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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

12th Annual Mental Health Awareness Month Book Fundraiser

📚 💚 Welcome the 12th Annual Mental Health Awareness Month Book Fundraiser benefiting the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 📚 💚

Here is how you can help raise money and awareness for mental health:

📗 Purchase a book from the amazing books listed below! We hope you will #1click4charity a number of these amazing books! The portion of sales is from ANY platform: digital, print, and audio.

📗If you have read one of the wonderful stories included, gift a copy to a friend who might love it!

📗 Share the image below or any of the custom photos the participating authors share on social media to raise awareness and to show your support.

📗 In this digital age, COMMENTS are currency so as you see these images PLEASE Comment

📗 Make a tax-deductible donation directly to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Thank you in advance for your support as we work to bring mental illness out of the darkness.

📚 💚 Participating Books 📚 💚

Author	Book (hyperlinked)
Alison G Bailey	Present Perfect
	Past Imperfect
	Presently Perfect
	Forever Perfect
Aly Stiles	Rising West
	Falling North
	Breaking South
	Crashing East
	Gaurding Shadows
	Chasing Riptides
Aria Wyatt	Horizon
Brenda Rothert	The Donor
Carly Phillips	The Sterling Family
	Just One More Moment
	Just One More Dare
Carrie Ann Ryan	Inked Persuasion
Cindy Tanner	Mine: The Complete Series
	When You Were Mine
	Mine for Now
	Say You’ll Be Mine
Grace Kerina	Personal Boundaries for Highly Sensitive People
Ginger Scott	The Final Score Series
	The Tomboy and The Captain
	The Wallflower and The Runningback
	The Best Friend and the Shortstop
Jami Davenport	The Portland Icehawks Series
	Rebounding
	Defending
	Roughing
	Interfering
	Penalizing
Jeannie Moon	The Temporary Wife
Jennifer Probst	Unbreak my Heart
Hazel James	Order Stickers (not a book)
Helena Hunting	Little Lies
	Bitter Sweet Heart
	Shattered Truth
Lawrence Sprung	Financial Planning Made Personal
	The JOY and Productivity Journal
Leylah Attar	53 Letters for My Lover
	The Paper Swan
	Mists of The Serengeti
	Moti on the Water
	The Nights Blossoms
Melanie Harlow	Unforgettable
Melanie Moreland	My Favorite Kidnapper
Natasha Madison	Made for Me
Piper Rayne	My Bestie's Ex
Rebecca Yarros	Muses & Melodies
Sawyer Bennett	Foster
Sierra Simone	American Queen (ebook)
Toni Aleo	Saved by Love
Willow Winters	Tequila Rose
	Autumn Night Whiskey
	A Little Bit Dirty
	Kiss Me in this Small Town

This year, thanks to Hazel James, we are also honored to offer stickers that benefit the fund!

Order Here

Keith Milano Memorial Fund

140 Adams Ave, Suite B-12 Hauppauge, NY 11788

Watch to learn more about the Milano Sprung Family’s mission

Connect with the Keith Milano Memorial Fund on Social:

If you want to support the cause you can make a Direct Donation

If you or someone you know are struggling here are resources:

American Foundation for Suicide Preventions, Cope Notes, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Information about the Keith Milano Memorial Fund: The Keith Milano Memorial Fund was established to help raise awareness about the devastating and deadly disease that is mental illness. Keith’s spirit and laughter are kept alive through our efforts to increase awareness about mental illness and to raise money for education and imperative research. Keith often struggled with society’s perception of mental illness. Our hope is that by having the strength to say that Keith was “Bipolar” we can strip away the stigma and help others to be more open about their disease. Watch to learn more about the Milano Sprung Family’s mission The Keith Milano Memorial Fund benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). At the end of the event, participating authors pay AFSP directly. AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide. AFSP is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Delaware with primary offices in New York City. Federal tax ID # is 13-3393329. 💚 if you have read all the way to the bottom of this post please know are beyond grateful for the support

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Release Blitz & Review - CAPTIVATING ANIKA by Freya Barker

Title: Captivating Anika (On Call, #9)

Author: Freya Barker

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: May 14, 2024

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Anika Jones has her future carefully plotted out and is checking the boxes, one by one, despite the bumps thrown in her path. This last one is a challenge, but she manages to stay on track; her salon is thriving, and she just bought a house. Unfortunately, when one of her employees runs into trouble, she inevitably gets sucked in, throwing her carefully paced life off-balance. It doesn’t help a friend, who’s been ghosting her for a year, suddenly makes an appearance.

