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New Release ~ Kiss You Back ~ by ~ Mel Walker

Popular girl, Kennedy Myers made one mistake in high school – she chose the wrong boy. If only her nerdy friend, Elijah Stevenson would have told her how he felt, maybe things could have been different. Ten years later, the Spring Hills High School reunion gives them a chance to face their regrets. Will they get a second chance, or will it be just another missed connection? Readers who enjoy swoony reads will love Kiss You Back by Mel Walker, a second chance, friends-to-lovers, small town romance.

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Love Doesn’t Come with an Expiration Date Kennedy Myers was the queen of Spring Hills High School: beauty pageant champ, head cheerleader, and the most popular girl in school. She only made one mistake—she said yes to the wrong boy. Elijah Stevenson was the resident nerd at Spring Hills High. Convention said he should have never been friends with someone like Kennedy Myers. He hid in the shadows and avoided the spotlight, which was where she thrived. Not wanting to risk their friendship, Elijah watched as she ran off with the boy he knew wouldn’t love her the way he did. The Spring Hills Ten-Year High School reunion gives them both an opportunity to revisit the point in their life which they both hold with regret. Will the reunion allow them a second chance or will it be just another missed connection?.

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Excerpt

He looks good. Too good. I stare into Elijah’s Stevenson’s intense hazel eyes, and I’m transported back in time. His gaze has changed; it carries with it more confidence and self-assurance than the nervous tic he used to possess. His inability to maintain eye contact with me had always given me a thrill, made me feel special, gave me a sense of power. His ability to swing on an emotional pendulum was one of my most favorite things. One second, he’d forget who I was, and we’d be just two friends, hanging out and enjoying the little moments, something other boys in my class never understood. They always looked to impress me with their over-the-top gestures. Not Elijah. Once he got over the nervousness and he relaxed enough to reveal himself, we shared some truly special moments. Moments I didn’t get to share with many other people, moments I know he didn’t share with anyone else. And then there were moments like this. Friends don’t greet one another this way. Yet, we were always only friends. When these greetings started, I never expected that they would last. I expected he’d want more. I waited. Waited for him to take charge, and every single time he retreated. Until that very last time. But it’s been ten years, and I’m different. I’m a shell of the princess who ruled the hallways at Spring Hills High. The ten years were not nearly as kind to me as they’ve been to him. He has grown into a man. A tall, dark, handsome man with designer clothes, a New York City strut, and a confidence he never possessed before. This time his gaze doesn’t falter. We lock eyes, and it’s me who looks away first. I inhale the expensive cologne, and images of equally tall models and trust fund women on his arm invade. My feet retreat, taking with me the confidence I possessed a moment ago. I realize now that he’s in the driver’s seat and the best I can do is hold on tight and pray he leads us to the promised land.

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About Mel Walker

Mel Walker has been writing fiction most of his adult life. Specializing in Short Stories and Contemporary fiction and Romance Novels. A native New Yorker and life-long frustrated NY Mets fan. He loves to write about ordinary people placed in difficult situations, especially as it relates to their closest relationships. Mel Walker is a rare bird, the male romance author. Specializing in heartfelt small town romance, he enjoys telling compelling romances with all the feels. A native New Yorkers and life-long frustrated NY Mets fan, he enjoys long walks, bike rides and taking in the energy of the city.

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New Release ~ Switch Play ~ by ~ Golden Angel

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𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙨. 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙥?

𝘐𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭, 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦. 𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘣, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮. 𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘯, 𝘘 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦.

𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡, 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧?

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Sam

Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap.

It wasn’t like no one had ever asked her to scene before, but she’d never had someone she was actually interested in ask her to scene. All her other scenes had been platonic, or they’d agreed to use toys or whatever. From the heat in Q’s eyes as he looked down at her, she didn’t doubt for one moment that he was asking her because he wanted her. Not just someone to scene with, but her specifically.

As if coming up to ask her when she was surrounded by a bunch of willing, attractive, single subs hadn’t indicated that already. He’d chosen her. It was a little like being singled out from the herd by a predator, except she actually wanted it.

