Nicole's Book Musings

Monday, June 1, 2026

`Book Blitz: Slapshot Summer`

Title: Slapshot Summer

A Playmakers Series Standalone

Author: G.K. Brady

Genre: Steamy Sports Romance

Tropes: Hockey Romance, Fake Dating

Grumpy/Sunshine, On the Rebound, Opposites Attract

Release Date: January 29, 2026

`Release Blast: Grim by Kat Mizera`

GRIM

Kat Mizera

Release Date: June 1

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

I knew she was in trouble the second she looked at me.

Bruised. Terrified. Barely standing.

`Review: Every Shattered Note by Claudia Y. Burgoa`

Title: Every Shattered Note
Series: Heartbreak Mixtapes #3
Author: Claudia Y. Burgoa

REVIEW:
4 Stars
This is the third book in the series. I love how this mistaken identity romance was such a breathe of fresh air for Dexter. Aly an event planner with her BBF has no clue who Rafe really is. All she knows is that he helps her out of a few jams when it comes to the musical entertainment for her events. Of course the secret of his true identity won't be hidden forever. I can't tell you how much I dislike Dexter's family. All he wants to do is better himself and leave his past self in the past, but someone stirs up whole boat load of trouble for him. You can tell how much he has matured because he wants to do better for himself and be the man Aly deserves. I just love how much light she brings into Dexter's life. Their banter was one of my favorite parts of the book. It's a bumpy road, but my heart was so happy for these at the end. I loved the tease for the next book in the series.

BLURB:
From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes a slow-burn, mistaken-identity romance about hidden fame, second chances at life, and the woman who accidentally falls for a rockstar in disguise.

I plan other people’s love stories for a living. Perfect nights. Perfect moments. Perfect control.

So when my guitarist cancels an hour before a high-profile event, I do what any professional would do—panic quietly and pray for a miracle.

Then he walks in.

Late. Soaked from the rain. Incredibly handsome. Unapologetically charming.

A man I absolutely shouldn’t notice.

He plays music like the storm outside taught him how to feel.

He saves the night. And without meaning to, he starts unraveling mine.

I don’t know that he’s a world-famous musician in hiding.

I only know that when he looks at me, the world stops spinning.

I build love stories for other people. It’s chaotic, but it’s always strategic, straight-forward.

But this time, the one falling—hard, fast, and completely unplanned—is me.

There’s no seating chart that can contain, or explain, the storm that is Dexter Vaughn. But maybe his humor, guitars, and big heart is exactly what I need to build my own breathtaking love story.

BUY LINKS:
https://a.co/d/0cDJtIMJ
Available in KU

Friday, May 29, 2026

`Review: The Lake House by Lori Foster`

Title: The Lake House
Series: Firefly Summer #2
Author: Lori Foster

REVIEW:
4 stars
We got to know Pixie and her adorable son Andy now they get their story. They deserve all the happiness. We have Brogan and his sweet little niece. The backstories for these two pulled on my heartstrings. Oh my gosh the sweetness of Andy with Shayna. My heart just completely melted. That little guy is the sweetest. Brogan has the heart of a SEAL to his core and we see it a few times. Can I just say his dad and stepmother are some the nastiest of people. It's amazing how small the world is at times. Also a kind helpful hand can make the most meaningful difference. This was such a good story of two deserving people to find a HEA after life has given them some knocks.

BLURB:
Second chances, surprising revelations, and sweet, unexpected love go hand-in-hand in the tiny lakeside town at the heart of this charming series from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster.

When Pixie Nolan first came to Bramble, Kentucky, the abandoned and desperate young single mother found hope, healing, and a fresh start. With the loving support of her best friends—Marlow Heddings and her handsome Marine husband, Cort—Pixie is now happily raising her toddler son in a cozy cottage, managing Marlow’s thriving boutique, and designing firefly logo t-shirts that are selling like hotcakes. The past is behind her, and life is good.

She never expected to make an electrifying connection with a summer renter, a retired Navy SEAL with his own complicated past . . .

