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Romance

Review: Fighting for Flight (Fighting, #1) by J.B. Salsbury

July 13, 2017September 29, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “Fighting gave me my breath, but you brought me back to life.” 4 intense and swoony stars This book has been on my TBR since it was released years […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Dating the Billionaire by Poppy Dunne

July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 Mel LOL Funny

    Dating the Billionaire by Poppy Dunne A Romantic Comedy *99¢ for a limited time* Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU   Blurb I’m Dahlia Rossi, dating coach extraordinaire. […]

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Whispered Prayers of a Girl

ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: Whispered Prayers of a Girl by Alex Grayson

July 10, 2017 AJ Drama

  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Blurb Her whispered prayers break her… At night, as she’s drifting off to sleep, I press my ear to the door and listen to her heart wrenching pleas to bring […]

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Review: Mother Fluffer (Billionaire Bad Boys, #3.6) by Max Monroe

July 9, 2017October 3, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Kindle Ebook Review 4 “motherfluffing” stars Thatch is back in this short yet satisfying addition to the Billionaire Bad Boys series by Max Monroe. It’s got everything we have come to expect from a Max […]

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Review: Soaring (Magdalene, #2) by Kristen Ashley

July 7, 2017July 14, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! Once again, KA has delivered a beautiful love story that is sweet, fun, angsty, emotional and beautifully romantic with a strong and dramatic family storyline, the whole […]

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ARC Review: Wicked Kiss (Realm Enforcers, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti

July 4, 2017June 30, 2017 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 badass witch stars! Book number 4 in the Realm Enforcers series, this book picks up immediately after the last one finished, so if like me, you don’t remember […]

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Review: Damaged Like Us (Like Us, #1) by Krista & Becca Ritchie

July 2, 2017July 2, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review I. LOVE. THIS BOOK! I love it HARD! 5 huge stars! The Ritchie twins have once again given the fans what we want, and have brought us back into […]

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Review: Some Kind of Perfect (Calloway Sisters #4.5, Addicted #3.5) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

July 1, 2017June 30, 2017 AJ Feeeeeeels

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “Falling in love was just the beginning.” 5 AMAZING, JUST-WHAT-WE-WANTED STARS! “The conclusion to the epic ten-book series about the unbreakable strength of family, friendship, and love. Lily & Lo are back […]

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Dr. ER

Blog Tour, ARC Review & Giveaway: Dr. ER (St. Luke’s Docuseries, #2) by Max Monroe

June 30, 2017October 3, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

 Dr. ER(otic) (St. Luke’s Docuseries, #2) by Max Monroe Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon AU | Amazon CA iBooks | Kobo | B&N | GooglePlay | Paperback     Blurb Dr. Erotic. That’s […]

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The Catch

New Release & ARC Review: The Catch (The Player Duet, #2) by K. Bromberg

June 29, 2017June 24, 2017 Mel Angsty

  The Catch (The Player Duet, #2) by K. Bromberg Released June 29, 2017 Available Now! Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback Blurb After an unexpected twist of fate, All-Star catcher Easton Wylder is left questioning the loyalty […]

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ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: Easy Nights (Boudreaux, #6) by Kristen Proby

June 27, 2017April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

  From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes a steamy and passionate friends-to-lovers romance—EASY NIGHTS! The sixth standalone title in the Boudreaux Series, Savannah and Ben’s highly anticipated story is now available on […]

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ARC Review: Until it Fades by K.A. Tucker

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! Love, love, loved it! A sweet and romantic slow burner with no angst, and a couple that you can’t help but root for. I loved every moment […]

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ARC Review: Make Me Stay (The Panic, #2) by Sidney Halston

June 25, 2017June 25, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review “Tell me something to make me stay.” 4.5 stars A romantic, emotional second-chance-romance with a wonderful twist and lots of feels. Such a fantastic read, I loved it! The first book […]

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ARC Review: Fierce Obsessions (The Phoenix Pack, #6) by Suzanne Wright

June 24, 2017June 23, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review Man, I love me some shifter smut! 4.5 stars! I love Suzanne Wright, and the Phoenix Pack books are among my favourites of hers. This is book […]

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Review: Dating You / Hating You by Christina Lauren

June 24, 2017June 24, 2017 AJ LOL Funny

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars! I’m a huge fan of Christina Lauren and was really excited to dive into my first standalone by them. I have to admit that I had certain […]

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The Knocked Up Plan

ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: The Knocked Up Plan by Lauren Blakely

June 23, 2017June 22, 2017 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  From #1 NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a new and sexy romance…THE KNOCKED UP PLAN! A standalone romance told in dual POV, THE KNOCKED UP PLAN is about all of the fun, hotness, […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Wrecked by Jeannine Colette

June 21, 2017June 20, 2017 Mel Feeeeeeels

  WRECKED by Jeannine Colette  New Adult Contemporary Romance Cover Designed by: Okay Creations Editing & Interior Design by: Unforeseen Editing Release Date: June 21, 2017   Available now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | iBooks | B&N   […]

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ARC Review & Giveaway: Preservation (The Walshes, #7) by Kate Canterbary

June 21, 2017December 8, 2017 AJ Favourite

  NOW LIVE! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Kobo  |  iTunes  |  Google Play   Blurb Two lonely hearts. Just once, she’d like to be someone’s first choice. […]

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ARC Review: Stay (WAGs, #2) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 AJ LOL Funny

Buy:   Kindle Ebook Review “The best things in life are the ones you don’t expect.” I loved it! 4.5 stars! There’s something special about Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen together, and in this book they […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review, & Giveaway: Salvaged (Saints of Denver, #4) by Jay Crownover

June 18, 2017June 18, 2017 Mel Feeeeeeels

  Salvaged  (Saints of Denver, #4)  by Jay Crownover COMING SOON! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA B&N | Kobo | iBooks | GooglePlay | Paperback     Pre-order and fill out the form HERE Enter your […]

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Review: Any Time, Any Place (Billionaire Builders, #2) by Jennifer Probst

June 17, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! After reading and loving Everywhere and Every Way, I dove straight into book #2 in the series, and again got caught up in a chemistry-filled banterfest with […]

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Review: Fractures in Ink (Clipped Wings, #3) by Helena Hunting

June 16, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audible Review 3.5 stars! This book is the third in the Clipped Wings series, and is the long-awaited story of Chris and Sarah. Chris is the best friend of […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Bad Penny by Staci Hart

June 15, 2017June 25, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

  Bad Penny, an all-new romantic comedy standalone from Staci Hart is now LIVE! Buy it today! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Paperback | Audio     Blurb Nothing good comes after the third date. […]

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Review: Everywhere and Every Way (Billionaire Builders, #1) by Jennifer Probst

June 14, 2017April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! This is a sweet, fun, easy and low-angst read that is a blend of the HGTV building/renovating shows that I love, and Jennifer Probst’s no-nonsense, sweet and […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review, Excerpt, & Giveaway: Roar (Stormheart, #1) by Cora Carmack

June 13, 2017April 11, 2024 Mel Age Gap

From New York Times bestselling author Cora Carmack comes her debut young adult fantasy, ROAR!      Now available, ROAR takes readers on an adventure filled with charismatic characters in an enthralling world sure to keep them […]

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