*`Release Blitz & Review: With Spite by Lani Lynn Vale`*

Title: With Spite

Series: Don't Date Him #8

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Brother's Best Friend, Stalker (Him)

Forced Proximity, Commitment Issues

Release Date: August 4, 2026

*`Release Blitz: Tell It To The Waves by C.L. Reeder`*

Title: Tell It To The Waves

Author: C.L. Reeder

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Second Chance Romance; She Bakes; Coastal Setting; Small Town; All Grown Up

Release Date: August 4, 2026

*`Cover Reveal: If I Didn't Have You by Giulia Lagomarsino`*

Title: If I Didn't Have You

Series: The Last Best Place for Love Book 7

Author: Giulia Lagomarsino

Genre: Small Town Romance

Tropes: Later in Life; Is It Over?; Rediscovering Love; First Love

Release Date: August 24, 2026

Cover Designer: artscandare

Photographer: Reggie Deanching

Cover Model: Ryan Stanton

*`Release Blitz: Open Road by Kathleen Kelly`*

Title: Open Road

Series: Royal Bastards MC: Jacksonville, FL Chapter #5

Author: Kathleen Kelly

Genre: Contemporary MC Romance

Tropes: Lone Wolf/Nomad Hero, Woman on the Run

Single Mom, Roadside Rescue, Protector Hero, Age Gap

Release Date: August 4, 2026

*`Review: In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde`*

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Title: In Her Own League
Windy City Series Spin Off
Author: Liz Tomforde

REVIEW:
4.5 Stars
I love that we got this Windy City spinoff book. Who doesn't want more from that series. Plus we get Monty's story. That delicious coach so deserved a HEA after the way he takes care of his family and team. Monty and Reese are great together. They have a dislike going on at first, but Reese soon gets to know the awesome guy that Monty is. Do they ever bring the heat. I had to fan myself a few times with the heat they generate. I love how the team is so accepting of the new female owner, though not everyone in the organization is. This forbidden love is going to be tested, but the end if this one is so empowering. I couldn't have asked for a better ending and the epilogues absolutely perfect! I gobbled up this book because I was happy I didn't have to say goodbye to this group quite yet. If you are a fan of the Windy City series as I am you have to read this one!!

BLURB:
He's used to being the boss. But she's in her own league...

As the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, Reese Remington has spent her entire life preparing for this role. With a sharp mind and years of experience working behind the scenes, she's more than qualified. But the public only sees a woman in a man's world - not the person who's earned their place on the field. Under constant scrutiny and pressure to prove herself, Reese can't afford distractions.

Especially one that comes in the form of the team's tempting field manager who questions her every decision.

Emmett Montgomery is a former All-Star turned coach who treats his players like family and the field like home. After years of running the team his way, the last thing he wants is a new boss - let alone one who seems ice-cold and laser-focused on business. But forced to spend long hours - and too many away games - side by side, he begins to see the fire beneath Reese's control, the heart behind her ambition and the unwavering determination to prove herself.

When heated banter turns into sizzling chemistry, professional boundaries blur and the spark between them becomes impossible to resist. But Reese is constantly reminded of how many people are waiting for her to fail, and the safest move is to keep Emmett at arm's length - for the sake of the team, the season and her career.

But keeping their distance is one game neither of them can seem to win...

BUY LINKS:
https://liztomforde.com/in-her-own-league
Available in KU

*`Release Blitz: Passion of a Wolf by CJ Ravenna`*

Title: Passion of a Wolf

Series: Viking Wolves #4

Author: CJ Ravenna

Genre: Gay Paranormal/Time Travel Romance

Tropes: Fake Engagement, Hurt/Comfort, Fated Mates

Possessive MMC, Forced Proximity, Love After Loss

Release Date: July 31, 2026

*`Review: Rewind it Back by Liz Tomforde`*

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Title: Rewind It Back

Series: Windy City #5

Author: Liz Tomforde

REVIEW:

4.5 Stars

I've been waiting for Rio's book. I loved the friendship he has with Indy and the rest of the women. He's the fun loving jokester of the group, but in this one we get to see the other side of him. Learning Rio and Hallie's backstory I realized 1) their love story is epic and 2) it just breaks my heart everything that happened six years ago. This book pulled on my heartstrings big time. This book explains so much on why Rio is looking for the once in a lifetime love like all his friend's because already did. Rio and Hallie had me falling in love right along with them. I loved the flashbacks on their past. It gives us the whole journey for them. All the meaningful tidbits that hold to this day. One of my favorite scenes of the book is when they baby sat the kids. I can't believe how big Max is! That little cutie still has me wrapped around his finger. It did my heart good too see Hallie finally get all the happiness she so deserves. She is such a kind soul that life gave too many hits to, but she finds the rainbow at the end of it all. Some really big emotional moments in this one that had tears forming in my eyes as I read. The epilogue was the cherry on top for these two. This series is so worth the read!!

