BOOK HIGHLIGHTS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025.

 

NEW RELEASES

 

Follow the Play by @kaylee_ryan_author is now LIVE!

"Slow burn. Big heart. Unforgettable romance. From endearing to tempting...Follow the Play is a valentine of the soul that speaks it's truth while exposing it's heart." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)

Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

Amazon: https://bit.ly/3H28CVy      

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4mlNEQs

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#ForaLimitedTime

ONLY ON GAMEDAY by Kristen Callihan is FREE on Netgalley for a very limited time!! 

Available to download for FREE December 19th - 20th!!
Don't miss out!!

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@kristen_callihan has something new coming on January 6th and today we are revealing the narrators!  ONLY ON GAMEDAY will be narrated by the fabulous Maxine Mitchell and Teddy Hamilton! Make sure to preorder this all-new fake engagement sports romance TODAY!!   PREORDER HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Gameday-Kristen-Callihan-ebook/dp/B0F7CJWTJ9 BLURB An ALL-NEW sports romance from New York Times bestseller Kristen Callihan with high emotional stakes and a slow-burn, steamy heat level. A “fake” fiancée is just the trick to help a bad-boy football player clean up his image. Trouble is, there’s nothing fake about the way August feels about his “pretend” fiancée. August Luck is on the brink of greatness: top NFL draft pick, a great team, multiple corporate sponsorships, but he keeps messing it up with bonehead moves. After his latest shenanigan goes viral, everyone is telling him to get his act together. Penelope Morrow grew up with August. Their mothers were best friends. Unfortunately, Pen always fled the room with a look of disapproval on her pretty face whenever August was around. But Pen has a problem too: she inherited her grandparent’s house and can’t pay the estate tax. On a whim, August decides a temporary public engagement is the solution to both their problems—he’ll pay her taxes, and she’ll help his image. Win-win. But, when it comes to Pen, nothing is certain or safe. Because Pen isn’t so reserved anymore. This time, she’s smiling back at him. And he likes it. A lot. Will they each survive the ruse unscathed? Game on... Perfect for readers who love: Shy girl/sunshine boy Hero in hot pursuit Unrequited love + epic yearning Fake dating (or is it?) Delicious slow-burn romance Childhood nemeses (all grown up)    #kristencallihan #audio #sportsromance #footballromance #preorder @candikanepr

#PreorderAlert

Is Anyone Listening? (Mysteries Uncorked: A Podcast Thriller Series #1) by Barbara Freethy is releasing December 30th.

"Intrigue that starts at the senses and shakes up the heart.  Nobody does chilling like Barbara Freethy." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)

Reserve your copy

https://barbarafreethy.com/products/is-anyone-listening?_pos=1&_psq=is+anyo&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Release Date: December 30, 2025

When no one wants to hear the truth—how far would you go to make them listen?

Cassidy Clarke never planned to chase killers. Her true-crime podcast, Mysteries Uncorked, started as a side project—just three friends, a few glasses of wine, and unsolved cases that fascinated them. But when their audience explodes, the women decide to go on location for their next story: the disappearance of a young woman from a coastal inn in Maine.

For Cassidy, the case hits close to home. The missing woman was last seen at the Stonecross Inn—run by the grandmother she’s never met. Ellen Clarke makes one thing clear when they arrive: she doesn’t want them there. But the microphones are already live, and the listeners are hooked.

As Cassidy and Tessa dig deeper, they uncover whispers of other women who came to Stonecross and never left. The locals refuse to talk. And Ellen knows far more than she’ll say.

Then another woman vanishes. Cassidy’s podcast goes viral, and someone decides it’s time to cut her mic for good.

A chilling, addictive psychological thriller from a #1 NYT Bestselling Author about ambition, small town secrets, and the stories that refuse to stay silent. This female-led psychological thriller follows a woman who investigates an unanswered mystery while challenging a powerful small-town establishment. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Laura Dave, Freida McFadden, and Lisa Jewell.

#Preorder

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REVIEW: IS ANYONE LISTENING? (MYSTERIES UNCORKED: A PODCAST THRILLER SERIES #1) BY BARBARA FREETHY

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Intrigue that starts at the senses and shakes up the heart.  Nobody does chilling like Barbara Freethy.  Is Anyone Listening?, tiptoes through the shadows of the soul to find it's way into the light.  From a maze of secrets to a masquerade of danger, Freethy turns haunting into addictive.

