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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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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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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Meet Aleatha Romig:

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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5 Star Audio Review ~ Formula Dreams: Race Fever by Sawyer Bennett

Synopsis:

Things heat up on and off the track when the first female driver in Formula International history goes head-to-head with one of the sport’s biggest names. Formula Dreams is a high-speed enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

Francesca Accardi is rewriting the record books at Titans Racing. With the first female team owner in her corner and the weight of history on her shoulders, she knows the only way to silence doubters is to win. Every lap. Every race.

Ronan Barnes dominates on Sunday and dares the world to judge him on Monday. Arrogant, electric, relentless, he has no time for niceties—or for the rookie who refuses to yield. Forced together for press tours and charity laps, their sniping becomes a spark neither can shake. But rival teams don’t tolerate distractions, sponsors spook fast, and one misstep could cost Francesca her seat and Ronan his shot at the championship.

When Ronan’s private life—and his mother’s addiction—become an issue he can no longer avoid, Francesca is there as his emotional support. Compassion cracks his armor. He defends her in the paddock; she stands beside him when it matters. Enemies become allies. Allies become something no rule book can define.

With a title on the line, they must her hard-won seat, his crown, or a future together—if they dare cross the line.

Review:

Sawyer Bennett has given us another perfectly emotional story. I absolutely loved the relationship between Francesca and Ronan. Francesca has it tough as the only woman in a male-dominated field, and proving herself is incredibly important to her. Ronan, though initially standoffish, quickly catches her eye—and their dynamic pulled me in right away.

I really enjoyed how simple kindness and genuine concern help Ronan slowly open up, allowing him not only to grow closer to Francesca but also to rekindle a long-lost friendship that meant so much to him. Watching both characters reveal their different layers and experiencing all the emotions alongside them made this audiobook truly special.

Overall, Formula Dreams was a fantastic listen—heartfelt, engaging, and beautifully written. A great read from start to finish!

 

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5 Star Review ~ Every Silent Lie By Jodi Ellen Malpas

In a world where love feels like a dangerous game, one woman must face her fears and a past that haunts her. Get ready to be swept away by a story of forgiveness, vulnerability, and the power of love in Every Silent Lie.

Camryn Moore doesn’t do December. Not the parties. Not the memories. Not the pain. She buries herself in boardrooms by day and dirty martinis by night, trading connection for control. As a high-powered CFO, she’s unshakeable. Untouchable. But behind the sharp suits and sharper tongue is a woman slowly unravelling.

Then she meets him. A stranger. A spark. A moment that should’ve meant nothing somehow changes everything.

Dec is charming, handsome, reserved, and maddeningly perceptive. He seems to see every crack Camryn hides. But Dec isn’t just a man nursing his own ghosts. He’s hiding truths that could destroy whatever fragile trust is beginning to form between them.

In a season she hates, Camryn might have to face the past she’s buried, the love she thought she’d never have, and the man who might just ruin her.

Or save her.

Review:

Every Silent Lie is a devastatingly heartbreaking story about loss, healing, and the fragile hope that survives even after life shatters you.

Camryn has weathered more pain than most hearts could hold. The weight of her past is ever-present — you can feel her struggle in every breath she takes, every wall she’s built to stay standing. Jodi Ellen Malpas writes her with such raw honesty that you can’t help but ache alongside her.

Then there’s Dec — a man wrapped in shadows, quietly carrying his own storms. He’s guarded and enigmatic, but somehow, he’s the light that begins to pull Camryn from the darkness. He doesn’t rescue her; instead, he reminds her how to live again, how to feel again. Through his patience and presence, he becomes both her anchor and her mirror.

Their connection is something rare — unspoken yet undeniable. They see each other’s scars without flinching, finding comfort not in words but in understanding. Even in silence, their bond never fades; it only deepens.

Jodi Ellen Malpas has a remarkable gift for writing stories that reach right inside you. She doesn’t just craft characters — she makes you experience them. By the time you reach the final page, you don’t just witness their healing; you feel your own pieces gently fitting back together, too.

This isn’t just a book you read — it’s one you live through.

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5 Star Review ~ Fear of Flames by Aleatha Romig

FEAR OF FLAMES by Aleatha Romig

Available in Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis:

She writes thrillers for a living, but nothing could prepare her for the one she’s living now.

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By day, Michelle Holdcraft is the quiet woman-next-door in small-town Indiana. But by night, she's D. Valentine, a bestselling thriller author with a mind for murder and secrets.

Her real life?

Completely ordinary. Until one unplanned trip to visit her estranged father in Iron Falls, Massachusetts, flips everything upside down.

She wakes to a gunshot only to find her father’s body in a pool of blood on the first floor and flames engulfing the walls.
She barely escapes the burning house. Fleeing barefoot into the snow, Michelle becomes the only witness to a crime that no one in Iron Falls wants solved. Especially the sheriff.

Hiding in the snowy pines as she watches her father’s home burn, Michelle doesn’t know what to do, until a mysterious man appears, offering to help her—to save her life.

Michelle has never met Fletch—surely, she would remember this handsome and dangerous man if she had. However, Fletch knew her father and knows a lot about her, including her alter ego and her mother’s mysterious death.

With limited options, Michelle accepts Fletch’s help. It isn’t until she sees the large tattoo across his wide shoulder blades that she is shaken to the core. Michelle has seen that exact tattoo before—on her father.

Fletch might be her only ally... but he is hiding something. Her life has become one of her thrillers.
But this time, the story’s out of her hands—and the ending might just kill her.

This time, the heroine doesn’t get to write the final page.

What will it bring?

Have you been Aleatha’d?

Review:

If you're looking for danger and secrets, Fear of Flames is the book for you.  We meet Michelle, who is an author.  Michelle turns into a witness of a crime, death of her father, and she has to stay alive.  When Fletch shows up, she is a little worried about whom she is dealing with but he told her he can keep her alive so she has to make a decision.

Secrets are revealed about her family and the more and more she find out, the more danger comes for her.  This book was an amazing read that I had a hard time putting down.  The secrets alone made you continue to ask questions.  A must read!

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Meet Aleatha Romig:

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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5 Star Audio Review ~ Merry Christmas You filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn

 

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Nothing says I love you like trespassing, public humiliation, and a town-wide Christmas spectacle to win your crush back.

Atlas “Max” Maxheimer did not sign up for this. One minute, he's anxiously trying to keep his family’s Christmas tree farm from imploding. The next? He’s passed out in the snow after getting clocked by a suspiciously strong bottle of soda.

Enter Betty: new in town, full of holiday cheer, and helping her uncle open a rival tree farm next door. Max is convinced she’s out to destroy everything Evergreen Farm stands for. Betty thinks Max might be one sleigh short of a winter parade.

Cue the holiday chaos.

Between blizzards, blown reputations, wildly misguided romantic plots, and one stolen ornament with a seriously tragic backstory, this small-town war turns into something far messier—and much more delicious—than either of them expected.

Review:

Christmas cheer comes in many different ways and Betty and Max shows us just how "cheery" things can be.

Meghan Quinn did a phenomenal job giving us the best and the worst of Betty and Max. Max wanted to save his family business and when things seemed cloudy, with a chance of chaos, he stepped in the take care of the threat, by any means necessary.

Betty is looking for a fresh start and what better way than to help family when they need it. In this quaint town that everyone loves to visit she is put in the christmas spirit more and more everyday but bottle caps, tarantula and other things make life a little....bizarre!

The audio of Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal was outstanding. Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton, Shane East, Robert Hatchet, Vanessa Edwin and JF Harding made the character alive. I couldn't ask for a better set of narrators!

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