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Fall for the Immortal Bad Boy #newpreorder #coverreveal

5/13/2025

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There is something exciting about a bad boy. Maybe it's their devil-may-care attitude or their knowledge of what women like... but I've always fallen for the bad boys. These guys get under my skin. 

Author A.D. Brazeau has a wonderful cover reveal for BLOOD AND JEWELS, which features an immortal bad boy! This hunky demon playboy is sure to win hearts with his determination to protect the woman who gets under his skin. He won't let anything happen to her!

BLOOD AND JEWELS is now available for preorder and releases on June 17th and has nods to her other wonderful paranormal romance- The Casket Girls! Don't Miss Your Chance to Grab this Heartwarming Story!

Blurb:
“No one does paranormal romance like A.D. Brazeau. Vampires, New Orleans, and true love…her books have it all!”

Khaos, the demon playboy, has lived a life of indulgence and carefree chaos, never taking anything—or anyone—seriously. But when his parents boot him out of their lavish home, he stumbles upon a captivating and enigmatic woman who changes everything.

Antoinette has always thrived in the shadows, content to quietly oversee Noir, her gothic nightclub in the heart of New Orleans. But her quiet world is upended when she finds herself dealing with a reckless demon manning her club's door and a dangerous witch on the hunt for her invaluable jewels. Antoinette preferred her life when no one knew her name.

Now, the reluctant duo must join forces to outwit the witch and secure the treasures before they lose their lives. As Antoinette is forced to confront her dark past, she faces an agonizing choice: follow a path that leads to death and mortality or surrender to the magnetic pull of Khaos' world.
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Blood and Jewels is a thrilling paranormal romance mystery set against the sultry backdrop of modern-day New Orleans. It’s the first book in The Casket Girls Family Series. For more stories about the Casket Girls, dive into Blood and Ravens, Book One of The Casket Girls Series.
 


BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3JHSQKD
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/blood-and-jewels
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-and-jewels-a-d-brazeau/1147262765
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/blood-and-jewels/id6744462229

Don't Forget About A. D. Brazeau's other Fabulous Paranormal Series...

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​About the Author:
A.D. Brazeau is an award-winning author who writes what she loves. From dark and fantastical fairytale retellings to quirky romance, and everything in between, she loves nothing more than to immerse herself in new worlds. A.D. Brazeau is a book-obsessed wife, mother, and dog lover, who grew up surrounded by stories. Not much has changed. A.D. is from Colorado Springs, Co.

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Are You Planning on a Happy Ending? #newrelease #newromance #weddingplanner

5/5/2025

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Are you a planner? Do you make lists and set goals? The heroine in Sydney Scott's latest release-PLANNING ON HAPPILY EVER AFTER is a wedding planner so she's great at making a plan!

PLANNING ON HAPPILY EVER AFTER is the second book in the small town series- Sunset Cove. Sydney Scott has created a wonderful world where families grow old and everyone knows your business. 

In PLANNING ON HAPPILY EVER AFTER, our heroine has always known what she wanted out of life. She's got an idea of her match, but the man she meets is not what she had in mind. We all do this... we think we know what we want, but life (and fate) has a way of messing with those plans. The person who we end up with can be a pleasant surprise. 

If you like a small town, opposites attract romance with sass, you will love PLANNING ON HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Even if you haven't read the first book, PLANNING ON HAPPILY EVER AFTER can be read as a standalone... but would want to!!

Blurb:
Return to Sunset Cove…where small town romance and family responsibilities collide. Can a wedding planner create her own perfect romance?

Holly Baker has spent most of her life obsessed with love and finding her very own happily ever after. The perpetually optimistic wedding planner always thought she would end up with someone exactly like her: cheery and always looking for the silver lining in the storm clouds. Little did Holly know that she would literally run into one of those storm clouds in the form of Ben, her newest client’s son.

Ben Williams has always shied away from socializing, preferring to stay in the comfort of his home and design video games. When his mother asks him to help her plan her wedding, he can’t say no to the one person who has always been there for him. Fortunately, the beautiful, sunny wedding planner he can’t stop thinking about not only makes socializing easy, but also makes it something he looks forward to.

As Holly and Ben get acquainted, the two are drawn to each other more and more. Can a perpetually optimistic lover of love convince a grumpy game designer to give their relationship a shot, or will Ben decide that it’s game over before they even begin?
 
If you love The Sweetheart Fix by Miranda Liasson or The Bluff by Emma St. Claire, you’ll fall for Holly and Ben in Planning on Happily Ever After as they find love despite their differences. Author Sydney Scott weaves a romance sure to get the small-town gossips whispering. Snuggle in to read today!
 
EXCERPT
Holly sighed dreamily and took another bite of her brownie, enjoying the rich, dark chocolate flavor that burst on her tongue as she chewed. She was so enraptured with the idea of meeting the man of her dreams and the soft, gooey texture of the brownie that she didn’t see the person barreling toward her until she ran smack into him.

“Oof,” she grunted before stumbling backward.

Holly swayed on her feet but didn’t fall. Two strong hands gripped her arms tightly, steadying her. Her eyes slowly focused on the hands that held her, the veins and tendons popping up from underneath the skin somehow adding to the protected feeling that was currently washing over her. The hands felt powerful, yet she got the distinct impression they could be gentle as well. As Holly reveled in the feel of someone holding her like she was something precious, she moved her gaze up and along the line of the arms the magnificent hands were connected to. Her eyes passed over biceps that strained the fabric of the coat they were trapped in and athletic looking shoulders that had clearly seen a bench press a time or twelve. Finally, her eyes settled on what had to be the most handsome face Holly had ever seen.
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There was so much beauty for her to gaze upon, but it was his eyes that had Holly mesmerized. Gray as the sky during a thunderstorm with tiny flecks of silver like mini bolts of lightning sprinkled throughout. There was so much turmoil in those eyes, but Holly felt nothing but safety and comfort. If his eyes were the storm, his body was the port, strong and steady, though the longer she stared into the torrid gray depths, the more her own internal emotions started to churn.
 

Buy Links:
Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZS652BR
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/planning-on-happily-ever-after
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/planning-on-happily-ever-after-sydney-scott/1147106647
Apple- https://books.apple.com/us/book/planning-on-happily-ever-after/id6743016444

Don't Miss Any of the Romance with Sunset Cove: Book One- Available Now!

