Cover Reveal - DENIM & DIAMONDS by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

 

Title: Denim & Diamonds

Authors: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Cover Design: Sommer Stein, Perfect Pear Creative

Photographer: Wander Aguiar Photography

Model: Lucas Loyola

Release Date: July 27, 2025

When the board of directors of my company mandated that I go to a wellness facility in small-town Maine to recharge, that shouldn’t have included:

1.) Using a ladder to sneak out of the bedroom window at night and going to the local bar.

2.) Getting so drunk that the bar owner brought me upstairs to sleep it off in his bed.

3.) Waking up staring at the taxidermy moose head on said bar owner’s wall.

4.) Falling for said bar owner who was the most drop-dead gorgeous man I’ve ever seen.

But Brock Hawkins was so much more than just the hot bar owner. He owned half the town, built log cabins with his bare hands, and was apparently the most eligible man in all of Meadowbrook.

He was also a cinnamon roll despite his seemingly rock-hard exterior.

And the last man I should’ve been falling for—because my time in this small town was limited.

I had to head back to my life in New York City, one that was the complete opposite from the kind Brock lived.

He was denim. I was diamonds.

The problem was, the sexy lumberjack wasn’t the type of man who was easy to walk away from. Hell, I couldn’t even part with his plaid shirt that had become a constant fixture wrapped around my shoulders most days, let alone think about erasing him from my life.

A life with Brock, though, would have to be all or nothing.

Go big or go home.

I just didn’t realize that choosing to go big might also mean getting my heart broken when Brock’s life took a turn neither of us saw coming.

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Release Blitz - EXTRACTION by J.L. Drake

 

Title: Extraction

Trilogy: Stonewall #1

Author: J.L. Drake

Genre: Military Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Secret Child/Found Family/Cartel World

Alpha Male/Enemies to Lovers/Forced Proximity

Release Date: June 26, 2025

From the author of the bestselling Broken Trilogy and Dark Water Series comes Extraction—the first book in Stonewall, a dangerous suspense series in the World of Mayhem, where brotherhood runs deep, and the fight for what matters most only gets harder when the heart is on the line.

Agent Paul is a soldier of many faces—

a ghost, an undercover operative, a team leader.

But those are just titles.

When a letter lands in his hands, everything changes. The past he buried resurfaces with a single revelation—his son.

Returning to the cartel world he barely escaped is a mission he can’t face alone. His brothers rally behind him, shifting their current operation to follow a trail that leads into the darkest corners of Mexico. What they encounter is far more than intel.

A pawn.

An heir.

A child.

Nicole Winter is a war correspondent with a reputation for chasing the truth. Smart. Relentless. And already three steps ahead. When their paths collide, she’s holding the one document Paul needs—and carrying secrets of her own.

As trust is tested and loyalties blur, the mission spirals. When Paul vanishes mid-operation, Nicole is left with one impossible task—to get the boy out alive.

Even if it costs her everything.

Pre-Order Blitz - FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE by Melissa Foster

Flirting with Trouble Melissa Foster!

Releasing August 6, 2025

Secrets are made on the sandy shores and in the sweet small towns of Silver Island, where friendships run deep, passions run hot, and the sexy Silvers are considered island royalty. Being born into the Silver empire comes with certain expectations, but these strong-willed siblings are breaking all the rules.

Victoria Braden never expected to become a widow at thirty-two, much less still be trying to figure out how to move on five years later. She'd planned to drown her sorrows in alcohol on what would have been the anniversary of the day she'd met her late husband, not flirt with trouble and lose herself in a night of passion with playboy Wells Silver. Forgetting Wells was supposed to be easy. But apparently the pushy player didn't get the memo.

Release Blitz & Review - THE COMPLICATION WITH THE BEST MAN by Piper Rayne

The Complication with the Best Man by Piper Rayne is now live!

One wild night turns into two pink lines.

Sleeping with the best man at my cousin’s wedding felt right at the time—he was a hot, available firefighter, and I was the tipsy maid of honor. It’s a rite of passage.

No regrets… until two pink lines flipped my world upside down.

