One And Only

By: Karla Sorensen

Release Date:May 16, 2023

Publisher: Dutch Girl Publishing

Author Website: http://www.karlasorensen.com/

5 Stars

In One and Only Karla Sorensen brings out all her best for a story that readers will fall in love with.

Taciturn and reserved football star and single dad Beckett Coleman was a man who had a deficient of love his whole life so his daughter's unconditional love was a wonder to him. His focus and intensity were next level carrying over in a meaningful way to those he cared about making him a guy it was hard not to swoon over. Greer Wilder had been surrounded by love her whole life but finding someone to give love to as a partner kept eluding her. Greer kept the pages lively and her fierce and direct approach to life without being overpowering was refreshing to see. The seeming mismatch between Beckham and Greer soon proved to be anything but that as this couple navigated their confused feelings and unexpected connection.

With touching moments and intense emotions this was not a light read, it was about loyalty, kindness and camaraderie that built up to unanticipated love in many different forms. This was a slow burn romance but it was not without heat and the tension and this couple's attraction drove this story. This work was steered by love and selfless sacrifices for love, even while Beckett and Greer fought and feared receiving it from each other for a good portion of this book. Beckett's five-year-old daughter Olivia was portrayed beautifully and sensitively by this author and was age appropriate in her behavior. The commitment and love between Beckett and his daughter was heartfelt, making it easy to see how Greer fell in love with this pair. The family connections in this work were genuine and very well done adding a nice layer to this story.

Karla Sorensen's has the uncanny ability to see beyond her portrayals facades exposing their pain but more importantly their potential. Insightful this author liberally uses tears and laughter to convey her characters feelings and capture her audience's interest. Readers will fall in love with Karla Sorensen's One and Only from start to finish!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*While this work can be read as a stand alone reading the previous books in this series would enhance readers overall experience.*

Bishop

By: L. Ann

Release Date: April 29, 2023

Publisher: L. Ann

Author FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/LAnnAuthor/

5 Stars

L. Ann takes dark and edgy and gives it a seductive voice in book two of her Chambers Brothers Trilogy, Bishop!

Desperate times call for desperate measures when Eden Marshall finds herself fleeing her psychotic ex boyfriend. When her path crossed with renown "fixer" Bishop Chambers all bets were off as she entered into a deal to save her life at the cost of her heart.

Bishop was a man of few words and notable actions, keeping to the shadows his world was one of threats and secrets with no room for compassion. His ability to be loyal and deadly honest made him a man few knew and many feared. Eden was as brave as she was vulnerable with no friends and family for support she relied on herself. Both Bishop and Eden pushed each other to discover and see sides of themselves that they did not know they were capable of.

At first glance this was an odd pairing but the more Bishop and Eden interacted the more it became apparent that they were what each needed. This author did a great job of showing a man who was boldly ruthless in his actions and demeanor while still showing a loving side without undermining his edge. L. Ann was also able to demonstrate what a strong woman Eden was in her vulnerability without diminishing her in exposing her weaknesses. This was a slow burn attraction that effectively conveyed the tension and depth of this couple's attraction not only physically but mentally. There was a nice suspense component to this work.

L. Ann keeps her portrayals real and full of the imperfections that make them compelling. No one is black and white in the L. Ann universe and each of her characters stands out with their intricate makeups. It is not uncommon for her different worlds to crossover for great cameos that will excite her fans and intrigue her new readers, case in point Deacon Jacobs from her fabulous Midnight Pack Wolf Shifter Romance series played a small but significant part in this work. L. Ann's Bishop may not be your traditional romance but will leave fans with butterflies just the same!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*While this book can be read as a stand alone reading the previous book in this series would enhance readers overall experience.*

