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New Release ~ Little Ray of Pitch Black ~ by ~ Lani Lynn Vale

Title: Little Ray of Pitch Black

Series: Don’t Date Him #11

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn

Age Gap, Troublemaker FMC

Release Date: November 3, 2026

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The A in Jessamy Darling’s name stands for a lot to deal with.

Her complete disregard for all forms of authority stems from a childhood past where her parents didn’t believe that her brother was a literal psychopath. From framing her for killing the family dog to stuffing her backpack full of prescription drugs, then reporting her, her brother has made it his life’s mission to make her as miserable as possible.

The moment she turned eighteen, she bailed from her parents’ house like the bottom of her feet were on fire. But if she thought that moving out would stop her brother’s punishments, she was wrong. He only gets more creative.

And by getting more creative, he starts to turn the town of Sawtooth against her.

No grandma, biker, or shop owner wants anything to do with her.

Eventually, she decides…fuck it.

If everyone was going to hate her anyway, why not give them a real reason to hate her?

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For years, he’s been dealing with her attitude. Her complete disregard for anyone and anything should wear thin.

Except Black’s always had a soft spot for trouble.

And she’s Trouble with a capital T.

He’s pulled her out of more fires than he should have, and he probably should’ve locked her up and thrown away the key a long time ago.

But Black Adkins, sheriff of Jesper County, wasn’t elected into that position because he was a stand-up guy. He’s a rebel at heart, and Jessamy Darling is his kryptonite.

Putting Jessamy in a cage would break her, and he only wants to see her fly.

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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 ~ Begin Again ~ by ~ Jennifer Probst

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Chloe Lake is finally living her dream. As the daughter of the Governor, she’s consistently in the spotlight, and after being dubbed the Most Eligible Bachelorette of NYC, both her career and personal life have exploded. Fortunately, her work as an advocate for animal welfare requires constant publicity and funding — so she embraces her role and plays for the camera. Anything for the sake of her beloved rescues.

But when a big case is on the line, she’s faced with the one obstacle she never counted on: the boy who broke her heart is back, and in order to gain justice, they need to work together.

Chloe swears she can handle it until old feelings resurface, and she’s faced with a heartbreaking choice. Will this time end differently, or are they destined to be only each other’s first love instead of forever?

Owen Salt fell hard for Chloe when he was a screwed-up kid in college, and spent the next years changing himself into the man his grandfather always believed he could be. But when his career led him across the country, he knew he needed to leave the woman he loved behind. He’s never forgotten her — but as the new darling of the press, she’s way out of his league.

When work brings him back to fight for justice by her side, he swears he can handle it. But he’s never really gotten over his first love, and he wants one more opportunity to prove he’s worthy.

Can Owen convince the woman who holds his heart to take a second chance on forever? Or is it too late for them both?

Begin Again is a second chance romance featuring a governor’s daughter, a reformed bad boy turned animal rights attorney, and the first love neither of them ever stopped feeling.

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Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since.

She is the NYT, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 60 books in contemporary romance fiction. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, spent 26 weeks on the NY Times. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a “romance phenom” by Kirkus Reviews. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website at www.jenniferprobst.com. Sign up of her newsletter to receive a free book.

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New Release ~ Holiday Heir ~ by ~ Maggie Cole

Title: Holiday Heir

Series: Cartwright Family #4

Author: Maggie Cole

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Secret Baby, One Night Stand, Small Town

He Falls First, Cowboy, Holiday Romance

Release Date: October 28, 2026

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He needs her to save his racehorses. She needs him to never find out about their daughter. But some second chances come wrapped in cowboy boots and mistletoe. Hot. Relentless. Impossible to undo.

Small-town gossip never cost me a thing. Until it convinced the best night of my life that I was somebody else’s fiancé.

When a family emergency drags me away before sunrise, I do something I never do. I leave the gorgeous redhead a note on the back of a receipt. But when I return, she’s gone.

No explanation. No phone number. No last name. No goodbye.

For eleven months, I search for her. Then, without realizing who she is, I hire her to save my family’s racehorses.

Only Lainey’s been hiding something far bigger than her phone number.

My daughter.

She thought disappearing was the only way to protect us both. Too bad the town gossip that sent her running was nothing but a lie.