Especially with the authoritative way he said he would be in charge tonight.

Being honest, as much as she was looking forward to having Q on his knees for her in class, she’d also fantasized about having him take control ever since she’d walked into Marquis and seen him for the first time.

“Say yes,” Morgan hissed in her ear, nudging her with her elbow.

Sam glanced at Noelle. She didn’t want to just ditch the other woman, but Noelle grinned and nodded.

Well, okay then.

“If you’ll excuse me,” she said, glancing around at the others. Caroline had a pinched expression as she nodded back, but Marissa gave her a thumbs up, and Amy made a little shooing motion, her eyes alight with encouragement. No one but Caroline seemed to mind, and, well… Caroline wasn’t Sam’s problem.

Taking Q’s hand, she let him help her up from her chair. To her surprise, he didn’t let go once she was standing, holding onto it as he led them toward the stairs.

“Upstairs or downstairs?” he asked, glancing at her.

“Can we even get a room upstairs?” she asked, bemused. It was a Saturday night after all. If you wanted a room, you had to plan ahead. Wait… had he planned ahead for this?

“No. Downstairs it is.” Q grimaced, but Sam didn’t mind.

If he’d planned ahead, she might not have felt as special since he could have just been looking to use the room and not necessarily with her. The spontaneity of his invitation made her feel on top of the world. He wasn’t just looking for a sub to fill a slot.

He wanted her.

Even after everything they’d talked about on Monday, even hearing the reason she’d changed her mind about prom. Even after he hadn’t kissed her goodbye when she’d thought he was going to. Maybe he’d just needed a little more time to think about everything.

Regardless, tonight, he was asking her to scene with him.

Yes, that made her feel giddy.

“Any hard limits I should know about?” he asked, giving her fingers a small squeeze as they went down the steps, drawing her attention back to the present.

“I’ve seen your list, and all of mine are covered by it,” she replied, giving him a sideways smile. “When it comes to humiliation, I don’t mind being called a naughty, bad girl, or a toy, but I’ve got way more of a praise kink.”

“Me, too.” Q winked at her, making her laugh. Yeah, she could see that about both of them. With the way they worked to excel in high school, both of them liked getting rewards more than punishments.

Although Sam didn’t mind a little role play now and then.

The staircase emptied out into the dungeon, which was full of people, though not everyone was doing something. Some people were just walking around and watching the scenes rather than participating.

Stronghold’s dungeon was full of possible places to scene. Spanking benches were arranged throughout the center of the main floor. Along the walls were various nooks with chains hanging or occupied by St. Andrews’ crosses. A quiet nook was filled with couches, a mini fridge, and a basket of blankets for aftercare. And, of course, there were the private rooms, which were all occupied.

Interrogation, the Doctor’s Office, and the Jail were located on this floor. The second floor had more options, like a Locker Room, a movie room, a school room, an office, and things like that. One day, Sam would love to use a private room, here or at Marquis, with someone who had reserved the room with her in mind. Not when it was part of the class, because that didn’t count.

“How do you feel about a little spanking?” Q asked, his steps slowing as he took in the benches. They were spaced far enough apart to avoid feeling crowded, and there were a few that were currently open. A club submissive was wiping down the closest one to them.

“Have I been naughty?” she asked flirtatiously.

They came to a halt, Q turning to face her, but never relinquishing her hand.

“Well, you were never properly punished for leaving me without a prom date.” His voice had turned to a low, husky growl, but his eyes simmered with heat and promise. Guilt threatened, but when he was looking at her like that, she knew he didn’t really mean it.

This was going to be a funishment. Role play. Though she probably did deserve a spanking.

Widening her eyes, she tilted her head. With the heels she was wearing, they were basically the same height, so it was no trouble to meet his gaze.

“Oh, you’re right… I’m so sorry, Master Q.” She made her voice syrupy sweet, which had the added effect of making her sound entirely insincere.

His lips quirked.

