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New Release ~ The Chosen ~ by ~ T.K. Leigh

Title: The Chosen

Series: Hunter Trilogy #3

Author: T.K. Leigh

Genres: Dark Romance/Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Captive Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Age Gap

Morally Gray Hero, Hades & Persephone Retelling

Revenge Romance, Forced Proximity

Release Date: July 16, 2026

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She was supposed to be a pawn. Now I’ll burn down the world to keep her safe.

I thought I knew what evil looked like.

I was wrong.

For years, I believed Victor Kane was the monster at the center of everything…

The man pulling strings, destroying lives, and hunting the people I love.

I was prepared to burn down the world to stop him.

But Victor was only a distraction.

The truth is darker. Older. More sinister.

And it’s been watching me far longer than I ever realized.

Now Ariana is caught in the crosshairs of something far bigger than revenge.

Something that doesn’t just want power.

It wants obedience. Devotion. Sacrifice.

I’ve hunted monsters my entire life.

But this time, the monster isn’t in the shadows.

He’s been standing beside me all along.

The Chosen is the epic conclusion to The Hunter Trilogy, a dark captive romance. Grab your copy today.

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T.K. Leigh is the USA Today Bestselling author of romance ranging from fun and flirty to sexy and suspenseful. Originally from New England, she now resides outside of Raleigh with her husband, beautiful daughter, special needs rescue dog, and three cats. When she’s not writing, she can be found training for her next marathon (of which she has run over twenty fulls and far too many halfs to recall) or chasing her daughter around the house.

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New Release ~ Tate ~ by ~ J.A. Collard

Title: Tate

Series: Sinners MC Book 1

Author: J.A. Collard

Genre: MC Romance; Contemporary Romance; Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Slow Burn; Forbidden Romance; Grief Romance; Forced Proximity; Brothers Girl; Alpha Hero; Protector Romance

Release Date: July 16, 2026

I’m the President of the Sinners Motorcycle Club — one of the youngest in the country. I didn’t get here by accident. I got here because I’m the man people turn to when things need doing. The man who keeps his word.

My best friend and brother died protecting me. His last words were a promise he asked me to keep — look after his woman, Sophia.

Simple enough. Except Sophia is a thorn in my side.

She was supposed to go home, grieve, and get on with her life. Instead she keeps turning up at the Blood Brothers clubhouse like she can hold onto him if she just stays close enough to where he used to be. I get it. I do. But that’s not a life — and I owe my brother more than letting her disappear into one.

So I bring her home. Keep her close. Keep my promise.

What I didn’t plan for was her.

The way she fits into my house, my mornings, my life — like she was always supposed to be there. The way I find myself watching the door when she’s out too late. The way something shifts inside me that has no business shifting at all.

I want her. God help me, I want her.

And that changes everything.

TATE — Sinners MC Book One. A slow burn MC romance about loyalty, grief, and a love that was never supposed to happen.

J.A. Collard is a Melbourne-based author setting hearts (and eReaders) on fire with her steamy, addictive MC romance series, Blood Brothers MC.

A proud Aussie mum by day and a passionate storyteller by night, she’s the queen of badass bikers, fiery heroines, and stories that keep readers up way past bedtime.

J.A. married her high school sweetheart, and together they’re raising two amazing kids—proof that soulmates and happily-ever-after’s exist, both on and off the page.

Her debut novel Tame Me burst onto the scene in 2016, quickly followed by Tamed and Taming Hawke, which all climbed to the top of the charts and built a fiercely loyal fanbase of romance lovers who can’t get enough of her raw emotion, sizzling tension, and that signature Collard heat.

What started as a dream scribbled in quiet nighttime hours has grown into a full-blown writing career. With each book, she brings her readers deeper into a gritty, passionate world where danger, love, and loyalty ride side by side.

While she’s got big plans to tell every biker’s story, she’s also working on fresh projects guaranteed to set pulses racing.

When she’s not writing or wrangling her real-life crew, you’ll find her dancing like no one’s watching, binge-reading spicy romance, or laughing loud with friends and family.

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New Release ~ Ruthless Vow ~ by ~ Brooke Summers

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿.

Quinn Delaney becomes a bride only after her sister walks away, and two syndicates need the problem fixed. She is quiet, careful, and replaceable. Exactly what the alliance requires.

Lorenzo Mariano is the most dangerous man in the room, and he never pretends otherwise.

He gives Quinn his name, his protection, and his rules. He keeps his distance. He expects her to survive it.

She tries. But being overlooked hurts more than being hated.

