Cover Reveal - JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS by Lauren Blakely

When she’s fake dating the hockey star, but he was never faking it…

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her brand new Hockey Ever After series, JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS! This spicy, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, only one bed in a room, opposites attract hockey romance releases June 3rd in all formats, and will be free to read in Kindle Unlimited. Check out the cover and blurb below and pre-order your copy today!

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Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got dumped on the hockey arena’s jumbotron?

Everyone did. But I lived it. Including the moment when Lake Axelrod, the team’s broody, tattooed right winger, swooped in on skates to rescue me from public humiliation.

Even more surprising? When the famously grumpy (and ridiculously sexy) hockey star insists on being my fake boyfriend for my sister’s high-profile wedding.

It’s the perfect plan. His family stops pressuring him to settle down, and I’ll get the ultimate revenge, since my ex is the best man. Bonus – I might even salvage my professional reputation.

We need rules though.

To pull this off, everyone from his teammates to my boss has to believe we’re a real couple.

That means swoony touches and knee-weakening kisses are required.

When it ends, we walk away.

But the intensity in Lake’s eyes after every post-game kiss makes me wonder if he’s pretending. With each whispered secret, the line between fake and real bends. Until it shatters one night in a hotel room.

Soon, he isn’t just playing the protective boyfriend—he’s the only one who truly sees me.

If I’m not careful, I’m going to break the most important rule of all: don’t fall for your fake date.

Release Blitz & Review - RUSHED by Aleatha Romig

RUSHED

Aleatha Romig

Release Dates: April 6

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED 

From the bestselling author of Infidelity and Sin comes an addictive football romance series filled with power plays, forbidden passion, and jaw-dropping twists.

He was her past, now he might cost her the future.

I was born into a football dynasty built on power, money, and secrets.

Now those secrets are unraveling.

The truth about my family threatens everything, from the franchise to the locker room. Allies I trusted have their own agendas. And in the NFL’s ruthless good ol’ boys club, there’s no mercy for a woman who dares to challenge the league’s power structure.

This isn’t just football.

It's an empire. It's a legacy. It’s war.

With the franchise and my future on the line, there’s only one man I might be able to trust.

Fin—Griffin Graham.

Elite NFL quarterback. The new face of the team.

My past. My weakness. My second chance.

Our chemistry still burns hotter than game day lights. But in a professional football world ruled by contracts, media scrutiny, and billion-dollar reputations, falling for the star quarterback again could destroy everything we’re fighting to protect.

With more than our season on the line, I’m forced to choose a side.

Will it be the right choice?

Have you been Aleatha’d?

Rushed is book two of The Coopers, a second chance sports romance wrapped in betrayal, dynasty drama, and high-stakes romantic suspense set in the seductive, cutthroat world of professional football. RUSHED ends on a cliffhanger—an unforgettable Aleatha blindside.

The Coopers is a four-book football romance saga following one explosive couple, beginning with INTERCEPTED, which must be read prior to RUSHED. Perfect for fans of the ruthless tension of Succession and the dark, aching obsession of Wuthering Heights.

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5 Stars

Ms Romig had me tied to my kindle, ignoring my family and duties. I love how she can pull me in completely. This series is so much more than a sports romance. The secrets, lies, betrayal and internal family fight help me in a tight grip.

While Vee is struggling with the loss, she is also trying very hard to do what she knows her father would want for the Cooper's. That being said she is also quickly learning to watch her back as she sifts through what is real and what is being fabricated for her benefit. It's clear not everyone is fond of the idea of her taking over.

Fin is standing strong and being her soft place to land when the days have been long an emotional. Watching their relationship grow throughout this book is a big part of the story.

I was expecting a cliffhanger but I am shocked at the twist in this ending. Now I will be on pins an needles until the next book.

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her high-school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years, they've raised three children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns or her new lighter side, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!

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Release Blitz & Review - REDEEMING ROGUE by Gia Cobie

REDEEMING ROGUE

Gia Cobie

Release Date: April 6

I never wanted to see him again.

It was painful to even think about the man who’d broken my heart when I was seventeen—the man I’d thought I’d spend my life with until he tossed me aside as if I meant nothing.

But when I wake up in the hospital eighteen years later, hurting and confused, Nico’s there to protect me.

He says I was attacked on my way to see him. He wants to know why, after years of silence, I showed up again. But I can’t answer his questions because I can’t remember. Not why I was back in Manhattan. Not why I supposedly wanted to see him. And I have no idea who tried to kill me.

