A few years ago, I decided to do a 5k. This one wasn't one on the street but was across a muddy landscape. We climbed rope towers and slid under tunnels. I was a mess by the end but it was fun. Jennifer Safrey has an amazing book about a woman who competes in such a race...but it's for big prize money.

AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES is an engaging read that will keep you turning the pages. Now up for preorder, make sure you don't miss this story. It releases on Oct. 17th. A perfect time for you to snuggle in and read!


Blurb:
The Golden Crucible race is secretive, unusual, and—some say—crazy.
It will test your endurance.
It will test your strength.
It will test … your heart.
When winning is everything … can two competitors walk away from the real prize?

At 45, Rachel’s given up on love. Competition ended all her relationships, and she’s fine running her race alone.

At 38, Evan’s given up on love. He’s just not the commitment type, and he’s declared himself retired from trying.

When Rachel, a teacher and obstacle-course racer, and Evan, a former English soccer star, meet as competitors in The Golden Crucible endurance race, winning is the only thing on their minds. She needs the prize money for her students; he needs the publicity to boost his reputation.

But pushing physical and mental limits side by side with your rival for hours--for days—means getting to know that person, inside and out, really damn well.

Well enough to start feeling. To start caring. To start questioning everything.
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And to start wondering if love is worth fighting for, after all.
 
AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES is “The Amazing Race” romance you’ve been dreaming of. With compelling characters who aren’t afraid to go head-to-head right to the finish line, AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES will have you tying your own laces and hitting the trail! For fans of NYT bestseller Lucy Score and Janice Whiteaker’s romances, author Jennifer Safrey’s AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES will be your new favorite read! Pick up your copy today!

About the Author:
Jennifer Safrey is a multi-published, award-winning romance author. A native New Yorker, she lives in the Boston area with her writer boyfriend, Teddy, and their two beautiful and (mostly) well-behaved cats.
 
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Snow? I'm not a fan of the white stuff. It's been brutally cold during the winters in Michigan. Some days the snow comes and doesn't seem to stop. It's a part of the reason I moved to South Carolina. 

Yet, snow is a vital part of Elizabeth Arroyo's latest release- ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES. The main character dislikes snow, and I certainly empathizes with him. But he's willing to deal with the foul stuff in order to be a part of Wade's inner circle. Not only will Wade teach Xander that snow isn't horrible but teaches him that love comes in all shapes and sizes. 

ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES is now available for sale on all major retailers. Grab this heartwarming book today!

Blurb:
One moment changes everything.
Xander Morales is close to getting his big ticket out of his crappy life. All he needs to do is continue his therapy sessions, control his anger issues, and pretend that he's not hearing his dead sister's voice.

Should be easy, right?

Not when he finds himself drawn to the town’s golden boy Olympic gold Medalist snowboarder, Wade Wilson. Wade is gay and comes complete with his own entourage of nosey followers, domineering mother, and handful of rich friends. The guy sends Xander’s emotions into a nosedive.

But Xander’s not gay.
Nope.

Except Wade makes him feel things he's never felt before and Xander finds himself leaning in for a kiss. That kiss. The kiss that would change everything he's ever believed about himself. And he does what he’s been doing all his life. He runs. Because facing the truth of his feelings means giving Wade the broken pieces of his heart and it might just cost Xander everything.
 
Don’t miss this emotional tale of a boy who faces his worst nightmare-snow-all for a boy he doesn’t even think he likes. Fans of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa and Adam Silvera’s The History of Us will enjoy this story about a boy who ultimately finds strength in family, friends, and love.

EXCERPT:
He may have inserted himself inside my heart, but it didn’t mean I had no control. Actions and emotions were two different spheres in my universe. My dad taught me the two faces of the serpent. One—the sober, kind one who would take us to the movies and on spontaneous trips. The other, a red-eyed demon who beat my mom and hated us. Of his blood, I should be able to do the same. Shove those emotions I had for Wade into a closet behind my curtain wall and never let anyone see them.

I got up, unlocked the door, and returned to the bed, shoving my foot into my other boot as Wade took a hint that I wasn’t going to open the door for him and let himself inside. I almost peeled out of my skin as I caught his glimmering light blue eyes. His platinum blond hair longer in the front fell across his eyes, and he flicked his head to look at me, then to the bag on the bed. He wore dark denim jeans, a knit turtleneck that hugged his broad chest and narrow waist, and boots that were unlaced. I gave him a quick once-over before paying attention to my bootstrings. Looking away from him gave me more willpower to not slam him against the door and kiss him.

He leaned against the door and watched as I finished tying my boot and stood up, wiping my hands on my thighs. “What?” I snapped with pure venom behind the word. “Came to stare at the brown boy?”
 

About the Author:
Elizabeth Arroyo is a Latinx young adult author.

Before she started writing, Elizabeth got her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She then went on to work in foster care programs, mental health facilities, and youth organizations within the Latinx Community.

Elizabeth spends a ridiculous amount of time on twitter where you can find her ramblings at @EArroyo5. You can also find her musings on her blog at https://elizabetharroyo.wordpress.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earroyo5/

She also enjoys binge watching anime and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth currently resides in Chicago.
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Almost every day on Facebook, I get a friend request from some of the most famous people on the planet. Don't worry. I know they are fake accounts but it always gets me thinking... if you could be in a relationship with a famous person, who would it be? When I was a child, it was Jack Hanna- the animal guy. I would have loved having the wild animals in my home. Now, I am happy with the guy I have- wild animals aside, but it's fun to imagine. 

Libby Kay has returned to Buckeye Falls in FAKING THE FALL and this time there is a fake relationship for Alice...just to get her parents off her back. Now available for preorder- FAKING THE FALL, releases on October 3rd. Preorder your copy today!

Blurb:
Sparks fly when a reclusive artist meets his muse in this new installment of the Buckeye Falls series.
Alice Snyder knows her reputation—and if she didn’t, Buckeye Falls loves to remind her. She may come from the town’s First Family, but that doesn’t mean she plays by the rules. After a decade of traveling and going to school, she’s back home and ready to settle down, or at least relax for a while. The trouble is, her neighbors are determined to find her a husband. She needs a way to get them off her back…
 
When James Gibson, a divorced artist, flees New York for the peace of small-town Ohio, he’s excited to get painting again. The only trouble is, he’s completely blocked. Despite his best efforts, his collection of canvases are blank and he’s at a career crossroads. A chance meeting with the mayor’s sister throws James’s routine off balance, and he’s eager to spend more time with this quirky spitfire.

And Alice might have the solution to both their problems…
Fake Date.

She gets the Nosey Nellies off her back, and James gets time with a woman who inspires him both inside and outside the studio.

Just a few weeks of pretending, and they’ll move on. Simple, right? The trouble is the more time they spend together, the realer their relationship feels. The laughter, the stolen kisses—it all starts to feel like more.
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Can these two be honest with each other and find their happily-ever-after, or are they doomed for a real breakup?
 
Libby Kay’s FAKING THE FALL redeems Buckeye Falls’s spinster troublemaker with a fake relationship romance filled with sweet small town vibes.  FAKING THE FALL will bring to mind amazing books like Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams and Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey. But best of all, it returns readers to the small Ohio town and the familiar characters from the previous Buckeye Falls books. All the zany, overbearing, and well-meaning ones! So sit back and grab FAKING THE FALL for the latest roller-coaster romance by Libby Kay.
 

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.

Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
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