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Penelope Ward

Audio Review: Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

November 10, 2019November 9, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback |  Audio Review 5 huge stars! OMG, I am in so much love with this book! An emotional and blissfully romantic story about childhood penpals reconnecting in adulthood and falling hard for each other. With fantastic […]

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Release Blitz: Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 AJ Book News

  DIRTY LETTERS IS LIVE! A Contemporary Romance Novel by New York Times Bestselling Authors Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward Amazon  |  Paperback |  Audio   Blurb From New York Times bestselling authors Vi Keeland and […]

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Release Blitz: Park Avenue Player by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 AJ Book News

  PARK AVENUE PLAYER IS LIVE! A Standalone Contemporary Romance New York Times Bestselling Authors Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland   Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio  Free in KU   Blurb It started out like any normal […]

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Audio Review: The Day He Came Back by Penelope Ward

August 25, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Audio  |  Paperback Blurb From New York Timesbestselling author Penelope Ward, comes anew standalone novel. It was the summer of my life. […]

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Release Blitz: The Day He Came Back by Penelope Ward

August 18, 2019August 18, 2019 AJ Book News

  THE DAY HE CAME BACK IS LIVE! A Standalone Contemporary Romance New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Penelope Ward    Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  […]

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Audio Review: When August Ends by Penelope Ward

March 10, 2019April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Buy: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback |  Audio Review 4.5 stars! I love this book! Penelope Ward never fails to deliver, and with this book she has given […]

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Release Blitz: When August Ends by Penelope Ward

February 24, 2019February 26, 2019 AJ Book News

  Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback |  Audio   Synopsis What do you do when a sexy, older man moves into your family’s summer rental? Well, apparently, […]

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Review: Naughty or Nice Christmas Anthology

December 25, 2018December 24, 2018 AJ Anthology

  SIX All new FREE HOLIDAY STORIES from some of your favorite authors! Check out these sexy and fun standalone holiday themed shorts from Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Marie Force, Emma […]

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Audio Review: Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review “She said, ‘Forgive me for being a dreamer,’ and he took her by the hand and replied, ‘Forgive me for not being here sooner to dream with you.’” […]

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Release Blitz: Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Mel Book News

  HATE NOTES A standalone romance novel published by Montlake Romance New York Times Bestselling Authors Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward   Released – Tuesday, November 6, 2018   Available Now! Amazon  |  Paperback US  | […]

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Audio Review: Love Online by Penelope Ward

August 31, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review “I could never have imagined how much my life would change with one click of a button.” 4.5 stars! […]

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New Release: Love Online by Penelope Ward

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Mel Book News

  AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio     Blurb From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new, sexy STANDALONE novel. We […]

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Excerpt Reveal: Love Online by Penelope Ward

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018 Mel Book News

  Releasing Monday 27 August 2018   iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio **No Amazon e-book preorder. Will go live on/around release day. Sign up to be alerted when […]

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Review: Jaded & Tyed by Penelope Ward

July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon (paperback only)  |  Audible Review Quick and fun read! (just watch out for the red flag – see below) This is a short and sweet follow on from the amazing Neighbor Dearest, featuring […]

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Review: Rebel Heart (Rush Series Duet, #2) by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Google Play | Paperback Review 4.5 stars! Finally! The follow up to the fabulous Rebel Heir is here, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on […]

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Review: Rebel Heir (Rush Series Duet, #1) by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

April 15, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Google Play | Paperback | Audio Review “You ever look at someone and know that if you let them, they could turn your life upside down… completely ruin you?” 5 […]

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New Release: Rebel Heir (Rush Series Duet, #1) by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

April 9, 2018April 8, 2018 Mel Book News

  REBEL HEIR (Book One in the Rush Series duet) New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Authors Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward   A Contemporary Romance Duet       Rebel […]

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Release Blitz & Review: Gentleman Nine by Penelope Ward

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Mel Angsty

  GENTLEMAN NINE A Standalone Contemporary Romance Novel   New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Penelope Ward   Released February 18, 2018   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon | iBooks | B&N […]

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Excerpt Reveal: Gentleman Nine by Penelope Ward

February 14, 2018February 13, 2018 Mel Book News

  GENTLEMAN NINE A Standalone Contemporary Romance Novel   New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Penelope Ward   Releasing February 19, 2018   Pre-order today! iBooks | B&N | Kobo […]

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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: Dear Bridget, I Want You by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

September 18, 2017September 17, 2017 Mel Book News

  DEAR BRIDGET, I WANT YOU A Standalone Contemporary Romance Novel New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Authors Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland   NOW LIVE!!!   Buy it today! Amazon […]

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Drunk Dial

Review: Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward

September 4, 2017September 1, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback | Audio Review 4.5 “Tell me something funny” stars Oh, I loved this book! Irresistible hero, gorgeous romance, functional relationship and dialogue that is just gold, this book […]

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Release Blitz: Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward

August 21, 2017 AJ Book News

Drunk Dial is live!     DRUNK DIAL New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Penelope Ward A Standalone Contemporary Romance Novel Releasing August 21, 2017 Exclusive Pre-orders Amazon  |  […]

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Review: Jake Understood (Jake, #2) by Penelope Ward

August 10, 2017April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Buy: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback | Audible Review 4 Jake-lovin’ stars This book follows on from Jake Undone, and is part-sequel, part-alternate POV book. It is set 8 years into the future where Jake and Nina are together […]

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Review: Jake Undone (Jake, #1) by Penelope Ward

August 10, 2017August 8, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback | Audible Review 4.5 stars. I loved it! Ever since reading Gemini and being introduced to Jake, I have been looking forward to reading this book. He intrigued me so much and I […]

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