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ARC Review: Unwanted (Men and Monsters, #1) (previously published as ‘Savaged’) by Mia Sheridan

May 28, 2019June 12, 2025 Mel Book News

We read and loved Savaged in 2019. It was republished as Unwanted (Men and Monsters, #1) in July 2024   Amazon   Review 5 stars! There is a reason that Mia Sheridan is one of […]

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ARC Review: Written With Regret (The Regret Duet, #1 by Aly Martinez)

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 AJ Drama

  Written With Regret, the first in an all-new emotional duet from USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez, is available now!   Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb Every little girl dreams of the fairytale. The one […]

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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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Blog Tour & ARC Review: A Five-Minute Life by Emma Scott

May 21, 2019May 19, 2019 Mel 6 Star Reads

A Five-Minute Life, an all-new standalone new adult romance by International bestselling author Emma Scott is LIVE!     A Five-Minute Life by Emma Scott   A New Adult Romance   Available Now! Amazon US […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Boyfriend Bargain (Hawthorne University, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills

May 9, 2019June 13, 2022 Mel Feeeeeeels

Boyfriend Bargain, an all-new sexy sports romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills, is LIVE!     Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills   Released – 3 May 2019   Buy it today! Amazon  […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Beautiful Ever After (Beautiful Illusions Duet, Book Two) by Georgia Cates

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Mel Drama

  Beautiful Ever After (Beautiful Illusions Duet, Book Two) by Georgia Cates   Released – 7 May 2019   BUY IT TODAY!! Amazon  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  iBooks     Blurb Everything in my […]

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Release & ARC Review: Things We Never Said (Hart’s Boardwalk, #3) by Samantha Young

May 7, 2019 AJ Angsty

New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young returns to Hart’s Boardwalk with a searing and emotional new standalone romance…   Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  Nook  |  Smashwords   Blurb Local metalsmith and gift shop […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Pretty Reckless (All Saints High, #1) by L.J. Shen

May 6, 2019May 27, 2019 Mel Angsty

Pretty Reckless, the first standalone in the highly anticipated All Saints High series from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is AVAILABLE NOW!     PRETTY RECKLESS (All Saints High, #1) by L.J. Shen   […]

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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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Release & ARC Review: Skipped a Beat (Love, Hate, Rock-n-Roll, #2) by J.B. Salsbury

April 29, 2019December 31, 2019 AJ Drama

  Amazon US |  Amazon UK  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  iBooks  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Synopsis Ryder Kyle is a spoiled, self-righteous jerk.  He doesn’t understand suffering. Entitled guy like him wouldn’t recognize […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Method by Kate Stewart

April 28, 2019April 27, 2019 AJ Angsty

  We are celebrating the release METHOD by Kate Stewart! One-Click METHOD today! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Signed Paperback   Blurb Hollywood is a temptress, a trickster, a […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Stay With Me by K.L. Grayson

April 26, 2019July 21, 2019 Mel Drama

  Stay With Me, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by USA Today bestselling author K.L. Grayson is live!   Buy it today! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo     Blurb […]

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Review: Crimson Tide by Michelle Geel

April 25, 2019November 19, 2020 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 sexy, swoony stars! I love this book! A passionate and intense romance with just the right balance of drama, angst, sweetness, emotion and steamy sexy time. It’s a […]

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Review: The Savior (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #17) by J.R. Ward

April 20, 2019April 15, 2019 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook |  Paperback |  Audio Review 5 old school BDB stars! I’m a huge fan of all things BDB but it’s been a while since a book from this series has thrilled me […]

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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: My Life in Shambles by Karina Halle

April 12, 2019April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

  My Life in Shambles, a full-length contemporary standalone romance by Karina Halle is now live! Amazon US | Amazon Worldwide   Blurb When Valerie Stephens made the resolution to say yes to new adventures, she […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Eleanor & Grey by Brittainy C. Cherry

April 10, 2019January 23, 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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ARC Review: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting

April 9, 2019December 31, 2019 Mel Drama

Buy: Amazon US  |  Paperback Review 5 “#1 Fangirl” stars!! Hilarious meet cute? Check Unexpected betrayal? Check Enemies-to-lovers? Check Second chances? Check Tons of feels? Check check check Meet Cute is a perfect example of Helena Hunting’s […]

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ARC Review: Hollywood Prince (Hollywood Royalty, #3) by Natasha Madison

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 AJ Angsty

  Amazon US |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon CA    Synopsis Behind the “lights, camera, action” of Hollywood lies a world of deception, love, and seduction. Are you ready for Hollywood Royalty? […]

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Review: Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann

March 23, 2019February 8, 2022 Mel Audio Recommendation

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 “Heaven and Earth” stars! Look the Part is a well-written, emotional romance about second chances, forgiveness, and redemption. It has the perfect mix of everything – […]

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Review: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas

March 17, 2019September 20, 2024 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback |  Audio Review All the stars! Wow, wow, wow. What a read! Sarah J. Maas has taken this series and tipped it on its head, taking us on a thrilling […]

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Excerpt & ARC Review: The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros

March 16, 2019August 29, 2025 AJ Brother/Best Friend

  Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  Barnes & Noble   Review 3 heartbroken, oh-so conflicted stars OMG, this book! I am so conflicted after this SUPER emotional read which is part romance/part women’s fiction. […]

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New Release, Giveaway & ARC Review: Heart of the Devil (Forge Trilogy, Book Three) by Meghan March

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 Mel Action

  Heart of the Devil (Forge Trilogy, Book Three) by Meghan March   Released – 12 March 2019   Available now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio  |  Other retailers   Blurb From New York Times bestselling author […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Space (Laws of Physics, #2) by Penny Reid

March 11, 2019March 12, 2019 Mel Angsty

Space (Laws of Physics, #2)  by Penny Reid   Released – 11 March 2019   Available Now! Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback     Blurb One week. Private cabin. Famous physicist. Still an unrepentant slacker. What’s […]

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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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