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​About the Author:
Sydney Scott is an American romance writer whose books contain very little drama and come with a happily ever after guarantee. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she now lives in Colorado where she spends a lot less time complaining about the heat and more time outdoors exploring nature. She has previously worked as both a high school and college educator where she taught English and Communication. When she’s not writing stories about other people’s love lives, she can be found hiking, reading, baking, drinking hot chocolate, or playing video games with her husband and two young daughters.
 
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New Romance by Tina Donahue... Don't Miss Out!

5/3/2025

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​SWIMMING My Way Back to YOU
 
A REELSHORT Original Story
 
Contemporary Romance Featuring:
 
Second Chance Romance
 
Surprise Pregnancy
 
Betrayal
 
Heartbreak
 
and Love Worth Fighting For
 
 
AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/chzOJ
 
 
Blurb:
 
It’s time to choose herself for once... too bad fate has other plans.
 
Hazel hoped she’d found her forever with Marcus. Even though their love is a secret, she always held out hope that one day, they'd share something real. But when his ex, Zoe, returns to town, all bets are off. Hazel has no choice but to end things with him, once and for all. As she begins to pick up the pieces of her life, she makes a startling discovery—she's pregnant. What's worse? Marcus reappears with a shocking proposal: marry him in secret.
 
Torn between the man she longs to love and the future she wants for her unborn child and herself, Hazel is swept into a world she neither wanted nor imagined, one where jealousy, betrayal, and scandal reign supreme. Every stolen glance, every confrontation, every heartbreak brings her closer to her truth—and further from the life she once imagined.

 
EXCERPT
The day after our first kiss we became friends with benefits, an epic way for things to turn out… or so I thought. When sleeping with him wasn’t enough any longer, I stupidly hoped for more and am still waiting for it.

“So, Marcus…” Oscar’s voice sounds from the living room. “Now that Zoe’s coming back— Hold on. Forgot to ask. Is there anyone else in your life? A babe you love?”

Fool that I am, I hope for the best and hold my breath as I wait for Marcus’s answer.

Marcus takes so long to speak, my lungs burn, wanting air, and my spirits start to sink.

Come on, say something… anything… even if it hurts me.


I don’t want that, but I’m tired of him playing with my emotions.

Someone clears their throat.

Marcus?

“Don’t you have a lovelife of your own, Oscar? Why are you so interested in mine with Zoe or anyone else?”

“I’m not.”

Cory jumps in. “I’d like to know. How about you, Dan?”

“Sure.”

Rafe laughs. “Count me in as one of the curious.”

“You’re worse than tween girls.” Marcus belches. “For your information, I’m not in love with anyone. Okay?”

I sink to the floor and swallow repeatedly, my face burning, heart pounding.

There it is, the truth finally.


By keeping me a secret all these years and being casual about things that mattered to me, Marcus was saying without words how he felt. I’m the one at fault for refusing to accept reality.

I’ve little choice now except to face what I knew all along.

Marcus will never love me.

I’ll never be Zoe.

Curled in a fetal position on the floor, I tell myself I should at least sleep in Marcus’s bed.

I haven’t the strength to walk or crawl that far, nor do I want to smell his scent on the sheets. If I do, I might rationalize what I just heard, telling myself he’ll come to his senses and will love me someday.

Sure.


He and Zoe will likely have a houseful of kids before that point. I’ll have to wait for her funeral, when she’s in her nineties, before Marcus gives me his undivided attention.

But never his love.

He’s stingy with that like his parents are when it comes to their tenderness for him.

I’m simply experiencing the fallout from his upbringing, even though Zoe doesn’t.
With her, I bet he’s attentive, loving, and doesn’t forget anything she says or does, her likes and dislikes the script he lives by.

Lucky her.

Stupid me.

To hell with them both.

I’m done.
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​About Tina:
 
Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
 
On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
 
MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/tinadonahue
Bluesky: @tinadonauthor.bsky.social
Website/Blog: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Newsletter: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/tinadonahue
Amazon author page: https://amzn.to/1ChWFkO
Sweet ‘n Sexy Divas: https://sweetnsexydivas.blogspot.com/
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/AuthorTinaDonahue 

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Falling for a Firefighter #newrelease #newromance

4/28/2025

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There is something exciting about a hero firefighter. They are heroes, true heroes, going into burning buildings and extricating people from damaged vehicles. They put their lives on the line. Author Libby Kay's latest series kicks off with a sweet tale of a firefighter and the woman who claims his heart. 

WHEN SPARKS FLY is the first book in a new series centered around a small town fire station and the men and women who occupy it. WHEN SPARKS FLY is filled with all the charm of Buckeye Falls (another best selling series by Libby Kay) and the sweet romance that you've been loving!

Available now in ebook and print, WHEN SPARKS FLY will quickly become your new favorite read! So don't miss your chance to fall for the hunky firefighter and the woman who steals his heart.

Blurb:
Romance is in the air with this amazing new series by best-selling author Libby Kay. Pinegrove has it all, sexy firemen, town busybodies, and tons of charm! When these sparks fly a happily ever after is in the cards.
 
Two broken hearts, one charming small town, and a few sparks may be the recipe for love…

Whitney Kerr is at a crossroads—literally. After jumping behind the wheel to flee Savannah, and a bad breakup, this Southern Belle is in search of a fresh start. Stopping in a charming smalltown seems like the perfect place to catch her breath and find herself. It’s too bad a certain fireman with a crooked grin and kind eyes could have her plans of self-discovery going up in a puff of smoke.

Trevor Mays is at a crossroads—figuratively. Still grieving the loss of his father, he was unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, who quickly rebounded with his work rival. Just as he thinks things can’t get worse, he loses the captain’s promotion—to the man who stole his ex. He’s about to give up on ever smiling again when a curly-haired beauty with curves for days stumbles into his hometown.

With some help from the residents of Pinegrove, this pair will discover that much like the perfect fireworks show, love only needs a spark.
 
Fans of Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias series and Sarah Adams’s When in Rome series will fall in love with Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance. Ms. Kay’s engaging, cozy stories fill your heart and head with possibilities and will quickly become your new favorite!
 
EXCERPT
“Thanks for dinner and the walk and the talk.” Whitney seemed flustered, and she couldn’t keep her mouth shut. “I know it was a rough day, but hopefully it ended on a high note.”

Trevor closed the distance in two strides. Reaching up, he tucked a curl behind her ear. His finger grazed her ear lobe as he pulled back, and she shivered. Every cell in his body was on alert at Whitney’s proximity. “Tonight was perfect. I can hardly remember why my day sucked.”