ONE AND ONLY

Karla Sorensen

Release Date: May 16

  You are cordially invited to my fake wedding. Marrying Beckett Coleman is the best idea I've had in years. I can grant my sick dad’s wish to walk one of his daughters down the aisle, and Beckett has my help solving a custody situation with his daughter. Our plan is to spend a year together, then part ways. Easy, especially since I'm not his type, and he's not mine either. He’s too quiet and too serious. And while he’s distractingly gorgeous, he’s also my brother’s teammate. Beckett is fake husband material, not the real deal. I just have to remember that. Until I move in with him. Get to know him. Share a bed with him. Turns out, the line between fake and real isn't just blurry, it's almost impossible to uphold when he looks at me the way he does. This marriage is a whole lot more complicated than we bargained for. We’re threatening to destroy everything we’ve built, something neither of us can risk. Marrying Beckett might’ve been the best idea in years. But falling in love with him would be the worst.   Pre-Order Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW6HW3M6     Meet Karla Sorensen: Karla Sorensen is an Amazon top 20 bestselling author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. When she's not devouring historical romance or avoiding the laundry, you can find her watching football (British AND American), HGTV or listening to Enneagram podcasts so she can psychoanalyze everyone in her life, in no particular order of importance. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, she made her living in senior healthcare prior to writing full-time. Karla lives in Michigan with her husband, two boys and a big, shaggy rescue dog named Bear. For more information on Anna and her books visit: http://www.karlasorensen.com/ Connect with Karla Sorensen: http://www.karlasorensen.com/message      

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Beautiful Lies

By: Paula Dombrowiak

Release Date: April 17, 2023

Publisher: Paula Dombrowiak

Author Website: https://www.pauladombrowiak.com/

4 Stars

In her work Beautiful Lies Paula Dombrowiak tackles an age gap romance and all the questioning, insecurities and judgments that accompany them for a well put together story!

Unexpected and full of chemistry, older driven career woman and single mother Lake Kennedy drops her defenses and caves into her attraction to a younger man, singer Adrian Corvin, for a one night stand. In a series of unforeseen coincidences this pair was continuously confronted with their physical attraction and found themselves dancing around their emotional gravitation for a work full of angst and flirty wit.

Adrian was an interesting contrast of edgy rocker and sweet romantic. His self awareness was as attractive as his looks and together they were irresistible making Lake's internal dilemma at pursuing a relationship with him easy to understand. Outwardly Lake appeared to have it all but behind her success Lake was lonely and emotionally scarred, isolating herself in her fear of being hurt. Using her responsibility as a single parent to her daughter to avoid taking chances, Lake was caught up in avoidance of romantic opportunities and in meeting the needs and expectations of everyone but herself. Lake and Adrian were captivating together and it was no surprise that their friends and family caught on to their attraction. Lake's struggle with letting go of her tight control of her life and viewing her relationship with Adrian as taboo was the crux of this story. Adrian's faith in his and Lake's ability to overcome, both real and imagined, obstacles kept this work from being a tragedy and was very well done by this author. Not to be ignored, this couple's connection was hot!

While this work had its fair share of angst it was a much more toned down version of what readers have come to expect from this writer. There was quite a bit more humor interwoven throughout this story mellowing it and the resulting pain of Lake and Adrian's decisions and actions. There was lots of witty dialog for some fun moments and a great supporting cast and their interactions softened this story.

Paula Dombrowiak continues to offer deep and thoughtful characters that have complex exchanges and histories that shape them. Her layers are vast, giving readers robust portrayals that feel well fleshed out. Imperfections are this author's sweet spot and she displays them in her characters without hesitation making her works interesting and relatable. Paula Dombrowiak's Beautiful Lies shows a nice change of pace for this writer and will keep readers coming back for more of her fabulous stories!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Elsie Silver has revealed the covers for Reckless!

  

Releasing June 9, 2023

Theo Silva. Rowdy bull rider. Notorious ladies' man. Scorching hot trouble wrapped up in a drool-worthy package.

And he's looking at me like I might be his next meal.

But I'm almost free of my toxic marriage and have sworn off men entirely. So all I see when I look back is temptation served up with a heaping side of heartbreak.

The man is hard to trust—and even harder to resist.

Make that impossible. Because Theo is persistent. And no matter how hard I try to freeze him out, he melts my icy exterior and pulls apart all my defenses.

Over a drink in a small town bar, I blurt out my deepest, darkest secrets. Then I spend the singular hottest night of my life with him.

He worships my body. He makes me blush. I come alive beneath his hands.

Then I tell him to forget it ever happened. I want simple, and with him it all feels complicated.

It was supposed to be a one-time thing.

A secret.

But that little plus sign is going to make this secret impossible to keep.



Cover Designer: Wildheart Graphics
Photographer: Madison Maltby

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Meet Elsie Silver



Elsie Silver is a Canadian author of sassy, sexy, small town romance who loves a good book boyfriend and the strong heroines who bring them to their knees. She lives just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, son, and three dogs and has been voraciously reading romance books since before she was probably supposed to.

