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Cover Reveal: Crazy in Love (Rosewood River, #4) by Laura Pavlov

August 20, 2025 AJ Book News

Laura Pavlov has revealed the covers for Crazy in Love! Releasing September 30, 2025   Amazon  |  Paperback This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US […]

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Release & ARC Review: Falling Into Place by Allison Ashley

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 AJ Brother/Best Friend

Falling Into Place by Allison Ashley is live! This is such a gorgeous read! A fun, charming, sweet and emotional brother’s-best-friend love story that made me laugh and swoon, I really enjoyed this book.   […]

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Cover Reveal: The Homemaker (Chain of Lakes, #1) by Jewel E. Ann

August 18, 2025August 27, 2025 Mel Book News

Jewel E. Ann has revealed the cover for The Homemaker!   Releasing: September 30, 2025   Pre-order today! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide   Cover Designer: Boja99designs Photographer: Anna Krueger Blurb A romance inspired by TS “Fortnight” […]

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Audio Review: Chasing Shelter (Sparrow Falls, #5) by Catherine Cowles

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon Review 4.5 stars Oh, I love a grumpy/sunshine romance, and this one is so, so good! Grumpy and antisocial single dad and town Sherriff, Trace, meets his match when bright and bubbly Ellie moves […]

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Cover Reveal: Stand Your Ground (Kings of the Ice, #5) by Kandi Steiner

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 AJ Book News

Kandi Steiner has revealed the gorgeous covers for Stand Your Ground!   Releasing October 24, 2025 Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide     Cover Designer: Kandi Steiner Photographer: Ren Saliba Model: Anonymous Discreet Cover Designer: Staci […]

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Cover Reveal: Undeniably Corrupt (Boston’s Irresistible Billionaires, #7) by J. Saman

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 AJ Book News

J. Saman has revealed the cover for Undeniably Corrupt! Releasing September 22, 2025   Pre-order on Amazon     Blurb When my ex leaves me and my little girl penniless, the last person I expect […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Heart We Guard (Iron Outlaws MC: Colorado, #4) by S. Cole

August 7, 2025August 14, 2025 AJ Age Gap

  The Heart We Guard by S. Cole is live! The fourth book in the Iron Outlaws MC: Colorado series, and it’s MC President, Butcher’s story in a close proximity, age gap, opposites attract romance […]

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Cover Reveal: The Holy Grail by D.E. Daniel

August 6, 2025August 9, 2025 AJ Book News

D.E. Daniel has revealed the cover for The Holy Grail! Releasing September 16, 2025      Cover Designer: Lori Jackson Design Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Model: Michelle Mason    Blurb Once upon a time, there was […]

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Cover Reveal: Resistance Training by Kayley Loring

August 4, 2025July 30, 2025 AJ Book News

Resistance Training by Kayley Loring is coming 29 September, and we’re so excited to help reveal the cover!   Pre-order now on Amazon     Blurb Vivian only has one big regret in life–and a […]

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Release & ARC Review: Tender Heart (Fire Island, #1) by Alexandra Banks

July 31, 2025July 30, 2025 AJ Age Gap

  Tender Heart by Alexandra Banks is live! A beautifully emotional and unexpected grumpy/sunshine, close proximity, age-gap love story for two people who have been broken by their pasts. This is such a gorgeous romance, […]

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Release & ARC Review: Over the Moon (Rosewood River, #3) by Laura Pavlov

July 29, 2025July 28, 2025 AJ Forbidden

  Over the Moon by Laura Pavlov is live! Back to Rosewood River for the third book in the series, a forbidden sports romance that is sweet, sexy, and gorgeously swoony. I loved this story! […]

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Release & ARC Review: Crimson Oath (The Firebird and the Wolf, #2) by Elizabeth Hunter

July 29, 2025July 28, 2025 AJ Mystery/Suspense

Crimson Oath by Elizabeth Hunter is live!   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Signed Paperback  |  Hardcover     Blurb A brand new vampire. The lover who got her killed. And a desire neither can […]

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New Release: Denim & Diamonds by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

July 27, 2025July 28, 2025 AJ Book News

  Denim & Diamonds, a new standalone contemporary romance by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward is live!   Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Audio  |  Paperback (alt cover)   […]