The admission came easily, and he was incredibly grateful at his mother’s matchmaking skills. “I’m glad.” Whitney breathed, goosebumps erupting down her neck.

“Good night, darlin’. I’ll see you soon.”

“See you,” she agreed.

Trevor strode to his car and got behind the wheel with a lightness in his step. When the day had started, he’d been certain it would end in disaster. Yet now, with Whitney in town, things just felt better … more hopeful. He hadn’t realized until he parked his car that he’d been singing along to the radio the whole drive home. Yeah, Trevor was going to be all right.


BUY LINKS:
Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2RDP5T7
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/when-sparks-fly-23
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-sparks-fly-libby-kay/1147110733
Apple- https://books.apple.com/us/book/when-sparks-fly/id6743040817

Don't Miss any of the Best-Selling BUCKEYE FALLS series!​

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About the Author:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
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Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!
 
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads and Bookbub: @LibbyKayAuthor
 

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Happy Release Day to Hothead... A Small Town Opposites Attract Romance!

4/14/2025

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When a new book arrives, it's an exciting time for the author and for readers! Today we celebrate the next book in the Love Burns Series. HOTHEAD is a steamy small town romance, featuring a hunky fireman and sassy filmmaker. These opposites literally light up the pages with their spicy interactions. 

Isobel Reed's romances are amazing with fast-paced dialogue and characters the jump off the page. Readers will want the characters in their own hometown. The hot firefighters in the Love Burns Series are sure to become your favorite heroes!

Now available in ebook and print, don't miss your chance to grab a copy of HOTHEAD for your keeper shelf! You will want to read it again and again.

Blurb:
When a sexy fireman and a sassy filmmaker’s worlds collide, can they stand still long enough to let love ignite, or will their instinct to run keep them from the one thing worth fighting for?

Luke Cappelli is the ultimate bachelor. He’s never stuck around longer than one night, and no woman has ever tempted him to. Until Bella. With a face that rivaled an angel’s and a mouth that could make a sinner blush, it was like she was created especially for him. Which is why committing to a few weeks of fun felt easy. But when it came time for her to leave, Luke realized letting her go wasn’t just hard—it was impossible.

Bella had one job. Deliver a letter: that’s it. Easy. She’d be in and out of Woodvalley Pines faster than you could say “howdy”. Well, that was the plan anyway. Until she came face to face with broody firefighter, Luke Cappelli. With a sarcastic remark for every occasion and enough red flags to fill a parade, the man had heartbreaker written all over him. It didn’t matter, though, because their time together had an expiry date, which was for the best. Wasn’t it?

Fans of Not the Marrying Kind by Kathryn Nolan or Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick will be enthralled by Isobel Reed’s sassy romances with witty dialogue and swoon-worthy happily-ever-afters. Grab a tall glass of water, find a cozy spot, and dive into HOTHEAD—a romance too sizzling to put down!
 

Excerpt
“My name’s Bella.” A faint smile began to curve her lips. “I worked with your brother. Well, half brother, I guess. Marco. Marco Cappelli.”

He didn’t know what was making his stomach churn more, those glittering eyes, that smile, or hearing that name again. After all this time.

Then something clicked. “You said was … was a friend—what does that mean?”

He immediately regretted asking as he witnessed her spark slowly dull and anguish seep into every pore.

Chatter in the background came to a stop. The whole main floor was eerily quiet. So quiet he heard the footsteps of his friends as they began to scatter, pretending to busy themselves. He didn’t miss that they were all still very much within earshot.

Nosy bastards.

Another step closer and something that smelled a lot like wild berries hit the back of his throat.

“Marco died. Two months ago,” she announced.

His stomach was no longer churning. It was spasming from the punch to the gut he’d just received. Marco was fucking dead? How the hell could he be dead?

You have an audience. Get your shit together.

It was getting harder and harder to think straight. He needed to get out of there before he asked the questions he didn’t even know that he wanted answers to. This time his facial expressions weren’t neutral, they were blanked as he took another step toward the heavenly being before him, ignoring the berries and closing what little distance was left between them.

“Why are you here?”

Her chin lifted while his dipped. Holy hell. How was it possible that a woman who had the face of an angel could inspire so much fucking sin? Especially now. Corrupting her is the last thing he should be thinking about.

Talk about not the fucking time. Maybe concentrate on the pounding in your ears first, man?

“Your brother sent me.”

“My dead brother sent you?” He felt one eyebrow quirk up. “No. Wait. Don’t tell me … you’re here to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. Relay a message to me from beyond the grave? All for the bargain price of ninety-nine ninety-five.”

His sarcastic reply didn’t exactly elicit the reaction he was expecting. Bella’s mouth stretched so wide in response that he got his first glimpse of straight white teeth.

Her teeth had to be perfect too, didn’t they?

“Marco was right about you.”

That jolted him back to reality.

“Look, lady—”

“Bella,” she corrected.

“Look, Bella, I don’t know exactly what Marco told you, but—”

“I have a letter,” she cut him off again. Was it him, or did she look like she was enjoying this a bit too much? “He left you a letter.”

Luke lost her eyes for a moment as she reached around and pulled out an envelope from her back pocket.

“I don’t care if you’ve got a damn book, lady—”

“Bella,” she corrected again.
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Seriously? Is this chick for real?


BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSM4V7CK
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/hothead-6
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hothead-isobel-reed/1146810218
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/hothead/id6740407313

Don't Miss Any of the Hunky Firemen!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR-
Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
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Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns Series, which will roll out over the next year.
 
 
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https://www.bookbub.com/authors/isobel-reed
 

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Small Town Romance Cover Reveal #comingsoon #newromance

4/7/2025

 
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Small town wedding planner hasn't found her own happily ever after... but in PLANNING ON HAPPILY EVER AFTER, she finally gets her chance. 

I love small town romances. They are so fun. I grew up in a small town and moved to one when my kids were little. There is something about being in a place where you can walk around outside safely and know your neighbors. Sure, those neighbors can be nosey but I'm so glad to know that people are watching over us.

Author Sydney Scott has a new romance coming May 6th! It's the second book in her Sunset Cove series and features a few of the secondary characters from her first book- Passion and Pastries. But you don't have to have read the first book to enjoy PLANNING ON HER HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Don't miss your chance to preorder this book today!

Blurb:
Return to Sunset Cove…where small town romance and family responsibilities collide. Can a wedding planner create her own perfect romance?

