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Release Blitz, Excerpt, and ARC Review: Fall (VIP, #3) by Kristen Callihan

October 24, 2018April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

  Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  B&N   Blurb The first time I met Jax Blackwood things went a little sideways. In my defense, I didn’t know he was Jax Blackwood—who expects a legendary rock […]

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New Release, ARC Review & Teaser: Trailer Park Heart by Rachel Higginson

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 Mel Angsty

TRAILER PARK HEART by Rachel Higginson   Released – 23 October 2018   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N     Blurb Trailer park born and raised. It’s my legacy. That’s how my mama […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Reveling in Sin (Sin, #3) by Meghan March

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 Mel Action

  Reveling in Sin (Sin, #3) by Meghan March   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb Whitney […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks (Jerk, #1) by Max Monroe

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 Mel Drama

The first book in the Jerk Duet, an all-new fun and sexy duet from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe is LIVE!     THE DAY I STOPPED FALLING FOR JERKS (Jerk, Book One) […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Giveaway: One Wild Ride (Hollywood Chronicles, #2) by A.L. Jackson & Rebecca Shea

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 AJ Celebrities

The second sexy, stand-alone romance from bestselling authors A.L. Jackson and Rebecca Shea is here!     Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb The next sexy Hollywood Chronicles stand-alone novel from bestselling authors, A.L. Jackson and […]

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ARC Review: Saint (Mercy, #2) by J.B. Salsbury

October 21, 2018 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon  |  Kobo  |  Barnes & Noble Synopsis Milo sold his soul to the devil to save an angel. Now he’s after revenge. There are worse prisons than the lush estate of a notorious […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Giveaway: Trouble in Hell (Hell Night, #1) by Alex Grayson

October 20, 2018October 19, 2018 AJ Dark & Gritty

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU   Synopsis Four men, irrevocably bound together by their horrifying past… Trouble and his brothers escaped from Malus, Texas as kids. In the […]

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Release Blitz: The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks (Jerk, #1) by Max Monroe

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Mel Book News

Everyone calls me Lucky, but when it comes to love, I’m anything but. The first book in the Jerk Duet, an all-new fun and sexy duet from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe is […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Long Live the Beautiful Hearts (Beautiful Hearts Duet, Book Two) by Emma Scott

October 18, 2018November 20, 2018 Mel 6 Star Reads

  LONG LIVE THE BEAUTIFUL HEARTS (Beautiful Hearts Duet, Book Two) by Emma Scott   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback     Blurb Never again […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Inked (Sailor’s Grave, #2) by Drew Elyse

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 AJ Mystery/Suspense

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon CA |  Paperback   Blurb INSTANT ATTRACTION IS A POWERFUL THING. Six months of dancing around each other led to one explosive night and two […]

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Review: Kissing Tolstoy (Dear Professor, #1) by Penny Reid

October 17, 2018January 8, 2019 Mel Audio Recommendation

Buy: Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 “My kind of nice” stars!!

 When I read a Penny Reid book I know that I’m going to get a story that is so much more than […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Park Avenue Princess (New York City Romance, #1) (previously published as Legacy of Lies, Legacy of Lies, #1) by Tara Leigh

October 17, 2018July 19, 2021 AJ Billionaire

Park Avenue Princess (Previously published as Legacy of Lies) Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback   Synopsis Money. Status. Wealth. Power. I believed I was entitled to all […]

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Review: Throne of Lies (Legacy of Lies, #0.5; New York City Romance, #0.5) by Tara Leigh

October 16, 2018July 19, 2021 AJ Novella

Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback   Blurb I was called a prodigal son. A scion of Midas. I believed it. Why wouldn’t I? Everything my father touched turned to gold. The proof was all around me. […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Soulmate (Rascals, #4) by Katie McCoy

October 15, 2018October 14, 2018 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

  Soulmate (The Rascals, #4) by Katie McCoy   A Contemporary Romance   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  GooglePlay   Blurb Sawyer Landry […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Giveaway: Chasing My Forever (The Beaumont Series – Next Generation, #3) by Heidi McLaughlin

October 13, 2018October 8, 2018 AJ Drama

  Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb Music is his passion. It’s in his blood. Yet, Quinn James isn’t sure if stardom is right for him. His family wants him to join […]

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Review: Rogue Royalty (Savage Trilogy, #3) by Meghan March

October 12, 2018 AJ Dark & Gritty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review “No matter what, it’s you and me against the world. Deal?” 3.5 stars! The final in the Savage Trilogy, this book brings us the conclusion to Kane […]

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New Release & ARC Review: Player (Red Lipstick Coalition, #2) by Staci Hart

October 11, 2018January 9, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

It is about that time again and we have yet another stunner from the lovely Staci Hart! The Red Lipstick Coalition is back with Val’s story, Player!     Player by Staci Hart   Released […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: Love, Sincerely Yours by Sara Ney & Meghan Quinn

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 AJ LOL Funny

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  B&N  |  iBooks  |  Paperback   Blurb Dear Mister…**strike out** no, too formal. Hey there sweet cheeks *strike out* no, too forward.   To whom […]

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Review: Hollywood Secret (previously titled Discreet) (The Discreet Duet, #1) by Nicole French

October 10, 2018November 12, 2023 AJ Celebrities

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Free in Kindle Unlimited   Blurb Fitz Baker was the world’s biggest sex symbol. Until he disappeared. Fed up with the trappings of […]

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Audio Review: Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer, #2) by Laini Taylor

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 5 stars! Amazing, thrilling, heartwrenching, beautiful and magical. Laini Taylor, you are a master storyteller and a genius with words! I have no idea what to say about this […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review, Giveaway & Excerpt: Once Upon a Wild Fling (Heartbreakers, #3) by Lauren Blakely

October 8, 2018October 7, 2018 Mel Brother/Best Friend

  ONCE UPON A WILD THING (Heartbreakers, #3) by Lauren Blakely   Buy it today! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  Google Play  |  Paperback  |  Audio *The Heartbreakers Series is narrated by Sebastian […]

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Review: Iron Princess (Savage Trilogy, #2) by Meghan March

October 6, 2018 AJ Dark & Gritty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4.5 stars The second book in the Savage trilogy, and OMG things are getting good! Everything changed in those final few moments of the first book, the […]

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Release Boost: Fragments of Ash ~a modern fairytale by Katy Regnery

October 5, 2018March 10, 2021 Mel Book News

  Fragments of Ash (a modern fairytale – inspired by “Cinderella”) by Katy Regnery   A Standalone Contemporary Romance   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU B&N  |  Kobo  | […]

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Review & Excerpt Tour: Strong (Stage Dive, #4.5) by Kylie Scott

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 AJ Novella

  Amazon US  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon UK   Synopsis From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series… When the girl of […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Excerpt: Faux Pas by Natasha Madison

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 AJ Celebrities

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU  |  Paperback   Blurb Meghan Five days in Paris sounded like a great idea for three friends. Especially when amazing wine was in […]

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