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Friday, October 14, 2022

Perfect Scandal Release


Perfect Scandal, Mason Creek Book #30 (standalone) by Molly McLain is available now!

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She's forbidden fruit, and he's everything she's looking for, no matter what her brother says.


Tessa McMurray is hellbent on proving that her brothers don't control her. Setting her sights on her family's ranch foreman is risky. But she knows what she wants.


Dean Langston loves his job, and he refuses to do anything to jeopardize his position. After all, the McMurray brothers are not only his bosses, they're his friends. When their outgoing and breathtakingly beautiful little sister starts charming her way into his life, he does everything he can to resist her.


But one weekend in Vegas changes everything...


Suddenly, Tessa and Dean are hiding more than their attraction to each other from the McMurray family. Can they afford to gamble with the truth or will their secret force them to lose it all?


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Molly McLain lives in a tiny Wisconsin town with her husband, three kiddos, and two adorable German Shorthaired Pointers. She’s addicted to 80's ballads, 90's rock, cheesecake, and office supplies, and she's been scribbling down love stories in spiral notebooks since she was old enough to daydream about hunky boys and happily-ever-afters. Now she turns those daydreams into steamy, small-town novels.


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Two a Day Release


TWO A DAY by Lauren Blakely

Release Date: October 14th

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  TWO A DAY from #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely is NOW LIVE!   Make sure to grab this all-new sexy, feel-good escape of an MF sports romance TODAY!!
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Blurb: 

 Look, I had a rough week at work. So I put on a bikini and escape to the beach, where I wind up rescuing the city’s hot new quarterback from a rogue paddleboard, and then he rescues me that night from a s-e-x drought. Hello O-Town. Nice to see you! The charmer with the magic hands wants another date too, and I say yes so fast. But the thing is I’m the team lawyer for The Mercenaries. And the morning after the sexiest night of my life, I find out the guy I plan to see again was just traded to our team. Dating the brand spanking new star quarterback? Off-limits. Especially when my boss blindsides me with this twist – I’m in charge of managing his reputation. I really shouldn’t invite him over late tonight then. Truly, I shouldn’t.   Contents include: sex hacks, text snafus, bedroom dares, major league dirty talking, and twists you won’t see coming in this sexy sports romance.


About Lauren Blakely:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.   With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 60 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4.5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.


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Thursday, October 13, 2022

A Home For Christmas Release

 

A Home for Christmas by Katie Eagan Schenck is available on all platforms.

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Brad has just one wish this Christmas: to find a real home. Having lost his parents before joining the Marines, he misses that sense of belonging and family. When he meets an caring flight attendant on his journey to start his civilian life, he wonders if this might be his chance. 

After a messy divorce, Shelly has decided the only person allowed within the brittle walls of her broken heart is her daughter, Lilly. At least, until she meets a friendly man who hails from her hometown while working a routine flight. When she learns he needs a place to stay, she offers the apartment over her garage out of the kindness of her heart--and her desperate need for extra cash.

Even as Brad endears himself to Shelly by saving the town’s Christmas pageant, she attempts to keep her distance to protect the fragile stability she’s built since her divorce. But Brad’s willingness to walk the fine line between what Shelly’s heart wants and what her head allows slowly wears down her resolve. And when he receives a job offer near the only family he has left, Shelly must decide whether she’s willing to risk her heart again before he leaves her home, and her life, for good.


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I always wanted to be a writer, but after my mother passed away in 2002, I lost sight of my dream. Instead, I focused my efforts on building a career as a paralegal in government. After completing my first master's degree and successfully completing the Presidential Management Fellowship in the federal government, I decided to revisit my childhood dream. I recently graduated with an MFA in creative writing at Queens University of Charlotte and my debut novel, A Home for Christmas, is set to release in the fall of 2022 from Champagne Book Group. In my personal life, I am a mother to a teenage daughter and married to the love of my life. We live in Maryland and have 3 cats.


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Tall, Dark, & Dreamy Release


TALL, DARK, AND DREAMY by A.M. Hargrove
Release Date: October 13th
Genre/Tropes: contemporary romance/ Single Dad, British Hero, Enemies to Lovers, Billionaire romance, Sunny vs Grumpy 
TALL, DARK, & DREAMY, and all-new standalone, hate to love romance, from AM Hargrove is NOW AVAILABLE!!   
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Blurb: 
  Helper. Problem-solver. Situation savior. It's who I am--and what I do. But when I meet the sexy, rugged, and totally irresistible British guitarist, everything goes into overdrive. I want him--possibly crave him. And I'm hellbent on fixing everything he's facing. There's only one small problem. Gabriel Knight wants nothing to do with me or my savvy solutions to his agony. The more I try; the worse he gets. As his neighbor, his acquaintance, and his drooling fan, I'm not giving up. Tall, dark, and dreamy just needs to get on board and know what I've known all along: we're going to be explosive in the bedroom for years to come. Now, he just needs to succumb to everything I want.   He's tall, sexy...and a total prick. Sign me up!   Hate to lovers Single dad Hot and grumpy hero Strong and sassy shero Spicy romance Dirty talking Brit HEA Complete stand alone   Are you ready to meet Ravina Baines and Gabriel Knight?


