* Review * CINDERELLA’S BILLIONAIRE BOSS by Michelle Douglas

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* Review * CINDERELLA’S BILLIONAIRE BOSS by Michelle DouglasCinderella's Billionaire Boss by Michelle Douglas
Series: Outback Kings #1
Published by Harlequin Romance on June 30, 2026
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five-stars

Hired by her Prince Charming?

Jill-of-all-trades Charlie is on a mission! To find proof the Kings sabotaged her grandfather’s business. And widower Tom King gives her the perfect cover. He offers Charlie the job of his daughter’s nanny, while he’s home to resolve a billion-dollar family rift. Yet, living under the same roof, their powerful spark reminds Charlie why she swore off charming city boys. It’s all too easy for them to get beneath your skin, then break your heart. Unless…her boss could be the exception?

 

Michelle Douglas has her characters reaching out to grab the reader with this love when they least expect it trope. I adored Tom and Charlie right from the start and hoped they would recognize their attraction and how good they would be for each other early on. There’s a powerful back story especially on his side that sets the groundwork for family dysfunction and her spiel for getting close to his fam is also interesting. The ending was way too abrupt for my liking, but I did enjoy them together very much. Fast paced and easily addictive!

five-stars

* Review * DANGEROUSLY HIS by Anna J Stewart

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* Review * DANGEROUSLY HIS by Anna J StewartDangerously His by Anna J. Stewart
Series: The McKenna Code #3
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on June 30, 2026
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four-half-stars

She’s blurring the line

Between duty and desire

After Javi Perez left the ATF in disgrace—shattering her heart and almost destroying her career along with his—Agent Regan McKenna hoped to never see him again. She’s thrown, if not entirely surprised, to find him working for the mobster she’s gone undercover to expose. Posing as Javi’s lover is all too easy, but she has no plans to be honest with him about her mission or her motives. Then a deadly confrontation forces her to trust him, prompting him to reveal why he’s really there. And to admit that he’s never stopped wanting her.

 

Riveting twists throughout! The latest in Stewart’s McKenna Code series is bringing us Regan’s story. We’re familiar with her crime fighting family and her story was quick to have me invested. She had a partner in the ATF that she was romantically involved with who left the unit in disgrace and broke her heart. Imagine her surprise when an undercover jaunt brings him back into her realm again, only he’s working for the man she’s been sent to obtain info on. Several unexpected happenings bring about info that all isn’t as she thought in this household, and it’s a race against time to see if the bad guy will be brought down, and who the good guys in the situation really are. Lots of drama, hints of passion and a great storyline to sink your teeth into. Loving this series!

four-half-stars

* Review * BROKEN GREEK VOWS by Lela May Wight

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* Review * BROKEN GREEK VOWS by Lela May WightBroken Greek Vows by Lela May Wight
Published by Harlequin Presents on June 30, 2026
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four-stars

Reclaimed:

His runaway wife!

Poppy Ariti knew there was no world in which Greek shipping giant Konstantinos would give her a divorce. So she fled—their convenient marriage, the tragedy that shattered them and his suspected betrayal of their wedding vows…

Finally, Konstantinos has found his missing bride. And now that he knows why she disappeared, his fury deepens. Her disappearance didn’t just cause a public scandal, it unleashed his own private torment. Because there’s always been one inconvenient truth to their on-paper union…he’s only ever felt this inexplicable, insatiable need for Poppy!

 

Highly emotional and angsty goodness! I was quickly hooked on Poppy and Konstantinos’ story and devoured page after page trying to get the nitty gritty of what had gone down between them to have her runaway from their life together. The characters both have hearty backstories that bring drama to the forefront and make you feel their pain and discomfort. I wanted a little more of the background of how they came to be wed in the first place and a bit more about his family past, but overall I felt the storyline carried itself well, lending a neediness to the air that had me rooting for them to figure out how they really felt about each other before walking away again. I loved that he finally allowed himself to feel! I was hooked from start to finish.

four-stars

* Review * CAUGHT OFFSIDES by Gina Azzi

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* Review * CAUGHT OFFSIDES by Gina AzziCaught Offsides by Gina Azzi
Series: League Valencia #3
Published by Three Cities Publishing LLC on June 25, 2026
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five-stars

Niko Karas is a walking distraction.