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#NarratorReveal

BREAKING THE RULES HAS NEVER TASTED SO GOOD…

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the first standalone hockey romance in her brand new Hockey Ever After series, JUST BREAKING THE RULES! Narrated in duet by Samantha Brentmoor and Teddy Hamilton, JUST BREAKING THE RULES is releasing January 21st in all formats, and will be free to read in Kindle Unlimited! But what’s better than duet narration? Duet narration performed live with the two narrators in studio together, which is exactly how this audiobook was recorded! This sexy, single dad, opposites attract hockey workplace romance answers the burning question -- what happens when you open a small town bakery with your brother's hockey star best friend? Listen and feel like you’re in the room where it happened with the narrators on January 21st to find out the answer!

✦ Amazon ➜ https://blkly.pub/JustBreakingAMZ

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About JUST BREAKING THE RULES (Coming 1/21/2026):

Everyone knows the golden rule of business: don’t bang your business partner.

Especially if he’s your brother’s hot-as-sin, hockey-star best friend.

But when the sexy single dad athlete saves me from a cake contest catastrophe—and shows me how good he is with his hands—I blurt out the world’s worst business pitch: Want to invest in my bakery?

With no loan or backup plan, this is my last shot at proving I’m more than my past mistakes, and shockingly, he says yes.

We set one rule: don’t mix business with pleasure.

Except Corbin Knight’s impossible to resist.

When he’s not scoring goals, he’s staying up late with me to test tempting recipes.

Braiding my hair before we bake like it’s foreplay.

Giving me his jersey to wear to games.

I try to keep a professional distance from the bossy, possessive and dangerously flirty hockey player, but soon we’re testing the limits of the kitchen counter.

This bakery is my chance to finally get my life right, so I fight the messy feelings.

Until one night, he shows up after closing and admits he can’t stop thinking about me.

Suddenly I’m ready to break every rule—no matter the cost to our dreams.

And breaking the rules has never tasted so good.

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

Connect w/ Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com 

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#NewRelease

VERSIONS OF YOU BY CECELIA MECCA

"....an unpredictable journey into the abyss of emotion. From surprise twists to inevitable drama, Lena, Stone and Nolan are captivating." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)

When a bolt of lightning drags bookstore owner Lena Harper into the pages of a centuries-old chronicle, she’s thrust into a love triangle that spans worlds and lifetimes: a devoted medieval knight, a seductive immortal, and the best friend she left behind. As her heart becomes entangled with all three men, Lena uncovers a truth that binds their fates—and hers—in ways she never imagined. Caught between fantasy and reality, she must choose the world she belongs to and the love worth stepping out of her stories for. Readers who enjoy steamy genre-bending romances will want to sink their teeth into Versions of You by Cecelia Mecca, a fated mates, second-chance, forbidden romance.

Read Now → https://tinyurl.com/9ncz6edc

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ONE NIGHT IN PARIS (ONE NIGHT SERIES) BY N.D. JACKSON

 

When a not-quite-jilted bride turns her would-be honeymoon into a solo adventure, the last thing she expects is to fall for Paris or the broodingly handsome artist who shows her its secrets. As midnight kisses blur into something deeper, she must choose between the life she left behind and the future she never saw coming. One Night in Paris by N.D. Jackson is a heart-mending, spicy travel romance where art, passion, and second chances collide in the world’s most romantic city.

Read Now → https://amzn.to/4q5ajmD

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EVERY OTHER NEW YEAR'S EVE BY MICHELLE DAYTON

When two strangers meet in a bar that exists for only a few magical hours every two years, their lives become entwined across time. Every Other New Year’s Eve by Michelle Dayton is a poignant exploration of love, fate, and the moments that refuse to fade. Readers who enjoy Rebecca Serle and Ashley Poston will fall head over heels for this steamy, friends-to-lovers, magical realism romance.

Buy now at your favorite retailers:

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Tule: https://tulepublishing.com/authors/michelle-dayton/ 

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COVER REVEALS

Author @islastelmark_author has revealed the cover for Satan's Valentine!

Releasing February 3, 2026

Preorder today!  

Amazon: https://bit.ly/4iHu0xK      

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4an0kDG

Cover Designer: @inkandlaurel

#ContemporaryRomance #FakeRelationship #BossEmployee #WorkplaceRomance #OnlyOneBed #SlowBurn @greyspromo          

 

Author @authorTLouise has revealed the covers for Cage!

Releasing January 15, 2026

Preorder today!  

Amazon: https://bit.ly/4qEsrnN  

Audio: Coming Soon   

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/47HNDRa

Photographer: @wanderaguiar_photography
Cover Designer: @lorilovesbookjackson
Cover Illustrator: @lcm_designss

#Hockeyromance #ContemporaryRomance #SportsRomance #ForcedProximity #SingleDadRomance #RoommatestoLovers @greyspromo          

 

Author @authorlexmartin has revealed the covers for Burning Skies!

