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Author: Mel

Release Boost: Dirty Deeds (Irresistible, #3) by Stella Rhys

January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 Mel Book News

  99¢ for a limited time! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Read our REVIEW   Synopsis ALY It’s been twelve years since I’ve seen him, but loathing Emmett […]

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Release Blitz: Uncharted: A Survival Love Story by Julie Johnson

January 10, 2018January 9, 2018 Mel Book News

  Uncharted by Julie Johnson   A Survival Love Story AVAILABLE NOW!! Amazon US |  Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | Kobo | iBooks      Blurb “When we crash-landed on the island, I thought my story […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Exception (Haven Point, #2) by Mariah Dietz

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 Mel Romance

  Exception by Mariah Dietz   A Contemporary Romance – Released January 9, 2018   Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *Free in Kindle Unlimited*     Blurb He’s arrogant. Loud. Rude. And to […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: Most Likely to Score (Ballers and Babes, #2) by Lauren Blakely

January 8, 2018November 20, 2019 Mel Audio Recommendation

  From #1 NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the hot, new sports romance, MOST LIKELY TO SCORE! This sexy, standalone forbidden romance about a sports star and the woman who’s off limits is now available […]

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Cover Reveal & Excerpt: Consequence (The Confidence Game, #2) by Rachel Higginson

January 5, 2018February 26, 2018 Mel Book News

  Consequence The Confidence Game Part Two by Rachel Higginson   Releasing February 27, 2018   Available Now! Kindle Ebook     Blurb Consequence, the conclusion to Sayer and Caroline’s epic love story… Five years ago, […]

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ARC Review: End Game (Dirty Money, #4) by Lisa Renee Jones

January 2, 2018January 7, 2018 Mel Action

END GAME A Dirty Money Novel By Lisa Renee Jones Published by St. Martin’s Griffin **On Sale January 2, 2018** Kindle Ebook  | Paperback | Audio   Review 4 stars! End Game is here and we finally […]

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Mel’s Favorites of 2017

December 31, 2017December 30, 2017 Mel Book News

2017 has been an amazing year for me as a reader.  From romantic comedies to contemporary romances and everything in between I have a list of 24 books that stand out as favorites. Some will […]

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Blog Tour: Team Player: A Sports Anthology

December 22, 2017April 11, 2024 Mel Age Gap

  Eleven authors. Eleven Novellas. This is one thick . . . book. Christmas just became a whole lot merrier… TEAM PLAYER, A Sports Anthology featuring titles by LJ Shen, Kennedy Ryan, Adriana Locke, Mandi Beck, Emma […]

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New Release: The Hookup (Moonlight and Motor Oil, #1) by Kristen Ashley

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017 Mel Book News

  From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley, comes the first standalone title in the exciting, new Moonlight and Motor Oil series, THE HOOKUP! This rich, emotional love story is available now! Released December […]

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Release & ARC Review: Block Party (Twin Estates, #3) by Stylo Fantôme

December 19, 2017December 18, 2017 Mel LOL Funny

  Block Party (Twin Estates #3) by Stylo Fantôme A Contemporary Romance Releasing December 19, 2017 99¢ for a limited time! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *FREE in Kindle Unlimited*   […]

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Release Blitz: Team Player, A Christmas Anthology

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 Mel Book News

  Eleven authors. Eleven Novellas. This is one thick . . . book. Christmas just became a whole lot merrier… TEAM PLAYER, A Christmas Anthology featuring titles by LJ Shen, Kennedy Ryan, Adriana Locke, Mandi […]

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Release Blitz, Excerpt, & ARC Review: The V Card (Good Love, #1) by Lauren Blakely & Lili Valente

December 13, 2017May 10, 2021 Mel Audio Recommendation

​ A brand new sinfully sexy standalone romantic comedy from bestselling authors Lauren Blakely and Lili Valente, THE VCARD is about all of the seduction and emotions that come when one woman is ready to ditch her V card and enlists her […]