“You’re certainly going to be Ms. Dupre.”

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She is happily married, old enough to know better but still too young to care, and a big fan of happily-ever-afters, strong heroes and heroines, and sizzling chemistry.

When she’s not writing, she can often be found on the couch reading, in front of her sewing machine making a new cosplay, hanging out with her friends, or wandering the Maryland Renaissance Fair.

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New Release ~ Just What I Needed ~ by ~ Kylie Scott

When the Stage Dive crew decides to help, they do it in a big way.

Just What I Needed, a brand-new nanny meets rock star producer romance from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott is now available!

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series…

Nanny and housekeeper Jude has been going through a dry patch. Getting ready to dip her toes back into the dating pool is a little nerve racking. And the offers of assistance from her boss, David Ferris, and his band are not helping. Right up until music producer Dean Jennings arrives to work on the band’s latest album.

But Dean is more than a little wary of dating anyone with anything to do with the Stage Dive crew after losing Lena to lead singer Jimmy Ferris all those years ago. Can Jude a) Convince the crew to stay out of her business and b) Woo the man of her dreams?

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today, best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year in 2013, 2014 & 2018 by the Australian Romance Witer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long-time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia, with her two children and husband, she reads, writes, and never dithers around on the internet.

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New Release ~ Our First Christmas

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Baby, it’s cold outside.

What better way to warm up than with these ten steamy Christmas stories?

Join your favorite characters – and some new ones – as they celebrate their first Christmas together.

DL Gallie – This Christmas Chelsea has a present for Kallen that he will never forget but a rivalry on the ice threatens to melt her surprise.

D.M. Davis – Join the Black Ops MMA alphas and their women as they celebrate Christmas on the slopes, vying for alone time while juggling kids and holiday festivities.

Harlow Layne – Join Bodhi and Coco as they head to the mountains for a Christmas unlike any other.

Kate Randall – Abigail swears she’s going to be good this time and stay out of Jackson’s bed. But spending a week with the man determined to get her to break that promise may be enough to put her back on the naughty list.

Katie Rae – Cam has a football game on Christmas, so Kace and Ali create a sexy Christmas playbook to surprise him with.

K.B. Barrett –In Savage Valley, the Christmas season is a big thing! But with James being deployed, Melanie isn’t sure if she wants to celebrate the holidays this year. That is until she gets a special surprise delivered to her door.

Lisamarie Kade – There’s a few surprises in store as Fallon plans to celebrate Christmas on a tropical island while Trent is away.

L.M. Reid – When their plans get ruined by a snowstorm, Hunter vows to give Quinn the Christmas of her dreams by any means necessary.

May Gordon – Penelope and Conrad are sharing their first Christmas as a married couple. Everything should be merry and jolly, right? Wrong. Murphy’s law seems to have hijacked their holiday.

Vi Summers – Celebrate Christmas at the beach with the entire North Shore Crew as they deal with couple drama, unexpected appearances, and gifts from the adult store.

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New Release ~ Hot Vegas Nights Collaboration Week 2

Series: Hot Vegas Nights Collaboration

Week 2 Release Authors: Mckenna James, Amy Stephens, Sydney Aaliyah Michelle and Michelle Donn

Genre: Steamy Protector Romance

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Clark Bohannon comes to Las Vegas to claim his birthright, but instead he wins a jackpot and wakes up married to a stranger.

A tatted-up beauty, Vicki is the complete opposite of nerdy accountant Clark, but somehow, they just work together. As they get to know each other better, he finds himself falling for his fascinating bride.

But someone from Vicki’s past will stop at nothing to tear these two apart, and the truth regarding Clark’s paternity could change everything.

Will Clark and Vicki’s fledgling relationship survive? Or will the bright lights and wild nights in Las Vegas be more than they bargained for?

This light-hearted, steamy novella is perfect for anyone who wants to escape the ordinary and experience a little Las Vegas magic and romance. And don’t miss the other Hot Vegas Nights stories!

