5 Star Review ~ A Hateful Negotiation by Tijan

In a slow-burn mafia romance from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, a dangerous psychopath—and deadly crime boss—drops his defenses for the one girl he’s vowed to protect.

Synopsis:

Creighton was a dangerous crime boss with a growing empire. And he’s a psychopath.

He’s also obsessed with Blake.

She wanted a normal life. That meant new friends and a life without Creighton.

Except when Blake moves to New York for her senior year of college, Creighton follows because he knows that danger is close behind. He has always protected Blake, and he always will protect her, even if Blake hates how ruthless Creighton has become for her.

However, once they’re in New York, the dynamics between the two begin to change. Tensions heat up, and soon their chemistry is sizzling beyond what Blake can handle.

That means that their usual back-and-forth has to change, with new rules and a new agreement.

Perhaps this negotiation could be for their happily ever after?

They’ll just need to survive each other first...

Review:

This was an amazing book that truly did justice to Creighton and Blake’s story. The life they lived in the foster system shaped who they were, and the twisted path they followed after growing up and moving to New York only made them stronger together. Their past adds depth to every moment and decision, making their journey feel raw and real. From the very beginning, the story pulls you in, and I couldn’t put the book down.

Creighton’s life hardened him in ways few could survive, but what he felt for Blake never wavered — there was absolutely nothing he wouldn’t do for her. Their connection is intense, emotional, and unforgettable, with a pull that keeps you invested until the very end. Tijan did a fantastic job bringing these characters to life, and I sincerely hope we get more of them.

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5 Star Audio Review ~ Atlas by Sawyer Bennett

Synopsis:

As a star left-winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, Atlas Karolak thrives on the ice but keeps his personal life uncomplicated. That all changes when tragedy strikes, pushing him into an unlikely partnership that tests his patience, challenges his heart, and threatens to rewrite everything he thought he knew about love and family.

Playing professional hockey wasn’t just a dream, it was the only one that ever mattered. I’ve worked my whole life for this career, and now that I’m playing for the Pittsburgh Titans, I’m exactly where I want to be. My life feels complete.

Losing my best friend to cancer shatters me in ways I didn’t see coming. And as I’m trying to figure out how to say goodbye, I’m blindsided again—because he’s named me and Maddie St. James as joint guardians of his daughter.

Maddie and I… we’re not friends. We’re barely acquaintances. If I’m oil, she’s water, and we’ve never managed to mix without friction. But for the sake of a little girl who’s already lost too much, we need to find neutral ground and figure out how to co-parent.

Are we capable? I’d like to think so. Are we scared out of our minds? Without a doubt. Can we put our differences aside and work together? Honestly, it depends on the day. But when stress turns into stolen glances, which turn into nights we can’t take back, our partnership gets a whole lot more complicated.

Because what started as obligation is starting to feel a lot like forever.

Review:

I absolutely fell hard for Atlas and Maddie’s story. Atlas and Maddie are brought together through Atlas’s best friend, Grey, who passed away and left them both as guardians of his daughter, Grace. Losing Grey was devastating for both of them, because he meant something different to each of them—but ultimately, he was their rock.

Atlas is determined to be the best dad he can be for Grace, but Maddie is an issue he can’t quite figure out how to handle. Grey told him to “take care of her,” but who exactly did he mean? Grace, who Atlas would protect with his life without question? Or Maddie—the thorn in his side who constantly challenges and frustrates him?

Maddie faces incredibly hard decisions, including moving in with Atlas and sharing responsibility for Grace. Leaving behind the life she knew isn’t easy, but she’s willing to do it if it means giving Grace the best possible future.

Atlas and Maddie face many hurdles as they work to build a stable, loving life for Grace. Along the way, Maddie must come to realize that she is part of the Titans family—and that they will never let her fail.

This story tears you apart from the very first sentence and then slowly puts you back together in the most beautiful way. I can’t wait for more of Sawyer Bennett’s incredible Titans series. Jeremy York and Kirsten Leigh were amazing narrators for the audiobook and truly brought the characters and story to life.

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Meet the Characters ~ Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn

Blurb:

From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a sizzling sports romance full of flamingo feathers, slow-burn heat, and one grump-meets-sunshine love story that's anything but fake.

They're faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real?

Graydon St. John doesn't do drama―or public appearances. The brooding defensive end for the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he's suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight.

Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they're hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they've been paired for the zoo's new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling.

The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real.

But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple's worked for, Graydon must decide if he's willing to fight for love―or let it slip away to protect her.