Holly Baker has spent most of her life obsessed with love and finding her very own happily ever after. The perpetually optimistic wedding planner always thought she would end up with someone exactly like her: cheery and always looking for the silver lining in the storm clouds. Little did Holly know that she would literally run into one of those storm clouds in the form of Ben, her newest client’s son.

Ben Williams has always shied away from socializing, preferring to stay in the comfort of his home and design video games. When his mother asks him to help her plan her wedding, he can’t say no to the one person who has always been there for him. Fortunately, the beautiful, sunny wedding planner he can’t stop thinking about not only makes socializing easy, but also makes it something he looks forward to.
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As Holly and Ben get acquainted, the two are drawn to each other more and more. Can a perpetually optimistic lover of love convince a grumpy game designer to give their relationship a shot, or will Ben decide that it’s game over before they even begin?
 
If you love The Sweetheart Fix by Miranda Liasson or The Bluff by Emma St. Claire, you’ll fall for Holly and Ben in Planning on Happily Ever After as they find love despite their differences. Author Sydney Scott weaves a romance sure to get the small-town gossips whispering. Snuggle in to read today!


Buy Links:
Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZS652BR
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/planning-on-happily-ever-after
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/planning-on-happily-ever-after-sydney-scott/1147106647
Apple- https://books.apple.com/us/book/planning-on-happily-ever-after/id6743016444

Also check out the first Sunset Cove book!

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​About the Author:
Sydney Scott is an American romance writer whose books contain very little drama and come with a happily ever after guarantee. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she now lives in Colorado where she spends a lot less time complaining about the heat and more time outdoors exploring nature. She has previously worked as both a high school and college educator where she taught English and Communication. When she’s not writing stories about other people’s love lives, she can be found hiking, reading, baking, drinking hot chocolate, or playing video games with her husband and two young daughters.
 
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Contemporary Romance with a heart! #newrelease

4/1/2025

 
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​LOVE ME AFTER MY DEATH
 
A REELSHORT Original Story
 
Contemporary Romance Featuring:
 
High Drama
 
Star-Crossed Lovers
 
Revenge
 
Tortured Hero
 
Enemies to Lovers
 
And a Devastating Secret That Threatens These Lovers
 
 
 
AMAZON: https://shorturl.at/8sNUy
 
 
Blurb:
 
There  was  a time when Caroline would’ve done anything for her former sweetheart, Eric Martin.
 
That’s why she agreed to marry him.
 
Six  years  ago,  Caroline faced a dire ultimatum from Eric’s mother. Marry Eric, and Stacy—Eric’s conniving girlfriend—gets the life-saving operation she needs. Out of love, Caroline agreed, hoping that in time, she and Eric would be able to rekindle the spark they once shared.
But that hope was in vain. Since that fateful day, Eric has harbored nothing but brutal resentment for Caroline; the last six years of marriage have been a nightmare.
 
As  their  marriage  descends deeper into emotional warfare, Caroline receives a shocking, tragic diagnosis of her own.
 
While  Caroline  quietly  prepares for the end, an all-too-familiar face returns—with a devastating secret to reveal.
 
With time running out, the question remains: Will Eric finally see Stacy for who she is, or will everything fall apart before Caroline’s last breath? 
 
 
Excerpt
 
He strokes the picture of him and Stacy as one would a beloved child or wife.

“Get it into your head, Caroline, this photo is important to me.”
While I’m not.

Anger flares at his unspoken words, heat stinging my cheeks.

He places the photo on the table.

I’ve a notion to swat it off to get a reaction from him, to let him know I exist, but I won’t. Another argument that leads to more icy indifference on his part isn’t how I want these moments to go. 

Refusing to meet my gaze, he steps away from me. “Mess with my things again and I’ll make sure you regret it.”

Good god, after what we once shared we’ve come to this?

“I’ll regret it how? You’ll tear up my photos of Mom? You’ll throw out the jewelry she left me?”

He strides toward the front door.

I cry out, “Do you hate me so much?” My voice catches and trembles. “Do you?”
He stops, shoulders tightened, fists clenched.

Here it comes.

I brace myself for his verbal assault and talk fast. “The picture falling was an accident. I got dizzy and gripped the table. The picture—”

“Stop it.” Back at my side, he grips my shoulders, his features tight from indignation. “I’ve had it with your damn lies.”

“What are you talking about? I’m not lying. It was an accident.”

He digs his fingers into my shoulders.
I wince. “Stop it. You’re hurting me.”

His face changes, surprise replacing his anger. He loosens his grip but doesn’t let go.

“You expect me to believe your lies?” His voice couldn’t be colder or harder. “Especially after what you’ve always done to me?”

He’s not making sense. “What I’ve always done to you? I haven’t done— Eric, please, listen to me. I went to the hospital today and the doctor said…”

The words are on the tip of my tongue, yet I can’t force them out. They’re too vile.
“What?” His frown deepens. “Go on.”

Unable to, I shake my head.

“That’s what I thought.” He releases me, disgust in his gaze. “Spare me the theatrics. I’m not playing your games any longer. Never again.”

“But—”

His ringtone sounds, interrupting me. He pushes past, his arm knocking mine. The doctor’s report falls from my grip and floats to the floor, coming to a rest near his shoe.
He doesn’t notice, his full attention on the phone display.

I edge closer then freeze at Stacy’s picture.

She’s back?
She’s calling him?

My stomach drops, my skin crawling. Everything Stacy did to me floods back. Her ruthless betrayal when we’d been BFFs. Her poisoning Eric against me when he and I had once been in love. I still don’t know how she managed that with him. One day he and I were planning our future and in the next he was at Stacy’s side, wanting her and looking at me as if I was poison.

She can’t be back. I refuse to go through her shit again.

“Stacy?” With the phone to his ear, Eric turns away from me. “What’s wrong?”

Whatever it is, I’m certain it’s a lie he’ll believe. She was always good at convincing everyone, except me, of whatever she said.

“Don’t worry, please.” Eric’s voice couldn’t be softer, more protective. “I’ll be right there. I’ll make certain everything’s all right.”

He ends the call and hurries toward the front door.

I catch up and clasp his wrist.

“Eric, don’t go. Please.”

I hate to beg — at one time in my life I would have been ashamed to do so — but that’s not now. I need him here. With Mom gone, he and his mother Alice are the only family I have left. I don’t want to call her. Mom’s death was devastating enough for Alice. As for relying on a friend… Stacy made certain friendships were toxic.