This story includes characters from the Vegas Kings series, but may be read as a stand alone.

Kathryn Pryor never expected to fall in love with two different men…

Tyler Green walked out of Kat’s life shortly after making her decision to pursue a modeling career over finishing her college degree; she never expected to see him again. If that’s the kind of support he had for her, then who needed him anyway, right?

Struggling to make it on her own now, she’s more than ecstatic when she gets a call to go to Vegas for a two-week photo shoot. Finally, the big break she’s been waiting for. The ink is hardly dry on the contract when she gets a phone call that could change everything.

Real estate tycoon Jameson York is into buying anything he can get his hands on. But when a fire breaks out in one of the apartment complexes he’s just purchased, his focus shifts to the gorgeous young woman who’s been displaced. Despite their difference in age, there’s something about her that he’s drawn to. She’s more than just a pretty face…

When Tyler comes home to see about Kat, he’s more than a little jealous when he discovers someone else—a much older man—has taken his place. He’s downright furious.

Kat decides at the last minute it’s too much of a gamble to not go to Vegas. So she leaves both men behind to nurse their bruised egos and crushed hearts. Little does she know, Tyler and Jameson are hot her heels, both eager to claim her as their own.

It’s a Vegas Showdown you don’t want to miss! One winner will walk away with the jackpot!

Topher must prove himself.

Issy must forgive herself.

In Topher’s past, he had one thing on his mind, have a good time. His laid-back reckless lifestyle had no consequence until he lost the people most important to him. His family legacy is at risk, but his old ways prove hard to give up.

Issy last boyfriend lavish all his attention . . .on everyone else but her. And he called her selfish. Issy hasn’t focused on herself in a long time. A weekend in Vegas is what she needs to step out of her comfort zone and put herself first. But how far is she willing to go.

Topher and Issy are both on a new life path, but their encounter in Vegas may put both their futures in jeopardy or will it lead to a happily ever after.

A former Marine bodyguard and a modern princess. When her country implodes, can they pick up the pieces and find love together?

Americans don’t care that Kala Abbas is the princess of a small faraway country. She only needs private security when she travels with her high-profile parents. In Las Vegas, that is sexy but off-limits Anders Davis, bodyguard. But for this trip, she’s on her own and plans to enjoy her anonymity by playing poker, sunbathing, and not fantasizing about Anders.

After some bad luck, Anders Davis isn’t going to turn down a royal contract guarding Princess Kala. It might be the kick in the butt his professional life needs. Even if the beautiful princess doesn’t want private security crashing her solo vacation, he’s going to follow through on the job.

For years they’ve denied the desire that flares whenever they cross paths, keeping their interactions strictly professional. But everything changes when devastating events in Kala’s homeland leave her marooned in Las Vegas without funds or friends. Anders’s loyalty will be tested and their attachment to one another will go from forbidden flirtation to so much more when he risks everything to save her life.

Love is its own reward.

A forbidden relationship between an ex-military bodyguard and a princess. Vegas Reward has a happily ever after ending for two over-thirty characters. Steam, action, and intrigue give this royal romance an extra kick.

The Vegas Strip is the gateway to your wildest fantasies. Where debauchery rules and depravity runs rampant. Elusive billionaires, celebrity bad boys, tantalizing dancers, master mixologists, and sexy tattoo artists are all within reach.

During these 16 Hot Vegas Nights, you’ll take a chance on love, lose yourself in entertainment, and gamble your heart away!

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CL Collier – Playing Vegas – releasing November 14

Sabrina Wagner – What Happens in Vegas – releasing November 15

Amanda Shelley – The Vegas Pitch – releasing November 17

Kaylee Monroe – Waking up Married in Vegas – releasing November 21

Kate Stacy – A Vegas Dare – releasing November 22

TL Mayhew – Vegas Valey – releasing November 24

Anise Storm – Vegas Redemption – releasing November 25

Shannon O’Connor & M Leigh Morhaime – All’s Fair in Love & Vegas – releasing November 28

D.M. Davis – Vegas Storm – releasing November 30

E.M. Shue – Vegas Jackpot – releasing December 1

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New Release ~ Wonderfully Yours: An Aster Family Complete Collection Box Set ~ by ~ Hayley Faiman

Title: Wonderfully Yours: An Aster Family Complete Collection Box Set

Author: Hayley Faiman

Genre: Second Chance Romance

Release Date: November 7, 2022

The Astor Family is close.

