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New Release & ARC Review: The Second Blind Son (The Chronicles of Saylok) by Amy Harmon

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Mel Book News

The Second Blind Son (The Chronicles of Saylok) by Amy Harmon   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb A lost girl and a blind boy discover their greatest strength is their bond with […]

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Release, Excerpt & ARC Review: Waylaid (True North, #8) by Sarina Bowen

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 AJ Drama

  Waylaid is live! I love this book! The latest instalment in the True North series, this is Daphne Shipley’s story, and it’s a fun yet emotional story with a beautiful romance that completely stole […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Totally Folked (Good Folk, #1) by Penny Reid

July 20, 2021July 26, 2021 Mel Book News

Totally Folked an all-new small town romantic comedy filled with humor and heart from New York Times bestselling author Penny Reid is available now!   Released – 20 July 2021   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide […]

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Release & ARC Review: Travis (Pelion Lake, #1) by Mia Sheridan

July 19, 2021February 19, 2024 AJ Drama

  Travis – the follow-on from Archer’s Voice – is live! Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb Travis Hale has it all. An important role as the sheriff of the idyllic town of Pelion, Maine. Looks […]

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Review: The Last Kiss (The Last Ever, #1) by Anna Bloom

July 18, 2021March 23, 2025 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars This is a beautiful, heartfelt love story that is full of feels, asking the question – would you embrace new love, knowing it could never last? Julia has […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: The Bet (Winslow Brothers, #1) by Max Monroe

July 17, 2021August 29, 2025 Mel Book News

THE BET, an all new hilarious opposites attract rom com from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe is LIVE! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide   Blurb When it comes to life’s fun and games, always […]

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Release & ARC Review: Wreck (Fuel Series, #2) by Ginger Scott

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 AJ Angsty

  Wreck is LIVE! This is the second book in the brother’s-best-friend, friends-to-lovers Fuel Series by Ginger Scott. Don’t miss this angst-filled read!   Buy on Amazon (free in KU)   Blurb When Dustin Bridges […]

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ARC Review: Funny Business (Brodie Brothers, #1) by Kayley Loring

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 AJ Celebrities

Funny Business is live! Funny, sweet and snarky with a gorgeous romance, it’s a sort-of-enemies-to-lovers/celebrity/single-dad/nanny romance, and I loved it.   Amazon US  |  Amazon Universal Audiobook will release on August 5th. MULTICAST DUET NARRATION! Narrated […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Brazen (Calamity Montana, #3) by Devney Perry (writing as Willa Nash)

July 15, 2021September 6, 2023 AJ Drama

  The Brazen by Devney Perry is live! A fantastic, chemistry-filled, small-town enemies-to-lovers romance.  I love this one!   Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry, writing as Willa Nash, comes a stranded […]

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Audio ARC Review: The Stand-In by Lily Chu

July 14, 2021May 5, 2022 AJ Audio Recommendation

The Stand-In by Lily Chu An Audible Original – now live in ebook and paperback!     Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb HOW TO UPEND YOUR LIFE: Get fired by gross, handsy boss […]

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Release & ARC Review: Exposed (VIP, #4) by Kristen Callihan

July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 AJ Drama

  Exposed is now live, and it’s a fave for 2021! Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb Brenna There are some people in life who know exactly how to push your […]

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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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Excerpt Reveal: The Spark by Vi Keeland

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 AJ Book News

  Excited about Vi Keeland’s upcoming release, The Spark? Check out this SNEAK PEEK of CHAPTER 1!   The Spark releases 12 July Apple Books  |  Paperback Sign up for Vi’s mailing list now and be the first […]

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Release & ARC Review: On a Wednesday (One Week, #2) by Whitney G.

July 7, 2021April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

  On a Wednesday by Whitney G. is live! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Blurb We met on a Wednesday. Became enemies, then lovers, on a Wednesday. And […]

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ARC Review: The Auction (The Original Sinners Pulp Library) by Tiffany Reisz

July 5, 2021July 2, 2021 AJ Novella

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! I loved delving back into the world of the Original Sinners in this short but heartfelt story, full of all of the fabulous characters, wit, sarcasm, sex and kink that makes […]

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Release, Excerpt & ARC Review: Whiskey and Sunset Nights by T.L. Anderson

July 5, 2021July 3, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Whiskey and Sunset Nights is live! Grayson Pierce is struggling as a single dad but he’s doing the best he can in his new normal, until feelings for his late wife’s best friend, Lily […]

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Review: Leather (The Princess & The Spy, #2) by Lisette Marshall

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Amazon Review 5 steamy, forbidden stars! I’m becoming a little bit obsessed with this world, and with this book, Lisette Marshall well and truly sucked me in as she brings the romance, and OMG, […]

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ARC Review: Pieces of You (Pieces Duet, #1) by Jay McLean

July 3, 2021June 30, 2021 AJ Angsty

Pieces of You, the first book in the Pieces Duet by Jay McLean, is live! Amazon  |  Amazon Global   Blurb They could’ve been perfect. In another time. Another world. Where his wasn’t falling apart. […]

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ARC Review: The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

July 1, 2021August 18, 2021 Mel Celebrities

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook Blurb Since the death of his twin brother, Oliver’s caught between pleasing his fans and finding himself. Emery finds him first. Emery has never felt more alone. Raising her daughter […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Blood is Love (Dark Eyes, #2) by Karina Halle

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021 AJ Action

  The Blood is Love is live! Amazon   |  Amazon Worldwide   Blurb From the fog-shrouded bay of San Francisco to the dark cobblestone streets of Helsinki and all the hidden places in-between, The Blood […]

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ARC Review: Just Folking Around (Good Folk, #0.5) by Penny Reid

July 1, 2021July 5, 2021 Mel LOL Funny

Just Folking Around (Good Folk, #0.5) by Penny Reid   Released – 1 July 2021   Grab it today! Amazon     Review 4.5 stars! Just Folking Around is such a fantastic set up the […]

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Release & ARC Review: You Loved Me Once by Corinne Michaels

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 AJ Drama

  From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes a heartbreakingly beautiful standalone story about letting love in.   You Loved Me Once is live!   Amazon  |  Apple  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  […]

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Review: Broken (Hearts, #2) by M. O’Keefe

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 AJ Dark & Gritty

Buy:  Amazon  Review 3.5 stars! Another intense read from Molly O’Keefe, this is the second book in the Hearts trilogy, and the continuation of the tumultuous story of Poppy and Ronan. This book had me hooked […]

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Release & ARC Review: Shift (Fuel Series, #1) by Ginger Scott

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 AJ Brother/Best Friend

  Shift, the first book in the Fuel Series by Ginger Scott is LIVE! Buckle your seatbelt, it’s gonna be a wild ride! Amazon   Blurb Dustin Bridges has always had two things he could […]

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Release & ARC Review: Jock Royal (Jock Hard, #4) by Sara Ney

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Jock Royal by Sara Ney is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK   |  Amazon AU Free in KU   Blurb IT’S EASY TO TAKE ONE DARE WHEN YOU THINK IT’S […]

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