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#Promo – The Scout by Carina Rose

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From Carina Rose comes a sexy second-chance, small-town, single-mom romance.

Hannah

I suppose it was unfair of me to assume Cash Jameson would be my forever. The golden boy of Blossom Berry Falls went from high school baseball star to the major leagues. Then he broke my heart.

So many times I wanted to tell him about our son, but fate stepped in, and years went by. Being a single mom has been my biggest accomplishment. Though it hasn’t always been easy, the joys of being a mom have granted meaning to the pain of losing Cash.

Now, fifteen years later, we meet again thanks to our high school reunion’s alumni baseball game. Cash had no way of knowing that the young pitcher who struck him out was his son. But after he showed up at the door scouting the ace for the major leagues, I have no doubt he experienced the shock of his life.

Cash

Saying goodbye to Hannah was the hardest thing I’d ever done. Afraid of causing more pain, I never intended to set foot back in Blossom Berry Falls. Yet the draw of the alumni baseball game . . . and the chance to see Hannah again . . . were too powerful to resist.

After spotting Hannah in the stands, my heart sparked to life. I’d thought of her over the years but heard she’d moved on. Rather than harp on what could have been, I focused on the future—namely, the kid with the nasty curveball.

His control reminded me of myself at that age. Turned out there was a good reason for that . . . the young prodigy was the son I never knew I had. I’d missed so much of his life and refused to miss more.

Could the three of us be a family? Or were the wounds of our past too deep to heal?

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#PreOrder – Catching Hearts and Flowers by Jaime Russell

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Releasing April 9th

What happens when a single woman holding her world together collides with four professional baseball players who refuse to let her do it alone? Everything changes.

Responsibility forms the foundation of Shay Robinson’s life. After her cousin’s death, she becomes an instant parent to two children and the reluctant owner of a struggling family business. Romance isn’t just off the table—it’s not even a thought. Shay doesn’t have time to want more…until four men step into her life and challenge everything she believes she deserves.

Twin brothers Maximus and Xavier Kendall were meant to reach the Major Leagues together. An injury ended Maximus’s playing career, but coaching keeps him close to the game—and to his brother, the team’s star catcher. They have success, loyalty, and an unbreakable bond, yet something is missing. When Shay enters their orbit, that missing piece finally snaps into place.

Malachai Stone turned a reckless college dare into a professional baseball career—and nearly lost himself along the way. Now he’s focused, driven, and craving something real. Shay isn’t just temptation; she’s home, and he’s ready to fight for her heart…and share it.

Brody Presley plays every game with purpose. Raised by his aunt after being abandoned by his parents, Brody knows the cost of sacrifice—and the power of unconditional love. Shay and her children awaken his deepest instincts to protect, provide, and belong.

The chemistry between Maximus and Malachai is electric. Add Shay to the mix, and it becomes impossible to deny what they feel—especially when Xavier and Brody step closer, offering strength, devotion, and a future bigger than she ever imagined.

Four men. Two children. One woman who never thought she could have more than survival.

Can Shay open her heart to all of them…

and finally accept the love she was never supposed to ask for?

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#NewRelease – Smoke and Silver, A 1940’s Dark Romance by Skye Turner

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Lisbon, 1943.

She lies to survive.

He kills those who cross him.

When Isla Devereaux is caught forging Lucien Duret’s signature, the man whose made a fortune by making people disappear, survival turns into seduction… and obsession turns lethal.

In a city built on betrayal, their love is a weapon.

And… someone is going to bleed.

Cover Design by: Megan J Parker/Emcat Designs

*Please note that this book takes place in Europe during WWII. Some readers should read with caution.

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#review #MMromance #comedy #standalone #audiobook 10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by: Emmy Sanders Narrated by: Nick J Russo

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Wingman 101: Make him fall head over heels in love.

Brad
What’s a straight guy to do when he accidentally goes on a date with his brand new gym-bro? Offer to be the best wingman ever, of course! It’s foolproof.

