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* Review Blitz/Review * IRRESISTIBLY WICKED by Melissa Foster

November 19, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review Blitz/Review * IRRESISTIBLY WICKED by Melissa Foster

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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* Release Blitz/Review * FORMULA DREAMS by Sawyer Bennett

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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about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur,
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* Release Blitz/Review * MAYBE ONE DAY by Catherine Bybee

November 11, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * MAYBE ONE DAY by Catherine Bybee

Maybe One Day by Catherine Bybee
Series: The D'Angelos #5
Published by Montlake on November 11, 2025
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Mari D’Angelo’s life is complete. Her children are all married. Two grandbabies fill her days, with two more on the way, and her thriving family restaurant is running on autopilot. Not once in the ten years since she’s become a widow has Mari considered another love of her own. Until she sets sail on a singles cruise to placate her recently divorced best friend. Then James comes crashing into Mari’s world.

Charming, witty, and with two daughters of his own, James isn’t looking for love either. But Mari is as irresistible as she is beautiful. As their simmering attraction grows, Mari’s resolve to ignore the spark James has ignited slowly breaks away. She promised her beloved late husband she’d find someone new. Maybe that impossible day has come.

Knowing her protective sons would not approve, Mari chooses to keep the romance a secret. After all, there is no reason for her family to know about James if their relationship doesn’t work out. It’s up to James to prove he can be trusted with the heart of a woman he’s come to cherish. But without her family’s approval, their love doesn’t stand a chance.

I adored this story!!! If you’ve been reading Catherine Bybee’s The D’Angelos series, you’ll have grown to love this family wholeheartedly just like I have. Seeing the siblings all find their forever love and fight hard for their happily ever afters was rewarding and sweet, but this book was so much more. Mari is an adoring Italian mother and grandmother who absolutely lives for her family. Losing the love of her life a decade earlier just made her love the kids that much harder and had her dedicating her life to making sure they were all fulfilled and happy. Now the time has come that attraction has crossed her path, and she honestly doesn’t know what to make of it. This story is heartfelt, heartwarming and eye opening to love after 50 and all the beauty it can entail. I am so happy Bybee gave Mari a story and I enjoyed the warmth of it so much. James is such a great guy! Maybe we’ll see Rosa again in the future??? Let’s hope!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves a loud, buttinsky loving family who loves hard and isn’t shy about voicing their opinion as one after another brings forever into their sights. Well developed characters, wholesome and loving plots and lots of endearing love and passion to sink your teeth into.

Maybe One Day
By Catherine Bybee | November 11, 2025

A Caribbean cruise opens a widow’s heart to a love she never expected in a breathtaking novel about second chances by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee.

Mari D’Angelo’s life is complete. Her children are all married. Two grandbabies fill her days, with two more on the way, and her thriving family restaurant is running on autopilot. Not once in the ten years since she’s become a widow has Mari considered another love of her own. Until she sets sail on a single’s cruise to placate her recently divorced best friend. Then James comes crashing into Mari’s world.

Charming, witty, and with two daughters of his own, James isn’t looking for love either. But Mari is as irresistible as she is beautiful. As their simmering attraction grows, Mari’s resolve to ignore the spark James has ignited slowly breaks away. She promised her beloved late husband she’d find someone new. Maybe that impossible day has come. Knowing her protective sons would not approve, Mari chooses to keep the romance a secret. After all, there is no reason for her family to know about James if their relationship doesn’t work out. It’s up to James to prove he can be trusted with the heart of a woman he’s come to cherish. But without her family’s approval, their love doesn’t stand a chance.

About the Author

Catherine Bybee is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of forty-five novels that have collectively sold more than eleven million copies and have been translated into more than twenty languages. Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school to become a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the Not Quite series, the Weekday Brides series, the Most Likely To series, the D’Angelos series and the First Wives series, among others. For more information, visit www.catherinebybee.com

Maybe One Day
by Catherine Bybee
Montlake | November 11, 2025

351 pages Trade Paperback Original | ISBN 9781662517204
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* Release Blitz/Review * DANIIL by Kat Mizera

November 10, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * DANIIL by Kat Mizera

Daniil by Kat Mizera
Series: Royal Protectors #5
on November 10, 2025
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My reputation as Europe’s most charming playboy suits me perfectly. As a prince, a member of Parliament, and a Royal Protector, my life is a constant balance between danger and duty.

