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Release & ARC Review: On Loverose Lane (Return to Dublin Street, #1) by Samantha Young

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

  On Loverose Lane by Samantha Young is live! Oh, what a gorgeous read! A sexy and emotional second chance, enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, sports romance with epic chemistry and all the feels – and […]

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Release & ARC Review: Here and Now (Ember Falls, #2) by Corinne Michaels

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 AJ Mystery/Suspense

  Here and Now by Corinne Michaels is live! The second book in the Ember Falls series, this is a gorgeous small town, single parent romance with the swooniest hero and an absolutely beautiful love […]

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Cover Reveal: My Silver Lining (Rosewood River, #2) by Laura Pavlov

February 19, 2025 AJ Book News

Laura Pavlov has revealed the gorgeous covers for My Silver Lining! A small town, fake dating, enemies to lovers romance   Releasing March 20 Amazon     Cover Designer: Hang Le Photographer: Aisha Lee Photography   Blurb Lulu […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Last Guy on Earth (Hockey Guys, #3) by Sarina Bowen

February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 AJ Audio Recommendation

    The Last Guy on Earth by Sarina Bowen is live! Book #3 in the Hockey Guys series, Sarina Bowen takes us back to Denver for a second chance m/m forbidden sports romance that […]

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New Release: The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills

February 11, 2025April 8, 2025 Mel Book News

  The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills   Released – 11 February 2025   Available Now! Amazon  |  Audiobook   Blurb From bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a steamy novella about first love and second […]

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Audio Review: Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros

February 8, 2025 AJ Action

Buy:  Amazon |   B&N  |  Apple Books  |  Kobo Review 4 stars Phew! Once again I have finished a book in this series with my mouth wide open and wondering what the hell just happened. It’s a wild […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Playing Games (Dickson University, #2) by Max Monroe

February 7, 2025February 12, 2025 Mel Book News

  Playing Games (Dickson University, #2) by Max Monroe   Released – 7 February 2025   Available Now! Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb Dickson University’s star quarterback and campus golden boy is used to winning […]

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Release & ARC Review: In a Rush (Friendship, Rhode Island, #2) by Kate Canterbary

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 AJ Fake Relationship

  In a Rush by Kate Canterbary is live! A friends-to-lovers, not-so-fake relationship romance, this is a sweet, fun and sexy read   Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb What’s better than a revenge date? A […]

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Review: Blood Mosaic (The Firebird and the Wolf, #1) by Elizabeth Hunter

February 2, 2025 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Buy:  Amazon Review 4 stars An exciting and unpredictable vampire romance that is sexy, smart and well-developed, I devoured this book! I love Elizabeth Hunter’s multiple Elemental series, and loved diving back into her vampire […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Problem with Falling (Problem, #3) by Brittainy Cherry

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Mel Book News

The Problem with Falling by Brittainy Cherry   Released – 31 January 2025   Available now! Amazon     Blurb Willow Kingsley is everything I don’t need in my life. She’s sunshine and chaos dressed […]

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Review: The Sleight Before Christmas (Holiday Hijinx, #2) by Kate Stewart

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon Review “Ride or die, no fucks given, make out on a whim, Thatch and Serena in the house.” 5 stars! A laugh-out-loud funny, yet emotional read that is both entertaining and all too […]

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Cover Reveal: The Drummer’s Heart (Delirious Jones Rockstar Romance, #2) by Penelope Ward

January 26, 2025January 25, 2025 AJ Book News

  The Drummer’s Heart by Penelope Ward  Rockstar Hero  |  “My Wife”  |  Small Town  |  Close Proximity  |  Slow Burn  |  One Bed   Release Date: February 23, 2025   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  […]

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Cover Reveal: The Merger (Brewer Family, #4) by Adriana Locke

January 24, 2025 Mel Book News

The Merger is the next interconnected standalone in the Brewer Family series, and is filled with heat and humor, spice… and secrets.   The Merger (Brewer Family, #4) by Adriana Locke   Releasing: February 10, […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Apple Tree (Sunday Morning, #2) by Jewel E. Ann

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 Mel Angsty

  The Apple Tree (Sunday Morning, #2) by Jewel E. Ann   Released – 23 January 2025   Available today! Amazon US  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Hardcover  |  Paperback   Blurb He’s a single dad […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Grief We Hold (Iron Outlaws MC: Colorado, #1) by S. Cole

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 AJ Bikers

  The Grief We Hold by S. Cole is live! The beginning of a new series, this is a darkly emotional MC romance with a beautifully sweet love story. It’s a dramatic and exciting read […]

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Cover Reveal: Save Your Breath (Kings of the Ice, #4) by Kandi Steiner

January 20, 2025 AJ Book News

Kandi Steiner has revealed the gorgeous covers for Save Your Breath! Releasing March 20, 2025   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide Audio coming soon     Model Cover Designer: Kandi Steiner Photographer: Ren Saliba Model: Anonymous Discreet Cover Designer: Staci […]

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Cover Reveal: The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey, #4) by Lauren Blakely

January 16, 2025November 19, 2025 Mel Book News

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her Love and Hockey series, THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE! This sexy, coach’s daughter, one who got away, age gap, forbidden […]

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Release & ARC Review: Reckless Love (The Single Dad Playbook, #3) by Willow Aster

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 AJ Feeeeeeels

  Reckless Love by Willow Aster is live! This is the most beautiful friends-to-lovers romance! Best friends with lifelong feels for each other finally come together in this chemistry-filled, slow burning, single dad, forbidden love […]

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New Release: Indiscretion by Vi Keeland

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Mel Book News

  Indiscretion by Vi Keeland A sexy standalone contemporary romance   Released -13 January 2025   Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb He’s her boss. She’s his greatest temptation. The first time I met Dawson Reed, […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Chase Lovett Wants Me (Tilton U, #1) by Helena Hunting

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Mel Book News

Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting   Released – 10 January 2025   Available now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb Chase Lovett. Star of my (unrequited) fantasies. Hottest guy on campus. […]

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Cover Reveal: My Darling Mayhem by Ashley Munoz

January 10, 2025January 9, 2025 AJ Book News

We are so excited to be part of the cover reveal for My Darling Mayhem by Ashley Munoz   Releasing 21 February  Amazon     Cover Design: Wildheart Graphics by Echo Grayce Photographer: Wander Aguiar […]

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Release & ARC Review: Steal My Heart (Rosewood River, #1) by Laura Pavlov

January 9, 2025January 8, 2025 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

  Steal My Heart by Laura Pavlov is live! I love this book! A small town, sort-of-enemies-to-lovers, workplace romance with fantastic characters, epic chemistry, and a fun, swoony and sexy love story that stole my […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey, #3) by Lauren Blakely

January 8, 2025January 10, 2025 Mel Book News

  The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey, #3) by Lauren Blakely   Released – 8 January 2025   Available today! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb My plan when I win a date […]

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Release & ARC Review: Forbidden Dreams (Dream Series, #2) by Natasha Madison

January 3, 2025March 3, 2025 AJ Romance

  Forbidden Dreams by Natasha Madison is live! Amazon   Blurb When the single mom moves in next door, it’s your enemy’s soon-to-be ex-wife. Lines are drawn, and I have to remember not to cross […]

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Best of 2024

December 31, 2024January 1, 2025 AJ Book News

2024 has come to an end, and it’s time to reflect back on the year. It’s been a busy one for us personally, and we may not have read as much as we have in […]

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