Thursday, November 2, 2023

BOOK BUZZ (DEALS, REVEALS AND NEW/UPCOMING RELEASES FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023)

 


NEW RELEASE


HAPPY BOOK WEEK


Mistletoe Hearts by Nana Malone is #NowLive!



".....brings a little holiday magic all year round. A deliciously sweet, hard to resist, heartwarming romance." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)



Release Date: November 2, 2023



What’s a girl supposed to do when she’s secretly in love with her best friend?

I’ll you a hint. It’s not accompany him home for the holidays and pretend to be his girlfriend. How did I even end up here?

I’ll tell you how. I got lost in Justin Morrison’s baby blues, that’s how. Ever since Justin rescued me from my no good cheating ex - I’ve had a thing for him. I’ve done my best to keep it under wraps. Hell, I intended to take this truth to the grave. I’ve never had someone protect me the way he does and I’ve never wanted to ruin our friendship.

The problem is, to give his ailing grandma, possibly the best last Christmas, and cover a teensy teensy little white lie he told her, now I’m having to pretend to to be in love with him. Sleeping in the same bed…kissing him!

All for show of course.

But I can do this right? I can hide my real feelings? Even when he takes our public kisses

Grab your copy today!

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REVIEW: MISTLETOE HEARTS BY NANA MALONE


Mistletoe Hearts (Mistletoe Series #2)Mistletoe Hearts by Nana Malone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Malone dials back the thrills and focuses on the heart. Mistletoe Hearts brings a little holiday magic all year round. A deliciously sweet, hard to resist, heartwarming romance.

View all my reviews



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NEW RELEASE


HAPPY BOOK WEEK

AND SO, WE FALL (MILITARY ON MAIN) BY BELLA MICHAELS


"From attention grabber to heartbreaker. And So, We Fall hides it's heart behind sassy dialogue, humorous hijinks and irresistible characters. Every emotion rolled up in one spicy, sweetheart of a story." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)




Release Date: November 2, 2023


Jaxon Hayes is everything I despise.

Arrogant. Self-serving. A nature-hater who’s come to Kitchi Falls for one purpose—to purchase and develop a piece of protected lakefront property. Does he care that it’s currently being used for a children’s community rowing program run by yours truly? Of course not, because Jaxon Hayes clearly doesn’t care about kids, or rainbows, or anything that doesn’t make him money.

Unfortunately, Jaxon Hayes, aka “Jax” to his friends, among whom I gladly do not count myself, also walks with a swagger worthy of an ex-Army Ranger. His presence fills every room he enters, and Jaxon’s good-looks are difficult to ignore. My stupid traitor’s body responds to him even as my mind repels the thought of giving him any extra attention.

Finding myself in a changing room at a beach lido with Mr. Ex-Ranger after we’re both invited to a destination wedding in Sicily changes everything. I can’t forget the memory of his very expert touch, no matter how hard I try.

Thoughts of how he made my body sing in Sicily follow me back to New York’s Finger Lakes where my dreams are haunted by the man who’s humanity I’d glimpsed. A man determined to make me continue hate him despite the fact that—horrors of all horrors—I may be falling in love with him too.


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REVIEW: AND SO, WE FALL (MILITARY ON MAIN) BY BELLA MICHAELS


And So, We Fall (Kitchi Falls Book 3)And So, We Fall by Bella Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From attention grabber to heartbreaker. Jaxon and Natalie turn emotions upside down with their antics. Michaels, brings the laughs, but she also awakens the feels. And So, We Fall hides it's heart behind sassy dialogue, humorous hijinks and irresistible characters. Every emotion rolled up in one spicy, sweetheart of a story.

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COVER REVEAL


Over The Line by Elise Faber releases on November 28th!


Available on All Platforms

I’m snowed in.
With a famous hockey player.

My life has been a disaster. I’ve lost my job, my apartment, and my direction, so when my best friend suggests a week trip up to her house in Tahoe, I jump on the chance for a change in scenery.
Only, I didn’t anticipate Snowmageddon.
I didn’t anticipate being trapped on the side of the road and rescued by a famous hockey player—and certainly not by Lake Jordan, star center for the Sierra Hockey team, model, and entrepreneur.
I didn’t anticipate having to share his house.
Or that there would only be one bedroom.
And I didn’t anticipate…that he might want to keep me.
Forever.
@elisefaber

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TEASER ALERT 




She's wishing for a Daddy to snuggle her under the mistletoe...
Don't wait for release day.
Preorder Reindeer Tracks by Pepper North and Paige Michaels now!!




Welcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!

Love has always tiptoed around her. Could Santa have arranged for her to find the Daddy of her dreams?

Gemma James loves helping women feel beautiful, and as the owner of Design Magic, she's living her dream every day. Helping women embrace fashion that flatters and fits is all the reward she needs, but her business limits her opportunities to meet a special man of her own.

While waiting to buy his sister a gift card, Anton Gates spots the well-loved stuffie by the cash register. But the moment he meets Gemma, he can tell she's the right person to help him find the perfect gift instead. Enchanted by Gemma's style and charm, it isn't long before Anton is envisioning the perfect Little holiday gift for himself, too.

Little Cakes is a sweet and satisfying series, but dare to taste only if you like delicious Daddies, luscious Littles, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.





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About The Authors:

Ever just gone for it? That's what USA Today Bestselling Author Pepper North did in 2017 when she posted a book for sale on Amazon without telling anyone. Thanks to her amazing fans, the support of the writing community, Mr. North, and a killer schedule, she has now written more than 70 books!

Enjoy contemporary, paranormal, dark, and erotic romances that are both sweet and steamy? Pepper will convert you into one of her loyal readers. What's coming in the future? A Daddypalooza!

Stay up on the latest news and get insider updates and previews of Pepper's stories... http://BookHip.com/FJBPQV

Paige Michaels is an author of naughty romance books that are meant to make you squirm. She loves a happily ever after and spends the bulk of every day either reading erotic romance or writing it. Check out her website at www.paigemichaels.com.

Connect With Pepper & Paige:

@4peppernorth



TEASER ALERT 




Her new husband is keeping secrets...
A Season for Bliss by Golden Angel Romances is now available for preorder everywhere!




Will her new husband's secrets be the end of her happiness, or just the beginning?

After a string of disappointing courtships, Miss Priscilla Bliss had all but resigned herself to spinsterhood until Lord Joseph Stuart swept her off her feet in a love match that titillated the ton.

Though their love burns bright, Priscilla cannot ignore her husband's enigmatic behavior. Convinced that Joseph is concealing something from her, she decides to follow him to uncover his secrets. What she discovers is a shocking revelation -- and a most unexpected pleasure -- about her husband's sensual appetites. Yet as Priscilla sets out to save her marriage, and teach her husband a valuable lesson in the process, she must embrace the darkest desires of all: her own.






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About the Author:

Golden Angel is a USA Today best-selling author and self-described bibliophile with a "kinky" bent who loves to write stories for the characters in her head. If she didn't get them out, she's pretty sure she'd go just a little crazy.

She is happily married, old enough to know better but still too young to care, and a big fan of happily-ever-afters, strong heroes and heroines, and sizzling chemistry.

When she's not writing, she can often be found on the couch reading, in front of her sewing machine making a new cosplay, hanging out with her friends, or wandering the Maryland Renaissance Fair.

@goldeniangel




TEASER ALERT 


🫑 LET'S GET COOKING! 🌶
Hang up your kutte and grab an apron! It's time to get cooking with USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Janine Infante Bosco.

Get ready for a culinary ride that includes four generations of Italian American recipes, as well as some dishes inspired by characters from her bestselling series, The Satan's Knights.

With scenes from her books, and fun facts about her family, this entertaining guide to cooking is guaranteed to warm your heart, rev your engine, and satisfy every palate.

Shut the f*ck up, it’s time to eat!

This ebook has been expanded to feature recipes not included in the paperback version. Plus there is a section on all Janine's favorite cocktails! Get your cocktail shaker out, it's time to make some drinks!





Shut The F*ck Up & Eat is now live!
Buy print copies direct from Janine: https://bit.ly/STFUAE
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About Janine

USA Today bestselling author Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Janine writes emotionally charged novels with an emphasis on family bonds, strong willed female characters, and alpha male men who will do anything for the women they love. She loves to interact with fans and fellow avid romance readers like herself.