BLURB:

Hallie

When I was eleven, my family moved next door to his.

When I was thirteen, he was my first crush.

When I was sixteen, we fell for each other.

And when I was nineteen, we broke each other's hearts.

Six years later, I've landed an internship with a big-name interior designer in a new city.

Unfortunately, that city just so happens to be the one he plays hockey for.

I thought Chicago was big enough to avoid him, until I get the surprise of a lifetime and unknowingly move in right next door.

Even worse? The renovation project I'm assigned to in hopes of turning that internship into my full-time dream job...

It's his house.

But how am I supposed to update his bachelor pad into a family home when we can't even stand to be in the same room?

I may have loved Rio DeLuca once, but I'm not that same girl anymore.

Rio

I never thought I'd be the only single one left in my friend group.

But after years of trying to find love, I've concluded it may not exist for me anymore.

That is until I accidentally hire Hallie Hart to renovate my house and our jaded history has me rewinding memories I've kept secret for years.

You see, there's something that my friends don't know.

That connection I've been looking for since I moved to Chicago, that one person some search their entire lives to find... I had already found her when I was twelve years old.

And now the only girl I've ever loved is moving into the house next door.

Again.

BUY LINKS:

https://liztomforde.com/rewind-it-back

Available in KU

*`Cover Reveal: A Simple Regret by Lacey Black`*

Title: A Simple Regret

Series: Cooper Town Boys #4

Author: Lacey Black

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Neighbors to Lovers, Small Town Romance

Cover Design: Kristie Leigh, Vanilla Lily Designs

Photographer: Eric McKinney, 6:12 Photography

Model: Quinn B

Release Date: September 1, 2026

*`Review: Play Along by Liz Tomforde`*

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Title: Play Along

Series: Windy City #4

Author: Liz Tomforde

REVIEW:

4.5 Stars

This is the fourth book in the series. Isaiah is Kai's younger brother. He is the fun guy of the group always joking, but we get to see the other side of him in this one. Isaiah reminds me of a golden retriever. He really cares for Kennedy. I loved watching these two grow close. Seeing Kennedy get to experience the joys of life her way was one of my favorite parts of the book. Isaiah and Kennedy are so good for one another. They bring out the best of each other. Their banter was some of the best. Another favorite part for me is to see what is a day filled with so much sadness now be one of so much joy. Kai and Isaiah both so deserve that. The core group that spans all three sports is a true found family. It makes me want to be part of that group. The baseball team is such a brotherhood and they have each other's backs. The epilogue was so beautiful and perfect. Another winner in this series. 

BLURB:

Kennedy

I’m the only woman on staff for the Windy City Warriors, and after years of putting up with a sexist lead doctor, I’m desperate to land my dream job with a new team next year. All I have to do is maintain my professional reputation for my final season in Chicago.

But a Las Vegas run-in with the team’s shortstop threatens it all, leaving me with a fuzzy memory and a ring on my left hand.

Now, not only am I legally bound to the most persistent man I’ve ever met, but thanks to Isaiah’s scheme to save my job, I have to pretend the whole thing was a planned elopement and not a drunken mistake.

Isaiah Rhodes is reckless, impulsive, and frustratingly charming. He’s also my brand-new husband.

They got the saying wrong. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas… sometimes it follows you right back home.

Isaiah

As the shortstop for Chicago’s professional baseball team, I’ve had my fair share of fun. But that all ended the day Kennedy Kay became a single woman.

I’ve crushed on the team’s athletic trainer for years. I’ve flirted to no avail, so imagine my surprise when I woke up in Sin City with a ring on my finger and my favorite redhead in my bed.

We agree to stay married for one baseball season, just long enough to keep her job safe, but in my mind, I’m using our time together to prove to her I’m husband material.