She loves cooking and trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her boys-especially outdoors. Elsie has also become a big fan of her quiet five am mornings, which is when most of her writing happens. It's during this time that she can sip a cup of hot coffee and dream up a fictional world full of romantic stories to share with her readers.
 
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The Summer We Fell by Elizabeth O'Roark is now live! 

An Angsty, Second-Chance Forbidden Romance

He was my boyfriend's best friend—and the bane of my existence. I wanted to hate Luke Taylor. I did hate him. I just never hated him enough.

Now, a decade later, tragedy has brought us back to the place where it all happened—my best times, and my worst.

Our lives have changed, but that pull between us is just as strong as ever.

Only this time, it's more dangerous too.

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Elizabeth O'Roark spent many years as a medical writer before publishing her first novel in 2013. She holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and arts from the University of Texas, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She is the recipient of the 2017 IBPA gold medal for romance. She lives in Washington DC with her three children. 

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The Summer We Fell

By: Elizabeth O’Roark

Release Date: April 6, 2023

Publisher: Elizabeth O’Roark

Author Website: https://www.elizabethoroark.com/

5 Stars

Luke Taylor and Juliet Cantrell were two kids who were abused, neglected and unwanted by the very people who should love them, their families. Brought together by someone who they each loved, but who experienced the opposite of what they did as the cherished son of his parents, their draw toward each other was taboo and awkward resulting in a reluctant dance around their attraction. Luke was observant and defiant looking for ways to channel his anger, recklessness and restless energy, driven by the visions of what he wanted. Juliet suffered at the hands of others so often that she was left with little to no self worth and the notion that any attention was better than none, misunderstanding people using you for wanting you. It was devastatingly heartbreaking to see Luke and Juliet navigate the best interest of others over themselves.

Luke and Juliet's relationship was complicated from the start. This pair could so easily see the other's dysfunctions even while being blind to their own. They each recognized a like soul in the other and were each in possession of extraordinary talents. Luke and Juliet's support of each other, often in subtle and covert ways, was touching and frustrating in the lengths this pair went to give it without being reprimanded or questioned by their actions. Ms. O'Roark gave a strong voice to the outlier in her characters Luke and Juliet. Their attraction was at times tortuous and at other times inspiring in its endurance. This author did a great job of translating this couple's longing to her audience.

This was a work filled with flawed characters. No portrayal walked away from this story without their fair share of questionable decisions and behavior. Anyone could be seen as a good guy or a bad guy depending on one's personal views, ultimately every character involved was human at their lowest and highest levels. This was not an easy read but one that found a way to a good place after much pain and suffering.

Elizabeth O'Roark sees past the superficial and reaches the most vulnerable places of her characters. Her ability to show sides of her portrayals that others might be dismissive of shows her talent at creating complex and beautifully messy works. Elizabeth O'Roark brings a moving story of sacrifice and true love to her readers in The Summer We Fell that will linger long after they turn the last page.

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*This book can be read as a standalone.*

B.B. Reid has revealed the gorgeous cover for In the Gray!

Releasing: June 8, 2023

Cover Design: Amanda Simpson, Pixel Mischief Design

ATLAS

I know what they say. Grief makes you do things. 

After the year I’ve had, I’m bathing in it. 

Dad’s dead. 

Mom is…mom. 

My boyfriend and best friend are too busy screwing to comfort me.

When a letter arrives with no return address telling me where to go for a new start, I

don’t hesitate.

I pack some clothes and what’s left of my life and run.

But I didn’t expect the fire waiting for me when I arrived. I didn’t count on the burn.

Rowdy Wray. 

They call him the lion of Idlewild. 

Me…I call him boss. 

He’s the key to my past and the path to my future.

What happens next is our twisted secret. 

ROWDY

Who is this girl?

Atlas Beck.

This damaged young thing shows up at my place of business and tells me she’s my new

receptionist. 

I should have fired her. 

I would have fired her if she hadn’t begged so beautifully. 

Atlas told me not to let her go, but she didn’t know what she was asking. And now? 

It’s too late to put the crazy back in its cage.

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Meet B.B. 

