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🎄NOW AVAILABLE🎄
From L.B. Dunbar comes another SHE-grump Christmas tale of holiday shenanigans and jingling bells with a sunshine silver fox fireman. NAUGHTY-ISH is LIVE!

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“𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘦𝘴, 𝘯𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘵!” – 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵, 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴

What to expect:

🎄frustrated single mom

🎄sexy, silver, (fireman) next-door neighbor

🎄SHE-grump/sunshine

🎄heating up the holidays

BLURB: 

With the name Holliday, you’d think I’d be all about the Christmas season. Most years, I am, but this one not so much. Between my ex being a real Scrooge-in-the-backside, re-entering the workforce, wrangling my two children, and evading my eight-year-old’s questions about Santa’s existence, I’m struggling to believe in the magic myself.

Enter Nick, my next-door neighbor. My very hot, single, fireman neighbor. He’s full of the seasonal spirit from hanging my outdoor Christmas lights to playing Santa for the local church breakfast.

Funny thing about Nick, he kind of resembles the man in red, in a younger, sexier, silver fox way, complete with snow in his beard but rather tight abs suggesting cookies are not part of his diet when they are a staple of mine.

Anywho, he’s sweet in a rugged sense, and if he were the man making a list and checking it twice, I’d like to be in his naughty column. Because something tells me being a little naughty-ish with Nick from next door might bring me tidings of comfort and restore my joy in this season.

When he discovers I have a seasonal list myself, he’s determined to help me accomplish all the to-dos, only falling in love with my next-door neighbor wasn’t one of them.

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My Review...

Well, ho, ho, ho, indeed! Ms. Dunbar’s steamy, heart-melting new story is sure to put readers in the proper holiday spirit.

This is the story of Holliday and Nick, perfect names for a perfect couple.

Holliday is trying hard to get into the holiday spirit. Her world is changing in a big way, and she’s learning to navigate on her own with two kiddos in tow, so it’s not easy.

Next-door neighbor Nick is the perfect Christmas delight. He is a swoony present wrapped in a handsome package.

This fast-paced story is full of holiday goodness, with a dash of miscommunication, a smidgen of assumptions, and a large helping of spiciness!

I have always admired how Ms. Dunbar takes more mature characters and gives them the heat and heart that is believable and relatable. 

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Make-Believe Match by Melanie Harlow is now live!

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝘆? 𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘆.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆…

Getting hitched is the only way I can inherit Snowberry Lodge, and I’ll do anything to spare my childhood home from the wrecking ball-even wear Devlin Buckley’s ring on my finger.

Not that I’ll enjoy it.

Sure, he’s charming and handsome, and that no-last-names one-night stand we shared ended with a fantastically big bang (I saw stars I hadn’t seen in six months, if you catch my drift).

But I’ll never trust him-he was working for the company trying to bulldoze my life.

Right up until the day he knocked on my door with an offer I couldn’t refuse.

Marry him, and he’ll help me restore my family’s crumbling resort to its former glory-and get revenge on his ex-boss in the process. Once our goals are achieved, we’ll go our separate ways.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄.

𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 “𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲.”

Once we’re sharing a last name-and a bed-our make-believe match starts to feel a little too real.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴… 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗺𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁.

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My Review...

Like a cup of hot cocoa, this new story from Ms. Harlow is sweet and hot. A wonderful welcome back to the Buckley family.

This is the story of Devlin and Lexi.

Lexi is struggling to keep her family legacy alive. She is willing to do just about anything to make sure this happens.

Devlin Buckley, well, this fella is all about the win. He’s a silver-tongued devil with a heart of gold. Childhood tragedy unknowingly shapes him into the man he is. 

The chemistry between Lexi and Devlin is Kindle-melting hot, and the definition of the saying “A thin line between love and hate.”

I absolutely love going back to the world that Ms. Harlow has created with Cherry Tree Harbor and the Buckleys. I cannot wait for the next one!

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Synopsis

She’s a pariah with a killer past. Her bid to escape it is nothing short of terrifying in a heart-pounding novel of suspense by Washington Post and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Minka Kent.