They have gone through trials and tribulations that would tear apart most families. Yet, they have bonds that are unbreakable.

Welcome to Texas, where the drama is high, and the love is an inferno between these four couples. There is an age gap, a secret baby, a fake marriage, and a second chance romance—a bit of everything for everyone.

In this four-book complete series boxset, discover just who is Hypocritical, Egotistical, Matrimonial, and Occasional. Then at the end, you will also read about who is Perpetually Yours.

BOXSET INCLUDES:

Hypocritically Yours

Egotistically Yours

Matrimonially Yours

Occasionally Yours

*Also includes the brand new novella: Perpetually Yours

As an only child, Hayley Faiman had to entertain herself somehow. She started writing stories at the age of six and never really stopped.

Born in California, she met her now husband at the age of sixteen and married him at the age of twenty in 2004. After all of these years together, he’s still the love of her life.

Hayley’s husband joined the military and they lived in Oregon,where he was stationed with the US Coast Guard. They moved back to California in 2006, where they had two little boys. Recently, the four of them moved out to the Hill Country of Texas, where they adopted a new family member, a chocolate lab named Optimus Prime.

Most of Hayley’s days are spent taking care of her two boys, going to the baseball fields for practice, or helping them with homework. Her evenings are spent with her husband and her nights—those are spent creating alpha book boyfriends.

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New Release ~ Grinch Girl ~ by ~ Michelle Dayton

Jane Zielinski has her hands full this December. The last thing she needs is to be upstaged by her former childhood BFF, Bella Bradley, who blows into town with handfuls of cash and a sexy business partner, Nate Wright. But a little competition never hurt anyone, and Jane’s ready to do whatever it takes– including flirting with Nate–to get Bella to pack up and leave. Fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne will love Grinch Girl, a spicy and humorous Christmas Romance from Michelle Dayton.

“The love story itself is stirring and emotional, and Emily and Bobby’s second chance feels well-earned.”—Publishers Weekly review for Escape Girl

Blurb

Sometimes, the real story isn’t the beautiful city girl returning to her small town to save Christmas—it’s the townie chick who never left.

Jane Zielinski has her hands full this December, working three jobs and directing a homemade reality dating web series, Single Bells, as a stunt to keep her small town competitive with the ritzy resort towns luring tourists. Then the gorgeous Bella Bradley, Jane’s childhood BFF who had no qualms about skipping town when times got tough, returns with handfuls of cash and her smoking-hot business partner Nate Wright on her arm.

Jane can’t believe she’s being upstaged again, especially when Bella uses the Single Bells activities to rekindle a romance with her high school boyfriend—the man Jane had envisioned her future with. So if a little competition could convince Bella to leave town—again—Jane is ready to take the mittens off. And she’s not above sabotage, cheating, or flirting with Nate to win. Let the reindeer games begin…

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Excerpt

The stranger had a British accent, dark hair, funky glasses, and wore both an expensive cashmere sweater and a bored expression. He couldn’t have looked less local if he’d tattooed “I’m from away” on his forehead. “Do you know the Wi-Fi password, by any chance?”

Of course I did; I’d installed it. “Nope.”

OK, that was unnecessary. Don’t piss off the tourists, Jane. Jim’s pub couldn’t handle a one-star Yelp review from some asshole.

He threw up his hands. “No sign posted with the Wi-Fi info. Nobody pouring drinks.” He let out an exasperated huff. “No wonder this place is a dying shithole, right? The bar, the whole town.”

Strong words, stranger. Maybe I agreed, but I was allowed to think so because I lived here. He, however, could take his opinion and shove it straight up his ass.

