* Release Blitz/Review * NOT A GENTLEMAN by Lani Lynn Vale

July 14, 2026 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * NOT A GENTLEMAN by Lani Lynn ValeNot A Gentleman by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Don't Date Him #7
on July 14, 2026
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four-half-stars

Gentry found Sage on the worst day of her life.

He saves her from a fate worse than hell, and in return, she ruins his life.

Not on purpose, though.

No, the men who think to rule her life don’t like that she has a champion on her side and realize the best way to get back at her is to go through him.

They find a really great way to do it, too.

They frame him for a crime he didn’t intentionally commit and sentence him to spend thirteen years in prison. As an added bonus, they take his child—the one thing that matters most to him— just to remind him that they hold all the power.

But Sage will never let them have any power over her.

That’s why, the day before he’s sentenced to prison, Sage offers the only protection she can think to give him. Her hand in marriage.

For seven years, Sage fights to get her husband-in-name-only free.

Just when she thinks she’s close, she gets the news. Her husband has died in a prison riot, leaving her free to marry another.

That’s when she decides to run.

And where does her running take her? Right into the arms of a man who was supposed to be dead.

 

Highly emotional and filled to the brim with heart, sass and sexual tension! Vale is on fire with her Don’t Date Him series. Each hero seems to get better and better and delivers on angst, formidability and utter attraction. Gentry and Sage never had a chance to get to know each other before tragedy struck and he paid the price for lending a hand when she needed it most. Believing him dead after years of trying to right the wrong done to him, she sets out to move on with her life only to realize she has landed where she did because of strings he pulled, and he’s actually alive. Drama ensues with multiple twists that we weren’t expecting. The characters are both really easy to like and I was hooked on them right from the start. Loved them together and can’t wait to get to the next book in the series!

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a super sexy contemporary romance filled to the brim with heart, intensity and a mega happily ever after in each book.

 

 

 

Title: Not a Gentleman
Series: Don’t Date Him #7
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Marriage of Convenience
Grumpy (Her) / Sunshine (Him), Enemies to Lovers
Release Date: July 14, 2026
BLURB

 

Gentry found Sage on the worst day of her life.

 

He saves her from a fate worse than hell, and in return, she ruins his life.
Not on purpose, though.
No, the men who think to rule her life don’t like that she has a champion on her side and realize the best way to get back at her is to go through him.
They find a really great way to do it, too.
They frame him for a crime he didn’t intentionally commit and sentence him to spend thirteen years in prison. As an added bonus, they take his child—the one thing that matters most to him— just to remind him that they hold all the power.
But Sage will never let them have any power over her.
That’s why, the day before he’s sentenced to prison, Sage offers the only protection she can think to give him. Her hand in marriage.
For seven years, Sage fights to get her husband-in-name-only free.
Just when she thinks she’s close, she gets the news. Her husband has died in a prison riot, leaving her free to marry another.
That’s when she decides to run.
And where does her running take her? Right into the arms of a man who was supposed to be dead.

 

 

 

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COMING SOON
Releasing August 4
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AUTHOR BIO

 

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Release Blitz/Review * FALLING FOR YOU by Natasha Madison

July 14, 2026 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * FALLING FOR YOU by Natasha MadisonFalling for You by Natasha Madison
Series: The Falling For Series #1
Published by Blackstone Publishing on July 14, 2026
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five-stars

Theo Williams loved and lost once and isn’t interested in doing it again. He has his family and friends, and plenty of women passing through his new hometown who are happy with a no-strings-attached night of passion. Working as a partner at his cousin’s construction company, he’s perfectly content with his life—until he meets Collins Henderson, the one-night stand who will change his world forever.

Collins grew up on the wrong side of her small hometown. Thanks to her parents’ shady schemes, every local knows a Henderson cannot be trusted. She works hard as a paramedic, putting in every extra hour she can to save for a better life. But every time she starts to get ahead, her parents show up to pull her back down. Having one night of passion with a man she doesn’t know is not something she’d normally do, but there was just something about him … And two months later, she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant.

