*`Review: Wild Love by Elsie Silver`*

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Title: Wild Love
Series: Rose Hill #1
Author: Elsie Silver

REVIEW:
5 Stars
This is the first book in the series. You don't know how excited I was to learn all four books in this series are single dad romance. That is so my jam and will devour single dad romance. This book had me hooked right from the beginning. I love a good brother's best friend/best friend's little sister. I hated why Rosie had to go back to Rose Hill, but I'm not mad with the path her life took there. Ford gets many surprises as he returns to Rose Hill for his next business adventure. Ford has such a big heart even if he doesn't come across that way to the public eye. The way he goes all in with Cora and her situation is a prime book boyfriend move. There is plenty of humor in this one especially when Rosie's brother West is involved. This book also delivers on the steam. The chemistry between Rosie and Ford is burning hot! I mean the way Rosie and Ford butt heads is like foreplay for those two. Great cast of characters except Rosie's former boss. I'm so hooked on this series now and I can't wait to dive into the next book. I have a feeling this small town of Rose Hill is going to stay with me a long time. 

BLURB:
She's been driving him wild for years.

The good kind of wild. The bad kind of wild.

But mostly, the kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her.

Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont.

After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay-friction that soon turns to blistering heat.

Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things.

And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her.

BUY LINKS:
https://www.elsiesilver.com/books
Available in KU

*`Excerpt Reveal: The Fall Affair by Vi Keeland`*

Title: The Fall Affair

Author: Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Opposites Attract/Found Family

Release Date: August 18, 2026

*`Cover Reveal: Eternal Obsession by Vanessa Fewings`*

Title: Eternal Obsession

Series: Eternal Desires Book 2

Author: Vanessa Fewings

Genre/Tropes: Dark Paranormal Vampire Romance; Enemies-to-Lovers; Gothic Fantasy; Obsessive Revenge; Forbidden Romance

Release Date: September 2, 2026

Publisher: Vinci Books

*`Release Blitz: One Breath by Crea Reitan`*

 Raw emotions and a tropical location are waiting for you with One Breath! Pick up Crea Reitan's latest release today!

*`Book Tour: Eternal Craving`*

Title: Eternal Craving

Series: Eternal Desires Book 1

Author: Vanessa Fewings

Genre/Tropes: Forbidden Love; Enemies-to-Lovers; Vampire Hunter x Vampire; Human x Vampire; Star-Crossed Lovers; Fated Love; Obsessive Devotion; Eternal Love

Release Date: August 5, 2026

Cover Design: Stuart Bache

Publisher: Vinci Books

*`New Release & Review: While You Were Trending by Pippa Grant`*

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While You Were Trending

Accidentally Infamous #2

Cover (designed by Qamber Designs)

TROPES: 

Former Pro-hockey player,

best friend’s ex/ex’s best friend

opposites attract

forced proximity

he falls first

hurt/comfort

heroine gone viral

BLURB: 

There are three things I will never do (again) in my life: 

1. Agree to be filmed doing something stupid 

2. Let someone else decide if I’m worthy 

3. Fall in love 

 

Four years ago, I went viral in a moment that earned me the nickname The Wedding Wrecker. I’ve been in hiding at a closed winery with a small group of other accidentally viral women ever since. 

 

But the winery is in financial trouble, and we’re taking every opportunity we get to try to save it. 

 

Including agreeing to be the focus of a documentary about re-opening. 

 

Unfortunately, the documentarian is my ex’s best friend. 

 

My ex’s best friend who always hated me with the passion of a million angry internet users. 

 

But if it’ll save our home, then fine. I’ll tolerate Declan Fox again. 

 

Except the Declan I last knew four years ago is different. 

 

Kinder. 

 

Less arrogant. 

 

More charming. 

 

Unexpectedly attractive. 

 

And finally free to tell me that he’s always loved me. 

 

Thanks, life. I really needed this plot twist. 

 

While You Were Trending is a funny, feel-good romance featuring a retired hockey star who’s always come in second, the world’s most infamous former child reality star, and an unbreakable sisterhood. It’s perfect for readers who love second chances and need a reminder that we can always be the person we want to be. 