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Release & ARC Review: Against All Odds (Ember Falls, #3) by Corinne Michaels

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 AJ Romance

Against All Odds by Corinne Michaels is live! Oh my heart, this is such a gorgeous read! A swoony second chance romance with a surprise pregnancy twist, it’s the third book in the Ember Falls […]

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Release: Chasing Shelter (Sparrow Falls, #5) by Catherine Cowles

July 22, 2025 AJ Book News

Chasing Shelter by Catherine Cowles is live! “I came here seeking sanctuary, I never meant to fall for the broody single dad next door.”   Amazon  |  Audiobook  |  Deluxe Edition       Blurb […]

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Audio Review: Severed Heart (Ravenhood Legacy, #2) by Kate Stewart

July 20, 2025July 18, 2025 AJ 6 Star Reads

  Severed Heart by Kate Stewart is live Every moment of this book is absolutely stunning and it is an incredible story with characters that completely own my heart. This is a 6-star read, and […]

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Release & ARC Review: Forgotten Dreams (Dream Series, #5) by Natasha Madison

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 AJ Romance

  Forgotten Dreams, the final book in the Dream series by Natasha Madison is live! This is such a great read! A chemistry-filled romance that is sexy, low-angst and drama free, with a bit of […]

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Release & ARC Review: Beloved Beaty: Alex and Magnolia 3 (Beauty, #6)

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 AJ Romance

  Beloved Beauty by Georgia Cates is live! This is the sixth book in the Beauty series, and the third and final book of the Alex and Magnolia trilogy, and it finishes off their story […]

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Review: Bride of the Fae Duke (Wayfarer Fae) by Lisette Marshall

July 12, 2025July 18, 2025 AJ Novella

Buy:  Amazon Review 3.5 short and steamy stars A novella in the Wayfarer Fae series, this is a complete standalone, and a sexy and mysterious grumpy/sunshine, marriage of convenience romance. Nellie is a housemaid whose life […]

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New Release & ARC Review: I Could Be Yours by Helena Hunting

July 10, 2025July 16, 2025 Mel Book News

I Could Be Yours by Helena Hunting   Released: July 10, 2025   Available Now! Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     Blurb A brand new standalone grumpy sunshine summer holiday romance. The best man […]

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Release & ARC Review: Crazy Love (Single Dad Playbook, #5) by Willow Aster

July 10, 2025October 2, 2025 AJ Fake Relationship

  Crazy Love by Willow Aster is live! The final book of the Single Dads Playbook series, and Willow Aster has delivered the swooniest, sweetest and most heartwarming romance! Single player Penn meets his match […]

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Cover Reveal: The Heart We Guard (Iron Outlaws MC: Colorado, #4) by S. Cole

July 9, 2025 AJ Book News

Today, we’re excited to share the cover reveal for The Heart We Guard by S. Cole! MC Romance  |   Trauma surgeon & Outlaw  |   Hurt/comfort  |   Forced proximity  |   One week stand turned forever  |  […]

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Cover Reveal: Crimson Oath (The Firebird and the Wolf, #2) by Elizabeth Hunter

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 AJ Book News

Crimson Oath by Elizabeth Hunter is coming 29 July! Antihero  |  Enemies to lovers  |  Immortals  |  Slow Burn  |  Supernatural Powers   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Hardcover Elizabeth’s Online Store     Blurb […]

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Release & ARC Review: Wildflowers by Kylie Scott

July 8, 2025July 6, 2025 AJ Post-Apocalyptic

  Wildflowers by Kylie Scott is live! A fast-moving post-apocalyptic romance that is surprisingly light-hearted, this is an enjoyable read.   Amazon   Blurb Don’t miss this heart pounding apocalyptic romance from New York Times […]

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Review: American Beauty: Alex and Magnolia 2 (Beauty, #5) by Georgia Cates

July 6, 2025July 7, 2025 AJ Romance

Buy:  Amazon Review 3.5 stars! The second book in the Alex and Magnolia Trilogy, and after their whirlwind three months together in Australia, our soulmates find themselves on opposite sides of the planet now that Magnolia […]

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