When she runs into the mysterious stranger again, she has to tell him, not because she needs or wants anything from him, just so he knows. But now he’s showing up at her house, cooking her meals, stocking her refrigerator, and doing everything he can for her. Collins has always taken care of herself. She wasn’t looking for a relationship, but she can’t deny the chemistry between them.

She knows it’s only a matter of time before he learns who she is and changes his mind. She can’t let herself fall for this guy, but every day he’s getting harder to resist …

 

Delightfully sexy and oh so addictive! Madison is kicking off her brand new Falling For Series with a bang as Theo and Collins find more than they ever bargained for by simply spending one terrific night together after a chance meeting. A repeat run in a few weeks later gives Collins the chance to deliver the news that they are pregnant now that the defacto daddy has arrived back into town. The characters are really easy to like and I loved going along for the ride as they were drawn to each other more and more every day. There’s a couple of twists that make the story a bit angsty on both sides, but it all adds to the mystique of whether they will decide to make a go of their ready made family or not. I can’t wait for more to come in this series because I loved every minute of Theo and Collins!

 

 

 

FALLING FOR YOU
Natasha Madison
Release Date: July 14 

Meet Natasha Madison:

When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…

Connect with Natasha Madison:

https://linktr.ee/natashamauthor

Blurb:

Theo Williams loved and lost once and isn’t interested in doing it again. He has his family and friends, and plenty of women passing through his new hometown who are happy with a no-strings-attached night of passion. Working as a partner at his cousin’s construction company, he’s perfectly content with his life—until he meets Collins Henderson, the one-night stand who will change his world forever.

Collins grew up on the wrong side of her small hometown. Thanks to her parents’ shady schemes, every local knows a Henderson cannot be trusted. She works hard as a paramedic, putting in every extra hour she can to save for a better life. But every time she starts to get ahead, her parents show up to pull her back down. Having one night of passion with a man she doesn’t know is not something she’d normally do, but there was just something about him … And two months later, she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant.

When she runs into the mysterious stranger again, she has to tell him, not because she needs or wants anything from him, just so he knows. But now he’s showing up at her house, cooking her meals, stocking her refrigerator, and doing everything he can for her. Collins has always taken care of herself. She wasn’t looking for a relationship, but she can’t deny the chemistry between them.

She knows it’s only a matter of time before he learns who she is and changes his mind. She can’t let herself fall for this guy, but every day he’s getting harder to resist …

Buy Link:

https://www.natashamadisonauthor.com/falling-for-you

Available in KU

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* Release Blitz/Review * CODE NAME: EMBER by Sawyer Bennett

June 30, 2026 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * CODE NAME: EMBER by Sawyer BennettCode Name: Ember by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Jameson Force Seattle #1
Published by Big Dog Books on June 30, 2026
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five-stars

A whistleblower is dead. A journalist is hunted. And only one man can keep her alive.

After a career in special forces, then as a smokejumper, Cole Mercer is ready for a new challenge. When he hears that the world-renowned covert operations team at Jameson Force Security is opening a facility in Seattle, Cole knows exactly where he belongs. What he doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with the woman he never stopped loving—the one who walked away before either of them said goodbye.

Investigative journalist Tessa Ward has uncovered proof that a powerful real estate developer is tied to a string of deadly wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. It’s the kind of story that could make her career… or end her life. When her source is murdered in cold blood, Tessa realizes the truth is more dangerous than she ever imagined. With no other options, Tessa knows she has no choice but to turn to the one man she swore she’d never ask for help.

Some fires are set on purpose. Others never stop burning.

Their past ended in heartbreak, but when it’s clear she’s being hunted, Tessa and Cole are forced to set aside their hurt. As they chase a trail of corruption, arson, and murder, every life-or-death decision reignites old passions. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes—and one wrong move could cost them everything, including each other.