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  One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, USA Today bestselling author, A. M. Hargrove realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn't do something soon, it would be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life. So she made a quick decision to quit her job and reinvented herself as a Naughty and Nice Romance Author. Reader, Writer, #WalterThePuppy Owner, Dark Chocolate Lover, Ice Cream Worshipper, Vodka Aficionado, Coffee Drinker, she believes coffee and ice cream should be added as part of the USDA food groups.


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Review: Perfect Scandal

Perfect Scandal Perfect Scandal by Molly McLain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely love Dean and Tessa, and after reading their love story, I need to read about the others. Tessa is independent, determined, and feisty, like nobody’s business. Whereas Dean is stubborn and bullheaded. The attraction between the two is off the charts. Grab this book today; you won’t be disappointed with this read. 

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Review: Mafia Lust

Mafia Lust Mafia Lust by L. Steele
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"He's my boyfriend's father, also my boss, and totally off limits..."

This was my first L. Steele book, and it absolutely won’t be the last. Super taboo, but OMG, amazing. I’m still over here like; how have I never read this series? The Arranged Marriage series is a series of standalone, and I’m telling you now. Go add these books to your wishlist and make sure to check out my TikTok for videos because I’m going back to read them all. So good!

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Review: Tall, Dark, and Dreamy: A Hate To Love Stand-Alone Romance

Tall, Dark, and Dreamy: A Hate To Love Stand-Alone Romance Tall, Dark, and Dreamy: A Hate To Love Stand-Alone Romance by A.M. Hargrove
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book two in an interconnected standalone with a HEA in the Billionaire Baines Series. You don’t have to read them in order, but if you’re anything like me, you’re going to want to. I’m planning to go back and read book one and any others to come. 

“He's tall, sexy...and a total prick. Sign me up!” 

This part of the blurb is what got me to read this book. This is what had me hooked before I even read the first page. It also helped that it had a Hate to Love relationship, Single Dad, a Hot and uber grumpy Hero with a super Strong and sassy Heroine. Add in the Spice and Dirty talkin’ Brit, and you’re in for one wild ride. I can’t say too much without giving the entire book away. If you love anything from the above, grab this story today on Kindle Unlimited.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Review: The Christmas Cowboy Hero

The Christmas Cowboy Hero The Christmas Cowboy Hero by Donna Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you love cowboys and Christmas, then this is the book is for you. It’s an instant attraction for Clayton and Abby.
"It seems like our families are intertwined…."
This quote couldn’t be more true for this book. Especially when Clayton takes one of Abby’s brother’s under his wing instead of making him pay for the cows he’s been taking.

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Watchdogs Blitz

 

BOX SET


Gay Shifters Fiction

Date Published: September 16, 2022

Publisher: Changeling Press


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Cyclops (Watchdogs 1): Ray Miller was a misfit until he found his calling in the Army. But an explosion in Afghanistan took his left eye and ended his career. Set adrift, he turns to alcohol, until Sarge, an old army buddy, shows up and offers Ray a job – as an assassin. Ray’s new career takes off until he falls for Jared, a cop, and finds his life is on the line. How long can he hide his secrets before the hitman becomes the target?


Remus (Watchdogs 2): Jared is having nightmares that seem all too real, and someone is stalking him. Ray suspects Sarge wants revenge, but he soon discovers a more dangerous foe is after them. How can he protect himself and Jared when their enemy is a wolf?


Odd Man Out (Watchdogs 3): Ray dreams of his wolf every night, and lives in fear of the beast. Remus is the only man who can help Ray control his inner wolf. But if they connect will Jared become the odd man out?


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Watchdogs (Box Set)

Gale Stanley

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Excerpt from Cyclops


Mission accomplished. A simple in and out job, take aim at the target and pull the trigger. Now it was time to vanish, lie low and keep my head down. I usually played by the rules, but tonight I didn’t want to be alone. Danger is an aphrodisiac and I was one anxious horndog. I didn’t sniff trouble in the wind, so I went to Jared’s apartment, where I could keep my head down and suck his cock at the same time.

My digital car clock said three am when I pulled into a dark spot behind Jared’s building. He’d be asleep, so I let myself in with the key he’d given me. I shed my clothes in the living room and left them on the floor. I wanted to slip into bed beside Jared and surprise him. Quiet as a church mouse, I opened the bedroom door. A floorboard creaked as I stepped over the threshold. The light came on, blinding me for a few seconds.

Jared sat up and looked daggers at me. “Do you know what time it is, Ray?”

I grinned sheepishly. “Time to get busy?”

“What were you doing until 3 am?”

“Missing you.”

