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* Review * SNOWED IN WITH MY BEST FRIEND by Carrie Ann Ryan

December 1, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SNOWED IN WITH MY BEST FRIEND by Carrie Ann Ryan

Holiday Friend Zones by Carrie Ann Ryan
on December 1, 2025
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Get out of the friend zone with ALL NEW holiday novellas from some of your favorite romance authors!

Carrie Ann Ryan, Emily Silver, Claire Hastings, Lily Miller, Claudia Burgoa, Gia Stevens and Piper Rayne!

** Reviewing Snowed in with my Best Friend (A Montgomery Ink Legacy Romance) by Carrie Ann Ryan

Super short holiday seduction! This is a really quick read in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink Legacy series. If you’ve been reading the series, you will recognize the key players and friends, but there is no true development of their lives because it’s so short. You’re told a little background, then a weekend trip happens that changes everything and then you get a glimpse into the future. Super satisfying if you know the series!

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* Release Blitz/Review * OVER THE EDGE by Kat Mizera

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* Release Blitz/Review * OVER THE EDGE by Kat Mizera

Over the Edge by Kat Mizera
Series: Crimson Edge #3
on December 1, 2025
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As the rhythm guitarist for Crimson Edge, while my bandmates chase the spotlight, I stick to the shadows. Keeping the beat, keeping out of trouble, and keeping my heart off-limits.

At least, that was the plan... until our tour bus broke down in the middle of nowhere.

She’s a no-nonsense waitress who couldn’t care less about fame, doesn’t recognize me, and definitely doesn’t fall for my smooth lines. She calls me out and flips my world on its axis with nothing more than a look and a cup of coffee.

Two unforgettable days. One reckless night. And then the tour moves on.

I figured that was the end of it… until she calls with two life-altering words: I’m pregnant.

Now everything’s changed. I thought I knew what I wanted—music, freedom, no attachments. But she’s in my head, under my skin, and carrying the one thing that could break me wide open.

This isn’t about the band anymore.
This is about her.
Our baby.
And the man I want to become.

Adorably sexy! Tate Jeffries is up next in the Crimson Edge series by Kat Mizera, and I loved Summer for him so much. Their meeting was really cute, they had an instant connection and it felt like they were destined to be more from the very beginning. The development of their story was a bit rushed, and underdeveloped here and there. Both her dad and his fam in general felt like a branch left dangling up in the air considering how often they were mentioned and the hang ups each had from their past. I loved her diner fam and the sweet sides to her Mom’s story that played out on the pages. Overall, I left them feeling happy and secure in the fact that they are going to take their rocky start and prosper because they love each other enough to hold on through the shakiness until their roots are deeply planted. I’m enjoying this series and can’t wait for more to come.

OVER THE EDGE

Kat Mizera

Release Date: December 1

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As the rhythm guitarist for Crimson Edge, while my bandmates chase the spotlight, I stick to the shadows. Keeping the beat, keeping out of trouble, and keeping my heart off-limits. At least, that was the plan… until our tour bus broke down in the middle of nowhere. She’s a no-nonsense waitress who couldn’t care less about fame, doesn’t recognize me, and definitely doesn’t fall for my smooth lines. She calls me out and flips my world on its axis with nothing more than a look and a cup of coffee. Two unforgettable days. One reckless night. And then the tour moves on. I figured that was the end of it… until she calls with two life-altering words: I’m pregnant. Now everything’s changed. I thought I knew what I wanted—music, freedom, no attachments. But she’s in my head, under my skin, and carrying the one thing that could break me wide open. This isn’t about the band anymore. This is about her. Our baby. And the man I want to become. Grab your copy! https://geni.us/overtheedgekm

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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* Review * CHRISTMAS COTTAGE GETAWAY by Tara Taylor Quinn

November 24, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Christmas Cottage Getaway by Tara Taylor Quinn
Series: The Cottages on Ocean Breeze #3
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on November 25, 2025
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Christmas, canines and courtship…

Dale Wilson’s life hasn’t been “good” since his beloved wife died—at least until Millie Monroe moves to Ocean Breeze. Dale and his dog Juice can’t help but be drawn to the pediatric nurse. A widow herself, Millie understands not wanting romance. Finding unexpected common ground has given them both a friendship they’ve craved. Plus, their respective pups have become friends, too! But Dale has a secret—he’s bestselling author WG Gunder. Not something he readily wants to admit to the woman in his heart…and his bed. Perhaps the Christmas spirit can teach him that sometimes happily-ever-after is disguised as a new beginning…

