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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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Release Blitz: Cuffed (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 Mel Book News

  CUFFED (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg A Standalone NOW LIVE! Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback   Blurb From the New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, comes a new series about three brothers, the job […]

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Excerpt Reveal: Defiant Attraction by V.K. Torston

October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 AJ Book News

  Defiant Attraction releases November 16th! A Contemporary, new adult, erotic romance Pre-order:  Amazon   About the Book Dan might be the enemy of my enemy, but I’m not sure that makes him my friend.  […]

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Sales Blitz: Roar (Stormheart, #1) by Cora Carmack

October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 Mel Book News

From New York Times bestselling author Cora Carmack comes her debut young adult fantasy, ROAR, now available in eBook for $2.99 today only!      ROAR takes readers on an adventure filled with charismatic characters […]

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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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Excerpt Reveal: A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 Mel Book News

  A Little Too Late by Staci Hart A Contemporary Romance Releasing October 24, 2017 Pre-order today! Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo  ** This book will not be available in Kindle Unlimited**     Blurb I wasn’t supposed […]

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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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Twisted Truths

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

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 AJ Book News

Twisted Truths is a 5-star, sensational action packed romantic suspense.  An exciting, intense and action-packed with a gorgeous second-chance romance, this is a wonderful story and a great close for the Blood Brothers series.   […]

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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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Excerpt Reveal: The Outpost (Jamison Valley, #4) by Devney Perry

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Mel Book News

  The Outpost by Devney Perry A Contemporary Romance Releasing November 7th   Preorder Today! Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback   Blurb Trapped in his tiny mountain cabin, she didn’t expect to […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Excerpt: Tempt the Playboy (Tempt, #2) by Natasha Madison

October 11, 2017December 7, 2017 AJ LOL Funny

  Amazon  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  iBooks  |  Paperback   Synopsis play·boy ˈplāˌboi/ noun a wealthy man who spends his time enjoying himself, especially one who behaves irresponsibly or is sexually promiscuous. Synonyms: socialite, […]

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ARC Review: Played (Gridiron, #4) by Jen Frederick

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback Review 4 stars! Ty Masters stayed an extra year in college to lead his team to the championships and now he is on his way to the pros. He’s been working hard […]

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Release Blitz: From This Moment by Melanie Harlow

October 10, 2017October 9, 2017 Mel Book News

  An all-new sexy and emotional standalone from USA Today Bestselling author Melanie Harlow is coming October 10th!   FROM THIS MOMENT by Melanie Harlow A Contemporary Romance Released October 10, 2017 AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon […]

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Release Blitz: Sick Fux by Tillie Cole

October 9, 2017October 8, 2017 Mel Book News

    A new dark romance from one of our favorites! Now Available! Amazon   Synopsis When Ellis Earnshaw and Heathan James met as children, they couldn’t have been more different. Ellis was loud and […]

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Release Blitz & Trailer: Tempt the Playboy (Tempt, #2) by Natasha Madison

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 AJ Book News

  Amazon  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  iBooks  |  Paperback   Synopsis play·boy ˈplāˌboi/ noun a wealthy man who spends his time enjoying himself, especially one who behaves irresponsibly or is sexually promiscuous. Synonyms: socialite, […]

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