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ARC Review: Braveheart, a love story by Katy Regnery

February 14, 2020February 12, 2020 Mel Drama

Previously published as Fragments of Ash.  Re-released as Braveheart, a love story 14 February 2020 Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Blurb From New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery comes a dark and twisted tale of […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review & Excerpt: Unbreakable (Cloverleigh Farms, #4) by Melanie Harlow

February 13, 2020February 12, 2020 Mel Feeeeeeels

Unbreakable, an all new sexy and swoon-worthy friends to lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow, is AVAILABLE NOW!     Unbreakable (Cloverleigh Farms, #4) by Melanie Harlow   Released – 10 February […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review & Excerpt: The Life that Mattered (Life Series, #1) by Jewel E. Ann

February 11, 2020August 29, 2025 Mel Angsty

The Life that Mattered (Life Series, Book One) by Jewel E. Ann   Released – 6 February 2020   Buy it today! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback     Blurb Sex isn’t love. Love […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills

February 6, 2020August 29, 2025 Mel Book News

Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook *FREE in Kindle Unlimited*   Blurb WSJ bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills delivers a sizzling and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance. The […]

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ARC Review: Something in the Air (Running on Air, #2) by L.H. Cosway

February 2, 2020May 21, 2020 Mel Favourite

Something in the Air (Running on Air, #2) by L.H. Cosway   Released – 30 January 2020   Buy it today! Amazon |  Paperback     Blurb Michaela Olsson has found her soulmate in James Khan. […]

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Audio Review: Inappropriate by Vi Keeland

February 1, 2020 AJ Audio Recommendation

  Inappropriate A Standalone Contemporary Romance #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Vi Keeland   Amazon  |  Apple  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb Terminated for inappropriate behavior. I […]

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Release & ARC Review: Riven Knight (Clifton Forge, #2) (formerly Tin Gypsy, #2) by Devney Perry

January 21, 2020March 16, 2023 AJ Drama

  Riven Knight, the second book in the Tin Gypsy series, is now live! Amazon  |  Apple  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb Genevieve Daylee didn’t expect to be standing in front of a judge […]

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Release & ARC Review: This is Forever (This Is, #4) by Natasha Madison

January 14, 2020January 9, 2020 AJ Feeeeeeels

  Amazon   |  Nook  |  Apple  |  Kobo   Blurb Caroline Becoming a teen mom at sixteen was not what I expected, but then again, neither was being a single parent. Still, I wouldn’t […]

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Release & ARC Review: Release by Aly Martinez

January 6, 2020August 29, 2025 AJ Angsty

“I couldn’t put it down! The incredible premise and the tension will keep you turning the pages until dawn.” – Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Release, an all-new powerful and emotional standalone romance from […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: The Right Way by Katie Ashley

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon CA   Blurb After witnessing his younger brother’s death in a tragic accident, Jonathan Nelson desperately tries losing himself on the gridiron. No matter […]

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Audio Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

January 2, 2020January 1, 2020 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  | Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 stars for true love! This book hit my radar after it won the Goodreads Choice award for best romance, and best debut, and all of a […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: House of Scarlett (Legend Trilogy, Book Two) by Meghan March

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Mel Feeeeeeels

House of Scarlett (Legend Trilogy, Book Two)   Released – 10 December 2019   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  iBooks  |  Google  |  Paperback  |  Audio     Blurb Gabriel Legend is […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Forbidden Man by Karina Halle

December 11, 2019April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Originally published as The Younger Man     A reckless, obsessive soccer star. A forbidden affair that could ruin her career. The locker room has never been this steamy.   The Younger Man, an epic […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Guy on the Left (The Underdogs, #2) by Kate Stewart

December 8, 2019December 7, 2019 AJ Angsty

  The Guy on the Left by Kate Stewart is LIVE! This is a standalone contemporary romance packed with all the feels! One-click yours NOW!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  […]

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Audio Review: Epoch (Transcend Duet, #2) by Jewel E. Ann

December 7, 2019February 8, 2022 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 stars! The follow up to the amazing Transcend, I dove into this book with high hopes and I was not let down. OMG, this book! Again! My heart was on a […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Landon & Shay: Part Two (L&S Duet, #2) by Brittainy C. Cherry

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019 Mel Celebrities

  Landon & Shay: Part Two, the not to be missed conclusion of the Landon and Shay duet by Brittainy C. Cherry, is available now!  Get your binge on with this must-read enemies to lovers, […]

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Re-release, Review & Giveaway: From the Ground Up, A Better Place & Feels Like Home by Jennifer Van Wyk

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 AJ Book News

  Jennifer Van Wyk’s first three books have a brand new look!   From the Ground Up A Better Place Feels Like Home   Fun, steamy and emotional romance, I love these books so much!!!! […]

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Review: Headstrong Like Us (Like Us, #6) by Krista & Becca Ritchie

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes & Noble Review 5 ‘Marrow Forever’ stars I’m going to marry the love of my life. One day. Someday. Soon. The sixth book in the Like Us series, this is the […]

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New Release and ARC Review: Someday, Someday by Emma Scott

November 24, 2019December 29, 2019 Mel Billionaire

Someday, Someday, an all-new standalone new adult romance by International bestselling author Emma Scott is LIVE!     How long would you wait for true love?   Someday, Someday by Emma Scott   Available Now! […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young 

November 22, 2019November 19, 2019 Mel Favourite

  Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young    A Contemporary Romance Released – 19 November 2019   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N     Blurb What happens […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: In The Unlikely Event by L.J. Shen

November 20, 2019November 19, 2019 Mel Angsty

Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours.     From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a new, contemporary romance […]

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Release, Excerpt, ARC Review & Giveaway: I’m Yours by Jennifer Van Wyk

November 16, 2019November 13, 2019 AJ Feeeeeeels

  He’s a single dad & cowboy She’s his daughter’s dance teacher This is their second chance Sexy & emotional with a bit of suspense   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide   Blurb I left Lakeside, […]

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Audio Review: Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

November 10, 2019November 9, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback |  Audio Review 5 huge stars! OMG, I am in so much love with this book! An emotional and blissfully romantic story about childhood penpals reconnecting in adulthood and falling hard for each other. With fantastic […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Landon & Shay: Part One (L&S Duet, #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry

November 6, 2019August 29, 2025 Mel 6 Star Reads

You know what they say…  All’s fair in the game of love and war—especially the heartbreaks.   Landon & Shay: Part One, an all-new must read enemies to lovers romance by Brittainy C. Cherry, is […]

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New Release with ARC Review: Beard Necessities (Winston Brothers, #7) by Penny Reid

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Mel Book News

BEARD NECESSITIES (Winston Brothers, #7) by Penny Reid   Released – 4 November 2019   Available now! Amazon  |  Paperback     Blurb Billy Winston’s family is going to see him happy and in love […]

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