 

An exciting dip back into a new branch of Bennett’s ever popular Jameson Force Security teams! With non-stop danger and action from start to finish we learned about new guy Cole Mercer, his past, his regrets and the feelings he doesn’t want to admit still exist all in a short amount of time. When Tessa crosses his path again, he knows he can’t say to the woman who got away when she’s in danger and needs his help. Seeing familiar faces from the Jameson team and meeting knew ones was really heartwarming. I’ve missed these guys and enjoyed their latest endeavor very much. High octane suspense, unexpected twists and lots of angst and passion woven in throughout. Addictive characters that pull you in and won’t let go until their happily ever is done for.

Highly recommend this kick of to a brand new Jameson Force Security spin-off series!

 

 

 

CODE NAME: EMBER

Sawyer Bennett

Release Date: June 30

 

Meet Sawyer Bennett:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.

If you’d like to receive a notification when Sawyer releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter (sawyerbennett.com/signup).

Connect with Sawyer Bennett:

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Blurb:

A whistleblower is dead. A journalist is hunted. And only one man can keep her alive.

 

After a career in special forces, then as a smokejumper, Cole Mercer is ready for a new challenge. When he hears that the world-renowned covert operations team at Jameson Force Security is opening a facility in Seattle, Cole knows exactly where he belongs. What he doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with the woman he never stopped loving—the one who walked away before either of them said goodbye.

 

Investigative journalist Tessa Ward has uncovered proof that a powerful real estate developer is tied to a string of deadly wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. It’s the kind of story that could make her career… or end her life. When her source is murdered in cold blood, Tessa realizes the truth is more dangerous than she ever imagined. With no other options, Tessa knows she has no choice but to turn to the one man she swore she’d never ask for help.

 

Some fires are set on purpose. Others never stop burning.

 

Their past ended in heartbreak, but when it’s clear she’s being hunted, Tessa and Cole are forced to set aside their hurt. As they chase a trail of corruption, arson, and murder, every life-or-death decision reignites old passions. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes—and one wrong move could cost them everything, including each other.

 

Buy Link:

https://geni.us/SB_Ember

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* Release Blitz/Review * ROCK ENCORE by Kat Mizera

June 29, 2026 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * ROCK ENCORE by Kat MizeraRock Encore by Kat Mizera
Series: Rock Harder #5
on June 29, 2026
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five-stars

He was the rockstar who lost everything. She might be the woman who can bring him back to life.

Twenty years ago, I had it all—a rising rock career, a hit song, and the woman I thought would be my forever.
Then one catastrophic accident destroyed my future.
My music.
My dreams.
Me.
I walked away from the spotlight and never looked back.
Now I live behind the scenes as the tour manager for one of the biggest bands in the world, making sure everyone else gets their moment under the lights while I stay buried in the dark.
Then Wynter shows up.
She remembers the man I used to be before heartbreak, loss, and regret turned me into someone I barely recognize. And when she looks at me, I start to want impossible things—a second chance, a comeback, and maybe even love.
But falling for her means risking everything I’ve spent years trying to protect.
Because if I let myself believe in music…
in hope…
in romance…
I could lose it all again.

A deeply emotional contemporary rockstar romance about grief, healing, redemption, and finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for readers who love second chances, wounded heroes, slow-burn chemistry, and all the backstage rock-and-roll feels.

  I have adored meeting every member of this band, but who knew their tour manager was going to steal my heart most of all??? Ross has been a solid guy throughout the series, always there to stop issues almost before they arise, like family to the guys and supportive to all the significant other ties happening all around them. This is his story … both present and a nod to his past that is going to blow you away. The premise is wild, the carry through was emotional, tender and sensual all rolled into one rocking story. I loved every single minute of Ross and Wynter together! Angsty, well-deserved relief and a heart wrenching road to recovery.

Love this book as well as every other book in the series and highly recommend it to anyone who loves a rockstar with so much heart that they just can’t control the love and angst that pours out of them. Great set of guys and the ones that have stolen their hearts.