B.B. Reid is the author of several novels including the hit enemies-to-lovers, Fear Me. She grew up the only daughter and middle child in a small town in North Carolina. After graduating with a Bachelors in Finance, she started her career at an investment research firm while continuing to serve in the National Guard. She currently resides in Charlotte with her moody cat and enjoys collecting Chuck Taylors and binge-eating chocolate.

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Neglected Consequences

By: L. Ann

Release Date: March 28, 2023

Publisher: L. Ann

Author FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/LAnnAuthor/

5 Stars

Forgotten Legacy guitarist Seth Hawkins' past has haunted him in the most tormenting way. While he achieved success beyond his wildest dreams it did not come easy or without the pain that constantly plagued his heart. When his worst nightmare came to life his coping skills were tested and his unconventional way of dealing with his past trauma led to a story filled with being confronted with the horrors he tried so hard to compartmentalize and ignore.

What stood out in this story was the undying loyalty of those few people Seth formed bonds with and a family of his own making. Seth was no longer alone and without resources and while the bulk of what needed to be dealt with needed to be done by Seth he had an unwavering group of people by his side. Secrets became glaringly apparent and issues long masked crept out into the light but throughout it all Seth's resilience was proven. There was so much emotion in this story and L. Ann handled very sensitive subject matter with honesty and kindness.

This author is all about ripping away the Band-Aid, her stories are raw and at times brutally real. The Forgotten Legacy series never feels like it is done and is a constant work in progress. L. Ann is a writer who often evolves her portrayals and their stories and that is the case with Neglected Consequences. Committing to her works is well worth the emotional investment and while her subject matter can be difficult her books are always meaningful. L. Ann takes her readers on a dark journey in Neglected Consequences even while showing them that sometimes you need to face your demons to find your happiness.

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*Reading the previous books in this series is necessary.*

Hockey With Benefits by Tijan is now live! 

Hockey with benefits. That was what Mara proposed, and I was down. 

She said no feelings and she meant it. 
Just benefits. No strings attached. Nothing else. Not even friendship. 
College was her escape, including us. 

I didn't have time for a girlfriend. 
I had classes, the team, my family, and the game. 

It was all working too... 

Until somewhere down the line, things got messy. 
Until somehow we were dealing with threats, secrets, rivals, and so much more. 
Until I began to want her in ways that weren't part of the deal. 

Our agreement didn't just get checked into the wall, it got obliterated. 

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Meet Tijan

Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing after college and once she started, she was hooked. She's written multi-bestsellers including the Fallen Crest series, Ryan's Bed, Enemies and others.

She is currently writing many new books and series with an English Cocker she adores.

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Hockey With Benefits

By: Tijan

Release Date: March 7, 2023

Publisher: Tijan

Author Website: http://www.tijansbooks.com/

5 Stars

Tijan takes readers back to the Fallen Crest Universe with Hockey With Benefits for an emotional read.

Student Mara Daniels hid a lifetime of pain in her self-inflicted isolation. Her strategy of no emotional connections worked for a while until she met someone who got her pain by hiding a massive amount of his own, college hockey star Cruz Styles. An arrangement of no personal exchanges and sex seemed to satisfy both Mara and Cruz but ultimately was unsustainable. Their unexpected feelings for each and struggle with wanting more from the other complicated their well-contained worlds.

There is something that resonates with a tough exterior and vulnerable interior, both traits possessed by Mara and Cruz. Tijan captures and hones in on extraordinary circumstances and the strength this couple displayed in navigating them. The compassion and understanding Mara and Cruz showed to each other was well conveyed by Tijan whose ability to see new adult challenges from a unique view point is a rare skill. The challenges of mental health issues were addressed sensitively and age appropriately by Tijan giving readers an intimate and realistic take on them. To be expected from this author there was lots of angst and events that kept this work moving quickly.

Tijan has such a beautiful and distinctive writing voice it is hard not to be totally captivated by her stories. Her perceptive take on her characters spans across backgrounds and circumstances for intriguing and richly devised portrayals that are always memorable. Hockey With Benefits was everything that makes a Tijan book stand in a league of its own!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Dare To Take / Dare To Fall

By: L. Ann , Claire Marta

Release Date: February 17, 2023

Publisher: L. Ann , Claire Marta

Author Website: https://lannauthor.com/ https://clairemarta.wixsite.com/clairemarta

5 Stars

The final installment of the Churchill Bradley Academy series, Dare to Live, takes place a decade after the events of the previous three books in the series. Everyone seems to have moved on with their lives yet their lives are a shadow of what they could be as unresolved issues linger and hold them back. Both Arabella and Eli have introverted and secluded themselves from meaningful existences and their struggle to achieve peace keeps them in limbo.