Afton Teachout has been an outcast in her small town for twenty years—ever since she was accused of murdering her mother’s lover in a blackout fit of rage. That is, if one believes the malicious lies.


Living with her grandmother, working a hotel night shift, and relying on pills to get a day’s sleep, Afton is due a little luck. It comes in the form of an unexpected financial windfall. With her newfound wealth, Afton sets a secret plan in motion to help her only friend, Sydney, flee a toxic husband. But the best intentions soon spin out of control.


Afton is getting unsettling calls from a restricted number, and someone has been lingering outside her home. As Sydney’s troubled marriage comes into focus, so does Afton’s past. Her second chance—for herself and for Sydney—isn’t what she dreamed of at all. In fact, it’s becoming a nightmare.

My Review...

Gawd! This story, this thriller, is just epic! I absolutely love Minka Kent, and this newest story is full of lies, deceit, mystery, and moments where you are going to yell, “Holy Crow!”.

This is the story of lifelong friends Afton and Sydney. They have been together through all of life’s ups and horrific downs.

Afton struggles with some substantial mental health issues, but I have to admit, I admired this girl for her strength and determination.

Sydney will do absolutely anything for her family and her friends. She works exceptionally hard to make a happy home for herself, her husband, and her kids.

Readers are going to be blown away by the intrigue and the lengths that some humans will go to. I was turning the pages until the very end, and what an ending it is!

The flow of this story, with flashbacks throughout, is gripping, edgy and will keep you dialed into the world that Ms. Kent created!

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Christmas Cupid by Ilsa Madden-Mills is now live!

From #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a brand new enemies to lovers holiday novella (40,000 words) about finding love in unexpected places.

Dear Sneaky Santa

I’d like to have a word about your sense of humor. Was it really necessary to stick me, a professional hockey player nursing an injury and avoiding the media, in an isolated cabin with a bratty, boot-designing princess who seems to have made it her mission to despise me? I mean, come on, what did I ever do to you?

And let’s talk about our first encounter. Was it your intention for her to barge in on me while I was enjoying a soak in the tub? It wasn’t exactly my finest moment, and I’m sure she didn’t appreciate the view of my massive body floundering around as I tried to grab a towel.

Now, I’m stuck with her, thanks to a mutual acquaintance, in the middle of a snow blizzard, navigating through bear attacks, sketchy neighbors, and whole lot of tension. I had plans, Santa, plans to escape to Cabo and forget about the world, not to be trapped with a woman who thinks I’m unworthy of her time just because she can’t stand hockey players.
Oh, and speaking of our delightful Iris, she’s stingier with her food than Scrooge was with his pennies! I’m not asking for a feast, but a guy’s got to eat! And could you possibly turn her yippy dog into a reindeer or something? It would certainly add to the Christmas spirit and save my eardrums.

I’m trying to rediscover the meaning of Christmas, and you throw me into this chaos? Is this some kind of test, or are you just having a jolly laugh up there in the North Pole?

So here’s my Christmas wish, Santa: sprinkle a bit of your magic and either get me out of here or be a Cupid and ignite a fiery, undeniable passion between us, because right now, this scenario is frostier than a snowman.

Slapshotting Through the Snow, Kyler Blanchette

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My Review...

Welcome to the holiday season, Ms. Madden-Mills style!

This lovely little novella is packed full of festiveness, heart, and a slow burn!

This is the story of Iris and Kyler. 

A not-so-meet cute, and sparks fly brighter than the stars above. 

I loved the witty banter between them. And the setting of this story is something I have always longed for!

I would love to read a more extended version of them in the future. This story is like a Christmas cookie, too good and didn’t last long!

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Easton Cruz was my world.

Our souls collided the day he walked into that bar.

His presence made me whole in a way I hadn’t been before.

He was my forever.

Until one day, he wasn’t.

The beautiful life we were starting to create was destroyed by betrayal.

And after two long years, I was still trying to move on and put my shattered pieces from his deception back together.

Except when the man you hate haunts your dreams, moving on is impossible.

Maybe that’s why my friends tricked me into going for a secluded weekend in the woods. A vacation to heal and finally move on.

But this trip was anything but serene and healing. It was more like a nightmare.

I vowed never to let him in enough to hurt me again. Because I hated him.

