Nicole's Book Musings

Thursday, April 24, 2025

`Cover Reveal: Breathtaking by Bella Matthews`

Bella Matthews has revealed the covers for Breathtaking!

Releasing: May 22, 2025

A surprise pregnancy, marriage of convenience, billionaire romance from #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling author Bella Matthews.

`Release Blitz: The Arrogant One by Marni Mann`

The Arrogant One by Marni Mann is now live!

A sizzling one-night-stand, billionaire romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann …

I’m the arrogant one. She’s the woman who could tame me. What I don’t expect is to fall in love.

`Release Blitz: Calling the Shots by Kara Kendrick`

Calling the Shots by Kara Kendrick is now live!

A sexy small town, forbidden, football romance from bestselling author Kara Kendrick

One fake kiss with the coach next door changes all the rules of the game.

Mack doesn’t give Prince Charming vibes. Sure, he’s tall, ruggedly handsome, and the high school football team’s defensive coordinator. But he's my mom's brooding next-door neighbor—a decade older than me and absolutely forbidden.

Friend-of-my-best friend’s-dad kind of forbidden.

`Cover Reveal: Mountain Daddy by S.J. Tilly`

S.J. Tilly has revealed the gorgeous cover for Mountain Daddy!

Releasing: July 31, 2025

Cover Design: Lori Jackson Designs

Photographer & Model: Wander Aguiar

When your one night stand turns out to be your dad's best friend…

Mountain Daddy is book two in the Mountain Men series by S.J. Tilly.

`Release Blitz: Sawyer by Jessica Peterson`

Sawyer by Jessica Peterson is now live!

Dirty dancing leads to a chance at forever in this sizzling single parent, found family, small town romance by Jessica Peterson.

`Cover Reveal: Time Travel and Cupcakes by May Leonardo`

Title: Time Travel and Cupcakes

Author: May Leonardo

Genre/Tropes: Travel Trave Romantic Comedy; Fish out of water; He falls First; Snarky Heroine; Rouge Hero; One Bed; Forced Proximity; Found Family

Release Date: May 16, 2025

Cover Design: Beetiful Book Covers

Title: Pretty Wild

Series: Pine Village #5

Author: Lacey Black

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Small Town, Opposites Attract

Vacation Fling, Grumpy/Sunshine, Age Gap

Cover Design: Y'All. That Graphic.

Photographer: Lindee Robinson

Models: Sarah & Josh

Release Date: June 3, 2025

`Release Blitz: Tactically Acquired by Giulia Lagomarsino`

Title: Tactically Acquired

Series: Owens Protective Services Book 28

Author: Giulia Lagomarsino

Genre: Romantic Suspense; Alpha Romance

Release Date: April 21, 2025

Cover Design: T.E. Black Designs

Photographer: RplusM Photo

`Release: Paying the Price by Nicole James`

Title: Paying the Price

Series: Royal Bastards MC Durango, CO

Author: Nicole James

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: April 22, 2025

`Release Blitz: The Persistence of Thornes by Micalea Smeltzer`

The Persistence of Thornes by Micalea Smeltzer is now live!

Hawthorne Mills is supposed to be my chance to start over with my brothers. Becoming their guardian wasn’t the plan, but I’ll do anything it takes to keep them from being put in the system. Even if it means raising two teenage boys when I’m only twenty-three.

Title: Safe Bet

Trilogy: Final Offer #1

Author: A.L. Woods

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Late 90s/New Adult/Instalust

He Falls First/One Night Stand/Reformed Playboy

Release Date: February 4, 2025

`Release Blitz & Review: Soldier's Christmas Comeback by Clara Pines`

Soldier's Christmas Comeback by Clara Pines is available now!

https://geni.us/ChristmasComeback

FREE with Kindle Unlimited

He’s searching for a sign. She’s trying her best to ignore them.

Axel Williams walked away from a military career to throw himself into a family project that no longer exists. Now the big man is left adrift and looking for some sign of what to do next. When he offers to volunteer at the neighborhood veterans’ center and they send him to the local elementary school to lead a session on flag football, Axel figures he’s hit rock bottom.

`Release Blitz & Review: Mr. Charming by Piper Rayne`

Mr. Charming by Piper Rayne is now live!

Three years ago, I swore to myself we were done.

