My Professor

By: R.S. Grey

Release Date: June 2, 2022

Publisher: R.S. Grey

Author Website: https://rsgrey.com/

5 Stars

R.S. Grey delivers unrequited love, vague boundaries and histories that entwine in The Professor for a great read!

Gorgeous, cold and aloof Professor Jonathan Barclay was tortured and intimidating. His targeting of his student Emelia Mercier seemed arbitrary and cruel yet from the start this author instilled a lingering doubt that Jonathan was anything but how he appeared, setting the stage for an intense and complicated relationship. This author did a tremendous job of proving Jonathan's worth even while transforming some core personality traits that at first were unattractive to his advantage.

Emelia Mercier carried a past that haunted her yet drove her to reach her goals. Her sensitivity gave her a cautious and astute outlook on life that added to her love-hate relationship with Jonathan, preventing her from moving past him both personally and professionally. Emilia had a sophistication that was balanced well against her naivety and contributed beautifully to how her attraction to Jonathan evolved.

One of the things that stood out in this work was how Ms. Grey grew this couple's relationship as the character of Emelia matured. The back and forth dynamic of this pair gave this story a nice edge using underlying taboo and angst as a foundation. The emotions in this work were palpable and seductive to Jonathan, Emelia and readers alike, moving this story with a slow blistering heat and well-orchestrated interactions. This couple's attraction was made that much better with its battle between tentativeness and assertiveness.

R.S. Grey's writing overflows with feelings and depth. Her plots are three-dimensional with each layer building a story that shows that you can never take her portrayals at face value. Filled with interactions that are as interesting as they are meaningful, this author knows how to captivate her audience. A standout Jenerated Reviews read, The Professor will exceed your expectations and leave you wanting more of R.S. Grey's wonderful stories!

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

Vengeance of a Mafia Queen

By: Siobhan Davis

Release Date: May 31, 2022

Publisher: Siobhan Davis

Author Website: http://siobhandavis.co.uk/

5 Stars

Siobhan Davis' no filter take on the intrigue and evil machinations of the underworld of the Mafia will keep her readers on the edge of their seats in Vengeance of a Mafia Queen!

The darkness of Catarina Conti that arose from unimaginable pain and abuse is put to the test in Vengeance of a Mafia Queen as she was faced with the unexpected in the form of Massimo Greco. This pair's instant attraction and Catarina's emotional dilemma drove this story for an intense and often brutal journey to a happily ever after. Ms. Davis was able to balance out not only Catarina's humanity but allow her to believably rise to the top in a world traditionally dominated by men. This was one strong heroine!

Massimo Greco had the depraved and corrupt legacy of his family to overcome as he took on the mantle of Don. His progressive attitude toward women contrasted beautifully with his ingrained need to take care of women making it impossible not to swoon over him even at his instinctive overprotective best. Massimo was not the kind of portrayal to be happy taking on the role of second in command but surprisingly he was willing to share his power as an equal with a woman he respected.

One thing that has become apparent with this writer is her versatility. No matter the subject matter she is all in and delivers fantastic stories filled with her signature jaw dropping revelations guaranteed to keep her audience spellbound. Siobhan Davis shows her strength at not glossing over and bringing difficult subject matter to her readers with a direct yet sensitive approach. Vulnerability and strength go hand in hand with this author and you should never underestimate her portrayals! Vengeance of a Mafia Queen from the Queen of angsty plot twist Siobhan Davis, is a win win!

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

*While this story can be read as a stand alone it is connected to the Mazzone Mafia series. Readers overall reading experience would be enhanced by reading the Mazzone Mafia series prior to reading Vengeance of a Mafia Queen.*

Delectable

By: Shauna Mairéad

Release Date: May 28, 2022

Publisher: Shauna Mairéad

Goodreads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/shaunamairad

5 Stars

If you are looking for steamy out of the box crazy Shauna Mairead is your fix and she takes it to the very edge with sharp turns and amazing twist in Delectable Lies, the first book in her Kings of Killybegs series!

From the start this book took off for a wild ride. The unexpected soon became the expected as one revelation led to another and nothing was as it seemed. The pages were full of well-executed action that kept this work, for a good portion of it, cranked on high. This author played ambiguity like chess pieces insuring that readers would be guessing to the end and left with a lot of questions for Ms. Maired's next installment of her Kings of Killybegs.