The problem is, I loved him more…

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My Review...

What a way to start my holiday reading season!

This is the fast-paced story of Callie and Easton.

Miscommunication, assumptions, and stubborn pride rip these two apart. When fate and friendships bring them back together, sparks fly like crazy.

Callie and Easton’s relationship is given to the reader in glimpses of flashbacks. It doesn’t take away from the flow of the story; it gives the reader a better understanding of what makes Easton and Callie tick.

Set in a beautiful cabin in a snowy forest, this story is going to grab you from the first chapter and not let you go until the very end.

You get heart, heat, and laughs aplenty with this lovely story!

 

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Join the hunt for love in this hot and hilarious rom-com with a black cat heroine, cinnamon roll hero, and all the pumpkin spice fall reading vibes! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry.

Reeve Donovan is Hollywood’s hottest, most charmingly-stubborn director… and the last man I expected to find strolling down Main Street in my sleepy Blue Ridge hometown. Especially since last time I saw him, I was wearing (half) a slutty super-spy costume, and he was facedown in an Indiana Jones outfit, searching for my… buried treasure. 

With his tongue.

Ahem.

It turns out, my steamy Halloween hookup wants to find the location of my Great-Grandpa Earl’s missing gold… along with everyone else. The Fortune family’s wayward fortune is the stuff of legends, but I always figured it was just that: fiction. Until Reeve and I stumble on a clue that jump-starts our quest… and makes us unlikely partners in our hunt for the gold. 

Soon, we’re swept up in a wild race for the treasure, jostling with a reality TV crew, grumpy historians, and my idiot of an ex-husband (don’t ask). I’ve been burned in love before, and have zero intention of falling for this arrogant charmer… Except Reeve has other plans.

He wants me. I want the gold. And my burning loins want… another go-around with Indy’s whip. We’re both used to getting our own way, so what happens when that way leads straight to the bedroom? And can we outwit the other treasure hunters to claim the ultimate prize?

Find out in the hot and hilarious new romance from Lila Monroe!  

HOLLYWOOD BACHELORS:

1 The Hollywood Marriage Bargain

2 The Great British Bachelor Chase 

3 The Treasure Hunt Hookup 

4 The Tropical Romance Test 

5 The Smalltown Seduction Plan 

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My Review...

I just love a Lila Monroe story! You get laughs, heart, and heat in a funny way.

This is the story of Reeve and Ivy.

Ivy is a whip-smart historian and has been burned by her ex. She wants nothing more than to save her museum and live a quiet life.

Reeve is a Hollywood hotshot, but he doesn’t take that label to heart. He has found himself in a lovely small town for a much-needed vacation.

The first time that Reeve and “Lola” meet sparks fly aplenty. They are on fire, and their one night together was epic.

The next time they meet, well, it’s not a spark but a slow-burning flame that kicks off an adventure that will make you fall in love with them both!

This is a fast-paced, fun story with all the hallmarks of a great Lila Monroe novel!

 

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Now Available!

From New York Times bestselling author Meghan March as she returns to the world of the cult-favorite and unforgettable Lachlan Mount.

My daughter was kidnapped.
My sanctuary violated.
My best friend murdered.
My empire is crumbling before my very eyes.
There’s no retirement plan for the boogeyman.
I never cared about that before.
Now that I have a family, everything is different.
I can never put my daughter at risk again.
I don’t want this life for her.
But I can’t undo the things that I’ve done.
I can’t bring back the lives I’ve taken.
Everyone knows Lachlan Mount doesn’t deserve a second chance.
But maybe—just maybe—a man like me can still find redemption.

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About the author:

Meghan March is a world-class storyteller & creative rebel. Known for over 41 bingeable books (including a shelf full of New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestsellers), Meghan is passionate about inspiring a healthier mind, body & soul through positive inspiration. Living her own true love story, she & Jake want every person to feel empowered to make their fantasy a reality.

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My Review...

Welcome back, Ms. March! It was a long wait but so worth it!

Lachlan and Keira return with a bang in this newest story in the saga of Mount. 

Surprises aplenty; the power of faith, love, and family abound in this tale.