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Review: From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon

December 11, 2017December 30, 2017 Mel 6 Star Reads

*Top Favorite of 2017* Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review 6 UNFORGETTABLE STARS!!! Brilliantly written and beautifully emotive, From Sand and Ash captivated me and captured my heart from the very first page. […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Behind the Bars (Music Street, #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Mel Favourite

Behind the Bars, the first standalone in the all-new Music Street Series from Brittainy C. Cherry is LIVE!!     Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry A Contemporary Romance Released  December 7th, 2017 Buy […]

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Blog Tour Boost: Darkness Matters by Jay McLean

December 7, 2017December 5, 2017 Mel Book News

  DARKNESS MATTERS by Jay McLean Released June 26, 2017 BUY NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | Paperback *FREE with Kindle Unlimited*     Blurb It’s the same old story, […]

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Release Blitz: Behind the Bars (Music Street, #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry

December 7, 2017December 6, 2017 Mel Book News

Behind the Bars, the first standalone in the all-new Music Street Series from Brittainy C. Cherry is LIVE!!     Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry A Contemporary Romance Releasing  December 7th, 2017 Buy […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: ETERN1TY (EXPIRE Duet, #2) by Erin Noelle

December 6, 2017December 5, 2017 Mel Romance

    ETERN1TY (EXPIRE Duet, #2) by Erin Noelle Released November 30, 2017 Available Now! Amazon   Blurb Numbers. They complete me. Nothing makes sense without them, the building blocks of logic. A math teacher […]

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Teaser Tuesday: Block Party (Twin Estates #3) by Stylo Fantôme

December 5, 2017December 4, 2017 Mel Book News

Block Party (Twin Estates #3) by Stylo Fantôme A Contemporary Romance Releasing December 19, 2017     Blurb Things you need for a good Block Party: 1. Awesome food 2. Great Music 3. Fun games 4. A […]

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Sale Blitz: Fall Back Skyward (Fall Back, #1) by Autumn Grey

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Mel Book News

  Fall Back Skyward (Fall Back, #1) by Autumn Grey A Contemporary Romance Released May 9, 2016 99¢ for a VERY limited time! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *FREE in Kindle Unlimited* […]

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Review & Excerpt Tour: Villain by Samantha Young

December 3, 2017December 3, 2017 Mel Romance

  VILLAIN by New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young Releasing December 5th 2017 Pre-order today! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks US | iBooks UK Kobo US | Kobo UK | B&N   Blurb The […]

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Book Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway: Run Away With Me (Come Back to Me, #3) by Mila Gray

December 2, 2017December 2, 2017 Mel Book News

  Run Away With Me (Come Back to Me #3) by Mila Gray Published by: Simon Pulse Publication date: November 28th 2017 Genres: New Adult, Romance Available Now! Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks | Hardcover     […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review, & Giveaway: Darkness Matters by Jay McLean

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Mel Drama

  DARKNESS MATTERS by Jay McLean Released June 26, 2017 BUY NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | Paperback *FREE with Kindle Unlimited*     Blurb It’s the same old story, […]

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Review: EXP1RE (EXPIRE Duet, #1) by Erin Noelle

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Kindle Ebook | Paperback Review 4 “meant to be” stars Ever since she was a child, Lyra knew she was different. She sees six-digit numbers when she looks someone in the eye and for […]

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Release Blitz: Pulled Under (Walker Security, #2) by Lisa Renee Jones

November 28, 2017November 27, 2017 Mel Book News

Pulled Under (Walker Security, #2) by Lisa Renee Jones Released November 28, 2017 Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA B&N | iBooks | Google | Paperback     Blurb A new sexy standalone […]

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Freebie Alert: The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon

November 22, 2017November 19, 2017 Mel Book News

The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon     Free today! Amazon | Paperback | Audio   Blurb  Genre: Multicultural Romance, Inspirational, Psychological Recommended for ages: +16 Someone found him in a laundry basket at the […]

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