Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Release Blitz: Texts From My Exes by Rachel Van Dyken

TEXTS FROM MY EXES 
Rachel Van Dyken 
Release Date: September 15 
Available in Kindle Unlimited 
 
“𝑭𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒆𝒙 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒚…𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕.” 

Some people scrapbook. 

I screenshot my exes’ texts. 

What started as me venting my dating disasters online (creative outlet, don’t judge) has turned into a blog with actual followers—and the only thing keeping me in my dirt-cheap apartment. My grandmother-slash-landlord insists I “prove my creativity” to stay, so the blog lives on. 

Except now my readers want a happy ending. With an ex. 

Problem? None of my exes qualify. 

So…I invent one. The perfect guy. The one that got away. 

Rule #1: Never roast your exes online if they know how to read. 

Rule #2: Definitely don’t make up a fake ex-boyfriend just to keep your rent low. 

Rule #3: do not—under any circumstances—let your best friend discover the lie. 

Because now he’s volunteered to become my fake perfect ex. And the more we fake it, the more I can’t tell if my readers are the only ones falling for the story. 

Turns out, the biggest plot twist of all? 

I might have been in love with him the whole time. 

𝘈 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩-𝘰𝘶𝘵-𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘳𝘰𝘮-𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘱𝘴, 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥. 
Texts From My Exes is a fast-paced, friends-to-lovers romance with a strong emotional undercurrent and a side of swoon-worthy tension. It follows Harper and Ezra, best friends dancing on the edge of something more — a line Harper refuses to cross, afraid of losing the one person she can always count on. While the book leans into romantic comedy tropes like fake dating, glow-ups, there's a layer of vulnerability just beneath the surface that adds heart.

Harper’s reluctance stems from hinted past trauma — possibly abandonment or a bad breakup — though it’s never fully explored. Similarly, Ezra, who secretly comes from a past of fame and betrayal in the streaming world, struggles with trust, yet never opens up about it. Both characters are wounded in believable ways, but the lack of deeper exploration into their emotional baggage leaves the story feeling slightly incomplete.

Their relationship arc is compelling but a bit rushed. The transition from “we can’t risk our friendship” to “you’re mine” happens fast, without the emotional payoff it feels like the story was building toward. Still, the chemistry is real, the banter is fun, and the tropes are executed in a way that will satisfy rom-com lovers.

If you're into:
-Friends to lovers
-Fake dating
-Social media drama
-Hot nerds and glow-ups
-Soulmates vibes

…then this one’s worth the read. Despite wishing for a deeper dive into their pasts, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Quick, fun, and flirty — Texts From My Exes is a solid four-star read that leaves you wishing for just a little more.


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Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books ranging from new adult romance to mafia romance to paranormal & fantasy romance. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs. 

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Cover Reveal: Beautiful Torment by Ashleigh Zavarelli

 

    BEAUTIFUL TORMENT BY A. ZAVARELLI  
Release Date: September 26th   
Genre/Tropes: Dark Romance / Millionaire / Fake Dating / Stalker x Obsession / Mafia / Primal Play / Masks / Fear Play / Stolen Bride / My Wife / Touch Her and Die / Hero Needs an Heir / Bloody Vows / Only Soft for Her / Tattoos Her / Obsessed Hero / Revenge / Arranged Marriage / Billionaire Romance / Mafia Princess / Secret Society / Morally Gray 
   Photographer: Michelle Lancaster / @lanefotograf 
Cover Model: Chad Hurst   
Check out this GORGEOUS cover!!   
We are honored to reveal the cover for the upcoming release of BEAUTIFUL TORMENT by A. Zavarelli, coming September 26th!   Make sure to preorder this secret society, dark mafia romance TODAY!   


They call him Il Diavolo When the devil dressed in black crashes my wedding I know he didn’t come to offer me his blessing He came to collect what was always his For months, he’s watched me from the shadows Haunting me Biding his time Planning his revenge Before he was King of the Cosa Nostra I was fated to be his queen I promised him forever Now, he’s here to remind me what forever really means.    
      



Zavarelli is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of dark and contemporary romance. When she’s not putting her characters through hell, she can usually be found watching bizarre and twisted documentaries in the name of research. She currently lives in the Northwest with her lumberjack and an entire brood of fur babies.   
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Monday, September 15, 2025

Cover Reveal: Open to Death by Sophie Mattis

Open to Death
Sophie Mattis
(A DI Rena Hunt Mystery, #1)
Publication date: September 16th 2025
Genres: Adult, Mystery, Romance

In the picturesque town of Rucklesby, peace is shattered when a young woman is found brutally murdered in her home. Detective Inspector Serena “Rena” Hunt is called to the scene, still haunted by her last case and questioning her instincts.