Now I’m wildly unprepared and trying to hide my pregnancy in my small Alaskan town where privacy is a myth and gossip spreads faster than frostbite.

But wait, it gets worse.

Baby Daddy just came back to town—with a fiancée in tow.

And guess who she wants to plan their wedding?

Me.

Keeping the secret was hard enough.

Keeping my distance from the father of my baby? Impossible.

Just when I think I have it all figured out, he reveals his own secret that changes everything.

Author's Note: There is no cheating in this book. Gasp! We would never.

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4.5 Stars

Always a hoot being back in Lake Starlight with the meddling Bailey family. This is Harper's story with her one night stand Firefighter Finn. A witty and emotional read as things get twice as complicated when she see Finn again.

Harper and Finn drew me in from the get go. They had a strong chemistry even though they were trying to fight it at the beginning. Spending time together came easy once Finn made his way back to Lake Starlight to stay.

I love how Finn was able to center Harper when she let her thoughts and doubts start running wild on her. He never once doubted her strength and ability to be a mother.

A strong recommendation for me.

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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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Audiobook Release - HIGH DENSITY by Freya Barker

Title: High Density (High Mountain Tracker HMT 2G) 

Author: Freya Barker 

Performed by: Charlotte North & Curtis Michael Holland 

Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Release Date: June 24th 

Cover Image: Jean Woodfin - JW Photography JW Photography and Covers 

Cover Model: Brandon Thyfault 

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Since taking over the veterinary clinic in Libby, Montana last year, Janey Richards has been burning the candle at both ends. She’s grateful she is busy, but there has barely been any time to build a life outside of work. To help pay down her debt faster, she agrees to take on responsibility for the livestock at Libby’s annual rodeo, but perhaps she should’ve thought twice about the added stress. Although, her personal life is definitely looking up.

JD Watike never thought he’d end up following in his father’s footsteps, but he’s found his stride these past six years as a member of the High Mountain Trackers team. He enjoys the simplicity of small-town living, which has only gotten more interesting since Doc Richards appeared on the scene. Spending most of the past year patiently observing from a distance, the time feels right for him to make his move. Or at least to clear up some misunderstandings.

The opportunity presents itself sooner than expected, when the pretty veterinarian stumbles onto some serious criminal activity at the Libby Roundup, and a young woman disappears from the grounds, he has plenty of cause to stay glued to her side.

Release Blitz & Review - DEALBREAKER by Kat Mizera & Elise Faber

DEALBREAKER

Kat Mizera & Elise Faber

Release Date: June 23

She’s the biggest movie star in the world.

And she’s in danger.

My specialty is security for the rich and famous, so when legendary actress Willow St. Claire asks for my help protecting her, I can’t say no.

The only problem is that I’m in danger too.

Of losing my heart.

She’s smart and sweet, beautiful and kind, and despite my determination to never fall in love again I know I’m going to make her mine.

But when her past catches up with her, the future I’ve begun to plan is suddenly at risk.

I might lose her.

And everything I never knew I wanted.

Authors' note: There are some difficult themes in this story. For CW information, please check out this book's page on Elise's website.

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4.5 Stars

This is the third installment of the series and I love how we still get to interact with all the characters even though each book is surrounding a new couple. It's like being home with old friends or family. This duo works seamlessly, I can't tell who is writing which parts.

Hudson "Dash" is in the hospital recovering after the incident at Jade's concert when he overhears things in another room from the hall. He doesn't like what he hears. Soon he is keeping an eye on the sleeping beauty in the room. Always a protector, he starts to watch the comings and goings. Before he knows it he is in the room reading to her when he can't sleep at night.

Willow's life has not been her own in so long she can't remember. But waking in the hospital afraid for her life after the fight that put her in the hospital. Worried about what will happen next for her. But she wakes to Hudson, wanting to help her and give her her life back.

 Watching Hudson's family step up for Willow when they didn't even know who she was. Her struggles to find her place while being out of sight for her own safety. Watching the relationship grow between Hudson and Willow was sweet but not without issues.

Excited for the next book in the series.

