Thursday, January 2, 2025

TEASER ALERT: A SIMPLE LIFE BY MELANIE MORELAND

 



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A SIMPLE LIFE by @morelandmelanie releasing January 9th!


"Every emotion kicks in with blinding accuracy. Moreland speaks her mind and shows her heart through the eyes of her irresistibly, unforgettable characters." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer - Hopeless Romantic)


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Why you will love this book…
๐Ÿ’•Small Town
๐Ÿ”ฅWestern
๐Ÿ’•Contemporary
๐Ÿ”ฅGrumpy Sunshine
๐Ÿ’•Blue Collar MCs (Farmer/Diner Owner)
๐Ÿ”ฅSingle Mom
๐Ÿ’•Opposites Attract
๐Ÿ”ฅFrenemies to Lovers
๐Ÿ’•Found Family





๐™๐™ง๐™ค๐™ข ๐™‰๐™”๐™ ๐™—๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™จ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™–๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™๐™ค๐™ง Melanie Moreland ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™จ ๐™– ๐™›๐™š๐™ช๐™™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ-๐™ฉ๐™ค-๐™ก๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™จ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™–๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ข๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š - 


John Elliott is a busy man. He runs his farm and his business, keeping to himself, with no time for anything else in his life.


Quinn Harper is a single mother, looking for a fresh start.

The small town she picked seemed perfect—until her first run-in with John.


They strike sparks of the wrong kind and insist that keeping their distance is for the best.


Yet, despite his growly nature and curt tone, he is sweet to her daughter.

And he finds himself looking for reasons to be in Quinn’s company.

Do things that make them both smile. Make him feel happy.


Sparks sizzle into a low, banked fire.

And then an inferno erupts.

Neither wanted it.

But now, they can’t live without it.


๐˜ˆ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ'๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜Ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ต ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜บ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข ๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ข ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜จ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ญ.



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REVIEW: A SIMPLE LIFE BY MELANIE MORELAND

A Simple Life

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every emotion kicks in with blinding accuracy. A Simple Life is a lesson in life, love and hope that expresses itself with simplicity and a good dose of common sense. From heartbreaking to inspiring, Moreland speaks her mind and shows her heart, through the eyes of her irresistibly, unforgettable characters.











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COMING SOON: THE PROPOSAL PLAY (LOVE AND HOCKEY) BY LAUREN BLAKELY

 





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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her Love and Hockey series, THE PROPOSAL PLAY! This sexy, brother’s best friend, marriage of convenience, best friends to lovers, hockey romance brings all the feels, heat and spice! Releasing January 8th in all formats, and free to read in Kindle Unlimited, check out the excerpt below and pre-order your copy today!


๐Ÿ’’Marriage of Convenience
๐Ÿ‘ฅBrother’s Best Friend
⏰Long Time Best Friends to Lovers
๐Ÿ’Marriage Pact
๐Ÿ†Player Charity Auction
๐Ÿ’œFound Family
๐Ÿ’Hockey Romance
❤️It's Always Been You
๐Ÿ”ŸHe's Been Falling in Love with Her for Ten Years
๐ŸถThey Adopt a Dog

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Cover Illustration and Design: Qamber Designs & Media


About THE PROPOSAL PLAY (Coming 1/8/2025):

A brand new brother’s best friend, marriage of convenience, hockey romance from Lauren Blakely!

My plan when I win a date in Vegas with my brother’s hockey star best friend? Poker and go to sleep early. Instead, I wake up with a ring on my finger and the sexy athlete naked in my bed.

But Asher’s my best friend too so we’ll get this annulled and laugh about this secret for years to come.

Trouble is our wedding pics went viral overnight.

Now everyone thinks we’re a real couple. We race back home, where I’ve just landed the big art commission of my dreams and he’s launching a sports charity so we need to look like we meant to tie the knot.

Easy enough. We’ll claim we’ve been secretly in love, while staying in separate rooms for the rest of the hockey season.