The victim, Sicily Avery—a wife and mother—has been stabbed through the heart with chilling precision. When another woman is killed in the same way, Rena realises a calculated murderer is on the loose, leaving cryptic notes on the victims as part of a twisted agenda.

With the body count rising, Rena and her team race to stop the killer before they strike again. Tensions mount with the arrival of new forensic pathologist Dr. Lucas Mann—bringing both friction and unexpected chemistry—as they work together to outwit a murderer who always seems one step ahead.

Open to Death intricately combines themes of murder, betrayal, and the unyielding quest for justice, all while subtly developing a slow-burn romance.

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Sophie Mattis is a British mystery author known for her suspenseful, character-driven stories that keep readers turning pages. Born and raised in the UK, she writes contemporary mysteries featuring complex investigators, layered intrigue, touches of romance, and flashes of humour. When she’s not plotting her next twist, Sophie enjoys travelling, cycling, and curling up with a good crime drama.

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Book Blitz and Giveaway: Never Marry the Best Man by Julia Kent

Never Marry the Best Man
Julia Kent
(Whatever It Takes, #4)
Publication date: September 9th 2025
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

There’s no way the hot relative of a minor British royal is hitting on her. She’s misreading everything, right?

Except there’s no mistaking that proposal.

When 50something Ranney Martini (yes, Nessa’s mom!) finds herself being courted by the very English best man in a minor royal’s wedding she’s managing, she can’t help but laugh. He’s 17 years her junior, smoking hot, and an award-winning architect. The flirting is all in her imagination.

Of course it is.

But when a strange twist of fate leaves them trapped in Las Vegas, and Tom has a sudden need for American citizenship – faster than fast – Ranney proves she’s the consummate professional.

Because when you’re a wedding protector, you do whatever it takes to make the perfect wedding.

Even marrying the very handsome best man.

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Tom cleared his throat.

“I know you’re on the clock, and this is a mess, but Jack’s with Chunk and we have no idea what’s happening next. Emergency rooms take hours, so we have some time. What would you like to do? Are you hungry? Shall we get some dinner? I’ve never seen Las Vegas before. Shall we take a look around?”

“From what I’ve seen of your work, I don’t think you’re going to like the aesthetic here very much.” Ranney had only been there once before, with Carmine, for some sort of packaging expo. She’d spent most of her time by the hotel pool and therefore avoided the stereotypical Vegas experience. The desert weather had been lovely, the hotel food was exceptional, and she never set foot in a casino or even pulled a slot machine handle.

“But it’s iconic! Come on, I can’t be here on the ground and not see it, I may never be back!”

“Tom, what about the wedding party? You’re supposed to be hanging out with them!”

“I already explained that. They’re my relatives and a bunch of future in laws of Charlie’s. I can be with them anytime. I can’t be with you anytime. And certainly not in Las Vegas, Nevada.”

And that was the moment when she realized just how much she wanted to go with him. She wanted to see Las Vegas–with him. She wanted to sit next to him in the back of an Uber and listen to him talk. Lean against him, close enough to breathe the scent of his skin. Hear everything that had ever happened to him before they met, even if he told her in that annoying British accent–which was becoming less annoying and more charming by the minute.

Dear God, was this some unanticipated perimenopausal side effect? In all the articles that she’d read on the subject, had this ever been mentioned? Intense and inappropriate lust for a virtual stranger?

Speaking of inappropriate, what exactly was his age, anyway? She needed another look at his profile and she needed it now. Because if he was anywhere near her daughter’s age–if he was young enough, say, to have attended one of Nessa’s childhood birthday parties–she was going to fake stomach flu and get on the next plane home. Claire could have this entire field all to herself, whether she was capable or not.

“Are you all right?” Tom asked. “You’re looking a bit… shaken up. I thought emergencies were your specialty?”

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. Since 2013, she has sold more than 2 million books, with 4 New York Times bestsellers and more than 21 appearances on the USA Today bestseller list. Her books have been translated into French, German, and Italian, with more titles releasing in the future.

From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men's room toilet (and he isn't a billionaire she met in a romantic comedy).

She lives in New England with her husband and three children where she is the only person in the household with the gene required to change empty toilet paper rolls.