The last thing I expected to see on my way home from work was my ex-girlfriend being loaded into an ambulance, unconscious and injured.

Just as instinct demanded I go to her, logic said to leave the past buried. After all, we were nothing to each other anymore. Dredging up old hurts and betrayals would accomplish nothing.

But it was Sofia. My Sofia. Who was attacked on the street on her way to see me.

So I go to see her in the hospital, unsure of what to expect. And when I get there, I arrive just in time to stop another attack.

As I hold a vulnerable Sofia in my arms, I know there’s no way I can leave her. And I’ll do everything in my power to protect her.

Release Blitz & Review - THE WILD CARD by Piper Rayne

The Wild Card by Piper Rayne is now live!

Getting pregnant after a one-night stand with my brother's best friend was never part of the plan.

We're talking about Foster Davis here.

Chicago Colts closing pitcher.

The broody king of one-word answers.

And the man everyone knows keeps one foot out the door.

Surprisingly, when two pink lines turn my world upside down, Foster doesn't run. He steps in, he shows up, and he insists we do this together.

Pretending we're fine is easy. Pretending this is just about the baby? Not so much.

Because Foster is gentle when no one's watching.

Because he looks at me like I'm something worth protecting.

Because the walls he's built start to crack—and I'm the one he's letting inside.

Our arrangement was supposed to be simple. Boundaries were set. Co-parents and no catching feelings.

Okay, maybe a few sex lessons were added in too. Bad idea, I know.

Because the more time I spend with Foster Davis, the harder it is to remember why I ever thought he was the risky choice.

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Duet Narration by: Sean Masters & Erin Mallon

Also Featuring: CJ Bloom, JF Harding, Teddy Hamilton, Connor Crais, Meg Sylvan, Austin Stone & Willa Jaymes

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4.5 Stars

This was a fun addition to The Dugout Series. We got to know both Callie and Foster in the first book and to find out they have been keeping secrets from us all..... 

This book is full of emotions, the fear of letting someone down, the fear of loving someone so they can leave you, the joy of finding your person that you can be your true self with, and the love of found family just as much as blood family.

The chemistry between these characters practically jumps off the pages, especially when they are trying to hid it. The witty banter and the fun atmosphere when they are behind closed doors had me flipping pages. 

And when their secret comes out, the people they were most concerned about being upset were actually their biggest supporters.

Grab your copy and see if they can navigate their way to happy ever after with this surprise.

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Release Blitz - MAYBE IT'S FATE by Heidi McLaughlin

 

Title: Maybe It's Fate 
Author: Heidi McLaughlin 
Genre: Small Town Romance 
Release Date: April 1, 2026 
Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC. 

In a moving story of love and loss, a corporate consultant leaves her life behind to care for her dying friend’s children—and finds hope with the small-town coach who steps up to the plate with her.

From the author of The Art of Starting Over comes a heartfelt portrait of what it means to build a family, as a young woman navigates grief, guardianship, and the bittersweet gift of falling in love.

The only thing that could pull Antonia Bernardi away from her high-powered career is her lifelong best friend. And with two children and a cruel prognosis, Miriam Vaughn needs her now more than ever.

Antonia drops everything—her job, her relationship—to be there for the Vaughns. Playing mom to Miriam’s teenage son and seven-year-old daughter is a tall order made heavier by grief. But the kids need her, and she needs them.

Then there’s the boy’s coach and mentor, former MLB star Weston Schmidt. He’s a pillar of support, a safe space for Antonia to rest. But there’s too much going on to even think about romance … or maybe that’s exactly why they should.

Adjusting to life without her best friend, Antonia leans into her new role as guardian, doing work she loves and repairing the old farmhouse Miriam cherished. Nothing can stop the world from spinning—but Antonia has every reason to keep on going.

Release Blitz & Review - BURNED by C.B. Noy

Burned by C. B. Noy

NOW LIVE!

For nine years, I mourned her death while safeguarding the world from the same kind of people who ripped her away from me. Or so I thought. Imagine my shock when the ghost of my past stood in front of me, not as an apparition, but as a mom.

Of Twins.

A boy and a girl with my exact eyes.

Sloane and I had a second chance to build the life we dreamed about all those years ago. But in order to move forward we had to unearth the danger we left behind.

Our enemy was unknown. They were masked in betrayal and hidden by lies. It would take all of my resources at the FBI to uncover their secrets.