Heart-wrenchingly beautiful! This is the third book in Quinn’s Cottages on Ocean Breeze series by Harlequin Special Edition. It’s the first I’ve had a chance to read in the series, but I didn’t find it troublesome to pick up because it was well developed in who the neighbors are along the beach and how they connect to each other. Dale and Millie are each widowed and still craving solitude as they pick up the pieces of their lives years after their losses. They connect innocently and with several canine companions to bring comfort and interaction along the way. This is definitely not a lighthearted holiday read, so don’t go into it thinking that it is. Instead, it’s a pathway of healing and a beacon of hope that you can find life and sometimes even love and happiness again after loss. It’s beautifully written and highly emotional. Loved their happily ever after!

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* Review * THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Melinda Curtis

November 24, 2025 Leave a Comment

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The Christmas Cowboy by Melinda Curtis
Series: The Cowboy Academy #9
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on November 25, 2025
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Will he find the ultimate present…

Or lose his heart?

Zane Duvall has one goal this Christmas: attend all Twelve Parties of Clementine and win the grand prize—a small ranch he’s always dreamed of owning. But his plan hits a snag when his well-meaning family decides he needs a holiday romance to go with his holiday cheer. Lily Smith has come to town to confront a man claiming to be her father—and ends up facing a lot of questions she’s not ready to answer. When Zane proposes a fake relationship to keep nosy citizens and matchmakers at bay, Lily agrees. After all, it’s just pretend…right? But when family secrets and old wounds come to light, will their budding romance survive the season?

Heartfelt and emotionally riveting! The next book in The Cowboy Academy series brings my favorite couple of the series so far! There’s just something about Zane and Lily that call to me. They both have kind hearts and are searching for their place in the world and the instant they connect, it’s clear they are going to goad each other into great times together. There is humor mixed with heartache as well as buttinsky matchmakers putting roadblocks in their way as their friendship develops over the weeks leading up to the holidays. I loved the backdrop of the festivities around town and the twist of the magical horse. Really enjoyed and highly recommend this book as well as the series as a whole!

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* Review * BOSS’S CHRISTMAS BABY ACQUISITION by Dani Collins

November 24, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Boss's Christmas Baby Acquisition by Dani Collins
Series: The Sauveterre Siblings
Published by Harlequin Presents on November 25, 2025
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Not on her Christmas list…
A baby with the boss!

Securing her dream job demanded celebration. Cue Siobhan Upton’s sultry Spanish night with a stranger. She starts her first day with his touch still branding her skin—only to discover he’s Joaquin Valezquez, her new CEO. And the season’s surprises don’t stop there!

Siobhan’s pregnancy complicates things for ultra-rich Joaquin. Though children weren’t on his agenda, he won’t continue his father’s cycle of volatile callousness. Supporting his heir is his duty. But every professional and personal rule puts Siobhan off-limits—even if she is Joaquin’s most forbidden festive desire…

Fast paced and addictive! A one night stand with the man who will unexpectedly soon become her new boss leads to temptation and more. I highly enjoyed Siobhan and Joaquin’s story. There’s passion, angst and family drama all rolled into one. The characters definitely peaked my interest from the very first page and I enjoyed their connection. I wanted more development of family especially on her side, as well as with his bro’s kids to make it a bit more heartfelt and rounded, but overall a very enjoyable read and a satisfying happily ever after.

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* Review * MERRY MAYHEM by Erin Nicholas

November 21, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Merry Mayhem by Erin Nicholas
Published by EN Fiction on November 21, 2025
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In Rebel, Louisiana, Christmas isn’t a holiday—it’s a full-contact sport.

As a firefighter, I thought I’d seen holiday chaos before—fires caused by too many string lights, a Santa stuck in a chimney, one unfortunate incident with a candy cane—but this small town takes Christmas to a whole new level.

It all starts when I'm asked to pose as a fake boyfriend for the town’s annual holiday competition. Easy gig: play games, drink cocoa, smile big, take home the trophy.

But my "date's" plans go sideways—literally—and while she’s in the hospital, I’m left to handle all the plastic candy canes, Grinch impersonators, and deconstructed gingerbread houses with her sister instead. Single mom Thea is the calm, practical one who wants nothing to do with small-town drama… or me.

Too bad sparks fly anyway. Between her no-nonsense attitude, that soft heart she tries to hide, and the way she looks at me in the dark hallway when everyone else is asleep? It's not the tree at risk of going up in flames. Because this feels real and now I know exactly what I’m asking Santa for this year.

