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Blog Tour with ARC Review: Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young 

November 22, 2019November 19, 2019 Mel Favourite

  Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young    A Contemporary Romance Released – 19 November 2019   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N     Blurb What happens […]

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

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019 Mel Book News

  THE ONE NIGHT STAND BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Reindeer Falls, #3)  by Jana Aston   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU     Blurb Dear Santa, Please stop by […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: In The Unlikely Event by L.J. Shen

November 20, 2019November 19, 2019 Mel Angsty

Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours.     From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a new, contemporary romance […]

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

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 AJ Book News

  HEADSTRONG LIKE US (Like Us #6) by Krista & Becca Ritchie Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes & Noble   Blurb You’re cordially invited to the wedding of Maximoff Hale & Farrow Keene, and […]

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Release Blitz: Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 Mel Book News

Outmatched, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young is LIVE!     Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young    A Contemporary Romance Released – 19 November 2019   AVAILABLE NOW! […]

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ARC Review: Man Cuffed (Man Hands, #4) by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 AJ LOL Funny

  Man Cuffed – the fourth standalone in the Man Hands series is now live!   Amazon  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  Nook   Blurb Mac A good cop can always spot trouble. That’s why […]

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Release Blitz: In the Unlikely Event by L.J Shen

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 Mel Book News

Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours.     From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a new, contemporary romance […]

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ARC Review, Excerpt, Q&A with the Author & Giveaway: Disarm (Dumonts, #2) by Karina Halle

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 AJ Drama

  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback   Blurb Karina Halle, the New York Times bestselling author of Discretion, lifts the veil off a privileged family dynasty to reveal a wealth of secrets and dangerous obsessions. Seraphine Dumont seems to have […]

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Release & Giveaway: Dirty Swedish Player (Big Stick, #3) by R.C. Stephens

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 AJ Book News

  Dirty Swedish Player is live!  Amazon   Blurb NHL hockey star Nils Karlsson is dealing with the aftermath of a drunken mistake. A pic of his cock along with the #bigstick has gone viral. […]

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ARC Review: Winter Tales by Tiffany Reisz

November 17, 2019 AJ Quickie

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars Fans of The Original Sinners rejoice! For here we get five snippets with our beloved characters – some that have been published before, and some that haven’t, but all […]

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ARC Review: If You Give a Jerk a Gingerbread (Reindeer Falls, #2) by Jana Aston

November 16, 2019November 20, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Blurb Dear Santa, I do not want Keller James for Christmas. I will not fall for him, no matter how charming or irresistible […]

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Release, Excerpt, ARC Review & Giveaway: I’m Yours by Jennifer Van Wyk

November 16, 2019November 13, 2019 AJ Feeeeeeels

  He’s a single dad & cowboy She’s his daughter’s dance teacher This is their second chance Sexy & emotional with a bit of suspense   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide   Blurb I left Lakeside, […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: The Fall of Legend (Legend Trilogy, Book One) by Meghan March

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019 Mel Romance

  THE FALL OF LEGEND (Legend Trilogy, Book One) by Meghan March   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon US  |  Amazon Universal  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Audiobook   [yasr_overall_rating size=”large”] About The Fall of […]

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New Release with ARC Review: His Royal Highness by R.S. Grey

November 14, 2019November 13, 2019 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

  HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS by R.S. Grey   Available Now! Amazon     Blurb I’ve spent eight years wishing I’d fall out of love with Derek Knightley. Blowing out birthday candles, chasing after shooting stars, […]

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Release Blitz: If You Give a Jerk a Gingerbread (Reindeer Falls, #2) by Jana Aston

November 14, 2019November 20, 2019 Mel Book News

  IF YOU GIVE A JERK A GINGERBREAD (Reindeer Falls, #2)  by Jana Aston   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU     Blurb Dear Santa, I do […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: Insatiable (Cloverleigh Farms, #3) by Melanie Harlow

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

  “After all those years of being just friends, suddenly we’re insatiable.”   Insatiable, an all-new “steamy and irresistible” friends to lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is available now!   AVAILABLE […]

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Review: Sinful Like Us (Like Us, #5) by Krista & Becca Ritchie

November 12, 2019December 20, 2019 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Amazon Review 4 stars Like most fans of this series, I have been so excited for this book. I didn’t know much about it other than it’s the continuation of Jane and Thatcher’s passionate love […]

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Blog Tour with ARC Review: The Billionaire’s Forbidden Little Sister (Billionaire Collection, #4) by Max Monroe

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019 Mel Billionaire

  Question: What do you do when you fall for your best friend’s little sister? More important question: How long can you keep it a secret before it all goes up in flames?   The […]

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Release Blitz: Insatiable (Cloverleigh Farms, #3) by Melanie Harlow

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019 Mel Book News

  “After all those years of being just friends, suddenly we’re insatiable.”   Insatiable, an all-new “steamy and irresistible” friends to lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is available now!   AVAILABLE […]

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New Release: Special Delivery (Always Satisfied, #5) by Lauren Blakely

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019 Mel Book News

From #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely comes her first ever holiday romance! This sexy, feel-good novella will fa la la its way into your heart and jingle all your parts!     […]

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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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ARC Review: The Boss Who Stole Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #1) by Jana Aston

November 9, 2019November 8, 2019 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

Buy: Amazon US  |  Audiobook Blurb Dear Santa, Please bring me a new boss for Christmas. Mine is the worst. The worst, hidden in a six foot tall package of male perfection. It’d be easier if […]

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Teaser Reveal: Special Delivery by Lauren Blakely

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019 Mel Book News

From #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely comes her first ever holiday romance! Like an early holiday present, SPECIAL DELIVERY will be delivered to your e-reader on November 20th!     SPECIAL DELIVERY […]

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Release Blitz: The Boss Who Stole Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #1) by Jana Aston

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 Mel Book News

  THE BOSS WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS (Reindeer Falls, #1)  by Jana Aston   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Audiobook     Blurb Dear Santa, Please bring […]

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Release Blitz: The Billionaire’s Forbidden Little Sister (Billionaire Collection, #4) by Max Monroe

November 7, 2019November 6, 2019 Mel Book News

  Question: What do you do when you fall for your best friend’s little sister? More important question: How long can you keep it a secret before it all goes up in flames?   The […]

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