When lies from Quinn’s past reach Lorenzo before the truth can, the distance between them turns to ice. He married a stranger. Now he’s not sure who he’s living with.

𝗛𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗛𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿.

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Brooke Summers writes Dark Mafia and MC Romance. Her Heroes are Alpha and her Heroines are all kickass! Sometimes she lets her alter ego out to play– Stella Bella! Where she writes all things steamy and taboo!

Brooke is a Londoner born and raised but she currently lives with my husband and her daughter in Ireland.

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New Release ~ Rumor Has It ~ by ~ Giulia Lagomarsino

Title: Rumor Has It

Series: The Last Best Place for Love Book 6

Author: Giulia Lagomarsino

Genre: Small Town Romance

Tropes: Opposites Attract; Sworn off relationships; Grumpy/Sunshine; Damsel in Distress; Friends with Benefits

Release Date: July 13, 2026

★★★★★ Goodreads Review – “If you like small-town chaos, stubborn idiots falling in love, enough tension to power an electrical grid, and a healthy sprinkle of “well… that escalated quickly,” do yourself a favor and pick this one up.”

★★★★★ Goodreads Review – “Giulia Lagomarsino is wonderful at world-building. More importantly, she creates characters who are fully three-dimensional, and then she makes you fall in love with them.”

★★★★★ Goodreads Review – “Oh boy… another emotional roller coaster from Giulia! Rumor Has It has it all—thrills, humor, a swoony small-town romance, and plenty of chaos.”

The moment I laid eyes on her as she dangled from a string of Christmas lights from her roof, I knew I was in trouble.

Gorgeous eyes, adorable smile, and a tenacity that I found oddly charming.

And so freaking sexy.

No woman should have that much power over a man. Yet, whenever I found myself around her, I couldn’t contain the need to kiss her, devour her…make her mine.

But this town is known for interfering and causing problems in even the smallest situations, which is why this has to stay a secret.

Every kiss, every second spent in her presence has to be between the two of us.

And yet, unforeseen circumstances force me to put myself out there even when I desperately just want room to recover from my injuries and discover who I am again.

I’ve seen the way she looks at me.

I’ve felt the way she shudders in my arms.

Rumor Has It, this isn’t going to turn out like I planned.

★★★★★ Amazon Review for Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart – “Some of her best writing…Holy cow, this book! I was immediately immersed in Murky Falls! I could not put this book down. I’m excited to read the rest of the series!”

★★★★★ Amazon Review for Real Good Man – “When the Grump Finds His Roots (and the Sunshine Refuses to Leave) …the kind of small-town romance that sneaks past your defenses with humor, heart, and a slow-burn love you didn’t see coming—but end up rooting for with your whole chest.”

★★★★★ Amazon Review for How Forever Feels – “Amazing! Felt like coming home again! Another fantastic book from Giulia!This story had it all, love, healing, and found family, not to mention the suspense of a 25 year old mystery to keep you guessing.”

★★★★★ Amazon Review for Shut Up and Kiss Me – “Amazing as always!!! What an adventure!!! It was fun, unpredictable, and full of emotion—exactly what I was hoping for and more. All in all, an easy 5 out of 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

★★★★★ Amazon Review for Foolish Pride – “Amazing…Quite a surprise ending. Oh my gosh. Another story that stays with you for a while. I thought we were moving right into the HEA, when it all went sideways. I need the next book NOW. Great writing from an amazing storyteller.”

I’m a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, “No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book.” I didn’t think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn’t already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven’t been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.

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New Release ~ Not A Gentleman ~ by ~ Lani Lynn Vale

Title: Not a Gentleman

Series: Don’t Date Him #7

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Marriage of Convenience

Grumpy (Her) / Sunshine (Him), Enemies to Lovers

Release Date: July 14, 2026

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Gentry found Sage on the worst day of her life.

He saves her from a fate worse than hell, and in return, she ruins his life.

Not on purpose, though.

No, the men who think to rule her life don’t like that she has a champion on her side and realize the best way to get back at her is to go through him.

They find a really great way to do it, too.

They frame him for a crime he didn’t intentionally commit and sentence him to spend thirteen years in prison. As an added bonus, they take his child—the one thing that matters most to him— just to remind him that they hold all the power.

But Sage will never let them have any power over her.

That’s why, the day before he’s sentenced to prison, Sage offers the only protection she can think to give him. Her hand in marriage.

For seven years, Sage fights to get her husband-in-name-only free.

Just when she thinks she’s close, she gets the news. Her husband has died in a prison riot, leaving her free to marry another.