Joey needs a man? I’ll find him one.

He wants someone who looks, well, kind of like me? No problem!

Not into watersports? I’ve got him covered.

The issue is, going on all these dates with Joey makes me realize I want more of his time to be spent with me. I like the guy. And his smile. And the way he makes me feel like anything is possible.

Except… I can’t possibly be who Joey needs. He wants his forever person. His great big love.

And no matter how perfect the dude’s abs are or how skilled he is as a cuddle-bro, the two of us will never be more than friends. Because I’m straight.

Right?

10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love is a lighthearted romantic comedy with disastrous dates, more innuendo than is probably healthy, an oblivious sweetheart, the gym-dude who falls for him swiftly, and a HEA loaded with firsts. It has characters who originally appeared in Himbo (Elite 8 Studios Book 4) but is set as a standalone.

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Brad is so blissfully unaware of his adorableness. Hes straight. Or so he thinks. But hes just so friendly that he may have inadvertently led his bro Joey on and he really didn’t mean to. Like seriously. This man just goes with the flow. He definitely lights up every room. He wouldn’t hurt a fly, let alone his new best friend.

Joey has been friend zoned! He knows he shouldn’t do this to himself but he agrees to stay friends. The more he gets to know Brad the more he wants him. But Brad is straight, right? Right! Moving on. How does he move on when the more he gets to know Brad, the more he wants to be more than just Brad’s gym bro.
Talk about a predicament.

I cannot recall ever laughing so much while reading or listening to a book. Nick did a terrific job. All the sound effects and stuff. He really brought the story to life and played the 2 men well.

Emmy Sanders, author of sweet, steamy, swoony MM romance, would describe herself as a lover of love. She’s obsessed with both reading and writing romance and believes everyone deserves their happy ending. Queer herself, Emmy has a soft spot for LGBTQ+ fiction, but MM is where her heart lies. Her debut novel, Fool Hearts, released in 2022.

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#review #darkMMromance Under Your Skin by: Lee McCormick

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You’re the only one who can get under my skin.

 

Levi

Trapped in nightmares from my past, the only comfort I find is in gifts from the man who killed my mother’s killer—presents wrapped in a body bag and delivered to the morgue for me to examine.

From the first time I saw his mark, I knew I had to keep my Killer safe, had to keep his work a secret for me and me alone. Every body is a love letter, and I’m the only one who can read them.

 

Jonah

When I accidentally leave evidence behind during a kill, I have to go to the morgue to rectify my mistake. I didn’t expect to find a young mortician admiring my work.

Relishing in it. Studying it.

Covering it up.

I have no idea why someone would want to hide my crimes, but I’m determined to find out. What I discover is a man named Levi—a man obsessed with the idea of who he thinks I am.

A man who threatens to change my entire world.

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Under Your Skin is a dual POV dark romance set in a world where a corrupt town lets a serial killer walk free, and a young mortician is determined to make sure it stays that way. Expect high heat, intense emotions, and two men who find their own way to define what love really means.

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Levi believes theres a killer in town leaving him little “gifts” and Levi is collecting all of them. Jonah learns about this when he goes in search of something he seems to have lost during his last kill. He finds a whole lot more than his lost thing that day. Life as Jonah knows it will never be the same.

Oh. My. Word! Jonah is kinda absolutely perfect. I know, I know hes a serial killer but that is just one part of who he is and shouldn’t cancel out all the things that make him perfect. His attentiveness and obvious instant, more than just attraction, to Levi were one of his many perfections. Jonah would question himself in his head about the things he was feeling towards Levi and it cracked me up. I would imagine it would freak out a psychopath if they started having feelings of happiness and dare I say love.

Lee McCormick has been writing since they were very young, and they’ve finally found the courage to offer up some of their favorite ideas to the world. Parent to two amazing kids and three pretty fantastic dogs, they have always been fascinated with dark romance and love that transcends time and reason.

When they aren’t busy working on their novels, you can usually find them browsing queer romance recommendations or playing a video game.