Now I’ll do whatever it takes to prove she belongs exactly where she always should have been.

With me.

On the Cartwright ranch.

Holiday Heir is a secret-baby, one-night-stand, small-town cowboy holiday romance. It’s a slow-burn, steamy standalone featuring a playboy rancher and the spitfire horsewoman who never planned on loving him twice.

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Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends and fiercely strong heroines.

She’s been called the literary master of steamy romance. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes. Her books can often be found hanging out in the top 100, even years after publication.

Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves tennis, yoga, paddleboarding, boating, other water activities, and everything naughty.

Her current series were written in the order below:

All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)

It’s Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)

Brooks Family Saga (Read in order)

Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)

Mafia Wars (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)

Mafia Wars New York (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)

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Mafia Wars Ireland

Wilted Kingdom Duet

Holiday Hoax (Standalone)

Holiday Hire (Standalone)

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New Release ~ The Killer’s Apprentice ~ by ~ Briana Michaels

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My track record as a k!ller is flawless until a bombshell crashes through a window, leaves fingerprints all over my crime scene, and k!lls my mark.

Lexi’s a tornado of rage and impulsivity, which is a death sentence in my line of work. But when she begs me to take her on as an apprentice, I accept the challenge because she wants revenge, and I’m a sucker for a k!ll list.

And though her skill set is impressive, it doesn’t intrigue me nearly as much as the secrets I know she’s keeping. They’re almost as dark as the ones I’m hiding.

Did I just meet my match or my worst nightmare?

Lexi wants to be a k!ller like me. Fine. I’ll arm her to the teeth and set her loose on the monsters she’s hunting. But there’s one lesson she needs to learn first: Trust no one.

Not even me.

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Briana Michaels is the author of several contemporary, paranormal, why choose, and fantasy romance series. Best known for her spicy contemporary, Glitch, she spends her days creating worlds, putting her characters through hell and back, and making readers fall in love with morally grey heroes who empower their women in every way. With the love and support of her amazing hype-man husband and two incredible kids, she’s chasing her dreams like she chugs her tea — with glee all day, every day.

To find out more, go to: www.BrianaMichaels.com or visit her Facebook page: Facebook.com/BrianaMichaelsAuthor for the latest news.

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New Release ~ Guarded ~ by ~ Eden Sloane

Title: Guarded

Series: Boston Renegades

Author: Eden Sloane

Genre/Tropes: Hockey Romance; Fake Marriage; Morally Grey Heroine; Single Dad; Bookish Hero; Found Family

Release Date: October 20, 2026

For a chance to save his daughter, he’ll do whatever it takes…

Sebastian Voss has spent the last three years fighting for custody of the little girl who means everything to him. Between a narcissistic ex-wife, her new fiancé, and a steady stream of damaging headlines painting him as the NHL’s favorite womanizing disaster, Sebastian is running out of options.

Then he lands on one reckless, desperate solution. He needs a wife.

Kat Morrison should be the last woman he asks. He barely knows anything about her except for her storm-gray eyes, freckles, and captivating aura.

But Sebastian has been gone for her since the moment they met, and if marrying Kat gives him a better chance at keeping his daughter safe, he’ll risk everything.

Even his heart.

Kat knows saying yes is a mistake.

Not because she doesn’t love him.

Because she does.

For three years, she’s been forced to write the lies that have damaged Sebastian’s reputation and cost him chance after chance in court. Blackmailed into obedience to save her brother’s life, Kat has become the weapon aimed straight at the only man who’s ever made her feel safe.

Now she’s living in his house, wearing his ring, loving his daughter, and falling deeper for the family she was supposed to help destroy.

But the closer Sebastian and Kat get, the harder it becomes to tell where the lie ends and forever begins.

And when the truth finally comes out, Sebastian could lose more than custody of his daughter.

He could lose the woman he’s loved all along.

Eden Sloane believes the best love stories aren’t about perfect people. They’re about imperfect people who keep choosing each other, even after the truth changes everything.

She writes emotionally charged contemporary romance featuring devoted heroes, resilient heroines, impossible choices, and love worth risking everything for. Her stories celebrate the courage it takes to love completely.