This story centered on Saoirse, who had always led a life of uncertainty, moving regularly for almost the entirety of her life. It was the failure of her mother to be one step ahead of their past that threw Saoirse into a whole new world where she had to understand the dark agendas of the other players to survive. The Killybeg syndicate was a huge learning curve for Saoirse. With lots of misleading attractions and interactions it was all Saoirse or readers could do to keep up with the intrigue busting out of this work. Rohan and Liam, good guys, bad guys, either character could easily fit into those roles and their pursuit of Saoirse was as relentless as it was hot and heavy.

Shauna Mairead brings to her work plotting that is as sharp as it is irresistible. The saying keep your friends close and your enemies closer is a full on maybe in this story because from the start no one's status was assured thanks to the adept writing of this author. With a good sense of her characters this writer shared portrayals that were as interesting as they were memorable. Delectable Lies was the perfect rabbit hole to get caught up in, great read!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*This work ends on a cliffhanger.*

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BLURB

Ridge McCallister. 

King of the junkyard. God of the gridiron. Cypress Springs’ beloved bad boy. 

With just a wink and a smile, he has most girls at his beck and call. Good thing I’m immune to his (debatable) charms.

Don’t get me wrong, he is beautiful. With the body of a Greek god and the face of a fallen angel, who could resist? 

Too bad he’s so… Ridge. Every time he opens his mouth, I want to punch him. Or kiss him. 

No, I don’t want that. Not at all. Not even a little bit.

Yet here I am in a no-strings-attached summer fling with the guy I love to hate, and my traitorous heart is calling the shots. 

The problem is he’s a wreck, and I’m ruined. And as anyone can tell you, when wrecked meets ruined things tend to get… messy. 

Make no mistake about it. 

We are going to destroy each other. 

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  BROKEN TIES (Rixon High #4) by L.A. Cotton Release Date: May 19th Genre/Tropes: Sports Romance/Childhood Friends to Lovers/Best Friend’s Brother Book 4 of the Rixon High series (standalone)   AVAILABLE NOW!!! Amazon US: amzn.to/3EQpNnj Amazon UK: amzn.to/39c3SLv Apple: apple.co/3rWfzMX Kobo: http://bit.ly/3MBebr7 Nook: bit.ly/3MvVHYR Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/BTrixonhigh4 Blurb: From 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 and 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 bestselling author L A Cotton, comes a slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Angst... drama... friendship... and football. Will you survive senior year? Poppy Ford has been in love with her best friend forever. But she’s firmly in the friend zone and fears she may never get out.   Aaron Bennet has been dreaming of a football scholarship forever. But he’s not the Rixon Raiders star player, and he never will be. While Aaron is focused on proving himself, Poppy is hoping he’ll finally wake up and see what’s right in front of him. He doesn’t want to lose his best friend. She doesn’t want to lose senior year to a boy who doesn’t want her. But fate has other ideas for them. And when hearts get broken and dreams get shattered, will their friendship be strong enough to survive?   Or will the ties that bind them finally unravel? About the Author: Author of over thirty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.   Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. Connect w/L.A. Cotton: Website: https://www.lacotton.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlacotton Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LACottonReadersGroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorlacotton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlacotton B+M: https://bookandmainbites.com/authorlacotton Goodreads: http://geni.us/T95Lbk Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/lacotton Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/l-a-cotton TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlacotton NL Signup: lacotton.com/subscribe  

Love You Like That

By: Scarlett Cole

Release Date: May 17, 2022

Publisher: Kadelo Group Ltd

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

5 Stars

Scarlett Cole is a writer who always stands out but when she shines she really shines and Love You Like That, book four in her Excess All Areas series, was blinding!

Alex King was so achingly hot the pages melted every time he took them over. Alex was complicated, progressive and one hell of a hero, you would want him by your side in your bed and most of all in possession of your heart. He stood out for not being perfect but for being kind, observant and being true to himself and advocating for those he cared about to be true to themselves. It is not often you find a hero so confident in himself that he gives his heroine the recognition and respect she deserves as an equal even while embracing the differences they have. This portrayal took a lot of abuse for being who he was and while painful at times it made him an exceptionally well adjusted person instead of a mess which was admirable all on its own.

