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Author: Mel

Blog Tour & ARC Review: A Five-Minute Life by Emma Scott

May 21, 2019May 19, 2019 Mel 6 Star Reads

A Five-Minute Life, an all-new standalone new adult romance by International bestselling author Emma Scott is LIVE!     A Five-Minute Life by Emma Scott   A New Adult Romance   Available Now! Amazon US […]

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New Release: Undeniable (Cloverleigh Farms, #2) by Melanie Harlow

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Mel Book News

Undeniable, an all-new stand-alone sexy second chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow, is LIVE!     Undeniable (Cloverleigh Farms, #2) by Melanie Harlow   A Contemporary Romance Released – 20 May 2019   […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: The Billionaire Boss Next Door (Billionaire Collection, #1)by Max Monroe

May 20, 2019July 20, 2019 Mel Billionaire

The Billionaire Boss Next Door, an all-new hilarious romantic standalone from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe, is LIVE!     The Billionaire Boss Next Door by Max Monroe   Released – 16 May […]

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Release Blitz: The Billionaire Boss Next Door by Max Monroe

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Mel Book News

The Billionaire Boss Next Door, an all-new hilarious romantic standalone from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe, is LIVE!     The Billionaire Boss Next Door by Max Monroe   Released – 16 May […]

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Release Blitz: A Five-Minute Life by Emma Scott

May 16, 2019May 15, 2019 Mel Book News

A Five-Minute Life, an all-new standalone new adult romance by International bestselling author Emma Scott is LIVE!     A Five-Minute Life by Emma Scott   A New Adult Romance   Available Now! Amazon US […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Excerpt: A Perfect Lie by Lisa Renee Jones

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Mel Mystery/Suspense

A Perfect Lie by Lisa Renee Jones   Release – 14 May 2019   Buy it today! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA iBooks  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Paperback  |  Audio    […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Boyfriend Bargain (Hawthorne University, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills

May 9, 2019June 13, 2022 Mel Feeeeeeels

Boyfriend Bargain, an all-new sexy sports romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills, is LIVE!     Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills   Released – 3 May 2019   Buy it today! Amazon  […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Beautiful Ever After (Beautiful Illusions Duet, Book Two) by Georgia Cates

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Mel Drama

  Beautiful Ever After (Beautiful Illusions Duet, Book Two) by Georgia Cates   Released – 7 May 2019   BUY IT TODAY!! Amazon  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  iBooks     Blurb Everything in my […]

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Release Blitz: Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Mel Book News

Boyfriend Bargain, an all-new sexy sports romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills, is LIVE!     Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills   Released – 3 May 2019   Buy it today! Amazon  […]

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New Release, Excerpt, Giveaway & ARC Review: The Dating Proposal by Lauren Blakely

May 6, 2019September 21, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

The first rule of dating? Don’t fall for your business partner! Find out what happens when McKenna breaks that rule in THE DATING PROPOSAL, a witty, clever new standalone romantic comedy from #1 NYT Bestseller […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Pretty Reckless (All Saints High, #1) by L.J. Shen

May 6, 2019May 27, 2019 Mel Angsty

Pretty Reckless, the first standalone in the highly anticipated All Saints High series from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is AVAILABLE NOW!     PRETTY RECKLESS (All Saints High, #1) by L.J. Shen   […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Well Suited (Red Lipstick Coalition, #4) by Staci Hart

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 Mel Book News

  Well Suited, the fourth and final book in the Red Lipstick Coalition Series is LIVE!   Buy it today! Amazon US  |  Paperback    Blurb Chemistry is my love language. I’ve always been able to separate feelings […]

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Release Blitz: Pretty Reckless (All Saints High, #1) by L.J. Shen

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Mel Book News

Pretty Reckless, the first standalone in the highly anticipated All Saints High series from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is LIVE!     PRETTY RECKLESS (All Saints High, #1) by L.J. Shen   Released […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Stay With Me by K.L. Grayson

April 26, 2019July 21, 2019 Mel Drama

  Stay With Me, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by USA Today bestselling author K.L. Grayson is live!   Buy it today! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo     Blurb […]

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Release Blitz: Stay With Me by K.L Grayson

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019 Mel Book News

  Stay With Me, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by USA Today bestselling author K.L. Grayson is live!   Buy it today! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo       […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Cruel Fortune (Cruel Trilogy, Book Two) by K.A. Linde

April 23, 2019January 4, 2023 Mel Book News

  CRUEL FORTUNE (Cruel Trilogy – Book 2) By K.A. Linde   Released – 23 APRIL 2019   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon CA B&N  |  iBooks  | […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Bad Boys Don’t Die (Bad Boys Don’t Die, #1) by BB Easton

April 17, 2019August 29, 2025 Mel Action

* Previously published under the title Praying for Rain*   “None of this matters, and we’re all going to die.”   Praying for Rain by BB Easton   The all-new powerful and emotional romantic standalone is LIVE! […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Eighty-One Nights (Beautiful Illusions Duet, Book One) by Georgia Cates

April 16, 2019May 7, 2019 Mel Book News

  Eighty-One Nights (Beautiful Illusions Duet, Book One) by Georgia Cates   Released – 9 April 2019   Available Now! Amazon  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  iBooks     Blurb Beautiful, penniless American girl meets […]

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Review: Time (Laws of Physics, #3) by Penny Reid

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Mel Feeeeeeels

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback   Review 5 brave stars! Penny Reid is known for her smart romances. They are full of depth and intellect, and make you think about life, love, and people in a […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Eleanor & Grey by Brittainy C. Cherry

April 10, 2019January 23, 2026 Mel 6 Star Reads

Eleanor & Grey, an all-new beautiful and emotional standalone from Brittainy C. Cherry is available now!     Eleanor & Grey by Brittainy C. Cherry   Released – 7 April 2019   Available Now! Amazon US  […]

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ARC Review: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting

April 9, 2019December 31, 2019 Mel Drama

Buy: Amazon US  |  Paperback Review 5 “#1 Fangirl” stars!! Hilarious meet cute? Check Unexpected betrayal? Check Enemies-to-lovers? Check Second chances? Check Tons of feels? Check check check Meet Cute is a perfect example of Helena Hunting’s […]

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Release Blitz: Eleanor & Grey by Brittainy C. Cherry

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 Mel Book News

Eleanor & Grey, an all-new beautiful and emotional standalone from Brittainy C. Cherry is AVAILABLE NOW!     Eleanor & Grey by Brittainy C. Cherry   Released – 8 April 2019   Available Now! Amazon […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Excerpt: Nobody Does it Better (Lucky in Love, #3) by Lauren Blakely

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 Mel Book News

Best friend’s brother who she’s wanted for years?  Check. Off-limits woman who he’s been warned to stay away from? Yep. One helluva snowstorm? More than eight inches! Less than a dollar for a brand new romance? One-click!     […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: Flawless by J.D. Hawkins

April 5, 2019March 30, 2019 Mel Romance

  Flawless by J.D. Hawkins A Contemporary Romance – Released 27 March  2019   Buy it today! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU     Blurb A sexy single billionaire businessman. […]

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Release Blitz: Take (Deliver, #5) by Pam Godwin

April 3, 2019March 30, 2019 Mel Book News

TAKE (Deliver, #5) by Pam Godwin   A Dark Romance – Released 2 April 2019   Buy it today! Amazon  |  Other Retailers  |  Paperback     Blurb He’s a notorious crime lord, a kidnapper, […]

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