“Stay here.” I caress his wrist. “We need to talk. I… I have something important to tell you.”
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​About Tina:
 
Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
 
On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
 
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Sweet Fireman Romance by Libby Kay #coverreveal #newromance

3/25/2025

 
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Are you ready for another great series by Libby Kay? She's the best selling author of the Buckeye Falls small town romance series. WHEN SPARKS FLY is now up for preorder and will release on April 29th in ebook and print! 

WHEN SPARKS FLY has everything you love in a Libby Kay romance... compelling characters, a wonderful storyline, and a fun small town!  Don't Miss your chance to grab this fabulous story!

Blurb:
Romance is in the air with this amazing new series by best-selling author Libby Kay. Pinegrove has it all, sexy firemen, town busybodies, and tons of charm! When these sparks fly a happily ever after is in the cards.
 
Synopsis:
Two broken hearts, one charming small town, and a few sparks may be the recipe for love…

Whitney Kerr is at a crossroads—literally. After jumping behind the wheel to flee Savannah, and a bad breakup, this Southern Belle is in search of a fresh start. Stopping in a charming smalltown seems like the perfect place to catch her breath and find herself. It’s too bad a certain fireman with a crooked grin and kind eyes could have her plans of self-discovery going up in a puff of smoke.

Trevor Mays is at a crossroads—figuratively. Still grieving the loss of his father, he was unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, who quickly rebounded with his work rival. Just as he thinks things can’t get worse, he loses the captain’s promotion—to the man who stole his ex. He’s about to give up on ever smiling again when a curly-haired beauty with curves for days stumbles into his hometown.

With some help from the residents of Pinegrove, this pair will discover that much like the perfect fireworks show, love only needs a spark.
 
Fans of Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias series and Sarah Adams’s When in Rome series will fall in love with Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance. Ms. Kay’s engaging, cozy stories fill your heart and head with possibilities and will quickly become your new favorite!


BUY LINKS:
Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2RDP5T7
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Apple- https://books.apple.com/us/book/when-sparks-fly/id6743040817

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About the Author:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
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Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!
 
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
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Happy Book Birthday to Jennifer Raines and A Just Man- Choosing Family #4

3/17/2025

 
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It's always exciting when a new book is born! Today's no exception! Author Jennifer Raines has a new release in her highly read Choosing Family series. 

A JUST MAN features a couple who had a horrific encounter years ago, but find themselves working together to save a school from sabotage. You will love the wonderful story and emotional depth of A JUST MAN! Grab a copy today!

Blurb:
When past and present collide, a passionate attraction detonates in this enemies to lovers romance from award winning author, Jennifer Raines. Grab a copy today!

No matter where you run, the past will find you…
Kelly needs to enhance her resume. Why else would she accept a placement in Tullamore facing her phobia about country towns? Years ago, a rookie cop humiliated her during an illegal strip search. Problem is, that former cop is now the deputy principal of her new high school and her boss. Sharing a house, a commute, and now an investigation to unravel a series of disasters that look like sabotage, Kelly takes the previously unthinkable step from enemies to allies to lovers.

Taking a job as deputy principal to uncover suspected corruption at the school, Mick plans to use the appointment as a stepping stone to principal of his own school. Then Kelly, his biggest mistake in his short time on the force, walks through his door. Given the chance to make amends brings peace for both, until Kelly is caught in the crosshairs of his investigation. Protecting her is his only goal.
 
Jennifer’s books have elements of Emily Henry, where characters are the result of layer upon layer of experiences and emotions, where self-doubt becomes our wound. Jennifer draws on a long history of romance writers where passion flares and love conquers loneliness, distrust and fear.

EXCERPT:
Mick scrubbed his hands across his face. Still locked out of the school IT system, despite Dom Ellis’s promises. An oversight or a pattern? Patterns fascinated Mick; one reason he’d found himself enrolled in a teaching degree majoring in maths after his exit from the police force and a year spent wandering Australia trying to get his head straight.


When the landline rang, he automatically reached for it. “Tullamore High School.”


“Who are you?” Low-pitched and husky, her voice was better suited to a smoky bar, bluegrass and heads tilted toward each other to catch every word.


“Mick Jamieson. Can I help you?”


“Maybe.”


Before she could hang up, Mick interrupted. “I’m replacing Ayesha Patel.”


“Not possible.” Her tart response suggested he lacked the skills.


“I’ll rephrase that. I’m acting deputy principal, while Ms. Patel is on leave.”


“I know she’s on leave.” With a hint of concern added, her low-pitched voice gained a gravelly vibrato. “Is she okay?”


“As far as I know. At this stage, she’s asked for indefinite leave.”


“That makes no sense.” She had the sexiest voice Mick had heard since Grace Cumming’s debut album.


“Can I help you?”


“I’m Kelly Steele, the librarian.”


“I know. I mean, I know Kelly Steele is the librarian.” He’d be living with that glorious voice, a hint of sex and soul over morning cereal. Did she eat cereal?


Get a grip, Jamieson.


“We’re housemates.”


“You’re room 2?” She paused. “I took your Tim Tams.”


“I’m sure we can negotiate a repayment plan.”


“I replaced them. The removalist needed a sugar hit for the ride home.” Her crisp confession got past his guard faster than a police records check.


“Better than the alternative stimulants. I’ve cooked an Indian curry for dinner. You’re welcome to share.”


“That’s”—she seemed to be searching for a word—"kind.”


“But you don’t eat Indian?” He didn’t need to eat; he could survive on her voice.


“Indian’s a favourite, if you don’t count Italian, Thai, Turkish or French or anything that’s barbequed.”


“It’s a while since I’ve been in share housing. You’ll have to explain the protocols.”


“What makes you think I know the protocols?”


“Then we make our own.” Mick wasn’t looking to share confidences, but sharing a house with a straight-talking woman with an incredible voice couldn’t be all bad. Although her questions confirmed she was curious. She’d spent time with Ayesha, knew the woman was being white-anted, and had suddenly disappeared.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
 
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
 
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. While rarely entering them these days, Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
 
In 2023 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book with Taylor’s Law.
 
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
 
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
 
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
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Steamy Fireman #coverreveal #preorder

3/11/2025

 
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Isobel Reed has another steamy book in her Love Burns series, now up for preorder! HOTHEAD is all about the over protective fireman who won't let a little thing like the word "No" get in his way of keeping the love of his life safe!