Releasing January 22, 2026

Preorder today!  

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nDdkZ1  

Amazon Worldwide: https://geni.us/BurningSkiesEbook    

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/47r3EfP  

Cover Designer: @qamberdesigns
Photographer: @wanderaguiar_photography

#CowboyRomance #ForbiddenLove #SmallTownRomance #SecretRomance #TouchHerandDie #EnemiestoLovers @greyspromo          

 

PRE-ORDER BOOSTS

Author @stellaholtbooks has revealed the pre-order for The Sheriff's Rescue!

"Soulful romance that puts it's heart on full display." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)

Releasing January 22, 2026

Preorder today!  

Amazon US: https://bit.ly/4oXNrE9  

Amazon Worldwide: https://bit.ly/43Toz8w  

Apple Books: https://bit.ly/3LvhAwm  

Nook: https://bit.ly/4orCvPm  

Kobo: https://bit.ly/47Ko7KY

Google Play: https://bit.ly/3MdSBxZ  

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4p12cGr

REVIEW: THE SHERIFF'S RESCUE (THE SOUTHERN HART BROTHERS) BY STELLA HOLT

The Sheriff’s Rescue by Stella Holt

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A soulful romance that puts it's heart on full display. From deep emotion to spicy temptation, Shelby and Wesley take captivating to new heights. The Sheriff's Rescue mixing unpredictable with inevitable and delivers breathtaking. Holt crafts a beautifully, flawed journey of self acceptance. A reminder that vulnerability is a strength that is often taken for granted.

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#SmallTownRomance #ForcedProximity #OnlyOneBed #OneNightStand #SecretRomance #OppositesAttract @greyspromo    

 

TEASERS

 

Hollywood Glitz and Glamour by @AriellaTalix is releasing January 7, 2026!

Preorder your copy today!

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Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3LCs657

#MMFRomance #HistoricalRomance #EroticRomance #CelebrityRomance #WhyChoose #ForbiddenLove @greyspromo

 

Snow by @authorbrittaneenicole is releasing January 2, 2026!

Preorder your copy today!

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Goodreads: https://bit.ly/498PCjQ

#SportsRomance #RomanticComedy #AgeGap #HolidayRomance #ForbiddenLove #TragicPast @greyspromo

Wreck the Waves by @alexisgrace_author is releasing January 3, 2026!

Preorder your copy today!

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Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4r19Qm9

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Sharing Spotlight

Single and Ready to Jingle by @authorpiperrayne is #FREE for a limited time!

 

"Laugh, love and lose yourself in the sweetest kind of charm. The perfect mix of chaos and romance to melt even the hardest of hearts." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)

Download today for FREE!

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@authorjeweleann has revealed the special edition for When Life Happened!

Preorder today!

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What makes this special edition so special?

Hardcover
Foil title & accents on front, spine, and back
Printed edge art
Interior chapter art
Custom end pages
Custom enamel pin

For the first time, When Life Happened is getting a special edition cover!

Plus—receive the When Life Happened audiobook FREE instantly with your order.

Physical books will begin shipping in April 2026

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@jainediamond has announced her upcoming release, Thirst For Me, releasing June 15, 2026!

Preorder today!

Ebook: https://mybook.to/Thirst-For-Me

Target Paperback: https://bit.ly/491X26A

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New Releases

In a Heartbeat by @laurapavlovauthor is now LIVE!

"A second chance journey worth sinking your heart into." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)

Download today or read for FREE with #kindleunlimited

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Paperback: https://amzn.to/4iGiano

Hardcover: https://amzn.to/4qeROLR

#AudioAlert

Audible: https://geni.us/IAHAUDIO

Narrated by: @thealexknox & @ms_brentmoor

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Cover Reveals

The Harder They Fall series by @authorjuliawolf has a brand new look!

Binge The Harder They Fall series today!

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Sincerely, Your Inconvenient Wife: https://mybook.to/SYIW

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@aljacksonauthor has revealed the gorgeous covers for On the Brink of Bliss!

Releasing February 10, 2026

Cover Design: Qamber Designs, @qamberdesigns

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Photography, @lanefotograf

Pre-order your copy today!

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Enter to Win the Cover Reveal Giveaway: https://geni.us/OTBOBCvrGvway

Audible: Coming soon!

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💜 Single Mom⁠

💍 Fake Marriage⁠

💜 Grumpy Recluse x Sunshine Wallflower⁠

💍 Morally Gray Hero⁠

💜 Heroine on the Run⁠

💍 Roommates-to-Lovers⁠

💜 Mutual Pining⁠

💍 Ex-Motorcycle Club⁠

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💍 Small Town⁠

💜 Secret Society⁠

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