Zoe, even while introverting and surrounding herself with substantial defenses to come to terms with her own hurdles, showed an incredible amount of bravery and strength. Bristly and off putting at times, once Zoe found her footing she was fierce, enlightening and a character that was as captivating as she was endearing. When Zoe realized that despite her ability to stand on her own, being capable of trusting and leaning on others while still maintaining her independence was not only empowering but freeing.

From the start it was apparent that Alex and Zoe were really well matched from their playful camaraderie, to their shared love of percussion, to their simmering physical attraction it was no surprise that they found their way to each other. Communication was so key in this pair's dynamic especially when juxtaposed against Zoe's fading ability to communicate by traditional means in the most basic way and Alex constantly battling to express his authentic self without abuse. As a couple they were true equals and partners who balanced each other by sharing the weight of their individual burdens. Alex and Zoe for all their success at being independent were two lonely people who spent a lot of their energy hiding their vulnerability and craving for, while resigning themselves to not finding, their person. This relationship blossomed when this pair opened themselves up to their potential not looking for the perfect person but the person perfect for them, someone who understood them on a whole other level and lifted them to their best place.

One of Scarlett Cole's strengths as a writer is she becomes her characters, meaning she does her research, finds out what makes her portrayals tick, so their triumphs, struggles and areas of expertise feel authentic. Sensitivity is always and foremost this author's goal when writing even when her characters do not experience kindness themselves, giving her readers stories filled with compassion not pity. Love You Like That, another Scarlett Cole story to fall in love with!

*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.*

Love is an inconvenience Anna Cavallaro doesn’t have time for.

By Virtue I Fall, the highly anticipated dark mafia standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author Cora Reilly is coming June 28th, and we have the first look at the jaw-dropping cover!

Love is an inconvenience Anna Cavallaro doesn’t have time for.

She only has one goal: to become a fashion designer. Chicago’s elite already copies her style religiously, not least because she’s the daughter of the city’s notorious mafia boss.

When she’s accepted at a world-famous fashion institute in Paris, her father’s condition is to take her bodyguard along.

Anna definitely wouldn’t mind a few weeks of no-strings-attached fun with her brooding protector.

Santino Bianchi became the Outfit’s enforcer because he liked the thrill of the hunt and kill.

Babysitting his capo’s daughter is an honorable assignment he can’t refuse. His thoughts about Anna? Not so honorable.

Santino’s ignored Anna’s persistent flirting for years. Now, far away from home boundaries begin to blur. But Santino doesn’t have any intention to be the reason for a failed engagement and the ensuing scandal.

A summer fling in Paris.

Only two things stand in Anna’s way.

Santino’s iron will.

And…her fiancé.

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Cora Reilly is the author of the Born in Blood Mafia Series, The Camorra Chronicles and many other books, most of them featuring dangerously sexy bad boys. Before she found her passion in romance books, she was a traditionally published author of young adult literature.
Cora lives in Germany with a cute but crazy Bearded Collie, as well as the cute but crazy man at her side. When she doesn't spend her days dreaming up sexy books, she plans her next travel adventure or cooks too spicy dishes from all over the world.
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Release Date: May 3

From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sara Ney comes a new series about strong, single girls falling in love: accidentally.

I never thought I would get pregnant in college.

When I did, I thought leaving Jack Jennings was doing him a giant favor—he had a bright future ahead of him as a football star—the last thing he needed was me and a baby standing in his way of his dreams.

Honestly? I figured he would eventually forget about me.

I would raise our child in secret and watch Jack on television, and the pain of what I’d done to him would heal.

The last person I expected to see on my brothers doorstep seven years later was Jack; obviously, or I wouldn’t have answered it.

A superstitious athlete, dreams were keeping him awake at night that were preventing him from excelling on the field—dreams he was hoping I could make…disappear.

He looked so good. So much older.

Kind. Handsome.

Turns out, he hadn’t forgotten about me either, and he hadn’t put our past behind him.

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Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. 

Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced lattes, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British. 