She is proud of her success as an author and the friendships she's made in the book community but her greatest accomplishment to date would be her two sons Joseph and Paul.


Find Janine Online

@janinebosco



TEASER ALERT 


He's sexy. He's growly. He's possessive.

And she's stuck with him...
Preorder Rock and a Hard Place by Maggie Mayhem today!!



The Possessive Monsters are back with another growly, commanding hero in Rock and a Hard Place.

Official synopsis coming soon!



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About Maggie: 
Maggie Mayhem is a steamy paranormal romance author and full-time dog mom. Her love for the fantastical and supernatural has been a lifelong passion, and she strives to create stories that readers can escape into. She loves immersing herself in the details of her stories and characters. When she's not writing, Maggie can be found pulling her canine cloud out of the snow, savoring a glass of good wine, or exploring the scenic trails of her local parks.


Find Maggie Online:


@maggiemayhemauthor



TEASER ALERT



NEW SERIES 


Off Track by Leslie McAdam releases on November 13th!


#PreorderNow with the rest of the FASTER Series titles!






MM SPORTS ROMANCE



Off Track by Leslie McAdam - November 13th

Close Quarters by Regina Kyle - November 15th

Apex by Victoria Denault - November 17th


https://geni.us/theFASTERseries

Get it on Amazon


OFF TRACK BLURB:


We’re battling to be on top—in more ways than one.


Cristian Rivera and I have spent years locked in a contest to be the highest-ranked racing driver in the world. When he forced me off a track seconds from victory, it was the last straw: I confronted him in his hotel room, intending to teach him a lesson with my fists.


Instead, he kissed me, and now everything is tumbling out of control.


I thought I was straight. Now I’m questioning. And I can’t seem to stay away from him.


Hooking up with Cristian is a terrible idea for so many reasons.


Our rivalry fuels sales, and if what we’re doing gets out, we and our teams could lose millions in sponsorship money. We could even lose our jobs.


I’m the Ice Man, always calm and controlled, in line to the Swedish throne. Dating a fiery Spanish driver is the last thing the aristocracy would want me to do.


Most importantly, I can’t fall in love. Open-wheel racing puts our lives at risk every time those engines roar. I can’t afford to get attached to another driver. I couldn’t bear it if someone I love got hurt—or worse.


Despite all that, when Cristian crashes, the whole world sees me race to his side.


Will our feelings for each other be stronger than the forces dragging us apart?


Off Track is a contemporary MM sports romance about race-car drivers. It features Cristian Rivera, Spanish racing royalty, and Jasper Nord, literal Swedish royalty. These guys secretly rendezvous in Swiss ski resorts, Singaporean gardens, and yachts off Monaco. Off Track is the first book in the Faster series of stand-alones, which also features books from Victoria Denault and Regina Kyle.




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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NOW AVAILABLE: CLINICALLY IN LOVE BY ANDREA MARIE

 




★💙★ NEW RELEASE ★💙★

Clinically In Love

By Andrea Marie

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199768677/

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Read on Kindle Unlimited


Blurb

Determined to keep his mental state in the present. Heath welcomes all the advice the doctors give him.
Bumping into her was the highlight he never thought would streak across his path.

TW: Past tragic event involving abuse.





About Andrea Marie

Andrea Marie is a Canadian Mom who writes short, sweet, and steamy stories about hot hard-working Alpha men be it Humans, Shifters, or other Paranormal.

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/andreamarieauthor/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Andrea-Marie/e/B08FRW3CH9/

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EXCERPT REVEAL: LOVE...IT'S WILD BY JEANNINE COLETTE

 



TEASER ALERT





LOVE…IT’S WILD by Jeannine Colette is releasing November 20th! 


What to expect:

✔️Funny, Sassy Heroine

✔️Grumpy Single Dad

✔️Small Town Romance

✔️Slow Burn

✔️Emotional Twists & Turns

✔️Dynamic Side Characters

Cover Designer: Okay Creations, Sarah Hansen


💞EXCERPT REVEAL💞

LOVE…IT’S WILD by Jeannine Colette is releasing November 20th! We are thrilled to share a peek inside with you! 

