Ripe For Reader: September 2025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Release Blitz & Review - MY FAVORITE HERO by Melanie Moreland

My Favorite Hero by Melanie Moreland is now live!

In a house full of rules, the only one they can't follow… is staying away.

Jesse Thorne

Local hero, firefighter, loner, and now grumpy landlord.

She wasn’t what he expected.

His new tenant is a walking disaster wrapped in sunshine, breaking every rule he sets and driving him insane.

Controlling her? Impossible.

Ignoring her? Even harder.

And he’s not sure he can stop it.

She’s under his skin, melting his frozen walls, and making him question everything—including his stubborn heart.

Casey Lawson

Roamer, IT specialist, current tenant, and golden ray of trouble.

Her new landlord is a thorn in her side with his never-ending house rules.

He’s always there when things go wrong—rescuing her with his strong arms and that sexy, smug smile. Breaking down her defenses, one gesture, one growl at a time.

They love to argue, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.

And when they give in, it’s explosive.

Can they escape the fire without getting burned?

Author's Note: If you love explosive chemistry, fiery banter, and a grumpy firefighter who always saves the girl, My Favorite Hero delivers all the heat and heart you crave–grab it now before Jesse Thorne steals someone else's.

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5 Stars

Another wonderful tale in the Rom Com My Favorite Series by Ms Moreland. I was captivated from the very beginning with this grumpy/sunshine story. The witty banter, the push and pull, watching the walls crumble and the rules get broken at every corner. I am not sure who stole my heart first Casey & Jesse or Barney & Miller.

When the hurts of the past hold you hostage, you keep everyone at arms length. Which is what Jesse tries to do with Casey when she arrives a little earlier than he expected her to. One rule at a time, he is trying to keep his distance.

Though Casey has had anything but an easy upbringing, she has very fond memories of this town, this house and the wonderful lady who lived there. After finally reconnecting with her she is determined to come back. Sadly she doesn't make it in time to see her in person, but the little things Lou leaves behind are enough to have a girl opening her heart.

Grab your copy today, you will be entertained in the best way.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of thirty-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.

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Monday, September 29, 2025

Release Blitz - BLIND DEVOTION by Addy Anders

Blind Devotion: A Dark Mafia Romance: Letters of Ruin

Addy Anders

(Letters of Ruin, #1)

Publication date: September 29th 2025

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark Romance, Mafia, Romance

PERSETTA

Lost until HIM

I thought the night fate brought us together was the worst night of my life.

I was wrong.

Blinded and with no memory, how was I supposed to know any better?

He’s cold-blooded, cunning, and dangerous—the head of the French mafia.

He’s everything I shouldn’t want in a man, but I do.

For my safety, I have to seduce him.

Instead, with every threat, he’s the one who draws me further into his web.

It’s so easy to fall into his arms as my demons slowly release from their cages.

I feel safe with him.

Until I remember the truth.

ADRIEN

Broken until HER

I walled off my shredded soul and black heart long ago.

No one ever gets in anymore, and yet my guard lowered for her.

She stole away on my boat, injured and with no memories.

The only clue to who she once was—a tattoo on her calf.

This woman. She’s my past. My present. My future.

The one who got away, in more than one sense.

Years ago, I broke our families’ alliance and turned my back on her.

Last night, I was hired to kill her.

My little survivor. My butterfly. If only I recognized her…

Release Blitz - HIS TO CLAIM by Laura Nicole

His to Claim by Laura Nicole is now live!

GRAHAM

I’ve always been three steps ahead.

In the boardroom. In the shadows. In every game worth playing.

But then she walked in—wild-eyed, sharp-tongued, and dangerous in a way I didn’t see coming.

She drugged me. Twice.

Got under my skin.

Made me break rules I swore were unshakable.

I know exactly what she is—a con artist in couture, slipping through cracks like smoke.

But when I put her name in the Hunt’s Catalog, I wasn’t just signing her up.

I was making a claim.

I’ll find her.

I’ll catch her.

And once I have her—I’m not letting go.

DELILAH

I've spent my life taking what I need to survive.

But Graham Ellsworth isn't just another mark—he's the most dangerous man I've ever tried to con.

He sees through every mask, calls every bluff, and somehow makes me want things I can't afford to want.

When he gets me into the Hunt, I think it's my chance at the ultimate score.

Two-hundred fifty thousand dollars. One night of running. Freedom from the past that's hunting me.

But Graham doesn't just want me in the game.

He wants me to know that no matter how far I run, how well I hide, he'll find me.

And the terrifying part? I'm starting to hope he does.

Cover Reveal - PINCH by Tia Louise

Tia Louise has revealed the covers for PINCH!

Releasing October 16, 2025

Lane "Gavin" Knight is the hottest new defenseman for the LA Champions hockey team.

He's my cousin Maverick's best friend, and by trick of fate, my new roommate.

But just because he caught me when I fell off the "Welcome Back" parade float in my International Princess crown doesn't mean he's a hero.

I know him better than that.

Hayden "Haddy" Bradford is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

She's a princess, a brilliant scientist... And she hates me.