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  FORCE (The Disciples Book 5) by Cassandra Robbins Release Date: June 9th Cover Designer: Lori Jackson - @lorilovesbooksjackson Cover Model: Jay Lam - @jay_lam89 Photographer: Michelle Lancaster - @lanefotograf Genre/Tropes: Age-Gap/Second chance Series Info: Book 5 of The Disciples series. An interconnected standalone series   From USA Today Bestselling Author Cassandra Robbins comes an explosive, second-chance, age-gap, standalone love story about the dangerous Disciples enforcer and his fierce, secret obsession.   Add to Goodreads: bit.ly/TheDisciples5TBR   PREORDER IS AVAILABLE!!! Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tF1QeW Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3wFCsr8 Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3JFB1g6 Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3JGv8iC   Visit Cassandra’s author page for a chance at an Amazon GC: https://bit.ly/2r9oDyg Blurb: I’ve made two impulsive decisions in my life, and both have involved the notorious enforcer of the Disciples MC. The first, I humiliated myself by spying on him. The second, I decided to throw caution to the wind and show up at probably the worst possible time. He’s dangerous, demanding, and able to consume me with just one look. He’s also on trial for murder, and no one in his club trusts me. You’d think I’d run. I mean, the cards are stacked against us. But I can’t escape my need, this all-consuming pull I have with him. He may be wrong for me, but he’s the very force that brings me to life. About the Author: Cassandra Robbins is a USA Today, Amazon Top 100, KDP All-star and International bestselling author. She threatened to write a romance novel for years. Robbins finally let the voices take over with her debut novel, The Entitled. She's a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic driven to create obsessive, angst-filled characters who have to fight for their happily ever after. Cassandra resides in Los Angeles with her hot husband, two beautiful children, and a fluffy Samoyed, Stanley. Her family and friends are her lifeline but writing is her passion. Connect w/Cassandra: Website: https://www.cassandrafayerobbins.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cassandrafayerobbins Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cassiessassycrew/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CassFayeRobbins Instagram: http://instagram.com/cassandrafayerobbins Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/scarllettt Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17753407.Cassandra_Robbins Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cassandra-robbins Amazon: https://amzn.to/308y5WK Newsletter Signup: https://www.cassandrafayerobbins.com/newsletter

 Release Date: May 17

Zoe Atkins wanted exactly one thing. To be the world’s greatest percussionist. Instead, she’s on a tour bus engaged in a stupid bet with rock star, Alex King, trying to fill the hole left behind when her dream gave up on her.

The prickly former percussionist wasn’t supposed to steal his heart. With her distrust of lipstick and love of men’s pyjamas, she was everything playboy, Alex, didn’t want in a lover. At least, that’s what he thought when he bet her he could find her a hook up during their tour. Until he’s forced to watch the woman he’s come to desire leave the bar with her perfect guy, taking a piece of his already bruised and battered heart with her.

Now it’s up to the Sad Fridays’ rocker to use his passionate powers of persuasion to convince Zoe he’s more than her wingman. He’s her everything.

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Meet Scarlett Cole

The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy. 

Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I'm getting the chance to follow that dream.

I am represented by Beth Phelan at The Bent Agency, NY.

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Moonlight in Massachusetts

By: Siobhan Davis

Release Date: March 29, 2022

Publisher: Siobhan Davis

Author Website: http://siobhandavis.co.uk/

5 Stars

Siobhan Davis's Moonlight in Massachusetts is a gift made with love for her devoted fans as it returns home to her Kennedy family with heartfelt updates!

Full of the pains and joys of being part of this family and life in general this short novel was all about being immersed in the emotions this writer's audience have come to expect from this series. Giving multiple POV's every Kennedy and their extended family has their say and there is no shortage of memorable moments!

Expect to laugh, cry and fall even deeper in love with the Kennedy family in this special epilogue. Moonlight in Massachusetts proves that there are not enough words in the universe to fully satisfy Siobhan Davis' readers' love of this beloved series!

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

*It is necessary to read the previous works in this series.*

A Relentless Rake

By: Anna Harrington

Release Date: March 29, 2022

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

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

5 Stars

Evil machinations pushed the limits of trust and integrity for both Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St James and school teacher Olivia Everett as they were confronted with clandestine schemes and deadly espionage in Anna Harrington's A Relentless Rake!