 

ROCK ENCORE
Kat Mizera
Release Date: June 29
AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

He was the rockstar who lost everything. She might be the woman who can bring him back to life. Twenty years ago, I had it all—a rising rock career, a hit song, and the woman I thought would be my forever. Then one catastrophic accident destroyed my future. My music. My dreams. Me. I walked away from the spotlight and never looked back. Now I live behind the scenes as the tour manager for one of the biggest bands in the world, making sure everyone else gets their moment under the lights while I stay buried in the dark. Then Wynter shows up. She remembers the man I used to be before heartbreak, loss, and regret turned me into someone I barely recognize. And when she looks at me, I start to want impossible things—a second chance, a comeback, and maybe even love. But falling for her means risking everything I’ve spent years trying to protect. Because if I let myself believe in music… in hope… in romance… I could lose it all again. A deeply emotional contemporary rockstar romance about grief, healing, redemption, and finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for readers who love second chances, wounded heroes, slow-burn chemistry, and all the backstage rock-and-roll feels.

Grab your copy!

https://geni.us/RockEncore

Meet Kat Mizera:

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

Connect with Kat Mizera:

https://katmizera.com/pages/contact-kat

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE TROUBLEMAKER by Piper Rayne

June 25, 2026 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE TROUBLEMAKER by Piper RayneThe Troublemaker by Piper Rayne
Series: The Dugout #4
Published by Piper Rayne Inc. on June 25, 2026
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five-stars




A fake marriage deal was never in my life’s plan.

Especially not to Easton Bailey.

Chicago Colts flashy shortstop.
The kind of man built for a good time and allergic to forever.
And the one who just slid a ring on my finger… on paper.

It’s supposed to be simple.
A mutually beneficial arrangement.
I play nanny to his son. He plays husband to my family.

No emotions. No complications. And absolutely no falling for each other.

Turns out pretending to be a family is the fastest way to break every rule we set.

Because he watches me like it was never just a deal.
Because he trusts me with the person who matters most.
Because the more we pretend, the less fake it feels.

And now the man who was never supposed to stay is the one I can't lose.

Humorous, heartfelt and oh so emotional! The fourth book in Piper Raynes Dugout baseball series was a hit for me as it brought emotions to the forefront early and kept it pulling at my heartstrings throughout. The big twist that happens towards the end was unexpected and broke my heart for Hadley in a way, but she came out of it stronger and where she needed to be. Both characters were well developed and had an integral backstory that drew them to each other, so that kept them interesting as their story played out. I loved the humor of his team camaraderie, the strength of friends and family and the ease at which their love story played out.I loved this entire series and highly recommend it to sports romance fans who enjoy heart and humor with their romance!

 

 

The Troublemaker by Piper Rayne is now live!

 

A fake marriage deal was never in my life’s plan.

Especially not to Easton Bailey.

Chicago Colts flashy shortstop.

The kind of man built for a good time and allergic to forever.

And the one who just slid a ring on my finger… on paper.

It’s supposed to be simple.

A mutually beneficial arrangement.

I play nanny to his son. He plays husband to my family.

No emotions. No complications. And absolutely no falling for each other.

Turns out pretending to be a family is the fastest way to break every rule we set.

Because he watches me like it was never just a deal.

Because he trusts me with the person who matters most.

Because the more we pretend, the less fake it feels.

And now the man who was never supposed to stay is the one I can’t lose.

Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited

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Duet Narration by: Connor Crais & Christine Lakin
Also featuring: JF Harding, Sean Masters, Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom, Erin Mallon, Willa Jaymes, Meg Sylvan & Austin Stone

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/48RvRgf

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* Release Blitz/Review * GRIM by Kat Mizera

June 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * GRIM by Kat MizeraGRIM by Kat Mizera
Series: Shadow Security #1
on June 1, 2026
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five-stars

I knew she was in trouble the second she looked at me.

