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Friday, March 4, 2022

RELEASE BLITZ: Alcohol You Later by Heather M. Oregon




Title: Alcohol You Later
Author: Heather M. Orgeron
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: March 4, 2022


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They say to never meet your heroes… but what’s the rule on falling in love with them?

Raven Winters has been infatuated with Nicholas Potter since the day she tacked his poster to her bedroom wall. So, when she discovered the famous drummer was her college roommate’s cousin, it seemed the stars had aligned.

Their attraction was instant, and their chemistry explosive. Unfortunately, Nick wasn’t ready to abandon his rock star lifestyle.

Over the years, she’s become his best friend—with benefits—and favorite source of telephonic relief when the groupies backstage weren’t quite what he was looking for. Those late-night drunken calls kept her holding onto hope.

Well, all that patience is about to pay off—why else would he invite her to join him on tour, if not to finally confess his feelings?

Too bad, the universe has other plans. It looks like drummer boy’s reckless lifestyle has finally caught up to him—and Raven’s the one stuck toting the diaper bag.







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“I guess congratulations are in order, huh?”
“Please don’t do this,” I beg, ripping my hands through my hair. “Don’t act like any of this is okay, because it’s not.”
“What would you have me do instead?” she asks, stilling my hands with her own. “Rage? Scream?” She snorts. “Cry?”
“If that’s what you feel you need to do.”
She shakes her head, rolling her glistening eyes. “Don’t you think that’s a little extreme of a reaction for a friend to have when her bestie learns he’s just become a daddy?”






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Heather M. Orgeron is a Cajun girl with a big heart and a passion for romance. She married her high school sweetheart two months after graduation and her life has been a fairytale ever since. She’s the queen of her castle, reigning over five sons and one bossy little princess who has made it her mission in life to steal her Momma’s throne. When she’s not writing, you will find her hidden beneath mounds of laundry and piles of dirty dishes or locked in her tower (aka the bathroom) soaking in the tub with a good book. She’s always been an avid reader and has recently discovered a love for cultivating romantic stories of her own.


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RELEASE BLITZ: Conceal by Addison Jane & K E Osborn




Title: Conceal
Series: Vindicated #5
Authors: Addison Jane & K E Osborn
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: March 4, 2022


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Confused, enraged, ruined—that’s how I felt when she left that day, and it took every ounce of strength I had not to go after her.
Our connection was a slow burn.
And it had begun to rage.
Until she blew out of town, with no warning, completely extinguishing the flames.
Now she’s here, standing on the doorstep, holding a piece of me I never knew existed. I should be angry. I should be hurt. But there’s no time for that. Threats have been made, and now it’s up to my team and me to bring down the almost untouchable elite coming after them.
I’ve already lost enough time, and I’ll protect them with my life before I go another day without the now most important parts of my world.
Our fire is stronger than before.
And they’re coming for my family.
But we’ll use it to burn them to the ground.







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There’s a sparkle in her eyes, a challenge there, that spunky attitude that I found myself missing sometimes. New Molly is definitely different than before, she’s more responsible more emotional, but I love her much more for those things. There’s definitely less backchat and smart mouth, so when I do catch it, I can’t help but feel my body respond.
Goddamn, did I love taking that sass and seeing just how long it took me to have her screaming my name instead of cursing it.
“Uh… Noah?”
I shake my head, attempting to stop the tingling that had begun to wash across my skin. “Yeah?”
Molly chuckles softly, the ax already resting in her hands, one on top of the other, gripping the handle tight. I swallow hard as she twists it, the slick piece of wood sliding smoothly in her grip.
Fuck.
Fucking fuck.
My cock responds like her hands are on me, growing harder as she adjusts her grip once, then again. “You watching?” she questions, bringing it up over her head.
Yes, I’m fucking watching.
“Yeah,” that’s all I can force out.
My cock is growing so hard against my pants it feels like he’s fucking suffocating.
She throws the ax, the point striking the target and lodging itself in at the second circle out. She bounces on her toes and skips over to me, fluttering her eyelashes. “See?”
Kace steps up next, Luca and Everly arguing about whether Molly’s shot was two points or three.
I lean down, stepping in closer, so my body presses against hers and my lips brush her ear. “Sexiest. Fucking. Thing. I’ve ever seen,” I growl out softly, forcing her to suck in a sharp breath, the air around us instantly changing as she reaches for my belt and pulls her body in. “Where’s Dove?”
“With Lily and Jinx,” she murmurs, gasping when my hands meet her waist.
Good.
“Act normal,” I order, taking her hand and pulling her with me toward the rear of the building. I don’t make eye contact with anyone as we rush by a couple of tables and Molly laughs as I drag her along, making me smile.
We’re like two damn horny teenagers, too turned on to wait until dinner with the family is over and sneaking off to the backroom for a quicky before anyone notices we’re gone.
I shove open a random door, it’s a small break room with a tiny kitchen, a fridge and a table in the center. “After you.” I wave her inside and she takes a second to look around, making sure no one can see us as she ducks inside. I step in behind her shutting the door and flicking the lock.
She licks her lips and steps back, pressing the back of her legs against the table. “You’re such a gentleman.”
“I’m glad you think so,” I tell her as I rush forward, lifting her up onto the table and forcing my hips between her thighs. “Because I’m not about to be.”