She loves to hear from her readers by email at julia@jkentauthor.com, on Twitter @jkentauthor, on Facebook at @jkentauthor, and on Instagram @jkentauthor. Visit her at http://jkentauthor.com

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Release Blitz: The Reckoning by J.L. Beck

THE RECKONING BY JL BECK
Release date: September 12th
Series: Book 7 of the Oakmount Elite Series / Book 2 of a duet

Genre/Tropes: dark romance / enemies to lovers / heroine who stalks / mfm romance / step-siblings / unrequited love / morally grey heroes / hidden identity / dub-con/primal play
The Reckoning by JL Beck is NOW LIVE!
Make sure to grab this all-new enemies to lovers, dark MFM romance today!!
NOW AVAILABLE!
Haven't read The Psychopaths yet?
Aries:

I kept my distance to protect her.

My little stepsister with wide eyes and soft smiles—too innocent for a world like mine.

But while I was locked away in darkness, he took my place.

My name. My life.

Her.

Now I’m back. And I’ll burn this world to the ground to get it all back—even if she’s afraid of what I’ve become.

Lilian:

I was never meant to matter this much.
Not to one brother—let alone two.
Aries was my almost. The stepbrother I shouldn’t have loved.
Arson was the secret. The lie no one warned me about… until it was too late.

They hate each other.
Always have. Always will.
But now I’m gone, and the only way to get me back is to work together.

Two monsters. One obsession.
And when they find me, the war between them won’t stop.
It’ll just turn inward—
Because saving me might be the one thing that breaks them both.

Arson:

I was never supposed to have a name.
He was the golden one. I was the shadow they buried.
But then she looked at me—and didn’t run.
She saw my brother’s face and wanted me.

And I wanted her.
Twisted. Pure. Off-limits.
Mine.

Now she’s been taken, and for the first time in our broken, blood-soaked lives,
Aries and I want the same thing.

We’ll burn the world to bring her back.
And when we do…
We’ll see which of us she survives.

**Please note this is the final book in the Oakmount Elite Series and it is NOT a standalone. Please read The Psychopaths before reading this book to avoid confusion and spoilers. For a detailed list of triggers read the warning at the beginning of the book.**
JL. Beck writes steamy romance that’s unapologetic, meaning it makes no apologies for the way it rips you open and makes you crave more. Her heroes are alphas who take what they want, and she pairs them with heroines that bring them to their knees.

She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course, steam.

Leaving her readers gasping and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.

Her books range from morally grey to dark and spicey but always end with a happily ever after. She loves to write across numerous tropes, but her favorite is enemies to lovers.

She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since. She lives in Wisconsin and is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part-time.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Release Blitz: Kaz by Ana Night

KAZ
Salvation Kings MC: New Freedom Chapter - Book One
by Ana Night
Release Blitz
Release Date: September 11, 2025
Genre: M/M Biker Romance Standalone
Tropes: Second chance, forced proximity, opposites attract, possessive MC, vigilante romance, redemption, found family, trust issues
He's the past he ran from and the future he never stopped wanting...

Kaz Tailler has fought hard for the life he's built. Now, with his own motorcycle club finally taking shape, he's close to the future he's always wanted. Then Miles Holland walks right back into his life, long before he was ready. He wanted the club finished, the timing right, and the past buried. Instead, Miles stands in the center of the chaos, and all Kaz can think about is claiming what he lost... even if Miles might never let him.

Miles Holland never stopped loving Kaz, but he buried that truth so deep, he almost believed it. Then he's pulled back into Kaz's orbit when his sister joins his new club. He finds himself face-to-face with his biggest regret and the only man who ever truly unraveled him. His defenses start to crack around Kaz, but he's not that foolish nineteen-year-old anymore. He won't fall into old patterns or into Kaz's arms again - unless it's real this time.

As old feelings reignite, danger closes in. Building a club in unfamiliar territory comes with risks, and not everyone wants them around. A storm is brewing, and Miles will have to decide if a second chance with Kaz is worth the half-truths and uncertainties.


A steamy, forced proximity M/M romance with a crazy found family, an MC with trust issues, and a biker who's willing to risk it all for a second chance.
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MILES
Salvation Kings MC: New Freedom Chapter - Prequel Novella

WILDER
Salvation Kings MC: New Freedom Chapter - Book Two
Coming Soon
Release Date: December 4, 2025
Ana Night is a writer of suspenseful gay romance. She's an avid reader who has loved the written word since she discovered it. When she was a kid, she never went anywhere without a notepad. She was always writing, be it in the backseat of the car, between classes in school, or by the pool on vacations.
When she's not writing, you can find her with her nose buried in a book, singing and dancing, or watching her favorite TV shows.

Ana lives in Denmark where she spends most of her time running from her ninja kitty-that one goes for the ankles-and getting lost in the woods with her horse.
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