Greek god looks. Rising soccer star status. A body built for sin and stadium lights.

Unfortunately for me, he’s also the face of the sport-luxe campaign I’m overseeing.

I know athletes. As the younger sister of a soccer legend, I understand the pressure, the obsession, the sacrifice. Soccer always comes first.

Honestly, that works for me.

I’m not looking for forever. I haven’t been on a date in four months, and I haven’t let anything get serious in six years—not after the last man who promised to stay walked away when I needed him most.

So one night with Niko should be the perfect kind of reckless. Fun, easy, and temporary. He’s a notorious player who’s never committed to anything but the game, and I’m a woman with a career to protect and a heart I don’t let anyone touch.

He’s moving to Germany. I’m building my life in New York.

And no strings means no consequences.

Until I find out I’m pregnant.

Now my career is hanging by a thread, my life is changing faster than I can keep up with, and the one man I never planned to need is thousands of miles away.

Niko Karas was supposed to be one unforgettable night.

Now he might be the future I never saw coming.

 

A delectably irresistible one steamy weekend together turns into so much more than they expected! The third book in Azzi’s League Valencia soccer series is filled with familiar faces and angsty hookups. I love seeing Luca’s sis Bianca take center stage in settling into a new routine in life just in time to cross paths with soccer stud Niko and step into a bright future. A surprise baby brings emotions to the forefront as old wounds rear their ugly heads and new relationships flounder and grow in the most stressful of times. Each character has an intriguing back story that plays out as the story goes on and lets us get to know them on a deeper level. The premise of the story was fun, and emotional and the playout of it all was rewarding. I am really enjoying this series!

five-stars

* Review * ICE COLD CHEMISTRY by Kendall Ryan

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* Review * ICE COLD CHEMISTRY by Kendall RyanIce Cold Chemistry by Kendall Ryan
Series: Off the Ice #2
on June 25, 2026
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four-half-stars

She’s the distraction the team can’t afford.
He’s the solution no one saw coming.

Winnie Garrett is done with men. After a toxic relationship, she’s focused on one thing: her dream job as the New York Knights’ new yoga instructor.

Banks Callahan doesn’t do relationships. Or feelings. Or anything that requires letting people get close. Growing up in the foster system taught him not to need anyone—and definitely not to want something he could lose.

So when the team’s new yoga instructor becomes an unexpected locker-room distraction threatening their playoff focus, Banks comes up with a solution so ridiculous it just might work.

Fake dating.

If the guys think Winnie is his, they'll back off. It's simple locker room code: you don't touch what's claimed—like calling dibs on the last slice of pizza.

The problem?

Nothing about Winnie is simple.

She’s warmth and laughter and everything Banks has spent years convincing himself he doesn’t need. She makes him want things he can't have. Makes him feel things he doesn't understand.

He was never supposed to fall for her.

But somewhere between fake hand-holding, pretend nicknames, and very real late-night moments, the line between “just for show” and “dangerously real” starts to blur.

 

An emotional journey of love when they least expect it! The second book in Ryan’s Off the Ice hockey series was super cute and really intensely emotional. I was hooked on Winnie and Banks right from the very start and they were both easy to connect with and root for along the way. Each has an agenda that brings them together, and the connection between them is very unexpected and endearing. The characters are well developed, the angst is real and heartfelt and the happily ever after is such a sweet reward. There were only two things I would have improved on to have made it absolutely perfect … one, tipsy driving is absolutely horrid and I hated reading that part of her night out – do better!!!! … and two, I would have loved to have seen him reach out to that last foster fam that made him feel love for the first time to reconnect. I adore Winnie and Banks together and can’t wait for the series to continue.

Highly recommend this book as well as the first in the series to anyone who loves a close knit hockey franchise with great group camaraderie and one guy falling for their one true love after another.

four-half-stars

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

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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.

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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.

 

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five-stars

* Release Blitz/Review * ROCK ENCORE by Kat Mizera

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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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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
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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!

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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.

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five-stars

* Review * THE REBOUND by Kelly Jamieson

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* Review * THE REBOUND by Kelly JamiesonThe Rebound by Kelly Jamieson
Series: The New Jersey Storm #4
Published by Boldwood Books on June 25, 2026
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four-stars




Her hockey star ex. A snowy cabin escape. A fake dating scheme to fool their families.