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ADDISON JANE

Addison Jane is a born and bred kiwi girl with a passion for romance and writing.

When she gets the chance she enjoys the little things in life such as reading, dancing, music, and Facebook, but her world really revolves around the little girl who calls her Mum. It's an awkward balance between alpha males and Disney princesses but it works.

Growing up on a small farm next to the beach will always make her a country girl at heart. But since moving away to a small town close to the city she's discovered a dangerous love for shopping.

Writing stories has been something that's come naturally since she was young, and with the massive support of her friends and family, she finally decided to step out of her comfort zone and share them with the world.

She enjoys bringing her books to life with strong female leads, sexy passionate men and a rollercoaster of twists and turns that lead to the happily ever after that her readers desire.

K E OSBORN

With a flair for all things creative, USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She's entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.

K E Osborn comforts herself with tea and Netflix, after all, who doesn't love a good binge?

Explosive. Addictive. Romance.





RELEASE BLITZ: Magical Complications by Brenda Trim

HER MAGICAL MIDLIFE? IT'S COMPLICATED...
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Stone demons, giant spider monsters, and a pissed-off goddess have nothing on being pregnant at forty.

I'm a Fae, not a witch, and yet every witchy problem in Cottelhill Wilds still finds me. My best friends and I are just magnets for trouble.

Troublesome vampires, rogue demons, evil Fae royalty, and Tainted witches are just a few of the curiosities we've attracted. And our injuries? Just a few concussions, stab wounds and brushes with poison. It has taken quite an adjustment, but we're finally settling into our roles as the local team of superheroines, and I love it. Belonging to the Backside of Forty gives my life purpose and a meaning I was missing before.

Now we're hot on the trail of the Dark One when a kidnapper whisks us from Violet's bookstore and leaves us in an isolated cave system. It's not ideal, but I'd rather face the monstrous creatures hunting me now than face the love of my life and tell him my little secret.

I may be nearly six months pregnant with a dragonette, but our enemies had better gird themselves because this mama bear is more confident and dangerous than she's ever been, and I won't stop until everyone knows why it's a bad idea to mess with an expectant woman and her baby.

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About Brenda:

A USA Today bestselling author, Brenda loves everything paranormal. She has co-authored over twenty-five books in the best-selling Dark Warrior Alliance series, as well as the Hollow Rock Shifters series. She also has best-selling solo titles readers are raving about.

Brenda created worlds that feature dangerously handsome heroes and feisty heroines. With the help of popcorn and candy, she takes dragons, fairies, witches, vampires, and so much more and brings them to life. She lives in Texas with her husband and three kids who fuel not only her heart but her life.

If she's not writing, she's reading, traveling, or knee-deep in projects with her husband and five sisters. She encourages readers to Dream Big. If your dreams don't terrify and electrify you then they aren't big enough!

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RELEASE BOOST: Bad Best Friend by Elise Faber

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Six overprotective older brothers.
One hopelessly single younger sister.

Her.
She was talking about herself.
Cora was the hopelessly single younger sister.

Because, God, she loved her brothers. But, hell, they were ANNOYING. And good at scaring off every single man she’d ever dated.

Sigh.

She just…wanted the happy ending, the man who’d love her and her flaws. The one who wouldn’t be scared off by her six scary—even to her, as much as she hated to admit that particular truth—older brothers.

But—another sigh—there didn’t actually appear to be a man on the planet who met those criteria.

So…circling back to the fact that she was hopelessly single and destined to remain that way.

Until one day there was a knock at the door.

And Rafe showed up, moved in, and—

Proved that her brothers’ best friend was the one man on the planet who wasn’t scared.

About the Author:

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com.
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RELEASE BOOST: Troy by Tasha Black

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Is his heart the mirror she needs to finally see her true beauty?

A terrible accident left Eliza with a troubled heart and an unsightly scar. No Terran man wants a woman with a disfigured face, no matter how kind or hardworking. So when Eliza receives the opportunity to adopt a baby and move to a remote frontier moon, she jumps at the chance. She falls in love with baby Clementine the moment she holds the little one in her arms.

But her feelings for Clem’s tall, dark and handsome guard are much more complicated.

