesn’t know!


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AUDIO ALERT: ONE HOT DADDY (HOT BRITS) BY ANNA DURAND

 





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🎧New Audiobook Alert!🎧

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📚One Hot Daddy by Anna Durand  

🎤Dual Narration performed by John Hartley & Celia Stone



A British single dad living in America. Four kids who need stability. A nanny looking for a new home. 


💜British Single Father x Nanny 


🩷Romantic Comedy 


💜Contemporary Romance 


🩷Small Town



Listen to this contemporary, single dad rom-com now:

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"One Hot Daddy blends sweet and spicy with delicious results. Love is on the menu and it explodes off the page." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)




What can I say about my children? They’re wonderful and exasperating—and they’ve driven away every nanny I hired. With my ex-wife long gone, I’m just trying to keep my head above water, at work and at home.

Then the nanny agency calls with brilliant news. They’ve found someone to care for my kids.

Unfortunately, Jennifer Cordell is beautiful and sexy, and I haven’t had sex in years. Yes, that’s right—years. My children adore her immediately, which means I can’t send her packing.

I have a feeling the Murgatroyd family is about to get even wilder.

One Hot Daddy is the thirteenth book in the Hot Brits series of romantic comedy.



REVIEWONE HOT DADDY (HOT BRITS) BY ANNA DURAND 

One Hot Daddy (Hot Brits Book 13)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Single dad stories are a favorite of mine. My heart swoons at every interaction between father and child. One Hot Daddy blends sweet and spicy with delicious results. Love is on the menu and it explodes off the page.






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BOOK BUZZ (DEALS, REVEALS AND NEW/UPCOMING RELEASES FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026)

 



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HAPPY BOOK WEEK 


The Real Ones by J Rose Black is #NowLive!


"Emotion that pushes back. Ella and Mick turn heartache into redemption. A haunting melody that lingers within the soul." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


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Second chances don’t usually come wrapped in shoulder pads on Valentine’s Day…

Ten months ago, All-American shortstop Briella Reddington fell hard for grumpy, battle-scarred quarterback Maddox “Mick” McBride.

And then he walked away—right when she was finally ready to let him in.

Now Ella’s done being vulnerable, done being blindsided, and definitely done with emotionally unavailable athletes. But losing a bet lands her at a Valentine’s charity flag-football event…face-to-face with the man who broke her heart.

Maddox never stopped wanting Ella—but teammates loyal to her golden-boy ex, a rival gunning for his spot, and a coach who made Ella the price of peace forced his hand. Choosing her once cost him everything. His season tanked, his starting job is on the line, and seeing Ella again is the one hit he isn’t prepared to take.

When a chaotic Valentine’s “cupid” pushes them together, sparks ignite, truths surface, and Maddox realizes he’s been fighting the wrong battles all year.

This time, he’s not walking away.

He’s fighting for the girl who was always worth the risk.






READ THIS IF YOU LIKE…

✅ Grumpy/protective hero
✅ Sunshine-with-boundaries heroine
✅ Second-chance romance
✅ College sports + rival athletes
✅ Forced proximity
✅ Emotional scars & healing arcs
✅ Charity-event chaos
✅ A hero who finally fights for his girl

TW: mild hazing, alcohol abuse, domestic abuse; mentions of combat scars.


REVIEW: THE REAL ONES (CHASING VICTORY) BY J. ROSE BLACK

The Real Ones (Chasing Victory #1.5)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emotion that pushes back. The Real Ones dares to expose the vulnerabilities of love and call out the drama of life that's hiding in plain sight. Black turns pain into hope and darkness into light. Ella and Mick turn heartache into redemption. A haunting melody that lingers within the soul.





 

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#NewReleases


HAPPY BOOK WEEK


Welcome back to the small town of Sugarville Grove!

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





Sweet Fortune by Clara Pines is #NowLive! 


"Sweet Fortune is the culmination of emotional depth and soulful romance. Love paves the way for a chance at redemption." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic) 

https://geni.us/SweetFortune



Christmas Encore by Tess Thompson is #NowLive! 





"Thompson takes emotion to it's limit.  From endearing to poignant, Roan and Reese are the sweetest blend of haunting and hopeful." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)

 - https://geni.us/ChristmasEncore


BINGE THE WHOLE SERIES!

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Sweet Surprises by Clara Pines 



Unexpected Gifts by Tess Thompson 


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)


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)


Sweet Home by Clara Pines 

"Sweet Home puts feelings on full display. Pines throws caution to the wind and leads with her heart." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


Christmas Treasures by Tess Thompson 


"Thompson pushes emotions outside of their comfort zone to find something beautiful." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


Sweet Music by Clara Pines 


"Every heartache is a journey.  Sweet Music makes that journey worth the pain. From unknown to enduring, love packs a punch." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)  


Savoring Christmas by Tess Thompson is #nowavailable!

"Romance that sneaks up on the soul. Savoring Christmas is sweet, slow burn, heartache." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)






SWEET FORTUNE

This small-town kindergarten teacher is about to make a Christmas bargain with a billionaire…


Allie Lawrence has never cared about money. She grew up running around the family dairy farm with her beloved big brothers, treasuring all the joys in life that don’t cost a thing.


