Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Release Blitz - PLAYTIME'S OVER by R.L. Mathewson

 


Title: Playtime's Over
A Neighbor from Hell Series Standalone
Author: R.L. Mathewson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Rom Com
Release Date: January 23, 2026


Six years is a long time to wait for revenge…

From New York Times Bestselling Author R.L. Mathewson comes the next novel in the Neighbor from Hell series, filled with revenge, questionable choices, and a Bradford determined to make the one woman that he couldn’t live without fall in love with him.

Once upon a time, Kristen Haven was his best friend, his entire world, and the one woman Garrett Bradford couldn’t stop thinking about, but that all changed six years ago when a simple misunderstanding ruined everything, and now…

Now, he was really hoping that she was willing to overlook the fact that he’d made her life a living hell for the past six years.

It was never going to happen.

Not after he’d told her to go to hell, and definitely not after he sent clowns to frolic in her front yard. Now that he knew the truth, Kristen was determined to forget about him and move on with her life, but there was just one problem with that plan…

She needed him.

Which meant that she had no choice but to give in to his demands, remind herself that she needed him whenever the urge to beat the hell out of him with whatever was within reach hit, and pretend that she wasn’t falling in love with the one man that she could never forgive.

A romantic comedy about second chances, revenge, questionable life choices, and one man determined to win back the only woman he’s ever loved…whether she likes it or not.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Release Blitz & Review - A SIMPLE HELLO by Lacey Black

 


Title: A Simple Hello
Series: Cooper Town Boys #2
Author: Lacey Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Small Town, Friends to Lovers, He Falls First
Sworn Off Relationships, Cinnamon Roll Hero
Release Date: April 14, 2026


Cade
When it comes to women, keeping things casual is my forte. What can I say, I like to live life to its fullest. Then I spot the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen at The Tipsy Lizard, and I know I need to get to know her. Like a moth to a flame, I’m drawn. The only issue is, she’s dating someone else.
So, the only choice I have is to give Oaklee my number and tell her to use it when she’s single.
To my surprise, that phone call came sooner than I expected. She’s just getting out of a relationship and isn’t looking for anything serious, which is right up my alley. Spending time with her isn’t a hardship, and sending little gifts to her office to say hello is a lot more fun than I would have imagined.
The problem is, I’m not sure I can keep her safely in the friend zone much longer.

Oaklee
Relocating to a small town was exactly what I needed. However, from the moment I arrived in Cooper Town, everything seemed to snowball. The jerk I was dating decided to cheat, leaving me in a new place with a new job and a support system of one to lean on.
Meeting Cade at a bar turned out to be more than just a casual happenstance.
Being around him is easy. He’s gorgeous, charismatic, fun, and always sends me little things to let me know he’s thinking of me. When I have to start working beside my ex, Cade kicks it into overdrive, showing me exactly how easy it could be to fall for a guy like him. Too bad he’s not looking for forever. Cade only wants right now.
Suddenly, my easiest hello might be my hardest goodbye.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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.

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

 



 

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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Monday, April 6, 2026

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.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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.


Download today or read for FREE with #kindleunlimited

Duet Narration by: Sean Masters & Erin Mallon

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




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.

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


Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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.