Bruised. Terrified. Barely standing.
And when she mouthed the word help through the window of that van, there was no walking away.
I’ve spent my life in dangerous places. Former Special Forces. Private security. Violence doesn’t scare me.
But the woman I pull from that nightmare?
She gets under my skin fast.
Allora Sterling is beautiful, stubborn, and fighting to survive something that should’ve destroyed her. The men who took her hurt her in ways that make my hands shake every time I think about it.
Now someone wants her back.
And after the traffickers tear apart her condo looking for her, I take her home with me because it’s the only place I know I can keep her safe.
One apartment.
One bed.
One broken woman who still finds the strength to smile at me.
I should keep my distance.
Instead, I become obsessed with making her feel safe again. Feeding her. Holding her through nightmares. Touching her like she’s something precious instead of something broken.
But the deeper we fall, the more dangerous things become.
Because the men hunting Allora aren’t random criminals.
This is personal.
And when they take her from me a second time, they make one fatal mistake—
They leave me alive.
Now there’s nowhere on earth I won’t go, nobody I won’t destroy, to bring her home.
Even if I have to burn the whole world down to do it.

  Heart-pounding danger from start to finish! A familiar face from Mizera’s Royal Protector’s series is kicking off her brand new Shadow Security series. Fans will quickly recognize Landon Grimshaw as well as his family and cohorts Courtney, Daniil, Rage, Chaos, etc. as they set up shop with a new security firm and are quickly thrust into the middle of more than they were bargaining for. The characters are well developed, the pace is intense and addictive and the romance worming it’s way into the business of things is refreshing. I highly enjoyed the start of this spin-off and can’t wait to see more of the guys find their true love! I especially need to hug on Chaos soon!

Allora Sterling is an interesting character who can thank her lucky stars Grim was in the right place at the right time to see her cry for help. She’s fairly complex in that she’s successful and independent but she has a past in a sheltered, controlling life that she has worked hard to free herself of in the best way she can. The danger surrounding her brings that life to her bedside again … and a part of her wants the connection, but most of all she wants clear. There is a twist that really brings things to a head and changes her world.

I highly enjoyed Landon and Allora and recommend their story to anyone who enjoys a bodyguard trope filled with danger, high intensity and a sexy happily ever after!

 

 

GRIM

Kat Mizera

Release Date: June 1

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

I knew she was in trouble the second she looked at me.

Bruised. Terrified. Barely standing.

And when she mouthed the word help through the window of that van, there was no walking away.

I’ve spent my life in dangerous places. Former Special Forces. Private security. Violence doesn’t scare me.

But the woman I pull from that nightmare?

She gets under my skin fast.

Allora Sterling is beautiful, stubborn, and fighting to survive something that should’ve destroyed her. The men who took her hurt her in ways that make my hands shake every time I think about it.

Now someone wants her back.

And after the traffickers tear apart her condo looking for her, I take her home with me because it’s the only place I know I can keep her safe.

One apartment. One bed. One broken woman who still finds the strength to smile at me.

I should keep my distance.

Instead, I become obsessed with making her feel safe again. Feeding her. Holding her through nightmares. Touching her like she’s something precious instead of something broken.

But the deeper we fall, the more dangerous things become.

Because the men hunting Allora aren’t random criminals.

This is personal.

And when they take her from me a second time, they make one fatal mistake—

They leave me alive.

Now there’s nowhere on earth I won’t go, nobody I won’t destroy, to bring her home.

Even if I have to burn the whole world down to do it.

GRIM is a dark romantic suspense featuring an elite bodyguard hero, a survivor heroine, forced proximity, touch-her-and-die protection, found family, motorcycle club ties, and a fiercely possessive happily ever after.

Content Warning: This book contains mature content and sensitive material. For details, please visit this book’s page on my website.

Grab your copy!

https://geni.us/GrimKM

Meet Kat Mizera:

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

Connect with Kat Mizera:

https://katmizera.com/pages/contact-kat

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* Release Blitz/Review * STICK PLAY by Cathryn Fox

November 12, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * STICK PLAY by Cathryn FoxStick Play by Cathryn Fox
Series: Boston Bucks #4
Published by Foxy Ink on November 12, 2024
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four-half-stars




Have you ever met an alpha-hole?

Well, let me introduce you to the ultimate Ash-hole: Ash Wheeler, star defenseman for the Boston Bucks.

He’s got it all—hockey skills, women, fame, looks, and swagger. A real Ash-hole.

I don’t want to be attracted to him. Seriously, I don’t. But every time I’m around him, my body ignites.

I’ve been burned by a guy like him before, and I swear I’ll never go down that road again.