HOTHEAD is filled with witty dialogue and hot action. This book releases on April 15th, a perfect gift to yourself for chasing away those spring blues! Don't Miss Your Chance to fall for this caveman extraordinaire!

Blurb:
​When a sexy fireman and a sassy filmmaker’s worlds collide, can they stand still long enough to let love ignite, or will their instinct to run keep them from the one thing worth fighting for?

Luke Cappelli is the ultimate bachelor. He’s never stuck around longer than one night, and no woman has ever tempted him to. Until Bella. With a face that rivaled an angel’s and a mouth that could make a sinner blush, it was like she was created especially for him. Which is why committing to a few weeks of fun felt easy. But when it came time for her to leave, Luke realized letting her go wasn’t just hard—it was impossible.

Bella had one job. Deliver a letter: that’s it. Easy. She’d be in and out of Woodvalley Pines faster than you could say “howdy”. Well, that was the plan anyway. Until she came face to face with broody firefighter, Luke Cappelli. With a sarcastic remark for every occasion and enough red flags to fill a parade, the man had heartbreaker written all over him. It didn’t matter, though, because their time together had an expiry date, which was for the best. Wasn’t it?
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Fans of Not the Marrying Kind by Kathryn Nolan or Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick will be enthralled by Isobel Reed’s sassy romances with witty dialogue and swoon-worthy happily-ever-afters. Grab a tall glass of water, find a cozy spot, and dive into HOTHEAD—a romance too sizzling to put down!
 


BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSM4V7CK
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/hothead-6
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hothead-isobel-reed/1146810218
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/hothead/id6740407313
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR-
Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
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Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns Series, which will roll out over the next year.
 
 
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#3 is the Charm for Tina Donahue!

3/8/2025

 
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SHAMELESS DESIRE
BOOK THREE – OUTLAWED REALM
Erotic Urban Fantasy SciFi Romance
 

 
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Shameless-Desire-Outlawed-Realm-Book-ebook/dp/B0DVQ83X9T
 
Blurb:
 
Passion without limit. Carnal hunger that knows no bounds.

Within Earth’s five dimensions, nothing is as it seems…and desire is never far away.

In E4’s jungle, Kuma’s the Alpha werewolf bent on revenge against the hated guards. Swept with them from that dimension to E1, he prowls Seattle at night, stopping the thugs from abducting women for use as sex slaves in E4’s Pleasure Palace.

On her way home from her nursing job, Gwen senses danger in the night’s shadows. A stranger attacks. Clinging to consciousness, she watches the impossible, a wolf fighting him off…protecting her. She wakes in her own bed, convinced it must have been a dream until she sees Kuma in human form. Virile, intense. A man like no other. 

Within his powerful embrace, Gwen experiences rapture she didn’t believe existed. His unrestrained lust and burning need end her loneliness, though not the menace they face. The guards are a constant threat in their hunt for women and their determination to see Kuma dead. Together, he and Gwen must fight—for his life, her freedom, their future.
 
 

EXCERPT
She stopped within light spilling from the building, the harsh illumination revealing her exotic features, lush lips, coppery skin.

Her fragrance wafted close.

He drew it in. The woodsy scent intoxicated him and complemented her pale-blue eyes, the color sheer, ethereal.

Drizzle collected on her long, dark lashes.

She shoved her hands into her pockets, advanced a few steps, then stopped, and looked at him.

Rain pattered the concrete, matching his thumping pulse. Music poured from inside a car, its steady throb intensifying the moment. Wind whipped past. Tires swished over asphalt.

Ignoring the incessant noise, she studied him with female interest and curiosity.

He considered her approaching him, drawing close enough to touch.

His legs weakened.

She didn’t budge. Color rose to her cheeks, darkening them.

Why? Because she feared him…or wanted him?

Heat radiated from his chest to his belly. Unused to clothing, he ached to tear away his jeans, t-shirt, and suede jacket. At the very least, he longed to be near her.

Intuition warned him to remain where he was. For the moment. When she left, he’d follow. He had no choice, sensing what awaited her on the shadowed streets. Within the last minutes, the smell from a guard—the most hated predator in his realm—had grown more obvious, leading him to this area. If the night air had calmed, he might have located the man’s hiding place with little effort. As it was, the wind kept changing direction, snatching the odor away.

To put her at ease and keep her from leaving the safety this place afforded, he smiled.

Her lips parted. Moisture slipped over the bottom one to her chin.

Yearning battered him. He wanted to lick the bead off, kiss her throat, gather her into his arms, and do so much more.

She stared. Uncertainty emanated from her.

He wasn’t certain whether she’d return his smile or flee.

Stay here until the threat’s gone. The guard will hide in a new location. He’ll stalk another woman.
She crossed the parking lot, away from him, her strides long and purposeful.

On instinct, he advanced a step, then stopped from tailing her. He couldn’t now, not after they’d exchanged such a prolonged glance. For him to follow too close behind would make her run, perhaps scream, bringing unwanted notice. His only option was to wait and allow things to play out as they had since he’d come to this realm, hunting—killing—protecting those he could in the hours before dawn.
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​UNENDING DESIRE
BOOK ONE – OUTLAWED REALM
Erotic Urban Fantasy SciFi Romance
 
 
AMAZON: https://tinyurl.com/2p8t73s
 
Blurb:
 
His hunger for one woman will make him a traitor to his world…
 
From a portal in his lab on E2, one of the five dimensions of Earth, quantum physicist Nikoli Zorr gazes on everything forbidden to him. Passion. Desire. The exquisite pleasure of running his hands over the lush curves of a young woman he should have stopped watching weeks ago.
 
His duty is to close the portals that keep the monsters out of E2—and never interfere with the inevitable fate of those on the other side. Yet he can’t bring himself to abandon the woman who has captured his soul.
 
Psychologist Regina Page is trying to focus on her client, and off the mysterious, unbearable sexual cravings that consume her when she’s alone in her bedroom. The next moment she’s attacked by vampires, then swept into another realm by Nikoli, a stranger whose touch awakens that same raw desire. Whose eyes are already filled with farewell.
 
Yet beneath their undeniable carnal lust, something else stirs. The beginnings of illicit love. The unexpected need to protect him. Even if it means risking body, blood, and soul to defeat the merciless horde…for a future that was never meant to be.
 

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​ILLICIT DESIRE
BOOK TWO – OUTLAWED REALM
Erotic Urban Fantasy SciFi Romance
 
AMAZON: https://tinyurl.com/yamzv7k9
 
Blurb:
 
Pleasure that destroys all thought. Love that shatters all barriers.
 
