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Author: Mel

Cover Reveal: When the Smoke Clears (Wildfire, #3) by Jewel E. Ann

April 22, 2026 Mel Book News

  When the Smoke Clears (Wildfire, #3) by Jewel E. Ann   Releasing – 25 August 2026   Pre-order Now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb From USA Today bestselling author Jewel E. Ann comes a […]

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New Release: Garbage Man (Blue-Collar Vigilante Vampires, #1) by Max Monroe

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Mel Book News

Garbage Man Blue-Collar Vigilante Vampires, #1 by Max Monroe   Realeased – 17 April 2026   Available Now! Amazon  |  Paperback     Blurb He collects trash for a living. Before sunrise, he’s collecting her. Rook […]

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Cover Reveal: Just Playing for Keeps (Hockey Ever After, #2) by Lauren Blakely

April 8, 2026 Mel Book News

  Just Playing for Keeps (Hockey Ever After, #2) by Lauren Blakely   Releasing – 3 June 2026   Pre-order today! Amazon  |  Paperback Blurb Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Sweet Spot (Roseville Ramblers, #3) by Staci Hart

March 30, 2026March 31, 2026 Mel Age Gap

  Sweet Spot (Roseville Ramblers, #3) by Staci Hart   Released – 26 March 2026   Available Now! Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb I should absolutely, under no circumstance develop a crush on my co-worker–the […]

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Cover Reveal: Mistletoe All the Way by Lauren Blakely

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Mel Book News

  Mistletoe All the Way by Lauren Blakely   Releasing – 6 October 2026   Pre-order today! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb She wants to make him Mr. Holiday. He wants to […]

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Cover Reveal: I’ve Got a Crush on You (Darling Springs, #2) by Lauren Blakely

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Mel Book News

  I’ve Got a Crush on You (Darling Springs, #2)    by Lauren Blakely    Pre-order today! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb My secret workplace romance starts innocently enough…at a birthday party. […]

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Cover Reveal: Rhythm is a Heartbeat by L.H. Cosway

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Mel Book News

L.H. Cosway has revealed the cover for Rhythm is a Heartbeat! Releasing April 28, 2026   Pre-order today! Amazon   Blurb Shannon Guerin is an ordinary single mother—except for the fact that her ex-husband is […]

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New Release & ARC Review: If You Keep Me (Toronto Terror, #6) by Helena Hunting

March 5, 2026March 13, 2026 Mel Book News

IF YOU KEEP ME (Toronto Terror, #6) by Helena Hunting   Released:  5 March 2026   Available today! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb Things I should never, under any circumstances ever do: ask […]

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New Release & ARC Review: It Seemed Like A Good Idea (Darling Springs, #1) by Lauren Blakely

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Mel Book News

  It Seemed Like A Good Idea (Darling Springs, #1) by Lauren Blakely   Released – 3 March 2026   Available now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb Grumpy meets sunshine in this charming […]

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Cover Reveal: The Muse (Chain of Lakes, #2) by Jewel E. Ann

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Mel Book News

Jewel E. Ann has revealed the cover for The Muse!   Releasing: May 28, 2026   Pre-order Today! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide     Cover Designer: Boja Bookcover Photographer: Anna Krueger, Anna Shields Photography Narrated by: @thevoiceoftimpaige […]

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Excerpt Reveal: It Seemed Like A Good Idea (Darling Springs, #1) by Lauren Blakely

February 11, 2026 Mel Book News

  It Seemed Like A Good Idea (Darling Springs, #1) by Lauren Blakely   Releasing – 3 March 2026   Pre-order now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook       Blurb Grumpy meets sunshine in […]

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Cover Reveal: If You Keep Me (Toronto Terror, #6) by Helena Hunting

February 6, 2026February 7, 2026 Mel Book News

IF YOU KEEP ME (Toronto Terror, #6) by Helena Hunting   Releasing:  5 March 2026   Pre-order today! Amazon  |  Paperback     Blurb Things I should never, under any circumstances ever do: ask my secret […]