Carson

A family tragedy caused Ayla and I to stop skating in the same direction. I'm burying my head in hockey practice and finding my way back to myself. Now she wants me to pretend we never fell apart for one snowy weekend in the mountains. I tell myself it’s just a favor. But sharing a cabin with the woman I once called home? That’s dangerous ice.

Ayla

Carson and I loved each other, but grief rewrote the rules, and neither of us knew how to play anymore. However, our relationship status isn’t public knowledge and I need him to help keep the illusion intact. Just temporarily for my Nonna’s birthday. Pretending brings back the easy banter, the familiar heat, the moments that once made us a team. The problem? None of it feels fake. But can we get past this one weekend and confront what we have been too scared to talk about and maybe find our way back to each other?

 

An emotional journey of healing with some humor and family antics mixed in to lighten the mood. I enjoyed both characters a lot, and wanted a smidge more of depth to how the past tore them apart. How did they interact previously, did they ever really try before going separate ways? There was a fairly good portrayal of the hurt and grief front and center though, so I resonated with them there. Great premise, and love the player friendships always.

I highly recommend this series to anyone enjoying hockey romance and player interaction.

four-stars

* Release Blitz/Review * THE TROUBLEMAKER by Piper Rayne

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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.

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five-stars

* Release Blitz/Review * SPICY DISASTER by Lani Lynn Vale

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* Release Blitz/Review * SPICY DISASTER by Lani Lynn ValeSpicy Disaster by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Don't Date Him #6
on June 16, 2026
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five-stars




Everyone talks about finding the one that makes their heart skip a beat.

Personally, I’m not looking to develop any heart problems.

I definitely don’t have to worry about developing any when it comes to the one man who knows how to get on my every nerve.

Odin Mayer is the most offensive, black-hearted, no-good, very-bad, surliest man I’d ever met.

He was Grumpy with a capital G, a biker to boot, and never missed a chance to make me see red.

Just as I’m convinced there’s no good side to Odin, he shows me differently, saving me when I didn’t ask him to.

And, of course, I have to spend the next few weeks with him after we both get chosen for the same trial to perform our civic duty.

Jury duty was not on my Bingo card.

Nor was falling for the jerkoff.

But there I was, somehow lingering in the middle space between fuck you and I want to fuck you.

Odin knew what he was doing, too.

Teasing and taunting me at every turn.

Then he had to go out of his way to be a hero, and I forgot that I was supposed to stay away.

 

The next reformed convict meets his match! With the sixth book in Vale’s Don’t Date Him series, we get Odin’s story and it’s a powerful one. He wronged to redeem a worse wrong made by the court system, then benefitted from Apollo’s helping hand when he freed several convicts, faked their death and helped set them up with new lives and identities. Constance is desperate for help for her daughter and Odin secretly helps without knowing them until happenstance brings about a meeting and life throwing them together brings on a romance. I enjoyed both characters and her daughter was a cutie. Looking forward to more to come in the series.

I highly recommend this book as well as the other books in the series to anyone who likes to see a wrong made right even if it’s not exactly on the up and up. Powerful stories, awesome love connections and many heartwarming friendships along the way.

 

 

Title: Spicy Disaster
Series: Don’t Date Him #6
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Single Mom
Enemies to Lovers
Release Date: June 16, 2026
BLURB

 

Everyone talks about finding the one that makes their heart skip a beat.

 

Personally, I’m not looking to develop any heart problems.
I definitely don’t have to worry about developing any when it comes to the one man who knows how to get on my every nerve.
Odin Mayer is the most offensive, black-hearted, no-good, very-bad, surliest man I’d ever met.
He was Grumpy with a capital G, a biker to boot, and never missed a chance to make me see red.
Just as I’m convinced there’s no good side to Odin, he shows me differently, saving me when I didn’t ask him to.
And, of course, I have to spend the next few weeks with him after we both get chosen for the same trial to perform our civic duty.
Jury duty was not on my Bingo card.
Nor was falling for the jerkoff.
But there I was, somehow lingering in the middle space between fuck you and I want to fuck you.
Odin knew what he was doing, too.
Teasing and taunting me at every turn.
Then he had to go out of his way to be a hero, and I forgot that I was supposed to stay away.

 

 

 

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COMING SOON
Releasing July 14
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

 

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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five-stars