A rugged warrior with scars both seen and unseen, Brogan Rafferty arrives with an adorable baby girl in tow and settles into the lake house next door. And while he’s a stunning addition to the gorgeous scenery, it’s his caring devotion that captures Pixie’s heart—the way he gently snuggles away the precious infant’s cries, or swoops Pixie’s delighted little boy high in the air with his tattooed, muscular arms.

But it’s no coincidence that Brogan has found Pixie, and his startling revelations make it clear she’s the key to healing old regrets and building new dreams. And when a hostile stranger turns up with shocking accusations against Bramble’s new hometown hero, Pixie must put her own fears and heartbreak away for good—and learn what it truly means to trust.

BUY LINKS:
https://lorifoster.com/story/the-lake-house/

`Review: Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws`

Title: Bad Boy Era
Series: Mountain Men Matchmaker #4
Author: Amy Daws

REVIEW:
5 Stars
I can't believe this the last book in the series and that matchmaking niece Everly is getting her story. Wolf is so delicious and a fantastic bearded dragon daddy. Don't even get me started with little Stevie and her calling Wolf Nana. Be still my heart and ovaries. As all other books in this series the sense of humor plentiful. I love a best friend's brother romance plus they are twins! When life sends Wolf to the mountain it changes it forever. You really see him come into his own and I loved his friendship with Fergie. Everly's uncles are up to their greatness. This was a beautiful way to end this series. Seeing Everly find someone who appreciates every part of her. That made me so happy because after finding the perfect forever love matches for her dad and uncles she deserves to find that kind of love.

BLURB:
Rule #1 on the Everly Fletcher Matchmaking Manifesto…Never fall for your best friend’s grumpy brother.

Everly is the matchmaking mastermind of her family, but her own love life is a bit of a flop.

Back from four years in Dublin, she’s ready for a quiet summer on Fletcher Mountain helping launch her aunt’s animal rescue center—until Conri “Wolf” Reilly shows up.

Wolf is her college roommate’s infuriating twin brother. He’s brooding, Irish, and college rugby’s resident bad boy with thighs that could crack a watermelon.

His red card reputation has trashed his rugby prospects…until a training camp in Denver comes calling. As a favor, Everly reluctantly gets Wolf a place to stay if he volunteers at the rescue center.

Now Everly’s finds herself working and living next door to the Irish tattooed grump who treats her like a nuisance—but looks at her like he could press her up against a hay bale until they forget their own names.

Wolf swore he came to America to fix his image, not fall for his sister’s best friend, but the more time he spends with Everly, the harder it is to keep his distance.

Perhaps Everly’s in her bad boy era…or maybe Fletcher Mountain might has its own matchmaking plans.

BUY LINKS:
https://geni.us/BadBoyEra-All
Available in KU

Thursday, May 28, 2026

`Release Blitz: Low Blow by A.D. Justice`

Title: Low Blow

Series: No Safe Corners #1

Author: A.D. Justice

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Protective Alpha Boxer, Fearless Heroine

Buried Past, Corrupt Power, Slow Burn

Release Date: May 28, 2026

Title: Drifter

Series: Satan's Fury MC - Little Rock

Author: L. Wilder

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: May 26, 2026

Cover Design: Mayhem Cover Creations

Cover Model: Stuart Reardon

Cover Photographer: FuriousPhotog

`Review Blitz: Sunshine Seeks Roommate by Kat Savage`

✨Let’s celebrate! It’s release day for SUNSHINE SEEKS ROOMMATE by Kat Savage! Grab it in KU!

One Click Here:

https://amzn.to/49TGvU8 

Why you need to #ONECLICK this book…

🫠 Tattoo Artist MMC

🧠 She’s a mortician

🫶🏻 ROOMIES

😅 She’s grumpy, He’s sunshine

🐈‍⬛ Black Cat x Golden Retriever

💔 NO ONE wants love

😈 Banter x100

`Review Tour: The Pact by Ava Sutton`

🏈𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑹𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑬 🏈

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐭 (𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 2) by Ava Sutton is now LIVE! 

𝗢𝗡𝗘-𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! 

