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Review: The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead

May 11, 2023 by Kate

The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley WinsteadPublished May 9, 2023 by Graydon HouseContemporary RomanceReviewed by Kate The Boyfriend Candidate is a very cute, enjoyable contemporary romance. I feel like it hits many of the right notes - a fun meet cute, a ridiculous reason to get the characters together again, and a really lovely and fun dating/courtship, with a little more than a sprinkle of drama.  While I was reading The Boyfriend Candidate, I was having a great time. It’s fun, and Continue Reading

Cover Reveal- Kissing My Crush by C.A. Harms

May 10, 2023 by Angela

Title: Kissing My CrushA Kissing Games Series Standalone Author: C.A. Harms Genre: Contemporary RomanceTropes: Friends to Lovers/Accidental PregnancyCover Design: Sarah PaigePhotographer: Lindee RobinsonRelease Date: June 29, 2023 BLURB Amara Tyler Collins has always been the object of my affection. He just doesn’t know it.I’ve spent years admiring him, fantasizing about him, but never once making a move.That is until I see him across the room, already a few beers in and drunkenly decide to Continue Reading

Cover Reveal- Kissing the Rival by Kaylee Ryan.

May 9, 2023 by Angela

Title: Kissing the RivalA Kissing Games Series Standalone Author: Kaylee Ryan Genre: Contemporary RomanceTropes: Enemies to Lovers/Workplace RomanceCover Design: Book Cover BoutiqueRelease Date: June 15, 2023 BLURB Charlotte I’m not just kissing the rival… I’m falling for him. Spencer Pennington has always been a shameless flirt, but when it came to being the best in our MBA program, all bets were off, and the competition was on. Fast-forward a few years, and all it takes is a bar at a failed Continue Reading

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May 9, 2023 by Angela

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May 8, 2023 by Angela

Here are your winners for the May Take My Books Giveaway! All winners have been notified by email. Continue Reading

Cover Reveal – Kissing My Brother’s Bride by Molly McLain

May 8, 2023 by Angela

Title: Kissing My Brother's BrideA Kissing Games Series Standalone Author: Molly McLain Genre: Contemporary RomanceTropes: Wrong Brother/Jilted Bride/Enemies to LoversCover Design: Sarah Paige, Opium HouseThe Book Cover BoutiqueRelease Date: June 1, 2023 BLURB My brother’s fiancée should have been mine.Now, I know what you’re thinking, and it’s not quite as bad as it sounds. Linc was running late for their first date and he begged me to stand in until he could get there. I only Continue Reading

Sunday Smexy Deals!

May 7, 2023 by Angela

“A breathtaking story of an extraordinary friendship. Molly Fader has penned an unforgettable novel that is sure to be one of the year’s best.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding VeilTwo friends. A lifetime of secrets. One sparkling story.1967 Iowa. Nursing school roommates BettyKay and Kitty don’t have much in common. BettyKay has risked her family’s disapproval to pursue her dreams away from her small town. Cosmopolitan Kitty has always relied on her Continue Reading

Weekly Wrap-Up

May 6, 2023 by Angela

Don't forget to get your comment in for the Take My Books Giveaway, contest ends tomorrow. Check out all of our Smexy Deals for the week here. Have a great weekend! Continue Reading

This Week on TikTok

May 5, 2023 by Jen

This Week on TikTok

It’s almost summertime and I’m stoked for beach read season! We’re heading to Hawaii at at the end of July and I plan to carefully and strategically plan my books way ahead of time. I’m currently reading Happy Place by Emily Henry and LOVING IT! And, I’m listening to Lost Boy by Christina Henry. It’s an excellent dark retelling of Peter Pan. No romance that I no of, but very much giving me Lord of Flies vibes.  And onto Tiktok…. #5 In all seriousness this guy is a hero. Continue Reading

Cover Reveal – Silenced by Serena Akeroyd

May 5, 2023 by Angela

Title: SilencedSeries: The Forgotten Boys #1Author: Serena Akeroyd Genre: Dark Mafia RomanceTrope: Hades & Persephone Modern RetellingCover Design: Letitia Hasser, RBA DesignsPhotographer: Daniel JaemsModel: Aaron O'ConnellRelease Date: June 1, 2023 BLURB A Hades and Persephone modern-day retelling. I sit on a throne of sins.Silent in the shadows, untouchable like the King of the Underworld himself.Few even know the sound of my voice, but those who fear me call me Monster. My men just Continue Reading

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