Kennedy might be reluctant to join in on our game, but it’s one I refuse to lose.

So come on, wife… play along.

BUY LINKS:

https://liztomforde.com/play-along

Available in KU

*`Release Blitz: Shotgun by Summer Winters`*

Title: Shotgun

Series: Prospects of Black Saints MC

Portland Chapter #3

Author: Summer Winters

Genre: MC Romance

Tropes: Mafia Princess on the Run, 'You're Mine'

Praise, Slow Burn Seduction, Bounty on her Head

Release Date: July 29, 2026

*`Book Tour: The Plus One Pact`*

Title: The Plus One Pact

Author: Suzy Langevin

Genre: Best Friends Brother; Slow Burn; Fake Dating/Dating Pact; Plus Sized Heroine; Mental Health Rep; He Falls First; Summer Romance; Wedding Theme

Release Date: July 21, 2026 

*`Review: Caught Up by Liz Tomforde`*

🦋 ·.·´REVIEW`·.·🦋

Title: Caught Up

Series: Windy City #3

Author: Liz Tomforde

REVIEW:

5 stars

This is now my favorite book of the series so far and it's going to be hard to top. I loved Kai, Miller, and little Max so much. This book had me at Kai being single dad and Miller being a baker. This books screams me. Plus Kai is a baseball player who has tattoos and glasses that wears his hat backward quite often. That man would have me wrapped around his finger. I just gobbled this book right up. The banter between teammates and the manager so good. Oh did I mention the manager is Miller's dad. That adds a whole other level to this book. I loved Monty so much. He's a great dad to Miller also their backstory melts my heart. I love how Monty really cares for his team as people. This book had me laughing a lot. There are so many funny moments. Then this book delivered on all the heart and feels. How Kai is with Miller and his son gives him total green flag behavior. I loved how supportive Kai is of Miller's career. Her break this summer and being nanny for Kai's son is going to prove to be the best decision for her. One of my many favorite moments in this book is when Miller bakes with Max. Such sweet moments and it brings her love of baking back. This is a must read! I can't wait to dive into the next one with Kai's brother Isaiah.

BLURB:

From New York Times, Sunday Times, and #1 Amazon bestselling author Liz Tomforde comes a single dad x nanny, forced-proximity, baseball romance. This interconnected standalone is book three in the Windy City Series, currently being adapted for television by Amazon Studios.

Kai

I’m a single dad and starting pitcher for Chicago’s MLB team.

I’m stretched too thin, but I don’t want help raising my son.

Each of his previous nannies only lasted a few weeks before I let them go.

Now, my coach is putting his foot down by hiring the one person I can’t fire—his daughter.

Miller Montgomery is the last woman I should fall for. Too wild, too young, and too unattached.

Chicago is just a quick stop for her. I thought I’d be counting down the days until she left, but summer feels too short when I start thinking about forever.

Miller

As a high-end pastry chef who recently won the most prestigious award in my industry, I’m desperate to prove I deserve it. But with a new title comes new pressure, and I can’t create a fresh and inspiring dessert to save my life.

With only two months to get back on track, I should be focusing in the kitchen, but instead, I let my dad talk me into using my time off to nanny for his star player’s kid.

Kai Rhodes forgot how to have fun, and I’m eager to jog his memory. But when he and his son start to feel like home, I have to remind us both that my time in Chicago ends with the summer.

Besides, I’ve always been a runner, and the last thing I want is to get caught.

BUY LINKS:

https://liztomforde.com/caught-up

Available in KU

*`Review: The Right Move by Liz Tomforde`*

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Title: The Right Move

Series: Windy City #2

Author: Liz Tomforde

REVIEW:

4.5 Stars

This is the second book in the series. Stevie's twin brother Ryan and her BFF Indy are getting their story. I love a good roommates to lovers romance. I haven't read many basketball romances, but I really enjoyed this one. Some of the terminology for the sport went over my head, but it did not take me away from the story. I loved how Indy is so opposite of Ryan. She's such a social butterfly and he rather stay home for a good reason. My heart goes out to Indy her ex is a real piece of work that karma needs to make a swift visit to. One of the many things that made Ryan such a green flag is he let's Indy be her energic self who also takes care of her. Ryan had me swooning left and right. Even though he was skeptical of her being his roommate and in his space life threw him a curve ball that leads to the best thing to ever happen to him. I love the close friendship between Indy and Rio. It's good to see her have more authentic people in her corner. I loved seeing Stevie and Zander living in their HEA. This was a hard book to put down. The characters kept calling to me to finish this one. I love that Indy is so crafty. I would so do a craft night with her in a heartbeat. Ryan completely stole my heart with him learning ASL. The scene with the little girl at one of the games, my heart was in a complete ooey gooey puddle. The reason why he learns it also will melt your heart. Oh my gosh the epilogue. It's so perfect and I love it for Indy and Ryan. Ryan comes a long way in this book and to see him shine so bright made my heart so happy. I can't wait to dive into the next book. We got to know Kai a little bit and I'm a sucker for a single dad. 