The last thing either one of us wants is to ruin a decade-long friendship by falling into bed again.

Trouble is, I experience a new side of my husband at home. He cooks for me, encourages me…and buys me so many toys.

And, it’s more fun to share your toys with a friend.

We’re just enjoying temporary marital benefits. 

Except, the more times he calls me his wife, the more I start to wonder if Asher was ever pretending?

And if my heart is ready to take the biggest risk of all.











Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Robert Hatchet 


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REVIEW: THE PROPOSAL PLAY (LOVE AND HOCKEY) BY LAUREN BLAKELY The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey Book 3)The Proposal Play by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Audio/Ebook Review: The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey) by Lauren Blakely, Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Robert Hatchet

The Proposal Play brings a sweetness that has slowly disappeared from romance. Blakely never loses sight of the connection between Asher and Maeve. That interaction makes for a charming blend of tempestuous attraction and heartfelt romance that bleeds over into Edwin and Hatchet's narration. Every emotion speaks to the soul and tickles the funny bone along the way. How could anyone not fall in love with these characters?

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EXCERPT REVEAL

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Maeve

“How about we make a bet?”

He raises an eyebrow. “What kind?”

“If it lands on black this time,” I say, leaning in closer, some new desire, some shimmery curiosity driving me on. “I get another kiss.”

A slow, knowing smile spreads across his face. “You’re betting for a kiss, wife?”

When he says it like that…

Impulsively, I add, “It’s been so long since I had a good kiss I wasn’t sure I remembered how to kiss.”

His clever eyes glimmer, then briefly flick behind me, maybe to the man standing on my other side. “Is that so?” Asher asks, focus solely on me.

“Yes.”

“And you want your husband to help you remember how?” he asks, voice gravelly as he loops an arm around me, his hand curling around my waist.

Possessively, once more.

Moving me a little further away from the red-headed man. For a few heavy seconds, he stares at the man with a get the f*&k away from my woman in his eyes.

My pulse shoots to the moon.

When Asher’s gaze returns to me, I answer him. “Yes,” I say, and I sound breathless. I feel breathless. Maybe it’s because tonight, the usual friendship rules don’t apply. Maybe we can break them this once and return to normal tomorrow.

When we leave Vegas, we’ll leave this all behind. 


******


Asher
“You know my track record. No one wants to marry a broke artist who’s bad at romance.”
“You’re not bad at romance,” I say gently. You just pick dickheads who don’t appreciate you. She looks to her brother and Reina with a happy sigh, then turns back to me with a helpless little shrug—like she wants what they have but doesn’t think she’ll ever have it.
Something comes over me—maybe it’s the champagne, or maybe it’s just that weddings make you think about, well, weddings. Whatever it is, I say casually, “Don’t worry. If it comes down to it, I’ll marry you.”
She pauses, then arches a skeptical brow. “You’re suggesting a marriage pact, Callahan?”
Seems I am.
I don’t back down from a challenge—not one thrown at me or one I throw down. Besides, she seems to need certainty right now. “Sure,” I say. “If you ever need a husband, I’m your guy.”
A laugh bursts from her, but then she schools her expression. “Fine,” she says primly, adopting a regal air. “Since you made such a heartfelt proposal, I accept your marriage pact.”
“I’ll hold you to it,” I say.
“You do that.”
Then I dip the f*ck out of her here on the dance floor. Her back bows and her foot pops up, but she holds on tight, laughing brightly. The sound of her laughter knocks something else loose inside my head as I tug her back to standing. Possibly a few brain cells that slept through the last eight years of friendship. Because…Maeve is pretty and charming and f*cking adorable. How did I miss what’s been right in front of me?
Her laugh, like wind chimes, sounds prettier than it has before. Her perfume, like wildflowers on a sultry summer day, hits differently now. Her lush lips are suddenly impossible to look away from. How much champagne did I have tonight? A couple of glasses? But even so, I’m not a lightweight. I’m more than six feet tall, and I’m sturdy as f*ck.
As I try to count my cocktails, I glimpse one of the bride’s uncles dancing near the band. He’s cutting the rug, twirling his wife, but when he pulls her back into his arms—bam.
He bumps right into Maeve’s back. She pitches forward in my arms, slamming against my chest, her chin tipped up, her eyes wide. “Oh!” 
She’s breathless.
And she’s also suddenly a very dangerous four inches closer to me. I’m barely aware of anyone else on the dance floor, under the tent, in the whole damn city. I look down at my best friend’s sister, mesmerized without warning. It’s like I’ve never quite seen her clearly until tonight—from the hair to the lips to the laughter to the dance, to her this close to me. “I’ve got you,” I say softly, holding her hips tighter, keeping her near. 
She glances down, too, but doesn’t pull away. “You…do have me, Asher.”
She sounds surprised. Maybe confused. That makes two of us. I swallow roughly and simply echo, “I do.”
I don’t move. 
She doesn’t either.
Her body fits mine in a whole new way. Our hips flush, her breasts pressed to me—everything temptingly aligned. Her raspberry lips are so close that I can tell it’s not the makeup making her look so pretty tonight. 
She is pretty.
Did it take me crossing these final four inches to notice Maeve like this?
No idea, but I’m noticing Maeve like this now. Oh hell, am I noticing my friend.