Until a purple-drink-fueled Halloween hook-up changes both of our lives.

It's something I've wanted a long time, but I never dreamed I'd have it with her.

Still, I'm the master of high-risk, high-reward plays, and I'll do what it takes to show her I'm not the man she thinks I am.

I'm there for her every step of the way, supporting, holding her hand, doing my best to show her my true self.

I told her I'd catch her when she falls, but no one is catching me--and I'm falling fast.

I'm headed straight into the offensive zone. Everything I want is at stake, but I'm committed to this puck battle, and I intend to win.

(Pinch is a hockey romance with enemies to lovers, roommates to lovers, a cocky bad-boy Hero, a sassy STEM/pageant-princess FMC, an accidental pregnancy, foster dogs, family, and loads of spicy fun. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and no third-act breakup.)

Only the Wicked by Isabel Jolie is now live!

I invited her into my world—never knowing I was already in hers.

To some, my creation is a weapon. To others, it's a safeguard.

The system sees all, finds every connection, leaves no secret buried.

Yet she found my blind spot.

I gave her everything—my bed, my secrets, my trust—the heart I'd buried under years of ambition and isolation.

Only to discover she didn't find me by accident. Former CIA. Investigating a deadly leak. Hired by shadows to hunt rumors that could destroy everything I've built.

Every kiss was a lie. Every vulnerable moment, a calculated move. She played me like a fucking mark, and I let her.

But the fire between us? That was real. And now that same fire might burn us both.

I've always been willing to pay any price to protect my creation.

Now I'll pay any price to keep her. Even if it means becoming the monster they already think I am.

Only the Wicked is the first book in the sizzling Sinful State series, where elite operatives and ruthless billionaires discover that the deadliest game is the one played with the heart—and the only rule is that only the wicked win.

Release Blitz & Review - FINDING SILENCE by Freya Barker

Title: Finding Silence
Author: Freya Barker
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Phyllis (Phil) Dubois has long left her performing days behind, opting for a more anonymous role in the music industry instead. Something not everyone is happy about.

When the pressure for her to return to the stage mounts, she packs her things in an old RV and hits the road in search of some peace and quiet.

She thinks she’s found it when she rolls into the small town of Silence.

Former sheriff, Brant Colter, is still trying to get used to his abrupt retirement after a health scare last year. He’s not good with change and likes things just the way they are.

That’s why, when a purple-haired hippie moves into the empty house down the road, he’s convinced trouble won’t be too far behind.

He’s not wrong. However, it’s not his annoyingly cheerful neighbor he should be worried about, but the danger that follows her to town.

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5 Stars

Ms Barker packs a punch in this shorter story set in Silence, Washington. We still get her totally relatable characters, lots of side characters to pull us into a good series and a wonderful small quaint town nestled full of beautiful scenery. A story that pulls you in and holds you to the very end, having you wanting more pages, more time with her characters.

Phil is looking for some quiet as she has left her performing days behind her. It's time to slow down and do the things she loves. Though her band members are not happy with that stand she is making.

Brant is still struggling with the lack of things to do since his heart attack and his recent early retirement. The last thing he is looking for is a purple haired neighbor to make his beautiful quiet space noisy.

Though their first few meetings were not pleasant, they are quick to find they might have more in common than they first thought. When weird things start to happen at Phil's home, who better to have in your corner than an ex Sherriff?

Grab your copy and hold on while Phil finds out the hard way that you can't always trust those closest to you. But she does find a new love that she is happy to replace the old life with.

Excited for what will come from Silence, Washington next in the series.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

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USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

With forty-plus books already published, she continues to create characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We've Read All Year Award for "Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, and Finalist for the 2020 Kindle Book Award with “When Hope Ends”, Freya spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Cover Reveal - HOLDING YOU by Jami Rogers

Jami Rogers has revealed the covers for Holding You!

Releasing November 18, 2025

I consider us enemies, but he has no idea why.

Declan Young—single dad, friend to all three of my brothers, and the man who can’t walk into a room without getting under my skin. He’s too confident, too charming, and from the day he moved back to our small town, the golden boy everyone adores.

Growing up, he was older, and I thought of him only as my rival. I still do … except now he’s hotter, infuriatingly helpful, and living next door. Oh, and his daughter? Best friends with my son. Which means Declan is suddenly everywhere—in my kitchen, in my backyard, in my head when I’m trying to sleep.

When I invite them to live in my basement for the summer, I tell myself it’s about helping out, but the extra income is an added bonus I desperately need to take my life back

It’s my house. My rules.

But Declan has this way of looking at me like I’m the only thing in the room that matters.

And the more I see him as a father, the more dangerous he becomes to my heart.

I thought I was in control.

Turns out, love doesn’t play by any rules—especially mine.

Cover Designer: Hang Le

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My name is Jami Rogers and I write fun, fast, flirty romance with heat. I love love and want to share my passion for happily ever afters with the world. My favorite tropes to write are enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, roommates, and my best friend's brother/sister. Writing a romantic comedy that makes you laugh out loud is what I aim for. Happy reading!