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Release & Audio Review: If I Only Knew (Second Time Around, #4) by Corinne Michaels

January 28, 2019October 30, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

  “Corinne Michaels never fails to deliver stories full of heartbreak and healing. If I Only Knew swept me away. A beautiful romance, a story of everlasting friendships, this book is not to be missed.” […]

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Review: Stay With Me (With Me in Seattle, #9) by Kristen Proby

January 27, 2019January 25, 2019 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review 4 sexy, swoony stars! I love this series so much, and was so excited when Kristen Proby decided to release more books! This is the story of Amelia Montgomery – cousin […]

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Audio Review: We Shouldn’t by Vi Keeland

January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy: Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 ‘you totally should’ stars OMG, I love, love, love this book! Sexy and smart with sensational banter, fantastic chemistry and a […]

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Review: Strong Suit by Lauren Blakely

January 25, 2019October 22, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Paperback (included in Dating Mr. Right: A Collection) Review 4 “Satisfaction is coming” stars!  Strong Suit brings us an developing romance between a single mom and a charming, sexy guy ten-years her junior. They appear […]

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Re-release, Excerpt, Giveaway & ARC Review: Unbreakable by Emma Scott

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Mel Angsty

UNBREAKABLE by Emma Scott   Re-released Tuesday, January 22, 2019   Available now! Amazon US  |  Amazon Universal  | Paperback   The bank robbery changes everything…     Blurb **Unbreakable has been edited and rereleased with extended content and a […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Work in Progress (Red Lipstick Coalition, #3) by Staci Hart

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

The Red Lipstick Coalition series is BACK with Amelia’s story in Work In Progress!     Work in Progress (Red Lipstick Coalition, #3)  by Staci Hart   Available now! Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb I […]

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Release Blitz, Excerpt & ARC Review: Darkness Embraced (Hades Hangmen, #7) by Tillie Cole

January 23, 2019November 9, 2019 AJ Bikers

  Amazon  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb THE DEEPEST LOVE CAN BE BORN FROM THE FIERCEST HATE… Born to sit on opposing thrones. They were never meant to fall. Tanner Ayers is the heir […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 AJ Drama

  Amazon  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  B-A-M  |  B&N  |  Apple Books   Blurb They say your destiny is carved in stone. But some destinies are meant to be broken. The only curse […]

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New Release: The Princess (The Filthy Trilogy, #2) by Lisa Renee Jones

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Mel Book News

  THE PRINCESS (The Filthy Trilogy #2) by Lisa Renee Jones   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Paperback   Blurb The second book in the Filthy […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Cruel Money (Cruel Trilogy, #1) by K.A. Line

January 22, 2019January 4, 2023 Mel Angsty

  CRUEL MONEY (Cruel Trilogy, #1) by K.A. Linde   Released – 22 January 2019   Buy it today! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb […]

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ARC Review: Demon’s Mercy (Dark Protectors, #9) by Rebecca Zanetti

January 21, 2019 AJ Action

Buy:    Kindle Ebook Review 4 stars Back to the Realm we go, and I freaking LOVE being back in this world! This is book 9 of the Dark Protectors series, the second book in […]

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Release Blitz: We Shouldn’t by Vi Keeland

January 20, 2019 AJ Book News

We Shouldn’t A Standalone Contemporary Romance #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Vi Keeland     Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb Bennett Fox walked into my […]

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Review: One Cruel Night (Cruel, #0.5) by K.A. Linde

January 19, 2019January 4, 2023 Mel Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! The night before Natalie leaves Paris, she meets Penn at a party and there’s something about him that draws her in. Natalie is fresh, sweet, and somewhat […]

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Audio Review: Repeat (Larsen Bros, #1) by Kylie Scott

January 19, 2019July 13, 2021 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Apple  |  Paperback  |  Audible Review 4.5 stars! This was one of my most anticipated reads for 2019. I was absolutely captivated by the blurb, and Kylie Scott […]

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Cover & Excerpt Reveal: Handle with Care (Shacking Up, #5) by Helena Hunting

January 18, 2019July 11, 2019 Mel Book News

HANDLE WITH CARE (Shacking Up, #4) by Helena Hunting   Releasing – 27  August 2019   PRE-ORDER TODAY! EBOOK Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo Amazon AU […]

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New Release, ARC Review & Giveaway: Deal With the Devil (Forge Trilogy, Book One) by Meghan March

January 18, 2019January 15, 2019 Mel Billionaire

From New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Meghan March comes the first book in a new riveting romance trilogy filled with international high-stakes, dangerous hidden agendas, and—in true March fashion—plenty of […]

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Release Blitz, Excerpt, Giveaway & ARC Review: Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely

January 17, 2019January 25, 2019 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Temptation never tasted so good… And it’s back in my life in an unexpected way.     BIRTHDAY SUIT, a brand new standalone forbidden romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, is […]

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Excerpt Reveal: We Shouldn’t by Vi Keeland

January 16, 2019January 15, 2019 Mel Book News

  WE SHOULDN’T #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Vi Keeland   A Standalone Contemporary Romance Releasing – 21 January 2019   Pre-order today! iBooks  |  Paperback Sign up for Vi’s MAILING LIST now and […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Fool Me Once by Nicole Williams

January 15, 2019 AJ Rockers

  Amazon   Synopsis Second chances are for kids, diets, and shelter pets—not for relationships. Especially not one like Chase and Emma’s. Before he was writing chart-topping hits and smashing record sales, Chase Lawson was […]

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Review: Two Weeks Notice by Whitney G.

January 13, 2019 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! Another fun, sexy and entertaining read from Whitney G. This time an enemies-to-lovers romance with the billionaire boss from hell. Tara is a college graduate struggling to […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Giveaway: Bitter Sweet Hell (Hell Night, #2) by Alex Grayson

January 12, 2019January 11, 2019 AJ Dark & Gritty

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Blurb As the Sheriff of Malus, Texas, JW takes his oath to protect its citizens very seriously. Born from an ugly past, […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt, & ARC Review: The Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 Mel 6 Star Reads

  THE KISS THIEF by L.J. Shen   Available now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback  |  Audio     Blurb They say your first kiss should be […]

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New Release: Valentines Days & Nights by Helena Hunting, Julia Kent, Jessica Hawkins, Jewel E. Ann, Jana Aston, Skye Warren, CD Reiss, Corinne Michaels, and Penny Reid

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 Mel Anthology

Available now for a limited time! Kindle Ebook   Blurb Fall in Love this Valentine’s Day! Nine NEW YORK TIMES/ USA TODAY bestselling authors Nine full-length novels of seduction and romance This is limited-time Valentine’s Day […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Ruthless King (Kings of Rittenhouse, #3) by Maya Hughes

January 10, 2019January 9, 2019 Mel Drama

  RUTHLESS KING by Maya Hughes   A New Adult Romance – Released 10 January 2019   Available now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback     Blurb My […]

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Audio Release: Repeat by Kylie Scott

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 AJ Book News

  Audio Original Release Audible   Ebook and Paperback releases 9 April 2019 Amazon  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Apple  |  Paperback   Blurb From Audie Award winning, New York Times best-selling author Kylie Scott […]

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