Monday, January 12, 2026

BOOK BUZZ (DEALS, REVEALS AND NEW/UPCOMING RELEASES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026)

 



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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!


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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 Date: January 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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How to Survive Your Boss (The Ashford Brothers #1) by Leslie North 







Release Date: January 8, 2026


The Hating Game meets The Proposal—if the grumpy billionaire you had a one-night stand with ran a luxury jet empire, ghosted you like a pro, and then became your next PR nightmare at 40,000 feet.

Months ago, I had a scorching one-night stand with Harrison Winslow. CEO. Sin in a suit. Human red flag.

Also? The grumpiest man alive. Think smoldering glare, dripping sarcasm, and the emotional range of a brick wall.

He ghosted me so hard I had to check for a pulse.

Then we collide again in an airport lounge—just as he’s going viral for trash-talking Scarlett Rush, America’s sweetheart and the world’s most beloved pop star.

Now he’s public enemy number one, the fandom is out for revenge, and his private jet company is bleeding money.

And he wants to hire me to fix it.

I’m a crisis PR pro, not a billionaire wrangler. Babysitting a grumpy jet mogul with a god complex and a grudge against joy—who had me breaking all my rules, then vanished—is not in my five-year plan.

Still, the money’s obscene. The jets are private. And the job? Temporary.

I can keep it professional.
I can ignore the tension in every private jet and late-night strategy session.
I will absolutely not fall for the man who ghosted me.

…Right?


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REVIEW: HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR BOSS (THE ASHFORD  BROTHERS #1) BY LESLIE NORTH

How to Survive Your Boss (The Ashford Brothers #1)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Romantically delicious. From spicy attraction to sweet heartache, North is an emotional powerhouse. Gwen and Harrison push the boundaries of romance with pinache. Sassy dialogue, tempting attraction and irresistible characters turn heartbreaker into heartwarmingly, unforgettable fun.




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Private Deal (Kings & Rivals #3) by @nanamalonewriter is #NowLive!


"Malone saved the best for last. From the spark of Deep Pockets to the inferno of High Stakes, Morgan and Lance turn emotions inside out, but Private Deal is the explosion that brings their intriguing dance with danger to a thrilling conclusion. Heartache steps out of the shadows and into the light." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)




They told me he was dead.

I watched them lower an empty coffin into the ground.

Now I'm alone, drowning in a world of enemies I never knew existed. The threats Lance shielded me from have found me, and without his protection, I'm more vulnerable than ever. I have to be strong. I have to survive. Even if my heart feels like it died with him.

But when shadows move in the night and impossible glimpses of a familiar silhouette haunt my dreams, I start to question everything. Am I losing my mind with grief? Or is something far more dangerous at play?

When a stranger with Lance's eyes steps from the darkness, my world tilts off its axis. The man I mourned. The love I lost. The protector I desperately need.

He's here. He's real. And he's very much alive.

The weeks of grief and terror should make me hate him for letting me suffer. Instead, when he pulls me into his arms, when his lips crash against mine, I remember why I fell for him in the first place.

Our enemies think they've won. They think Lance Blackwood is buried and his empire is crumbling. They have no idea what's coming for them.

Private Deal is the explosive conclusion to the Kings and Rivals trilogy—a steamy, high-octane romance where love transcends death, and two hearts fight for a future that seemed impossible.


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REVIEW: PRIVATE DEAL (KINGS & RIVALS #3) BY NANA MALONE

Private Deal (Kings and Rivals #3)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the spark of Deep Pockets to the inferno of High Stakes, Morgan and Lance turn emotions inside out, but Private Deal is the explosion that brings their intriguing dance with danger to a thrilling conclusion. Malone saved the best for last. From surprise revelations to breathtaking danger, heartache steps out of the shadows and into the light. Private Deal is a tale of broken hearts, captivating secrets and haunting romance that from beginning to end, keeps getting better.





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Kings & Rivals


Deep Pockets (Kings & Rivals #1) 





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BLURB

I was never supposed to have a crush on my best friend's little sister. Morgan is too young. Too innocent. And she's in far too much danger.

I’ve built a legitimate empire in New York, far from the life of shadows and violence in which I was raised. I'm heir to a dark throne.

When she needs temporary shelter, I allow her to crash at my place. Being this close to her, without touching her, hurts like hell. But I can play the white knight for a few weeks.

I have to stay away from her, even while I keep her safe.

Even if it means not touching her beautiful body.

Even if it means seeing the hurt in her eyes.

Then my former life comes crashing in. She doesn’t know how deep the stakes go—and I can't afford to let her find out. Protecting her means keeping her close, even if it means risking everything, including my own heart.

Deep Pockets is a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance filled with high-stakes tension, passion, and the thin line between loyalty and love. It’s a journey of tragic pasts, fierce protectiveness, and the realization that sometimes, the heart wants what it has secretly craved all along.



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*****





A marriage of convenience is the only way to get her back...and to keep her safe.

The beautiful Morgan doesn't need to know how dangerous the NYC waters have become. She doesn't need to know that old family debts have come to be settled.

She doesn't need to know the way I've longed for her. We can keep things cordial...at least until night falls.

The more time we spend together, the more I come to crave her. Another one of her laughs. A smile. And god, a kiss. I've become addicted to my own wife.

I lost her once. I won't lose her again.

She hates me for the secrets I've kept. But beneath that hatred burns a passion neither of us can deny. In my arms, she remembers what we once had. In my bed, she forgets why she ever left.

As threats close in from all sides, I'll risk everything to protect what's mine. Because some bonds can never be broken, some hearts can never truly be separated, and some loves are simply... inevitable.

High Stakes is a super steamy marriage-of-convenience romance where past wounds collide with present dangers, forcing two stubborn hearts to face the sometimes what you fight the hardest is exactly what you need the most.