BLURB:

Captain of Chicago’s NBA team, Ryan Shay’s quiet, controlled life gets turned upside down when his twin sister’s best friend becomes his new roommate and fake girlfriend. From New York Times, Sunday Times, and #1 Amazon bestselling author Liz Tomforde comes an opposites-attract, fake dating, basketball romance. This interconnected standalone is book two in the Windy City Series, currently being adapted for television by Amazon Studios.

RYAN

I’m the newest Captain of the Devils, Chicago’s NBA team, and the last thing I needed this year was for Indy Ivers, my sister’s best friend, to move into my apartment. She’s messy, emotional, and way too tempting.

But when the team’s General Manager vocalizes his blatant disapproval of my promotion to Captain, referring to me as an unapproachable lone wolf with no work-life balance, I can’t think of a better way to convince him otherwise than pretending to date my outgoing roommate.

The only problem? Faking it feels far too natural.

Having a fake girlfriend wasn’t supposed to be messy but having Indy under my roof and in my bed is complicated, especially when she wants all the romantic parts of life that I could never give her.

INDY

I never imagined I’d be living with my best friend’s brother, NBA superstar Ryan Shay. Even more unbelievable? He needs me to act as his loving girlfriend who’s suddenly changed him into a friendly and approachable guy.

Because, well…he’s not. He’s controlling of his space and untrusting of others.

Our arrangement isn’t one-sided, though. I’m in a wedding coming up, one where every one of my childhood friends, including my ex-boyfriend, will be in attendance, and there’s no better date than my ex’s celebrity hero.

Blurred lines make it almost impossible to separate real from fake. Falling for my roommate was never part of the deal, especially when Ryan is quick to remind me that he doesn’t believe in love.

I’m a romantic and can’t help fantasizing that he’ll change, but soon enough, I find myself questioning if sharing a roof with my best friend’s brother was the right move after all

BUY LINKS:

https://liztomforde.com/the-right-move

Available in KU

*`Release Blitz: Property of Hayride by Nikki Landis`*

Title: Property of Hayride

Series: Kings of Anarchy MC: Ohio

Author: Nikki Landis

Genre: MC Romance; Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Small Town + Spice; Opposites Attract; Secret Baby; Shared Past; Overprotective/Cocky Alpha Male; Biker Romance with PNR; Forced Proximity; Touch Her & 💀

Release Date: July 25, 2026

*`Cover Reveal: 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

*`Release Blitz: The Plus One Act by Suzy Langevin`*

Title: The Plus One Act

Author: Suzy Langevin

Genre: Best Friends Brother; Slow Burn; Fake Dating/Dating Pact; Plus Sized Heroine; Mental Health Rep; He Falls First; Summer Romance; Wedding Theme

Release Date: July 21, 2026 

*`Review Blitz: Head Witch in Charge by Avery Flynn`*

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🔥Family Rivalries

🔥Oops Vegas Marriage

🔥Flirty Banter

🔥He Falls First

🔥Forbidden Love

🔥Forced Proximity

🔥Hidden Identity

🔥Morally Gray MMC

🔥One Bed

🔥Overachiever with Hidden Chaos

🔥Reluctant Allies

🔥Witchy RomCom

🔥Snarky Banter

🔥Star Crossed Lovers

🔥Paranormal Magic Romance

🔥Sizzling Chemistry They Both Try To Deny

🔥Powerful Family Heir

🔥Roadtrip Romance

*`Review: Mile High by Liz Tomforde`*

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Title: Mile High
Series: Windy City #1
Author: Liz Tomforde

REVIEW:
5 Stars
This series was brought to my attention because of it being turned into a TV show. I understand all the hype of it just from this first book. I could not put this book down. This is a hockey romance and those are my jam right now. I loved Zander and Stevie so much! I love that Stevie doesn't just fall at Zander's feet and makes him put in the work to woo her. Their banter is one of my favorite parts of the book. I so would see myself being friends with Stevie. The self worth journey she goes on in this book is a beautiful thing to see. I love that this book also shines a light on mental health awareness. Zander deals with a lot in this book and he goes on a self worth  journey as well. Zander's teammates awesome! Oh my gosh Uncle Zee with little Ella melted my heart. She is so precious! Then you thrown in adorable shelter dogs, chef's kiss. As soon as I finish this review I'm diving into the second book! 

