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Author: Mel

Release Blitz: Even Money (All In Duet, #1) by Alessandra Torre

June 4, 2018June 3, 2018 Mel Book News

  Even Money (All In Duet, #1) By Alessandra Torre   A Romantic Suspense   Available Now! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  Paperback   Blurb Sometimes it only takes a minute. A […]

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New Release: Only Him (One and Only, #2) by Melanie Harlow

June 4, 2018June 3, 2018 Mel Book News

Only Him, an all-new sexy and emotional second chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is LIVE!     Only Him by Melanie Harlow   A Contemporary Romance   BUY IT TODAY!! Amazon […]

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Chapter Reveal: A Wish For US by Tillie Cole

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 Mel Book News

  A WISH FOR US by Tillie Cole Releasing 11 June 2018   Pre-order now! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  Nook   Synopsis From the author who brought you A Thousand Boy Kisses comes […]

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New Release & ARC Review: I Flipping Love You (Shacking Up, #3) by Helena Hunting

May 29, 2018July 11, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

I FLIPPING LOVE YOU (Shacking Up, #3) by Helena Hunting   Available Now!! Amazon | B&N | Books-A-Million | IndieBound | !ndigo | Paperback | Audio     Blurb From New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting comes I Flipping […]

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Release Blitz & Reviews: Cocktales – The Cocky Collective

May 26, 2018May 29, 2018 Mel Quickie

Cocktales, a limited-release anthology of original, never before published material, from some of your favorite bestselling authors is AVAILABLE NOW!       Cocktales Anthology Publishing Date: May 26th Cover Designer: CD Reiss Each story […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt, & ARC Review: Worth the Risk (Everyday Heroes, #3) by K. Bromberg

May 24, 2018October 28, 2025 Mel Drama

Worth the Risk, an all-new, sexy standalone about taking chances and finding love when it’s least expected, from New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg, is LIVE!       WORTH THE RISK (Everyday Heroes, […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Fox (Stone Cold Fox, #3) by Max Monroe

May 20, 2018October 3, 2018 Mel Celebrities

FOX (Stone Cold Fox, #3) by Max Monroe   Released – May 20, 2018   Available now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  | […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Bane (Sinners of Saint, #4) by L.J. Shen

May 18, 2018August 24, 2018 Mel Badasses

Bane, the highly-anticipated next standalone in the Sinners of Saint Series by L.J. Shen is LIVE!     Bane (Sinners of Saint, #4) by L.J. Shen   Buy it today! Amazon  |  Amazon Universal  | […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Piece of Work (Red Lipstick Coalition, #1) by Staci Hart

May 17, 2018August 25, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

At long last, Staci Hart’s upcoming novel, Piece of Work, is LIVE!     Piece of Work by Staci Hart   Available now!! Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb Marble isn’t the only thing that’s hard […]

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Release Blitz: Worth the Risk (Everyday Heroes, #3) by K. Bromberg

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018 Mel Book News

Worth the Risk, an all-new, sexy standalone about taking chances and finding love when it’s least expected, from New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg, is LIVE!     WORTH THE RISK (Everyday Heroes, #3) […]

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ARC Review: Good Girl by Jana Aston

May 15, 2018November 6, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo Review 4.5 “enthusiastic” stars! Lydia is a rule following, goal-oriented, self-proclaimed good girl and a 22 year-old virgin. When she sets her eyes on a guy who makes her […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Pick Six (Mavericks Tackle Love, #2) by Max Monroe

May 13, 2018October 3, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

  PICK SIX (Mavericks Tackle Love, #2) by Max Monroe   Released May 8, 2018   Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU iBooks | B&N | Kobo | GooglePlay | Paperback […]

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New Release: Bane (Sinners of Saint, #4) by L.J. Shen

May 10, 2018May 8, 2018 Mel Book News

Bane, the highly-anticipated next standalone in the Sinners of Saint Series by L.J. Shen is LIVE!     Bane (Sinners of Saint, #4) by L.J. Shen   Available Now! Amazon | Amazon Universal     […]

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New Release: Pick Six (Mavericks Tackle Love, #2) by Max Monroe

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Mel Book News

    PICK SIX (Mavericks Tackle Love, #2) by Max Monroe   Released May 8, 2018   Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU iBooks | B&N | Kobo | GooglePlay […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Bad Boy Brody by Tijan

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Mel Drama

  Bad Boy Brody by Tijan   Released – May 7, 2018   Available now! Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback   Blurb One punch took him from Hollywood’s Golden Boy to Bad Boy […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Knotted (Trails of Sin, #1) by Pam Godwin

May 6, 2018May 3, 2018 Mel Angsty

  Knotted (Trails of Sin, #1) by Pam Godwin   Released – 1 May 2018   Available Now! Amazon | Other Retailers | Paperback Blurb I try to forget her. It’s impossible. Growing up together, Conor and […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: I Dare You (The Hook Up, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills

May 4, 2018May 3, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills brings you a brand-new heartfelt, sexy contemporary romance with I DARE YOU!     I Dare You (The Hook Up, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills   Available Now! Amazon US | […]

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Review: Blood Type (Blood Type, #1) by K.A. Linde

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Mel Angsty

Buy: Kindle  |  Audio Review 5 “Little One” stars WOW! Blood Type is an awesome start to the new Blood Type series by K.A. Linde. A unique take on vampires and a paranormal romance, this book […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Rascal (The Rascals, #1) by Katie McCoy

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

    Rascal (The Rascals, #1) by Katie McCoy   Released 30 April 2018   Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon AU iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Google Play   Blurb […]

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Release Blitz: I Dare You (The Hook Up, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills

April 30, 2018April 29, 2018 Mel Book News

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills brings you a brand-new heartfelt, sexy contemporary romance with I DARE YOU!     I Dare You (The Hook Up, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills   Available Now! Amazon US | […]

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ARC Review: Fate (Drag.Me.To.Hell, #3) by Nadine Nightingale

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018 Mel Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 fated stars! “I love you…I loved you before I even met you.” Fate throws us . I didn’t know what to expect going into this book after the cliffy from […]

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Review: On the Record (Record #2) by K.A. Linde

April 26, 2018October 26, 2018 Mel Angsty

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 stars! On the Record is the second book in K.A. Linde’s Record series and though I ended up really enjoying it, I wasn’t sure how I […]

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Review: Off the Record (Record, #1) by K.A. Linde

April 25, 2018June 28, 2018 Mel Angsty

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review 4 stars! Liz Dougherty works for the college newspaper and has the opportunity to attend Senator Brady Maxwell’s press conference. When she is chosen to ask one question, […]

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Release Blitz & Excerpt: Blood Type (Blood Type, #1) by K.A. Linde

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 Mel Book News

  BLOOD TYPE by K.A. Linde   Released April 24, 2018   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Google Play | Audio   Blurb A startling new vision of paranormal romance: When […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Cold (Stone Cold Fox, #2) by Max Monroe

April 22, 2018October 3, 2018 Mel Drama

COLD (Stone Cold Fox, #2) by Max Monroe   Released – April 22, 2018   Available now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play […]

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