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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 & ARC Review: Little Red Riding Crop: Adult Toy Stories (Original Sinners Pulp Library) by Tiffany Reisz

September 27, 2021 AJ Quickie

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback Review This is an entertaining, and seriously smutty collection. Not just Little Red Riding Crop (which is the same as when it was previously released in 2012), this is also a collection of 5 […]

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Review: The Sweetest Gift (Second Circle Tattoos, #4.6; Preload, #4.5) by Scarlett Cole

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 AJ Novella

Buy:  Amazon Review 5 stars! OMG, yes, this book is what I needed, without knowing that I needed it. I’m a huge fan of both the Second Circle Tattoos and Preload series, and though all […]

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Review: A Reed Brothers Christmas at Lake Fisher (Reed Brothers novella) by Tammy Falkner

December 27, 2020December 29, 2020 AJ Novella

Buy:  Amazon Review 3 stars It’s Christmas, and the Reed brothers and all of their family and friends are descending upon Lake Fisher for the holidays, providing us with a great opportunity to catch up […]

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Review: Foundations (The Walshes Bonus Content) by Kate Canterbary

September 10, 2020 AJ Novella

Buy:  Amazon Review 4 stars This is a great little bonus for fans of The Walshes series. A novella for the couple that started it all – Matt and Lauren – set three months after […]

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Release & Review: All Wrapped Up for the Holidays Anthology

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 AJ Anthology

It’s the season for gift giving! Six FREE standalone holiday short stories!   Grab your free copy today via Bookfunnel before it goes away! Available for only a limited time!   Cover designer: Sommer Stein, […]

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ARC Review: Winter Tales by Tiffany Reisz

November 17, 2019 AJ Quickie

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars Fans of The Original Sinners rejoice! For here we get five snippets with our beloved characters – some that have been published before, and some that haven’t, but all […]

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Review: Royally Marooned (Royally, #1.5) by Emma Chase

July 24, 2019July 28, 2019 AJ Quickie

Freebie:  Author’s Website Review As a mad fan of the Royally series, I was so excited to get my hands on this story. A cute, 5-minute read that follows on after the epilogue of Royally […]

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Review: Continuation: A Consolation Duet Special Edition (The Consolation Duet) by Corinne Michaels

May 4, 2019 AJ LOL Funny

Buy:  Paperback only Review 5 stars! This little collection of shorts and bonuses from the Consolation Duet is a must-read for any Liam and Natalie fan. A lot of the content has been published before, […]

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Review: Strong Suit by Lauren Blakely

January 25, 2019October 22, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Paperback (included in Dating Mr. Right: A Collection) Review 4 “Satisfaction is coming” stars!  Strong Suit brings us an developing romance between a single mom and a charming, sexy guy ten-years her junior. They appear […]

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Review: Naughty or Nice Christmas Anthology

December 25, 2018December 24, 2018 AJ Anthology

  SIX All new FREE HOLIDAY STORIES from some of your favorite authors! Check out these sexy and fun standalone holiday themed shorts from Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Marie Force, Emma […]

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ARC Review: The Stars Afire (An Elemental Mysteries Anthology) by Elizabeth Hunter

December 4, 2018December 5, 2018 AJ Anthology

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Apple Books  | Kobo  |  B&N  |  Smashwords Add to Goodreads   Review 4 stars! This is a great collection for Elemental Mysteries fans. A collection of shorts […]

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Release Day Launch, Excerpt & ARC Review: Dining with Angels: Bits & Bites from the Demonica Universe (Demonica, #17.5; Demonica Underworld, #7) by Larissa Ione & Suzanne M. Johnson

November 6, 2018October 16, 2019 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Join New York Times bestselling author Larissa Ione, and USA Today bestselling Southern food expert Suzanne M. Johnson as they guide you through their favorite Demonica world inspired food and drink recipes. And don’t forget […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Once Upon a Real Good Time (Heartbreakers, #1) by Lauren Blakely

