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Author: AJ

Release & ARC Review: Knox Unleashed (Iron Outlaws MC: Florida, #1) by S. Cole

June 4, 2026 AJ Age Gap

  Knox Unleashed by S. Cole is live and OMG, I love this book! An MC, age-gap, enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance, which is heavy on the romance, this is an intense yet beautifully functional and epically […]

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Release & ARC Review: Promise (Rogue River #1) by L.B. Dunbar

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 AJ Drama

  Promise by L.B. Dunbar is live An emotional and swoony second-chance-romance, this is a heart-mending romance for a small town marriage-in-repair between reunited lovers seeking a second chance at love later in life.   […]

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Release & ARC Review: My Forever Girl (Blue Sky Bay, #1) by Laura Pavlov

June 2, 2026 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  My Forever Girl by Laura Pavlov is live! A best-friends-to-lovers romance with close proximity, sex lessons, epic chemistry, and a functional, drama-free love story, this book is an absolute swoonfest, and I loved it! […]

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Release & ARC Review: Forever Fighting (Forever Boston, #2) by J. Saman

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 AJ Billionaire

  Forever Fighting by J. Saman is live and this is the most gorgeous love story! An unrequited love, best-friends-to-lovers romance with an accidental marriage and forced proximity, it’s full of chemistry, passion, and deep, […]

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Audio Review: The Gravewood (The Gravewood, #1) by Kelly Andrew

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon Review 3 stars The first book in The Gravewood series, this is a post-apocalyptic YA vampire romance with great characters and an intriguing setup. I loved the nostalgic feels, and I enjoyed this […]

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Audio Review: Burn of Summer (Knife’s Edge, Alaska, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti

May 24, 2026 AJ Mystery/Suspense

Buy:  Amazon Review 4 stars! A functional and chemistry-filled romantic suspense, this book had me captivated from start to finish. It’s part of the Knife’s Edge, Alaska series, bringing us the stories of four brothers living […]

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Audio Review: Eldritch (The Eating Woods, #2) by Keri Lake

May 22, 2026 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon Review 2.5 stars The follow up to the amazing Anathema, this book is a continuation of Maevyth and Zevander’s story and absolutely cannot be read as a standalone. While the first book rocked my […]

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Cover Reveal: Endless Summer Nights (Windy Harbor, #4) by Willow Aster

May 20, 2026 AJ Book News

Willow Aster has revealed the covers for Endless Summer Nights! Releasing July 9, 2026   Amazon Coming soon to Audible     Model Cover Designer: Kira Sabin Illustrated Cover Designer: Greyley Sabin Photographer: Wander Aguiar […]

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Cover Reveal: Bad Girls Make Good Liars by Sarina Bowen

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 AJ Book News

We’re excited to be sharing the cover reveal for Bad Girls Make Good Liars by Sarina Bowen Releasing 2 February 2027   Amazon  |  Kobo  |  Nook  |  Audible     Blurb Ivy Quinlan knows […]

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Release & ARC Review: When You Stayed (Generations of Rose Ridge, #1) by Ashley Munoz

May 15, 2026May 16, 2026 AJ Angsty

  When You Stayed by Ashley Munoz is live! The first book in the Generations of Rose Ridge series, this is a second-gen story with a childhood crush, enemies-to-lovers romance that is angsty, emotional, and […]

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Review: A Rose Ridge Christmas (Christmas novella)

May 13, 2026May 16, 2026 AJ Bikers

Buy:  Amazon Review 3 stars This is a fun little novella which is a bonus to the MC Stone Riders series, and also a lead-in to the second-gen Generations of Rose Ridge series, as the […]

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Release & ARC Review: Legacy of Desire (Demonica Birthright, #3) by Larissa Ione

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 AJ Action

  Legacy of Desire by Larissa Ione is live! The third book in the Demonica Birthright series, this book continues one of my all-time favorite paranormal series in a m/f/m romance full of action, excitement, […]

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Release & ARC Review: Only For Her (Only For, #4) by Natasha Madison

May 8, 2026 AJ Age Gap

  Only For Her by Natasha Madison is live! This is such a gorgeous romance! An age-gap, forbidden romance between a hockey coach and his team captain’s younger sister. It’s fun, flirty, sexy and romantic, […]

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Cover Reveal: A Very Good Bad Idea by Emma Chase