Pre-Order here: https://mybook.to/LIW

Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180942284-love-it-s-wild


Excerpt:

"Okay, fine. I kind of like your meanness. It's hot."


That low rumble I've become accustomed to grumbles in his chest. "Tara." He bites out as a warning.


"Man, you have some easy buttons to push." I flip my hair and jut out my hip. "If you want my help this summer, you have to beg."


"I am not begging you. And don't forget, you also need to get out of town for a while."


"I could go anywhere for the summer. There's this amazing invention called laptops that allow you to work from all over the world and be productive."


He backs away. "Still not begging."


"On your knees, Bronson."


He turns his back to me. "You're crazy."


"You need new adjectives.”


“I have plenty of them.” He gives a little wave as he starts up the steps. "See you Monday morning."


I roll my eyes and concede. "Fine. You don't have to beg so hard. I'll do it. Are you opposed to assless chaps?”


His feet stop for a moment, and he lowers his head. A small smirk is evident from his profile, and I pretend not to notice it. 


"This is gonna be a long summer." 


He's not wrong.




BLURB:

Falling in love has never been this wild…

 

I’m a woman who knows my own worth. And more than anything, I deserve love. Wild, passionate, all-consuming love.

 

What I did not deserve was being forced to hang around my small town to watch the jerk who left me at the alter fawn over his new wife. Instead, I ran. 

 

Right into him.

 

Robert Bronson is my friend’s grumpy brother-in-law. He’s also a sexy single dad in need of a nanny.

 

And that’s how I found myself on his ranch in my cowboy boots and pretty summer dress.

 

Robert and I are complete opposites. He doesn’t even believe in happily ever after. I know I should stop pushing all his buttons…and falling into bed with him.

 

But I don’t.

 

So, what’s a girl to do when she falls for the man who is most likely to break her heart?

I have no idea. But until I figure it out, I’m going to enjoy every minute of this hot, wild ride…


Add to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180942284-love-it-s-wild

Preorder: https://mybook.to/LIW

 

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 ABOUT JEANNINE COLETTE

Jeannine Colette combines humor and angst in her sexy, stand-alone romance novels. Her stories feature dynamic heroines, and swoon-worthy heroes, who have to abandon their reality in order to discover themselves . . . and love along the way.

 A graduate of Wagner College and the New York Film Academy, Jeannine went on to become a Segment Producer for television shows on CBS and NBC. She left the television industry to focus on her children and pursue a full-time writing career. She lives in New York with her husband, the three tiny people she adores more than life itself, and a rescue pup named Wrigley.

Jeannine and her family are active supporters of The March of Dimes and Strivright The Auditory-Oral School of New York.


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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: THE THANKSGIVING HOOKUP BY J. STERLING

 

 

  







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𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙, 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖

𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙬𝙖𝙮.


I've hated River Santos since I first started working for the airline. I was warned to stay away from him by more than one flight attendant, my best friend included. River was your typical pilot: cocky, arrogant, and left a trail of broken hearts in his wake.


At least that's what I'd always been told. And so far, he'd done nothing to dissuade my negative opinions of him.


𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝘆 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹. I don't want to like him, but he's making it difficult. And we have more in common than I ever thought possible.


𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙?




REVIEW: THE THANKSGIVING HOOKUP (FUN FOR THE HOLIDAYS) BY J. STERLING

The Thanksgiving Hookup (Fun For the Holidays #11)The Thanksgiving Hookup by J. Sterling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the heart to the humor, Sterling presents the perfect treat. Skye and River turn sweet and salty, to a hot and heavy delight. The Thanksgiving Hookup has all the right ingredients for delicious romance that hits the spot.

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J. Sterling is a Southern California native who grew up working in the famed Hollywood entertainment industry. She has multiple New York Times and USA Today Bestselling romance novels that have been translated into several languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide.

Her son is a professional baseball player and when she’s not writing books, she’s watching him play. J. loves writing realistic romance and hopes you finish her books with a smile on your face and a happy heart.

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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: MR. WRITE (CANDY CANE KEY; MAN OF THE MONTH) BY ELYSE KELLY

 

NEW RELEASE 


SPOTLIGHT TOUR



A sexy, but growly author gets annoyed at his quirky landlord’s attempts to cure him of his writer’s block, but the more time he spends with her, the more her personality seeps into his story. Will his book have a happy ending? Or will his surly attitude run off his gorgeous new muse? Fans of Hope Ford, Kat Baxter, and Mia Brody will love Mister Write by Elyse Kelly, a steamy, small town, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, instalove romance.