That’s when she decides to run.

And where does her running take her? Right into the arms of a man who was supposed to be dead.

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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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New Release ~ Split Decision ~ by ~ A.D. Justice

Title: Split Decision

Series: No Safe Corner #2

Author: A.D. Justice

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Protective Alpha Boxer, Fearless Heroine

Buried Past, Corrupt Power, Slow Burn

Release Date: July 9, 2026

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She was never the target of a moment.

She was the target of a plan.

Someone has been running an operation against Andi Morgan since she was fifteen years old. She just didn’t know it until now.

With Luke in Las Vegas training for the most important fight of his career, Andi is alone in Atlanta — and the campaign against everything she’s built is accelerating. The pressure is institutional, precise, and coordinated in a way that goes beyond anything Jackson Rhoades could have engineered alone. The board. The audit. The donors who suddenly have concerns. Someone with thirty years of practice is running this playbook, and they know exactly how she thinks.

The closer she gets to the source, the more the people around her become part of the game.

The man she loves makes a critical decision about their life without her — one designed to protect her, using the exact tactic she’s spent her life fighting against. The distance between them becomes something neither of them knows how to close. And when a piece of documentation surfaces that connects everything she’s survived to a name she doesn’t recognize yet, the fight moves somewhere neither of them was prepared for.

Some operations don’t stop when the first threat is neutralized. This one has been running since before she can remember.

Go down swinging.

Split Decision is book two of the No Safe Corner series. Reading Low Blow first is strongly recommended.

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A.D. Justice is the award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of several series and stand-alone romance novels in various romance genres, including romantic suspense, contemporary, and paranormal.

When she’s not writing, she loves spending time with her alpha male husband in the Northwest Georgia mountains. They’re living out their own HEA, frequently on horseback with a dog in tow.

She is also an avid reader of romance novels, a master of procrastination, a chocolate sommelier, a twister of words, and speaks fluent sarcasm. An avid animal lover, she has two horses, three cats, and two very spoiled dogs.

She loves chatting with her readers. You’re welcome to stalk her across all social media!

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New Release ~ Braxton ~ by ~ Kate Randall

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𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆. 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻.

𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮

When I landed in town to do my sadistic stepbrother’s bidding, I never imagined I’d

come face to face with the man I spent one unforgettable night with five years ago.

And I definitely didn’t expect him to be part of the MC I was sent here to spy on.

Still, I’m desperate to save my family and get us far away from the chaos that has

become our life. And this is my only way out.

When the club takes me in under false pretenses, I certainly never dreamed Braxton and

I would come crashing together like we had five years ago.

Or that the man I was sent to double-cross would be the one to consume my nights and

break down my walls, making me believe that maybe he’s the only man in this world I can have

faith in to get us all out alive.

𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗻

Our club is being attacked by an enemy who has escaped us too many times. I can’t

afford any distractions or one more complication in my carefully constructed world.

The last woman I expected to crash back into my life was the gorgeous blonde who

snuck out of my bed five years ago.

I never would have thought Vanessa would be the one to remind me life can be more

than protecting my brothers—that I can have more with her.

But she holds secrets that could destroy us, destroy my club.

And when they come to light, I have to make a choice—turn my back on her or show her

why I’m the nightmare her monsters should be terrified of.

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Kate is a lover of all things books. It doesn’t matter what genre, as long as there’s a HEA, she’s in. She started reading romance in high school and would hide novels in textbooks to read during class. Becoming an author was always a dream she had and finally decided to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) and write what she loves. She grew up in the beautiful upper peninsula of Michigan then became a West Coast girl where she lives with her amazing husband and hilarious son. She would love to hear from readers so check out all her socials and sign up for her newsletter so she can keep you up to date on her books and whatever other ramblings come to mind.

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Spotlight ~ Shamed ~ by ~ Rin Sher

Title: Shamed

Series: Broken Souls Series

Author: Rin Sher

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Forced Proximity; Slow Burn; Tortured Characters; Redemption; Protective Hero

Release Date: May 14, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review – “Honestly, this is one of the best books I’ve read this year. I really like books that pull on that raw emotion and that are unique stories. I feel like Rin Sher is always able to deliver in both of those areas.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review – “What an absolutely epic conclusion to this series!…The sorrow, the tension, the angst, the emotion; everything culminated into my favourite story of the entire series! An absolute huge BRAVO to Rin Sher!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review – “breathtaking, heartfelt, and unforgettable finale…Shamed by Rin Sher is an absolute emotional powerhouse and a stunning conclusion to the Broken Souls series.”