BUY LINKS:

Narrators: Samantha Brentmoor and Connor Crais with Kristyna Zaharek and Jason Clarke

Amazon Ebook: https://readerlinks.com/l/5425033

Amazon Audiobook: https://readerlinks.com/l/5425036

Audible: https://readerlinks.com/l/5425044

Amazon Paperback: https://readerlinks.com/l/5425035

Available in KU

REVIEW:

4.5 Stars

The second book in this great series. If you're looking for a hilarious read, but also delivers on all the feels this is the book you want. We are back at the closed winery where they hope it won't be for long with our bad ass women and handy man. Pip is up to her lovable crazy ways and the thing she says. I love a good book with animals and Pippa's always have such personalities. Now we get to add Fuff a lovable dog to the mix. One of my favorite parts of this book was watching the healing journey of Ginny and Declan. To me it was inspiring because they come a long way from their past. There are plenty of funny moments that had me chuckling, but man did Declan have me swooning in this one. There is so much more to that man that Ginny could have imagined. His protective and supportive nature especially when it comes to Ginny. A memorable moment for me is the scenes with Declan's brother. Oh so funny! A cameo and mentions that made me squee with happiness. This was such a delightful read. I just gobbled it up in a day and a half. I can't wait for more from this series!

*`New Release & Review: Bonfire & Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole`*

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Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore

Hope Harbor #2

Brittanee Nicole

Tropes:

Friends to Lovers

Fake Dating

Fall Vibes

Small Town

Romance Bookstore Owner

Struggling Author

Spice

Banter

Hope Harbor Chat

Girl Gang

Tattoos and Glasses

*`Cover Reveal: Smitty by L. Wilder`*

Title: Smitty

Series: Satan's Fury MC - Little Rock

Author: L. Wilder

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: August 18, 2026

Cover Designer: Mayhem Cover Creations

Cover Model: Dom

Photographer: Wander Aguiar Photography

*`Book Blitz: The Art of Almost Losing It`*

The Art of Almost Losing It
Alina Jacobs
(The Richmond Brothers, #3)
Publication date: August 4th 2026
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

There comes a time in every almost-thirty-year-old woman’s life when getting kidnapped off the street is preferable to admitting that the hot, rich boyfriend you’ve been bragging about for months does not, in fact, exist.

Yes, it’s terrifying being stuffed in the trunk of a Mercedes, but I would rather be locked in a stranger’s penthouse than sleeping on the floor of my parents’ apartment like the loser daughter I am.

Honestly?
It’s nice to get some alone time. And my own bathroom.

He bribes me with money not to call the police.

*`Release Blast: Small Town, Big Storm by Elise Faber`*

SMALL TOWN, BIG STORM

Elise Faber

Release Date: August 10

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

I’ve taken pucks to the face…

But nothing hits harder than hearing her call me Dad.

I return to Cedar Hollow for my father’s funeral. Not for forgiveness. Not for Poppy. And definitely not for the daughter I never knew was mine.

Poppy rebuilt her life without me—and she has every reason not to trust the man who left her behind.

But the moment I meet my little girl, everything changes. Walking away isn’t an option anymore.

They can warn her about me all they want. This time, I’m not leaving.

I’ll burn this town to the ground before I lose them again.

This is book 1 in the brand-new small town hockey romance series, Home Ice Heroes, by USA Today Bestselling Author, Elise Faber.

*`Review: The Goal by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Goal

Series: Off-Campus #4

Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:

4 Stars

The last book in the Off Campus series. I had a feeling Tucker was going to steal my heart and I was proved right. I will admit I was a little iffy about Sabrina based off her interactions with Dean in The Score. Getting to know her and getting her backstory explains so much. She hasn't had an easy life and she is just trying to get out. Tucker is made of book boyfriend material. He is all that southern charm and manners. How supportive he is of Sabrina won me completely over. I thought I was going to like his mom, but she was rubbing me the wrong way at first. She still gets a little side eye from me. When a little unexpected surprise is coming you couldn't have asked for a better person than Tucker to be part of the ride. A great sense of humor in this one. I did not like having to live through a sad part a second time. Just gutted me again. I really enjoyed this one and seeing this core group getting ready to move onto the next parts of their lives. 

BLURB:

Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy!

She's good at achieving her goals…

College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change.

But the game just got a whole lot more complicated

Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist.