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Incidents Around The House: A Novel by Josh Malerman

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A young girl’s troubled family is haunted by an entity she calls “Other Mommy” in this chilling tale from the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box.

“Deeply discomfiting, imaginatively ripe, yet ruthlessly efficient [with] claustrophobic terror that almost transcends articulation . . . Simply put—and I do not say this lightly—Incidents Around the House is the most purely effective horror novel I have ever read.”—Neil McRobert, Esquire

“This book is the monster that lives inside your closet.”—Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House

COMING SOON AS THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OTHER MOMMY, STARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN • LOCUS AWARD FINALIST • BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE

To eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There’s Mommy, Daddo, and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks her every day: “Can I go inside your heart?”

When horrifying incidents around the house signal that Other Mommy is growing tired of asking Bela the question over and over, Bela understands that unless she says yes, her family will soon pay.

Other Mommy is getting restless, stronger, bolder. Only the bonds of family can keep Bela safe, but other incidents show cracks in her parents’ marriage. The safety Bela relies on is about to unravel.

But Other Mommy needs an answer.

Incidents Around the House is a chilling, wholly unique tale of true horror about a family as haunted as their home.

This book was so good. I listened to the audio book and the narrator did a really good job. I was totally invested the whole entire time.

I’ve read a lot of books, listened to many as well but this book creeped me out. It’s one thing to watch this stuff happen in a movie but there’s just something about reading/listening to it in a book, that’s deeply unsettling in the best ways possible.

Bella has another Mommy that she refers to as “Other Mommy”. This ghosty wants to go into Bella’s heart but Bella tells her no over and over again. Other Mommy only shows herself to Bella but as time goes on, she starts getting closer and showing herself to Bella’s parents and grandma.

The family try escaping Other Mommy but that doesn’t work. Why would it?

As time progresses, Other Mommy becomes less like a friend, like Bella hoped for, and more of a monster. The author describes her perfectly and I could totally imagine what Other Mommy looked like.

Other Mommy asks Bella time and time again if she can go into her heart.

Does Bella ever say yes or stick to her guns and keep saying no?

I definitely want to read/listen to more by this author. I loved Bird Box but I unfortunately saw the movie first before I knew that it was a book.

If you like creepy haunted houses and ghosty’s who haunt children, this one may just be for you.

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#Review – Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic (Dowser Series Book 3) by Meghan Ciana Doidge

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I hadn’t set foot in the human world for more than a few hours in over three and a half months. Sure, I was stronger and faster than I’d ever been before, and I had a shiny new sword, but I was seriously chocolate deprived. I don’t recommend quitting cold turkey. And the new sword was a problem — to my mind, anyway. It represented all the expectations of a powerful father and a new otherworldly life. A life that wasn’t the one I’d worked so hard to build. It also represented the responsibility I had to bring my foster sister Sienna to … what? Justice? I didn’t know if that was even possible. What I did know was that Sienna wouldn’t stop, and that I couldn’t just leave everything up to fate and destiny … or maybe I was. Maybe I was doing exactly what I was supposed to be doing. If you believed in that sort of thing. I just hoped that before the chaos and mayhem renewed, I’d manage to get my hands on some chocolate. It didn’t even have to be single-origin Madagascar. I was utterly prepared to lower my standards.

Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic is the third book in the Dowser series, which is set in the same universe as the Oracle, Reconstructionist, Amplifier, Archivist, and Misfits of the Adept Universe series. While it is not necessary to read all the series, in order to avoid spoilers the ideal reading order of the Adept Universe begins with Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1).

 

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Whew! Jade learns so much but still needs to learn to trust herself.

“Nothing happens without purpose. It is just the why that is obscured.”