Since then, Tweetie Sorenson has embraced the professional hockey player bachelor lifestyle—his social media is a highlight reel of clubs, friends, and a never-ending stream of different women.

Celebrate love in all its vibrant forms.

Pride and Passion: A LGBTQIA+ Love Collection, a must-read, steamy romance collection from New York Times & USA Today bestselling authors Carrie Ann Ryan, Christopher Rice, J. Kenner & Lorelei James, is now live!

Celebrate love in all its vibrant forms. Pride and Passion features LGBTQIA+ romances that are as bold as they are tender. From first loves to lifelong commitments, these stories explore the full spectrum of passion, pride, and the beauty of being true to oneself.

`Release Blitz: The Rebel Seer by Lexi Blake`

The Rebel Seer by Lexi Blake is now live!

Shahidi Davis’s world exploded the night Myrddin took over the supernatural world. The child of powerful psychics, Shy was the only member of her family to escape the death the wizard delivered that night. Unfortunately, death still came calling when her power manifested itself. Her first encounter with a ghost earns her a trip to a mental ward. Guided by a very dead Harry Wharton, she begins to come to terms with her abilities. Her gifts lead her to the rebel army where she finds a new family and Rhys Donovan-Quinn. Overflowing with life, he is the perfect balance for a woman mired in so much death.

Title: Paying the Price

Series: Royal Bastards MC: Durango, CO #6

Author: Nicole James

Genres: MC Romance

Tropes: Workplace Romance/Age Gap/Later in Life

Second Chance/Single Father/Widow Heroine

Release Date: April 22, 2025

`Review: Just a Little Crush by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde`

Title: Just a Little Crush
Series: Sterling Family Crossover #1
Authors: Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde
Release Date: April 15, 2025

REVIEW:
4 Stars
This was a fast read for me. I knew I had to read this one because it's a single dad romance. We gotten to know Caleb and Owen in Raven's book. He is the good twin brother. Life hasn't been easy for him and his ex is real piece of work. Which leads to a fake relationship situation between Caleb and Stevie. Stevie has had a bumpy road in life as well. I love for Caleb and Stevie that they got a chance at something special. If anyone deserves some luck to go their way it's them. Owen is a little cutie and brings a fun light to the book. Great chemistry between Caleb and Stevie. Boy is Caleb a dirty talker in the bedroom. He makes it look like at art form. Caleb has BDE and he is one protective hero for those he cares about. An enjoyable read.

BLURB:
It’s just a little crush. What could possibly go wrong?

Caleb Kane has had more than enough relationship drama to last a lifetime. So, romance with the gorgeous server he had a hot one-night stand with isn’t in the cards. She would, however, make the perfect fake fiancée to help him win his custody battle. As long as he doesn’t do something stupid. Like fall in love…

Stevie Griffen knew girls like her only ended up with men like Caleb in romance novels. So, when she agrees to fake a relationship with him in exchange for an obscene amount of money, she has no plans to let the sexy single dad anywhere near her heart. Too bad her plans rarely ever pan out…

It’s not long before Caleb and Stevie’s simple business arrangement is complicated by some very steamy nights. But with so much at stake, can they turn their fake engagement into a real happily ever after?

BUY LINKS:
https://geni.us/LittleCrushAllStores
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`Release Blitz: Devious Desires by Maria Vickers`

RELEASE BLITZ

DEVIOUS DESIRES

SNOW TWINS DUET BOOK 2

PART OF THE DARK LEOPARDS M.C. WORLD

AUTHOR: Maria Vickers

COVER DESIGNER: Maria Vickers

Genre: MC, PNR, Romance, Suspense

TROPES: MC, Enemies to lovers, Found Family, Overprotective Alpha, Shifter, Paranormal, Romance

`Cover Reveal: Rush the Edge by S.J. Sylvis`

S.J. Sylvis has revealed the covers for Rush the Edge!

Releasing: May 22, 2025

Cover Designer: Ashes & Vellichor

A brother’s best friend, enemies-to-lovers, hockey romance by Amazon Top 50 and USA Today bestselling author, S.J. Sylvis.

`Release Blast: Fake it True by J.H Croix`*

FAKE IT TRUE

J.H Croix

Release Date: April 21

A swoony, small town firefighter romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!

How we met: He spilled coffee on me.

First date: I dragged him into my therapy session. Does that even count?

Spoiler alert: We’re definitely not a couple.