I don’t want to give away anything in this moving story, so I am going to keep this short and sweet. If you are a die-hard fan of Meghan March, get your hands on this newest story and get swept away in the beautiful story.

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Releasing: October 12, 2023

Cover Design: Silver Grace, Bitter Sage Designs

Illustrated Cover Design: Staci Hart

If I had to choose a person to hate, Alex Ramírez would’ve been first on the list…

Welcome to Honey Creek, Illinois, where life was as sweet as the town’s name suggested. That was, until Mr. Fine Dining himself, Alex Ramírez, rolled into town with a permanent scowl and decided to park his snooty five-star restaurant across from my cozy dog daycare. He was tall, dark, and about as warm as a frozen entrée.

After one too many unpleasant interactions, I was determined to stay out of his way and to keep him out of mine.

But fate had a quirky sense of humor. When Alex inherited his great-aunt’s cranky canine, he had no choice but to come to me, the local dog whisperer, for help. As for me? I needed a fake boyfriend to ward off my ex-husband, who was determined to win me back.

So, we struck a deal: I’d turn his dog into the town’s best-behaved pet, and in return, he’d be my arm candy for a few family events and social gatherings. Simple, uncomplicated, and absolutely not romantic—at least, that was what we told ourselves.

As we played house, I couldn’t help but notice that underneath Alex’s prickly shell was a dash of charm that wasn’t listed in the ingredients. Our pretend dates started to feel a little too real. And our feigned kisses? They were getting laughably close to crossing the line. Suddenly our interactions felt less like a food fight and more like foreplay.

With every playful touch and lingering glance, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was this fake relationship with Alex secretly penning its own authentic ending? Or was I risking it all for something that was nothing more than make-believe?

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My Review...

This new story from Ms. Cherry is a bit of a change from her angsty perfection. 

I fell in love with the whole town of Honey Creek. Ms. Cherry has created a town and a community that I would absolutely move to. The festivals and traditions of this town were perfect, and I could understand the bit of blowback for the new kid in town.

This story is full of laughs, love, and a testament to the strength of character for both Yara and Alex. 

Yara hides behind her positivity; she doesn’t like to show her vulnerable side and with good reason. 

There is a bit of mystery that had me trying to guess the whosits and whatits. 

I loved the curmudgeonly of Alex and the positivity of Yara. They were a match made in heaven (literally). 

This is a swoony story filled with heart, laughter, and a feeling of comfort. Reading a Brittainy Cherry story is like a soft blanket and a comfy chair on a cold winter day.

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Online lovers … offline rivals.
Ambitious and career-driven, I have zero time for dating until Blind Love—an app designed for those seeking genuine romantic connections without the hassle of awkward first dates—hooks me in. The only catch? Ninety days of anonymous messaging are required before identities are revealed.
I connect with Stranger88 immediately, and before long our flirty banter becomes a welcome escape from my demanding schedule.
Soon I’m desperate to know his true identity, so I go digging—only to discover that Stranger88 … is no stranger at all.
In a cruel twist of fate, it turns out the mystery man consuming my every thought is fellow attorney Brooks Abbott—a sharp-tongued devil in a three-piece suit, my biggest office rival, and the one obstacle standing between me and the promotion of my dreams: a job Brooks has every intention of landing.
Behind the screens, there’s no denying our electric chemistry, but at work, our rivalry grows stronger than ever.
But when passion meets profession, will we redefine the Law of Attraction … or will our hearts face a ruthless cross-examination with no chance of appeal?

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a standalone romance. You do not need to read HATE MAIL or YOURS CRUELLY first.

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My Review...

I just enjoy reading a story about a strong, determined woman. I admired her tenacity and could also see how working so hard to reach her dreams could sometimes be a nightmare.

This is the story of Tenley and Brooks. Both workaholics, both determined to be the best and make partner.

I like how even with the same kind of past, both Tenley and Brooks are quite the opposite, but they find out how much they really fit together. Brooks smooths Tenley’s rough edges, and Tenley is the push that Brooks sometimes needs.

I love the text and banter between the two of them, and their chemistry is wicked hot.

I always enjoy a Winter Renshaw story; they are so hard to put down once you start.