BUY LINKS:

https://www.ellekennedy.com/offcampus

*`Release Blitz: The Cheerleader is Off Limits by Q.B. Tyler`*

Run, don't walk, to pick up The Cheerleader is Off Limits! Q.B. Tyler's latest release is now live!

*`Review: 10 Things I Skate About You by Kayley Loring`*

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Title: 10 Things I Skate About You

Series: Quick Pucks #2

Author: Kayley Loring

REVIEW:

4.5 Stars

The second book in the series. There is a fine line between love and hate. That is Adam and Kate in a nutshell. I loved the nods to the movie 10 Things I Hate About You. That was a favorite of mine in my teens. There is a good sense of humor on this one as well as the steam. This is a novella so it was a fast read for me and it can be read in one sitting. It's very enjoyable and fun! 

BLURB:

Do they love to hate each other, or do they hate to love each other?

Kate Pogue and Adam Foley have been competing for early-morning solo rink time since they were in high school. She’s a grumpy figure skater who had good reasons for deciding not to compete nationally. He’s the grumpy center of a local beer-league team after a hockey injury ended his brief career in the NHL.

The hockey podcast Kate does with her brothers went viral because of how she trolls the Icebreakers center. Just because she’s made up seventeen different nicknames for Adam and has tracked his hockey career since he was sixteen, that doesn’t mean she’s obsessed with him! He only hate-listens to the podcast because it’s so terrible—not because Kate is hot and hilarious and she wasted a decade of her life on a guy who didn’t deserve her.

Now that Kate is finally single, their chemistry is ablaze and no ice rink is safe from melting.

The small town of Kenton, BC isn’t big enough to hold all the tension between these rivals, so their family and teammates set up a Valentine’s date charity auction to finally get them together. As the whole town watches on, the hope is that their fiery banter doesn’t burn down Main Street.

Because mostly they hate the way they don’t hate each other…

BUY LINKS:

https://tinyurl.com/bdft54st

Available in KU

*`Review: 50 First Skates by Kayley Loring`*

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Title: 50 First Skates

Series: Quick Pucks #3

Author: Kayley Loring

REVIEW:

4.5 Stars

This was a cute story. It plays off the movie 50 First Dates. Man it has to be so tough for Soleil to keep living the same day over and over with no memory of living new days. Dean takes a coaching job with her dad, but Soleil intrigues him before he finds out she is the coach's daughter. It just melted my heart to see the lengths Dean would go to for Soleil. That's true love right there. For me it was so interesting to see the story from Soleil's point of view and journal entries. This is a fast fun read that does pack a punch. This can be read in one sitting. 

BLURB:

He falls first. Every single day…

Dean Rafferty started his new job with one important goal—turn things around for the Kenton Comets as their assistant coach. He’s been in this small town for less than two weeks and the season is already over. On the bright side, he meets a beautiful young woman who wants him to teach her how to skate.

On the not-so-bright side, she doesn’t seem to remember meeting him.

It turns out Soleil Barrett is off-limits for three very specific reasons. A) She’s the head coach’s daughter. B) Her overprotective father has forbidden her from setting foot on the ice since she was a child. C) She has short-term-memory loss and doesn’t know it.

It’s the opposite of a hat trick.

Even though Dean tries to avoid her, somehow Soleil keeps showing up at the rink to ask him to give her skating lessons. Will Dean walk away from the most charming woman he’s ever met or will he lace up for someone who’ll forget about him when she falls asleep?

Never underestimate a hockey man who’s found his dream girl. Even if he has to introduce himself to her every morning.

BUY LINKS:

https://tinyurl.com/33hew9m9

Available in KU

*`Book Blitz: Bad Decisions & Back Roads`*

Bad Decisions & Back Roads: Second Chance Veterinary Romance
Zoe Forward
(Southern Veterinary, #2)
Publication date: August 3rd 2026
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

The problem with bad decisions is you never stop wanting them.

I used to be the rebellious girl from the wrong side of the fenceline. He was the local hellraiser nobody could tame. While our families carried on a feud older than indoor plumbing, we fell for each other.

Then my vicious father found out. To save Timothy’s life, I broke his heart and disappeared.

Now over a decade later, I’m back as a large-animal veterinarian, working at his brother’s clinic and treating everything from prize dairy cows to Timothy’s homicidal llama. Avoiding him should be easy.

It isn’t.