Marked for extermination, Lukan has miraculously escaped E4’s Pleasure Palace. There, sex slaves satisfy the cravings of E2’s rulers for voyeurism, bondage, dominance, submission, punishment, and more. However, his freedom is not enough.
He left behind Arez, who once saved his life and captured his heart. Within her fragrant, heated caress, he knew everything denied him…rapture born from yearning, contentment fueled by tenderness and love. Determined to deliver Arez from certain death and have her for his own, Lukan embarks on a rescue he may not survive.
Arez has known only carnal submission and loneliness before Lukan. She aches for his strong arms, his fevered kisses. Upon his return, he offers danger and hope for a future. How can she resist? Never fully tamed, she wants Lukan more than life. But to flee from this twilight dimension to another, to find freedom and their destiny, they must first outwit this plane’s human predators and its monsters.

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​About Tina:
 
Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
 
On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
 
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Website/Blog: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
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Amazon author page: https://amzn.to/1ChWFkO
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Suspense with a little Romance #newromance #newrelease

2/24/2025

 
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Do you love a little suspense with your romance? Author Jules Adrienn has a new release that is filled with danger and romance. NEST OF THIEVES is now available in email and print. 

This fast paced story is about a race against mob hitmen as the main characters try to get the mob's money. Who will end up the winner? The hitman or the robbers? There's danger at every turn and who can you trust?  

NEST OF THIEVES feels like a cross between The Italian Job and Mission Impossible as Conor Monroe sets out to do what no one has done... and survive to enjoy it!

Blurb:
Conor Monroe wants more out of life than a broken family and penny-ante robberies. Julia Terranova is running from an old life, trying to stay one step ahead of her abusive ex. Together they might find an answer to their problems. But when Conor hears about the local crime lords’ next heist—$400,000 in gold—he overreaches. The result is a contract on his life and a new face in town, Joe Cracker Jones. Cracker is an unstoppable force who kills his targets in hand-to-hand combat. But to collect his payday, Cracker has to find Conor. And when terrorizing Conor’s family and friends doesn’t work, he targets the one person Conor can’t ignore—Julia.

Conor’s only strategy is to buy time. One day, one hour, one moment at a time, desperate to hold off the roar of victory that signals the end for every man Cracker fights.
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But maybe this time the end can be a new beginning—if Conor plays this just right…

It’s gonna be a showdown.

Readers who like stories that combine a bit of romance with danger like The Town by Chuck Hogan; and Persuader by Lee Child will enjoy Nest of Thieves.

EXCERPT:
An awkward silence held for a bit. Conor dug his feet under the sand. He looked out over the stream, watching flashes of sunlight sparkle. “So, what about dreams?” 

“What about ‘em?” 

“Do you have any?” 

“Every night,” she said. 

“No. I mean like dreams for your life,” he said, feeling her turn to stare at him. 

“I don’t know. Why?” 

He shrugged. “You just seem like you would.” He turned to meet her gaze. 

“Is that a pick-up line?” 

“No.” 

She looked away. “No one’s ever asked me that before.” She leaned back, bracing her hands in the sand. “I’ll think about it and let you know.” 

He leaned back, moving his hand next to hers, just close enough to touch. “Promise?” he said, staring at her profile. He watched her glance down at his hand. She hooked her pinkie finger over his, lifted her gaze, smiled, and said, “I pinkie swear.” A drop of sweat trailed over her scar. Her eyes were so big he felt like he could dive into them. “I’m gonna hold you to that,” he said, reaching up to wipe the sweat away from her scar.


BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1LQ5L3
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/nest-of-thieves-1
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nest-of-thieves-jules-adrienn/1146774320
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/nest-of-thieves/id6740091667

Don't Miss Another Action Filled Romance by Jules Adrienn

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​About the Author
Jules Adrienn is an award-winning author from Ohio. Her novels include the YA Legends of Ava series (“Ava the Brave” and “Ava the Hunted”), and the thrillers “Two Days to Die” and “Nest of Thieves.” Ava the Brave was a finalist in the 2021 Independent Audiobook Awards, a finalist in the 2020 Launch Pad manuscript competition, and reached the ranking of “#1 YA Action Suspense audiobook” on Kobo. The follow up in the series, Ava the Hunted, reached #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases. With Amazon ratings above four stars for all her novels, Jules is quickly becoming the go-to author for heart pounding stories that, according to readers, are “Everything You Want In A Thriller,” “Can’t Put It Down Suspense,” and “Action Filled To The End!”
 
https://www.instagram.com/julesadrienn/
https://www.facebook.com/JulesAdrienn/
 

A Just Man Preorder... #coverreveal #preorder #seriesromance

2/17/2025

 
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A JUST MAN is now up for preorder. This is Book 4 in Jennifer Raines' Choosing Family series and features enemies to lovers. If you love realistic romances with real-world problems. Set in Australia, this story has all the feels.

Blurb:
When past and present collide, a passionate attraction detonates in this enemies to lovers romance from award winning author, Jennifer Raines. Grab a copy today!

No matter where you run, the past will find you…

Kelly needs to enhance her resume. Why else would she accept a placement in Tullamore facing her phobia about country towns? Years ago, a rookie cop humiliated her during an illegal strip search. Problem is, that former cop is now the deputy principal of her new high school and her boss. Sharing a house, a commute, and now an investigation to unravel a series of disasters that look like sabotage, Kelly takes the previously unthinkable step from enemies to allies to lovers.
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Taking a job as deputy principal to uncover suspected corruption at the school, Mick plans to use the appointment as a stepping stone to principal of his own school. Then Kelly, his biggest mistake in his short time on the force, walks through his door. Given the chance to make amends brings peace for both, until Kelly is caught in the crosshairs of his investigation. Protecting her is his only goal.
 
Jennifer’s books have elements of Emily Henry, where characters are the result of layer upon layer of experiences and emotions, where self-doubt becomes our wound. Jennifer draws on a long history of romance writers where passion flares and love conquers loneliness, distrust and fear.


BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTZ5YBJH
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-just-man-2
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-just-man-jennifer-raines/1146880853
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-just-man/id6740995913

Don't miss any of Choosing Family series- Available now!

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​ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
 
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
 
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. While rarely entering them these days, Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
 
In 2023 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book with Taylor’s Law.
 