BLURB:
ZANDERS

Chicago hockey isn't complete without me - everyone's favourite player to hate. I know my role, and I play it well. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of my game time in the penalty box before leaving the arena with a new girl on my arm each night.

What I don't like is the new flight attendant on our team's private plane. She works for me, not the other way around. But I'll be sure to remind her of that, and I can guarantee, by the end of the season, she'll be begging to quit her job.

But every road trip blurs the lines, and I can't quite figure out if I keep pushing that flight attendant call button in order to push her buttons, or if it's more than that.

STEVIE

I've been a flight attendant for years. I thought I'd seen it all, but when my new job lands me onboard working for the most egotistical and self-righteous diva in the NHL, I start to second guess everything. Including the promise I made to myself of never hooking up with an athlete again . . . no matter how annoyingly tempting he may be.

Evan Zanders is unfiltered, unapologetic, and too attractive for his own good. He loves his image, but I hate everything about it.

Everything but him.

BUY LINKS:
https://liztomforde.com/mile-high
Available in KU

*`Release Blitz: Tate by J.A. Collard`*

Title: Tate

Series: Sinners MC Book 1

Author: J.A. Collard

Genre: MC Romance; Contemporary Romance; Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Slow Burn; Forbidden Romance; Grief Romance; Forced Proximity; Brothers Girl; Alpha Hero; Protector Romance

Release Date: July 16, 2026

*`Review: When I First Met You by Lori Foster`*

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Title: When I First Met You
Series: Family Ties #2
Author: Lori Foster

REVIEW:
 4 Stars
This is the second book in the series. Glory and Kam had me hooked. Glory is nothing like the person Kam was picturing in his head because she proves there is so much to her than her outer put together appearance. My heart goes out to her because her childhood and past has left scars on her in more ways than one. One of my favorite parts of this book is Glory's aunt. At the beginning I had the idea of where that was going, but I was so pleasantly surprised by that character. This book delivers on the heart and heat, but the suspenseful elements kept me on the edge of my seat. The one thing I was kind like reading through my fingers is when it came to Kirby. I wanted to know, but for some reason I was so nervous to see where that went. Glory is finally really just blooming, but her ex of three dates won't let her go without a scary fight. I loved how Kam is a safe space for Glory to just be herself not the image she feels like she has to perform to. Addie was just so great in this as she was in the previous book. A great cast of characters that make it hard to put this book down. I really love the work the bothers do for at risk kids. It's beautiful to see how much it helps those kids succeed in life. This was an enjoyable read. 

BLURB:
From New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster comes an all new slow-burn romance about trust, healing, and finding love when you least expect it.

When he stepped in to help out a city girl, no one expected a “pretend” rescue would lead to something real.

When Glory McCallahan’s cousin moved to Hoker, Kentucky, she felt like she’d lost her best friend. Then, Callie fell in love. To help with wedding arrangements, Glory joins her, but after, the plan is to get back to her perfectly ordered life. Glory has always played it safe, keeping her polished smile in place and her heart on lockdown. No way is she going to let the rugged, too-handsome younger brother of her cousin’s new husband mess with her plans. No matter how infuriating, irreverent, and impossible to ignore Kam may be.

Kam Norwood sees past Glory’s flawless surface, and when he notices she’s being accosted by a wedding guest, he gallantly steps in. What starts as a pretend rescue turns into a night of unexpected sparks. Kam’s not afraid of Glory’s sharp edges—or her secrets. So when the rejected guest turns out to be Glory’s angry ex and things escalate, Kam’s protective instincts kick in big-time.

Turns out, the sizzling attraction may be the one thing that can keep them both safe.

BUY LINKS:
https://lorifoster.com/story/when-i-first-met-you/