The need for caffeine was real. I stood, put my palms on the bar, and boosted myself over it.

The stranger put his phone on the bar with an angry slap. “Are you kidding? Are you the bartender? You’ve just been sitting there ignoring me the whole time I’ve been here?”

I almost wanted to say yes. Because that haughty, entitled tone in his prettily accented voice made his face a prime candidate for a fist.

“I don’t work here,” I said flatly, although I did pick up shifts in the summers sometimes. “I just know the owner.”

The stranger cocked his head and considered me. Changed tactics. “Do you know him well enough to grab me a beer?” He smiled, and it changed his whole damn face. He went from haughty and bored to…zing! There was a teasing tone in his wry voice now, complimented by curved lips and a flash of white teeth. A knowing, flirtatious glint in his dark eyes.

Hmm. This was a person used to getting everything he wanted.

Too bad for him that I hated people like that.

Maybe I didn’t want a soda after all. Maybe I wanted something else. I slowly took a pint glass from the shelf and pulled a draft of Spotted Cow, all while making extreme eye contact with the stranger’s amused gaze.

But instead of sliding the beer over the bar, I walked around it, grabbed my laptop, and strolled slowly to the back office, enjoying an enormous gulp of the beer on my walk. I ignored his “what the hell” and called over my shoulder, “Enjoy your stay in our shithole town.”

About Michelle Dayton

There are only three things Michelle Dayton loves more than sexy and suspenseful novels: her family, the city of Chicago, and Mr. Darcy. Michelle dreams of a year of world travel – as long as the trip would include weeks and weeks of beach time. As a bourbon lover and unabashed wine snob, Michelle thinks heaven is discussing a good book over an adult beverage.

New Release ~ Vegas Baby ~ by ~ Melanie A. Smith

Series: Hot Vegas Nights Collaboration

Week 1 Release: Vegas Baby by Melanie A. Smith

Genre: Steamy Protector Romance

Collection Hosted by: S.L. Sterling

From award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes an angsty, steamy novella in the Hot Vegas Nights world.

He saved her life. Now she’s in more trouble than ever…

Sebastian Hernandez, a Las Vegas paramedic, is called to tend to a fallen performer in an acrobatic performance gone wrong. When he locks eyes with the dark beauty, her gaze holds so much more than the pain of her injury, and he’s drawn to her in a way he’s never been drawn to anyone before.

Kira Luan, an aerial acrobat, is trapped in a contract that keeps her at the mercy of her controlling ex-boyfriend. While she longs for a life free to perform, to live, and to find love, fear rules her every move. So much so that it distracted her to the point of injury.

When Kira is left with little choice but to accept Sebastian’s help — and offer of a place to stay — the distance from her problems and her growing closeness with Sebastian begin to crack open the well of her suppressed desires. With him, she heals in more ways than one and finally has the strength to end the relationship with her ex.

But now, both of their lives will be in danger as Kira faces her past to fight for her future. Will she win her freedom and the chance to be with Sebastian, or will she lose it all?

During these 16 Hot Vegas Nights, you’ll take a chance on love, lose yourself in entertainment, and gamble your heart away!

Sixteen books that are all written with your pleasure in mind.

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Mckenna James – Vegas Prince – releasing November 7

Amy Stephens – Vegas Showdown – releasing November 8

Sydney Aaliyah Michelle – Healing in Vegas – releasing November 10

Michelle Donn – Vegas Reward – releasing November 11

CL Collier – Playing Vegas – releasing November 14

Sabrina Wagner – What Happens in Vegas – releasing November 15

Amanda Shelley – The Vegas Pitch – releasing November 17

Kaylee Monroe – Waking up Married in Vegas – releasing November 21

Kate Stacy – A Vegas Dare – releasing November 22

TL Mayhew – Vegas Valey – releasing November 24

Anise Storm – Vegas Redemption – releasing November 25

Shannon O’Connor & M Leigh Morhaime – All’s Fair in Love & Vegas – releasing November 28

D.M. Davis – Vegas Storm – releasing November 30

E.M. Shue – Vegas Jackpot – releasing December 1

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New Release ~ Out of the Park: A Romance ~ by ~ Anne Trowbridge

Title: Out of the Park: A Romance

Series: The Curveball Incident Book 2

Author: Anne Trowbridge

Genre: Sports Romance

Release Date: November 1, 2022

He was a rookie with a bright future

Until that one pitch came along….