When she’s not plotting emotional damage (followed by well-earned happily ever afters), Eden can usually be found gardening, trying to win an ongoing battle with the weeds in her yard, drinking far too much caffeine, enjoying a nightcap while watching BBC crime dramas with her husband, and keeping tabs on her four children.

And if you’re reading this during the winter, please send warm thoughts. Eden is somewhere in the Midwest, questioning every life choice that led her to a place where the air hurts her face.

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New Release ~ Gray Matters ~ by ~ Jessica Buss

Title: Gray Matters

Author: Jessica Buss

Genre/Tropes: Medical Romance; Off limits; Sunshiny dental hygienist with brain tumor vs. OCD Neurosurgeon; Instant connection; One kiss changes everything; Gold retriever vibes

Release Date: October 19, 2026

Cover Design: 907 Publishing, LLC

Destined to be together, an extremely driven neurosurgeon and a smiley dental hygienist have their meet-cute in her ICU room after she undergoes a craniotomy. At first glance, the attraction he feels for her is unmistakable. They share a connection that’s more than just physical. Thankfully, she isn’t his patient.
After several chance run-ins, Grayson learns how incredible Kaitlyn is. She’s not like anyone else he’s ever met. From their first kiss, he knows one thing: what’s happening between them is something special. He wants more, but does she feel the same?
Kaitlyn knows Dr. Grayson Michaels is different, but to her, pursuing something with him rides the line of being taboo. He works with her doctor, but that fact doesn’t diminish her excitement when he asks her out. The chemistry between them is stifling, and stretches beyond anything cellular. She wants to explore it, but will he?

“Their story wrecked me in the best possible way. Their romance will live in your heart long after you read the last page.” ~ Lorey Loves to Read

“Couldn’t put this book down. Loved every second.” ~ Goodreads/DG

“There were scenes that made me smile, and others where I was literally holding my breath because I needed to know what happened next. It was nice to read a story that didn’t take that predictable turns if you know what I mean 😉 Would absolutely recommend reading this one! If you enjoy small-town romance, medical, emotional storytelling, and a story that grabs you from the very beginning, definitely add this to your TBR!” ~ GoodReads/Stephanie

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New Release ~ Haunt Me ~ by ~ Tara Conrad

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Sam Morgan thought losing Raven was the worst thing that could happen to him.

He was wrong.

Now he’s running from everything she left behind, putting miles between himself and the people who still care whether he makes it home. But no matter how far he goes, grief follows.

And so does Raven.

She should be gone. Instead, she’s trapped somewhere between what was and whatever comes next, unable to let go of the man she left behind.

Then Astra enters Sam’s life, all warmth and light in the middle of his darkness, and for the first time since Raven died, something begins to change.

Because sometimes the person haunting you isn’t the one you need to fear.

Sometimes it’s yourself.

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Bestselling author Tara Conrad writes where passion meets peril, crafting dark, spellbinding romances that blur the line between devotion and destruction.

Inspired by the haunting brilliance of Edgar Allan Poe, her stories reimagine Gothic tales with modern sensuality and power.

Within her pages, heroines rise unbroken, villains fall beautifully, and the darkness always tells the truth.

When she isn’t writing, Tara travels with her husband, meeting readers who have found pieces of themselves in her worlds.

She believes love isn’t always light. Sometimes, it’s found in the dark. ♥

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New Release ~ Best Laid Plans ~ by ~ Candice Wright

Title: Best Laid Plans

Series: Raven Souls MC #7

Author: Candice Wright

Genre: Dark MC Romance

Tropes: Forced Proximity, Second Chance

Stalker, Found Family, Secret Identity

Release Date: October 15, 2026

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I thought I’d found my happily ever after until I realized it was all a lie.

But to escape the man I’d loved, I had to kill the woman I once was.

Knowing he’d hunt me to the ends of the earth, I assumed someone else’s identity, reshaping all my good, bad, and ugly parts to fit her mold.

My history, my experiences, even my name, all belong to her.

I thought it was enough, but after years in hiding, I’m still not safe.

See, hunters don’t forget about their prey; they lie in wait, setting traps, patiently waiting for you to fall. Only this time it’s not me that falls. It’s the MC.

My secrets kept me safe, but they made the club a target, and though I didn’t pull the trigger, a brother’s blood still coats my hands.

