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Blog Tour, ARC Review & Giveaway: The Outpost (Jamison Valley, #4) by Devney Perry

November 12, 2017October 20, 2023 AJ Romance

   Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Paperback   Blurb Trapped in his tiny mountain cabin, she didn’t expect to fall for his big heart. Exposing a prominent criminal family with an investigative […]

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Review: Easy With You (Boudreaux, #1.5 & With Me in Seattle, #8.5) by Kristen Proby

November 11, 2017 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars! This is a super short, sweet and sexy read. A crossover between Kristen Proby’s With Me in Seattle and Boudreaux series as Asher Smith (Matt’s partner and […]

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Review: Torn (The Wicked Saga, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

November 10, 2017 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Buy: Amazon | Paperback | Audio Review 3.5 stars This is the second book in The Wicked Saga, and in order to keep my review spoiler free, it’s going to be pretty vague. This series […]

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Release Blitz: The Outliers (The Outskirts Duet, #2) by T.M. Frazier

November 9, 2017November 13, 2017 AJ Book News

  The Outliers, the stunning conclusion to The Outskirts Duet by T.M. Frazier is LIVE! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Free in Kindle Unlimited   Synopsis Sensual. Heartbreaking. Passionate. […]

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Release & Review Blitz: Hooking Up (Shacking Up, #2) by Helena Hunting

November 7, 2017July 11, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

  HOOKING UP (Shacking Up, #2) by Helena Hunting  Buy it today!! Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU iBooks | B&N | Kobo | GooglePlay | Paperback   Blurb Amalie Whitfield is the […]

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Review: After All by Karina Halle

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:  Amazon  |  Nook  |  iBooks  Review 4 stars! A romantic and super-steamy celebrity romance that is enemies-to-lovers with a fake relationship set-up. So many of my favourite tropes in the one book, and all […]

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Review: Forsaken by Night (MoonBound Clan Vampires, #2.5) by Larissa Ione

November 5, 2017November 6, 2017 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review 4 stars! I have missed this series, and am so excited to finally get another taste! Originally published in the Blood Red Kiss anthology, this novella is #2.5 in the MoonBound […]

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Review: Rewritten (Bound, #7) by Bronwyn Green

November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 AJ Celebrities

Buy:    Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “We’re the ones writing this story. We’re in charge of how it ends. And I fucking love you enough to rewrite it until we get it right.” 4.5 […]

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Review: Easy for Keeps (Boudreaux, #4.5) by Kristen Proby

November 3, 2017November 18, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook |  Paperback Review 3.5 stars! Another short, sweet and sexy read from Kristen Proby’s Boudreaux series, this time giving us the story of Adam – best friend and business partner of Callie […]

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Audiobook Review: The Learning Hours (How to Date a Douchebag, #3) by Sara Ney

November 2, 2017October 25, 2017 AJ Audio Recommendation

  Amazon US   |  Amazon UK  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo   Synopsis He’s not a douchebag; but that doesn’t stop his friends from turning him into one. MY FRIENDS WANT ME TO GET […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: A Little Too Late (Austen, #3) by Staci Hart

November 1, 2017January 28, 2020 Mel Drama

  A Little Too Late by Staci Hart A Contemporary Romance Released October 24, 2017 Buy it today! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback     Blurb I wasn’t supposed to fall in […]

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Release Blitz, ARC Review & Giveaway: Juniper Unraveling by Keri Lake

October 31, 2017October 27, 2017 AJ Dark & Gritty

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Free on Kindle Unlimited or 99 cents – Limited Time Only! Synopsis Papa says everyone has a story that deserves to be told. […]

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Release Blitz, Excerpt, & Giveaway: Lovers Like Us (Like Us, #2) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

October 31, 2017August 29, 2025 AJ Book News

Lovers Like Us (Like Us, #2) by Krista and Becca Ritchie AVAILABLE NOW!   Amazon  |  iBooks   Synopsis Twenty-seven-year-old Farrow Keene lives by his actions, and his actions say he’s the best at whatever he does. […]

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Review: Wicked (The Wicked Saga, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

October 30, 2017 AJ New Adult

Buy: Amazon | Paperback | Audio Review 4 stars I really enjoyed this book. An intriguing and romantic urban fantasy, it has that special touch of sarcasm and humour that is all JLA that I absolutely […]

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Review: The Failing Hours (How to Date a Douchebag, #2) by Sara Ney

October 29, 2017October 24, 2017 AJ New Adult

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 stars! Two books in and this series is already developing into a favourite! With smart, addictive writing that is hilarious and lots of fun, yet deep and emotional […]

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Review: Retreat (Getaway, #1) by Jay Crownover

October 28, 2017November 9, 2018 Mel Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review 3.5 “not quite a cowboy” stars Suffering from a nasty breakup and dealing with issues with work, Leora and her best friend, Emrys, go on an unplugged […]

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ARC Review: Falling Fast (Ruby Falls, #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds

October 28, 2017March 22, 2021 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4 stars! Aurora Rose Reynolds is a go-to author for sweet, easy, sexy and heartfelt love stories that are low-angst and leave me feeling good, and this book is […]

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Review Blitz: Worth the Fall (previously Cuffed) (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg

October 27, 2017October 28, 2025 Mel Romance

  CUFFED (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg Released October 23, 2017 A Standalone BUY IT TODAY! Amazon   Blurb From the New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, comes a new series about three […]

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The Final Fight

ARC Review & Giveaway: The Final Fight (Fighting, #7) by J.B. Salsbury

October 26, 2017September 29, 2018 AJ Drama

  Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N  |  Smashwords Blurb When life brings you the perfect person at the worst possible time… On a weekend visit to […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Forever Right Now by Emma Scott

October 25, 2017December 17, 2019 Mel Romance

  Forever Right Now Emma Scott Released Tuesday, October 24, 2017   “Ours isn’t a romance. It’s a love story.”   BUT IT TODAY!! Amazon US | Amazon Universal | Kobo | B&N | iBooks     Blurb ***STANDALONE new adult romance from […]

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Release Blitz: A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

October 24, 2017October 23, 2017 Mel Romance

  A Little Too Late by Staci Hart A Contemporary Romance Released October 24, 2017 Buy it today! Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback ** This book will not be available in Kindle […]

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The Studying Hours

Review: The Studying Hours (How to Date a Douchebag, #1) by Sara Ney

October 24, 2017January 18, 2020 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “Brace yourself … I’m going to date the shit out of you.” So much win, I love this book! 4.5 stars This is such a great read! A sports […]

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Release, Excerpt, Giveaway, and Review Blitz: Hard Wood by Lauren Blakely

October 23, 2017October 22, 2017 Mel LOL Funny

From #1 NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a hot and hilarious standalone romance about what happens when you have one week to convince your best friend’s little sister that you’re the one for her. […]

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Release Blitz: Cuffed (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 Mel Book News

  CUFFED (Everyday Heroes, #1) by K. Bromberg A Standalone NOW LIVE! Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo | Paperback   Blurb From the New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, comes a new series about three brothers, the job […]

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Excerpt Reveal: Defiant Attraction by V.K. Torston

October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 AJ Book News

  Defiant Attraction releases November 16th! A Contemporary, new adult, erotic romance Pre-order:  Amazon   About the Book Dan might be the enemy of my enemy, but I’m not sure that makes him my friend.  […]

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