When circumstances bring all the players of the previous works back together, old resentments and dark secrets take center stage once again for some riveting revelations. Faith and trust are tested and this time there is no escaping from the truth and fate. Showing their characters as mature adults was a brilliant move on the part of these authors, giving this series a nice level of sophistication and worldliness that added to the overall quality of their work.

L. Ann and Clair Marta are quite literally masterminds bringing an exceptional series to their readers with the Churchill Bradley Academy. Their seamless merging of ideas and writing was commendable and stands out at a time where collaborative writing efforts are popular. The details of these works were abundant, rich and well plotted out showing both these authors writing skills as individuals and as a team. This was a monumental series with lots of layers. Dare to Live was the perfect conclusion to a first-rate series!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*Reading the previous books in this series is necessary.*

Dare To Take / Dare To Fall

By: L. Ann , Claire Marta

Release Date: February 15/16, 2023

Publisher: L. Ann , Claire Marta

Author Website: https://lannauthor.com/ https://clairemarta.wixsite.com/clairemarta

5 Stars

L. Anne and Claire Marta continue to dazzle in books two and three, Dare to Break and Dare to Fall, in the Churchill Bradley Academy series taking off of the strong foundation laid out in book one Dare to Break. These books escalate events and their portrayals interactions building up well plotted confusion for the characters and readers alike. Added to this mix was Eli and Arabella's off the charts attraction and their warring feelings for each other. No action in these works was without consequence or reason making this an exceptional and challenging series to work through. The ups and downs of Eli and Arabella were dizzying making it impossible to get complacent.

If the last book in this series is anything like its predecessors, be prepared for an incredible read!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*These books end on a cliffhanger and reading the previous books in this series is necessary.*

Hail Mary

By: Kandi Steiner

Release Date: February 15, 2023

Publisher: Kandi Steiner

Author Website: https://kandisteiner.com/

5 Stars

Leo Hernandez was a living, breathing heartthrob graced with wit, looks and talent way beyond what most people could dream of yet the one thing he wanted, the girl of his dreams, eluded him from a past of miscommunication and immaturity. Mary Silver was unrepentantly authentic facing her challenges and going after what she wanted. Ms. Steiner did a wonderful job of taking a character, Mary, who often came off as abrasive and difficult and making them appealing and inspiring, no easy feat. The past and present connection between Leo and Mary was rife with angst and secrets making their interactions spicy and volatile. In the end it was impossible not to want this couple to find their happiness both individually and together. The supporting cast was extremely entertaining and kept this story lively.

Kandi Steiner mixes poignant moments and hilarious antics with ease. Her scenes flow and show she has a real connection with her characters that carries over to her stories. The true voices of her portrayals often contradict the images they project to the world making them irresistibly intriguing. This was a series that readers will find it hard to pick a favorite. Each book brought something to the plate filled with smart banter and emotional layers. Ms. Steiner captured her audience's attention but ultimately captured their hearts in her Red Zone Rivals series and Hail Mary was the perfect way to end it!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*While part of a series this book can be read as a standalone.*

Dare To Break

By: L. Ann , Claire Marta

Release Date: February 14, 2023

Publisher: L. Ann , Claire Marta

Author Website: https://lannauthor.com/ https://clairemarta.wixsite.com/clairemarta

5 Stars

Authors L. Ann and Claire Marta join forces bringing bully romance to the next level in their introduction to their new Churchill Bradley Academy series Dare to Break!

A life of privilege versus a life of hardship found even ground in the individual struggles that formed and shaped new stepsiblings Eli and Arabella into who they were. Blinded by their own angst and combative interactions, misconceptions and anger triggered a series of decisions that paved the way to sinister machinations and inner conflict between them. The simmering attraction that went on with this couple added a great contrast to their hostility to each other leaving them constantly on the verge of combusting and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The supporting cast was well developed and contributed greatly to this story rounding out not only Eli and Arabella but this work as a whole.

