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Author: Mel

Release Blitz: Ignite (Cloverleigh Farms, #6) by Melanie Harlow

November 22, 2021January 23, 2022 Mel Book News

Ignite, an all new sexy-as-sin single dad, age gap, small town romance from USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow is LIVE!     Ignite: A Grumpy Single Dad Romance by Melanie Harlow […]

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ARC Review: Beard in Hiding (Winston Brothers, #4.5) by Penny Reid

November 19, 2021 Mel Feeeeeeels

Buy: Amazon   Review 4.5 “I want to belong to you” stars I never thought I’d want a Diane Donner book. Honestly, I never really liked her but I am so glad I took a […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Bachelor on the Shelf (Reindeer Falls, #6) by Jana Aston

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021 Mel Book News

  The Bachelor on the Shelf (Reindeer Falls, #6) by Jana Aston   Released – 18 November 2021   NOW AVAILABLE!!! FREE IN KU!!! Amazon  |  Amazon Universal     START THE SERIES FOR FREE […]

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New Release: Beard in Hiding (Winston Brothers, #4.5) by Penny Reid

November 16, 2021November 19, 2021 Mel Book News

Beard in Hiding, an all-new not to be missed small town romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Penny Reid, is now available!     Beard in Hiding By Penny Reid   Released – 16 […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Pact (Winslow Brothers, #2) by Max Monroe

November 13, 2021August 29, 2025 Mel Book News

This Winslow Brother better buckle up—he has no idea what’s coming.   THE PACT, an all new rom com with a twist from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe is LIVE! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  […]

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New Release & ARC Review: One Night with a Nutcracker (Reindeer Falls, #5) by Jana Aston

November 11, 2021November 13, 2021 Mel Book News

  One Night with a Nutcracker (Reindeer Falls #5) by Jana Aston   Released – 11 November 2021   NOW AVAILABLE!!! FREE IN KU!!! Amazon   Blurb: My name is Jake Sheppard and I’m ambivalent […]

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New Release & Review: A Year of Love Anthology by Helena Hunting, Debra Anastasia, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Max Monroe, BB Easton, Kennedy Ryan, Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen, Tijan, KF Breene, K. Bromberg & W. Winters

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 Mel Anthology

Fall in love all year long. 12 months. 12 authors. 12 romantic short stories to make you swoon.     Need something steamy to get you through to the holidays? We have exactly what you […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Elves with Benefits (Reindeer Falls, #4) by Jana Aston

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Mel Book News

  ELVES WITH BENEFITS (Reindeer Falls #4) by Jana Aston   Released – 4 November 2021   NOW AVAILABLE!!! FREE IN KU!!! Amazon   Blurb: My name is Ryan Sheppard and I don’t care about […]

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New Release & Review: The Bookworm Box presents Two More Days Anthology

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Mel Book News

Two More Days Anthology Featured Authors: Colleen Hoover, Aileen Erin, Alessandra Torre, Chanda Hahn, Charleigh Rose, Dominique Laura, Eric Asher, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Jennifer Wilson, Jessica Hawkins, Jewel E. Ann, K. Bromberg, Kandi Steiner, Karina Halle, Katie […]

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Release Blitz with ARC Review: House of Shadows (Royal Houses, #2) by K.A. Linde

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Mel Action

HOUSE OF SHADOWS (Royal Houses, #2) by K.A. Linde   Release Date: October 19, 2021   BUY IT TODAY! Amazon  |  B&N  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |   Paperback  |  Audiobook     […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Lost Fisherman (Fisherman Duet, Book Two) by Jewel E. Ann

October 14, 2021April 11, 2024 Mel Age Gap

  The Lost Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann is now live!   Grab it today! Amazon  |   Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback     Blurb It’s been five years since I’ve seen him. An unexpected event […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Naked Fisherman (Fisherman Duet, Book One) by Jewel E. Ann

September 30, 2021April 11, 2024 Mel Age Gap

The Naked Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann is now live!   USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Jewel E. Ann returns with an addictive new adult romance about a young woman who discovers […]

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New Release: Decisions We Make After Midnight (Decisions in Durham, #1) by Rachel Higginson

September 28, 2021September 27, 2021 Mel Book News

Decisions We Make After Midnight (Decisions in Durham, #1) by Rachel Higginson   Released – 28 September 2021   BUY IT TODAY! Amazon  |  Paperback     Blurb Lola Ellis has a picture-perfect life. Until […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Virgin Replay (Rules of Love, #3) by Lauren Blakely

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Mel Fake Relationship

THE VIRGIN REPLAY by #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely is NOW LIVE! Make sure you grab this sexy, friends-to-lovers romance TODAY!!    THE VIRGIN REPLAY (Rules of Love #3) by Lauren Blakely   Release Date: September […]

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New Release & ARC Review: For Love or Honey (Blum’s Bees, #1) by Staci Hart

September 21, 2021February 8, 2022 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

For Love or Honey by Staci Hart   Released – 21 September 2021   Grab it today! Amazon |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Paperback     Blurb When the devil comes to town, you have to […]

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New Release & ARC Review: When Sparks Fly (Spark House, #1) by Helena Hunting

September 21, 2021August 29, 2025 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

When Sparks Fly, an all-new emotional and hilarious friends-to-lovers standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is available now!   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Hard to Love (Play Hard, #5) by K. Bromberg

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Mel Romance

Hard to Love (Play Hard, #5) by K. Bromberg   Releasing – 7 September 2021   Available Now! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback     Blurb New York Times […]

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New Release & ARC Review: At First Hate (Coastal Chronicles, #2) by K.A. Linde

September 7, 2021August 30, 2022 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

A new stand alone enemies-to-lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…     AT FIRST HATE by K.A. Linde Releasing – 7 September 2021   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  B&N  |  Apple  | […]

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Release Blitz: Cloverleigh Farms Collection Boxset by Melanie Harlow

August 30, 2021August 29, 2021 Mel Book News

Cloverleigh Farms Collection, an all new box set that includes five scorching hot full length novels from the Cloverleigh Farms series from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is available now!     Grab copy […]

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Release Day Blitz: Hearts in Darkness Collection by Laura Kaye

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Mel Book News

  HEARTS IN DARKNESS COLLECTION by Laura Kaye is out now! Check out the anniversary collection today and grab your copy today!   A Message From Laura: Dear Readers, It’s my 10th publication anniversary & […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: The Sinner (Angels and Demons, #1) by Emma Scott

August 15, 2021December 12, 2022 Mel Book News

  The Sinner by Emma Scott   Released –  15 August 2021 Available now! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback   Blurb Shy, introverted Lucy Dennings lives a quiet little life in New York City, […]

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Release & ARC Review: King of the Court by R.S. Grey

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

R.S. Grey’s next standalone rom-com, King of the Court, is LIVE!     King of the Court by R.S. Grey   Released – 12 August 2021 Grab it today! Amazon    About King of the Court […]

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Audio Review: Kissing Galileo (Dear Professor, #2) by Penny Reid

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 Mel Audio Recommendation

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook Review 4.5 stars! I love teacher/student romances so the Dear Professor series is right up my alley. I loved the first book, Kissing Tolstoy and I am happy to say […]

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Review: Live and Let Grow by Penny Reid

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Mel Feeeeeeels

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook Review 4 stars! Omg! This is such a sweet treat. It’s a short read but it’s packed full of feels and I couldn’t put it down. Alice and Milo […]

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ARC Review: Sidequest for Love by L.H. Cosway

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! Sidequest for Love features Neil and Afric and brings us a fun, fresh, swoony opposites attract romance that will put a smile on your face and fill your […]

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