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Release & ARC Review: Don’t Kiss the Bride by Carian Cole

February 1, 2021April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Don’t Kiss the Bride by Carian Cole is now live!     An irresistibly beautiful, chemistry-filled friends-to-lovers, age-gap romance, I love this book so much!   Buy now – Amazon Free in KU   Blurb […]

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ARC Review: Fall of Night (Midnight Breed, #17) by Lara Adrian

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 AJ Action

Buy:  Amazon Review 4.5 stars! An exciting, action-packed and passionately romantic read, I have been so looking forward to reading this book! Tegan and Elise (from Midnight Awakening) are my favourites of the original Midnight […]

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Audio Review: The Invitation by Vi Keeland

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  Google Play  |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars I’m a big fan of Vi Keeland, and always look forward to her releases. The blurb of this book sucked me in, and I’ve […]

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ARC Review: Swoony Billionaire: The Kline Brooks Collection by Max Monroe

January 30, 2021June 18, 2021 Mel Billionaire

Swoony Billionaire, an all-new swoon-worthy romantic comedy collection of Tapping the Billionaire, Tapping Her, and the all new novella, Be My Billionaire Valentine from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe is available now!   Grab […]

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Boxset Release & Review: Combative Trilogy by Jay McLean

January 29, 2021January 28, 2021 AJ Angsty

THREE LIVES. TWO LOVES. ONE TICKING TIME BOMB.   The Combative Trilogy box set by Jay McLean is LIVE!     AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Amazon Universal  |  Paperback   Blurb In a world full […]

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Review: Clash (Left Turn, #1) by Belle Aurora

January 28, 2021 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  Review 3 stars This book was nothing like I was expecting. Looking at that cover and reading the blurb, I was expecting a dark romance, and though […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Finish Line (The Ravenhood, #3) by Kate Stewart

January 26, 2021October 16, 2024 AJ Dark & Gritty

  The Finish Line, the explosive conclusion in The Ravenhood Trilogy from best-selling author, Kate Stewart, is live! Get ready for a sinfully hot, angsty, unconventional and twisted love story filled with suspense, a little […]

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Release & ARC Review: Forevermore (Ever, #1) by Alex Grayson

January 26, 2021February 23, 2021 AJ New Adult

  Forevermore is live! This is the prequel novella to Everlast, releasing 23 February    Amazon  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  Nook   Blurb Everything has a reason for being, and you are mine. Without you, […]

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ARC Review: Driven (Deep Ops, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 AJ Action

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback Review 5 stars! The fourth book in the Deep Ops series, this is the long-awaited story of Angus and Nari, and it’s an absolute rollercoaster! Exciting, action-packed, dramatic and suspenseful with the […]

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ARC Review: How to Get Lucky by Lauren Blakely and Joe Arden

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 Mel Forbidden

Buy: Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook Blurb A sexy standalone romance written by #1 NYT Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely and Award-Winning Romance Narrator Joe Arden! Every man knows […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: Wrecked Palace (Wrecked, #3) by Catherine Cowles

January 21, 2021August 28, 2025 AJ Drama

“A tortured hero, an inspirational heroine, suspense, and a slow-burn romance are the perfect recipe for a book that will utterly captivate readers. A must read for 2021!” – Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author Wrecked […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Not My Match (Game Changers, #2) by Ilsa Madden-Mills

January 19, 2021August 29, 2025 Mel Book News

Not My Match by Ilsa Madden-Mills   Released – 19 January 2021   Available now! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills delivers a smart […]

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Review: The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp, #1) by J.R. Ward

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021 AJ Action

Buy:  Amazon Review 4 stars I really enjoyed this book! A shift from the usual BDB books, but still set in the same awesome world, this is an exciting and unexpected story with a sweet […]

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Review: Perfect Wreckage (Wrecked, #2) by Catherine Cowles

January 16, 2021January 31, 2023 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4.5 stars! This is the second book in the Wrecked series, a sort-of-friends to lovers story that is, in turns, fun and sweet, and heartachingly emotional. It’s such a beautiful story, and I […]

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Release & ARC Review: A Very Friendly Valentine’s Day (A Very Holiday, #2) by Kayley Loring

January 14, 2021April 10, 2021 AJ Celebrities

  Amazon  |  Amazon Universal Live in Kindle Unlimited Audiobook releases 14 February, narrated by Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright, featuring Dane Anderson   Blurb EDDIE: Cancel your dinky little roomette on the train. I’m booking us […]

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Release & ARC Review: Roommate by Sarina Bowen

January 12, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Sarina Bowen’s new m/m roommate romance is now live!   Amazon  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  Google  |  Nook  |  Audible   Blurb Wanted: One roommate to share a 3-bedroom house, split the rent, […]

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ARC Review: The Fourth Time Charm (Fulton U, #4) by Maya Hughes

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Mel Forbidden

The Fourth Time Charm (Fulton U, #4) by Maya Hughes   Available today! Amazon  |  Paperback     4 stars! I love the friends-to-lovers trope and couldn’t wait to get my hands on The Fourth […]

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Review: Waiting for You (McKinney/Walker Brothers, #2) by Claudia Connor

January 9, 2021 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon Review 3.5 stars A single mother starting over, and a sexy firefighter with a heart of gold. It’s another sweet and swoony read from Claudia Connor. Book #2 in the McKinney/Walker brothers series, be […]

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Audio Review: Reckless Memories (Wrecked, #1) by Catherine Cowles

January 8, 2021January 31, 2023 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 stars This is the start of a new series by Catherine Cowles, set on a small island off the coast of Seattle, for the small-town romance feel that I love. A beautifully […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & Review: The Start of Someday (Cedar Point, #2.5) by Jillian Liota

January 6, 2021January 7, 2021 AJ Brother/Best Friend

  The Start of Someday is live! A sweet, fun and sexy standalone novella in the Cedar Point series, I loved this one!   Amazon  |  Paperback   Review 4.5 stars! This is a gorgeous read! A […]

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ARC Review: Only One Night (Only One, #3) by Natasha Madison

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 AJ Angsty

  Only One Night – a dramatic, emotional, angsty and swoony sports romance is now live!   Amazon  |  Apple  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb Manning As captain of the Dallas Oilers, I was […]

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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: Christmas in Quincy (The Edens, #0.5) by Devney Perry

January 2, 2021January 1, 2021 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

Buy:  Amazon  |  Apple  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Paperback Review This is such a cute read! A fun, feisty and sexy enemies-to-lovers romance that left me with a huge smile on my face. This […]

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Release & ARC Review: Riot Rules (Crooked Sinners, #2) by Callie Hart

January 1, 2021March 13, 2021 AJ Dark & Gritty

  Riot Rules, the second book in the Crooked Sinners series by Callie Hart, is live! Amazon Free in KU   Blurb CARRIE You think you know me, but you’re wrong. You look at me […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Forsaken Trail (Runaway, #4) by Devney Perry

December 30, 2020December 27, 2020 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

  Forsaken Trail, the fourth book in the Runaway series by Devney Perry, is live!   Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb Aria Saint-James has planned the perfect getaway: sweatpants, takeout […]

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