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Release & ARC Review: Boyfriend (Moo U) by Sarina Bowen

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 AJ Fake Relationship

  Boyfriend by Sarina Bowen is live! Amazon  |   Apple  |  Kobo  |  Nook  |  Google  |  Audio   Blurb The hottest player on the Moo U hockey team hangs a flyer on the bulletin […]

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Release & ARC Review: A Moment For Us (Willow Creek Valley, #3) by Corinne Michaels

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 AJ Drama

  A Moment For Us by Corinne Michaels is live! Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Audible   Blurb New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to Willow Creek Valley in this stunning surprise baby/unrequited […]

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Release & ARC Review: Jock Reign (Jock Royal, #5) by Sara Ney

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Jock Reign by Sara Ney is live! Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU Free in KU   Blurb IT’S NOT EASY LIVING IN YOUR BROTHER’S SHADOW. Jack Dryden-Jones is […]

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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: 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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ARC Review: One Day Like This (Excess All Areas, #1) by Scarlett Cole

September 21, 2021August 29, 2025 AJ Brother/Best Friend

  One Day Like this is live! The start of a brand new rockstar series from Scarlett Cole, this is a beautifully emotional brother’s-best-friend, forbidden romance with fantastic chemistry and just the right amount of […]

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Review: The Plus Ones (The Brooklyn Book Boyfriends, #4) by Kayley Loring

September 19, 2021 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 fun and feisty stars! This is the final book in the Brooklyn Book Boyfriends series, and it’s a wonderful finish as Keaton and Roxy’s fiery love story rounds out what has […]

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Audio Review: Life’s Too Short (The Friend Zone, #3) by Abby Jimenez

September 3, 2021November 22, 2025 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review “I chose living – because anything else was just waiting to die.” 5 stars A smart, funny, emotional and heartfelt story with incredible characters and a gorgeous romance, […]

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Release & ARC Review: When We Were Reckless (Lost Stars, #3) by Emery Rose

August 27, 2021August 29, 2025 AJ Brother/Best Friend

  When We Were Reckless is live! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Blurb What happens when the love of your life refuses to love you back? Jesse McCallister. […]

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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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Release, Excerpt & ARC Review: Waylaid (True North, #8) by Sarina Bowen

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 AJ Drama

  Waylaid is live! I love this book! The latest instalment in the True North series, this is Daphne Shipley’s story, and it’s a fun yet emotional story with a beautiful romance that completely stole […]

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Release & ARC Review: Wreck (Fuel Series, #2) by Ginger Scott

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 AJ Angsty

  Wreck is LIVE! This is the second book in the brother’s-best-friend, friends-to-lovers Fuel Series by Ginger Scott. Don’t miss this angst-filled read!   Buy on Amazon (free in KU)   Blurb When Dustin Bridges […]

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Audio ARC Review: The Stand-In by Lily Chu

July 14, 2021May 5, 2022 AJ Audio Recommendation

The Stand-In by Lily Chu An Audible Original – now live in ebook and paperback!     Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb HOW TO UPEND YOUR LIFE: Get fired by gross, handsy boss […]

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Release & ARC Review: Exposed (VIP, #4) by Kristen Callihan

July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 AJ Drama

  Exposed is now live, and it’s a fave for 2021! Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb Brenna There are some people in life who know exactly how to push your […]

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Release & ARC Review: On a Wednesday (One Week, #2) by Whitney G.

July 7, 2021April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

  On a Wednesday by Whitney G. is live! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Blurb We met on a Wednesday. Became enemies, then lovers, on a Wednesday. And […]

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Release, Excerpt & ARC Review: Whiskey and Sunset Nights by T.L. Anderson

July 5, 2021July 3, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Whiskey and Sunset Nights is live! Grayson Pierce is struggling as a single dad but he’s doing the best he can in his new normal, until feelings for his late wife’s best friend, Lily […]

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ARC Review: Pieces of You (Pieces Duet, #1) by Jay McLean

July 3, 2021June 30, 2021 AJ Angsty

Pieces of You, the first book in the Pieces Duet by Jay McLean, is live! Amazon  |  Amazon Global   Blurb They could’ve been perfect. In another time. Another world. Where his wasn’t falling apart. […]

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ARC Review: The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

July 1, 2021August 18, 2021 Mel Celebrities

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook Blurb Since the death of his twin brother, Oliver’s caught between pleasing his fans and finding himself. Emery finds him first. Emery has never felt more alone. Raising her daughter […]

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Release & ARC Review: Shift (Fuel Series, #1) by Ginger Scott

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 AJ Brother/Best Friend

  Shift, the first book in the Fuel Series by Ginger Scott is LIVE! Buckle your seatbelt, it’s gonna be a wild ride! Amazon   Blurb Dustin Bridges has always had two things he could […]

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Release & ARC Review: Jock Royal (Jock Hard, #4) by Sara Ney

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Jock Royal by Sara Ney is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK   |  Amazon AU Free in KU   Blurb IT’S EASY TO TAKE ONE DARE WHEN YOU THINK IT’S […]

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ARC Review: Courage (Heroes of Big Sky, #1) by Kristen Proby

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 AJ Brother/Best Friend

From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an all new novel in her Big Sky series, Courage. This is the first story in the Heroes of Big Sky, all about men in uniform […]

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Review: Henry & Ivy (Fighting Series – The Next Generation) by J.B. Salsbury

June 21, 2021August 21, 2021 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

Buy:  Amazon Review 5 short, sweet and sexy stars! This is a perfect little novella! Short, sweet, fun and sexy, with great characters and a gorgeously heartfelt romance, I loved it so much! This is […]

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Review: Fearless Like Us (Like Us, #9) by Krista & Becca Ritchie

June 12, 2021October 30, 2021 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon Review “Everything will undoubtedly change, but what I fear most is an unlived life. “ 5 stars I loved being back in this world with these characters, and this book took me on a […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Friends With Benedicts: A Small Town Romantic Comedy by Staci Hart

June 8, 2021June 9, 2021 Mel Book News

Friends With Benedicts: A Small Town Romantic Comedy by Staci Hart   Released – 8 June 2021   Grab it today! Amazon |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo     Blurb Timing is everything. Presley Hale […]

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