Relationships have no place in my world. Until Courtney.

I wanted the fiery, red-haired beauty from the first moment I laid eyes on her. My sister-in-law’s military helicopter pilot friend is like no one I’ve ever met.

It only took one touch to know, once wouldn’t be enough. Then she disappeared without a word--twice.

Now she’s gone—completely off the grid—and no one has heard from her in months.

I’m called in to find her, but it takes no persuading. Because this hunt… it’s personal.

And I’m in no way prepared for the secrets she’s been keeping.

She doesn’t just dislike me—she despises everything I stand for. Everything I am.

But it doesn’t matter because I’m not a man who backs down.

Especially when the stakes are this high.

Heartfelt, rewarding and decadently steamy! Kat Mizera is bringing all the feels with the last book in her Royal Protectors series and I loved every single minute of it. I loved the main characters, the interaction with all of our friends from previous books in the series and the twists and turns that no one was expecting. Great plot, endearing follow through and exhilarating turnabouts in a well developed series. Daniil is King Erik’s cousin and Sandor’s brother, so I was already very familiar with him and ready to love everything about him … and I did. I felt for him during the angsty parts and rejoiced for him when he gets closer to that happily ever after. He’s a sincere guy and I found it really easy to root for him. I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves a good protector series with lots of royalty involved as each member of the team finds their forever love. I can’t wait for the spinoff series to come!

DANIIL

Kat Mizera

Release Date: November 10

My reputation as Europe’s most charming playboy suits me perfectly. As a prince, a member of Parliament, and a Royal Protector, my life is a constant balance between danger and duty. Relationships have no place in my world. Until Courtney. I wanted the fiery, red-haired beauty from the first moment I laid eyes on her. My sister-in-law’s military helicopter pilot friend is like no one I’ve ever met. It only took one touch to know, once wouldn’t be enough. Then she disappeared without a word–twice. Now she’s gone—completely off the grid—and no one has heard from her in months. I’m called in to find her, but it takes no persuading. Because this hunt… it’s personal. And I’m in no way prepared for the secrets she’s been keeping. She doesn’t just dislike me—she despises everything I stand for. Everything I am. But it doesn’t matter because I’m not a man who backs down. Especially when the stakes are this high. Grab your copy! https://geni.us/DANIIL

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 * FORCED PROXIMITY by Lani Lynn Vale

November 4, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Forced Proximity by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Content Advisory #7
on November 4, 2025
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Finnian “Apollo” Reins met Dru Noel Rossi at his lowest.

She was a bright ray of sunshine in his darkest, cloudiest night.

He had no clue that he needed her. He was just struggling to keep his head above water, going from day to day, waiting for it to be his time to go.

But then she catches his eye in the swankiest restaurant in Washington DC. She’s wearing all black and sticks out like a sore thumb among the elitists’ otherwise dressiest affairs. She may have been severely underdressed, but that didn’t stop Finnian from following her every move and becoming obsessed.

So of course, when she leaves, he follows her. And wouldn’t you know it, she goes right back to his hometown.

But that’s not the first coincidence between the otherwise complete opposites. It’s just a long line of chance encounters that force them together, time and time again, and show them what they’re missing.

She’s the sweetest thing he’s ever met, and understandably, is hesitant to get anywhere near a Truth Teller like him.
The Truth Tellers MC got their hard, terrifying reputations for a reason.

But Finnian wears her down with his charm, while showing her what it’s like to be with someone that won’t hesitate to take out the entire world as long as it makes her smile.

He has to have her in his life, and he’ll do just about anything to make that happen. A little light stalking, financial blackmail and forced proximity never hurt anybody.