One game, one pitch. That’s all it took to change the course of Tommy Layton’s life forever. One minute he’s a rookie phenom burning it up in the major leagues and contending for Rookie of the Year. A split-second later, he’s on the injured list, deeply depressed, and trying to figure out how he’s going to get back everything he’s lost.

Lucy Valente understands all too well because she’s lost everything, too—her parents, her career, her money, and, most of all, her sense of hope. A chance encounter ignites a fire for both of them, but they’re stuck in the lowest valleys of their lives, so the timing couldn’t be worse. Lucy can’t seem to embrace the love and happiness she knows Tommy represents. And while he wants to give her the space she needs, he also realizes their chance to be together is quickly disappearing. How can they find their happily-ever-after when it feels like their happily-right-now is impossible?

This book can be read as a standalone, but the reading experience would be enhanced by reading Curveball: A Love Story first, as the stories intertwine.

Fans of Nicholas Sparks, who want to read stories that pack an emotional punch, but who secretly wish the characters wouldn’t die and the HEAs were guaranteed, will love this book!

Anne Trowbridge lives in New Jersey with her husband, two kids, and two dogs. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s working her way through careers like she’s marking off a bingo card, with years spent as a newspaper reporter, book editor, middle school language arts teacher, and now writer. She grew up all over the Midwest and somehow still loves to travel and see new places.

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New Release ~ Ship Got Real ~ by ~ T.L. Anderson

When there is Love at Sea, can a broken heart find a reason to beat again? When Avery Santos agrees to act as a wingwoman for her best friend on a week-long cruise, she doesn’t expect a love at sea theme. But thanks to a sexy blind date with fellow passenger, Colin Turner, this week-long trip has suddenly become more than she bargains for. Fans of vacation romances will devour SHIP GOT REAL by T.L. Anderson, a steamy blind date romance

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When my best friend cons me into going on a cruise with him as his wingwoman, I didn’t expect a love at sea theme. Add in speed dating, an insane scavenger hunt, and the sexy blind date he sets me up on and the entire trip becomes so much more than I’m ready for. After experiencing what heartbreak can do to a person, falling in love is the last thing I want to do. Ever. There’s just one tiny problem… Colin Turner. Ship Got Real is a blind date romance, part of the Love at Sea multi-author series. Get ready to set sail through the Caribbean on Festival Cruises’ most alluring voyage with eight of your favorite authors – happily ever after guaranteed! Experience everything the Love at Sea series has to offer. From speed dating to masquerades, guests are sure to enjoy the hot days and steamy nights. Explore hidden waterfalls, swim with dolphins, and watch as eight couples find their forever on the open ocean.

