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Review: Rewritten (Bound, #7) by Bronwyn Green

November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:    Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “We’re the ones writing this story. We’re in charge of how it ends. And I fucking love you enough to rewrite it until we get it right.” 4.5 […]

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Review: Easy for Keeps (Boudreaux, #4.5) by Kristen Proby

November 3, 2017November 18, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars! Another short, sweet and sexy read from Kristen Proby’s Boudreaux series, this time giving us the story of Adam – best friend and business partner of Callie […]

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Audiobook Review: The Learning Hours (How to Date a Douchebag, #3) by Sara Ney

November 2, 2017October 25, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

  Amazon US   |  Amazon UK  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo   Synopsis He’s not a douchebag; but that doesn’t stop his friends from turning him into one. MY FRIENDS WANT ME TO GET […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: A Little Too Late (Austen, #3) by Staci Hart

November 1, 2017January 28, 2020 Mel Drama

  A Little Too Late by Staci Hart A Contemporary Romance Released October 24, 2017 Buy it today! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback     Blurb I wasn’t supposed to fall in […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Giveaway: Juniper Unraveling by Keri Lake

October 31, 2017October 27, 2017 AJ Dark & Gritty

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Free on Kindle Unlimited or 99 cents – Limited Time Only! Synopsis Papa says everyone has a story that deserves to be told. […]

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Review: Wicked (The Wicked Saga, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

October 30, 2017 AJ New Adult

Buy: Amazon | Paperback | Audio Review 4 stars I really enjoyed this book. An intriguing and romantic urban fantasy, it has that special touch of sarcasm and humour that is all JLA that I absolutely […]

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Review: The Failing Hours (How to Date a Douchebag, #2) by Sara Ney

October 29, 2017October 24, 2017 AJ New Adult

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! Two books in and this series is already developing into a favourite! With smart, addictive writing that is hilarious and lots of fun, yet deep and emotional […]

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Review: Retreat (Getaway, #1) by Jay Crownover

October 28, 2017November 9, 2018 Mel Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review 3.5 “not quite a cowboy” stars Suffering from a nasty breakup and dealing with issues with work, Leora and her best friend, Emrys, go on an unplugged […]

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ARC Review: Falling Fast (Ruby Falls, #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds

October 28, 2017March 22, 2021 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! Aurora Rose Reynolds is a go-to author for sweet, easy, sexy and heartfelt love stories that are low-angst and leave me feeling good, and this book is […]

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Review Blitz: Worth the Fall (previously Cuffed) (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg

October 27, 2017October 28, 2025 Mel Romance

  CUFFED (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg Released October 23, 2017 A Standalone BUY IT TODAY! Amazon   Blurb From the New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, comes a new series about three […]

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The Final Fight

ARC Review & Giveaway: The Final Fight (Fighting, #7) by J.B. Salsbury

October 26, 2017September 29, 2018 AJ Drama

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  Smashwords Blurb When life brings you the perfect person at the worst possible time… On a weekend visit to […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Forever Right Now by Emma Scott

October 25, 2017December 17, 2019 Mel Romance

  Forever Right Now Emma Scott Released Tuesday, October 24, 2017   “Ours isn’t a romance. It’s a love story.”   BUT IT TODAY!! Amazon US | Amazon Universal | Kobo | B&N | iBooks     Blurb ***STANDALONE new adult romance from […]

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Release Blitz: A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

October 24, 2017October 23, 2017 Mel Romance

  A Little Too Late by Staci Hart A Contemporary Romance Released October 24, 2017 Buy it today! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback ** This book will not be available in Kindle […]

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The Studying Hours

Review: The Studying Hours (How to Date a Douchebag, #1) by Sara Ney

October 24, 2017January 18, 2020 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “Brace yourself … I’m going to date the shit out of you.” So much win, I love this book! 4.5 stars This is such a great read! A sports […]

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Release, Excerpt, Giveaway, and Review Blitz: Hard Wood by Lauren Blakely

October 23, 2017October 22, 2017 Mel LOL Funny

From #1 NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a hot and hilarious standalone romance about what happens when you have one week to convince your best friend’s little sister that you’re the one for her. […]

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Review: British Bedmate by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

October 22, 2017November 27, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Previously published as ‘Dear Bridget, I Want You’ Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 fun, sexy, swoony stars! I freaking LOVE this book! There is something magical about Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward writing […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Giveaway: Inked Hearts by Lindsay Detwiler

October 21, 2017August 29, 2025 AJ Romance

 Inked Hearts by Lindsay Detwiler is live! A heartwarming, fun journey with an easy and sweet romance, this is a really cute read.   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Unloved, a love story by Katy Regnery

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017 Mel Feeeeeeels

  Unloved, a love story by Katy Regnery  AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon AU | Amazon CA iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback | Signed Paperback Blurb My name is Cassidy Porter… My father, […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: From This Moment by Melanie Harlow

October 19, 2017October 25, 2017 Mel Angsty

    FROM THIS MOMENT by Melanie Harlow A Contemporary Romance AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks  | B&N | Kobo   Blurb It was like seeing a ghost. When my late husband’s twin […]

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Audio Tour, ARC Review & Excerpt: Sweet Talk by S.L. Scott

October 18, 2017August 29, 2025 AJ Celebrities

Sweet Talk by S.L. Scott Audio Tour “No beginning. No end. Only one. Us together”   Audible US  |  Audible CA  |  Audible UK  |  Audible AUS Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Giveaway: Most of All You by Mia Sheridan

October 17, 2017October 16, 2017 Mel Drama

  Most of All You by Mia Sheridan A Contemporary Romance Released October 17, 2017 NOW AVAILABLE! Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks | Google Play Books-a-Million | IndieBound | Paperback | Audio   Blurb A broken woman . . . Crystal learned […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Excerpt: Holding Onto Forever (The Beaumont Series – Next Generation, #1) by Heidi McLaughlin

October 16, 2017April 10, 2018 AJ Drama

  Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo   Synopsis The road for Noah Westbury has been carved out for him, long before he knew […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Excerpt: Midnight Unleashed (Midnight Breed, #14.7) by Lara Adrian

October 15, 2017April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback   About MIDNIGHT UNLEASHED Return to New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Lara Adrian’s “addictively readable” (Chicago Tribune) Midnight […]

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Release Blitz, Book Tour, & Giveaway: Sure Thing (Best Laid Plans, #1) by Jana Aston

October 14, 2017July 8, 2019 Mel Book News

  SURE THING by Jana Aston Released October 10, 2017 A Standalone Romantic Comedy Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon AU B&N | iBooks | Kobo      Blurb Have you ever […]

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Review: Blade of Darkness (Immortal Guardians, #7) by Dianne Duvall

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 stars This is the seventh book in the Immortal Guardians series, and the story of 3000 year old immortal, Aidan. Aidan is a newer member of […]

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