The path that Jade takes from book 2 to book 3 was different than I anticipated but we do get to meet a new friend!  This is quite a different adventure than the first two books, however we are still trying to chase Sienna and her chaotic craziness. The web that the author weaves for the plot is very intricate and done very well. There were a lot more emotional events in this book than I was expecting. There is still the usual wit and banter but it is definitely more emotional. This story brings ALL the Adepts together for a common cause. However, there are more questions. Something still doesn’t feel quite right. I am still not quite convinced that Sienna can be defeated. Even with everyone’s help, I just couldn’t quite shake that uneasy feeling. I am hoping that Jade’s backbone gets a bit stronger because she is still a little too naïve for me. We will see.

 

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Meghan Ciana Doidge writes tales of true love conquering all, even death. Though sometimes the love is elusive, the vampires and werewolves come out to play in the daylight, and bloody mayhem ensues.

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#Review – Inked Together: A sweet workplace romantic comedy by Diane Michaels

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Magical ink. Two wishes. Now Violet and Ben don’t know who is who.

Frustrated with being overlooked by her boss, Violet Pensky would do anything to be as successful as her coworker, Ben Harris. Too bad growing taller isn’t an option. Everything else she tries only brings her closer to getting fired.

Ben works hard enough to keep the commissions rolling in, but not so hard he has to, well,… work. His goal is to fool his boss, but is he fooling himself, too?

After Violet and Ben mysteriously trade bodies, more than their identities change. Violet can finally reach items on the top shelf. But what she desires remains out of grasp. Ben hopes he’ll succeed with a winning smile and a short skirt. Instead, he attracts unwanted attention. When office politics threaten their careers, they must band together to stop it. Until opposing instincts pull them apart just as they’re falling for the person they see in the mirror.

Now they’re on their own, fighting to save the other’s job while hiding their romantic feelings. Can trusting their friendship unite Violet and Ben and switch their lives back to normal?

Inked Together is book 1 of the Inked Together chick lit series.

 

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Awwwwwww! Sweet, witty, funny, enjoyable rom com! Violet and Ben work at the same company and their paths cross every now and again. Ben doesn’t really try hard at anything, doesn’t really care about much, and does enough to get by. It works for him. Violet is a go-getter. She has a goal, makes a plan, executes the plan, and succeeds. Failure is not an option.

These two end up getting tattoos that lead to a body swap, sort of like Freaky Friday only it happens like, right now! They make a pact to help each other get through it but while getting through it they end up getting pretty close to each other.

“Could anything be weirder than being attracted to yourself, even if it’s not actually you?”

They connect in the funniest way but then things get real weird when they get to work. They really start learning things about each other and how the world treats people like “them.” A guy or a girl, being tall or short, the way someone dresses, or talks, etc. These somewhat simple things really open the other’s eyes but really make them dig deep for a great friendship that turns into a beautiful relationship.

This was such an enjoyable read! I highly recommend it!

 

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Diane Michaels is a professional harpist and author. She balances her fondness for ice cream with her enjoyment of working out and walking through the woods. When she is not spying on the world from behind her harp to collect ideas for her next book, she and her husband make up stories and songs for and about their miniature poodle, Lola. You can find our more about Ms. Michaels at dianemichaelsbooksandharp.com Click the follow button to be notified about her new books.

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#WOTR26 #WOTR26AttendingAuthor #Review – In Loving Words (You’ve Been Gnomed Book 1) by AJ Renee and Miranda Lynn

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A meddling gran, a protective brother, and a mysterious gnome in the Georgia mountains…

What could possibly go wrong?

Spending Christmas in the mountains with her family is exactly what Kennedy needs. Work has been stagnant, and Norina has always felt like home. But when her parents bail and her brother’s smoking-hot best friend shows up instead, her underwear goes up in flames.

For Jack, a quiet holiday retreat with his best friend’s family is just what his agent ordered, and the small-town, picturesque setting is instantly inspiring. Falling hard for his friend’s sister, however, wasn’t in his latest outline.

Their chemistry is undeniable.

Their timing couldn’t be worse.

As real life waits below the mountain, Kennedy and Jack must make a choice.

Cut their holiday romance short, or let it blossom into an unforgettable love story.