He’s a single dad running two businesses, still infuriatingly irresistible, and determined to make me pay for every year he spent hating me.

The problem? I never stopped loving him. But if he learns why I really left, I could lose him forever.

*`Release Blitz: Wild Card #13 by Kristen Hope Mazzola`*

An emotional ride awaits with the release from Wild Card #13! Pick up the next in the Frosthawks series by Kristen Hope Mazzola today!

*`Cover Reveal: Venomous Games by T.L. Smith`*

Title: Venomous Games

Series: The Venomous Series

Author: T.L. Smith

Genre: Dark Romance

Tropes: Secret Society; Forced Marriage; Marriage of Convenience; Enemies to Married Couple; "We have to pretend we're happily married"; Bound by Duty; Reluctant Partners; Opposites Attract; Detective x Assassin; Secret Identity

Release Date: September 24, 2026

Cover Design: RBA Designs

Discreet Design: Hang Le

*`Release Blitz: Eternal Craving by Vanessa Fewings`*

Title: Eternal Craving

Series: Eternal Desires Book 1

Author: Vanessa Fewings

Genre/Tropes: Forbidden Love; Enemies-to-Lovers; Vampire Hunter x Vampire; Human x Vampire; Star-Crossed Lovers; Fated Love; Obsessive Devotion; Eternal Love

Release Date: August 5, 2026

Cover Design: Stuart Bache

Publisher: Vinci Books

*`Review: Net and Chill by Kayley Loring`*

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Title: Net and Chill
Series: Quick Pucks #1
Author: Kayley Loring

REVIEW:

4 Stars

This is novella is a fast read, but an enjoyable one. I can't get enough hocky romance so this was in my wheelhouse. This is a fun read. Craig is spending his off season in this small town helping out at a goalie camp. Then a seamstress catches his eye. They just want to have fun with no strings, but what happens when feelings get involved. It gets a little messy with the non communication between them. Fate has other plans though forcing these two open their eyes. For me this could be read in one sitting. It's fast paced with two likable characters who bring the heat. The chemistry is burning hot between these two. 

BLURB:

Two chill people who are totally hot for each other.

It all starts with pants that weren’t designed for hockey butts, some measuring tape, and a fitting room that leaves no room to hide…anything.

Bridget Cross can alter clothes to fit any hockey player’s build—she just thought adjusting her life to fit NHL goalie Craig “The Wall” Bowman into it would be easy-breezy.

No strings. No loose threads. No problem…

Except the NYC starter keeps coming back to small town Kenton, BC every off-season, she plays the no-strings game like a champ for four summers, and neither of them is as detached as they’re pretending to be. Especially when Bridget ends things with Craig so she can be available for the kind of serious relationship she finally admits to wanting—without asking for a commitment from him.

They’re both totally chill about this!

Until Bowie gets injured during goalie camp because he was distracted and she stays at his place to nurse him through a concussion.

He’s blocked thousands of shots, but he never stood a chance against her.

BUY LINKS:

https://tinyurl.com/5e4mk2zp

Available in KU

*`Review: The Score by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Score
Series: Off-Campus #3
Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:
4.5 Stars
I saw the first season of the show before reading this book and it convinced me I'm a Dean girl. Well reading the book definitely proved that. I loved this book. Allie and Dean had me hooked from the first page. The banter between them so great and they have burning hot chemistry. Honestly I had a feeling these two would set the pages on fire. This book had me laughing quite often. I wasn't completely prepared for this book to rip my heart out. I won't lie I was crying at one point. I hated seeing Dean like that. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Dean is working with the little Hurricanes. What really had me was Dean and Dakota. I loved the Lord of the Rings reference in this one too. What I truly got from this is how good Dean and Allie are for one another. Dean floundering for a bit with good reason, but pulling himself up when called to. I'm just happy Dean lived up to the hype the show gave me in season one to be top book boyfriend material.

BLURB:
He knows how to score, on and off the ice

Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn’t have the first clue about what she’s going to do after college. To make matters worse, she’s nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won’t include the king of one-night stands.

It’ll take more than flashy moves to win her over

Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls…he’s a ladies man, all right, and he’s yet to meet a woman who’s immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world—and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It’s not over until he says it’s over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to stop focusing on scoring…and shoot for love.

BUY LINKS:
https://www.ellekennedy.com/offcampus