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Release: Dissent Anthology

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 AJ Novella

  For National Read a Book day, DISSENT is available for a limited time!   DISSENT is a charity romance anthology with NEW, never before published content from over 150 authors of various romance subgenres. […]

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New Release: Moody by Penelope Ward

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 AJ Book News

  Moody, a brand new standalone from Penelope Ward, is now live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Apple Books  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Audible  […]

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Release & Excerpt: The Boss Project by Vi Keeland

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 AJ Book News

  The Boss Project by Vi Keeland is live! A sexy, standalone workplace romance   Amazon  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback  Apple Books  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google […]

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Release & ARC Review: Infernium (Nightshade Duology, #2) by Keri Lake

June 30, 2022July 7, 2022 AJ Dark & Gritty

  Infernium, the second book in the Nightshade Duology by Keri Lake, is live! Dark and gothic with elements of horror, this is a the eagerly anticipated ending to Farryn and Jericho’s story as they […]

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Release: Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine

April 5, 2022 AJ Book News

Nightingale: A Charity Anthology in support of Ukraine is live!     NIGHTINGALE is a romance anthology with over FIFTY original, never-before-seen stories from bestselling authors. 100% of the royalties will be donated to relief […]

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Release: The Secret (Single in Seattle, #1) by Kristen Proby

March 22, 2022August 7, 2024 AJ Book News

The Secret by Kristen Proby is live! This is the first book in the Single in Seattle series – a second generation spin-off from the With Me in Seattle series     Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  […]

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Release Blitz: The Assignment by Penelope Ward

February 28, 2022March 1, 2022 AJ Book News

  The Assignment by Penelope Ward A standalone contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Apple Books  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  […]

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Release: River of Shadows (Underworld Gods, #1) by Karina Halle

January 29, 2022October 15, 2022 AJ Book News

River of Shadows by Karina Halle is now live!    “In order to save my father, I have to marry the God of Death.”     Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide Download today or read for […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Difference Between Somebody and Someone (The Difference Trilogy, #1) by Aly Martinez

January 27, 2022August 29, 2025 AJ Drama

“The world owes you nothing.”   The Difference Between Somebody and Someone, the first book in the The Difference Trilogy, filled with emotional twists and turns from USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez, is now live! […]

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Release: Getting Real (Getting Some, #3) by Emma Chase

January 24, 2022April 11, 2024 AJ Book News

  Getting Real by Emma Chase is live!   Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Paperback Audible  |  Amazon Audio (Narrated by Zachary Webber & Andi Arndt)   Blurb A sexy, hilarious, emotional, new romance from New York Times bestselling […]

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Release & Review: Prodigal Son (The Forever Marked Series, #2) by Jay Crownover

January 12, 2022August 29, 2025 AJ Drama

  PRODIGAL SON (The Forever Marked Series Book 2) by Jay Crownover is live! An intense, emotional, and dramatic story with a childhood-friends-to-lovers, single dad romance between two soulmates that are absolutely meant to be.  […]

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Release: The Girl in the Mist (Misted Pines, #1) by Kristen Ashley

January 5, 2022August 29, 2025 AJ Book News

The Girl in the Mist, an all-new, thrilling standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley filled with off-the-charts chemistry, and edge of your seat suspense, is out now!   Amazon  |  Amazon […]

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Release & Excerpt: Insta Family by Linda Kage

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 AJ Book News

  Insta Family, a Forbidden Men Descendents novel from Linda Kage, is now live! (check out the Forbidden Men series info here)   Amazon  |  Universal  |  Kobo  |  Nook  |  Apple Books    Blurb […]

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Release: Merry Ever After Anthology by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward, Lucy Score, Tijan, Kennedy Ryan and Marie Force

November 27, 2021 AJ Book News

  It’s the season for gift giving! Five FREE standalone holiday short stories!   Available for only a limited time. Grab your free copy today, before it goes away! Download from Bookfunnel     Cover designer: […]

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Release Blitz: Well Played by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 AJ Book News

  Well Played by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback Free in KU   Blurb It all started with a […]

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Release Blitz: The Aristocrat by Penelope Ward

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 AJ Book News

  The Aristocrat, a new standalone contemporary romance from Penelope Ward is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Apple Books  |  B&N  |  Google Play  |  Kobo  |  […]

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Release Day Blitz: Hearts in Darkness Collection by Laura Kaye

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Mel Book News

  HEARTS IN DARKNESS COLLECTION by Laura Kaye is out now! Check out the anniversary collection today and grab your copy today!   A Message From Laura: Dear Readers, It’s my 10th publication anniversary & […]

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Release Blitz: Hamptons Heartbreak (New York City Romance, #4) by Tara Leigh

August 12, 2021August 31, 2021 AJ Book News

  Hamptons Heartbreak by Tara Leigh is live! Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Universal Blurb One beach house. Two months. Countless lies. What could go wrong? It was […]

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Release Blitz: The Spark by Vi Keeland

July 12, 2021July 11, 2021 AJ Book News

  The Spark by Vi Keeland is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU B&N  |  Kobo  |  Apple Books  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb […]

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Blog Tour & Excerpt: Chasing Romeo by Sarah Ready

May 26, 2021August 29, 2025 AJ Book News

Chasing Romeo, an all-new heartwarming opposites-attract standalone romantic comedy from author Sarah Ready is available now!   Amazon  |  Nook  |  Apple Books  |  Kobo  |  Paperback   Blurb A laugh out loud, soul mate […]

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Blog Tour: The Complete Stars Duet by Amie Knight

May 17, 2021August 29, 2025 AJ Book News

The Stars Duet Boxed Set, including the complete The Stars Series including the bonus story Christmas Beneath the Stars from Amie Knight, is available now!   Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited! […]

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Release Blitz: Not Pretending Anymore by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 AJ Book News

  Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback  Free in Kindle Unlimited   Blurb Finding a good […]

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Release & Review: Montana Mavericks by Rebecca Zanetti

March 31, 2021 AJ Book News

The Montana Mavericks collection is now live! Amazon   This boxset contains the first three books of the Maverick Montana series: Against the Wall – Jake and Sophie, an opposites attract romance Under the Covers […]

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Release & ARC Review: Black Sunshine (Dark Eyes Duet, #1) by Karina Halle

March 25, 2021April 7, 2021 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

  Black Sunshine by Karina Halle is live! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback   Blurb All Lenore Warwick wants for her 21st birthday is to hang out with her friends, finish her second year […]

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ARC Review: Hard Luck (Trophy Boyfriends, #4) by Sara Ney

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 AJ LOL Funny

  Hard Luck by Sara Ney is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU Apple  |  Nook   Blurb SOME GIRLS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Unfortunately, I am not […]

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