Until I do.

As a single mother who seems to draw men like Ash, I console myself with the knowledge that I know what I’m getting into.

I mean, if I understand the risks, what could go wrong?

A lot, apparently.

I try to keep things casual and vow not to fall for him.

Until I do.

And then I discover his secret and now there’s only one thing left for me to do...

 

Highly entertaining sexy goodness! Cathryn Fox is bringing the adorable with book four in her Boston Bucks hockey series. I’ll admit right off the bat that I loathed the Ash-hole shtick, but everything else was delightfully satisfying! Both characters had a past that made them leery of trusting but their connection was really sincere and played out well. The little family they put together was super sweet. I loved that he was so in from the very beginning and always supportive no matter what. There could have been a bit more hockey and a bit more team camaraderie to bring everything full circle, but I loved it regardless and felt like it was a complete story. I highly enjoyed Gina and Ash and recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a sports romance with lots of heart and passion.

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Stick Play

 

Series: Boston Bucks #4
Author: Cathryn Fox
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Hockey Romance/Friends with Benefits
Matchmaking Father/Protector Hero/Single Mom
Release Date: November 12, 2024

 

BLURB

 

Have you ever met an alpha-hole?

 

Well, let me introduce you to the ultimate Ash-hole: Ash Wheeler, star defenseman for the Boston Bucks.
He’s got it all—hockey skills, women, fame, looks, and swagger. A real Ash-hole.
I don’t want to be attracted to him. Seriously, I don’t. But every time I’m around him, my body ignites.
I’ve been burned by a guy like him before, and I swear I’ll never go down that road again.
Until I do.
As a single mother who seems to draw men like Ash, I console myself with the knowledge that I know what I’m getting into.
I mean, if I understand the risks, what could go wrong?
A lot, apparently.
I try to keep things casual and vow not to fall for him.
Until I do. And then I discover his secret and now there’s only one thing left for me to do…

 

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found Skyping with her son living in Seattle (could he have moved any farther away?) shopping with her daughter in the city, watching a big action flick with her husband, or hanging out and laughing with friends.
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* Release Blitz/Review * YOLO by Lani Lynn Vale

November 1, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * YOLO by Lani Lynn ValeYOLO by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #7
on November 1, 2024
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Garrett Carter knew the moment he saw her years prior that she was the one.

His one, however, had a fiancé. And she was rich. She also lived out of state.

So what other option did he have but to let her go?

Years later, he sees her again at her worst.

Her husband-to-be has stranded her on a hiking trail with a head wound, convinced she’s faking her blindness.

Garrett takes one look at the injured Bindi Howe and knows there’s no way she’s faking it.

Rushing her to the hospital, he gets her there just in time to save her life.

During the craziness, Garrett has no clue it’s her—his one.

He leaves her there with her family and goes back home to his lonely life.

Only fate intervenes for him a third time, and it’s then that Garrett decides that he’s going to go for it.

But, like always, life intervenes, and he’s forced to leave her behind once again to keep her safe.

As luck would have it, fate gives him one last shot, and brings them together one last time, and Garrett refuses to let her go, despite Bindi’s fiancé coming back begging for a second chance.

 

Vale is the rockstar of creating hunky heroes that melt our hearts! Concluding the Carter Brothers series is bittersweet because I love this family so hard! They are sincerely good people with hearts of gold and I have adored getting to know them all. Garrett is the final sibling to find his forever and he does it really well with Bindi. The characters are well developed with a great supporting cast behind them as chance encounters define their path forward until fate decides it’s time for them to be together. The plot is angsty and heartfelt and I loved every minute of their story. Getting to see the whole family together was a heartwarming farewell.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves a family of law enforcement officers who have each other’s backs always and love hard as each sibling finds “the one” and adds to the pack!

 

 

Title: YOLO
Series: Carter Brothers #7
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: November 1, 2024
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Garrett Carter knew the moment he saw her years prior that she was the one.

