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Friends-to-Lovers

ARC Review: Just One of the Groomsmen (Getting Hitched in Dixie, #1) by Cindi Madsen

May 27, 2019May 28, 2019 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 “I need us to be us” stars! Addie has a core group of guy friends and to them she is just “one of the guys.” They are thick […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: Fixing Us (Fixing, #3) by Miranda Elaine

May 22, 2019May 20, 2019 AJ Feeeeeeels

  Fixing Us, an all-new romantic standalone from Miranda Elaine is available now!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Blurb Gabriel Starr is the love of my life, even […]

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Release, Excerpt & ARC Review: Holding Out (Returning Home, #4) by Serena Bell

May 21, 2019May 20, 2019 AJ Drama

  Amazon  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  Nook  |  Google Play   Blurb His friend’s little sister has just asked him for a BIG favor. The trouble is, once won’t be enough … for either […]

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ARC Review: Imperfect Match by Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow

April 30, 2019April 29, 2019 AJ Feeeeeeels

  Imperfect Match, a sexy friends to lovers standalone romance, from New York Times bestselling Corinne Michaels & USA Today bestselling Melanie Harlow, is available now!   Amazon US |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback   Synopsis […]

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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, 2019June 4, 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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Release & ARC Review: The Hate Vow (Quicksilver Trilogy, #1) by Nicole French

March 29, 2019October 4, 2019 AJ Billionaire

  Amazon US   |  Amazon UK  |  Kobo  |  Nook  |  Apple   Blurb Eric de Vries. Looks like millions. Worth billions. A body like the David with a mind to match. Unfortunately for this wayward heir, to keep his money, […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: The Hardest Route (The Hardest Series, #1) by A.S. Teague

March 27, 2019May 4, 2020 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  The Hardest Route, an all-new emotional and romantic standalone from A.S. Teague is available now! Amazon US   |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback   Blurb My friends used to tell me ‘What happens in […]

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ARC Review: Off the Air (Running on Air, #1) by L.H. Cosway

March 9, 2019May 21, 2020 Mel Angsty

Buy: Kindle Ebook Blurb Spending a month filming a reality TV show with your ex is no picnic. Especially when you’ve signed a contract stating that the two of you will not, under any circumstances, […]

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ARC Review: Arrange Me: a married-at-first-sight romance (The Arranged Duo, Book One) by Katy Regnery

March 8, 2019March 11, 2019 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

  Buy  it today! Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback   Review 4 stars! Arrange Me gives us a new and unique take on the arranged marriage trope and one I thoroughly enjoyed. It’s sweet, heartwarming, and […]

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Review: 99% Mine by Sally Thorne

February 23, 2019 AJ Brother/Best Friend

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Blurb Crush: a strong and often short-lived infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach… Darcy Barrett has undertaken a global survey of men. She’s travelled the world, and […]

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New Release, Excerpt, Giveaway & ARC Review: Best Laid Plans (Lucky in Love, #1) by Lauren Blakely

February 22, 2019April 21, 2019 Mel Audio Recommendation

BEST LAID PLANS, a sexy new standalone romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, is live on all retailers! A friends-to-lovers romantic comedy with a fantastic twist on lessons in seduction, don’t […]

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ARC Review: Second Chance by L.B. Dunbar

February 21, 2019 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3 stars I like a love story that features older characters – those that are supposedly more mature, and who have had a chance to experience life a bit […]

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Audio Review: International Player by Louise Bay

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

Audible Original Release   Buy: Audio Pre-order:  Paperback (releasing 30 April 2019) Review 3.5 stars This is my first book by Louise Bay, a sweet, sexy friends to lovers romance that is an easy, enjoyable […]

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Audio Review: We Shouldn’t by Vi Keeland

January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy: Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 ‘you totally should’ stars OMG, I love, love, love this book! Sexy and smart with sensational banter, fantastic chemistry and a […]

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Release Blitz, Excerpt, Giveaway & ARC Review: Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely

January 17, 2019January 25, 2019 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Temptation never tasted so good… And it’s back in my life in an unexpected way.     BIRTHDAY SUIT, a brand new standalone forbidden romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, is […]

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Review: It Takes Two (Bridesmaids Behaving Badly, #2) by Jenny Holiday

January 5, 2019January 4, 2019 AJ Brother/Best Friend

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 3.5 stars! Another great read from Jenny Holiday! The second book in the Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series, we are back with a fantastic bunch of friends as […]

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ARC Review: Nothing Personal by Karina Halle

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

  Amazon US  |  Amazon Worldwide   Synopsis It’s just business, nothing personal. Until you have to work with your ex. Nothing Personal, an all-new standalone romantic comedy by New York Times Bestselling author Karina […]

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Audio Review: Wild Like the Wind (Chaos, #5) by Kristen Ashley

December 23, 2018December 23, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4.5 stars! Wow, I loved this book! A sexy and intense romance with a forbidden edge and sizzling chemistry, this story had me captivated from start to […]

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ARC Review: Jock Rule (Jock Hard, #2) by Sara Ney

December 8, 2018December 6, 2018 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Blurb Kip Carmichael is no pretty boy. He’ a rough. Dirty. Giant. Hair so unruly, and a beard so thick, his friends […]

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Audio Review: Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review “She said, ‘Forgive me for being a dreamer,’ and he took her by the hand and replied, ‘Forgive me for not being here sooner to dream with you.’” […]

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ARC Review: The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan

November 25, 2018December 30, 2018 Mel Epic Romance

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 5+ magical stars! “Love makes a place for itself even if there isn’t one…Love carves into the hardest of places.” Mia Sheridan has really outdone herself with The Wish […]

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ARC Review: Fireworks (True North, #6) by Sarina Bowen

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Synopsis Don’t believe in love at first sight? He’ll make you believe… Come back to Vermont, and to this USA Today bestselling series! Skye Copeland is on paid leave from […]

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Review: Speakeasy (True North, #5) by Sarina Bowen

October 27, 2018November 12, 2018 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Kobo Review 4 stars! Book #5 in the True North series brings us the story of May Shipley – a character that has intrigued me since we met her in […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Long Live the Beautiful Hearts (Beautiful Hearts Duet, Book Two) by Emma Scott

October 18, 2018November 20, 2018 Mel 6 Star Reads

  LONG LIVE THE BEAUTIFUL HEARTS (Beautiful Hearts Duet, Book Two) by Emma Scott   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback     Blurb Never again […]

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