May 6, 2026 AJ Book News

Emma Chase has revealed the ebook, paperback, and audiobook covers of A Very Good Bad Idea!   Audible Exclusive Audiobook Releasing July 9, 2026 Ebook and Paperback Releasing October 13, 2026   Amazon  |  Paperback  […]

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Cover Reveal: Knox Unleashed (Iron Outlaws: Florida Chapter, #1) by S. Cole

May 5, 2026 AJ Book News

Scarlett Cole has released the gorgeous cover for Knox Unleashed, a brand new MC romance   Releasing 4 June Amazon     Blurb KNOX I rule Gator Flats. Seventeen years wearing the president’s patch, and […]

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Release & ARC Review: Falter (Guardian Protection, #3) by Aly Martinez

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 AJ Celebrities

  Falter by Aly Martinez is live! Aly Martinez is back, and she absolutely nailed this bodyguard/movie star romance with a grumpy hero, a heroine in danger, and an exciting, emotional and chemistry-filled love story. […]

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Release & ARC Review: Midnight Prince (Once Upon Ever After #2) by Julie Saman

April 27, 2026 AJ Drama

  Midnight Prince by Julie Saman is now live! The second book in the Once Upon Ever After series, this is a Cinderella retelling that is sexy, suspenseful and fun, with great chemistry, fantastic characters, […]

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Cover Reveal: Savage Heart (Harrington Ranch, #1) by Willow Aster

April 25, 2026 AJ Book News

Willow Aster has revealed the cover for Savage Heart!   Releasing October 6, 2026 Amazon     Blurb One car accident. Two shattered lives. Twelve years of silence. Maverick Harrington was eighteen when prom night […]

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Release & ARC Review: Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 AJ Angsty

Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner is live! Emotional and angsty, with an incredible second-chance romance full of longing, I got so wrapped up in the story, and I loved it!     Amazon  |  Deluxe […]

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Cover Reveal: Forever Fighting (Forever Boston, #2) by J. Saman

April 20, 2026April 21, 2026 AJ Book News

J. Saman has revealed the covers for Forever Fighting!   Releasing June 1, 2026 Amazon Audible coming soon     Cover Designer Lori Jackson   Blurb My best friend is the definition of a bad […]

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Review: Burn Bright (Cobalt Empire, #1) by Krista & Becca Ritchie

April 18, 2026 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon Review 4 stars An emotional, dramatic and slow burning friends-to-lovers romance, this book is all about the nostalgia and the brilliant family dynamics, and I loved being back in this world. The first book […]

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Release & ARC Review: Drifting Dawn (Scottish Isles #2) by Samantha Young

April 16, 2026 AJ Drama

Drifting Dawn by Samantha Young is live! An emotional second-chance-romance with angst and drama and all the feels, this is such a beautiful read, and I absolutely loved this one!   Amazon     Blurb […]

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Release & ARC Review: What Lasts (Cake, #0.5) by J. Bengtsson

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 AJ Drama

  What Lasts by J. Bengtsson is live! Oh, I loved this book! A funny, sexy, nostalgic read with an amazing love story spanning 20+ years. A prequel to the incredible Cake series, it’s the […]

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Audio Review: Rites of the Starling (Shield of Sparrows, #1) by Devney Perry

April 11, 2026 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon Review 5 heartwrenching stars Just… wow. Devney Perry has delivered an incredible read—an emotional romantic fantasy that captivated me from start to finish. It’s been a while since a book has hit me this […]

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Release & ARC Review: All For Love (Windy Harbor, #3) by Willow Aster

April 9, 2026 AJ Forbidden

All for Love by Willow Aster is live! A sweet, steamy and emotional, single parent, forbidden romance, this is a swoony, functional love story with the most adorable couple, and I loved this book.   […]

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  • Release & ARC Review: Knox Unleashed (Iron Outlaws MC: Florida, #1) by S. Cole
  • Release & ARC Review: Promise (Rogue River #1) by L.B. Dunbar
  • Release & ARC Review: My Forever Girl (Blue Sky Bay, #1) by Laura Pavlov
  • Release & ARC Review: Forever Fighting (Forever Boston, #2) by J. Saman
  • Audio Review: The Gravewood (The Gravewood, #1) by Kelly Andrew
  • Audio Review: Burn of Summer (Knife’s Edge, Alaska, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti
  • Audio Review: Eldritch (The Eating Woods, #2) by Keri Lake
  • Release & ARC Review: When You Stayed (Generations of Rose Ridge, #1) by Ashley Munoz
  • Review: A Rose Ridge Christmas (Christmas novella)
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