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New Release & ARC Review: The Virgin Next Door (The Dating Games, #1) by Lauren Blakely

August 12, 2022September 29, 2023 Mel Book News

HOT NEW RELEASE!! THE VIRGIN NEXT DOOR from #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely is LIVE! Don’t miss this all-new flirty, dirty, hilarious romance between a clever, book-loving heroine and a hot, nerd of a […]

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New Release: The Blood Magic Series Boxset by L.H. Cosway

August 2, 2022August 3, 2022 Mel Book News

  Blood Magic is an addictive four-book series that melds urban fantasy with paranormal romance!   Grab it today! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon Worldwide iBooks  |  B&N  |  Smashwords  |  Kobo   […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Tease (Cloverleigh Farms, #8) by Melanie Harlow

July 11, 2022August 28, 2025 Mel Book News

I didn’t mean to say I was engaged to a hot billionaire–it just slipped out.   TEASE, an all new billionaire, fake engagement, small town romantic comedy from USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author […]

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Release & Excerpt: The Boss Project by Vi Keeland

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 AJ Book News

  The Boss Project by Vi Keeland is live! A sexy, standalone workplace romance   Amazon  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback  Apple Books  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google […]

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Excerpt Reveal: Reverse (Bittersweet Symphony, #2) by Kate Stewart

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 AJ Book News

  REVERSE by USA Today Bestselling author Kate Stewart is coming July 19, 2022 A steamy star-crossed lovers, rockstar romance with all the feels, and we’ve got an excerpt for you!   Blurb Thirty years […]

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New Release: My Professor by R.S. Grey

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Mel Book News

 We’re so excited that R.S. Grey is releasing her gorgeous new romcom, My Professor! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!     My Professor by R.S. Grey   A Romantic […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Secrets We Whisper After Midnight (Decisions in Durham, #2) by Rachel Higginson

May 24, 2022June 17, 2022 Mel Book News

Secrets We Whisper After Midnight (Decisions in Durham, #2) by Rachel Higginson   Released – 24 May 2022   Buy it today! Amazon     Blurb Eliza English has grown up in the shadow of […]

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First Look: Before I Let Go (Skyland, #1) by Kennedy Ryan

May 13, 2022November 15, 2022 Mel Book News

Before I Let Go, an all-new poignant second chance romance and the first book in the new Skyland Series from USA Today bestselling and RITA® Award-winning author Kennedy Ryan is coming November 15th, and we […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Starry-Eyed Love (Spark House, #2) by Helena Hunting

May 10, 2022August 29, 2025 Mel Book News

Starry-Eyed Love, an all new hilarious and emotional standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is AVAILABLE NOW!   Grab your copy today! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide   |  B&N  |  Kobo  | […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend by Penny Reid

April 12, 2022May 14, 2022 Mel Book News

Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend, an all-new enemies to lovers romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Penny Reid, is now live!     Fall in love today! Amazon US  |  Amazon Worldwide […]

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Release: Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine

April 5, 2022 AJ Book News

Nightingale: A Charity Anthology in support of Ukraine is live!     NIGHTINGALE is a romance anthology with over FIFTY original, never-before-seen stories from bestselling authors. 100% of the royalties will be donated to relief […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Beauty and the Baller (Strangers in Love, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills

March 29, 2022August 28, 2025 Mel Book News

Beauty and the Baller, an all-new small-town sports romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is LIVE! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb An NFL quarterback turned small-town coach […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Shut Up and Kiss Me (Happy Endings, #2) by Lauren Blakely

March 25, 2022March 27, 2022 Mel Book News

SHUT UP AND KISS ME by #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely is NOW LIVE!! Find out what happens when a scorching one-night stand between best friends absolutely, definitely shouldn’t happen again…     Shut […]

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Release: The Secret (Single in Seattle, #1) by Kristen Proby

March 22, 2022August 7, 2024 AJ Book News

The Secret by Kristen Proby is live! This is the first book in the Single in Seattle series – a second generation spin-off from the With Me in Seattle series     Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  […]

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New Release: Love on the Lake (Lakeside, #2) by Helena Hunting

March 15, 2022August 28, 2025 Mel Book News

Love on the Lake, an emotional small town, standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is live now! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb Teagan Firestone has […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Taste (Cloverleigh Farms, #7) by Melanie Harlow

March 7, 2022August 28, 2025 Mel Book News

I’m terrified of falling for him. But one taste might be all it takes.   Taste, an all-new enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, surprise pregnancy small town romantic comedy from USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie […]

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Release Blitz: The Assignment by Penelope Ward

February 28, 2022March 1, 2022 AJ Book News

  The Assignment by Penelope Ward A standalone contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Apple Books  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  […]

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New Release & ARC Review: A Wild Card Kiss (Happy Endings, #1) by Lauren Blakely

February 25, 2022March 13, 2022 Mel Book News

A Wild Card Kiss by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely is NOW LIVE!! Grab this deliciously sexy, single dad, second chance sports romance TODAY!! A WILD CARD KISS (Happy Endings, #1) by Lauren […]

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New Release & ARC Review: On the Honey Side (Blum’s Bees, #2) by Staci Hart

February 24, 2022March 9, 2022 Mel Book News

  On the Honey Side (Blum’s Bees, #2) by Staci Hart   Released – 24 February 2022   Available now! Amazon   Blurb No one can ever have Keaton Meyer. Least of all me. The […]

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Release: Player Hater (Accidentally in Love, #1) by Sara Ney

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 AJ Book News

  The Player Hater by Sara Ney is live! Amazon  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  Nook Blurb I would do anything for my best friend. Well. Almost anything. When she begs me to come on a weekend getaway so I can bond with […]

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Release: River of Shadows (Underworld Gods, #1) by Karina Halle

January 29, 2022October 15, 2022 AJ Book News

River of Shadows by Karina Halle is now live!    “In order to save my father, I have to marry the God of Death.”     Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide Download today or read for […]

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Release: Getting Real (Getting Some, #3) by Emma Chase

January 24, 2022April 11, 2024 AJ Book News

  Getting Real by Emma Chase is live!   Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Paperback Audible  |  Amazon Audio (Narrated by Zachary Webber & Andi Arndt)   Blurb A sexy, hilarious, emotional, new romance from New York Times bestselling […]

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Release Blitz: The Summer Proposal by Vi Keeland

January 10, 2022January 9, 2022 AJ Book News

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Apple Books  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb The first time I met Max Yearwood was […]

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Excerpt Reveal: The Summer Proposal by Vi Keeland

January 6, 2022January 9, 2022 AJ Book News

  Excited about Vi Keeland’s upcoming release, The Summer Proposal?    A Standalone Contemporary Romance Releasing January 10, 2022 Apple Books  |  Paperback Sign up for Vi’s mailing list now and be the first one notified when […]

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Release: The Girl in the Mist (Misted Pines, #1) by Kristen Ashley

January 5, 2022August 29, 2025 AJ Book News

The Girl in the Mist, an all-new, thrilling standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley filled with off-the-charts chemistry, and edge of your seat suspense, is out now!   Amazon  |  Amazon […]

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