Lani Lynn Vale always wraps her characters around my heart very quickly! Apollo has been a character that I’ve been drawn to throughout this whole Content Advisory series because of things we’ve seen happen to him from other people’s perspective, so I was really happy to see him finally get his turn at that happily ever after. Dru is absolutely perfect for him and their intro was spectacular. I was invested in them from the start and enjoyed their story throughout. Their backgrounds were both fairly well developed and there was only a spot or two here or there that I would have liked to know what happened with a tidbit here or there that left a small hole. Overall, very intriguing and satisfying! I’m going to be sorry to see this series end for sure after the next book. Great characters, very interesting plot and lots of steam, passion and love to sink your teeth into. I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a close knit group of friends who love hard and always put out a helping hand. Watching them all find their love connection has been really heartwarming.

Title: Forced Proximity

Series: Content Advisory #7

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Mafia Romance

Tropes: Forced Proximity, Other Woman Drama

Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine

Release Date: November 4, 2025

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Finnian “Apollo” Reins met Dru Noel Rossi at his lowest.

She was a bright ray of sunshine in his darkest, cloudiest night.

He had no clue that he needed her. He was just struggling to keep his head above water, going from day to day, waiting for it to be his time to go.

But then she catches his eye in the swankiest restaurant in Washington DC. She’s wearing all black and sticks out like a sore thumb among the elitists’ otherwise dressiest affairs. She may have been severely underdressed, but that didn’t stop Finnian from following her every move and becoming obsessed.

So of course, when she leaves, he follows her. And wouldn’t you know it, she goes right back to his hometown.

But that’s not the first coincidence between the otherwise complete opposites. It’s just a long line of chance encounters that force them together, time and time again, and show them what they’re missing.

She’s the sweetest thing he’s ever met, and understandably, is hesitant to get anywhere near a Truth Teller like him.

The Truth Tellers MC got their hard, terrifying reputations for a reason.

But Finnian wears her down with his charm, while showing her what it’s like to be with someone that won’t hesitate to take out the entire world as long as it makes her smile.

He has to have her in his life, and he’ll do just about anything to make that happen. A little light stalking, financial blackmail and forced proximity never hurt anybody.

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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 * VICTORIOUS: PART 3 by K E Osborn

October 20, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Victorious: Part 3 by K E Osborn
Series: LA Defiance MC #7
on October 20, 2025
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Everything has been leading to this.
All that we’ve fought for has been for this very moment.
The Rojas Cartel is making their final move.
And now it’s time for Defiance to answer.

The heart of the Cartel conspiracy reaches into the highest levels of government. Women are being used like lab rats, children stolen and trained as weapons, and an empire of suffering built on their broken bodies. This isn’t just about the trauma the Rojas empire built on my personal suffering. This is about every soul they’ve destroyed.

The Defiance offense will cost us everything we have to give.
I don’t know if all of us will make it home.

But we’re not going in alone. Stealthy figures with deadly skills are emerging from the darkness, and old alliances are being called upon. When the dust settles, either the Cartel’s reign of terror ends forever, or Defiance will crumble trying to stop them.

I’ve been fighting this Cartel since they stole my daughter from me. They took my ex-wife, and they’re trying to infiltrate something much bigger than I can even comprehend. It was personal, but now they’re making this monumental. But there’s a reason my club is called Defiance, and this Cartel is about to find out why.

The long-awaited conclusion to the LA Defiance MC series is frought with tension, and is highly emotional! Osborn is doing her MC family proud as she sends them off in glory and let’s us see a glimpse of what their lives went on to be in the end. The characters and setting is well developed if you’ve been reading along with the series and the cumulation of the cartel take down is action packed. Secrets continue to be uncovered and lives are twisted up in revenge. I enjoyed the camaraderie of the family they created throughout the years and the heartfelt friendship they endured. I plan to go back and catch up on the other legs of the Defiance club that I haven’t read yet. I highly recommend this series to MC fans who love to see the gritty life with lots of happily ever afters as life continues turning them upside down.

Title: Victorious: Part 3

Series: LA Defiance MC #7

Author: K E Osborn

Genre: MC Romance

Tropes: Trauma Bonding/Road Trip/Slow Burn

Forbidden Attraction/Redemption Arc

Tragic Past/Alpha Hero/Angsty/Assassins

Release Date: October 20, 2025

BLURB

Everything has been leading to this.

All that we’ve fought for has been for this very moment.

The Rojas Cartel is making their final move.

And now it’s time for Defiance to answer.