He was born to pig farming, but for Noah (Hog) Hodgekins fighting fires is his calling. He wasted too many years honoring a legacy he wants no part of. But now that he’s finally free from family obligations, there’s nothing holding him back from pursuing the life he’s been dreaming of. The first step is mending bridges with the one person who is central to that future, but she comes with her own challenges, family and otherwise.

Instead of treading carefully to gain her heart, he ends up throwing caution to the wind when her recent string of bad luck lands the FBI on her doorstep. 

The One I Left Behind by Piper Rayne is now live!

It’s the classic story—boy goes off into the world to fulfill his dreams and leaves the girl behind.

Not every boy returns home, and I wish Ben Noughton wouldn’t have come back to our small ranching town at all after he retired from playing professional football.

I figure it’s a quick layover for him. He always wanted out of this town and off his family’s ranch. I just have to bide my time until he turns his back on all of us again.

Then he takes on the coaching position for the high school football team and starts milling around too much, bulldozing the protective walls I’ve built around myself. But he goes too far when he takes my son under his wing to help him be the best player he can be. Leaving me to protect not only my own heart but my son’s too.

Because I promised myself a long time ago that I’d never be the girl in the rearview mirror again.

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Audio with Duet Narration by CJ Bloom & Robert Hatchet

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4 Stars

A wonderful emotional small town second chance story that builds us a new series and a new town.

A lifetime ago Ben and Gillian were the couple everyone thought would stick like glue. Ben leaving town to persue his football career at college while Gillian stayed behind. 14 years and a NFL career later, Ben has returned and everyone is town is excited except the one who he let slip away.

Gillian has struggled some with her choices but being a single mom to Clayton was never a struggle. He is the best thing that has happend to her. Now he is playing football and soon he will be heading off to college. She is just finishing law school and working to write the barr. Life hasn't been to bad for them. She is a little worred with Ben coming back to town as some secrets have yet to be revealed.

As Ben and Gillian work through the his return, they struggle a little with Clayton who is only wanting to protect his mom. Can Ben prove to them that he never really feel out of love with Gillian and is here for the long haul. He is ready to follow her while she lives out her dreams. Can he will the boy over? Is their room for the life they missed out on all those years?

I am excited to read more of the series as the brother get their stories.

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

Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write "heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle" about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they're married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they're both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Release Blitz - PULSE by Adriana Locke

Pulse by Adriana Locke is now live!

USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a spicy, age gap, grumpy sunshine, workplace romance in the first book in the brand new Landry Security series.

Troy Castelli acts like it’s my fault that we’re cooped up together in a room with one bed overlooking the ocean. I didn’t ask for a stalker to break into my house and then send me a threatening email detailing my demise. And I sure as heck didn’t request that my boss send Troy and his uber elite bodyguard skills to accompany me out of town—although I’m not mad about it.

A paid tropical vacation with a grumpy, gray-eyed bad boy in a suit isn’t exactly a burden.

But it is a giant test of my willpower.

Troy’s alpha protector tendencies drive me wild. His arrogant smirk gets under my skin. But it’s his not-so-innocent touches, heated looks and touch-her-and-die vibes that are the final strike that ignite our explosive chemistry.

The longer we’re together, the more his broody exterior slips, and I get a glimpse of the real man beneath the sculpted muscles. I’m determined not only to unearth his mysterious past but also to make him realize what we have is more than just a fling in paradise.

That is, unless my stalker gets me first.

Release Blitz & Review - MINE by Amanda McKinney

Mine by Amanda McKinney is now live!

After reclusive billionaire Astor Stone receives a ransom note for his estranged wife, whom he’s kept under lock and key, he accepts an invitation to an exclusive party to get her back. But when the evening takes a dangerous turn, Astor takes his rival’s daughter as collateral.

