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New Release & ARC Review: The Pact (Winslow Brothers, #2) by Max Monroe

November 13, 2021August 29, 2025 Mel Book News

This Winslow Brother better buckle up—he has no idea what’s coming.   THE PACT, an all new rom com with a twist from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe is LIVE! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  […]

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New Release & ARC Review: One Night with a Nutcracker (Reindeer Falls, #5) by Jana Aston

November 11, 2021November 13, 2021 Mel Book News

  One Night with a Nutcracker (Reindeer Falls #5) by Jana Aston   Released – 11 November 2021   NOW AVAILABLE!!! FREE IN KU!!! Amazon   Blurb: My name is Jake Sheppard and I’m ambivalent […]

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New Release & Review: A Year of Love Anthology by Helena Hunting, Debra Anastasia, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Max Monroe, BB Easton, Kennedy Ryan, Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen, Tijan, KF Breene, K. Bromberg & W. Winters

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 Mel Anthology

Fall in love all year long. 12 months. 12 authors. 12 romantic short stories to make you swoon.     Need something steamy to get you through to the holidays? We have exactly what you […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Elves with Benefits (Reindeer Falls, #4) by Jana Aston

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Mel Book News

  ELVES WITH BENEFITS (Reindeer Falls #4) by Jana Aston   Released – 4 November 2021   NOW AVAILABLE!!! FREE IN KU!!! Amazon   Blurb: My name is Ryan Sheppard and I don’t care about […]

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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: Jester (Masters of Mayhem, #2) by Renee Rocco

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 AJ Dark & Gritty

Jester, the second book in the Masters of Mayhem series by Renee Rocco, is live, and damn, what a read!  Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb I’m a good criminal. I’m an even better deviant. Ask […]

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Release & ARC Review: Attachment Theory (The Brodie Brothers, #2) by Kayley Loring

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 AJ LOL Funny

  Attachment Theory by Kayley Loring is live, and free in Kindle Unlimited Fall in love with Dylan and Scarlett today!   Amazon  |  Paperback   Audiobook will release by the end of October Multicast […]

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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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Release & ARC Review: Santa’s Subpoena (The Anna Albertini Files, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 AJ Action

Buy:  Amazon Review 5 stars! The fourth book in The Anna Albertini Files, this is another chaotic, exciting, laugh-out-loud romp full of mystery, suspense, a touch of drama, and gorgeous romance. The book begins with Anna […]

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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: For Love or Honey (Blum’s Bees, #1) by Staci Hart

September 21, 2021February 8, 2022 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

For Love or Honey by Staci Hart   Released – 21 September 2021   Grab it today! Amazon |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Paperback     Blurb When the devil comes to town, you have to […]

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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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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: King of the Court by R.S. Grey

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

R.S. Grey’s next standalone rom-com, King of the Court, is LIVE!     King of the Court by R.S. Grey   Released – 12 August 2021 Grab it today! Amazon    About King of the Court […]

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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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Audio Review: Rebound With Me (The Brooklyn Book Boyfriends, #1) by Kayley Loring

August 7, 2021March 24, 2025 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4.5 stars This is such a fun read! Playful, sexy and sweet with a lot of heart, it’s the first book in The Brooklyn Book Boyfriends series, and […]

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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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ARC Review: Sidequest for Love by L.H. Cosway

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! Sidequest for Love features Neil and Afric and brings us a fun, fresh, swoony opposites attract romance that will put a smile on your face and fill your […]

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Audio Review: It Happened One Summer (The Bellinger Sisters, #1) by Tessa Bailey

August 1, 2021March 20, 2022 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback Review 5 stars Cute, funny, sexy and sweet, this story is an absolute gem! It’s a fish-out-of-water story with an irresistible heroine, a grumpy and possessive hero, and an angst-free, chemistry-filled romance. It’s an […]

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ARC Review: Love Next Door (Lakeside, #1) by Helena Hunting

July 31, 2021 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook Review 4.5 stars! Dillion lost her job, her boyfriend, and her apartment all at once and she’s at a cross roads of what she wants to do. When she […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Totally Folked (Good Folk, #1) by Penny Reid

July 20, 2021July 26, 2021 Mel Book News

Totally Folked an all-new small town romantic comedy filled with humor and heart from New York Times bestselling author Penny Reid is available now!   Released – 20 July 2021   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: The Bet (Winslow Brothers, #1) by Max Monroe

July 17, 2021August 29, 2025 Mel Book News

THE BET, an all new hilarious opposites attract rom com from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe is LIVE! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide   Blurb When it comes to life’s fun and games, always […]

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ARC Review: Funny Business (Brodie Brothers, #1) by Kayley Loring

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 AJ Celebrities

Funny Business is live! Funny, sweet and snarky with a gorgeous romance, it’s a sort-of-enemies-to-lovers/celebrity/single-dad/nanny romance, and I loved it.   Amazon US  |  Amazon Universal Audiobook will release on August 5th. MULTICAST DUET NARRATION! Narrated […]

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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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ARC Review: Just Folking Around (Good Folk, #0.5) by Penny Reid

July 1, 2021July 5, 2021 Mel LOL Funny

Just Folking Around (Good Folk, #0.5) by Penny Reid   Released – 1 July 2021   Grab it today! Amazon     Review 4.5 stars! Just Folking Around is such a fantastic set up the […]

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