L. Ann and Claire Marta prove to be an excellent collaborative team and wonderfully insync in their writing and thought process. Strategic well thought out plotting kept this story on the edge and built up perfectly to the next work in this series. While having typical bully romance elements, what made this story stand out was its depth and literally vibrating with suspense. Layers of intrigue and feelings made this a deliciously emotionally exhausting trek to some dark places. These authors created a complicated and intense work that accurately captured the vulnerability and unease teenagers/young adults navigate with the at times seemingly insurmountable pressure of their peers for a dark, at times disturbing and always captivating story in Dare to Break. The next installment of Churchill Bradley Academy will not come fast enough for readers who take on this series!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*This book ends on a cliffhanger and reading the upcoming books in this series is necessary.*

Chasing Riptides

By: Aly Stiles

Release Date: February 10, 2023

Publisher: Aly Stiles

Author Website: http://www.alysonsantos.com/

5 Stars

Aly Stiles story Chasing Riptides will put your emotions in a stranglehold.

Matty Silva was so lost, to himself, others, the universe. His glimmers of hope and purpose were breathtaking but his continuous struggle to not spiral downward was agony. His push and pull with torment and hope and inability to see clearly in his judgments continuously circled this story. Matty's goodness and odd purity were an interesting contrast to his outward persona of reckless indifference and made for a character that readers will find hard to walk away from.

Britt Esposito deserves a singular WOW. There was no truer friend than Britt, wrapped up in brusque, brutal truths and nurturing belief and support. The magnitude of her love and devotion was staggering but more so her awareness and ability to call Matty on his behavior setting firm lines was as painful as it was touching.

Matty and Britt saw each other in a way that kept them as real. Their bond was both a curse and blessing as their true selves were transparent to each other but by the same token their fears and weaknesses were impossible to hide. As this couple came to terms with their evolving feelings their friendship was put to the test and their trust in each other was pushed to its limits. Revelations, faith and hope battled long held beliefs and despair making the dynamics in this relationship intense. The power of this pair's love was done extremely well by this author while still showing the significant holds their personal issues had on their fates.

Aly Stiles' levels of empathy and old soul insight are at times inspiring and other times disconcerting. She sees, hears and feels in her writing with a rare sensitivity displayed in beautiful words. She is an author the world would be a better place for reading one of her works and experiencing and conquering the pain she eloquently navigates. Chasing Riptides firmly establishes Aly Stiles as a go to author who continues to bring compelling stories to her audience.

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*While part of a series this book can be read as a standalone.*

Wild Hearts

By: Julie Capulet

Release Date: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Julie Capulet

Author Website: https://www.juliecapulet.com/

5 Stars

Caught up in a world of family curses and alliances rugged Wolf Ramsey and introverted and refined Vivi Fitzpatrick found themselves fulfilling family obligations even as they struggled with their differences and undeniable attraction. There was so much more to Wolf than his outward appearance of untamed masculinity and roughness. Behind his exterior was a kind heart and intelligence that those close to him knew but often was invisible to everyone outside of his inner circle. Vivi Fitzpatrick was vulnerable and beautiful, taken for granted by her family's selfish needs, an afterthought in the larger scheme of her family's ambitions. Vivi's hopes and dreams fought with the tight control of her family over her, yet she was much stronger than anyone knew.

When Wolf and Vivi first met Wolf fell hard for Vivi. His focused pursuit of VIvi was as overwhelming as it was intriguing to Vivi quickly changing her opinion of Wolf for the better as she discovered that he was so much more than her original assessment. As this couple worked through their lust clouded preconceived perceptions of each other the revelation of their true selves was enlightening and bonding. Their ultimate commitment and intuitive understanding of each other was well done by this author, making it easy to buy into their falling in love. There was no shortage of steam between this pair!

Julie Capulet's instalove alphas never get old. This author brings heart flutters and dreamy sighs at a blinding speed even as she throws in well devised plot twist. Julie Capulet's Wild Hearts adds another couple to fall in love with in book two of her Paradise series!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*While this book can be read as a standalone reading the previous book in this series first would enhance the overall reading experience.*

Kandi Steiner has revealed the gorgeous cover for Hail Mary!

Releasing: February 15, 2023

Cover Design: Kandi Steiner

Photographer: Ren Saliba

Model: Anonymous

Leo F*cking Hernandez.

North Boston University’s star running back, notorious bachelor, and number one on my people I would murder if I could get away with it list.

And now?

He’s my new roommate.

I used to think I loved him.

But that was before I hated him.

