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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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ARC Review: Hunt Me Down (Fight For Me, #1.5) by A.L. Jackson

December 1, 2017August 1, 2023 AJ Enemies-to-Lovers

Hunt Me Down A stand-alone novella in A.L. Jackson’s brand-new Fight for Me series…​     Amazon  |  Paperback Read for free on Kindle Unlimited   A message from A.L. Jackson… Ahh, you guys! I’m […]

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Blog Tour, ARC Review, & Giveaway: Darkness Matters by Jay McLean

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Mel Drama

  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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Review: EXP1RE (EXPIRE Duet, #1) by Erin Noelle

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Kindle Ebook | Paperback Review 4 “meant to be” stars Ever since she was a child, Lyra knew she was different. She sees six-digit numbers when she looks someone in the eye and for […]

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Release Blitz: Pulled Under (Walker Security, #2) by Lisa Renee Jones

November 28, 2017November 27, 2017 Mel Book News

Pulled Under (Walker Security, #2) by Lisa Renee Jones Released November 28, 2017 Available Now! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA B&N | iBooks | Google | Paperback     Blurb A new sexy standalone […]

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ARC Review: Vampire Fight Club (Demonica, #6.5) by Larissa Ione

November 28, 2017 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review More Demonica, baby! Woohoo! This novella was originally published in the Supernatural anthology, and is now available to purchase separately. It takes us back to events after book #6 in the […]

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Review: Missing From Me (Sixth Street Bands #3) by Jayne Frost

November 26, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Angsty and dramatic second-chance rockstar romance This is the third book in the Sixth Street Bands series, but it can standalone. It’s the first book I’ve read, and I […]

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Wardrobe Malfunction

Review: Wardrobe Malfunction by Samantha Towle

November 25, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 fun, sexy, hilarious stars! I loved this book! After the 5-star wonder that was Breaking Hollywood, I was so impressed with Samantha Towle’s romantic comedy writing that I […]

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Tempting Irish

Blog Tour, Excerpt, ARC Review & Giveaway: Tempting Irish (Wild Irish, #2) by C.M. Seabrook

November 24, 2017November 13, 2017 AJ Feeeeeeels

  Tempting Irish (Wild Irish, #2) by C.M. Seabrook is live! New Adult Romance Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback   Synopsis One rock god. One girl from his past. One ocean that can’t keep them apart. […]

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Steadfast

Review: Steadfast (True North, #2) by Sarina Bowen

November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! This is a beautiful, beautiful story. A unique second-chance-romance with an edge of the forbidden, a dramatic story about hope and moving on from the past, and […]

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Freebie Alert: The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon

November 22, 2017November 19, 2017 Mel Book News

The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon     Free today! Amazon | Paperback | Audio   Blurb  Genre: Multicultural Romance, Inspirational, Psychological Recommended for ages: +16 Someone found him in a laundry basket at the […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Spider by Ilsa Madden-Mills

November 22, 2017July 23, 2021 Mel Angsty

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a new standalone romance about a flawed hero and the woman he can’t forget.     SPIDER by Ilsa Madden-Mills A sexy and forbidden new standalone […]

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Release Blitz & ARC Review: Brock (Las Vegas Sidewinders, #7) by Kat Mizera

November 20, 2017 AJ Celebrities

BROCK by Kat Mizera is NOW AVAILABLE! Grab this standalone hockey romance now!     Amazon  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  iBooks   Synopsis Brock Lassiter has it all: good looks, good health, and the […]

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Review: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

November 19, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review A powerful, emotional story, and an epically unforgettable read 5 stars I don’t even know where to begin with this review. And honestly I don’t want to say too […]

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Review: Bittersweet (True North, #1) by Sarina Bowen

November 18, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! The first book in Sarina Bowen’s True North series, this is a gorgeous story with a grouchy, Vermont farmer and a spirited chef trying hard to make […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Mr North by Callie Hart

November 17, 2017March 19, 2018 Mel Drama

  Mr. North by Callie Hart Released November 16th, 2017  99¢ FOR A LIMITED TIME! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *FREE in Kindle Unlimited*   Blurb Law student Beth Dreymon is […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: Bad at Love by Karina Halle

November 17, 2017April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Bad at Love, an all-new contemporary STANDALONE by New York Times Bestselling author Karina Halle is LIVE!!!     Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Paperback (Free in Kindle Unlimited) Synopsis She’s bad at love, […]

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Release & ARC Review Blitz: Constant (The Confidence Game, #1) by Rachel Higginson

November 16, 2017January 4, 2018 Mel Angsty

  Constant The Confidence Game, Part One by Rachel Higginson   Released November 16, 2017   Available now! Kindle Ebook     Blurb Fifteen years ago I met Sayer Wesley. I fell in love with […]

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Sale Blitz: The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 Mel Book News

  The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent   A Contemporary/Erotic Romance – Released July 13, 2017   Only 99c for a limited time!! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU *Free in Kindle Unlimited*   Blurb […]

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ARC Review: Defiant Attraction by V.K. Torston

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 AJ Angsty

  A Contemporary, new adult romance Amazon   About the Book Dan might be the enemy of my enemy, but I’m not sure that makes him my friend.  He’s definitely not my ‘step brother’, no […]

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