Troy’s active duty as a member of the elite Invicta dragon force ended the day he found out he was assigned to protect an Imberian baby. The tiny creature is helpless, smelly, sticky, and the absolute light of his life – though he doesn’t like to say so in so many words. After all, a brutal dragon warrior would never make a fool of himself over a small whelp. But the moment he lays eyes on Clementine’s new adoptive mother, he knows he is in a whole new world of trouble.

He can’t stop thinking about the small, fierce Terran. But his dedication to duty has him desperate to keep his thoughts, and his hands, to himself.

When a local man comes to court Eliza, she feels compelled to consider his suit. After all, what other prospects does she have? But before she can answer, a neighbor asks for help in the form of a wagon trip all the way out to the mines and back. Many ships have lost their navigations systems and wrecked in Han-2’s Bermuda Triangle-like atmosphere, and the lush planet is now littered with hundreds of wrecked crafts, grown through with trees and occupied by animals. And the animals aren’t the only things lurking.

But Eliza’s got a big dragon warrior with her. What could possibly go wrong?

If you like strong women, hunky aliens, wild adventures, steamy sensual scenes, and happily-ever-afters, then you'll love the Alien Adoption Agency!

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Tasha Black is a USA Today bestselling author of Paranormal, SciFi & Fantasy romance. She lives in a big old Victorian in a tiny college town. She loves reading anything she can get her hands on, making up stories, and sipping pumpkin spice lattes.

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PRE-ORDER BLITZ: The Line by Colleen Charles

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Lines are meant to be crossed…

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. At least that’s what I’ve always heard.

But I’m pretty sure they also say that a diamond lasts forever.

And the mystery woman leaving my sin city hotel room – the one with legs for days and the sexiest backside I’ve ever seen?

She’s wearing one on her left hand that goes right along with the official looking marriage certificate I find in my gym bag even as her intoxicating scent still lingers on my bedsheets.

Although I can’t remember how we got hitched, I know I want her more than I’ve ever wanted a woman before.

With my heart aching in my chest, I make one fatal mistake by letting her leave after our one night of wedded bliss.

She’s my wife and I don’t even know her name.

Apparently, tequila and matrimony don’t mix. But despite my Rochester Riot buddies begging me to forget all about it, destroy the evidence and fly home to fulfill my NHL dreams, I don’t want a divorce.

I want her.

*****

THE LINE is an emotional ice hockey romance novel from USA Today Bestselling Author, Colleen Charles, about a crazy Vegas wedding and a tantalizing case of mistaken identity. It's the fifth book in the sizzling Rochester Riot series but can be read as a standalone. You don't have to love or even understand sports to enjoy this blazing hot series!

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

RELEASE BLITZ: Protected by Ivy Nelson




Title: Protected
Series: Club Exposure #2
Author: Ivy Nelson
Genre: BDSM Romance
Release Date: March 3, 2022


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Sometimes love is messier than politics.
It's worse when the two get tangled.

Darci Sanders has spent her career fighting injustice. That fight includes keeping the wrong man out of the White House. It's exhausting work and sometimes she likes to let loose at her favorite spot, Club Exposure. That's where she met him. The sexy soldier who turned her world upside down... then disappeared.

Former soldier turned campaign manager, Bradley Givens just wants to see his candidate win the election. While blowing off some steam at Club Exposure he meets a sexy and mysterious stranger he can't stop thinking about. But she's a distraction he doesn't need so he doesn't go back.

When they meet again, Darci and Bradley realize their true identities – rivals on either side of the election. Can they trust each other? When danger and Darci's past come from out of nowhere, they may not have a choice and Darci will learn that Bradley will go to any extent necessary to protect her.







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“You're not staying here tonight,” Bradley and Michael said in unison.
“Just great. Now I have two overprotective men in my life.”
Bradley gripped her arm and scowled at her. “Don't be a fucking idiot, Darci. It's not safe here.” She cringed at his harsh tone.
“He's right, Darci. Stay with a friend tonight. I’m declaring your apartment a crime scene until further notice. Legally you can’t stay here,” Michael said smugly. “And for the love of God, don't talk about this on your blog.”
“I won't, Michael. Jesus, I’m not that stupid.” Now they were just insulting her and Darci didn’t appreciate it.
“I know you’re not stupid, sweetheart. I'm just trying to watch out for you. I'm sorry. Just let me know where you're staying.” Michael’s tone was kinder this time, and she offered him a small smile.
“She's staying with me,” Bradley declared. Her smile faded, and Michael scowled. She opened her mouth to argue but closed it when Bradley threw her another glare.
“Wait downstairs, and I'll come talk to you soon,” Michael said. Bradley steered her out of the apartment and toward the elevator with a hand on her elbow.
“Don't fucking speak for me like that,” she hissed as they stepped onto the elevator.
“Darci, calm down. I'm just trying to watch out for you.”
Calm down? Like that will happen. “I'm not sleeping with you again, so don’t get your hopes up.” The glare on her face lasted all of five seconds as the energy in the elevator shifted, and she instantly regretted her harsh words.
“Do you really think that little of me?” Even though his tone was low, she could tell anger was bubbling just beneath the surface. He stepped closer to her until their noses almost touched and he placed his hands on the elevator wall on either side of her head. She stared up at him as her heart rate increased. “A man breaks into your apartment and threatens your life, and you think I'm just trying to fuck you?”