He doesn’t remember who I am, or how he made my life miserable for years. And before I unknowingly moved across the street from him, I couldn’t have cared less. I was living my life despite him and what happened that summer, chasing my dream of becoming a tattoo artist.

“The Pit,” as the university so gracefully nicknamed the house he lives in with three other football players, has served as nothing more than a pain in my ass and a constant reminder of the boy who broke my heart. Watching him parade his one-night-stands in and out of it never helped, either.

But with rent this cheap and so close to the tattoo shop, I’ve learned to ignore him — no matter how he’s tried to get under my skin.

At least, until this summer. Because when a water and mold disaster leaves me with no choice but to vacate my house, I have nowhere to go. And Leo Hernandez offers me a deal I can’t refuse.

Live at The Pit with him and the guys, free of charge, until my landlord fixes this mess.

Ignoring him was easy when I lived across the street, but in the same house, with him shirtless half the time and watching me with his cocky grin and searing gaze? It’s impossible.

Still, I have to try. I have to push him away, even when he makes it infuriatingly difficult to do so.

He’s broken my heart once.

I won't let him do it again.

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Meet Kandi

Kandi Steiner is an Amazon Top 5 bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tampa, FL. Best known for writing "emotional rollercoaster" stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance -- in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you're a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she's your gal.

An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women's Studies. She started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. In 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her "freedom of press."

She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.

When Kandi isn't writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, planning her next adventure, or pole dancing (yes, you read that right). She enjoys live music, traveling, playing with her fur babies and soaking up the sweetness of life.

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The Duke Gets Even

By: Joanna Shupe

Release Date: January 24, 2023

Publisher: Avon

Author Website: https://joannashupe.com/

4.5 Stars

This work started off with an unconventional first encounter and took off from there. Andrew Talbot, the eighth Duke of Lockwood was in need of a wife and was willing to put in the work to insure that his family legacy passed on to the next generation. In possession of abundant charm and good looks it would seem that finding a wife would come easy to him yet he continuously ran into hurdles in achieving his goal. Eleanor "Nellie" Young seemingly could care less about what society thought of her and proudly flouted her independence in a time where women were scorned for doing so.

Steamy encounters and sharp dialog rounded out this work for a read easy to get caught up in. What made for interesting dynamics in this story was that both Lockwood and Nellie carried burdens that leveled their playing field. Nellie's defiant approach to her life and reckless behavior coupled with the fear of committing her heart ultimately made Nellie her own worst enemy. This author did a great job of evolving Nellie and fleshing out her issues. Lockwood's mounting desperation brought about by his father's poor choices and limited time made his dependence on the whims of others that much more difficult. Despite his struggles in obtaining a wife it was hard not to be smitten by Lockwood. As a pair this couple had a lot to deal with beyond their physical attraction keeping this story moving quickly.

One of the things that stands out when reading Joanna Shupe is her strong independent women that stand up against their assigned roles in the society they live in. With works full of history and its constraints this author faces her stories fearlessly. The Duke Gets Even brings another one of a kind Joanna Shupe romance to delight her readers with her forward thinking twist on history!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*While this book can be read as a standalone reading the previous books in this series first would enhance the overall reading experience.*

The Sins We Hide

By: S.Cole

Release Date: January 12, 2023

Publisher: Kadelo Group Ltd

Author Website: http://www.scarlettcole.com/

4 Stars

S. Cole brings suspense, intrigue and spice to the pages with the start of her new Iron Outlaws MC series in The Sins We Hide!

With a clever twist of the King Arthur legend, from names to betrayals, this story held lots of secrets and sins busting at the seams to be revealed. Childhood sweethearts separated and unexpectedly reunited Landon and Gwen were not without obstacles to overcome, yet their attraction and lifelong loyalty prevailed in the end. Landon's noble deeds and inclinations often conflicted with the lifestyle he had chosen but made him an extremely appealing hero in his contrast. Gwen was the prize worth fighting for and defending, showing her grit when the time came to. This couple's devotion and love for each other was as sweet as it was steamy. An interesting secondary cast kept this story moving and built up interest for future stories in this series.

S. Cole aka Scarlett Cole is an author worth committing to. With a solid body of works that stand out collectively and on their own she makes the case for one clicking. Her stories are always emotional and angsty with a foundation of strong portrayals that are complicated and compelling. The Sins We Hide is a good start to what promises to be a wild ride of a series!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*