 

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I wanna be Gnomed!

This is a hilariously sweet rom com where Christmas is supposed to be bring everyone together but it might be more of the meddling grandmother and her shenanigans. Gran is making sure everyone is invited to Norina to spend Christmas in the mountains. Away from all the hustle and bustle. The parentals bail but Kennedy and Harrison show up like the good grandkids they are. However, they aren’t prepared for Harrison’s best friend Jack and Kennedy to have undeniable chemistry. Each day gets more and more interesting as they get to know each other. Oh, and when Gran lets little things “slip” here and there, it is absolutely hilarious! Gran’s shenanigans really put the cherry on top of the story. It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, this story is super cute and a must read. You need to meet Puck!

 

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AJ Renee is a military wife and mother of three. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

She loves to read and write steamy romance with a happily ever after. When not working, you can find her playing World of Warcraft, board games, or outdoors for a run or hike.

 

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Escaping reality one book at a time has been Miranda’s motto since she learned to read. As an only child raised on a dairy farm her creative imagination brought words to life. She devoured more books growing up than her little town bookmobile could handle. It was inevitable that she would turn from reading them to writing them. This is her way to help not only herself but others escape the day to day drudge. Her books may take you on a journey through time, give you a look inside a fantasy realm, or delve into the magic of almost anything paranormal. Threading in heart stopping romance and dropping an occasional super sexy scene just to keep you on your toes.

Miranda’s stories are focused around strong female leads and sexy males who appreciate them. She strives to encourage her readers that they can have it all in real life too.

You can find her most days either subbing at the local high school or tucked away in her office working on the next story with a cup of java in her hand. She loves connecting with her readers online as well as in real life so make sure to find her on Facebook and check out where she will be signing throughout the year on her website.

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#Review – Street Game (Ghostwalker Series) by Christine Feehan

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan goes beyond the boundaries of paranormal romance as two lovers take to the streets to play the most dangerous game of all. 

For Mack McKinley and his team of GhostWalker killing machines, urban warfare is an art. But despite a hard-won knowledge of the San Francisco streets, Mack knows from experience that too many things can still go wrong. Danger is just another part of the game—and now he’s come face-to-face with a woman who can play just as tough.

Jaimie is a woman with a sapphire stare so potent it can destroy a man. Years ago she and Mack had a history—volatile, erotic, and electric. Then she vanished. Now she’s walked back into Mack’s life as a spy with too many secrets for her own good. Against all odds, she’s hooking up with Mack one more time to take on an enemy that could destroy them both, or bring them back together in one hot, no-holds-barred adrenaline rush.

 

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This is the first book that I have read by Christine Feehan. I didn’t realize that I had a book that was in the middle of a series, however, after looking into it a bit, I was assured that I can read these as standalones but that I may get more enjoyment if I read them in order. Street Game is the 8th book in the Ghostwalker series. I did not feel that I needed to read past books to understand what had been going on. There was more than enough back story to not feel lost at all. Kudos to the author for that!

Mack and Jamie have been apart for a while but have coincidentally run back into each other when Mack’s intel for a job was wrong. All of a sudden, lots of old feeling surface, not only for Mack and Jamie but for the entire team. Even though they are not blood related, they are family. This story goes on an intense journey of feelings between brothers and sister but even more intense feelings of intimate love between soulmates. On top of this, they have corrupt government officials, wicked doctors, and the regular bad guys to worry about. The entire story is thrilling, intense, sensual, with an intriguing espionage plot that will suck you in. I will be reading more by this author!

 

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Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with 83 published works in seven different series: Dark Series, GhostWalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, Sea Haven Series, Shadow Series, and Torpedo Ink Series. All seven of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Judgment Road, the first book in her newest series, Torpedo Ink, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

“After Bram Stoker, Anne Rice and Joss Whedon (who created the venerated Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Christine Feehan is the person most credited with popularizing the neck gripper.”—Time Magazine

“The Queen of paranormal romance.” —USA Today

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