But when she becomes a kindergarten teacher at the elementary school in small town Sugarville Grove, a project that could help her students captures her heart and her imagination.


If only she could find the budget to help the children’s dreams come true.


When a struggling student’s father steps in and makes her an unbelievable offer, Allie is too excited to overthink the conditions. What’s a little tutoring and a fake date or two in exchange for the Christmas miracle she has been praying for?


But as Allie spends more time with the handsome single dad, and the little girl she secretly wishes could be her own, she starts to realize she’s in too deep.


Worse than the threat of losing the bargain, the thing she’s about to lose just might be her heart.




REVIEWSWEET FORTUNE (SUGARVILLE GROVE #9) BY CLARA PINES

Sweet Fortune (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove - Book 9

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart tingles are on full display. Pines speaks her truth. Sweet Fortune is the culmination of emotional depth and soulful romance. Love paves the way for a chance at redemption.






CHRISTMAS ENCORE

Some love stories never take their final bow.

He left her without a word. Now he’s back—with scars, regrets, and a love he can’t outrun.

Fifteen years ago, Roan Hayes vanished from Sugarville Grove, leaving behind the girl he loved and a town that never forgave him. Now, a career-ending stuntman injury sends him home, determined to start over quietly with a gritty new gym. But his fresh start collides head-on with the past when he discovers his business shares a wall with hers.


Reese Monroe has been back in Sugarville Grove for years, running her beloved Sugar Plum Dance Studio after a dazzling ballet career that ended too soon. Outwardly, she’s thriving—teaching young dancers, filling her days with music and movement—but privately, the pressure to stay in control still haunts her. The last thing she needs is Roan walking back into her world… still magnetic, still stubborn, and still capable of upending everything.


As their lives—and their businesses—intertwine, old sparks burn hotter than ever. But forgiveness doesn’t come easy, and trust is even harder. Can Roan prove that first love deserves a second chance, or will past heartbreak take its final bow?


REVIEWCHRISTMAS ENCORE (SUGARVILLE GROVE #10) BY TESS THOMPSON

Christmas Encore (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove, Book 10

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thompson takes emotion to it's limit. From endearing to poignant, Roan and Reese are the sweetest blend of haunting and hopeful. Christmas Encore explores the feelings hidden within. An honest yet irresistible heartbreaker.



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Night Light by Jennifer Bernard releases on March 3rd

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Available On All Platforms




On Sea Smoke Island, secrets never stay buried—and the truth is never safe.

Every time Detective Tina Chen comes to Sea Smoke Island, two things happen. One, criminals get busted. Two, she nearly loses her lunch on the boat ride over. This time, maybe things will be different. She’s on vacation, for one thing. Mandated vacation. But what kind of vacation would it be without an investigation to keep her busy? Enter Marigold Olson, who hires her to locate the mystery man who ditched her at the altar. His trail takes Tina to the Lightkeeper Inn and a head-on collision with … her longtime TV crush?

Jack Finnegan is no detective, though he plays one on a long-running crime series. But since no one will believe him that his sister Jessie’s in trouble, finding her is on him. Why has she disappeared from their grandparents’ old cottage on Sea Smoke? Who was the man she was seeing? And why can’t he shake the feeling that something has gone terribly wrong? Teaming up with the hot badass cop Tina is a no-brainer, at least for him. He’s not the one with the crush…not yet.

On Sea Smoke Island, the connections go deep, and soon Tina and Jack are dodging bullets and getting drawn into a notorious unsolved murder. And that’s before they discover they’ve stumbled onto a secret more dangerous than they ever imagined. What is the truth behind Night Light? Can they unbury it before it buries them?

NIGHT LIGHT is an opposites attract, reverse grumpy/sunshine, romantic suspense set on the hauntingly beautiful coast of Maine.




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These babies are brand new, but they're already fighting evil...


Labor Woes & Deadly Foes by Brenda Trim is available now for FREE in KU!







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I never signed up for magical parasites trying to steal my triplets' powers, but here we are.

Pregnant with three magical babies who each have their own divine gifts? Hard enough. Add in my psychotic enemy Lyra creating parasitic connections to drain their powers before they're even born, and this mama is living a supernatural nightmare of epic proportions.

My husband Aidon's shadows can only defend us so much, and with my entire family working overtime on protection spells and battle plans, we're racing against a divine deadline. Because of course Lyra would time her ultimate power grab to coincide with my labor.

Throw in a mysterious woman named Thalia with a connection to Lyra that nobody saw coming, Forgotten Ones attacking our property, and my unborn children developing powers strong enough to create weather events and magical maps—and I'm having the pregnancy from hell. Literally, since my father-in-law Hades is now involved.

As the celestial alignment approaches and my contractions intensify, I'll need every ounce of my Pleiades magic and the support of my supernatural family to ensure my babies aren't just born—but born free from the parasitic bonds that threaten to make them magical batteries for a power-hungry madwoman.

Turns out these triplets have plans of their own, and Lyra has no idea what she's awakened.

Grab this thrilling paranormal women's fiction novel featuring a pregnant heroine with attitude, powerful magical triplets, and the family willing to tear apart dimensions to protect them today!





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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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