 

His one, however, had a fiancé. And she was rich. She also lived out of state.
So what other option did he have but to let her go?
Years later, he sees her again at her worst.
Her husband-to-be has stranded her on a hiking trail with a head wound, convinced she’s faking her blindness.
Garrett takes one look at the injured Bindi Howe and knows there’s no way she’s faking it.
Rushing her to the hospital, he gets her there just in time to save her life.
During the craziness, Garrett has no clue it’s her—his one.
He leaves her there with her family and goes back home to his lonely life.
Only fate intervenes for him a third time, and it’s then that Garrett decides that he’s going to go for it.
But, like always, life intervenes, and he’s forced to leave her behind once again to keep her safe.
As luck would have it, fate gives him one last shot, and brings them together one last time, and Garrett refuses to let her go, despite Bindi’s fiancé coming back begging for a second chance.

 

 
 
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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Release Blitz/Review * TIME TO BOUNCE by Lani Lynn Vale

October 8, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * TIME TO BOUNCE by Lani Lynn ValeTime to Bounce by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Carter Brothers #6
on October 8, 2024
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Loneliness is overwhelming in its intensity.

There are times you think you can cope, that you can make it despite the hollow feeling in your chest. Then there are the times when you realize you can’t breathe through the pain of loss.

When Gable Buchanan Carter walks into Athena’s life, it’s like a light is switched on inside her chest. Suddenly she can breathe.

But just as much as she wants him, Gable just as much wants nothing to do with her.

It’s like a cold stab of ice right to the gut at the knowledge that the person you want, that you love, wants nothing to do with you.

At least, that’s what she thinks.

In reality, Gable wants Athena Grace Murphy with every piece of his soul.

But how can he confidently say he’s doing the right thing by bringing her into his life when it’s so dangerous? She’s already lost every person she loves, how can he put her through the possibility of losing one more?

That’s right, he can’t.

So he’ll stay away from her. Even if it kills him.

 

This family is my favorite! It’s starting to get bittersweet because this is the next to the last book of the series and I love every single minute of their lives so I’m going to be sad to see them go … but what a ride each and every book has been! Gable is the brother we’ve seen the least of previously because of all of his undercover work, but he isn’t any less intense and commanding. I loved seeing him give Athena the connection that she so desperately needed to feel like she mattered. The characters are attention grabbing, the plot is easy to follow and well developed and the background of his family surrounding them anytime they need it is super heartwarming. I can’t wait for Garrett’s story!

Athena will break your heart a little bit, but seeing her heal and prosper with Gable’s love surrounding her will make it all go away. She’s special and she’s one that everyone will be able to see just a smidge of themselves in.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves a fast paced, addictive book that has a whole lot of heart, so much angst and heart wrenching love galore!

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Time to Bounce
Series: Carter Brothers #6
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Trope: Bad Girl/Good Guy
Release Date: October 8, 2024
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Loneliness is overwhelming in its intensity.

 

There are times you think you can cope, that you can make it despite the hollow feeling in your chest. Then there are the times when you realize you can’t breathe through the pain of loss.
When Gable Buchanan Carter walks into Athena’s life, it’s like a light is switched on inside her chest. Suddenly she can breathe.
But just as much as she wants him, Gable just as much wants nothing to do with her.
It’s like a cold stab of ice right to the gut at the knowledge that the person you want, that you love, wants nothing to do with you.
At least, that’s what she thinks.
In reality, Gable wants Athena Grace Murphy with every piece of his soul.
But how can he confidently say he’s doing the right thing by bringing her into his life when it’s so dangerous? She’s already lost every person she loves, how can he put her through the possibility of losing one more?
That’s right, he can’t.
So he’ll stay away from her. Even if it kills him.

 

 
 
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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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* Release Blitz/Review * RAGS TO ROYALS by Erin Nicolle

October 2, 2024 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * RAGS TO ROYALS by Erin NicolleRags to Royals by Erin Nicolle
Series: Royals Gone Rogue #3
Published by EN Fiction, Inc. on October 2, 2024
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A small-town single mom like me has no business believing in fairy tales.

But the very handsome, charming, dirty-talking prince (yes, seriously) I met nineteen months ago now has his fine ass and panty-melting grin planted on my front porch.