The heart of the Cartel conspiracy reaches into the highest levels of government. Women are being used like lab rats, children stolen and trained as weapons, and an empire of suffering built on their broken bodies. This isn’t just about the trauma the Rojas empire built on my personal suffering. This is about every soul they’ve destroyed.

The Defiance offense will cost us everything we have to give.

I don’t know if all of us will make it home.

But we’re not going in alone. Stealthy figures with deadly skills are emerging from the darkness, and old alliances are being called upon. When the dust settles, either the Cartel’s reign of terror ends forever, or Defiance will crumble trying to stop them.

I’ve been fighting this Cartel since they stole my daughter from me. They took my ex-wife, and they’re trying to infiltrate something much bigger than I can even comprehend. It was personal, but now they’re making this monumental. But there’s a reason my club is called Defiance, and this Cartel is about to find out why.

From USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn comes the explosive final book in the LA Defiance MC Series.

This is a high-intensity, found family romance featuring government conspiracies, underground operations, and the ultimate fight for freedom. This is the final part of the Victorious trilogy and the epic conclusion to the LA Defiance MC Series.

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

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

Explosive. Addictive. Romance. at www.keosbornauthor.com

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* Release Blitz/Review * LUCKY by Sawyer Bennett

October 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Lucky by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Pittsburgh Titans #18
Published by Big Dog Books on October 7, 2025
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Matteo “Lucky” Branson has it all—an elite hockey career, a massive fanbase, and the kind of charm that trends effortlessly on TikTok. As the fun-loving left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, he’s built a brand on superstition and swagger. But when a viral dating challenge puts him opposite a woman who couldn’t care less about his fame, Lucky’s about to learn the hard way that some games don’t follow the playbook.

They call me Lucky for a reason. My grandmother swears I was cursed at birth—yet somehow, I’ve been kissed by fate every day since. I’ve got my rabbit’s foot, a shamrock tattoo, and quirky rituals by the dozen—and it’s all worked so far. Life’s been smooth. Hockey, clout, fun... I’m skating through.

Until I meet Winifred Shaw. Winnie. She’s smart, bold, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a TikTok following that rivals mine and a dating challenge that’s going viral. The premise? Thirty days of dating to prove an average woman can still land a decent guy. I’m the first to accept the challenge—one night, one chance, and then she moves on. But the moment she rolls her eyes at me, I’m hooked.

She thinks I’m just another overhyped athlete with a pretty face and a lucky streak. But I see her—confident, curvy, electric—and I don’t just want a second date. I want every single one after that.

I’ve always trusted luck to get me where I need to be. But this time? I’m ready to fight for it.

Such an adorable, modern day meet cute! Tik-tok sensation and pro hockey player Matteo Branson doesn’t do serious. He’s all about numbers, success and fun … until he sees an online challenge by an influencer that instantly has him hooked and all in on getting a date. Winifred Shaw thinks Lucky’s approach to winning her over is only proof that he’s not the average guy she has her heart set on, but she is willing to give him the one date he insists on. She doesn’t count on the fact that he’s going to be the most delightful man she’s met in quite some time though. The character development in this book is satisfying and though we don’t get quite as much team interaction as we do sometimes with this group of guys, it was solid enough to carry through at a respectable speed because Lucky and Winnie are so cute together. I really enjoyed their story!

LUCKY
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: October 7

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:

Matteo “Lucky” Branson has it all—an elite hockey career, a massive fanbase, and the kind of charm that trends effortlessly on TikTok. As the fun-loving left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, he’s built a brand on superstition and swagger. But when a viral dating challenge puts him opposite a woman who couldn’t care less about his fame, Lucky’s about to learn the hard way that some games don’t follow the playbook.

They call me Lucky for a reason. My grandmother swears I was cursed at birth—yet somehow, I’ve been kissed by fate every day since. I’ve got my rabbit’s foot, a shamrock tattoo, and quirky rituals by the dozen—and it’s all worked so far. Life’s been smooth. Hockey, clout, fun… I’m skating through.

Until I meet Winifred Shaw. Winnie. She’s smart, bold, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a TikTok following that rivals mine and a dating challenge that’s going viral. The premise? Thirty days of dating to prove an average woman can still land a decent guy. I’m the first to accept the challenge—one night, one chance, and then she moves on. But the moment she rolls her eyes at me, I’m hooked.