The moment they meet, Astor knows Sabine Hart will be the death of him. Unable to resist her allure, Astor gives in, taking her for himself for one night only – a decision that just might kill them both.

Sabine Hart never expected to end up captive of a darkly handsome, dangerous man in a tucked-away mansion with creepy rooms and an even creepier housekeeper. Despite Astor’s cold, apathetic demeanor, Sabine finds herself utterly captivated by the man. The problem is, she isn’t the only one.

As their complicated - and dangerous - entanglement begins to spiral out of control, no amount of passion can protect Astor and Sabine from what comes next.

MINE is a dark romantic suspense packed with jaw-dropping twists.

✔️ Billionaire Romance

✔️ Possessive Anti-Hero

✔️ Age Gap

✔️ Super Steamy

✔️ Love Triangle

✔️ Enemies-to-Lovers

✔️ Dark Suspense

✔️ Jaw-Dropping Twists

Release Blitz & Review - MEANT FOR HER by Natasha Madison

MEANT FOR HER

Natasha Madison

Release Date: May 10

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

From Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestselling Author Natasha Madison comes new enemies to lovers, forbidden, single mom, hockey romance.

Christopher

I came from the biggest hockey family in the NHL.

Records were set by my grandfather, my father, and now my brother.

I was taught to love the game, but more than that, I learned early the men you play with are your family.

You get on the ice every night and protect them, celebrate the wins, and pick each other up when you fall.

So when we lost Benji, I stepped in to help his wife and kids, but this pull I feel when it comes to them is something more than I can even understand.

Dakota

My life was perfect, until it wasn’t.

Gone was the husband I thought I knew and in his place was a stranger.

I saw him change before my eyes.

Then he was gone, leaving me and our girls alone.

I wanted nothing to do with anyone or anything that took him away from me.

But no matter how many times I’ve told his best friend I don’t need help.

He’s here doing things for us, and the worst part is, I want him to.

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5 Stars

What a beautiful story full of emotions, sadness and the most genuine love and acceptance. Two wonderful little girls who might steal the show just a little bit but worth, every word.

Dakota (Kota) has dealt with some hard blows in the past year or so when it comes to her husband. Just as she is ready to force the a change, change happens of it's own accord and it's heartbreaking. Christopher is about to learn what he didn't know was missing in his life.

Watching the relationship between Kota and Christopher grow as they work through their greif and lean on one another. As much as Kota tries to push him away, Christopher never backs down. Being there for Kota and the girls. Taking extra time and care to be the man those two little girls need, cheering them along and helping them be their best person.

A strong recommendation for me, this book will have you from tears and heartbreak to giggles and smiles as you enjoy.

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

When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Release Blitz - WELL AND TRULY PUCKED by Lauren Blakely

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a brand new rivals-to-lovers, forced proximity, why choose hockey romance and the final book in her My Hockey Romance series. Get WELL AND TRULY PUCKED today!

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Narrated with a full cast by Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke, Connor Crais, and Teddy Hamilton!

💋 Romance Lessons

🌶️ Spicy Why Choose

🩵 Sweet Revenge

🏒 One Woman + 3 Hockey Stars

🏠 Forced Proximity

🍭 Dirty Candy Land

💜 They Fall First

🐶 World’s Cutest Dog

I swear I only asked one hot hockey-playing friend to give me romance lessons for the week, but three hockey stars volunteered…

The post breakup plan was simple – escape from my toxic ex to a vacation rental and stay far away from men.

But thanks to a booking snafu I’m accidentally sharing it with three hot hockey players. One’s flirty, one’s broody, one’s a cheeky Brit, and they’re all the most attentive men I’ve ever met.

After a couple of glasses of champagne, I’m telling them about the contest my ex is running on his dating advice web site. The topic? What makes a great boyfriend, and I want to submit a column.

All three offer to show me every single thing I’ve been missing in and out of bed.

We make a deal for one week only. It’s only for revenge, of course. I work for the other hockey team in the city so it’d be a big mistake to truly get involved with a rival, let alone three.

Even though I melt under their touch. They show me what it means to be adored, cherished and romanced.

But as the week ticks on, what started as revenge fast turns into me giving my heart to three men I can’t have. Looks like I’m well and truly pucked.