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Happy Release Day ~ The Exception by Vi Keeland

Title: The Exception

Author: Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Boss/Intern, Dominant Hero, Billionaire

Release Date: January 11, 2026

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He lives by a set of rules. She might be his one exception.

I just wanted a distraction, something to take the edge off before facing a wedding I was dreading. So on the flight back to New York, I signed up for a dating app. Harmless enough, right?

Wrong.

Turns out, it wasn’t just any app—it catered to people with very specific tastes. By the time I realized it, I was already on my date.

Tall, confident, and sinfully handsome, Jagger Langston seemed like the full package. The chemistry between us was instant—electric enough to burn the whole city down. Though things took a turn when we figured out I’d misunderstood who should join the app. We laughed it off, said goodbye, and went our separate ways.

Or so I thought.

Until I walked into my new internship Monday morning, ready to put the weekend behind me, and there he was—my boss.

Now I’m caught between the rules he lives by—and the temptation to make him break every single one of them.

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Blurb:

They're faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real?

Graydon St. John doesn't do drama―or public appearances. The brooding defensive end for the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he's suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight.

Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they're hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they've been paired for the zoo's new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling.

The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real.

But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple's worked for, Graydon must decide if he's willing to fight for love―or let it slip away to protect her.

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5 Star Review ~ Naughty and Nice by Aleatha Romig

NAUGHTY AND NICE by Aleatha Romig

Release Date: November 17

Synopsis:

Cartel romance, marriage of convenience, slow burn, protective hero, unexpected love, independent heroine, he falls first, age-gap, organized crime, morally gray hero, widow heroine, trauma recovery, dangerous romance

As a newly declared lieutenant in the Roríguez cartel, I’m told I need a wife. The cartel allegiance with the Luciano family has mandated multiple matrimonial mergers. However, I’m not looking for a wife in the true sense of the word. Liliana Ruiz has been in my life for years. I’d never before looked at her as a woman to pursue. When I first met her, she was damaged and timid.

Time allowed Liliana to grow into not only a beautiful woman, but an independent soul. She doesn’t want to marry, yet the time will come when it isn’t her choice. Maybe I can convince her to a mutually agreeable solution: marriage in name only.

Everything changes when danger threatens the Roríguez cartel.

Spend the holidays with the familiar characters from the Luciano famiglia and Roríguez cartel in this 34,000-word Brutal Vows novella—complete story with HEA.

Review:

“Naughty and Nice” by Aleatha Romig was everything I wanted and more! Liliana and Nick completely stole my heart. Nick, a loyal lieutenant in the cartel, is stuck watching everyone else advance in rank while he remains in place. Liliana, newly widowed and absolutely not looking for love, is the last person he expects to change his life… but when he approaches her with a proposal that’s supposed to be practical, everything gets deliciously complicated.

I loved how protective Nick is—both because of the cartel lockdown and because his feelings for Liliana start growing far beyond what he planned. Watching him struggle between duty, ambition, and genuine affection made his character incredibly compelling. And Liliana? She is so much more than the grief-stricken widow people expect. She’s strong, resilient, and refuses to be anyone’s shadow. Their chemistry is undeniable, their connection heartfelt, and their friendship-to-more journey kept me turning pages late into the night.

Romig balances suspense, emotion, and slow-burn romance perfectly. Will Nick’s feelings risk everything? Can he keep Liliana safe—and admit he needs her for more than a title? I was hooked from beginning to end.

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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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Audio Pre-Order today!! ~ Love Me Stalk Me by Laura Bishop

Love Me Stalk Me by Laura Bishop is now available for pre-order in audio!

Narrated by: Sebastian York & CJ Bloom

Releasing: December 2, 2025

For fans of Lights Out and You comes a dark rom-com debut about a woman who confides her fantasies to an AI boyfriend app—unaware she’s really talking to her hot, tattooed coworker who hacked her phone.

Synopsis:

When overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the emotional void left by her inattentive real one, she thinks she’s just venting to a harmless chatbot named “Caleb.” In reality, she’s been pouring her deepest, dirtiest fantasies into the ears of Callahan Knight—her store’s brooding new head of security.

Because Cal? He’s been listening. The moment he saw Izzy, he knew she was his. Did he hack her phone? Absolutely. But who could blame him? A woman like Izzy deserves to be cherished by someone who truly knows her worth—and he’ll do anything to be that man.

So when Izzy finally sees her boyfriend for who he really is, and the danger she’s unknowingly been caught up in, Cal is ready to protect her, no matter the cost. Even if it means revealing the truth.

She might not have meant to build the perfect man. But he’s here now. And he’s never letting her go.

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