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
 
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
 
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
 

Food and Romance

2/10/2025

 
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The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. That's a familiar statement but is it true? I know my husband loves me no matter what I make him. And although I do love to bake, he's the type to pass it up!

But Author Sydney Scott's latest release features some tasty treats! PASSION AND PASTRIES is the first book in a new small town romance series featuring cute couples and their families, in addition to those small town neighbors.

PASSION AND PASTRIES has an opposites attract romance where the main couple are enemies at the beginning but soon come together as they find their common passion- Baking!

Now available, PASSION AND PASTRIES is a great romance you will want to read over and over! Don't miss this tale!

Blurb:
Sparks and sugar flies in this delightful romance about a worldly French chef and the small town baker who have more on their mind than their pastries.

Hailey Baker has always wanted one thing: to work in her family’s bakery and live in Sunset Cove for the rest of her life. Some people might think her life is simple and small, but Hailey loves it and is determined to enjoy it despite the judgements of others. When a handsome, French pastry chef opens a shop across the street, Hailey’s simple life becomes a lot more complicated.

Louis Balardi has always wanted to escape the madness and pressures that came with working for his father in Paris. When he finally opens his own pastry shop, he is determined to see it succeed, but faces two problems. The first being his investor-father’s unreasonable demands, and the second being the beautiful female across the street who is doing everything she can to drive his business away.

Two chefs, two bakeries, and two hearts on the line.
Can a baker and a pastry chef stop competing long enough to create the perfect recipe together?
 
Fans of sassy small town romances like Ten Rules for Faking It by Sophie Sullivan or Libby Kay’s Buckeye Falls will love Sydney Scott’s first book set in Sunset Cove, a town where neighbors know more than your family and are always willing to lend a helping hand!
 
EXCERPT:
As it tended to do whenever they interacted, Hailey’s mouth fell open in shock at his audacity. “You can’t do that.” That sign was there to remind people that Baker’s Bakeshop had always been there for them and that they didn’t need to stray to another bakery. First he spies on her shop, now he steals her idea? The nerve of this guy.

He shrugged his shoulders, either oblivious to or not caring about the distress he was causing her. “Why not?”

“Well, because,” she stammered, growing increasingly frustrated at how much this man unnerved her. “Because I did it first.”

Louis’s eyes sparkled as he waggled a finger at her. “You used that argument before, Hailey. Didn’t we agree that such childish excuses were beneath us?”

She felt her cheeks heat as she raged internally, both at his condescension and at the fact that the way he said her name still made her knees weak. Her libido needed a strong talking-to, one she would give it later when Louis was gone and she could think straight again. “Beneath you, maybe. But nothing is beneath me.” As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Hailey regretted them. It sounded like a much better burn in her head.

He smirked and leaned in closer to her, warmth pouring from his body as though he ran as hot as she was feeling in that moment. Hailey caught a whiff of his scent—nutty bread flour and rich chocolate—and allowed herself exactly one second to enjoy it, ignoring the way it made her mouth water at the same time.
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“Nothing is beneath you?” His voice was velvety and seductive, the low timbre causing her skin to tremble and break out in goosebumps. “Perhaps that is the problem, mon cher. One I would be happy to help you remedy, by the way.”


Buy Links:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRLH6NKL
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/passion-and-pastries
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/passion-and-pastries-sydney-scott/1146751236
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/passion-and-pastries/id6739883586
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About the Author
Sydney Scott is an American romance writer whose books contain very little drama and come with a happily ever after guarantee. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she now lives in Colorado where she spends a lot less time complaining about the heat and more time outdoors exploring nature. She has previously worked as both a high school and college educator where she taught English and Communication. When she’s not writing stories about other people’s love lives, she can be found hiking, reading, baking, drinking hot chocolate, or playing video games with her husband and two young daughters.
 
Social Links
https://sydneyscottauthor.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sydneyscottauthor/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551912517865
https://www.threads.net/@sydneyscottauthor
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Romance with Danger #coverreveal #romanticsuspense

1/27/2025

 
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Are you ready for a compelling read? One you won't be able to put down? Best Selling Author Jules Adrienn has another wonderful romantic suspense story that you won't be able to put down. NEST OF THIEVES is about Connor and Julia, two down on their luck people who decide to pull off the greatest heist, but find themselves on the run from the criminals who will stop at nothing to get the money back. 

NEST OF THIEVES is now up for preorder and will release in ebook and print on Feb. 28th. You won't want to miss your chance to grab this book!

Blurb:
 Conor Monroe wants more out of life than a broken family and penny-ante robberies. Julia Terranova is running from an old life, trying to stay one step ahead of her abusive ex. Together they might find an answer to their problems. But when Conor hears about the local crime lords’ next heist—$400,000 in gold—he overreaches. The result is a contract on his life and a new face in town, Joe Cracker Jones. Cracker is an unstoppable force who kills his targets in hand-to-hand combat. But to collect his payday, Cracker has to find Conor. And when terrorizing Conor’s family and friends doesn’t work, he targets the one person Conor can’t ignore—Julia.

Conor’s only strategy is to buy time. One day, one hour, one moment at a time, desperate to hold off the roar of victory that signals the end for every man Cracker fights.
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But maybe this time the end can be a new beginning--if Conor plays this just right…
It’s gonna be a showdown.
 
Readers who like stories that combine a bit of romance with danger like The Town by Chuck Hogan; and Persuader by Lee Child will enjoy Nest of Thieves.
 

BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1LQ5L3
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/nest-of-thieves-1
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nest-of-thieves-jules-adrienn/1146774320
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/nest-of-thieves/id6740091667

​Be Sure to Grab another Romantic Suspense by Jules- Available now!

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​About the Author
Jules Adrienn is an award-winning author from Ohio. Her novels include the YA Legends of Ava series (“Ava the Brave” and “Ava the Hunted”), and the thrillers “Two Days to Die” and “Nest of Thieves.” Ava the Brave was a finalist in the 2021 Independent Audiobook Awards, a finalist in the 2020 Launch Pad manuscript competition, and reached the ranking of “#1 YA Action Suspense audiobook” on Kobo. The follow up in the series, Ava the Hunted, reached #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases. With Amazon ratings above four stars for all her novels, Jules is quickly becoming the go-to author for heart pounding stories that, according to readers, are “Everything You Want In A Thriller,” “Can’t Put It Down Suspense,” and “Action Filled To The End!”
 
https://www.instagram.com/julesadrienn/
https://www.facebook.com/JulesAdrienn/
 

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