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

Meet Kat Mizera:

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She's lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she's penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

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Meet Elise Faber:

USA TODAY bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California.

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Release Blitz - DEFENDING LOVE by Aleatha Romig

DEFENDING LOVE

Aleatha Romig

Release Date: June 23

I’m Elijah Rhodes top-tier Guardian Security agent. We protect the world’s power players: heads of state, royalty, A-listers. The elite.

I didn’t grow up with much, and nothing came easy. My time in Special Ops hardened me, gave me purpose, and left me with a black heart. I took the missions no one else would. Still do.

My rules are simple:

No long-term assignments.

No repeats.

No attachments.

Keep it professional. Keep it distant.

It’s how I’ve survived. Until her.

Dr. Danielle Sinclair is brilliant, beautiful, off-limits. I protected her, then did what I always do. I walked away.

Now, a year later, tragedy strikes. Dani’s life is in danger, and every instinct in me demands I break my own rules to keep her safe.

Some lines shouldn’t be crossed.

Some rules were made to be broken.

I’ll protect Dani with my life, but I can’t give her a heart I don’t have.

Have you been Aleatha’d?

DEFENDING LOVE is a steamy, high-stakes, standalone romantic suspense with bodyguard vibes, second chances, and all the feels—set in the same world as the Sinclair Duet.

Release Blitz & Review - BENEATH HIGHLAND STARS by Kait Nolan

BENEATH HIGHLAND STARS

Kait Nolan

Release Date: June 20

With all my best mates settled down, I'm the last single man standing. Of course, the one woman to spark my interest is the only one in Scotland who seems immune to my charm. Dr. Saoirse MacGregor is brilliant, beautiful, and decided she hated me at first sight.

When her friend goes missing on a research expedition, Saoirse turns to us at Out of Bound Scotland for help. With my military training, I'm the best tracker we've got, so she agrees to an uneasy alliance—as long as I take her along for the search.

But the Highlands hold dangerous secrets, and what starts as a search and rescue quickly becomes something far more treacherous. Forced to rely on each other to survive, the walls between us begin to crumble. Turns out the posh vet I've been clashing with for months has depths I never imagined.

I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. But the real surprise of this enemies-to-lovers journey? She might be the one saving me.

Beneath Highland Stars is a forced proximity, enemies to lovers, woman in trouble, small town Scottish contemporary romance, featuring a retired military dog who's gonna steal your heart.

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5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Special Ops Scots series and it is a fantastic addition. We have seen Finn and Saoirse in the other series books and friendly isn't actually a term I would use. These characters are hiding many emotions but when the gates start to open, there doesn't seem to be much either can hide.

Dr MacGregor sees a very different side of Finn when he arrives at her clinic with his buddies ex marine service dog. Worried about his physical and emotional state. 

When Saoirse goes to Out Of Bound Scotland to get help locating her college friend that she knows is out in the highlands, they are quick to step up. She never expected to be working along side with Finn and Ajax.

The more time these two spend together the more they each start to see between the cracks in the armour. The happy go lucky guy that is always trying to lighten the mood. The loving doctor that stepped away from the life of pedigree to do more with her life and was only embraced by one part of her family. 

The story line was full of suspense and adventure, the characters drew me in from the beginning and watching them open up and heal together was beautiful.

Grab your copy and enjoy!

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

 

Kait Nolan is a USA Today best selling, RITA® Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin', and can wield a 'Bless your heart' like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements. She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world's most perfect food. When she's not writing, reading, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off.

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Release Blitz - PRETTY CRUEL LOVE by Whitney G

PRETTY CRUEL LOVE

Whitney G.

Release Date: June 20

Available in Kindle Unlimited

From New York Times bestselling author Whitney G. comes an intense and intoxicating thriller with a sensual twist.

Sadie Pretty has spent the last several years of her life behind bars, wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder. Upon being considered for parole, she's sent to an experimental program with esteemed Doctor Ethan Weiss.

Two weeks in a secluded cabin is all he needs to determine if she's a risk to society, but every minute spent with her makes him question his own morals, and before he knows it, he's crossing the line in more ways than one...