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✨Let's Celebrate ....

 ONLY FOR LOVE by @natashamauthor is #nowavailable exclusively on Amazon and in #KindleUnlimited ! 


"Kirby and Lexi are everything the heart never knew it needed. Hamilton and Rose breathe life into a beautiful mess that goes beyond words to find it's redemption song. From heartbreaking to breathtaking is a long and winding road of unpredictable, irresistible and unforgettable." - (Isha C., Blogger Reader Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



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Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Stephanie Rose


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Why you will love this book…

🏒Cat Daddy 

🏒Emotional Scars

🏒Opposites Attract

🏒Hockey Romance 

🏒Second Chance at Love

🏒Damsel in Distress

🏒Sworn Off Love

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BLURB

When a chance encounter changes everything.

Lexi

Falling for a famous hockey player? I would have laughed at you.

I was trapped in a marriage-caged with cruelty.

I wasn’t ever going to be free.

Until I found a way to escape. 

Before him, I thought love was a nightmare.

Now I dared to dream.

 

Kirby

First time I met her I was drawn to her light.

Then I saw the fear in her eyes.

Fear I’ve seen before.

Our chance encounter turned into two.

If she ever needed me, I’d be there.

I never dared to want her.

But I lost my heart to her anyways.





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REVIEW: ONLY FOR LOVE (ONLY FOR #2) BY NATASHA MADISON 

Only For Love (Only For, #2)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Audio/Ebook Review: Only For Love (Only For #2) by Natasha Madison

Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Stephanie Rose

Madison turns an emotional journey into an empowering celebration. Kirby and Lexi are everything the heart never knew it needed. From heartbreaking to breathtaking is a long and winding road of unpredictable, irresistible and unforgettable. Hamilton and Rose breathe life into a beautiful mess that goes beyond words to find it's redemption song.










#Excerpt

“Here we go,” Kirby mumbles as he steps into the front seat and moves over to sit. He sits down and the man comes over and pushes down the harness over his chest. “Shit, this is getting real.” He looks over at me and I can see his foot moving up and down with nerves. I reach my hand over to put it on his leg, his hand covering mine. “I think I’m going to vomit.”

I don’t want to laugh at him; this big strong man who gave me courage to take the biggest leap of my life is scared of such a small thing. “It’s okay, I’m here.” I turn my hand over in his and he shocks me by raising our hands to his lips as he kisses my fingertips.

“If I die, at least I’ll have kissed a part of you,” he says. I don’t know if he knows he’s said it out loud, as I try to calm my own nerves that are coming on for a whole different reason.  

The sound of the lock clicking into place makes it even more real. The attendant comes over to make sure we’re securely in our seat. “Shit, I should have maybe kissed you for real if I’m going to perish.” He then closes his eyes as the roller coaster starts to move. “Shit, I can’t believe I’m doing this,” he repeats and I see him swallow as he squeezes my hand. “Oh my God!” he yelps as we move up toward the top. The clicking the whole time is louder than it should be. “In case we die”—he looks over at me—“I should tell you that you are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in my whole life, and I thought that the very first time I saw you.”



Meet Natasha Madison:

When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…

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Get a copy of Wicked Games by @maddietaylorauthor today for FREE with your KindleUnlimited subscription!

Some games are deadly. Some loves are inevitable. This one is both.


After losing her family in a tragedy, Emily Peterson has spent years rebuilding her life brick by fragile brick. She works, she studies, she survives. Feelings aren’t just inconvenient, they’re downright dangerous. And no one threatens her carefully reconstructed world more than Detective Alec Yarborough. 

Fiercely protective, irresistibly commanding, and powerful enough to break her stubborn defenses, Alec is more than just her brother’s best friend. He’s the boy Emily loved in secret, and the man she walked away from to save herself. But now Emily is the one in need of saving.

When a coworker’s disappearance unearths long-buried evidence in her family’s case, Emily volunteers to go undercover. Furious at her recklessness and desperate to keep her safe, Alec is the first to step into the line of fire beside her. But working together quickly reignites their blistering chemistry and the kind of dominance that never failed to strip Emily’s defenses bare. As she falls back into Alec’s arms, she finds the piece of herself she never knew she was missing. 

Soon, the real threat isn’t the conspiracy that claimed her family years ago. It’s denying the man who commands her heart, her body, and her very soul. Can she finally surrender to the powerful love that was always inevitable? 



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Read Unearthing Gaia's Heartstone by Brenda Trim today!






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Being a Relic Keeper is never simple, but this time I might be in over my head.

When a mysterious artifact called Gaia's Heartstone goes missing from a secretive coven in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, I'm called in to retrieve it—because that's what I do. But containing dangerous magical relics before they cause catastrophic damage is never easy, and something is definitely off about this new job.

Glowing groundwater, plants aging decades in hours, and random gravity wells are just the appetizers on this smorgasbord of magical chaos. I'm also up against the Sisters of the Northern Pines who aren't telling me everything. And heir leader Sylvia has secrets darker than the ancient forests she protects.

There's just no such thing as a simple assignment in this business.

With my best friends Kaiya and Aeira by my side, we're diving into a centuries-old conspiracy and nothing is as it seems. The Heartstone isn't just a magical trinket—it's alive, it's choosing sides, and it might just select me as its new vessel. Did I mention relic keeping doesn't come with hazard pay?

I've handled treacherous artifacts before, but this one threatens to reshape the very earth beneath our feet. And I'm beginning to think containing it might require a sacrifice I'm not prepared to make.

If I fail, it won't just be Michigan's wilderness that pays the price—the magical balance of the entire world hangs in the balance. No pressure, right?





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About Brenda:

A 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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