Chasing Wild by Kristen Proby is now live!

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an all-new Small Town, Friends to Lovers, Law Enforcement romance.

Summer Quinn’s life changed five years ago when she walked in on her boyfriend and her best friend in bed together. She silently left, ghosting both of them, and never looked back. She came to Bitterroot Valley, looking for a fresh start, and that’s exactly what she got.

After purchasing the local floral shop from her eccentric aunt and finding herself again in the absolute delight she brought to the community, Summer feels welcome and safe in her new home.

But things have started to happen. At first, she could blow it off as bad luck, or kids starting trouble. But then the bad luck turns into serious, life-threatening incidents that can’t be ignored.

Bitterroot Valley is Chase Wild’s town. His family settled the area almost a hundred and fifty years ago, and as a police officer, Chase takes pride in keeping his community safe. Sure, he’s had his eye on the gorgeous florist since she moved to town, but he’s kept his relationship with her strictly professional.

Now, someone’s trying to scare Summer. She claims she doesn’t know why, but Chase is determined to get to the bottom of it and drive the danger out of his town. As time passes, and the more he gets to know Summer, the harder it is to keep his hands off of the beautiful woman. With their connection growing, he’s falling in love with her and will do anything to keep her safe.

As Chase learns the truth of who is threatening Summer, will he be able to protect her, and will their love withstand the challenges ahead?

Chasing Wild is a standalone, contemporary romance novel, and book two in the picturesque Wilds of Montana series.

Tia Louise has revealed the covers for The Way We Touch!

Releasing June 10, 2024

My brother’s best friend might be a cocky wide receiver with an ego the size of Texas, but I did not mean to almost kill him with a ghost pepper.

Logan Murphy should come with a warning.

He’s as hot as a Carolina Reaper on black asphalt in the middle of July.

With perfectly messy dark hair and smoldering blue eyes—and don’t even get me started on the way that black tee stretches across his toned chest…

He’s my brother’s best friend.

He’s also a football star on track to win the first wide-receiver MVP in league history.

Good thing I only date golfers… or I did.

Good thing he’s only visiting for a month, because the more I see he’s not a player, the harder it is to block him from running away with my heart.

I’ve always loved football, but after eight years pro, everything about it leaves me cold.

So when I agree to head south with my best friend, the last thing I expect is to have my face melted off by his pepper-loving little sister.

Dylan Bradford was supposed to be a kid, not a feisty pinup who looks at me like she’s never seen a man before.

She’s all curves and cutoffs, bare feet dancing in the warm summer night,

But I’m only in town a month, and she doesn’t date football players.

Then late-night talks turn to sharing past hurts and future dreams, and shy looks turn to confident kisses.

The heat between us can’t be denied.

It’s spicy and sweet, and it melts us together.

Until the way we touch becomes more than friendly—it’s forever.

(A small-town, brother’s best friend, sports romance with hilarious “accidents,” and a dirty-talking hero. No cheating. No cliffhanger. No third-act breakup.)

Cover Reveal - INKY WATER by Heather Grey

Heather Grey has revealed the cover for Inky Water!

Releasing June 12, 2024

Lillian Shaw needs a change of scenery. After a shocking breakup with her boyfriend of 9 years, her best-laid plans have been shattered and left her nursing a terminal case of writer's block. A summer at her grandparents' secluded cottage on the shores of Lake Huron is just what the doctor ordered. Or so Lillian thought. Soon after she arrives, the peaceful atmosphere of Bluefield is disrupted in more ways than one.

Jackson Mane is out to prove himself. To his father, to his employees, and unexpectedly to the pretty blonde that has caught his eye. As a born and bred city boy, being sentenced to a summer in the small town of Bluefield is an adjustment. He plans to spend his spare time on the lake while keeping his head down and finishing the project without fail. But as "accidents" start to pile up on the job site, it becomes clear something more sinister may be working against him.

A relationship is the last thing either of them needs to be thinking about, but playboy Jackson Mane can't keep bookworm, Lillian Shaw, out of his head. Lillian and Jackson's connection grows stronger, and so do the potential threats around them. Threats to their careers, relationships, and lives.