She thinks I’m just another overhyped athlete with a pretty face and a lucky streak. But I see her—confident, curvy, electric—and I don’t just want a second date. I want every single one after that.

I’ve always trusted luck to get me where I need to be. But this time? I’m ready to fight for it.

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* Release Blitz/Review * UGLY DUCKLING by Lani Lynn Vale

October 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Ugly Duckling by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Content Advisory #6
on October 7, 2025
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It wasn’t easy being considered the ugly friend.

She’s known since she was young that life wouldn’t be easy, and that she would have to work hard for everything she got. Life was tough when you had a face that only a mother could love.

For years, Sutton Sway goes through life knowing that she’s never going to have a happily ever after that she’s always dreamed of. So she settles. She marries not for love, but for companionship, choosing a man that she never should’ve looked twice at, all so she could have a family of her own.

That family never happens, and within a year, she’s divorced and right back where she started.

Just when she’s at her all-time low, thinking life couldn’t get much worse, in walks Gunner Penn.

Gunner Penn, her protector. The man that saved her from all her high school bullies and proved to her that there were good men in this world.

He was the man that she’d compared all other men to, and probably always would.

But he’s not the Gunner she remembers. He’s harder, less forgiving, and a whole lot less happy.
He hates everyone and everything and doesn’t care who he offends.

That hate and anger for the world and its occupants doesn’t seem to include her, though.
No, Gunner Penn doesn’t hate her at all.

In fact, he’s loved her since high school. She was just too traumatized by life to see it.
But she sees it now. She feels it. She lives and breathes it.

Gunner Penn lost her once. But he won’t lose her a second time.

Not if there’s breath left in his body.

Filled to the brim with emotion and heart! Lani Lynn Vale is the queen of wrapping a couple around a reader’s heart time and time again. Just when you think you can’t love a pair of her characters more, she comes along with the next one to steal your adoration away … but I don’t mind being fickle on occasion! If you’ve been reading along with her always entertaining Content Advisory series, you will recognize the hero of this story from Audric’s story. Gunnar has had a lot of turmoil in his life, but the precious cargo he was handed recently has changed his life for the better. Running into Sutton after all of these years only adds to his enjoyment of current times. I loved their connection from the past, and the fact that they still feel the draw to each other rather quickly. Lots of drama, equal amounts of sass and so much love all around their world makes for a really great read. I’m loving the guys of this series so much and the women they fall head over heals for are simply perfect additions to the fam. Can’t wait for Apollo’s story!

Title: Ugly Duckling

Series: Content Advisory #6

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Mafia Romance

Tropes: Forced Proximity, Cinnamon Roll Hero

Single Dad/Nanny

Release Date: October 7, 2025

BLURB

It wasn’t easy being considered the ugly friend.

She’s known since she was young that life wouldn’t be easy, and that she would have to work hard for everything she got. Life was tough when you had a face that only a mother could love.

For years, Sutton Sway goes through life knowing that she’s never going to have a happily ever after that she’s always dreamed of. So she settles. She marries not for love, but for companionship, choosing a man that she never should’ve looked twice at, all so she could have a family of her own.

That family never happens, and within a year, she’s divorced and right back where she started.

Just when she’s at her all-time low, thinking life couldn’t get much worse, in walks Gunner Penn.

Gunner Penn, her protector. The man that saved her from all her high school bullies and proved to her that there were good men in this world.

He was the man that she’d compared all other men to, and probably always would.

But he’s not the Gunner she remembers. He’s harder, less forgiving, and a whole lot less happy.

He hates everyone and everything and doesn’t care who he offends.

That hate and anger for the world and its occupants doesn’t seem to include her, though.

No, Gunner Penn doesn’t hate her at all.

In fact, he’s loved her since high school. She was just too traumatized by life to see it.

But she sees it now. She feels it. She lives and breathes it.

Gunner Penn lost her once. But he won’t lose her a second time.

Not if there’s breath left in his body.