Lines would be drawn.

Choices would be made.

In the end, finding answers wouldn’t matter if we didn’t survive.

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5 Stars

We begin this book right where the cliffhanger left us in book 4. WOW!! Be prepared for some pretty big news, some pretty hard truths, some unavoidable lies to come to light and so much emotions jumping right off the pages.

Duncan knew he had found the love of his life all those years ago. But when he was told after the accident that she had died, he believed the people that were supposed to have his back. Sure he has moved on in all ways possible except opening his heart up again. Putting together his found family of teammates has been his sole focus. That is until he opens the door and finds the surprise of his life.

After the accident everyone tried to make Sloane feel like she was along in the car. But she knew better, and the only one who believed her and stood by her was her big brother. He helped her get back on her feet and with anything she needed as a single mother. Secretly she believed Rogan was still alive somewhere and would find them. She just didn't have all the pieces of the puzzle.

Duncan and Sloane have so many hurdles to cross as they move forward in this new life. Duncan working to earn the trust of Sloane after everything that happened. Getting to know his children he was certain he would never have. But most importantly, keeping them safe while they find out why they were kept apart.

A fantastic end to a great series full of characters we have all come to love. Sad to see the end but also excited to see where we might go next.

Grab your copy and enjoy.

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Cover Reveal - EMBERS AND ECHOES by R.C. Stephens

R.C. Stephens has revealed the covers for Embers and Echoes!

Releasing April 29, 2026

Coming to Maple Valley was supposed to be temporary.

Work the summer on the orchard.

Keep my head down.

Find answers about the best friend I lost years ago.

Simple.

Until I met my boss.

Asher Thorne is everything I should stay away from--gruff, protective, and impossible to ignore.

He's an MMA fighter chasing his next big win.

A man who's spent his life moving from town to town, never staying long enough for anything or anyone to matter.

The orchard is the only thing anchoring him here.

And he's made one thing clear from the start.

Mixing business with pleasure is a terrible idea.

Too bad avoiding him is impossible.

Not when the way he looks at me makes my pulse trip.

And not when one kiss from him makes me want things I've never wanted before.

Falling for him was never part of the plan.

But the closer I get to the truth about my friend's disappearance, the more Asher insists I stop digging.

Because Maple Valley has secrets.

And someone wants the past to stay buried.

But I came here looking for answers.

I never expected to find the one man who could derail my plans.

Or ruin me completely.

Release Blitz - CROOKED by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

 

Title: Crooked

Authors: Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Bodyguard, Close Proximity

Mafia Daughter, Forbidden

Release Date: March 29, 2026

A new, sexy standalone novel from New York Times Bestsellers, Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward…

 

The last thing I needed was a live-in bodyguard. And I definitely didn’t want him. Six foot two, with broad shoulders that were impossible to ignore and a talent for getting in my way, Wes Callahan was a walking bad decision.

 

But when you’re the daughter of a notorious mob boss, apparently your opinions stop mattering the moment your father ignites another war. I’d spent my entire life trying to escape that crooked world—new name, new city, newfound freedom. At least until I was suddenly shacked up with my new bodyguard. 

 

Wes knew exactly how to push my buttons. He was also infuriatingly protective. And smart. And funny. And thoughtful when he thought I wasn’t paying attention.  Little by little, the walls I’d built started to crack, and falling for the bodyguard became the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done. Because if my father found out, Wes wouldn’t just lose his job. He’d lose his life. 

 

Getting involved with him was reckless, yet I couldn’t find a way to stop it, no matter how hard I tried.  But while I was busy losing my heart, the man who took it was hiding a secret. 

And it turned out, the most dangerous man in my life wasn’t my father after all—it was the one who threatened to break my heart.

Release Blitz - FOREVER LACED by Elise Faber

FOREVER LACED

Elise Faber

Release Date: March 30

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED 

I don’t take risks.

Not with my heart—and certainly not with my daughter.

My life is about hockey and being a dad.

Love isn’t part of the plan.

Then I hire Finley to be my daughter’s nanny.

She’s supposed to be temporary. Someone to help me get through the chaos of the season.

Not someone who matters.

Only…she does.

She makes my daughter smile again. Laugh again. Somehow she makes our home feel like a home again.

I know I shouldn’t want her. Know I can’t afford to fall for her—not when she’s going to leave at the end of the season.

Only my heart doesn’t listen.

I find myself in too deep…and wondering if I can risk it all for another shot at forever.