If the club casts me out for what I’ve done, I’ll be at the mercy of the man who won’t think twice about killing everyone I care about, including the man I’m falling for.

All because he wants to love me…to death.

And if he can’t have me, no one can.

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Candice Wright is the international bestselling author of the Underestimated Series. Hailing from the UK, Candice lives with her three slightly unhinged children and the long-suffering partner. When she isn’t busy raising the next generation of crazy, you can find her sitting at the computer writing words she hopes will resonate or snuggled up reading stories by the authors that cultivated her love of the written word.

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New Release ~ Something Just Like This ~ by ~ Jennifer Probst

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Jonathan Lake is the beloved NYC mayor making a run for Governor. His widowed status and close relationship with his daughter cast him as the darling of the press and the candidate to beat — but behind the flash of the cameras, his perfectly managed world is coming undone. It all has to do with his straight-laced assistant. Her skills and reserved demeanor are perfect to run his campaign, but her brilliant brain has become a temptation he’s been fighting for too long. Can he convince her to take a chance on a long-term campaign for love, or will his efforts end up in scandal?

Alyssa Block has admired the NYC mayor for a long time, but her secret crush is kept buried under a mountain of work. Besides, she’s not his type, and office scandals are not in her job description. But when they retreat to an upstate horse farm for a secluded weekend, the spark between them catches flame — and Jonathan sets those piercing blue eyes on winning her. Can she convince him to focus on the upcoming election, or will she succumb to the sweet promise of a different future?

Something Just Like This is a forbidden workplace romance featuring a widower governor, his brilliant off-limits assistant, and a slow burn that was absolutely inevitable.

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Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since.

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New Release ~ Eternal Surrender ~ by ~ Vanessa Fewings

Title: Eternal Surrender

Series: Eternal Desires Book 3

Author: Vanessa Fewings

Genre/Tropes: Dark PNR; Vampire Romance; Gothic Fantasy; Forbidden Desire; Obsessive Anti-hero

Release Date: October 7, 2026

A must read for vampire fans.

Moments of joy and heartbreak, of love and denial, of trust and betrayal.

A completely new and fresh take like no other

A dark gothic vampire romance filled with fractured immortality, forbidden desire, enemies bound together, and deadly supernatural intrigue.

We have always hated each other.

We have killed each other.

And now… we are trapped together, breathing through the same skin, craving through the same veins, imprisoned in a single living body.

I am William. That’s what they call me now.

And I am not alone.

Jadeon’s fury coils inside me like a blade. Orpheus’s darkness pulses like a second heart. Two ancient enemies bound by a grotesque mistake of blood and resurrection, our minds bleeding into one another, our desires tangling in ways neither of us can control. Every thought is a battle. Every heartbeat, a war.

And London is dying.

Something is poisoning us, something ancient, merciless, and unseen. Vampires are falling, their immortality unraveling into ash and agony. No one is safe.

Especially not us.

She is the only light in this suffocating darkness.

Inspector Ingrid Jansen, brilliant, relentless, devastatingly human. She sees me… all of me… and still reaches closer. She stirs something dangerously fragile within this fractured soul, something that feels like hope… or ruin. Because to love her is to risk everything, not just my life, but what remains of my sanity.

Hunted by the ruthless Stone Masters and racing through a London that shifts from glittering elegance to depraved shadow, we chase ancient secrets that may undo what we’ve become… or damn us forever.

Who survives?

Eternal Surrender is a dark paranormal vampire romance perfect for readers who love obsessive immortal anti-heroes, gothic fantasy, forbidden desire, and emotionally charged vampire fiction in the vein of Interview with the Vampire, A Dowry of Blood, and Empire of the Vampire.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vampires, Vengeance and Fantastic Storytelling!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fewings’ vampires are not for the Twilight crowd.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping ending that is both shocking and thrilling!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A wonderfully lush retreat into the adult vampire world of VMK Fewings

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book will send you on a journey that will leave you breathless.

Vanessa is a British-American, internationally bestselling author of the Enthrall Sessions and the Eternal Desires series, an epic vampire romance. Her novels blend romance, emotion, and intrigue, earning readers around the world and translations into multiple languages.

Known for creating compelling characters and emotionally rich stories, Vanessa has also seen two of her novels optioned for film.

She lives in California with her rescue foxhound, Sherlock.

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