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* Review * FAIR PLAY by Kat Mizera

October 6, 2025 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Fair Play by Kat Mizera
Series: L.A. Phantoms #6
on October 6, 2025
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My hockey career's final chapter is writing itself. I'm thirty-five now, and with retirement looming, I'm desperate to make this season count—even if it means playing in L.A., the last city I ever wanted to call home.

Then Billie crashes into my life.

She's sunshine personified—more than ten years younger and my teammate's little sister.

Every instinct screams she's forbidden territory.

But one taste of her changes everything.

The chemistry between us is undeniable, explosive.

I know I should walk away, but I can't.

If her brother discovers us, I stand to lose more than just her—my career could end before I'm ready to hang up my skates.

Forbidden love at it’s best! Kat Mizera is bringing on all the temptation for the final book in her showstopper L.A. Phantoms hockey series. This series as a whole has been really heartfelt and addictive and I will miss it wholeheartedly. I am thrilled to see a spinoff on it’s way though that will have Bodi front and center. This particular book was filled with family drama, life decisions and a sweet and sexy love story. Billie loves her brother Bodi, but she has had just about all of his overprotectiveness that she can stand. Falling for his temporary roomie and teammate probably wasn’t her best idea … but it was sexy as all get out! I loved Rome and was really rooting for him to get a true happily ever after this time. Billie was sincere and wise beyond her years and brought the best out in him. Loved them and their happily ever after! I hope we’ll hear more about them in Bodi’s story early next year. Great characters, well developed drama and addictive … highly recommend!

FAIR PLAY
Kat Mizera
Release Date: October 6

My hockey career’s final chapter is writing itself. I’m thirty-five now, and with retirement looming, I’m desperate to make this season count—even if it means playing in L.A., the last city I ever wanted to call home.

Then Billie crashes into my life.

She’s sunshine personified—more than ten years younger and my teammate’s little sister.

Every instinct screams she’s forbidden territory.

But one taste of her changes everything.

The chemistry between us is undeniable, explosive.

I know I should walk away, but I can’t.

If her brother discovers us, I stand to lose more than just her—my career could end before I’m ready to hang up my skates.

Grab Your Copy!

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Meet Kat Mizera:

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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* Release Blitz/Review * THREE BOSSY BOYFRIENDS by Emma Foxx

September 22, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Three Bossy Boyfriends by Emma Foxx
Series: Honeysuckle Harbor
on September 22, 2025
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Everyone’s always said I’m a troublemaker. So it’s not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss, his boss… and the guy I put a curse on in high school.

This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.

Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.

I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.

Things are getting very interesting.

And then Tucker walks in.

My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And maybe more.

I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me. They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.

This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect for me.

Oops.

Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your Kindle.

Well developed characters, sassy dialogue and humor mixed with heat is always guaranteed! Emma Foxx is delivering their signature humorous, sassy why choose romance along with a touch of forbidden and enemies to lovers thrown in to spice it all up a bit with their latest delve into Honeysuckle Harbor. As always, I was instantly hooked on all four players in the game and turning page after page to get to know this sassy heroine who has three successful men bowing to her every need. The tension is high, the drama is spot on and the lusty goodness always hits the spot. I wanted a smidge more to the ending just so we could see how they settled into their little family, but overall I whole heartedly enjoyed their love story!

THREE BOSSY BOYFRIENDS
Emma Foxx
Release Date: September 22

Meet Emma Foxx:
Emma Foxx is the super fun and sexy pen name for two long-time, bestselling romance authors who
decided why have just one hero when you can have three at the same time? (they’re not sure what took
them so long to figure this out)! Emma writes contemporary romances that will make you laugh (yes,
maybe out loud in public) and want more…books (sure, that’s what we mean). Find Emma on Instagram,
Tik Tok, and Goodreads.

Connect with Emma Foxx:
https://www.instagram.com/emmafoxxwrites/

Blurb:
Everyone’s always said I’m a troublemaker. So it’s not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss,
his boss… and the guy I put a curse on in high school.

This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.

Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake
girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.

I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored
suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.

Things are getting very interesting.

And then Tucker walks in.

My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s
back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And
maybe more.

I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me.

They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.

This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked
down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect
for me.

Oops.

Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and
chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your
Kindle.

Buy Link:
https://a.co/d/1QdRXz4
Available in KU