I sent an innocent man to prison.

For 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 I relived the events of that horrific night. A night that changed the course of my future and left me with the jagged pieces of a shattered mind and a broken soul.

For 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 I thought justice had been served, that the monster had gotten what he deserved.

Then the truth came crashing down.

And I realized, I wasn’t the victim at all . . .

I was the monster.

With guilt burrowing deep, eating away at my marrow, I disappeared into a darkness of my own making, punishing myself for every minute I roamed free, all while an innocent man remained locked behind bars. I traded the sunlight for the neon glare of the stage, and turned my body into a living reminder of my sins.

And then suddenly, he shows up.

A man tied to the worst mistake I ever made. A man who somehow reaches into the pit I dug for myself. A man who refuses to let me stay broken, trying to glue my fragments back together with kindness that cuts deeper than any blade.

He looks at me like I’m still worth loving.

But if he learns the truth—if he realizes the kind of person he’s falling for—will he still want me or will loving me be the biggest mistake he’s ever made?

Because monsters don’t get a happy ending . . . do they?

🚨 NOTE: This book contains triggers and they can be provided upon request.

I was born in Australia but now live in Canada where I have been since I was 19. I’ve always loved reading, but decided to try my hand at writing a few years back. I’ve currently written 7 books, however, my first 2 have been taken down for revisions and I’m updating them to my current writing style. I have several other WIPs on the go so there will be no shortage of stories to come!

I love coffee, sunshine, wine, a good laugh, and I love LOVE!! I’m always rooting for people to fall in love, whether it be in books, movies, or real life!

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New Release ~ Beyond the Spotlight ~ by ~ Megan O’Brien

Title: Beyond the Spotlight

Series: Green River #1

Author: Megan O’Brien

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Small Town/Obsessed Alpha Hero

Release Date: June 30, 2026

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What if the life you’ve built isn’t the one you truly want?

Hudson Carter has everything: chart-topping hits, sold-out arenas, and a reputation as country music’s golden boy. But behind the spotlight, he’s burned out and craving something real beyond the fame.

Lucy Kincaid is starting over in Green River, Colorado, determined to build a life that finally belongs to her. No expectations. No looking back.

Until Hudson walks into it.

The connection between them is instant, intense, and impossible to ignore. Hudson knows what he wants the moment he meets her. But can Lucy risk her heart when she’s fought so hard to reclaim her life on her own terms?

When Lucy’s past resurfaces and the dark side of Hudson’s fame threatens the life they’re building, they’ll have to decide: play it safe… or fight for a love that feels like home.

A small-town romance featuring an obsessed alpha hero, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA

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Megan O’Brien is the bestselling author of the Ride Series and the Talon Security Series. She has a passion for a good love story and most enjoys writing stories with an alpha male and strong female characters.

Megan was born and raised in Northern California where she still resides with her handsome hubby and three amazing kiddos.

When she’s not enjoying family time or burying her nose in her kindle she loves hiking, running and relaxing moments on the back porch with a glass of wine.

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New Release ~ Into the Darkness ~ by ~ Brenna Bustamante

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𝗛𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲.

When Aza is sent to kill a rival assassin, her mission was simple.

But before she can finish the job, the Stars arrive—an extremist faction determined to wipe out every shadow-wielder in the district.

With her life on the line and the city descending into chaos, Aza is forced into an alliance. To stop the Stars and save her sister and best friend, she has to trust the person she was sent to kill.

Fighting side-by-side sparks something she never expected—an attraction that cuts as sharply as her blades.

But revenge is a powerful thing.

And when the time comes, she’ll have to decide what matters more: settling the score… or saving the district.

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗺.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱.

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I was born in the Philippines, grew up in Papua New Guinea, and migrated to the US 11 years ago (after over 21 years of waiting for a visa). From experiencing living in a culture where cannibals were normal, to growing up in a culture where we’re taught to just appreciate what we have and just shake away the negative emotions, I feel like I have a lot of demons to fight that I’d love to put into stories. I’ve traveled a lot, having been to most of Asia and North America. With all of the experiences I have and the background I’ve come from, my entire life I’ve had to deal with mental health issues.

With regular therapy, a lot of self-reflection and acceptance of who I am and what my body allows me to have, and my love of writing, I’d like to write books that help women with managing their mental health, too.

Currently, I’m a UX content designer, writing content for software apps. I live in the mountains of Colorado with my husband, 2 dogs, and a cat.