Alex and Olivia were as intriguing as the plot they were unwittingly pulled into sharing feisty exchanges and action packed encounters. This couple's outer appearances belied an abundance of secrets that burdened them both. As past mistakes and the expectations of others mounted this pair fought to maintain a hold on their tenuous growing feelings for each other. With a shared need for forgiveness and unconditional trust Alex and Olivia's attraction was as poignant as it was steamy. There was a kindness and sweetness to this couple, even in their most difficult moments, that was beautifully expressed by Ms. Harrington. That being said this author did a great job of sneaking in Alex's rakish charm with superb precision bringing this pair's attraction to the next level.

Anna Harrington can always be counted on to write well-rounded books focusing not only on the personal relationships of her couples but giving brutally honest glimpses into history. Showing the vast class distinctions that existed in Regency England, with special focus on the struggles of women in all strata of that society, she gives amazingly insightful looks into the world she is depicting. It is always refreshing to read her work and see how this author can not only elevate but empower her heroines even while putting accurate obstacles in their way for the period they lived in. Of equal importance her heroes are progressive in their views of women without seeming out of place for their time.

Consistently Ms. Harrington's exchanges are thoughtful, often showing her characters' vulnerabilities, humanizing them and making them relatable to her audience despite their placement in time periods other than the ones her readers live in. You would be hard pressed to find a storyteller as talented and entertaining as Anna Harrington in any time frame. A Relentless Rake brings the past to the present embracing its readers in a romantic grand adventure impossible not to be caught up in!

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

Beauty and the Baller

By: Ilsa Madden Mills

Release Date: March 29, 2022

Publisher: Montlake

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

5 Stars

Full of serendipitous mishaps and wonderful exchanges Ilsa Madden Mills’ Beauty and the Baller brings joy and love in another one of her fated love stories!

There is nothing better than when an author plays matchmaker with two people that seem to have forsaken love and is successful. NFL star quarterback Ronan Smith could have been tragic after the curveballs that life threw his way but instead he faced his pain, fighting his fears and ultimately allowing himself to be vulnerable. For a guy with a broken heart he certainly had a lot of it to give whether it was his passion for football, the people he cared about or the woman who captured his interest, his beauty defied his scars both inside and out. This was one swoony hero, no wonder he had a whole town vying for his affections!

Lively and fun Nova Morgan marched to her own drum keeping her heart and mind open even after having been dealt more than her fair share of hard luck. This character with her unfiltered honesty and fabulous antics made every interaction she had in this work special. It was clear from the start how Ronan could fall under Nova's irresistible charm.

Ronan and Nova's attraction ran hot and heavy with just the right amount of salty to make the chase very amusing to watch play out. Who cannot get behind two fighters who use their broken hearts as their most fierce weapons in finding their happiness. Ms. Madden Mills did a great job of making this pair work for the inevitable and there was no shortage of perfectly timed absurdity to keep this story entertaining.

Hard choices and even harder decisions gave this story a solid foundation and made it more than a superficial romance. Each of the secondary cast in this work added so much to this story building on the depth of not only Nova and Ronan's pain but their happiness and everything in between. This author's small town feel translated perfectly adding unique little touches to show the community that made Ronan and Nova stronger both individually and as a couple. The saying that it takes a village could easily be applied to this book and Ronan and Nova finding their footing in their love story.

Ilsa Madden Mills knows her audience but more importantly she knows her characters and this comes through in her work every time. This was a standout work showing this author's love of her story with each word she wrote. Giving attention to small details that others might overlook, this writer shares traits that are core to her portrayals making this her writing superpower and elevating her stories to ones to cherish. Ilsa Madden Mills' sensitivity paired with her quirky humor is always notable but really shined in Beauty and the Baller giving readers a story that might just be almost as good as actually falling in love.

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

“In this un-put-downable romance, Madden-Mills skillfully balances the emotional with the physical to produce a love story that’s equal parts scorching and sweet.” —Publishers Weekly

Beauty and the Baller, an all-new emotional and steamy opposites attract, fake relationship standalone romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is available now!

An NFL quarterback turned small-town coach gets sacked by a Texas beauty queen in this swoony, passionate romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills.