“Right.” Jared threw a pillow at me. “Go home, Ray.”

I picked up the pillow and walked over to the bed. “Don’t be such a sourpuss.” I tucked the pillow behind his back. Yawning, I scrubbed a hand through my regulation cut, two inches of hair on the top of my head, and tapered down the sides and back. I like to leave a little for Jared to pull on. The thought made my dick even harder.

Jared lay down and put an arm over his face. “I have to get up for work in a few hours. Lock the door on your way out.”

I sat on the bed and slid my hand under the sheet. Jared’s limp dick didn’t budge when I made contact. Damn, he really was pissed. “Okay, go to sleep. I’ll just lie next to you.”

“I don’t want you here, Ray.”

My temper rose, but I tamped it down. I have a short fuse but I try to lengthen it around Jared. A few slow deep breaths calmed me down. I pulled Jared’s arm back and stared at his face. His eyes were closed and it was hard to tell if he meant what he said. “Look at me, babe.”

Reluctantly, he opened his eyes. God, he was gorgeous. Honey brown hair framed high cheekbones and emerald green eyes.

“Come on, babe, you know you don’t mean it.”

Jared and I had been together for eight months, and I’d gotten used to having a steady fuck, or as steady as it could be in my line of work. I didn’t see Jared as much as he would have liked, and the longer we were together, the harder it was to explain my absences. But, nothing worthwhile came easy and I was determined to keep him. I liked knowing Jared was there when I needed him. And right then, I needed him bad.

“Yeah, I mean it. Get out.”

“Maybe I can change your mind.” I pulled the sheet off his body and played with the sexy smattering of light brown hair between his pecs. The trail continued down his belly leading to a neatly trimmed bush and still flaccid cock.

He was the light to my dark, in appearance and character. We would have made a striking pair before my injury. I ruffled Jared’s hair. His cut wasn’t much longer than mine, a cop cut. A vision of Jared in his dress blues flashed through my mind. I’d jacked off to that image countless times. Who didn’t love a man in uniform? Suddenly an idea popped into my head.

“You’re right, babe. I shouldn’t take you for granted.” I stood, but instead of leaving, I walked over to the closet and took out his uniform. “Put your blues on and punish me. Handcuff me to the bed, spank me, plug me --”

The ghost of a grin played on Jared’s lips. “You crazy fucker.”

“Exactly. I’m crazy to fuck you.”

No lie there. I never got enough of Jared. Still, if it had been up to me, we’d never have hooked up. I wasn’t stupid. I knew it was a bad idea to fuck a cop.

 


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Gale Stanley grew up in Philadelphia PA. She was the kid who always had her nose in a book, her head in the clouds, and her hands on a pad and pencil.

Some things never change.


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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The Shape of Heat I: Awakening Blitz & Giveaway

 

Erotic Romance

Date Published: 10-10-2022

Publisher: Naughty Netherworld Press


Candi knew hot things happened behind closed doors at the Pearl Beach Resort. After all, the place was owned by bisexual billionaire playboy Boris van Donk, who had a reputation for taking on all comers.

Candi's family of origin was strictly religious, and she has never given or received more than a chaste kiss in her 21 years. Between bad-boy Boris and her geeky, fun-loving, porn-writing housemates, an awakening of her desires is inevitable.

 

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On the Beach


Two women and a man, all hospitality workers in their early twenties, sat in a remote spot on the soft pink sands of Pearl Beach Resort. Pearl Beach was a tropical hideaway in the Caribbean Sea, offering both relaxing days and exciting nightlife for adults. Fire Isle’s nearby sister island, Moonlight Island, was home to Sunny Coast Hospitality College. Some of the school’s graduates became managers of luxury hotels. Others loved Pearl Beach so much that they stayed on as employees. The three companions were in the latter category.

During the first meeting for new students, the odd trio, though appearing to have little in common, became fast friends. They complemented each other, and their zeal for their coursework led them to graduate in three years instead of the usual four. Upon graduation, the three friends enthusiastically accepted the offer of employment at Pearl Beach Resort with a three-bedroom cabin to share.

The college and the resort were both presided over by Boris van Donk, a Dutch billionaire whose reputed sexual excesses earned him the nickname “The Dirty Dutchman.” It was rumored that he enjoyed introducing neophytes of both sexes to his fabled collection of erotic toys and practices. Despite his libido being the stuff of legend, van Donk conducted himself with dignity. He never forced his desires on disinterested parties.

Despite their enjoyment of one another’s company, the trio realized there were many things they didn't know about each other. They wished to strengthen their bond and dedicated an hour every week to unofficial group therapy. During this time, anyone could share his or her secrets. The friends were currently involved in one of these casual counseling sessions.


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Lil is the Very Naughty side of Team Netherworld/Naughty Netherworld Press. Cheeky and mysterious, Lil enjoys writing sweet and spicy stories that are heavy on the tongue in cheek.

 

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