Christmas in Rebel isn’t just Merry—it’s absolutely Mayhem.

Humorous and downright addictive! Nicholas sure knows how to deliver on unforgettable characters and humor! This book will hit a particular high for her die hard fans because we get a cameo from a few of our favorite cajuns! I loved the premise of the book and it was fast paced and highly entertaining. The development of their backgrounds and their relationship wasn’t top notch, but it was enough to make me feel comfortable with them and want to see them succeed and be together. There’s almost a separate story playing out with the fun loving comedy of the holiday contest event being front and center, but the side note of trying to get Josh and Thea panned out into a believable match up. I loved their characters and loved the laughter. If it was an ongoing series, I would definitely want better development, but as a one off filled with Christmas spirit, I was happy!

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* Review Blitz/Review * IRRESISTIBLY WICKED by Melissa Foster

November 19, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Irresistibly Wicked by Melissa Foster
Series: The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside #7
Published by World Literary Press on November 19, 2025
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When the woman who helps save his life needs a little saving herself, Zander takes on a role he never saw himself playing—husband of convenience. Irresistibly Wicked may be enjoyed as a standalone romance or as part of the larger series.

Zander Wicked lives life fast, on his bike, on the job, and with women. But one split second shatters his world and forces him to face truths he’s spent a lifetime outrunning. His family doubts he can change, but Zander knows better, and when the woman who helped save him needs more than a little help herself, he sets out to prove everyone wrong.

Shauna Flores knows what it means to fight for survival. As an EMT and a person in recovery, she’s rebuilt her life piece by piece while carrying the weight of a best friend she refuses to give up on. The last thing she expects is to end up bound to a man like Zander Wicked, or to find herself in a marriage of convenience that blurs every line between right and wrong.

Two people with checkered pasts, an arrangement that ties them together, and a future neither sees coming—one that will test their limits, their loyalties, and the lengths they’re willing to go to for the people they love.

I loved them so hard! Foster delights her readers time and time again with her kindhearted hunks and the women who steal their hearts the second they lay eyes on them, but Zander and Shauna just might be my favorite Foster couple yet! If you follow my blog and see me devour her books often, you’ll understand just how powerful that statement is. Zander is a player who has a life changing moment that makes him see life for just how precious it is and decide to step forward with a different outtake. Shauna grew up in a horrible way and went on to self medicate the pain but has turned the corner and gotten her life together and is on a path to success for once in her life. Crossing paths with Zander feels meant to be and she can’t resist the imaginary tie that keeps pulling her to his side. Each has an interesting back story and a family and like-family connection that binds them. I loved their intensity and the pure kindness and likability they shared with each other from the start. This fake romance turns all too real and I loved every single minute of it! I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys as much heart poured onto the pages as romance. Great family and love that lasts forever!

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* Release Blitz/Review * FORMULA DREAMS by Sawyer Bennett

November 18, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Formula Dreams by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Race Fever #4
Published by Big Dog Books on November 18, 2025
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Things heat up on and off the track when the first female driver in Formula International history goes head-to-head with one of the sport’s biggest names. Formula Dreams is a high-speed enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

Francesca Accardi is rewriting the record books at Titans Racing. With the first female team owner in her corner and the weight of history on her shoulders, she knows the only way to silence doubters is to win. Every lap. Every race.

Ronan Barnes dominates on Sunday and dares the world to judge him on Monday. Arrogant, electric, relentless, he has no time for niceties—or for the rookie who refuses to yield. Forced together for press tours and charity laps, their sniping becomes a spark neither can shake. But rival teams don’t tolerate distractions, sponsors spook fast, and one misstep could cost Francesca her seat and Ronan his shot at the championship.

When Ronan’s private life—and his mother’s addiction—become an issue he can no longer avoid, Francesca is there as his emotional support. Compassion cracks his armor. He defends her in the paddock; she stands beside him when it matters. Enemies become allies. Allies become something no rule book can define.

With a title on the line, they must choose: her hard-won seat, his crown, or a future together—if they dare cross the line.

By far my favorite in the series! Sawyer Bennett is delivering on high octane drama with her Race Fever series and I’m highly enjoying every minute. This particular book hit me in the feels, particularly one major event that is very emotional and unexpected and that leaves a whole in what could have been in the series. I connected easily with both Francesca and Ronan and couldn’t have enjoyed their characters more. They were well developed with a lot of heart put into the groundwork that made them who they are. The supporting cast was a mix of family, co-workers, and distractions. There’s a lot of action in this series since it takes place around the race track a lot, but there’s also a lot of camaraderie and friendship. I’m hoping there’s a lot more to come in the series because it just keeps getting better.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to a fan of racing, exhilaration and co-workers who keep finding their forever loves when they least expect it.