Gorgeous, talented, and brilliant, NFL quarterback Ronan Smith has the world in his hands. But after losing his career and his fiancée in a car accident, he falls into a pit of grief and bad choices. When a mysterious girl shows up to his party, he feels drawn to her and makes her his…for one night.

Former beauty queen Nova Morgan is on a mission. Scantily clad as a princess from a galaxy far, far away, she sneaks into a high-profile party to capture the attention of her favorite quarterback. But her hopes crash after an awful one-night stand.

Fast-forward two years. Broke and desperate, Nova returns home to Blue Belle, Texas, where, by a cosmic twist of fate, her broody neighbor is none other than Ronan, the shiny new football coach everyone adores. But he has no idea who she is.

The booster club keeps shoving women at Ronan to keep him in town. His solution? He proposes fake dating to Nova. But things heat up for real under these Friday-night lights when he realizes she’s the one who slipped away.

Has this jaded beauty found her forever baller, or will his past keep them apart?

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Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her angsty new adult romances and romantic comedies.

Eight of her eleven novels have placed in the Amazon Top 10 Best-seller List: Dirty English #1; Fake Fiancée and I Dare You #2; I Bet You, Filthy English, and Very Bad Things #6; Boyfriend Bargain #8; The Last Guy, her collaboration with Tia Louise, #4.

A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.

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Devil’s Angel, an all new arranged marriage with a twist romance from bestselling author Julie Capulet is coming April 14th and we have the stunning cover!

Three powerful families. Three arranged marriages. And one beautiful stranger with a secret who changes everything.

Cassidy
They say family is something you’re born with. Mine abandoned me long ago. They say true love is a myth. Mine showed up as a gorgeous devil who almost killed me. I fought back. Our bodies and our hearts knew, even if our realities would never allow it.

Knox
I’m one of five heirs to the Ramsey fortune and estate, a hundred acres of tropical paradise on the island of Kauai. I’m also the chosen one—a detail that’s about to ruin my life. My marriage will be arranged, to secure the alliance between families.

But when a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger literally slays me, she changes everything.

This is more than obsessive lust. It’s the kind of star-crossed love worth dying for. And it’s a risk I’m willing to take. Because settling for a future without her is no longer an option.

DEVIL’S ANGEL is a steamy standalone new adult arranged marriage romance set in paradise. It contains scorching hot love scenes and is intended for readers 18+

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About Julie Capulet
Julie Capulet writes contemporary romance starring sexy, obsessed alphas and the sweet & sassy women who bring them to their knees. Her stories are inspired by true love and she's married to her own real life hero. When she's not writing, she's reading, walking on the beach, drinking wine and watching rom-coms.

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Release Date: March 25

Protect the innocent.

Provide for families.

We stand with Ukraine.

Across the globe authors have come together to provide stories filled with hope, heart and understanding, inspired by the events of February 2022.

STAND FOR UKRAINE is a collection of romance, women’s fiction and poetry. Proceeds go to Save the Children’s efforts to provide Ukrainian children with food, warmth, shelter and psychological support.

Authors:

Alana Ash | Ally Vance | Amabel Daniels | Amanda Cuff | A McCarty   Pandora Snow | Anna Klein | Anne Mercier | Annee Jones | April A. Luna   April D. Berry | M.A. Lee | A.M. Roark | Sarah Stein | Bee Murray | Riana Everly | Lesley Hoover | C.A. Rene | Caraway Carter | Cassie Simon   Christine Ashworth | Corinne M Knight | Danielle Pays | Dawn McGraw   Debra Elise | Diane Jones | Sharon A. Mitchell | EmKay Connor | Eva Moore | Ginger Ring | Dylan Quinn | Gwen Dylan | Caia Daniels | Harlow Layne | Harper Michaels | H. D’Agostino | Heather Scarlett | Helena Novak    P.T. Macias | Carol Van Den Hende | Jakki Frances | Jane Suen | Jen Stevens | Jennifer M. Miller | JCC Downing | Tasha Blythe | J. P. Uvalle   Judith Lynne | K Leigh | Karigan Hale | Kasey Hill | Élodie Garroway  Katherine Moore | Katie Rae | K. R. S. McEntire | Kimberly Halstead    Kristie Leigh | Olivia Rhymer | Krystal Pena | Lisa Wells | M.Culler | S.C. Principale | Maida Malby | Zara M Baily | Mandy Bee | Margo Bond Collins  Maria Macdonald | Megan Ryder | M Jameson | Lissa Lynn Thomas    Merrie Destefano | Chele Maccabe | Michelle Iannarelli | Maya Lemaire   Leila Coltyn | Joslyn Westbrook | Kathleen Ryder | N.J. Ember | Aarti V Raman | A.R. Bell | Renee Dahlia | RJ Gray | Robin Andrews | Rosie Wylor-Owen | Rubi Jade | Liz Martinson | Candace Sams | Guinevere Jordan  Shannon O'Connor | Miranda Jameson | Simone Leigh | Skye MacKinnon   Skye Turner | Sofia Aves | Jo Seysener | J. T. Silver | Suki McMinn | Tanya Dawson | Tanya Nellestein  Taya Rune | T.R. Weatherly | T Wells Brown  Tina Glasneck | Toni Denise | Tracy Broemmer | Tracy Reed | Trinity Wood   Yolanda Olson |  Zoey Indiana | Iuliana Foos | Melissa Riddell | Bria James  Rebel Carter | Remy Reigns | Emily Rose | Andie Bale | Dakota Star  Jeanette Ford 

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THESE DIRTY LIES (Darling Hill Duet #1) by L.A. Cotton Release Date: March 15th Genre/Tropes: High School Romance/Childhood Friends/Enemies to Lovers/Football Romance   AVAILABLE NOW!!! Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uMWQWl Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LI4xU3 Apple: https://apple.co/3gPcaJL Kobo: https://bit.ly/3gEPNqC B&N: https://bit.ly/3gGw7T1   Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/dirtyliesGR   FREE PREQUEL!!! These Dark Hearts: A Darling Hill Prequel! eBook: books2read.com/TheseDarkHearts Audio: bit.ly/TheseDarkHeartsAudio   Preorder These Dead Promises #2!!! Release Date: April 19th books2read.com/thesedeadpromises Blurb: From 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 and 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 bestselling author L A Cotton comes a brand new angsty and gritty romance duet.   Harleigh Wren Maguire is broken. At least, that’s what it feels like, a puzzle whose pieces no longer fit right. She knows one thing though: never trust your heart. It won’t lead you right, it’ll trick you. Betray you. And in the end, it’ll kill you. Phoenix Wilder is angry. At least, that’s what it feels like, eating him up inside. He knows one thing though: never trust your heart. It won’t fix things, it’ll break them. Taint them. And in the end, it’ll destroy them. Once upon a time, Harleigh and Nix were everything to each other. They shared their secrets, their hopes and dreams. But things are different now. They’re different. And maybe everything they remember was nothing but a lie.   About the Author: Author of over thirty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.   Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. Connect w/L.A. Cotton: Website: https://www.lacotton.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlacotton Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LACottonReadersGroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorlacotton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlacotton B+M: https://bookandmainbites.com/authorlacotton Goodreads: http://geni.us/T95Lbk Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/lacotton Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/l-a-cotton TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlacotton NL Signup: lacotton.com/subscribe  

These Dirty Lies

By: L.A. Cotton

Release Date: March 15, 2022

Publisher: Delesty Books

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

5 Stars

With a past entwined history Nix and Harleigh fight a future determined to keep them apart and a love that is willing to risk defying it in These Dirty Lies book one of the Darling Hill Duet.

Nix and Harleigh were the kind of couple you could not help rooting for even as they fell into doubt over their bond through miscommunications. This was not an easy relationship as each experienced hardships that went beyond their years and often coping skills. Nix and Harleigh each held a fragility that resulted after years of battling to stay strong and it was this trait that made them honest and poignant in their interactions. The pain they felt and showed in their most broken moments was heartbreaking. This was not a light hearted story but full of harsh truths and tragic events.

