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Review: Second Chance Holiday (Until, #4.5) by Aurora Rose Reynolds

December 20, 2017May 28, 2018 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars This is a great little novella that fits into the Until series, but can also be read as a standalone. It’s not a novella that you need […]

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New Release: The Hookup (Moonlight and Motor Oil, #1) by Kristen Ashley

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017 Mel Book News

  From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley, comes the first standalone title in the exciting, new Moonlight and Motor Oil series, THE HOOKUP! This rich, emotional love story is available now! Released December […]

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Release & ARC Review: Block Party (Twin Estates, #3) by Stylo Fantôme

December 19, 2017December 18, 2017 Mel LOL Funny

  Block Party (Twin Estates #3) by Stylo Fantôme A Contemporary Romance Releasing December 19, 2017 99¢ for a limited time! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *FREE in Kindle Unlimited*   […]

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Review: Dignity (The Breaking Point, #2) by Jay Crownover

December 18, 2017December 20, 2017 AJ Dark & Gritty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3 stars! The second book in the Breaking Point series takes us back to The Point – a dark, corrupt and crime-riddled town that has a Gotham-esque feeling to […]

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Review: American Prince (New Camelot Trilogy, #2) by Sierra Simone

December 17, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “It was the purest heavens in the midst of the worst hell, and I loved every minute of it, even though it was all underpinned by a lie–my lie—and […]

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Release Blitz: Team Player, A Christmas Anthology

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 Mel Book News

  Eleven authors. Eleven Novellas. This is one thick . . . book. Christmas just became a whole lot merrier… TEAM PLAYER, A Christmas Anthology featuring titles by LJ Shen, Kennedy Ryan, Adriana Locke, Mandi […]

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Release Day Blitz & ARC Review: Thresholds (The Walshes, #8) by Kate Canterbary

December 14, 2017 AJ LOL Funny

Snowy days, steamy nights. The Walshes are live and home for the holidays. Amazon  |  iTunes  |  Kobo   Synopsis ‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, when all through the North End Not a Walsh had […]

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Release Blitz, Excerpt, & ARC Review: The V Card (Good Love, #1) by Lauren Blakely & Lili Valente

December 13, 2017May 10, 2021 Mel Audio Recommendation

​ A brand new sinfully sexy standalone romantic comedy from bestselling authors Lauren Blakely and Lili Valente, THE VCARD is about all of the seduction and emotions that come when one woman is ready to ditch her V card and enlists her […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Returning Home by Riann C. Miller

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 AJ Military

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon CA   Synopsis At fifteen, I fell in love with Luke Runyan. With just one look, one touch, he became my world until he […]

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Review: Bountiful (True North, #4) by Sarina Bowen

December 12, 2017September 27, 2023 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! I loved this book. A gorgeous second-chance-romance between a prickly single mother who doesn’t really believe in love, and the sweet, funny and sinfully sexy NHL player […]

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Review: From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon

December 11, 2017December 30, 2017 Mel 6 Star Reads

*Top Favorite of 2017* Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review 6 UNFORGETTABLE STARS!!! Brilliantly written and beautifully emotive, From Sand and Ash captivated me and captured my heart from the very first page. […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Behind the Bars (Music Street, #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Mel Favourite

Behind the Bars, the first standalone in the all-new Music Street Series from Brittainy C. Cherry is LIVE!!     Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry A Contemporary Romance Released  December 7th, 2017 Buy […]

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ARC Review: Brave (Wicked Saga, #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

December 10, 2017December 10, 2017 AJ New Adult

Buy: Amazon Review 4 stars! Exciting, sexy, emotional, funny and romantic, this is a great finish for the trilogy! The book begins with Ivy still reeling from the events of the previous book. She is […]

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Review: American Queen (New Camelot Trilogy, #1) by Sierra Simone

December 9, 2017 AJ Dark & Gritty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “You can own me because now I know I own you. Give me more and I’ll give you everything” 4.5 darkly sexy and intense stars I happened to pick […]

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Blog Tour Boost: Darkness Matters by Jay McLean

December 7, 2017December 5, 2017 Mel Book News

  DARKNESS MATTERS by Jay McLean Released June 26, 2017 BUY NOW! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | Paperback *FREE with Kindle Unlimited*     Blurb It’s the same old story, […]

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Release Blitz: Behind the Bars (Music Street, #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry

December 7, 2017December 6, 2017 Mel Book News

Behind the Bars, the first standalone in the all-new Music Street Series from Brittainy C. Cherry is LIVE!!     Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry A Contemporary Romance Releasing  December 7th, 2017 Buy […]

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Review: Wild Card (North Ridge, #1) by Karina Halle

December 6, 2017December 9, 2017 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars The start of Karina Halle’s North Ridge series brings us a sweet and super romantic second chance romance with lots of heart, steamy time and a bit […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: ETERN1TY (EXPIRE Duet, #2) by Erin Noelle

December 6, 2017December 5, 2017 Mel Romance

    ETERN1TY (EXPIRE Duet, #2) by Erin Noelle Released November 30, 2017 Available Now! Amazon   Blurb Numbers. They complete me. Nothing makes sense without them, the building blocks of logic. A math teacher […]

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Teaser Tuesday: Block Party (Twin Estates #3) by Stylo Fantôme

December 5, 2017December 4, 2017 Mel Book News

Block Party (Twin Estates #3) by Stylo Fantôme A Contemporary Romance Releasing December 19, 2017     Blurb Things you need for a good Block Party: 1. Awesome food 2. Great Music 3. Fun games 4. A […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Excerpt: Kiss Kiss Bang (Iron Clad Security, #3) by Sidney Halston

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 AJ Celebrities

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  Amazon CA B&N  |  iTunes  |  Kobo   Synopsis Six-foot-two and ripped…with superior computer skills, Josef “Joey” Clad is not your typical ex-Marine. The co-owner […]

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Review: Keepsake (True North, #3) by Sarina Bowen

December 4, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars I loved this book! A beautifully heartfelt, slow burning romance with fantastic characters, a well-written dramatic element, and the fantastic dynamics of life on the Shipley farm […]

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Sale Blitz: Fall Back Skyward (Fall Back, #1) by Autumn Grey

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Mel Book News

  Fall Back Skyward (Fall Back, #1) by Autumn Grey A Contemporary Romance Released May 9, 2016 99¢ for a VERY limited time! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *FREE in Kindle Unlimited* […]

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Review & Excerpt Tour: Villain by Samantha Young

December 3, 2017December 3, 2017 Mel Romance

  VILLAIN by New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young Releasing December 5th 2017 Pre-order today! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks US | iBooks UK Kobo US | Kobo UK | B&N   Blurb The […]

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Review: Lure of Oblivion (Mercury Pack, #3) by Suzanne Wright

December 3, 2017December 18, 2018 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! The third book in the Mercury Pack series brings us the story of enforcer, Zander and I was happily surprised to learn that his heroine, Gwen, is […]

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Book Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway: Run Away With Me (Come Back to Me, #3) by Mila Gray

December 2, 2017December 2, 2017 Mel Book News

  Run Away With Me (Come Back to Me #3) by Mila Gray Published by: Simon Pulse Publication date: November 28th 2017 Genres: New Adult, Romance Available Now! Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks | Hardcover     […]

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