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 cute but spicy. Lauren likes dogs, cake, and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

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BOOK BUZZ (DEALS, REVEALS AND NEW/UPCOMING RELEASES FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025)

 




TEASER ALERT





He's not ready to let her in, but he can't resist her...

Breaking Free by Romantic Fiction by Maddie Taylor is available to preorder!




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She is light to his darkness. Can her love help him break free from the shadows of his past?

After his world was shattered on a dusty battlefield in Afghanistan, Special Forces Officer Tristan Rogers couldn't shake the grief of being responsible for his best friend's death. After leaving the service, his work for Rossi Security and his ownership interest in Decadence L.A. fill the long hours and keep his mind from wandering to his painful past. But his self-imposed solitude means this Shibari master refuses to get involved beyond the end of his ropes or the end of a scene.

Piper Emory, a sheltered, small-town girl with big dreams, recently landed in L.A. to pursue an acting career. Instantly intrigued by her grumpy new neighbor, she refuses to let his icy demeanor deter her from befriending him. She’s confident that beneath his bald, bearded, bad-tempered exterior, is a kind and generous man worth getting to know. And the more she learns about Tristan, the more inquisitive she becomes. 

When Piper’s curiosity leads her to his shadowy private world, Tristan is determined to prove that she’s in way over her head. To his surprise, a single scene proves she's more than just a sweet, unassuming farm girl. She's quite a natural, in fact. Unable to resist his desire for more, Tristan suggests a special but temporary arrangement. Soon, Piper’s infectious smile and zest for life begin to heal his wounded heart. Then, an unexpected danger from a quietly lurking menace threatens Piper with a terrible fate. Tristan must break free of his demons and claim her before it’s too late. But even if he and his elite Rossi team can rescue her in time, is he up to the challenge of convincing Piper that his past is behind him and she is his future?






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About Maddie:

USA Today and #1 international bestselling author, Maddie is a lifelong reader who became a romance junkie as a teen with her first romance novel, The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss. From then on, she was hooked, and gobbled up everything she could get her hands on, whether contemporary, historical, paranormal or sci-fi. If there was romance to be found between a strong alpha male, and a sassy, adventurous and ofttimes defiant yet loving woman, Maddie was all over it. As an author, she stays true to those themes writing steamy erotic romance, with a side of kink, and adding elements of intrigue, danger and suspense to her plots.

Maddie started writing as a hobby. Her stories stayed private while she raised a family and worked full time as a registered nurse. It wasn't until 2012 that she decided to take the plunge and submit her first book for publication: Captain My Captain. She went on to publish eleven novels the first year.

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COVER REVEAL




When Stars Dream at Midnight by Tess Thompson releases on January 23rd!

