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Release Blitz: Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 AJ Book News

  “This is Hoover at her very best.” —Publishers Weekly Regretting You, an all-new poignant and moving novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, is available now!   Amazon US  |  Amazon […]

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Release & ARC Review: Valley of the Shadow (Elemental World, #4.5) by Elizabeth Hunter

December 10, 2019December 19, 2019 AJ Novella

Buy:  Amazon  |  Apple  |  Nook  |  Kobo Review 4.5 stars Woohoo! We’re back in the Elemental World series, and I love it! This novella is a follow up story for Baojia and Natalie, and […]

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Excerpt Reveal: Asking for a Friend (Boyfriend Material, #1) by Lauren Blakely

December 9, 2019December 11, 2019 Mel Book News

  ASKING FOR A FRIEND by Lauren Blakley   Release Date: December 16th   Pre-order today! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook   Blurb I was only trying […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Guy on the Left (The Underdogs, #2) by Kate Stewart

December 8, 2019December 7, 2019 AJ Angsty

  The Guy on the Left by Kate Stewart is LIVE! This is a standalone contemporary romance packed with all the feels! One-click yours NOW!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Wonder With Me (With Me in Seattle, #12.5) by Kristen Proby

December 8, 2019December 19, 2019 AJ Novella

  From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a new story in her With Me In Seattle series… “Get lost in the magic of the season with Wonder With Me!” […]

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Audio Review: Epoch (Transcend Duet, #2) by Jewel E. Ann

December 7, 2019February 8, 2022 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 stars! The follow up to the amazing Transcend, I dove into this book with high hopes and I was not let down. OMG, this book! Again! My heart was on a […]

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Boxset Release: The Shacking Up Series by Helena Hunting

December 6, 2019March 5, 2024 Mel Book News

Helena Hunting’s SHACKING UP series is available in a bundle!!   Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play   Shacking Up Ruby Scott […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Landon & Shay: Part Two (L&S Duet, #2) by Brittainy C. Cherry

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019 Mel Celebrities

  Landon & Shay: Part Two, the not to be missed conclusion of the Landon and Shay duet by Brittainy C. Cherry, is available now!  Get your binge on with this must-read enemies to lovers, […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Gilded Lily (Bennet Brothers, #2) by Staci Hart

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

Gilded Lily is LIVE!!   BUY IT TODAY! Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb They say there’s no such thing as perfect. But I’ve built my life to perfection—the perfect boyfriend, the perfect apartment, the perfect […]

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Release: The Scarlet Night (Rose Gold, #0.5) by Nicole French

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 AJ Book News

  THE SCARLET NIGHT by Nicole French The introductory novella to the Rose Gold series   NOW LIVE AND FREE ON ALL PLATFORMS Amazon  |  Apple  |  B&N  |  Kobo   Blurb She’s beyond off-limits. […]

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ARC Review: Edge of Darkness (Hunter Legacy, #3) by Lara Adrian

December 4, 2019December 3, 2019 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review 4 stars I loved this book! A sweet, steamy, exciting and romantic story between a warrior bred for violence, and a woman fighting for her family. This is the third book in […]

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Release & ARC Review: Holiday Ever After Anthology

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 AJ Anthology

A fun collection of quick Christmas-themed reads from a fantastic group of authors!   Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Kimberly Kincaid Planes, Trains, and Head Over Heels by Erika Kelly That Snowy Night by JH […]

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Teaser: Gilded Lily (Bennet Brothers, #2) by Staci Hart

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 Mel Book News

Gilded Lily is coming December 5th! Pre-order your PAPERBACK copy today and check out the teaser below!   They say there’s no such thing as perfect. But I’ve built my life to perfection—the perfect boyfriend, […]

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Release Blitz: The Virgin Gift (The Gift, #2) by Lauren Blakely

December 2, 2019March 25, 2020 Mel Book News

  THE VIRGIN GIFT by Lauren Blakely (Lauren Blakely After Dark)   Released: 2 December 2019   THE VIRGIN GIFT,  the second book in The Gift Series, a series of sexy love stories, by #1 […]

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New Release: Christmas in the City: A holiday-themed co-write anthology!

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019 Mel Book News

Christmas in the City, an all-new holiday anthology featuring 12 of your favorite bestselling authors, is available NOW, but for a limited time! These are brand new stories and available FREE on all platforms!    […]

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Release & Review: Scrooged by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

December 1, 2019November 15, 2020 AJ Audio Recommendation

New York Times best-selling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward bring you three sexy short stories to heat up your holidays! Vi and Pene can do no wrong, and they’ve managed to deliver three brand new, […]

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Audio Review: Wicked Series (Good Girl, Bad Girl, Wicked Girl) by Piper Lawson

November 30, 2019April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

 Buy Series Bundle:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Reviews Good Girl Buy:  Amazon I loved this book! An intense, slow burning rock star romance between an eager, somewhat innocent young college student, and a hot rock star. Sweet […]

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Release & Review: All Wrapped Up for the Holidays Anthology

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 AJ Anthology

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

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Audio Review: Most Irresistible Guy (Ballers and Babes, #0.5) by Lauren Blakely

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Mel Audio Recommendation

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Audio Review 4 stars!! Violet has crushed on her best guy friend, Cooper, for nearly two decades but their friendship means too much to her to make a move and risk […]

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Re-release, Review & Giveaway: From the Ground Up, A Better Place & Feels Like Home by Jennifer Van Wyk

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 AJ Book News

  Jennifer Van Wyk’s first three books have a brand new look!   From the Ground Up A Better Place Feels Like Home   Fun, steamy and emotional romance, I love these books so much!!!! […]

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Audio Review: Transcend (Transcend Duet, #1) by Jewel E. Ann

November 27, 2019February 8, 2022 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 stars! Wow! This book is just… wow! A brilliantly written, unique and intriguing story that captivated me from start to finish, I’m just sitting here basking in it all. I’m […]

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ARC Review: The One Night Stand Before Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #3) by Jana Aston

November 26, 2019November 20, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Blurb Dear Santa, Please stop by my house and pick up your suit. If you thought I was going to run it to […]

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Review: Headstrong Like Us (Like Us, #6) by Krista & Becca Ritchie

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes & Noble Review 5 ‘Marrow Forever’ stars I’m going to marry the love of my life. One day. Someday. Soon. The sixth book in the Like Us series, this is the […]

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New Release and ARC Review: Someday, Someday by Emma Scott

November 24, 2019December 29, 2019 Mel Billionaire

Someday, Someday, an all-new standalone new adult romance by International bestselling author Emma Scott is LIVE!     How long would you wait for true love?   Someday, Someday by Emma Scott   Available Now! […]

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Review: Hard Hitter (Brooklyn Bruisers, #2) by Sarina Bowen

November 23, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 stars! I love this book! It’s a fun, sweet and sexy sports romance with a beautiful love story, and I couldn’t put it down. The second book in the Brooklyn […]

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