September 10, 2018May 7, 2020 Mel LOL Funny

  ONCE UPON A REAL GOOD TIME (Heartbreakers, #1) by Lauren Blakely   Buy it today! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  Google Play  […]

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Release Blitz & Reviews: Cocktales – The Cocky Collective

May 26, 2018May 29, 2018 Mel Quickie

Cocktales, a limited-release anthology of original, never before published material, from some of your favorite bestselling authors is AVAILABLE NOW!       Cocktales Anthology Publishing Date: May 26th Cover Designer: CD Reiss Each story […]

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Review: Uncaged (A Fighting for Flight short story) by J.B. Salsbury

March 7, 2018September 29, 2018 AJ LOL Funny

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review 4 quick and fun stars This is a super-quick read, and a wonderful bonus for fans of the Fighting series. It’s a quick glimpse back into the lives of Jonah and […]

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Review: One Epic Night (Hearts, #5.5) by L.H. Cosway

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Sign up for L.H. Cosway’s NEWSLETTER to receive it for free via email.  Review 4 stars! One Epic Night is a short prequel to Hearts on Air featuring Trevor Cross and Reye Cabrera. It’s an entertaining novella that gives […]

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Review: Royally Raised (Royally, #4.5) by Emma Chase

June 2, 2017March 5, 2022 AJ Quickie

Free:  Kindle Ebook Review Henry and Sarah in the future – a fantastic extra to the series! This little bonus carries on from Royally Matched, a fun little glimpse into the lives of Henry and […]

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Review: Frenched: The Wedding Night (Frenched, #3.5) by Melanie Harlow

December 31, 2015December 22, 2016 AJ Quickie

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review I’m a huge fan of all things Frenched, and was so excited when I saw this little bonus! It’s an extra that will appeal to fans of the series who, like […]

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Review: Sincerely, Arizona (Sincerely Carter, #1.5) by Whitney Gracia Williams

October 1, 2015May 8, 2017 AJ Quickie

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review “I loved you then. I love you now. And I always will.” 4 stars This is a great little extra that is essentially an epilogue to Sincerely, Carter. Picking up Arizona […]

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Review: The Proposal (Wait for You, #2.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Writing as J. Lynn)

April 30, 2014December 30, 2016 AJ New Adult

Free on Jennifer L. Armentrout’s website Review Absolutely beautiful! This is a gorgeous little extra which should be read after Wait for You, and probably even after Be with Me, featuring one of my favourite NA book couples […]

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Review: Demonica Overkill: Snippets of Demonica Life (Bonus Scenes)

May 1, 2013June 24, 2016 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Free:  Larissa Ione’s website Review More, more, more!! And OMG, I LOVE IT! This is a compilation of little shorts featuring the couples from the Demonica series. They are available on Larissa Ione’s website, and […]

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Review: Beyond Denial (Beyond, #2.5) by Kit Rocha

March 25, 2013November 9, 2024 AJ Quickie

Free from author Review This is a deleted scene from Beyond Control – it features Ace, Jared and Rachel, and takes place during the O’Kane party thrown for the sector 3 recruits. Ace is at the party […]

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Review: Hearts and Llamas (Chocolate Lovers, #3.5) by Tara Sivec

February 5, 2013March 8, 2017 AJ LOL Funny

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review A very funny little short featuring the Chocolate Lovers gang (including a 10 year old Gavin) preparing for Valentines day. The humour is OTT, and just what you would expect from […]

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Review: The Alpha Alternative: JZB Sex Scene (Fever Series Bonus) by Karen Marie Moning

April 17, 2012September 6, 2016 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Review Fever series bonus! Well, well, a sex scene from the POV of one of my favourite Alpha characters ever. “I have no desire to sleep with you. I want to fuck you. And there […]

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  • New Release: If You Keep Me (Toronto Terror, #6) by Helena Hunting
  • New Release & ARC Review: It Seemed Like A Good Idea (Darling Springs, #1) by Lauren Blakely
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  • Release & ARC Review: Forever Undone (Forever Boston, #1) by J. Saman
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