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Excerpt

The red lighting in the hallway of the cruise ship gives it an eerie glow instead of the romantic vibe I’m sure they were hoping for. I keep waiting for a man in a mask to come jumping out like an old 90’s thriller as we head towards our suite. “This place is unreal,” I grumble. “Isn’t it amazing!” Evelyn, my younger sister, says enthusiastically. Her blonde hair flies around her as she whips her head around taking everything in. Her blue eyes wide at every small detail. “Oh my god Colin, they have disco elevators!” She quickly pushes the up button and does a little dance in place as she waves to other random guests. Crossing my arms I lean against the wall taking it all in. “I wouldn’t say it’s amazing. It’s more like an expensive petri dish floating on water.” I watch as someone sneezes then touches the door handle into a room. Disgusting. She slaps me on the arm, “Oh stop. Can you not be your brooding self for once?” The elevator doors open and she rushes inside staring at the ceiling and at the blue bubbles lighting the walls. “Look at this place. We are going to have so much fun!” She pushes the button for deck 15. “Hmm,” I grunt. Refusing to even see the fun side of this trip. The only reason I agreed to come along was because her boyfriend broke up with her leaving her with an extra non-refundable ticket. Of course though, she was sneaky enough to not tell me it was a love cruise. Why the hell she would want to bring me is beyond me. “There’s no way in hell I’m going to be okay with watching you flirt and bring guys back to our suite this entire trip.” I narrow my gaze at her. She blows out a sigh while rolling her eyes. “Come on Colin, for once stop being the protective older brother and just let loose. Besides, maybe you’ll meet someone special here too.” She grins while rubbing her shoulder conspiratorially against mine. “Doubtful,” I say as I exit the elevator onto deck 15. I look for our cabin 15331Z, the rooms here are larger than the below decks. I see the Fab Suite listed on the door and raise an eyebrow at her. She waves me away. “Don’t give me that look. I have money, even if I only work at a craft store. I do save my money.” She holds her card up to the electronic key reader and the door unlocks. “Besides I didn’t expect to be ditched by he who I will not name before this trip. So I wasn’t going to waste a few grand on this excursion over some hurt feelings.” She ushers me inside. The room is gigantic. We enter through a hallway with a closet on the side for our clothes then a bathroom on the right. The entryway opens up into a large sitting room area with a television, gaming console, a guitar on the side, and a mini bar. “Damn, this had to set you back a bit of money.” I grab my phone out of my pocket and open my venmo. With a quick punch of my fingers I send her a chunk of money that should cover my portion of the room. Her phone dings and her eyes narrow. “Colin Brayden Turner you better not have done what I think you just did.” I slide my phone back into my dress slacks and walk into the bedroom ignoring her soft curses from behind me. She’ll complain, but she’ll accept it. The room is spacious, but I only see one large bed in the room. “So where exactly am I sleeping because this is not going to work for us.” She grabs her suitcase and plops it onto the bed. “My dear brother, you get the couch.” She smirks as she flops onto the queen bed and stretches. I glance back at the smaller looking modular couch and accept the fact that my six foot frame will not fit well on it. Maybe I should have just booked a separate room. Her laughter causes me to glance her way. “You should see your face right now.” She shakes her head while hopping off the bed. “Don’t worry big bro, the couch turns into another queen bed. The sectionals push together.” Thank fuck. I grab my bags and drop them in the closet and start hanging up my clothes. “What’s on the agenda for tonight? I’m sure you have something planned that I just can’t wait to hear about.” Sarcasm drips from my voice. She cackles again, “Oh, you have no idea.”

About T.L. Anderson

T. L. Anderson writes romance filled novels that sometimes have a twist of suspense. Her characters are strong-willed, heart-felt, and at times angst-ridden. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband, adventurous daughter, her baby boy, two mischievous dogs, a stubborn cat, and two guinea pigs. Since the age of 3, she has loved reading and writing her own stories. Now her passion has developed into a career. After earning a certificate from the Children’s Institute of Literature she decided it was time to put the multiple characters in her head onto paper so she can share her stories with the world. She has a slight obsession with doughnuts, coffee, and dinosaurs. When she’s not writing you can find her lurking on social media looking for new books to read, taking care of her mini-zoo at home, or having her nose stuck in a book.

About The Love at Sea Series

Get ready to set sail through the Caribbean on Festival Cruises’ most alluring voyage with eight of your favorite authors – happily ever after guaranteed! Experience everything the Love at Sea series has to offer. From speed dating to masquerades, guests are sure to enjoy the hot days and steamy nights. Explore hidden waterfalls, swim with dolphins, and watch as eight couples find their forever on the open ocean. Each story features a brand new couple and a fun trope from our amazing line up of authors including: Kate Stacy, HM Thomas, Mari Sol, S.A. Clayton, T.L. Anderson, Karigan Hale, Susan Renee, and A.M. Williams.

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