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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

Oct 9

Excerpt, Guest Post, & Giveaway: Outage by Mike Trigg

Rachel Farrell is working from home in suburban Virginia when the internet goes out. Juggling clients, two restless teenagers, and dinner logistics with her husband, Caleb, a DC lobbyist, she assumes it’s just a routine inconvenience.

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Oct 9

Audio Excerpt: Debt Reckoning: Teetering on the Brink (Wayward Patriot) by Jack Meyer

U.S. Senator Rick Taylor has been warning anyone who'll listen: the national debt is no longer a spreadsheet problem-it's a ticking bomb. But in Washington, truth is toxic. Colleagues dismiss him, constituents scream about "cuts to my benefits," and the media paints him as the villain who wants to gut Social Security.

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Oct 8

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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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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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

Excerpt: Hard Count (The Piper Ashton Saga #1) by Lucas Malone

Two rival quarterbacks. One owned by a monster and a wink. LET THE GAY FOOTBALL SEX OPERA BEGIN. Meet Piper Ashton. Football consumed Piper. Every snap, every route, every victory was a masterclass in control. Until Noah Reyes. Piper’s rival quarterback, who smiled like sin and threw like a freight train Noah was the one player who could make Piper’s perfect world crack wide open with nothing but a wink across the line of scrimmage.

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Aug 21

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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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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Jul 24