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Excerpt & Review: From A to Us (Vermont Trailblazers #3) by Amy Aislin

Eli worked his butt off to earn a spot with the Vermont Trailblazers, and he has absolutely no intention of losing it. Unfortunately, his second NHL season has brought a sophomore slump, an endless parade of team obligations, and the possibility that enthusiasm might not be enough to keep his plates spinning—or keep him from being sent to the minors. So naturally, this is the perfect time for Nolan Madolora—his coach’s son, his sister’s ex, and the man Eli had an impossible c

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Debbie

4 days ago

Excerpt: Wonder Boy: Owned (Global Combat League #1) by Calan Mercer

Alex Mercer was supposed to be untouchable: the golden heir to his family's powerful law firm in Los Angeles, two years of associate experience under his belt, dispatched to Las Vegas to bring the chaotic Global Combat League to heel.

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Archaeolibrarian

Sep 16

Reviews & Excerpt: Hilarina and the Ogre / The Ogre Comes Home by October Arden

Hilary Davis knows how to disappear. After years of being mocked as "Hilarina Ballerina," he's perfected the act. He has a popular girlfriend he can't stand, friends he doesn't trust, and a strict rule never to dance where anyone can see. It's a brittle kind of safety, but it's all he has. Then he meets Trenton Wells.

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Merissa

Sep 15

Author Interview: Yule Be Sorry (Portland Symphony #4) by London Price

Yule Be Sorry is a steamy standalone cisgender M/M contemporary romance with trans supporting characters in the Portland Symphony universe. If you like shy heroes with a sweet tooth, AuDHD and Chicanx representation, ‘famous meets normal’ pairings with a size difference, or loving found and bio families, grab your copy now and watch these guys grab love by the candy cane. CW: past homelessness and abandonment, estranged family, mentions of off-page violence against POCs and m

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Archaeolibrarian

Sep 2

Haunted Heart (A Holiday Billionaire Romance Novella) by Anastasia Dean

Halloween is a time for candy, costumes, and fun. For Augustín Cisneros, it’s a time to rid himself of the haunting memory of his vicious ex. Marrying Carmen was a mistake. Sure, on paper, they’d worked, but he had enough of her cold, materialistic ways. When she attempts to take his assets in the divorce proceedings, he’s ready to fight fire with fire, all while keeping his son far removed from the drama and in the comforting arms of their new live-in nanny, Elena Cantu.

Merissa

Aug 25

Review: Bonded by Love Series 1 - 3 by Gabbi Grey

Police Officer Tyson McGillvary, newly divorced, is not looking for love—with anyone. Psychologist Hamish McAllister helps patients deal with workplace violence. He’s never been in a relationship—with anyone. Stunt coordinator Donovan Riggs, working in Vancouver, Canada, on a popular television show, isn’t looking for permanent. He enjoys relationships—with everyone.

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Debbie

Aug 4

Excerpt & #Giveaway: Bad Decisions & Back Roads (Southern Veterinary #2) by Zoe Forward

I used to be the rebellious girl from the wrong side of the fenceline. He was the local hellraiser nobody could tame. While our families carried on a feud older than indoor plumbing, we fell for each other.

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Archaeolibrarian

Aug 3

Excerpt: Feral Hearts (Hearts on Fire #1) by A.J. Church

I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, but I’ve never let that stand in the way of my two favorite past times–breaking hearts and disappointing my family. An ardent fan of the smooth line and shallow hookup, I excel at keeping things gliding on the surface. Feelings, when I have them, are reserved for the few I call friends. Until the night I walk into Club Eros and come face to face with Cutter Knight. Tall, dark, and mouthwateringly handsome, he’s also an uptight prick

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Archaeolibrarian

Jul 24

Review & Excerpt: The Dark Before Dawn (Basic Instincts #4) by Thom Collins

Jude Kalvert is glad to be back in his home city and playing gigs around his favourite bars. Blyham is a dangerous place, and things only seem to have got worse in the time he’s been away. It’s not safe to be out alone at night, but when Jude runs into an old school friend after one of his shows, things don’t so seem bad after all.

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Debbie

Jul 7

Typhoon Warning (Olympic Cove, #6) by Nicola Cameron

Once the wisest centaur in ancient Greece, the demigod Chiron finds himself trapped in a human body and thrust into his family's war against the Mad Nereid Thetis and the cunning saurian god Zhidō. To succeed, he has to win the heart of Dr. Zoe Antoniou, a brilliant paleontologist who holds the key to stopping Zhidō.

Merissa

Jul 6