He’s been searching for me ever since I snuck out after our hot, fantasy-filled weekend together.

And, dammit, that’s a little romantic.

Now that he’s found me, he wants to pick up where we left off.
Because he thinks he’s in love with me.

Oh, and because he needs to get out of the marriage his grandfather, the king, has arranged for him.

Right. Even if I hadn’t lied to him about everything but my first name, the carefree, adventurous woman he burned up the sheets with for three days doesn’t exist.

I'm actually a stressed-out mechanic back in my small hometown, raising a sassy fifteen-year-old daughter, and trying to make amends for my mean girl past.

I just don’t think my grease-streaked work boots scream princess material.

Of course, he won’t take no for an answer.

Shocking, I know.

Instead, he proposes a deal: I give him nineteen days to get to know the real me.

Then he’ll either get over me, go home, and marry someone else.

Or I’ll walk down that aisle.

Rags to Royals is a modern royal romance with a feisty single mom, a golden retriever prince who falls first and hard, and lots of delicious dirty talk and spice on the page. It is the third book in the Royals Gone Rogue series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

 

Dirty talking royalty just pushes ALL the right buttons! Fans of Erin Nicholas’s Bayou hunks will feel right at home devouring her Royals Gone Rogue series under her Erin Nicolle pen name and this book will have a few cameos for you to sink your teeth into back in Autra! The premise to the book is simply delightful because this powerful prince fell hook, line and sinker for his weekend fling almost two years ago and has NOT been able to get her off his mind no matter how much of a dead end his search for her seem to hit. There’s angst, there’s humor and there’s so much steamy goodness you just won’t know what to do with yourself. I adored everything about them!

Cian O’Grady is the epitome of what you want in a romance hero. He’s sweet, he’s sincere, he’s sexy as all get out and he absolutely fell in love on the spot and never waivered all those months ago! I loved getting to know him and watch him fall harder for Scarlett with each passing page.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a modern day fairy tale with the prince sweeping the commoner off her feet and storming the castle to defend her honor. I can’t wait for more to come in the series!

 

 

 

 

Title: Rags to Royals
Series: Royals Gone Rogue #3
Author: Erin Nicholas writing as
Erin Nicolle
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Royal Romance/Single Mom/Small Town
Golden Retriever/He Falls First/He Falls Hard
Release Date: October 2, 2024
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A small-town single mom like me has no business believing in fairy tales.

 

But the very handsome, charming, dirty-talking prince (yes, seriously) I met nineteen months ago now has his fine ass and panty-melting grin planted on my front porch.
He’s been searching for me ever since I snuck out after our hot, fantasy-filled weekend together.

 

And, dammit, that’s a little romantic.

 

Now that he’s found me, he wants to pick up where we left off.
Because he thinks he’s in love with me.
Oh, and because he needs to get out of the marriage his grandfather, the king, has arranged for him.
Right. Even if I hadn’t lied to him about everything but my first name, the carefree, adventurous woman he burned up the sheets with for three days doesn’t exist.
I’m actually a stressed-out mechanic back in my small hometown, raising a sassy fifteen-year-old daughter, and trying to make amends for my mean girl past.
I just don’t think my grease-streaked work boots scream princess material.

 

Of course, he won’t take no for an answer.

 

Shocking, I know.
Instead, he proposes a deal: I give him nineteen days to get to know the real me.
Then he’ll either get over me, go home, and marry someone else.

 

Or I’ll walk down that aisle.

 

 

Rags to Royals is a modern royal romance with a feisty single mom, a golden retriever prince who falls first and hard, and lots of delicious dirty talk and spice on the page. It is the third book in the Royals Gone Rogue series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

 

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Erin Nicolle is the new pen name for NYT and USA Today Bestselling romance author Erin Nicholas. While Erin Nicholas is known for her blue-collar book boyfriends and big, boisterous found families in small towns, Erin Nicolle writes rich and royal rogues. But they both love a dirty talking cinnamon roll, a grump who is reluctantly wrapped around a feisty finger, and a gruff, protective guy who falls first and hard.
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