FORMULA DREAMS
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: November 18

Things heat up on and off the track when the first female driver in Formula International
history goes head-to-head with one of the sport’s biggest names. Formula Dreams is a high-
speed enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

Francesca Accardi is rewriting the record books at Titans Racing. With the first female team
owner in her corner and the weight of history on her shoulders, she knows the only way to
silence doubters is to win. Every lap. Every race.

Ronan Barnes dominates on Sunday and dares the world to judge him on Monday. Arrogant,
electric, relentless, he has no time for niceties—or for the rookie who refuses to yield. Forced
together for press tours and charity laps, their sniping becomes a spark neither can shake.
But rival teams don’t tolerate distractions, sponsors spook fast, and one misstep could cost
Francesca her seat and Ronan his shot at the championship.

When Ronan’s private life—and his mother’s addiction—become an issue he can no longer
avoid, Francesca is there as his emotional support. Compassion cracks his armor. He defends
her in the paddock; she stands beside him when it matters. Enemies become allies. Allies
become something no rule book can define.

With a title on the line, they must choose: her hard-won seat, his crown, or a future together—if
they dare cross the line.

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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.

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* Review * UNDER THE MARSHAL’S PROTECTION by Anna J. Stewart

November 17, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Under the Marshal's Protection by Anna J. Stewart
Series: The McKenna Code #2
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on November 25, 2025
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He wants to protect her…

From herself

US Marshal Howell McKenna has every reason to mistrust federal prosecutor Kara Gallagher. He’s also dedicated to his job. When she asks for his help convicting a mobster, he agrees—because it’s the right thing to do, and because her emotional attachment to the case means she’s in danger. Working together, they discover that putting their past behind them is easier than ignoring the heat that simmers between them. And, as an already-menacing case takes unexpected twists, Howell’s not always sure that Kara wants justice more than she wants revenge…

The suspense grabs you from the very beginning! The second book in Stewart’s McKenna Code series brings us Howell’s story when he connects with a federal prosecutor who wants his help with a case that’s very personal to her. Danger begins following their every move very early on in the book and continues to be just around every corner throughout the majority. The characters are both interesting and well developed, but I really wanted a little more development with his kids, ex-wife, ex work partner, etc. to leave all of my curiosity satisfied. Overall though, well developed and thought out plot with twists I wasn’t expecting. I highly enjoyed their story and look forward to more to come in the series!

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* Review * EVERY LAST ONE by Carolyn Arnold

November 17, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Every Last One by Carolyn Arnold
Series: Sandra Vos #2
Published by Bookouture on November 18, 2025
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As a top negotiator for the FBI, Special Agent Sandra Vos is skilled at talking hostage takers down. But when four gunmen storm into Founders Hospital, plunging it into lockdown, she knows just how many lives depend on her.

With a total communications blackout and every aspect of the attack carefully planned out, it appears to have been an inside job. But when a surprise call comes from a victim trapped inside, Sandra realizes the situation is even worse than she imagined. A four-year-old girl is scheduled for life-saving heart surgery. If doctors can’t get to her by tonight, she will die.

With more pressure to bring this incident to a swift end, gunfire rings out, and it’s clear the hostage takers are prepared to kill to get what they want. But just when Sandra thinks all is lost, she learns the hostage takers’ motive is very personal.

Can Sandra use this information to urge them to surrender? Can she even meet their demands? With the clock ticking and countless lives at stake, this will be Sandra’s most heartbreaking negotiation yet.

High octane suspense at it’s best! The second book in Carolyn Arnold’s Sandra Vos series did NOT disappoint! The danger rears it’s ugly head from the very first chapter and the reader is taken on an emotional and tumultuous journey through several character’s lives as a catastrophic situation unfolds during a hostage situation at a hospital. The heart of the story is well laid out, developed throughout and easy to follow. There is tension, fear and desperation surrounding the scene throughout most of the book. I was hooked until the very end and really enjoyed the suspense. I wanted a little more downtime with Sandra to reconnect with her and her family again after the first book in the series shared her background with us, but overall the book was top notch with not much lacking. I highly recommend it as well as the first in the series to anyone who enjoys a fast paced FBI procedural with lots of heart and dedication. I’m looking forward to seeing Sandra again soon!

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