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱!

https://geni.us/thepactlegacy

What to expect: 

💍Marriage Pact 

💍Marriage of Convenience

💍Fake Marriage → Real Feelings 

💍Friends to Lovers (with history) 

💍Second Chance Romance 

💍Close Proximity (home and work) 

💍Pro Football Sports Romance 

💍Doctor x Athlete

💍Single Guardian/Suddenly Raising Kids 

💍Found Family

`New Release & Review: Make Me by Adriana Locke`

Title: Make Me
Series: Play Me #4
Author: Adriana Locke

REVIEW:
4 Stars
This is the fourth book in the series. We have Hartley and Mira. Mira has a traveling soul for good reasons, but a meddling grandma has other plans. I really loved the connection between Hartley and Mira. They have a history and you can instantly tell right away Hartley would do anything for Mira. There is a great sense of humor in this one. There is also plenty of heat and feels in this one as well. One of my favorite moments is when Mira realizes how many people really and truly care about her. That just warmed my heart so much. Hartley wears his heart on his sleeve and he is going to show Mira the future they can have. I'm already intrigued for the next book in the series because it has one of my favorite tropes. This one was a great addition to the series. Hartley is as yummy as I thought he was going to be.

BLURB:
I’ve always hated being told what to do.

Imagine my surprise when my grandmother calls me back to Sugar Creek and casually informs me that she’s leaving me the farmhouse I grew up in and a sizable inheritance.

There’s just one tiny little catch.

I must prove I understand our family’s legacy, and that I can stop chasing whims and put down roots … by marrying Hartley Adler.

BUY LINKS:
Amazon
Available in KU
Goodreads
Bookbub

Friday, May 22, 2026

`Release Tour: Between Sin and Ruin by SS Rayne`

Title: Between Sin and Ruin

Duet: Ruinous Duet #1

Author: SS Rayne

Genre: Dark Romance; Psychological Romance

Tropes: Release Date: May 15, 2026

`Cover Reveal: A Simple Mistake by Lacey Black`

Title: A Simple Mistake

Series: Cooper Town Boys #3

Author: Lacey Black

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Surprise Pregnancy, Best Friend's Older Sister

Small Town, He Falls First, She Fights Her Feelings

Cover Design: Kristie Leigh, Vanilla Lily Designs

Photographer: Eric McKinney, 6:12 Photography

Model: Chandler R.

Release Date: June 23, 2026

`Release Blitz: Sprog by Summer Winters`

Title: Sprog

Series: Prospects of Black Saints MC

Portland Chapter #1

Author: Summer Winters
Genre: MC Romance
Tropes: Second Chance, Single Dad, He Let Her Go
Childhood Sweethearts, Forced Proximity
Release Date: May 20, 2026

`Release Blitz & Review: Forever Yours by Joslyn Westbrook`

Title: Forever Yours

Author: Joslyn Westbrook

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Summer Fling/No Strings, Small Coastal Town

Neighbors, He Falls First, Found Family, Age Gap

Release Date: May 19, 2026

Title: Risk the Play

Series: Nashville Rampage #6

Author: Kaylee Ryan

Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance

Tropes: Single Mom/Football Coach, Age Gap

Forbidden, Secret Relationship, Best Friend’s Dad

Release Date: May 19, 2026

`Cover Reveal: Drifter by L. Wilder`

Title: Drifter

Series: Satan's Fury MC - Little Rock

Author: L. Wilder

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: May 26, 2026

Cover Design: Mayhem Cover Creations

Cover Model: Stuart Reardon

Cover Photographer: FuriousPhotog

`Release Blast: Forever Yours by Joslyn Westbrook`

FOREVER YOURS

Joslyn Westbrook

Release Date: May 19

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

From Joslyn Westbrook comes a steamy age-gap romance that floats between coastal serenity and New York energy—blending sizzling chemistry, banter, and a fling that refuses to stay simple.

`Audio Release Blitz: Cadence by Crea Reitan`

Cadence has dropped on audio! Pick up this installment of Crea Reitan's Rainbow Dorset University today!

Title: A Forced Bond

Series: Dark Pack Series Book 1

Author: Ann D. Lang

Release Date: May 15, 2026

`Release Blitz: A Forced Bond by Ann D. Lang`