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Trope Reveal: It Seemed Like A Good Idea (Darling Springs, #1) by Lauren Blakely

February 4, 2026 Mel Book News

  It Seemed Like A Good Idea (Darling Springs, #1) by Lauren Blakely   Releasing – 3 March 2026   Pre-order now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook       Blurb Grumpy meets sunshine in […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Fifteen-Minute Rule (Dickson University, #3) by Max Monroe

January 30, 2026March 13, 2026 Mel Book News

  The Fifteen-Minute Rule (Dickson University, #3) by Max Monroe   Released – 30 January 2026   Available Now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb Dickson University’s reigning social king can get any girl […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Just Breaking the Rules (Hockey Ever After, #1) by Lauren Blakely

January 21, 2026February 2, 2026 Mel Book News

There are rules in life, just like there are rules in the rink. The “don’t date your business partner” rule. The “don’t fall for your best friend’s sister” rule. The “stop kissing each other over […]

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Cover Reveal: Forever Undone (Forever Boston, #1) by J. Saman

January 5, 2026February 13, 2026 Mel Book News

J. Saman has revealed the covers for Forever Undone!   Releasing February 16, 2026   Pre-order your copy today! Amazon     Cover Designer: Lori Jackson Photographer: Michelle Lancaster   Blurb I never should have […]

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Best of 2025

December 31, 2025January 2, 2026 Mel Book News

You know what they say….Time flies when you are having fun! And we’ve had a blast reading this year! But before we say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026, we want to share our […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Flirting Game (Love & Hockey, #6) by Lauren Blakely

December 12, 2025December 16, 2025 Mel Book News

  The Flirting Game (Love & Hockey, #6) by Lauren Blakely   Released – 12 December 2025   Available today! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb Revenge was the plan. Falling for the hockey […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Call Me Anytime (The Protectors, #1) by Max Monroe

November 25, 2025November 30, 2025 Mel Book News

Call Me Anytime (The Protectors, #1) by Max Monroe   Released – 25 November 2025   Available Now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb A virgin phone sex operator. A detective. And a murder. […]

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Cover Reveal: Just Breaking the Rules (Hockey Ever After, #1) by Lauren Blakely

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 Mel Book News

  Just Breaking the Rules (Hockey Ever After, #1) by Lauren Blakely   Releasing – 21 January 2026   Pre-order today! Amazon  |  Paperback Blurb Breaking the rules has never tasted so good… How did […]

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Cover Reveal: The Flirting Game (Love & Hockey, #6) by Lauren Blakely

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Mel Book News

  The Flirting Game (Love & Hockey, #6) by Lauren Blakely   Releasing – 26 December 2025   Pre-order today! Amazon  |  Paperback Available Now on Audiobook Blurb Revenge was the plan. Falling for the […]

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New Release & ARC Review: If You Claim Me (Toronto Terror, #5) by Helena Hunting

November 6, 2025November 19, 2025 Mel Book News

IF YOU CLAIM ME (Toronto Terror, #5) By Helena Hunting   Released: 6 November 2025   Available Today! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb Hockey’s most hated player just asked me to marry […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Merry Little Kissmas (Evergreen Falls, #2) by Lauren Blakely

October 28, 2025December 16, 2025 Mel Book News

  Merry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakely   Released – 28 October 2025   Amazon  |  Signed & Personalized  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook *Performed in duet by Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais with a FULL […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Little Pieces of Light by Emma Scott

October 7, 2025December 20, 2025 Mel Book News

Little Pieces of Light by Emma Scott   Released – 7 October 2025   Available now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb At ten years old, they promised each other forever. But his letters […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Quietly Falling (Quiet Love, #4) (previously published as Prudence (Balfe Family, #1)) by L.H. Cosway

September 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Mel Book News

This book was published as Prudence (Balfe Family, #1) on 30 September 2025. In December 2025, L.H. Cosway announced that the book has been re-released under the new title, Quietly Falling, and is now book […]

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