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Romance

Review: Where Lightning Strikes (Bleeding Stars, #3) by A.L. Jackson

December 16, 2016December 16, 2016 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars This is the third book in the Bleeding Stars series, and OMG, my poor heart!!! This is a chemistry-filled, angsty (yet swoony) love story between two incredibly […]

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ARC Review: Defy (Sinners of Saint, #0.5) by L.J. Shen

December 15, 2016May 29, 2017 Mel Novella

Buy: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU Review 4.5 “Truth or dare” stars Defy, written by L.J. Shen, is the prequel to Vicious, the first book in her new Sinners of Saint series. Well-written and intense, this […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review, & Giveaway: Whispers and the Roars by K. Webster

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 Mel Angsty

Whispers and the Roars  by K Webster BUY NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU  iBooks | Kobo  Find Whispers and the Roars on GOODREADS Blurb When my eyes are closed, the monster can’t ever see me. When I sing a […]

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Review: Charged (Saints of Denver, #2) by Jay Crownover

December 14, 2016December 17, 2016 Mel Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audible Review 4 “Hurricane” stars “…bad decisions always make for good stories…” Charged is the second book in the Saints of Denver series written by Jay Crownover. It’s sexy, sweet, suspenseful, funny, […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Excerpt: The Spire (The Walshes, #6) by Kate Canterbary

December 13, 2016December 8, 2017 AJ Drama

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU B&N  |  Kobo  |  iBooks  |  Google Play Blurb Rebel, runner, recluse, rich girl. Nine years ago, Erin Walsh ran away from everything. […]

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Review: The Protector by Jodi Ellen Malpas

December 12, 2016December 13, 2016 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars This is a dramatic, romantic story with elements of mystery and suspense, and an intense, fast-paced romance between a broody alpha hero, a feisty independent heroine. Camille […]

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Review: Drowning to Breathe (Bleeding Stars, #2) by A.L. Jackson

December 12, 2016December 13, 2016 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! The follow up to A Stone in the Sea, this is a beautifully romantic finish to Shea and Sebastian’s story. Dramatic, emotional, hot and so, so swoony, […]

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Review: A Stone in the Sea (Bleeding Stars, #1) by A.L. Jackson

December 11, 2016 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! A beautifully emotional rock-star romance with great chemistry, lots of heart and a hot and intense love story. As expected, AL Jackson brings the feels, and once […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt, & ARC Review: The Only One (A One Love Novella) by Lauren Blakely

December 10, 2016August 26, 2018 Mel Audio Recommendation

From New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes THE ONLY ONE, a sexy new standalone novella in her One Love Series, brought to you by 1,001 Dark Nights! Be sure you grab your copy today! NOW LIVE! Amazon […]

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ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: Riddick (The Saints, #1) by Kathy Coopmans

December 9, 2016May 8, 2017 AJ Badasses

  Buy:  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  iBooks  |  Nook  |  Kobo Blurb She told me Heaven would knock on my door one day. That I would be swept away from the hell I […]

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ARC Review & Giveaway: A Stone Kissed Sea (Elemental World, #4) by Elizabeth Hunter

December 8, 2016December 10, 2019 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

  Buy:  Amazon Ebook  |  Amazon Paperback  |  iTunes  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Smashwords Synopsis An immortal wanderer. A brilliant scientist. A centuries-old menace written in blood. Lucien Thrax, son of the earth and […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Downed (Gridiron, #3) by Jen Frederick

December 7, 2016October 3, 2017 Mel Book News

Downed (Gridiron, #3) by Jen Frederick NOW LIVE!! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA Blurb He’s the guy no one likes… Despite winning two national championships, JR “Ace” Anderson was sent packing from his old school […]

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Blog Tour, Giveaway, & ARC Review: Beautifully Broken by Laura Lee

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Mel Feeeeeeels

Today is our stop on the blog tour for BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN by Laura Lee! Check out our post and be sure to grab your copy today! BUY NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: After We Fall by Melanie Harlow

December 6, 2016December 3, 2016 Mel Feeeeeeels

NOW LIVE! Amazon | iBooks |  Nook Find After We Fall on Goodreads Blurb Jack Valentini isn’t my type. Sexy, brooding cowboys are fine in the movies, but in real life, I prefer a suit and tie.  Proper manners. A close shave. […]

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ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: Hit the Spot (Dirty Deeds, #2) by J. Daniels

December 5, 2016December 17, 2016 AJ Romance

  Buy:  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Audible  |  B&N  |  iBooks  |  Nook  |  Kobo Blurb Is this love or just a game? Tori Rivera thinks Jamie McCade is rude, arrogant, and worst […]

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ARC Review: Out of Love (Out Of, #1) by R.C. Boldt

December 4, 2016August 4, 2017 AJ Military

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars! Sexy and fun, yet angsty and dramatic, this is a story of two people with sizzling chemistry, and no interest in love, fighting against the inevitable. With […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt, Giveaway, & ARC Review: A Veil of Vines by Tillie Cole

December 3, 2016December 3, 2016 Mel Feeeeeeels

NOW LIVE! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU Kobo | iBooks | Paperback Find A Veil of Vines on Goodreads Blurb To most people, princes, princesses, counts and dukes are found only in the pages of the most famous of fairytales. […]

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Review: Us (Him, #2) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy

December 2, 2016January 12, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “It’s us. And it’s perfect.” 4.5 stars! This book is the continuation of the love story between Ryan Wesley and Jamie Canning that began in Him. While the first […]

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Review: Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5) by Sarah J. Maas

November 30, 2016December 18, 2016 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “The world will be saved and remade by the dreamers.” OHMYGOD, THAT WAS FREAKING EPIC!!! I can say practically nothing without spoiling the story so far, but just read […]

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ARC Review & Giveaway: Scoring Her (Billionaire Bad Boys, #3.5) by Max Monroe

November 29, 2016October 3, 2018 Mel LOL Funny

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU iBooks | Nook | Kobo Blurb The end of the Billionaire Bad Boy era, the series comes to a close. From Kline and Benny to […]

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ARC Review Tour & Giveaway: Hold My Breath by Ginger Scott

November 28, 2016November 28, 2016 AJ Drama

  Buy:  Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  Google Blurb Fractions of seconds can do lots of damage. One decision can ruin lives.  A blink can be tragic. And loving a Hollister…can hurt […]

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ARC Review: Stay With Me (Come Back to Me, #2) by Mila Gray

November 27, 2016May 8, 2017 Mel Military

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Hardcover Review 3.5 “I see you” stars “Just because the fairy tale doesn’t exist doesn’t mean the happilyever-after doesn’t either.” I absolutely loved Come Back to Me by Mila Gray, so […]

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Review: The Assassin’s Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5) by Sarah J. Maas

November 27, 2016December 18, 2016 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! I’m usually a bit wary of prequel novellas, never knowing if they’re really necessary or if I can just dive straight into a series. In this case […]

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ARC Review & Excerpt: Bad Neighbor (Bad Boy Romance, #1) by Molly O’Keefe

November 26, 2016May 2, 2017 AJ Dark & Gritty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review 4 stars! I really enjoyed this book! Funny, sexy, sweet, and more than a little bit dirty, I fell in love with the characters and loved their back and forth, and […]

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Promo, Review & Excerpt: Sweet Cheeks by K. Bromberg

November 23, 2016March 5, 2017 AJ Book News

  An all new second chance love story by the New York Times Bestselling author of the Driven series. Sweet Cheeks by K. Bromberg is NOW LIVE! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks |B&N |Kobo Paperback | Audible Blurb […]

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