L.A. Cotton gets her characters and that shows in her writing. She has an unique ability to see the troubled minds and hearts of her portrayals reaching beyond social and economic boundaries putting everyone on equal footing in their angst. These Dirty Lies is a story impossible not to get caught up in, the next installment of this story will not come fast enough for readers!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*This story is part of a duet and readers will have to read the second book for the conclusion.*

THESE DIRTY LIES (Darling Hill Duet #1) by L.A. Cotton Release Date: March 15th Genre/Tropes: High School Romance/Childhood Friends/Enemies to Lovers/Football Romance   Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/dirtyliesGR   FREE PREQUEL!!! These Dark Hearts: A Darling Hill Prequel is AVAILABLE NOW! eBook: books2read.com/TheseDarkHearts Audio: bit.ly/TheseDarkHeartsAudio   PREORDER IS AVAILABLE!!! Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uMWQWl Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LI4xU3 Apple: https://apple.co/3gPcaJL Kobo: https://bit.ly/3gEPNqC B&N: https://bit.ly/3gGw7T1 Excerpt: Harleigh wasn’t one of them. She wasn’t. But my eyes weren’t deceiving me. She was standing right fucking there. The same girl I’d always known and yet different somehow. I needed to get closer, to see her eyes. Her expressions. To hear her voice. It wasn’t something I wanted to do. It was something I needed to do. Like breathing air or drinking water. Without it, I wouldn’t be able to rest. To survive. I wouldn’t be able to move the fuck on. But I couldn’t exactly scale the fence and stroll up to them and ask for five minutes of her time. If she saw me. If they saw me… No, I’d have to be patient. Bide my time and wait for the right moment. They disappeared into the house and disappointment curled in my stomach, my mind running wild with scenarios about the guy. Who was he? How did he know Birdie? How well did he know her? Anger bubbled in my chest, burning me up on the inside. I’d always thought of her as mine. Even when I hadn’t been old enough to realize what that word meant, the connotations it held. Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. Except she wasn’t mine now. Maybe she never had been. Blurb: From 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 and 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 bestselling author L A Cotton comes a brand new angsty and gritty romance duet.   Harleigh Wren Maguire is broken. At least, that’s what it feels like, a puzzle whose pieces no longer fit right. She knows one thing though: never trust your heart. It won’t lead you right, it’ll trick you. Betray you. And in the end, it’ll kill you.   Phoenix Wilder is angry.   At least, that’s what it feels like, eating him up inside. He knows one thing though: never trust your heart. It won’t fix things, it’ll break them. Taint them. And in the end, it’ll destroy them. Once upon a time, Harleigh and Nix were everything to each other. They shared their secrets, their hopes and dreams. But things are different now. They’re different. And maybe everything they remember was nothing but a lie. About the Author: Author of over thirty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.   Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life.   Connect w/L.A. Cotton: Website: https://www.lacotton.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlacotton Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LACottonReadersGroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorlacotton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlacotton B+M: https://bookandmainbites.com/authorlacotton Goodreads: http://geni.us/T95Lbk Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/lacotton Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/l-a-cotton TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorlacotton NL Signup: lacotton.com/subscribe  

Release Date: March 8 He's cold, rude and undeniably arrogant. That’s how Andrew Blake's best friends describe him. Bad luck for me that I’m his new assistant. Nothing I do is good enough. The more I try and please him, the more he ignores me. I’m beginning to wonder if there’s a heart in that tall, hard, gorgeous body of his. After work I’m complaining about him to my new best friend—the bartender at the pub near the office. Guess who’s seated behind me and has heard every gripe, grumble and grievance? By the look in Andrew's eye, I can't tell if I'm going to get fired or kissed.

Grab Your Copy Here! Meet Louise Bay USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes sexy, contemporary romance novels – the kind she likes to read. Her books include the novels Faithful (not currently on sale as undergoing maintenance!), Hopeful, The Empire State Series, The Nights Collection, The Royals Collection, and The Gentleman Collection (these are series of stand alone books each following different characters). Louise’s most recent novel is Mr. Mayfair which is available now! Ruined by romantic mini-series of the eighties, Louise loves all things romantic. There’s not enough of it in real life so she disappears into the fictional worlds in books and films. Louise loves the rain, The West Wing, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, being on her own, being with friends, elephants and champagne. She loves to hear from readers so get in touch! Connect with Louise Bay Newsletter | Facebook | Website | Twitter | Instagram | BookBub | Goodreads Hosted By: