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Review: EXP1RE (EXPIRE Duet, #1) by Erin Noelle

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Kindle Ebook | Paperback Review 4 “meant to be” stars Ever since she was a child, Lyra knew she was different. She sees six-digit numbers when she looks someone in the eye and for […]

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ARC Review: Vampire Fight Club (Demonica, #6.5) by Larissa Ione

November 28, 2017 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review More Demonica, baby! Woohoo! This novella was originally published in the Supernatural anthology, and is now available to purchase separately. It takes us back to events after book #6 in the […]

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Review: Missing From Me (Sixth Street Bands #3) by Jayne Frost

November 26, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Angsty and dramatic second-chance rockstar romance This is the third book in the Sixth Street Bands series, but it can standalone. It’s the first book I’ve read, and I […]

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Wardrobe Malfunction

Review: Wardrobe Malfunction by Samantha Towle

November 25, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 fun, sexy, hilarious stars! I loved this book! After the 5-star wonder that was Breaking Hollywood, I was so impressed with Samantha Towle’s romantic comedy writing that I […]

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Tempting Irish

Blog Tour, Excerpt, ARC Review & Giveaway: Tempting Irish (Wild Irish, #2) by C.M. Seabrook

November 24, 2017November 13, 2017 AJ Feeeeeeels

  Tempting Irish (Wild Irish, #2) by C.M. Seabrook is live! New Adult Romance Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback   Synopsis One rock god. One girl from his past. One ocean that can’t keep them apart. […]

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Steadfast

Review: Steadfast (True North, #2) by Sarina Bowen

November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! This is a beautiful, beautiful story. A unique second-chance-romance with an edge of the forbidden, a dramatic story about hope and moving on from the past, and […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Spider by Ilsa Madden-Mills

November 22, 2017July 23, 2021 Mel Angsty

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a new standalone romance about a flawed hero and the woman he can’t forget.     SPIDER by Ilsa Madden-Mills A sexy and forbidden new standalone […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Brock (Las Vegas Sidewinders, #7) by Kat Mizera

November 20, 2017 AJ Celebrities

BROCK by Kat Mizera is NOW AVAILABLE! Grab this standalone hockey romance now!     Amazon  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  iBooks   Synopsis Brock Lassiter has it all: good looks, good health, and the […]

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Review: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

November 19, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review A powerful, emotional story, and an epically unforgettable read 5 stars I don’t even know where to begin with this review. And honestly I don’t want to say too […]

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Review: Bittersweet (True North, #1) by Sarina Bowen

November 18, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! The first book in Sarina Bowen’s True North series, this is a gorgeous story with a grouchy, Vermont farmer and a spirited chef trying hard to make […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Mr North by Callie Hart

November 17, 2017March 19, 2018 Mel Drama

  Mr. North by Callie Hart Released November 16th, 2017  99¢ FOR A LIMITED TIME! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *FREE in Kindle Unlimited*   Blurb Law student Beth Dreymon is […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: Bad at Love by Karina Halle

November 17, 2017April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Bad at Love, an all-new contemporary STANDALONE by New York Times Bestselling author Karina Halle is LIVE!!!     Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Paperback (Free in Kindle Unlimited) Synopsis She’s bad at love, […]

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Release & ARC Review Blitz: Constant (The Confidence Game, #1) by Rachel Higginson

November 16, 2017January 4, 2018 Mel Angsty

  Constant The Confidence Game, Part One by Rachel Higginson   Released November 16, 2017   Available now! Kindle Ebook     Blurb Fifteen years ago I met Sayer Wesley. I fell in love with […]

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ARC Review: Defiant Attraction by V.K. Torston

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 AJ Angsty

  A Contemporary, new adult romance Amazon   About the Book Dan might be the enemy of my enemy, but I’m not sure that makes him my friend.  He’s definitely not my ‘step brother’, no […]

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Review: Dark Skye (Immortals After Dark, #15) by Kresley Cole

November 15, 2017November 18, 2017 AJ Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review 4 stars! A bit of a slow starter, but ultimately another great read! I can’t believe how intricately woven these stories are, it creates a fantastically complex […]

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A Steel Heart

Blog Tour & ARC Review: A Steel Heart (Heart Series, #3) by Amie Knight

November 14, 2017October 27, 2022 AJ Feeeeeeels

  A Steel Heart, an all-new sexy and emotional standalone from Amie Knight is LIVE! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Paperback Blurb Five seconds. A deafening blast. Pain. Silence. That was all it took […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Giveaway: Wish You Were Mine by Tara Sivec

November 14, 2017 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Amazon  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  iBooks  |  Google  |  Paperback   Synopsis Five years.  I would have stayed away longer if I hadn’t received the letter.  Not a day has gone by that […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: The Outliers (The Outskirts Duet, #2) by T.M. Frazier

November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 AJ Dark & Gritty

  The Outliers, the stunning conclusion to The Outskirts Duet by T.M. Frazier is available now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Free in Kindle Unlimited   Synopsis Sensual. Heartbreaking. […]

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Twisted Truths

ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: Twisted Truths (Blood Brothers, #3) by Rebecca Zanetti

November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 AJ Action

  Amazon  |  B&N  |  Books-a-Million  |  Google Play  |  iBooks  |  Indie Bound  |  Kobo  |  Paperback   Blurb One year ago, Denver Jones blew up his life and left everything behind. To stay […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Giveaway: The Outpost (Jamison Valley, #4) by Devney Perry

November 12, 2017October 20, 2023 AJ Romance

   Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Paperback   Blurb Trapped in his tiny mountain cabin, she didn’t expect to fall for his big heart. Exposing a prominent criminal family with an investigative […]

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Review: Easy With You (Boudreaux, #1.5 & With Me in Seattle, #8.5) by Kristen Proby

November 11, 2017 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars! This is a super short, sweet and sexy read. A crossover between Kristen Proby’s With Me in Seattle and Boudreaux series as Asher Smith (Matt’s partner and […]

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Review: Torn (The Wicked Saga, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

November 10, 2017 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Buy: Amazon | Paperback | Audio Review 3.5 stars This is the second book in The Wicked Saga, and in order to keep my review spoiler free, it’s going to be pretty vague. This series […]

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Release & Review Blitz: Hooking Up (Shacking Up, #2) by Helena Hunting

November 7, 2017July 11, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

  HOOKING UP (Shacking Up, #2) by Helena Hunting  Buy it today!! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU iBooks | B&N | Kobo | GooglePlay | Paperback   Blurb Amalie Whitfield is the […]

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Review: After All by Karina Halle

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Amazon  |  Nook  |  iBooks  Review 4 stars! A romantic and super-steamy celebrity romance that is enemies-to-lovers with a fake relationship set-up. So many of my favourite tropes in the one book, and all […]

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Review: Forsaken by Night (MoonBound Clan Vampires, #2.5) by Larissa Ione

November 5, 2017November 6, 2017 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review 4 stars! I have missed this series, and am so excited to finally get another taste! Originally published in the Blood Red Kiss anthology, this novella is #2.5 in the MoonBound […]

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