Buy Now or Read FREE with KindleUnlimited!

Amazon https://amzn.to/3PEBSTu


He's moody, she’s perky, and he might wind up punched in the face…

When a sexy but growly author finds himself chasing away his cheery, quirky, and maddeningly adorable landlord, he’s annoyed at her attempts to cure him of his writer’s block. But as Nate spends time with the charming beauty, more and more of Teddie’s alluring personality seeps into the pages of his manuscript.

Will his book have a happy ending? Or will his surly attitude run off his gorgeous new muse?

MISTER WRITE is a stand-alone, super sexy, grumpy/sunshine, beach romance with a HEA! So get yourself a fan because you'll definitely need to cool down after reading this spicy, fast-paced, instalove book!

Add to Goodreads Here!

Goodreads https://bit.ly/3Og9e9H



Excerpt 
Copyright 2023 Elyse Kelly


“And the hits keep coming,” I say as I answer the call.
Peter gives me a faux-offended look. “I’m just checking in on my dear little
brother! For all we know, your Tracey—”
“Teddie,” I answer before I can stop myself. I immediately regret opening my
mouth when Peter gives me a mischievous grin.
“Right,” he drawls. “Tawney—”
I suck on my teeth. “Pete. Petey. Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater…”
He snorts and raises an eyebrow. “I thought you were never going to call me that
again.”
“Well, you’re intentionally goading me.”
His grin quirks up at the sides. “I’d call it more of a test. You failed, by the way.”
“What? How could I fail?” I blurt out before relaxing back into my seat. “I mean, I
don’t know what you’re testing, but I’m good at taking tests. I’m quite intelligent.”
Peter shakes his head in amusement. “And yet you fall for my tricks every time. I
can’t lie, though. I rather enjoy it.”
I’m getting annoyed that he’s beating around the bush. “What was the test?”
“Well, I thought I’d check and see how you’re getting on with… Teddie.” I narrow
my eyes at him, and he rolls his before adding, “Yeah, I knew her name. And the fact
that you corrected me means you know it too.”
I lift an eyebrow. “Of course, I know it. We’ve been together for five days,
fourteen hours, and twenty-seven minutes. Give or take.”
“So, you’d say your routine has been shaken up? And how does that make you
feel?”
“Don’t lose sight of your qualifications, Peter. You’re a pencil pusher, not a
therapist.”
He shrugs. “My plan is working. I don’t care what you say. You obviously like her
since you’ve felt bothered enough to remember her name. She might be just what you
need.”

I grunt and lean back in my chair, far enough to crack my back. “What I need is
peace and quiet. What I need is time alone. But what I get is Teddie.”
“What do you mean?” Peter cocks his head to the side like a dog trying to
understand his owner’s gibberish.
“She’s everywhere, all the time! Whenever I leave my room, she’s in the kitchen
baking cookies or cakes or whatever the fuck she’s making for the day.”
Peter gives a low whistle. “Sounds rough.”
I glare at him, trying to think of other things I find annoying about Teddie. “She’s
always… humming or singing.”
“Yikes. Can’t carry a tune?”
I throw my hands up. “No! Always on-key with perfect pitch, which makes it even
worse! She’s like an angelic little songbird.”
Peter gives me a sarcastic look through the screen. “Ah, yes, that must be
fucking horrible.”
“And she’s practically sunshine in a sundress. I’m losing my goddamn mind.” I
run my fingers through my hair as if to showcase the point. “I know this is all some sort
of cover, like she has a nefarious plot to snuff me out before I can leave a bad review or
something.”
Peter shakes his head at me. “Oh, my sweet, naïve little brother… You’re in a
mess—that’s for sure. Let me tell you what’s actually going to happen.” He leans in
closer, so I mimic his movements. “You’re going to fall in love with this woman and stay
in Christmas Key forever.”
“It’s Candy Cane Key,” I reply robotically before realizing what he said and
sputtering. “That’s never going to happen!”

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