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Ivy Nelson writes delicious contemporary romance with kinky alpha heroes and sassy heroines you wish could be your best friend. Club Solitaire is her favorite fictional place to hang out in, and she spends most of her free time spinning tales set there. Ivy currently lives in Las Vegas with her husband of five years and their son. When she isn’t writing, she’s probably reading something dirty or drinking wine with her readers on Facebook. There are lots of ways to keep in touch with Ivy.


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RELEASE BLITZ: The Kiss List by Maya Hughes




Title: The Kiss List
Series: Fulton U Rivals #2
Author: Maya Hughes
Genre: New Adult/College Sports Romance
Release Date: March 3, 2022


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If I were on fire, she’d break out the marshmallows.

It’s not that we don’t like each other, more like hate with the fury of a thousand suns. But it wasn’t always that way.

I still remember how her lips tasted. How they felt pressed against mine. How I wanted more.

How I still crave her. Our disastrous night together ended with her storming out, me wondering if I’d ever be able to show my face on campus again and us as bitter enemies.

When a campus competition is announced to find the most in love couple, she’s the last person I thought I’d turn to for help. But the prize could change both our lives. An internship for her and a chance to finally connect with my father. It’s too hard to resist. Just like her heated glares and tempting curves.

To win, we’ve got to prove to everyone we’re a couple. Head over heels, can’t keep our hands off each other in love. Fake the hell out of it for our chance at glory.

Maybe we’re a little too good at selling it to the whole campus because the lines haven’t just been blurred, they've gone up in flames. Can I convince her I want us to be together for real and keep the prize? Or will I lose them both?







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“Thirty minutes. That’s how long we have until registration closes. If you’d had another way, you’d have already entered.”
Her shoulders sank. “We’re going to have to be disgustingly loved up on each other in public.”
It wouldn’t be a chore. It would be less than a chore, which was part of how this whole problem started in the first place. But I hoped being around her might immunize me to the feelings she stirred in me when she touched me. “I’m willing to make the sacrifice if you are.”
A flare burned in her gaze. “You are a dick.”
“What? You’re so excited to make out with me in public?”
“There was a time I wouldn’t have minded, but that’s now buried under a glacier. It’s practically a prehistoric feeling.” She adjusted the strap on the bag slung over her shoulder. “But if you’re serious, I’m game.”
The crowd cheered in my head and I stopped myself from doing an end-zone dance. “Do you want to give this a trial run?” The words stalled and my heart raced. A pounding gallop thudded in my chest. I wiped my sweaty palms on my jeans.
She paused, then nodded like she’d been told her frostbitten arm would be amputated. “Fine, let’s do this.” Her feet were toe to toe with mine.
The first time we’d been this close since August. The first chance to touch her since then. I swallowed past the ball of sawdust lodged in my throat and reached for her cheek.
She jerked back, slapping my hand. “What, are we supposed to press our lips together and that’s it? If it’s going to be a real kiss, then it needs to be a real kiss.”
Her gaze hardened. “Fine.” She closed her eyes, shook out her body, and took a deep breath.
Annoyance pinched at the tingle of anticipation rushing down my spine. “We’re not entering into the uneven bars gymnastics final. It’s a kiss.”
“I just need to mentally prepare.” She glared at me. “So I don’t puke all over you.”
“It’s not like we haven’t kissed before.” Her soft lips. Her tongue. Her taste. My brain still sizzled with the brand.
“Don’t remind me.”
Irritation scratched at the base of my skull although my body hummed being this close to her. “Five weeks is all it will take.”






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Maya Hughes, that's me!, can often be found sneaking in another chapter while hiding in the bathroom from her kids! :-) I'm a romance writer who loves taking inspiration from everyday life, namely my husband and biggest fan. Inspiration also strikes when I hear a song, meet someone new or daydream while at soccer practice.

I love writing stories that capture the possibilities of the paths less travelled and enjoy experiencing life through my characters’ eyes.

I'm the mom of three little ones, the wife to an amazing husband and also work full time. Some of my favorite things are cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, white wine, laughing until I can't breathe, traveling with my family and Jeff Goldblum.