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Unveiled truths. Unrequited love. A world torn apart.


Mireille

When war threatened Europe, my parents sent me from our vineyard in France to safety in America, where I found a new life, with friends who become family. But even in a land untouched by the bombs, the shadows of war loomed over my heart. As secrets from my past emerge and the world around me is torn apart, I must confront the grief of loss, the weight of duty, and the delicate balance between love and loyalty.

Peter

I’ve always stood in the background—quiet, loyal, and resigned to love a woman I could never have. While her heart belonged to my best friend, mine was hers, a silent devotion that I buried beneath duty and the horrors of war. When tragedy sends me home, scarred and broken, I don’t expect to find healing in the life I left behind. But as grief turns into something deeper, I must decide if I have the courage to face a future shaped by love, hope, and loss.

The third installment in the Midnight Stars Saga follows Mireille Perrin, the baby Estelle entrusted to her twin sister Mauve in When Stars Fall at Midnight. Now grown and navigating the heartache of war, Mireille’s journey will unearth family truths, test her resilience, and challenge her heart in ways she never expected.

In this American Historical romance, Tess Thompson delivers a heartwarming, sweeping family saga filled with long- buried family secrets, unspoken desires, and characters torn between love and duty. A clean wartime that explores the power of second chances and healing nature of love is perfect for fans of 1940s historical fiction and WWII love stories. This sweet, inspirational tale will tug at heartstrings while reminding readers of the enduring resilience of the human spirit.

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TEASER ALERT





Be With Me by Campbell Linden releases on January 27th!

Available on All Platforms 





A Sexy, Second Chance, Starting Over, Later In Life, Standalone Romance from Author Campbell Linden.

Tropes:
Second Chance
Starting Over
Later in Life Romance
Damaged Hero/Heroine
Reformed Playboy


This reformed bad boy is going to prove that he's worth a second chance...

Entertainment CEO Jack Talbot hasn’t always made the best decisions when it comes to women. He's been a notorious player and the king of situationships. He wasn't planning on settling down anytime soon, so after an intense dalliance at the Cannes Film Festival with his movie producer, Julia Ackerman, he froze. Even though everything felt so right, he ended things abruptly, went home and returned to his on-again, off-again volatile girlfriend. Things were more comfortable that way. Or so he thought.

But that rightness feeling hits him in the face three years later when he sees Julia again at a chance meeting in New York. But this time he's no longer scared, and immediately knows that she's the one who got away. Determined to win her back, Jack sets out to woo a reticent and distrusting Julia with a laser-sharp focus he usually reserves for business. But complications ensue from his ex who won't leave him alone as well as a colleague who can't seem to take no for an answer. While Jack has never been more serious about ensuring his future happiness with Julia, obstacles seem to crop up everywhere. 

Will Julia allow Jack back into her heart again? Will Jack be able to overcome past mistakes and prove that he is worthy of her love?

Be with Me is about second chances, later in life romance and finally committing to lasting love. 

A stand-alone novel, Be with Me features the family of characters first introduced in Stay with Me, Campbell Linden's first romance novel.


 



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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

NOW AVAILABLE (NEW RELEASES AND DEAL ALERTS)

 




DEAL ALERT




For a limited time only you can start the Kingsmen Football Stars series by Piper Rayne FOR FREE!

You can also download the prequel for FREE!


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Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond is $0.99 for a limited time only!

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NEW RELEASE





HAPPY BOOK WEEK




The Final Exam by Skye Warren is now live!






A shadow looms over Tanglewood University.

It threatens the professors and the students. It threatens the dean.

I’m powerless to stop corruption that goes deep into the city’s underworld.

Professor William Stratford has the secrets we need. And I find inside me a strength that has nothing to do with escaping my family. It has to do with building a new one.

Can we reclaim the college? Can we forge a future together?

We need more than bravery to win, but it will mean nothing without love.

THE FINAL EXAM is the breathtaking final book in the Tanglewood University trilogy.





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